Issue - meetings

Planning permission refused.

Registered speakers: Anne Selby (Objector), Mark Browne (Parish Councillor), Councillor Peter Gabbott (Ward Councillor), Councillor Mark Clifford (Council Champion for Environment and Green Space) and Fran Lennon (Agent).

After careful consideration, it was proposed by Councillor Chris France, seconded by Councillor Alex Hilton and a decision was subsequently taken (unanimously) that planning permission be refused for the reasons set out below;

1.    Due to the rural character of Nell Lane, which provides a high level of public amenity, works to the highway along Nell Lane necessary for the construction of access to the proposed development would be harmful to the character of the lane and locality through the urbanising effect from the scheme of highway works and removal of important hedgerow contrary to policy BNE1 of the Chorley Local Plan 2012 - 2026.

2.    The application proposes a level of affordable housing that is below that required by policy 7 of the Central Lancashire Core Strategy. The financial viability case advanced by the applicant does not adequately justify the non-provision of affordable housing and does not meet the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework and National Planning Practice Guidance. The proposal, therefore, conflicts with policy 7 of the Central Lancashire Core Strategy.

3.    The application does not propose to provide any contribution towards public open space as required by policy HS4b of the Chorley Local Plan 2012-2026. The financial viability case advanced by the applicant does not adequately justify the non-provision of public open space and does not meet the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework and National Planning Practice Guidance. The proposal, therefore, conflicts with policy HS4b of the Chorley Local Plan 2012-2026.