Decisions made

That the recommendation is approved.

Reasons for the recommendation:

As outlined within the report.

Other options considered and rejected :

N/A

Recommendations approved.

Reasons for recommendations

As outlined in the report.

Other options considered and rejected

N/A

1.    To note the 2023/24 forecast outturn for revenue and the level of reserves, based on the position as at 31st July 2023.

2.    To note the virements made to and from the revenue budget during the period, as detailed in Appendix 2 of the report.

To exclude the public and press.

1.    To approve the procurement strategy and evaluation criteria for the enhancement works.

2.    To delegate the award of the contract for the Queens Road car park scheme to the Executive Member for Resources.

To approve the scheme for public release, associated spend and supported documentation.

That the report be noted.

1.    To approve the revised capital programme as attached at Appendix A, which includes an amendment to the programme of £5.684m, as detailed at point 11 of this report.

2.    To note the variations to the programme (which are detailed by scheme at Appendix B and referenced within the body of the report);

3.    To note the position in the Balance Sheet monitoring section of the report, in respect of cash, investment and loan balances and debtors, at 31st July 2023.

Planning permission refused for the following reason:

The proposed development would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt and, therefore, harmful by definition. There would also be other harm to the Green Belt through encroachment into the countryside. It is not considered that there are very special circumstances to overcome the definitional harm to the Green Belt and additional harm from encroachment of the countryside. The proposal is, therefore, contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework.

Permission in principle refused for the following reason:

“The proposed development would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt and, therefore, harmful by definition.

There would also be other harm as a result of sprawl and encroachment. It is not considered that there are very special circumstances to overcome the definitional harm to the Green Belt and additional harm caused through sprawl and encroachment. The proposal is, therefore, contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework.

Application deferred to allow Members the opportunity to visit the site.

Recommendations approved:

Reasons for recommendations

As outlined in the report.

Other options considered and rejected.

N/A

Recommendations approved.

Reasons for recommendations

1.    The building is in a prominent location in a busy street located on the outer area of Chorley Town Centre and has recently been vacated.

2.    The applicants are relocating from another location in Chorley where they have been trading for a number of years and have established a healthy client base.

3.    Three different have been submitted – as outlined in the report.

Other options considered and rejected

N/A

Recommendations approved.

Reasons for recommendations

1.    The building is in a prominent location in Chorley and has recently been vacated.

2.    The applicant has run a successful business in Chorley for over a decade and has a strong customer base which will bring extra footfall to the area.

3.    Three different quotes have been submitted – as outlined in the report.

Other options considered and rejected

N/A