Agenda and minutes

The Chair welcomed back Councillor David Dickinson on his return to the Committee after his recent operation.

Councillor David Dickinson thanked the other Members of the Committee for all their well wishes over the last couple of months, informing them that they had been greatly appreciated.

Apologies for absence were received by Councillors Francis Culshaw and Ralph Snape.

Members of the Committee are reminded of their responsibility to declare any personal interest in respect of matters contained in this agenda in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 2000, the Council’s Constitution and the Members Code of Conduct.  If the personal interest is a prejudicial interest, then the individual Member should not participate in a discussion on the matter and must withdraw from the Council Chamber and not seek to influence a decision on the matter.

No declarations of interest were declared.

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the Development Control Committee on 22 August 2006 (enclosed).

RESOLVED – That the meeting of the Development Control Committee held on 22 August 2006 be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

Report of the Director of Development and Regeneration (enclosed).

The Committee received a report of the Director of Development and Regeneration giving notification of eight appeals that had been lodged against the refusal of planning permission, three appeals that had been dismissed and one that had been allowed. The report also gave notification about two appeals that had been allowed by the Planning Inspectorate.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

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

Application No:            06/00786/REMMAJ

Proposal:                   Construction of main access road, drainage and landscaping along southern commercial perimeter road.

Location:                    Land South of Buckshaw Avenue, Buckshaw Village, Lancashire

Decision:

It was proposed by Councillor Adrian Lowe, seconded by Councillor Daniel Gee and subsequently RESOLVED to grant permission of the planning application 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. Notwithstanding the submitted details a scheme of street lighting shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of the construction of the road; the approved scheme shall be implemented prior to the opening of the road to public transport.

Reason: To ensure adequate lighting of the carriageways, footpaths and cycle ways; and in accordance with the provisions of policy TR4 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

3. Full details of the construction of the carriageways including the roundabouts, footpaths and cycleways, including the finished top surfaces and width of the footpaths/ cycleways, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of any construction work on site.

Reason: In order to ensure a satisfactory level of construction of the new road, footpaths and cycleways and in accordance with the provisions of policies TR4 and TR18 of the Adopted Chorley Local Plan Review.

4. Notwithstanding the submitted details, full details of the drainage infrastructure for the carriageways, footpaths and cycleways shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of construction work on sites; the approved drainage details shall be operative prior to the opening of the highway to the public.

Reason: To ensure satisfactory surface water drainage for the approved highway and to accord with the provisions of policy TR4 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

5. Before the development hereby permitted is first commenced full details of existing and proposed ground levels and proposed road levels (all relative to ground levels adjoining the site) shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, 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 and in accordance with Policy Nos. GN5 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

6. Details of the precise specification and location of carriageway crossing points shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of any construction work on site; the approved details shall be implemented prior to the opening of the road to public traffic and pedestrians.

Reasons: In the interests of securing a satisfactory standard of development for crossing the highway in the interests of highway safety; also to accord with  ...  view the full minutes text for item 60a

Application No:            06/00689/FUL

Proposal:                   Demolition of existing garage and conservatory, and erection of single storey front, side and rear extensions (inclusive of replacement garage and conservatory.

Location:                    1, Victoria Terrace, Victoria Street, Wheelton

Decision:

It was proposed by Councillor Dennis Edgerley, seconded by Councillor Daniel Gee, 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. 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.

Application No:            06/00850/CB3

Proposal:                   Creation of an access junction off the proposed Eaves Green Link Road (site area 0.31 ha)

Location:                    Land South of Vertex Training and Conterence Centre, Little Carr Lane, Chorley PR7 3JT

Decision:

It was proposed by Councillor Adrian Lowe, seconded by Councillor Eric Bell, and subsequently RESOLVED to recommend the Council to grant planning permission.

Application No:            06/00851/CB3

Proposal:                   Creation of an access road, off the proposed Eaves Green Link Road (site area 0.27ha)

Location:                    Land 20m South of 24 – 26 The Bowers, Chorley

Decision:

It was proposed by Councillor Eric Bell, seconded by Councillor Adrian Lowe, and subsequently RESOLVED to recommend the Council to grant planning permission.

Application No:            06/00857/FUL

Proposal:                   Erection of dwelling for staff (to replace wardens flat and staff caravans).

Location:                    Royal Umpire Caravan Park, Southport Road, Ulnes Walton, Leyland

Decision:

It was proposed by Councillor Dennis Edgerley, seconded by Councillor Chris Snow, and subsequently RESOLVED (11:1) to refuse planning permission for the following reason:

1. The proposed development is considered to be inappropriate development within the Green Belt and no very special circumstances have been submitted which indicate why planning permission should be granted. Consequently the proposed development is contrary to Policy DC1 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan and PPG2 Green Belts.

Application No:            06/00908/OUT

Proposal:                   Outline application for enhancement of shopping area to include use classes A1, A2, A3 and A5 and relocation of community centres.

Location:                    Land South of Copper Works Wood, West of Gillibrand North and West of South Clover Road, Chorley

Decision:

This item was deferred to allow consultation with the public on exploring the possibility of an alternative site.

Application No:            06/00926/FUL

Proposal:                   Provision of muti-use games area (30m X 15m).

Location:                    Playing Field, Great Greens Lane, Bamber Bridge

Decision:

It was proposed by Councillor Shaun Smith, seconded by Councillor Adrian Lowe, 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.

The Committee received for information, reports by the Director of Development and Regeneration on the following category ‘B; development 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.

Application No:            06/00726/FUL

Proposal:                   Formation of Sand Paddock

Location:                    Land 70m North of 6 Ellerbeck View, Castle House Lane, Adlington

Decision:                    Planning permission granted

Application No:06/00772/FUL

Proposal:                   Erection of single storey side extension to existing industrial unit

Location:                    Unit T4, Towngate Works, Dark Lane, Mawdesley

Decision:                    Planning permission granted.

Application No:06/00803/FUL

Proposal:                   Proposed three horse stable block and tack room

Location:                    Cam Lane Cottage, Cam Lane, Clayton-Le-Woods, Chorley

Decision:                    Planning permission granted

Application No:06/00848/FUL

Proposal:                   Conversion from dwelling to three flats

Location:                    7, Railway Road, Adlington, Chorley

Decision:                    Planning permission granted

Application No:06/00950/FUL

Proposal:                   Erection of replacement dwelling

Location:                    Oldfields, Railway View, Croston

Decision:                    Planning permission granted

RESOLVED – That the reports be noted.

The Director of Development and Regeneration presented, for Members information a schedule listing the remainder of the planning applications that had been determined by the Chief Officer under delegated powers between 10 July 2006 and 4 August 2006.

RESOLVED – That the schedule be noted.