Agenda, decisions and minutes

RESOLVED – That the minutes of the Development Control Committee held on 6 February 2018 be approved as a correct record for signature by the Chair.

Members are reminded of their responsibility to declare any pecuniary interest in respect of matters contained in this agenda.

If you have a pecuniary interest you must withdraw from the meeting. Normally you should leave the room before the business starts to be discussed. You do, however, have the same right to speak as a member of the public and may remain in the room to enable you to exercise that right and then leave immediately. In either case you must not seek to improperly influence a decision on the matter.

There were no declarations of interest declared for any items listed on the agenda.

The Director (Customer and Digital) has submitted seven items for planning applications to be determined (enclosed).

Plans to be considered will be displayed at the meeting or may be viewed in advance by following the links to the current planning applications on our website. 

https://planning.chorley.gov.uk/online-applications/search.do?action=simple&searchType=Application   

The Director of Customer and Digital submitted eight reports for consideration. In considering the applications, members of the Development Control Committee took into account the agenda reports, the addendum and the verbal representations and submissions provided by officers and individuals.

Full planning permission granted, subject to conditions.

Registered speakers: Aidy Riggott (Objector), Cllr Matthew Lynch (Ward Councillor) and Samantha Nicholls (Agent).

After careful consideration, it was proposed by Councillor Chris France, seconded by Councillor Gordon France, and subsequently RESOLVED (9:5:1) – that full planning permission be granted, subject to conditions in the report and addendum.

Reserved matters consent granted, subject to conditions.

After careful consideration, it was proposed by Councillor Chris France, seconded by Councillor Keith Iddon, and subsequently RESOLVED (unanimously) – that reserved matters consent be granted, subject to conditions in the addendum.

Full planning permission granted, subject to conditions.

Registered speaker: Cllr Eric Bell (Ward Councillor).  Cllr Bell made it clear that he had no financial interest in the site.

After careful consideration, it was proposed by Councillor Chris France, seconded by Councillor Mick Muncaster, and subsequently RESOLVED (unanimously) – that full planning permission be granted, subject to conditions in the addendum.

Full planning permission refused.

Registered speaker: John Holland (Objector).

After careful consideration, it was proposed by Councillor Chris France, seconded by Councillor Gordon France, and subsequently RESOLVED (unanimously) – that full planning permission be refused for the reason outlined in the report as set out below;

1)    The right of access to the site has not been proven and the Local Planning Authority cannot be satisfied that, on the balance of probabilities, access can be gained to the site via the route proposed.

Change of use planning consent granted subject to conditions.

The Planning Services Manager related to Committee an objection from a local resident, who owns a number of properties on Arley Street, submitted by a Mr Mason on his behalf for reasons regarding the appearance of the fence, the impact of the proposed use as a car park on residents’ amenity, a court order, access issues and surface water.

After careful consideration, it was proposed by Councillor Chris France, seconded by Councillor Gordon France, and subsequently RESOLVED (unanimously) – that full planning permission be granted subject to conditions in the report and addendum.

Full planning permission granted, subject to conditions.

After careful consideration, it was proposed by Councillor Chris France, seconded by Councillor Alistair Morwood, and subsequently RESOLVED (unanimously) – that full planning permission be granted, subject to conditions.

Full planning permission refused.

After careful consideration, it was proposed by Councillor Chris France, seconded by Councillor Alan Whittaker, and subsequently RESOLVED (unanimously) – that full planning permission be refused for the reason set out below;

1)    The proposed stable building would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt and therefore harmful by definition. It is not considered that there are very special circumstances to overcome the definitional harm to the Green Belt. The proposal is therefore contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework.

Full planning permission granted, subject to conditions.

A motion proposing a site visit was lost.

After careful consideration, it was proposed by Councillor Aaron Beaver, seconded by Councillor Keith Iddon, and subsequently RESOLVED (unanimously) – that full planning permission be granted, subject to conditions in the report.

To consider the enclosed report from the Director (Customer and Digital).

The Director of Customer and Digital presented a report which set out planning appeals and decisions received between 29 January and 23 February 2018.

Three appeals were lodged and two appeal decisions had been accepted and the costs awarded against the Council.

It was suggested that any letters on appeal be circulated to members and members to take note.