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 Pope and the appointment of Councillor D Westley for this meeting only, thereby giving effect to the wishes of the Political Groups.

(Note -   In agreement with the Group Leaders, and due to the pandemic of COVID-19, it was agreed that only 6 members of the Planning Committee attend the meeting to ensure that the meeting was quorate and could take place).

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.

Consideration was given to the report of the Chief Operating Officer and the Legal and Democratic Services Manager as contained on pages 969 to 987 of the Book of Reports which sought to approve an amendment to the Roles and Functions of the Planning Committee, to extend the level of delegation to officers during a pandemic, when the nation are being asked to self-isolate for medical reasons.

RESOLVED       That the level of delegation to Officers not be extended at this time.

If a member requires advice on Declarations of Interest, he/she is advised to contact the Legal and Democratic Services Manager 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.)

There were no Declarations of Interest received.

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 20  February 2020.                                           .

RESOLVED:         That the minutes of the meeting held on the 20 February 2020                       be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

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

The Corporate Director of Place and Community submitted a report on planning applications (all prefixed 2019 unless otherwise stated) as contained on pages 863 to 935 of the Book of Reports and on pages 965 to 968 of the Late Information Report.

Note:

1.    An Objector (via a transcript that had been submitted) and the Agent spoke in connection with planning application 1207/FUL relating to Chapel Court, Chapel Mews, Ormskirk.)

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

RESOLVED:            That planning application 1080/FUL relating to 9 Mere Brow Lane, Tarleton be approved subject to the conditions as set out on pages 870 to 874 of the Book of Reports.

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

RESOLVED:     That planning application 0757/FUL relating to Land Opposite 16-32 Brierfield, Digmoor, Skelmersdale had been withdrawn from the agenda by Officers to allow for further consideration.

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

RESOLVED:             That in respect of planning application 0936/ARM Land to the rear of 38 Newarth Lane, Hesketh Bank, Preston:

1.    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 Deed of Variation (planning obligation) under S106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to secure:-

(a)        The terms and conditions of the affordable housing.

2.    That any planning permission granted by the Corporate Director of Place and Community pursuant to 1 above be subject to the conditions as set out on pages 892 to 895 of the Book of Reports and with the amendment to Condition 6 as set out page 966 of the Late Information Report.

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

RESOLVED:             That planning application 1207/FUL relating to Chapel Court, Chapel Mews, Ormskirk be approved subject to the conditions as set out on pages 902 to 903 of the Book of Reports.

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

RESOLVED:             That in respect of planning application 1093/FUL relating to Site of the Former Yew Tree Farm, Burscough:-

1.    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 Deed of Variation (planning obligation) under S1067 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to secure:-

(a)         The highway works contribution of £245,000.

2.    That any planning permission granted by the Corporate Director of Place and Community pursuant to recommendation 1 above be subject to the conditions as set out on pages 915 to 923 of the Book of Reports.

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

RESOLVED:       That planning application 0719/FUL relating to Land to the South of Northfield, Skelmersdale had been withdrawn from the agenda by Officers to allow for further consideration.

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

Consideration was given to the report of the Corporate Director of Place and Community the purpose of which was to consider objections to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) No 06, 2019 (The Order) from the owner, consultant arboriculturist and neighbouring residents.

RESOLVED:             That the TPO No 6, 2019 be confirmed without modification.

To be noted:-

23 April 2020

21 May 2020

18 June 2020

23 July 2020

10 September 2020

15 October 2020

3 December 2020

14 January 2021

11 February 2021

18 March 2021

22 April 2021

20 May 2021

RESOLVED:               That the dates of future Planning Committees were agreed and noted as below:-

                                      23 April 2020,             21 May 2020,               18 June 2020

                                      23 July 2020,              10 September 2020,   15 October 2020

                                      3 December 2020,      14 January 2021,        11 February 2021

                                      18 March 2021,           22 April 2021,              20 May 2021