DOCSLIB.ORG

PLANNING COMMITTEE: 8Th SEPTEMBER 2005

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
PLANNING COMMITTEE: 8Th SEPTEMBER 2005 AGENDA ITEM: PLANNING COMMITTEE: 8th SEPTEMBER 2005 Report of: Executive Manager (Planning & Development Services) Contact for further information: Mr J R Harrison (ext. 5132) SUBJECT: PLANNING APPLICATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT ITEMS Background Papers In accordance with Section 100D of the Local Government Act 1972 the background papers used in the compilation of reports relating to planning applications and other reports are listed within the text of each report and are available for inspection in the Planning Division, except for such documents as contain exempt or confidential information defined in Schedule 12A of the Act. WARD SHEET WRIGHTINGTON 1, 3 UP HOLLAND -- TARLETON -- TANHOUSE -- SKELMERSDALE SOUTH 4, 5 SKELMERSDALE NORTH -- SCOTT 6 SCARISBRICK 7 RUFFORD 8 PARBOLD -- NORTH MEOLS -- NEWBURGH 9, 10, 11 MOORSIDE -- KNOWSLEY 12 HESKETH with BECCONSALL -- HALSALL 13 DIGMOOR -- DERBY 14, 15, 16 BURSCOUGH WEST 17 BURSCOUGH EAST -- BIRCH GREEN -- BICKERSTAFFE 18 AUGHTON PARK -- AUGHTON and DOWNHOLLAND 2 ASHURST 19 AGENDA ITEM: PLANNING COMMITTEE: 8th SEPTEMBER 2005 ___________________________________________________________________ Report of : Executive Manager Planning and Development Services Contact for further information : J.R. Harrison (Extn. 5132) SUBJECT : PLANNING APPLICATIONS No. 1 APPLICATION No. 8/04/1664 LOCATION FORMER BROOKLANDS NURSING HOME, 77 DINGLE ROAD, UP HOLLAND PROPOSAL CONVERSION AND THREE STOREY SIDE EXTENSION TO PROVIDE 8 NO. 2 BED AND 4 NO. 1 BED “AFFORDABLE” FLATS AND PROVISION OF WIDENED VEHICULAR ACCESS, ASSOCIATED PARKING AND LANDSCAPING APPLICANT CATCHDALE LTD WARD WRIGHTINGTON PARISH UP HOLLAND 8 WEEKS EXPIRE 17.2.05 1. DEFERRAL 1.1 This application was initially deferred for a site visit at the Committee on 23rd June to enable Members to assess the impact of the proposed access on existing trees and highway safety. As a result of the site visit, the application was again deferred at the last Committee on 28th July in order for a revised access arrangement to be negotiated based around utilising the existing access. 2. PREVIOUS RELEVANT DECISIONS 2.1 8/82/0959 APPROVED. 7.1.83. Conversion of dwelling into residential home for the elderly. 8/04/0212 REFUSED. 20.5.04. Outline – demolition of existing building and erection of 9 no. retirement apartments. 3. OBSERVATIONS OF CONSULTEES 3.1 UNITED UTILITIES (14.1.05) – no objection subject to various measures relating to drainage and water supply. 3.2 PRIVATE SECTOR HOUSING MANAGER (14.1.05) – no observations to make. 3.3 ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (19.1.05) – no objections. 3.4 EXECUTIVE MANAGER COMMUNITY SERVICES (26.1.05) – suggests noise survey to assess impact on the development of noise from the surrounding area and measures be imposed during construction phase to control dust and noise. 3.5 EXECUTIVE MANAGER HOUSING SERVICES (2.2.05) – confirms there is a requirement for additional affordable housing in Up Holland, which is supported by the Council’s Housing Needs Survey Update and the Housing Market Assessment. The proposed scheme has been developed as part of a pilot private finance Affordable Housing Programme with Cosmopolitan Housing Association. The Housing Services Division supports the development of the scheme for a mix of affordable rent, intermediate rent, shared ownership or reduced market housing for sale. Properties developed will be allocated in accordance with the Council’s current Housing Allocation Scheme, which would give priority to people with a local connection to Up Holland. Additionally, the conversion of the property will assist in meeting Council targets of reducing number of empty homes in the District. 3.6 LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL (HIGHWAYS) (4.3.05, 5.4.05 and 29.4.05) – concerns raised regarding original proposed access that it was too close to junction with A577/College Road. Satisfied with revised access arrangements but recommend conditions regarding gateposts, access surfacing and gradient of access. 4. VIEWS OF PARISH COUNCIL 4.1 UP HOLLAND PARISH COUNCIL – objects to the original scheme on the grounds that the proposed entrance is close to the junction of Dingle Road and College Road and increased traffic from this shared entrance is considered a traffic hazard. It is also considered that the original scheme would lead to an overdevelopment of the site and the extension would be overbearing for neighbouring properties. No comments have been received on the revised proposed. 5. OTHER REPRESENTATIONS 5.1 Six letters of objection have been received from neighbouring residents, business and “Up Holland Environmental and Building Control Group” raising the following concerns:- - too may residential units - increase in traffic and on street parking - loss of trees - loss of light and privacy - out of character with area - extension too large - contrary to SPG on new residential development - infrastructure in area already at full capacity. 5.2 One letter of support has been received which notes that the building will not fall into dereliction. 6. SUPPORTING INFORMATION 6.1 The applicant has offered supporting information in respect of the proposed development. A design statement outlines the concept of the proposal and following discussions with Cosmopolitan Housing Association, the scheme put forward would be developed with them to provide 100% affordable units on the site. 6.2 The existing property is of striking design and previous extensions have been poorly matched. One incongruous element is the steel frame, timber clad fire escape to the northeast elevation which is to be removed. The proposed extension will acknowledge, but be subordinate to the main house. 6.3 The present scheme offers a solution to regenerate “Brooklands” and provide much needed affordable accommodation. At present, the vacant property has no alternative means of regeneration and would remain unattended for some time, with the site gradually deteriorating. 7. EXECUTIVE MANAGER PLANNING/DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 7.1 The application site comprises an elegant two-storey Victorian building with rooms contained in the roof space and various single storey and one two- storey extensions and outriggers which represent later additions directly connected with the last use of the building as a nursing home. It is currently vacant and has been for the last 18 months and though set back from the road with extensive frontage landscaping, it remains an imposing building in a prominent location close to the Y junction of Dingle Road, College Road and Grove Road. 7.2 The proposal was originally to convert the building, remove some of the previous extensions and erect a new three storey extension on the north side of the building to provide 14 no. affordable residential units. It was also originally proposed to utilise the existing access close to the junction with Dingle road/College Road. This is a shared access with the residential property 75a Dingle Road. 7.3 Following extensive negotiations with the applicant, the proposal was amended to include conversion and extension to form 12 no. affordable units and a new access to serve these units further northwards along College Road than the existing access, which was to be retained as the sole access to 75a Dingle Road. As a result of further negotiations, the proposal has been further amended to utilise but widen the existing access. 7.4 The revised scheme includes the demolition of an existing two storey timber clad extension and a conservatory on the north elevation and replacement with a three storey block, attached to the original building by a part single and part two storey flat roof link block. The link building is 6m high with a parapet wall and has a width of 5.5m. It is set back 1m from the main front wall of the original building. The three-storey block measures 10.7m in width by 9m in depth and is 8m to the eaves and 11.5m to the ridge. The roof design mimics that of the original building and includes raised gable ends. Similarities with the existing design of the original building are also picked up in the stringcourses and soldier courses, the gutter line and plinth detail. However, the Victorian style window details have not been replicated and are more modern in both scale and design. 7.5 The access will be retained and widened at the southern-most end of the site. This is a shared access with 75a Dingle Road. This access was considered unsuitable by County Highway Engineers due to its close proximity to the bend and junction of Dingle Road and Grove Road. Within the site, car parking for 8 vehicles can be achieved at the rear of the site adjacent to the Rectory. Parking is also provided for 4 vehicles at the south of the site and 2 vehicles adjacent 75a Dingle Road on the area of the previous drive and hardsurfaced frontage. The existing vehicular access at the junction of Dingle Road/Grove Road will be retained to serve the private residence of 75a Dingle Road and the proposed units. Ramped pedestrian access would also be provided at this point into the site. 7.6 The applicants have clearly stated their intention to develop 100% affordable units and have commitment from Cosmopolitan Housing Association to develop the site for low-cost shared ownership flats in accordance with a S106 Agreement to be agreed with the Council. In this respect, the proposal satisfies the criteria set out in Policy DE.1 of the Re-Deposit Draft West Lancashire Replacement Local Plan and is acceptable in principle. 7.7 Utilising the existing access does mean that none of the TPO trees at the north end of the site would require removal, although one large tree is in need of replacement due to its poor condition. The loss of the conifers along the boundary with the access drive to the Rectory is considered acceptable, particularly as a screen of trees remains along the driveway to the Rectory.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Delegated Decisions
    AGENDA ITEM: 1A MEMBERS UPDATE 2010/11 PLANNING COMMITTEE Report of: Acting Executive Manager Planning Issue: 1 May 2010 Contact for further information: Mr J Harrison (Extn. 5132) (E-mail: [email protected]) SUBJECT: Applications Determined Under The Delegated System - 27/03/2010 to 30/04/2010 WARD:- Ashurst Application: 2010/0205/WL3 Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Provision of mobility scooter store and additional parking area. Location: Marlborough Court, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, Applicant: West Lancashire Borough Council WARD:- Aughton And Downholland Application: 2010/0006/FUL Decision: Planning Permission REFUSED Proposal: Retention of 2m high boundary wall Location: Poplar Farm, Broad Lane, Downholland, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 7HS Applicant: Mr I Minton WARD:- Aughton And Downholland Application: 2010/0052/FUL Decision: Planning Permission REFUSED Proposal: Erection of new entrance gates and fencing to side boundary. Location: 322 Prescot Road, Aughton, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 2RS Applicant: Mr C Jones WARD:- Aughton And Downholland Application: 2010/0182/FUL Decision: Withdrawn Proposal: Erection of replacement dwelling house. Location: 47A Granville Park West, Aughton, Lancashire, L39 5DT Applicant: Mr I Unsworth WARD:- Aughton Park Application: 2009/1419/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Single storey extension to side and rear, and extension to roofline. Location: 142 Long Lane, Aughton, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 5DA Applicant: Mr P Cullington WARD:- Aughton Park Application: 2010/0096/FUL Decision: Withdrawn Proposal: Demolition of the existing farmhouse and erection of 2 storey replacement dwelling with basement, detached garage, outbuildings and duckpond Location: Narrow Lane Farm, Narrow Lane, Clieves Hills, Aughton, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 7LJ Applicant: Mr & Mrs Eugene Toh WARD:- Aughton Park Application: 2010/0135/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Erection of detached double garage in front garden.
    [Show full text]
  • Register of Planning Applications 2020
    Directorate of Place and Community Register of Planning Applications Received 2020 Growth and Development Services 52 Derby Street Ormskirk Lancs L39 2DF www.westlancs.gov.uk/planning Planning Application Register as at 24/09/2021 19:38:10 1 of 305 pages Application No: 2020/1272/FUL Location Culshaws Farm Barn, Hares Lane, Scarisbrick, Southport, Lancashire, PR8 5LQ Proposal Proposed alterations to front elevation Ward Scarisbrick Parish: Scarisbrick Date Valid 28/01/2021 Environmental statement required: No Applicant: Mr & Mrs A Higgin Agent: Andrew Cunningham Building Design Ltd Applicant Culshaws Farm Barn, Hares Agent Address: 28 Union Street , Southport , Address: Lane, Scarisbrick, Southport, Merseyside , PR9 0QE Lancashire, PR8 5LQ Decision: Planning Permission Granted Decision date: 08/04/2021 Appeal lodged: No Section 106 Agreement: No Application No: 2020/1271/FUL Location 2 Wash Farm Cottages, Rainford Road, Bickerstaffe, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 0HF Proposal Addition of a single storey porch to the primary front elevation Ward Bickerstaffe Parish: Bickerstaffe Date Valid 04/01/2021 Environmental statement required: No Applicant: Mr Padfield Agent: Mr David Machell Applicant 2 Wash Farm Cottages, Agent Address: Hesketh Mount, 96 Lord Address: Rainford Road, Bickerstaffe, Street, Southport, PR8 1JR, L39 0HF United Kingdom Decision: Planning Permission Granted Decision date: 18/02/2021 Appeal lodged: No Section 106 Agreement: No Application No: 2020/1270/PNP Location Boundary Farm, Boundary Lane, Hundred End, Hesketh Bank,
    [Show full text]
  • Annals of Southport and District. a Chronological History of North Meols
    THE LIBRARY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES -^T>/1^ /^C CC&t2-a-/iiry^ Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2007 with funding from IVIicrosoft Corporation http://www.archive.org/details/annalsofsouthporOOblaniala : ANNALS SOUTHPORT AND DISTRICT. A CHRONOLOGICAL HISTORY NORTH MEOLS ALFRED THE GREAT TO EDWARD VII. E. BLAND. ^ontljporl J. J. Riley, Printer, "Guardian" Office. 1903. L°iO SpBi./ PREFACE " If any there be which are desirous to be strangers in theire owne soile and forrainers in theire owne citie—they may so continue and therein flatter themselves; for such I have not written these lines nor taken these paines," wrote Camden in the introduction to his Britannia. But I cannot think there are any in the beautiful town of Southport who " are desirous to be " strangers in theire owne soile." The " Annals of Southport were written with the conviction that few things so deeply and permanently influence the human head and heart as the historical associations of /lome. It was the fashion, with many persons, to sneer at the idea of North Meols having any history. I am of opinion that the following pages will show how mistaken those persons were. Hitherto no attempt has been made to publish the history of North Meols. Being out of the beaten track, none of the ancient writers went to the trouble of visiting tHis " bald "—the word Meols in the ancient Celtic means " bald "—place. Odd items in old documents show that the place was known before the Conquest, and probably other information will yet come to light.
    [Show full text]
  • Register of Planning Applications 2002 (PDF 1526Kb)
    Directorate of Place and Community Register of Planning Applications Received 2002 Growth and Development Services 52 Derby Street Ormskirk Lancs L39 2DF www.westlancs.gov.uk/planning Planning Application Register as at 22/09/2021 19:02:08 1 of 334 pages Application No: 2002/1416 Location Bleak Hall Farm, Bleak Lane, Lathom. Proposal Refurbishment of remaining part of original farmhouse to provide holiday cottage. Ward Newburgh Parish: Lathom Date Valid 23/12/2002 Environmental statement required: No Applicant: I. Fairclough Esq, Agent: G.F. Morrison, Applicant Bleak Hall Farm, Bleak Lane, Agent Address: Malt House Business Centre, Address: Hoscar, Lathom 48 Southport Road, Ormskirk, L39 1QR Decision: Planning Permission Granted Decision date: 13/03/2003 Appeal lodged: No Section 106 Agreement: No Application No: 2002/1415 Location Land Opposite, Asda, Northway, Skelmersdale. Proposal Erection of health club with associated car parking and external works. Ward Birch Green Parish: Unparished - Skelmersdale Date Valid 23/12/2002 Environmental statement required: No Applicant: Bannatyne Fitness Health Agent: Ryder, Club Applicant (Skelmersdale) Ltd, 55 Agent Address: Generator Studios, Trafalgar Address: Cleveland Terrace, Darlington, Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Co. Durham DL3 8HN NE1 2LA Decision: Planning Permission Granted Decision date: 22/05/2003 Appeal lodged: No Section 106 Agreement: No Application No: 2002/1414 Location 36, Granville Park, Aughton. Proposal Demolition of existing detached garage. Partial demolition of rear and side walls of dwelling and erection of part 2 storey, 3 storey and 4 storey extensions to side/rear to provide extended living areas, gym, swimming pool and garages. Ward Aughton And Downholland Parish: Aughton Date Valid 23/12/2002 Environmental statement required: No Applicant: Mr S.
    [Show full text]
  • The Lancashire Automobile Club St Georges Day Run 2019 Route
    The Lancashire Automobile Club St Georges Day Run 2019 Route Information Once again we bring you some of the finest rally roads from the 1950’s and 60’s when many of your cars took part in night rallies. This year we have returned to Blackburn Northern Sports for our start venue and will be taking in many new roads as we make our way to Heskin Hall to have comfort break and coffee then return through the Anglezarke and Pendle Hill before returning to Blackburn Norther Sports This Route Information booklet will let you know a little about the places you pass through on this 120 mile journey. First of all some information about the Club. The Lancashire Automobile Club was established in 1902. It rapidly gained a reputation for organising ‘reliability trails’ and hillclimbs. Some of the roads you will travel today probably featured on these early events. Think of your forebears as you enjoy today’s event. Anthony Taylor Clerk of Course. Joint Sponsors Hagerty Classic Car Insurance, Blue Butts and Bowker BMW and MINI Start – Blackburn Northern Sports The Club was formed in 1913, originally named Blackburn St. James' (affiliated to St. James' Church on Shear Brow.) After competing in the North East Lancashire League, the Club joined the Ribblesdale Junior League in 1922. In the period between the two World Wars a team from the Club also played in the Chorley and District League. The cricket ground was located at Longshaw, better known perhaps as Blackburn Railway Clerks' Ground and now the site of Longshaw Primary School.
    [Show full text]
  • Report to West Lancashire Borough Council
    Report to West Lancashire Borough Council by Roger Clews BA MSc DipEd DipTP MRTPI an Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government Date 26 September 2013 PLANNING AND COMPULSORY PURCHASE ACT 2004 (AS AMENDED) SECTION 20 REPORT ON THE EXAMINATION INTO THE WEST LANCASHIRE LOCAL PLAN The Local Plan was submitted for examination on 31 October 2012. The Examination hearings were held between 19 February and 7 March 2013. File Ref: P2365/429/1 Abbreviations used in the report 2004 Act Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (as amended) 2012 Regulations The Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 the Council West Lancashire Borough Council CS Core Strategy CSPO Core Strategy Preferred Options DCLG Department for Communities and Local Government DPD Development Plan Document dpa dwellings per annum dph dwellings per hectare HCA Homes and Communities Agency HRA Habitats Regulations Assessment HRR Household representative rate HMO(s) House(s) in Multiple Occupation JELPS Joint Employment Land and Premises Study LCC Lancashire County Council LDS Local Development Scheme LPPO Local Plan Preferred Options MM Main Modification NLP Nathaniel Lichfield and Partners NPPF National Planning Policy Framework NWRSS North West Regional Spatial Strategy ONS Office for National Statistics the (Local) Plan The West Lancashire Local Plan R&D Research and development RDO site Rural Development Opportunity site RLP The West Lancashire Replacement Local Plan, adopted 2006 RPG13 Regional Planning
    [Show full text]