Decision – That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 15 June 2021 be approved as a correct record for signature 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 made.

The Director (Planning and Development) has submitted eleven 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 of Planning and Development submitted eleven items for consideration. In considering the applications, Members of the Planning Committee took into account the agenda reports, the addendum and the verbal representations and submissions provided by officers and individuals.

Registered speakers: Taryn Wilkinson (Objector) and Alison Davidson (Applicant)

After careful consideration, it was proposed by Councillor Alex Hilton, seconded by Councillor Peter Gabbott, and a decision was subsequently taken (10:2:1) that full planning permission be refused for the reasons set out below;

1.    The proposed development would result in the loss of protected open space which is identified of high value and makes a significant contribution to the character of the area in terms of visual amenity. There is currently a deficit of amenity greenspace in the ward and the loss of this site would exacerbate this deficit. The proposal is, therefore, contrary to policy HW2 (Protection of Existing Open Space, Sport and Recreational Facilities) of the Chorley Local Plan 2012 -2026.

2.    The proposed development would fail to meet the statutory test to preserve and would cause harm to both the character and appearance of the conservation area and the visual amenities of the area. The proposed development is, therefore, contrary to policies BNE1 and BNE8 of the Chorley Local Plan 2-12 -2026, policy 16 of the Central Lancashire Core Strategy (2012) and the National Planning Policy Framework at Chapter 16.

3.    Insufficient information has been submitted to assess the archaeological value of the site which has significant potential as the site of castle, moat or other fortified structure. The proposed development is, therefore, contrary to policy BNE8 of the Chorley Local Plan 2012 -2026, policy 16 of the Central Lancashire Core Strategy (2012) and the National Planning Policy Framework at Chapter 16.

4.    The application site falls within flood zone 3 and the Exception Test of paragraph 160 (A) of the Framework is failed as it is not considered that the wider sustainability benefits to the community have been demonstrated.

This item has been withdrawn from the agenda.

This item was withdrawn from the agenda.

This item was withdrawn from the agenda.

Full planning permission refused.

Registered speakers: Georgina White (Objector), Steve Mitchell (Supporter), Cllr Sarah Ainsworth (Ward Councillor) and Rhenden Pillay (Applicant)

After careful consideration, it was proposed by Councillor Alex Hilton that the application be refused. The motion was seconded by Councillor Danny Gee.

It was proposed by Councillor Gordon France and seconded by Councillor Martin Boardman that planning permission be granted, subject to conditions in the report.

A vote was taken on the substantive motion first and the motion was passed (7:6:0) that full planning permission be refused for the reasons set out below;

1.  The proposed airdome would result in an increased intensity of activity on this part of the site into the evenings and outside school times that would result in noise and disturbance, which would be harmful to the amenity of neighbouring residential occupiers contrary to policies HW1 and BNE1 of the Chorley Local Plan 2012 - 2026.

2.  The proposed airdome would be harmful to the visual amenity and character of Great Wood, by reason of its size, scale, and incongruous appearance and is contrary to policies HW1 and BNE1 of the Chorley Local Plan 2012 - 2026.

Cllr Whittaker left and did not partake in the remainder of the meeting.

Full planning permission granted, subject to conditions and a section 106 agreement.

After careful consideration, it was proposed by Councillor Harold Heaton, seconded by Councillor Alistair Morwood, and a decision was subsequently taken (unanimously) that full planning permission be granted, subject to conditions in the report as amended in the addendum and a S106 legal agreement to tie the profits from the sale of the proposed dwellings to the renovation of Buckshaw Hall.

This item has been withdrawn from the agenda.

This item was withdrawn from the agenda.

This item was withdrawn from the agenda.

Full planning permission granted, subject to conditions.

Registered speakers: Matthew Harper (Objector) and Arronjay Fuller (Applicant)

After careful consideration, it was proposed by Councillor Alistair Morwood, seconded by Councillor Alex Hilton, and a decision was subsequently taken (11:1:0) that full planning permission be granted, subject to conditions in the report.

Full planning permission granted, subject to conditions.

Registered speakers: Steven Jones (Objector)

After careful consideration, it was proposed by Councillor Martin Boardman, seconded by Councillor Harold Heaton, and a decision was subsequently taken (unanimously) that full planning permission be granted, subject to conditions in the report.

This item has been withdrawn from the agenda.

This item was withdrawn from the agenda.

This item was withdrawn from the agenda.

Full planning permission granted, subject to conditions.

After careful consideration, it was proposed by Councillor Martin Boardman, seconded by Councillor Harold Heaton, and a decision was subsequently taken (unanimously) that full planning permission be granted, subject to conditions.

Listed building consent granted, subject to conditions.

After careful consideration, it was proposed by Councillor Martin Boardman, seconded by Councillor Harold Heaton, and a decision was subsequently taken (unanimously) that listed building consent be granted, subject to conditions.

This item has been withdrawn from the agenda.

This item was withdrawn from the agenda.

This item was withdrawn from the agenda.

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

Members noted the report of the Director of Planning and Development which set out planning appeals and decisions received between 7 June and 5 July.

Two planning appeals were lodged and validated and two planning appeals were dismissed.