ARTICLE NO: 1A
PLANNING COMMITTEE
MEMBERS UPDATE 2013/14
Issue: 4
Article of: Assistant Director Planning
Relevant Managing Director: Managing Director (Transformation)
Relevant Portfolio Holder: Councillor M Forshaw
Contact for further information: Mrs C Thomas (Extn. 5134) (E-mail: [email protected])
SUBJECT: Applications Determined Under The Delegated System - 06/07/2013 to 09/08/2013
WARD:- Ashurst Application: 2013/0485/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Retention of garage as living accommodation and first floor extension above, with Juliette balcony to rear. Location: 26 Marland, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6ST
Applicant: Mr And Mrs Cullen
WARD:- Ashurst Application: 2013/0684/SCO Decision: Scoping Opinion Issued Proposal: Scoping Opinion - Proposed residential development for up to 630 dwellings with open space and infrastructure. Location: Land At Whalleys, Skelmersdale, Lancashire
Applicant: West Lancashire Borough Council
WARD:- Aughton And Downholland Application: 2013/0384/FUL Decision: Planning Permission REFUSED Proposal: Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of two storey replacement dwelling. Location: 38 Town Green Lane, Aughton, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 6SF
Applicant: Mr M Hollewell
- 97 - WARD:- Aughton And Downholland Application: 2013/0465/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Part demolition, conversion and extension to existing barn to form a single detached dwelling. Location: Altcar Lane Farm, Altcar Lane, Downholland, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 7HN
Applicant: Mr M Nickson
WARD:- Aughton And Downholland Application: 2013/0518/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Modernisation of property including partial demolition, various extensions and provision of living accommodation in roof space. Location: 3 Granville Park, Aughton, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 5DS
Applicant: Mr P Wickstead
WARD:- Aughton And Downholland Application: 2013/0573/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Erection of agricultural storage building. Location: Lyncroft, Butchers Lane, Aughton, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 6SY
Applicant: Mr Duncan Geilty
WARD:- Aughton And Downholland Application: 2013/0576/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Two storey side extension. Location: 11 Riding Lane, Haskayne, Downholland, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 7JD
Applicant: Mr Anthony Strohmaier
WARD:- Aughton And Downholland Application: 2013/0578/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Reduce size of existing football pitch, improvements to existing play area to include natural play, creation of footpath/trail around the field allowing access to all to space and facilities. Installation of low profile BMX track comprising of compacted gravel surface. Location: Sports Ground Adjacent, Haskayne Village Hall, 109 School Lane, Downholland, Lancashire, L39 7JE
Applicant: Haskayne Village Hall
- 98 - WARD:- Aughton And Downholland Application: 2013/0600/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: First floor extensions to front and rear. Single storey rear extension. Location: 88 Noel Gate, Aughton, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 5EQ
Applicant: Mr Peter Lucas
WARD:- Aughton And Downholland Application: 2013/0619/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Conservatory to rear. Location: Lynton, 21 Beech Road, Aughton, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 6SJ
Applicant: Mrs Pamela Jackson
WARD:- Aughton Park Application: 2013/0327/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Extension and alterations to roof to form first floor living accommodation including dormer extensions to front and rear. Single storey rear extension. Location: 112 Long Lane, Aughton, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 5DA
Applicant: Mr Jamie Shaw
WARD:- Aughton Park Application: 2013/0510/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Two storey side extension incorporating accommodation at basement level and roof space. Single storey rear extension with chimney. Alterations to rear dormer. Location: 145 Moss Delph Lane, Aughton, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 5BH
Applicant: Mr Allan Gauld
WARD:- Aughton Park Application: 2013/0582/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Conversion of existing detached double garage to residential dwelling including canopy to front and chimney to side. Location: Georgesons Farm, Formby Lane, Aughton, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 7HG
Applicant: Mr Chris Lloyd
- 99 - WARD:- Aughton Park Application: 2013/0623/FUL Decision: Withdrawn Proposal: Conversion of barn to dwelling, including raising of roof, extension to side, external and internal alterations. Location: Barn At, Double Bank Farm, Firs Lane, Aughton, Lancashire,
Applicant: Mr Mike Sharman
WARD:- Aughton Park Application: 2013/0630/FUL Decision: Planning Permission REFUSED Proposal: Single storey office building and associated car parking. Location: Gores Farm, Narrow Lane, Clieves Hills, Aughton, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 7HD
Applicant: Mr Ron Prescott
WARD:- Aughton Park Application: 2013/0631/LDC Decision: Cert of Lawfulness (EXISTING) Granted Proposal: Certificate of Lawfulness - Use of land for parking, turning area, vehicle and equipment storage and vegetable cleaning. Location: Gores Farm, Narrow Lane, Clieves Hills, Aughton, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 7HD
Applicant: Mr Ron Prescott
WARD:- Aughton Park Application: 2013/0664/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Single storey extension to side/rear. Location: 226 Moss Delph Lane, Aughton, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 5BJ
Applicant: Mr Phillip Birch
WARD:- Aughton Park Application: 2013/0669/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Removal of Condition No. 2 imposed on Planning Permission 8/6/11409 relating to the agricultural occupancy restriction. Location: Blakewater House, Fir Tree Lane, Aughton, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 7HH
Applicant: Mrs Alison Litherland
- 100 - WARD:- Bickerstaffe Application: 2013/0248/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Conversion of loft to living accommodation including 2 no. front dormers. Location: Three Chimneys Cottage, Spa Lane, Lathom, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 6JQ
Applicant: Mr Mark Keane
WARD:- Bickerstaffe Application: 2013/0577/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Single storey rear extension. Front porch. Location: Lyndhurst, 191 Wigan Road, Westhead, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 6JN
Applicant: Mr John Burke
WARD:- Bickerstaffe Application: 2013/0620/PNH Decision: PNH Prior Approval NOT required Proposal: Application for determination as to whether prior approval of details is required - extension of dwellinghouseDimension from rear wall of original dwellinghouse - 4mMaximum height of extension - 3.375mHeight to eaves of extension - 2.485m Location: 245 St Helens Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4QW
Applicant: Mr R Ashcroft
WARD:- Burscough East Application: 2013/0525/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Erection of detached dwelling including new vehicular/pedestrian access. Location: 48 Square Lane, Burscough, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 7RQ
Applicant: Mr Mark Beesley
WARD:- Burscough East Application: 2013/0553/FUL Decision: Planning Permission REFUSED Proposal: Single storey extension to rear. Location: 1 Flax Lane, Burscough, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 5TD
Applicant: Mrs Claire Gaskell
- 101 - WARD:- Burscough East Application: 2013/0555/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Single storey side extension Location: 86 Ellerbrook Drive, Burscough, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 5SZ
Applicant: Mr Alan Gibson
WARD:- Burscough East Application: 2013/0567/LBC Decision: Listed Building Consent Granted Proposal: Listed Building Consent: - Part demolition of existing single storey extension and erection of a single storey extension to rear Location: Hatherleigh, 1 Flax Lane, Burscough, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 5TD
Applicant: Mrs Claire Gaskell
WARD:- Burscough West Application: 2013/0355/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Extensions and alterations to existing dwelling including raising height of roof and provision of dormer windows to provide first floor living accommodation; two storey extension to side and rear and chimney to other side elevation. Location: 8 Mill Dam Lane, Burscough, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 7TQ
Applicant: Mr Brendan Duffy
WARD:- Burscough West Application: 2013/0507/ADV Decision: Advertisement Consent Granted Proposal: Display of illuminated and non-illuminated signage. Location: Farmers Arms, 36 New Lane, Burscough, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 8JA
Applicant: Punch Taverns
WARD:- Burscough West Application: 2013/0618/COU Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Change of use from police house to residential property. Location: Police Station, 3 - 5 Liverpool Road North, Burscough, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 5TN
Applicant: Lancashire Constabulary
- 102 - WARD:- Derby Application: 2012/1311/PND Decision: PND Details Approved Proposal: Consideration of Details for Prior Approval for the method of demolition of Westec House and proposed restoration of the site. Location: Westec House, West Lancashire Borough Council, 52 Derby Street, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 2DQ
Applicant: West Lancashire Borough Council
WARD:- Derby Application: 2013/0470/FUL Decision: Planning Permission REFUSED Proposal: Erection of detached double garage/home office. Location: Leveldale Barn, Lathom Lane, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 5TT
Applicant: Mr Paul Norman
WARD:- Derby Application: 2013/0604/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Single storey rear extension. Location: 9 Wigan Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 2AP
Applicant: Mr Michael Maslen
WARD:- Derby Application: 2013/0621/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Proposed ground floor porch extension with dormer at first floor level. New pitched roof over existing car port. Part first floor / part two storey extension at rear, including balcony. Raised patio to rear. (Extension of time limit for implementation of planning permission 2010/0560/FUL). Location: 76 St Helens Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4QT
Applicant: Mr Christopher Turner
WARD:- Derby Application: 2013/0628/COU Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Change of use of existing self catering holiday units to residential dwelling. Location: Self Catering Holiday Units, Mawdsleys Farm, Crosshall Brow, Westhead, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 6JF
Applicant: Mr And Mrs F McClenahan
- 103 - WARD:- Digmoor Application: 2013/0660/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Erection of 1 pair of semi-detached dwellings; new vehicular/pedestrian access; provision of 2 car parking spaces and 2.25m high front boundary wall. Location: 362B Ormskirk Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9AN
Applicant: John Heymans And Co Ltd
WARD:- Digmoor Application: 2013/0706/LC3 Decision: No Objections (NPA/CMA/CMM/LCC/LC3/OHL) Proposal: County Matter - Single storey front extension, new entrance porch, glazed canopy to the rear of the building and a roof to the existing bin store. Location: Whiteledge Centre For Learning Difficulties, Spencers Lane, Digmoor, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9JS
Applicant: Lancashire County Council
WARD:- Halsall Application: 2013/0505/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Removal of agricultural occupancy condition imposed on planning permission 1980/0426. Location: Croft End Bungalow, Plex Lane, Halsall, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 7JY
Applicant: Mr And Mrs Colin Baldwin
WARD:- Halsall Application: 2013/0575/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Single storey extension to side/rear. Location: 1 Heathey Lane, Shirdley Hill, Halsall, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 8SH
Applicant: Mr Keith Doyle
WARD:- Halsall Application: 2013/0674/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: First floor extension to rear. Location: 70 Moss Road, Halsall, Southport, Lancashire, PR8 4JQ
Applicant: Mr Peter Astley
- 104 - WARD:- Hesketh-with-Becconsall Application: 2012/0658/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Retention of groundworks and fencing to side boundary. Location: 1A Belsfield Drive, Hesketh Bank, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6YB
Applicant: Mr N Quinn
WARD:- Hesketh-with-Becconsall Application: 2013/0081/COU Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Conversion of barn into dwelling. Location: New Manor Farm, Shore Road, Hesketh Bank, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6XQ
Applicant: Mr & Mrs R Cropper
WARD:- Hesketh-with-Becconsall Application: 2013/0381/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Extension to existing greenhouse. Location: Barn End, 94B Becconsall Lane, Hesketh Bank, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6RR
Applicant: Mr Ian Gough
WARD:- Hesketh-with-Becconsall Application: 2013/0406/FUL Decision: Withdrawn Proposal: Part two storey/part first floor extension to side/rear. Location: 76 Moss Lane, Hesketh Bank, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6AB
Applicant: Mr Jonathan McCann
WARD:- Hesketh-with-Becconsall Application: 2013/0481/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: One block of two self-contained flats. Location: Land To The Rear Of 17 And 19, Station Road, Hesketh Bank, Lancashire, PR4 6SN
Applicant: Mr Michael Finn
- 105 - WARD:- Hesketh-with-Becconsall Application: 2013/0526/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Retention of 10.36m high radio mast on concrete base. Location: 44 Shore Road, Hesketh Bank, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6RB
Applicant: Mr Neil Cunliffe
WARD:- Hesketh-with-Becconsall Application: 2013/0641/SCO Decision: Scoping Opinion Issued Proposal: Scoping Opinion - Proposed hybrid residential-LED, mixed use development. Location: Land To The East Of Station Road , And Hesketh Lane, Hesketh Bank, Lancashire,
Applicant: Richard Lee Planning & Property Consultant
WARD:- Knowsley Application: 2013/0422/FUL Decision: Planning Permission REFUSED Proposal: Retention of replacement shop front. Location: Bluebells Florist, 19 Church Street, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 3AE
Applicant: NSW Property Lettings
WARD:- Knowsley Application: 2013/0531/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Siting of temporary portacabin classroom building and relocation of two existing timber workshops. Location: Pontville School , Black Moss Lane, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4TW
Applicant: Witherslack Group
WARD:- Knowsley Application: 2013/0606/ADV Decision: Advertisement Consent Granted Proposal: Display of 3 no. non illuminated fascia signs; 1 no. internally illuminated projecting sign; internally illuminated ATM header panel and non illuminated internal marketing sign. Location: Halifax, 1 Church Street, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 3AE
Applicant: Lloyds Banking Group
- 106 - WARD:- Moorside Application: 2013/0589/COU Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Change of use from beauty salon to tattoo parlour and piercing studio. Location: 59 Birleywood, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9HR
Applicant: Mr Ink
WARD:- Newburgh Application: 2013/0580/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Siting of portacabin for use as a temporary classroom. Location: Maharishi School, Cobbs Brow Lane, Newburgh, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 6JJ
Applicant: Maharishi School Trust Ltd
WARD:- Newburgh Application: 2013/0581/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Single storey extensions to both side elevations. Location: Carr Hall Farm, Carr Lane, Lathom, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 4BT
Applicant: Mrs L Bullen
WARD:- Newburgh Application: 2013/0584/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Demolition of existing single storey side extension and erection of part two storey/part single storey extension at side/rear. Closure of existing vehicular access and formation of new vehicular access. Location: Greenways, Ash Brow, Newburgh, Wigan, Lancashire, WN8 7NF
Applicant: Mr & Mrs D Acland
WARD:- Newburgh Application: 2013/0759/CMA Decision: No Objections (NPA/CMA/CMM/LCC/LC3/OHL) Proposal: County Matter - Construction of a standby generator and associated fuel tank. Location: Wigan Wastewater Treatment Works, Deans Lane, Lathom, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 4BL
Applicant: United Utilities Plc
- 107 - WARD:- North Meols Application: 2013/0486/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Single storey side extension. Location: North Meols, Marsh Road, Banks, Southport, Lancashire, PR9 8DX
Applicant: Mr Roy Seed
WARD:- North Meols Application: 2013/0501/FUL Decision: Withdrawn Proposal: Erection of barn for the use as a hay store and cattle pen. Retrospective permission for concrete hard-standing to the front of the stable block. Location: Land At Junction With New Lane Pace, Gorsey Lane, Banks, Lancashire, PR9 8EH
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Horton
WARD:- North Meols Application: 2013/0590/COU Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Change of use of existing ground floor car showroom to retail (furniture shop). Location: Banks Filling Station, 99 Gravel Lane, Banks, Southport, Lancashire, PR9 8BW
Applicant: Ms Michelle Platt
WARD:- Parbold Application: 2013/0512/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Re-modelling of house with associated works, to include a two storey side extension and single storey orangery to rear. Location: 78 The Common, Parbold, Wigan, Lancashire, WN8 7EA
Applicant: Mr & Mrs C + J Bithell
WARD:- Parbold Application: 2013/0527/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Demolition of farmhouse and ancillary buildings and erection of two dwellings with detached double garages. (Extension of time limit for implementation of planning permission 2010/0062/FUL). Location: Martins Farm, Lees Lane, Dalton, Lancashire, WN8 7RE
Applicant: Hilbre Developments Ltd
- 108 - WARD:- Parbold Application: 2013/0534/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Extension to front porch including new pitched roof. Location: Woodview, Beacon Lane, Dalton, Wigan, Lancashire, WN8 7RR
Applicant: Mr D Tyrer
WARD:- Parbold Application: 2013/0579/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Two storey side extension. Alterations to roof to form front and rear dormers. Location: 10 Brandreth Drive, Parbold, Wigan, Lancashire, WN8 7HB
Applicant: Mr Steve Riley
WARD:- Parbold Application: 2013/0607/LDC Decision: Cert of Lawfulness (EXISTING) Granted Proposal: Certificate of Lawfulness - Conservatory at rear. Location: Millside, Mill Lane, Parbold, Wigan, Lancashire, WN8 7NW
Applicant: Mr J Whiteman
WARD:- Parbold Application: 2013/0657/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Alterations to roof to provide first floor living accommodation including rear dormer extension. Location: 16 Beechfield, Hilldale, Wigan, Lancashire, WN8 7AR
Applicant: Mr W Singleton
WARD:- Parbold Application: 2013/0682/COU Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Change of use from hotel and restaurant/managers flat to single dwelling house including replacement single storey extension to front/side; new entrance canopy at side; detached double garage; single storey rear extension linking dwelling to existing detached outbuilding and conversion of outbuilding to living accommodation; alterations to fenestration; reinstatement of 2 no. chimneys to side; reinstatement of 2 bay windows to ground floor front elevation; new vehicular/pedestrian access. Location: 912 Lancaster Lane, Parbold, Lancashire, WN8 7AB
Applicant: Mr Jeff Dandridge
- 109 - WARD:- Rufford Application: 2013/0412/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Demolition of an existing timber pavilion and erection of a new built pavilion accommodating lounge area and kitchen and including terrace seating area, CCTV and floodliighting. Erection of single storey rear extension to the existing brick built pavilion to provide changing facilities. Resiting of temporary container for storage during building works. Location: Rufford Cricket Club, Cousins Lane, Rufford, Lancashire,
Applicant: Mr R Caslake
WARD:- Rufford Application: 2013/0457/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Single storey extensions to side and rear. Location: Holmfield, Holmeswood Road, Rufford, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 1TY
Applicant: Mr Harry Caunce
WARD:- Rufford Application: 2013/0558/COU Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Change of use from methodist church retreat to one residential unit including fenestration alterations and installation of rooflights. Location: Rufford Methodist Church, Brick Kiln Lane, Rufford, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 1SY
Applicant: Reverend Michael Tindsley
WARD:- Rufford Application: 2013/0655/PNH Decision: PNH Details Approved Proposal: Consideration of details for prior approval- extension of dwellinghouse.Dimension from rear wall of original dwellinghouse - 8mMaximum height of extension - 4mHeight to eaves of extension - 2.5m Location: Woodbine Cottage, Sandy Lane, Holmeswood, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 1UE
Applicant: Mr & Mrs G Aughton
WARD:- Scarisbrick Application: 2013/0398/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Replacement rear conservatory. Location: 12 Pinewood Close, Scarisbrick, Southport, Lancashire, PR8 5LL
Applicant: Mr Walter Cottier
- 110 - WARD:- Scarisbrick Application: 2013/0425/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Extension to existing storage barn. Location: Brook Cottage, 219 Moorfield Lane, Scarisbrick, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 8JF
Applicant: Mr Stephen Egan
WARD:- Scarisbrick Application: 2013/0524/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Part two storey/part single storey extensions to side/rear. Location: 208 Bescar Lane, Scarisbrick, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 9QT
Applicant: Miss Danielle Baron
WARD:- Scarisbrick Application: 2013/0554/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Demolition of agricultural building and construction of permeable hardstanding area. Location: Merscar House Farm, Merscar Lane, Scarisbrick, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 9RL
Applicant: R Wright & Sons Limited
WARD:- Scarisbrick Application: 2013/0557/LDC Decision: Cert of Lawfulness (EXISTING) REFUSED Proposal: Certificate of Lawfulness - Use of land as residential curtilage. Location: Alderbrook Farm, Jacksmere Lane, Scarisbrick, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 9RS
Applicant: Mr Martin Holgate
WARD:- Scarisbrick Application: 2013/0599/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Re-building and re-modelling of front and side elevations. Two storey front extension. Single storey side extension linking dwelling to existing detached garage and first floor extension above garage. Location: The Cottage, Fish Lane, Burscough, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 0RL
Applicant: Mr J Thompson
- 111 - WARD:- Scarisbrick Application: 2013/0739/PNP Decision: Prior Notif-Agric-and Demolition PD Proposal: Application for Determination as to whether Prior Approval is required for Details - Extension of roof to cover existing concrete area. Location: Round House Farm, Narrow Moss Lane, Scarisbrick, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 8HZ
Applicant: Mr Edward Olverson
WARD:- Scott Application: 2013/0442/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Conversion of first and second floors and part of ground floor to student accommodation. Flat roof to replace pitched roof to existing outrigger at rear. Replacement shop front to front elevation. Location: Battersbys, 17 Burscough Street, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 2EG
Applicant: Formby Hall Investments
WARD:- Scott Application: 2013/0511/COU Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Change of use from A1 (retail) to A2 (estate agents). Location: Will Parker Menswear , 32 Church Street, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 3AW
Applicant: Mr Tony Scott
WARD:- Scott Application: 2013/0592/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Erection of conservatory at rear. Location: 70 Grimshaw Lane, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 1PD
Applicant: Mr Tim Huyton
WARD:- Scott Application: 2013/0617/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Change of use from wine shop to mixed use of wine shop and wine cafe. Canopy to front including retention of outdoor seating area and planter boxes. Location: Unit 4, Malthouse Business Centre, 48 Southport Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 1QR
Applicant: Mr Jon Back
- 112 - WARD:- Scott Application: 2013/0644/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Erection of detached garage. Location: 26 Croftson Avenue, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 1NJ
Applicant: Mr Paul Furnivall
WARD:- Skelmersdale North Application: 2013/0537/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Single storey extension to side. Location: 10 Church Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8PH
Applicant: Mr P Stockton
WARD:- Skelmersdale South Application: 2013/0441/FUL Decision: Withdrawn Proposal: Demolition of existing social club and erection of three storey apartment block comprising 12 no. 2 bedroom self contained flats. New vehicular/pedestrian access and provision of car parking area. Location: Skelmersdale Social Club, Witham Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8HP
Applicant: Langho Developments
WARD:- Skelmersdale South Application: 2013/0483/COU Decision: Withdrawn Proposal: Change of use from A1 (Charity shop) to A3 (Coffee shop). Location: 116 Sandy Lane Centre, Sandy Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8LQ,
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Hussein & Victoria Moradi
WARD:- Skelmersdale South Application: 2013/0596/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Variation of Condition No. 3 imposed on planning permission 2005/0907 and 2008/0308/FUL to allow extension of opening hours to include Saturdays from 9.00am - 5.00pm and variation of Condition No.4 No animals shall be kept on the veterinary practice premises between 7.00pm and 8.00am Monday- Friday, 7.00pm and 9.00am Friday-Saturday and 5.00pm and 8.00am Saturday-Monday. Location: 1 Palm Court, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8PZ
Applicant: Barn Lodge Veterinary Hospital
- 113 - WARD:- Skelmersdale South Application: 2013/0616/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Change of use from vacant ground floor shop with first floor living accommodation (use class A1) to single dwelling house (use class C3) Location: Ophthalmic Optician, 23 Clayton Street, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8HX
Applicant: Mr Paul Livesley
WARD:- Tanhouse Application: 2013/0433/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Single storey rear extension with external alterations. Location: 44 Elmers Green, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6SB
Applicant: Mr Alec Kelly
WARD:- Tarleton Application: 2012/1014/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Erection of five detached dwellings with integral garages and new vehicular/pedestrian accesses. Location: Land South-east Of, Carr Heyes Drive, Hesketh Bank, Lancashire,
Applicant: Mr J Goode
WARD:- Tarleton Application: 2013/0480/COU Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Conversion of 2 no. flats to a single residential dwelling. Location: 24 Sutton Avenue, Tarleton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6BB
Applicant: Mr David Godden
WARD:- Tarleton Application: 2013/0563/OUT Decision: Outline Planning REFUSED Proposal: Outline - Erection of two storey detached dwelling and detached garage (including details of access and layout). Location: Land Adjacent To 25, Meolsgate Avenue, Tarleton, Lancashire,
Applicant: Mr D Barron
- 114 - WARD:- Tarleton Application: 2013/0570/OUT Decision: Outline Planning REFUSED Proposal: Outline - Erection of 5 no. detached dwellings and garages (including details of access and layout). Location: Land To The East Of, Oaklands Avenue, Tarleton, Lancashire,
Applicant: Mr S Barron
WARD:- Tarleton Application: 2013/0597/FUL Decision: Withdrawn Proposal: Two storey side extension. Single storey rear extension. Location: 57A Hesketh Lane, Tarleton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6AQ
Applicant: Mr Grant Jackson
WARD:- Tarleton Application: 2013/0622/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Pitched roof to existing flat roof to rear. Location: 49 Hillcrest Drive, Tarleton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6AY
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Yates
WARD:- Tarleton Application: 2013/0671/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey extension to side. Location: 14B Fermor Road, Tarleton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6AP
Applicant: Mr Steve Barrett
WARD:- Up Holland Application: 2013/0205/COU Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Conversion of barn to dwelling including single storey rear extension; alterations to form first floor living accommodation. Location: Bounty Farm, Crawford Road, Crawford Village, Up Holland, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9QS
Applicant: Mr Robert Wilson
- 115 - WARD:- Up Holland Application: 2013/0374/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Extensions and alterations to existing detached garage to form 2 storey dwelling. Demolition of conservatory to existing dwelling and erection of single storey side extension. Location: 22 Dingle Road, Up Holland, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 0EN
Applicant: Mr & Mrs De Vares
WARD:- Up Holland Application: 2013/0405/LBC Decision: Listed Building Consent Granted Proposal: Listed Building Consent - Extensions and alterations to existing detached garage to form 2 storey dwelling. Demolition of conservatory to existing dwelling and erection of single storey side extension. Location: 22 Dingle Road, Up Holland, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 0EN
Applicant: Mr And Mrs De Vares
WARD:- Up Holland Application: 2013/0496/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Single storey rear extension. Location: 95 Crawford Road, Crawford Village, Up Holland, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9QS
Applicant: Mr Darren Appleton
WARD:- Up Holland Application: 2013/0688/CMM Decision: No Objections (NPA/CMA/CMM/LCC/LC3/OHL) Proposal: County Matter - Scoping Opinion for an environmental statement to accompany an application for the review of an old mining permission. Location: Ibstock Bricks (1996) Ltd, Ravenhead Works, Chequer Lane, Up Holland, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 0DD
Applicant: URS Infrastructure & Environment UK Limited
WARD:- Wrightington Application: 2013/0263/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Erection of six dwellings. Location: Motacroft Engineering Ltd, Mill Lane, Appley Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 9DA
Applicant: Dorbcrest Homes Ltd
- 116 - WARD:- Wrightington Application: 2013/0560/FUL Decision: Planning Permission REFUSED Proposal: Erection of a two storey detached dwelling, including new access to No. 16 Mill Lane. Location: 16 Mill Lane, Up Holland, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 0HH
Applicant: Mr And Mrs Hollindrake
WARD:- Wrightington Application: 2013/0603/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Conversion of existing outbuilding to cattery for 6 cats. Location: Ashurst, Hall Lane, Wrightington, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 9EL
Applicant: Ms D Beahan
WARD:- Wrightington Application: 2013/0611/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Extensions and alterations to existing bungalow to form two storey dwelling. (Extension of time limit for implementation of planning permission 2010/0495/FUL). Location: Overdale, Robin Hood Lane, Wrightington, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 9QG
Applicant: Mr Robert Fairhurst
WARD:- Wrightington Application: 2013/0633/FUL Decision: Planning Permission Granted Proposal: Single storey rear extension to existing garden room. Conversion and re- construction of existing detached garage to form residential annexe. Location: Boars Den Farm, Robin Hood Lane, Wrightington, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 9PZ
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Dickinson
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ARTICLE NO: 1B
PLANNING COMMITTEE
MEMBERS UPDATE 2013/14
Issue: 4
Article of: Assistant Director Planning
Relevant Managing Director: Managing Director (Transformation)
Relevant Portfolio Holder: Councillor M Forshaw
Contact for further information: Mrs C Thomas (Extn. 5134) (E-mail: [email protected])
SUBJECT: Planning Appeals Lodged - 06/07/2013 to 09/08/2013
APPLICATION APPELLANT DEVELOPMENT AND ADDRESS PROCEDURE NO.
2012/0844/FUL Mr & Mrs I Sands Stanley Gate Nursery, Ormskirk Informal Hearing Road, Bickerstaffe. Erection of agricultural workers cottage.
2012/1317/COU Mr A Wright Forest View Nurseries, Back Written Lane, Newburgh. Representations Change of use of part of the existing horticultural business to a camping and caravan park comprising an area for tents, touring caravans and up to 25 static caravans with ancillary toilet/shower block and maintenance building. Conversion of existing irrigation pond to a fishing pond for use by visitors to the park.
- 119 - 2013/0058/FUL Mr N Jackson Riversdale, Marsh Road, Hesketh Written Bank. Representations Removal of agricultural occupancy condition imposed on planning permission 8/6/1122.
2013/0132/FUL T And S Edwards Bannister House Farm, The Written Marshes Lane, Mere Brow, Representations Tarleton. Retention of agricultural storage building and associated concrete hardstanding.
2013/0183/COU Mr Martin Chignall 20 Fairfield Drive, Ormskirk. Written Retention of use of property as Representations house in multiple occupation for use by students.
2013/0242/FUL Mr & Mrs David Land Adjacent To 76A, The Written Nancollas Common, Parbold. Representations Detached dwelling.
2013/0244/FUL Mr D P Bertram Tunley Moss Stables, Tunley Written Moss, Wrightington. Representations Erection of one detached 3 bedroom bungalow.
2013/0274/OUT Mr D Hughes 263 Liverpool Road, Rufford. Written Outline - Erection of one pair of Representations semi-detached dwellings.
2013/0352/FUL Mr T Huyton 70 Grimshaw Lane, Ormskirk. Written Replacement attached garage at Representations side with storage space in roof area. Conservatory at rear.
2013/0387/COU EPL Investments Foxhole, 38 Heskin Lane, Written Ormskirk. Representations Change of use of property as house in multiple occupation for use by students.
2013/0390/FUL Mr G Hannah 15 Stanley Street, Ormskirk. Written Retention of upvc windows to Representations front elevation.
- 120 - 2013/0436/LDP Mrs Gabriela 5 Potter Close, Skelmersdale. Written Kubisova Certificate of Lawfulness - Representations Proposed installation of satellite dish.
E/2012/0278/UBW Mr N A & Mrs K L 2 The Green, Hesketh Bank. Written Carr Insertion of two new windows in Representations the side elevation.
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ARTICLE NO: 1C
PLANNING COMMITTEE
MEMBERS UPDATE 2013/14
Issue: 4
Article of: Assistant Director Planning
Relevant Managing Director: Managing Director (Transformation)
Relevant Portfolio Holder: Councillor M Forshaw
Contact for further information: Mrs C Thomas (Extn. 5134) (E-mail: [email protected])
SUBJECT: Planning Appeals Decided - 06/07/2013 to 09/08/2013
APPLICATION APPELLANT DEVELOPMENT AND DECISION AND NO. ADDRESS DATE
1219 Mr David Nelson & Nelson Brook Farm, 250 Dismissed
E/2011/0361/UBW Mrs Patricia Ismail Jacksmere Lane, Scarisbrick. 08/07/2013 Without planning permission, the erection of a building. 1220 Mr Peter Hale And 24 Merscar Lane, Scarisbrick. Dismissed
E/2011/0315/UBW Mrs Jean Hale Without planning permission the 08/07/2013 erection of a timber building.
1221 Janet Fairclough Boundary Cottage, Long Lane, Dismissed
E/2012/0038/UW Bickerstaffe. 18/07/2013 Without planning permission the erection of a boundary wall, pillars, railings, gates and piers over one metre high adjacent to a highway.
1222 Mr J Palmer Valcar Banks, 1 Renacres Lane, Dismissed
E/2012/0048/UAU Halsall. 18/07/2013 Without planning permission the change of use of the property from domestic to a mixed use of domestic and commercial.
- 123 - 1223 Mr K Scully Land South West Of 2 May Dismissed 2011/1341/COU Cottages, Back Lane, 05/08/2013 Newburgh. Retention of change of use from agricultural land to use of land for keeping of ponies/horses; and retention of upgraded track; turning area and field shelter.
1224 Mr Paul Tabron Land To The East Of The Leeds Dismissed E/2012/0087/UAU & Liverpool Canal, Sollom Lane, 08/08/2013 Tarleton. Without planning permission the change of use of land to use for the parking of vehicles.
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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ARTICLE NO: 2A
PLANNING COMMITTEE
MEMBERS UPDATE 2013/14
Issue: 4
Article of: Assistant Director Planning
Relevant Managing Director: Managing Director (Transformation)
Relevant Portfolio Holder: Councillor M Forshaw
Contact for further information: Mrs C Thomas (Extn. 5134) (E-mail: [email protected])
SUBJECT: Enforcement Notices Served – 06/07/2013 to 09/08/2013
Enforcement Date Notice Site Location Alleged Breach Reference Served
E/2013/0116/BCN Town Green Inn, 17 Breach of condition 5 of 11/07/2013 Town Green Lane, planning permission Aughton. 1999/0558 (outside drinking).
E/2011/0325/UEW Land South West Of 2 Without planning permission 09/08/2013 May Cottages, Back the construction of an access Lane, Newburgh. track and turning area.
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PLANNING COMMITTEE
MEMBERS UPDATE 2012/13 ISSUE: 4
______Article of: Assistant Director Planning
Relevant Managing Director: Managing Director (Transformation)
Contact for further information: Miss G Whitfield (Extn. 5393) (E-mail: [email protected]) ______
SUBJECT: New Planning Practice Guidance for Renewable and Low Carbon Energy ______Wards affected: Borough wide
1.0 PURPOSE OF ARTICLE
1.1 To advise Members of the Government’s new planning practice guidance for renewable and low carbon energy.
2.0 INTRODUCTION
2.1 The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has issued new planning guidance for renewable and low-carbon energy projects. The new guidance ‘Planning Practice Guidance for Renewable Energy’ replaces the previous guidance ‘Planning for Renewable Energy: A Companion Guide to PPS22’, which has now been cancelled. The new guidance is available to download at the following web link. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/planning-practice-guidance-for- renewable-energy
2.2 The practice guidance is designed to be used by the Local Planning Authority alongside the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and will assist local authorities in weighing up the need for renewable energy projects against other environmental concerns.
2.3 The NPPF is committed to delivering the carbon reduction targets set out within the Climate Change Act (2008). In support of the NPPF, this guidance sets out clearly that increasing the amount of energy from renewable and low carbon technologies in the UK will help to secure energy supply, reduce carbon emissions and stimulate investment in new jobs and business.
- 127 - 2.4 The NPPF, at paragraph 98, also states that applications for renewable and low carbon energy should be approved if its impacts are or can be made acceptable. This guidance seeks to provide greater context to the framework and further emphasises that proposals must be balanced with other environmental impacts and that the need for renewable or low carbon energy does not automatically override environmental protections.
3.0 GUIDANCE CONTENTS
3.1 The guidance includes information for plan making, setting out how local authorities can develop a positive strategy to promote the delivery of renewable and low carbon energy but recognising that whilst local authorities should design policies to maximise such development, there is no set quota or target that the local authority has to deliver. Policy EN1 of the new Local Plan and the Councils Draft Sustainable Energy Strategy are both reflective of this guidance and demonstrate how the Council is already working to achieve low carbon and renewable energy delivery in the most appropriate way by providing a local framework.
3.2 In relation to decision making and planning proposals, the new guidance provides detail on the particular planning considerations for each of the technology types covered by the document which includes biomass, hydropower, active solar technology (photovoltaics and solar water heating), solar farms, and wind turbines.
3.3 In the run up to its release, the general media have been focusing on the greater “say” to be given to communities through this guidance with the suggestion that local objection to a wind farm would carry great weight and be sufficient in itself to refuse planning applications. However, this is not the case. The guidance is clear that the planning concerns of local communities should be properly heard and the criteria within the document is designed to help this assessment process. The guidance also advocates local and neighbourhood plans as the key to delivering development that has the backing of local communities. Therefore, the document does not give increased weight to local communities views against other issues, rather it emphasises the need to give full consideration of the local community and to fairly weigh up these concerns against the benefits of renewable energy projects. In doing so it does redress the balance between the two issues which previously was weighted more in favour of the delivery of renewable and low carbon energy.
3.4 In addition, paragraph 16 of the new guidance clearly sets out the Governments view on buffer zones and separation distances. This point is relevant as it has recently been raised by many local residents in areas where proposals for wind turbines have been put forward. Importantly the guidance does not advocate a blanket buffer zone policy and suggests a case by case assessment of suitable separation distance between wind turbines and residential properties.
4.0 IMPLICATIONS FOR THE COUNCIL
4.1 This guidance does not present any direct implications for the Council other than providing additional detail to allow Officers and Members of the Planning
- 128 - Committee to make informed and balanced decisions regarding proposals for renewable and low carbon energy.
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 article.
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 Article.
Date Document File Ref March 2012 National Planning Policy Framework NPPF
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
None.
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PLANNING COMMITTEE
MEMBERS UPDATE 2013
ISSUE : 4
Article of: Assistant Director Planning
Relevant Managing Director: Managing Director (Transformation)
Contact for further information: Dominic Carr (Extn. 5194) (E-mail: [email protected])
SUBJECT: M58 TO SOUTHPORT CORRIDOR STUDY
Ormskirk/Borough Wide
1.0 PURPOSE OF ARTICLE
1.1 To inform Members of the recent publication of the M58 to Southport Corridor Study published by Lancashire County Council (LCC).
2.0 BACKGROUND
2.1 In 2012 independent consultants (Jacobs) were employed by LCC to produce the Southport to M58 Corridor Study. The purpose of the study was to gain a better understanding of the problems associated with traffic congestion on the M58 to Southport corridor and to evaluate the options for reducing this congestion, particularly around Ormskirk Town Centre.
2.2 The study was carried out in two stages, Stage one focused on data collection and engaging stakeholders to identify the issues and problems associated with the transport corridor. Stage two focused on options development and an appraisal of the options to consider how well they would address the issues raised through the Stage one report.
2.3 The options appraised included consideration of the proposed Ormskirk bypass and an alternative strategy which brings together a package of smaller-scale interventions known as the ‘alternative strategy’. The options evaluated within the report will eventually be considered as part of a wider Highways and Transport Masterplan currently being produced by LCC and is due to be published for consultation in autumn.
- 131 - 2.4 There has been a long standing aspiration to provide a bypass of Ormskirk in order to tackle congestion around Ormskirk Town Centre and improve overall access between the M58 and Southport.
2.5 Responsibility for this scheme was handed to LCC to consider taking forward as a local road proposal but it did not emerge as a priority through work undertaken to inform the Regional Funding Allocations in 2006.
2.6 As a result of the Coalition Governments Comprehensive Spending Review (2010), and the subsequent submission of Local Authority Best and Final Funding Bids (2011) the Department for Transport Local Major Transport Scheme programme is currently over-subscribed and as such there is no prospect of the Government accepting any new bids for funding in the short term.
2.7 Previous work undertaken has always assumed that an Ormskirk by-pass would be the most appropriate solution. However, the scale and likely costs of the bypass effectively rule out any detailed development work within the lifetime of the current Local Transport Plan, which cover the period 2011-2021.
2.8 As such, LCC commissioned the M58 to Southport corridor study to re-examine the problems and issues associated with this part of the highway network in West Lancashire with a view to determining whether there are alternative (lower cost) measures that the County Council and other agencies could implement to mitigate identified problems and issues. These measures will need to be both affordable and deliverable within the Local Transport Plan period.. The study also identifies whether there is a need for the bypass.
2.9 In 2012, WLBC Officers along with other interested parties were made aware of the proposals and invited to an Options Workshop as a stakeholder. During this workshop a set of study objectives were agreed and a series of Options/interventions were then investigated by the consultants.
3.0 CURRENT POSITION
3.1 In July this year the study was published on LCC’s website. Regrettably, despite previous involvement, the Borough Council was not directly informed that the study had been published. The study is available on the LCC website on the link below or on request from the Planning Policy team:
http://www3.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/atoz/a_to_z/service.asp?u_id=3884&tab =20
3.2 Following on from the Stakeholder workshop, a series of options were considered. These options included schemes which have previously been considered through past transport studies as well as new options derived through the Stakeholder Workshop and early evaluation work. Following an initial sifting process, forty seven options were identified by LCC to be taken forward for further consideration. 3.3 In order to ensure that the alternative strategy delivers the widest possible benefits, a set of prioritisation criteria was derived in order to create a short list of potential options that will form the alternative strategy
- 132 - 3.4 A bespoke options appraisal tool was developed as part of the M58 to Southport Corridor Study. This tool appraised the options against the seven Local Transport Plan (LTP) priorities which are used to guide LCC expenditure on transport within the Borough. In addition, seven M58 to Southport corridor study objectives (listed below) were derived through discussion with stakeholders to establish the key concerns in relation to the M58 to Southport corridor and traffic congestion. The tool was also based upon the underlying principles set out within DfT’s Early Assessment & Sifting Tool.
3.5 The seven LTP transport priorities: x Improving access in areas of economic growth and regeneration x Providing better access to education and employment x Improving peoples quality of life and well being x Improving the safety of streets for the most vulnerable residents x Providing safe reliable, convenient and affordable alternatives to the car x Reducing carbon emissions
3.6 The agreed study objectives:
x Ensure efficient management of seasonal traffic and planned events to limit impact upon the M58 to Southport corridor and the local road network. x Improve the management of traffic and transport related to Edge Hill University. x Maximise the effectiveness of the Ormskirk town centre loop. x Encourage greater use of walking and cycling for local trips. x Reduce the impact of Heavy Goods Vehicles within Ormskirk and on the surrounding local road network. x Ensure transport infrastructure and services in the study area do not constrain future development. x Maximise the effectiveness of the public transport network and facilities within the study area.
Options considered but not taken forward
3.7 As part of the study, a number of rail options were considered, along with the Ormskirk A570 Park Road to A59 County Road route. Options for rail improvements included the re-introduction of the Burscough Curves, electrification to Burscough and the provision of a new rail station in Skelmersdale.
3.8 Although the proposed schemes would offer some benefits the options were discounted as being considered for the alternative strategy for a number of reasons including cost, deliverability within the LTP period (2011-2021) and not necessarily meeting the objectives of the study, as set out above at 3.6.
3.9 A number of the shortlisted interventions were considered and subsequently discounted due to the limitation of the option to deliver significant benefits and complicated dependencies on other projects and delivery organisations such as the Highways Agency.
- 133 - 3.10 The interventions that were considered to contribute to the study objectives and to be deliverable were then consolidated to form an alternative strategy of preferred options to be taken forward as an alternative to the proposed Ormskirk by-pass. The alternative strategy can be seen in the table below.
Ref Option Appraisal Score Estimated Cost NM-03 Improve pedestrian & 28 £250k - £2m cycle links between Ormskirk town centre and the university PT-01 Improve school bus 24 <£250k facilities TM-06 Special events traffic 20 £250k - £2m management strategy TM-18 A570 Derby Street / 18 <£250k Stanley Street junction improvements TM-09 Modernise the SCOOT 18 £250k - £2m system for Ormskirk town centre PT-13 Provide additional car 18 £250k - £2m parking at railway stations in the study area NI-03 Second Entrance to Edge 17 £250k - £2m Hill University NM-02 Improve the link between 16 £250k - £2m Ormskirk bus and railway station NM-01 Improve pedestrian 16 <£250k crossing facilities on Ormskirk town centre loop
4.0 CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR THE COUNCIL
4.1 The report concludes that although the Ormskirk bypass contributes well towards the study objectives (set out at 3.6 above), its contribution towards the LTP transport priorities is poor given the scale and likely costs, including the challenges regarding funding and deliverability. The report also concluded that there is potential for the alternative strategy, consisting of the above discrete projects and interventions, to deliver many of the same benefits of the proposed Ormskirk bypass but at a much lower cost.
4.2 At this stage, the study only provides a number of recommendations for consideration and is not an indicative framework which is required for delivery by the Borough Council or County Council. However, LCC are currently working on the West Lancashire Transport Masterplan which will provide a framework for transport and highways improvements in West Lancashire that may benefit from potential future funding sources.
4.3 The Masterplan will be informed by a number of documents including the emerging Local Plan, the Lancashire LTP3 and the recommendations of this study. In addition, some schemes which did not make it through the sifting process of this study as they did not meet enough of the study objectives, may still need considering for inclusion within the West Lancashire Masterplan and
- 134 - future LTP implementation plans. As such, officers will continue to work to develop relevant schemes and make appropriate representation when consulted.
4.4 In summary, the Council should continue to work with LCC on the delivery of the Masterplan to ensure that it is reflective of the Boroughs needs and growth plans. Future consultations relating to the Masterplan will be reported to Members along with updates to advise of the publication of the final Masterplan.
5.0 SUSTAINABILITY IMPLICATIONS / COMMUNITY STRATEGY
5.1 There are no significant sustainability impacts associated with this report and, in particular, no significant impact on crime and disorder. The report 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 report.
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 article.
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
July 2012 M58 to Southport Corridor Study
Equality Impact Assessment
The 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
None
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