Agenda and minutes

Planning Regulatory Committee - Monday, 21st September 2015 10.30 a.m.

Venue: Lancaster Town Hall

Contact: Sarah Moorghen, Democratic Services: telephone (01524) 582132 or email smoorghen@lancaster.gov.uk

Items

No.

Item

60.

Minutes

Minutes of meeting held on Monday 24^th August 2015 (previously circulated).

Minutes:

The minutes of the meeting held on 24^th August 2015 were signed by the Vice-Chairman as a correct record.

61.

Items of Urgent Business authorised by the Chairman

Minutes:

There were no items of urgent business.

62.

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.

APPLICATIONS SUBJECT TO PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

With the Committee’s agreement the Vice-Chairman brought forward item A6.

63.

Land Opposite Greendale Drive, Mill Lane, Warton PDF 287 KB

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Reserved Matters application for the erection of 21 residential dwellings with associated access for L & W Wilson

Minutes:

15/00720/REM

Reserved Matters application for the erection of 21 residential dwellings with associated access for L & W Wilson.

Carnforth and Millhead Ward

Under the scheme of public participation, Christopher Neill and James Pritcher, were registered to speak in objection to the application.

It was proposed by Councillor Brookes and seconded by Councillor Kay:

“That the application be deferred to allow the outcome of the independent viability assessment to be obtained.”

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

The public speakers elected to be re-invited to speak at the meeting when the application is reconsidered following the independent viability assessment being obtained.

Resolved:

That the application to deferred to allow the outcome of the independent viability assessment to be obtained.

64.

Land Off Marsh Lane And Main Street, Cockerham PDF 246 KB

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Outline application for the erection of up to 25 residential dwellings for Mr P Hewitt

Minutes:

15/00587/OUT

Outline application for the erection of up to 25 residential dwellings for Mr P Hewitt.

Ellel Ward

Under the scheme of public participation, Victoria Holmes, Roy Scott, David Woodhead and Hazel Wilson spoke in opposition to the application. Graham Salisbury, Agent, spoke in support of the application.

It was proposed by Councillor Brayshaw and seconded by Councillor Pattison:

“That the application be approved.”

Upon being put to the vote, 13 Members voted in favour of the proposition with 1 abstention, whereupon the Vice-Chairman declared the proposal to be carried.

Resolved:

That subject to the signing of a Section 106 Legal Agreement, Outline Planning Permission be granted subject to the following conditions, as set out in the case officer’s report:

1.	Reserved Matters to be submitted.
2.	Application timescales for reserved matters submission.
3.	Timescales for implementation.
4.	Approved Plans.
5.	Details to be submitted for off-site highway works.
6.	Submission of details for the site access.
7.	Protection of visibility splays.
8.	Finished Floor levels.
9.	Development in accordance with the FRA.
10.	Submission of Surface Water drainage scheme.
11.	Foul drainage scheme to be submitted and approved.
12.	Construction Environmental Management Plan.
13.	Removal, containment or otherwise of any contaminants.
14.	Contaminated Land Assessment.
15.	Controls over any import of solids to avoid introduction of contaminants.
16.	Containment of spillage from tanks during construction.
17.	Submission of Arboricultural Method Statement, to include tree protection plan.
18.	Protection of existing trees on site.
19.	Scheme for ecological mitigation and enhancement.
20.	Details submitted for hard and soft landscaping.

And subject to the following additional condition (suitably worded):

21. Electric Charging points.

APPLICATIONS NOT SUBJECT TO PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

65.

Laund Fields, Stoney Lane, Galgate PDF 288 KB

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Outline application for residential development of up to 50 dwellings (pursuant to the variation of conditions 5 and 19 and removal of condition 11 on outline planning permission 12/00834/OUT to alter the extent and timing of the off site highway works, to refer and adhere to the most up to date ecology appraisal and to remove the requirement for the dwellings to comply with level 3 of the Code for Sustainable Homes) for Mr Chris Gowlett

Minutes:

15/00854/VCN

Ellel Ward

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 Vice-Chairman declared the proposal to be clearly carried.

Resolved:

That planning permission be granted, subject to the following revised conditions, as set out in the case officer’s report:

1.	Approved plans REVISED.
2.	Community Car Park provision, parking restrictions and improvements to bus stops on Main Road (A6) REVISED.
3.	Visibility splay restrictions – new planting and development RETAINED.
4.	Construction and Traffic Management Plan REVISED.
5.	Ongoing retention of Community Car Park for parking reasons only REVISED.
6.	Provision of on-site rooftop photovoltaic panels REVISED.
7.	Imported soils RETAINED.
8.	Operational contamination risk mitigation RETAINED.
9.	Hours of construction RETAINED.
10.	Noise mitigation RETAINED.
11.	Ecological Appraisal compliance REVISED.
12.	Detailed foul and surface water drainage strategy compliance REVISED.
13.	Amenity space provision and maintenance compliance REVISED.
14.	Arboricultural Implications Assessment and Method Statement REVISED.
15.	Implementation of approved tree and hedge protection scheme REVISED.
16.	Implementation of approved landscaping scheme RETAINED.
17.	Boundary and plot enclosures compliance REVISED.
18.	Garage and car parking provision RETAINED.
19.	Garage use restricted to domestic storage use only REVISED.
20.	Permitted development rights removed REVISED.

Note: The Chairman gave consent to issue the applicant with a letter from the Committee expressing their concerns over the Applicants approach to discharging the Planning Conditions.

The meeting adjourned at 11.30am and reconvened at 11.40am.

66.

Laund Fields, Stoney Lane, Galgate PDF 289 KB

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Reserved Matters application for 50 dwellings and associated roads and landscaping (pursuant to conditions 4 & 6 on Reserved Matters consent 14/01105/REM relating to external window/door reveals to change from 70mm to 50mm and an updated Arboricultural Impact Assessment and Method Statement) for Mr Chris Gowlett

Minutes:

15/00855/VCN

Reserved Matters application for 50 dwellings and associated roads and landscaping (pursuant to conditions 4 & 6 on Reserved Matters consent 14/01105/REM relating to external window/door reveals to change from 70mm to 50mm and an updated Arboriculture Impact Assessment and Method Statement) for Mr Chris Gowlett

Ellel Ward

It was proposed by Councillor Pattison and seconded by Councillor Denwood:

“That the application be approved.”

Upon being put to the vote, 13 Members voted in favour of the proposition with 1 abstention, whereupon the Vice-Chairman declared the proposal to be carried.

Resolved:

That planning permission be granted, subject to the following revised conditions, as set out in the case officer’s report:

1.	Approved plans REVISED.
2.	Community Car Park provision, parking restrictions and improvements to bus stops on Main Road (A6) REVISED.
3.	Visibility splay restrictions – new planting and development RETAINED.
4.	Construction and Traffic Management Plan REVISED.
5.	Ongoing retention of Community Car Park for parking reasons only REVISED.
6.	Provision of on-site rooftop photovoltaic panels REVISED.
7.	Imported soils RETAINED.
8.	Operational contamination risk mitigation RETAINED.
9.	Hours of construction RETAINED.
10.	Noise mitigation RETAINED.
11.	Ecological Appraisal compliance REVISED.
12.	Detailed foul and surface water drainage strategy compliance REVISED.
13.	Amenity space provision and maintenance compliance REVISED.
14.	Arboricultural Implications Assessment and Method Statement REVISED.
15.	Implementation of approved tree and hedge protection scheme REVISED.
16.	Implementation of approved landscaping scheme RETAINED.
17.	Boundary and plot enclosures compliance REVISED.
18.	Garage and car parking provision RETAINED.
19.	Garage use restricted to domestic storage use only REVISED.
20.	Permitted development rights removed REVISED.

Note: The Chairman gave consent to issue the applicant with a letter from the Committee expressing their concerns over the Applicants approach to discharging the Planning Conditions.

67.

Riverside Caravan Park, Lancaster Road, Heaton With Oxcliffe PDF 144 KB

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Change of Use of land for siting static caravans for holiday occupation 11 months of the year from 1st March to 31st January for Britaniacrest Ltd

Minutes:

15/00626/FUL

Change of Use of land for siting static caravans for holiday occupation 11 months of the year from 1st March to 31st January for Britaniacrest Ltd

Overton Ward

It was proposed by Councillor Brookes and seconded by Councillor Brayshaw:

“That the application be deferred.”

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

Resolved:

That the application be deferred.

68.

Bank Barn, Crag Road, Warton PDF 192 KB

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Erection of a detached dwelling with associated new access and a detached garage for Mr Paul Edmondson

Minutes:

A10

15/00449/FUL

Erection of a detached dwelling with associated new access and a detached garage for Mr Paul Edmondson

Warton Ward

It was proposed by Councillor Brayshaw and seconded by Councillor Leyshon:

“That the application be approved.”

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

Resolved:

That Planning Permission be granted, subject to the signing and completing of the Unilateral Undertaking to secure the affordable housing contribution and the following conditions, as set out in the case officer’s report:

1.	Standard 3 year time limit.
2.	Development in accordance with the approved plans.
3.	Amended plans.
4.	All permitted development rights removed.
5	Boundary details including boundary wall height to Crag Road.
6.	Hours of construction.
7.	Unforeseen contamination.
8.	Samples of all external materials including coursing and finishes.
9.	Obscure glazing to east elevation, where appropriate.
10.	Works to be undertaken in accordance with the submitted Arboricultural Implications Assessment.
11.	Submission/agreement of Arboricultural Method Statement.
12.	Tree protection plan.
13.	New tree planting scheme.
14.	Off-site highway work (vehicle crossing).
15.	Setting back of gates and gatepost.
16.	Hard surfaced access for a minimum of 5m from edge of highway boundary.

69.

1 - 3 High Street, Lancaster, Lancashire PDF 308 KB

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Installation of 6 replacement external doors and 2 replacement windows for Mr Tom Greenwood

Minutes:

A11

15/00807/FUL

Installation of 2 replacement windows for Mr Tom Greenwood

Castle Ward

It was proposed by Councillor Redfern and seconded by Councillor Denwood:

“That the application be approved.”

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

Resolved:

That Planning Permission be granted to approve 2 replacement window’s subject to the following conditions, as set out in the case officer’s report:

Standard 3 year timescale.

Development to be carried out in accordance to approved plans.

Details of the louvre windows to be submitted.

70.

1 - 3 High Street, Lancaster, Lancashire PDF 303 KB

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Listed building application for the installation of 6 replacement external doors and 2 replacement windows for Mr Tom Greenwood

Minutes:

A12

15/00440/LB

Listed building application for the instillation of 2 replacement windows for Mr Tom Greenwood

Castle Ward

It was proposed by Councillor Redfern and seconded by Councillor Denwood:

“That the application be approved.”

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

Resolved:

That Planning Permission be granted to approve 2 replacement window’s subject to the following conditions, as set out in the case officer’s report:

Standard 3 year timescale.

Development to be carried out in accordance to approved plans.

Details of louvre windows to be submitted.

71.

Delegated Planning Decisions PDF 298 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 the Officers.

Resolved:

That the report be noted.