Agenda, decisions and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Simon Moulton and Councillor Ralph Snape.

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.

There were no declarations of interest.

To confirm the minutes of the Development Control Committee meeting held on 17 August 2010 (enclosed).

RESOLVED – That the minutes of the Development Control Committee meeting held on 17 August 2010 be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

A list of planning applications to be determined is enclosed.

Please note that copies of the location plans are included (where applicable) on the agenda. Plans to be considered will be displayed at the meeting or may be viewed in advance by following the links to the current planning application on our website:

http://planning.chorley.gov.uk/PublicAccess/TDC/tdc_home.aspx

The Director of Partnerships, Planning and Policy submitted report on five applications for planning permission to be determined by the Committee.

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

Report of Director of Partnerships, Planning and Policy (enclosed).

Minded to permit full planning permission subject to conditions.

(The Committee received representations from an objector to the application  and Ward Councillor, Councillor Greg Morgan in objection to the application)

Application no:          10/00417/FULMAJ

Proposal:                   Erection of 13 dwellings and associated infrastructure (following demolition of no. 202 Chorley Old Road)               

Location:                    202 Chorley Old Road, Whittle-le-Woods, Lancashire, PR6 7NA

Decision:

Appealed against non-determination.

It was proposed by Councillor Roy Lees, seconded by Councillor David Dickinson and subsequently RESOLVED (4:3:3) that Members of the Committee were minded to approve the planning application.

Report of Director of Partnerships, Planning and Policy (enclosed).

Planning permission granted and listed building consent granted subject to conditions.

(The Committee received representations from the applicant in support of the application.)

Application no:          10/00446/FUL and 10/00447/LBC

Proposal:                   Works to and conversion of existing  barn to form a single dwelling house together with associated works to reinstate the unauthorised works to reinstate the unauthorised development to form part of the existing barn structure.

Location:                    Crostons Farm, Lucas Lane, Whittle-le-Woods, Chorley, PR6 7DA

Decision:

It was proposed by Councillor Dennis Edgerley, seconded by Councillor David Dickinson and subsequently unanimously RESOLVED – To permit full planning permission to grant listed building consent subject to the following conditions:

Application 10/00446/FUL

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

         Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

2.      The development hereby permitted shall not commence until samples of all external facing materials to be used in the renovation and reconstruction of the barn and garage (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 DC7B of the Chorley Borough Local Plan Review and PPS5.

3.      Before the development commences, full details of the treatment of all the proposed windows and doors to the barn and garage shall have been submitted to and been approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The submitted details shall include the proposed method of construction, the materials to be used, fixing details (including cross sections) and their external finish including any surrounds, cills or lintels. The windows and doors installed shall be in strict accordance with the approved details.

         Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the building and in accordance with Policy Nos. GN5 and DC7B of the Chorley Borough Local Plan Review and PPS5.

4.      Before the development commences, full details of the proposed rainwater goods, including the eaves detail, to be used on the barn and garage shall have been submitted to and been approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall only be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

         Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the building and in accordance with Policy Nos. GN5 and DC7B of the Chorley Borough Local Plan Review and PPS5.

5.      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 garden curtilage boundaries (notwithstanding any such detail shown on the approved plans) shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The dwelling shall not be occupied until all walls and fences have been erected in accordance with the approved details. Fences and walls shall thereafter be retained in  ...  view the full minutes text for item 193b

Report of Director of Partnerships, Planning and Policy (enclosed).

Planning permission granted subject to Legal Agreement and conditions.

(The Committee received representation from the applicant’s agent in support of the application.)

Application no:          10/00459/FUL

Proposal:                   Proposed two storey development of eight apartments

Location:                    St John Ambulance Hall, 1 Granville Street, Adligton, Chorley, PR6 9PY

Decision:

It was proposed by Councillor Dennis Edgerly, seconded by Councillor Chris France and subsequently RESOLVED – To approve planning permission subject to 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 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

2.      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.

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 No. GN5 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

4.      Before the development hereby permitted is first occupied, the car park and vehicle manoeuvring areas shall be surfaced or paved, drained and marked out all in accordance with the approved plan.  The car park and vehicle manoeuvring areas shall not thereafter be used for any purpose other than the parking of and manoeuvring of vehicles.

         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.

5.      Before the development hereby permitted is first commenced, full details of the position, height and appearance of all fences, walls and gates to be erected to the site boundaries (notwithstanding any such detail shown on previously submitted plan(s)) shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The details shall include full details of any gate and its proposed position.  No building shall be occupied or land used pursuant to this permission before all walls, fences and gates 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 No. GN5 of the Adopted Chorley Borough  ...  view the full minutes text for item 193c

Report of Director of Partnerships, Planning and Policy (enclosed).

Report withdrawn.

Application no:          10/00502/FUL

Proposal:                   Proposed residential development of eight dwellings following the demolition of the existing commercial premises (redevelopment of part site only – amendment to pervious approval 09/00985/FULMAJ)

Location:                    Chorley Motor Auction, Cottam Street, Chorley, PR7 2DT

Decision:

The report was withdrawn.

Report of Director of Partnerships, Planning and Policy (enclosed).

Planning permission granted subject to conditions.

Application no:          10/00653/FULMAJ

Proposal:                   Change of use of house type to phase 3, plots B 140 to B 172 approved under planning approval 07/01226/REMMAJ

Location:                    Formerly Multipart Distribution Limited, Pilling Lane, Chorley

Decision:                   

It was proposed by Councillor Dennis Edgerly, seconded by Councillor Chris France and subsequently unanimously RESOLVED – To approve 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 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

2.      The development hereby permitted shall only be carried out in conformity with the proposed ground and building slab levels shown on the approved plans or as may otherwise be agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority before any development is first commenced.

         Reason:  To protect the appearance of the locality and in the interests of the amenities of local residentsand in accordance with Policy Nos. GN5 and HS4 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 residentsand in accordance with Policy No. HS4 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

4.      During the construction period, all trees to be retained shall be protected by 1.2 metre high fencing as specified in paragraph 8.2.2 of British Standard BS5837:2005 at a distance from the tree trunk equivalent to the outermost limit of the branch spread, or at a distance from the tree trunk equal to half the height of the tree (whichever is further from the tree trunk), or as may be first agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.   No construction materials, spoil, rubbish, vehicles or equipment shall be stored or tipped within the area(s) so fenced.  All excavations within the area so fenced shall be carried out by hand.

         Reason: To safeguard the trees to be retained and in accordance with Policy Nos. EP9 and HT9 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

5.      The external facing materials detailed on the approved plans shall be used and no others substituted without the prior written approval of the Local Planning Authority.

         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.

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Report of Director of Partnerships, Planning and Policy (enclosed).

The Committee received a report of the Director of Partnership, Planning and Policy submitted a report asking Members of the Committee to consider whether it was expedient to take enforcement action to secure removal of an unauthorised development and to ensure the development is carried out in accordance with previously approved plans (08/01226/FUL) at Woodcock Barn, Runshaw Lane, Euxton..

The alteration to the design of the roves to the side extension and garage are contrary to saved Policy DC8A of the Chorley Borough Local Plan Review dates August 2003 and guidance set out in the Householder Design Guidance Supplementary Planning Document adopted February 2008.

It was proposed by Councillor Dennis Edgerley, seconded by Councillor Chris France and subsequently RESOLVED – That it was considered expedient to purse enforcement action.

Report of Director of Partnerships, Planning and Policy (enclosed).

The Director of Partnerships, Planning and Policy submitted a report giving notification of three appeals that had been lodged against the refusal of planning permission, two appeal against the decision to refuse an application for certification of lawfulness, one appeal against the non-determination of a planning application, and one appeal against the decision to refuse to remove a condition. 

There had also been one planning appeal dismissed, two appeals withdrawn, one enforcement appeal lodged and Lancashire County Council had granted permission on two planning applications. 

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

Planning applications delegated on:

The Committee received for information, a schedule listing six planning applications for Category ‘B’ development proposals which had been determined  by the Director of Partnerships, Planning and Policy in consultation with the Chair and Vice Chair of the Committee at a meeting held on 1 September 2010.

RESOLVED – That the schedule be noted.

A schedule of the applications determined between 29 July and 31 August 2010 is enclosed.

The Committee received, for information, a schedule listing planning applications determined by the Director of Partnerships, Planning and Policy under delegated powers between 29 July 2010 and 31 August 2010.

RESOLVED – That the schedule be noted.