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25. |
Minutes
Minutes of meeting held on 25th
June, 2018 (previously circulated).
Minutes:
The minutes of the meeting held on
25th June 2018 were signed by the Chairman as a correct
record.
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26. |
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:
Councillor Jane Parkinson
declared an interest in items A6 18/00588/FUL 85-89 Penny Street,
Lancaster, Lancashire and A10 18/00637/VCN Site of Former Filter
House, Scotforth Road, Lancaster. The
reason being that she is a student landlord. Councillor Parkinson
stated that she had no interest in either of these two
items.
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With the Committee’s agreement the Chairman moved item 3
‘Items of Urgent Business authorised by the Chairman’
to the end of the agenda.
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APPLICATIONS SUBJECT TO PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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27. |
Old Coach House, Cantsfield Road, Cantsfield  PDF 239 KB
Demolition of single storey rear extension,
insertion of opening to rear of garage and erection of retaining
walls to form access to rear, erection of single storey detached
garage with attached workshop
Minutes:
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A5
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18/00615/FUL
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Demolition of single storey rear extension,
insertion of opening to rear of garage and erection of retaining
walls to form access to rear, erection of single storey detached
garage with attached workshop.
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Upper Lune Valley
Ward
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A(C)
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Under the scheme of public
participation, Roderick Burgess and Andrew Crossley spoke against
the application. Erica Wright agent for the application spoke in
support and Ward Councillor Peter Williamson spoke against the
application.
It was proposed by Councillor
Susan Sykes and seconded by Councillor Jane Parkinson:
“That the application be
approved, with additional conditions added regarding: a tree
protection plan and that all elevations be stone
faced.”
Upon being put to the vote, 5
Members voted in favour of the proposition and 9 against,
with 1 abstention, whereupon the
Chairman declared the proposal to be lost.
It was then proposed by
Councillor Jon Barry and seconded by Councillor Dave
Brookes:
“That the application be
approved, with an additional condition regarding a tree protection
plan.”
Upon being put to the vote, 14
Members voted in favour of the proposition, with 1 abstention,
whereupon the Chairman declared the proposal to be
carried.
Resolved:
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That Planning Permission be granted
subject to the following conditions:
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1.
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Standard 3 year
timescale.
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2.
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Development to accord to approved
plans.
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3.
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Sample of materials are to be
submitted before any works takes place.
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4.
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Retain existing trees and hedges
– tree protection plan to be submitted and agreed before
commencement of the development.
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5.
6.
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The use of garage restricted to the
parking of vehicles and storage only associated with the
dwelling.
Site levels for the drive and finished
floor levels for the building.
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28. |
Land East Of Railway Line, St Michaels Lane, Bolton Le Sands PDF 296 KB
Erection of 20 dwellings with associated new
access (pursuant to the variation of conditions 2, 4, 9, 10, 11 and
13 on planning permission 15/01167/FUL to amend the approved site
layout, vary the trigger for the submission of a risk assessment
and to vary conditions pertaining to noise mitigation, surface
water drainage and landscaping to enable the development to be
carried out with submitted details; and remove condition 8 as the
revised layout accommodates provision for an easement to the
watercourse)
Minutes:
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A11
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18/00445/VCN
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Erection of 20 dwellings with associated new
access (pursuant to the variation of conditions 2, 4, 9, 10, 11 and
13 on planning permission 15/01167/FUL to amend the approved site
layout, vary the trigger for the submission of a risk assessment
and to vary conditions pertaining to noise mitigation, surface
water drainage and landscaping to enable the development to be
carried out with submitted details; and remove condition 8 as the
revised layout accommodates provision for an easement to the
watercourse).
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Bolton and Slyne Ward
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A(P)
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Under the scheme of public
participation, Jonathan Whittaker spoke against the
application.
It was proposed by Councillor
Dave Brookes 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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That the variation of conditions 2, 4,
9, 10, 11 and 13 and the removal of condition 8 be granted but
delegated back to the Planning Manager, to revise the wording of
conditions 6 and 7 (if these two conditions are agreed under the
separate discharge of condition application, between the date of
the Planning Committee meeting and the application determination
date) and subject to the following conditions:
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1.
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Time Limit (3 years from the date of
the original permission 15/01167/FUL).
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2.
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Approved plans list.
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3.
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Construction Management Plan (as
approved under 17/00166/DIS).
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4.
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Development to be
carried out in accordance with the risk assessments (submitted
under 18/00103/DIS).
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5.
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Eradication of invasive species (as
approved under 17/00166/DIS).
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6.
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Access.
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7.
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Off-site highway
works.
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8.
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Drainage scheme to be implemented (if
approved by LLFA).
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9.
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Surface water drainage management and
maintenance plan.
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10.
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Noise mitigation to be implemented and
retained.
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11.
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Materials and boundary details to be
implemented (approved under 17/00166/DIS).
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12.
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Landscaping proposals and maintenance
to be implemented.
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13.
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Implementation of estate road to base
course level before any other development.
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14.
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Hours of
construction.
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15.
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Visibility splays.
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16.
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No pedestrian access onto St
Michael’s Lane other than principal vehicular
access.
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17.
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No obstruction of the level crossing
or signage during construction and fit out.
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18.
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Removal of permitted development
rights for outbuildings, rear extension and hardstanding of rear
gardens to plots 2-6 as set out on the approved layout plan
pursuant to condition 2.
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19.
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Provision of
double gates (for maintenance of the watercourse) and the car
parking court prior to first occupation of units 1 to 6, and
retained at all times thereafter.
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29. |
East Gate Lodge, Keer Holme Lane, Borwick PDF 271 KB
Change of use of existing bungalow (C3) to a
residential care home for children (C2), demolition of existing
extensions, erection of a single storey side extension and part
single part two storey rear extension with a raised terrace and
creation of a new access and parking facilities
Minutes:
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A12
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18/00169/FUL
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Change of use of existing bungalow (C3) to a
residential care home for children (C2), demolition of existing
extensions, erection of a single storey side extension and part
single part two storey rear extension with a raised terrace and
creation of a new access and parking facilities.
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Kellet Ward
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A(C)
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It was proposed by Councillor
Susan Sykes and seconded by Councillor Helen Helme:
“That the application be
deferred to enable a site visit to take place.”
Upon being put to the vote, 6
Members voted in favour of the proposition and 7 against, with 2
abstentions, whereupon the Chairman declared the proposal to be
lost.
Then, under the scheme of
public participation, Claire Helme, Tony Collinson and Susan
Dowdall spoke against the application. Hayley Dufton agent for the
application spoke in support and Ward Councillor Roger Mace spoke
neutrally.
It was proposed by Councillor
Helen Helme and seconded by Councillor Robert Redfern:
“That the application be
approved.”
Upon being put to the vote, 11
Members voted in favour of the proposition and 4 against, whereupon
the Chairman declared the proposal to be carried.
Resolved:
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That Planning Permission be granted
subject to the following conditions:
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1.
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Standard 3 year
timescale.
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2.
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Development to be carried out in
accordance with approved plans.
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3.
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Prior to the commencement of works
above ground, details and samples of materials and proposed
boundary treatments, shall be submitted for
approval.
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4.
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Submission and agreement of a
landscaping scheme, including boundary
hedgerow maintenance.
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5.
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Prior to occupation, the proposed
highway access shall be finished with hardstanding for a minimum
distance of 5 metres into the site.
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6.
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Prior to occupation, the highway
access and parking facilities are to be available for
use.
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7.
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Prior to occupation, the existing
point of access to the north west corner of the site shall be
permanently closed.
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8.
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Development to be carried out in
accordance with the submitted Arboricultural Implications
Assessment.
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9.
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Development to be carried out in
accordance with the ecological mitigation
measures.
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10.
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No more than 4 young persons shall be
in receipt of care by the residential care home at any one
time.
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11.
12.
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Notwithstanding the provisions of the
Use Class Order, the property shall be restricted to
children’s care home and no other use within Use Class C2
without the express consent of the Local Planning
Authority.
Removal of permitted development
rights for boundary/enclosures.
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The meeting adjourned at 12:12 and reconvened at 12:18.
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Councillor Jane Parkinson had previously declared an interest in
the following item.
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APPLICATIONS NOT SUBJECT TO PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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30. |
85-89 Penny Street, Lancaster PDF 487 KB
Demolition of existing buildings and erection
of a 6-storey building comprising use classes A1, A2 and/or A3 at
lower ground floor and student accommodation above comprising 58
en-suite bedrooms within seven cluster flats and eight studio
apartments and the formation of an enclosed external courtyard with
landscaping and refuse enclosure
Additional documents:
Minutes:
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A6
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18/00588/FUL
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Demolition of existing buildings and erection of
a 6-storey building comprising use classes A1, A2 and/or A3 at
lower ground floor and student accommodation above comprising 58
en-suite bedrooms within seven cluster
flats and eight studio apartments and the formation of an enclosed
external courtyard with landscaping and refuse
enclosure.
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Castle Ward
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A
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A Member Engagement Forum
meeting (Level 3 Pre-Application Process) took place in respect of
this item on 16th April 2018 (as stated in the agenda
report).
Additionally, a Committee site
visit was held in respect of this item on 18th June 2018
minute 16 (2018/2019) refers.
It was proposed by Councillor
Eileen Blamire and seconded by Councillor Robert
Redfern:
“That the application 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:
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That Planning Permission be granted
subject to the following conditions:
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1.
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Standard 3 year timescale.
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2.
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Development to be carried out in accordance
with approved plans.
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3.
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Building contract to be in place for the
redevelopment of the site before commencement of demolition
(pre-demolition).
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4.
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Site investigation for contamination
(post-demolition).
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5.
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Archaeology condition (in accordance with
submitted written scheme of investigation with further
investigation and reporting post demolition).
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6.
7.
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Surface water drainage scheme.
Foul water drainage scheme.
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8.
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Precise details of the materials and finishes
to external walls, windows/doors, cladding, roof detailing,
rainwater goods, louvres, screen details and hard landscaping to
courtyard to be agreed (before the construction of the development
above ground).
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Notwithstanding details submitted, details of
cycle provision to be provided and agreed and then retained
thereafter. (before the construction of the development above
ground).
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10.
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Scheme for security measures (before the
construction of the development above ground).
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11.
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Before any A3 use occupies the lower ground
floor of the building, details of the hours of operation, sound
attenuation measures (between floors) and any ventilation and
extraction systems to be installed shall first be submitted to and
agreed. Such measures will thereafter
be retained.
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12.
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Hours of construction.
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13.
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Provision of refuse facilities and access to
such facilities to be provided and retained.
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14.
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Noise mitigation to be implemented and
retained.
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15.
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Use condition controlling ground floor to be
limited A1, A2 and A3 use only.
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16.
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Restriction of residential accommodation to
students.
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17.
18.
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Removal of permitted development rights
relating to telecommunications, renewable energy and exterior
painting.
Ecology condition covering the timing of
demolition and a scheme for biodiversity enhancement
measures.
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31. |
St Thomas Centre, Marton Street, Lancaster PDF 284 KB
Relevant Demolition of existing 2 storey
Church Centre building and erection of a replacement 2.5 storey
Church Centre building, including single storey lean-to and single
storey link to the adjacent Church and alterations to existing
carpark, including creation of steps and resurfacing
Minutes:
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A7
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18/00405/FUL
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Relevant Demolition of existing 2 storey Church
Centre building and erection of a replacement 2.5 storey Church
Centre building, including single storey lean-to and single storey
link to the adjacent Church and alterations to existing carpark,
including creation of steps and resurfacing.
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Castle Ward
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A
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A site visit was held in
respect of this item on 18th June 2018 minute 16
(2018/2019) refers.
It was proposed by Councillor
Helen Helme and seconded by Councillor Sylvia Rogerson:
“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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That
Planning Permission be granted subject to the following
conditions:
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1.
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Standard three year timescale.
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2.
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Approved plans.
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3.
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Secure contract for construction prior to
demolition.
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4.
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Archaeological watching brief.
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5.
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Arboricultural
Method
Statement.
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6.
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Contaminated land assessment and remediation.
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7.
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Drainage scheme.
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8.
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Scheme of highway improvement works: road widening; pedestrian
links; road markings; review of street lighting to Peter Street and
parking arrangements on Marton
street.
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9.
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Materials/details including – stone; render; roofing
materials; cladding; eaves verge and ridge details; rooflights; flues and vents; boundary treatments,
including gates and fencing to churchyard; surfacing materials;
windows and doors; window surrounds; barrier to car park; any
repairs to the plaque; louvres; glazed extension to
church.
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10.
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Landscaping Scheme.
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11.
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Development in accordance with Arboricultural Implications
Assessment.
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12.
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Surfacing and marking to car park.
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13.
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Provision of cycle storage.
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14.
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Inclusion of existing plaque, as shown on the
drawings.
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15.
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Hours
of construction.
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32. |
St Thomas Church, Penny Street, Lancaster PDF 157 KB
Listed building application for a
single-storey glazed extension to connect the former choir vestry
of the church and the proposed replacement Church Centre building,
alterations to the former choir vestry including the removal of an
existing timber door and replacement with timber-framed partition
and the removal of arched windows to the south elevation and
replacement with fire escape door, installation of new perimeter
security gates adjoining the Penny Street and Marton Street
elevations, and alterations to the boundary wall to Victoria Place
including the addition of a wrought iron railings
Minutes:
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A8
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18/00543/LB
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Listed building application for a single-storey
glazed extension to connect the former choir vestry of the church
and the proposed replacement Church Centre building, alterations to
the former choir vestry including the removal of an existing timber
door and replacement with timber-framed partition and the removal
of arched windows to the south elevation and replacement with fire
escape door, installation of new perimeter security gates adjoining
the Penny Street and Marton Street
elevations, and alterations to the boundary wall to Victoria Place
including the addition of a wrought iron
railings.
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Castle Ward
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A
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A site visit was held in
respect of this item on 18th June 2018 minute 16
(2018/2019) refers.
It was proposed by Councillor
Helen Helme and seconded by Councillor Eileen 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 carried.
Resolved:
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That
Listed Building Consent be granted subject to amendments to the
gates and fencing and the following conditions:
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1.
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Standard listed building timescale.
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2.
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Approved plans.
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3.
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Materials/details including – stone; render; roofing
materials; cladding; eaves verge and ridge details; roof lights;
flues and vents; gates and fencing to churchyard; windows and
doors; window surrounds; barrier to car park; louvres; glazed
extension to church.
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Councillors Jon Barry and Stuart Bateson left the meeting at this
point and did not return.
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The meeting adjourned at 13:00 and reconvened at 13:30.
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33. |
Carnforth Business Park, Oakwood Way, Carnforth PDF 307 KB
Erection of office (B1a) and storage and
distribution (B8) building with associated parking, access and
boundary fencing
Minutes:
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A9
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18/00269/FUL
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Erection of office (B1a) and storage and
distribution (B8) building with associated parking, access and
boundary fencing.
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Carnforth and Millhead Ward
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A(C)
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It was proposed by Councillor
Ian Clift 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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That Planning Permission be granted
subject to the following conditions:
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1.
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Standard 3 year
timescale.
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2.
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Development to be in accordance with
listed plans.
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3.
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Sales trade showroom to be ancillary
to the main use, displaying and selling only those products stored
within the B8 use to tradespersons only.
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4.
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Sales trade showroom to be limited to
the area shown on the approved plans.
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5.
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Removal of permitted development
rights for changes of use and mezzanine floors.
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Off-site highways improvement
works.
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7.
8.
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Travel plan.
Car parking and turning areas
provision, secure and covered cycle parking and provision of
electric vehicle charging points.
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9.
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Surface water drainage scheme
(discharge restricted to 10 litres per second from
site).
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10.
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Foul drainage.
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11.
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Surface water management and
maintenance plan.
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12.
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Materials.
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13.
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Landscaping.
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14.
15.
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Ecological
mitigation.
Development to be
carried out in accordance with the updated Arboricultural Implications Assessment.
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Councillor Jane Parkinson had previously declared an interest in
the following item.
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34. |
Site Of Former Filter House, Scotforth Road, Lancaster PDF 163 KB
Erection of two 4-storey student accommodation
buildings comprising of 28 6-bed cluster flats (C4) with associated
car parking and bin and cycle stores (pursuant to the variation of
condition 2 on planning permission 16/00847/FUL for amendments to
floor plans and elevations to provide 12 7-bed cluster flats (sui
generis) and 14 6-bed cluster flats (C4) including amendments to
the fenestration and heights of the buildings)
Minutes:
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A10
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18/00637/VCN
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Erection of two 4-storey student accommodation
buildings comprising of 28 6-bed cluster flats (C4) with associated
car parking and bin and cycle stores (pursuant to the variation of
condition 2 on planning permission 16/00847/FUL for amendments to
floor plans and elevations to provide 12 7-bed cluster flats (sui
generis) and 14 6-bed cluster flats (C4) including amendments to
the fenestration and heights of the buildings).
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University and Scotforth Rural Ward
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A(P)
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It was proposed by Councillor
Robert Redfern and seconded by Councillor June Ashworth:
“That the application be
approved.”
Upon being put to the vote, 9
Members voted in favour of the proposition and 2 against, with 2
abstentions, whereupon the Chairman declared the proposal to be
carried.
Resolved:
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That Planning Permission be granted
but delegated back to the Planning Manager, to obtain amended plans
to reconfigure the internal communal living space
within the 13 week determination period (otherwise refuse planning
under delegated powers) and subject to the following conditions:
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1.
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Timescales (amend so that development
has to be implemented by 12 February 2020).
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2.
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Approved Plans (amend to reflect
updated floor plans and elevations).
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3.
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Ecological
Mitigation.
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4.
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Submission of finished floor
levels.
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5.
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Access Details.
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6.
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Offsite Highway
Works.
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7.
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Car Parking in accordance with
approved details including submission of a car parking management
plan.
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8.
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Access to the south of the site to be
permanently stopped up.
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9.
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Cycle Facilities.
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10.
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Contaminated Land.
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11.
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Foul Drainage.
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12.
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Surface Water
Drainage.
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13.
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Landscaping (Hard and soft
landscaping).
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14.
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Building Materials (Accommodation
blocks, refuse, motorcycle, cycle and refuse stores, fencing and
gates and acoustic fencing).
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15.
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Noise Mitigation.
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16.
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Ventilation.
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17.
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Student Accommodation
Only.
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18.
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Security Measures.
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19.
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Electric Vehicle Charging
Points.
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35. |
Former Ridge Hotel Site, 10 Patterdale Road, Lancaster PDF 184 KB
Erection of two 2-storey buildings comprising
of 16 one-bed affordable flats (C3) with associated parking and
landscaping (pursuant to the variation of condition 2 on planning
permission 17/01572/FUL to alter the finished site and floor
levels)
Minutes:
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A13
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18/00756/VCN
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Erection of two 2-storey buildings comprising of
16 one-bed affordable flats (C3) with associated parking and
landscaping (pursuant to the variation of condition 2 on planning
permission 17/01572/FUL to alter the finished site and floor
levels).
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Bulk Ward
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A
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It was proposed by Councillor
Dave Brookes 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:
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That
Planning Permission be granted subject to the following
conditions:
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1.
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Standard 3 year timescale.
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2.
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In
accordance with plans.
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3.
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Watching brief for contamination.
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4.
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In
accordance with construction management plan.
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5.
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Implement drainage system.
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6.
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Development in accordance with External Materials
Schedule.
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7.
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Provision of access, parking and turning
facilities.
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8.
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Provision of bin and cycle storage.
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9.
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Windows in the side elevations of flats 7, 8, 9 and 10 to be
fitted with fixed obscure glazing only.
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10.
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The
development in accordance with the Affordable Housing
Statement.
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11.
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Implement landscaping scheme.
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36. |
Items of Urgent Business authorised by the Chairman PDF 397 KB
Minutes:
The Committee considered a report to approve
an amendment to the Scheme of Delegation to Officers in respect of
matters within its terms of reference.
It was proposed by Councillor Robert Redfern
and seconded by Councillor Helen Helme:
“That the recommendation as set out in
the report 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:
(1)
That the delegations to Officers as set out in Appendix 1 of the
report, be approved and included in the Council’s
Constitution as part of the Scheme of Delegation to Officers.
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37. |
Delegated Planning List PDF 297 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.
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