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Venue: Council Chamber - 52 Derby Street, Ormskirk, L39 2DF

Contact: Jill Ryan 

Items
No. Item

17.

Apologies

Minutes:

There were no apologies for absence received.

18.

Membership of the Committee

To be apprised of any changes to the membership of the Committee in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 4.

Minutes:

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 4, the Committee noted the termination of Councillors Devine and Yates and the appointments of Councillor Pryce-Roberts and S Evans for this meeting only, thereby giving effect to the wishes of the Political Groups.

19.

Urgent Business, if any introduced by the Chairman

Note: No other business is permitted unless, by reason of special circumstances, which shall be specified at the meeting, the Chairman is of the opinion that the item(s) should be considered as a matter of urgency.

Minutes:

There were no urgent items of business.

20.

Declarations of Interest pdf icon PDF 299 KB

If a member requires advice on Declarations of Interest, he/she is advised to contact the Borough Solicitor in advance of the meeting. (For the assistance of members a checklist for use in considering their position on any particular item is included at the end of this agenda sheet.)

Minutes:

In line with Section 17.1 of the Constitution, the Officers Code of Conduct, the Head of Development Management, Mrs C Thomas declared an interest in respect of planning application 0394/FUL relating to the Halton Castle Inn, Crosshall Brow Westhead as her brother is a member of another Bowling Club in Ormskirk and she would therefore leave the Chamber during consideration of this application.   

 

21.

Declarations of Party Whip

Party Whips are not to be used by this Committee in respect of its functions concerning the determination of applications, approval of consents, the taking of enforcement action and the exercise of powers and duties with regard to highways, hedgerows, the preservation of trees and high hedge complaints. When considering any other matter which relates to a decision of the Cabinet or the performance of any member of the Cabinet, in accordance with Regulatory Committee Procedure 9, Members must declare the existence of any party whip, and the nature of it.

Minutes:

There were no Declarations of Party Whip.

22.

Minutes pdf icon PDF 180 KB

To receive as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on the 21 June 2018.                                          .

Minutes:

RESOLVED:         That the minutes of the meeting held on the 21 June 2018                              be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

23.

Planning Applications pdf icon PDF 53 KB

To consider the report of the Director of Development and Regeneration.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Director of Development and Regeneration submitted a report on planning applications (all prefixed 2018 unless otherwise stated) as contained on pages 151 to 271 of the Book of Reports and on pages 273 to 289 of  the Late Information Report.

 

(Notes:

 

1.     In accordance with the procedure for public speaking on planning applications an objector and a representative for the applicant spoke in connection with application no. 2017/0975/OUT relating to the Sisters of Notre Dame Convent, Lancaster Lane, Parbold.

2.    Parish Councillor N Campbell from Halsall Parish Council and the applicant spoke in connection with planning application 0375/FUL relating to 14A New Cut Lane, Halsall.

3.    In accordance with Regulatory Procedure Rule 7(b), Councillor A Owens spoke in connection with planning application 0275/FUL relating to 50 St. Helens Road, Ormskirk.

4.    In accordance with the procedure for public speaking on planning applications on this Committee, 2 objectors spoke in connection with planning application 0275/FUL relating to 50 St. Helens Road, Ormskirk.

5.    In accordance with Regulatory Procedure Rule 7(b), Councillor I Davis spoke in connection with planning application 0394/FUL relating to the Halton Castle Inn, Crosshall Brow, Westhead.

6.    In accordance with the procedure for public speaking on planning applications on this Committee, 2 objectors and the applicant spoke in connection with planning application 2017/1055/FUL relating to the Former Ainscough Mill, Mill Lane, Burscough.

7.    In accordance with Regulatory Procedure Rule 7(b), Councillor E Pope spoke in connection with planning application 0409/FUL relating to Land to the east of Lords Cottage, Hall Lane, Lathom and Pilkington Technology Centre, Hall Lane, Lathom. 

8.    The Head of Development Management, Mrs C Thomas had declared an interest in respect of planning application 0394/FUL relating to Halton Castle Inn, Crosshall Brow, Westhead and therefore left the Chamber during consideration of this item.

9.    Councillor Pope left the meeting at the conclusion of planning application 0409/FUL relating to Land to the east of Lords Cottage, Hall Lane, Lathom and Pilkington Technology Centre, Hall Lane, Lathom and was not present for the remainder of the meeting.

10. Councillor Owens left the meeting at the conclusion of planning application 0275/FUL relating to 50 St. Helens Road, Ormskirk and was not present for the remainder of the meeting.

11. The Leader of the Council, Councillor Moran joined the meeting during consideration of planning application 2018/0275/FUL relating to 50 St. Helens Road, Ormskirk.

12. Councillor I Davis left the meeting at the conclusion of planning application 0394/FUL relating to the Halton Castle Inn, Crosshall Brow, Westhead and was not present for the remainder of the meeting.

13. The Leader of the Council, Councillor Moran left the meeting at the conclusion of planning application 2017/1055/FUL relating to Former Ainscough Mill, Mill Lane, Burscough and was not present for the remainder of the meeting.

14. At the conclusion of the planning applications, the Director of Development and Regeneration discussed with Members the next meeting of the Planning Committee due to take place on Thursday 6 September and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 23.

24.

2018/0410/WL3 - 62 Lea Crescent, Ormskirk pdf icon PDF 121 KB

Minutes:

RESOLVED:  That planning application 0410/WL3 relating to 62 Lea Crescent, Ormskirk be approved subject to the conditions as set out on page 153 of the Report.

25.

2018/0411/WL3 - 55A Pennington Avenue, Ormskirk pdf icon PDF 224 KB

Minutes:

RESOLVED:      That planning application 0411/WL3 relating to 55A Pennington Avenue, Ormskirk be approved subject to the conditions as set out on pages 158 to 159 of the Report.  

26.

2018/0614/WL3 - 9 Rimmer Green, Scarisbrick pdf icon PDF 194 KB

Minutes:

RESOLVED:   That planning application 0614/WL3 relating to 9 Rimmer Green, Scarisbrick be approved subject to the conditions as set out on pages 163 to 164 of the Report.  

27.

2017/0975/OUT - Sisters of Notre Dame Convent, Lancaster Lane, Parbold pdf icon PDF 251 KB

Minutes:

RESOLVED:       That in respect of planning application 2017/0975/OUT relating to Sisters of Notre Dame Convent, Lancaster Lane, Parbold:-

 

1.    The decision to grant planning permission be delegated to the Director of Development and Regeneration in consultation with the Chairman or Vice-Chairman of the Planning Committee subject to confirmation that the submitted bat survey is satisfactory.

 

2.    That  any planning permission granted by the Director of Development and Regeneration pursuant to recommendation 1 above be subject to the conditions as set out on pages 173 to 177 of the Report and any additional conditions in relation to bats and with an additional condition as set out below:-

 

                               Condition 21

                               Prior to commencement of use of the development, the existing hedge adjacent to the Lancaster Lane entrance shall be reduced in height to the same height as the existing boundary wall for a length of 10m in both directions, and shall be maintained as such thereafter.

 

                               Reason

                               To ensure adequate visibility for the drivers of vehicles entering and leaving the site and to ensure that the development complies with the provisions of Policy GN3 in the adopted West Lancashire Local Plan 2012-2027 Development Plan Document.

 

 

 

28.

2018/0409/FUL - Land to the east of Lords Cottage, Hall Lane, Lathom and Pilkington Technology Centre, Hall Lane, Lathom pdf icon PDF 400 KB

Minutes:

RESOLVED:     That planning application 0409/FUL relating to Land to the east of Lords Cottage, Hall Lane, Lathom be approved subject to the conditions as set out on pages 199 to 202 of the Report.

29.

2018/0375/FUL - 14A New Cut Lane, Halsall pdf icon PDF 149 KB

Minutes:

RESOLVED:      That planning application 0375/FUL relating to 14A New Cut Lane, Halsall be approved subject to conditions as set out on pages 207 to 210 of the Report.

30.

2018/0275/FUL - 50 St Helens Road, Ormskirk pdf icon PDF 147 KB

Minutes:

RESOLVED:   That planning application 0275/FUL relating to 50 St. Helens Road, Ormskirk be withdrawn from the Agenda to allow Officers to seek further clarification on this application.

31.

2018/0394/FUL - Halton Castle Inn, Crosshall Brow, Westhead, Ormskirk pdf icon PDF 162 KB

Minutes:

RESOLVED:    That in respect of planning application 0394/FUL relating to Halton Castle Inn, Crosshall Brow, Westhead:-

 

1.    That the decision to grant planning permission be delegated to the Director of Development and Regeneration  in consultation with the Chairman or Vice-Chairman of the Planning Committee subject to the applicant entering into a planning obligation under S106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to secure:

 

The terms and conditions of the affordable housing units

To secure the provision of lighting at Ormskirk Bowling Club

 

2.    That any planning permission granted by the Director of Development and Regeneration pursuant to recommendation 1 above be subject to the conditions as set out on pages 225 to 228 of the Report.  

 

32.

2017/1055/FUL - Former Ainscough Mill, Mill Lane, Burscough pdf icon PDF 161 KB

Minutes:

RESOLVED: That planning application 2017/1055/FUL Former Ainscough     Mill, Mill Lane, Burscough be refused for the reason below:-

 

                          The proposed parking area results in loss of public open space and would be detrimental to the character and appearance of the area, contrary to Policies GN3 and EN3 of the West Lancashire Local Plan 2012-2027 DDP and the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

 

33.

2016/1166/FUL - Bridge Farm, Dale Lane, Northwood, Kirkby pdf icon PDF 178 KB

Minutes:

RESOLVED:   That planning application 2016/1166/FUL relating to Bridge Farm, Dale Lane, Northwood, Kirkby be refused for the reasons as set out on page 250 of the Book of Reports but with the amendments to reasons 1 and 4 set out on page 286 of the Late Information Report.

 

34.

2018/0401/OUT - 67 Gaw Hill Lane, Aughton, Ormskirk pdf icon PDF 179 KB

Minutes:

RESOLVED:   That planning application 0401/OUT relating to 67 Gaw Hill Lane, Aughton be refused – reasons for resfusal are yet to be specifically determined.

35.

2018/0003/COU - Lime Tree Barn, 59 Winifred Lane, Aughton pdf icon PDF 143 KB

Minutes:

RESOLVED:    That planning application 0003/COU relating to Lime Tree Barn,  59 Winifred Lane, Aughton be approved subject to the conditions as set out on pages 270 to 271 of the Book of Reports.