AGENDA ITEM: 1A
MEMBERS UPDATE 2011/12
PLANNING COMMITTEE
Report of: Director of People and Places
Relevant Head of Service: Borough Planner
Issue: 1 May 2011
Contact for further information: Mrs C Thomas (Extn. 5134) Planning Control Team Leader (E-mail: [email protected]) SUBJECT: Applications Determined Under The Delegated System - 26/03/2011 to 29/04/2011
WARD:- Ashurst Application: 2011/0216/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: First floor extension to side. Location: 38 Kestrel Mews, Ashurst, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6TD
Applicant: Mr C Rowe
WARD:- Aughton And Downholland Application: 2010/0881/FUL Decision: Planning Permission REFUSED Proposal: Retention of single storey rear extension and new pitched roof to replace existing flat roof on side elevation. Location: 52 Whalley Drive, Aughton, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 6RF
Applicant: Mrs J Brown
WARD:- Aughton And Downholland Application: 2010/1362/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Demolition of existing buildings and erection of four detached dwellings with garages and formation of new vehicular access. (Extension of time limit for implementation of planning permission 2007/0836/FUL). Location: Swan Farm, Swan Lane, Aughton, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 6SU
Applicant: Mr & Mrs D Rees
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WARD:- Aughton And Downholland Application: 2011/0028/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Conversion of existing double garage to living accommodation. Erection of detached garage and new vehicular/pedestrian access. Location: Longridge Cottage, Mill Lane, Aughton, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 7HJ
Applicant: Mr N King
WARD:- Aughton And Downholland Application: 2011/0113/FUL Decision: Withdrawn Proposal: Erection of 5 dwellings with associated gardens and landscaping. Provision of new car parks to the south and north-west of the Kings Arms Public House. Development of public house garden space and landscaping. Location: Kings Arms Hotel, Delf Lane, Downholland, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 7JJ
Applicant: Formby Hall Investments Limited
WARD:- Aughton And Downholland Application: 2011/0234/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Replacement two storey dwelling with attached double garage. Location: 39 Granville Park West, Aughton, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 5HS
Applicant: Mr K M Loftus
WARD:- Aughton And Downholland Application: 2011/0245/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Demolition of part single/part two storey rear extension and side bunker. Erection of part single/part two storey extension at side/rear and single storey extension at side. Closure of existing vehicular access and creation of new vehicular access onto Delph Lane. Location: Woodlands, 11 Delph Lane, Aughton, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 5EB
Applicant: Mr D Makepeace
WARD:- Aughton And Downholland Application: 2011/0260/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Detached replacement dwelling with double garage. Location: 20 Delph Lane, Aughton, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 5EB
Applicant: Mr & Mrs G Hindley
- 2 - WARD:- Aughton Park Application: 2011/0043/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Demolition of conservatory and erection of two storey extension including single storey canopy at side. Location: 1 Shepherds Lane, Aughton, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 7LB
Applicant: Mr And Mrs C Al-Shamma'a
WARD:- Aughton Park Application: 2011/0088/COU Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Siting of a mobile home for use as temporary agricultural workers dwelling. Location: Eastwood Farm, Narrow Lane, Halsall, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 8RL
Applicant: Mr J Cooke
WARD:- Aughton Park Application: 2011/0121/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Two storey front extension. Attached garage to side. Conservatories to rear. Erection of detached workshop. Location: 75 Westhaven Crescent, Aughton, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 5BN
Applicant: Mrs P R Burford
WARD:- Aughton Park Application: 2011/0138/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Part conversion of existing garage to habitable room. Location: 11 The Hollies, Aughton, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 7LE
Applicant: Mrs C Connolly
WARD:- Aughton Park Application: 2011/0163/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension. Location: 9 Pine Crest, Aughton, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 5HX
Applicant: Mr P Bankier
- 3 - WARD:- Aughton Park Application: 2011/0168/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Demolition of existing single storey rear extension and erection of two storey rear extension. Location: Cranford, Formby Lane, Aughton, Lancashire, L39 7HG
Applicant: Mr D Bennett
WARD:- Aughton Park Application: 2011/0266/FUL Decision: Planning Permission REFUSED Proposal: Single storey extension to front and side. First floor rear extension. Location: 7 Standhouse Lane, Aughton, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 5AR
Applicant: Mr J McDonnell
WARD:- Bickerstaffe Application: 2010/1466/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: First floor rear extension. Conversion of loft to living accommodation including dormer extensions to front and rear. Location: 34 Barrow Nook Lane, Bickerstaffe, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 0ET
Applicant: Mr T Currie
WARD:- Bickerstaffe Application: 2011/0118/FUL Decision: Withdrawn Proposal: Two storey extension to rear. Location: Wild Goose Farm, Coach Road, Simonswood, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 0HP
Applicant: Mr D Collict
WARD:- Bickerstaffe Application: 2011/0155/FUL Decision: Planning Permission REFUSED Proposal: Increase in roof height of existing garage to accommodate 2 no. bedrooms above. Location: Delph House, Scarth Hill Lane, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 6JP
Applicant: Mr B Hillon
- 4 - WARD:- Bickerstaffe Application: 2011/0156/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Erection of single storey replacement office building and provision of car parking. Location: South West Lancashire Farmers Ltd, Blaguegate Lane, Lathom, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8TZ
Applicant: South West Lancashire Farmers Ltd
WARD:- Bickerstaffe Application: 2011/0233/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Single storey rear extension and detached garage. Location: 80 Dickets Lane, Lathom, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8UH
Applicant: Mr A Kileen
WARD:- Birch Green Application: 2010/1461/ADV Decision: Advertisement Consent Granted Proposal: Display of 1 no. illuminated gateway sign, 3 no. illuminated totem pre sell boards, and 1 no. illuminated totem 2 bay board. Location: McDonalds Drive Through Restaurant, Southway, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6NS
Applicant: McDonald's Restaurant Ltd
WARD:- Birch Green Application: 2011/0244/COU Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Change of use of units 122a and 122 as one unit with class A2 use. Location: 122 And 122A The Concourse, Southway, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6HA
Applicant: The Skelmersdale Ltd Partnership
WARD:- Birch Green Application: 2011/0248/ADV Decision: Advertisement Consent Granted Proposal: Display of non-illuminated maximum height restriction sign over store entrance at rear. Location: Asda Stores Ltd, Ingram, Birch Green, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6LH
Applicant: Asda Stores Ltd
- 5 - WARD:- Birch Green Application: 2011/0321/LC3 Decision: No Objections (NPA/CMA/CMM/LCC/LC3/OHL) Proposal: County Matter - Erection of timber pavilion and creation of a footpath between the school and yard. Location: Woodlands Primary School, Heathgate, Birch Green, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6QH
Applicant: Lancashire County Council
WARD:- Burscough East Application: 2011/0126/LDC Decision: Cert of Lawfulness (EXISTING) Granted Proposal: Certificate of Lawfulness - Use of land and barn for ancillary residential use in association with the main dwelling house. Location: Haydock Barn, School Lane, Burscough, Lancashire, L40 4AE
Applicant: Mr & Mrs J Hesketh
WARD:- Burscough East Application: 2011/0205/FUL Decision: Planning Permission REFUSED Proposal: Single storey rear extension. Location: 53 Square Lane, Burscough, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 7RG
Applicant: Miss H Budgen
WARD:- Burscough East Application: 2011/0211/COU Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Change of use from A3 use to A3/A4 use to allow use as a coffee shop, licensed restaurant and wine bar Location: Unit 8, Burscough Wharf, Liverpool Road North, Burscough, Lancashire, L40 5RZ
Applicant: Thomas Guy Ltd
WARD:- Burscough West Application: 2011/0172/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Single storey rear extension to provide orangery and extension of existing outbuilding. Location: 292 Liverpool Road South, Burscough, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 7TD
Applicant: Mrs H Goodwin
- 6 - WARD:- Derby Application: 2011/0019/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Variation of Condition No.4 imposed on planning permission 2010/0536/COU to allow Sunday opening between the hours of 10:00 and 19:00. Location: Land To The Rear Of 3, St Helens Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire,
Applicant: Mr John Crompton
WARD:- Derby Application: 2011/0044/OUT Decision: Outline Planning REFUSED Proposal: Outline - Erection of detached bungalow Location: Walney Bank, 2 Crosshall Brow, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 2BD
Applicant: Mr G Styler
WARD:- Derby Application: 2011/0073/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Erection of stable block comprising two stables and tack room. Location: Abbey Farm Caravan Park, Abbey Lane, Lathom, Lancashire, L40 5TX
Applicant: Mrs D Perkins
WARD:- Derby Application: 2011/0101/COU Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Change of use of ground floor from doctors surgery to two one bedroom apartments. Location: 6 Stanley Street, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 2DH
Applicant: Feel Good North West Ltd
WARD:- Derby Application: 2011/0103/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Single storey rear extension. Location: 5 Chapel Street, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4QE
Applicant: Ms J Sharmon
- 7 - WARD:- Derby Application: 2011/0114/LBC Decision: Listed Building Consent Granted Proposal: Listed Building Consent - Conversion of loft above existing classroom to provide staff room, head teachers office and storage. Installation of roof lights. Location: Westhead Lathom St James Church Of England Primary School, School Lane, Westhead, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 6HW
Applicant: Mrs Alison Albion
WARD:- Derby Application: 2011/0129/FUL Decision: Planning Permission REFUSED Proposal: Two storey side extension including balcony to first floor at rear, installation of chimneys on side elevations and erection of detached double garage at side. Location: The Former Vicarage, Vicarage Lane, Westhead, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 6HG
Applicant: Mr & Mrs P Smith
WARD:- Derby Application: 2011/0165/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Replace existing front lawn with stone chippings. Location: 46 St Helens Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire,
Applicant: Mr I Morris
WARD:- Derby Application: 2011/0193/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Retention of 3 no. roof lights. Location: 22 Knowsley Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4RB
Applicant: Mr L Parkinson
WARD:- Derby Application: 2011/0197/LDC Decision: Cert of Lawfulness (EXISTING) Granted Proposal: Certificate of Lawfulness - Use of land as residential garden area Location: 8 Greenacre, Westhead, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 6HR
Applicant: Mr A Maciver
- 8 - WARD:- Derby Application: 2011/0199/LDC Decision: Cert of Lawfulness (EXISTING) Granted Proposal: Certificate of Lawfulness - Use of land as residential garden area Location: 9 Greenacre, Westhead, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 6HR
Applicant: Mrs P Davis
WARD:- Derby Application: 2011/0201/LDC Decision: Cert of Lawfulness (EXISTING) Granted Proposal: Certificate of Lawfulness - Use of land as residential garden area Location: 4 Meadowbridge Close, Westhead, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 6LP
Applicant: Mrs J K Jacques
WARD:- Derby Application: 2011/0202/LDC Decision: Cert of Lawfulness (EXISTING) Granted Proposal: Certificate of Lawfulness - Use of land as residential garden area Location: 6 Greenacre, Westhead, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 6HR
Applicant: Mr R And Agnes Goth
WARD:- Derby Application: 2011/0203/LDC Decision: Cert of Lawfulness (EXISTING) Granted Proposal: Certificate of Lawfulness - Use of land as residential garden area Location: 3 Meadowbridge Close, Westhead, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 6LP
Applicant: Mrs S Jones
WARD:- Derby Application: 2011/0204/LDC Decision: Cert of Lawfulness (EXISTING) Granted Proposal: Certificate of Lawfulness - Use of land as residential garden area Location: 1 Meadowbridge Close, Westhead, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 6LP
Applicant: Mr G McClean
WARD:- Derby Application: 2011/0217/LDC Decision: Cert of Lawfulness (EXISTING) Granted Proposal: Certificate of Lawfulness - Use of land as residential garden area Location: 16 Halton Chase, Westhead, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 6JR
Applicant: Mr T K McWilliam
- 9 - WARD:- Derby Application: 2011/0218/LDC Decision: Cert of Lawfulness (EXISTING) Granted Proposal: Certificate of Lawfulness - Use of land as residential garden area. Location: 12 Halton Chase, Westhead, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 6JR
Applicant: Mrs B Golds
WARD:- Derby Application: 2011/0219/LDC Decision: Cert of Lawfulness (EXISTING) Granted Proposal: Certificate of Lawfulness - Use of land as residential garden area Location: 16 Ormond Avenue, Westhead, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 6HT
Applicant: Mr R Chappell
WARD:- Derby Application: 2011/0226/LDC Decision: Cert of Lawfulness (EXISTING) Granted Proposal: Certificate of Lawfulness - Use of land as residential garden area Location: 18 Halton Chase, Westhead, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 6JR
Applicant: Mr J Bell
WARD:- Derby Application: 2011/0231/LDC Decision: Cert of Lawfulness (EXISTING) Granted Proposal: Certificate of Lawfulness - Use of land as residential garden area Location: 20 Halton Chase, Westhead, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 6JR
Applicant: Mr P Rushworth
WARD:- Derby Application: 2011/0241/LDC Decision: Cert of Lawfulness (EXISTING) Granted Proposal: Certificate of Lawfulness - Use of land as residential garden area. Location: 12 Ormond Avenue, Westhead, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 6HT
Applicant: Mrs K Donaldson
WARD:- Derby Application: 2011/0256/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Two storey side extension. Single storey rear extension. Alterations to existing front bay windows. Conversion of loft to living accommodation including dormers to front. Location: The Hollies, School Lane, Westhead, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 6HN
Applicant: Dr And Mrs Hyslop
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WARD:- Derby Application: 2011/0258/LDC Decision: Cert of Lawfulness (EXISTING) Granted Proposal: Certificate of Lawfulness - Use of land as residential garden at rear Location: 14 Halton Chase, Westhead, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 6JR
Applicant: Mr P Simmons
WARD:- Derby Application: 2011/0262/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Single storey rear extension. Location: 9 Hall Brow Close, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 2YX
Applicant: Mr R And Mrs H Hague
WARD:- Derby Application: 2011/0285/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Two storey rear extension. Location: 74 St Helens Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4QT
Applicant: Mr A Bowness
WARD:- Derby Application: 2011/0422/CAC Decision: Permitted Development(PA/Correspondence) Proposal: Conservation Area Consent - Two storey rear extension and single storey front extension including demolition of outbuildings. Location: The Croft, 20 Ruff Lane, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4QZ
Applicant: Mr & Mrs D Higham
WARD:- Halsall Application: 2010/0252/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Creation of new access ramp to include enlargement to entrance, construction of retaining walls, raising earth levels and creation of non slip surface on access/exit. Location: Land North East Of St Cuthberts School, New Street, Halsall, Lancashire,
Applicant: Mr D Sephton
- 11 - WARD:- Halsall Application: 2011/0017/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: New vehicular access Location: 70 Heathey Lane, Halsall, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 8SH
Applicant: Mr A Parsons
WARD:- Halsall Application: 2011/0074/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Erection of steel framed straw store. Location: East Crantum Farm, New Cut Lane, Halsall, Southport, Lancashire, PR8 3DL
Applicant: F And A Baybutt
WARD:- Halsall Application: 2011/0139/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Retention of play equipment in rear garden. Location: 40 Linaker Drive, Halsall, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 8SB
Applicant: Mrs V Kewn
WARD:- Hesketh-with-Becconsall Application: 2011/0092/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Detached double garage at rear. Location: 42 Shore Road, Hesketh Bank, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6RB
Applicant: Mr W Cushing
WARD:- Hesketh-with-Becconsall Application: 2011/0142/COU Decision: Planning Permission REFUSED Proposal: Change of use of existing farm managers office to provide accommodation for temporary agricultural worker Location: Ribble Hall Farm, Shore Road, Hesketh Bank, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6XP
Applicant: Southport Land And Property Co Ltd
WARD:- Hesketh-with-Becconsall Application: 2011/0282/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Erection of orangery style conservatory to rear. Location: 18 Greenfields, Hesketh Bank, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6SH
Applicant: Mr R Berrie
- 12 - WARD:- Hesketh-with-Becconsall Application: 2011/0293/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Part conversion of attached garage into living accommodation Location: 171 Station Road, Hesketh Bank, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6ST
Applicant: Mrs L Harrison
WARD:- Hesketh-with-Becconsall Application: 2011/0345/PNP Decision: Prior Notif-Agric-and Demolition PD Proposal: Application for Determination as to Whether Prior Approval is Required for Details - Erection of agricultural building. Location: Hundred End Farm, Hundred End Lane, Hesketh Bank, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6XL
Applicant: Robert Ball And Sons
WARD:- Knowsley Application: 2011/0015/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: New vehicular access including removal of existing front wall and erection of gate post Location: 3 Black Moss Lane, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4TN
Applicant: Miss L Shaw
WARD:- Knowsley Application: 2011/0056/LBC Decision: Listed Building Consent Granted Proposal: Listed Building Consent - Alterations and renovations including the installation of three roof lights in roof on rear elevation. Removal of window on ground floor at rear and installation of sliding doors and roof lights. Location: 38 Prescot Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4TQ
Applicant: Mr & Mrs P & K Marsters
WARD:- Knowsley Application: 2011/0112/FUL Decision: Planning Permission REFUSED Proposal: Erection of two storey dwelling including new vehicular/pedestrian access Location: Land Adjacent 5, Colinmander Gardens, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4TE
Applicant: Mr J Campbell
- 13 - WARD:- Knowsley Application: 2011/0117/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Single storey extension at rear / side. Location: 153 Southport Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 1LW
Applicant: Ms J Crane
WARD:- Knowsley Application: 2011/0132/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Erection of detached double garage. Location: Land To The Rear Of 45 To 49 Calder Avenue, Railway Path, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4TR
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Whittle
WARD:- Knowsley Application: 2011/0212/ADV Decision: Advert Consent Refused/Approved (SPLIT) Proposal: Display of 2 non-illuminated fascia signs, 1 non-illuminated wall sign, 1 non- illuminated gable wall sign and window graphics. Location: 14 Moorgate, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4RY
Applicant: Ormskirk Express Cabs Ltd
WARD:- Knowsley Application: 2011/0213/COU Decision: Withdrawn Proposal: Change of use from bookmakers to taxi rank and A3 use (hot food takeaway) and installation of aerial attached to building. Location: 14 Moorgate, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4RY
Applicant: Ormskirk Express Cabs Ltd
WARD:- Knowsley Application: 2011/0227/LBC Decision: Listed Building Consent Granted Proposal: Listed Building Consent - Creation of two new openings within the dwelling; one in the sitting room and one in the kitchen. Location: The Rookery, 98 Cottage Lane, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 3NJ
Applicant: Mrs Lodge
- 14 - WARD:- Moorside Application: 2011/0078/OUT Decision: Outline Planning REFUSED Proposal: Outline - Erection of one detached dwelling. Location: 288 Ormskirk Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9AA
Applicant: Mrs F Drennan
WARD:- Moorside Application: 2011/0255/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Part two storey/part single storey side extension. Front porch. Widening of existing vehicular/pedestrian access. Location: 229A Ormskirk Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9AH
Applicant: Mr J Arnott
WARD:- Newburgh Application: 2011/0116/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Single storey conservatory extension to rear and basement/underground gym to rear. Location: 29 Briars Brook, Lathom, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 5XD
Applicant: Mr & Mrs R Parker
WARD:- Newburgh Application: 2011/0146/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Loft conversion incorporating dormers to front and roof lights on rear elevation. Location: Springside, Culvert Lane, Newburgh, Wigan, Lancashire, WN8 7XA
Applicant: Mr M Whitworth
WARD:- Newburgh Application: 2011/0192/FUL Decision: Planning Permission REFUSED Proposal: Retention of existing potager. Location: Blythe Hall, Blythe Lane, Lathom, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 5TY
Applicant: Mr & Mrs A Bell
- 15 - WARD:- Newburgh Application: 2011/0195/COU Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Conversion and partial re-build of existing outbuildings into 4 no. 2 bedroom apartments, gymnasium and office. Provision of car parking. Location: Land To The Rear Of Derby House, Ash Brow, Newburgh, Lancashire,
Applicant: Mr P Dickson
WARD:- Newburgh Application: 2011/0196/LBC Decision: Listed Building Consent Granted Proposal: Listed Building Consent - Conversion and partial re-build of existing outbuildings into 4 no. 2 bedroom apartments, gymnasium and office Location: Land To The Rear Of Derby House, Ash Brow, Newburgh, Lancashire,
Applicant: Mr P Dickson
WARD:- Newburgh Application: 2011/0362/CMA Decision: No Objections (NPA/CMA/CMM/LCC/LC3/OHL) Proposal: County Matter - Variation of Condition No. 4 imposed of planning permission 2009/0354 to allow heavy goods vehicles to leave the site on Sundays and public holidays where public holidays run consecutively for more than 3 days including Sundays. Location: Wigan Wastewater Treatment Works, Deans Lane, Lathom, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 4BL
Applicant: United Utilities
WARD:- North Meols Application: 2011/0191/FUL Decision: Planning Permission REFUSED Proposal: Front dormer extension Location: 396 Gravel Lane, Banks, Southport, Lancashire, PR9 8DB
Applicant: Mrs C Wright
WARD:- North Meols Application: 2011/0240/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Two storey and single storey rear extensions, loft conversion incorporating two rear dormers and front porch. Location: 65 Station Road, Banks, Southport, Lancashire, PR9 8BB
Applicant: Mr & Mrs K Lumsden
- 16 - WARD:- Parbold Application: 2010/1443/ADV Decision: Advertisement Consent Granted Proposal: Display of two non-illuminated fascia signs on front elevation. Location: 12 &14 Station Road, Parbold, Wigan, Lancashire, WN8 7NU
Applicant: Mr C Anders
WARD:- Parbold Application: 2011/0029/FUL Decision: Planning Permission REFUSED Proposal: Construction of detached timber frame outbuilding Location: Crucked Barn, Coopers Lane, Hilldale, Heskin, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 5PU
Applicant: Mrs C Kennedy
WARD:- Parbold Application: 2011/0115/FUL Decision: Planning Permission REFUSED Proposal: Replacement outbuilding. Location: Manor House, Long Heys Lane, Dalton, Wigan, Lancashire, WN8 7RS
Applicant: Ms P Clare
WARD:- Parbold Application: 2011/0160/FUL Decision: Planning Permission REFUSED Proposal: Part two storey/part first floor side extension to existing outbuilding Location: Stoney Lane Farm, 2 Stoney Lane, Hilldale, Wrightington, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 9QE
Applicant: Mr J Hill
WARD:- Parbold Application: 2011/0161/LBC Decision: Listed Building Consent-REFUSED Proposal: Listed Building Consent - Part two storey/part first floor side extension to existing outbuilding Location: Stoney Lane Farm, 2 Stoney Lane, Hilldale, Wrightington, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 9QE
Applicant: Mr J Hill
- 17 - WARD:- Parbold Application: 2011/0247/FUL Decision: Planning Permission REFUSED Proposal: Erection of detached outbuilding/storage shed Location: Hawett Hill Barn, Hillside Avenue, Hilldale, Wigan, Lancashire, WN8 7AW
Applicant: Ms E Breheny
WARD:- Parbold Application: 2011/0341/LC3 Decision: OBJECTIONS(NPA/CMA/CMM/LC3) Proposal: County Matter - Single storey extension to rear of school and creation of new play area with security fencing and gates. Location: Richard Durnings Endowed Primary School, Chorley Road, Bispham, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 3SL
Applicant: Richard Durnings Endowed Primary School
WARD:- Rufford Application: 2010/1399/COU Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Change of use of building from potato storage to potato processing and packaging facilities. Retention of extension to agricultural storage building. Location: Brick Kiln Farm, 47 Brick Kiln Lane, Rufford, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 1SY
Applicant: Mr R Fiddler
WARD:- Rufford Application: 2011/0085/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings and erection of three detached dwellings and garages. Location: Roseacre House, Sluice Lane, Rufford, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 1SP
Applicant: Messers J And R Pickervance
WARD:- Rufford Application: 2011/0090/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Single storey rear extension. Location: Wiggins Lane Farm, Wiggins Lane, Holmeswood, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 1UJ
Applicant: Mr J Hinchcliffe
- 18 - WARD:- Rufford Application: 2011/0130/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Single storey rear extension with 'orangery' (glazed) style roof to house exercise area and 'eternity' pool. Location: 10 Whitefield Close, Rufford, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 1US
Applicant: Mr P Appleby
WARD:- Rufford Application: 2011/0304/CAC Decision: Permitted Development(PA/Correspondence) Proposal: Conservation Area Consent - Single storey extension. Location: Park Farm, Holmeswood Road, Rufford, Lancashire,
Applicant: Mr & Mrs I Jackson
WARD:- Scarisbrick Application: 2011/0062/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Pitched roof to replace existing flat roof at rear Location: 29 Hall Road, Scarisbrick, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 9QB
Applicant: Mr F McNally
WARD:- Scarisbrick Application: 2011/0122/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Extension and conversion of detached garage to ancillary accommodation; single storey glazed extension to link proposed garage conversion to existing dwelling. Partial rebuild of existing garden wall in matching stone. Erection of front porch (Alterations to permission 2008/0507/FUL). Location: North Lodge, Southport Road, Scarisbrick, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 9RH
Applicant: Mr K McKormak
WARD:- Scott Application: 2011/0133/COU Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Change of use to bakery, warehouse and wholesalers of specialist sugar craft items. Location: Unit R2A, Malthouse Business Centre, 48 Southport Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 1QR
Applicant: Our House Of Cupcakes
- 19 - WARD:- Scott Application: 2011/0152/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Porch to front. Location: Sunnyville Cottage, High Lane, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 7SN
Applicant: Mr Johnson
WARD:- Scott Application: 2011/0239/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Retention of replacement detached garage to rear and boundary wall. Location: 4 Hurlston Drive, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 1LD
Applicant: Mr R Cooper
WARD:- Scott Application: 2011/0290/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Erection of disabled access ramp and external steps to front. Alteration to front elevation. Location: 9 - 11 Railway Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 2DN
Applicant: Beacon Primary Care
WARD:- Skelmersdale North Application: 2011/0147/WL3 Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Single storey rear extension. Location: 6 Mill Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8RH
Applicant: West Lancashire Borough Council
WARD:- Skelmersdale North Application: 2011/0242/FUL Decision: Withdrawn Proposal: Single storey front link extension including conversion of existing garage to living accommodation; single storey rear extension. Location: 76 Thurston, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8QX
Applicant: Mr J Power
- 20 - WARD:- Skelmersdale North Application: 2011/0322/LC3 Decision: No Objections (NPA/CMA/CMM/LCC/LC3/OHL) Proposal: County Matter - Erection of canopy and provision of metal storage container. Location: Skelmersdale Crow Orchard Primary School, School Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8QG
Applicant: Lancashire County Council
WARD:- Skelmersdale South Application: 2011/0324/CMA Decision: No Objections (NPA/CMA/CMM/LCC/LC3/OHL) Proposal: County Matter - L Section installation and plastic storage bay. Location: Viridor Polymer Recycling Ltd, Gerrard Place, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9SU
Applicant: Viridor
WARD:- Tanhouse Application: 2011/0166/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Erection of conservatory to rear. Location: 5 Penwell Fold, Tanhouse, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6BQ
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Palmer
WARD:- Tarleton Application: 2010/1246/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Erection of new two storey transport office and extension to existing cold store. Provision of new vehicular access and car park. Location: Huntapac Produce Ltd, 293 Blackgate Lane, Tarleton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6JJ
Applicant: Huntapac Produce Ltd
WARD:- Tarleton Application: 2011/0089/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Single storey extension at rear. Location: 16 Hesketh Lane, Tarleton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6UB
Applicant: Mr T J Griffiths
- 21 - WARD:- Tarleton Application: 2011/0100/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Single storey rear extension with living accommodation in roof space Location: 18 Gorse Lane, Tarleton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6UJ
Applicant: Mr E And Mrs A Shepherd
WARD:- Tarleton Application: 2011/0134/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Conservatory to rear/side. Location: Laurel Dene, Taylors Meanygate, Tarleton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6XB
Applicant: Mr G Mooney
WARD:- Tarleton Application: 2011/0136/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Erection of replacement garage to side. Extension of porch to side to link with garage. Location: 2 Merlecrest Drive, Tarleton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6BD
Applicant: Mrs C Hill
WARD:- Tarleton Application: 2011/0140/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Single storey rear extension. Location: 52 Church Road, Tarleton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6UQ
Applicant: Mr M Sherrington
WARD:- Tarleton Application: 2011/0141/LBC Decision: Listed Building Consent Granted Proposal: Listed Building Consent - Single storey rear extension. Location: 52 Church Road, Tarleton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6UQ
Applicant: Mr M Sherrington
WARD:- Tarleton Application: 2011/0157/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Loft conversion including raising of roof height to accommodate two dormer extensions. Location: Longacre, Gorse Lane, Tarleton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6LH
Applicant: Mr P Palmer
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WARD:- Tarleton Application: 2011/0159/OUT Decision: Outline Planning Granted Proposal: Outline - Erection of two storey dwelling. Location: 25 Coe Lane, Tarleton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6HH, PR4 6HH
Applicant: Mrs J Morris
WARD:- Tarleton Application: 2011/0222/OUT Decision: Outline Planning REFUSED Proposal: Outline - Erection of detached dwelling. Location: Land Adjacent To 14C, Fermor Road, Tarleton, Lancashire, PR4 6AP
Applicant: Mr Geoff Iddon
WARD:- Tarleton Application: 2011/0243/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Erection of replacement brick wall/fence (maximum height 2.14m). Location: 21 Meadoway, Tarleton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6NA
Applicant: Mr W Millar
WARD:- Tarleton Application: 2011/0299/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: First floor side extension. Location: 35 Sutton Avenue, Tarleton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6BA
Applicant: Mr M Taylor
WARD:- Up Holland Application: 2010/1330/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: First floor extension incorporating Juliette balcony at rear. Location: 33 Tontine, Up Holland, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 8UJ
Applicant: Mr M Prescott
WARD:- Up Holland Application: 2010/1425/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Erection of replacement dwelling and detached double garage. Location: 103 Chequer Lane, Up Holland, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 0DE
Applicant: Mr & Mrs G Lynch
- 23 - WARD:- Up Holland Application: 2011/0097/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: First floor extension at side/rear, extension to dormer at front including new sloping roof. New sloping roof to replace existing flat roof over single storey extension at rear. Location: 15 Lawns Avenue, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 8UQ
Applicant: Mr & Mrs McCarthy
WARD:- Up Holland Application: 2011/0124/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: New vehicular access including erection of steel entrance gates Location: 7 - 8 Priorswood Place, East Pimbo, Up Holland, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9QB
Applicant: RNB Commercials Ltd
WARD:- Up Holland Application: 2011/0177/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Single storey rear extension. Location: 62 Crawford Road, Crawford Village, Up Holland, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9QS
Applicant: Mr Spencer Kruger
WARD:- Up Holland Application: 2011/0221/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Part re-cladding of industrial building Location: Beaconsfield Footwear Ltd, 2 Peel Road, West Pimbo, Up Holland, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9PT
Applicant: Beaconsfield Footwear Ltd
WARD:- Up Holland Application: 2011/0474/SCR Decision: Development is NOT EIA development Proposal: Screening Opinion - 2500kW wind-turbine generator. Location: Walkers Snack Foods Ltd, Pennine Place, West Pimbo, Up Holland, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9QF
Applicant: Pepsico International
- 24 - WARD:- Wrightington Application: 2011/0135/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Form opening in existing front wall to provide new vehicular access Location: 91 Mossy Lea Road, Wrightington, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 9RE
Applicant: F R Sharrock Ltd
WARD:- Wrightington Application: 2011/0206/PNP Decision: Prior Notif-Agric-and Demolition PD Proposal: Application for Determination as to whether Prior Approval is Required for Details - Erection of agricultural storage building.` Location: Stoneleach Farm, 7 Toogood Lane, Wrightington, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 9PL
Applicant: Mr T Wright
WARD:- Wrightington Application: 2011/0281/CAC Decision: Permitted Development(PA/Correspondence) Proposal: Conservation Area Consent - Construction of new driveway and access to highway. Location: 59 Bank Top, Roby Mill, Up Holland, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 0QQ
Applicant: Mr D Johnson
WARD:- Wrightington Application: 2011/0312/COU Decision: Withdrawn Proposal: Change of use from hairdressers to dental laboratory Location: 308 Mossy Lea Road, Wrightington, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 9SA
Applicant: Mr D Ashcroft
WARD:- Wrightington Application: 2011/0323/CMA Decision: No Objections (NPA/CMA/CMM/LCC/LC3/OHL) Proposal: County Matter - Erection of vehicle/material storage facility. Location: L C C Storage Depot, Moss Lane, Wrightington, Lancashire,
Applicant: Lancashire County Council
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AGENDA ITEM: 1B
MEMBERS UPDATE 2011/12
PLANNING COMMITTEE
Report of: Director of People and Places
Relevant Head of Service: Borough Planner
Issue: 1 May 2011
Contact for further information: Mrs C Thomas (Extn. 5134) Planning Control Team Leader (E-mail: [email protected])
SUBJECT: Planning Appeals Lodged - 26/03/2011 to 29/04/2011
APPLICATION APPELLANT DEVELOPMENT AND ADDRESS PROCEDURE NO.
2010/0921/FUL K Hughes & Co Hughes Mushroom Farm, Course Written Ltd Lane, Newburgh. Representations Demolition of existing mushroom farm and erection of four detached dwellings and garages.
2010/1153/FUL Nextdom Ltd Hurlston Hall Caravan Park, Written Hurlston Lane, Scarisbrick. Representations Siting of 41 timber clad holiday caravans (lodges) in lieu of 60 touring caravans, together with associated landscaping and environmental improvements.
2010/1235/FUL Mr R McNeil Silver Birch Lodge, Bold Lane, Written Aughton. Representations Retention of replacement windows on front elevation.
2010/1302/FUL Mr J Dobson 20 Sutch Lane, Lathom. Written Single storey side extension Representations
- 27 - 2010/1306/FUL Mr A Pegg 8 Broadhurst Lane, Wrightington. Written Erection of replacement two storey Representations detached garage/fitness room.
2011/0034/LDP Mr S Magee 2 Moss View, Spa Lane, Lathom. Written Certificate of Lawfulness - Representations Proposed erection of summerhouse.
2011/0042/FUL Mr G Hannah 34 Brook Lane, Ormskirk. Written Demolition of garage and erection Representations of two storey side and single storey front and rear extensions.
E/2009/0391/UAU Mr S Briggs 165 Kestrel Park, Ashurst, Written Skelmersdale. Representations Change of use of a residential property to a mixed use of residential and the parking, storage and maintenance of commercial vehicles.
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AGENDA ITEM: 1C
MEMBERS UPDATE 2011/12
PLANNING COMMITTEE
Report of: Director of People and Places
Relevant Head of Service: Borough Planner
Issue: 1 May 2011
Contact for further information: Mrs C Thomas (Extn. 5134) Planning Control Team Leader (E-mail: [email protected])
SUBJECT: Planning Appeals Decided - 26/03/2011 to 29/04/2011
APPLICATION APPELLANT DEVELOPMENT AND DECISION AND NO. ADDRESS DATE
1119 Mr G Heskin Glendale, Vale Lane, Lathom. Dismissed 2010/0903/FUL Erection of a detached double 06/04/2011 garage.
1120 Mr N MacFarlane The Stables, Ladys Walk, Dismissed 2010/0177/FUL Ormskirk. 07/04/2011 Demolition of existing attached shippon and erection of detached building comprising of stables, tack room, store and double garage.
1121 Mr N MacFarlane The Stables, Ladys Walk, Allowed 2010/0245/LBC Ormskirk. 07/04/2011 Listed Building Consent - Demolition of existing attached shippon.
1122 Mr J Dobson 20 Sutch Lane, Lathom. Allowed 2010/1302/FUL Demolition of existing garage 12/04/2011 and erection of new single storey side extension.
- 29 - 1123 Ms B Mulvenna Mosslands, Long Lane, Banks. Notice Quashed E/2010/0314/UAU The use of the land for the siting 12/04/2011 of residential caravans with Costs Awarded associated facilities and parking 12/04/2011 of vehicles and the storage of caravans.
1124 Mr Richard Watts Land To The West Of Terra Dismissed E/2009/0054/UAU Nova, Gregory Lane, Halsall. 13/04/2011 Change of use of land from a landscape gardening nursery and holding depot for materials to a mixed use of a landscape gardening nursery and holding depot for materials and for the recycling of building waste materials and the storage of non-landscaping materials.
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 585081.
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AGENDA ITEM: 2A
MEMBERS UPDATE 2011/12
PLANNING COMMITTEE
Report of: Director of People and Places
Relevant Head of Service: Borough Planner
Issue: 1 May 2011
Contact for further information: Mrs C Thomas (Extn. 5134) Planning Control Team Leader (E-mail: [email protected])
SUBJECT: Enforcement Notices Served - 26/03/2011 to 29/04/2011
Enforcement Date Notice Site Location Alleged Breach Reference Served
E/2011/0077/TSN St Mary Marina, Commencement and 18/03/2011 Watersedge Drive, continuation of works Rufford. without compliance with 8 conditions imposed on planning permission 2008/1102/FUL.
E/2011/0019/PCN Land To South Of, Plex Change of use of land and 29/03/2011 Lane Farm, Plex Lane, building to use for Halsall. equestrian purposes.
E/2009/0487/UF 1 Fleetwood Crescent, Erection of boundary fences, 31/03/2011 Banks. posts and gates over one metre high adjacent to a highway.
- 31 - E/2010/0484/UAU Shamrock Cottage, Change of use of land from 06/04/2011 Drummersdale Lane, agriculture to ancillary to the Scarisbrick. use of the adjacent holiday accommodation at Shamrock Cottage, Drummersdale Lane, Scarisbrick.
E/2011/0058/UEW St Mary Marina, Commencement of activities 15/04/2011 Watersedge Drive, to implement planning Rufford. permission 2008/1102/FUL without prior approval, including site clearance, excavation works and the importation and removal of materials.
E/2011/0078/SN St Mary Marina, Commencement of activities 15/04/2011 Watersedge Drive, to implement planning Rufford. permission 2008/1102/FUL without prior approval, including site clearance, excavation works and the importation and removal of materials.
E/2010/0037/UF 40 Mayfield Road, Erection of wall/fence pillars 27/04/2011 UpHolland. and posts over 1 metre high adjacent to a highway.
E/2011/0124/BCN Chalet 1, Bullens Wood, Breach of Condition 4 of 28/04/2011 Becconsall Lane, 2007/0161. Hesketh Bank.
- 32 - ARTICLE NO: 2B
PLANNING COMMITTEE
MEMBERS UPDATE 2011/12
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Article of: Director of People and Places
Relevant Head of Service: Borough Planner
Issue: 1 May 2011
Relevant Portfolio Holder: Councillor Martin Forshaw
Contact for further information: Dominic Carr (Extn. 5194) (E-mail: [email protected]) ______
SUBJECT: LANCASHIRE, MERSEYSIDE AND GREATER MANCHESTER LOCAL TRANSPORT PLAN 3 RESPONSES ______
Wards affected: Borough wide
1.0 PURPOSE OF ARTICLE
1.1 To inform Members of the strategic importance of Local Transport Plans and their implications upon West Lancashire.
1.2 To inform Members of the Council’s response to the Lancashire, Merseyside and Greater Manchester Local Transport Plans.
2.0 BACKGROUND
2.1 Members may be aware that Local Transport Plans are strategic documents which set out the local transport priorities in the long term. All transport authorities are required by law to produce a Local Transport Plan at least every 5 years. Local Transport Plans are strategic documents which set out the local transport priorities in the long term. The Current Local Transport Plan covering West Lancashire is the Lancashire Provisional Local Transport Plan for Lancashire (2006-2011). However as neighbouring authorities with shared cross-boundary issues the Merseyside and Greater Manchester LTP’s have important implications upon our Borough.
- 33 - 2.2 The preparation of LTP3’s has been guided by the five broad objectives set out by the Department of Transport in Delivering a Sustainable Transport Systems (DaSTS).
These are:
x To support national economic competitiveness and growth, by delivering reliable and efficient transport initiatives. x To reduce transport’s emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouses gases, with the desired outcome of tackling climate change. x To contribute to better safety security and health and longer life expectancy by reducing the risk of death, injury or illness arising from transport and by promoting travel modes that are beneficial to health. x To promote greater equality of opportunity for all citizens, with the desired outcome of achieving a fairer society x To improve quality of life for transport users and non-transport users, and to promote a healthy natural environment.
3.0 CURRENT POSITION
3.1 All Local Transport Plans must be in place by April 2011 and consist of overarching strategies supported by rolling implementation strategies. West Lancashire has been consulted on and responded to all 3 LTP’s.
Lancashire Local Transport Plan
3.2 Lancashire County Council is the transport authority for West Lancashire and are preparing a joint LTP with Blackpool and Blackburn with Darwen Council’s ‘A Draft Strategy for Lancashire’. This LTP has the most direct implications for West Lancashire. The consultation document can be viewed online at: http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/web/?siteid=5489&pageid=33488&e=e
The biggest changes which the LTP seeks to address has been summarised as:
x The need to support economic growth and regeneration across the county through tackling poor connectivity, congestion and poorer parts of the network which makes travel difficult x Providing access to skills and education x Fear of crime and antisocial behaviour in some public places and using public transport, particularly at night x Poor access to services and social networks for vulnerable and isolated communities in our towns and rural areas x Addressing the transport needs of an ageing population x Relatively high costs of public transport for certain groups x Negative impacts of traffic and transport on communities and the public realm x High dependency on the car for personal travel x High levels of carbon emissions x Road casualties among children x The fear of traffic which deters to cycling and walking x Maintaining a safe and efficient road network
- 34 - 3.3 Towards the end of 2010 WLBC held several meetings with officers from LCC to discuss projects within West Lancashire we would like to see included within the LTP. Following these discussions the Council prepared a formal response which was agreed at the Council’s Cabinet meeting on the 18th January. The full approved response was sent on the 19th January 2011.
3.4 In responding to this document, there are 5 key strategic issues the Council wanted to promote. These are:
1. Assisting with the ongoing regeneration of Skelmersdale through the delivery of a modern, fit for purpose, public transport system, 2. Improving accessibility for the public in rural areas 3. Tackling congestion in the key service centres of Ormskirk and Burscough 4. Improving rail linkages across West Lancashire through the delivery of new rail infrastructure; and 5. Encouraging sustainable forms of transport such as improved cycle and pedestrian links.
3.5 The Council has also produced a list of specific schemes it would like to see included within the LTP. This list can be viewed in Appendix A, which is a copy of the Council’s response.
Merseyside Local Transport Plan
3.6 The Third Local Transport Plan for Merseyside ‘A New Mobility Culture for Merseyside’ Preferred Strategy Draft has recently been published for consultation. This LTP has been prepared by the Merseyside Transport Partnership and the Merseyside Integrated Transport Authority (MITA). The Merseyside Transport partnership is made up of Merseytravel, Knowsley, Liverpool, St Helens, Sefton and Wirral Council’s. The preferred strategy can be viewed on the following web site: http://www.letstravelwise.org/files/1696747203_Neil%20Scales.pdf
3.7 The main aim of the plan is to support the economy and cut carbon emissions whilst improving health and well being. There are 6 goals to helping to achieve this objective: 1. To ensure that the transport system supports the wider plans for the region 2. To provide a transport system that is clean and helps cut the carbon footprint 3. To help improve the health and wellbeing of people in Merseyside 4. make sure everybody can get to where they need to go, when they need to go 5. To grow Merseyside’s economy by helping goods and people move around the region 6. To keep the roads and rail network well maintained.
3.8 The vision and goals set out within the strategy reiterate the clear need, in line with government policy, to both support the continuing growth and regeneration of Merseyside and to address climate change by reducing transport carbon output. The plan aims to promote a new concept of mobility culture seeking to change the approach to how to plan, provide and promote future transport
- 35 - provision. In a time of fiscal constraint the plan aims to use bold and innovative actions to achieve multiple objectives. An important aspect of this new mobility culture is that it is not just about transport, but about how everybody can play a part in creating a sustainable and just community.
3.9 Specifically, bus and rail issues will be of the most relevance to West Lancashire. As we are a neighbouring authority we have close links to both the Merseyrail and Merseytravel bus network. Due to the tight timescales involved in responding to this consultation officers agreed our response with the Portfolio Holder which was submitted on the 26th November 2010.
3.10 The Council’s response to this consultation was broadly supportive; however, we raised two specific issues. The Council supports the expansion of Merseyrail through schemes including the Burscough Curves reinstatement and expansion to Skelmersdale. However, the Council would like to see both schemes come forward and does not believe that only one scheme should necessarily come forward as indicated in the report. The Council also raised concern over possible changes to the rural bus network.
3.11 The Council also wanted the document to demonstrate a full awareness of cross- boundary issues between Lancashire and Merseyside, and of specific schemes emerging, through the West Lancashire LDF. The full consultation response can be viewed in appendix B (attached).
3.12 Following this response, Council officers have been involved in further discussion with the Merseyside LTP team as the LTP is further developed to ensure that the development of the LTP is in line with the Council’s LDF. A West Lancashire narrative will also be included within this LTP when published in April.
Greater Manchester LTP3
3.13 The Association of Greater Manchester Authorities (AGMA), along with the Greater Manchester Integrated Transport Authority, are now preparing a new Local Transport Plan for Greater Manchester which should be in place by April 2011. The plan will seek to set out the short, medium and long term priorities for Greater Manchester for which I attach the following link: http://www.gmpte.com/LTP3/documents/LTP3_Long_Term_Strategy_141010.pdf
3.14 The objectives for the Local Transport Plan 3 are to identify a clear programme of investment in cost-effective transport schemes that create maximum economic benefit while improving social and environmental outcomes. The plan will also seek to improve the efficiency and reliability of public transport and road networks to give travellers and commercial users greater confidence in journey times and to accommodate new demands for travel in the future. In particular the plan aims to improve access from more residential areas, specifically linking housing developments to employment areas.
3.15 Across the bus, train and tram networks the plan aims to prioritise safety and security for travellers and those who live along transport routes. The aim is to
- 36 - develop a transport network and information system so that public transport, cycling and walking become realistic options for daily travel.
3.16 The rail system in Greater Manchester has been highlighted as being of particular importance for economic growth and it has been identified that the rail system has capacity to support more commuting. Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive (GMPTE) are seeking to deliver additional rail carriages to increase capacity and to work with network rail to develop a strategy to expand the rail network through the Northern Hub. The plan also seeks to ensure that Greater Manchester fully benefits from high speed rail plans as they are developed.
3.17 Whilst the plan seeks to encourage sustainable means of travel other than the car, there are proposals to build a limited number of roads where they would benefit the economy.
3.18 Specifically rail issues are of greatest importance to West Lancashire. The plan seeks to improve the quality, frequency, capacity, service patterns, station standards and structure of fares of the rail network across the Greater Manchester network and neighbouring authorities. This will be done by producing an Agreed Rail Strategy for Greater Manchester. Both the Southport- Manchester line and Kirkby- Wigan lines may benefit from these proposals as they fall within Greater Manchester’s wider travel to work area.
3.19 The Council supported the proposals contained within the plan including proposals that improve the services and facilities within West Lancashire and in particular improvements to the rail services running through the Borough. The Council also welcomed proposals such as providing extra carriages to relieve overcrowding and also providing additional car parking facilities at stations such as Appley Bridge.
3.20 The Council also requested that, when the Agreed Rail Strategy for Greater Manchester is prepared, any rail improvements take into account the work planned as part of the Route Utilisation Strategies. In particular the Council wanted to ensure that the results of the ongoing Feasibility Study into the creation of better rail links to Skelmersdale are included in any plans for the future railway network.
3.21 In addition, the Council also requested that this document continues to demonstrate a full awareness of cross-boundary issues between Greater Manchester and Lancashire and of the implications of proposals emerging through the West Lancashire Local Development Framework. This could include cross-boundary matters such as linking of cycling and walking routes together, as well as rail and bus issues.
3.22 Due to the tight timescales involved approval was sought from the Portfolio Holder. This approval was granted and the Council submitted its formal response on the 22nd December 2010. The formal Council response has been included as Appendix C attached.
4.0 ISSUES
- 37 - 4.1 Whilst the Council has submitted consultation responses to all 3 Local Transport Plans, officers need to ensure that when more detailed implementation plans are prepared schemes important to the future growth of the Borough are included and taken account of.
5.0 FUTURE ACTION
5.1 That Council officers continue to monitor LTP’s and ensure that when more detailed implementation plans are prepared additional comments be provided.
6.0 SUSTAINABILITY IMPLICATIONS/COMMUNITY STRATEGY
6.1 By responding to the LTP consultation the Council has ensured that the interests of West Lancashire, including economic development, residential amenity and the accessibility of residents and those travelling through West Lancashire, have been protected.
6.2 These proposals will help to improve the Borough’s sustainability, along with achieving the “sustainable development”, “better environment” and “quality and accessible services” objectives of the Sustainability Community Strategy.
7.0 FINANCIAL AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS
7.1 There are no financial implications.
7.2 Officer time has already been spent liaising with the relevant authorities. Additional officer time may be required to liaise regarding the development of the implementation plans.
8.0 RISK ASSESSMENT
8.1 If the Council did not make representations on the development of the three Local Transport Plans there is a risk that there would not be sufficient investment in transport and transport infrastructure harming accessibility in the Borough, which would have a detrimental impact upon quality of life, social inclusion and the economic viability of West Lancashire.
9.0 CONCLUSIONS
9.1 The Council have provided comments on the development of the Lancashire, Merseyside and Greater Manchester LTP’s supporting many of the proposals within them. By doing this have ensured that specific reference is made to West Lancashire and that schemes the Borough Council would like to see come forward have been highlighted.
- 38 - Background Documents
The following background documents (as defined in Section 100D (5) of the Local Government Act 1972) have been relied on to a material extent in preparing this Report.
Date Document 2006 2006-2010 Lancashire Local Transport Plan
Equality Impact Assessment
There is no evidence from an initial assessment of an adverse impact on equality in relation to the equality target groups.
Appendices
A. West Lancashire Borough Council’s formal response to Lancashire County Council Local Transport Plan 3 including a list of schemes the borough council would like to see included. B. West Lancashire Borough Council’s formal response to the Merseyside Local Transport Plan C. West Lancashire Borough Council’s formal response to the Greater Manchester Local Transport Plan
- 39 - - 40 - Appendix A
John R Harrison, DipEnvP, MRTPI Acting Executive Manager Planning PO Box 16 . 52 Derby Street Ormskirk .West Lancashire L39 2DF
Telephone: 01695 585 345 Website: www.westlancs.gov.uk Fax: 01695 585113 E-mail: [email protected]
Joanne Macholc Date: 14 January 2010 Senior Planning Officer Our ref: DC/TR22 Lancashire County Council LTP Consultation Please ask for: John Harrison Freepost PR89 Direct Dial no: 01695 585 132 PO Box 100 County Hall Preston PR1 0BR
Dear Ms Macholc,
LOCAL TRANSPORT PLAN 2011– 2021 DRAFT STRATEGY FOR CONSULTATION
Thank you for providing West Lancashire Borough Council the opportunity to comment on the next Lancashire Local Transport Plan (LTP3) ‘A Draft Strategy for Lancashire’ on the future of transport in Lancashire until 2021.
Following the meeting held on the 8th December 2010 with council officers I would offer the following comments in relation to the document. However as discussed at the meeting these comments will not be formally considered by the Borough Council’s Cabinet until their meeting on the 18th January 2011. I will confirm the Council’s formal view following this meeting.
The Council would like to broadly support the proposals contained within the plan but would make the following comments:
In responding to this document I believe that there are 5 key strategic issues the document can help address. These are: 1. Assisting with the ongoing regeneration of Skelmersdale through the delivery of a modern, fit for purpose public transport system. 2. Improving accessibility to the public in rural areas 3. Tackling congestion in the key service centres of Ormskirk and Burscough 4. Improving rail linkages across West Lancashire through the delivery of new rail infrastructure 5. Encouraging sustainable forms of transport such as improved cycle and pedestrian links
Chief Executive: William J. Taylor MBE
- 41 - Assisting with the ongoing regeneration of Skelmersdale through the delivery of a modern, fit for purpose public transport system
The Council welcomes the inclusion of Skelmersdale as an area of focus for many of the LTP3 goals generally. Skelmersdale remains the area West Lancashire would like to see continue to benefit from further economic growth. In order to support regeneration both socially and economically it is important to ensure that the public transport system is improved.
Specifically improving both internal and external links are crucial in supporting the successful regeneration of the town. In particular, improved public transport connectivity to the Liverpool City Region has been identified as a way of improving the desirability of Skelmersdale as a housing location of choice, especially the need for improved rail connectivity to Liverpool. As part of the Council’s Core Strategy we would like to see the transport infrastructure improved to accommodate and support up to 3,000 new dwellings plus up to 60 ha of employment development.
The level of service provision within Skelmersdale town centre is extremely poor. The main shopping centre, the Concourse, lacks basic services and there is little in way of a night time economy. This has resulted in many people seeking these services outside of Skelmersdale, which is hindered by the poor connectivity between Skelmersdale and neighbouring towns including Ormskirk, Wigan and Liverpool.
Skelmersdale lies 13 miles north-east of Liverpool and is the second largest town in the North West without a rail station. Currently the nearest station is Up Holland, which is poorly accessed from Skelmersdale and itself has limited facilities and services. Although there are regular bus services running through the town on the Wigan-Ormskirk-Southport route, accessibility on the whole is poor. Until such time when a new rail station has been created linking Skelmersdale to Merseyrail the Council would like to see other measures introduced to link Skelmersdale to Liverpool, depending upon further work this could include an express bus route.
The Merseyside RUS has identified the potential for a new rail link to Skelmersdale. West Lancashire believes this link could assist in improving connectivity to Liverpool and enable the town to benefit from future economic growth. The economic and regeneration impact of linking Skelmersdale to the rail network would be extremely significant for the town. Other benefits the proposed rail link could provide include supporting and including Skelmersdale Vision, through increasing the potential market catchment area and therefore encouraging more high order retailers to locate to the town. This could also improve links between Skelmersdale and Wigan/Manchester.
Improving accessibility to public transport in rural areas
West Lancashire is a predominantly rural authority with many villages that are poorly served by the public transport network. This lack of provision limits the access that local residents have to local services/facilities without the use of a car.
The Council would like to see improvements to the public transport network, including real time buses, improvements to the cycle and pedestrian network, improved coordination of public transport services (such as better linkages between bus and rail) and reduced costs of travel.
The Council also believes that providing better public transport to rural locations will help reduce social exclusion, improve the rural economy and reduce the fear of crime.
Chief Executive: William J. Taylor MBE
- 42 - Tackling congestion in the Key Service Centres of Ormskirk and Burscough
The road network in Ormskirk suffers from major problems of congestion caused by traffic running from the M58 along the A570 and through to Southport. The road network in Ormskirk is often at capacity, causing a segregation of the town centre and also limiting access to businesses. The Council is aware that this level of congestion reduces the level of safety for local residents and also reduces air quality.
Ormskirk bus station is currently outdated, lacking modern facilities currently found in many similar sized towns. The Council believes that the bus station should be remodelled incorporating modern facilities to encourage greater usage. The Council also believe that the current link between Ormskirk bus and train station is in a poor condition giving negative perceptions, such as a fear of crime, which prevents usage. The Council would like to see improvements to this linkage. The Council still believes that the proposed A570 bypass is a priority scheme and is our preferred option to take through-traffic out of Ormskirk, therefore reducing congestion in the town centre and speeding up journey times to Southport.
Until such time when this scheme is deemed viable the Council believe that a range of measures should be explored to improve accessibility in the town centre and improve safety for local residents. The Council awaits with interest the results of the recent study undertaken on this matter and would wish to investigate with Lancashire County Council the implementation of identified measures in order to alleviate traffic congestion in the town.
As part of the Council’s work for the LDF it is likely that both Ormskirk and Burscough will need to accommodate additional housing and some employment. At present there is limited capacity on the road network to accommodate this development. The Council would like to see improvements to the transport network that would allow for additional growth in the two towns.
Improving the rail linkages across West Lancashire through the delivery of new rail infrastructure
The provision of a new rail station within Skelmersdale is a priority scheme for West Lancashire as already discussed. However, rail improvements between Ormskirk and Burscough and relating to better connections between the Preston to Ormskirk line and the Southport to Wigan line are also very desirable.
The electrification of the Ormskirk to Burscough line would provide an alternative to the car for commuting to Liverpool from Burscough and reduce the number of cars travelling into Ormskirk to access the train to Liverpool. Although there is currently a diesel service in place on the line between Ormskirk and Preston (via Burscough), it is slow and infrequent and requires commuters to change at Ormskirk in order to reach Liverpool. Many commuters are put off by this and use the car as a quicker alternative.
Although Burscough is currently served by 2 stations (Burscough Bridge on the Southport to Wigan line and Burscough Junction on the Ormskirk to Preston line) connectivity between these two routes is poor. The reinstatement of the Burscough curves would allow connectivity between these lines and could take a significant number of cars off the road. It is believed that the electrification of track between Ormskirk and Burscough and the reinstatement of the Burscough Curves would raise the quality and accessibility of these services and thereby raise usage levels and reduce dependency upon the car.
Chief Executive: William J. Taylor MBE
- 43 - These proposed schemes are extremely important for West Lancashire but also have significant effect upon Sefton and other Merseyside authorities as well as Wigan and Greater Manchester as a whole. West Lancashire would like to encourage collaborative working between Lancashire, Merseyside and Greater Manchester LTP3 to ensure that opportunities are fully realised.
The improvement of park and ride facilities at stations such as Appley Bridge should be investigated to make rail travel more attractive for commuters.
The Council is very supportive of the Community Rail designation of the Preston Ormskirk Line and wishes to see further service and station improvements on the line.
Encouraging sustainable forms of transport such as improved cycle and pedestrian links.
There are many opportunities within West Lancashire to improve the provision for cyclists and pedestrians, including the creation of linear parks in three locations in the Borough: xLinking Ormskirk and Skelmersdale through the disused railway line; xAlong the banks of the River Douglas between Hesketh Bank and Tarleton; and xAlong the former railway line in Banks.
These proposals would provide safer, alternative sustainable transport corridors between the settlements currently only served by busy roads. Specifically, the Council would like to see greater linkages between the Borough’s main settlements via the public transport network to reduce car dependency and encourage greater accessibility. This would also free up highway capacity and help allow for the additional growth required for the future development of the Borough.
The provision of access for cyclists within Ormskirk town centre also needs to be improved. Currently there are good links to the edge of the town but within the town centre cyclists face issues such as heavy levels of congestion creating a dangerous environment. This environment has caused a reduction in the amount of people who use the cycle network.
In Skelmersdale there are a number of cycle and pedestrian routes which are currently under used due to fear of crime caused by the landscape the routes are located within. Greater use of cycle and pedestrian routes could be encouraged if safer, more easily accessible routes were provided to places of work, the town centre and local schools.
The provision of an improved pedestrian and cycle network across the Borough will help to support local tourism, reduce reliance upon the car and encourage healthier and more active lifestyles.
Chief Executive: William J. Taylor MBE
- 44 - SPECIFIC COMMENTS ON THE DOCUMENT
All the proposals submitted for potential schemes by West Lancashire officers were included within an appendix to the preferred strategy ‘list of suggested schemes’ which is welcomed. However, these schemes have not been individually highlighted within the preferred strategy.
Within the preferred strategy there are 7 areas/priorities which the document is framed around, these are:
1. Improving Access into areas of Economic Growth and regeneration 2. Providing Better access to Education and Employment 3. Improving People’s Quality of Life and Wellbeing 4. Improving the Safety of our most Vulnerable Residents 5. Providing Safe, Reliable, Convenient and Affordable Transport Alternatives to the car 6. Maintaining Assets 7. Reducing Carbon Emissions and its Effects
Issues which the Council believe are of particular relevance to West Lancashire within these priorities are:
Improving Access into Areas of Economic Growth and Regeneration This proposal includes a range of schemes that will help improve access to key economic and employment areas such as Preston, Lancashire, the major Ports of Heysham and Fleetwood, Blackpool Airport and the Energy Coast. One of the options considered includes exploring practicable solutions to the renewal of outdated rural road infrastructure serving the agricultural sector of the economy which is supported by the Council.
This policy makes specific reference to Skelmersdale as an area of focus but there is no mention of Ormskirk which we know suffers particularly from problems of congestion stifling economic growth. The Council would like to see plans to tackle this congestion in the strategy.
Providing Better Access to Education and Employment This strategy includes looking to provide affordable public transport to disadvantaged and isolated communities across Lancashire, including Skelmersdale, and is welcomed. However there is no specific mention of Edge Hill University which causes major issues of congestion within Ormskirk and the wider area. This is a serious issue that not only affects the town but reduces access to a key learning institution in the County, and so the LTP3 should have reference to it.
Improving Peoples Quality of Life and Wellbeing This strategy seeks to improve people’s quality of life by reducing noise and air pollution in Lancashire’s major towns, increasing opportunities for people to visit the countryside, improving provision to health facilities, ensuring that older people are able to engage in society through suitable transport provision, improving walking and cycling networks and developing schemes to improve access for rural communities to services. In principle this strategy is supported. Skelmersdale is also specifically mentioned as an area of focus because it is a disadvantaged community and this is supported.
Chief Executive: William J. Taylor MBE
- 45 - Improving the Safety of our Streets for our most Vulnerable Residents This strategy is aimed at improving safety for road users and pedestrians alike. The scheme proposes introducing 20mph schemes across residential areas where they can be accommodated and do not affect the free movement of the highway network. The strategy also mentions introducing appropriate speed limits and enforcement measures of these speed limits through mobile, fixed safety cameras. The scheme also mentions introducing driver training to targeted groups and including embedded safety principles into traffic management and highway maintenance activities. These measures are supported by the Council provided that we are fully consulted on specific locations and schemes.
Providing Safe, Reliable, Convenient and Affordable Transport Alternatives to the Car This strategy includes a range of proposals including a proposal to develop local rail services to achieve further growth in patronage. This includes more frequent services, greater capacity, new and improved quality of stations and trains. However, there is no specific mention of any schemes in West Lancashire. The Council would like to see specific rail schemes mentioned in the implementation strategy. The strategy also includes pressing for improvements to stops and interchanges, providing discount schemes to young people aged 16-23 and the introduction of new SmartCard technology which should in the future form part of a national scheme. The Council would like to see consideration given to the cross border use of these smart cards so that they can be used in neighbouring authorities including Merseyside and Greater Manchester.
Maintaining our Assets This strategy involves a range of schemes to improve the condition of footways, highways and structures to ensure that maintenance is planned rather than reactive. In order to bring about this strategy proposals include prioritising funding for the maintenance of a) strategic routes to allow the efficient transportation of goods, and b) in residential areas, to enable people to travel in comfort and safety. The Council supports these measures.
Reducing Carbon Emissions and its Effects This is an area that the Council would like to support. We are currently working with Merseyside and Cheshire authorities to look into developing a Low Emissions Strategy (LES) which will cross different council departments. As part of our LDF we are seeking to encourage a shift towards low emissions technologies, such as the introduction of Electric Vehicle Recharging (EVR) points and the provision of infrastructure to allow the use of electric vehicles. In order to ensure that the infrastructure created is consistent across the region the introduction of EVR points should be specifically mentioned in LTP3 with a view to the County working with other transport authorities in the region on infrastructure.
If you have any further queries regarding the Council’s formal response, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Yours sincerely,
John R Harrison Acting Executive Manager Planning
Chief Executive: William J. Taylor MBE
- 46 - Appendix B
John R Harrison, DipEnvP, MRTPI Acting Executive Manager Planning PO Box 16 . 52 Derby Street Ormskirk .West Lancashire L39 2DF
Telephone: 01695 585 132 Website: www.westlancs.gov.uk Fax: 01695 585113 E-mail: [email protected] Neil Scales Merseyside Transport Partnership Date: 30/11/2010 LTP3 Preferred Strategy Consultation Your ref: Local Transport Plan Merseyside Freepost RLUB-HJZA-RZSZ Merseyside Support Unit Please ask for: John Harrison 24 Hatton Garden Direct Dial no: 01695 585 132 Liverpool L3 2AN
Dear Mr Scales,
A New Mobility Culture for Merseyside Preferred Strategy
Thank you for providing West Lancashire Borough Council the opportunity to comment on the next Local Transport Plan (LTP3) ‘A New Mobility Culture for Merseyside’ on the future of transport in Merseyside until 2024.
West Lancashire Borough Council would like to broadly support the proposals contained within the plan. However we have a couple of specific issues which are set out below.
In terms of the bus network, there is no detail contained about potential future changes to the network. This Council would however be concerned if any changes led to a reduction of services into or through West Lancashire.
In the case of rail we support the expansion of Merseyrail through schemes including the Burscough Curves reinstatement and a link to Skelmersdale, and mention of these is welcomed. However the Borough Council would like to ideally see both these schemes come forward and does not believe that only one scheme should necessarily come forward as indicated in the report. This can only be determined once studies have been undertaken on both schemes.
The document needs to demonstrate a full awareness of cross boundary issues between Lancashire and Merseyside, of the implications of proposals emerging through the West Lancashire LDF and of proposals and strategies set out within the emerging Lancashire LTP3. This could also include cross boundary matters such as linking of cycling and walking routes together, as well as rail and bus issues. I look forward to the forthcoming meetings between officers of the Borough Council, Lancashire County Council and Merseytravel so we can explore these matters more fully.
If you have any further queries regarding the Council’s formal response, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Yours sincerely,
John R Harrison Acting Executive Manager Planning
Chief Executive: William J. Taylor. MBE
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John R Harrison, DipEnvP, MRTPI Acting Executive Manager Planning PO Box 16 . 52 Derby Street Ormskirk .West Lancashire L39 2DF
Telephone: 01695 585 132 Website: www.westlancs.gov.uk Fax: 01695 585113 E-mail: [email protected]
Date: 21/12/2010 David Leather Your ref: Greater Manchester LTP3 GMPTE Local Transport Plan 3 Consultation Please ask for: John Harrison Manchester M1 3BG Direct Dial no: 01695 585 132
Dear Mr Leather,
Shaping Transport in Greater Manchester
Thank you for providing West Lancashire Borough Council the opportunity to comment on the Third Local Transport Plan (LTP3) ‘Shaping Transport in Greater Manchester’.
West Lancashire Borough Council would like to support the proposals contained within this Local Transport Plan. In particular the Council support proposals that improve the services and facilities within West Lancashire and in particular improvements to the rail services running through our borough. The Council welcomes proposals such as providing extra carriages to relieve overcrowding and also providing additional car parking facilities at stations such as Appley Bridge.
However the Council would like to ensure that when the agreed Rail Strategy for Greater Manchester is prepared any rail improvements take into account the work planned as part of the Route Utilisation Strategies. In particular the Council is keen to ensue that the results of the ongoing Feasibility Study into the creation of better rail links to Skelmersdale are included in any plans for the future railway network.
The Council would like to ensure that this document continues to demonstrate a full awareness of cross boundary issues between Greater Manchester and Lancashire and of the implications of proposals emerging through the West Lancashire Local Development Framework. This could include cross boundary matters such as linking of cycling and walking routes together, as well as rail and bus issues.
If you have any further queries regarding the Council’s formal response, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Yours sincerely,
John R Harrison Acting Executive Manager Planning
Chief Executive: William J. Taylor. MBE
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