Agenda, decisions and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Henry Caunce and Councillor Roy Lees.

To confirm the minutes of the Development Control Committee meeting held on 29 March 2011 (enclosed).

RESOLVED – That the minutes of the Development Control Committee meeting held on 29 March 2011 be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

There were no declarations of interest.

A table of planning applications to be determined is enclosed.

Please note that copies of the location and layout plans are in a separate pack (where applicable) that has come with your 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 reports on four applications for planning permissions to be determined by the Committee.

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

Decision deferred to allow the Members of the Committee to visit the site of the development.

(The Committee received representations from an objector to the proposals and the applicant in support of the proposals.)

Application No:          11/00028/FULMAJ

Proposal:                   Proposed change of use of pasture land to create a sports field for three football pitches involving minimal cut and fill earthworks to create a level playing area together with an associated new vehicular access off Scholes Bank to serve a new car park.

Location:                    Land 150 Meters South of Filter Beds Cottage, Bolton Road, Anderton, Lancashire

Decision:

Councillor David Dickinson proposed to grant the planning approval, this proposal was not seconded.

It was proposed by Councillor June Molyneaux, seconded by Councillor Ralph Snape and subsequently RESOLVED (9:1) – To defer the decision to allow the Members of the Committee to visit the site of the development.

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

Planning permission granted subject to conditions and a Section 106 Agreement valid for three years.

(The Committee received representations from the applicant’s agent in support of the proposals.)

Application No:          11/00085/FULMAJ

Proposal:                   Application for new planning permission to replace extant planning permission for 16 apartments and dwelling (ref: 07/01140/FULMAJ)

Location:                    Garage Westminster Road, Chorley, Lancashire

Decision:

It was proposed by Councillor Ralph Snape to approve the officers recommendation, with the amendment that the development must be begun not later than three years.  This proposal was seconded by Councillor David Dickson and subsequently RESOLVED (7:3) – To grant permission subject to a Section 106 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 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. 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.

          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.       Surface water must drain separate from the foul and no surface water will be permitted to discharge to the foul sewerage system.

          Reason: To secure proper drainage and in accordance with Policy Nos. EP17 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

6.       The development hereby permitted shall not commence until full details of the colour, form and texture of all hard  ...  view the full minutes text for item 43b

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

Planning permission granted subject to conditions and a Section 106 Agreement.

Application No:          11/00071/FULMAJ

Proposal:                   Re-plan to plots R282-R299 (18 dwellings) and an additional 3 dwellings (Plots R400-R403)

Location:                    Formerly Multipart Distribution Limited, Pilling Lane, Chorley

Decision:

It was proposed by Councillor David Dickinson, seconded by Councillor Ralph Snape and subsequently unanimously RESOLVED – To grant planning permission subject to a Section 106 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 18 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

2.       The approved plans are:

Plan Ref/Title:               Received On:       Title

4081-11-02-003 Rev F   19 April 2011         Location Plan

4081-11-02-001 Rev V   19 April 2011         Planning Site Layout

4081-11-001-001 Rev E19 April 2011         Material Schedule

Lex-11-02-003 Rev F    19 April 2011         Boundary Treatment Plan

4081/ENG001 Rev B     19 April 2011         Drainage Layout

C-SD-0806                      27 January 2011   Free Standing Brick Walls

C-SD0910                       27 January 2011   Gate Within Close Boarded

                                                                       Fence 1.8m High

C-SD0905                       27 January 2011   1350mm Close Boarded/

                                                                       450mm Trellis Fencing

C-SD0907                       27 January 2011   Close Boarded Fencing 1.8m Panel

                                                                       Effect

C-SD0900                       27 January 2011   Post and Rail Fencing

SG-DG01-1-001 Rev B27 January 2011   Double Garage Type 1 Plan

                                                                       Section & Elevation (Hipped)

C-DG01-1-001-Rev C    27 January 2011   Double Garage Type 1 Plan

                                                                       Section & Elevations

L4081K.1                        27 January 2011   The Kenilworth: Social Housing

                                                                       Plots R286-R287

L4081BES.1                   27 January 2011   The Broadway-Evesham Social

                                                                       Housing 2 Plots R296-R299 &

                                                                       R400 (Elevations)

L4081BES.1                   27 January 2011   The Broadway-Evesham Social

                                                                       Housing 2 Plots R296-R299 &                                     R400 (Floor Plans)

L4081BES.1                   27 January 2011   The Broadway-Evesham Social

                                                                       Housing 1 Plots R282-R285

                                                                       (Elevations)

L4081BES.1                   27 January 2011   The Broadway-Evesham Social

                                                                       Housing 1 Plots R282-R285

                                                                       (Floor Plans)

CHSB02                         27 January 2011   The Broadway-Evesham

                                                                       (Elevations)

CHSB02                         27 January 2011   The Broadway-Evesham

                                                                       (Floor Plans)

CHSB02                         27 January 2011   The Broadway-Evesham

                                                                       (Render)

C3H108                           27 January 2011   The Kenilworth

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

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  ...  view the full minutes text for item 43c

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

Reserved matters granted subject to conditions.

Application No:          11/00123/REMMAJ

Proposal:                   Reserved Matters application for a Health Centre (related to outline permissions 97/00509/OOUT and 02/00748/OUTMAJ)

Location:                    Land 50 metres South of Buckshaw Community Centre, Unity Place, Buckshaw Village, Lancashire

Decision:

It was proposed by Councillor Mick Muncaster, seconded by Councillor Simon Moulton and subsequently unanimously 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 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

2.       A Travel Plan shall be produced and submitted to Chorley Council using the following timescale:

·       A Travel Plan Co-ordinator shall be appointed and LCC’s Travel Plan Advisers informed of contact details prior to occupation of the building hereby permitted;

·       The first travel survey shall be carried out within 3 months of occupation of the building hereby permitted;

·       A Full Travel Plan shall be submitted to Chorley Council and approved in writing within 6 months of the first travel surveys.

          The Full Travel Plan shall include the following as a minimum:

·       Appointment of a named Travel Plan Co-ordinator

·       Travel survey;

·       Details of cycling, pedestrian and public transport links to the site;

·       Details of cycle parking; 

·       SMART Targets for non-car modes of travel;

·       Action plan of measures to be introduced;

·       Details of arrangements for monitoring and review of the Travel Plan for a period of at least 5 years from the date of occupation of the building hereby permitted.

          Reason: To ensure the delivery of sustainable transport objectives, including reductions in car usage, increased use of public transport and walking and cycling and in accordance with Policy TR4 of the Adopted Local Plan Review and PPG13.

3.       The approved external facing materials are:

·       Brick – Ibstock Ravenhead Red Smooth (with dark grey mortar);

·       Rener – Sto – 1.5mm Finish – Warm White 32138;

·       Windows and Doors – Powder Coated Aluminium RAL 70024 (Medium Grey);

·       Pitched Roofs – Redland Cambrian Slate – Grey 30;

·       Rainwater Goods – Square Sections – Black.

          The above materials shall be used and no others substituted.

          Reason:  To ensure that the materials used are visually appropriate to the locality and in accordance with Policy Nos. GN2 and GN5 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

4.       The approved ground surfacing materials are:

·       Car parking areas – tar macadam surfaces (except the raised corner section which will be block paved);

·       Paved Areas – Marshalls Saxon Textured Concrete Paving 400x200mm – Natural;

·       Setts – Marshalls Tegula Concrete Sett Paving (Traffic Gauge) – Pennant Grey;

          The above materials shall be used and no others substituted.

          Reason:  To ensure that the materials used are visually appropriate to the locality and in accordance with Policy Nos. GN2 and GN5 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

5.       The photovoltaic’s to be used on the building shall be in accordance with the details as shown on drawing number 1250(10)E01 Rev P1.

          Reason: To ensure the PV panels are  ...  view the full minutes text for item 43d

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

The Committee received a report from the Director of Partnerships, Planning and Policy asking Members of the Committee to consider whether it was expedient to serve an enforcement notice to secure the removal of a decking area and balustrade which had been erected without planning permission.

It was proposed by Councillor Simon Moulton, seconded by Councillor Alan Cullens and subsequently unanimously RESOLVED – That it was felt expedient to issue an Enforcement Notice under Section 172 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, for the dismantle of decking area and balustrade and remove the materials from the land which was erected without planning permissions.

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

The Committee received a report from the Director of Partnerships, Planning and Policy asking Members of the Committee to consider whether it was expedient to serve an enforcement notice to secure the removal of the unauthorised building, stoned track and brick plinths from the land.

It was proposed by Councillor Dennis Edgerley, seconded by Councillor David Dickinson and subsequently RESOLVED (8:2) – That it was felt that it was expedient to issue an Enforcement Notice under Section 172 and of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 in respect of the erection of a building, formation of a stoned track and the erecting of brick plinths on the land and that the compliance period be six months.

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

The Director of Partnerships, Planning and Policy submitted a report giving notification of one appeal that had been lodged against the refusal of planning permission, two planning appeals dismissed and one planning permission granted by Lancashire County Council.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

The Committee received, for information, a schedule listing two applications for Category ‘B’ development proposals which had been determined by the Chair and Vice Chair of the Committee at a meeting held on 29 March 2011.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

Schedule of the Director of Partnerships, Planning and Policy (enclosed).

The Committee received, for information, a schedule listing planning applications determined by the Director of Partnerships, Planning and Policy under delegated powers between 18 March 2011 and 7 April 2011.

RESOLVED – That the schedule be noted.

The Committee were informed that the developers for Yew Tree Farm had withdrawn their appeal.