Present at the meeting:
- Councillor J Hilton (Vice Chairman)
- Councillor Mrs J Beswick
- Councillor B Bowen
- Councillors W Carney
- Councillor R Clayton
- Councillor J Ellis
- Councillor G A Fairhurst
- Councillor Mrs S J Greensmith
- Councillor Ms P L Holland
- Councillor Mrs Y Klieve
- Councillor P A Liptrot
- Councillor J Talbot
Officers in attendance
- Graham Dickman – Development Control Manager
- Kevin Foster – Principal Planning Officer
- Shirley Hillman – Principal Solicitor
- Penny McGinty – Head of Development Implementation
- Stephen Normington – Service Director – Development
- Rob Owen – Team Leader Highways DC and Parking
- Steve Shaw – Senior Engineer Highways DC and Parking
- Michael Williamson – Committee Services Officer
25 Apologies for absence: Councillors P Prescott (Chairman) and Mrs J Prescott.
26 Minutes: The minutes of the meeting of this Committee held on 13 October 2009 were approved as a correct record.
27 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/09/73409, to extend dwellinghouse – first floor to rear, the officers’ recommendation was to approve the application with conditions. The Members resolved to refuse the application for the following reason:-
Due to its scale, proximity, and relative degree of elevation, the proposed two storey extension will have an overbearing impact on the amenity of the occupiers of the adjacent property and, in particular, result in a loss of light and over-dominant effect on the side living room window, contrary to the objectives of Policies R1D and G1A of the Replacement Wigan Unitary Development Plan.
The motion to refuse the application was proposed by Councillor J Ellis for the reason above. He stated that the extension would cause an intrusion to the neighbouring property. Councillor Mrs Y Klieve seconded the refusal of the application for the above reason. The vote on the motion to refuse the application was carried by 6 votes to 5.
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, REJECTED OR DEFERRED BY COMMITTEE
Planning applications:
A/09/73204 Installation of children's play area with 1 metre high fencing and gates
Location: Open Land East of 3 Withinlea Close Hindley Green Wigan
Ward: Hindley Green
Applicant: Mr Rodney Hill
Decision: Deferred for site visit.
A/09/73277 To retain perimeter fence to north of site, including change of use of land to extend curtilage of rugby club and re-site 2no containers.
Location: St Patricks ARLFC Harper Street Wigan WN1 3BN
Ward: Ince
Applicant: St Patricks ARLFC
Decision: Deferred for site visit.
A/09/73393 Extension and alterations to existing detached garage at rear of property.
Location: 109 Soughers Lane Ashton-In-Makerfield Wigan WN4 0JT
Ward: Bryn
Applicant: Mr Christopher Gaskell
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 SL/01, SL/03, SL/04, SL/05 received 18.9.2009.
2. The materials used on the external surfaces of the elevations shall match in colour, size, form and texture those on the existing garage building and the materials used on the external surfaces of the roof shall match those on the existing house.
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.
A/09/73399 First floor extension at front together with associated external fire escape. Re-submission of A/09/73136 - Refused.
Location: The Potteries Garage Smallbrook Lane Leigh WN7 5PZ
Ward: Atherleigh
Applicant: J P Whitter (Water Well Engineers) Ltd
Decision: Deferred for site visit.
A/09/73401 Outline Application for the erection of 3 no. detached dwellings (All matters reserved).
Location: Rear Gardens Of 308, 312 And 318 Whelley Wigan WN2 1DA
Ward: Aspull New Springs Whelley
Applicant: Mr David Hughes
Decision: Deferred for site visit.
(Councillor P A Liptrot declared a prejudicial interest in this application as he knew the applicant’s agent and left the meeting during discussion thereon).
A/09/73409 To extend dwellinghouse - first floor to rear.
Location: 12 Upton Road Atherton Manchester M46 9RJ
Ward: Atherton
Applicant: Mr A Caldwell
Decision: Refused (see minute 27(2))
(Councillor P A Liptrot declared a prejudicial interest in this application as he knew the applicant’s agent and left the meeting during discussion thereon).
A/09/73436 Change of use of 15 Westleigh Lane to form extended A1 retail shop, together with single storey extensions to the front and rear and formation of new shop front at numbers 15, 17 and 19 Westleigh Lane.
Location: 15 - 19 Westleigh Lane Leigh WN7 5JE
Ward: Atherleigh
Applicant: Mr J Chauhan
Decision: Deferred for site visit.
