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Present at the meeting:

• Councillor J Hilton (Chairman)
• Councillor Mrs E Smethurst (Vice Chairman)
• Councillor Mrs J Beswick
• Councillor B Bowen
• Councillor N A Bradbury
• Councillor R Clayton
• Councillor Mrs P Cullen
• Councillor G A Fairhurst
• Councillor Mrs S J Greensmith
• Councillor J D Hodgkinson
• Councillor Mrs Y Klieve
• Councillor P A Liptrot

8  Welcome to new Member: On behalf of the Committee, the Chairman extended a warm welcome to Councillor P A Liptrot, a new Member of the Committee.

9  Apologies for absence: Councillors W Carney and Mrs J Prescott.

10 Minutes: The minutes of the meeting of this Committee held on 20 May 2008 were approved as a correct record.

11 Planning appeals: The Committee considered a report setting out the following appeals which had been lodged since 12 March 2008. The number of appeals received to date during 2008 was 25.

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/07/69485 7/4/2008	To extend dwellinghouse:- porch to front, two storey to front together with raising eaves height and new roof structure forming additional first floor accommodation (re-submission of A/07/68654). Gregory Butts Cottage, Moss Lane, Astley, Tyldesley. (Astley Mosley Common) Ms Donna Brooks	Refuse	Delegated Written representation
A/07/69504 11/4/2008	To extend dwellinghouse - two storey to side, together with canopy to front. 28 Buckland Drive, Wigan. (Pemberton) Mr & Mrs Burke	Refuse	Delegated Written representation
A/07/69845 2/4/2008	To erect 23 x 2 and 3 storey houses and 42 apartments in 2 x 3 storey blocks with parking below, together with single storey undertakers following demolition of existing undertakers and means of access thereto. Re-submission of A/07/69475. Rear of 24-82 Preston Road, Standish, Wigan. (Standish with Langtree) Hytech Property Developments Ltd	Refuse	Delegated Informal hearing
A/07/69912 17/3/2008	To extend bungalow dormer to rear together with increase in roof ridge height. 8 Ravenswood Drive, Hindley. (Hindley) Mr Lee Blackburn	Refuse	Delegated Written representation
A/07/70084 15/4/2008	Change of Use of ground floor flat to hot food takeaway (Class A5) Together with external alterations to form new shop front. 47 Church Street, Orrell. (Orrell) Merin Kaviany	Refuse	Delegated Written representation
A/07/70090 1/4/2008	Erection of 2 x 3 storey apartment blocks containing 15 apartments and 3 x 2 storey flats above garages. Smethurst Farm, Smethurst Lane, Wigan. (Pemberton) Wainhomes Developments	Refuse	Delegated Public inquiry
A/07/70324 17/3/2008	To extend dwellinghouse - two storey to side. 26 Pepper Lane, Standish. (Standish with Langtree) Mr D Derbyshire	Refuse	Delegated Written representation
A/08/70412 14/4/2008	To extend dwellinghouse - two storey to rear. 247 Bradley Lane, Standish. (Standish with Langtree) Mr & Mrs S Walker	Refuse	Delegated Written representation
A/08/70505 22/4/2008	Erection of log cabin for warden and toilet facilities. Meadow Pit Lane, Fishery Meadow, Pit Lane Haigh. (Aspull New Springs Whelley) Mr J Smith	Refuse	Delegated Written representation
A/08/70506 23/5/2008	To remove agricultural occupancy condition attached to a dwelling. (Condition no. 2 Application no. 12/9/3669). Hadbutt House, Hadbutt Lane Tyldesley. (Astley Mosley Common) Mr And Mrs H. J. Lender	Refuse	Delegated Informal hearing
A/08/70538 16/5/2008	Erection of 12 houses with access off Delphside Close. Former Coal Yard, Land off Delphside Close, Off Sandbrook Road, Orrell. (Orrell) Mr E Cross	Refuse	Delegated Informal hearing
A/08/70658 13/5/2008	To extend dwellinghouse, single storey to side following demolition of existing conservatory (re-submission of A/07/69557). North Hall Lodge, Chorley Road, Standish. (Aspull New Springs Whelley) Ms M Ainscough And Mr C Clarke-Tomlinson	Refuse	Delegated Written representation
ADV/07/5349 12/3/2008	Retrospective consent to display 3 non-illuminated advance directional signs. Bridgewater Arms, 33 St Helens Road, Leigh. (Leigh South) Dee Jays Nightclub	Refuse	Delegated Written representation
ADV/08/5366 8/4/2008	To retain 3 externally illuminated fascia signs, internally illuminated wall mounted box sign. (Retrospective Application). Kellys Off Licence, 688 - 690 Ormskirk Road, Wigan. (Pemberton) Mr Parminder S Kasbia	Part approve/refuse	Delegated Written representation
ADV/08/5367 29/4/2008	Consent to display 2 internally illuminated double sided free-standing display units. Beech Hill Service Station Woodhouse Lane, Wigan. (Wigan West) Primsesight	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. and date appeal lodged	Development, location, ward and appellant	Officer's recommendation	Committee or delegated decision
Appeals dismissed
A/06/67713	Erection of detached dormer bungalow along with new access and erection double detached garage. Adj 228 Tyldesley Road, Atherton. (Atherton) Dylan Smallman	Refuse	Delegated
A/07/68665	To erect conservatory to rear. Bird Ith Hand, 386 Gathurst Road, Orrell. (Pemberton) Trust Inns Ltd	Refuse	Delegated
A/07/68879	To erect detached dwellinghouses and 2 detached garages together with access thereto. 60 South Lane, Tyldesley. (Astley Mosley Common) Executors of F S Hampson	Refuse	Delegated
A/07/68992	To extend dwellinghouse, first floor to rear. 24 Lessingham Avenue, Wigan. (Wigan Central) Mr S Bell	Refuse	Delegated
A/07/69052	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 (Application for award of costs refused)	Refuse	Delegated
A/07/69988	Retrospective application to continue use of land as domestic curtilage, together with retention of greenhouse and shed. Land to rear of 92 Leigh Road, Hindley Green. (Hindley Green) Mr R W Bradshaw	Refuse	Delegated
A/07/70064	To erect detached garage within curtilage of converted barn. The Barn, Lower House Farm, Wigan Road, Aspull (Aspull New Springs Whelley) Mr D Halliwell	Refuse	Delegated
ADV/07/5305	To retain 2 internally illuminated doublesided advertising display units. Abacus Service Station, Pottery Road, Wigan. (Douglas) Primesight	Refuse	Delegated
ADV/07/5340	To retain non-illuminated wall mounted sign at the entrance of the site. Link 25 Business Park, Wigan Road, Ashton-In-Makerfield (Bryn) M & M Windows	Refuse	Delegated

Appeals allowed and conditional planning permission granted:-

A/07/68432	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
A/07/69167	To extend dwellinghouse, first floor over garage with single storey to side. 21 Kinlet Road, Wigan. (Winstanley) Mr And Mrs P Gaze	Refuse	Delegated

Appeal withdrawn:-

A/07/69845	To erect 23 x 2 and 3 storey houses and 42 apartments in 2 x 3 storey blocks with parking below, together with single storey undertakers following demolition of existing undertakers and means of access thereto. Re-submission of A/07/69475. Rear of 24-82 Preston Road, Standish. (Standish with Langtree) Hytech Property Developments Ltd.	Refuse	Delegated

Resolved: The Committee notes the report now submitted.

12 Information items: There were no information items.

13 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/07/70364, to construct access infrastructure to serve a mixed use development, comprising the realignment of Plank Lane, a new road to link Plank Lane with Crankwood Road and further primary estate roads, a 40 berth marina, associated public realm, on street car parking and drainage/service infrastructure; full remediation including demolition of existing buildings, import/export of fill materials and raising/re-profiling of ground levels, former Bickershaw Colliery Site, off Plank Lane, Leigh, the Committee, in determining the application, took into consideration (inter alia) the environmental information, including the information contained in the Environmental Statement submitted in accordance with the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (England and Wales) Regulations 1999, as amended, and the representations received in response.

14 Retirement of Harry Webster: The Chairman informed Members that Harry Webster, Acting Democratic Services Manager, would be retiring on 31 July 2008 and that this would be his last meeting of the Planning Committee. Harry had served as an officer of this Council and the former Wigan County Borough Council for almost 44 years.

Resolved: The Committee places on record its sincere appreciation of the work undertaken by Harry Webster, Acting Democratic Services Manager, to this Committee and to the Council and extends to him best wishes for a long and happy retirement.

SCHEDULE REFERRED TOAPPLICATIONS APPROVED, REJECTED OR DEFERRED BY COMMITTEE

Planning applications:

A/07/69674 To erect 24 two bed apartments in 3 buildings with associated parking and landscaping. (Reserved matters of A/04/62168)

Location: Former Langtree Garage, 283 Preston Road, Standish (Standish with Langtree ward)

Applicant: Craftsmans Homes (Langtree) Ltd

Letters of objection from local residents, Councillor N R Whittingham, former Councillor G Davies and Standish Community Forum.

Decision: APPROVED

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

A1082 SK02 Revision E, received 16.6.2008;

A1082 D01 Revision B, received 17.4.2008;

A1082 D02 Revision B, received 16.6.2008;

A1082 D03 Revision A, received 16.6.2008;

A1082 D04 Revision D, received 16.6.2008;

A1082 D05 Revision D, received 16.6.2008;

A/1082 D06 Revision B received 16.6.2008;

or any other plan agreed in writing as a working amendment by the Local Planning Authority.

2. Prior to the commencement of any excavation or construction works or the entry of vehicles or plant into the site, all existing trees, shrubs and hedges on and adjacent to the site shall be physically protected from damage by plant, equipment, vehicles, excavation, deposit of excavated material and any other cause. This shall be achieved by the erection of 2.3 m high fencing using vertical and horizontal scaffolding poles, or other stout fencing to Local Authority approval with the uprights driven well into the ground, erected in accordance with BS5837:2005, outside the canopy, in accordance with and appearing on the approved plan. The fencing shall be maintained for the duration of the development operations and no operations whatsoever shall take place within it.

Any trees or hedges removed without consent, which are dying or seriously damaged or becoming seriously diseased within 60 months following completion of the development shall be replaced with trees of such size and species and within such a period as may be agreed by the Local Planning Authority.

3. Before any part of the development hereby approved is commenced, particulars/samples of the materials to be used for the external walls and roof shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be constructed only in accordance with the approved materials.

4. Before the development hereby approved is commenced details of the proposed screen walls or fences shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority and shall be erected as an integral part of the development in accordance with the approved details and completed before any apartment is first occupied.

5. Before the development hereby approved is commenced details of the proposed 'Juliet' style balconies shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority and shall be implemented as an integral part of the development in accordance with the approved details and maintained at all times.

6. Prior to the first occupation or use of the building for its approved use obscure glazing shall be fitted and retained at all times in the window openings described below and highlighted in red on the attached floor plans:

First floor lounge window on southern elevation of block A.

First floor bedroom window on southern elevation of block B.

Ground and first floor bedroom windows in western elevation of block C.

Reasons:

1. For the avoidance of doubt, and having regard to Policy EV3A of the replacement Wigan UDP.

2. The existing trees and shrubs represent a visual amenity which the Local Planning Authority consider should be substantially maintained, in accordance with Policy EV2E of the replacement Wigan UDP.

3. To ensure that the external appearance of the buildings is satisfactory, having regard to Policy EV3A of the replacement Wigan UDP.

4. To ensure that the details of the development are satisfactory, having regard to Policy EV3A of the replacement Wigan UDP.

5. To safeguard the amenities of the adjoining premises and the area generally, having regard to Policy G1A of the replacement Wigan UDP.

6. To prevent overlooking to neighbouring property, as required by Policies R1D and EV3A of the replacement Wigan UDP.

(Councillor P A Liptrot declared a prejudicial interest in this application because he is a friend of the applicant and he left the meeting during discussion thereon)

(Councillors G A Fairhurst and J D Hodgkinson requested that their votes against this decision be recorded).

A/07/70364 To construct access infrastructure to serve a mixed use development, comprising the realignment of Plank Lane, a new road to link Plank Lane with Crankwood Road and further primary estate roads, a 40 berth marina, associated public realm, on street car parking and drainage/service infrastructure. Full remediation including demolition of existing buildings, import/export of fill materials and raising/re-profiling of ground levels.

Location: Former Bickershaw Colliery Site, off Plank Lane, Leigh (Leigh West ward)

Applicant: North West Development Agency

Letters of objection from and on behalf of local residents; e-mail of objection from the Chairman of Crankwood Road Tenants’ and Residents’ Association; e-mail from Councillor M J Whiteside referring to the development.

Decision: GRANTED (See also minute 13(2))

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 approved plans, or any other plan agreed in writing as a working amendment by the Local Planning Authority.

2. Prior to the commencement of any development, details of the arrangements for the phasing and implementation in full of the ecological protection and mitigation measures defined in Chapter 10 of the Environmental Statement (November 2007) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The measures shall be implemented in full accordance with the agreed arrangements.

3. Prior to the commencement of any development, details of the arrangements for the establishment of a scheme of community consultation shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved scheme shall be put in place prior to the commencement of any development, and shall be retained for the duration of the construction period.

4. Prior to the commencement of any development, details of a site waste management plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The plan shall include measures to ensure the retention and re-use, where possible, of existing site materials as part of the re-development proposals. The plan measures shall be implemented in full for the duration of the construction period.

5. Notwithstanding the details indicated on the approved plans, prior to the commencement of any development, full details of the provision of landscaping, sustainable drainage features, and play facilities associated with the proposed swales, including a Landscape and Habitat Management Plan, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be implemented fully in accordance with the agreed details.

6. Prior to the commencement of any development, details of the arrangements for the phasing, provision and subsequent management of the areas of public open space within the site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The duly approved management arrangements shall be put into place prior to the completion of the work and shall be retained thereafter, unless alternative arrangements have been agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

7. Notwithstanding the details indicated on the approved plans, and prior to the commencement of any development, a full specification for the surfacing of all highways and associated landscaping, including the provision of street furniture and bus shelters, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be implemented fully in accordance with the approved details.

8. The proposed development is within 250m of a known landfill site. Before the commencement of the development, all reasonable steps shall be taken to investigate the possibility of gas migration affecting the site. The survey methods for this investigation shall be agreed in advance with the Local Planning Authority and a copy of the results of the survey shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority as soon as they are available. Where gas migration is confirmed, or there is evidence that migration is likely to occur, development shall not commence until satisfactory remedial measures have been taken to control and manage the gas, to monitor the effectiveness of these measures and, where necessary, to incorporate adequate precautionary measures in the design and construction stages. Such measures shall be agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority before any implementation commences.

9. Prior to the commencement of any development, a scheme for the provision of foul and surface water drainage shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be completed fully in accordance with the approved plans.

10. The development shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the measures and requirements described in the amended Flood Risk Assessment/ Drainage Strategy report. These measures shall include provision of a surface water attenuation/ SuDS drainage system with a maximum rate of discharge of 60 litres/second (3.3/s/ha), minimum ground floor levels of property to be positioned a minimum of 250mm above surrounding ground level and the provision of a rainwater re-cycling facility (as described in the Scott Wilson report - Revision 1, Version 2, 2008).

11. Prior to the commencement of any development (or such other date or stage in development as may be previously agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority), the following components of a scheme to deal with the risks associated with contamination of the site shall each be submitted to and approved, in writing, by the local planning authority:

• A preliminary risk assessment which has identified:

all previous uses

potential contaminants associated with those uses

a conceptual model of the site indicating sources, pathways and receptors

potentially unacceptable risks arising from contamination at the site.

• A site investigation scheme, based on (1) to provide information for a detailed assessment of the risk to all receptors that may be affected, including those off site.
• The site investigation results and the detailed risk assessment (2) and, based on these, an options appraisal and remediation strategy giving full details of the remediation measures required and how they are to be undertaken.
• A verification plan providing details of the data that will be collected in order to demonstrate that the works set out in (3) are complete and identifying any requirements for longer-term monitoring of pollutant linkages, maintenance and arrangements for contingency action.

Any changes to these components will require the express consent of the Local Planning Authority. The scheme shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details.

12. If, during development, contamination not previously identified is found to be present at the site then no further development (unless otherwise previously agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority) shall be carried out until the developer has submitted, and obtained written approval from the Local Planning Authority for, an amendment to the remediation strategy detailing how this unsuspected contamination shall be dealt with.

13. Prior to the commencement of any development, a scheme detailing the measures to be employed to control noise emissions shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The measures shall demonstrate that Best Practicable Means are employed to minimise noise and vibration at all times giving special consideration to Part 1, Section 10 of BS5228: 1997 ‘Noise and Vibration Control on Construction and Open Sites’.

14. Prior to the commencement of any development, a scheme detailing the measures to be employed to control and monitor dust emissions shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The measures shall demonstrate that Best Practicable Means are employed to minimise dust emissions at all times.

15. No construction/ remediation activities, or movement of Heavy Goods Vehicles transporting materials to and from the site, shall take place except between 07.30 and 18.00 hours on Monday to Friday inclusive, and between 08.00 and 13.00 hours on Saturdays, other than in accordance with arrangements to the prior written approval of the Local Planning Authority.

Reasons:

1. For the avoidance of doubt, and having regard to Policy EV3A of the replacement Wigan UDP.

2. To ensure the protection of ecological interests in accordance with Policies EV2, EV2C and EV2D of the Replacement Wigan UDP.

3. To mitigate the potential amenity impacts in accordance with Policy G1A of the Replacement Wigan UDP.

4. To reduce the environmental impacts of the development in accordance with Policy EV3A of the Replacement Wigan UDP.

5. To help to assimilate the proposed development into its surroundings, having regard to Policies EV3A and EV3D of the Replacement Wigan UDP.

6. In order to ensure adequate provision of public open space on or off site in accordance with the requirements of Policy EV3D of the Replacement Wigan Unitary Development Plan.

7. To help to assimilate the proposed development into its surroundings, having regard to Policy EV3D of the replacement Wigan UDP.

8. The proposed development is within 250m of a known landfill site which may be contaminated by landfill gas, and development should only be undertaken when adequate safeguards are put in place, as required by Policy EV1B of the replacement Wigan UDP.

9. To ensure that the site is satisfactorily drained, in accordance with Policy EV3A and G1C of the replacement Wigan UDP.

10. To ensure that the site is satisfactorily drained, in accordance with Policy EV3A and G1C of the replacement Wigan UDP.

11. To ensure that any contamination is investigated and treated to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority, during the carrying out of the development as required by Policy EV1B of the replacement Wigan UDP.

12. To ensure that any contamination is investigated and treated to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority, during the carrying out of the development as required by Policy EV1B of the replacement Wigan UDP.

13. To safeguard the amenities of existing and proposed residential properties having regard to Policy G1A of the Replacement Wigan Unitary Development Plan.

14. To safeguard the amenities of existing and proposed residential properties having regard to Policy G1A of the Replacement Wigan Unitary Development Plan.

15. To safeguard the amenities of existing and proposed residential properties having regard to Policy G1A of the Replacement Wigan Unitary Development Plan.

(Councillor Mrs S J Greensmith declared that she had fettered her discretion in dealing with this application because she had attended meetings of the local tenants’ and residents’ association which had objected to the application and she left the meeting during discussion thereon).

(Councillor J D Hodgkinson requested that his abstention from voting be recorded).

A/08/70784 To erect 5 dwellinghouses (2 pairs of semi-detached dwellings with associated garages and detached 2 storey dwelling) together with the layout of access thereto.

Location: Open land south of 42 Hillside Avenue, Atherton (Atherton ward)

Applicant: Carl Ince

E-mail and letters of objection from Councillor R T Splaine and local residents; e-mail from applicant’s agent 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 STD/DSG received 25.02.2008, HSA/03 Rev B received 10.04.2008, and HSA/02 Rev D received 02.06.2008, or any other plan agreed in writing as a working amendment by the Local Planning Authority.

2. Before any part of the development hereby approved is commenced, particulars/samples of the materials to be used for the external walls and roof shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be constructed only in accordance with the approved materials.

3. Before the development hereby approved is commenced, the following information shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority:

(i) a full site survey showing:

the datum used to calibrate the site levels

levels along all site boundaries

levels across the site at regular intervals

floor levels of adjoining buildings

(ii) full details of the proposed finished floor levels of all buildings and hard surfaces.

The applicant shall ensure that any raising of ground levels is kept to an absolute minimum to facilitate the development.

The development shall be carried out only in accordance with the approved details.

4. No development hereby permitted, excluding demolition works, shall be commenced until the arrangements for provision and future maintenance of public open space and play space commensurate with the number of dwellings proposed, in accordance with Replacement Unitary Development Plan Policy R1E, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved arrangements shall be implemented before any dwellings are first occupied.

5. The internal access road and parking court shown on the approved plan shall be constructed and made available for use prior to first occupation of any dwellings hereby approved.

6. Before the development hereby approved is commenced, details of the method of surface water and foul water drainage from the site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, and shall be installed in accordance with the approved details as an integral part of the development. The site must be drained on a separate system, with only foul drainage connected to the foul sewer. No occupation or use of any building hereby approved shall commence until it has been connected to the approved drainage system.

7. Prior to the commencement of any development, details of the arrangements for the treatment, enclosure and future maintenance of the strip of land between the access road and boundary with 40 Hillside Avenue shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved works shall be completed prior to first occupation of Plot 5 and shall be retained thereafter.

8. The site shall be treated in accordance with a landscape scheme to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before any part of the development is commenced and all works in accordance with the scheme shall be completed within a period of 6 months from the date on which development in accordance with the permission hereby granted is first commenced, or such longer period as may be agreed by the Local Planning Authority, having regard to planting seasons, such landscape scheme to include the planting of live trees and the treatment of forecourts, paving and boundary fences. All planting shall be maintained for a period of 5 years from the agreed date of planting.

9. All services including cable and telephone services shall be placed underground and provision shall be made in the design and construction of the dwellings, roads and access to enable this to be achieved.

10. No development shall be started until an investigation and assessment of the nature and extent of any contamination of the site has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The assessment shall identify any remedial measures required to deal with any hazards identified and such measures shall be implemented before the occupation of any of the buildings hereby permitted.

11. Notwithstanding the details shown on the approved plans, no additional windows shall be inserted at any time into any external elevation or roof plane except with the written approval of the Local Planning Authority.

12. Prior to the commencement of the construction of any building hereby approved, provision shall be made on the site for the storage of building materials, equipment, and plant, and the placement of site cabins, site offices and storage containers, in accordance with details to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before the commencement of the development. The development shall be carried out only in accordance with the approved details.

Reasons:

1. For the avoidance of doubt, and having regard to Policy EV3A of the replacement Wigan UDP.

2. To ensure that the external appearance of the buildings is satisfactory, having regard to Policy EV3A of the replacement Wigan UDP.

3. To ensure that the details of the development are satisfactory, having regard to Policy EV3A of the replacement Wigan UDP.

4. In order to ensure adequate provision of public open space and play facilities on or off site in accordance with the requirements of Policy R1E of the replacement Wigan Unitary Development Plan.

5. To allow for vehicles visiting the site to be parked clear of the public highway, in accordance with Policies A1R and A1S of the replacement Wigan UDP.

6. To ensure that the site is satisfactorily drained, in accordance with Policy EV3A and G1C of the replacement Wigan UDP.

7. To safeguard the amenities of the adjoining premises and the area generally, having regard to Policy G1A of the replacement Wigan UDP.

8. To help to assimilate the proposed development into its surroundings, having regard to Policy EV3D of the replacement Wigan UDP.

9. To safeguard the amenities of the adjoining premises and the area generally, having regard to Policy G1A of the replacement Wigan UDP.

10. To ensure that any contamination is investigated and treated to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority, during the carrying out of the development as required by Policy EV1B of the replacement Wigan UDP.

11. To prevent overlooking to neighbouring property, as required by Policies R1D and EV3A of the replacement Wigan UDP.

12. To ensure that construction workers vehicles are not parked on the highway and materials and associated facilities are not detrimental to the amenity of the area, having regard to Policy A1S of the replacement Wigan UDP.

(Councillor N A Bradbury declared a prejudicial interest in this application because he is a resident of Hillside Avenue, Atherton and he left the meeting during discussion thereon).

A/08/70863 To demolish existing school buildings and erection of combined school, parking, access and landscaping thereto.

Location: Leigh Central and Leigh Sacred Heart Primary Schools, Windermere Road, Leigh (Leigh West ward)

Applicant: Wigan Council

Letters and petition of objection from local residents, Save our School campaign and The Twentieth Century Society; letter in support from the Headteacher of Sacred Heart R C Primary school; letters from Wigan Civic Trust and The Prince’ Regeneration Trust referring to the development.

Decision: DEFERRED for additional information and an internal inspection of the two school buildings.

A/08/70871 To erect temporary school building, parking, access and landscaping thereto.

Location: Grasmere Street Play Area, Grasmere Street, Leigh (Leigh West ward)

Applicant: Wigan Council

Decision: DEFERRED pending determination of planning application A/08/70863.