Venue: Lancaster Town Hall
Contact: Tessa Mott, Democratic Services: telephone (01524) 582074 or email tmott@lancaster.gov.uk
Note: Following consultation with the Chairman, the meeting date has been changed for administrative purposes and to allow sufficient time for Councillors to receive Planning Committee training before the first meeting of the new municipal year.
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Appointment of Vice-Chair To appoint a Vice-Chair for the duration of the 2019/20 municipal year. Minutes: The Chair requested nominations for the position of Vice-Chair of the Planning Regulatory Committee for the Municipal Year 2019/2020.
It was proposed by Councillor Malcolm Thomas and seconded by Councillor Richard Austen-Baker that Councillor Keith Budden be appointed Vice-Chair of the Planning Regulatory Committee for the Municipal Year 2019/2020.
It was then proposed by Councillor Tim Dant and seconded by Councillor Mandy Bannon that Councillor Dave Brookes be appointed Vice-Chair of the Planning Regulatory Committee for the Municipal Year 2019/2020.
At this point, Councillor Keith Budden asked for his nomination to be withdrawn.
There being no further nominations, the Chair declared the second proposal to be carried.
Resolved:
That Councillor Dave Brookes be appointed Vice-Chair of the Planning Regulatory Committee for the Municipal Year 2019/2020.
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Minutes Minutes of meeting held on 29 April, 2019 (previously circulated). Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on 29th April 2019 were signed by the Chair as a correct record. |
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Items of Urgent Business authorised by the Chair Minutes: There were no items of urgent business. |
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Declarations of Interest To receive declarations by Councillors of interests in respect of items on this Agenda. Councillors 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, Councillors 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, Councillors 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 Richard Austen-Baker declared an interest in agenda item A13 19/00336/OUT Land off Bay Horse Lane, Bay Horse. The reason being that he knew of the applicant.
Councillor Michael Mumford declared an interest in agenda item A9 19/00088/FUL Land Adjacent to Meadowcroft, Hill Lane, Nether Kellet. The reason being that he knows the architect. |
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APPLICATIONS SUBJECT TO PUBLIC PARTICIPATION |
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Land Adjacent To Meadowcroft, Hill Lane, Nether Kellet PDF 142 KB Erection of a two storey dwelling with
associated access and alterations to land levels Minutes:
During the debate of this application, Councillor Michael Mumford declared an interest in this item and abstained when voting. The reason is stated clearly in minute number 4 above.
Under the scheme of public participation, Anne Williams, Emma Simpson, Henry Williams, Mary Brummitt and Susan Robison all spoke against the application. Scott Andrews agent for the application spoke in support.
It was proposed by Councillor Dave Brookes and seconded by Councillor Janice Hanson:
“That the application be approved.”
Upon being put to the vote, 8 Councillors voted in favour of the proposition and 4 against, with 3 abstentions, whereupon the Chair declared the proposal to be carried.
Resolved:
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APPLICATIONS NOT SUBJECT TO PUBLIC PARTICIPATION |
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Land North East of Ex Servicemens Club, Scotland Road,Carnforth PDF 239 KB Erection of a care home building comprising of
118 bedrooms and communal, staff and services areas with associated
internal road layout, car parking and landscaping, creation of a
new access and construction of a new retaining wall Additional documents: Minutes:
It was proposed by Councillor Robert Redfern and seconded by Councillor Alan Biddulph:
“That the application be approved.”
Upon being put to the vote, 14 Councillors voted in favour of the proposition and 1 against, whereupon the Chair declared the proposal to be carried.
Resolved:
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Warton Grange Farm, Farleton Close, Warton PDF 113 KB Reserved matters application for the
demolition of the existing farm buildings and the erection of 21
dwellings with associated access and landscaping Minutes:
It was proposed by Councillor Dave Brookes and seconded by Councillor Michael Mumford:
“That the application be approved in principle but final approval be delegated back to the Planning Manager to conclude viability discussions and the number of affordable units to be provided.”
Upon being put to the vote, Councillors voted unanimously in favour of the proposition, whereupon the Chair declared the proposal to be carried.
Resolved:
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The meeting adjourned at 12:19 and reconvened at 12:25. |
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Warton Grange Farm, Farleton Close, Warton PDF 114 KB Erection of 4 dwellings with associated
access, residential curtilage, and landscaping Minutes:
It was proposed by Councillor Dave Brookes and seconded by Councillor Alan Biddulph:
“That the application be approved.”
Upon being put to the vote, Councillors voted unanimously in favour of the proposition, whereupon the Chair declared the proposal to be carried.
Resolved:
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The Corner House, Woodwell Lane, Silverdale PDF 136 KB Demolition of existing property and
outbuilding, erection of replacement detached dwelling, alteration
to vehicular access and associated landscaping Minutes:
This application was withdrawn from the agenda by Officers and no presentation took place.
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Councillor Janice Hanson left the meeting at this point and did not return.
The meeting adjourned at 12:33 and reconvened at 13:05.
The Chair brought forward item A12 and A13 to avoid any further delay for the members of the public in attendance. |
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Land Off Wyresdale Road, Lancaster PDF 128 KB Erection of 27 dwellings (C3) with associated
access Minutes:
A site visit took place in respect of this item on 25th February 2019 minute 127 (2018/2019) refers.
It was proposed by Councillor Robert Redfern and seconded by Councillor Mike Greenall:
“That the application be approved.”
Upon being put to the vote, 11 Councillors voted in favour of the proposition and 1 against, with 2 abstentions, whereupon the Chair declared the proposal to be carried.
Resolved:
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Councillor Richard Austen-Baker had previously declared an interest in the following item.
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Land off Bay Horse Lane, Bay Horse PDF 121 KB Outline application for the erection of two
dwellings and associated access Minutes:
It was proposed by Councillor Keith Budden and seconded by Councillor Richard Austen-Baker, contrary to the officer’s recommendation in the report:
“That the application be approved because the proposed development was considered to be appropriate development in a sustainable location and the small number of houses would not have a ribbon effect”.
Upon being put to the vote, 5 Councillors voted in favour of the proposition and 6 against, with 3 abstentions, whereupon the Chair declared the proposal to be lost.
It was then proposed by Councillor Dave Brookes and seconded by Councillor Tim Dant:
“That the application be refused.”
Upon being put to the vote, 9 Councillors voted in favour of the proposition and 4 against, with 1 abstention, whereupon the Chair declared the proposal to be carried.
Resolved:
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Land Off Hadrian Road, Morecambe PDF 137 KB Outline application for erection of 13
dwellings (C3 Minutes:
It was proposed by Councillor Keith Budden and seconded by Councillor Mike Greenall:
“That the application be approved.”
Upon being put to the vote, 10 Councillors voted in favour of the proposition and 1 against, with 3 abstentions, whereupon the Chair declared the proposal to be carried.
Resolved:
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Land South of Hala Carr Farm, Bowerham Road PDF 108 KB Erection of 25 dwellings and creation of a new
access and access roads (pursuant to the variation of conditions 2,
4, 5, 10, 11, 12 and 17 on planning permission 18/01413/VCN to
amend the list of approved plans, remove the southern footpath, and
provide details of boundary treatments, landscaping scheme, surface
water drainage, foul water drainage and materials) Minutes:
It was proposed by Councillor Mike Greenall and seconded by Councillor Robert Redfern:
“That the application be approved.”
Upon being put to the vote, Councillors voted unanimously in favour of the proposition, whereupon the Chair declared the proposal to be carried.
Resolved:
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During the question section of the following item, Councillor Alan Biddulph left the room and returned shortly after.
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Whittington Farm, Main Street, Whittington PDF 107 KB Outline application for the erection of 18
dwellings with associated access and change of use of barn to a
mixed use comprising a dwelling (C3) and a shop/tearoom (A1/A3) and
Relevant Demolition of the existing agricultural buildings
(pursuant to the variation of conditions 2 and 13 on planning
permission 16/00397/OUT to alter the site layout and remove the
play area) Minutes:
It was proposed by Councillor Keith Budden and seconded by Councillor Malcolm Thomas:
“That the application be approved.”
Upon being put to the vote, 11 Councillors voted in favour of the proposition, with 3 abstentions, whereupon the Chair declared the proposal to be carried.
Resolved:
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Whittington Farm, Main Street, Whittington PDF 83 KB Reserved matters application (consisting of
landscaping only) for the demolition of existing buildings,
erection of 18 dwellings, change of use of barn to a mixed use
comprising a dwelling (C3) and a shop/tearoom (A1/A3) and
associated landscaping Minutes:
It was proposed by Councillor Keith Budden and seconded by Councillor Mike Greenall:
“That the application be approved.”
Upon being put to the vote, Councillors voted unanimously in favour of the proposition, whereupon the Chair declared the proposal to be carried.
Resolved:
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Delegated Planning List PDF 78 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. |