Agenda and draft minutes

Apologies for absence for the meeting were received from Councillors G Hibbert, L Jameson and J Rogerson.

The minutes of the meeting held on 17 October 2024 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

Members are reminded of their responsibility to declare any disclosable pecuniary, other registrable or non-registrable interest in respect of matters contained in the agenda.

Whilst there were no declarations of disclosable pecuniary, other registrable or non-registrable interests, Councillor K Spencer confirmed that he had contacted Council planning officers to obtain more facts in relation to one of the planning applications on the agenda.

There was no public participation.

Report of the Director of Economic Development and Planning – copy enclosed

RESOLVED THAT COMMITTEE:

That planning permission be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:

1.     The development must be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date of this permission.

REASON: Required to be imposed by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

2.     Unless explicitly required by condition within this consent, the development hereby permitted shall be carried out in complete accordance with the proposals as detailed on drawings:

            Location Plan (1:1250)

            Site Plan (dwg no. 10638-P-01 Rev 00)

            Fencing Elevation (dwg no. S910638-P-04)

            Gate Elevation (dwg no. S910638-P-03)

REASON: For the avoidance of doubt and to clarify which plans are relevant to the consent.

3.     The materials to be used on the external surfaces of the development hereby approved as indicated within the application form and on drawing(s) ‘Fencing Elevation’ (dwg no. S910638-P-04) and ‘Gate Elevation’ (dwg no. S910638-P-03) shall be implemented as indicated.

REASON: In order that the Local Planning Authority may ensure that the materials to be used are appropriate to the locality and respond positively to the inherent character of the area.            

4.     All tree works/ tree protection shall be carried out in strict accordance with the submitted Arboricultural Impact Assessment (Report No. 2026_AIA.01), Arboricultural Method Statement (Report No. 2026_AMS.01), Tree Protection Plan (dwg no. 2026_AIA.TPP.01) and British Standard BS 5837:2012.

REASON: To protect trees/ hedging of landscape and visual amenity value on and adjacent to the site or those likely to be affected by the proposed development hereby approved.

5.     During the construction phase of the boundary fencing/gates hereby permitted there shall be no deliveries to site or removal of existing materials from site before 9:30am and between 3:00pm and 4:00pm Monday to Friday during school term time.

REASON: In the interest of protecting residential amenity and to ensure the safe operation of the Highway for the duration of the construction phase of the development.

Mr P Walton spoke in support of the application.

RESOLVED THAT COMMITTEE:

Minded to REFUSE planning permission on the grounds of:-

-           the industrial style of development is inappropriate for the site and fails to respect the character of the landscape and surrounding open countryside, in conflict with policy DMG2 of the Ribble Valley Core Strategy.

To be brought back to a future committee with draft refusal reason(s) based on the above.

Members noted the late item report.

Mr G Love spoke in support of the application.

RESOLVED THAT COMMITTEE:

Minded to REFUSE planning permission on the grounds of:-

-           failure to provide any affordable housing in conflict with Key Statement H3 and Policy DMH1 of the Ribble Valley Core Strategy

-           Insufficient information submitted in respect of failure to undertake an assessment of nearby junctions to demonstrate that the development would have an acceptable impact on highway and pedestrian safety, in conflict with Key Statement DMI2 and Policy DMG3 of the Ribble Valley Core Strategy. This needs to reflect the increase in vehicle movements, parking on Accrington Road and number of accidents reported that have occurred since the previous planning permission on the site.

To be brought back to a future committee with draft refusal reason(s) based on the above.

RESOLVED THAT COMMITTEE:

Defer and Delegate to the Director of Economic Development and Planning for approval following the satisfactory completion of a Legal agreement and subject to the following conditions:-

1.         This permission shall be implemented in accordance with the proposal as detailed on drawings:

(Plans submitted for 3/2023/0540 Section 73 application)

Original Location Plan 6208 CN-00-706 Revision X

Master Site Plan 6208 CN-00-001 Revision R Dated 18.06.24

Tracking Plan GK3409-C-010 Revision C

(Plans submitted for 3/2011/1071 original application)

0010 Site sections

0011 Street Scenes

0016 Details of alterations to existing walls & demolition of existing outbuildings within Conservation Area

HT-P-01 Rev A Proposed plans and elevations Plot 1

HT-P-02 Rev A Proposed plans and elevations Plot 2

HT-P-03 Rev A Proposed plans and elevations Plot 3

HT-P-04 Rev A Proposed elevations Plots 4 & 5

HT-P-05 Rev A Proposed plans Plots 4 & 5

HT-P-06 Rev A Proposed plans and elevations Plot 6

HT-P-07 Rev A Proposed elevations Plots 7 & 8

HT-P-08 Rev A Proposed plans Plots 7 & 8

HT-P-09 Rev A Proposed elevations Plots 9 & 10

HT-P-10 Rev A Proposed plans Plots 9 & 10

HT-P-11 Rev A Proposed elevations Plots 11 & 12

HT-P-12 Rev A Proposed plans Plot 11 & 12

HT-P-13 Rev A Proposed plans and elevations Plots 13-16

HT-P-17 Rev A Proposed elevations Plots 17-19

HT-P-18 Rev A Proposed plans Plots 17-19

HT-P-20 Rev A Proposed plans and elevations Plots 20 & 21

HT-P-21 Rev A Proposed plans Plots 20 & 21

HT-P-22 Rev A Proposed plans and elevations Plots 22 & 23

HT-P-23 Rev A Proposed plans Plots 22 & 23

HT-P-24 Rev A Proposed plans and elevations Plot 24

HT-P-25 Rev A Proposed elevations Plots 25-26

HT-P-26 Rev A Proposed plans Plots 25-26

HT-P-27 Rev A Proposed elevations Plots 27-30

HT-P-28 Rev A Proposed plans Plots 27-30

HT-P-31 Rev A Proposed elevations Plots 31-34

HT-P-32 Rev A Proposed plans Plots 31-34

HT-P-35 Rev A Proposed elevations Plots 35-37

HT-P-36 Rev A Proposed plans Plots 35-37

HT-P-38 Rev A Proposed elevations Plots 38-41

HT-P-39 Rev A Proposed plans Plots 38-41

HT-P-42 Rev A Proposed elevations Plots 42-46

HT-P-43 Rev A Proposed plans Plots 42-46

HT-P-47 Rev A Proposed plans and elevations Plot 47

HT-P-48-01 Rev A Proposed elevations Plot 48

HT-P-48-02 Rev A Proposed plans  Plot 48

HT-P-49-01 Rev A Proposed  elevations Plot 49

HT-P49-02 Rev A Proposed plans Plot 49

HT-P-50 Rev A Proposed plans and elevations Plot 50

HT-P-51 Rev A Proposed elevations Plots 51-53

HT-P-52 Rev A Proposed plans Plot 51-53

HT-P-54 Rev A Proposed plans and elevations Plot 54

HT-G01 Rev A Proposed plans and elevations Two bay garage

HT-G02 Rev A Proposed plans and elevations Three bay garage

REASON:  For the avoidance of doubt to clarify which plans are relevant.

2.         In respect of the new build dwellings, all walling and roofing materials and window and door surrounds shall be constructed as follows (details submitted and agreed in application 3/2017/0981):

-           Walling stones and surrounds: 5 Quintannar Sandstone, originating from Pinacas Sl (Spain). Samples inspected on site July  ...  view the full minutes text for item 457d

Report of the Director of Economic Development and Planning enclosed

The Director of Economic Development and Planning submitted a report updating Committee on the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP).

It was noted that United Utilities have formally tendered for a contractor to undertake the work and hope to have a contract award in Spring 2025.

Members commented on the information session that had taken place prior to Committee with representatives from United Utilities.  Concerns were raised that United Utilities may not appreciate the full impact that the programme will have on local businesses/residents and the importance of effective community liaison throughout was highlighted.

Councillor Horkin advocated for a full financial assessment to be undertaken and it was felt that this should be considered further at a future Economic Development Committee.

Report of the Director of Economic Development and Planning enclosed

The Director of Economic Development and Planning submitted a report updating Committee on key information in relation to determination of planning applications.

It was noted that the Local Planning Authority met the Government performance targets for determining planning applications falling within the ‘Major’ ‘Minor’ and ‘Other’ categories. Whilst the appeals target was not met, overall performance on appeals did not present a cause for concern. 

Report of the Chief Executive enclosed.

The Chief Executive submitted a report informing Committee about the year-end report for 2023/2024 which details performance against the Council’s local performance indicators.

Analysis showed that of the 21 Planning Services key performance indicators (KPIs) that can be compared to target as follows:

·       14.3% (3) of the KPIs met target (green) and or are on track.

·       4.7% (1) of the KPIs is close to target (amber) where delivery is on track and is currently being managed.

·       81% (17) of the KPIs provide data only.

Analysis showed that of the 4 Building Control KPIs that can be compared to target:

·       One KPI met target (green) and is on track.

·       75% (3) of the KPIs are close to target (amber) where delivery is on track and is currently being managed.

Further detailed information was provided in the report, the contents of which were noted.

Members noted the contents of the Appeals report.

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