ARTICLE NO: 1A
PLANNING COMMITTEE
MEMBERS UPDATE 2015/16
Issue: 9
Article of: Assistant Director Planning
Relevant Managing Director: Managing Director (Transformation)
Relevant Portfolio Holder: Councillor J Hodson
Contact for further information: Mrs C Thomas (Extn. 5134) (E-mail: [email protected])
SUBJECT: Applications Determined Under The Delegated System - 19/12/2015 to 22/01/2016
WARD:- Ashurst Application: 2015/0964/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Installation of a new 2.4m high perimeter fence to the boundary of the school playing field. Location: St James RC Primary School, Ashurst Road, Ashurst, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6TN Applicant: Tuneside Limited
WARD:- Ashurst Application: 2015/1205/COU Decision: Planning Permission REFUSED Proposal: Change of use from Council land to garden and erection of 1.95m high fencing (retrospective). Location: 126 Melbreck, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6SZ Applicant: Mr S Pearson
- 243 - WARD:- Ashurst Application: 2015/1242/PNH Decision: PNH Details Refused Proposal: Application for determination as to whether prior approval of details is required - Extension of dwellinghouse.Dimension from rear wall of original dwellinghouse - 5.97m.Maximum height of extension - 4m.Height to eaves of extension - 2.1m. Location: 20 Lyndhurst, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6UH Applicant: Mr J Doran
WARD:- Aughton And Downholland Application: 2015/0449/LBC Decision: Listed Building Consent Granted Proposal: Listed Building Consent - Carryout structural repairs to barn roof and walls Location: Moor Hall Barn, Prescot Road, Aughton, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 6RT Applicant: Moor Hall Construction Ltd
WARD:- Aughton And Downholland Application: 2015/0450/LBC Decision: Listed Building Consent Granted Proposal: Listed Building Consent - Carry out structural repairs to main hall roof and take off, set aside and relay the existing roof covering and stone copings, and the provision of a bat loft involving the inclusion of bat tiles, feathered boarding and an alteration to an existing window to include a louvered entrance. Location: Moor Hall, Prescot Road, Aughton, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 6RT Applicant: Moor Hall Construction Ltd
WARD:- Aughton And Downholland Application: 2015/1065/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: First floor extension above existing garage and new sloping roof over bay window and door on front elevation. Location: 10 Smithy Lane, Aughton, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 6SS Applicant: Mr & Mrs D Collins
WARD:- Aughton And Downholland Application: 2015/1094/FUL Decision: Withdrawn Proposal: Side and rear double storey extension. Extension to incorporate existing garage and utility space. Location: Ivy Farm Barn, Station Road, Barton, Downholland, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 7JN Applicant: Mr G Jordan
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WARD:- Aughton And Downholland Application: 2015/1131/FUL Decision: Planning Permission REFUSED Proposal: First floor extension with side dormer. Location: 37A The Serpentine, Aughton, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 6RN Applicant: Mrs J Chew
WARD:- Aughton And Downholland Application: 2015/1197/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Single storey extensions and internal alterations to form dementia unit. Location: Springfield Court Nursing Home, Springfield Road, Aughton, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 6ST Applicant: Springfield Court Nursing Home
WARD:- Aughton And Downholland Application: 2015/1218/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Two storey extension to the rear Location: 8 Bleasdale Close, Aughton, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 6RU Applicant: Mr I Gamble
WARD:- Aughton Park Application: 2015/1127/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Proposed garage extension to side/front, and conversion of existing garage to habitable room. Location: 161 Prescot Road, Aughton, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4SN Applicant: Mr A Johnson
WARD:- Aughton Park Application: 2015/1138/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Proposed detached garage outbuilding to existing residential dwelling. Location: 3 Parrs Lane, Aughton, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 5BP Applicant: Mr John Fallows
- 245 - WARD:- Aughton Park Application: 2015/1159/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Erection of single storey extension to the rear of the dwelling Location: 61 Redsands, Aughton, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4SG Applicant: Mr Stuart Brown
WARD:- Aughton Park Application: 2015/1193/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Addition of single storey extension projecting 3.0m from rear of dwelling house with Bi - fold doors and roof windows to form open plan lounge/kitchen/diner. Location: 3 Ennerdale Drive, Aughton, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 5EA Applicant: Mr W Edmondson
WARD:- Aughton Park Application: 2015/1223/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Single storey rear extension (after removal of conservatory), external alterations including rendering of walls. Front porch extension. Location: 174 Long Lane, Aughton, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 5DA Applicant: Mr Ray Elson
WARD:- Bickerstaffe Application: 2015/1123/FUL Decision: Planning Permission REFUSED Proposal: Extension to workshop and first floor offices. Location: Security Surveillance Systems, Graveyard Lane, Bickerstaffe, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 9EG Applicant: Security Surveillance Systems Ltd
WARD:- Bickerstaffe Application: 2015/1214/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Erection of conservatory and demolition of stable Location: New House, Outlet Lane, Bickerstaffe, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 0HA Applicant: Mr Mark Groves
- 246 - WARD:- Burscough East Application: 2015/1163/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Change of use of land to contract car parking. Location: Land To The East Of The Arches, Station Approach, Burscough, Lancashire, Applicant: Mr D Birks
WARD:- Burscough West Application: 2015/1113/FUL Decision: Planning Permission REFUSED Proposal: Dormer loft conversion including building up of gables and ridge. Replacing flat roof to garage with pitched tiled roof. Location: 234 Liverpool Road South, Burscough, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 7RF Applicant: Mr M Bellamy
WARD:- Burscough West Application: 2015/1128/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Variation of condition no. 2 imposed on planning permission 2014/0768/FUL to read, 'The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with details shown on the following plans:- plan reference 'proposed floor plans' and 'site plan' received by the Local Planning Authority on 21/07/14 and 'proposed elevation' received by the Local Planning Authority on 11/11/15.' Location: Unit 4 , Swordfish Close, Burscough, Lancashire, L40 8JW Applicant: Mr J Landy
WARD:- Derby Application: 2015/1210/FUL Decision: Planning Permission REFUSED Proposal: Variation of Condition No. 4 imposed on planning permission 2013/0816/FUL to read 'Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development (England) Order 2015 or any subsequent Orders or statutory provision re-enacting the provisions of these Orders no extensions shall be erected or undertaken without the express written permission of the Local Planning Authority.' Location: Turners Farm, School Lane, Westhead, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 6HW Applicant: Mr N Howard
- 247 - WARD:- Derby Application: 2015/1220/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Single storey rear extension. Location: 22 Mill Street, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4QD Applicant: Mr A Cunningham
WARD:- Derby Application: 2015/1246/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Single storey extension, new studio/granny annexe in garden and larger porch to front Location: 16 Greetby Hill, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 2DS Applicant: Mr Craig Sneddon
WARD:- Halsall Application: 2015/1019/COU Decision: Planning Permission REFUSED Proposal: Retrospective change of use of land (former piggery) to residential garden. Location: The Beeches, 4A Shaws Garth, Halsall, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 8SZ Applicant: Mrs C Gilbert
WARD:- Halsall Application: 2015/1108/OUT Decision: Outline Planning REFUSED Proposal: Outline application for 1 detached house or bungalow. Existing access off Mere Lane. Location: Land To The Rear Of 119A And 121, New Street, Halsall, Lancashire, Applicant: Mr S Foat
WARD:- Halsall Application: 2015/1175/FUL Decision: Planning Permission REFUSED Proposal: Erection of single storey extension to front of existing dwelling. Location: 4 Summerwood Lane, Halsall, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 8RJ Applicant: Mr M Roberts
WARD:- Halsall Application: 2015/1187/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Single storey extension. Location: The House, Halsall Road, Halsall, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 8RW Applicant: Mr C Jones
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WARD:- Hesketh-with-Becconsall Application: 2015/0039/OUT Decision: Outline Planning Granted Proposal: Outline - Demolition of existing building and erection of 2 detached dwellings (including details of access and layout). Location: Land To The Rear Of 130, Moss Lane, Hesketh Bank, Lancashire, Applicant: Mr M Taylor
WARD:- Hesketh-with-Becconsall Application: 2015/0479/FUL Decision: Withdrawn Proposal: Conversion of barn into 2 separate dwellings including single storey extension. Location: Ribble View Farm, Shore Road, Hesketh Bank, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6XP Applicant: Mr A Buck
WARD:- Hesketh-with-Becconsall Application: 2015/0739/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Erection of an agricultual building for machinery and equipment storage Location: Brookfield Nurseries, Guide Road, Hesketh Bank, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6XS Applicant: Ferndale Produce Limited
WARD:- Hesketh-with-Becconsall Application: 2015/1139/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Proposed single storey rear extension, following the taking down of existing conservatory and out buildings, internal alterations, leading to revisions to the front door position and fenestration. Location: 78 Moss Lane, Hesketh Bank, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6AB Applicant: Mr & Mrs Golding
WARD:- Hesketh-with-Becconsall Application: 2015/1151/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Change of use from retail food outlet (A5) & residential property to a Doctors Surgery (D1). Proposed external platform lift and steps to the front of the property, car parking to the rear. Location: Golden Harvest, 19A Station Road, Hesketh Bank, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6SN Applicant: Dr Mark Hindle
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WARD:- Knowsley Application: 2015/0806/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Single storey rear extension (part retrospective). Location: 18 Brook Farm Close, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4YA Applicant: Mr & Mrs D Brown
WARD:- Knowsley Application: 2015/1129/FUL Decision: Planning Permission REFUSED Proposal: Conversion of vacant level 2 into shared accommodation for residential purposes accessed from a two storey extension to rear elevation and an external staircase. Location: Blue Juice And Java, 19A Church Street, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 3AE Applicant: Mr Richard Rothwell
WARD:- Knowsley Application: 2015/1165/LDC Decision: Cert of Lawfulness (EXISTING) Granted Proposal: Certificate of Lawfulness - Use of house in multiple occupation. Location: 1 Dyers Lane, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4RN Applicant: Mr M Williams
WARD:- Knowsley Application: 2015/1227/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Two storey dormer style extension with front porch, increased hardstanding to rear for car parking. Location: 24 Wordsworth Close, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 3PN Applicant: Mr Kyle Sperin & Miss K Schumacher
WARD:- Newburgh Application: 2015/1088/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Lowering of kerb at the front of the house on Cobbs Brow lane to allow access to the already paved area in front of the house. Area of kerb to be lowered is 4.8m x 1.3m. Location: 26 Cobbs Brow Lane, Newburgh, Wigan, Lancashire, WN8 7ND Applicant: Mr M Dean
- 250 - WARD:- Newburgh Application: 2015/1089/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Two storey side and single storey front and rear extensions including internal alterations and external works. Location: 24 Clovelly Drive, Newburgh, Wigan, Lancashire, WN8 7LY Applicant: Mr B Sumner
WARD:- North Meols Application: 2015/1153/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Development including, remodelling of existing space and the provision of new single storey kitchen/dining room and utility room extensions, internal alterations include enlarging the existing internal space all with associated external alterations. Location: 11 Lancaster Gate, Banks, Southport, Lancashire, PR9 8DT Applicant: Mr P Neesam
WARD:- Parbold Application: 2013/1277/PNP Decision: Withdrawn Proposal: Application for Determination as to Whether Prior Approval is Required for Details - Proposed roading works. Location: Land North East Of Beacon Covert, Lees Lane , And Land South East Of Hillock Lane, Dalton, , Land North Of Parbold Hill, Parbold,, Lancashire., Applicant: Parbold Estate
WARD:- Parbold Application: 2015/1117/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Proposed new classroom extension with group room. Location: Our Lady And All Saints R C Primary School, Brandreth Drive, Parbold, Wigan, Lancashire, WN8 7HD Applicant: The School Governors
WARD:- Parbold Application: 2015/1185/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Double storey rear extension Location: 14 Greenfield Avenue, Parbold, Wigan, Lancashire, WN8 7DH Applicant: Mr Day
- 251 - WARD:- Parbold Application: 2015/1192/FUL Decision: Planning Permission REFUSED Proposal: Demolition of existing garage and erection of attached garage at front. Two storey extension to rear, single storey extension and alterations to provide larger kitchen/utility area and other alterations to front and side of dwelling. Location: 9 Tan House Lane, Parbold, Wigan, Lancashire, WN8 7HG Applicant: S&I Developments Ltd
WARD:- Rufford Application: 2015/1181/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Erection of an agricultural building. Location: Gornalls Farm, Sandy Lane, Holmeswood, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 1UF Applicant: Mr & Mrs J & R Hammond & Stevenson
WARD:- Rufford Application: 2015/1194/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Proposed access for agricultural vehicles. Location: Mere Farm, Holmeswood Road, Rufford, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 1UA Applicant: MS A Gordon
WARD:- Rufford Application: 2015/1195/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of replacement dwelling Location: Red House, Tootle Lane, Rufford, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 1TJ Applicant: Mr J Caunce
WARD:- Rufford Application: 2015/1226/FUL Decision: Planning Permission REFUSED Proposal: Conversion of existing garage to habitable occupation. Raising of roof over garage/utility to form first floor. Singe storey rear extension. Location: Holmcroft, Holmeswood Road, Rufford, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 1TY Applicant: Mr P Harrison
- 252 - WARD:- Scarisbrick Application: 2014/1356/COU Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Change of use of land to campsite and caravan park to include up to 4 camping pods and 11 caravan pitches only. Location: The Farm, 71 Martin Lane, Burscough, Lancashire, L40 0RT Applicant: W & E F Neale
WARD:- Scarisbrick Application: 2015/1010/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Two storey rear extension and erection of detached garage Location: 35 Southport Road, Scarisbrick, Southport, Lancashire, PR8 5JF Applicant: Mr N Gregson
WARD:- Scarisbrick Application: 2015/1081/FUL Decision: Planning Permission REFUSED Proposal: Proposed single storey extension to the rear and new single storey porch to the front elevation Location: Barley Farm, Southport Road, Scarisbrick, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 8HE Applicant: Mr Carl Edwards
WARD:- Scarisbrick Application: 2015/1180/FUL Decision: Planning Permission REFUSED Proposal: Proposed ancillary accommodation. Location: 104 Moorfield Lane, Scarisbrick, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 8JE Applicant: Mr & Mrs Hilton
WARD:- Scarisbrick Application: 2015/1229/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Single storey rear extension to form sun lounge. Location: Holly Tree Barn, 24A Moorfield Lane, Scarisbrick, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 8JD Applicant: Mr & Mrs M Cronin
- 253 - WARD:- Scott Application: 2015/1064/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Single storey rear extension, following the taking down of the existing conservatory and rear extension, and rear second floor dormer. Location: 82 Yew Tree Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 1NX Applicant: Mr & Mrs Vaughan
WARD:- Scott Application: 2015/1070/COU Decision: Planning Permission REFUSED Proposal: Change of use to HMO for 3 people (retrospective). Location: 8 Hardacre Street, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 2XD Applicant: Mr S Sullivan
WARD:- Scott Application: 2015/1071/COU Decision: Planning Permission REFUSED Proposal: Change of use to HMO for 3 people (retrospective). Location: 10 Hardacre Street, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 2XD Applicant: Mr S Sullivan
WARD:- Scott Application: 2015/1232/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Replacement windows to front elevation. Location: 44 Southport Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 1LX Applicant: Mr Mark Cowing
WARD:- Skelmersdale South Application: 2015/0933/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Single storey extensions to the front, side and rear. Location: 7 Maiden Close, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8JL Applicant: Mr Laurence Shirley
WARD:- Skelmersdale South Application: 2015/1096/FUL Decision: Planning Permission REFUSED Proposal: Proposed extension and alterations to existing building to create 30 no. bed care home. Location: Elm House , Lime Grove, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8ET Applicant: A1 Properties
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WARD:- Skelmersdale South Application: 2015/1171/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Two storey side extension, with single storey extensions to front and rear. Location: 4 Wilcove, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8NF Applicant: Mr & Mrs Murray
WARD:- Tarleton Application: 2014/0551/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Construction of replacement dwelling. Location: Long Shoot, Gorse Lane, Tarleton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6LJ Applicant: Bryans Salads Ltd
WARD:- Tarleton Application: 2015/1110/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Single storey extensions, attached garage, internal alterations and associated external works. Location: Westmead, 194 Carr Lane, Tarleton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6BX Applicant: Mr & Mrs Jenkinson
WARD:- Tarleton Application: 2015/1211/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Single storey rear extension and two storey side extension part over existing garage. Location: 24 Fletcher Avenue, Tarleton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6DJ Applicant: Mr S Kay
WARD:- Up Holland Application: 2015/1136/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Removal of condition No. 4 imposed on planning permission 2009/0391/FUL to allow more than 2 dental practioners working within the premises at any one time. Location: St Raphaels Dental Practice, 65 Ormskirk Road, Up Holland, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 0AH Applicant: St Raphaels Dental Practice
- 255 - WARD:- Up Holland Application: 2015/1137/LBC Decision: Listed Building Consent Granted Proposal: Listed Building Consent - Internal partition and staircase. Location: St Raphaels Dental Practice, 65 Ormskirk Road, Up Holland, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 0AH Applicant: St Raphaels Dental Practice
WARD:- Up Holland Application: 2015/1146/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Single storey rear extension. Location: 4 Grove Close, Up Holland, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 0LD Applicant: Mr & Mrs D Gregg
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ARTICLE NO: 1B
PLANNING COMMITTEE
MEMBERS UPDATE 2015/16
Issue: 9
Article of: Assistant Director Planning
Relevant Managing Director: Managing Director (Transformation)
Relevant Portfolio Holder: Councillor J Hodson
Contact for further information: Mrs C Thomas (Extn. 5134) (E-mail: [email protected])
SUBJECT: Planning Appeals Lodged - 19/12/2015 to 22/01/2016
APPLICATION APPELLANT DEVELOPMENT AND ADDRESS PROCEDURE NO.
2015/0364/FUL Mr L Riley Heskin Farm, School Lane, Written Burscough. Representations Proposed barn conversion to eight bed and breakfast units.
2015/1073/FUL Mr C Lockett 61 Stone Mason Crescent, Written Ormskirk. Representations Part conversion of garage to habitable status.
2015/1098/FUL Mr & Mrs Pegg Lower Broadhurst Farm, 8 Written Broadhurst Lane, Wrightington. Representations First floor side extension, reconfigured fenestration and chimney to north elevation.
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ARTICLE NO: 1C
PLANNING COMMITTEE
MEMBERS UPDATE 2015/16
Issue: 9
Article of: Assistant Director Planning
Relevant Managing Director: Managing Director (Transformation)
Relevant Portfolio Holder: Councillor J Hodson
Contact for further information: Mrs C Thomas (Extn. 5134) (E-mail: [email protected])
SUBJECT: Planning Appeals Decided - 19/12/2015 to 22/01/2016
APPLICATION APPELLANT DEVELOPMENT AND DECISION AND NO. ADDRESS DATE
1330 Mr R Sharples 45 New Lane Pace, Banks. Dismissed
2014/1364/FUL Erection of a detached dormer 08/01/2016 bungalow.
1331 Mr G McAteer 136 Prescot Road, Aughton. Dismissed
2015/0252/FUL Erection of replacement 08/01/2016 dwelling. 1332 HIVE Energy Land North West And South Dismissed
2014/0601/FUL Limited West Of, Gerard Hall, Prescot 18/01/2016 Road, Aughton. Construction of a solar farm, to include the installation of solar panels to generate electricity with transformer housing, DNO substation, switch room, operation and storage rooms, security fencing and cameras, landscaping and other associated works.
- 259 - 1333 Green Switch Land To The East Of, Wanes Dismissed 2014/0791/FUL Developments Ltd Blades Road, Lathom. 21/01/2016 Construction of solar farm, to include the installation of solar panels to generate approximately 16MW electricity with switch room, substation, inverter housings, security fencing, CCTV cameras and other associated works.
A full copy of the appeal decision letters are available online at www.westlancs.gov.uk/planning or alternatively from the Planning Support Team on 01695 585239.
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PLANNING COMMITTEE
MEMBERS UPDATE 2015/16 ISSUE: 9
______Article of: Borough Solicitor
Relevant Managing Director: Managing Director (Transformation)
Contact for further information: Mrs S Mooney (Extn. 5026) (E-mail: [email protected]) ______
SUBJECT: CONFIRMATION OF TREE PRESERVATION ORDER ______Ward affected: Derby
1.0 PURPOSE OF ARTICLE
1.1 To inform Members of the confirmation of a Tree Preservation Order.
2.0 BACKGROUND
2.1 The Assistant Director Planning has power to authorise the making of Tree Preservation Orders. Under this authorisation, the following Order has been made:
TPO (No.5) 2015 – Trees on land at The Windmill, 24 Wigan Road, Ormskirk
A Plan showing the locations of the trees concerned are annexed to this report.
3.0 SUSTAINABILITY
3.1 By encouraging and promoting appropriate management of trees and woodlands the Council can influence the benefits that trees may provide which include:
• Enhancement and maintaining the environment through nature conservation by providing wildlife habitats.
• Reduction of the ‘Greenhouse’ effect by removal of carbon dioxide from the air and release of oxygen.
• Improving and maintaining air quality by acting as natural filters.
• Visual enhancement by acting as screening between the built environment. • Reducing noise pollution particularly along roads.
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4.1 The Council received no objections and the above order has therefore been confirmed.
5.0 FINANCIAL AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS
5.1 There are no significant financial or resource implications arising from this article.
6.0 RISK ASSESSMENT
6.1 This article is for information only and makes no recommendations. It therefore does not require a formal risk assessment and no changes have been made to risk registers as a result of this article.
Background Documents
There are no background documents (as defined in Section 100D(5) of the Local Government Act 1972) to this Article.
Equality Impact Assessment
This article is for information only and does not have any direct impact on members of the public, employees, elected members and/ or stakeholders. Therefore no Equality Impact Assessment is required.
Appendices
1. TPO (No.5) 2015 - Trees on land at The Windmill, 24 Wigan Road, Ormskirk
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ARTICLE NO: 2A
PLANNING COMMITTEE
MEMBERS UPDATE 2015/16
Issue: 9
Article of: Assistant Director Planning
Relevant Managing Director: Managing Director (Transformation)
Relevant Portfolio Holder: Councillor J Hodson
Contact for further information: Mrs C Thomas (Extn. 5134) (E-mail: [email protected])
SUBJECT: Enforcement Notices Served – 24/10/2015 to 22/01/2016
Enforcement Date Notice Site Location Alleged Breach Reference Served
E/2014/0323/UAU Land South Of Without planning permission 07/01/2016 The Beeches, 4A Shaws the change of use of Garth, Halsall. agricultural land to domestic use ancillary to the residential use of the adjacent property The Beeches, 4a Shaws Garth, Shirdley Hall, Halsall.
E/2015/0135/BCN Former Ainscoughs Mill, Breach of conditions 15, 16, 13/01/2016 Mill Lane, Burscough. 23, 24, 25, 27 and 28 on planning permission 2012/0549/FUL.
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PLANNING COMMITTEE
MEMBERS UPDATE 2015/2016
ISSUE: 9
______Article of: Assistant Director Planning
Relevant Managing Director: Managing Director (Transformation)
Relevant Portfolio Holder: Councillor J Hodson
Contact for further information: Ian Bond (Extn. 5167) (E-mail: [email protected]) ______
SUBJECT: CONSERVATION AREAS ADVISORY PANEL – ANNUAL REPORT
Wards affected: Borough wide
1.0 PURPOSE OF THE ARTICLE
1.1 To provide Members with the annual report for the West Lancashire Conservation Areas Advisory Panel for 2015.
2.0 BACKGROUND
2.1 The historic environment plays an important role in our cultural heritage and contributes greatly to our sense of national, local and community identity. It has an aesthetic value and provides us with local distinctiveness and helps define our sense of place. Importantly it can also help us support the economic development and regeneration of our communities, particularly through leisure activities, tourism and recreation.
2.2 The Council has a central role to play in conserving and enhancing the historic environment through policy and plan-making at all levels and through the determination of planning applications for development. Conserving our heritage is identified as a core principle in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and states that the planning system should aim “conserve heritage assets in a manner appropriate to their significance, so that they can be enjoyed for their contribution to the quality of life of this and future generations.”
- 267 - 2.3 Developing an understanding of the significance of our heritage is an important part of the development management process. Conservation Area Advisory Panels are recognised nationally as providing a valuable source of local knowledge and are promoted nationally as a way of assisting in the proper management of our shared heritage.
2.4 The West Lancashire Conservation Areas Advisory Panel (CAAP) was set up to support the Council’s planning function in 1975 and is one of the longest standing ‘Conservation Advisory Panels’ in the region. It plays a role in providing heritage advice on development proposals and helps the Council’s planning function fulfil its duty to preserve and enhance our historic environment. The Panel meets monthly and principally scrutinizes development proposals effecting heritage assets (primarily conservation areas and listed buildings). It also liaises with the authority and helps on the preparation of conservation policy, conservation area appraisals and the production of guidance material relating to the preservation of the Borough’s heritage.
2.5 The Panel is made up of representatives from local groups and professional organisations which are directly involved, or have an interest in planning and the local environment within West Lancashire. This includes the West Lancashire Civic Trust, Ormskirk Community Council, Ormskirk Historical Society, West Lancashire Archaeological Society, CPRE and West Lancashire Association of Town and Parish Councils (WLAPTC) together with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). The Panel is ‘Chaired’ by one of the representatives and is provided secretarial support (preparing the agenda, presenting the agenda items and taking minutes) from the Heritage and Environment Manager.
3.0 CURRENT POSITION
3.1 Publishing an annual report is a requirement of the terms of reference of the Conservation Areas Advisory Panel. A copy of the Chairman’s report for 2015 is appended for information purposes.
3.2 The report shows that the Panel assessed a total of 70 applications during its 10 meetings in 2015. A breakdown of the type of application shows that around 56% (39 applications) related to development proposals which affected the character of nationally important listed buildings.
3.3 The report gives thanks to the Heritage & Environment Manager for his continuing preparation and presentation of the applications at meetings and for keeping panel members informed of the changing legislation affecting heritage. The wide ranging heritage work that takes place in the Borough is also acknowledged especially given the tightening public finances.
3.4 The year has seen a number of changes in the membership of CAAP with the loss of two long established members. Whilst it is disappointing that their positions on the panel remain vacant, this year has also seen three new members join. The WLAPTC has appointed two new representatives from
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3.5 The number of Buildings at Risk within the Borough remains a matter of concern although panel members recognise that progress has been made with the works to renovate and provide a sustainable future for the Grade 1 listed Scarisbrick Hall. The report also welcomes the progress made to complete the update of the List of Locally Important Buildings and the review of both Fulwood and Douglas Avenue Conservation Area and Junction Lane Conservation Area.
3.6 The report highlights an on-going concern over the standard of planning submissions, which often lack sufficient detail to assess the applications correctly. The report flags up that the CAAP would support the Council in improving the design quality of buildings and development.
3.7 The Chairman’s report extends an open invitation to all Councillors of the Planning Committee and to Planning Officers to attend a panel meeting to observe panel at work.
4.0 CONCLUSIONS
4.1 That the work of the Conservation Panel is acknowledged and the content of the Chairman’s annual report be noted.
5.0 SUSTAINABILITY IMPLICATIONS/COMMUNITY STRATEGY
5.1 There are no significant sustainability impacts associated with this article and, in particular, no significant impact on crime and disorder. The article has no significant links with the Sustainable Community Strategy.
6.0 FINANCIAL AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS
6.1 There are no significant financial or resource implications arising from this article.
7.0 RISK ASSESSMENT
7.1 This item is for information only and makes no recommendations. It therefore does not require a formal risk assessment and no changes have been made to risk registers as a result of this report.
Background Documents
There are no background documents (as defined in Section 100D(5) of the Local Government Act 1972) to this Report.
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The decision does not have any direct impact on members of the public, employees, elected members and / or stakeholders. Therefore no Equality Impact Assessment is required.
Appendices
West Lancashire Conservation Areas Advisory Panel – Annual Report 2015
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CONSERVATION AREAS ADVISORY PANEL
ANNUAL REPORT January to December 2015
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Page 1 CONTENTS
Page 2 INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND
Page 3 MEMBERSHIP OF THE PANEL
Page 4/5 CAAP CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
Page 6 ANALYSIS OF NUMBER OF CASES REFERRED TO THE PANEL AND RECOMMENDATIONS MADE TO WLBC
Page 7 Appendix No. 1 – Conservation Areas in West Lancashire
Pages 8/9 Appendix No. 2 – Terms of Reference of the CAAP
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Introduction
The purpose of this report is to set out details of the activities of the West Lancashire Conservation Areas Advisory Panel during the period January to December, 2015, inclusive.
Background
The West Lancashire Conservation Areas Advisory Panel was set up in 1975. The Panel advises the Council on planning applications in Conservation Areas, and in respect of Listed Buildings.
The Panel generally meets once a month, in the week immediately following the meeting of the West Lancashire Borough Council's
Planning Committee. This is to enable the Panel's comments to be incorporated into a future Agenda for the Planning Committee.
The Council's Heritage & Environment Manager acts as Secretary, prepares the Agenda, presents the applications and takes the
Minutes.
He/she is not a member of the Panel, and has no vote on recommendations made by the Panel. The Panel is chaired by one of its representatives, as agreed on an annual basis.
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The Conservation Areas Advisory Panel comprises local representatives from the following organisations:
• Council to Protect Rural England
• National Trust
• Ormskirk Community Council
• Ormskirk & District Historical Society
• Royal Institute of British Architects
• Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
• Royal Town Planning Institute
• West Lancashire Archaeological Society
• West Lancashire Association of Town & Parish Councils (2 reps.)
• West Lancashire Civic Trust ( 2 reps.)
(Ex officio : one representative of the building industry)
(All representatives act on a voluntary basis)
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CAAP Chairman's Report for 2015
Over the year there have been a number of changes to the representatives on the Panel. Tom Rimmer, who represented the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, and Michael Cunningham, who represented the Royal Town Planning Institute, both resigned. I must thank them for their help and expert advice. At the time of writing, neither has yet been replaced. The resignation of Tom Rimmer, who was Vice- Chairman of the Panel, necessitated a new appointment from amongst the members and I am pleased to report that Pamela Nanson of the Ormskirk & District Historical Society was elected to the post.
The vacancy for a representative from the Royal Institute of British Architects was filled during the year by Peter Hatfield. His contribution has been much appreciated.
Del Ellis and Peter Ferguson, who represented the West Lancashire Association of Parish & Town Councils, had to resign from the Panel as a result of them leaving their respective Parish Councils. However, as they had contributed to the work of the Panel over the years, they were both appointed as ex officio members. The WLAPTC has since appointed two new representatives, Susan Holland of Parbold Parish Council and Brian Young of Halsall Parish Council, and also a reserve member, Lynn Campbell, also from Halsall Parish Council. These new members were very welcome
I must thank all members of the Conservation Areas Advisory Panel for their contribution to the work of the Panel during the year. All gave their time, expertise and local knowledge voluntarily.
Thanks are due to Ian Bond, Heritage & Environment Manager, for his preparatory work before meetings, presentation of applications at meetings, and reporting/minuting of proceedings. The typists are also thanked for their secretarial work. Ian’s wide ranging work for the heritage of the Borough whilst coping with budget constraints, and also for keeping panel members informed of changing legislation is much appreciated. The Panel also welcomed and thanked Cerys Edwards for attending the May Meeting.
Thanks are also due to the caretaker staff responsible for ensuring the room is tidy and provisioned with refreshments for meetings.
The Panel met on 10 occasions during the year to discuss, evaluate and make recommendations and observations on a total of 70 referred applications. A full analysis of the applications is shown on page 6 of this Report. (There were no meetings held in June due to annual leave and none in August due to the summer recess).
Panel members' attendance at meetings during the year averaged 7 (based on representations from 8 organisations). The National Trust was again not represented during the year. No representative of the building trade has been appointed since the resignation of Arthur Edwardson in September 2010. This continues to be a matter of regret. It should also be noted that not all organisations send a deputy if their normal representative is unable to attend. It is hoped this may change so that all organisations have a deputising arrangement. On average each meeting lasted about 2 hours.
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There is a standing open invitation to all Councillors on the Planning Committee, and also to all Planning Officers, to observe the Panel at work. No councillors or Planning Officers attended during 2015.
The average amount of time spent by the Panel in considering each application is approximately 20 minutes – some take much longer to discuss, while others can be dealt with very quickly. The results of the evaluations of the application amount to perhaps only a few lines. This summation cannot truly reflect the time and detailed observations made by the Panel.
It is disappointing that various recommendations made by the Panel on some applications are not acted upon by the Borough planners.
The standard of planning applications in many cases remains very poor and lacking in detail. The quality of design is also below that expected by the Panel for many applications within Conservation Areas and for Listed Buildings. Any move by the Borough Council to improve this situation would be welcomed by the Panel.
Buildings at Risk remain a matter of concern to the Panel. Some works at Scarisbrick Hall, an important Listed Building, are under way.
The review of Locally Listed Buildings which began during 2013 was completed this year. A fresh list was produced and approved by the Council in November.
There has been progress on the reviews of Conservation Areas. Fulwood Avenue and Douglas Avenue now have Article 4(2) Directives, and a review of the Granville Park Conservation Area is under way.
David B. Dunn, BEM January 2016
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Analysis of recommendations made to WLBC by the Panel during 2015
REQUEST MONTH TOTAL NO OBJECTION REFUSE AMEND/CHANGE NO COMMENT
January 9 3 5 1* -
March (1) 7 5 1 1* -
March (2) 6 4 1 1* -
April 5 2 1 2* -
May 5 - 2 2 1
June No meeting
July 12 6 4 - 2
August No meeting
September 10 7 2 1* -
October 3 1 1 1* -
November 6 3 1 2* -
December 7 3 2 2 -
TOTAL 70 34 20 13 3
* Amendments/changes requested to items for which NO OBJECTION made
• 29 of the applications were within Conservation Areas
• 5 of the applications were Listed Buildings in Conservation Areas
• 34 of the applications were Listed Buildings not in Conservation Areas
• 2 of the applications were Local Heritage assets
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Conservation Areas in West Lancashire
1. Newburgh 2. Ormskirk Town Centre 3. Ruff Lane 4. Rufford Park 5. Bispham Green 6. Mill Lane 7. Lancaster Lane 8. Roby Mill 9. Sollom 10. Top Locks 11. Up Holland 12. Ashfield Terrace 13. Pinfold 14. Fulwood Avenue/Douglas Avenue 15. Halsall 16. Scarisbrick Park 17. Maltkiln Lane/ Chorley Road 18. West Tower 19. St Michael's Church 20. Holt Green 21. Granville Park 22. Junction Lane 23. Briars Brook 24. Garnett Lees 25. Lathom Park 26. Great Altcar 27. Plox Brow 28. The Brow
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WEST LANCASHIRE CONSERVATION AREAS ADVISORY PANEL CONSTITUTION (UPDATED FEBRUARY 2013)
TERMS OF REFERENCE
1. To advise the Authority as a consultee, on applications for planning permission, listed building consent, conservation area consent and advertisement consent which would, in the Authority's opinion, affect the character or appearance of a Conservation Area or Listed Building.
2. To liaise with the Authority on conservation policy, the preparation of schemes of enhancement and the production of design guides for Conservation Areas.
3. To undertake a periodic review of all buildings of special architectural or historic interest in the Borough and to advise the Authority on any matters involving their use, alteration or demolition, which arise in the course of the discharge by the Authority of their statutory powers and duties.
Notes on the Terms of Reference
A. To protect the integrity of the Panel and the confidentiality of its discussions in relation to planning applications, the Panel should meet "in camera" and not meet either applicants or prospective applicants. Advice sought by or given to applicants or prospective applicants should at all times be transmitted via officers of the Planning Service.
B. Meetings will be held on average every four weeks and the quorum will be six members. Where quorum is not present then business should not be transacted.
C. Every opportunity for the Panel to comment on all applications which in the Authority's opinion would have a significant effect on Conservation Areas and Listed Buildings will be provided by officers of the Planning Service. Amended applications will be re-submitted to the Panel where considered appropriate by the Authority and where time permits.
D. The Panel will be attended at every meeting by an officer of the Planning Service and, on occasions, by an annually nominated spokesperson of the Planning Committee.
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Appendix No. 2
E. A copy of the Planning Committee agenda will be distributed to the Chairman and Secretary of the Panel for information purposes. Agendas and Minutes of the Panel will be distributed to the relevant Party spokespersons on the Council.
F. The Panel shall prepare an Annual Report for submission to the Planning Committee and to the local press in January of every year.
G. The Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Panel should be elected by the members of the Panel on an annual basis.
H. The Panel may be represented at Public Inquiries, if it wishes, but if it does not so wish, the Panel's case will be reported by the appropriate officers in the normal manner.
I. Composition of Panel
The Panel shall be composed of a single representative (except where stated) from the following organisations:-
Royal Institute of British Architects Royal Town Planning Institute Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors Institute of Landscape Architects West Lancashire Association of Town and Parish Councils (2) Ormskirk Community Council West Lancashire Civic Trust (2) West Lancashire Archaeological Society Ormskirk and District Historical Society Council for the Protection of Rural England Ormskirk Chamber of Trade The National Trust
There shall also be the provision for two 'ex-officio' members to attend the Panel, provided that they have been given prior approval by the Chairman of the Panel and the Borough Planner.
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