Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Alan Cain, Michael Davies and Adrian Lowe who could not attend as he was on Mayoral duty.

Members are reminded of their responsibility to declare any personal interest in respect of matters contained in this agenda. If the interest arises only as result of your membership of another public body or one to which you have been appointed by the Council then you only need to declare it if you intend to speak.

If the personal interest is a prejudicial 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.

In accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 2000, the Council’s Constitution and the Members Code of Conduct, the following Members declared an interest in relation to the Planning Applications listed below, which were included on the meetings agenda for determination.

Councillor Harold Heaton – Planning Application 07/00453/COU

Councillor Geoff Russell –  Planning Application 07/00497/FUL

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the Development Control Committee held on 19 June 2007 (enclosed)

RESOLVED – That the minutes of the meeting of the Development Control Committee held on 19 June 2007 be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

Table (enclosed)

Please note that copies of the location plans are included with the agenda. Plans to be considered will be displayed at the meeting or may be viewed in advance by following the links to current planning applications on our website www.chorley.gov.uk/planning

The Director of Development and Regeneration submitted reports on a number of planning applications to be determined by this Committee.

RESOLVED – That the planning applications, as now submitted, be determined in accordance with the Committee’s decisions as recorded below.

Report of the Director of Development and Regeneration (enclosed)

(Councillor Harold Heaton declared an interest in the following application and left the meeting during the discussion and voting on the proposal)

(The Committee received representations from an objector and a supporter to the proposals and the applicant)

Application No:                  07/00453/COU

Proposal:                   Retrospective application for the change of use of residential curtilage and a further parcel of land to enable storage of 25 additional caravans

Location:                    Park View, Runshaw Lane, Euxton, Chorley

Decision:

It was proposed by Councillor Danny Gee, seconded by Councillor Geoff Russell, to grant planning permission of the retrospective planning application.

An amendment to the motion was proposed by Councillor Dennis Edgerley, seconded by Councillor Eric Bell, and was subsequently RESOLVED (7:6) with the Chair using his casting vote to refuse planning permission for the follows reasons:

1. The site is located within the Green Belt wherein caravan storage is not expressly in any of the categories of appropriate development allowable in such areas given in Policy DC1 of the Chorley Borough Local Plan Review, Policy 6 of the Joint Lancashire Structure Plan and PPG2. Caravan storage is therefore by definition inappropriate development and as such, very special circumstances must exist in order to justify planning permission being granted. In this case, the very special circumstances advanced in support of the application are not considered to be of sufficient weight to justify planning permission being granted.

2. The caravan storage results in detrimental harm to the open rural character and appearance of the Green Belt and is therefore prejudicial to the purposes land being included within the Green Belt, contrary to Policy DC1 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review, Policy 6 of the Joint Lancashire Structure Plan and PPG2.

3. The imposition of a Grampian style condition to secure the proposed highway junction improvement works would be unenforceable and therefore inappropriate as the use to which this application relates is already taking place. Given the vehicular access to the site is as existing substandard in terms of width and visibility, the increased vehicular movements are likely to increase the risk of accidents to the detriment of highway safety, contrary to Policy TR4 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review if the said works were not carried out.

Report of the Director of Development and Regeneration (enclosed)

(The Committee received representations from an objector to the proposals)

Application No:                  07/00199/OUT

Proposal:                   Outline application for erection of residential dwellings

Location:                    Chorley Valeting Services, 101 Anderton Street, Chorley

Decision:

It was proposed by Councillor Ken Ball, seconded by Councillor Mike Devaney and was subsequently RESOLVED to grant planning permission for the proposed development subject to the following condition:

1. The proposed development must be begun not later than three years from the date of this permission.

Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 92 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2. Before the development hereby permitted is first commenced, full details of the following reserved matters design, external appearance and landscaping shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason:  The permission is in outline only and in accordance with Policy Nos. GN5 and HS4 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

3. No development approved by this permission shall be commenced until a desk study has been undertaken and agreed by the Local Planning Authority to investigate and produce an assessment of the risk of the potential for on - site contamination.  If the desk study identifies potential contamination a detailed site investigation should be carried out to establish the degree and nature of the contamination and its potential to pollute the environment or cause harm to human health.  If remediation measures are necessary they will be implemented in accordance with the assessment and to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority.

Reason:  To ensure a safe of development that poses no unacceptable risk of pollution to water resources or to human health.

4. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995, (Schedule 2, Part 1, Classes A to E), or any Order amending or revoking and re-enacting that Order, no alterations or extensions shall be undertaken to the dwelling(s) hereby permitted, or any garage, shed or other outbuilding erected (other than those expressly authorised by this permission).

Reason: To protect the appearance of the localityand in accordance with Policy No. HS4 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

Report of the Director of Development and Regeneration (enclosed)

(The Committee received representations from an objector to the proposals and a ward representative, Councillor Mark Perks whose ward would be affected by the proposals)

Application No:                  07/00232/FUL

Proposal:                   Proposed lighting of the main route through Astley Park (4.79m high lighting columns at 28m intervals)

Location:                    Astley Park, Park Road, Chorley

Decision:

It was proposed by Councillor Dennis Edgerley, seconded by Councillor Roy Lees, to grant planning permission subject to the amended conditions.

An amendment to the motion was proposed by Councillor Ralph Snape, seconded by Councillor Ken Ball, to refuse the planning application. Upon being put to the vote the motion was lost  (4:9).

Consequently the original motion was then put to the vote and it was RESOLVED (10:3) to grant full planning permission subject to the following conditions:

1. The proposed development must be begun not later than three years from the date of this permission.

Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2. Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved a scheme for the proposed hours of illumination of the proposed lighting shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.

Reason: To safeguard the amenities of local residents.

3. Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved full details of the external finishing materials of the lighting columns shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.

Reason: In the interests of the appearance of the locality and in accordance with Policy GN5 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

4. Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved a plan detailing the lux levels provided by the lighting shall be submitted to and approved by the local planning authority.

Reason: To safeguard the amenities of local residents.

5. Notwithstanding condition 2 the proposed lighting shall be switched off no later than 10pm each evening unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: In the interests of residential amenity and in accordance with Policy No. HS4 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan.

Report of the Director of Development and Regeneration (enclosed)

(The Committee received representations from an objector to the proposals and a ward representative Councillor Alan Cullens)

Application No:                  07/00446/COU

Proposal:                   Retrospective application to extend existing car park area into landscaped area.

Location:                    Brook House Hotel. 662, Preston Road, Clayton-Le-Woods, Chorley

Decision:

It was proposed by Councillor Mike Devaney, seconded by Councillor Dennis Edgerley, and subsequently RESOLVED (13:0) to refuse planning permission for the following reason:

The proposed development has resulted in additional noise and disturbance to the adjoining properties  at Well Orchard and Preston Road and this is detrimental to their residential amenities and contrary to policy EP20 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan and that Enforcement Action be authorised and that the removal of the hardstanding and kerbs is required to be removed within 3 months of the date of this decision.

Report of the Director of Development and Regeneration (enclosed)

Application No:                  07/00725/FUL

Proposal:                   Erection of a single storey side and rear extensions

Location:                    1, Victoria Terrace, Victoria Street, Wheelton, Chorley

Decision:

It was proposed by Councillor Dennis Edgerley, seconded by Councillor Ralph Snape, and subsequently RESOLVED (12:0) with Councillor Ken Ball abstaining, to grant full planning permission subject to the following conditions:

1. The proposed development must be begun not later than three years from the date of this permission.

Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2. All external facing materials shall match in colour, form and texture those on the existing building.

Reason:  In the interests of the visual amenity of the area in general and the existing building in particular and in accordance with Policy Nos. GN5 and HS9 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

3. The window in the west elevation of the proposed garage shall be fitted with obscure glass and obscure glazing shall be retained at all times thereafter.

Reason:  In the interests of the privacy of occupiers of neighbouring property and in accordance with Policy Nos. GN5 and HS9 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

4. The approved plans are:

Plan Ref.                   DD/579/2D        Received On: 17^th July 2007         

Title :Proposed Plans and Elevations

Reason:  To define the permission and in the interests of the proper development of the site.

Report of the Director of Development and Regeneration (enclosed)

Application No:                  07/00469/FULMAJ

Proposal:                   Erection of 1no. two storey office building

Location:                    Land representing phase 3 and Clayton Green Business Park, Preston Road, Clayton-Le-Woods, Chorley

Decision:

It was proposed by Councillor Ken Ball, seconded by Councillor Ralph Snape, and subsequently RESOLVED to grant full planning permission subject to the following conditions:

1. The proposed development must be begun not later than three years from the date of this permission.

Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2. The development hereby permitted shall not commence until full details of the colour, form and texture of all external facing materials to the proposed building(s) (notwithstanding any details shown on the previously submitted plan(s) and specification) have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The development shall only be carried out using the approved external facing materials.

Reason:  To ensure that the materials used are visually appropriate to the locality and in accordance with Policy Nos. GN5  of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

3. The development hereby permitted shall not commence until full details of the colour, form and texture of all hard ground- surfacing materials (notwithstanding any such detail shown on previously submitted plans and specification) have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The development shall only be carried out in conformity with the approved details.

Reason:  To ensure a satisfactory form of development in the interest of the visual amenity of the area and in accordance with Policy Nos. GN5  of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

4. Before the development hereby permitted is first commenced, full details of the position, height and appearance of all fences and walls to be erected to the site boundaries (notwithstanding any such detail shown on previously submitted plans shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  No building shall be occupied or land used pursuant to this permission before all walls and fences have been erected in accordance with the approved details.  Fences and walls shall thereafter be retained in accordance with the approved details at all times.

Reason:  To ensure a visually satisfactory form of development, to protect the amenities of occupiers of nearby property and in accordance with Policy Nos. GN5 and EM2 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

5. No development shall take place until a scheme of landscaping has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, notwithstanding any such detail which may have previously been submitted.  The scheme shall indicate all existing trees and hedgerows on the land; detail any to be retained, together with measures for their protection in the course of development; indicate the types and numbers of trees and shrubs to be planted, their distribution on site, those areas to be seeded, paved or hard landscaped; and detail any changes of ground level or landform.

Reason: In the interests of the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 88f

Report of the Director of Development and Regeneration (enclosed)

Application No:                  07/00483/FULMAJ

Proposal:                   Proposed private residential development consisting of 139 No. 2,3,4 and 5 bed roomed dwellings

Location:                    Land south of Parcel 7 and Parcel F, Euxton Lane, Euxton

Decision:

It was proposed by Councillor Dennis Edgerley, seconded by Councillor Ken Ball, and subsequently RESOLVED to grant full planning permission subject to the following conditions:

1. The proposed development must be begun not later than three years from the date of this permission.

Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2. The development hereby permitted shall not commence until full details of the colour, form and texture of all external facing materials to the proposed buildings (notwithstanding any details shown on the previously submitted plans and specification) have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The development shall only be carried out using the approved external facing materials.

Reason:  To ensure that the materials used are visually appropriate to the locality and in accordance with Policy Nos. GN5 and HS4 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

3. No development shall take place until a scheme of landscaping has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, notwithstanding any such detail which may have previously been submitted.  The scheme shall indicate all existing trees and hedgerows on the land; detail any to be retained, together with measures for their protection in the course of development; indicate the types and numbers of trees and shrubs to be planted, their distribution on site, those areas to be seeded, paved or hard landscaped; and detail any changes of ground level or landform.

Reason: In the interests of the amenity of the area and in accordance with Policy No.GN5 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

4. All planting, seeding or turfing comprised in the approved details of landscaping shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding seasons following the occupation of any buildings or the completion of the development, whichever is the sooner, and any trees or plants which within a period of 5 years from the completion of the development die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species, unless the Local Planning Authority gives written consent to any variation.

Reason:  In the interest of the appearance of the locality and in accordance with Policy No GN5 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

5. The development hereby permitted shall not commence until full details of the colour, form and texture of all hard ground- surfacing materials (notwithstanding any such detail shown on previously submitted plans and specification) have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The development shall only be carried out in conformity with the approved details.

Reason:  To ensure a satisfactory form of development in the interest of the visual amenity of the area and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 88g

Director of Development and Regeneration (enclosed)

Application No:                  07/00191/OUT

Proposal:                   Outline application for the erection of 2 semi-detached residential dwellings

Location:                    Chorley Valeting Services, 86 Anderton Street, Chorley

Decision:

It was proposed by Councillor Ken Ball, seconded by Councillor Pat Haughton, and subsequently RESOLVED to grant outline planning permission subject to a legal agreement and the following conditions:

1. The proposed development must be begun not later than three years from the date of this permission.

Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 92 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2. Before the development hereby permitted is first commenced, full details of the following reserved matters namely, design, external appearance and landscaping shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason:  The permission is in outline only and in accordance with Policy Nos. GN5, HS4 and TR4 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

3. No development approved by this permission shall be commenced until a desk study has been undertaken and agreed by the Local planning Authority to investigate and produce an assessment of the risk of the potential for on-site contamination.  If the desk study identifies potential contamination a detailed site investigation should be carried out to establish the degree and nature of the contamination and its potential to pollute the environment or cause harm to human health.  If remediation measures are necessary they will be implemented in accordance with the assessment and to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: to ensure a safe form of development that poses no unacceptable risk of pollution to water resources or to human health.

Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995, (Schedule 2, Part 1, Classes A to E), or any Order amending or revoking and re-enacting that Order, no alterations or extensions shall be undertaken to the dwelling(s) hereby permitted, or any garage, shed or other outbuilding erected (other than those expressly authorised by this permission).

Reason: To protect the appearance of the localityand in accordance with Policy No. HS4 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

Report of the Director of Development and Regeneration (enclosed)

Application No:                  07/00433/COU

Proposal:                   Conversion of a former gymnasium (Zodiac Gym) to 2 no. Apartments. The property is located on Station Road, Croston within the main village settlement area behind the Co-op and adjacent to the De Trafford Arms public house.

Location:                    Formerly Zodiac Gymnasium, Station Road, Croston

Decision:

It was proposed by Councillor Ken Ball, seconded by Councillor Henry Caunce, and subsequently RESOLVED to grant planning permission subject to the following conditions:

1. The proposed development must be begun not later than three years from the date of this permission.

Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2. The development hereby permitted shall not commence until full details of the colour, form and texture of all external facing materials used to facilitate the conversion of the building to apartments (notwithstanding any details shown on the approved plans) have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall only be carried out using the approved external facing materials.

Reason:  To ensure that the materials used are visually appropriate to the locality and in accordance with Policy Nos. GN5 and HS4 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

3. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting that Order, with or without modification), no windows other than those expressly authorised by this permission, or as subsequently agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority, shall be inserted in the apartments hereby permitted.

Reason: To protect the amenities and privacy of the adjacent property and in accordance with Policy No. HS4 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

4. Before either of the apartments hereby permitted are first occupied, the car parking space shall be surfaced or paved with access made available thereto to enable its use in accordance with the approved plan. The car parking space shall not thereafter be used for any purpose other than the parking of a vehicle belonging to a resident of either of the apartments.

Reason:  To ensure adequate on site provision of car parking and manoeuvring areas and in accordance with Policy No. TR4 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review and Policy No. 7 of the Joint Lancashire Structure Plan.

Report of Director of Development and Regeneration (enclosed)

(Councillor Geoff Russell declared an interest in the following application and left the room during the discussion and voting on the proposals)

Application No:                  07/00497/FUL

Proposal:                   Erection of two new dwellings

Location:                    Land rear of 31 to 39, Park Avenue and North of 173, Wigan Road, Euxton

Decision:

It was proposed by Councillor David Dickinson, seconded by Councillor Henry Caunce and subsequently RESOLVED to grant planning permission subject to a legal agreement and the following conditions:

1. The proposed development must be begun not later than three years from the date of this permission.

Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2. Neither of the dwellings hereby permitted shall be occupied until the site access has been altered in accordance with the approved plans.

Reason: In the interests of highway safety and in accordance with Policy TR4 of the adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

3. That part of the access extending from the kerb line/edge of carriageway for a minimum distance of 5 metres into the site shall be paved in permanent construction, in accordance with details to be first approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, before the access is used for vehicular purposes.

Reason:  To prevent loose surface material from being carried on to the public highway thus causing a potential source of danger to other road users and in accordance with Policy No.TR4 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

4. All floor levels shall be set at a minimum of 41 metres (AOD). Ground levels should not be raised adjacent to the brook in order to ensure the flood flow path is retained.

Reason: To reduce the danger to intended occupants of the buildings from potential flooding.

5. The development hereby permitted shall not commence until samples of all external facing materials to the proposed building(s) (notwithstanding any details shown on previously submitted plan(s) and specification) have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The development shall only be carried out using the approved external facing materials.

Reason:  To ensure that the materials used are visually appropriate to the locality and in accordance with Policy No. GN5 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

6. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 or any subsequent re-enactment thereof, no extension to the dwellings, outbuildings, or other works permitted by Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A, B, C, D or E shall be constructed or erected without express planning permission first being obtained (other than those expressly authorized by this permission).

Reason: To protect the appearance of the locality and in accordance with Policy No. HS4 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

7. The site shall be drained on separate systems for foul and surface water, and no surface water shall enter the foul water system.

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory means of drainage in accordance with Policy Nos. EP17 of  ...  view the full minutes text for item 88j

Report of the Director of Development and Regeneration (enclosed)

Application No:                  07/00499/OUT

Proposal:                   Outline application for the erection of one bungalow

Location:                    Land 20m North East of 35 – 37, Chorley Road, Heath Charnock

Decision:

It was proposed by Councillor Ken Ball, seconded by Councillor Ralph Snape, and subsequently RESOLVED to grant outline planning permission subject to a legal agreement and the following conditions:

1. The proposed development must be begun not later than three years from the date of this permission.

Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 92 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2. Before the development hereby permitted is first commenced, full details of the following reserved matters, design, external appearance and landscaping shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason:  The permission is in outline only and in accordance with Policy Nos. GN5 and HS4 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

Report of Director of Development and Regeneration (enclosed)

Application No:                  07/00500/FUL

Proposal:                   Demolition of existing buildings, removal of trees and the erection of eight dwellings

Location:                    352, Preston Road, Clayton-Le-Woods, Chorley

Decision:

It was proposed by Councillor Henry Caunce, seconded by Councillor David Dickinson, and subsequently RESOLVED to grant planning permission subject to a legal agreement and the following conditions:

1. The proposed development must be begun not later than three years from the date of this permission.

Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted plans, as amended on 4^th July 2007.

Reason:  To define the permission and ensure a satisfactory form of development.

3. No development shall take place until a scheme of landscaping has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, notwithstanding any such detail which may have previously been submitted.  The scheme shall indicate all existing trees and hedgerows on the land; detail any to be retained, together with measures for their protection in the course of development; indicate the types and numbers of trees and shrubs to be planted, their distribution on site, those areas to be seeded, paved or hard landscaped; and detail any changes of ground level or landform.

Reason: In the interests of the amenity of the area and in accordance with Policy No.GN5 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

4. All planting, seeding or turfing comprised in the approved details of landscaping shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding seasons following the occupation of any buildings or the completion of the development, whichever is the sooner, and any trees or plants which within a period of 5 years from the completion of the development die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species, unless the Local Planning Authority gives written consent to any variation.

Reason:  In the interest of the appearance of the locality and in accordance with Policy No GN5 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

5. No development shall take place until a plan and section of the access into the site from the A6 Preston Road indicating a 12 metre long stretch of highway at less than 5% gradient has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  No part of the development hereby permitted shall be commenced until the junction has been constructed in accordance with the approved plan.

Reason: To ensure that the development has a safe access onto the public highway and to comply with Policy TR4 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

6. Notwithstanding the submitted plan, the hedge along the perimeter of the site adjacent to the A6 Preston Road shall be retained, except for the necessary access into the site and visibility splays.  The existing access into the site shall be closed and the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 88l

Report of Director of Development and Regeneration (enclosed)

Application No:                  07/00521/CB3

Proposal:                   Creation of three new ponds, 5 hectares of species rich grassland and various other improvements to nature reserve

Location:                    Hic Bibi Nature Reserve, Hic Bibi Lane, Coppull

Decision:                   

It was proposed by Councillor Ken Ball, seconded by Councillor Dennis Edgerley and subsequently RESOLVED to grant planning permission subject to the following conditions:

1. Once the site works are complete, an ecological  management plan for the new and existing ponds and grasslands shall be prepared not later than the end of 2008 and submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: to secure the proper management of the reserveand to comply with Policy EP2 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

2. The works to the ponds shall be carried in accordance with the Great Crested Newt Conservation Licence Application Method Statement.

Reason: To ensure the proper development of the site and secure the habitat of the protected species in accordance with Policy EP2 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

3. No works shall be carried out during the bird breeding season (March to July inclusive).

Reason: To prevent any adverse impact on nesting birds which  the habitats on site support.

4. The proposed development must be begun not later than three years from the date of this permission.

Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

Report of Director of Development and Regeneration (enclosed)

(The application had been deferred at a previous meeting to allow the Committee members to visit the site)

Application No:                  07/00563/OUT

Proposal:                   Outline application for the erection of 1 no detached house max height to ridge 9m

Location:                    Land South of 1, Springs Road, Chorley

Decision:

It was proposed by Councillor Dennis Edgerley, seconded by Councillor Ken Ball to refuse planning permission.

An amendment to the motion was proposed by Councillor Ralph Snape, seconded by Councillor E Smith, and subsequently RESOLVED (6:2) to grant planning permission subject to a legal agreement and the following conditions:

1. Before the development hereby permitted is first commenced, full details of all reserved matters (namely the design, external appearance of the building and the landscaping of the site) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: The permission is in outline only and in accordance with Policy Nos. GN5 and HS4 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

2. This consent relates to the following plans:

Plan Ref.                               Received On:                         Title:

2007/07/01A             18^th June 2007                 Site Plan and

                                                                        Section

2007/07/07                            14^th May 2007                  Site Plan

Reason:  To define the consent and to ensure all works are carried out in a satisfactory manner.

3. The application for approval of reserved matters shall be accompanied by full details of existing and proposed ground levels and proposed building slab levels (all relative to ground levels adjoining the site), notwithstanding any such detail shown on previously submitted plans.  The development shall only be carried out in conformity with the approved details.

Reason: To protect the appearance of the locality, in the interests of the amenities of local residents and in accordance with Policy Nos. GN5 and HS4 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

4. An application for approval of the reserved matters must be made to the Council before the expiration of two years from the date of this permission and the development hereby permitted must be begun either before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission, or before the expiration of one year from the date of approval of the last of the reserved matters to be approved, whichever is the later.

Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

5. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995, (Schedule 2, Part 1, Classes A to E), or any Order amending or revoking and re-enacting that Order, no alterations or extensions shall be undertaken to the dwellings hereby permitted, or any garage, shed or other outbuilding erected (other than those expressly authorised by this permission).

Reason: To protect the appearance of the locality and in accordance with Policy No. HS4 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

6. Before the development hereby permitted is first commenced, full details of the position, height and appearance  ...  view the full minutes text for item 88n

Report of the Director of Development and Regeneration (enclosed)

Application No:                  07/00626/FUL

Proposal:                   Demolish existing dwelling and erect 6 no. 2.5 storey dwellings and a 2.5 storey apartment block comprising 2 no. 2 bedroomed and 1 no. 1 bedroomed apartments and the provision for 15 car parking spaces

Location:                    Rodger Bank, Gough Lane, Clayton Brook, Bamber Bridge

Decision:

It was proposed by Councillor Ralph Snape, seconded by Councillor David Dickinson, and subsequently RESOLVED to grant planning permission subject to a legal agreement and the following conditions:

1. The proposed development must be begun not later than three years from the date of this permission.

Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2. The development hereby permitted shall not commence until samples of all external facing materials to the proposed buildings (notwithstanding any details shown on previously submitted plans and specification) have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The development shall only be carried out using the approved external facing materials.

Reason:  To ensure that the materials used are visually appropriate to the locality and in accordance with Policy Nos. GN5 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

3. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995, (Schedule 2, Part 1, Classes A to E), or any Order amending or revoking and re-enacting that Order, no alterations or extensions shall be undertaken to the dwellings hereby permitted, or any garage, shed or other outbuilding erected (other than those expressly authorised by this permission).

Reason: To protect the appearance of the locality and in accordance with Policy No. HS4 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

4. Before the development hereby permitted is first commenced, full details of the position, height and appearance of all fences and walls to be erected (notwithstanding any such detail shown on previously submitted plans) shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  No dwelling shall be occupied until all fences and walls shown in the approved details to bound its plot have been erected in conformity with the approved details.  Other fences and walls shown in the approved details shall have been erected in conformity with the approved details prior to substantial completion of the development.

Reason:  To ensure a visually satisfactory form of development, to provide reasonable standards of privacy to residents and in accordance with Policy No. HS4 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

5. No development shall take place until a scheme of landscaping has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, notwithstanding any such detail which may have previously been submitted.  The scheme shall indicate all existing trees and hedgerows on the land; detail any to be retained, together with measures for their protection in the course of development; indicate the types and numbers of trees and shrubs to be planted, their distribution on site, those areas to be seeded, paved or hard landscaped; and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 88o

Report of the Director of Development and Regeneration (enclosed)

Application No:                  07/00657/FUL

Proposal:                   Proposed conversion of dwelling into three dwellings with two storey rear extension

Location:                    119, School Lane, Brinscall

Decision:

It was proposed by Councillor Dennis Edgerley, seconded by Councillor Ken Ball, and subsequently RESOLVED to grant planning permission subject to a legal agreement and the following conditions:

1. The proposed development must be begun not later than three years from the date of this permission.

Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2. The development hereby permitted shall not commence until samples of all external facing materials to the proposed buildings (notwithstanding any details shown on previously submitted plans and specification) have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The development shall only be carried out using the approved external facing materials.

Reason:  To ensure that the materials used are visually appropriate to the locality and in accordance with Policy Nos. GN5 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

3. Before the development hereby permitted is first commenced, full details of the position, height and appearance of all fences and walls to be erected (notwithstanding any such detail shown on previously submitted plans) shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  No dwelling shall be occupied until all fences and walls shown in the approved details to bound its plot have been erected in conformity with the approved details.  Other fences and walls shown in the approved details shall have been erected in conformity with the approved details prior to substantial completion of the development.

Reason:  To ensure a visually satisfactory form of development, to provide reasonable standards of privacy to residents and in accordance with Policy No. HS4 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

4. No dwelling hereby permitted shall be occupied until the driveways and dropped kerbs which provide access to the site from the public highway has been constructed in accordance with the approved plans.

Reason:  In the interests of highway safety and in accordance with Policy No.TR4 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

5. That part of the access extending from the kerb line/edge of carriageway for a minimum distance of 5 metres into the site shall be paved in permanent construction, in accordance with details to be first approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, before the access is used for vehicular purposes.

Reason:  To prevent loose surface material from being carried on to the public highway thus causing a potential source of danger to other road users and in accordance with Policy No.TR4 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

6. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (Schedule 2, Part 2, Class A) (or any Order revoking and re-enacting that Order) no fences, gates or walls shall be erected within the curtilage of any dwelling hereby permitted (other than those expressly authorised by this permission).

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Report of Director of Customer, Democratic and Legal Services (enclosed)

The Committee were requested to confirm four Tree Preservation Orders in respect of no objections being lost.

RESOLVED – That the following Tree Preservation Orders be formally confirmed:

TPO No. 4 (Euxton) 2006

TPO No. 7 (Adlington) 2006

TPO No. 9 (Rivington) 2006

TPO No. 1 (Chorley) 2007

Report of Director of Development and Regeneration (enclosed)

The Committee received a report of the Director of Development and Regeneration giving notification of the lodging of two appeals against the refusal of planning permission and two appeals that had been allowed. The report also gave notification of the lodging of one enforcement appeal and three appeals that had been granted by the Planning Inspectorate.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

Selected Planning Applications that have been determined by the Director of Development and Regeneration following consultation with the Chair and Vice Chair of the Committee (table enclosed)

The Committee received for information, a table listing a number of planning applications for Category ‘B’ developments proposals which had or were intended to be, determined by the Chief Officer under the adopted scheme of delegations, following consultation with the Chair and Vice Chair of the Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

Schedule (enclosed)

The Committee received for information a schedule listing the remainder of the planning applications that had been determined by the Director of Development and Regeneration under delegated powers between 7 June and 3 July 2007.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

The Director of Development and Regeneration advised Members of the Committee that training relating to planning matters would shortly be available.

RESOLVED – That a letter would be sent to all Members of Development Control Committee advising them of the forthcoming planning training sessions.

Report of Corporate Director (Business) circulated at the meeting.