Present at the meeting:
- Councillor J A O'Neill (Chairman)
- Councillor Mrs A Bennett (Vice Chairman)
- Councillor Mrs J Beswick
- Councillor B Bowen
- Councillor N A Bradbury
- Councillor W Carney
- Councillor R Clayton
- Councillor G A Fairhurst
- Councillor J Hilton
- Councillor J D Hodgkinson
- Councillor Mrs B Jarvis
- Councillor Mrs S Loudon
- Councillor A Robinson
52 Apologies for absence: Doctor Councillor C M Cottam.
53 Minutes: The minutes of the meeting of this Committee held on 6 November 2007 were approved as a correct record.
Items not subject to confirmation by the Council:
54 Planning appeals: The Committee considered a report setting out the following appeals that had been lodged since 28 September 2007. The total number of appeals received to date during 2007 was 37.
| Application No and date appeal lodged |
Development, location, ward and appellant |
Officer's recommendation |
Committee or delegated decision and method of dealing with appeal |
A/07/68432
25/10/2007 |
To continue to use unit 1 to house grass cutting machinery including servicing and repair of machines. To include hours 08.30am - 5.00 pm on Saturday and Sunday.
The Haysheds, Pocket Nook Farm, Pocket Nook Lane, Lowton
(Lowton East)
Mr and Mrs E Leigh |
Refuse |
Delegated
Written Representation |
A/07/68665
28/09/2007 |
To erect conservatory to rear.
Bird Ith Hand, 386 Gathurst Road, Orrell
(Pemberton)
Trust Inns Ltd |
Refuse |
Delegated
Informal Hearing
|
A/07/68961
1/11/2007 |
Change of use of vacant land to form extended garden curtilage.
Land rear of 5 Bexhill Drive, Leigh
(Hindley Green)
Mrs J Hennedy |
Refuse |
Delegated
Written Representation |
A/07/69052
4/10/2007 |
To erect 18 apartments in four residential blocks (2 at two-storey and 2 at three storey) together with improvements to existing vehicular access, 11 external parking spaces and 9 garages, bin and cycle stores, amenity areas, and 3m high acoustic barrier on eastern and southern boundaries.
Smethurst Farm, Smethurst Lane, Wigan
(Pemberton)
Wainhomes Developments Limited |
Refuse |
Delegated
Public Inquiry |
A/07/69315
2/11/2007 |
To extend existing detached double garage to side together with creation of first floor above and the installation of 3 dormer windows to front.
11 Yellow Brook Close, Aspull
(Aspull New Springs Whelley)
A Dutton |
Refuse |
Delegated
Written Representation |
Notifications had been received from the Department of Communities and Local Government that the under-mentioned appeals had been determined as follows:-
| Application no. |
Development, location, ward and appellant |
Officer's recommendation |
Committee or delegated decision |
| Appeals dismissed |
|
|
|
| A/06/67379 |
To extend dwellinghouse, two storey to side and two storey to rear, following demolition of existing bay window to rear. (re-submission of A/05/65432).
17 Springpool, Billinge
(Winstanley)
Mrs Mason |
Refuse |
Delegated |
| A/06/67824 |
To retain wooden pagoda style structure to rear of property (retrospective application)
5 Kielder Close, Ashton-in-Makerfield
(Bryn)
Andrew Stephenson |
Refuse |
Delegated |
| A/06/67839 |
Conversion of existing double garage into two storey side extension, linking to existing house following demolition of conservatory to side (Re-submission of A/06/67330)
36 Burley Crescent, Winstanley
(Winstanley)
Mr & Mrs Jones
|
Refuse |
Delegated |
| A/07/68569 |
Outline application: To erect dwellinghouse on land to be severed from garden curtilage of 29 Millers Lane. (All matters reserved).
29 Millers Lane, Atherton
(Atherleigh)
Mrs P M Jones |
Refuse |
Delegated |
| Appeal allowed and conditional planning permission granted |
|
|
|
| A/07/68715 |
To erect detached dwelling and vehicle access.
Land at 1 Warlow Drive, Leigh
(Leigh West)
Mr Evans |
Refuse |
Delegated |
Resolved: The Committee notes the report now submitted.
55 Wigan local development framework - third annual monitoring report: The Committee considered a report which had been considered by the Environment Panel (minute 35 refers) and which would also be considered by the Cabinet, informing Members about the Wigan local development framework third annual monitoring report. The document would be used as a basis for consultation with the Environment and Development Partnership before submission to the Secretary of State by the end of December 2007.
The Director of Environmental Services referred to the incorporation of a minor amendment to paragraph 2.33.
Resolved: The Committee endorses the report as now amended.
56 Information items: There were no information items.
57 Planning proposals: The Committee considered planning and related applications which had been submitted to the Council. Reports and associated documentation and representations had been circulated with the agenda.
Resolved: (1) The decisions of the Committee on the planning and related applications are as set out in the schedule attached.
(2) In respect of application A/07/69493, to extend existing nursing home to rear/side, to provide 12 additional bedrooms, Haighfield Nursing Home, 241 Wigan Road, Standish, the officers' recommendation was to refuse the application. The Members resolved to approve the application and consequently the Committee delegates power to grant conditional planning permission to the Director of Environmental Services, following consultation with the Chairman and the Vice-Chairman of this Committee.
The motion to approve the application was proposed by Councillor G A Fairhurst who stated that accommodation of this nature was required and was not out of character having regard to recent developments to the south of this site. The land to the north was currently a vacant site. Councillor N A Bradbury seconded approval of the application and stated that appropriate conditions could be imposed to ensure that this development did not impinge on any adjoining property. The motion to approve the application was carried by 8 votes to 3 (after an earlier vote to refuse the application had been defeated by 7 votes to 4).
Applications Approved, Rejected Or Deferred By Committee
A/06/66048 To retain re-grading of land adjacent to marina.
Location: Crooke Village Marina, Crooke Road, Standish Lower Ground (Shevington with Lower Ground ward)
Applicant: R. Vernon
Letters of objection from local residents; verbal representations from Councillor Mrs A M L Bland; request by Councillor J A O’Neill for the application to be considered by the Planning Committee.
Decision: DEFERRED for consideration of further information.
A/06/67370 To retain use of land and buildings for individual storage facilities together with retention of portable cabin and containers (renewal of A/05/64286) and variation of condition no. 3 of A/05/64286 (operating hours) and installation of two floodlights
Location: Martland Mill Garage, Martland Mill Lane, Wigan (Wigan West ward)
Applicant: D. Bickerton
E-mail and letters of objection from Councillor T W Halliwell and from local residents; letters of support from local residents; letter from applicant referring to the development.
Decision: GRANTED
Conditions:
1. With the exception of the detailed matters referred to by the conditions of this consent, the development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the details shown on plan reference MMG/01, 02, 04 and 05 or any other plan agreed in writing as a working amendment by the Local Planning Authority.
2. This permission shall be for a limited period only expiring on 4th May 2008 and the use hereby authorised by this permission shall be discontinued on or before this date.
3. The Rating Level (as defined in British Standard 4142: 1997 Method for Rating Industrial Noise Affecting Mixed Residential and Industrial Areas) shall not exceed the following levels at the nearest noise sensitive properties on Martland Mill Lane, Houghton Avenue or the Caravan site to North East :
Monday to Friday 07:00 to 21:00 LA90+5dBA
Saturday 08:00 to 19:00 LA90+5dBA
Sunday 08:00 to 19:00 LA90+5dBA
4. The use hereby permitted shall not be carried out except during the following hours:
UK Fun;
Monday to Friday 07:00 to 21:00 (19:00 to 21:00 loading/unloading activity only)
Saturday 08:00 to 19:00
Sunday 08:00 to 19:00 (loading/unloading activity only)
All other activities;
Monday to Friday 07:00 to 19:00
Saturday 08:00 to 17:00.
All Activities of UK Fun shall only occur at the locations identified on drawing MMG/05 unless otherwise agreed by the Local Planning Authority.
5. Within 1 month of the date of this decision notice a scheme detailing the controls to be employed to control dust emissions from the site shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval in writing. Following such approval the site shall be operated in full accordance with the approved scheme, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
6. No goods, materials, plant, equipment or other storage on the site shall exceed a maximum height of 4 metres above adjacent ground level.
7. Other than the security lighting attached to the rear elevation of the former depot building, no further external lighting shall be installed within the site, except with the prior written approval of the Local Planning Authority.
8. Other than the siting of storage containers, no other storage activity shall take place within the area edged green on drawing No. MMG/04, until a scheme for the securing of these containers to the ground has been submitted to, and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. This approved scheme shall be implemented within one month of the date of its approval.
Reasons:
1. For the avoidance of doubt, and having regard to Policy EV3A of the replacement Wigan UDP.
2. In order that the effect of the development upon the amenities of the neighbouring area can be assessed during this period, and that any future applications can be decided on this assessment, in accordance with Policy G1A of the replacement Wigan UDP.
3. The predicted level of noise emission from the proposed development would not be acceptable to existing development in the vicinity outside normal working hours, having regard to Policies EV1B and G1A of the replacement Wigan UDP.
4,5&7. To safeguard the amenities of the adjoining premises and the area generally, having regard to Policy G1A of the replacement Wigan UDP.
6. To ensure that the external appearance of the buildings is satisfactory, having regard to Policy EV3A of the replacement Wigan UDP.
8. To mitigate flood risk in accordance with Policy G1C of the replacement Wigan UDP.
A/07/68542 Restoration and redevelopment of the former Town Hall site with office (B1) and A2 uses, 133 residential units, associated parking and access arrangements. Application in outline with layout, scale and means of access for approval, all other matters reserved.
Location: Former Town Hall, King Street, Wigan (Wigan Central ward)
Applicant: C/o C A Planning
Letter from Franco’s restaurant and e-mail from English Heritage referring to the development; letter from One Voice Residents’ Association and comments in response to consultation exercise conducted by applicants.
Decision: DEFERRED at the applicant’s request
(The Vice-Chairman (Councillor Mrs A Bennett) and Councillor J Hilton declared a personal and non prejudicial interest in this application because they are Members of the Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Authority appointed by the Council).
A/07/69493 To extend existing nursing home to rear/side, to provide 12 additional bedrooms.
Location: Haighfield Nursing Home, 241 Wigan Road, Standish (Wigan Central ward)
Applicant: M & A Management
E-mail objecting to the proposed development from BMGR Developments Limited; request by Councillor J Hilton for the application to be considered by the Planning Committee.
Decision: SEE MINUTE 57(2)
(Councillor J Hilton declared a prejudicial interest in this application because he is a friend of the applicant and he left the meeting during discussion thereon).
A/07/70011 To erect 32.7 metre high extension to eaves to existing industrial building and installation of new loading bays to warehouse.
Location: Unit 9, Yew Tree Way, Stone Cross Park, Golborne (Golborne and Lowton West ward)
Applicant: Alpla UK Ltd
E-mail and letters from applicant’s agents and local residents referring to the development; e-mails and letters of objection from Councillors I A Franzen, P R Franzen, E N Houlton and J Miller and from local residents.
Decision: REFUSED
Reason: The proposed building will have an overall height extending to 35 metres, with a length of 100 metres and width of 35 metres. It will be well in excess of the scale, massing, and heights of existing commercial units and other built development in the area, and will consequently appear as an overly dominant and incongruous feature on the landscape. In addition, the sheer bulk and proximity of the structure will create an oppressive impact on neighbouring residential properties. The proposal would thus conflict with the objectives of Policies EV3A, G1A, and GB1 of the Replacement Wigan Unitary Development Plan.
This application has been refused on the basis of the following plans 07012-PL100A received 2.11.2007.
A/07/70105 Outline application to erect two dwellinghouses following demolition of existing dwellinghouse. (means of access details only.)
Location: 32A Chorley Road, Standish (Aspull New Springs Whelley ward)
Applicant: D. Round
E-mail and letters of objection from local residents.
Decision: DEFERRED for site inspection
ADV/07/5311 To display one internally illuminated double-sided free standing sign (re-submission of ADV/07/5264).
Location: Footpath outside Morrisons, New Market Street, Wigan (Wigan Central ward)
Applicant: Clear Channel UK Ltd
E-mail of objection from Councillor G W Fairhurst with a request for the application to be considered by the Planning Committee.
Decision: GRANTED
Condition: With the exception of the detailed matters referred to by the conditions of this consent, the development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the details shown on plan reference 354070, 354070-1, 354070-2 and 354070-3 received on 17.10.2007 or any other plan agreed in writing as a working amendment by the Local Planning Authority.
Reason: For the avoidance of doubt, and having regard to Policy EV3A of the replacement Wigan UDP.
Councillor R Clayton requested that his vote against this decision be recorded).
ADV/07/5312 To display one internally illuminated double sided free standing sign (re-submission of ADV/07/5277).
Location: Foothpath outside Household Bank, 66 Standishgate, Wigan (Wigan Central ward)
Applicant: Clear Channel UK Ltd
E-mail of objection from Councillor G W Fairhurst with a request for the application to be considered by the Planning Committee.
Decision: GRANTED
Condition: With the exception of the detailed matters referred to by the conditions of this consent, the development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the details shown on plan reference 354070, 354070-1, 354070-2 and 354070-3 received by 17.10.2007 or any other plan agreed in writing as a working amendment by the Local Planning Authority
Reason: For the avoidance of doubt, and having regard to Policy EV3A of the replacement Wigan UDP.
(Councillors R Clayton and J D Hodgkinson requested that their votes against this decision be recorded).
ADV/07/5313 To display one internally illuminated double sided free standing sign. (re-submission of ADV/07/5276).
Location: Footpath outside Baa Baa, Wallgate (Wigan Central ward)
Applicant: Clear Channel UK Ltd
E-mail of objection from Councillor G W Fairhurst with a request for the application to be considered by the Planning Committee.
Decision: GRANTED
Conditions:
1. With the exception of the detailed matters referred to by the conditions of this consent, the development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the details shown on plan reference 354070, 354070A, 354070B and 344070C received on 17.10.2007; or any other plan agreed in writing as a working amendment by the Local Planning Authority.
2. Prior to the commencement of the works a report assessing the viability of planting a tree within the adopted highway, and full details of the location of the cable route and details of surface reinstatement shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. If it is not viable to plant a tree an alternative planting scheme (such as a planter) shall be submitted and agreed in writing. The agreed details shall be implemented within 1 month of the erection of the sign.
Reasons:
1. For the avoidance of doubt, and having regard to Policy EV3A of the replacement Wigan UDP.
2. To ensure that the details of the development are satisfactory, having regard to Policy EV3A of the replacement Wigan UDP.
(Councillor R Clayton requested that his vote against this decision be recorded).
ADV/07/5314 To display one internally illuminated double sided free standing sign (re-submission of ADV/07/5273).
Location: Footpath adjacent Mesnes Terrace Multi Storey Car Park Northway Wigan (Wigan Central ward)
Applicant: Clear Channel UK Ltd
E-mail of objection from Councillor G W Fairhurst with a request for the application to be considered by the Planning Committee.
Decision: GRANTED
Conditions:
1. With the exception of the detailed matters referred to by the conditions of this consent, the development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the details shown on plan reference 354070, 354070A, 354070B and 344070C received on 17.10.2007; or any other plan agreed in writing as a working amendment by the Local Planning Authority.
2. Prior to the commencement of the development details shall be provided of the hard surfacing works required for the installation of the sign. This shall include details of the routing of cables and the making good of the pavement, including replacement of damaged paving slabs within the vicinity of the sign. The sign shall only be installed in accordance with the agreed scheme.
Reasons:
1. For the avoidance of doubt, and having regard to Policy EV3A of the replacement Wigan UDP.
2. To ensure that the details of the development are satisfactory, having regard to Policy EV3A of the replacement Wigan UDP.
(Councillors R Clayton and G A Fairhurst requested that their votes against this decision be recorded).
ADV/07/5315 To display one internally illuminated double sided free standing sign (re-submission of ADV/07/5279).
Location: Foothpath adjacent Maximes, 69 Standishgate, Wigan (Wigan Central ward)
Applicant: Clear Channel UK Ltd
E-mail of objection from Councillor G W Fairhurst with a request for the application to be considered by the Planning Committee.
Decision: GRANTED
Conditions:
1. With the exception of the detailed matters referred to by the conditions of this consent, the development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the details shown on plan reference 354070, 354070A, 354070B and 344070C received on 17.10.2007; or any other plan agreed in writing as a working amendment by the Local Planning Authority.
2. Within one month of the installation of the sign hereby approved the supporting poles to the 2 adjacent road signs, the adjacent signal box and the adjacent lighting column shall all be painted black.
Reasons:
1. For the avoidance of doubt, and having regard to Policy EV3A of the replacement Wigan UDP.
2. To ensure that the details of the development are satisfactory, having regard to Policy EV3A of the replacement Wigan UDP.
(Councillor R Clayton requested that his vote against this decision be recorded).
ADV/07/5316 To display one internally illuminated double sided free standing sign (re-submission of ADV/07/5265).
Location: Footpath adjacent Market Hall, New Market Street (Wigan Central ward)
Applicant: Clear Channel UK Ltd
E-mail of objection from Councillor G W Fairhurst with a request for the application to be considered by the Planning Committee.
Decision: GRANTED
Condition: With the exception of the detailed matters referred to by the conditions of this consent, the development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the details shown on plan reference 354070, 354070A, 354070B and 344070C received on 17.10.2007; or any other plan agreed in writing as a working amendment by the Local Planning Authority.
Reason: For the avoidance of doubt, and having regard to Policy EV3A of the replacement Wigan UDP.
Councillor R Clayton requested that his vote against this decision be recorded).
ADV/07/5317 To display one internally illuminated double sided free standing sign (re-submission of ADV/07/5267).
Location: Footpath outside Former BHS, Hope Street, The Galleries, Wigan (Wigan Central Ward)
Applicant: Clear Channel UK Ltd
E-mail of objection from Councillor G W Fairhurst with a request for the application to be considered by the Planning Committee.
Decision: GRANTED
Condition: With the exception of the detailed matters referred to by the conditions of this consent, the development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the details shown on plan reference 354070, 354070-1, 354070-2 and 354070-3 received on 17.10.2007; or any other plan agreed in writing as a working amendment by the Local Planning Authority
Reason: For the avoidance of doubt, and having regard to Policy EV3A of the replacement Wigan UDP.
(Councillor R Clayton requested that his vote against this decision be recorded).
ADV/07/5318 To display one internally illuminated double-sided free standing advertisement unit (re-submission of ADV/07/5268).
Location: Footpath outside former Boots, The Chemist, Market Street, Wigan (Wigan Central ward)
Applicant: Clear Channel UK Ltd
E-mail of objection from Councillor G W Fairhurst with a request for the application to be considered by the Planning Committee.
Decision: GRANTED
Condition: With the exception of the detailed matters referred to by the conditions of this consent, the development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the details shown on plan reference 354070, 354070-1, 354070-2, 354070-3 received on 17.10.2007; or any other plan agreed in writing as a working amendment by the Local Planning Authority.
Reason: For the avoidance of doubt, and having regard to Policy EV3A of the replacement Wigan UDP.
(Councillor R Clayton requested that his vote against this decision be recorded).
ADV/07/5319 To display one internally illuminated double sided free standing sign (re-submission of ADV/07/5239).
Location: Footpath outside Marketgate, Shopping Centre, Market Street, Wigan (Wigan Central ward)
Applicant: Clear Channel UK Ltd
E-mail of objection from Councillor G W Fairhurst with a request for the application to be considered by the Planning Committee.
Decision: GRANTED
Condition: With the exception of the detailed matters referred to by the conditions of this consent, the development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the details shown on plan reference 354070, 354070-1, 354070-2 and 354070-3 received on 17.10.2007; or any other plan agreed in writing as a working amendment by the Local Planning Authority.
Reason: For the avoidance of doubt, and having regard to Policy EV3A of the replacement Wigan UDP.
(Councillor R Clayton requested that his vote against this decision be recorded).
ADV/07/5320 To display one internally illuminated double sided free standing sign (re-submission of ADV/07/5280)
Location: Footpath outside Wigan North Western Railway Station, Wallgate (Wigan Central ward)
Applicant: Clear Channel UK Ltd
E-mail of objection from Councillor G W Fairhurst with a request for the application to be considered by the Planning Committee.
Decision: GRANTED
Conditions:
1. With the exception of the detailed matters referred to by the conditions of this consent, the development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the details shown on plan reference 354070, 354070A, 354070B and 344070C received on 17.10.2007; or any other plan agreed in writing as a working amendment by the Local Planning Authority.
2. Prior to the commencement of the development details shall be provided of the hard surfacing works required for the installation of the sign. This shall include details of the routing of cables and the making good of the pavement, including replacement of damaged paving slabs within the vicinity of the sign. The sign shall only be installed in accordance with the agreed scheme.
Reasons:
1. For the avoidance of doubt, and having regard to Policy EV3A of the replacement Wigan UDP.
2. To ensure that the details of the development are satisfactory, having regard to Policy EV3A of the replacement Wigan UDP.
(Councillor R Clayton requested that his vote against this decision be recorded).
ADV/07/5321 To display one internally illuminated double sided free standing sign (re-submission of ADV/07/5272).
Location: Footpath outside 41 Wallgate (Wigan Central ward)
Applicant: Clear Channel UK Ltd
E-mail of objection from Councillor G W Fairhurst with a request for the application to be considered by the Planning Committee.
Decision: GRANTED
Conditions:
1. With the exception of the detailed matters referred to by the conditions of this consent, the development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the details shown on plan reference 354070, 354070A, 354070B and 344070C received on 17.10.2007; or any other plan agreed in writing as a working amendment by the Local Planning Authority.
2. Prior to the commencement of the works full details in relation to the location of the cable route, connecting box and details of surface reinstatement shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The agreed details shall be implemented within 1 month of the erection of the sign.
3. The bollard on the site is to be removed prior to the installation of the advertisement
Reasons:
1. For the avoidance of doubt, and having regard to Policy EV3A of the replacement Wigan UDP.
2. To ensure that the details of the development are satisfactory, having regard to Policy EV3A of the replacement Wigan UDP.
3. To help to assimilate the proposed development into its surroundings, having regard to Policy EV3D of the replacement Wigan UDP.
(Councillor R Clayton requested that his vote against this decision be recorded).
ADV/07/5322 To display one internally illuminated double sided free standing sign (re-submission of ADV/07/5270).
Location: Footpath outside Lloyds Pharmacy, Market Street, Wigan (Wigan Central ward)
Applicant: Clear Channel UK Ltd
E-mail of objection from Councillor G W Fairhurst with a request for the application to be considered by the Planning Committee.
Decision: GRANTED
Conditions:
1. With the exception of the detailed matters referred to by the conditions of this consent, the development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the details shown on plan reference 354070, 354070-1, 354070-2 and 354070-3 received on 17.10.2007; or any other plan agreed in writing as a working amendment by the Local Planning Authority.
2. Prior to the commencement of the works a report assessing the viability of planting a tree within the adopted highway, and full details of the location of the cable route and details of surface reinstatement shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. If it is not viable to plant a tree an alternative planting scheme (such as a planter) shall be submitted and agreed in writing. The agreed details shall be implemented within 1 month of the erection of the sign.
Reasons:
1. For the avoidance of doubt, and having regard to Policy EV3A of the replacement Wigan UDP.
2. To ensure that the details of the development are satisfactory, having regard to Policy EV3A of the replacement Wigan UDP.
(Councillor R Clayton requested that his vote against this decision be recorded).
