Agenda, decisions and minutes
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PDF 226 KBVenue: Council Chamber, Town Hall, Chorley
Contact: Louise Wingfield Email: louise.wingfield@chorley.gov.uk
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Apologies for absence Minutes: Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillor Mick Muncaster. |
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Declarations of Any Interests 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. Minutes: There were no declarations of interest. |
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To confirm the minutes of the Development Control Committee held on 4 March 2014 as a correct record and be signed by the Chair. Minutes: RESOLVED: That the minutes of the Development Control Committee held on 4 March 2014 be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chair. |
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Planning applications to be determined The Director of Partnerships, Planning and Policy has submitted eight 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/ Minutes: The Director of Partnerships, Planning and Policy submitted eight 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. |
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14/00132/FUL - Land 35m north-east of Rose Cottage, White Coppice, Heapey
Proposal: Retrospective application for the removal of part of the dam wall at Heapey Reservoir No. 8 Additional documents: Decision: The decision was deferred to allow Members of the Development Control Committee the opportunity to visit the site of the proposal. Minutes: Speakers: Objector – Peter Pennington, Supporter – David Lomas, Parish Councillor – Malcolm Allen, Ward Councillor – Marie Gray.
RESOLVED (unanimously) - That the decision be deferred to allow Members of the Development Control Committee the opportunity to visit the site of the proposal. |
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14/00094/FUL - 19 Beechwood Road, Chorley PR7 3AX
Proposal: Retrospective application for change of use from public open space to domestic curtilage Additional documents: Decision: Full planning permission refused Minutes: Speakers: Ward Councillor – Alistair Bradley.
RESOLVED (unanimously) – That full planning permission be refused on the following grounds:
1. The proposed development would result in the loss of land designated as Existing Open Space by the Chorley Local Plan 2012-2026. There is a deficit of amenity greenspace in the Chorley South East ward, which this proposal would worsen, and no alternative equivalent provision has been offered as part of the proposal contrary to policy HW2 of the Chorley Local Plan 2012-2026. |
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Proposal: Application for a change of use of Unit 32 from business unit (B1 use) to children's day nursery (D1 use) including provision of mezzanine floor and associated outdoor play area Additional documents:
Decision: Full planning permission approved subject to conditions. Minutes: Speakers: Objector – Sue Cresswell.
RESOLVED (unanimously) - That members are minded to approve full planning permission subject to conditions as detailed within the report in the agenda, delegated authority to officers in consultation with the Chair and Vice-Chair of this Committee to draft additional conditions regarding outside lighting and the use of obscure glazing in the high level windows, and also to negotiate a condition relating to the timings of use for the outdoor play area. |
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13/00948/FULMAJ - Finnington Industrial Estate, Finnington Lane, Feniscowles, Withnell
Proposal: Demolition of existing industrial units and erection of 18 no. (14 no. Semi-detached, 4 no. detached) three bedroom houses Additional documents:
Decision: Planning permission approved subject to a Section 106 legal agreement and conditions Minutes: Speakers: Applicant’s Agent – Rawdon Gascoigne (Emery Planning).
RESOLVED (unanimously) - That planning permission be approved subject to a Section 106 legal agreement and the conditions detailed within the report in the agenda with delegated authority to officers in consultation with the Chair and Vice-Chair of this Committee to draft if necessary an appropriate condition dealing with access to the garage of the existing property at number 1a Finnington Lane. |
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13/01132/REMMAJ - Group 1, Euxton Lane, Euxton
Proposal: Reserved matters application pursuant to outline planning permission 13/00126/OUTMAJ for the erection of 94 no 2, 3 and 4 bedroom, 2 storey residential dwellings, together with associated access roads, driveways, garages, private garden areas and means of enclosure. Includes for the provision of 14 no. affordable dwellings within the above. Additional documents:
Decision: Reserved matters approved subject to condtions Minutes: RESOLVED (unanimously) - That reserved matters be approved subject to the conditions as detailed in the addendum. |
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Proposal: Amendments to planning permission 10/00745/FULMAJ involving substitution of house types on plots 57 - 59, 62-70 and 72-88 (29 plots) Additional documents: Decision: Planning permission approved subject to a Section 106 legal agreement and conditions Minutes: RESOLVED (unanimously) - That planning permission be approved subject to a Section 106 legal agreement and the conditions as detailed in the addendum. |
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14/00121/CB3 - Chorley Borough Council Depot, Bengal Street, Chorley PR7 1SA
Proposal: 1) Change of use of part of existing Council depot to a recycling centre including provision of living accommodation and training rooms in existing building and associated elevational alterations 2) Re-siting of 3 no. storage containers, fuel tanks, canteen and weighbridge 3) Erection of new portal frame bailing shed 4) Erection of 3m high palisade fence 4) Demolition of existing storage building and store Additional documents:
Decision: Full planning permission approved subject to conditions Minutes: RESOLVED - That full planning permission be approved subject to the conditions as detailed in the addendum. |
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14/00123/ADV - Chorley Borough Council Depot, Bengal Street, Chorley PR7 1SA
Proposal: 3no. non-illuminated signs Additional documents:
Decision: Advertising consent granted subject to conditions Minutes: RESOLVED (12:0:1) - That advertising consent be granted subject to the conditions as detailed in the addendum. |
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Planning Appeals and Decisions report 25 March 2014 Report of the Director of Partnerships, Planning and Policy (enclosed). Minutes: RESOLVED: That the report be noted. |