Agenda and minutes

Members will disclose any pecuniary and any other significant interests they may have in relation to the matters under consideration.

None.

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 3 March 2021 (already circulated by email).

The minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 3 March 2021 were approved as a correct record.

The Schedule of Appeals lodged and decided between 14 February 2021 – 15 March 2021, is attached.

The Committee noted the Schedule of Appeals lodged and decided between

14 February 2021 – 15 March 2021 as set out on pages 3 – 4 of the Agenda pack. Any Member requiring any further details or clarification on any appeal should contact the relevant Case Officer.

The Corporate Director Environment, Mark Billington, has submitted a report regarding an objection to the making of Wyre Council Tree Preservation Order No12 of 2020 - land at Blackpool Road, Carleton, FY6 7QA.

The Corporate Director Environment, Mark Billington, submitted a report to the Committee, to consider the objections and determine whether to confirm the making of Wyre Borough Council Tree Preservation Order No12 of 2020 – land at Blackpool Road, Carleton, FY6 7QA.

The Tree and Woodland Officer, Ryan Arrell, introduced the report to members.

Due to the lifting of the Covid-19 Government lockdown restrictions, a site visit took place, in groups of six, to assist members when considering the matter.

It was proposed by Councillor Moon, seconded by Councillor D Atkins and a decision was taken that the Wyre Council Tree Preservation Order No 12 of 2020 be confirmed, as per the recommendation.

Background Papers:

In preparing the reports on this agenda the following documents have been used:

1.            The Wyre Borough Local Plan (2011-2031)

2.            Draft Revised Joint Lancashire Minerals and Waste Local Plan

3.            Joint Lancashire Minerals and Waste Local Plan

4.            Statements of Government Policy/guidance (NPPF, NPPG, Ministerial Statements etc.)

5.            Supplementary Planning Guidance and evidence base documents specifically referred to in the reports

6.            The application file (as per the number at the head of each report)

7.            The forms, plans, committee reports and decisions as appropriate for the historic applications specifically referred to in the reports

8.            Any additional information specifically referred to in each report.

These background documents are available on line, or for inspection by a written request to Planning Services, Civic Centre, Breck Road, Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 7PU.

Reports of the Head of Planning Services on planning applications to be determined at this meeting:

The Head of Planning Services submitted two reports to be considered.

Erection of 70 dwelling houses and associated infrastructure with new access off A6 Preston Lancaster New Road.

The application was brought to committee for determination as the proposed delivery of the housing site allocation and supporting Green Infrastructure (GI) was different to the typical approach usually taken, as in this case the Green Infrastructure provision would be largely provided outside the allocation on land designated as countryside.

Due to the lifting of the Covid-19 Government lockdown restrictions, a site visit took place, in groups of six, to enable councillors to understand the proposal beyond the plans submitted and the photos taken by the Case Officer.

An update sheet with additional information was published on the council’s website, this information only having become available after the original agenda was published. The committee considered the update sheet, which contained an update to the recommendation to exclude education contributions and suggested that updated conditions be imposed.

During discussions, some members raised concerns over road and pedestrian safety along the A6.

Following further deliberations, it was proposed by Councillor Le Marinel, seconded by Councillor Orme, and a decision was taken that the application be deferred and brought back to Planning Committee, under the provisions of Town and County Planning Act 1990, following further consideration by the applicant and LCC Highways to the type and siting of the pedestrian crossing on the A6 to address Member concerns about pedestrian safety.

Hybrid planning application for two 80 bed care homes with landscaping and associated works (full application), and up to 50 dwellings with access (outline application).

The application was brought before the Planning Committee for deliberation at the request of Councillor Robinson. In addition, the development of this site, which forms part of an allocated site in the Wyre Local Plan, is of strategic importance, and part of the proposal includes a use, which does not fall within the relevant site allocation policy.

Due to the lifting of the Covid-19 Government lockdown restrictions, a site visit took place, in groups of six, to enable councillors to understand the proposal beyond the plans submitted and the photos taken by the Case Officer.

An update sheet with additional information was published on the council’s website, this information only having become available after the original agenda was published. The committee considered the update sheet, which contained additional information on the education position, Lead Local Flood Authority position and the Drainage Engineer’s position. The update sheet also referred to amended plans received and suggested that additional conditions be imposed.

Johnathan Holmes spoke in objection to the application.

Paul Sedgwick spoke in support of the application.

Councillor Julie Robinson, Wyre Borough Ward Councillor for Hambleton and Stalmine, spoke objecting to the application.

Councillor John Shedwick, Lancashire County Councillor for Thornton and Hambleton Division, spoke objecting to the application.

Members conveyed concerns over the appearance and the size of the proposed care home blocks.

A proposal was put forward by Councillor Orme and Councillor Atkins to refuse the application; however this proposal was later withdrawn.

Following further debate, it was proposed by Councillor Le Marinel, seconded by Councillor Stirzaker, and a decision was taken that the application be deferred and brought back to Planning Committee, under the provisions of Town and County Planning Act 1990, following further consideration by the applicant to the scale and massing of care home block A and whether this can be reduced to have a more appropriate impact on the street scene character.