Venue: Lancaster Town Hall
Contact: Tessa Mott, Democratic Services: telephone (01524) 582074 or email tmott@lancaster.gov.uk
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Minutes Minutes of meeting held on 13th November 2017 (previously circulated). Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on the 13th November 2017 were signed by the Chairman as a correct record. |
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Items of Urgent Business authorised by the Chairman Minutes: There were no items of urgent business. |
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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: There were no declarations of interest. |
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Site Visit Minutes: A site visit was held in respect of the following applications:
The following Members were present at the site visit, which took place on Monday 4th December 2017:
Councillors Carla Brayshaw, Abbott Bryning, Mel Guilding, Jane Parkinson, Sylvia Rogerson and Susan Sykes.
Officers in Attendance:
Andrew Drummond – Development Manager (Planning Applications) Mark Potts – Major Applications Planning Officer Eleanor Fawcett – Planning Officer Tessa Mott – Democratic Support Officer
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Councillors June Ashworth and Sylvia Rogerson left the meeting briefly during the public speaking element of item A5. Councillors June Ashworth and Sylvia Rogerson did not participate in the vote for item A5. |
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APPLICATIONS SUBJECT TO PUBLIC PARTICIPATION |
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Land North Of Old Hall Farm, Kirkby Lonsdale Road, Over Kellet PDF 428 KB Outline application for the erection of up to
55 residential dwellings for Mr Stephenson Minutes:
A site visit was held in respect of this item on 4th December 2017 minute 97 (2017/2018) refers.
Under the scheme of public participation, Jane Meaden, Chris Pogson, Martin May and Parish Council Representative Nick Ward all spoke against the application. The applicant Graham Stephenson spoke in support and Ward Councillor Roger Mace spoke finally against the application.
It was proposed by Councillor Jon Barry:
“That the application be refused.”
(The proposal was contrary to the case officer’s recommendation that the application be approved).
There being no seconder, the proposition fell.
It was then proposed by Councillor Helen Helme and seconded by Councillor Peter Yates:
“That the application be approved.”
Upon being put to the vote, 10 Members voted in favour of the application and 1 against, with 1 abstention, whereupon the Chairman declared the proposal to be carried.
Resolved:
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Land At, Bowerham Lane, Lancaster PDF 228 KB Erection of 25 dwellings and creation of a new
access and access roads for Mr Chris Middlebrook Minutes:
A site visit was held in respect of this item on 6th November 2017 minute 80 (2017/2018) refers.
Under the scheme of public participation, Richard Kirkman, George Long and Julia Harris all spoke against the application. Andrew Tait agent for the application spoke in support and Ward Councillor Anne Whitehead spoke finally against the application.
It was proposed by Councillor Dave Brookes and seconded by Councillor Eileen Blamire:
“That the application be refused.”
(The proposal was contrary to the case officer’s recommendation that the application be approved).
Members clarified the reasons for the contrary proposal, being that, this application would have an unacceptable impact on the key urban landscape and the woodland opportunity site. There was also concern for overdevelopment of the site.
Upon being put to the vote, Members voted unanimously in favour of the proposition, whereupon the Chairman declared the proposal to be carried.
Resolved:
1. The proposal would damage and unacceptably compromise the setting and character of the Key Urban Landscape, and it is considered that the development will not help preserve the open nature of the area, as this would be lost owing to the form of built development across the site. Additionally, the development prejudices the establishment of a genuine belt of new woodland planting due to the over-developed nature of the site and the proximity of the proposed development to the boundary with the motorway. The development is therefore contrary to Policies DM28, DM35 and DM41 of the Development Management Development Plan Document (DPD); Saved Policies E27 and E31 of the Lancaster District Local Plan and Paragraph 58 of the National Planning Policy Framework. 2. It is considered that the development fails to make a positive contribution to the area due to the over-developed nature of the site and the quantum of development, which is considered excessive for this challenging parcel of land. In this regard the proposal departs from the pre-application advice of officers, and therefore the scheme would fail to conform to Policy DM35 of the Development Management DPD, Policy SC5 of the Core Strategy, and Section 7 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
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The meeting adjourned at 12:20 and reconvened at 12:25. |
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Land At Royal Albert Farm, Pathfinders Drive, Lancaster PDF 263 KB Hybrid application comprising an outline
application for up to 71 dwellings with associated upgrading works
to Pathfinders Drive, and a full application for the conversion of
Derby Home into six apartments (C3) and creation of associated
parking for Homes and Communities Agency Minutes:
A site visit was held in respect of this item on 6th November 2017 minute 80 (2017/2018) refers.
Under the scheme of public participation, County Councillor Gina Dowding and Councillor Tim Hamilton-Cox both spoke against the application. Justin Cove agent for the application spoke in support and Ward Councillor Ronnie Kershaw spoke finally against the application.
It was proposed by Councillor Helen Helme and seconded by Councillor Mel Guilding:
“That the application be approved.”
Upon being put to the vote, 10 Members voted in favour of the application and 1 against, with 3 abstentions, whereupon the Chairman declared the proposal to be carried.
Resolved:
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Derby Home, Pathfinders Drive, Lancaster PDF 208 KB Listed Building application for the conversion
of Derby Home into six apartments (C3) for Homes and Communities
Agency Minutes:
It was proposed by Councillor Eileen Blamire 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:
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Councillor Jane Parkinson left the meeting at this point and did not return.
The meeting adjourned at 13:02 and reconvened at 13:34. |
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6 Coastal Road, Hest Bank, Lancaster PDF 337 KB Change of use of ground floor from
cafe/restaurant (A3) into drinking establishment (A4) for Mr John
Hughes Minutes:
Under the scheme of public participation, Councillor Colin Hartley spoke against the application. Alan Jolley, Kathleen Rodowicz and the applicant John Hughes spoke in support.
It was proposed by Councillor Sylvia Rogerson and seconded by Councillor Robert Redfern:
“That the application be approved.”
Upon being put to the vote, 12 Members voted in favour of the proposition and 1 against, whereupon the Chairman declared the proposal to be carried.
Resolved:
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Councillors Sylvia Rogerson and Jon Barry left the meeting at this point and did not return. |
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Greta Bridge House Cottage, Cantsfield Road, Cantsfield PDF 158 KB Demolition of existing outbuilding, erection
of a replacement two storey side extension and a single storey
garage/utility room for Mr Chris Reddy Minutes:
A site visit was held in respect of this item on 4th December 2017 minute 97 (2017/2018) refers.
Under the scheme of public participation, Peter Winter spoke against the application and the applicant Elizabeth Fox spoke in support.
It was proposed by Councillor Helen Helme 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:
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Rose Garth, Stanmore Drive, Lancaster PDF 169 KB Erection of a new detached two-storey dwelling
and demolition of part of the existing dwelling Minutes:
A site visit was held in respect of this item on 4th December 2017 minute 97 (2017/2018) refers.
Under the scheme of public participation, Matthew Wyatt spoke against the application. Jonathan Miller the Applicant Representative spoke in favour and Ward Councillor Ronnie Kershaw spoke finally in support of the application.
It was proposed by Councillor Dave Brookes and seconded by Councillor Mel Guilding:
“That the application be refused.”
Upon being put to the vote, 7 Members voted in favour of the proposition and 4 against, whereupon the Chairman declared the proposal to be carried.
Resolved:
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APPLICATIONS NOT SUBJECT TO PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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The Station Pub, Marine Road Central, Morecambe PDF 164 KB Advertising application for the display of 3
externally illuminated fascia signs, 1 non-illuminated fascia sign,
1 externally illuminated double sided post mounted sign, 1
non-illuminated post mounted sign, 5 non-illuminated wall signs and
1 brass plaque for Minutes:
It was proposed by Councillor Eileen Blamire and seconded by Councillor June Ashworth:
“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:
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The Station Pub, Marine Road Central, Morecambe PDF 206 KB Listed Building application for the fitting of
3 externally illuminated fascia signs, 1 non-illuminated fascia
sign, 1 externally illuminated double sided post mounted sign, 1
non-illuminated post mounted sign, 5 non-illuminated wall signs,
and 1 brass plaque for Minutes:
It was proposed by Councillor Eileen Blamire and seconded by Councillor June Ashworth:
“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:
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The Station Pub, Marine Road Central, Morecambe PDF 130 KB Listed Building application for replacement
and installation of various fixtures and fittings internally for Mr
Tim Wass Minutes:
It was proposed by Councillor Eileen Blamire and seconded by Councillor June Ashworth:
“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:
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Bus Station, Central Drive, Morecambe PDF 125 KB Prior approval for the demolition of Bus
Station building for Mr Julian Inman Minutes:
It was proposed by Councillor June Ashworth 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:
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Stonehaven, Bay Horse Lane, Bay Horse PDF 239 KB Erection of a two storey side extension and
the construction of a rear balcony to form a granny annexe for Mr
& Mrs Armer Minutes:
It was proposed by Councillor Helen Helme and seconded by Councillor Robert Redfern:
“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:
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46 Shrewsbury Drive, Lancaster, Lancashire PDF 213 KB Proposed Lawful Development Certificate for
the erection of a single storey rear extension for Mr & Mrs S.
Metcalfe Minutes:
It was proposed by Councillor Robert Redfern and seconded by Councillor Claire Cozler:
“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:
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Planning Committee Member Appointment to the Crook O'Lune Advisory Committee PDF 214 KB Minutes: The Committee considered a report of the Democratic Services Manager to consider appointing a Planning and Highways Regulatory Committee representative to the Crook O’Lune Advisory Committee outside body following the recent vacancy.
It was proposed by Councillor Dave Brookes and seconded by Councillor Mel Guilding that Councillor Carla Brayshaw be appointed as the Planning and Highways Regulatory Committee representative to the Crook O’Lune Advisory Committee outside body.
There being no further nominations, the Chairman declared the proposal to be carried.
Resolved:
That Councillor Carla Brayshaw be appointed as the Planning and Highways Regulatory Committee representative to the Crook O’Lune Advisory Committee outside body. |
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Delegated Planning List PDF 276 KB Minutes: The Chief Officer (Regeneration and Planning) submitted a Schedule of Planning Applications dealt with under the Scheme of Delegation of Planning Functions to Officers.
Resolved:
That the report be noted. |