Agenda, decisions and minutes

Resolved: That the minutes of the meeting Tuesday, 11 October 2022 of Planning Committee be approved as a correct record.

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.

No declarations of interests were made.

The Director (Planning and Development) has submitted three items for planning applications to be determined (enclosed).

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. 

https://planning.chorley.gov.uk/online-applications/search.do?action=simple&searchType=Application   

The Director (Planning and Development) has submitted three items for planning applications to be determined (enclosed).

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.

Planning permission granted subject to conditions.

Public speakers: Chris Blake (Objector), Councillor James Nevett (Ward Councillor), and Roberta Sanna (Agent)

After careful consideration, it was proposed by Councillor Alistair Morwood, seconded by Councillor Alex Hilton, and subsequently resolved 11 for, 0 against, and 2 abstain, that planning permission was granted subject to conditions.

Planning permission granted, subject to conditions and a Section 106 agreement to secure a financial contribution towards new provision for children/young people in the ward.

Public speakers: Councillor James Nevett (Ward Councillor)

After careful consideration, it was proposed by Councillor Harold Heaton, seconded by Councillor Jean Sherwood and subsequently resolved unanimously for planning permission to be granted subject to conditions and a Section 106 agreement to secure a financial contribution towards new provision for children/young people in the ward.

Planning permission granted subject to conditions.

Public speakers: Dan Stafford (Applicant)

After careful consideration, it was proposed by Councillor Martin Boardman, seconded by Councillor Sarah Ainsworth, and subsequently resolved unanimously that planning permission be granted subject to conditions.

The Tree Preservation Order was confirmed.

It was proposed by Councillor Danny Gee, seconded by Councillor Neville Whitham and resolved unanimously that the Tree Preservation Order be approved.

To receive and consider the report of the Director of Planning and Development.

Members noted the report of the Director of Planning and Development which set out planning appeals and decisions received between 12 September 2022 and 31 October 2022.

To receive and consider the report of the Director of Planning and Development.

The Validation Checklist approved to be republished, subject to minor changes to reflect current government legislation and guidance.

It was proposed by Councillor Martin Boardman, seconded by Councillor Alistair Morwood and resolved unanimously that the Validation Checklist is republished, subject to minor changes to reflect current government legislation and guidance.