Decisions

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That

1.    consent be granted and the decision delegated to the Head of Development Management in consultation with the Chair of Planning Committee on completion of the consultation period, subject to no further representations being received, and receipt of written confirmation from the applicant that an automatic timer can be fitted with an agreed timeframe to turn the lighting on the signage approved off between the hours of 9.00pm and 8.00am.

2.    should the applicant reject the condition that the lighting on the signage approved be switched off between the hours of 9.00pm and 8.00amor be unable to install a timer that would allow the lights to automatically turn off, the application will come back for determination by the Planning Committee.

3.    a letter be sent on behalf of the Planning Committee to the applicant expressing deep concern at the number of retrospective applications being received for the site.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the application be subject to conditions outlined in the report and on the update sheet.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the application be approved subject to conditions outlined in the report and an amendment to condition 3 that the premises hereby approved shall not be open to customers outside the hours of 0900 hrs to 1800 hrs Monday to Saturday and shall not open on Sundays, Bank or Public Holidays unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

RESOLVED: (Yes: 9 No: 1)

That the application be refused for the following reasons:

1.    By reason of increased noise, odours and general activity associated with a hot food takeaway, particularly during evening hours, the proposed change of use would be detrimental to the amenity of neighbouring residential properties, particularly the residents of the Water Tower as contrary to Policy G17 of the South Ribble Local Plan and Core Strategy Policy 17.

2.    That by virtue of its scale, siting and design the proposed flue and waste storage area are considered to have a detrimental impact on the character and visual appearance of the Rawstorne Road Conservation Area, Penwortham District Retail Centre and the setting of a Grade II listed building (The Fleece Inn) as contrary to Policy G17 of the South Ribble Local Plan, Central Lancashire Core Strategy Policy 16 and the National Planning Policy Framework 2019.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the application be approved subject to conditions.

RESOLVED: (Yes: 10 No: 2)

That the application be refused for the following reason:

1.    The submission fails to demonstrate that internal and external use of the premises by virtue of noise, increased use and activity associated with a drinking establishment (Class A4) would not have an adverse impact on the amenities of neighbouring properties. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policies B1(c) and G17(a) of the South Ribble Local Plan, Policy G17(c & d) of the Central Lancashire Core Strategy.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the application be approved subject to conditions outlined in the report and an update to condition 22 that external lighting associated with the development shall be directional and designed to avoid excessive light spill and shall not illuminate bat roosting opportunities within the site or trees and hedgerows in the area.  The principles of relevant guidance should be followed (e.g. the Bat Conservation Trust and Institution of Lighting Professionals guidance Bats and Artificial Lighting in the UK 08/18).

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