Agenda and minutes

Minutes of meeting held on 8^th January 2018 (previously circulated). 

The minutes of the meeting held on 8^th January 2018 were signed by the Chairman as a correct record.

There were no items of urgent business.

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. 

Councillor Helen Helme declared an interest in item A5 17/00965/VCN Land at Haycroft barn, Ashton Road, Lancaster. The reason being that the applicant is known to her.

Councillor June Ashworth declared an interest in item A11 17/01495/FUL Land Adjacent to Marine Road Central, Morecambe. The reason being that she was a Member of Morecambe Town Council.

Councillor Helen Helme had previously declared an interest in the following item.

APPLICATIONS SUBJECT TO PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Under the scheme of public participation, Trevor Morley spoke against the application.

It was proposed by Councillor Jon Barry and seconded by Councillor Dave Brookes:

“That the application be approved.”

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

Resolved:

That Planning Permission be granted subject to signing and completing of the Deed of Variation to the original Section 106 Agreement, and the following conditions:

1.            Development to accord with approved plans.

2.            Approved details – finish to facilities building, surfacing materials for access and hardstanding, external lighting, boundary treatments.

3.            Retention of laybys in accordance with plan.

4.            Provision/retention of bio-disk treatment plant.

5.            Approved details of cycle link and creation/ brought into use within 2 years.

6.            Protection of existing trees, Arboricultural Method Statement and Tree Works Schedule.

7.            Implementation of approved landscaping scheme including pond by 5 August 2018. Approved maintenance regime to be adhered to at all times thereafter.

8.            Caravan site limited to 26 touring caravans.

9.            No storage of caravans.

10.          No residential occupation of caravans; bound register to be kept with evidence of site users main residences.

APPLICATIONS NOT SUBJECT TO PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

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:

That Planning Permission be grantedsubject to the following conditions (of which conditions 24 and 25 are varied):

1.         Standard 3 year timescale – complied with.

2.         Development in accordance with the list of approved plans.

3.         Bats – complied with.

4.         Development in accordance with approved Construction Method Statement.

5.         Development in accordance with approved Tree Protection Plan and   Arboricultural Method Statement.

6.         Development in accordance with approved Remediation Method Statement and requirement for a Validation Report.

7.         Asbestos – complied with.

8.         Provision of access and protection of visibility splays.

9.         Off site highway works.

10.       Development in accordance with approved surface water drainage scheme.

11.       Development in accordance with approved foul water drainage scheme.

12.       Development in accordance with approved material specification.

13.       Development in accordance with approved Quernmore Road boundary treatment details

14.       Development in accordance with approved landscaping scheme.

15.       Development in accordance with approved Travel Plans.

16.       Development in accordance with approved ventilation ducts, motors and fans (retail unit).

17.       Development in accordance with approved cycle and refuse storage (retail unit).

18.       Development in accordance with approved cycle and refuse storage, and balcony/patio screens (apartment building).

19.       Development in accordance with approved electric vehicle charging points.

20.       Development in accordance with approved parking facilities.

21.       Development in accordance with approved Environmental Noise Report.

22.       Development in accordance with approved Flood Risk Assessment.

23.       Hours of construction.

24.       Opening hours varied to 0700 to 2230 Mon to Sat, and 0700 to 2200 Sun and Bank Holidays.

25.       Delivery hours varied to 0730 to 1900 Mon to Sat, and 0900 to 1900 Sun and Bank Holidays (with mitigation measures for Sun and Bank Holidays). Magazines and newspapers to be delivered prior to approved delivery hours.

26.       Retail store use – sale of convenience goods only.

27.       Permitted development rights removed.

28.       Restriction of garage use.

29.       Recycling natural stone and slate.

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

“That the application be approved.”

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

Resolved:

That Planning Permission be granted, but delegated back to the Chief Officer (Regeneration and Planning) to allow the notice period to expire (unless valid material considerations are raised in correspondence received after Members’ resolution that have not been considered by Members in reaching their decision), subject to the signing and completing of a legal agreement to secure the obligations listed in 8.1, and to the following conditions:

1.         Standard 3 year timescale.

2.         Approved plans.

3.         Submission of surface water drainage scheme to include maintenance.

4.         Materials for the cabins including hard landscaping.

5.         Foul water arrangements including pond.

6.         Development in accordance with the AIA.

7.         Landscaping scheme to be submitted and to be implemented.

8.         Construction Management Plan to include form of access to the site (and associated materials for the on-site access/walkways).

9.         Implementation of putting and chipping green.

10.       Cycle provision.

11.       Lighting details.

It was proposed by Councillor Susan Sykes and seconded by Councillor Jane Parkinson:

“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 Outline Planning Permission be granted, but delegated back to the Chief Officer (Regeneration and Planning) to allow amended landscaping plan to be submitted, subject to the signing and completing of a legal agreement securing the measures set out in Section 8.0 of this report and the following conditions:

1.         Standard Time limit.

2.         Development in accordance with location plan and access drawing.

3.         Restriction of development to no more than 2 storeys along the rear of Ingleborough View and any development in the locations indicatively shown to show plots 9-11 restricted to bungalows.

4.         Access as indicted on approved drawing to be provided to base course level to adoptable standards before construction of the development (except for the access) and completed in full before final occupation or completion of the development whichever occurs first.

Pre-commencement

5.         Surface water drainage scheme to be submitted and agreed.

6.         Foul drainage scheme to be agreed.

7.         Precise scheme for off-site highways to be submitted and agreed based on illustrative proposals set out on off-site highway works plan (TBC) and the works to be completed before fist occupation of the development.

8.         Notwithstanding the details submitted, a Tree Protection Plan and Method Statement to be submitted and agreed and implemented before construction of development.

9.         Detailed scheme for the provision of a pedestrian link to the neighbouring public open space to be submitted and agreed with full implementation before first occupation.

10.       FFLs and external levels of gardens, roads, open space to be submitted and agreed.

11.       Precise scheme for ecology mitigation and biodiversity enhancement based on recommendation set out in the submitted Ecology Appraisal.

Pre-construction

12.       Provision of electric charging points.

Pre-occupation

13.       Details of management and maintenance of on-site surface water drainage scheme.

Control

14.       Development to be carried out in accordance with the updated Arboricultural Implications Assessment (TBC).

15.       Approved landscaping plan and strategy to be implemented in full (TBC).

16.       Development to be carried out in accordance with the recommendation.

17.       Removal of Permitted Development Rights (parts 1, 2 and 14).

It was proposed by Councillor Helen Helme and seconded by Councillor Susan Sykes:

“That the application be approved.”

Upon being put to the vote, 8 Members voted in favour, with 5 against and 1 abstention, whereupon the Chairman declared the proposal to be carried.

Resolved:

That Planning Permission be granted subject to the signing and completing a legal agreement to secure the provision of the shuttle bus service, and the following conditions:

1.         Standard 3 year timescale.

2.         Development in accordance with plans.

3.         Contaminated land.

4.         Development in accordance with the AIA.

5.         Landscaping scheme.

6.         Protection of visibility splays.

7.         Access arrangements.

8.         Off-site highway scheme.

9.         Cycle parking provision.

10.       Travel Plan.

11.       Building materials.

12.       Foul Water Arrangements.

13.       Surface water drainage scheme.

14.       Surface water drainage management scheme.

15.       Car parking to be provided.

16.       Development in accordance with the submitted ecological assessment.

17.       Building recording.

18.       Finished floor levels.

19.       Provision of electric vehicle charging points.

20.       Removal of Permitted Development Rights for the Car Park.

21.       Car parking management strategy.

It was proposed by Councillor Sylvia Rogerson 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:

That Outline Planning Permission be granted subject to the following conditions:

1.         Timescales – Development to commence by 6 April 2018.

2.         Development in accordance with approved plans.

3.         Provision of Flood Risk Mitigation Measures to be included.

4.         Visibility splays to be provided measuring 2.4m x 120m.

5.         Internal Access arrangements.

6.         Proposed cycle/pedestrian links.

7.         External lighting.

8.         Site clearance restriction.

9.         Control of dust and site clearance.

10.       Contaminated land assessment.

11.       Wheel cleaning facilities.

12.       Disposal of surface water and foul sewage.

13.       Scheme for the protection of the habitat on the banks of the watercourse.

14.       Scheme for the provision of renewable energy (10%).

15.       Provision of an affordable housing scheme.

16.       Amendment to the approved AIA.

The meeting adjourned at 12:00 and reconvened at 12:10.

Councillor June Ashworth had previously declared an interest in the following item.

It was proposed by Councillor Claire Cozler 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:

That Planning Permission be granted, but delegated back to the Chief Officer (Regeneration and Planning) to allow the consultation period to expire (unless valid material considerations are raised in correspondence received after Members’ resolution that have not been considered by Members in reaching their decision), subject to the following conditions:

1.         Standard Time Condition.

2          Development in accordance with approved plans.

3.         Agreement of Construction Management Plan (including dust control).

4.         Implementation of Flood Risk mitigation.

5          Implementation of agreed ecological mitigation measures.

6.         Implementation of agreed materials and planting.

7.         Implementation of Noise mitigation measures.

8.         Hours of work (Mon to Fri 0800-1800 and Sat 0800-1400).

It was proposed by Councillor Robert Redfern and seconded by Councillor Ian Clift:

“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 Advertisement Consent be granted subject to the following conditions:

1.         Standard advertisement timescale.

2.         Advertisement in accordance with the approved (amended) plans.

3.         Use of a non-reflective material.

4.         Advertisement not to be displayed without permission of the site’s owner or any other person with an interest in the site.

5.         Advertisement not to be sited or displayed so as to endanger persons, obscure or hinder traffic signs/signals, hinder the operation of any device used for security or measuring vehicle speeds.

6.         Maintenance of site/sign so not to impair the visual amenity of the site.

7.         Structure of sign to be maintained so not to endanger the public.

8.         After the advertisement is removal the site shall be left in a condition so not to endanger the public or impair visual amenity.

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:

That Listed Building Consent be granted subject to the following conditions:

1.         Standard Listed building time limit.

2.         Development to accord to approved plans.

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

Resolved:

That the report be noted.

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.