Agenda, decisions and minutes

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

Councillors Ballard and Holden declared an other significant non-pecuniary interest for item 5A as they both knew the applicant of the planning application in a personal capacity. Both considered that the interest may give rise to a perception of a conflict of interest and/or was likely to prejudice their judgement and accordingly left the meeting during that item and took no part in the decision.

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 04 December 2019.

The minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Wednesday 4 December 2019 were confirmed as a correct record.

The Schedule of Appeals lodged and decided between 15 November 2019 – 15 January 2020, is attached.

That the position regarding the appeals, as set out on pages 13 - 28 of the agenda, be noted and that any Member requiring any further details or clarification on any appeal, should contact the relevant Case Officer.

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 four applications and reports to be considered.

Removal of existing residential caravan and erection of one dwelling

The application was brought before Members of the Planning Committee for determination at the request of Councillor Julie Robinson.

A site visit took place to enable Members 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 and made available at the meeting, this information only having become available after the original agenda was published. The committee considered the update sheet, which contained additional information.

Clare Bamber (Applicant) spoke in favour of the application.

Julie Robinson (Wyre Borough Councillor for Hambleton and Stalmine) spoke in favour of the application.

After careful consideration, it was proposed by Councillor Moon, seconded by Councillor Catterall and a decision was taken (11:0:0) that the application be refused (as per the recommendation) under the provisions of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, as set out below:

1.         The proposed development by reason of the location of the application site outside a defined settlement boundary and not within an adopted housing allocation would introduce residential development into an undeveloped area of countryside, and this would represent an unacceptable and unnecessary encroachment/projection into the countryside area where no justification for such development exists. As a consequence, the proposal would be contrary to Policies SP1 and SP4 of the Wyre Local Plan 2011-31 and to the provisions of the NPPF. There are no material considerations to out-weigh the conflict of the proposal with the development plan and the NPPF with respect to restricting development in the countryside.

 2.        The application site is located within the countryside and the development would involve the creation of a residential development in a poorly accessible location detached from the nearest settlement. The site would be accessed via unlit, winding rural roads, subject to national speed limits, with no pedestrian footpaths. Future users of the proposal would be heavily reliant on the use of a private motor vehicle to access the site with no opportunity to access the site via alternative sustainable travel modes. The proposed development is considered to be sited in an unsustainable and socially inaccessible location which would increase the need to travel by car and fail to contribute towards creating a sustainable community. The proposal is therefore contrary to locational guidance contained within the NPPF, in particular Paragraphs 8 and 102 and contrary to Policy SP1, SP2 and CDMP6 of the Wyre Local Plan 2011-31.

 3.        The proposed residential development, by reason of the proposal's scale, siting and provision of a domestic curtilage, would result in a reduction in the open character of the countryside which would be visually detrimental to the appearance of this area of countryside. This would be contrary to Policy SP4 and CDMP3 of the Wyre Local Plan 2011-31 and the NPPF.

 4.        The proposed development would constitute inappropriate development in an area at risk of flooding as the proposed application site falls within Flood Zone 3 and inadequate evidence has been submitted to show that  ...  view the full minutes text for item PA.43

Construction of a new boarding kennels and new access

The application was brought before Members of the Planning Committee for determination at the request of Councillor Peter Cartridge.

A site visit took place to enable Members 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 and made available at the meeting, this information only having become available after the original agenda was published. The committee considered the update sheet, which contained additional information and a revision to reason 3 of the recommendation.

Mr Gardner (member of the public) made objections to the application.

Alison Metcalf (Parish Councillor for Out Rawcliffe) spoke against the application.

Peter Cartridge (Wyre Borough Councillor for Great Eccleston) made objections to the application through a letter sent to the Chairman, which was read out by Councillor Ballard.

After careful consideration, it was proposed by Councillor Ballard, seconded by Councillor I Amos and a decision was taken (11:0:0) that the application be refused (as per the recommendation) under the provisions of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, as set out below: 

1.         The proposed use would result in the creation of a stand-alone business in an area of countryside as designated in the adopted Wyre Local Plan (2011-2031). The proposed does not constitute either an expansion of an existing business or diversification of an agricultural business and is located in an unsustainable location and not well-related to the nearest settlement of Hambleton. As such it is therefore considered contrary to Policies SP2, SP4 and EP8 of the adopted Wyre Local Plan (2011-2031).

 2.        The proposal by virtue of its form and siting in this countryside area would introduce development into an undeveloped area of countryside and lead to an urbanising effect, and represent an unacceptable and unnecessary encroachment/projection into the countryside area which would diminish the open and rural character of the countryside. Therefore the proposal is contrary to the provisions of Policy SP4 and CDMP3 of the adopted Wyre Local Plan (2011-2031).

Change of use from a car sales (A1) to a hand car wash (sui generis) with new vehicular access

The application was brought before Members of the Planning Committee for determination at the request of Councillor Craig Armstrong.

A site visit took place to enable Members 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 and made available at the meeting, this information only having become available after the original agenda was published. The committee considered the update sheet, which contained a correction to Section 7. 

Craig Armstrong (Wyre Borough Councillor for Warren) made objections to the application.

Lorraine Beavers (Lancashire County Councillor for Fleetwood East) spoke against the application.

After careful consideration, it was proposed by Councillor R Amos, seconded by Councillor I Amos and a decision was taken (11:0:0) that the application be approved (as per the recommendation) under the provisions of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, subject to the conditions set out below.

Conditions:

1.         The development must be begun before the expiration of three years beginning with the date of this permission.

Reason: This condition is required to be imposed pursuant to Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

2.         The development shall be carried out, except where modified by the conditions to this permission, in accordance with the Planning Application received by the Local Planning Authority on 7 August 2019 including the following plans/documents:

• DRG No. W/19/41/01 REV A
• site location plan 1:1250

The development shall be retained hereafter in accordance with this detail.

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and so that the Local Planning Authority shall be satisfied as to the details.

3.         No amplified recorded or live music or sounds shall be played at any time in the outside area(s) of the application site as defined by the red edge on the approved site location plan.

Reason: To avoid an unacceptable impact on residential amenity by virtue of noise in accordance with Policy CDMP1 of the Wyre Local Plan (2011-31).

4.         No washing or valeting of vehicles shall take place outside of the building in the external areas of the site as defined by the red edge on the approved site location plan.

Reason: To avoid an unacceptable impact on residential amenity by virtue of noise in accordance with Policy CDMP1 of the Wyre Local Plan (2011-31).

5.         Prior to first use of the development hereby approved, a scheme of noise insulation measures for enclosures around the generators, set out in the supporting Noise Assessment submitted with the application [November 2019] shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority and implemented as agreed. The approved noise insulation measures shall thereafter be retained.

Reason: To avoid an unacceptable impact on residential amenity by virtue of noise in accordance with Policy CDMP1 of the Wyre Local Plan (2011-31).

6.         The use hereby permitted shall not operate outside the hours of 8am-7pm.  ...  view the full minutes text for item PA.45

Erection of 14 affordable dwellings

The application was brought before Members of the Planning Committee for determination due to the fact that a previous scheme at this site had been considered by the committee in April 2018. 

A site visit took place to enable Members 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 and made available at the meeting, this information only having become available after the original agenda was published. The committee considered the update sheet, which contained additional information and a revision to multiple conditions.

After careful consideration, it was proposed by Councillor D Atkins, seconded by Councillor Ingham and a decision was taken (9:0:0) that the application be approved (as per the recommendation) under the provisions of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, subject to the conditions set out below and subject to a section 106 legal agreement.

Conditions:

1.         The development must be begun before the expiration of three years beginning with the date of this permission.

Reason: This condition is required to be imposed pursuant to Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

2.         The development shall be carried out, except where modified by the conditions to this permission, in accordance with the Planning Application received by the Local Planning Authority on 08.07.2019 including the following plans/documents:

- Location Plan Drg No.GA/04627/001, received by the Local Planning Authority on 10.12.2019;

- Proposed Site Plan Drg No.BH/04307/005 Rev N, received by the Local Planning Authority on 04.02.2020;

- Proposed Site Layout Plan Drg No.BH/04307/006 Rev G, received by the Local Planning Authority on 04.02.2020;

- Elevations and Plans Plots 1 and 2 Drg No.BH/04307/025 Rev A, received by the Local Planning Authority on 10.12.2019;

- Elevations and Plans Plots 5 and 6 Drg No.BH/04307/026 Rev A, received by the Local Planning Authority on 10.12.2019;

- Elevations and Plans Plots 3,4,11,12,13 and 14 Drg No.BH/04307/027 Rev B, received by the Local Planning Authority on 04.02.2020;

- Elevations and Plans Plots 7,8,9 and 10 Drg No.BH/04307/028 Rev A, received by the Local Planning Authority on 10.12.2019;

- Tree Protection Plan Drg No.BH/04307/007 Rev H, received by the Local Planning Authority on 04.02.2020;

- Proposed Boundary Treatment Plan Drg No.BH/04307/008 Rev H, received by the Local Planning Authority on 04.02.2020;

- Proposed Landscaping Drg No.BH/04307/009 Rev D, received by the Local Planning Authority on 04.02.2020;

- Tree Removal Plan Drg No.BH/04307/010 Rev H, received by the Local Planning Authority on 04.02.2020.

- Proposed Levels Plan Drg No.BH/04307/011 Rev A, received by the Local Planning Authority on 04.02.2020.

The development shall be retained hereafter in accordance with this detail.

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and so that the Local Planning Authority shall be satisfied as to the details.

3.         No development above ground level shall be commenced until details of the materials to be used in the  ...  view the full minutes text for item PA.46