Agenda, decisions and minutes

Resolved: That the minutes 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.

Councillor Tom Gray declared an interest in item 22/00989/FUL - Park View, Runshaw Lane, Euxton

The Chief Planning Officer has submitted ten 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. 

The Head of Planning and Enforcement has submitted nine 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.

Outline planning permission refused for the following reasons:

1.    The proposed development is contrary to policy 1 of the Central Lancashire Core Strategy 2012 because the application site is not within an area that has been identified for growth and investment. The only types of development that would be considered acceptable in smaller villages such as Wheelton will be typically small scale and limited to appropriate infilling conversion of buildings and proposals to meet local needs, the proposal does not meet any of these criteria. No exceptional reasons have been put forward to support a larger scale development scheme.

2.    The proposed development would not provide safe access for pedestrians and a sufficient level of cycling infrastructure. The proposal conflicts with paragraph 110 of the Framework and policies BNE1 and ST1 of the Chorley Local Plan 2012 to 2026 in this regard

Public speakers: Dr David Sands (Objector), Colin Grunstein (Parish Councillor), Councillor Jenny Whiffen (Ward Councillor) and Graham Love (Applicant/Agent)

After careful consideration, it was proposed by Councillor Gordon France, seconded by Councillor Jean Sherwood and resolved (11 for, 0 against, and 2 abstained) that outline planning permission was refused for the following reasons:

1.    The proposed development is contrary to policy 1 of the Central Lancashire Core Strategy 2012 because the application site is not within an area that has been identified for growth and investment. The only types of development that would be considered acceptable in smaller villages such as Wheelton will be typically small scale and limited to appropriate infilling conversion of buildings and proposals to meet local needs, the proposal does not meet any of these criteria. No exceptional reasons have been put forward to support a larger scale development scheme.

2.    The proposed development would not provide safe access for pedestrians and a sufficient level of cycling infrastructure. The proposal conflicts with paragraph 110 of the Framework and policies BNE1 and ST1 of the Chorley Local Plan 2012 to 2026 in this regard.

Planning permission 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 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 a contribution to the unrestricted sprawl and encroachment. The proposal is, therefore, contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework.

After careful consideration, it was proposed by Councillor Martin Boardman, seconded by Councillor Alistair Morwood, and resolved unanimously that planning permission 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 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 a contribution to the unrestricted sprawl and encroachment. The proposal is, therefore, contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework.

Reserved matters consent granted, subject to conditions, for the details of access, appearance, landscaping, layout and style.

After careful consideration, it was proposed by Councillor Alex Hilton, seconded by Councillor Jean Sherwood, and resolved unanimously that reserved matters consent was granted, subject to conditions, for the details of access, appearance, landscaping, layout and style.

Planning permission granted, subject to conditions.

Public speakers: Geoff Moss (Objector) and Anne-Marie Mawdesley (Applicant)

Councillor Tom Gray declared an interest in this item and left the meeting at 07:06pm

After careful consideration, it was proposed by Councillor Martin Boardman, seconded by Councillor Gordon France, and resolved: unanimously that planning permission was granted, subject to conditions.

Planning permission granted, subject to conditions and a S106 legal agreement to secure a financial contribution of £402 for the provision of public open space.

Public Speaker: Christie McDonald (Agent)

Councillor Tom Gray returned to the meeting 7:32pm

After careful consideration, it was proposed by Councillor Jean Sherwood, seconded by Councillor Martin Boardman, and resolved unanimously that planning permission was granted, subject to conditions and a S106 legal agreement to secure a financial contribution of £402 for the provision of public open space.

Application deferred to allow Members to visit the site.

Public speakers: Suzanne Highcock (Objector), Councillor Adrian Lowe (Ward Councillor) and Matt Walton (Agent).

After careful consideration, it was proposed by Councillor Aaron Beaver, seconded by Councillor Alex Hilton to approve officer recommendations, it was also proposed by Councillor Alan Whittaker, seconded by Councillor Martin Boardman, and resolved (10 for, 2 against, 1 abstain) that the application was deferred to allow Members to visit the site.

Planning permission is granted subject to conditions and a S106 legal agreement to secure a financial contribution of £111,906 towards the provision of off-site affordable housing.

After careful consideration, it was proposed by Councillor Martin Boardman, seconded by Councillor Jean Sherwood, and resolved (11 for, 1 against, 1 abstained) that planning permission was granted subject to conditions and a S106 legal agreement to secure a financial contribution of £111,906 towards the provision of off-site affordable housing.

Listed building consent granted, subject to conditions.

After careful consideration, it was proposed by Councillor Martin Boardman, seconded by Councillor Jean Sherwood, and resolved (12 for, 1 against, 0 abstain) that listed building consent was granted, subject to conditions.

Planning permission granted subject to conditions.

After careful consideration, it was proposed by Councillor Alex Hilton, seconded by Councillor Alistair Morwood, and resolved unanimously that planning permission was 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.