Agenda, decisions and minutes

There were no apologies for absence.

To confirm the minutes of the Development Control Committee held on 14 January 2014 as a correct record and be signed by the Chair.

RESOLVED – That the minutes of the Development Control Committee held on 14 January 2014 be confirmed as a correct record and signed 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.

The Director of Partnerships, Planning and Policy has submitted five reports for planning applications to be determined (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 applications on our website.  http://planning.chorley.gov.uk/online-applications/

The Director of Partnerships, Planning and Policy submitted five applications for planning permission.

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.

Planning permission approved subject to conditions

Speakers: Objector – David Lindley, Ward Councillor – Keith Iddon, Applicant – Katie Heap.

RESOLVED: (unanimously) - That full planning permission be approved subject to the conditions detailed within the agenda, the additional and amended conditions detailed in the addendum, and the amendment of condition 2 in the agenda to restrict hours of use to Tuesday to Friday between 8.30am and 4.30pm, and Saturday between 8.30am and 1pm.

Planning permission approved subject to a section 106 legal agreement and conditions

Speakers: Applicants Agent – Daniel Whitney.

RESOLVED: (13:1:0) - That planning permission be approved subject to a section 106 legal agreement, the conditions detailed within the agenda, the conditions detailed within the agenda and the amended condition contained in the addendum.

Planning permission approved subject to a section 106 legal agreement and conditions

Speakers: Objector – Brian Walkden.

RESOLVED: (13:1:0) - That planning permission be approved subject to a section 106 legal agreement, the conditions detailed within the agenda, and the further condition and amended condition detailed in the addendum.

Reserved matters approved subject to conditions

Speakers: Objector – Matthew Brown, Ward Councillor – Mark Perks.

RESOLVED: (12:1:1) - That reserved matters be approved subject to the conditions detailed within the agenda and the amended condition detailed in the addendum.

Planning permission approved subject to a section 106 legal agreement, conditions and delegated authority to include in the legal agreement restrictions on further development.

RESOLVED: (unanimously) - That planning permission be approved subject to a section 106 legal agreement, the conditions detailed within the agenda and delegated authority to officers to include in the section 106 legal agreement restrictions on further development.

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

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

The Chair reminded Members of the Development Control Committee about the Member Development session on the topic of Council Duties in relation to Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople’s Housing Needs on Monday 10 February 2014 at 6.15pm.