Agenda and minutes
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Contact: Sarah Grandfield, Democratic Services: telephone (01524 582132) or email sgrandfield@lancaster.gov.uk
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Appointment of a Vice-Chairman Minutes: The Chairman requested nominations for the position of Vice-Chairman of the Planning and Highways Regulatory Committee for the Municipal Year 2015/16.
It was proposed by Councillor Ashworth and seconded by Councillor Rogerson that Councillor Helme be appointed Vice-Chairman of the Planning and Highways Regulatory Committee for the municipal year. There were no further nominations, the Chairman declared the proposal to be carried.
Resolved:
That Councillor Helme be appointed Vice-Chairman of the Planning and Highways Regulatory Committee for the Municipal Year 2015/16. |
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Minutes Minutes of meeting held on 5th May 2015 (previously circulated). Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on 5th May 2015 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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SITE VISIT Minutes: A site visit was held in respect of the following applications:
A5 15/00113/FUL 9 Pennine View, Dolphinholme, Ellel Ward Lancaster A6 14/01344/OUT Land South Of, Low Road, Halton Halton-with- Aughton Ward
The following members were present at the site visit, which took place on Wednesday 3 June, 2015;
Councillors Roger Sherlock (Chairman), Eileen Blamire, Dave Brooks, Sheila Denwood, Helen Helme, Margaret Pattinson and Sylvia Rogerson.
Officers in Attendance:
Mark Cassidy - Planning Manager Andrew Drummond - Development Manager (Planning Applications) Eleanor Fawcett - Planning Officer Sarah Grandfield - Democratic Support Officer
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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 10 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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PLANNING APPLICATIONS Minutes: The Chief Officer (Regeneration and Planning) submitted a Schedule of Planning Applications and his recommendations thereon.
Resolved:
(1) That the applications be determined as indicated below (the numbers denote the schedule numbers of the applications).
(2) That, except where stated below, the applications be subject to the relevant conditions and advice notes, as outlined in the Schedule.
(3) That, except where stated below, the reasons for refusal be those as outlined in the Schedule.
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APPLICATIONS SUBJECT TO PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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9 Pennine View, Dolphinholme, Lancaster Demolition of garage and utility room,
erection of a new dwelling and re-positioning of existing access
point for Mr & Mrs Prest Minutes:
Under the scheme of public participation, Ian Sanderson spoke in objection to the application and Graham Salisbury of Graham Anthony Associates, agent for the applicant, spoke in support. Councillor Susie Charles spoke as Ward Councillor in objection to the application.
It was proposed by Councillor Helme and seconded by Councillor Rogerson:
“That the application be refused.”
Upon being put to the vote, 5 Members voted in favour of the proposition and 8 against, with 2 abstention, whereupon the Chairman declared the proposal to have failed.
It was proposed by Councillor Blamire and seconded by Councillor Pattison:
“That the application be approved.”
Upon being put to the vote, 8 Members voted in favour of the proposition and 4 against, with 3 abstention, whereupon the Chairman declared the proposal to be carried.
Resolved:
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Galgate Mill , Chapel Lane, Galgate Listed building application for works to the
Mill including removal of external lift and reinstated openings,
insertion of new windows, restoration and replacement of drainpipes
and hoppers, creation of atrium and light well, insertion of
rooflights, repairs to brickwork and repointing, glazed porch
addition, creation of ramp and handrail, security gate, insertion
of partitions, ceilings, air conditioning, lift, stairs, internal
ramp and flues for Mr Ayub Hussain Additional documents: Minutes:
Under the scheme of public participation, Anthony Pilling was registered to speak in support of the application.
It was proposed by Councillor Blamire and seconded by Councillor Helme:
“That the application be deferred to enable a site visit to take place.”
Upon being put to the vote, Members voted unanimously in favour of the proposition, whereupon the Chairman declared the proposal to be clearly carried.
The public speaker elected to speak at the meeting following the site visit.
Resolved:
That the application be deferred to enable a site visit to take place. |
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APPLICATIONS NOT SUBJECT TO PUBLIC PARTICIPATION |
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Land South Of, Low Road, Halton Outline application for the development of 60
dwellings with associated access for Mr F Towers Minutes:
The application was deferred (for future consideration) prior to the Committee and no presentation or debate took place. |
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Halton Mill, Mill Lane, Halton Variation of legal agreement on 00/00920/OUT
and subsequent renewal consent 05/01432/OUT to vary the terms of
the Fourth Schedule concerning affordable housing in relation to
the applicants land only, remove the requirements to obtain
covenants from future land owners to restrict vehicular use over
Mill Lane between points A and B (as set out in the Third Schedule)
and to discharge the obligations relating to public open space and
the provision of the industrial buildings for Halton Mills
Ltd Minutes:
It was proposed by Councillor Blamire and seconded by Councillor 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 clearly carried.
Resolved:
That in accordance with S106 (A) of the Town and County Planning Act, the application to modify and discharge the terms of the original agreement in relation to the applicant’s land only be grantedsubject to resolving the outstanding matters and including the legal agreement to require £342,000 contribution towards affordable housing.
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Agricultural Building Adj Disused Railway, Station Road, Hornby Erection of 9 dwellings and associated access
for Mr Ian Beardsworth Minutes:
It was proposed by Councillor Blamire and seconded by Councillor Thomas:
“That the application be deferred to enable negotiation on the affordable housing agreement.”
Upon being put to the vote, Members voted unanimously in favour of the proposition, whereupon the Chairman declared the proposal to have clearly carried.
Resolved:
That the application be deferred to enable negotiation on the affordable housing agreement. |
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Land At Walkers Industrial Estate, Middleton Road, Middleton Erection of a freight depot (B8/B2) comprising
a new detached building with offices, vehicle workshop and
warehouse with external hardstanding area for Mr Vincent
Waddell Minutes:
It was proposed by Councillor Ashworth and seconded by Councillor 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 clearly carried.
Resolved:
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Land To The Rear Of Burr Tree Cottage, Long Level, Cowan Bridge Erection of 18 dwellings with associated
access and parking for Mr Richard Morton Minutes:
The Development Manager reported that, subsequent to the publication of the agenda, officers had revised their recommendation for this application. The revised recommendation was to approve the application.
It was proposed by Councillor Denwood and seconded by Councillor Pattison:
“That the revised recommendation be approved.”
Upon being put to the vote, 13 Members voted in favour of the proposition and 2 against, whereupon the Chairman declared the proposal to be carried.
Resolved:
That Planning Permission be granted subject to a legal agreement requiring 39% affordable housing (3 social rented and 4 intermediate) and setting up of private management company for ongoing maintenance of open space, and the following conditions:
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92 Clarendon Road West, Morecambe, Lancashire Change of use of ground floor shop (A1) to one
2-bed flat (C3) and additional residential accommodation for one of
the existing first floor flats, removal of existing shop front and
construction of two replacement bay windows for Mr A.
Scotucci Minutes:
It was proposed by Councillor Helme and seconded by Councillor Blamire:
“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 clearly carried.
Resolved:
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48 Branksome Drive, Morecambe, Lancashire Erection of single storey side and rear
extension and access ramp for Mr T Greenwood Minutes:
It was proposed by Councillor Redfern and seconded by Councillor 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 clearly carried.
Resolved:
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Delegated Decisions 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. |
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