Agenda, decisions and minutes

Resolved: That the minutes of the meeting Tuesday, 8 November 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 eight 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 eight items for planning applications to be determined.

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

That planning permission is granted, subject to conditions.

Public speakers: Sarah Elsy (Town / Parish Councillor) and Tom Flannagan (Agent)

After careful consideration, it was proposed by Councillor Alistair Morwood, seconded by Councillor Alex Hilton and subsequently resolved (unanimously) that planning permission was granted, subject to conditions.

That listed building consent is granted, subject to conditions.

Public speakers: Sarah Elsy (Town / Parish Councillor) and Tom Flannagan (Agent)

After careful consideration, it was proposed by Councillor Alistair Morwood, seconded by Councillor Alex Hilton, and subsequently resolved (unanimously) that listed building consent was granted, subject to conditions.

That listed building consent is granted, subject to conditions.

Public speakers: Sarah Elsy (Town / Parish Councillor) and Tom Flannagan (Agent)

After careful consideration, it was proposed by Councillor Alistair Morwood, seconded by Councillor Alex Hilton, and subsequently resolved (unanimously) that listed building consent was granted, subject to conditions.

That planning permission is granted subject to conditions and a s106 agreement.

Public speaker: Peter Gatley (Objector)

After careful consideration, it was proposed by Councillor Harold Heaton, seconded by Councillor Alistair Morwood, and subsequently resolved (by majority 9:0:2) that planning permission was granted subject to conditions and a Section 106 agreement.

That permission in principle is refused for the following reason:

The proposed development would be located within the Green Belt as defined by the Chorley Local Plan 2012 – 2026. The proposed development is not considered to represent limited infilling and would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt and therefore harmful by definition. It is not considered that there are very special circumstances to overcome the definitional harm to the Green Belt and additional harm caused through encroachment. The proposal is therefore contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework and policy HS7 of the Chorley Local Plan 2012 – 2026. 

Public speaker: Claire Wilkinson (Agent)

After careful consideration, it was proposed by Councillor Alistair Morwood, seconded by Councillor Jean Sherwood and subsequently resolved (by majority 10:1:0) that permission in principle was refused for the following reason:

The proposed development would be located within the Green Belt as defined by the Chorley Local Plan 2012 – 2026. The proposed development is not considered to represent limited infilling and would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt and therefore harmful by definition. It is not considered that there are very special circumstances to overcome the definitional harm to the Green Belt and additional harm caused through encroachment. The proposal is therefore contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework and policy HS7 of the Chorley Local Plan 2012 – 2026.

Decision deferred to allow members of the Planning Committee the opportunity to visit the site.

Public speakers: Angela Brzeski (Objector) and Andy Baker (Agent)

After careful consideration, it was proposed by Councillor Alistair Morwood, seconded by Councillor Alex Hilton, and subsequently resolved (by majority 9:0:2) that the decision was deferred to allow members of the Planning Committee the opportunity to visit the site.

That planning permission is granted, subject to conditions.

After careful consideration, it was proposed by Councillor Alex Hilton, seconded by Councillor Harold Heaton, and subsequently resolved (unanimously) that planning permission was granted, subject to conditions.

That planning permission is granted subject to conditions.

After careful consideration, it was proposed by Councillor Harold Heaton, seconded by Councillor Sarah Ainsworth, and subsequently resolved (unanimously) that planning permission was granted subject to conditions.