Agenda and minutes

Minutes of meeting held on 8^th January 2024 (previously circulated). 

The minutes of 8^th January 2024 were agreed as a true record and signed by the Chair.

There were no items of urgent business.

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. 

Councillor Sally Maddocks declared an interest in agenda item A5 22/00618/FUL Development Land North of Rectory Gardens, Lancaster Road, Cockerham. The reason being that she was Ward Councillor for this application. Councillor Maddocks stated that she would be viewing the application fairly and with an open mind.

Councillor Dave Brookes declared an interest in agenda item A6 23/01356/LB John O’ Gaunt 55 Market Street Lancaster. The reason being that he was Ward Councillor for this application. Councillor Brookes stated that he would be viewing the application fairly and with an open mind.

Councillor Sally Maddocks declared an interest in agenda item A6 23/01356/LB John O’ Gaunt, 55 Market Street, Lancaster. The reason being that she had known the agent for the application over several years. Councillor Maddocks stated that she would be viewing the application fairly and with an open mind.

There were no other declarations of interest.

Under the scheme of public participation, residents Sam Frank, Rachel Harrison, Jack Spencer, Jamie Walker, Dan Millican, applicant Claire Tomlinson, and Ward Councillor Nick Wilkinson all spoke in favour of the application.

It was proposed by Councillor Sandra Thornberry and seconded by Councillor John Hanson, contrary to the officer’s recommendation in the report:

“That the application be approved without conditions for the following reason:

·       That the public benefits to the performers and audience, to the music culture and local economy generally, and to the continued viability and use of a listed building, outweigh the less than substantial harm of the stage.”

Upon being put to the vote, 14 Councillors voted in favour of the proposal with none against and one abstention, whereupon the Chair declared the proposal to have been carried.

Resolved:

That the application be approved without conditions for the following reason:

·       That the public benefits to the performers and audience, to the music culture and local economy generally, and to the continued viability and use of a listed building, outweigh the less than substantial harm of the stage.

It was proposed by Councillor Sandra Thornberry and seconded by Councillor Claire Cozler:

“That the application be approved subject to the conditions in the Committee Report.”

Upon being put to the vote, 11 Councillors voted in favour of the proposal with 3 against and 1 abstention, whereupon the Chair declared the proposal to have been carried.

Resolved:

That the application be approved subject to the following conditions:

a Section 106 Legal Agreement is sought to secure the following:

·       Provision of a minimum of 30% affordable housing (7 units on site, 4x affordable/social rent, 3x intermediate tenure);

·       Open space provision (on-site amenity green space provision and financial contribution of £10,000 for young persons provision and £22,328.70 for outdoor sports in Cockerham);

·       Biodiversity net gain to demonstrate 10% net gain and a Landscape and Ecological Creation and Management Plan showing 30 year management; and

·       Provision for long term drainage, open space and landscaping/BNG, maintenance and management company;

and subject to the following conditions:

1.     Timescale for commencement (2 years).

2.     Development in accordance with approved plans.

3.     Scheme of archaeological work.

4.     Final surface water sustainable drainage strategy (SuDS).

5.     Foul water scheme.

6.     Finished site and floor levels (including gardens and open space) and M4(2) compliance.

7.     Full landscaping and ecological management plan.

8.     Ecology mitigation measures.

9.     Full energy efficiency measures.

10.  Submission of an Employment and Skills Plan.

11.  Submission of construction management plan.

12.  Submission of construction environmental management plan, including avoiding noise disturbance activities during wintering bird season.

13.  Submission of construction surface water management plan.

14.  Full details of site access/footway/lighting.

15.  Elevations and external treatment material details and samples.

16.  Contaminated land – further surveys following recommendations of the report.

17.  Boundary and surface treatments, method statement for such works within tree protection fencing area, remove permitted development.

18.  Site lighting scheme.

19.  Scheme for the full engineering, drainage and construction details of the internal estate roads.

20.  Off-site highway works, including pavements and bus shelter.

21.  Visibility splays.

22.  Sustainable drainage system operation and maintenance manual.

23.  Verification report of constructed sustainable drainage system.

24.  Obscure glazed openings 18 and 20.

25.  Cycle storage details.

26.  Waste bin provision details.

27.  Homeowner packs ecology.

28.  EV charging.

29.  Implementation of approved tree protection measures.

30.  Provide and control parking provision.

It was proposed by Councillor Roger Dennison and seconded by Councillor Keith Budden:

“That the application be approved subject to the conditions in the Committee Report.”

Upon being put to the vote, 15 Councillors voted in favour of the proposal with none against and no abstentions, whereupon the Chair declared the proposal to have been carried.

Resolved:

That the application be approved subject to the following conditions:

1.     Standard Listed Building Consent Timescale.

2.     Works in Accordance with Approved Plans and Details.

The Chief Officer - Planning and Climate Change submitted a Schedule of Planning Applications dealt with under the Scheme of Delegation of Planning Functions to Officers.

Resolved:

That the report be noted.

The Chief Officer - Planning and Climate Change submitted the Local Planning Enforcement Plan.

Following discussion of the revised local planning enforcement guidance and standards contained within the new plan, it was proposed by Councillor Dave Brookes and seconded by Councillor Keith Budden:

“That the Local Planning Enforcement Plan be approved.”

Upon being put to the vote, 15 Councillors voted in favour of the proposal with none against and no abstentions, whereupon the Chair declared the proposal to have been carried.

Resolved:

That the Local Planning Enforcement Plan be approved.