Agenda and minutes

To receive as a correct record the Minutes of meeting held on 1^st September 2025 (previously circulated). 

The minutes of 1^st September 2025 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 Colin Hartley declared an interest in agenda item A6 25/00949/FUL 30 Berwick Way Heysham. The reason being that he was Ward Councillor for this application. Councillor Hartley stated that he would be viewing the application fairly and with an open mind.

There were no other declarations of interest.

Proposal Erection of 23 dwellings with associated vehicular and pedestrian access, internal roads, infrastructure, open space, drainage and landscaping.

It was proposed by Councillor Colin Hartley and seconded by Councillor Alan Greenwell:

“That the application be approved subject to an additional condition to secure final details of all energy efficiency and renewable energy measures and subject to the conditions in the Committee Report.”

Upon being put to the vote, 13 Councillors voted in favour of the proposal with none against and noabstentions, whereupon the Chair declared the proposal to have been carried.

Resolved:

That the application be approved subject to the following conditions:

the satisfactory completion of a Legal Agreement within 3 months of the date of this Committee meeting, and the conditions listed below, and in the event that a satisfactory Section 106 Agreement is not concluded within the timescale above, or other agreed extension of time, delegate authority to the Chief Officer – Planning and Climate Change to refuse planning permission on the grounds that the obligations which make the development acceptable have not been legally secured;

and a legal agreement which shall secure:

·       The provision of 6 on-site affordable units (3x affordable rented and 3x shared ownership).

·       £74,794.45 Public Open Space contribution towards Hornby Play Area.

·       On-site public open space provision and management.

·       On-site estate roads management.

·       On-site drainage system management.

and subject to an additional condition to secure final details of all energy efficiency and renewable energy measures;

and subject to the following planning conditions:

1.     Timescale.

2.     Approved plans.

3.     Construction surface water management plan.

4.     Final surface water sustainable drainage strategy.

5.     Foul drainage strategy.

6.     Details of site access and off-site highway improvements.

7.     Material samples.

8.     Material details.

9.     Details and provision of all boundary treatments.

10.  Landscaping and Green Infrastructure Management and Maintenance Plan.

11.  Scheme for external lighting.

12.  Precise scheme for ecology/habitat enhancement.

13.  Archaeology analysis.

14.  Sustainable Drainage System Operation and Maintenance Manual.

15.  Verification Report of Constructed Sustainable Drainage System.

16.  Details and provision of covered and secure cycle storage.

17.  Garage and car parking provision.

18.  Construction Method Statement.

19.  Ecological mitigation.

20.  Flood risk mitigation.

21.  M4(2) compliance.

22.  Arboricultural Impact Assessment.

23.  Unforeseen contamination.

24.  Removal of permitted development rights.

Erection of a two storey rear extension, installation of windows, window alterations and internal configuration.

It was proposed by Councillor Keith Budden and seconded by Councillor John Hanson:

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

Upon being put to the vote, 13 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 planning permission timescales.

2.    Development in accordance with approved plans.

3.    External finishes to match.

4.    Window detailing to match.

5.    Obscure glazing to side (east).

The Service Manager – Development Management submitted a quarterly report on the performances of both the Planning Enforcement Team and the Applications Team.

 Resolved:

That the report be noted. Members passed on their appreciation to both the Planning Enforcement and Planning Applications Teams on the progress made.

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.

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