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 Committee Procedure Rule 4, the Committee noted the termination of Councillor J Abbott and the appointment of Councillor P Burnside 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 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.

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^th June 2024.                                          .

RESOLVED:          That the minutes of the meeting held on 20 June 2024 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

To consider the report of the Assistant Director of Planning & Regulatory Services.

Consideration was given to the report of the Assistant Director of Planning and Regulatory Services, as contained on pages 1 to 104 of the Book of Reports and pages 105 to 128 of the Late Information Report.

Notes:

1.      Mr David Kelsall, Mr Stuart Thorn, Ms Anita O'Donnell, Mr Martin Ainscough, Ms Anne Fletcher, Ken Parr, Parish Councillor Hugh Carey, Mr Andrew Armstrong (Agent), and Ward Councillors Katie Juckes and Rob Bailey all spoke in connection with planning application 2023/0922/FUL relating to Land to West of Appley Lane North, Appley Bridge.

2.      Mrs Christine Donnelly, Mr Patrick Donnelly, Mr Stephen Lavin (Agent) and Ward Councillor Sarah Lawton spoke in connection with planning application 2023/0328/FUL relating to Granville Park West, Aughton L39 5HS.

3.      Mr Michael Connaughton spoke in connection with planning application 2024/0274/FUL relating to 35 Elmers Green, Skelmersdale WN8 6RZ.

4.      Ward Councillor Thomas de Freitas spoke in connection with planning application 2024/0278/FUL relating to Otterbrook, Moss Lane.

The Assistant Director of Planning and Regulatory Services submitted a report on planning application 2023/0922/FUL relating to Land to West of Appley Lane North, Appley Bridge.

RESOLVED:

That planning application 2023/0922/FUL relating to Land to West of Appley Lane North, Appley Bridge be refused against officer recommendation on grounds of impact on the amenity of local residents and the nearby school.

1. The proposal by virtue of the excessive comings and goings of heavy goods vehicles (HGVS) would give rise to adverse impacts on the living conditions of residents of Appley Lane North, and adverse impacts on the visitors and pupils of the All Saints School and is therefore contrary to Policy GN3 of the West Lancashire Local Plan 2012-2027 and the relevant provisions of the National Planning Policy Framework revised December 2023.

2. The proposal by virtue of the excessive levels of light pollution would give rise to adverse impacts on the living conditions of residents of Appley Lane North and is therefore contrary to Policy GN3 of the West Lancashire Local Plan 2012-2027 and the relevant provisions of the National Planning Policy Framework revised December 2023.

The Assistant Director of Planning and Regulatory Services submitted a report on planning application 2023/0328/FUL relating to 48 Granville Park West, Aughton L39 5HS.

RESOLVED:

That planning application 2023/0328/FUL relating to 48 Granville Park West, Aughton L39 5HS be approved subject to conditions as set out.

The Assistant Director of Planning and Regulatory Services submitted a report on planning application 2024/0274/FUL relating to 35 Elmers Green, Skelmersdale WN8 6RZ.

RESOLVED:

That planning application 2024/0274/FUL relating to 35 Elmers Green, Skelmersdale WN8 6RZ be approved subject to conditions as set out.

The Assistant Director of Planning and Regulatory Services submitted a report on planning application 2024/0278/FUL relating to Otterbrook, Moss Lane.

RESOLVED:

That planning application 2024/0278/FUL relating to Otterbrook, Moss Lane be deferred for a site visit.

The Assistant Director of Planning and Regulatory Services submitted a report on planning application 2023/0975/FUL relating to 201 Egerton, Tanhouse, Skelmersdale WN8 6AB.

RESOLVED:

That planning application 2023/0975/FUL relating to 201 Egerton, Tanhouse, Skelmersdale WN8 6AB be approved subject to conditions as set out in report (condition 3 for drainage amended via late information), a Section 106 legal agreement to secure the site for affordable housing.