Agenda and minutes

There were no apologies for absence received.

As this was the Director of Development and Regeneration's last Planning Committee, the Chairman took the opportunity to thank Mr. Harrison for all his hard work and dedication to the Council during the past 41 years of service.  The Chairman also invited past Planning Portfolio Holders who were also present, to contribute to the sentiments expressed, this was supported by all of the Planning Committee and Officers present.

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 Devine and the appointment of Councillor Pryce-Roberts 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.)

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 5^th September 2019.                                             .

RESOLVED:         That the minutes of the meeting held on the 5 September 2019                             be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

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

The Director of Development and Regeneration submitted a report on planning applications (all prefixed 2019 unless otherwise stated) as contained on pages 329 to 403 of the Book of Reports and on pages 405 to 409 of the Late Information Report.

Notes

1.      Councillor D West spoke in connection with planning application 0211/FUL relating to the Former Playing Fields, Barnes Road, Skelmersdale and left the Chamber at the conclusion of this application.

2.      Councillor T Blane spoke in connection with planning application 0155/FUL relating to Land to the Rear of 44 to 50 Church Road, Banks and left the Chamber at the conclusion of this application.

3.      Councillor I Moran as Leader of the Council spoke in connection with planning application 0069/OUT, Land to the East of Firswood Road, Lathom. 

4.      Two objectors spoke in connection with planning application 0211/FUL relating to the Former Playing Fields, Barnes Road, Skelmersdale.

5.      An objector spoke in connection with Land to the Rear of 44 to 50 Church Road, Banks.

6.      The Parish Clerk to Newburgh Parish Council spoke in connection with planning application 0670/FUL relating to Hughes Mushroom Farm, Course Lane, Newburgh.

7.      The Parish Clerk to South Lathom Parish Council spoke in connection with planning application 0069/OUT relating to Land to the East of Firswood Road, Lathom.

8.      The Agent spoke in relation to planning application 0069/OUT relating to Land to the East of Firswood Road, Lathom.     

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

RESOVED:     That planning application 0595/FUL relating to Ramsay Timber and Building Supplies, Skull House Lane, Appley Bridge, Wigan be approved subject to the conditions as set out on pages 334 to 336 of the Book of Reports.

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

RESOLVED:   That planning application 0211/FUL relating to Former Playing Fields, Barnes Road, Skelmersdale be deferred for one cycle to allow for further negotiations to take place regarding vehicular and pedestrian access to the site.

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

RESOLVED:             That planning application 0794/WL3 relating to 17 Beech Avenue, Parbold, Wigan be approved subject to the conditions as set out on page 357 of the Book of Reports.

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

RESOLVED:    That planning application 0796/WL3 relating to 40 Beech Avenue, Parbold, Wigan be approved subject to the conditions as set out on page 361 of the Book of Reports.

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

RESOLVED:    That planning application 0155/COU relating to Land to the Rear of 44 to 50 Church Road, Banks be approved subject to the conditions as set out on pages 369 to 370 of the Book of Reports.

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

RESOLVED: That planning application 0670/FUL relating to Hughes Mushroom Farm, Course Lane, Newburgh be approved subject to the conditions as set out on page 374 of the Book of Reports.

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

RESOLVED: To note that planning application 2018/1291/FUL relating to Land at the South-Eastern end of the Campus, Edge Hill University, St. Helens Road, Ormskirk had been withdrawn by the Applicant.

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

RESOLVED:     That planning application 0069/OUT relating to Land to the East of Firswood Road, Lathom be deferred for officers to provide, in conjunction with the Highway Authority, a more detailed evaluation of the access arrangements.

To consider moving Planning Committee from 7.00pm to 7.30pm.

RESOLVED:             That in future Planning Committee be scheduled to commence at 7.00pm