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 Councillors O'Toole, Devine and Mrs Baybutt and the appointments of Councillor D Westley, S Evans and Currie 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.

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 29 November 2018.                                             .

RESOLVED:       That the minutes of the meeting held on the 29 November 2018 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 2018 unless otherwise stated) as contained on pages 1191 to 1310 of the Book of Reports and on pages 1311 to 1319

of the Late Information Report.

(Notes:

1.     In accordance with Regulatory Procedure Rule 7(b):

·       Councillor Dereli spoke in connection with planning application 0837/FUL relating to Burscough AFC, Victoria Park, Mart Lane, Burscough, L40 0SD

·       Councillor Gordon spoke in connection with planning application 0259/FUL relating to Land to the West of Oasis Close, Rufford, L40 1SA

·       Councillor Dowling spoke in connection with planning application 1006/FUL relating to Premises known as The Timber Yard, Moorgate, Ormskirk, L39 4RT

2. In accordance with the procedure for public speaking on planning applications on this Committee

·       Parish Councillor Brian Bailey from Burscough Parish Council and the Applicant's Agent spoke in connection with planning application 0837/FUL relating to Burscough AFC, Victoria Park, Mart Lane, Burscough.

·       3 objectors and the Applicant's Agent spoke in connection with application no. 0259/FUL relating to Land to the West of Oasis Close, Rufford.

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

RESOLVED:   That planning application 1158/FUL relating to Beacon Park Golf Centre, Beacon Lane, Dalton, Wigan be approved, subject to the conditions as set out on pages 1195 to 1196 of the Report.

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

RESOLVED:     That planning application 1164/FUL relating to Beacon Park, Golf Centre, Beacon Lane, Dalton, Wigan be approved subject to the conditions as set out on pages 1202 to 1203 of the Report and on page 1312 of the Late Information Report setting out details of additional conditions.

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

RESOLVED:     That in respect of planning application 2018/0800/FUL relating to the site of former Atkinson Kirkby, Atkinson Road, Ormskirk:

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 the applicant entering into a planning obligation under S106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to secure:-

(a)  Education Contribution for Secondary School provision

(b)  Terms of the affordable housing tenure

(c)  Maintenance of on-site open space

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 1218 to 1224 of the Report and with the amendment of Conditions 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9,13,14,15, 27, 31 and 32, as set out on pages 1312 to 1315 of the Late Information Report.

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

RESOLVED:     That planning application 0259/FUL relating to Land to the West of Oasis Close, Rufford, be deferred to the next meeting, to allow further discussions with Lancashire County Council regarding the highway safety aspects of the proposed access.

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

RESOLVED:         That planning application 1006/FUL relating to the premises known as The Timber Yard, Moorgate, Ormskirk be refused for the reasons as set out below:

1.     The proposed development would result in undue noise and disturbance to nearby residents contrary to Policy GN3 of the West Lancashire Replacement Local Plan (2012-2027) Development Plan Document.

2.     The proposed development would lead to a loss in existing car parking thereby increasing demand for on-street parking to the detriment of highway safety contrary to policies GN3 and IF2 in the West Lancashire Replacement Local Plan (2012-2027) Development Plan Document. 

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

RESOLVED:           That it be noted that planning application 1017/FUL relating to Southview Lodge Care Home, 92 Station Road, Hesketh Bank had been withdrawn by Officers.

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

RESOLVED:         That it be noted that planning application 0721/FUL relating to Gibbons Barn, Plex Lane, Halsall had been withdrawn by officers as the Applicant wishes to revise the scheme further.

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

RESOLVED:   1. That in relation to planning application 0837/FUL relating to Burscough AFC, Victoria Park, Mart Lane, Burscough, that the application be referred to the Secretary of State.

2. Subject to the application not being 'called in' by the Secretary of State, that the decision to grant planning permission be delegated to the Director of Development and Regeneration in consultation with the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Committee, subject to the applicant entering into a planning obligation under S106 of the Town and County Planning Act 1990 to secure:

·       A financial contribution towards secondary school places within Lancashire

·       Terms and conditions of the affordable and specialist elderly housing units

·       Management and maintenance of on-site open space

3. That any planning permission granted by the Director of Development and Regeneration pursuant to 1. above be subject to the conditions as set out on pages 1272 to 1277 of the Report, with the amendment of conditions 7,8,11 and 12 as set out on page 1318 of the Late Information Report.

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

RESOLVED:         That in respect of planning application 1090/ARM relating to Land to the North of Cobbs Clough, Whalleys Road, Skelmersdale:

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 deed of variation (planning obligation) under S106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to secure the terms and conditions of the affordable housing.

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 1289 to 1296 of the Report.

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

RESOLVED:             That planning application 1126/OUT relating to 67 Gaw Hill Lane, Aughton be granted subject to the conditions as set out on pages 1306 to 1310 of the Report.