Agenda and minutes

There were no apologies for absence received.

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

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 4, the Committee noted the termination of Councillor Mrs J Witter and the appointment of Councillor D Westley for this meeting only, thereby giving effect to the wishes of the Political Groups.

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.

There were no items of urgent business.

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.)

Councillors Mrs Westley and D Westley declared a pecuniary interest in respect of planning application 0487/FUL relating to the Sports Pavilion and Memorial Playing Fields, Halsall Road, Halsall due to the close proximity of their property.

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.

There were no Declarations of Party Whip.

To receive as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on the 17 October 2019.

RESOLVED:         That the minutes of the meeting held on the 17 October 2019                             be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman with the amendment of Councillor Coughlan's surname,

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

The Corporate Director of Place and Community submitted a report on planning applications (all prefixed 2019 unless otherwise stated) as contained on pages 435 to 529 of the Book of Reports and on pages 531 to 541 of the Late Information Report.

Notes:

1.    Councillor I Rigby spoke in connection with planning application 0069/FUL relating to Land to the East of Firswood Road, Lathom, Lancashire and left the Chamber at the conclusion of this application.

2.    Councillors Mrs Westley and D Westley had declared a pecuniary interest in respect of planning application 0487/FUL, relating to the Sports Pavilion and Memorial Playing Field, Halsall Road, Halsall and therefore left the Chamber during consideration of this item.

3.    Councillor M Mills spoke in connection with planning application 0487/FUL relating to the Sports Pavilion and Memorial Playing Field, Halsall Road, Halsall and left the Chamber at the conclusion of this application. 

To consider the report of the Corporate Director of Place and Community.

RESOLVED:   A    That in respect of planning application 0069/OUT relating to Land to the East of Firswood Road, Lathom:

(i)  That the decision to grant planning permission be delegated to the Corporate Director of Place and Community 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, subject to viability;

                                           The terms and conditions of the affordable housing units;

                                           Accommodation suitable for the elderly;

                                           The terms and conditions of pre-site public open space;

                                           Financial contribution towards the provision of/delivery of part of the Linear Park

                               (ii)   That any planning permission granted by the Corporate Director of Place and Community pursuant to the conditions as set out on pages 447 to 453 of the Book of Report.

To consider the report of the Corporate Director of Place and Community.

RESOLVED:       That planning application 0184/FUL relating to Station House, Red Cat Lane, Burscough be approved subject to the conditions as set out on pages 460 to 463 of the Book of Reports.

To consider the report of the Corporate Director of Place and Community.

RESOLVED:       That Listed Building Consent application 0185/LBC relating to Station House, Red Cat Lane, Burscough be approved subject to the conditions as set out on pages 467 to 469 of the Book of Reports

To consider the report of the Corporate Director of Place and Community.

RESOLVED:   That planning application 0487/FUL relating to the Sports Pavilion and Memorial Playing Field, Halsall Road, Halsall be approved subject to the conditions as set out on pages476 to 477 of the Book of Reports.

To consider the report of the Corporate Director of Place and Community.

RESOLVED:         That planning application 0990/FUL relating to 28 The Green, Hesketh Bank, Preston be approved subject to the conditions as set out on page 482 of the Book of Reports.

To consider the report of the Corporate Director of Place and Community.

RESOLVED:      That planning application 0731/FUL relating to Cast North West Eco Centre, Cobbs Brow Lane, Newburgh relating to Cast North West Eco Centre, Cobbs Brow Lane, Newburgh be approved subject to the conditions as set out on pages 491 to 492 of the Book of Reports.

To consider the report of the Corporate Director of Place and Community.

RESOLVED:            That planning application 0371/OUT relating to Land to the West of Todds Lane, Banks be approved subject to the conditions as set out on pages 500 to 503 of the Book of Reports.

To consider the report of the Corporate Director of Place and Community.

RESOLVED:      That planning application 0121/FUL relating to St. Elizabeth's Parish Centre, 10 Hall Road, Scarisbrick be approved subject to the conditions as set out on pages 511 to 513 of the Book of Reports.

To consider the report of the Corporate Director of Place and Community.

RESOLVED:   That planning application 0392/FUL relating to Land on the South Side of Jacksmere Lane, Scarisbrick be approved subject to the conditions as set out on pages 520 to 521 of the Book of Reports.

To consider the report of the Corporate Director of Place and Community.

RESOLVED:            That planning application 0803/FUL relating to Blackhurst Barn, 396 Blackhurst Lane, Tarleton, Preston be approved subject to the conditions as set out on pages 527 to 529 of the Book of Reports.