Agenda, decisions and minutes

Decision – That the minutes of the Development Control Committee held on 25 April 2019 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.

No declarations of interest were received.

The Director (Customer and Digital) has submitted twelve 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 twelve items 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: Jenny Hurley (Objector) and Michelle Nix (Applicant – ParkingEye) 

After careful consideration it was proposed by Councillor Alistair Morwood, seconded by Councillor Martin Boardman and a decision was subsequently taken (9:3:1) that full planning permission be granted, subject to conditions in the report and that the approved plans condition be updated to detail the revised plans demonstrating a reduction in height of 52no. signs as detailed in the addendum. Members also asked that officers write to Parking Eye Limited setting out their concerns about the scheme.

Advertisement consent granted, subject to conditions.

Registered speaker: Jenny Hurley (Objector) and Michelle Nix (Applicant – ParkingEye) 

After careful consideration it was proposed by Councillor Alistair Morwood, seconded by Councillor Gordon France and a decision was subsequently taken (9:3:1) that advertisement consent be granted, subject to conditions in the report. 

Full planning permission granted, subject to conditions and a Section 106 legal agreement.

Registered speakers: Lynda Barron (Objector), Dez Rigg (Parish Councillor), Gillian Sharples (Ward Councillor) and Louise Leyland (Agent)

After careful consideration, it was proposed by Councillor Danny Gee that planning permission be refused. The motion was seconded by Councillor Tom Gray. A vote was taken, and the motion was lost (4:9:0).

After careful consideration, it was proposed by Councillor Alistair Morwood, seconded by Councillor Gordon France and a decision was subsequently taken (9:4:0) that full planning permission be granted, subject to conditions in the addendum and a Section 106 legal agreement to secure a contribution towards the maintenance of on-site amenity greenspace. In addition, condition no. 25 as detailed on the addendum was amended to ensure that no deliveries take place and no generators are used before 9.30am each day the wording of the condition was delegated to the Director of Customer and Digital in consultation with the Chair and Vice-Chair. The Planning Services Manager corrected for the record that a letter had been received from Lindsay Hoyle MP relaying residents’ concerns, but it was not an objection.

Outline planning permission refused.

Registered speakers: Helene Lawson (Objector), Sheila Long (Ward Councillor) and Louise Leyland (Agent). 

After careful consideration, it was proposed by Councillor Chris France, seconded by Councillor Martin Boardman and a decision was subsequently taken (12:0:1) that outline planning permission be refused for the following reason: 

The proposed development would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt and therefore harmful by definition. There would also be other moderate visual harm through the urbanising effect of the access road. It is not considered that there are very special circumstances to overcome the definitional harm to the Green Belt and additional harm caused through encroachment. The proposal is therefore contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework. 

Full planning permission granted, subject to conditions and a Section 106 Agreement.

After careful consideration it was proposed by Councillor Chris France, seconded by Councillor Alistair Morwood and a decision was subsequently taken (12:1:0) that full planning permission be granted, subject to conditions. Members also asked that officers write to LCC to request that they enforce the removal of planters on Shady Lane in their capacity as the Highway Authority as their removal cannot be secured by a planning condition.

Full planning permission granted, subject to conditions and a Section 106 legal agreement.

Registered speakers: Chris Browne (Objector) and Scott Haverley (Agent) 

The Planning Services Manager reported that in addition to the information detailed in the addendum South East Ward Councillors (Cllrs Bradley, Walmsley & Murray) had submitted comments in support of representations made by residents stating the following:

• We recognise that the development is a more intensive and intrusive use of the site than the previous public house, and in particular will result in loss of amenity to neighbours, principally the residents of 69 Melrose Way and neighbours;
• There are existing traffic issues in the area that result in localised congestion and nuisance to residence around school drop-off and pick up times and with limited parking for the shops and takeaway adjacent to the site;
• The issues affecting residents will be further exacerbated by any approval of the application above and therefore ward councillors request the following conditions are applied if approval is considered appropriate:

o   That the ridge heights currently detailed to plots 2,3,4 & 5 which are <1m above those of 69 Melrose Way are conditioned to prevent any deviation either with the voluntary agreement of the developer or by imposed condition

o   That deliveries to the site are not permitted between 8.15-9.15am and 3.00-4.00pm to prevent additional impact to the school pick-up and drop-off issues currently occurring – by imposed condition.

o   That consideration is given to preserving the parking on Carr Lane for the shops and other local services to avoid displacement to surrounding streets either with the voluntary agreement of the developer or by imposed condition.

We trust that the above can be supported by the DC committee and that if required a deferral for a site visit be arranged prior to any decision being made in order that members can be fully satisfied as to all the material factors affecting this application

After careful consideration it was proposed by Councillor Alistair Morwood, seconded by Councillor Chris France and a decision was subsequently taken (unanimously) that full planning permission be granted, subject to conditions in the addendum and a Section 106 Legal Agreement. In addition, condition no.4 as detailed on the addendum was amended to ensure that the ridge heights of plots 2, 3, 4 and 5 are no higher than 1 metre above the maximum ridge height of 69 Melrose Way; the wording of the condition was delegated to the Director of Customer and Digital in consultation with the Chair and Vice-Chair. 

Full planning permission approved, subject to conditions.

Registered speakers: John Yates (Supporter) and Lesley Yates (Applicant) 

After careful consideration it was proposed by Councillor Martin Boardman, seconded by Councillor Aaron Beaver and a decision was subsequently taken (12:0:1) that full planning permission be granted subject to conditions detailing the approved plans, requiring implementation of the approved development within three years, restricting the playing of music after 11.00pm; requiring the implementation of a fixed sound limiting device and limiting the siting of the tipi to the months applied for; the wording of the conditions was delegated to the Director of Customer and Digital in consultation with the Chair and Vice-Chair. 

Full planning permission granted, subject to conditions and a Section 106 legal agreement.

After careful consideration it was proposed by Councillor Danny Gee, seconded by Councillor Chris France and a decision was subsequently taken (unanimously) that full planning permission be granted, subject to conditions in the report and a Section 106 legal agreement to secure a financial contribution towards the off-site provision of public open space. 

Full planning permission granted, subject to conditions.

After careful consideration, it was proposed by Councillor Chris France, seconded by Councillor Danny Gee and a decision was subsequently taken (unanimously) that full planning permission be granted, subject to conditions in the report.

Full planning permission granted, subject to conditions.

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

Full planning permission granted, subject to conditions.

Registered speaker: Richard Maudsley (Agent)

After careful consideration, it was proposed by Councillor Chris France, seconded by Councillor Aaron Beaver, and a decision was subsequently taken (unanimously) that full planning permission be granted, subject to conditions in the addendum.

Full planning permission granted, subject to conditions.

After careful consideration it was proposed by Councillor Danny Gee, seconded by Councillor Chris France and a decision was subsequently taken (unanimously) – that full planning permission be granted, subject to conditions in the report.