Development Control Committee Tuesday, 21St November 2006

Development Control Committee

Agenda and Reports

For consideration on

Tuesday, 21st November 2006

In the Council Chamber Town Hall, Chorley

PROCEDURE FOR PUBLIC SPEAKING AT MEETINGS OF THE DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE

• Persons must give notice of their wish to address the Committee, to the Democratic Services Section by no later than midday, two working days before the day of the meeting. (12 Noon on the Friday prior to the meeting) • One person to be allowed to address the Committee in favour of the officers recommendations on respective planning applications and one person to be allowed to speak against the officer’s recommendations. • In the event of several people wishing to speak either in favour or against the recommendation, the respective group/s will be requested by the Chair of the Committee to select one spokesperson to address the Committee. • If a person wishes to speak either in favour or against an application without anyone wishing to present an opposing argument that person will be allowed to address the Committee. • Each person/group addressing the Committee will be allowed a maximum of three minutes to speak. • The Committees debate and consideration of the planning applications awaiting decision will only commence after all of the public addresses.

ORDER OF SPEAKING AT THE MEETINGS

1. The Director of Development and Regeneration or her representative will describe the proposed development and recommend a decision to the Committee. A presentation on the proposal may also be made. 2. An objector/supporter will be asked to speak, normally for a maximum of three minutes. There will be no second chance to address Committee. 3. The applicant or her/his representative will be invited to respond, again for a maximum of three minutes. As with the objector/supporter, there will be no second chance to address Committee. 4. A local Councillor who is not a member of the Committee may speak on the proposed development. 5. The Development Control Committee, sometimes with further advice from Officers, will then discuss and come to a decision on the application. There will be no questioning of speakers by Councillors or Officers, and no questioning of Councillors or Offices by speakers.

Chief Executive’s Office Please ask for: Dianne Scambler Direct Dial: (01257) 515034 E-mail address: [email protected] Date: 10 November 2006 Town Hall Chief Executive: Donna Hall Market Street Chorley Lancashire PR7 1DP

Dear Councillor

DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE - TUESDAY, 21ST NOVEMBER 2006

You are invited to attend a meeting of the Development Control Committee is to be held in the Council Chamber, Town Hall, Chorley on Tuesday, 21st November 2006 at 6.30 pm .

A G E N D A

1. Apologies for absence

2. Minutes of meeting Tuesday, 17th October 2006 of Development Control Committee (Pages 1 - 10)

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the Development Control Committee on 17 October 2006 (enclosed).

3. Declarations of Any Interests

Members of the Committee are reminded of their responsibility to declare any personal interest in respect of matters contained in this agenda in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 2000, the Council’s Constitution and the Members Code of Conduct. If the personal interest is a prejudicial interest, then the individual Member should not participate in a discussion on the matter and must withdraw from the Council Chamber and not seek to influence a decision on the matter.

4. Planning Applications Awaiting Decision (Pages 11 - 12)

(a) A.1:06/00991/FULMAJ - Part Parcel F, Main Street, Buckshaw Village, Whittle- Le-Woods (Pages 13 - 20)

(b) A.2:06/01057/FULMAJ - Land between Froom Street and Crosse Hall Lane, Chorley (Pages 21 - 26)

(c) A.3:06/01078/REMMAJ - Buffer Area, West side of Site 6 and 8, Buckshaw Avenue, Buckshaw Village, Euxton (Pages 27 - 38)

(d) A.4:06/01079/REMMAJ - Site 6 and 8, Buckshaw Avenue, Buckshaw Village, Euxton (Pages 39 - 56)

Continued….

(01257) 515151 Fax (01257) 515150 www.chorley.gov.uk (e) B.1:06/00449/FUL & B.2:06/00450/LBC - Buckshaw Hall, Central avenue, Buckshaw Village, Euxton (Pages 57 - 74)

(f) B.3:06/00449/FUL - Unit B, Alliance Retail Park, Water Street, Chorley (Pages 75 - 80)

(g) B.4:06/01019/ADV - Unit A, Alliance Retail Park, Water Street, Chorley (Pages 81 - 86)

(h) B.5:06/01074/LBC - Allanson Farm, Westhoughton Road, Adlington (Pages 87 - 100)

(i) B.6:06/01075/FUL - Allanson Farm, Westhoughton Road, Adlington (Pages 101 - 114)

(j) B.7:06/01080/FUL - Cam Lane Cottage, Cam Lane, Clayton-Le-Woods, Chorley (Pages 115 - 126)

(k) B.8:06/01150/COU - Barn, North of Ash House Farm, Blue Stone Lane, Mawdesley (Pages 127 - 138)

5. Site Inspection Sub-Committee

To receive and consider the minutes of the meeting of the Site Inspection Sub- Committee held on 17 November 2006 (to follow).

6. Enforcement Report - East of Brown House Lane (Pages 139 - 144)

Report of the Director of Development and Regeneration (enclosed).

7. Enforcement Report - Allanson Hall 1 (Pages 145 - 148)

Report of Director of Development and Regeneration (enclosed).

8. Enforcement Report - Allanson Hall 2 (Pages 149 - 152)

Report of the Director of Development and Regeneration (enclosed).

9. Enforcement Report - Cam Lane Cottage (Pages 153 - 156)

Report of the Director of Development and Regeneration (enclosed).

10. Enforcement Report - Carpetright (Pages 157 - 160)

Report of the Director of Development and Regeneration (enclosed).

11. Enforcement Report - Currys (Pages 161 - 164)

Report of Development and Regeneration (enclosed).

12. Up-date on National and Local Planning Obligations Best Practice (Pages 165 - 168)

Report of the Director of Development and Regeneration (enclosed).

13. Planning Appeals and Decisions - Notification (Pages 169 - 172)

4 Report of the Director of Development and Regeneration (enclosed).

14. Reports of the Director of Development and Regeneration on selected cases determined, following consultation with the Chair and Vice Chair of the Committee (Pages 173 - 174)

(a) D.1:06/00880/COU - Shackerley (Holdings) Group Ltd, 130, Wigan Road, Euxton, Chorley (Pages 175 - 180)

(b) D.2:06/01017/FUL - 25a, School Lane, Brinscall, Lancashire (Pages 181 - 186)

(d) D.4:06/01089/FUL - 60, Chorley Lane, Charnock Richard, Chorley (Pages 195 - 202)

(e) D.5:06/01110/FUL - 226, Preston Road, Whittle-Le-Woods (Pages 203 - 208)

(f) D.6:06/01112/FUL - Daulby House Farm, Meadow Lane, Mawdesley (Pages 209 - 216)

15. A list of Planning Applications determined by the Chief Officer under Delegated Powers between 1 October 2006 - 3 November 2006 (Pages 217 - 240)

16. Any other item(s) that the Chair decides is/are urgent

Yours sincerely

Chief Executive

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Distribution

1. Agenda and reports to all members of the Development Control Committee, (Councillor Harold Heaton (Chair), Councillor David Dickinson (Vice-Chair) and Councillors Kenneth Ball, Thomas Bedford, Eric Bell, Francis Culshaw, Alan Cain, Henry Caunce, Dennis Edgerley, Daniel Gee, Roy Lees, Adrian Lowe, Miss June Molyneaux, Geoffrey Russell, Shaun Smith, Ralph Snape and Christopher Snow) for attendance. 2. Agenda and reports to Jane Meek (Director of Development and Regeneration), Rosaleen Brown (Senior Solicitor), Wendy Gudger (Development Control Manager) and Dianne Scambler (Trainee Democratic Services Officer) for attendance.

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Development Control Committee

Tuesday, 17 October 2006

Present: Councillor David Dickinson (Vice-Chair in the Chair), Councillors Kenneth Ball, Thomas Bedford, Eric Bell, Francis Culshaw, Alan Cain, Henry Caunce, Dennis Edgerley, Daniel Gee, Roy Lees, Adrian Lowe, Miss June Molyneaux, Geoffrey Russell, Ralph Snape and Christopher Snow

Officers : Jane Meek (Director of Development and Regeneration), Wendy Gudger (Development Control Manager), Rosaleen Brown (Senior Solicitor), Mark Moore (Principal Planning Officer), Dianne Scambler (Trainee Democratic Services Officer) and Caron Taylor (Planning Officer)

Also in attendance: Councillors Doreen Dickinson (Chorley Borough Councillor For Lostock Ward), Miss Margaret Iddon (Chorley Borough Council for Lostock Ward) and Mrs Iris Smith (Chorley Borough Council for Wheelton and Withnell Ward)

06.DC.63 INTRODUCTIONS AND EXPLANATION OF PROCEDURES

One of the items on the agenda had resulted in the attendance of over 60 members of the public to the meeting. For this reason the Chair introduced himself and the officers, with a special mention to Mark Moores who is the new Principal Planning Officer and was attending his first Development Control Committee meeting.

The Chair also outlined Committee procedures and announced that planning application 06/00892/COUMAJ would now be taken as the first item under item 5.

06.DC.64 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Apologies for absence were received by Councillors Harold Heaton (Chair) and Shaun Smith,

06.DC.65 DECLARATIONS OF ANY INTERESTS

No declarations of interest were declared.

06.DC.66 MINUTES

RESOLVED – That the meeting of the Development Control Committee held on 26 September 2006 be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

06.DC.67 PLANNING APPLICATIONS AWAITING DECISION

The Director of Development and Regeneration submitted reports on a number of planning applications to be determined by the Committee.

RESOLVED – That the planning applications, as now submitted under item 5, be determined in accordance with the Committee’s decisions as recorded below.

(a) A3:06/00892/COUMAJ - Long Fold Farm, North Road, Bretherton

Application No: 06/00892/COUMAJ

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Proposal: Change of use of a agricultural land to a taxiway for Microlights (below 450kg) and Very Light Aircraft (below 600kg), access from North Road, Bretherton, retention of a portacabin for office/toilet facilities and car parking (the rest of the development is within South Ribble Borough). Location: Long Fold Farm, North Road, Bretherton. Decision: It was proposed by Councillor Francis Culshaw, seconded by Councillor Eric Bell to defer the decision to allow the Site Inspection Sub-Committee to visit the site of the proposed development.

An amendment to the motion was proposed by Councillor Adrian Lowe, seconded by Councillor Daniel Gee, and subsequently RESOLVED (11:2) to refuse planning permission for the following reasons: 1. The proposed development would be located in the Green Belt as defined by Policy 6 and Map 4 of the adopted Joint Lancashire Structure Plan and by the Proposals Map of the adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review. It is considered that the necessary upgrading of the access would alter the character of North Road and therefore have a detrimental impact on the visual amenity of the Green Belt. The proposals are therefore contrary to PPG2: Green Belts, Policy 6 of the adopted Joint Lancashire Structure Plan and Policy DC1 of the adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

2. Due to its form and design the portacabin is incongrous within the rural area and therefore it is unacceptable to be sited on a longterm basis at the site. It is therefore inappropriate development in the Green Belt and contrary to PPG2: Green Belts and Policy DC1 of the adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

06.DC.68 PLANNING APPEALS AND DECISIONS - NOTIFICATION

The Committee received a report of the Director of Development and Regeneration giving notification of four appeals that had been lodged against the refusal of planning permission, two appeals that had been dismissed and three appeals that had been allowed by the planning inspectorate.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

06.DC.69 PLANNING APPLICATIONS AWAITING DECISIONS

The Director of Development and Regeneration submitted reports on a number of planning applications to be determined by the Committee.

RESOLVED – That the planning applications, as now submitted under item 5, be determined in accordance with the Committee’s decisions as recorded below.

(a) A1:06/00674/REMMAJ - Site 4, Buckshaw Village, Euxton

Application No: 06/00674/REMMAJ Proposal: Reserved Matters Application for the erection of 21,563 Sq m building for B2/B8 use with ancillary parking areas and landscaping. Location: Site 4, Buckshaw Avenue, Buckshaw Village, Euxton. Decision: It was proposed by Councillor Dennis Edgerley, seconded by Councillor Adrian Lowe, and subsequently RESOLVED to grant the reserved matters application subject to the following conditions:

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1. The proposed development must be begun not later than three years from the date of this permission. Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2. The approved plans are, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority: Plan Ref. Received On: Title: 1224-PL401B 28 th September 2006 Warehouse GA 1224-PL400A 5th September 2006 Masterplan 1224-PL402A 18 th August 2006 Proposed Elevations 1224-PL403 17 th August 2006 Ground and First Floor Office Plans 1224-PL404 17 th August 2006 SF Office Plan 1224-PL405 17 th August 2006 Detailed Elevations and Sections 1224-PL406 17 th August 2006 Proposed Site Sections and Elevations 1224-PL407 17 th August 2006 Warehouse Sections Reason: To define the permission and in the interests of the proper development of the site.

3. Before the development hereby permitted is first commenced full details of existing and proposed ground levels and proposed building slab levels (all relative to ground levels adjoining the site) shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, notwithstanding any such detail shown on previously submitted plan(s). The development shall only be carried out in conformity with the approved details. Reason: To protect the appearance of the locality, in the interests of the amenities of local residents and in accordance with Policy Nos. GN5 and EM2 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

4. Before the development hereby permitted is first commenced, full details of the position, height and appearance of all fences and walls to be erected to the site boundaries (notwithstanding any such detail shown on previously submitted plan(s)) shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. No building shall be occupied or land used pursuant to this permission before all walls and fences have been erected in accordance with the approved details. Fences and walls shall thereafter be retained in accordance with the approved details at all times. Reason: To ensure a visually satisfactory form of development, to protect the amenities of occupiers of nearby property and in accordance with Policy Nos. GN5 and EM2 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

5. Before the development hereby permitted is first commenced full details of lighting proposals for the site shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, notwithstanding any such detail shown on previously submitted plan(s). The development shall only be carried out in conformity with the approved details. Reason: To protect the appearance of the locality, to prevent light pollution, in the interests of public safety and crime prevention and in accordance with Policy Nos. GN5, EM2 and EP21A of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

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6. Prior to the first use of the development hereby permitted, a Business Travel Plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by, the local planning authority. The measures in the agreed Travel Plan shall then thereafter be complied with unless overwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To reduce the number of car borne trips and to encourage the use of public transport and to accord with Policies TR1 and TR4 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

7. Surface water must drain separate from the foul and no surface water will be permitted to discharge to the foul sewerage system. Reason: To secure proper drainage and in accordance with Policy Nos.EP17 and EM2 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

8. No development shall take place until a scheme of landscaping has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, notwithstanding any such detail which may have previously been submitted. The scheme shall indicate all existing trees and hedgerows on the land; detail any to be retained, together with measures for their protection in the course of development; indicate the types and numbers of trees and shrubs to be planted, their distribution on site, those areas to be seeded, paved or hard landscaped; and detail any changes of ground level or landform. Reason: In the interests of the amenity of the area and in accordance with Policies GN5and EM2 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

9. All planting, seeding or turfing comprised in the approved details of landscaping shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding seasons following the occupation of any buildings or the completion of the development, whichever is the sooner, and any trees or plants which within a period of 5 years from the completion of the development die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species, unless the Local Planning Authority gives written consent to any variation. Reason: In the interest of the appearance of the locality and in accordance with Policies GN5 and EM2 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

10. The development hereby permitted shall not commence until samples of all external facing materials to the proposed building(s) (notwithstanding any details shown on previously submitted plan(s) and specification) have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall only be carried out using the approved external facing materials. Reason: To ensure that the materials used are visually appropriate to the locality and in accordance with Policy Nos. GN5 and EM2 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

11. The development hereby permitted shall not commence until full details of the colour, form and texture of all hard ground- surfacing materials (notwithstanding any such detail shown on previously submitted plans and specification) have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall only be carried out in conformity with the approved details. Reason: To ensure a satisfactory form of development in the interest of the visual amenity of the area and in accordance with Policy Nos. GN5 and EM2 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

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12. Before the development hereby permitted is first occupied, the car park and vehicle manoeuvring areas shall be surfaced or paved, drained and marked out all in accordance with the approved plan. The car park and vehicle manoeuvring areas shall not thereafter be used for any purpose other than the parking of and manoeuvring of vehicles. Reason: To ensure adequate on site provision of car parking and manoeuvring areas and in accordance with Policy No. TR8 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

13. Before the development hereby permitted is first occupied details of the cycle parking provision shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The cycle parking provision shall be in accordance with the approved details. Reason : To ensure adequate on site provision for cycle parking and in accordance with Policy No. TR18 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

(b) A2:06/00846/FULMAJ - Land at Rear of 139 - 157, School Lane, Brinscall

Application No: 06/00846/FULMAJ Proposal: Change of use of existing informal kick-around space (located to the rear of Brinscall St John’s Primary School) into a new 11 side football playing pitch. Location: Land sat Rear of 139 to 157 School Lane, Brinscall Decision: It was proposed by Councillor Dennis Edgerley, seconded by Councillor Adrian Lowe and subsequently RESOLVED to grant planning permission subject to the following conditions: 1. The proposed development must be begun not later than three years from the date of this permission. Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2. Before the development hereby permitted is first commenced full details of existing and proposed ground levels (all relative to ground levels adjoining the football pitch) shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, notwithstanding any such detail shown on the approved plans. The development shall only be carried out in conformity with the approved details. Reason: To protect the appearance of the locality, in the interests of the amenities of local residents and in accordance with Policy No. GN5 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

3. No development approved by this permission shall be commenced until a scheme for the provision and implementation of a surface water regulation system restricting surface water runoff to existing rates has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority in conjunction with the Environment Agency. The scheme shall be fully completed in accordance with the approved details prior to first use of the football pitch and retained at all times thereafter. Reason: To reduce the increased risk of flooding and in accordance with Policy No. EP18 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

4. The development hereby permitted shall not commence until full details of the upgrade works to the pedestrian site access from School Lane (notwithstanding any such detail shown on the approved plans) have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The access upgrade works shall only be carried out in conformity with the approved details.

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Reason: To ensure a satisfactory form of development in the interest of the visual amenity of the area and in accordance with Policy No. GN5 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

5. No vehicular access shall be permitted to the site via the existing access between 157B and 159 School Lane other than for maintenance vehicles associated with the football pitch. The access shall only be used by pedestrians. Reason: In the interests of highway safety and in accordance with Policy No. TR4 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

6. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting that Order, with or without modification), no fences, walls, means of enclosure or external illumination shall be erected on any part of the site. Reason: To protect the open and rural character of the Green Belt and in accordance with Policy DC1 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

Application No: 06/00598/FUL Proposal: Remove existing external wall and construct replacement three storey dwelling with attached single storey garage (amendment to previous approval). Location: 10, Dark Lane, Whittle-Le-Woods, Lancashire Decision: It was proposed by Councillor Thomas Bedford, seconded by Councillor Eric Bell and subsequently RESOLVED to grant full planning permission subject to the following conditions: 1. The proposed development must be begun not later than three years from the date of this permission. Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2. The development hereby permitted shall not commence until samples of all external facing materials to the proposed building(s) (notwithstanding any details shown on previously submitted plan(s) and specification) have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall only be carried out using the approved external facing materials. Reason: To ensure that the materials used are visually appropriate to the locality and in accordance with Policy Nos. GN5 and DC8A of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

3. The development hereby permitted shall only be carried out in conformity with the proposed ground and building slab levels shown on the approved plan(s) or as may otherwise be agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority before any development is first commenced. Reason: To protect the appearance of the locality and in the interests of the amenities of local residents and in accordance with Policy Nos. GN5 and DC8A of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

4. All windows in the north elevation shall be fitted with obscure glass and obscure glazing shall be retained at all times thereafter. Reason: In the interests of the privacy of occupiers of neighbouring property and in accordance with Policy No. DC8A of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

(d) B2:06/00809/FUL - Elmhurst Farm, 208, Preston Road, Coppull, Chorley DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE 6 Tuesday, 17 October 2006 Agenda Page 7 Agenda Item 2

Application No: 06/00809/FUL Proposal: Two Free Range Poultry Houses 36.380m x 15.850m. Location: Elmhurst Farm, 208, Preston Road, Coppull Decision: It was proposed by Councillor Dennis Edgerley, seconded by Councillor Adrian Lowe and subsequently RESOLVED to grant full planning permission subject to the following conditions: 1. The proposed development must be begun not later than three years from the date of this permission. Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2. No development shall take place until a scheme of landscaping has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, notwithstanding any such detail which may have previously been submitted. The scheme shall indicate all existing trees and hedgerows on the land; detail any to be retained, together with measures for their protection in the course of development; indicate the types and numbers of trees and shrubs to be planted, their distribution on site, those areas to be seeded, paved or hard landscaped; and detail any changes of ground level or landform. Reason: In the interests of the amenity of the area and in accordance with Policy No.GN5 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

3. All planting, seeding or turfing comprised in the approved details of landscaping shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding seasons following the occupation of any buildings or the completion of the development, whichever is the sooner, and any trees or plants which within a period of 5 years from the completion of the development die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species, unless the Local Planning Authority gives written consent to any variation. Reason: In the interest of the appearance of the locality and in accordance with Policy No GN5 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

4. Before the development hereby permitted is first commenced full details of existing and proposed ground levels and proposed building slab levels (all relative to ground levels adjoining the site) shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, notwithstanding any such detail shown on previously submitted plan(s). The development shall only be carried out in conformity with the approved details. Reason: To protect the appearance of the locality, in the interests of the amenities of local residents and in accordance with Policy No. GN5 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

5. The development hereby permitted shall not commence until full details of the colour, form and texture of all external facing materials to the proposed building(s) (notwithstanding any details shown on the previously submitted plan(s) and specification) have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall only be carried out using the approved external facing materials. Reason: To ensure that the materials used are visually appropriate to the locality and in accordance with Policy No. GN5 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

6. The development hereby permitted shall only be carried out in accordance with the proposals contained within the Amphibian Mitigation Method Statement prepared by Contract Ecology and Landscapes dated September 2006. Reason: To ensure the protection of Great Crested Newts and in accordance with Policy No. EP4 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review. DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE 7 Tuesday, 17 October 2006 Agenda Page 8 Agenda Item 2

(e) B3:06/00915/FUL - Bramblewood Nursery, Wigan Lane, Heath Charnock

Application No: 06/00915/FUL Proposal: Retrospective Planning Application for the erection of 2 no. Horticultural polytunnels and 1 no above ground water storage tank. Location: Bramblewood Nursery, Wigan Lane, Heath Charnock. Decision: It was proposed by Councillor Adrian Lowe, seconded by Councillor Ken Ball, and subsequently RESOLVED to grant the retrospective planning application subject to the following conditions: 1. Within two months of the date of the permission hereby granted, a scheme of landscaping to screen the polytunnels shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, notwithstanding any such detail, which may have previously been submitted. The scheme shall indicate all existing trees and hedgerows on the land; detail any to be retained, together with measures for their protection in the course of development; indicate the types and numbers of trees and shrubs to be planted, their distribution on site, those areas to be seeded, paved or hard landscaped; and detail any changes of ground level or landform. Reason: In the interests of the amenity of the area and in accordance with Policy Nos. DC1 and GN5 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

2. All planting, seeding or turfing comprised in the approved details of landscaping shall be carried out in full within one month of the date of the written approval by the Local Planning Authority of the said landscaping scheme and any trees or plants which within a period of 5 years from the completion of the development die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species, unless the Local Planning Authority gives written consent to any variation. Reason: In the interest of the appearance of the locality and in accordance with Policy Nos. DC1 and GN5 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

(f) D1:06/00838/FUL - Buildings at base of chimney, Withnell Fold Mill, Withnell Fold, Withnell

Application No: 06/00915/FUL Proposal: Proposed additional floor above existing ground loor building, with existing approval for office use. Location: Buildings at base of Chimney, Withnell Fold Mill, Withnell Fold, Withnell Decision: It was proposed by Councillor Eric Bell, seconded by Councillor Ralph Snape, to defer the decision to allow the Site Inspection Sub-Committee to visit the site of the development and make a recommendation to this Committee.

An amendment to the motion was proposed by Councillor Adrian Lowe, seconded by Councillor Dennis Edgerley, to refuse planning permission for the reasons set out in the officers report. Upon being put to the vote the motion was lost (6:8). The previous motion was then voted on and it was subsequently RESOLVED (8:6) to defer the decision for a site visit .

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06.DC.70 REPORTS OF THE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND REGENERATION ON SELECTED CASES DETERMINED, FOLLOWING CONSULTATION WITH THE CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR OF THE COMMITTEE

The Committee received for information, reports by the Director of Development and Regeneration on the following category ‘B’, development proposals which had, or were intended to be, determined by the Chief Officer under the adopted scheme of delegations, following consultation with the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Committee.

Application No: 06/00863/TPO Proposal: Crown Lifting of 1 Oak Tree, removal of deadwood from 1 Oak Tree covered by TPO 9 (Whittle-Le-Woods) 1987 and felling of 1 Sycamore Tree covered by TPO 3 (Whittle-Le-Woods) 2000. Location: Dunscar, Shaw Hill, Whittle-Le-Woods Decision: Consent for Tree Works

Application No: 06/00962/FUL Proposal: Erection of Single Storey Kitchen Extension to rear. Location: 174, Preston Road, Whittle-Le-Woods Decision: Full Planning Permission Granted.

RESOLVED – That the reports be noted.

06.DC.71 A LIST OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS DETERMINED BY THE CHIEF OFFICER UNDER DELEGATED POWERS BETWEEN 11 SEPTEMBER 2006 AND 30 SEPTEMBER 2006

The Director of Development and Regeneration presented, for Members information a schedule listing the remainder of the planning applications that had been determined by the Chief Officer under delegated powers between 11 September 2006 and 30 September 2006.

RESOLVED – That the schedule be noted.

Chair

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Report

Report of Meeting Date

Director of Development Development Control and Regeneration 21.11.2006 Committee

PLANNING APPLICATIONS AWAITING DECISION

Item Application Recommendation Location

A. 1 06/00991/FULMAJ Permit Full Planning Part Parcel F Main Street Buckshaw Village Permission Whittle-Le-Woods Lancashire

A. 2 06/01057/FULMAJ Permit Full Planning Land Between Froom Street And Crosse Hall Permission Lane Chorley

A. 3 06/01078/REMMAJ Approve Reserved Buffer Area West Of Site 6 And 8 Buckshaw Matters Avenue Buckshaw Village Euxton

A. 4 06/01079/REMMAJ Approve Reserved Site 6 And 8 Buckshaw Avenue Buckshaw Matters Village Euxton Lancashire

B. 1 06/00449/FUL Permit (after referral to Buckshaw Hall Central Avenue Buckshaw GONW) Village Euxton Lancashire

B. 2 06/00450/LBC Permit (after referral to Buckshaw Hall Central Avenue Buckshaw GONW) Village Euxton Lancashire

B. 3 06/00972/ADV Refuse advertising Unit B Alliance Retail Park Water Street consent Chorley Lancashire

B. 4 06/01019/ADV Refuse advertising Unit A Alliance Retail Park Water Street consent Chorley Lancashire

B. 5 06/01074/LBC Refuse Listed Building Allanson Hall Farm Westhoughton Road Consent Adlington Chorley PR7 4DG

B. 6 06/01075/FUL Refuse Full Planning Allanson Hall Farm Westhoughton Road Permission Adlington Chorley PR7 4DG

B. 7 06/01080/FUL Refuse Full Planning Cam Lane Cottage Cam Lane Clayton-Le- Permission Woods Chorley Lancashire

B. 8 06/01150/COU Permit Full Planning Barn North Of Ash House Farm Blue Stone Permission Lane Mawdesley

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Item A. 1 06/00991/FULMAJ Permit Full Planning Permission

Case Officer Mrs Helen Lowe

Ward Astley And Buckshaw

Proposal Resubmission of residential development comprising of 123 dwellings together with associated infrastructure.

Location Part Parcel F Main Street Buckshaw Village Whittle-Le-Woods Lancashire

Applicant Rowland Homes

Background The application is one of a number of reserved matter applications at Buckshaw Village. Outline permission was granted at the site in 1997 and amended in 2002. The site as a whole is split between the administrative areas of South Ribble Borough Council and Chorley Borough Council. This application is entirely within the boundary of Chorley Borough Council (part of an area known as parcel F).

Proposal This application proposes the erection of 98 detached, semi- detached and mews two and two and a half properties. There would also be 8 apartments, built as 4 two storey blocks within a row of mews style houses.

Each property has private amenity space (although for the apartments each area is shared by two apartments) and parking is provided by a combination of parking courtyards and within curtilage parking.

The parcel is located within and area identified as a contemporary housing parcel in the Residential Design Code, to the south and west of the village street section of the site. The only adjacent parcel that benefits from a reserved matters permission is to the north, where planning permission for 155 dwellings was granted in April 2005 (ref. 9/05/00106/REMMAJ).

The application site would be access at four points from adjacent parcels, two from the west, one from the south and one from the east. It should be noted that these entry points are set, as they are reliant on other parcels outside the control of the applicant

The current proposal has undergone a number of amendments since it was initially submitted, which included the removal of four apartment blocks, revision of parking layouts, changes to house types and layouts and a reduction in the number of dwellings proposed from 123 to 106.

Planning Policy The following policies from the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review are considered appropriate;

GN2: Royal Ordnance Site, Euxton GN5: Building Design HS4: Design and Layout of Residential Developments TR4: Highway Development Control Criteria

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The following policy from the Joint Replacement Structure Plan 2001-2016 is also applicable: Policy 3 Strategic Locations for Development

The following national planning guidance is also considered relevant: PPG3: Housing

Planning History 9/97/00509/OUT: Outline application for mixed use development (granted in 1999)

9/02/00748/OUT: Modification of conditions on outline permission for mixed use development (granted December 2002)

9/06/00658/FULMAJ: Residential development comprising for 125 dwellings together with associated infrastructure (comprising 36 apartments and 89 houses) was withdrawn earlier this year.

Consultees Responses LCC (Highways): Raised concerns initially regarding the length of parking bays (shown at 5.0m long, minimum 5.5m required) and access to certain plots required running up (not just over) the footway. Layout generally acceptable.

Since these comments were made the layout had been amended to improve parking arrangements and LCC Highways no longer raised any concerns with regard to the proposals, however further amended plans have now been submitted.

Director of Streetscene, Neighbourhoods & Environment Directorate (Waste Management): Dwellings provided with communal storage areas should have adequate accommodation for refuse and recycling containers. The layout should also avoid narrow access points, steep slopes and archways to allow access by the refuse vehicles.

Community Safety Partnership: No comments

Comments from all of the above in respect of the most recently submitted amended plans are still awaited at the time of writing this report.

Third Party Representations None received

Applicant’s Case The applicant has put forward the following in support of their proposal: • The layout has been created so that it will work in harmony with adjacent developments forming perfect continuity; • Parking for the higher density dwellings is located in parking courts in close proximity to the dwellings they serve; imaginatively designed to the rear of the dwellings, with good surveillance. The parking areas are well screened and aid in reducing dominance of the car, parking areas have been broken up with landscaping; • Front curtilages have been left open where possible in accordance with the modern estate theme sought; • The range of house types include a mix of dwelling types Agenda Page 15 Agenda Item 4a that link and interact to create both elevation interest and imaginative spaces for residents; • Properties on corners have double frontages to avoid prominent blank elevations; • The heights of properties closely reflect those of the neighbouring schemes.

Assessment Policy GN2 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review applies to the Royal Ordnance Site. This states that high quality and phased development will be permitted for purposes appropriate to the concept of an Urban Village. The site is allocated as a contemporary housing area in the Master plan approved under the outline permission and the Buckshaw Village Design Code. The Design Code states that contemporary housing areas will be characterised by modern estate development with roads, cul-de-sacs and country lane form of development to appear as more recent village expansion behind traditional streets. It will use standard house types with curtilage parking. With regard to building types and heights the Design Code states that such areas will be 1-3 storey detached, semi-detached and terraced housing with bungalows as appropriate.

The density of the parcel is 44 dwellings per hectare, which is above the figure in the Design Code for contemporary housing areas of 25-35 dwellings per hectare. However, it is considered that in this instance a higher density is acceptable. The site is located close to the centre of the site, adjacent to the higher density Village Street area, rather than on the periphery of the site adjoining the Green Belt. The layout of this parcel is also dictated by the highway network and the layout proposed is considered to fit appropriately within this.

Whilst the provision of apartments within a contemporary housing parcel is not normally supported, the number of apartments proposed is a very small proportion of the overall numbers of dwellings proposed on the site and visually they will not appear as separate or different to the surrounding house types (being of the same height and scale and adjoining conventional house types.

A management company run by the developer will maintain the parking courts. Whilst the use of parking courts of greater than 10 spaces is not encouraged, the developer has broken up the proposed courts with landscaping and other similar sized parking courts have been allowed elsewhere on Buckshaw Village.

It is therefore considered that although the proposal does not strictly accord with some aspects of the Design Code, it is considered that the proposal would result in a high quality development that would complement and enhance Buckshaw Village as a whole.

Policy GN5 covers building design and states that developments should be well related to their surroundings with landscaping integrated into the scheme. The appearance, layout and spacing of new buildings should respect the distinctiveness of the area. This is supplemented by policy HS4 which lays down the criteria that residential developments should satisfy in terms of design and layout.

Landscaping has been integrated into the scheme. The Council’s

Agenda Page 16 Agenda Item 4a interface standards have been met with respect to the layout of the site. Highway issues are discussed below. It is considered that the proposal is now in accordance with policies GN5 and HS4.

Due to the high density of the site and the small amounts of private amenity space available to some dwellings it is considered to attach a condition removing permitted development rights for extensions and outbuildings on this development. It is also considered appropriate to remove permitted development rights for the formation of hardstanding within curtilages fronting a highway in order to prevent the formation of frontage parking areas.

Policy TR4 outlines the highway development control criteria. It is considered that the amended layout complies with this policy in terms of access, parking, garaging and access for servicing and emergency vehicles. Parking is to be provided at a ratio of approximately 1.77 spaces per dwelling. Subject to the receipt of no objections from LCC Highways it is considered that the amended layout complies with this policy in terms of access, parking, garaging and access for servicing and emergency vehicles.

Conclusion It is considered that the proposal generally accords with Policies GN2, GN5 and HS4 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review and the Buckshaw Village Residential Design Code and it is recommended that permission be granted.

Recommendation: Permit Full Planning Permission Conditions

1. The proposed development must be begun not later than three years from the date of this permission. Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2. The development hereby permitted shall not commence until full details of the colour, form and texture of all external facing materials to the proposed building(s) (notwithstanding any details shown on the previously submitted plan(s) and specification) have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall only be carried out using the approved external facing materials. Reason: To ensure that the materials used are visually appropriate to the locality and in accordance with Policy Nos. GN5 and HS4 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

3. No development shall take place until a scheme of landscaping has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, notwithstanding any such detail which may have previously been submitted. The scheme shall indicate all existing trees and hedgerows on the land; detail any to be retained, together with measures for their protection in the course of development; indicate the types and numbers of trees and shrubs to be planted, their distribution on site, those areas to be seeded, paved or hard landscaped; and detail any changes of ground level or landform. Reason: In the interests of the amenity of the area and in accordance with Policy No.GN5 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

4. All planting, seeding or turfing comprised in the approved details of landscaping shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding seasons following the occupation of any buildings or the completion of the development, whichever is the sooner, and any trees Agenda Page 17 Agenda Item 4a or plants which within a period of 5 years from the completion of the development die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species, unless the Local Planning Authority gives written consent to any variation. Reason: In the interest of the appearance of the locality and in accordance with Policy No GN5 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

5. The development hereby permitted shall not commence until full details of the colour, form and texture of all hard ground- surfacing materials (notwithstanding any such detail shown on previously submitted plans and specification) have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall only be carried out in conformity with the approved details. Reason: To ensure a satisfactory form of development in the interest of the visual amenity of the area and in accordance with Policy Nos. GN5 and HS4 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

6. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995, (Schedule 2, Part 1, Classes A to E), or any Order amending or revoking and re-enacting that Order, no alterations or extensions shall be undertaken to the dwelling(s) hereby permitted, or any garage, shed or other outbuilding erected (other than those expressly authorised by this permission). Reason: To protect the appearance of the locality, amenities of neighbouring residents and in accordance with Policy No. HS4 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

7. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (Schedule 2, Part 1, Class F and Schedule 2, Part 2, Class B) or any Order revoking or re-enacting the Order, no hard surfacing shall be provided within any curtilage that is adjacent to a highway of any dwelling hereby permitted, nor shall any means of access to a highway be formed, laid out or constructed to any dwelling hereby permitted (other than those expressly authorized by this permission). Reason: To protect the appearance of the locality, in particular to avoid the proliferation of frontage parking and in accordance with Policy No. HS4 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

8. The garage hereby permitted shall be kept freely available for the parking of cars, notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995. Reason: To ensure adequate garaging/off street parking provision is made/maintained and thereby avoid hazards caused by on-street parking and in accordance with Policy No. TR8 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

9. The approved plans are: Plan Ref. Received On: Title: 06/898 L-02 rev H 31 October 2006 Proposed site layout 22 August 2006 Location Plan 31 October 2006 Streetscenes 06-898 EL/FP 01 31 October 2006 House Type A 22 August 2006 Y Type 22 August 2006 Z Type HT3-P-02 22 August 2006 Sancerre House Type – Elevations HT3-P-01 22 August 2006 Sancerre House Type- Plans HT18-P-01 22 August 2006 Torino House Type HT4-P-01 22 August 2006 Provence House Type HT21-P-01 22 August 2006 Lyon House Type HT19-P-01 22 August 2006 Garonne House Type HT2-P-01 22 August 2006 Cherbourg House Type HT5-P-01 22 August 2006 Brittany House Type SD Wall 22 August 2006 1.8m High Screen Wall

Agenda Page 18 Agenda Item 4a SD Panel 22 August 2006 1.8m High Post & panel Fence SD1 22 August 2006 1.8m High Close Boarded Timber Fence SD30 22 August 2006 1100 High Wall/Railings SD22 22 August 2006 1100 High Bow Top Railings

Reason: To define the permission and in the interests of the proper development of the site.

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Item A. 2 06/01057/FULMAJ Permit Full Planning Permission

Case Officer Mrs Wendy Gudger

Ward Chorley East

Proposal Substitution of house types and minor amendments to plots 1, 8, 10, 14, 15, 17, 31 and 32, and amendments to approved layout (02/00680/REMMAJ),

Location Land Between Froom Street And Crosse Hall Lane Chorley

Applicant Morris Homes North Ltd

Background Approval of reserved matters for the erection of 161 dwellings was granted in November 2003. The development has commenced and this is the first application to change house types.

Proposal The proposal involves a change of approved house types to eight plots on the site. All vehicular access to the site would be from Crosse Hall Lane, via a new canal bridge, which was granted, which is a seperate planning permission and is under construction.

Policy The following policies of the Adopted Local Plan are relevant :-

Policy HS1.5 Housing Allocations GN5 Building Design HS4 Design and Layout of Residential Developments EP19 Development and Flood Risk TR4 Highway Development Control Criteria

Planning History The principle of housing development at the site has been established by the grant of outline planning permissions on a number of occasions since 1988 and the grant of a Reserved Matters in 2003.

Consultations LCC (Highways) – Any comments will be reported.

Representations Any comments received will be reported on the Addendum.

Assessment The issues to be considered here are the principle of the development, the impact of the development with respect to the change in house types, flood risk.

The principle of the site’s development has already been established and the extant planning permission is currently being implemented. The road from Crosse Hall Lane has been constructed and works to the canal bridge are almost completed.

This is not an easy site to develop with a linear form influenced by the long canal and motorway frontages and being bisected by Black Brook. The level changes across the site impose further design constraints. The approved layout followed the general

1 Agenda Page 22 Agenda Item 4b principles established in a development brief for the site. It acknowledged the primary site features by retaining a linear strip of open space (incorporating footpaths) along the length of the brook and retaining the central wooded area.

Following further detailed consideration by the applicant it became clear that a more appropriate development could be achieved through utilising existing levels. This has resulted in the slab levels of those plots currently under consideration being dropped from between approximately 0.5 metre and 1.5 metres. This also means that there is no need now for a 3 metre retaining structure along a part of the Black Brook, which would be required under the approved scheme. This will soften this part of the development, which would be less imposing both in terms of any impact on the landscape and existing residents.

The proposed house types are two storey four bedroomed detached houses and replace houses of a similar style.

The application is within a flood risk area as identified by the Environment Agency. Such proposals would generally require a flood risk assessment to be carried out. However planning permission has already been granted for the residential development of this site and the current proposals will not result in any additional flood risk to potential occupiers.

The proposal does not impact on any other part of the approved scheme and all other details will remain as consented.

Conclusion The principle of developing the site for housing has already been established by the previous permissions and the implementation of those consents has commenced. The revision in house types will allow some changes to the approved leve, which will result in a softer scheme in particular along the banks of the Black Brook and this is to be welcomed.

Recommendation: Permit Full Planning Permission

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Item A. 3 06/01078/REMMAJ Approve Reserved Matters

Case Officer Mr Neil Higson

Ward Astley And Buckshaw

Proposal Part RDC, access, parking gatehouse, circulation space, part MHE store, bottle gas store and fuel point and landscaping,

Location Buffer Area West Of Site 6 And 8 Buckshaw Avenue Buckshaw VillageEuxton

Applicant Wolseley Uk Ltd, Helioslough & Helios Ltd

Proposal The proposal is a reserved matters application by Wolseley Uk ltd, Helioslough Ltd and Helios (Industrial Developments) Ltd for the erection of part of RDC, access, gatehouse, circulation space, equipment store, fuel point and landscaping forming the western end of a proposed Regional Distribution Centre the majority of which is sited on Site 6 & 8 of the Strategic Regional Site (SRS).

This western end of the proposal extends beyond the boundary of the SRS and into the industrial area of the Southern commercial area as granted permission under the Buckshaw Village Outline Planning Permission 02/00748/OUTMAJ, the SRS was granted Outline Planning Permission (OPP) under reference 04/00882/OUTESM. A separate reserved matters application for the major element of the proposal falling within the area covered by 04/00882/OUTMAJ is reported elsewhere on this agenda under reference 06/01079/REMMAJ. The applicant has offered up a unilateral undertaking under S106, which will tie the two permissions together so that either proposal could not be implemented independently of the other. Planning permission was granted in September of this year for a similar proposal, however permission is now sought for this alternative larger phase 2, which extends further into the southern commercial area.

The site has an area of 3.5ha and will be accessed directly via the recently approved roundabout from the link road proposed in the Outline SRS, which is some considerable way towards completion. The link road connects with the A6 opposite the Sea View public house and through to Buckshaw Village to connect with Central Avenue near Buckshaw Hall.

The proposal relates to the 9267 sq m of floor space in the form of the western end of the proposed high bay warehouse along with the main access from the link road, 120 car parking spaces and a gatehouse which will measure 7.3m long by 2.8m wide by 3.3m high and be constructed of a design to match in with the main warehouse. The gatehouse will be clad in a combination of horizontal profiled sinusoidal cladding in colour coat Prisma Aquarius and composite waveform flat panel steel cladding in Metallic Silver with blue anti sun glazing to again match the warehouse. The proposal also includes part of the MHE building attached to the southern elevation of the RDC and the fuel point close to the southern boundary. Lorry parking and circulation

Agenda Page 28 Agenda Item 4c space is also provided as well as the western landscaping belt and part southern/northern landscape belts.

Wolseley is the world’s largest specialist trade distributor of plumbing and heating products and also a leading distributor of building materials, lumber products and industrial pipes, valves and fittings. The proposal for the regional Distribution Centre will support its rapidly expanding business in the Uk and will provide sales, distribution, specialist technical support and administration services to its trade and public customers.

Planning Policy The Strategic Regional Site is a major developed site in the Green Belt (Policy DC6). It is allocated as a Regional Investment Site in the Chorley Borough Local Plan Review (Policy EM1A) and Joint Lancashire Structure Plan (Policy 15). This western end of the site incorporating part of the RDC, the access, the gatehouse and the manoeuvring area referred to above falls outside of the Regional Investment site and is therefore covered by Policy GN2 Royal Ordnance Site. Other relevant policies include:

Chorley Borough Local Plan Review • GN5 – Building Design • EM2 – Development Criteria for Industrial / Business Development • EP18 – Surface water run off • EP20 – Noise • EP21A – Light Pollution • TR4 – Highway Development Control Criteria • TR8 – Parking Provision Levels • TR11 – Bus Services • TR18 – Provision for Pedestrians and Cyclists in New Developments

Joint Lancashire Structure Plan • Policy 7 – Traffic and Parking • Policy 15 – Regional Investment Site

Planning History 04/00029/FULMAJ - Remediation and reclamation earth works. Approved 28 April 2004.

02/00748/OUTMAJ - Modification of conditions on outline permission for mixed use development (housing, employment, shopping, leisure & commercial uses, open spaces, roads, sewers, community facilities, road improvements & rail station) – 16/12/02.

04/00882/OUTESM - Outline application for employment development including full details of a link road – 23/12/04.

06/00589/REMMAJ – Site 6/8 - Erection of regional distribution centre, including warehouse/storage, ancillary offices, car and lorry parking, access and part circulation space, gatehouse, MHE store and fuel point (site area 6.6 Ha) – 22/09/06.

06/00590/REMMAJ - Part gatehouse, circulation space, MHE store and fuel point, associated with the erection of Regional Distribution Centre (Site area 1.0 Ha) – 22/09/06.

Agenda Page 29 Agenda Item 4c 06/00601/REMMAJ – Site 2 - Reserved Matters Application for the erection of 18,353 Sq m building for B2/B8 use with ancillary parking areas and landscaping – 28/07/06.

06/00602/REMMAJ – Site 3 - Reserved Matters Application for the erection of 9,821 Sq m building for B2/B8 use with ancillary parking areas and landscaping – 28/07/06.

06/00674/REMMAJ – Site 4 - Reserved Matters Application for the erection of 21,563 Sq m building for B2/B8 use with ancillary parking areas and landscaping – 18/10/06.

Applicant’s Case The applicant makes the following points in support of the proposal: • Wolseley is the world’s largest specialist trade distributor of plumbing and heating products. • The development of the centre will create up to 300 new jobs for people in the Chorley area. • The company is investing £100 million in new facilities including the Regional Distribution Centre (RDC) whose primary purpose is to meet increasing capacity set in the context of current and planned future growth. • The RDC will be deployed with best practices with the development of improved processes and skills by developing more modern and technologically advanced distribution methods. • The development will be well related to public transport. • Overall Revolution Park will comprise of a cluster of industrial buildings ranging from 34,000 sq m on site 6/8 to just over 9,000 on site 3. It is intended to establish a qualitative benchmark for B2/B8 development nationally to attract major inward investment of high quality end users to Chorley. • A holistic design approach to all buildings will create a strong overriding design theme, elevational treatments and selection of a limited palette of high quality materials, colours and textures. • The design is a combination of built form, hard and soft landscaping, water features, lighting, signage and branding. • The submitted design statement is intended to cover the whole of Revolution Park and reflects the objective of the original master plan with significant landscape buffers between each of the building plots running north – south all of which are greater than 20m. The southern boundary of the Wolseley building is suggested to be reduced to between 12 –14m to allow for operational requirements in the rear service yard while maintaining a strong boundary treatment adjacent to the railway corridor. • The development will follow a commitment to sustainable development with a number of measures proposed to enhance the environmental performance of the building. It is also proposed to seek Secured by Design accreditation and DDA compliance on access. • The proposed development would be fully in accordance with both the SRS and the Buckshaw Outline Planning Permissions.

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Representations 1 letter suggesting that the notification process is a waste of time as the development will continue anyway.

Consultations Lancashire County Council (Planning) make the following comments: • It is considered that the proposed development is acceptable in principle in terms of strategic planning policy. This application falls within the southern commercial area of Buckshaw Village whereby the use as part of the RDC is acceptable in relation to Structure Plan policy. • The overall level of parking is considered to be in excess of the Joint Lancashire Structure Plan “Parking Standards” for B8 Storage and Distribution however; it cannot be assessed from the information provided the proportion of floorspace used for offices, which may affect the allowable parking provision. • The proposals do not appear to contain a satisfactory level of mobility parking and no provision appears to have been made for cycles or motorcycles. Parking for the mobility impaired should be a minimum of 1 per 10 car spaces. Motorcycles should be at a minimum of 1 per 25 car spaces, while provision for bicycles should be at a minimum of 1 per 10 spaces. Such provision should include long-stay covered secure parking.

Lancashire County Council (Highways) makes the following comments: • No objection in principle, which includes direct access on to the link road roundabout (roundabout 5). It is requested that an appropriate condition is included to secure closure of the “existing access” with the formation of the new roundabout access. • Refer you to the standards for mobility, cycle and motorcycle parking as contained within JLSP. • There appears to be no mention of a Travel Plan in the submission what is CBC’s view on this issue as there appears to be no reference in the Outline permission.

Environment Agency has no objection in principle to the development but suggests a number of conditions.

United Utilities - no objection in principle to the development but suggests a number of conditions.

North West Regional Development Agency states that • This application is very similar to the applications previously approved under 06/00589/REMMAJ and 06/00590/REMAJ and the following views remain relevant. • Strategic Regional Sites should act as flagship developments for the North West. Standards of design, energy conservation, landscaping, quality of construction and urban design should ensure that all new development at the site contributes positively to environmental quality. The S106 Agreement attached to the outline requires that no less than 40% of the SRS is to be used for high quality generic manufacturing uses knowledge-based industry. Agenda Page 31 Agenda Item 4c Sites 2, 3 and 4 have recently been granted permission for B2/B8 and the Agency’s principal concern is the need to consider the overall balance of uses to ensure accordance with the Section 106. • Subject to the 40% requirement being met, the Agency wishes to express support for the proposals, which are consistent with the Section 106 Agreement, Action 80 in the Regional Economic Strategy (RES) and will contribute to the delivery of the Agency’s objectives for the SRS.

Director of Streetscene, Neighbourhoods and Environment – no objections.

South Ribble Borough Council – no objection.

Coal Authority – standing advice.

Network Rail - Consultation response received from Network Rail making comments that; Plant, scaffolding and cranes should be positioned so as not to encroach within 3m of Network Rail land or airspace; Excavations within 10m of the boundary of the operational railway must be agreed with Network Rail; No water should drain into Network Rail drains or onto operational land; The existing line side fencing must be kept in place and Armco barriers should be installed to protect the fencing and minimise the potential for lorries to be accidentally be driven onto the operational railway; Where trees/shrubs are to be planted adjacent to the railway they should be a minimum distance greater than predicted mature height from the boundary. Network Rail would wish to be involved in any approval of landscaping adjacent to the railway; Where new lighting is to be erected adjacent to the operational railway the potential for train drivers to be dazzled must be eliminated and must not give rise to confusion with signalling arrangements.

Assessment Principle of the use Members will recall that a similar proposal was reported to Committee in July recommended for approval subject to a Unilateral Undertaking tying this element of the proposal that falls within the Southern Commercial area to be implemented simultaneously with the building on plots 6/8 to ensure a comprehensive development of the site. Those permissions where issued in September. Therefore the principle of the development of the site for this use has been accepted and established under planning permissions 06/00589/REMMAJ and 06/00590/REMAJ.

This application seeks permission for a new phase 2 on the part of the site falling within the southern commercial area of the Buckshaw Village development and provides for the “overspill” of the proposed Wolseley RDC, which extends beyond the boundaries of the combined plots 6/8 on the Regional Investment Site. This part of the Southern Commercial Area was granted permission with the intention that it would accommodate B1, B2 and B8 uses in accordance with Policy GN2 of the Local Plan. The detailed Design Code for this area is still in the process of being prepared however the principle of such a type of development

Agenda Page 32 Agenda Item 4c would be in accordance with the OPP. Being so close to the boundary in design terms it would be read against the SRS for which a design code has been prepared and submitted for consideration with this application. It therefore falls to be considered whether the additional floor area, parking, design, landscaping and new access are such that they would justify arriving at a different conclusion and refusing this proposal.

The proposal would remain in compliance with the relevant Structure Plan Policies and the S106 requirements relating to the provision of uses as specified in the original outline permission for the Southern Commercial Area. It has been designed to fully accord with the Masterplan proposed in the RIS Outline application as enhanced by the Design Statement submitted with this application.

Green belt issues This part of the development being outside the Major developed site and within Policy GN2 designation means it is outside the Green Belt but will still have an impact on it. It is considered that this proposal provides for essential operational facilities to the main warehouse and will not conflict with the aims of Green Belt policy as expressed in Policy DC1.

Design, layout and relationship to surrounding uses Policy 15 of the Joint Lancashire Structure Plan and Policy GN5 of the Chorley Borough Local Plan Review require developments on this site to achieve a high standard of development quality and urban design. Policy EM2 of the Chorley Borough Local Plan Review requires proposals for new business and storage and distribution uses to satisfy a number of criteria relating to site layout, relationship with surrounding uses, public transport and pedestrian and cycle access, landscaping, surface water and drainage and prevention of crime.

The proposal is part of a very large building with an extensive area of hardstanding and car parking around it. The proposed warehouse extension follows the same design as that previously approved, as does the new gatehouse. They will be constructed from the same materials and will not detrimentally add to the overall bulk and form of the building. The site remains laid out on a comprehensive basis and fully accords with the Masterplan submitted under the Outline application for the RIS and the updated Design Statement submitted in support of this application. The access junction from the roundabout is considered acceptable and there are extensive areas of landscaping around the site are proposed as well as to the frontage adjacent to the new car parking area. The originally approved foundation level of Plot 6 was 70.00m A.O.D and for Plot 8 was 65.00m A.O.D for finished floor levels. Under the previous approval the plateaus across the site where to be regraded so that the new combined finished floor level for Wolseley was proposed to be 66m, this is now to be reduced again to approximately 64m AOD. This will further help to reduce the impact of its size when viewed from the surrounding area. Conditions are proposed which will control the quality of materials to be used. I am satisfied that the proposal as amended complies with Structure Plan Policy 15 and Chorley Borough Local Plan Review Policies GN5 and EM2.

Environmental and landscape impacts Agenda Page 33 Agenda Item 4c The applicants are showing a commitment to sustainable development by introducing a package of measures to enhance environmental performance. These will include using timber from certified from Forest Stewardship Council, 100% recyclable materials and finishes, low water use appliances, site waste management and use of low energy fittings. Future Tenants will be encouraged to consider rain harvesting, solar generated power and wind turbines.

Landscaping to the road corridor is to be carried out under the terms of the OPP with detailed buffer planting to the western boundary falling within this application. In terms of noise impacts from the operation of this particular business, I am satisfied that the distance of the site from the nearest noise-sensitive properties is such that there will not be an unacceptable level of noise disturbance, and the proposal therefore complies with Policy EP20. A condition will ensure that detailed lighting proposals comply with Policy EP21A.

Transportation and highways The site will be accessed from the new link road, which runs through from the A6 at its junction near the Sea View PH to Central Avenue adjacent to Buckshaw Hall directly from the recently approved roundabout.

Policies TR4 and TR18 require new developments to provide safe and adequate access for road users cyclists and pedestrians. Comments made by Lancashire County Council in relation to the need for comprehensive travel plans are noted and the request has been passed on to the applicants. It is difficult to provide a travel plan that addresses the whole of the SRS as the entire range of end users is not yet known, however it is considered that as the end users of this proposal is known then a travel plan can be produced which relates to this unit and an appropriate condition will be attached requiring the submission of such.

Policy 7 of the Joint Lancashire Structure Plan advises that parking provision for new development will be expected to meet the relevant standards. The level of car parking to be provided is stated to be in excess of what the standards allow for a B8 use. However, this does not take into account the amount of ancillary offices being provided within the building. While this will not fully justify the oversupply that is being provided it is not considered that the overprovision will be so significant as to justify a refusal on this ground. There do not appear to be any mobility spaces, cycle or motorcycle parking as required by the adopted parking standards. A condition will be imposed seeking the provision of this parking within the overall car park layout. I am satisfied that following the submission of the amended drawings the proposal will comply with Policies TR4 and TR18.

Security and access The applicants intend to seek secured by design accreditation and has designed the buildings for full DDA compliance. Account has been taken of bus stops, cycleways and footpaths. Each unit will have disabled shower provision.

Conclusion This proposal is for a major international company and will provide 300 new jobs and further development of the Regional Investment

Agenda Page 34 Agenda Item 4c Site and fulfilling objectives in Regional Planning Guidance for the North West, the Lancashire Structure Plan and the Chorley Borough Local Plan. The development will provide considerable economic and employment benefits for the Borough. The principal of the proposal has already been previously established under planning permissions 06/00589/REMMAJ and 06/00590/REMAJ and the alterations are not so significant as to justify an alternative recommendation. It is therefore recommended that permission be granted subject to the conditions stated below and the completion of the Unilateral Undertaking to ensure the concurrent implementation of this permission and 06/01079/REMMAJ.

Recommendation: Approve Reserved Matters Conditions

1. The development hereby permitted shall only be carried out in accordance with the approved plan, except as may otherwise be specifically required by any other condition of the outline planning permission or this approval of reserved matters or unless otherwise first agreed to in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To define the permission and ensure a satisfactory form of development.

2. The full structural details of the installation of the fuel tank, its surround, associated pipe work and monitoring system must be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority prior to the installation of the agreed scheme. Reason: To prevent the pollution of the water environment.

3. Any facilities for the storage of oils, fuels or chemicals shall be sited on impervious bases and surrounded by impervious bund walls, details of which shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval. The volume of the bunded compound should be at least equivalent to the capacity of the tank plus 10%. If there is multiple tankage, the compound should be at least equivalent to the capacity of the largest tank, or the combined capacity of interconnected tanks, plus 10%. All filling points, vents, gauges and sight glasses must be located within the bund. The drainage system of the bund shall be sealed with no discharge to any watercourse, land or underground strata. Associated pipework should be located above ground and protected from accidental damage. All filling points and tank overflow pipe outlets should be detailed to discharge downwards into the bund. Reason : To prevent pollution of the water environment and in accordance with Policy Nos.EP17, EM2 and EM3 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

4. Discharges from yard storage areas, vehicle washing areas, loading and unloading areas and any other areas likely to be contaminated by spillage should be connected to the foul sewer. They may be regarded as trade effluenta and may require the formal consent of United Utilities. Reason : To prevent pollution of the water environment and in accordance with Policy Nos. EP17, EP18, EM2 and EM3 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

5. Prior to being discharged into any watercourse, surface water sewer or soakaway system, all surface water drainage from impermeable parking areas, roadways and hardstandings for vehicles, commercial lorry parks and fuel filling areas shall be passed through an oil interceptor designed and constructed to have a capacity and details compatible with the site being drained. Roof water shall not pass through the interceptor. Reason : To prevent pollution of the water environment and in accordance with Policy Nos. EP17, EP18, EM2 and EM3 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

6. No materials or equipment shall be stored on the site other than inside the building or the areas as allocated on the approved plans. Agenda Page 35 Agenda Item 4c Reason: In the interests of the amenity of the area and in accordance with Policy No.EM2 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

7. Before the development hereby permitted is first commenced full details of existing and proposed ground levels and proposed building slab levels (all relative to ground levels adjoining the site) shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, notwithstanding any such detail shown on previously submitted plan(s). The development shall only be carried out in conformity with the approved details. Reason: To protect the appearance of the locality, in the interests of the amenities of local residents and in accordance with Policy Nos. GN5 and EM2 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

8. The approved plans are, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority: Plan Ref. Received On: Title: 15905-PL151 25/09/06 Expansion Location Plan 15905/PL153 25/09/06 Expansion Site Plan Western Reserve 15905-PL154 25/09/06 Proposed Expansion Elevations 15905-PL105A 25/09/06 Office Plans SK01 25/09/06 Foul and Surface water outfall 15905-PL109 25/09/06 Walkway detail 15905-PL155 25/095/06 Proposed Elevations 15905-PL110 25/09/06 Gatehouse 781.02 03/11/06 Landscape Proposals Reason: To define the permission and in the interests of the proper development of the site.

9. Before the development hereby permitted is first commenced, full details of the position, height and appearance of all fences and walls to be erected to the site boundaries (notwithstanding any such detail shown on previously submitted plan(s)) shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. No building shall be occupied or land used pursuant to this permission before all walls and fences have been erected in accordance with the approved details. Fences and walls shall thereafter be retained in accordance with the approved details at all times. Reason: To ensure a visually satisfactory form of development, to protect the amenities of occupiers of nearby property and in accordance with Policy Nos. GN5 and EM2 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

10. Before the development hereby permitted is first commenced full details of lighting proposals for the site shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, notwithstanding any such detail shown on previously submitted plan(s). The development shall only be carried out in conformity with the approved details. Reason: To protect the appearance of the locality, to prevent light pollution, in the interests of public safety and crime prevention and in accordance with Policy Nos. GN5, EM2 and EP21A of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

11. Surface Water drainage must drain separate from the foul and no surface water will be permitted to discharge to the foul sewerage system. Reason: To secure proper drainage and in accordance with Policy Nos. EP17 and EM2 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan.

Agenda Page 36 Agenda Item 4c

12. No development shall take place until a scheme of landscaping has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, notwithstanding any such detail which may have previously been submitted. The scheme shall indicate all existing trees and hedgerows on the land; detail any to be retained, together with measures for their protection in the course of development; indicate the types and numbers of trees and shrubs to be planted, their distribution on site, those areas to be seeded, paved or hard landscaped; and detail any changes of ground level or landform. Reason: In the interests of the amenity of the area and in accordance with Policies GN5and EM2 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

13. All planting, seeding or turfing comprised in the approved details of landscaping shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding seasons following the occupation of any buildings or the completion of the development, whichever is the sooner, and any trees or plants which within a period of 5 years from the completion of the development die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species, unless the Local Planning Authority gives written consent to any variation. Reason: In the interest of the appearance of the locality and in accordance with Policies GN5 and EM2 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

14. The development hereby permitted shall not commence until samples of all external facing materials to the proposed building(s) (notwithstanding any details shown on previously submitted plan(s) and specification) have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall only be carried out using the approved external facing materials. Reason: To ensure that the materials used are visually appropriate to the locality and in accordance with Policy Nos. GN5 and EM2 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

15. The development hereby permitted shall not commence until full details of the colour, form and texture of all hard ground- surfacing materials (notwithstanding any such detail shown on previously submitted plans and specification) have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall only be carried out in conformity with the approved details. Reason: To ensure a satisfactory form of development in the interest of the visual amenity of the area and in accordance with Policy Nos. GN5 and EM2 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

16. Before the development hereby permitted is first occupied, the car park and vehicle manoeuvring areas shall be surfaced or paved, drained and marked out all in accordance with the approved plan. The car park and vehicle manoeuvring areas shall not thereafter be used for any purpose other than the parking of and manoeuvring of vehicles. Reason: To ensure adequate on site provision of car parking and manoeuvring areas and in accordance with Policy No. TR8 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

17. Any existing access, or part thereof, not incorporated in the access hereby permitted, shall be permanently closed within 28 days of the new access being first brought into use. The verge, footway and kerb shall be reinstated within this period to the requirements of the Local Planning Authority after consultation with the Highway Authority. Reason: In order to minimise danger, obstruction and inconvenience to users of the highway and in accordance with Policy TR4 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

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Item A. 4 06/01079/REMMAJ Approve Reserved Matters

Case Officer Mr Neil Higson

Ward Astley And Buckshaw

Proposal Erection of regional distribution centre, including warehouse/storage, ancillary offices, car and lorry parking, part circulation space and landscaping. Part MHE store, pallet store, bottle gas store and compactor machine,

Location Site 6 And 8 Buckshaw Avenue Buckshaw Village EuxtonLancashire

Applicant Wolseley Uk Ltd, Helioslough & Helios Ltd

Proposal The proposal is a reserved matters application by Wolseley Uk ltd, Helioslough Ltd and Helios (Industrial Developments) Ltd for the erection of a regional distribution centre to include warehouse/storage, ancillary offices, car and lorry parking, hard standing and landscaping. Along with part MHE store, pallet store, bottle gas store and compactor machine on Site 6 & 8 of the Strategic Regional Site (SRS). The western end of the proposal extends beyond the boundary of the SRS and into the industrial area of the Southern commercial area as granted permission under the Buckshaw Village Outline Planning Permission 02/00748/OUTMAJ, the SRS was granted Outline Planning Permission (OPP) under reference 04/00882/OUTESM. A separate reserved matters application for the elements of the proposal falling within the area covered by 02/00748/OUTMAJ is reported elsewhere on this agenda under reference 06/01078/REMMAJ. The applicant has offered up a unilateral undertaking under S106, which will tie the two permissions together so that either proposal could not be implemented independently of the other. Planning permission was granted in September of this year for a similar proposal, however an alternative larger phase 2 is now being sought which extends the size of the RDC further into the southern commercial area.

The site has an area of 6.6ha and will be accessed from the link road proposed in the Outline SRS, which is some considerable way towards completion. The link road connects with the A6 opposite the Sea View public house and through to Buckshaw Village to connect with Central Avenue near Buckshaw Hall. This access falls within the element of the site within the Southern Commercial Area.

The element of the building proposed through this application is a high bay warehouse with a height of 17m, being approximately 248m long and 115m wide providing a total of approximately 34,600 sq m (372,000 sq ft) of floor space. This will include 2 mezzanines (east and west) and 520 sq m (5,600 sq ft) of operations office across 2 floors internal to the warehouse. It will also include just over 2,000 sq m (22, 000 sq ft) of main office space across 4 storeys in a projection measuring 36m wide by 12.5m deep attached to the north-east corner of the building. The warehouse will be clad in a combination of horizontal profiled

Agenda Page 40 Agenda Item 4d sinusoidal cladding in colour coat Prisma Aquarius and composite waveform flat panel steel cladding in Metallic Silver. The office element will be faced in a combination of blue anti sun glazing, horizontal profiled sinusoidal cladding in grey aluminium and curtain walling with dark grey feature transoms. A pallet store measuring 18m by 14m by 4.5m in height is proposed to be located adjacent to the southern boundary in an area of enhanced landscaping.

There is to be staff car parking to accommodate 228 cars with 19 visitors’ parking spaces in a parking area to run parallel to and between the northern elevation of the building and the A6 link road. 51 lorry parking spaces will be provided along the southern boundary adjacent to the landscaping buffer to the railway.

An additional 90m length of warehouse, the access, a gatehouse to match the design of the offices, an area of hard surfacing for HGV manoeuvring, an additional 120 car parking spaces and the western boundary buffer planting are reported elsewhere on this agenda under reference 06/01078/REMMAJ. Landscaping buffers are also proposed to the southern and eastern boundaries with planting throughout the car park and adjacent to the feature Lake (Lake 5) which runs along the length of the frontage adjacent to the link road.

Planning Policy The Strategic Regional Site is a major developed site in the Green Belt (Policy DC6). It is allocated as a Regional Investment Site in the Chorley Borough Local Plan Review (Policy EM1A) and Joint Lancashire Structure Plan (Policy 15). A part of the site at the western end incorporating the access, gatehouse, additional car parking and the manoeuvring area referred to above falls outside of the Regional Investment site and is therefore covered by Policy GN2 Royal Ordnance Site. Other relevant policies include:

Chorley Borough Local Plan Review • GN5 – Building Design • EM1A – Regional Investment Site • EM2 – Development Criteria for Industrial / Business Development • EP18 – Surface water run off • EP20 – Noise • EP21A – Light Pollution • TR4 – Highway Development Control Criteria • TR8 – Parking Provision Levels • TR11 – Bus Services • TR18 – Provision for Pedestrians and Cyclists in New Developments

Agenda Page 41 Agenda Item 4d Joint Lancashire Structure Plan • Policy 7 – Traffic and Parking • Policy 15 – Regional Investment Site

Planning History 04/00029/FULMAJ - Remediation and reclamation earth works. Approved 28 April 2004.

04/00882/OUTESM - Outline application for employment development including full details of a link road – 23/12/04.

06/00590/REMMAJ - Part gatehouse, circulation space, MHE store and fuel point, associated with the erection of Regional Distribution Centre (Site area 1.0 Ha) – 22/09/06.

06/00601/REMMAJ – Site 2 - Reserved Matters Application for the erection of 18,353 Sq m building for B2/B8 use with ancillary parking areas and landscaping – 28/07/06.

06/00602/REMMAJ – Site 3 - Reserved Matters Application for the erection of 9,821 Sq m building for B2/B8 use with ancillary parking areas and landscaping – 28/07/06.

06/00674/REMMAJ – Site 4 - Reserved Matters Application for the erection of 21,563 Sq m building for B2/B8 use with ancillary parking areas and landscaping – 18/10/06.

Applicant’s Case The applicant makes the following points in support of the proposal:

• Wolseley is the world’s largest specialist trade distributor of plumbing and heating products. • The development of the centre will create up to 300 new jobs for people in the Chorley area. • The company is investing £100 million in new facilities including the Regional Distribution Centre (RDC) whose primary purpose is to meet increasing capacity set in the context of current and planned future growth. • The RDC will be deployed with best practices with the development of improved processes and skills by developing more modern and technologically advanced distribution methods. • The development will be well related to public transport. • Overall Revolution Park will comprise of a cluster of industrial buildings ranging from 34,000 sq m on site 6/8 to just over 9,000 on site 3. It is intended to

Agenda Page 42 Agenda Item 4d establish a qualitative benchmark for B2/B8 development nationally to attract major inward investment of high quality end users to Chorley. • A holistic design approach to all buildings will create a strong overriding design theme, elevational treatments and selection of a limited palette of high quality materials, colours and textures. • The design is a combination of built form, hard and soft landscaping, water features, lighting, signage and branding. • The submitted design statement has been updated from that submitted with the previous applications but is still intended to cover the whole of Revolution Park and reflects the objective of the original master plan with significant landscape buffers between each of the building plots running north – south all of which are greater than 20m. The southern boundary of the Wolseley building is suggested to be reduced to between 12–14m to allow for operational requirements in the rear service yard while maintaining a strong boundary treatment adjacent to the railway corridor. • The development will follow a commitment to sustainable development with a number of measures proposed to enhance the environmental performance of the building. It is also proposed to seek Secured by Design accreditation and DDA compliance on access. • The proposed development would be fully in accordance with both the SRS and the Buckshaw Outline Planning Permissions.

Representations 1 letter suggesting that the notification process is a waste of time as the development will continue anyway.

Consultations Lancashire County Council (Planning) make the following comments: • It is considered that the proposed development is acceptable in principle in terms of strategic planning policy. This application would increase the amount of floorspace above that granted permission under 06/00589/REMMAJ by 270 sq m and does not raise matters of strategic significance. • The overall level of parking is considered to be in excess of the Joint Lancashire Structure Plan “Parking Standards” for B8 Storage and Distribution however; it cannot be assessed from the information provided the proportion of floorspace used for offices, which may affect the allowable parking provision. • The proposals do not appear to contain a satisfactory level of mobility parking and no provision appears to have been made for cycles or motorcycles. Parking for the mobility impaired should be a minimum of 1 per 10 car spaces. Motorcycles should be at a minimum of 1 per 25 car spaces, while provision for bicycles should be at a minimum of 1 per 10 spaces. Such provision should include long-stay covered secure parking.

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Environment Agency has no objection in principle to the development but suggests a number of conditions.

United Utilities - no objection in principle to the development but suggests a number of conditions.

North West Regional Development Agency states that • This application is very similar to the applications previously approved under 06/00589/REMMAJ and 06/00590/REMAJ and the following views remain relevant. • Strategic Regional Sites should act as flagship developments for the North West. Standards of design, energy conservation, landscaping, quality of construction and urban design should ensure that all new development at the site contributes positively to environmental quality. The S106 Agreement attached to the outline requires that no less than 40% of the SRS is to be used for high quality generic manufacturing uses knowledge- based industry. Sites 2, 3 and 4 have recently been granted permission for B2/B8 and the Agency’s principal concern is the need to consider the overall balance of uses to ensure accordance with the Section 106. • Subject to the 40% requirement being met, the Agency wishes to express support for the proposals, which are consistent with the Section 106 Agreement, Action 80 in the Regional Economic Strategy (RES) and will contribute to the delivery of the Agency’s objectives for the SRS.

Director of Streetscene, Neighbourhoods and Environment – no objections.

South Ribble Borough Council – no objection.

Coal Authority – standing advice.

Agenda Page 44 Agenda Item 4d Excavations within 10m of the boundary of the operational railway must be agreed with Network Rail; No water should drain into Network Rail drains or onto operational land; The existing line side fencing must be kept in place and Armco barriers should be installed to protect the fencing and minimise the potential for lorries to be accidentally be driven onto the operational railway; Where trees/shrubs are to be planted adjacent to the railway they should be a minimum distance greater than predicted mature height from the boundary. Network Rail would wish to be involved in any approval of landscaping adjacent to the railway; Where new lighting is to be erected adjacent to the operational railway the potential for train drivers to be dazzled must be eliminated and must not give rise to confusion with signalling arrangements.

Assessment Principle of the use The site constitutes combined plots 6/8 on the Regional Investment Site identified in Regional Planning Guidance for the North West. This site constitutes approximately 7ha, which equates to approximately 13% of the RIS and comprising a combination of plots 6 and 8 as shown on the Masterplan. The proposed development is a mixture of B1 ancillary office use and B8 storage and distribution.

Members will recall that a similar proposal was reported to Committee in July recommended for approval subject to a Unilateral Undertaking tying an element of the proposal that fell within the Southern Commercial area to be implemented simultaneously with the building on plots 6/8 to ensure a comprehensive development of the site. Those permissions where issued in September. Therefore the principle of the development of the site for this use has been accepted and established under planning permissions 06/00589/REMMAJ and 06/00590/REMAJ. This application seeks permission for a revised phase 1 which differs from the approved phase 1 in so much as it incorporates a detached pallet store within an enhanced area of landscaping along the southern boundary, a workshop extension and a compacter area attached to the southern elevation of the warehouse adjacent to loading bay door 9. It therefore falls to be considered whether the addition of these elements and the resulting external alterations are such that it would justify arriving at a different conclusion and refusing this proposal.

The proposal would remain in compliance with the relevant Structure Plan Policies and the S106 requirements relating to the mix or uses as specified in the original outline permission for the SRS. It complies with the criteria outlined in Policy EM1A and has been designed to fully accord with the Masterplan proposed in the RIS Outline application as enhanced by the Design Statement submitted with this application.

Green belt issues Policy 6 of the Joint Lancashire Structure Plan and Policy DC1 of the Chorley Borough Local Plan Review show this site to be within the Green Belt. Policy DC1 allows for development within Major Developed Sites in accordance with Policy DC6, which contains a number of criteria that the redevelopment of Major Developed

Agenda Page 45 Agenda Item 4d Sites should address. It is considered that the proposed additional development falls within the built envelope of the previous planning permission and would not have any greater impact on the openness and character of the Green Belt than that previously approved.

The proposal is a very large building with an extensive area of hardstanding and car parking around it. The proposed warehouse as amended follows the same design as that previously approved, as do the new extensions and detached pallet store. They will be constructed from the same materials and will not detrimentally add to the overall bulk and form of the building. The site remains laid out on a comprehensive basis and fully accords with the Masterplan submitted under the Outline application for the RIS and the updated Design Statement submitted in support of this application. The extensions and ancillary structures are located to the rear of the building, and extensive areas of landscaping around the site are proposed. The originally approved foundation level of Plot 6 was 70.00m A.O.D and for Plot 8 was 65.00m A.O.D for finished floor levels. Under the previous approval the plateaus across the site where to be regraded so that the new combined finished floor level for Wolseley was proposed to be 66m, this is now to be reduced further to approximately 64m AOD. This will further help to reduce the impact of its size when viewed from the surrounding area. Conditions are proposed which will control the quality of materials to be used. I am satisfied that the proposal as amended complies with Structure Plan Policy 15 and Chorley Borough Local Plan Review Policies GN5 and EM2.

Environmental and landscape impacts The applicants are showing a commitment to sustainable development by introducing a package of measures to enhance environmental performance. These will include using timber from certified from Forest Stewardship Council, 100% recyclable materials and finishes, low water use appliances, site waste management and use of low energy fittings. Future Tenants will be encouraged to consider rain harvesting, solar generated power and wind turbines.

Landscaping to the road corridor is to be carried out under the terms of the OPP with detailed buffer planting indicated within the plot to the eastern and southern boundaries. In terms of noise impacts from the operation of this particular business, I am satisfied that the distance of the site from the nearest noise- sensitive properties is such that there will not be an unacceptable level of noise disturbance, and the proposal therefore complies with Policy EP20. A condition will ensure that detailed lighting proposals comply with Policy EP21A.

Agenda Page 46 Agenda Item 4d Transportation and highways The site will be accessed from the new link road, which runs through from the A6 at its junction near the Sea View PH to Central Avenue adjacent to Buckshaw Hall directly from the recently approved roundabout.

Policy 7 of the Joint Lancashire Structure Plan advises that parking provision for new development will be expected to meet the relevant standards. The level of car parking to be provided is stated to be in excess of what the standards allow for a B8 use. However, this does not take into account the amount of ancillary offices being provided within the building. While this will not fully justify the oversupply that is being provided it is not considered that the overprovision will be so significant as to justify a refusal on this ground. There do not appear to be any mobility spaces, cycle or motorcycle parking as required by the adopted parking standards. I condition will be imposed seeking the provision of this parking within the overall car park layout. I am satisfied that following the submission of the amended drawings the proposal will comply with Policies TR4 and TR18.

Conclusion This proposal is for a major international company and will provide 300 new jobs and further development of the Regional Investment Site and fulfilling objectives in Regional Planning Guidance for the North West, the Lancashire Structure Plan and the Chorley Borough Local Plan. The development will provide considerable economic and employment benefits for the Borough. The principal of the proposal has already been previously established under planning permissions 06/00589/REMMAJ and 06/00590/REMAJ and the alterations are not so significant as to justify an alternative recommendation. It is therefore recommended that permission is granted subject to the conditions stated below and the completion of the Unilateral Undertaking to ensure the concurrent implementation of this permission and 06/01078/REMMAJ.

Recommendation: Approve Reserved Matters Conditions

1. The Development hereby permitted shall only be carried out in accordance with the approved plans, except as may otherwise be specifically required by any other condition

Agenda Page 47 Agenda Item 4d of the outline planning permission or this approval or reserved matters or unless otherwise first agreed to in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To define the permission and in the interests of the proper development of the site.

2. The approved plans are, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority: Plan Ref. Received On: Title: 15905-PL150 25/09/06 Expansion Location Plan 15905/PL152 25/09/06 Expansion Site Plan Eastern Boundary 15905-PL154 25/09/06 Proposed Elevations 15905-PL105A 25/09/06 Office Plans SK01 25/09/06 Foul and Surface water outfall 15905-PL109 25/09/06 Walkway detail 15905-PL107A 25/095/06 Proposed Elevations 15905-PL158 25/09/06 Palette Store 15905-PL157 25/09/06 Ops office plan 15905-PL156 25/09/06 Ops elevations Reason: To define the permission and in the interests of the proper development of the site.

3. Before the development hereby permitted is first occupied, provision for cycle parking provision, in accordance with details to be first agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority, shall have been made. Reason : To ensure adequate on site provision for cycle parking and in accordance with Policy No. TR18 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

4. Before the development hereby permitted is first commenced full details of existing and proposed ground levels and proposed building slab levels (all relative to ground levels adjoining the site) shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, notwithstanding any such detail shown on previously submitted plan(s). The development shall only be carried out in conformity with the approved details. Reason: To protect the appearance of the locality, in the interests of the amenities of local residents and in accordance with Policy Nos. GN5 and EM2 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

5. Before the development hereby permitted is first commenced, full details of the position, height and appearance of all fences and walls to be erected to the site boundaries (notwithstanding any such detail shown on previously submitted plan(s)) shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. No building shall be occupied or land used pursuant to this permission before all walls and fences have been erected in accordance with the approved details. Fences and walls shall thereafter be retained in accordance with the approved details at all times. Reason: To ensure a visually satisfactory form of development, to protect the amenities of occupiers of nearby property and in accordance with Policy Nos. GN5 and EM2 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

6. Before the development hereby permitted is first commenced full details of lighting proposals for the site shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, notwithstanding any such detail shown on previously submitted plan(s). The development shall only be carried out in conformity with the approved details. Reason: To protect the appearance of the locality, to prevent light pollution, in the interests of public safety and crime prevention and in accordance with Policy Nos. GN5, EM2 and EP21A of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

7. Prior to the first use of the development hereby permitted, a Business Travel Plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by, the local planning authority. The

Agenda Page 48 Agenda Item 4d measures in the agreed Travel Plan shall then thereafter be complied with unless overwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To reduce the number of car borne trips and to encourage the use of public transport and to accord with Policies TR1 and TR4 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

8. Surface water must drain separate from the foul and no surface water will be permitted to discharge to the foul sewerage system. Reason: To secure proper drainage and in accordance with Policy Nos.EP17 and EM2 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

9. No development shall take place until a scheme of landscaping has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, notwithstanding any such detail which may have previously been submitted. The scheme shall indicate all existing trees and hedgerows on the land; detail any to be retained, together with measures for their protection in the course of development; indicate the types and numbers of trees and shrubs to be planted, their distribution on site, those areas to be seeded, paved or hard landscaped; and detail any changes of ground level or landform. Reason: In the interests of the amenity of the area and in accordance with Policies GN5and EM2 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

10. All planting, seeding or turfing comprised in the approved details of landscaping shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding seasons following the occupation of any buildings or the completion of the development, whichever is the sooner, and any trees or plants which within a period of 5 years from the completion of the development die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species, unless the Local Planning Authority gives written consent to any variation. Reason: In the interest of the appearance of the locality and in accordance with Policies GN5 and EM2 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

11. The existing soil levels around the base of the trees to be retained shall not be altered except as otherwise agreed in writing with the local planning authority. Reason: To safeguard the trees to be retained and in accordance with Policy EP9 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

12. During the construction period, all trees to be retained shall be protected by 1.2 metre high fencing as specified in paragraph 8.2.2 of British Standard BS5837:1991 at a distance from the tree trunk equivalent to the outermost limit of the branch spread, or at a distance from the tree trunk equal to half the height of the tree (whichever is further from the tree trunk), or as may be first agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. No construction materials, spoil, rubbish, vehicles or equipment shall be stored or tipped within the area(s) so fenced. All excavations within the area so fenced shall be carried out by hand. Reason: To safeguard the trees to be retained and in accordance with Policy EP9 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

13. The development hereby permitted shall not commence until samples of all external facing materials to the proposed building(s) (notwithstanding any details shown on previously submitted plan(s) and specification) have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall only be carried out using the approved external facing materials. Reason: To ensure that the materials used are visually appropriate to the locality and in accordance with Policy Nos. GN5 and EM2 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

14. The development hereby permitted shall not commence until full details of the colour, form and texture of all hard ground- surfacing materials (notwithstanding any such detail shown on previously submitted plans and specification) have been submitted to and

Agenda Page 49 Agenda Item 4d approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall only be carried out in conformity with the approved details. Reason: To ensure a satisfactory form of development in the interest of the visual amenity of the area and in accordance with Policy Nos. GN5 and EM2 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

15. Before the development hereby permitted is first occupied, the car park and vehicle manoeuvring areas shall be surfaced or paved, drained and marked out all in accordance with the approved plan. The car park and vehicle manoeuvring areas shall not thereafter be used for any purpose other than the parking of and manoeuvring of vehicles. Reason: To ensure adequate on site provision of car parking and manoeuvring areas and in accordance with Policy No. TR8 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

16. Prior to being discharged into any watercourse, surface water sewer or soakaway system, all surface water drainage from impermeable parking areas, roadways and hardstandings for vehicles, commercial lorry parks and fuel filling areas shall be passed through an oil interceptor designed and constructed to have a capacity and details compatible with the site being drained. Roof water shall not pass through the interceptor. Reason : To prevent pollution of the water environment and in accordance with Policy Nos. EP17, EP18, EM2 and EM3 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

17. No materials or equipment shall be stored on the site other than inside the building or the areas as allocate don the approved plans. Reason: In the interests of the amenity of the area and in accordance with Policy No.EM2 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

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Application Site

Euxton House Euxton Lane

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Item B. 1 & B. 2 06/00449/FUL Permit (following outcome of application 06/00450/LBC)

06/00450/LBC Permit (following referral to Government Office for the North West)

Case Officer Caron Taylor

Ward Astley And Buckshaw

Proposal Change of use to domestic dwelling and alterations to form habitable layout, partial demolition of outbuilding and repair of Buckshaw Barn, formation of new access and associated landscaping

and

Listed Building Consent for change of use to domestic dwelling and alterations (including demolition of one chimney) to form habitable layout, partial demolition of outbuilding and repair of Buckshaw Barn, formation of new access and associated landscaping

Location Buckshaw Hall Central Avenue Buckshaw Village Euxton Lancashire

Applicant Barratt & Redow

Background: Buckshaw Hall is a Grade II* listed building currently on English Heritage’s buildings at risk register. It is situated on the former Royal Ordnance Factory site that is currently being redeveloped and has been unoccupied since World War II.

It is sited in a prominent postion next to Central Avenue, highly visible from the new bridge over the railway as Buckshaw Village is approached from Euxton Lane.

The Hall itself is a timber framed former manor house dating from the early C17 and restored in 1885. Some urgent repairs have been carried out to secure the building and make it weatherproof. At the time is was listed in 1975, the listing description stated that ‘though now in poor condition, propped in some places and with a large hole in the rear wall, the building is probably the finest of its type in the present County of Lancashire ’.

To the north of the Hall are a series of brick outbuildings including a two-storey barn, a single storey former open shed and an range of two-storey outbuildings arrange in an ‘L’ shape. Together they form a ‘U’ shaped courtyard open to the west side. They are shown on the 1 st Edition OS map surveyed in 1844-7. Unfortunately, the barn has relatively recent unsympathetic additions.

ROF Chorley was established in the 1930’s. The Hall was initially used as offices, but after the war was abandoned and marked for

Agenda Page 58 Agenda Item 4e demolition. The Ministry of Works recorded the building in 1954 in light of its planned demolition. However, this was never carried out and the building was listed in 1975. However, the outbuildings were not recorded at the same time and less is known about them. They are not listed in their own right, but they sit within the curtilage of a listed building. However, they were comprehensively altered for their use as offices, workshops and ancillary accommodation as part of the ROF site.

Proposal: This report relates to two applications, Listed Building Consent (application no. 06/00450/LBC) and planning permission (application no. 06/00449/FUL) for a change of use application of the Hall to a domestic dwelling and alterations (including demolition of one chimney) to form a habitable layout, partial demolition of outbuilding, repair of Buckshaw Barn and formation of new access and associated landscaping. Regarding restoration of the hall much of this work has previously been approved by an earlier consent for shell repair. However, some work previously approved is altered and other work has been added to the scheme. The additional/revised work is shown in bold on the drawings.

Planning History: 03/00871/LBC: Application for Listed Building Consent to repair the shell of the building to make watertight, including removal of porch structure. Permitted 31 October 2003

03/01200/FUL: External alterations, including repairs to make weatherproof and removal of porch structure. Permitted 15 December 2003

Planning Policy: GN2: Royal Ordnance Site, Euxton HT2: Alterations and Extensions to Listed Buildings HT3: The Setting of Listed Buildings HT4: Buildings at Risk HT6: The Recording of Listed Buildings

Applicant’s Case: A document accompanies the application providing a justification for the proposed work to the outbuildings (which will be partially demolished) and outlines their known history.

The barn appears to have been used for some form of large-scale industrial operation, and has a substantial reinforced concrete floor at first floor supported on steel columns, with a heavy-duty steel lifting gantry over. Attached to the east side of the barn is a brick shed, originally open with a central brick pier with bull-nosed bricks on a stone plinth. The opening has been fully bricked in and a central partition divides the two offices. Overall the building is in poor condition and the alterations have a detrimental effect on its historic character.

The ‘L’ shaped buildings extend from the north west corner of the barn to form a ‘U’ shaped courtyard, and have undergone substantial unsympathetic alteration to fulfil their role as office and ancillary accommodation for ROF Chorley, to the extent that their original agricultural role is barely recognisable. Very little of their historic character remains and they are in a poor condition. Attached on the north elevation is a modern lean-to extension, crudely built with a Perspex and asbestos board roof, in a state of advanced dereliction and dangerous. A solid full width brick wall

Agenda Page 59 Agenda Item 4e exists between the barn and outbuildings, suggesting that the two structures may have been constructed independently.

It is proposed that the barn is retained and restored (the modern extension removed) to retain the historic setting to the north of the Hall, and provide ancillary space for the occupants of Buckshaw Hall, thereby reducing the need for future extensions to the Hall or new buildings within its curtilage. The retention of the barn will also provide a buffer between Buckshaw Hall and the wider development of Buckshaw Village to the north. The former open- shed will also be restored to created undercover storage.

With regards to the ‘L’ shaped outbuildings, the amount of work required to make them safe and usable cannot be justified. There are very few features remaining which give the building any historic character, and removal of all the negative features would require substantial rebuilding of the facades. Although conversion of these buildings to other uses has been considered, the plan form of the building does not lend itself well to economically viable alternative uses. Conversion to other uses such as workshop or office accommodation would not justify the quantity of work required to restore the buildings and might have a detrimental affect on the desired residential use of Buckshaw Hall. It is therefore proposed that the ‘L’ shaped outbuildings are removed.

Consultations: Council’s Conservation Officer A remarkable number of the original features and fittings of the building have survived intact but the hall has long been on the English Heritage Register of Buildings at Risk and, in principle, its restoration is therefore to be welcomed.

Curtilage After much debate about the historic setting of the hall the revised plans pay heed to evidence from old OS sheets that show the surroundings, providing for the restoration of a walled ‘kitchen garden’ and extended ‘orchard area’, with the benefit of open space beyond to complement the immediate setting of the house. The access arrangements, walling and railing boundary treatment are also satisfactory, along with the provision of hedging – all should be conditioned, along with further landscaping (shown notionally on plans). Removal of trees identified on plan is acceptable on basis of health of building and re-use.

Demolition of Barns The retention of the barn nearest the house is to be welcomed. It will provide space for garaging/equipment storage/even stabling and thus avoid the need for new buildings around the hall. It will also serve as a visual buffer between the hall and the new estate to the north. This is all to the good, although its use should be tied to the hall.

The proposed alterations to the barn are sympathetic and informed by historical evidence. There is no objection to the demolition of the mono pitch, lean-to addition on the north elevation. The previously open sided shed to the east side is to be retained and restored.

Accepting partial demolition, conditions should be attached regarding submission of details.

Agenda Page 60 Agenda Item 4e Restoration of Hall Much of this work has previously been approved by an earlier consent for shell repair. Much of the work described is uncontroversial and will safeguard/restore historic fabric. New material is to be limited and is generally carefully detailed.

English Heritage The concern that English Heritage have identified originally was with regard to the setting of the grade II* listed building. Their understanding is that the Hall enjoyed a setting, which included an orchard or paddock on the east side and another adjacent area that may have been a kitchen garden. Although this land was altered unsympathetically in twentieth century development of the area, it is important that the opportunity of reclaiming the immediate setting of the building is taken. This should include sympathetic treatment of the boundaries using traditional treatments, and most importantly, allowing the building to ‘breathe’ in a way that helps to bridge the transition between new development and the older elements represented by the house and barn. With this in mind they recommend that historical evidence which has been recovered by map regression is used to recreate a sympathetic setting, and in particular that the area to the east which was part of the Hall’s grounds are restored to it.

Buckshaw Hall is a building of great quality and historic importance, and these qualities could be eroded if its setting is not given the careful consideration it deserves.

Response to Amended Plans In response to the amended plans English heritage state that the submitted landscape plan does satisfy the concerns English Heritage previously expressed about the setting of the Hall, but agreement on a detailed hard and soft landscaping scheme should be a condition of any listed building consent.

LCC Archaeology: The Hall The Hall was recorded by the Ministry of Works in 1954 and was the subject of further Archaeological and Architectural Analysis in 2001 (PRN 25127) by Richard K Morriss & Associates. It should, however, be noted that the nature, extent and whereabouts of this record has not been provided and subsequently Lancashire County Archaeology Service (LCAS) cannot make any determination as to whether it could constitute a definitive record of the building, or meets the usual building recording requirements set out in current English Heritage guidance (Understanding Historic Buildings: A guide to good practice, 2006). Richard Morriss’s report concluded that the building was ‘ not only a fairly rare and intact example of a building of its status and period within the region, but one that has retained virtually all of its original plan form and much of its fabric in a relatively unaltered state’ . The report also stated that due to the parlous condition of the building that the report could only be considered ‘ an interim report and further work would be needed later in the form of a watching brief to assess those elements that are presently inaccessible ’.

The Barn and Outbuildings The barn to the north of the Hall is shown on the 1 st Edition OS map (Lancashire Sheet 77), surveyed 1844-7. The building is therefore of historical interest demonstrating changes in

Agenda Page 61 Agenda Item 4e agricultural economics and management in the changes in the building. The proposed development will have a significant effect on the historic character of the building and may result in the loss of some historic fabric.

The relatively recent additions to the barn are not considered of sufficient interest to merit preservation in situ. LCAS therefore has no objections to their removal from the site.

Previous comments made by LCAS in September 2003 with regard to an application to repair the shell of the building indicated that works to this building should be carried out under archaeological supervision, both in order to complete the recording of the standing building, to record any significant details which may be revealed when parts of the building are dismantled, to record construction and carpentry details which may be concealed within the frame and to identify areas of historic repair and inform the repair and conservation process. Any ground excavations, either for investigative purposes or to carry out restoration works should also be carried out under archaeological supervision.

Should the Local Planning Authority be minded to grant permission, LCAS would recommend that an archaeological record of the buildings be made, and that a condition should be attached requiring a programme of archaeological work has been implemented in accordance with a written scheme of investigation, which has been submitted by the applicant and approved by the Planning Authority.

Response to Amended Plans In response to the amended plans LCC Archaeology state that their comments remain the same, that recording of the Hall and barn need to be undertaken. Furthermore, an archaeological watching brief should be carried out during the building conversion works to record features of interest, as well as on any proposed below-ground disturbance.

County Env Directorate (Highways) Have no objection to the proposal.

CBC Highways Access from the new road running east from the roundabout must be at the agreed new position. The original and now redundant access will not be accepted for any access.

Lancashire County Ecologist An Ecological Report and Bat Mitigation Method Statement have been submitted with the application.

The LCC Ecologist states that in their opinion, provided that the recommendations of the Method Statement provided by the Eric Bennett Consultancy are implemented in full, it seems unlikely that there will be a significant impact on the conservation status of the bat population.

Director of Streetscene, Neighbourhood and Environment States that the building lies within 50m of a former landfill site (RO Tip 3). However, based on what is know about the site and due to

Agenda Page 62 Agenda Item 4e the nature of the fill the risk from landfill gas migration is considered low.

Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings With regards to the work associated with the listed building they do not wish to make any comments. However, they note the contents of the justification report where it mentions that the demolished outbuildings are to be replaced with a more sympathetic residential development…and would be the subject of a separate future planning application. This new development is slightly beyond the Society’s general area of comment but they would hope that the setting of this proposed new building would be considered carefully so as to avoid impacting upon Buckshaw Hall.

South Ribble BC – Planning Have no objections to the application. Third Party Representations: None received

Assessment: Royal Ordnance Site Policy GN2 covers the Royal Ordnance Site and states that the development of the site should make provision for the retention and enhancement of the Listed Buildings and their settings. It is considered that the proposals comply with this policy as they will safeguard the building.

Impact on the Listed Building It is considered that overall the proposals will safeguard and restore historic fabric of the building and secure the future of the building in line with policy HT2.

The Setting of the Listed Building With regards to the buildings setting, it is considered that policy HT3 has also been complied with as the extended curtilage allowed for on the amended plans draws from historical evidence of the hall’s original curtilage and will provide a buffer between the building and further development on the site.

Buildings at Risk Policy HT4 states that the Council will seek to secure the preservation, repair and continued use of all Listed Buildings especially those considered to be at risk form neglect or decay. It is considered that use of the building as a single dwelling is the most appropriate use for the building and one that is most likely to retain the special architectural and historic interest of the building.

Building Recording A condition will be applied to any permission regarding the recording of the property in line with policy HT6.

Trees A tree preservation order has been placed on a number of trees forming a border between the Hall and outbuildings and Central Avenue, although it is accepted that four trees on the site will need to be removed. Three are very close to the property, while the root ingress of another is causing damage to the building. The Councils Conservation and Arboricultural Officers concur with this view.

Agenda Page 63 Agenda Item 4e Neighbour amenity There are no issues surrounding neighbour amenity as the building currently has no surrounding development.

Conclusion: In summary, the proposals represent an opportunity to facilitate significant improvement to the historic fabric of this nationally important building and will secure its future. As such it is considered that both the planning and listed building consent applications should be approved subject to conditions.

As the application for listed building consent is for works to a Grade II* listed building the Council are required to notify the Secretary of State (Government Office for the North West) of the application.

However, the determination of the planning application should not precede the consideration of the listed building application. As that application has to be referred to Government Office, it is not possible to issue a decision at this time on the planning permission.

Recommendation Listed Building Consent Application (06/00450/LBC):

Based on the assessment made in the preceding report, it is recommended that the listed building consent be referred to the Government Office with the indication that the Development Control Committee resolved to grant listed building consent.

1. The proposed development must be begun not later than three years from the date of this permission. Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following submitted documents: • Donald Insall & Associated drawing reference: BHC41001 RevC, BHC41006 RevB, BHC41002, BHC41003, BHC41009, BHC41010, BHC41203, BHC41204, BHC41205, BHC43205, BHC43206, BHC43209 • Justification for the Proposed Work to the Outbuildings (stamped 4 th April 2006). Reason: To define the permission and ensure a satisfactory form of development.

3. Before work commences, full details shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority in relation to the materials to be used for the infill panels and their fixing. These details shall include samples of the materials to be used. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the Listed Building.

4. The mix and form of wattle and daub used in repairs shall match the existing wattle and daub. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the Listed Building.

5. Before development commences, full details of the proposed rainwater goods, including the eaves detail, hoppers and fixings to be used on the buildings (with cross section drawings), shall have been submitted to an been approved in writing by the Local Planning authority. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the Listed Building.

6. No development shall take place until a scheme of landscaping has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, notwithstanding any such detail which may have previously been submitted. The scheme shall indicate all existing trees

Agenda Page 64 Agenda Item 4e and hedgerows on the land; detail any to be retained, together with measures for their protection in the course of development; indicate the types and numbers of trees and shrubs to be planted, their distribution on site, those areas to be seeded, paved or hard landscaped and details of the French drain; and detail any changes of ground level or landform. Reason: In the interests of the amenity of the area and in accordance with Policy No.GN5 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

7. All planting, seeding or turfing comprised in the approved details of landscaping shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding seasons following the occupation of any buildings or the completion of the development, whichever is the sooner, and any trees or plants which within a period of 5 years from the completion of the development die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species, unless the Local Planning Authority gives written consent to any variation. Reason: In the interest of the appearance of the locality and in accordance with Policy No GN5 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

8. The stone trough shall be retained as shown on plan BHC41001 RevC. Reason: In the interests of character and appearance of the listed building.

9. Where the approved plans indicate that further investigation is required on site: a) full details of the methods of these proposed investigations shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority before these investigations are undertaken; and b) details of the works proposed in these areas following investigation shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority before these works are undertaken; and c) a programme or archaeological recording in respect of those area affected by the works proposed under b) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority before the works approved under b) are undertaken; and d) the programme of archaeological recording approved under c) shall be undertaken and a copy supplied to the local planning authority before completion of the development unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the Listed Building.

10. Buckshaw Barn, shall only be used for purposes incidental to the enjoyment of Buckshaw Hall, including the parking of cars. The Barn shall not be used for any trade or business purposes. Reason: In order to safeguard the residential amenity and character of the area and in accordance with Policy No. HT3of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

11. Before the development commences, full details of the treatment of all the proposed windows and doors shall have been submitted to and been approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The submitted details shall include the proposed method of construction, the materials to be used, fixing details (including cross sections) and their external finish including any surrounds, cills or lintels. Notwithstanding the General Permitted Development Order 1995 no additional openings (including rooflights) shall be formed in the hall or outbuildings without the express consent of the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the building and in accordance with Policy No. HT2 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

12. Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority, no works shall take place until the applicant, or their agent or successors in title, have secured the implementation of a programme of building recording and analysis. This must be carried out by a professionally qualified archaeological/building recording consultant or organisation in accordance with a written scheme of investigation, which shall first have been submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Upon

Agenda Page 65 Agenda Item 4e completion of the programme of building recording and analysis it shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure and safeguard the recording and inspection of matters of archaeological/historic importance associated with the building and in accordance with Policy No. HT6 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

13. Before work commences, full details shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority in relation to the type of mortar to be used on all buildings and building works, including boundary walls. The required details shall include the ratio of the materials to be used in the mortar, its colour and the proposed finished profile of the pointing. Reason : In the interests of the character and appearance of the Listed Building and in accordance with Policy No. HT2 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

14. All materials if/where required shall match in colour, form, texture and dimensions to those on the existing buildings, unless otherwise specified and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of the visual amenity of the area in general and the existing building in particular and in accordance with Policy No. HT2 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

15. Notwithstanding any details already submitted, details of the construction of the subfloor (under the stone flags) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the Listed Building and in accordance with policy HT2 or the adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

16. During the construction period, all trees to be retained shall be protected by 1.2 metre high fencing as specified in paragraph 8.2.2 of British Standard BS5837:2005 at a distance from the tree trunk equivalent to the outermost limit of the branch spread, or at a distance from the tree trunk equal to half the height of the tree (whichever is further from the tree trunk), or as may be first agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. No construction materials, spoil, rubbish, vehicles or equipment shall be stored or tipped within the area(s) so fenced. All excavations within the area so fenced shall be carried out by hand. Reason: To safeguard the trees to be retained and in accordance with Policy Nos. EP9 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

17. The recommendations of the bat Mitigation Method Statement provided by the Eric Bennett Consultancy Ltd dated August 2006 shall be implemented in full, unless agreed otherwise in writing with the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To protect the conservation status of the bat population and in accordance with policy EP4 of the adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

Recommendation Planning Application (06/00449/FUL):

With regards to the planning application it is therefore recommended that the determination of the planning application be delegated to officers pending the referral of the listed building application and that all matters arising be delegated to officers.

1. The proposed development must be begun not later than three years from the date of this permission. Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following submitted documents:

Agenda Page 66 Agenda Item 4e • Donald Insall & Associated drawing reference: BHC41001 RevC, BHC41006 RevB, BHC41002, BHC41003, BHC41009, BHC41010, BHC41203, BHC41204, BHC41205, BHC43205, BHC43206, BHC43209 • Justification for the Proposed Work to the Outbuildings (stamped 4 th April 2006). Reason: To define the permission and ensure a satisfactory form of development.

3. No development shall take place until a scheme of landscaping has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, notwithstanding any such detail which may have previously been submitted. The scheme shall indicate all existing trees and hedgerows on the land; detail any to be retained, together with measures for their protection in the course of development; indicate the types and numbers of trees and shrubs to be planted, their distribution on site, those areas to be seeded, paved or hard landscaped and details of the French drain; and detail any changes of ground level or landform. Reason: In the interests of the amenity of the area and in accordance with Policy No.GN5 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

4. All planting, seeding or turfing comprised in the approved details of landscaping shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding seasons following the occupation of any buildings or the completion of the development, whichever is the sooner, and any trees or plants which within a period of 5 years from the completion of the development die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species, unless the Local Planning Authority gives written consent to any variation. Reason: In the interest of the appearance of the locality and in accordance with Policy No GN5 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

5. Buckshaw Barn, shall only be used for purposes incidental to the enjoyment of Buckshaw Hall, including the parking of cars. The Barn shall not be used for any trade or business purposes. Reason: In order to safeguard the residential amenity and character of the area and in accordance with Policy No. HT3of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

6. All materials if/where required shall match in colour, form, texture and dimensions to those on the existing buildings, unless otherwise specified and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of the visual amenity of the area in general and the existing building in particular and in accordance with Policy No. HT2 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

7. During the construction period, all trees to be retained shall be protected by 1.2 metre high fencing as specified in paragraph 8.2.2 of British Standard BS5837:2005 at a distance from the tree trunk equivalent to the outermost limit of the branch spread, or at a distance from the tree trunk equal to half the height of the tree (whichever is further from the tree trunk), or as may be first agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. No construction materials, spoil, rubbish, vehicles or equipment shall be stored or tipped within the area(s) so fenced. All excavations within the area so fenced shall be carried out by hand. Reason: To safeguard the trees to be retained and in accordance with Policy Nos. EP9 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

8. The recommendations of the bat Mitigation Method Statement provided by the Eric Bennett Consultancy Ltd dated August 2006 shall be implemented in full, unless agreed otherwise in writing with the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To protect the conservation status of the bat population and in accordance with policy EP4 of the adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

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Item B. 3 06/00972/ADV Refuse advertising consent

Case Officer Miss Lyndsey Cookson

Ward Chorley North East

Proposal Erection of 2 No. internally illuminated fascia signs to front and side elevation and 1 No. non-illuminated fascia sign to front elevation (retrospective),

Location Unit B Alliance Retail Park Water Street ChorleyLancashire

Applicant Carpetright Plc

Proposal: This application proposes the erection of two internally illuminated advertisement signs, and one non-illuminated sign in connection with the recently built Carpetright unit. The signs are currently being displayed without consent.

The two internally illuminated advertisements are sited on the front and side elevations. The one being displayed on the front elevation is attached onto a steel framework which forms the entrance to the building. The advertisement is 7.2 metres in length, 4.8 metres in height, and projects from the framework by 0.2 metres. The advertisement being displayed on the side elevation is attached onto the building. It measures 5 metres in length, 3 metres in height, and projects from the building by 0.2 metres.

The non-illuminated advertisement is sited above the entrance doorway on the front elevation. It measures 5.1m in length and 0.6m in height.

The building on which the advertisements are displayed contains two units, currently occupied by Currys and Carpetright. Advertisement consent has also been submitted for the adjoining Currys unit. The building is located on an important gateway into the centre of Chorley. It is prominently sited adjacent to a roundabout junction.

Policy: PPG19: Outdoor Advertisement Control Policy GN7: Advertisements

Planning History: 05/00731/FULMAJ - Erection of non-food retail warehouse development and associated works following demolition of existing industrial unit

Consultations: LCC Highways – These are high profile lights which will have a serious highway impact, causing distraction and blinding effect to motorists at a roundabout junction. This is not acceptable.

Representations: None

Argument put forward by the applicant: The size of the sign to the front elevation is necessary as the sign completes the façade rather that simply creating an advertisement. Without the large sign a great amount of bare steelwork would be exposed.

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In terms of illumination, the background colour complements the text; otherwise the lettering would be insipid. Furthermore, the illumination is appropriate to the retail environment in which the building is situated.

Assessment: Policy Guidance Note 19: Outdoor Advertisement Control provides guidance on outdoor advertisement control. The display of outdoor advertisements can only be controlled in the interests of amenity and public safety.

Policy GN7 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review states that applications to display advertisements will be permitted providing that the following criteria are met: a) The size, design, positioning and illumination would not adversely affect the visual amenities of the surrounding area; b) The advertisement is in keeping with the scale and character of the building on which it is positioned; c) The advertisement would not constitute a traffic safety hazard.

Design & Appearance

The illuminated advertisements comprise of an ivory coloured background with a red edge. The text is centred on the advertisement and in proportion to the sign, in red and blue coloured lettering. The non-illuminated advertisement incorporates an ivory coloured background and black text.

The scale of the illuminated advertisement on the side elevation and the scale of the non-illuminated advertisement on the front elevation is acceptable. However, the illuminated advertisement on the front elevation is large in scale, and not in proportion to the building. As it is sited in a prominent location in front of the building, this accentuates its prominence, and as a result the advertisement completely dominates the appearance of frontage.

The means of illumination on either sign at the front and on the side of the building will be by fluorescent tubes within the advertisement. Therefore, each advertisement will be wholly illuminated. The light coloured background accentuates this illumination. In addition, as the building will be illuminated by soffit mounted lighting, as recently agreed in a discharged condition, the cumulative lighting will be extremely prominent. Given the siting of the advertisements, it is not considered that this level of illumination is reasonably necessary.

Impact on Visual Amenities of surrounding area

The building is prominently sited on an important gateway into Chorley. The advertisements are clearly visible from the highway and will be seen against a mixed commercial and residential setting.

The illuminated advertisement on the front elevation will be sited approximately 30 metres from the highway. It will be highly visible when approaching the building from Preston Road, Water Street, North Street and Commercial Road. Due to its scale, illumination and siting, it will appear very prominent within the street.

Agenda Page 77 Agenda Item 4f The illuminated sign on the side elevation will be clearly visible from Water Street. It is not considered that the degree of illumination proposed for the sign is necessary, particularly when taking into account the soffit lighting being displayed on the building. The cumulative lighting would appear overly prominent against other signage in the vicinity.

Whilst there will be a landscaping scheme implemented on the site, this will not be sufficient to soften the impact of the advertisements.

PPG 19 is clear that signs should be designed and sited so as to harmonise with their setting. Within the surrounding area, there are different types and scales of signage being displayed on commercial buildings. These advertisements are smaller in comparison to the scale of the proposed illuminated sign on the front elevation, and each are in keeping with the buildings on which they are displayed. Whilst some are internally illuminated, this illumination does not create an overbearing impact due to the scale and siting of these advertisements.

The advertisements will appear incongruous to the surroundings, and will adversely affect the character of the area.

The building frontage faces the front of a row of residential properties, which are sited approximately 60 metres away. Although the by-pass separates the two, and there are other advertisements visible from these neighbouring properties, the illuminated advertisement on the front elevation will still appear overly prominent from these properties thus having a detrimental impact. It is considered that an advertisement which is smaller in scale with less illumination would have a more acceptable impact on these residents.

Impact on Highway Safety

The building is sited adjacent to a busy junction with high traffic flows. The illuminated advertisement on the front elevation will constitute a hazard to highway safety, due to its scale, siting and degree of illumination.

Conclusion The cumulative appearance of the advertisements, by reason of their scale, siting and degree of illumination, would dominate the appearance of the building, and appear as overly prominent within the street. The signage is incongruous to other advertisements within the vicinity, and does not relate well to its immediate surrounds. The advertisements would have an adverse impact on neighbouring amenity, and would constitute a highway safety hazard.

Recommendation: Refuse advertising consent

Reasons

1. The proposed advertisements, by reason of their siting, scale and extent of illumination are extremely prominent and do not relate well to other advertisements being displayed within the vicinity. As a result, they are visually obtrusive and detrimental to both the appearance of the building, residential amenities and the amenity of the area.

Agenda Page 78 Agenda Item 4f This is contrary to PPG 19 and Policy GN7 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

2. The proposed advertisements being displayed, by reason of their size, siting and extent of illumination, will distract the attention of drivers, as well as cause a blinding effect, and thus be detrimental to highway safety. This is contrary to PPG 19 and Policy GN7 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

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Item B. 4 06/01019/ADV Refuse advertising consent

Case Officer Miss Lyndsey Cookson

Ward Chorley North East

Proposal Erection of 3 internally illuminated logo signs, 4 non- illuminated poster holders and transfers to glazing of entrance lobby (retrospective),

Location Unit A Alliance Retail Park Water Street ChorleyLancashire

Applicant Dixons Group Retail Properties

Proposal: This application proposes the erection of three internally illuminated advertisement signs, four non-illuminated poster holders and transfers to the glazing in the entrance, in connection with the recently built Currys unit. The signs are currently being displayed without consent.

The three internally illuminated advertisements are sited on the front, side and rear elevations. The one being displayed on the front elevation is attached onto a steel framework which forms the entrance the building. The advertisement is 11.6 metres in length, 4.2 metres in height, and projects from the framework by 0.2 metres. The advertisements being displayed on the side and rear elevations are attached onto the building. The former one measures 5.4 metres in length, while the latter one measures 5 metres in length. Both are 1.9 metres in height and project from the building by 0.2 metres.

The non-illuminated poster holders are sited either side of the entrance, 1 metre above ground level. Each one measures 1 metre in width by 1.5 metres in height. The transfer stickers will be sited on the entrance glazing.

The building on which the advertisements are displayed contains two units, currently occupied by Currys and Carpetright. Advertisement consent has also been submitted for the adjoining Carpetright unit. The building is located on an important gateway into the centre of Chorley. It is prominently sited adjacent to a roundabout junction.

Policy: PPG19: Outdoor Advertisement Control Policy GN7: Advertisements

Planning History: 05/00731/FULMAJ - Erection of non-food retail warehouse development and associated works following demolition of existing industrial unit

Representations: None

Assessment: Policy Guidance Note 19: Outdoor Advertisement Control provides

Agenda Page 82 Agenda Item 4g guidance on outdoor advertisement control. The display of outdoor advertisements can only be controlled in the interests of amenity and public safety.

Design & Appearance

The illuminated advertisements comprise of a red coloured background, with a white coloured text centred on the advertisement and in proportion to the sign. The poster boards will incorporated an aluminium frame, and the transfer stickers will include white lettering on a red background.

The scale of the illuminated advertisements on the side and rear elevation are acceptable, along with the poster boards and transfer stickers. However, the illuminated advertisement on the front elevation is large in scale, and its depth is not in proportion to the building. As it is sited in a prominent location in front of the building, this accentuates its prominence, and as a result the advertisement completely dominates the appearance of frontage.

The means of illumination will be by fluorescent tubes within the advertisement. Therefore, each advertisement will be wholly illuminated. The brightness of the signage will be 714 candelas per square metre. As the building will be illuminated by soffit mounted lighting, as recently agreed in a discharged condition, the cumulative lighting on both units will be extremely prominent. Given the siting of the advertisements, it is not considered that this level of illumination is reasonably necessary.

Impact on Visual Amenities of surrounding area

The building is prominently sited on an important gateway into Chorley. The advertisements are clearly visible from the highway and will be seen against a mixed commercial and residential setting.

The illuminated sign on the side elevation will be clearly visible from Harpers Lane. It is not considered that the degree of illumination proposed for the sign is necessary, particularly when taking into account the soffit lighting being displayed on the building. The cumulative lighting would appear overly prominent against other signage in the vicinity.

Whilst there will be a landscaping scheme implemented on the site, this will not be sufficient to soften the impact of the Agenda Page 83 Agenda Item 4g advertisements.

PPG 19 is clear that signs should be designed and sited so as to harmonise with their setting. Within the surrounding area, there are different types and scales of signage being displayed on commercial buildings. These advertisements are smaller in comparison to the scale of the proposed illuminated sign on the front elevation, and each are in keeping with the buildings on which they are displayed. Whilst some are internally illuminated, this illumination does not create a strident impact due to the scale and siting of these advertisements.

The advertisements will appear incongruous to the surroundings, and will adversely affect the character of the area.

The proposed advertisement on the rear elevation will be clearly visible from neighbouring properties which front the rear of the building, sited approximately 35 metres away. As the railway line separates the two, the building is sited at a lower ground level and vegetation partially screens the building, it is considered that an advertisement in this location could be acceptable. However, it is not necessary for this sign to be illuminated, thereby having a more adverse impact on these properties.

Impact on Highway Safety

Recommendation: Refuse advertising consent

Reasons

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Item B. 5 06/01074/LBC Refuse Listed Building Consent

Case Officer Mrs Nicola Hopkins

Ward Adlington & Anderton

Proposal Retrospective application for the demolition of a single storey flat roof building and replace with a pitched roof single storey extension

Location Allanson Hall Farm Westhoughton Road Adlington Chorley PR7 4DG

Applicant Mrs E Manley

Proposal The application is a retrospective application for listed building consent to demolish a single storey flat roofed building and the erection of a pitched roofed single storey extension.

The property is a Grade II Listed Building and the extension is attached to the east elevation of the building. The extension incorporates access to the main dwellinghouse through the extension. The extension was constructed prior to obtaining both planning permission and listed building consent.

The extension measures 6.3 metres by 5.6 metres by 4 metres high. The extension has a pitched roof. The roof has been tiled with Marley Dalestone tiles and has been constructed out of blockwork. The intention is to clad the exterior walls of the extension.

Planning Policy HT2- Alterations and Extensions to Listed Buildings PPG15- Planning and the Historic Environment

Planning History There is no planning history in respect of the application site.

Applicant’s Case Various letters of support have been received in respect of the application two of which are from the applicant and raise the following points: • Most parts of the house are not original. Walls have been stripped and re-plastered. The roof was removed and replaced with corrugated sheets because of the ingress of water. The outer walls were tied and rendered to hide the cracks, which had developed. • The house came into the applicant’s possession two years ago. The interior walls had been stripped and patched up in a poor way it was inhabitable. • The staircase was built on an earth floor and the dampness has rotted the supports. The floor -boards and some of the stair treads have been replaced with oak boards. • After the war a bomb was detonated in the village and some of the walls of the attached single storey building were blown out. The extension was rebuilt however when the property came into the applicant’s ownership the extension had no foundations and was in a poor

Agenda Page 88 Agenda Item 4h state. When the corrugated sheets were removed from the roof part of the building collapsed. • Details of the roof slates were attached to the letter stating that the slates ‘faithfully recreate a traditional appearance’ • A letter from Mr Hoyle MP accepted the use of modified materials on other dwellings in the Borough. • The applicants intention is to preserve the building and retain the original features. Many features however were long gone before we started the recent repair work. • Draws our attention to work, which has been done to a 17 th Century barn in Suffolk where the owners will allows to insert modern features. • Was under the impression that replacing like for like is acceptable.

Representations Adlington Town Council object to the application as it is inappropriate development and have made the following comments: • The purpose would appear to provide a downstairs bathroom to serve the bedrooms upstairs • What is a building with a flat roof and a pitched roof? • The building is 4.5 metres by 5.6 metre covering 25.2 square metres floorspace. Is this too large to be considered an extension? • The extension is block work with a rendered finish and has windows of a modern design. Is this in keeping with and appropriate to a Listed Building?

8 additional letters have been received in support of the application in addition to the two letters received from the applicant. The letters raise the following points: • The original extension was unsafe and an eyesore • The replacement extension is the same size as the original with a pitched roof • Crumbling plaster was removed and the building is no longer a health hazard. • Rotten windows have been replaced. The work is entirely in keeping with the original. • A letter from the daughter of the applicant requests that the repair work is allowed to continue due to her mothers poor health. The intention is for the whole family to occupy the property. • A letter from the applicant’s son states the work has been done to a good standard and the period features have been retained. The attached extension was in a poor condition and the replacement extension is the same size with a pitched roof, which it had on many years ago. The extension is now structurally sound. • Will not affect the neighbours in any way in terms of their light and view. The extension will improve the building • Due care and attention has been taken on the building and effect on nature with care to surrounding trees.

Consultations British Waterways have no comments to make

Assessment The main issues to consider are the impact of the proposed extension on the character and appearance of the Listed Building

Agenda Page 89 Agenda Item 4h and the area as a whole.

The property is a two storey Grade II Listed Building which is located at the end of a private driveway. The property was originally one dwellinghouse, which has been split into 3 dwelling units. The building has already been extensively altered including both internal and external alterations. The extension subject to this application has already been partly constructed.

The extension exceeds the 50 cubic metres permitted development allowance and as such requires planning permission. A separate planning application has been submitted (06/01075/FUL) and is reported elsewhere on this report. The applicant has stated that the extension replaces a previous extension and is the same size and located on the same footprint as the previous extension. The previous extension had a flat roof, which was existing when the building was listed. However the applicant has stated that the previous extension originally had a pitched roof.

Although the applicant states that the extension replaces an existing extension no evidence has been provided to support this. It is evident that there was an extension originally attached to the east elevation of the building however it appears that this extension was of a modest size and was not attached to, nor accessed directly from, the house. The current extension is attached to the building adversely affecting its character and historic fabric by ‘wrapping around’ one corner of the building.

In design and appearance terms it is considered that the proposed extension creates a very modern extension, which detrimentally impacts on the historic character and appearance of the Listed Building. The proposal incorporates inappropriate massing, window designs and fixings and proposed facing materials.

It is considered that the design of the proposed windows is very modern which fail to preserve the historic significance of the Listed Building. Modern Marley Dalestone interlocking slates have been used on the roof. This to is considered to a very modern material ,which is not appropriate to the Listed Building.

It is not considered that the proposal preserves the special architectural and historic character of the Listed Building and as such the proposal is contrary to Policy HT2 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

As the proposal replaces an existing extension there may be some potential to construct an extension on the east elevation of the property. However evidence is required detailing the previous extension and the size, design, siting and proposed facing materials should preserve the historic character of the Listed Building and should take into account the historic fabric of the Listed Building.

It is considered that the proposed extension adversely impacts on the special architectural and historic character of the Listed Building and as such is contrary to Policy HT2. As the application is retrospective, an associated report can be found later in the Agenda seeking authority for Enforcement Action.

Agenda Page 90 Agenda Item 4h Recommendation Refuse

Recommendation: Refuse Listed Building Consent

Reasons

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Item B. 6 06/01075/FUL Refuse Full Planning Permission

Case Officer Mrs Nicola Hopkins

Ward Adlington & Anderton

Proposal Retrospective application for the demolition of a single storey flat roof building and replace with a pitched roof single storey extension

Location Allanson Hall Farm Westhoughton Road Adlington Chorley PR7 4DG

Applicant Mrs E Manley

Proposal The application is a retrospective application for planning permission for the demolition of a single storey flat roofed building and the erection of a pitched roofed single storey extension.

Planning Policy DC1- Development in the Green Belt DC8A- Replacement dwellings and extensions in the Green Belt HT2- Alterations and Extensions to Listed Buildings PPG2: Green Belts PPG15- Planning and the Historic Environment House Extension Design Guidelines

Planning History There is no planning history in respect of the application site.

Applicant’s Case Various letters of support have been received in respect of the application two of which are from the applicant and raise the following points: • Most parts of the house are not original. Walls have been stripped and replastered. The roof was removed and replaced with corrugated sheets because of the ingress of water. The outer walls were tied and rendered to hide the cracks, which had developed. • The house came into the applicant’s possession two years ago. The interior walls had been stripped and patched up in a poor way it was inhabitable. • The staircase was built on an earth floor and the dampness has rotted the supports. The floor-boards and some of the stair treads have been replaced with oak boards.

Agenda Page 102 Agenda Item 4i • After the war a bomb was detonated in the village and some of the walls of the attached single storey building were blown out. The extension was rebuilt however when the property came into the applicant’s ownership the extension had no foundations and was in a poor state. When the corrugated sheets were removed from the roof part of the building collapsed. • Details of the roof slates were attached to the letter stating that the slates ‘faithfully recreate a traditional appearance’ • A letter from Mr Hoyle MP accepted the use of modified materials on other dwellings in the Borough. • The applicant’s intention is to preserve the building and retain the original features. Many features however were long gone before we started the recent repair work. • Draws our attention to work, which has been done to a 17 th Century barn in Suffolk where the owners were allowed to insert modern features. • Was under the impression that replacing like for like is acceptable.

6 additional letters have been received in support of the application in addition to the two letters received from the applicant. The letters raise the following points: • The original extension was unsafe and an eyesore • The replacement extension is the same size as the original with a pitched roof • Crumbling plaster was removed and the building is no longer a health hazard. • Rotten windows have been replaced. The work is entirely in keeping with the original. • A letter from the daughter of the applicant requests that the repair work is allowed to continue due to her mother’s poor health. The intention is for the whole family to occupy the property. • A letter from the applicant’s son states the work has been done to a good standard and the period features have been retained. The attached extension was in a poor condition and the replacement extension is the same size with a pitched roof, which it had on many years ago. The extension is now structurally sound.

Consultations British Waterways have no comments to make

Assessment The main issues to consider are the impact of the proposed extension on the character and appearance of the dwellinghouse

Agenda Page 103 Agenda Item 4i and the area as a whole.

The property is a two storey Grade II Listed Building which is located at the end of a private driveway. The building has already been extensively altered including both internal and external alterations. The extension subject to this application has already been partly constructed.

As the building is a Listed Building an application for Listed Building Consent (06/01074/LBC) has also been submitted and is reported elsewhere on this agenda. The applicant has stated that the extension replaces a previous extension and is the same size and located on the same footprint as the previous extension. The previous extension had a flat roof, which was existing when the building was listed. However the applicant has stated that the previous extension originally had a pitched roof.

Although the applicant states that the extension replaces an existing extension no evidence has been provided to support this. It is evident that there was an extension originally attached to the east elevation of the building however it appears that this extension was of a modest size and was not attached to, no accessed directly from, the house. The current extension is attached to the building adversely affecting its character and historic fabric by ‘wrapping around’ one corner of the building. As such the proposal is considered to be contrary to Policy HT2.

In design and appearance terms it is considered that the proposed extension does not relate well visually to the existing dwelling. The siting, massing and external appearance of the extensions creates a visually intrusive feature to the detriment of the dwellinghouse and the area as a whole. The proposal incorporates windows ,which do not replicate the window details on the main dwellinghouse and as such the design details of the proposal are not considered to be appropriate. As such the proposal is considered to be contrary to Policy GN5.

The property is located within the Green Belt. In accordance with Policy DC1 and DC8A limited extensions to dwellinghouses located within the Green Belt are considered acceptable. However it is considered that the siting, design and external materials of the extension create a visually intrusive feature to the detriment of the character and appearance of the Green Belt area. As such the proposal is considered to be contrary to Policies DC1 and DC8A and Government advice contained in PPG2: Green Belts.

As the proposal replaces an existing extension there may be some potential to construct an extension on the east elevation of the property. However evidence is required detailing the previous extension and the size, design, siting and proposed facing materials should respect the design and character of the existing property.

It is considered that the proposed extension adversely impacts on the character and appearance of the existing property and the area as a whole. As such the proposal is contrary to Policies DC1, GN5, DC8A, and HT2 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review and Government advice contained in PPG2: Green Belts.

Agenda Page 104 Agenda Item 4i As the application is retrospective, an associated report can be found later in the Agenda seeking authority for Enforcement Action.

Recommendation: Refuse Full Planning Permission

Reasons

1. The proposed development is contrary to the Council's approved House Extension Design Guidelines and Policies DC1, DC8A and GN5 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review by reason of its design, siting, massing and external materials. The proposal would be poorly related visually to the existing dwelling and creates a visually intrusive feature to the detriment of the surrounding Green Belt area.

2. The proposed extension by virtue of its massing, design, use of materials and impact on the original building has failed to respect the special architectural character and historic interest of the Listed Building. As such the proposal is contrary to Policy HT2 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review and Government advice contained in PPG15: Planning and the Historic Environment

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Item B. 7 06/01080/FUL Refuse Full Planning Permission

Case Officer Mrs Nicola Hopkins

Ward Clayton-le-Woods North

Proposal Single storey enclosure for manure store, pumping station and garden store

Location Cam Lane Cottage Cam Lane Clayton-Le-Woods Chorley Lancashire

Applicant Mr & Mrs Barnes

Proposal The application relates to the erection of a single storey building located close to the entrance to the site. The building has already been constructed and measures 11.5 metres by 5.3 metres with a flat roof. The building measures 2.5 metres in height.

The building will be occupied by a plant room and pump house, manure store and garden store. The building has been constructed out of red brick similar to the materials used to construct the boundary wall.

The site is occupied by a large detached dwellinghouse which has been extensively extended in the past. The site is located within the Green Belt and close to Cuerden Valley Park

Planning Policy DC1- Development in the Green Belt EP2- County Heritage Sites and Local Nature Reserves PPG2- Green Belts

Planning History 9/87/211 - Two storey extension and alteration. Permitted 9/88/272 - Erection of two storey extension to form lounge and bedrooms. Refused- contrary to Green Belt Policy 9/88/585 - Extension and Alteration (Revised Scheme). Permitted 9/89/42 - Change of use from woodland to garden within residential curtilage and erection of entrance walls. Permitted 9/89/55 - Two storey extension. Refused- contrary to Green Belt Policy 9/90/542 - Two storey side extension. Permitted 9/91/794 - Erection of porch (Erection of swimming pool building plan 886/1A)- permitted development)- Withdrawn 9/93/772 - Erection of one bedroom accommodation for disabled relatives attached to existing garages. Permitted 9/94/43 - Replacement conservatory/balcony to side and rear and porch extension/ balcony to front. Permitted 9/94/384 - Two storey side extension, replacing an existing conservatory. Permitted. 9/05/00553/FUL- Retrospective application for the erection of a new boundary wall. Withdrawn 9/05/00554/FUL- Retrospective application for the erection of a private stable block. Withdrawn 9/06/00803/FUL- Proposed three horse stable block and tack room. Permitted

Agenda Page 116 Agenda Item 4j Applicant’s Case The agent for the application has forwarded the following comments in support of the application:

When the application was originally submitted the plans detailed that the building would be occupied by a garden store, plant room and pump house and a CCTV control centre. Following discussions with a CCTV specialist it has been determined that this is not the best location for CCTV and this has been relocated into the main dwellinghouse.

Following the recent approval of planning permission for stables within the site (06/00803/FUL) one of the conditions required the provision of manure storage. Therefore the manure storage area has been relocated into the store building to replace the CCTV provision. The proposed garden store is well placed to manage the distribution of the manure onto the gardens.

The applicant is concerned with environmental pollution and wishes to invest in a heating and pump station for the residence and associated facilities. This will include storage of rain and ‘brown’ water to irrigate the gardens, heating boilers and heat recovery systems all of which require space within the grounds.

The facility has been located behind two 2 metre high walls within the property and has been lowered so as not to project above either of these walls. The proposal does not cause demonstrable harm to the surrounding environment and for all intents and purposes is invisible to the public.

Representations Clayton le Woods Parish Council have concerns regarding the size of the proposals and also about drainage. It is hoped that a full site inspection will take place before any decisions are made.

Consultations Lancashire County Council Highways Section have no comment to make

Assessment The main issues to consider are the impact of the proposed development on the openness and character of the Green Belt and whether the proposal is appropriate development within the Green Belt.

The property is located within an area designated as Green Belt where there is a presumption against inappropriate development. The proposed development will incorporate manure storage in relation to the stables which were previously approved planning permission, a pumping station and a garden store

The development is a single storey brick built building which resembles a triple garage with flat roof. In design and appearance terms the external materials used in the construction match the red brick used in the construction of the boundary wall. The boundary wall was originally constructed without planning permission, an enforcement notice was served and the applicant appealed this notice. The appeal was dismissed and the owner was required to reduce the height of the wall to 2 metres high which is allowed under permitted development. The materials used do not reflect the rural character in which the property is set as they create a very modern feature. However due to the

Agenda Page 117 Agenda Item 4j existence of the boundary wall the building will blend into this feature.

In accordance with Policy DC1 and Government guidance contained PPG2: Green Belts limited extensions to dwellinghouses are considered appropriate. However the proposal incorporates a curtilage building which is not an extension to the dwellinghouse. The proposal incorporates facilities which would normally be associated with a dwellinghouse however these facilities would usually be provided within the main dwellinghouse or within close proximity to the dwellinghouse. The proposed building is located approximately 37 metres away from the main dwellinghouse. As the building is a curtilage building which is located a considerable distance away from the main dwellinghouse it is not considered to be appropriate development within the Green Belt.

When the application was originally submitted the development included provision for a CCTV station however after discussing this with a CCTV specialist it has been determined that the siting next to the entrance is not the best location and the CCTV has been relocated into the existing dwellinghouse. Similarly it is not clear why the pumping station is to be located within this building away the house. Justification has not been submitted detailing why the equipment cannot be adequately accommodated within the existing buildings.

The proposal will also incorporate a garden store. The amount of garden retained at the property is relatively small due to the amount of hardstanding and structures which have been constructed. It is not clear why a separate building is required and why the equipment cannot be adequately stored within the existing buildings.

It is also proposed to accommodate an area for manure storage within the building. The stable block which was recently granted planning permission is located approximately 85 metres away from the proposed building. It would be preferable to provide provision for the storage of manure in close proximity to the stables and this would be in the form of an open three sided structure which is adequate to store manure. No justification has been provided as to why this provision is required in the form of a permanent building.

The proposal is not considered to be appropriate development within the Green Belt and very special circumstances have not been submitted in support of the application. It is considered that the proposal adds to the amount of built development at the site and detrimentally impacts on the openness and character of the Green Belt. As such the proposal is considered to be contrary to Policy DC1 and PPG2.

As the application is retrospective, an associated report can be found later in the Agenda seeking authority for Enforcement Action.

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Recommendation: Refuse Full Planning Permission

Reasons

1. The proposed development is located within the Green Belt where there is a presumption against inappropriate development and where development will only be permitted if it is for an appropriate purpose and where very special circumstances can be demonstrated. The proposal is not considered to be appropriate development and the applicant has failed to demonstrate that there are any such special circumstances to permit the type, scale and form of development proposed. As such the proposal is considered to be contrary to Government advice contained in'PPG2: Green Belts' and Policy DC1 of the Adopted Chorley Local Plan Review.

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Item B. 8 06/01150/COU Permit Full Planning Permission

Case Officer Caron Taylor

Ward Eccleston And Mawdesley

Proposal Change of use of redundant barn to offices and single storey extension to rear.

Location Barn North Of Ash House Farm Blue Stone Lane Mawdesley

Applicant Thos. Mawdsley

Proposal: The application is for the change of use of a barn to offices and single storey extension to the rear.

Background: The application building is a barn situated to immediately to the north of Ash House Farm, Bluestone Lane, Mawdesley. The barn is situated in the Green Belt, with open land to the north.

Planning History: An application was submitted earlier this year (06/00812/COU) also proposing a change of use and extensions to front and rear, however this application was withdrawn before it was determined.

Planning Policy: PPS7: Sustainable Development in Rural Areas DC1: Development in the Green Belt DC7A: Conversion of Rural Buildings in the Green Belt

Consultations: Three letters of objection have been received from surrounding properties. Their objections can be summarised as: • The barn has been vacant for the past 30years and is a haven for various kinds of wildlife, including barn owls, kestrels, bats, stoats; • As an agricultural building, it could in fact have brought back into its original purpose by accommodating ponies or horses and we are aware of a number of families in the area eager to use it for that purpose; • The building has been improved to its present form without planning permission; • The proposals would change the appearance and character of what is a traditional rural building; • The proposals are out of keeping with what is primarily a residential area and there is already sufficient office space located in existing commercial developments with un-let units. • Bluestone Lane is an extremely busy road and already a cause for concern for residents, to have an additional hazard of people constantly moving in and out will only aggravate the situation; • It will cause noises and disturbance to nearby properties; • Are the proposed parking facilities adequate?

Representations: Environment Services Have no objection to the proposal and no comments to make.

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Planning Policy State that Policy DC7A and the associated SPG give preference to the re-use of existing buildings in the Green Belt for commercial, business and employment uses. This proposal is therefore acceptable provided it meets the criteria of Policy DC7A of the Local Plan Review. The sequential test in PPS6 is not relevant to this application due to the small number of offices proposed.

Lancashire County Highways State that if the Council are satisfied that the proposed development accords with Government guidance on the re-use of redundant agricultural building, then they state a number of conditions should be applied to any permission.

Assessment: Policy DC7A covers conversion of rural buildings in the green belt. The supporting text of policy DC7A states that preference will be given to the re-use or conversion for commercial or business uses. Discrimination in favour of these non-residential uses is supported by government advice contained in PPS7. Policy DC7A states a number of criteria that such conversions should meet. These are: • It will not have a greater impact than the present use of the openness of the Green Belt and the purposes of including land in it; • The re-use will not result in additional farm buildings which would have a harmful effect on the openness of the Green Belt; • It is not an agricultural building that has been completed in the last four years; • It is of permanent and substantial construction and capable of conversion without major or complete reconstruction; • The development respects the from, bulk and general design of the building and is in keeping with its surroundings; • The building must be capable of conversion without the need for additions or alterations which would change its existing form and character; • The building must already have reasonable vehicular access to a public highway that is available for use without creating traffic hazards and without the need for road improvements which would have an undue environmental impact; • The development would not result in the loss of or damage to any wildlife habitat of importance.

The Council has also produced Supplementary Planning Guidance - Conversion of Rural Buildings in the Countryside. This states that many employment uses can be carried out in rural areas without causing unacceptable disturbance. The use of a building such as a barn for storage, workshops, offices and industrial purposes are usually the most sympathetic types of uses for rural buildings as they typically involve minimal alteration to the building, with the larger internal spaces often being retained.

Conversion schemes can provide very useful workspace for businesses in rural areas, help expand and diversify the rural economy and reduce the demand for new commercial buildings. Agenda Page 129 Agenda Item 4k The guidance states that the Council will give favourable consideration to small-scale employment uses (including classes B1 and B2) and that the Council will prefer the conversion of buildings to workspace rather than residential use because of the economic and social benefits to rural areas.

Although the building has clearly been improved, its material appearance has not been changed and therefore the works would fall under maintenance and repair, for which planning permission is not required.

Design The withdrawn application earlier this year proposed a design for the barn that totally destroyed its agricultural origins. The design now proposed does not try to disguise its once having been a not unattractive barn. Further windows are not now proposed but existing openings utilised with the incorporation of full height glazing, one of which would form the main entrance.

A structural survey has been supplied with the application showing the building is sound and worthy of re-use. In terms of additions, a small extension is proposed at the rear, but it is only minor in nature being 2.1m x 4.7m in size, providing 9.8m² extra floor space. This extension would have a cat slide roof and be built of reclaimed brick with natural slate roof tiles. This complies with the SPG in that is it minor in nature and is complementary to the character and style of the existing building.

The existing curtilage of the barn would not extend any further than at present.

Neighbour amenity The nearest property is Ash House Farm, next door to the south and is at a higher level than the barn. Although there are side windows in Ash House Farm, there is a fence on the boundary and the level difference means that the proposals will not impact on this property, even though parking is proposed at the rear.

The nearest property to the north is 2 Ash Cottage, approximately 55m from the barn. The detached property of Plovers Green is situated on the other side of Bluestone Lane. Given the distance between these properties and the barn it is not considered that the proposal will have a detrimental impact on them.

Parking Five parking spaces will be provided within the curtilage of the site so will not result in cars parking on the highway, which is a Class A road.

Wildlife The barn has had repair and maintenance works undertaken recently, including a new roof, although these have not affected the external appearance of the building so would not have required planning permission. The case officer has visited the barn and been inside. It is clear that there is no wildlife residing in the barn at the present time, however, an informative will be placed on any permission that it is the developers responsibility to ensure they comply Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, if any protected species are found on site.

Agenda Page 130 Agenda Item 4k Conclusion: The application is therefore recommended for approval subject to conditions.

Recommendation: Permit

Recommendation: Permit Full Planning Permission Conditions

1. The proposed development must be begun not later than three years from the date of this permission. Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2. Notwithstanding the provision of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (Schedule 1, Part 3, Class B) or any Order amending or revoking and re-enacting that Order, the building hereby permitted shall only be used for purposes within Class B1 of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987, no part shall be used for purposes falling within call B8. Reason: To protect the amenities of local residents in accordance with Policy EP20 of the adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

3. The permission hereby granted does not imply or grant consent for the demolition and rebuilding of any external walls of the building to be converted. Reason: To define the permission and prevent inappropriate rebuilding or new build within an area subject to policies of development restraint and to protect the special character of the building and in accordance with Policy No. DC7A of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review

4. The rear extension hereby permitted shall be constructed of external facing materials that match in form, colour and texture those on the existing building. Reason: In the interests of the visual amenity of the area in general and the existing building in particular and in accordance with Policy Nos. GN5 and DC7A of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

5. Before the development commences, full details of the treatment of all the proposed windows and doors shall have been submitted to and been approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The submitted details shall include the proposed method of construction, the materials to be used, fixing details and their external finish including any surrounds, cills or lintels. Reason : In the interests of the character and appearance of the building and in accordance with Policy No. DC7A of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

6. Before the development is first occupied, that part of the access extending from the highway boundary for a minimum distance of 5 metres into the site shall be paved in tarmacadam, concrete, clock paviours, or other approval materials. Reason: To prevent loose surface material from being carried on to the public highway thus causing a potential source of danger to other road users and in accordance with Policy No.TR4 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

7. Any gateposts erected at the access shall be positioned 5 metres behind the nearside edge of the carriageway and visibility splay fences or walls shall be erected from the gateposts to the existing highway boundary, such splays to be not less than 45 degrees to the centre line of the access. The gates shall open away from the highway. Should the access remain ungated, 45 degree splays shall be provided between the highway boundary and points on either side of the drive measured 5 metres back from the nearside edge of the carriageway. Agenda Page 131 Agenda Item 4k Reason: To permit vehicles to pull clear of the carriageway when entering the site, to assist visibility and in accordance with Policy No.TR4 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

8. The use hereby permitted shall be restricted to the hours between 8.00am and 7.00pm on weekdays, between 8.00am and 1.00pm on Saturdays and there shall be no operation on Sundays or Bank Holidays. Reason: To safeguard the amenities of local residents and in accordance with Policy Nos. EM2 and EP7 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

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Report of Meeting Date Director of Development and Development Control Committee 21.11.2006 Regeneration

ENFORCEMENT ITEM

ALTERATIONS TO AGRICULTURAL BUILDING, LAND EAST OF BROWN HOUSE LANE, WHEELTON

PURPOSE OF REPORT 1. To consider whether it is expedient to take enforcement action in respect of the above case.

CORPORATE PRIORITIES

2. This report raises no issues of corporate priorities.

RISK ISSUES

3. The report contains no risk issues for consideration by Members.

BACKGROUND

4. Last month your officers under delegated powers refused retrospective planning permission for works involving the timber and brick cladding of an agricultural building on the grounds that the works were not reasonably necessary for the purposes of agriculture and therefore amounted to inappropriate development in the Green Belt.

POLICY 5. The land is designated as Green Belt in the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

Within the Green Belt as defined by policy DC1 of the Local Plan, planning permission will not be granted except in very special circumstances, for development other than agriculture, forestry, outdoor sport and recreation and other uses that preserve the openness of the Green Belt.

6. Policy EP7 of the local plan sets out that planning permission will be granted for agricultural development except where it would materially worsen the impact on, amongst other things,the landscape or nearby housing.

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Planning Policy Guidance Note 2- Green Belts is the national planning guidance when assessing development within the Green Belt.Paragraph 3.8 deals with the reuse of farm buildings in terms of diversification and sets out various criteria for consideration but applies equally to agricultural buildings within the same general use.

ASSESSMENT

7. The main issues are whether the development is appropriate in the Green Belt and the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.The developer claims that the alterations that have been made to the building were required as the existing structure was susceptible to penetrating damp, resulting in hay, straw and animal feedstuffs being spoiled. However, the building was originally erected during the 1980s to provide storage facilities for hay and straw and the building has remained in its current form until the current alterations were carried out during 2005, the developer has given no explanation as to why the building is now in need of the alterations or explained how these will benefit any agricultural use of the building.The County Land Agent is of the opinion that the works will not have had any benefit to the agricultural use of the building.That being the case then the alterations do not constitute appropriate development in the Green Belt. In terms of the appearance of the building on the character and appearance of the area, the principal feature is the unity of the existing group of buildings and the style and materials which are typical of utilitarian agricultural buildings.The development undertaken has resulted in a significant alteration to the style and materials which in my opinion materially harms the character and appearance of the surrounding area.This supports the issue that the development is inappropriate in the Green Belt,as the building as altered,does not comply with the guidance given in 3.8(d) of PPG2.

COMMENTS OF THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

8. No comments.

COMMENTS OF THE HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES

9. No comments.

RECOMMENDATION

10. That it is expedient to issue an Enforcement Notice under Section 172 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 in respect of the following breach of planning control - without planning permission cladding of the external walls of the building in brick and timber.

Requirements of the Enforcement Notice

Dismantle and remove the external brick and timber cladding from the building.

Period for Compliance

3 months

Reason

The land is within the Green Belt as defined by the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Review. The development is not appropriate within the Green Belt and is contrary to Policy DC1 of the Local Plan and Planning Policy Guidance Note 2 Green Belts, being inappropriate development and harmful to the character and appearance of the Green Belt. There are no special circumstances to justify an exception to the presumption against inappropriate development in the Green Belt.

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JANE MEEK DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND REGENERATION

Report Author Ext Date Doc ID Peter Willacy 5226 6 November 2006 Background Papers Document Date File Place of Inspection Planning Application 11/08/06 9 /06/00916 Civic Offices Union Street

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Report of Meeting Date

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ENFORCEMENT ITEM DEMOLITION OF SINGLE STOREY FLAT ROOFED BUILDING AND REPLACE WITH A PITCHED ROOF SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION ALLANSON HALL FARM WESTHOUGHTON ROAD ADLINGTON PR7 4DG

PURPOSE OF REPORT

1. To consider whether it is expedient to take Listed Building Enforcement action in respect of the above case.

CORPORATE PRIORITIES

2. This report does not affect the corporate priorities.

RISK ISSUES

3. The report contains no risk issues for consideration by Members.

BACKGROUND

4. A retrospective application seeking Listed Building Consent for the demolition of a single storey flat roofed building and the erecting of a single storey pitched roof extension to property Allanson Hall Farm, Westhoughton Road, Adlington, a Grade II Listed Building. Application 06/01074/LBC has been has been presented on this agenda with a recommendation for refusal and if Committee Members endorse that recommendation, it is considered expedient to take Listed Building Enforcement action to secure removal of the single storey extension.

Note: At the time of preparation of this report the application had not been withdrawn, however the Agent acting on behalf of the applicant has intimated to Officers that the application may be withdrawn prior to this meeting.

POLICY

5. Policy HT2 – Alterations and Extensions to Listed Buildings and PPG15 – Planning and the Historic Environment are relevant in consideration of this application.

ASSESSMENT

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6. The issue to consider is whether the development meets with Policy HT2. It is opined that the proposed extension creates a very modern extension, which detrimentally impacts on the historic character and appearance of the Listed Building by virtue of its inappropriate massing, window designs, fixings and facing materials.

COMMENTS OF THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

7. No comments.

COMMENTS OF THE HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES

8. No comments.

RECOMMENDATION

9. That it is expedient to issue a Listed Building Enforcement Notice under Section 38 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 in respect of the following breach of planning control - the extension of Allanson Hall Farm, Westhoughton Road, Adlington, a Grade II Listed Building, without Listed Building Consent by the erecting of a single storey pitched roof extension to the east elevation of the dwelling house.

(a) Remedy for Breach

i. Demolish the single storey pitched roof extension to the East elevation of the building.

ii. Remove all material resultant from the works carried out under 9 (ai) from the land.

(b) Period for Compliance

3 months.

It is considered that the proposed extension adversely impacts on the special architectural and historic character of the Listed Building and is contrary to Policy HT2 of the adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

JANE E MEEK DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT & REGENERATION

Report Author Ext Date Doc ID Steve Aldous 5414 21 November 2006 Background Papers Document Date File Place of Inspection Listed Building Consent 06/01074/LBC Union Street Offices Application

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Report of Meeting Date

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ENFORCEMENT ITEM DEMOLITION OF SINGLE STOREY FLAT ROOFED BUILDING AND REPLACE WITH A PITCHED ROOF SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION ALLANSON HALL FARM WESTHOUGHTON ROAD ADLINGTON PR7 4DG

PURPOSE OF REPORT

1. To consider whether it is expedient to take enforcement action in respect of the above case.

CORPORATE PRIORITIES

2. This report does not affect the corporate priorities.

RISK ISSUES

3. The report contains no risk issues for consideration by Members.

BACKGROUND

4. A retrospective planning application for the demolition and erecting of a single storey pitched roof extension to property Allanson Hall Farm Westhoughton Road Adlington, application 06/01075/FUL refers, has been considered and refused permission. This property is a Grade II Listed Building. This application, 06/01075/FUL has been presented on this agenda with a recommendation for refusal. If Committee Members endorse that recommendation, it is expedient to take enforcement action to secure removal of the single storey extension.

POLICY

5. The property lies in the designated Green Belt. In accordance with Policy DC1 and DC8A limited extensions to dwellings located within the green belt are considered acceptable.

ASSESSMENT

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6. The issue to consider is whether the development meets with Policy DC1 and DC8A. It is opined that the proposal due to its siting, design and external materials of construction create a visually intrusive feature to the detriment of the character and appearance of the dwellinghouse and the area as a whole.

COMMENTS OF THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

7. No comments.

COMMENTS OF THE HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES

8. No comments.

RECOMMENDATION

9. That it is expedient to issue an Enforcement Notice under Section 172 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 in respect of the following breach of planning control - without planning permission the erecting of a single storey pitched roof extension at Allanson Hall Farm, Westhoughton Road, Adlington, PR7 4DG

(a) Remedy for Breach

i. Demolish the single storey pitched roof extension to the East elevation of the building.

ii. Remove all material resultant from the works carried out under 9 (ai) from the land.

(b) Period for Compliance

3 months.

It is considered that the proposed extension adversely impacts on the character and appearance of the existing property and the area as a whole. As such the proposal is contrary to Policies DC1, GN5, DC8A, and HT2 of the adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review and Government advice contained in PPG2: Green Belts.

JANE E MEEK DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT & REGENERATION

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Report of Meeting Date

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ENFORCEMENT ITEM SINGLE STOREY ENCLOSURE FOR MANURE STORE, PUMPING STATION & GARDEN STORE CAM LANE COTTAGE CAM LANE CLAYTON LE WOODS

PURPOSE OF REPORT

1. To consider whether it is expedient to take enforcement action in respect of the above case.

CORPORATE PRIORITIES

2. This report does not affect the corporate priorities.

RISK ISSUES

3. The report contains no risk issues for consideration by Members.

BACKGROUND

4. During a site visit of the property by a Development Control officer it was noted that a building was under construction on land within the curtilage of Cam Lane Cottage, Cam Lane Clayton le Woods; a subsequent site visit carried out confirmed this allegation. The landowner was written to regarding this development and a retrospective planning application was submitted. This application, 9/06/01080/FUL, has been presented on this agenda with a recommendation for refusal. If Committee Members endorse that recommendation, it is considered to be expedient to take enforcement action to secure removal of the building from the land.

POLICY

5. This site is within the designated Green Belt as defined by Policy DC1 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan. Within the green belt permission will not be granted, except in very special circumstances, for the erection of new buildings, or for the change of existing use of existing buildings, other than for the purposes of agriculture, forestry, essential facilities for outdoor sports and recreation, cemeteries and for other uses of land which preserve the openness of the green belt and which do not conflict with the purposes of including land within it.

6. Members will find a full copy of the Officers report on the proposal earlier in the Agenda. The main issue in relation to the building is whether it represents appropriate development in the Green Belt.

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7. The building which measures 11.5m in length x 5.3m in width and 2.5m to flat roof is located some 37 metres from the main dwelling house it is therefore not an extension to the dwelling. The building is a new build which does not benefit as permitted development granted by virtue of Schedule 2, Part 1, Class E, The Town & Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995, because a condition within Class E does not permit buildings within 20 metres of any highway, which this building is.

8. The development does not meet any of the criteria defined within Policy DC1 and the applicant in support of the application has provided no very special circumstances for consideration. Therefore, this development is inappropriate, which by definition is harmful to the green belt and it is recommended that enforcement action be taken to remove the unlawful building from the land.

COMMENTS OF THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

9. No comments.

COMMENTS OF THE HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES

10. No comments.

RECOMMENDATION

11. That it is expedient to issue an Enforcement Notice in respect of the following breach of planning control:

1. Without planning permission the erecting of a flat roofed, brick building, on land at Cam Lane Cottage, Cam Lane, Clayton le Woods, Chorley.

(1a) Remedy for Breach Demolish the building and remove the resultant materials from that demolition from the land.

(1b) Period for Compliance

Three months.

(1c) Reason

The development is contrary to Policies DC1 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review, in that the development is inappropriate and thereby harmful to the appearance of the Green Belt. There are no very special circumstances to justify the inappropriateness of the development and the harm to the green belt.

JANE E MEEK DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT & REGENERATION

Report Author Ext Date Doc ID Steve Aldous 5414 21November 2006 Background Papers Document Date File Place of Inspection Planning Application 06/01080/FUL Union Street Offices

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ENFORCEMENT ITEM

ERECTION OF 2 NO. INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED FASCIA SIGNS TO FRONT AND SIDE ELEVATION AND 1 NO. NON-ILLUMINATED FASCIA SIGN TO FRONT ELEVATION – UNIT B ALLIANCE RETAIL PARK WATER STREET CHORLEY

PURPOSE OF REPORT 1. To consider whether it is expedient to take enforcement action in respect of the above case.

CORPORATE PRIORITIES

2. This report raises no issues of corporate priorities.

RISK ISSUES

3. The report contains no risk issues for consideration by Members.

BACKGROUND

4. A retrospective planning application for the erection of 2 no. internally illuminated fascia signs to the front and side elevation and 1 no. non-illuminated fascia sign to the front elevation, at Unit B Alliance Retail Park, Water Street, Chorley (application reference 06/00972/ADV), appears on this agenda. My recommendation is for advertisement consent to be refused. If members agree with the recommendation, given that the application is submitted in retrospect and the signs are being displayed unlawfully, then it would be expedient to take enforcement action for the reasons set out in the main report.

COMMENTS OF THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

5. No comments.

COMMENTS OF THE HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES

6. No comments.

RECOMMENDATION

7. To commence legal proceedings in respect of the display of the unauthorised signage.

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Reason

The advertisements are contrary to PPG 19 and policy GN7 of the Chorley Borough Local Plan Review by reason of their scale, siting and extent of illumination. The advertisements are overly prominent and out of keeping with other signage being displayed in the vicinity. As a result, they are visually obtrusive and detrimental to the appearance of the building, the amenity of the area, residential amenities and highway safety.

JANE MEEK DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND REGENERATION

Report Author Ext Date Doc ID Lyndsey Cookson 5230 7 November 2006 Background Papers Document Date File Place of Inspection Planning Application 21/08/06 9/06/00972/ADV Civic Offices Union Street

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ENFORCEMENT ITEM

ERECTION OF 3 INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED LOGO SIGNS, 4 NON-ILLUMINATED POSTER HOLDERS AND TRANSFERS TO GLAZING OF ENTRANCE LOBBY – UNIT A ALLIANCE RETAIL PARK WATER STREET CHORLEY

PURPOSE OF REPORT 1. To consider whether it is expedient to take enforcement action in respect of the above case.

CORPORATE PRIORITIES

2. This report raises no issues of corporate priorities.

RISK ISSUES

3. The report contains no risk issues for consideration by Members.

BACKGROUND

4. A retrospective planning application for the erection of 3 internally illuminated logo signs, 4 non-illuminated poster holders and transfers to the glazing of the entrance lobby, at Unit A Alliance Retail Park, Water Street, Chorley (application reference 06/01019/ADV), appears on this agenda. My recommendation is for advertisement consent to be refused. If members agree with the recommendation, given that the application is submitted in retrospect and the signs are being displayed unlawfully, then it would be expedient to take enforcement action for the reasons set out in the main report.

COMMENTS OF THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

5. No comments.

COMMENTS OF THE HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES

6. No comments.

RECOMMENDATION

7. To commence legal proceedings in respect of the display of the unauthorised signage.

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Reason

JANE MEEK DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND REGENERATION

Report Author Ext Date Doc ID Lyndsey Cookson 5230 7 November 2006 Background Papers Document Date File Place of Inspection Planning Application 06/09/06 9/06/01019/ADV Civic Offices Union Street

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Report of Meeting Date 21 November Director of Development and Development Control Committee 2006 Regeneration Local Development Framework and 23 November Community Strategy Working Group 2006

UP DATE ON NATIONAL AND LOCAL PLANNING OBLIGATIONS BEST PRACTICE.

PURPOSE OF REPORT

1. To up- date members on recent Planning Guidance received from the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) on Planning Obligations (variously known as Planning Gain, S106 agreements or Planning Contributions) and to inform them of work undertaken by the Lancashire Planning Officers’ Society on producing the report “Planning Obligations in Lancashire” and how this may be used to negotiate planning contributions related to planning applications in Chorley Borough.

CORPORATE PRIORITIES

2. Planning obligations can be used for a wide number of purposes ranging from contributions to open space provision to providing improved pedestrian links to developments. The successful negotiation and subsequent implementation of planning obligations, whether indirectly through developers giving the Council money to act as their agent, or by developers undertaking the work themselves, will have a direct positive impact on Corporate Objectives 2, 4 & 5, namely: “Reduce pockets of inequality; Improved access to Public Services; and Develop the character and feel of Chorley as a good place to live.”

RISK ISSUES

3. The issues raised and recommendations made in this report involve risk considerations in the following categories:

Strategy Information Reputation Regulatory/Legal ■ Financial ■ Operational ■ People Other

4. It is important that planning obligations are appropriately negotiated and implemented otherwise there are legal and financial implications.

BACKGROUND

5. Planning obligations should only be required of developers if planning permission would not otherwise be given. This is known as the “necessity test” and is one of the five tests that should be considered every time a planning obligation is negotiated. If this is not

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done then planning permissions could be challenged in the High Court as being illegal and quoshed.

6. Circular 05/05 sets out the five tests as; o Relevant to planning o Necessary to make the proposed development acceptable in planning terms o Directly related to the proposed development o Fairly and reasonably related in scale and kind to the proposed development, and o Reasonable in all other respects .

7. As planning obligations often relate to considerable sums of money they are often controversial and may cause suspicion as to why particular developments are granted planning permission and others are not. They are also often considered to hold up the development process as it can take considerable time to negotiate and produce legal agreements which are acceptable to both the Council and the developer.

8. A number of alternatives to planning obligations have been previously consulted upon by the Government including tariffs. Members may be aware that the government is committed to introducing a form of land tax called the Planning Gain Supplement. The earliest it could come in force is 2008. It is as yet unclear how the monies gained would be spent and who at a local level would have the responsibility for spending the money. It is however clear that in some circumstances planning obligations will continue to need to be negotiated. Therefore the Government has recently published “Planning Obligations: Practice Guidance” that sets out best practice.

9. Parallel to this, in accord with the advice set out in the Practice Guidance, the Lancashire Planning Officers (Lancashire Councils’ heads of Planning service) commissioned a working party made up of district and County Council officers to produce a document setting out what developers would be expected to contribute for various types of development within the County. This has undergone extensive consultation with utility providers, stakeholders, developers, and the Government Office for the North West. Informal officer comments were also made from the Lancashire Authorities. This policy document has now been adopted by the County Council following extensive internal and external consultation. It has not yet received member endorsement in Chorley.

GOVERNMENT ADVICE

10. The following sets out the key elements of the national Practice Guidance. It fleshes out Circular 5/05 on Planning Obligations. However, it is significant in that it provides good examples of best practice and stresses the need for developers to know in advance what they are likely to be asked to contribute. Ideally, these contributions should be set out in the Local Development Framework, so that they can be challenged if necessary. A Local Development Framework document on Planning Obligations is programmed into Chorley’s Local Development Scheme (a time table of when particular planning documents will be produced) but is unlikely to be adopted until 2010.

11. Much of the recent Government advice ensures that the internal procedures for negotiating and implementing Planning Obligations is transparent, contains a clear audit trail, and is professionally executed. Chorley already has an internal officers working group whose remit is to ensure that all contributions can be traced, that the monies are effectively spent and that the Council and people of Chorley are gaining the maximum benefit from negotiated obligations. Therefore much of the advice is current good practice in the authority.

12. However, there is useful detail in the guidance relating to how to ensure that benefits in kind are up to the standard required and how to ensure monies promised keep up with inflation in the building industry. It also sets out when maintenance payments should be Agenda Page 167 Agenda Item 12

made in perpetuity (when a facility will be for the sole use of the new development) and when they should be used to pump prime particular uses, such as subsidising bus routes to new housing for a fixed period until they become self financing.

13. The Guidance sets out how to overcome the criticisms of planning obligations through improvements in speed, predictability, transparency and accountability. To do this there may be a tension between the test of an obligation to be directly related to a specific development and the need for infrastructure provision that builds up over time following a number of permissions. In Chorley it is unlikely in the foreseeable future that the majority of permissions will be at a large scale, like Buckshaw Village, where it was possible to negotiate successfully for benefits that were very clearly related to the needs of the development.

14. Instead, “pooled” contributions may be most suitable. The Government guidance accepts the legitimacy of this approach. These contributions can be individually negotiated or where there are accepted formulae and standard charges for particular types of development these may be used.

15. The existing procedures set up by the internal working group have overcome any problems of accountability as any monies received can be traced and if they are not spent within a certain time frame are returnable to the developer. Monies or commitments in kind are recorded on a public register. Transparency would be improved if there was a clear link between a Local Development Framework document, or other guidance and the negotiation of a planning obligation.

16. The Government advice recommends that standard legal documents are used wherever possible and it contains a standard legal agreement that is currently being considered by officers in the Customer, Democratic and Legal Services Directorate. It also recommends that time could be saved if draft planning agreements were submitted with planning applications. Where it is evident that it will not be able to negotiate an agreement third parties should be used and any costs met by the applicants.

LANCASHIRE PLANNING OBLIGATIONS POLICY PAPER

17. This is already adopted by the County Council and is to be used internally by them when calculating what levels of planning obligations should be negotiated in relation to County provided services. It is also intended for it to be able to be used as a resource by districts as a basis for negotiation, or integrated into their Local Development Framework.

18. It provides guidance as to when planning obligations will be negotiated and what level of financial contribution would be required, depending on the type, amount and location of the development. The document relates to planning obligations that would be required by both the County Council, such as transport and education, and by the districts. A consistent and transparent document, with an interactive web site hosted by the County, would help developers be aware of potential requirements. These could then be factored into any financial appraisal of the viability of proposals PRIOR to purchasing land. This approach where formulae and standard charges are set out is recommended in the Planning Obligations Practice Guidance.

19. Preston City Council is intending to use the County’s work as the basis of an interim planning statement on planning obligations.

20. Accompanying the paper is a draft County District Protocol whereby the County sets out the procedures for consulting it on applications that may result in planning obligations being negotiated. A Planning Obligations Officer has recently been appointed by the County Council to act as the first point of contact between districts and developers in relation to County functions. It is intended that the County will speed up their internal Agenda Page 168 Agenda Item 12

procedures and guarantee a prompt response. Their officer will also be available to help undertake complex negotiations to maximise any planning obligations negotiated both for the district and county council. This protocol is potentially controversial and will be subject to close scrutiny by your officers in the coming months.

CONCLUSIONS

21. Clear advice in the form of the Government’s Practice Guidance will improve the quality and speed of negotiated S106 agreements. However, much of the advice is already good practice in Chorley.

22. The use of the County’s Planning Obligations in Lancashire Policy Paper as a working document could be a useful development control tool but would not compromise the Director of Development and Regeneration’s discretion in negotiating agreements for the proper planning of the Borough.

COMMENTS OF THE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

23. This report has no apparent Human Resources implications.

COMMENTS OF THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

24. There are no immediate financial implications associated with the report. However planning obligation money can represent a significant resource that allows for investment that may otherwise not take place. Any guidance that ensures consistency and structure to negotiation is welcomed and should ensure further transparency in the process.

RECOMMENDATION

25. That the report is noted in relation to the Planning Obligations Practice Guidance and that the County’s Planning Obligations in Lancashire Policy Paper be used as a working document by Borough Council officers and be available on the Council’s Planning web sites. This would leave considerable discretion to your officers in negotiating obligations but would provide a useful starting point, as well as an element of certainty to developers as to what they might be expected to contribute.

26. The Protocol should not be entered into until the Director of Development and Regeneration is satisfied that it would be of positive benefit to Chorley Council and would not fetter her discretion in undertaking negotiations.

JANE E MEEK DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND REGENERATION

Background Papers Document Date File Place of Inspection Planning Obligations in Lancashire: Working Group of the Planning Officers Gillibrand Street Office*

Planning Obligations: Practice July 2006 Guidance: DCLG

Report Author Ext Date Doc ID Louise Nurser 5281 8 November 2006

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Director of Development and Development Control Committee 21.11.2006 Regeneration

PLANNING APPEALS AND DECISIONS - NOTIFICATION

PURPOSE OF REPORT

1 To advise Committee of notification received from the Planning Inspectorate, between 2 October and 3 November 2006, of planning and enforcement appeals that may have been lodged or determined. Also of notification of decisions received from Lancashire County Council and other bodies.

CORPORATE PRIORITIES

2 This report does not affect the corporate priorities

RISK ISSUES

3 The report contains no risk issues for consideration by Members.

PLANNING APPEALS LODGED

4 Appeal by Mr K W Isherwood against the refusal of planning permission for change of use of land to the rear from arable to domestic (garden) at 161 Blackburn Road, Heapey (Application No. 06/00113/COU)

5 Appeal by Mr B McCann against the refusal of planning permission for first floor extension to the front and side over the garage, two storey extension to the side and rear of the property at 57 Church Walk, Euxton (Application No. 06/00316/FUL)

6 Appeal by Mr J Parkin against the refusal of planning permission for the erection of a two storey rear extension at 12 Chapel Street, Adlington (Application No. 06/00338/FUL).

PLANNING APPEALS DISMISSED

7 Appeal by Primesight Advertising Ltd against the refusal of advertisement consent for one single sided free-standing display unit at 219- 221 The Green, Eccleston (Application No. 06/00570/ADV).

8 Appeal by Mr J Thompson against the refusal of outline planning permission for 1 No new two-storey dwelling at land adjacent to 383 Langton Brow, Eccleston (Application No. 05/00933/OUT).

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9 Appeal by Mr A Muir against the refusal of planning permission for the erection of a summerhouse at 4 Home Farm Mews, Grape Lane, Croston (Application No. 05/01001/FUL).

10 Appeal by Mr Nozir Ali against the refusal of planning permission for change of use from A1 (newsagents) to A3 (hot food take-away) at 355 Preston Road, Clayton-Le-Woods (Application No. 06/00013/COU

PLANNING APPEALS ALLOWED

11 Appeal by Carol Kirk against the refusal of planning permission for the subdivision of existing property into one dwelling and one retail unit with living accommodation above and two storey side extension (with living accommodation in roof space) at 72 New Street, Mawdesley (Application No. 05/00819/FUL).

ENFORCEMENT APPEALS LODGED

12 Appeal by Mr C J E Livesey against Enforcement Notice No. EN587 (without planning permission the erection of an agricultural building and stables at Whalley House Farm, 104 Towngate, Eccleston).

ENFORCEMENT APPEALS DISMISSED

13 Appeal by Mr J Radcliffe Manning against Enforcement Notice No. EN600 (without planning permission, change of use in land from livery use to a mixed use of livery and for the siting of a mobile home for residential purposes at Clayton Hall Stables, Spring Meadow, Clayton- le-Woods).

14 Appeal by Mr J Radcliffe Manning against Enforcement Notice No. EN601 (without planning permission, the formation of a hard surfaced area, the erection of two wooden sheds, the erection of a dog kennel and the construction of two wooden balustrades at Clayton Hall Stables, Spring Meadow, Clayton-le-Woods).

15 Appeal by Mr & Mrs Gill against Enforcement Notice No. EN599 (without planning permission, change of use of land from agricultural use to a mixed use for agriculture and the siting of a residential caravan at land at Lostock Bridge Farm, Ulnes Walton Lane, Ulnes Walton).

ENFORCEMENT APPEALS ALLOWED

16 Appeal by Mr S J Conroy against Enforcement Notice No. EN602 (without planning permission the erection of brick pillars adjacent to a highway used by vehicular traffic that are over 1 metre in height at 40 Hawkshead Avenue, Euxton).

DECISIONS MADE BY LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

17 Refusal of planning permission for extraction and processing for sale of approx 4.32 million tonnes of high grade sand from a total area of 68 hectares, including the construction of a new access road, processing plant with associated stock piling areas, weigh bridge and office building, with progressive restoration to agriculture and conservation area at land west of M6 Motorway between Dawbers Lane and Runshaw Lane and North of Runshaw Lane, Euxton. (Application No. 05/00319/CTY).

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18 Approval of planning permission to construct a GRP control kiosk and a GRP dosing kiosk for a new waste water pumping station with access and landscaping at Land East 30m Of Grange Lodge, Preston Road, Coppull (Application No. 06/00925/CTY)

RECOMMENDATION(S)

19 That the report be noted.

J E MEEK DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND REGENERATION

Background Papers Document Date File Place of Inspection 4 Letter from Planning Inspectorate 28/9/06 06/00113/COU Union Street Offices 5 “ 13/10/06 06/00316/FUL “ 6 “ 31/10/06 06/00338/FUL “ 7 “ 27/9/06 06/00570/ADV “ 8 “ 6/10/06 05/00933/OUT “ 9 “ 19/10/06 05/01001/FUL “ 10 “ 31/10/06 06/00013/COU “ 11 “ 5/10/06 05/00819/FUL “ 12 “ 11/10/06 EN587 “ 13 “ 18/10/06 EN600 “ 14 “ 18/10/06 EN601 “ 15 “ 17/10/06 EN599 “ 16 ” 6/11/06 EN602 “ 17 Letter from Lancashire CC 2/11/06 05/00319/CTY “ 18 “ 3/11/06 06/00925/CTY “

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PLANNING APPLICATIONS DECIDED UNDER DELEGATED POWERS

Item Application Recommendation Location

D. 1 06/00880/COU Permit Full Planning Shackerley (Holdings) Group Ltd 139 Wigan Road Permission Euxton Chorley PR7 6JH

D. 2 06/01017/FUL Permit Full Planning 25A School Lane Brinscall Lancashire PR6 8QS Permission

D. 3 06/01026/COU Permit Full Planning 2 Mill Lane Whittle-Le-Woods Chorley PR6 7LX Permission

D. 4 06/01089/FUL Permit Full Planning 60 Chorley Lane Charnock Richard Chorley PR7 5ES Permission

D. 5 06/01110/FUL Permit Full Planning 226 Preston Road Whittle-Le-Woods Chorley PR6 Permission 7HW

D. 6 06/01112/FUL Permit Full Planning Daulby House Farm Meadow Lane Mawdesley Permission Ormskirk L40 2QA

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Item D. 1 06/00880/COU Permit Full Planning Permission

Case Officer Mrs Helen Lowe

Ward Euxton North

Proposal Change of use of domestic garden to car park (replacing existing car park).

Location Shackerley (Holdings) Group Ltd 139 Wigan Road Euxton ChorleyPR7 6JH

Applicant Shackerley (Holdings) Group Ltd

Proposal This application proposes the change of use of domestic garden to a car park. The applicant is Shackerley Holdings, a ceramic tile company. The site comprises a warehouse to the rear and showroom and offices fronting Wigan Road. The applicants have purchased the adjacent property, 145 Wigan Road and propose to change a substantial part of the garden into 11 Car parking spaces and space for motorcycle parking. To the south this land backs onto the rear gardens of nos. 10, 11 and 12 Village Croft. It is proposed to plant a buffer of landscaping 4m deep between the rear of the gardens on Village Croft and the proposed additional parking spaces. When initially submitted the application proposed a buffer strip 3m in length. The applicant was requested to submit an amended scheme, by either locating thee parking spaces elsewhere within the site, or further from the rear gardens of the adjacent properties, in order to protect their amenities. No change in the number of parking spaces to be provided was made. Work has already begun on clearing the garden and laying hardcore.

Planning Policy The following policies from the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review are considered to be appropriate: GN5: Building Design and retaining Existing Landscape Features and Natural Habitats TR4: Highway Development Control Criteria EP20: Noise

Planning History The following planning applications are relevant to the site:

9/93/00567/FUL Two storey extension to side Approved 24 May 1994

9/99/460/FUL Two storey side extension to existing offices and show room Approved 31 August 1999 (this was a resubmission of the application approved in 1994 and has not been implemented)

9/01/00931/FUL Demolition of part of existing building and construction of 2 single storey extension to the existing warehouse and alterations to parking arrangements Approved 26 March 2002

Agenda Page 176 Agenda Item 14a This application has been implemented. Members should also be aware that this proposal originally included the change of use of part of the garden of 145 Wigan Road to provide 6 parking spaces to the rear of nos. 12, 11 and part of no. 10 Village Croft. A single line of tree planting was proposed between the rear gardens of the properties on Village Croft and the car parking spaces. The applicant was asked to delete these from the proposal due to the adverse impact that the parking area would have on the amenities of the occupants of the adjacent properties on Village Croft.

Consultees Responses Director of Streetscene, Neighbourhoods and Environment: no objections

Lancashire Highways Partnership: No adverse traffic comments. Proposal would improve road safety in the area.

At the time of writing the report comments were still awaited from the Council’s Landscape Assistant.

Third Party Representations Three letters of objection have been received to the proposal, from residents of Village Croft. They raise the following concerns: • Noise levels will increase; • The proposal would result in increased disturbance and loss of privacy; • Increased risk of opportunist crime; • If allowed, no storage of pallets or other commercial materials should be allowed ion the land; • Areas previously allowed for parking are used for loading and lorry parking and waste storage; • Trees already planted do not offer sufficient protection and undermine the fencing; • The application doe not give any indication of proposed finishes and external lighting required; • The proposal indicates an escalation of current activities on the site; • The existing fencing is insubstantial; • There are already lots of lorries arriving and leaving and skips being empties at presently at anti-social hours, could this be controlled?

One letter of support has been received from the occupants of no. 145 Wigan Road.

At the time of writing the report no comments on the amended plans had yet been received.

Applicant’s Case The 11 car parking spaces & motor cycle/cycle spaces currently positioned at the heart of the site are required to be re-located in order to facilitate the manoeuvring of increasingly large delivery vehicles within the site.

Assessment The main issues to consider in determining this proposal are impact on neighbour amenity, character and appearance and highway safety.

Neighbour Amenity Agenda Page 177 Agenda Item 14a The main concern with regard to impact on neighbouring residents is considered to be the potential for the proposal to lead to increased levels of noise and disturbance for the occupants of 10, 11 and 12 Village Croft, whose rear garden (north) boundaries abut the land that is the subject of this application. This is of particular concern as the gardens of these properties are relatively short in length (approximately 8m in length from the rear of the property to the boundary fence).

It would be possible to place conditions restricting the use of the land that is the subject of this application to mitigate the impact of the use of the parking area (such as to prevent outside storage, parking of HGVs and so on). As only the land that formed part of the rear garden to no. 145 Wigan Road is the subject of this application, it would not be possible to place such restrictions on other parts of the site as part of this current proposal.

The proposal would clearly bring vehicle movements and the yard area closer to the properties on Village Croft than at present. However, subject to the imposition of conditions restricting the use of the proposed parking area and the introduction of a 4m deep landscaping buffer, it is considered that it would be unreasonable to refuse the proposal on these grounds.

With regard to the residents concerns that the proposals would mean that their properties are more vulnerable to crime and vandalism, it is considered that the 4m landscaping strip would provide a physical barrier between the grounds of Shackerley Holdings and the rear gardens of properties on Village Croft. The rear boundary of these properties was previously bounded by another domestic garden, planted with mature trees. Whilst it is acknowledged that the change in the is land from domestic garden to a parking area may make the rear gardens of the properties on Village Croft more easily accessible, it is not considered that this would be sufficient reason to refuse the application, particularly given the level of planting that is being introduced.

Design and Appearance The land that is the subject of this application is visible only from the rear of properties on Village Croft and with the site of Shackerely Holdings. It is considered that by incorporating a 4m landscape buffer the visual impact of the proposal as viewed from Village Croft would be minimised and the introduction of further hardsurfacing would not appear out of keeping with the functional nature of the existing premises/yard are of Shackerely Holdings. It is therefore not considered that the proposal would unduly harm the character and appearance of the immediate locality.

Highway Safety The application does not proposed any increase in the overall number of parking spaces at the premises. The number of spaces would remain at 27. Based on floor area of each type of use at the site (a combination of B1/B8/A1 uses) the adopted Lancashire Parking Standards recommend that a maximum of 29 spaces should be provided at the site. The proposal therefore does not conflict with these guidelines. No objections have been received from LCC Highways, therefore the proposal is considered acceptable on highway safety grounds.

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Conclusion This is a finely balanced decision, where the concerns of the residents abutting the site need to be carefully considered. However it is considered that through the use of an appropriately planted landscaping buffer and conditions the proposal is considered acceptable.

Recommendation: Permit Full Planning Permission Conditions

1. The surfacing materials detailed on the approved plan(s) for the car park shall be used and no others substituted without the prior written approval of the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure that the materials used are visually appropriate to the locality and in accordance with Policy No. GN5 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

2. The approved plans are: Plan Ref. Received On: Title: CH001/02 E 27 October 2006 Replacement Car Park Reason: To define the permission and in the interests of the proper development of the site.

3. No materials or equipment shall be stored on the site edged red on the approved plan dated 27 October 2006. Reason: In the interests of the amenity of the area and in accordance with Policy No. EM2 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

4. All planting, seeding or turfing comprised in the details of landscaping provided in the letter dated 27 October 2006 and the approved plan ref. CH001/02 E dated 27 October 2006 shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding seasons following the occupation of any buildings or the completion of the development, whichever is the sooner, and any trees or plants which within a period of 5 years from the completion of the development die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species, unless the Local Planning Authority gives written consent to any variation. Reason: In the interest of the appearance of the locality and in accordance with Policy No GN5 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

5. No machinery or vehicles shall be stored, parked or kept overnight on the site edged red on the plan dated 27 October 2006. Reason: In the interest of the amenities of the area and in accordance with Policy Nos. GN5 and EP20 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

6. No HGV vehicles shall be parked on the land edged red on the plan dated 27 October 2006 at any time. Reason: In the interest of the amenities of the area and in accordance with Policy Nos. GN5 and EP208 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

7. The proposed development must be begun not later than three years from the date of this permission. Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

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Item D. 2 06/01017/FUL Permit Full Planning Permission

Case Officer Miss Lyndsey Cookson

Ward Wheelton And Withnell

Proposal Alterations to existing hairdressers to form new cafeteria,

Location 25A School Lane Brinscall Lancashire PR6 8QS

Applicant Shondorf Ltd

Proposal: This application proposes the Change of Use from a hairdressers (A1 use) to a cafeteria (A3 use). The operating hours will be Saturday and Sunday 10am until 4pm. The building is single storey and adjoins onto a row of terraced dwellinghouses. It has a stone frontage and red brick material on the side and rear. Alterations to the appearance of the building involve installing two rooflights onto the front roof plane, re-locating a doorway on the east facing side elevation, inserting an additional door in the rear elevation and altering the size and design of the rear windows. Internal alterations involve enlarging the existing kitchen and w.c. at the rear of the unit, and turning the front of the unit into a dining area.

Background: The unit was originally a garage/workshop, which was changed into a hairdressers. This was the last use of the building, which currently remains vacant. The appearance of the building frontage has altered to a stone material.

Policy: GN4: Settlement Policy – Rural Settlements GN5: Building Design SP6: District, Neighbourhood and Local Shopping Centres

Planning History: There have been a number of planning applications at the site: 5/4/236 – hairdressing salon. Permitted 04/01165/FUL – alterations to shopfront. Permitted. 05/01166/FUL – two storey rear extension and first floor added. Refused.

Consultations: LCC Highways – No objection CBC Planning Policy – No policy objections CBC Environmental Services – No comments

Representations: One letter of objection received from no. 27 School Lane: • What consideration is given to car parking and deliveries? There has been a reduction of available spaces for residents; • Disturbance from the rear doorway in front of a lounge window; • Possible outdoor seating area to rear which would affect privacy; • No detail of bin storage – possible unpleasant outlook and potential for smells and health hazards; • The existing sewer outfall needs resolving; • No side access to the building – how will the

Agenda Page 182 Agenda Item 14b collection of waste be carried out?

Assessment: The application site lies within a rural settlement, in which the reuse of buildings is acceptable in principle. It is also sited within a Local Shopping Centre, where proposals other than for retail or commercial use will be refused unless demonstrated otherwise.

Design The building design must be well related to the surroundings, as stated in policy GN5.

The proposed rooflights will be in proportion to the front roof plane, each measuring 1.4m in length and 0.8m in width. They will be a conservation design, thus minimising their projection above the plane. The two doors, one in the side and one in the rear elevation will be a stable door design. The windows in the rear elevation will be raised to 1.4m above ground floor level. The pane in the bathroom window will be increased in width to 0.9m.

The alterations are sympathetic and in keeping with the building.

Impact on street scene The building is hard up against the pavement and adjoins onto a row of terraced dwellinghouses. It is sited within an area of mixed commercial and residential uses. The dwelling-like appearance of the building will remain largely unaltered, with very little impact on the overall appearance of the street scene.

Impact on neighbour amenity The issue to consider is whether the activity generated by a proposed A3 use will have a greater adverse impact on neighbouring properties than the existing A1 use.

Adjoining property no. 27 has one ground floor window in the side elevation which faces the proposal, serving a lounge. This window overlooks the area to the rear of the building. A recent dwelling built to the east of the application site has no facing windows, and the nearest part of this property to the proposal is a garage and driveway.

Whilst there is an additional doorway proposed in the rear elevation, this does not open directly into the dining area. Furthermore, a condition will be imposed requesting that this door remains shut during the opening hours. Any noise disturbance from the building is not thought to be significantly greater than that which could be generated from the existing use. A condition preventing the rear area being used as a seating area is also necessary, as an outdoor seating area to the rear would have a detrimental impact on neighbouring properties, in terms of noise disturbance and loss of privacy.

Given the scale of the building and the proposed operating hours, it is not considered that there would be significant amounts of rubbish generated in comparison to that potentially generated by the existing use. In view of the above, as there is no existing bin store provision, it is not considered that details of bin storage are required. Environmental Services have confirmed that small food businesses often do not subscribe to a commercial waste collection, preferring to take the rubbish away periodically Agenda Page 183 Agenda Item 14b themselves. Rubbish could be carried either through the building, or down the side access, thus addressing concerns over waste collection.

Whilst concerns raised by a neighbouring resident in connection with a possible cracked sewer outfall would not materially affect the outcome of this application, the applicant will be informed in writing of this potential hazard which can then be subsequently addressed.

Impact on Highway Safety Taking into account the scale of the proposal, the operating hours, and potential traffic generated from the existing A1 use, there will be no adverse levels of traffic generated to constitute a hazard to parking and highway safety.

Conclusion: The proposed alterations are in keeping with the building, and the proposed use is considered to be acceptable in terms of the impact on streetscene, neighbour amenities and highway safety.

A number of conditions will be required to be imposed to safeguard the amenities of neighbouring properties. These include; the door in the rear elevation shall remain closed during the operating hours, there shall be no seating area to the rear of the building, and the opening hours shall be restricted to those specified in the application only.

Recommendation: Permit Full Planning Permission Conditions

1. The proposed development must be begun not later than three years from the date of this permission. Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2. The door hereby approved in the rear elevation shall be kept closed at all times during the permitted operating hours, other than for the access/egress of persons. Reason: In the interests of the amenities of occupiers of neighbouring property and in accordance with Policy No. EP20 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

3. The use hereby permitted shall be restricted to the hours between 10am and 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays only. Reason: To safeguard the amenities of local residents and in accordance with Policy Nos. SP6 and EP20 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

4. There shall be no outdoor seating area created to the rear of the building in connection with the use hereby permitted. Reason: To safeguard the amenities of local residents and in accordance with Policy Nos. SP6 and EP20 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

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Item D. 3 06/01026/COU Permit Full Planning Permission

Case Officer Mrs Helen Lowe

Ward Clayton-le-Woods And Whittle-le-Woods

Proposal Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of two storey offices.

Location 2 Mill Lane Whittle-Le-Woods Chorley PR6 7LX

Applicant Mr J Smith

Proposal This application proposes the demolition of an existing residential property on Mill Lane in Whittle le Woods and the erection of a replacement building to be used as offices.

The proposed building would measure 9.2m along the road frontage and have a depth of 6.5m. The eaves and ridge height would be the same as those of the adjacent building (6m and 8.4m respectively). The existing dwelling measures 9.6m along the road frontage, the main two storey element being 4.9m deep, with a two storey outrigger measuring 3.4m wide by 2.6m deep to the rear (giving a maximum depth of 7.5m). The eaves and ridge height being 5.3m and 7.6m respectively.

It is proposed to have one office, reception and toilets at ground floor level, one office at first floor level and one office within the roof space. There would be internal links to the adjacent offices.

Planning Policy The following policies from the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review are considered to be relevant: EM19: Development and Flood Risk EM7: Employment Development in Residential Area TR4: Highway Development Control Criteria

The following national guidance is also considered to be relevant: PPS 6: Planning for Town Centres

Planning History Planning permission for the change of use of the existing dwelling on the site to offices (class B1 of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987) was granted earlier this year (ref. 9/06/00037/COU).

Planning permission was also granted in 2003 for the erection of an office and store building adjacent to the current application site (re. 9/03/00267/FUL). This building has now been erected and is in use.

Consultees Responses Lancashire County Highways: comments awaited

Whittle le Woods Parish Council: no objections

Clayton le Woods Parish Council: no comment

Agenda Page 188 Agenda Item 14c Third Party Representations One letter of objection has been received expressing concerns about the size of the proposed building, the installation of a window in the side elevation overlooking properties on Preston Road; and the creation of parking problems.

Assessment The main issues to consider in determining are whether the proposal complies with current policies regarding office developments, impact on highway safety, impact on neighbour amenity, design and appearence and impact on flood risk.

Policy Planning Policy Statement 6: Planning for Town centres was published in 2005. This sets out the Government’s planning policies for town centres and main town centre uses. The key objective for town centres is to promote their vitality and viability by, amongst other things, focusing development in existing centers. Included within the definition of town centre uses includes offices. Where office developments are proposed outside of town centres the applicant should be required to demonstrate need, that the development is of an appropriate scale, that there are no more central sites for the development, that there are no unacceptable impacts on existing centres and that the development is in an accessible location.

Due to the utilisation of the roof space the floor area of the current proposal is greater than that of the previous proposal. However, the proposal is still of a relatively small scale nature. As a result of the small scale nature of the proposal, the reasonably accessible nature of the location, and the existence of an extant permission for a very similar development it is considered that it would be unreasonable to require the applicant to demonstrate that a sequential approach to site selection has been adopted.

Highway Safety The applicant states that four people would be employed at the premises.

The Adopted Lancashire Parking Standards require a maximum of five parking spaces to be provided (including one space for the mobility impaired) and a single secure cycle parking space for this proposal. The adjacent property (No. 4) was not required to provide mobility impaired spaces or bicycle storage. Policy TR4 of the Local Plan seeks to ensure that proposed developments satisfactorily mitigate any highway and transportation problems, including by the provision of off street parking.

The applicant has indicated that a small area to the rear of the property would be used to provide parking for two vehicles (it appears that there is presently space for one vehicle at the rear of the dwelling), although this is small in size and would be awkward to manoeuvre into. Although the application property and adjacent property are presently in the same ownership, this may change in the future. The level of off-street parking provided at No.4 is already limited.

However, the likely generation of traffic from the proposed use as an office needs to be balanced against the level of traffic that could be generated were the property to remain in residential use. Additionally, no objections have been raised by LCC Highways to Agenda Page 189 Agenda Item 14c date. Given this and the small scale nature of the use and the relatively accessible location of the property it is considered that it would be unreasonable to refuse the proposal on the grounds of highway safety and lack of parking.

Neighbour Amenity The application property is located directly opposite Swansey Mill. To the east of the property are a number of residential properties that front Preston Road. At the junction of Preston Road and Swansey Lane there are two retail premises. The area is therefore mixed use in character. Policy EM7 states that small scale employment development will be permitted in areas where housing is the principal land use provided there would be no detriment to the amenity of the are in terms of noise, nuisance, disturbance, environment and car parking.

The proposed building would have a ridge height 0.8m higher than that of the existing dwelling. The west facing side elevation would be 13.5m from the nearest facing first floor window of an adjacent property on Preston Road and 5m from the rear boundary of these properties. It is not considered that the proposed increase in ridge height would have such a significantly detrimental effect on the amenities of the occupants of neighbouring properties to warrant refusal of the proposal.

With regard to the objectors concerns regarding overlooking from a side window, the plans do not actually show any window to be installed in the west facing elevation that overlooks the rear of the adjacent properties on Preston Road. A blind window is shown at first floor level, presumably to add interest to that elevation. Providing that any alteration does not materially alter the external appearance of the building, it is possible for a commercial property to insert further openings in the future without requiring planning permission under Schedule 2, Part 8, Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995. Given the close proximity of the properties on Preston Road and the concerns of the neighbouring resident it is considered appropriate to attach a condition removing this right.

Given the small scale of the proposed use and the mixed nature of the surrounding uses, it is not considered that the proposal would give rise to an undue loss of amenity for neighbouring residents in terms of noise, nuisance disturbance or environment. Car parking issues are discussed above.

Design and Appearance The proposed building would be designed to match the adjacent property at No. 4 and matching materials would be used. The proposed building would retain a domestic appearance on the frontage with Mill Lane. It is considered that the proposed building would be in keeping with the character of the area in terms of size, scale, design and external appearance.

Flood Risk The application property is located within an area considered to be at high risk from flooding. Office developments are considered to be less flood sensitive than residential properties, therefore there is no objection to the proposal on the grounds of flood risk.

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Conclusion It is considered that, on balance the proposal would not give rise to any undue loss of amenity for neighbouring residents or increased flood risk, or cause any harm to vitality and viability of nearby town centres. Whilst the concerns of the resident regarding parking issues are noted, it is not considered that a reason for refusal could be sustained on these grounds. The proposal is accordingly recommended for approval.

Recommendation: Permit Full Planning Permission Conditions

1. The proposed development must be begun not later than three years from the date of this permission. Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2. The approved plans are: Plan Ref. Received On: Title: 05/138/L01 Rev A 22 September 2006 Existing site/location plan 05/138/L02 22 September 2006 Site/location plan showing proposed offices 05/138/E01 7 September 2006 Existing plans, elevations & section 05/138/P05 7 September 2006 Proposed plans, elevations & section Reason: To define the permission and in the interests of the proper development of the site.

3. The development hereby permitted shall not commence until samples of all external facing materials to the proposed building(s) (notwithstanding any details shown on previously submitted plan(s) and specification) have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall only be carried out using the approved external facing materials. Reason: To ensure that the materials used are visually appropriate to the locality and in accordance with Policy Nos. GN5 and EM7 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

4. Before the development hereby permitted is first occupied, the car park and vehicle manoeuvring areas shall be surfaced or paved, drained and marked out all in accordance with the approved plan. The car park and vehicle manoeuvring areas shall not thereafter be used for any purpose other than the parking of and manoeuvring of vehicles. Reason: To ensure adequate on site provision of car parking and manoeuvring areas and in accordance with Policy No. TR8 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

5. No materials or equipment shall be stored on the site other than inside the building. Reason: In the interests of the amenity of the area and in accordance with Policy No. EM2 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

6. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (Schedule 2, Part 8, Class A) or any Order revoking or re- enacting that Order, no extension or alteration shall be carried out in respect of the building(s) to which this permission relates. Agenda Page 191 Agenda Item 14c Reason : To prevent an intensification in the use of the premises, in the interests of the visual amenities of the area and the amenities of local residents and in accordance with Policy No. EM2 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

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Item D. 4 06/01089/FUL Permit Full Planning Permission

Case Officer Caron Taylor

Ward Chisnall

Proposal Erection of new dwelling to replace existing.

Location 60 Chorley Lane Charnock Richard Chorley PR7 5ES

Applicant Mark Wright

Proposal: The application is for erection for a new dwelling at 60 Chorley Lane, Charnock Richard.

Background: A replacement dwelling was permitted at the site in June this year. This application has been received as drains have been found on the site and the design of the dwelling has therefore had to be altered. These could not be treated as a minor amendment to the previous permission.

The site is unusual in that the former dwelling that stood on the site was once the end property of a row of terraces that ran from no. 50 to no. 60. However, in the past no. 58, which sat between no. 56 and the application property was demolished and the space that was left was split between the two properties to make a driveway for each.

The property that originally stood on the site has been demolished since the previous application was permitted. It was a detached property in a poor state of repair and in the past it had a single flat roofed garage on its northeast elevation up to the boundary with no. 56.

Planning History: 98/00067/FUL Two-storey side extension, first floor extension over existing garage and single-storey rear extension – Permitted but not implemented 04/00480/OUT Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of detached house – Permitted but not implemented to date. 06/00667/FUL Erection of new dwelling to replace existing – Permitted but not implemented due to the location of drains on the site.

Planning Policy: GN4: Settlement Policy – Other Rural Settlements Windfall Housing Supplementary Planning Guidance

Consultations: The consultations received for this application are the same as for the previously approval application. Lancashire County Highways Have no objection to the principle of the proposed replacement dwelling, but advise a turning facility within the site (which is provided).

Environmental Services (Landfill Gas) The application lies within 250m of a former landfill site. However, based on the distance from the application to the landfill site, or

Agenda Page 196 Agenda Item 14d what is known about the risk from landfill, gas migration is considered low.

Representations: No representations have been received in response to the latest application.

Applicants Case: Upon clearing the site to build the dwelling approved under 06/00667/FUL a manhole and neighbouring drain was discovered crossing the plot. This has resulted in a slight change of the ground floor layout. The neighbouring drain has had to be redirected as agreed with the building inspector and a manhole has been placed where the direction changes. This manhole is on the right of the plot on the boundary with the neighbour and has resulted in a reduction in width of the proposed house, so that this manhole can be assessed at all times.

A manhole was also discovered at the rear of the property that serves a public sewer. This runs the length of the property and had been incorrectly measured in the original drawings, which would have resulted in the proposed property being built over the manhole. In order to keep access to the manhole and drain clear, the rear left of the proposed property has been brought in.

Assessment: Highways/Parking The proposal will incorporate a single integral garage and there will be 6m in front of the garage to allow a vehicle to be parked clear of the highway. In addition a turning head is provided in front of the property in line with comments from County Highways, allowing a vehicle to enter and leave the site in a forward gear. Therefore, it is considered that the proposal will not have a detrimental impact on highway safety and will actually improve the situation from what exists at present.

Neighbour Amenity The main impact will be on no. 56 Chorley Lane, now the end of the row of terraces. The proposals comply with the guidelines in HEDG in terms of the 45-degree angle for the two-storey element and the 3m plus 45-degree angle for the single storey element. These have been drawn from the side window of the sun lounge, at the point it joins the house. The single storey element of the rear will be flat roofed so its impact on no. 56 will be reduced. The amendments to the design of the dwelling now take the dwelling further away from the boundaries of the properties at either side. In addition the flat roof element has had its corner removed to avoid a drain in the rear garden. A small window serving a WC has been inserted in the side elevation facing the neighbouring property, however, this does not serve a habitable room and a condition will be applied to any permission ensuring it is and remains obscure glazed to maintain the amenity of the neighbouring property.

No. 56 has a side window in the elevation that will face the new dwelling, which serves the lounge. Although it is accepted that some light will be lost to this room, the main ground floor window on the front elevation also serves it, so is not a principal window. In addition the amendment now proposed, takes this elevation of the dwelling 850mm further away form the side window of no. 56.

In terms of the terracing effect, in 2004 outline planning permission was granted for one dwelling on the site Agenda Page 197 Agenda Item 14d (04/00480/OUT), which included details of the siting and access. The approved plans showed the siting of the dwelling only half a meter from the boundary with the neighbouring property. As this permission could still be implemented it is a material consideration in deciding this application. In addition, the amendments now proposed would result in the side elevation of the property being 850mm from the boundary of no. 56 (as apposed to 400mm as previously approved). Therefore, the dwelling now applied for will have less impact on the neighbouring properties than that approved under application number 06/00667/FUL. It is therefore considered that it would be very difficult to refuse the current application on the grounds of terracing policy.

The only side windows in the proposed dwelling facing no. 56 will serve a landing and WC, which are not principal windows and the nearest first floor window to this property on the rear will serve a bathroom so again is not a principle window.

The single storey element at the rear of the proposed dwelling will have a flat roof. However, its possible use as a balcony in the future can be prevented by a condition, to ensure the privacy of neighbouring properties.

In terms of no. 62 Chorley Lane, the bungalow to the east of the application site, it is not considered that the proposals will have an unacceptable impact on this property. No. 62 has a garage on the boundary with the application site and the only window in the side gable of this property their garage. The amendments also move it away from the boundary with this property by 1200mm, (rather than the 1000mm previously approved). In the proposed dwelling the only window in the west elevation facing no. 62 serves a bedroom and will look over the roof of the bungalow and garage.

Trees Although the proposals will involve the removal of a tree on the west boundary of the application site it is not considered that this tree would warrant a Tree Preservation Order as it is set approximately 14m back from the highway and its contribution to the streetscene and amenity of the area is therefore limited. An existing tree on the front boundary of the property is to be retained.

Design and Appearance The proposed dwelling will be larger in size than the former end terraced property that exists on the site. However, it is considered that the property will not have a detrimental impact on the streetscene as there are a variety of different properties in the immediate vicinity. In addition it will be set further back from the highway than the existing dwelling and the adjacent row of terraced properties.

Windfall SPG The proposals are not contrary to the Interim Supplementary Planning Guidance on Windfall Housing as the demolition of a dwelling and its replacement with one dwelling is an exception to the policy.

Conclusion: Therefore, for the reason above the application is recommended for approval.

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Recommendation: Permit Full Planning Permission Conditions

1. The proposed development must be begun not later than three years from the date of this permission. Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2. Before the development hereby permitted is first commenced full details of existing and proposed ground levels and proposed building slab levels (all relative to ground levels adjoining the site) shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, notwithstanding any such detail shown on previously submitted plan(s). The development shall only be carried out in conformity with the approved details. Reason: To protect the appearance of the locality, in the interests of the amenities of local residents and in accordance with Policy No. GN5 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

3. The development hereby permitted shall not commence until samples of all external facing materials to the proposed building(s) (notwithstanding any details shown on previously submitted plan(s) and specification) have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall only be carried out using the approved external facing materials. Reason: To ensure that the materials used are visually appropriate to the locality and in accordance with Policy No. GN5 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

4. Notwithstanding the provision of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting that Order, with or without modification), no windows other than those expressly authorised by this permission, or as subsequently agreed in writing by the local planning authority, shall be inserted or constructed at any time in the dwelling hereby permitted. Reason: To protect the amenities and privacy of the adjoining properties.

5. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 or any subsequent re-enactment thereof, no extension to the dwelling, outbuilding or other works permitted by Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A, B, C, D and E shall be constructed or erected without express planning permission first being obtained. Reason: To protect the appearance of the adjacent properties.

6. That part of the access extending form the kerb line/edge of carriageway for a minimum distance of 5 metres into the site shall be paved in permanent construction, in accordance with details to be first approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, before the access is used for vehicular purposes. Reason: To prevent loose surface material from being carried on to the public highway thus causing a potential source of danger to other road users and in accordance with Policy No. TR4 of the adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

7. Prior to first occupation of the dwelling hereby permitted the facility to enable a vehicle to enter, park and leave the site in forward gear shall be laid out in accordance with the approved Site Plan and this facility shall remain available for use as such thereafter. Reason: Vehicles reversing to and from the highway are a hazard to other road users and in accordance with Policy TR4 of the adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

8. Before the development hereby permitted is first commenced, full details of the position, height and appearance of all fences and walls to be erected on site boundaries shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The Agenda Page 199 Agenda Item 14d dwelling shall not be occupies until all fences and walls have been erected in conformity with the approved details. Reason: To ensure a visually satisfactory form of development, to provide reasonable standards of privacy to residents and in accordance with Policy HS4 of the adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

9. Before the occupation of the dwelling hereby approved commences, the windows in the first floor of the building’s rear elevation labeled ‘Bathroom’ and ‘Ensuite’, and the ground floor WC as marked on the approved plan stamped 26 th September 2006, shall be fitted with obscure glass, and obscure glazing shall be retained at all times thereafter. Reason: In the interests of the privacy of occupiers of neighbouring properties and in accordance with Policy No. GN5 of the adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

10. The flat roof to the rear projection of the dwelling hereby permitted shall not be used as a terrace or balcony and no balustrade shall be fitted to it. Reason: In the interests of the privacy of the occupiers of the neighbouring properties and in accordance with Policy No. GN5 and HS9 of the adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

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Item D. 5 06/01110/FUL Permit Full Planning Permission

Case Officer Caron Taylor

Ward Clayton-le-Woods And Whittle-le-Woods

Proposal Erection of sun lounge and single storey side extension,

Location 226 Preston Road Whittle-Le-Woods Chorley PR6 7HW

Applicant Mrs Eileen Ginger

Proposal: This application proposes the erection of sun lounge and single storey side extension.

Background: In 2005 (05/00604/FUL) an application was approved for the following:

• The construction of an eight bedroomed, single storey annex, with a link to the existing building; • The erection of a conservatory on the existing building; • A single storey extension to the existing building to form an additional toilet block; • The demolition of an existing detached single garage and the erection of a new detached garage and office building; • The formation of an additional parking area and a new turning head.

The conservatory and single storey extension to form an addition toilet block have not yet been completed, although at the time of the case officers visit the foundations had been constructed. The current application proposes to amend these two elements from what was previously approved. The conservatory as approved is to be changed to a sun lounge with solid roof and standard walls with windows, rather than being of a glass design and increased by 0.6m in width. The single storey side extension is to be slightly altered in its position on the building (being 0.5m further north) and will protrude 0.3m further than previously approved.

Planning History: 9/82/96 Conversion and extension of existing dwelling to form aged persons rest home and outline application for bungalow and garage Refused 25.05.82

9/82/584 Conversion of existing dwelling to aged persons rest home and outline application for detached house Approved 26.10.82

9/84/146 Conversion and extension to existing dwelling to form aged persons rest home Reserved Matters Approved 03.04.84

9/85/188 Application for continued use as rest home without compliance with condition Nos. 2, 3 and 4 of 9/82/584 and 9/84/146

Agenda Page 204 Agenda Item 14e Approved 30.04.85

9/87/203 Extension to Highcliffe Rest Home Approved 15.06.87

9/05/604/FUL Demolish existing garage/store and construct an eight bed annex, sanitary block extension, conservatory, and replacement detached garage/office building, creation of car parking area, associated landscape works and internal alterations Approved 12.10.2005

Planning Policy: GN1- General Settlement Policy GN5- Building Design

Consultations: Whittle-le-Woods Parish Council has no comments to make on the application.

Representations: Two letters of objection has been received. One from the occupants of 18 Cow Well Lane who state that further building works will have an affect on their view. The other issues they raise are not planning matters to be considered as part of the application. Another letter from Mount Villa state they are surprised to see another extension for the business after all that has been said about the access problems over the last 20 years.

Assessment: The amendments to the proposals as previously approved, although could not be considered a minor amendment to the previous permission, are not major in their scope. The single storey toilet block will be the same width but will protrude 0.3m further than the extension previously approved. It will also be moved 0.55m to the north. Its height will remain the same.

The conservatory will be replaced by an extension with a hipped concrete tile roof. It will project to the same depth and be in the same position as the previously approved conservatory but will be 0.6m wider.

With regards to neighbour amenity it is not considered there will be a negative impact on the surrounding properties. Views of the proposals will mainly be from the rear of the properties on Paradise Close, however, it is not considered that the proposals will have any more impact than the conservatory and small extension previously approved. It is actually likely that what is now proposed will have less impact, having fewer windows.

None of the properties on Rock Villa Road face towards where the proposals will be positioned and the proposals will be screened from the properties on Cow Well Lane by the existing building and the previously approved extension currently nearing completion. This is also the case for the property of the objector who will only get a limited view of the roof of the proposals.

Conclusion: The applicant already has permission for a conservatory and single storey extension in approximately the same place where the current proposals are sited. This permission could still be implemented. Taking this into account and that is not considered the current proposals will have a greater impact than the previously approved proposals, the application is recommended for approval. Agenda Page 205 Agenda Item 14e

Recommendation: Permit Full Planning Permission Conditions

1. All external facing materials shall match in colour, form and texture those on the existing building. Reason: In the interests of the visual amenity of the area in general and the existing building in particular and in accordance with Policy No. GN5 of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

2. The proposed development must be begun not later than three years from the date of this permission. Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

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Item D. 6 06/01112/FUL Permit Full Planning Permission

Case Officer Mrs Helen Lowe

Ward Eccleston And Mawdesley

Proposal Replacement dwelling with pool enclosure and detached 3 bay garage.

Location Daulby House Farm Meadow Lane Mawdesley OrmskirkL40 2QA

Applicant Mr M Kean

Proposal This application proposes the demolition of the existing dwelling bungalow and erection of a replacement dwelling. The existing dwelling is a large dormer bungalow, constructed in the mid 1970s. The replacement dwelling would be mainly two storey with a number of single storey elements attached.

The dimensions of the existing dwelling are as follows: 15.7m wide, by 17.7m deep (max) with eaves height of 3.2m and ridge height of 8.3m (measured from the ground level as existing).

The proposed replacement dwelling has a more complex form than the existing dwelling, however the dimensions can be described as follows: • Main two storey part of dwelling: 19.1 m by 10.6m by 5.1m high to eaves and 9.1m high to the ridge; • Gables to south elevation: One at: 9.3m by 5.5m by 5.2 m high to eaves and 8.8m to the ridge; and the other at 5.1m by 1.1m by 5.2 m high to the eaves and 7.4m to the ridge; • Single storey element accommodating swimming pool (attached to west facing elevation of main part of dwelling): 13m by 9.9m by 2.8m high to eaves and 6.6m to the ridge; • Sunroom (attached to south elevation of swimming pool): 5.7m by 5.3m by 2.m high to eaves and 5m to ridge.

As the site is located within an area considered to be at high risk from flooding it is proposed to raise the ground floor level of the property by 1.5m. This would result in the formation of a raised patio around the southern elevation of the property. The figures given above for the eaves and ridge heights are taken from the new elevated ground level around the dwelling.

Planning Policy The following policies from the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review are considered to be appropriate: GN5: Building Design and Retaining Existing Landscape Features DC1: Development in the Green Belt DC8A: Replacement Dwellings and Extensions in the Green Belt EP19: Development and Flood Risk

The following national guidance is also considered relevant: PPG2: Green Belts Agenda Page 210 Agenda Item 14f

Planning History A number of permissions were granted for an agricultural workers dwelling on this site during the 1960s and 1970s. The latest permission granted in 1975, ref. 9/75/00729, was the permission implemented. In 2004, the current owner of the site applied for a certificate of lawfulness for existing use as a dwelling without complying with the agricultural occupancy condition attached to the permission granted in 1975 (ref. 9/04/00075/CLEUD). This was granted in March 2004. In 2005 and 2006 a planning application and an application of a certificate of lawfulness were submitted (ref. 9/05/00830/COU and 06/00320/CLPUD respectively) to use the property as a home for children with learning disabilities. Both of these were refused.

Consultees Responses Environment Agency: comments still awaited at the time of writing the report.

Third Party Representations None received.

Applicant’s Case The applicant has submitted a design and access statement with the application that states the following in support of the application: • The existing dwelling does not enhance the open aspect of the Green Belt in any way; • The existing dwelling is rather run down and flood defence is substandard; • It is proposed to use a slate roof covering to reciprocate other properties located within the Green Belt; • Differing eaves and ridge heights are used to add simple depth and interest to the roof line; • Facing brickwork over a plinth course as other properties within the vicinity; • Timber windows with a reconstituted stone cill and pressed red brick will be used; • The above details are a common find to neighbouring homes, therefore the proposals will not be out of place and will enhance the quality of dwellings within the Green Belt.

Assessment The main issues to consider in determining the proposal are: impact on the Green Belt; landscape impact; neighbour amenity and flood risk.

Green Belt Policy DC8A of the Local Plan, in line with PPG2 advises that replacement dwellings in the Green Belt are not inappropriate, provided that the proposed replacement would not be materially larger than the building being replaced. The proposed replacement dwelling would have a volume 60% greater than that of the existing dwelling (which appears to be unaltered since built). The floor area of the existing dwelling is 271 sqm and the floor area of the proposed dwelling is 418 sqm.

The Council does not have any specific figure or guideline as the maximum volume increase that may be allowed for replacement dwellings. However the Council’s House Extension Design Agenda Page 211 Agenda Item 14f Guidelines state that, in the Green belt, extensions to dwellings should not amount to more than a 50-70% increase in the volume of the original dwelling. Accordingly, if the applicant wished to extend the existing dwelling by 60% of its original size, the principle of such an extension would be acceptable. I therefore do not consider that the proposed replacement dwelling would be materially larger than the dwelling it replaces, nor have a significantly greater impact on the openness and rural character of the area.

No increase in the area of residential curtilage is proposed. It is recommended that conditions are attached requiring details of appropriate boundary and landscaping treatments to be submitted and agreed.

Ordinarily, a three car garage in a Green Belt location would not be encouraged. However in this instance the proposed garage is of a similar size and scale to the existing garage and attached store and green house and it is not considered that the proposed garage would have any greater impact than the existing outbuilding.

Landscape Impact The topography and character of the application site and surrounding land is largely flat and relatively open. Although the application site is well set back from the frontage with Meadow Lane (approx.75m to the front boundary), due to the flat, open nature of the surroundings views of the properties are afforded from some distance away when travelling in both directions along Meadow Lane. The replacement dwelling would appear more visually prominent than the existing dwelling; particularly due to the need to increase the finished floor level of the property in order alleviate risk from flooding. However, it is considered that the design and appearance of the proposed dwelling is visually more attractive and interesting than the existing dwelling, again subject to the use of appropriate materials and landscaping to be approved by way of condition.

Neighbour Amenity The nearest residential property, Lowmead on Meadow Lane is approximately 100m to the north of the application site. It is not considered that the replacement dwelling would have any significantly greater impact upon the occupants of this property than the existing dwelling.

Flood Risk The applicant has submitted a flood risk assessment with the application and proposes to raise the finished ground floor level 1.5m above the external ground level. At the time of writing the report comments on the proposal were still awaited from the Environment Agency. As there is an existing dwelling on the site, and the applicant has indicated that the floor levels proposed replacement dwelling would be greater than those of the existing dwelling it is considered that the occupants of the proposed dwelling be at no greater risk from flooding than at present. Agenda Page 212 Agenda Item 14f

Conclusion Whilst the proposed replacement dwelling is relatively large, the volume increase proposed is within the limits of what would normally be considered acceptable. The visual appearance of the site would be improved by this application, therefore approval is recommended.

Recommendation: Permit Full Planning Permission Conditions

1. The proposed development must be begun not later than three years from the date of this permission. Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

4. All planting, seeding or turfing comprised in the approved details of landscaping shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding seasons following the occupation of any buildings or the completion of the development, whichever is the sooner, and any trees or plants which within a period of 5 years from the completion of the development die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species, unless the Local Planning Authority gives written consent to any variation. Reason: In the interest of the appearance of the locality and in accordance with Policy No GN5 and DC8A of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

5. Before the development hereby permitted is first commenced full details of existing and proposed ground levels and proposed building slab levels (all relative to ground levels adjoining the site) shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, notwithstanding any such detail shown on previously submitted plan(s). The development shall only be carried out in conformity with the approved details. Reason: To protect the appearance of the locality and in accordance with Policy Nos. GN5 and DC8A of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

6. Before the development hereby permitted is first commenced, full details of the position, height and appearance of all fences and walls to be erected to the site boundaries (notwithstanding any such detail shown on previously submitted plan(s)) shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. No building shall be occupied or land used pursuant to this permission before all walls and Agenda Page 213 Agenda Item 14f fences have been erected in accordance with the approved details. Fences and walls shall thereafter be retained in accordance with the approved details at all times. Reason: To ensure a visually satisfactory form of development, to protect the amenities of occupiers of nearby property and in accordance with Policy Nos. GN5 and DC8A of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

7. The garage hereby permitted shall only be used for purposes incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse, including the parking of cars. The garage shall not be used for any trade or business purposes. Reason: In order to safeguard the residential amenity and character of the area and in accordance with Policy No. DC8A, of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

8. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995, (Schedule 2, Part 1, Classes A to E), or any Order amending or revoking and re-enacting that Order, no alterations or extensions shall be undertaken to the dwelling(s) hereby permitted, or any garage, shed or other outbuilding erected (other than those expressly authorised by this permission). Reason: To protect the appearance of the locality , the openness of the Green Belt and in accordance with Policy Nos. HS4, Dc1 and Dc8A of the Adopted Chorley Borough Local Plan Review.

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Report of Meeting Date

Directo r of Development and Development Control Committee Regeneration 21.11.2006

LIST OF APPLICATIONS DETERMINED UNDER DELEGATED POWERS

Between 1 October and 3 November 2006

Plan Ref 06/00355/FUL Date Received 20.03.2006 Decision Refuse Full Planning Permission Ward: Lostock Date Decided 13.10.2006

Proposal : Retrospective application for temporary agricultural workers caravan to be sited for a period of two years. Location : Lostock Bridge Farm Ulnes Walton Lane Ulnes Walton Leyland PR26 8LT Applicant: Mr And Mrs G Gill Lostock Bridge Farm Ulnes Walton Lane Ulnes Walton Leyland

Plan Ref 06/00357/OUT Date Received 20.03.2006 Decision Refusal of Outline Planning Permission Ward: Lostock Date Decided 13.10.2006

Proposal : Outline application for a detached dormer bungalow (agricultural workers dwelling) Location : Lostock Bridge Farm Ulnes Walton Lane Ulnes Walton Leyland PR26 8LT Applicant: Mr And Mrs G Gill Lostock Bridge Farm Ulnes Walton Lane Ulnes Walton Leyland

Plan Ref 06/00403/FUL Date Received 27.03.2006 Decision Application Withdrawn Ward: Clayton-le-Woods Date Decided 23.10.2006 And Whittle-le- Woods

Proposal : Partial demolition of existing kitchen and erection of new kitchen incorporating shower room/WC and lounge area, Location : 455 Preston Road Clayton-Le-Woods Chorley PR6 7JD Applicant: Mr & Mrs McKenna 455 Preston Road Clayton-Le-Woods Chorley PR6 7JD

Continued.... Agenda Page 218 Agenda Item 15

Plan Ref 06/00585/FUL Date Received 22.05.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Eccleston And Date Decided 26.10.2006 Mawdesley

Proposal : Internal alterations to kitchen, day room and hall, and replacement of front porch, lean-to and rear porch, Location : Blackburn House Farm Hall Green Lane Mawdesley Chorley Lancashire Applicant: Mr & Mrs Hughes Blackburn House Farm Hall Green Lane Mawdesley Chorley

Plan Ref 06/00586/LBC Date Received 22.05.2006 Decision Grant Listed Building Consent Ward: Eccleston And Date Decided 26.10.2006 Mawdesley

Proposal : Listed Building Consent for internal alterations to kitchen, day room and hall, and replacement of front porch, lean-to and rear porch and formation of front dormer. Location : Blackburn House Farm Hall Green Lane Mawdesley Chorley Lancashire Applicant: Mr & Mrs Hughes Blackburn House Farm Hall Green Lane Mawdesley Chorley

Plan Ref 06/00604/FUL Date Received 24.05.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Clayton-le-Woods Date Decided 10.10.2006 West And Cuerden

Proposal : Two storey side and single story front and rear extensions. Location : 90 Higher Meadow Clayton-Le-Woods Leyland PR25 5RU Applicant: Mr And Mrs G P Walker 90 Higher Meadow Clayton-Le-Woods Leyland PR25 5RU

Plan Ref 06/00612/TCON Date Received 24.05.2006 Decision No objection to Tree Works Ward: Lostock Date Decided 17.10.2006

Proposal : Removal of leylandii trees and replaced with beech and laurel. Location : 35 Grape Lane Croston Leyland PR26 9HB Applicant: Mr V Atherton 35 Grape Lane Croston Leyland PR26 9HB

Plan Ref 06/00682/FUL Date Received 13.06.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Chisnall Date Decided 02.11.2006

Proposal : Conversion of barn to two offices and one dwelling. Location : Latham House Church Lane Charnock Richard Chorley PR7 5NA Applicant: P J Fishwick Latham House Church Lane Charnock Richard Chorley PR7 5NA

Agenda Page 219 Agenda Item 15

Plan Ref 06/00703/FUL Date Received 15.06.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Lostock Date Decided 02.10.2006

Proposal : Resubmission of application 05/00417/FUL, conservatory to the side Location : Calverts Barn Ulnes Walton Lane Ulnes Walton Leyland PR26 8LT Applicant: Mr Paul Yates Calverts Barn Ulnes Walton Lane Ulnes Walton Leyland PR26 8LT

Plan Ref 06/00722/FUL Date Received 21.06.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Lostock Date Decided 23.10.2006

Proposal : Erection of two storey and single storey rear extension, Location : 25 Highfield Road Croston Lancashire PR26 9HH Applicant: J Walmsley 25 Highfield Road Croston Lancashire PR26 9HH

Plan Ref 06/00750/FUL Date Received 30.06.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Clayton-le-Woods Date Decided 03.10.2006 And Whittle-le- Woods

Proposal : Revised application for erection of replacement office building. Location : 224 Preston Road Whittle-Le-Woods Chorley PR6 7HW Applicant: Mr S Ashrafi Wizard Computers 224 Preston Road Whittle-Le-Woods Chorley

Plan Ref 06/00817/TPO Date Received 07.07.2006 Decision Consent for Tree Works Ward: Chorley North Date Decided 02.10.2006 West

Proposal : Lime trees need lower branches removing in line with Highways Regs Location : 51 Ashfield Road Chorley PR7 1LP Applicant: Mr & Mrs Flemming 51 Ashfield Road Chorley PR7 1LP

Plan Ref 06/00818/FUL Date Received 10.07.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Wheelton And Date Decided 17.10.2006 Withnell

Proposal : Single storey front and rear extension and a conservatory to the side Location : Angus Bett Lane Wheelton Chorley PR6 8JH Applicant: Mr & Mrs Aspden Angus Bett Lane Wheelton Chorley PR6 8JH

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Plan Ref 06/00820/FUL Date Received 10.07.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Pennine Date Decided 13.10.2006

Proposal : Two storey rear extension Location : 3 Temple Fields Heapey Road Heapey Lancashire PR6 9BL Applicant: Mr D Berry 3 Temple Fields Heapey Road Heapey Lancashire PR6 9BL

Plan Ref 06/00802/FUL Date Received 11.07.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Pennine Date Decided 09.10.2006

Proposal : Two storey rear extension and single storey rear extension. Location : 16 Spring Mews Whittle-Le-Woods Chorley PR6 8AS Applicant: Mr D Doughty 16 Spring Mews Whittle-Le-Woods Chorley PR6 8AS

Plan Ref 06/00856/FUL Date Received 25.07.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Eccleston And Date Decided 10.10.2006 Mawdesley

Proposal : First floor extension over existing ground floor area with balcony and external staircase. Location : Redford 24 Bradshaw Lane Mawdesley Ormskirk L40 3SE Applicant: Mr And Mrs S Lucy Redford 24 Bradshaw Lane Mawdesley Ormskirk L40 3SE

Plan Ref 06/00859/FUL Date Received 26.07.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Pennine Date Decided 02.11.2006

Proposal : Detached stables and paddock. Location : Wilson Nook Farm Town Lane Whittle-Le-Woods Chorley PR6 8AG Applicant: J Dadswell Wilson Nook Farm Town Lane Whittle-Le-Woods Chorley PR6 8AG

Plan Ref 06/00868/FUL Date Received 26.07.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Adlington & Date Decided 02.10.2006 Anderton

Proposal : Erection of single storey rear extension, Location : 6 Sandy Lane Adlington Chorley PR7 4JT Applicant: Mr & Mrs Hough 6 Sandy Lane Adlington Chorley PR7 4JT

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Plan Ref 06/00872/TPO Date Received 26.07.2006 Decision Consent for Tree Works Ward: Pennine Date Decided 02.10.2006

Proposal : Pruning of Oak tree covered by TPO 12 (Whittle Le Woods) 1992, Location : Land Rear Of 16 Olive Close Whittle-Le-Woods Chorley PR6 7HR Applicant: Mr & Mrs Whittle 16 Olive Close Whittle-Le-Woods Chorley PR6 7HR

Plan Ref 06/00871/FUL Date Received 27.07.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Pennine Date Decided 09.10.2006

Proposal : Two storey rear extension Location : 8 Kestrel Close Heapey Chorley PR6 9BF Applicant: Mr And Mrs Smallwood 8 Kestrel Close Heapey Chorley PR6 9BF

Plan Ref 06/00878/FUL Date Received 28.07.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Wheelton And Date Decided 02.10.2006 Withnell

Proposal : Rear conservatory Location : 50 Lodge Bank Brinscall Chorley PR6 8QU Applicant: Mr And Mrs Meadley 50 Lodge Bank Brinscall Chorley PR6 8QU

Plan Ref 06/00883/COU Date Received 28.07.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Coppull Date Decided 13.10.2006

Proposal : Change of use from dwelling to mixed use of hairdressers (A1) and beauty salon (Sui-Generis) and erection of single storey rear extension and formation of ramp to front Location : 208 Spendmore Lane Coppull Chorley PR7 5BZ Applicant: Mr & Mrs Swift 16 Oakwood View Chorley PR7 3SA

Plan Ref 06/00888/FUL Date Received 31.07.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Chisnall Date Decided 24.10.2006

Proposal : Resubmission of application No 9/99/00435/FUL for the erection of a detched house and garage Location : Land Adjacent To 110 Preston Road Coppull Lancashire Applicant: Mr & Mrs Roden 110 Preston Road Coppull Lancashire PR7 5ED

Agenda Page 222 Agenda Item 15

Plan Ref 06/00882/FUL Date Received 02.08.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Wheelton And Date Decided 30.10.2006 Withnell

Proposal : Two storey rear extension and front porch. Location : 7 Well Lane Brinscall Chorley PR6 8QX Applicant: Mr Greenalsh 7 Well Lane Brinscall Chorley PR6 8QX

Plan Ref 06/00900/COU Date Received 02.08.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Chorley East Date Decided 27.10.2006

Proposal : Refurbishment of existing dwelling to form ground floor retail unit with first floor flat with access to rear and first floor rear extension Location : 140 Lyons Lane Chorley PR6 0PJ Applicant: Burgley Ltd 81 Bolton Street Chorley Lancashire PR7 3AG

Plan Ref 06/00899/FUL Date Received 03.08.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Chorley North Date Decided 16.10.2006 East

Proposal : Formation of pitched roof over existing garage, Location : 132 Preston Road Chorley Lancashire PR6 7AU Applicant: Mr & Mrs Pretten 132 Preston Road Chorley Lancashire PR6 7AU

Plan Ref 06/00903/FUL Date Received 03.08.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Clayton-le-Woods Date Decided 09.10.2006 And Whittle-le- Woods

Proposal : Two storey rear extension, demolish existing garage and replace with stone garage Location : Little Radburn Cottage Chorley Old Road Clayton-Le-Woods Chorley PR6 7QZ Applicant: Mr & Mrs O J Dewhurst Little Radburn Cottage Chorley Old Road Clayton-Le- Woods Chorley PR6 7QZ

Plan Ref 06/00906/FUL Date Received 04.08.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Euxton South Date Decided 20.10.2006

Proposal : Formation of two pitched roof dormers to front, Location : 7 Talbot Drive Euxton Chorley PR7 6PD Applicant: Mr & Mrs Still 7 Talbot Drive Euxton Chorley PR7 6PD

Agenda Page 223 Agenda Item 15

Plan Ref 06/00909/FUL Date Received 07.08.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Euxton North Date Decided 02.10.2006

Proposal : Loft conversion with rear dormer Location : 26 Briar Avenue Euxton Chorley PR7 6BQ Applicant: Mr & Mrs Hardman 26 Briar Avenue Euxton Chorley PR7 6BQ

Plan Ref 06/00911/FUL Date Received 07.08.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Wheelton And Date Decided 02.10.2006 Withnell

Proposal : Proposed second floor extension Location : 212 Blackburn Road Wheelton Lancashire PR6 8EY Applicant: Mr & Mrs Deady 212 Blackburn Road Wheelton Lancashire PR6 8EY

Plan Ref 06/00912/TPO Date Received 07.08.2006 Decision Consent for Tree Works Ward: Euxton South Date Decided 13.10.2006

Proposal : Felling of mature ash tree to ground level covered by TPO1 (Euxton) 1971 Location : 26 Casterton Euxton Chorley PR7 6HN Applicant: Mr & Mrs Thame 26 Casterton Euxton Chorley PR7 6HN

Plan Ref 06/00913/FUL Date Received 07.08.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Coppull Date Decided 02.10.2006

Proposal : Conversion of garage to a lounge Location : 14 Netherley Road Coppull Chorley PR7 5EH Applicant: Mr G J Scott 14 Netherley Road Coppull Chorley PR7 5EH

Plan Ref 06/00914/FUL Date Received 07.08.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Adlington & Date Decided 02.10.2006 Anderton

Proposal : Single storey rear extension with stairs to flat roof and fencing around roof Location : 67 Bolton Road Anderton Chorley PR6 9LX Applicant: Mr T Fairclough 67 Bolton Road Anderton Chorley PR6 9LX

Agenda Page 224 Agenda Item 15

Plan Ref 06/00921/FUL Date Received 07.08.2006 Decision Refuse Full Planning Permission Ward: Chorley East Date Decided 09.10.2006

Proposal : Loft conversion with rear dormer and various building works Location : 207 Eaves Lane Chorley PR6 0TR Applicant: Mr P McGreal 7 Kershaw Street Chorley PR6 0BG

Plan Ref 06/00935/FUL Date Received 07.08.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Chorley North Date Decided 02.10.2006 West

Proposal : Installation of 900 x 600mm air conditioning unit to be sited on the rear external wall, Location : 180 Devonshire Road Chorley PR7 2BY Applicant: Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd Saapphire Court, Walgrave Triangle Business Centre, Coventry, CV2 2TX

Plan Ref 06/00917/FUL Date Received 08.08.2006 Decision Permit retrospecti ve planning permisison Ward: Heath Charnock Date Decided 12.10.2006 And Rivington

Proposal : Retrospective application to move the western boundary fence, Location : 9 Waterford Close Heath Charnock Chorley Lancashire PR6 9JQ Applicant: P Quick 9 Waterford Close Heath Charnock Chorley Lancashire PR6 9JQ

Plan Ref 06/00918/TPO Date Received 08.08.2006 Decision Consent for Tree Works Ward: Wheelton And Date Decided 02.10.2006 Withnell

Proposal : Crown thin 20% (T1 Sycamore) covered by TPO2 (Withnell) 1993 and fell and remove suppressed sycamore (T2) Location : 6 Abbey View Withnell Chorley PR6 8UD Applicant: Mark Bamford Places For People Landscape Ltd, Westwood Nurseries, Pippin Street, Brindle, PR6 8ND

Agenda Page 225 Agenda Item 15

Plan Ref 06/00930/FUL Date Received 08.08.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Clayton-le-Woods Date Decided 02.10.2006 And Whittle-le- Woods

Proposal : Like for like replacement perimeter fence 1500mm high to match surrounding fencing Location : St Johns C Of E Primary School Preston Road Whittle-Le-Woods Chorley PR6 7PS Applicant: St Johns C Of E Primary School St Johns C Of E Primary School Preston Road Whittle-Le-Woods Chorley PR6 7PS

Plan Ref 06/00456/FUL Date Received 09.08.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Wheelton And Date Decided 17.10.2006 Withnell

Proposal : Erection of replacement garage, Location : Garage 20m South West Of Oakbank Withnell Fold Withnell Applicant: Mr P Brooking 26 Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley PR6 8BA

Plan Ref 06/00928/FUL Date Received 09.08.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Heath Charnock Date Decided 26.10.2006 And Rivington

Proposal : Remove existing greenkeepers box office and replace with new, Location : Chorley Golf Club Hall O'th Hill Chorley Road Heath Charnock Lancashire Applicant: Mrs A Green Chorley Golf Club Hall O'th Hill Chorley Road Heath Charnock

Plan Ref 06/00933/FUL Date Received 09.08.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Coppull Date Decided 03.10.2006

Proposal : Erection of a double detached garage Location : 17 Hurst Brook Coppull Chorley PR7 4QT Applicant: Mr Steven Holland 17 Hurst Brook Coppull Chorley PR7 4QT

Plan Ref 06/00938/FUL Date Received 09.08.2006 Decision Refuse Full Planning Permission Ward: Lostock Date Decided 17.10.2006

Proposal : Erection of two storey side and rear extension, Location : 1 South View Bretherton Leyland PR26 9AN Applicant: A Nicholson 2 South View Bretherton Leyland PR26 9AN

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Plan Ref 06/00939/FUL Date Received 09.08.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Lostock Date Decided 02.10.2006

Proposal : Erection of single storey rear conservatory Location : 4 Norse Cottages Pompian Brow Bretherton Leyland PR26 9AQ Applicant: Mr A Cunningham 4 Norse Cottages Pompian Brow Bretherton Leyland PR26 9AQ

Plan Ref 06/00940/FUL Date Received 10.08.2006 Decision Permit retrospecti ve planning permisison Ward: Chorley South Date Decided 17.10.2006 West

Proposal : Retrospective application for 2.4m security fencing to side playground, incorporating 1 no. 1.2m pedestrian gate and 1 no. 4.0m vehicular gate. Location : All Saints C Of E School Moor Road Chorley Lancashire PR7 2LR Applicant: School Governors All Saints C Of E School Moor Road Chorley Lancashire

Plan Ref 06/00945/ADV Date Received 10.08.2006 Decision Advertising Consent Ward: Chorley South Date Decided 30.10.2006 East

Proposal : Erection of externally illuminated projecting sign, Location : Sir Henry Tate New Market Street Chorley Applicant: JD Wetherspoon Plc Wetherspoon House Reeds Crescent Watford WD1 1RH

Plan Ref 06/00929/CLEUD Date Received 11.08.2006 Decision Grant Cert of Lawfulness for Est Use Ward: Pennine Date Decided 12.10.2006

Proposal : Garden extension to the rear of 167 Blackburn Road Location : 167 Blackburn Road Heapey Chorley Lancashire PR6 8EJ Applicant: Mr Colin Burns 167 Blackburn Road Heapey Chorley Lancashire PR6 8EJ

Plan Ref 06/00937/FUL Date Received 11.08.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Chorley South Date Decided 03.10.2006 West

Proposal : First storey rear extension Location : 7 Kingfisher Close Chorley Lancashire PR7 2RB Applicant: Mr & Mrs Barrow 7 Kingfisher Close Chorley Lancashire PR7 2RB

Agenda Page 227 Agenda Item 15

Plan Ref 06/00920/FUL Date Received 12.08.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Clayton-le-Woods Date Decided 20.10.2006 And Whittle-le- Woods

Proposal : Two storey side extension to extend kitchen/utility at ground floor and the 2no. bedrooms over. Location : 25 Bearswood Croft Clayton-le-Woods Chorley Lancashire PR6 7SJ Applicant: Mr S. Bone 25 Bearswood Croft Clayton-le-Woods PR6 7SJ

Plan Ref 06/00731/FUL Date Received 14.08.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Clayton-le-Woods Date Decided 17.10.2006 North

Proposal : Erection of conservatory and structural improvements, Location : Brook House Hotel 662 Preston Road Clayton-Le-Woods Chorley PR6 7EH Applicant: Mr S Brelsfold Whiteholme Ribblesdale Place Higher Fold Barrowfold Nelson

Plan Ref 06/00877/FUL Date Received 14.08.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Clayton-le-Woods Date Decided 17.10.2006 North

Proposal : Erection of 2 single storey rear extensions, Location : 66 Lords Croft Clayton-Le-Woods Chorley PR6 7TR Applicant: Dr T Baqui 66 Lords Croft Clayton-Le-Woods Chorley PR6 7TR

Plan Ref 06/00943/FUL Date Received 14.08.2006 Decision Refuse Full Planning Permission Ward: Clayton-le-Woods Date Decided 09.10.2006 West And Cuerden

Proposal : Erection of a stable block containing 8 stables, tack and feed store Location : Clayton Hall Stables Spring Meadow Clayton-Le-Woods Leyland PR25 5SP Applicant: Mr J Manning C/O Agent

Plan Ref 06/00944/FUL Date Received 14.08.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Chisnall Date Decided 24.10.2006

Proposal : Single storey side extension, Location : Alison Arms 279 Preston Road Coppull Lancashire PR7 5DS Applicant: Mr Karl Davies C/O Agent

Agenda Page 228 Agenda Item 15

Plan Ref 06/00947/FUL Date Received 14.08.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Clayton-le-Woods Date Decided 09.10.2006 And Whittle-le- Woods

Proposal : Side extension, garage conversion and roof pitch increase. Location : 453 Preston Road Clayton-Le-Woods Chorley PR6 7JD Applicant: Mrs J Seddon 453 Preston Road Clayton-le-Woods Chorley PR6 7JD

Plan Ref 06/00948/COU Date Received 14.08.2006 Decision Refuse Full Planning Permission Ward: Clayton-le-Woods Date Decided 09.10.2006 West And Cuerden

Proposal : Change of use from car park used in connection with livery use to the stationing of a residential mobile home for an equestrian worker Location : Clayton Hall Stables Spring Meadow Clayton-Le-Woods Leyland PR25 5SP Applicant: Mr J Manning C/O Agent

Plan Ref 06/00953/FUL Date Received 15.08.2006 Decision Refuse Full Planning Permission Ward: Chisnall Date Decided 10.10.2006

Proposal : First floor rear extension and single storey front extension. Location : Padua Farm German Lane Charnock Richard Chorley PR7 5NE Applicant: Mr And Mrs J Hill Padua Farm German Lane Charnock Richard Chorley PR7 5NE

Plan Ref 06/00955/FUL Date Received 15.08.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Eccleston And Date Decided 31.10.2006 Mawdesley

Proposal : Demolition of detached garage, erection of single storey side extension with dormer roof extension and erection of 2m boundary fence and gate, Location : 48 The Fields Eccleston Chorley PR7 5SD Applicant: Mr & Mrs Caunce 48 The Fields Eccleston Chorley PR7 5SD

Plan Ref 06/00956/ADV Date Received 15.08.2006 Decision Advertising Consent Ward: Chorley South Date Decided 25.10.2006 East

Proposal : Erection of internally illuminated fascia sign, entrance feature, directional and pylon signs, and non-illuminated wall signs, Location : Clock Garage Castle Street Chorley PR7 3BU Applicant: Clock Garage Castle Street Chorley PR7 3BU

Agenda Page 229 Agenda Item 15

Plan Ref 06/00949/FUL Date Received 16.08.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Astley And Date Decided 11.10.2006 Buckshaw

Proposal : Two storey side extension. Location : 85 Studfold Astley Village Chorley Lancashire PR7 1UA Applicant: Mr And Mrs S Polden 85 Studfold Astley Village Chorley PR7 1UA

Plan Ref 06/00951/FUL Date Received 16.08.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Adlington & Date Decided 10.10.2006 Anderton

Proposal : Bay window to front elevation. Location : 2 Grove Crescent Adlington Chorley PR6 9RJ Applicant: Mr And Mrs Worth 2 Grove Crescent Adlington Chorley PR6 9RJ

Plan Ref 06/00761/FUL Date Received 17.08.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Coppull Date Decided 12.10.2006

Proposal : Erection of two storey side extension and rear conservatory, Location : 10 Oakwood Road Coppull Chorley PR7 4PB Applicant: Mr & Mrs Corless 10 Oakwood Road Coppull Chorley PR7 4PB

Plan Ref 06/00952/FUL Date Received 17.08.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Chisnall Date Decided 03.11.2006

Proposal : Erection of front porch, replacement garage with office over and 3 stables with tack room Location : 1 Yew Tree Villas Preston Road Charnock Richard Lancashire PR7 5LF Applicant: Mr & Mrs Bradley 1 Yew Tree Villas Preston Road Charnock Richard Lancashire

Plan Ref 06/00961/FUL Date Received 17.08.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Pennine Date Decided 23.10.2006

Proposal : Erection of rear conservatory, Location : 26 Olive Close Whittle-Le-Woods Chorley PR6 7HR Applicant: Mrs S Sheldon 26 Olive Close Whittle-Le-Woods Chorley PR6 7HR

Agenda Page 230 Agenda Item 15

Plan Ref 06/00946/ADV Date Received 18.08.2006 Decision Advertising Consent Ward: Chorley South Date Decided 12.10.2006 East

Proposal : Advertisement consent for new fascia illuminated signage. Location : The Link Unit 24 Market Walk Chorley PR7 1DE Applicant: Mrs Julie Saunders Cummins Building, Po Box 327, Coniston Road, Bristol

Plan Ref 06/00976/FUL Date Received 18.08.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Wheelton And Date Decided 13.10.2006 Withnell

Proposal : Single storey rear extension and pavement crossing/parking space. Location : Heather View Lodge Bank Brinscall Chorley PR6 8QU Applicant: Dr And Mrs S M Brown Heather View Lodge Bank Brinscall Chorley PR6 8QU

Plan Ref 06/00977/FUL Date Received 18.08.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Adlington & Date Decided 01.11.2006 Anderton

Proposal : Siting of static caravan whilst house is under construction, Location : Pike View Farm New Road Anderton Lancashire PR6 9HG Applicant: Susan Johnson 176 Markland Hill Lane Heaton Bolton BL1 5PB

Plan Ref 06/00960/FUL Date Received 21.08.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Lostock Date Decided 23.10.2006

Proposal : Addition of garage doors to existing open car-ports, Location : 1, 2 & 4 Home Farm Mews Grape Lane Croston Leyland PR26 9JT Applicant: Mr A Muir 4 Home Farm Mews Grape Lane Croston Leyland PR26 9JT

Plan Ref 06/00963/FUL Date Received 21.08.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Chorley North Date Decided 01.11.2006 East

Proposal : Erection of single storey rear extension onto existing kitchen and formation of pitched roofs over existing outbuildings, Location : 17 Russell Square Chorley PR6 0AS Applicant: Mr & Mrs Lang 17 Russell Square Chorley PR6 0AS

Agenda Page 231 Agenda Item 15

Plan Ref 06/00964/FUL Date Received 21.08.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Chorley North Date Decided 01.11.2006 East

Proposal : Formation of pitched roofs overs existing outbuildings, Location : 16 Russell Square Chorley PR6 0AS Applicant: Mrs Berry 16 Russell Square Chorley PR6 0AS

Plan Ref 06/00966/FUL Date Received 21.08.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Euxton South Date Decided 13.10.2006

Proposal : Proposed rear conservatory. Location : 90 Highways Avenue Euxton Chorley PR7 6QD Applicant: Malcolm McNevin 90 Highways Avenue Euxton Chorley PR7 6QD

Plan Ref 06/00968/FUL Date Received 21.08.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Chisnall Date Decided 16.10.2006

Proposal : Proposed garages and alterations to bungalow. Location : Charnock House Preston Road Charnock Richard Lancashire PR7 5LH Applicant: Mr And Mrs C Hemmings Charnock House Preston Road Charnock Richard

Plan Ref 06/00969/COU Date Received 21.08.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Chorley North Date Decided 16.10.2006 West

Proposal : Change of use from A1 to A2 (office use). Location : Absolute Art 8 Gillibrand Street Chorley PR7 2EJ Applicant: Mrs M Henshall And Mrs P Wood C/O Peter E Gilkes And Co

Plan Ref 06/00971/COU Date Received 21.08.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Pennine Date Decided 16.10.2006

Proposal : Proposed stables and sand paddock. Location : Wogdens Farm Tithe Barn Lane Heapey Chorley Lancashire Applicant: Mr M Newhouse Wogdens Farm Tithe Barn Lane Heapey Chorley Lancashire

Agenda Page 232 Agenda Item 15

Plan Ref 06/00974/FUL Date Received 21.08.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Chorley North Date Decided 25.10.2006 West

Proposal : Erection of four storage tanks and new access. Location : H & A Wines & Spirits Group Ltd Common Bank Industrial Estate Ackhurst Road Chorley PR7 1NH Applicant: H And A Prestige Packing Company H & A Wines & Spirits Group Ltd Common Bank Industrial Estate Ackhurst Road Chorley PR7 1NH

Plan Ref 06/00982/TPO Date Received 21.08.2006 Decision Consent for Tree Works Ward: Pennine Date Decided 03.10.2006

Proposal : Felling of tree. Tree Preservation Order 12 (Whittle-le-Woods) 1992. Location : 7 Orchard Drive Whittle-Le-Woods Chorley PR6 7JZ Applicant: Mr M P Maynard 7 Orchard Drive Whittle-le-Woods Chorley PR6 7JZ

Plan Ref 06/00986/TPO Date Received 22.08.2006 Decision Consent for Tree Works Ward: Eccleston And Date Decided 25.10.2006 Mawdesley

Proposal : Pruning of branches to beech tree.Tree Preservation Order No 5 (Eccleston) 2005. Location : Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary Towngate Eccleston Applicant: Fr I Templeton The Rectory New Lane Eccleston Chorley PR7 6NA

Plan Ref 06/00980/FUL Date Received 23.08.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Chorley South Date Decided 16.10.2006 East

Proposal : Erection of first floor side extension, Location : 16 Springwood Drive Chorley PR7 4AD Applicant: Mr & Mrs D Price 16 Springwood Drive Chorley PR7 4AD

Plan Ref 06/00988/FUL Date Received 23.08.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Clayton-le-Woods Date Decided 16.10.2006 West And Cuerden

Proposal : Erection of single storey rear extension, Location : 33 Lancaster Lane Clayton-Le-Woods Leyland PR25 5SN Applicant: Mr & Mrs Jones, 33 Lancaster Lane, Clayton Le Woods, Leyland, Lancashire

Agenda Page 233 Agenda Item 15

Plan Ref 06/00993/FUL Date Received 23.08.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Chorley East Date Decided 16.10.2006

Proposal : Rear conservatory Location : 10 Montcliffe Road Chorley PR6 0EW Applicant: Mr And Mrs Colebourne 10 Montcliffe Road Chorley PR6 0EW

Plan Ref 06/00979/FUL Date Received 24.08.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Adlington & Date Decided 01.11.2006 Anderton

Proposal : Erection of single storey and two storey side extension, single storey front and rear extensions and rear conservatory (part retrospective), Location : 26 Thirlmere Close Adlington Chorley PR6 9QD Applicant: Mr D Vernon 26 Thirlmere Close Adlington Chorley PR6 9QD

Plan Ref 06/00989/FUL Date Received 24.08.2006 Decision Refuse Full Planning Permission Ward: Chorley North Date Decided 16.10.2006 East

Proposal : Erection of first floor extension to existing garage and conversion of garage to granny flat, Location : Apricus House 9 Redhill Grove Chorley PR6 8TU Applicant: Mr & Mrs Frost Apricus House 9 Redhill Grove Chorley PR6 8TU

Plan Ref 06/00630/FUL Date Received 25.08.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Chorley South Date Decided 20.10.2006 West

Proposal : Erection of single storey side extension, Location : 9 Draperfield Chorley PR7 3PJ Applicant: Mr & Mrs Martin 9 Draperfield Chorley PR7 3PJ

Plan Ref 06/00996/TCON Date Received 25.08.2006 Decision Consent for Tree Works Ward: Wheelton And Date Decided 17.10.2006 Withnell

Proposal : Felling of tree. Location : The Orchard Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley PR6 8AZ Applicant: Mrs Dixon The Orchard Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley PR6 8AZ

Agenda Page 234 Agenda Item 15

Plan Ref 06/00992/FUL Date Received 29.08.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Clayton-le-Woods Date Decided 30.10.2006 And Whittle-le- Woods

Proposal : Erection of single storey side and rear extension, Location : 113 Clover Field Clayton-Le-Woods Chorley PR6 7RY Applicant: Mrs N Roe 113 Clover Field Clayton-Le-Woods Chorley PR6 7RY

Plan Ref 06/00995/FUL Date Received 29.08.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Chisnall Date Decided 13.10.2006

Proposal : Erection of entrance porch and provision of paving and fences, Location : Bowling Green Inn Preston Road Charnock Richard Lancashire PR7 5LA Applicant: Mitchells & Butlers 27 Fleet Street Birmingham B3 1JP

Plan Ref 06/00997/FUL Date Received 29.08.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Chorley East Date Decided 24.10.2006

Proposal : Erection of detached garage, Location : 40 Montcliffe Road Chorley PR6 0EW Applicant: Mr M Cooper 40 Montcliffe Road Chorley PR6 0EW

Plan Ref 06/01003/FUL Date Received 29.08.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Clayton-le-Woods Date Decided 27.10.2006 And Whittle-le- Woods

Proposal : Rear conservatory and retaining walls Location : 8 Kem Mill Lane Whittle-Le-Woods Chorley PR6 7DZ Applicant: Mr And Mrs K Sewell 8 Kem Mill Lane Whittle-Le-Woods Chorley PR6 7DZ

Plan Ref 06/01012/FUL Date Received 30.08.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Clayton-le-Woods Date Decided 25.10.2006 And Whittle-le- Woods

Proposal : Single storey side extension. Location : 65 Watkin Road Clayton-Le-Woods Chorley PR6 7PU Applicant: Mrs Bleasdale 65 Watkin Road Clayton-Le-Woods Chorley PR6 7PU

Agenda Page 235 Agenda Item 15

Plan Ref 06/01013/FUL Date Received 30.08.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Chisnall Date Decided 20.10.2006

Proposal : Two storey side and rear extension Location : Fishers Farm Delph Lane Charnock Richard Chorley PR7 5LD Applicant: Mrs L Wilcox Fishers Farm Delph Lane Charnock Richard Chorley PR7 5LD

Plan Ref 06/00999/FUL Date Received 31.08.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Euxton South Date Decided 23.10.2006

Proposal : Erection single storey side extension, Location : 93 Countess Way Euxton Chorley PR7 6PT Applicant: Mrs Watkinson 93 Countess Way Euxton Chorley PR7 6PT

Plan Ref 06/01010/FUL Date Received 01.09.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Clayton-le-Woods Date Decided 25.10.2006 And Whittle-le- Woods

Proposal : Rear conservatory Location : 11A Fiddlers Lane Clayton-Le-Woods Chorley PR6 7QA Applicant: Mr I. Noble 11A Fiddlers Lane Clayton-Le-Woods Chorley PR6 7QA

Plan Ref 06/01011/FUL Date Received 01.09.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Adlington & Date Decided 25.10.2006 Anderton

Proposal : Rear conservatory Location : 20 Lewis Close Adlington Chorley PR7 4JU Applicant: Mr And Mrs Mycroft 20 Lewis Close Adlington Chorley PR7 4JU

Plan Ref 06/01007/FUL Date Received 04.09.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Chorley North Date Decided 20.10.2006 West

Proposal : Demolition and rebuilding of detached garage Location : 60 Carrington Road Chorley Lancashire PR7 2DQ Applicant: Mr S. Cookson 60 Carrington Road Chorley Lancashire PR7 2DQ

Agenda Page 236 Agenda Item 15

Plan Ref 06/01008/FUL Date Received 04.09.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Astley And Date Decided 23.10.2006 Buckshaw

Proposal : Garage extension. Location : Mahogany 38 Merefield Astley Village Chorley Lancashire Applicant: Mr And Mrs P. Hayward Mahogany 38 Merefield Astley Village Chorley Lancashire

Plan Ref 06/01009/FUL Date Received 04.09.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Heath Charnock Date Decided 26.10.2006 And Rivington

Proposal : Single storey rear extension and front porch. Location : 233 Babylon Lane Heath Charnock Lancashire PR6 9ET Applicant: Mrs G. Grant Jumps Farm 147 South Road Bretherton Leyland PR26 9AJ

Plan Ref 06/01015/FUL Date Received 04.09.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Clayton-le-Woods Date Decided 20.10.2006 And Whittle-le- Woods

Proposal : Single storey extension to rear. Location : Woodbine Cottage Waterhouse Green Whittle-Le-Woods Chorley PR6 7LA Applicant: Mr And Mrs Gibson Woodbine Cottage Waterhouse Green Whittle-Le-Woods

Plan Ref 06/01018/FUL Date Received 05.09.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Eccleston And Date Decided 23.10.2006 Mawdesley

Proposal : Erection of part single storey and part two storey rear extension, Location : 28 Parr Lane Eccleston Chorley PR7 5SL Applicant: Mr A Harrison 28 Parr Lane Eccleston Chorley PR7 5SL

Plan Ref 06/01006/FUL Date Received 06.09.2006 Decision Refuse Full Planning Permission Ward: Coppull Date Decided 31.10.2006

Proposal : Single storey rear extension Location : 56 Park Road Coppull Lancashire PR7 5AH Applicant: Mrs Berry 56 Park Road Coppull Lancashire PR7 5AH

Agenda Page 237 Agenda Item 15

Plan Ref 06/01034/TCON Date Received 08.09.2006 Decision No objection to Tree Works Ward: Heath Charnock Date Decided 19.10.2006 And Rivington

Proposal : Felling of Beech tree within Rivington Conservation Area, Location : Fisher House Rivington Lane Rivington Bolton Lancashire Applicant: Dr & Mrs Delamore Fisher House Rivington Lane Rivington Bolton Lancashire

Plan Ref 06/01023/FUL Date Received 11.09.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Chorley South Date Decided 03.11.2006 West

Proposal : Conversion of garage to form ensuite bedroom for diabled adaptation. Location : 7 Cottage Fields Chorley PR7 3QE Applicant: Mr Anthony Hilton 7 Cottage Fields Chorley PR7 3QE

Plan Ref 06/01037/FUL Date Received 14.09.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Eccleston And Date Decided 23.10.2006 Mawdesley

Proposal : Single storey rear extension. Location : 24 The Hawthorns Eccleston Chorley PR7 5QT Applicant: Lee & Dawn Ashcroft 24 The Hawthorns Eccleston Chorley PR7 5QT

Plan Ref 06/01046/FUL Date Received 15.09.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Chorley East Date Decided 01.11.2006

Proposal : Retrospective application for rear conservatory. Location : 42 Athol Grove Chorley PR6 0LL Applicant: Mr Hope 42 Athol Grove Chorley PR6 0LL

Plan Ref 06/01047/FUL Date Received 18.09.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Clayton-le-Woods Date Decided 30.10.2006 North

Proposal : Detached garage. Location : 33 Pear Tree Road Clayton-Le-Woods Chorley Lancashire PR6 7JP Applicant: P. M. Owen 33 Pear Tree Road Clayton-Le-Woods Chorley Lancashire PR6 7JP

Agenda Page 238 Agenda Item 15

Plan Ref 06/01058/FUL Date Received 20.09.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Euxton North Date Decided 20.10.2006

Proposal : First floor extension at front. Location : 5 Chestnut Avenue Euxton Chorley Lancashire PR7 6BT Applicant: Ms Smith 5 Chestnut Avenue Euxton Chorley Lancashire PR7 6BT

Plan Ref 06/01083/FUL Date Received 22.09.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Lostock Date Decided 20.10.2006

Proposal : Single storey rear extension Location : 27 Lonsdale Drive Croston Leyland PR26 9SB Applicant: Mr S Watkinson 27 Lonsdale Drive Croston Leyland PR26 9SB

Plan Ref 06/01085/AGR Date Received 25.09.2006 Decision Prior App required - Agr Ward: Brindle And Date Decided 19.10.2006 Hoghton

Proposal : Erection of a storage building Location : Crook Heights Farm Bury Lane Withnell Chorley PR6 8SN Applicant: Mr & Mrs Pye Crook Heights Farm Bury Lane Withnell Chorley PR6 8SN

Plan Ref 06/01092/FUL Date Received 28.09.2006 Decision Permit Full Planning Permission Ward: Chorley South Date Decided 30.10.2006 East

Proposal : Rear conservatory. Location : Lainya Burgh Lane Chorley PR7 3NT Applicant: Brothers Of Charity Services Lisieux Hall Dawson Lane Whittle-le-Woods Chorley

Plan Ref 06/01111/AGR Date Received 29.09.2006 Decision Prior App required - Agr Ward: Adlington & Date Decided 25.10.2006 Anderton

Proposal : Agricultural barn for implement and produce storage Location : Field To Rear Of Greenhill To Briarfield Bolton Road Anderton Applicant: A J Cox 17 Alderbank, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7RF

Agenda Page 239 Agenda Item 15

Plan Ref 06/01116/AGR Date Received 03.10.2006 Decision Prior App required - Agr Ward: Adlington & Date Decided 25.10.2006 Anderton

Proposal : Formation of a hard core track Location : Field To Rear Of Greenhill To Briarfield Bolton Road Anderton Applicant: Averil J Cox 17 Alderbank, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7RF

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