Agenda and minutes

Planning Regulatory Committee - Monday, 4th June 2018 10.30 a.m.

Venue: Lancaster Town Hall

Contact: Tessa Mott, Democratic Services: telephone (01524) 582074 or email  tmott@lancaster.gov.uk 

Items
No. Item

1.

Appointment of Vice-Chairman

To appoint a Vice-Chairman for the duration of the 2018/19 municipal year.

Minutes:

The Chairman requested nominations for the position of Vice-Chairman of the Planning and Highways Regulatory Committee for the Municipal Year 2018/2019.

 

It was proposed by Councillor Eileen Blamire and seconded by Councillor June Ashworth that Councillor Helen Helme be appointed Vice-Chairman of the Planning and Highways Regulatory Committee for the Municipal Year 2018/2019.

 

There being no further nominations, the Chairman declared the proposal to be carried.

 

Resolved:

 

That Councillor Helen Helme be appointed Vice-Chairman of the Planning and Highways Regulatory Committee for the Municipal Year 2018/2019.

2.

Minutes

Minutes of meeting held on 9th May, 2018 (previously circulated). 

Minutes:

The minutes of the meeting held on 9th May 2018 were signed by the Chairman as a correct record.

3.

Items of Urgent Business authorised by the Chairman

Minutes:

There no items of urgent business.

4.

Declarations of Interest

To receive declarations by Members of interests in respect of items on this Agenda. 

Members are reminded that, in accordance with the Localism Act 2011, they are required to declare any disclosable pecuniary interests which have not already been declared in the Council’s Register of Interests. (It is a criminal offence not to declare a disclosable pecuniary interest either in the Register or at the meeting). 

Whilst not a legal requirement, in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 9 and in the interests of clarity and transparency, Members should declare any disclosable pecuniary interests which they have already declared in the Register, at this point in the meeting. 

In accordance with Part B Section 2 of the Code Of Conduct, Members are required to declare the existence and nature of any other interests as defined in paragraphs 8(1) or 9(2) of the Code of Conduct. 

 

Minutes:

Councillors Jon Barry and Dave Brookes both declared an interest in agenda item A10 18/00468/FUL 61 Gloucester Avenue, Lancaster. The reason being that the applicant is a Green Councillor colleague.

APPLICATIONS SUBJECT TO PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

5.

Land North of 1 Sunny Hill, Westbourne Road, Lancaster pdf icon PDF 266 KB

Erection of a three storey building comprising of 6 two-bed apartments (C3) with associated parking, landscaping and creation of a pedestrian access

Minutes:

A6

18/00095/FUL

Erection of a three storey building comprising of 6 two-bed apartments (C3) with associated parking, landscaping and creation of a pedestrian access.

Marsh Ward

   R

Under the scheme of public participation, Andrew Jarman, Gaynor Young and Norman Burr all spoke against the application.

                                                                                        

It was proposed by Councillor Jon Barry and seconded by Councillor Eileen Blamire:

 

“That the application be refused.”

 

Upon being put to the vote, Members voted unanimously in favour of the proposition, whereupon the Chairman declared the proposal to be carried.

 

Resolved:

 

That Planning Permission be refused for the following reason:

 

1.

The siting, scale and design of the proposed building and parking area results in the unjustified loss of trees and inadequate re-planting, unacceptable levels of amenity for the two ground floor flat bedrooms, and a disproportionate retained area of soft landscaping in comparison to neighbouring residential plots that results in  harmful overdevelopment of the site that fails to preserve and enhance the Cannon Hill Conservation Area and results in less than substantial harm that is not outweighed by the benefits of the provision of housing.  The proposal is therefore considered to be contrary to National Planning Policy Framework Paragraphs 14, 49, 64 and 133, and Development Management Development Plan Document Policies DM29, DM31 and DM35. 

 

APPLICATIONS NOT SUBJECT TO PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

6.

1 Downham Cottages, Chapel Lane, Galgate pdf icon PDF 153 KB

Erection of a two storey side extension

Minutes:

A9

18/00308/FUL

Erection of a two storey side extension.

Ellel Ward

   D

 

It was proposed by Councillor Helen Helme and seconded by Councillor Jane Parkinson:

 

“That the application be deferred to enable a site visit to take place.”

 

Upon being put to the vote, 9 Members voted in favour of the proposition and 6 against, whereupon the Chairman declared the proposal to be carried.

 

Resolved:

 

That the application be deferred to enable a site visit to take place.

 

7.

Land Off Sycamore Road, Brookhouse pdf icon PDF 132 KB

Variation of legal agreement attached to planning permission 14/00270/OUT to alter the affordable housing provisions

Minutes:

A7

18/00421/VLA

Variation of legal agreement attached to planning permission 14/00270/OUT to alter the affordable housing provisions.

 

Lower Lune Valley Ward

   A

It was proposed by Councillor Dave Brookes and seconded by Councillor Helen Helme:

 

“That the application be approved.”

 

Upon being put to the vote, Members voted unanimously in favour of the proposition, whereupon the Chairman declared the proposal to be carried.

 

Resolved:

 

That the proposed modifications to the obligation to enable the Owner and Council to agree a revised alternative affordable housing scheme in the event a Registered Provider cannot be found is approved.

 

8.

8 Levens Close, Lancaster pdf icon PDF 151 KB

Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of two storey rear extension

Minutes:

A8

18/00406/FUL

Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of two storey rear extension.

Marsh Ward

   A

                                                                                        

It was proposed by Councillor Robert Redfern and seconded by Councillor Helen Helme:

 

“That the application be approved.”

 

Upon being put to the vote, Members voted unanimously in favour of the proposition, whereupon the Chairman declared the proposal to be carried.

 

Resolved:

 

That Planning Permission be granted subject to the following conditions:

 

1.

Standard three year timescale.

2.

Development to be in accordance with the approved plans.

3.

Materials used to match those of the rear elevation of the property.

4.

Obscure glazing to the first floor side elevation study room window.

5.

Retention of the western boundary fence.

 

 

 

Councillors Jon Barry and Dave Brookes had previously declared an interest in the following item. Both Councillors left the meeting at this point and returned after determination of the following item.

9.

61 Gloucester Avenue, Lancaster pdf icon PDF 143 KB

Erection of a single storey side and rear extension

Minutes:

A10

18/00468/FUL

Erection of a single storey side and rear extension.

Scotforth East Ward

   A

                                                                                        

It was proposed by Councillor Eileen Blamire and seconded by Councillor Mel Guilding:

 

“That the application be approved.”

 

Upon being put to the vote, Members voted unanimously in favour of the proposition, whereupon the Chairman declared the proposal to be carried.

 

Resolved:

 

That Planning Permission be granted subject to the following conditions:

 

1.            Standard 3 year timescale.

2.            Development in accordance with plans.

 

10.

Salt Ayre Sports Centre, Doris Henderson Way, Heaton With Oxcliffe pdf icon PDF 147 KB

Erection of a single storey extension and bin store and creation of a seated area and children's playground/outdoor activity area to the front

Minutes:

A11

18/00484/FUL

Erection of a single storey extension and bin store and creation of a seated area and children's playground/outdoor activity area to the front.

Skerton West Ward

   A

                                                                                        

It was proposed by Councillor June Ashworth and seconded by Councillor Alan Biddulph:

 

“That the application be approved.”

 

Upon being put to the vote, Members voted unanimously in favour of the proposition, whereupon the Chairman declared the proposal to be carried.

 

Resolved:

 

That Planning Permission be granted subject to the following conditions:

1.

Standard 3 year timescale.

2.

Development to be carried out in accordance to approved plans.

3.

Protection/retention of existing trees.

 

11.

Quarterly Reports pdf icon PDF 528 KB

Minutes:

Members received the Quarterly Planning Report from the Development Management Service.

 

Resolved:

 

That the report be noted.

12.

Delegated Planning List pdf icon PDF 291 KB

Minutes:

The Planning Manager submitted a Schedule of Planning Applications dealt with under the Scheme of Delegation of Planning Functions to Officers.

 

Resolved:

 

That the report be noted.