Present at the meeting:
- Councillor P Prescott (Chairman)
- Councillor J Hilton (Vice Chairman)
- Councillor W Carney
- Councillor R Clayton
- Councillor G A Fairhurst
- Councillor Mrs S J Greensmith
- Councillor Ms P L Holland
- Councillor Mrs Y Klieve
- Councillor Mrs J Prescott
- Councillor J Talbot
Officers in attendance
- Graham Dickman – Development Control Manager
- Shirley Hillman – Principal Solicitor
- Penny McGinty – Head of Development Implementation
- Stephen Normington – Service Director – Development
- Rob Owen – Team Leader Highways DC and Parking
- Brian Rimmer – Principal Officer Environmental Protection
- Steve Shaw – Senior Engineer Highways DC and Parking
- Richard Taylor – Principal Planning Officer
- Michael Williamson – Committee Services Officer
41 Apologies for absence: Councillors Mrs J Beswick, B Bowen, J Ellis and P A Liptrot.
42 Minutes: The minutes of the meeting of this Committee held on 9 March 2010 were approved as a correct record.
43 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/09/72812, mixed use regeneration scheme comprising residential (C3), employment (B1) and small scale retail (A1), new public open space and associated infrastructure (all matters reserved except access), the Committee refer the application to Government Office North West as required under the terms of The Town and Country Planning (Consultation) (England) Direction 2009 because the scheme includes elements of office and commercial space to be located outside the Town Centre of Leigh and subject to this referral, delegates power to the Service Director – Development to grant conditional planning permission, subject to the applicant entering into an agreement under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to regulate development.
(3) In respect of Application A/09/73025, partial change of use of existing public house to betting office, the officers’ recommendation was to approve the application with conditions. The Members resolved to refuse the application for the following reason:-
The proposal would be contrary to policies G1A and S1E of the Wigan Unitary Development Plan as it would result in a detrimental impact on the local amenity.
The motion to refuse the application was proposed by Councillor Mrs Y Klieve for the above reason. She stated that the development would result in a detrimental effect on local residents and would result in a potential increase in anti social behaviour in the area. Councillor J Talbot seconded refusal for the above reasons. The vote on the motion to refuse the application was carried 8 votes to 0.
(4) In respect of Application A/09/73550, to extend existing care home: part single storey part first floor to rear together with formation of 8 parking paces and 2 cycle spaces (re-submission of A/09/73172), the officers’ recommendation was to approve the application with conditions. The Members resolved to refuse the application for the following reason:-
The proposed development would, by reason of its scale, design, and relationship to neighbouring dwellings, result in a loss of amenity for the occupiers of the adjacent properties, contrary to the objectives of Policy G1A of the Wigan Unitary Development Plan, and the advice in the Council’s supplementary planning document ‘design guide for residential development’.
The motion to refuse the application was proposed by Councillor R Clayton for the above reason. He stated that the development would have an overbearing effect resulting in a loss of amenity for residents of neighbouring properties on Buckley Street West. Councillor G A Fairhurst seconded refusal for the above reason. The vote on the motion to refuse the application was carried 9 votes to 0 with 1 abstention.
(5) In respect of Application A/09/73603, to construct indoor and outdoor facilities for sporting, recreational and cultural activities for young people and associated landscaping of public open space, the Committee delegates power to the Service Director – Development to grant conditional planning permission, subject to the applicant entering into an agreement under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to regulate development.
(6) In respect of Application A/10/73967, retrospective application to retain change of use of land to extend curtilage and formation of additional access road to dwelling at Southern’s Fold, the Committee notes the previous decision taken to take appropriate enforcement to have the access road removed and return the site to its natural habitat (minute 24(2) refers) and requests that the Service Director – Development includes the requirement for the boundary fence to be returned to its original state within the appropriate enforcement action.
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, REJECTED OR DEFERRED BY COMMITTEE
Planning applications:
A/09/72812 Mixed Use regeneration scheme comprising residential (C3), employment (B1) and small scale retail (A1), new public open space and associated infrastructure (all matters reserved except access)
Location: Bridgewater Business Park, West Bridgewater Street, Leigh (Leigh South Ward)
Applicant: Alard Properties
Letters of objection received from local businesses.
Decision: Minded to approve (see minute 43 (2) also)
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 the master plan reference 3808 D25 Rev E received on the 28.01.2010 and 2007-394/SK012 received on the 18.02.2010.
2. Before any part of the development hereby approved is commenced, approval shall be obtained from the Local Planning Authority with respect to the following matters, namely appearance, landscaping, layout and scale.
3. Prior to the commencement of the construction of any building hereby approved provision shall be made on the site for:-
- the parking of construction workers vehicles
- storage of building materials, equipment and plant, and
- 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.
4. The recommendations of The Travel Plan framework submitted on behalf of the applicant and dated 27.04.2009 shall be implemented as part of each and every subsequent approval of reserved matters unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
5. The following information shall be submitted as part of any subsequent reserved matters application:
(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, hard surfaces and relationship to adjoining sites still to be developed.
The development shall be carried out only in accordance with the approved details.
6. As part of any reserved matters application, an assessment shall be undertaken to identify the existing noise climate, and the levels of noise generation from existing and proposed commercial and industrial development within and in the vicinity of the site. The assessment shall be accompanied by a scheme detailing measures for protecting the proposed residential development from noise from existing and proposed commercial and industrial uses. Any works which form part of the scheme shall be completed before any dwellings to which the identified measures apply are first occupied.
7. Before the development hereby approved is brought into use all plant and machinery in the commercial uses shall be enclosed with sound insulating material in accordance with a scheme previously agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
8. Prior to commencement of any development, a scheme in the form of a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) should be submitted to the local planning authority for approval detailing the measures to be employed to control and monitor noise, dust and vibration. The approved scheme shall be complied with for the duration of all construction works.
9. The use hereby permitted shall not be carried out except during the following hours: B1 Uses 0800 to 2000 Monday to Saturday and A1 Use 0700 to 2300 hours and at no other times unless agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
10. Before any commercial or industrial developments hereby approved are commenced, a scheme for the extraction of fumes and odours from those developments shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, and all works which form part of the approved scheme shall be carried out and completed before the development is first brought into use.
11. No more than 500 square metres of floor space shall be used for Class A1 retail purposes.
12. As part of any reserved matters application, 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:
1) 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.
2) 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.
3) 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.
4) 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. A verification report demonstrating completion of the works set out in the approved remediation strategy and the effectiveness of the remediation shall be submitted to and approved, in writing, by the local planning authority. The report shall include results of sampling and monitoring carried out in accordance with the approved verification plan to demonstrate that the site remediation criteria have been met. It shall also include any plan (a long-term monitoring and maintenance plan) for longer-term monitoring of pollutant linkages, maintenance and arrangements for contingency action, as identified in the verification plan, and for the reporting of this to the local planning authority.
13. The development permitted by this planning permission shall only be carried out in accordance with the approved Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) (Atkins Final 24/04/09 Ref: 5060577/001/62/ZT/01) and the following mitigation measures detailed within the FRA:
a) Limiting the surface water run-off to 1145l/s (FRA Section 3.2.4) so that it will not exceed the run-off from the undeveloped site and not increase the risk of flooding off-site.
b) Provision of attenuation storage on / or in the vicinity of the site to a 1 in 100 year plus 30% climate change year standard.
14. The development hereby permitted shall not be commenced until such time as a scheme for the provision and implementation of a surface water regulation system and details of the method of surface water and foul water drainage from the site has been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. The scheme shall be fully implemented and subsequently maintained, in accordance with the timing / phasing arrangements embodied within the scheme or within any other period as may subsequently be agreed, in writing, by the local planning authority.
15. A method statement detailing the measures that are to be taken to protect the integrity of the canal bank along the northern boundary of the site during the demolition of the existing buildings and the construction of new development shall be submitted as part of any subsequent application for approval of reserved matters relating to those parts of this site that adjoin the canal and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall not be carried out except in complete accordance with the agreed details.
16. Before first occupation of the 200th dwellinghouse on the site the highway improvements outlined in the submitted Transport Assessment and shown on submitted plan reference 2007-394/SK012 received on the 18 February 2010 shall be implemented in full.
Reasons:
1. For the avoidance of doubt, and having regard to Policy EV3A of the replacement Wigan UDP.
2. The application is for outline permission only and therefore gives insufficient details of the proposed development. These details will be required as reserved matters, in accordance with Policy EV3A of the replacement Wigan UDP.
3. 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.
4. To reduce the need to travel to and from the site by private transport in accordance with UDP Policy A1B and the council's Travel Plans Supplementary Planning Document and in order to promote sustainable modes of travel to and from the site, and to reduce reliance of the private car.
5. To ensure that the details of the development are satisfactory, having regard to Policy EV3A of the replacement Wigan UDP.
6. To provide an acceptable level of noise both within the proposed dwellings and the residential area generally, in accordance with Policies R1D and G1A of the replacement Wigan UDP.
7. The insulation of plant and machinery which generate high levels of noise will reduce the impact of the proposal on existing development in the vicinity, in accordance with Policies EV1B and G1A of the replacement Wigan UDP.
8. To safeguard the amenities of the adjoining premises and the area generally, having regard to Policy G1A 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 safeguard the amenities of the adjoining premises and the area generally, having regard to Policy G1A of the replacement Wigan UDP.
11. Having regard to the impact on the area including the vitality and viability of Leigh Town Centre in order to ensure policy compliance with Wigan Replacement Unitary Development Plan Policy S1F.
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 prevent flooding by ensuring the satisfactory storage of/disposal of surface water from the site and prevent flooding off site by ensuring that attenuation storage of flood water is provided having regard to Wigan Replacement Unitary Development Plan Policy G1C.
14. To prevent the increased risk of flooding, to improve and protect water quality, improve habitat and amenity, and ensure future maintenance of the surface water drainage system having regard to the provisions of Wigan Replacement Unitary Development Plan Policy G1C.
15. To ensure the structural integrity of existing canal thereby reducing the risk of flooding having regard to the provisions of Wigan Replacement Unitary Development Plan Policy G1C.
16. To provide for the safety and convenience of users of the highway, for the free flow of traffic, and to safeguard the amenity of neighbouring premises, in accordance with Policies A1R and R1D of the replacement Wigan UDP.
A/09/73025 Partial change of use of existing public house to betting office.
Location: The Avenue Public House, Norley Hall Avenue, Wigan (Pemberton Ward)
Applicant: Weston Castle Ltd
Letters of objection received from local residents. Letter of objection received from Councillor P Prescott who requested that the application be determined by Planning Committee.
Decision: Refused (see minute 43 (3) also).
Reasons:
1. The Planning Committee visited the site and heard and saw evidence from and on behalf of local residents that the existing public house use causes problems of anti-social behaviour in the area. The proposal would result in two separate uses of the site and additional activity arising from the betting office use. The proposal would exacerbate existing problems of anti-social behaviour in the area and heighten the fear of problems arising from anti-social behaviour felt by the local community, which affects how residents are able to use their properties and go about their business in the area. As such the proposal conflicts with Policies S1E and G1A of the Replacement Wigan Unitary Development Plan because the proposed use would be detrimental to residential and local amenities.
2. This application has been refused on the basis of the following plans 09/61/1 received 23.06.2009
(The Chairman (Councillor P Prescott) declared that he had fettered his discretion in dealing with this application by stating his opposition to the development prior to its consideration by the Committee. He left his seat with the Committee and sat in the public area during consideration of this application. The Vice Chairman (Councillor J Hilton) occupied the Chair during consideration of this application.)
(Councillor Mrs J Prescott declared that she had fettered her discretion in dealing with this application by stating her opposition to the development prior to its consideration by the Committee. She left her seat with the Committee and sat in the public area during consideration of this application.)
A/09/73550 To extend existing care home: part single storey part first floor to rear together with formation of 8 no parking spaces and 2 no cycle spaces (Re-submission of A/09/73172)
Location: Norfolk House, 34 Norfolk Street, Wigan (Wigan West Ward)
Applicant: P Jingree
Letters of objection received from local residents. Councillor T W Halliwell had requested that the application be determined by Planning Committee
Decision: Refused (see minute 43 (4) also).
Reasons:
1. The proposal would conflict with Policies R1C and R1D of the Replacement Unitary Development Plan as the proposed first floor extension would, by reason of its size, height and position in close proximity to the boundary with residential property, appear overbearing when viewed from the rear of the adjoining dwellinghouses in Buckley Street West and would cause partial overshadowing of the gardens to the rear of these properties.
2. The proposal would conflict with Policy R1C of the Replacement Unitary Development Plan and with the Council's Supplementary Planning Guidance "Planning Criteria for Determination of Planning Applications for Care Homes and Homes for the Elderly" of 1991, as the development will lead to an unacceptable amount of land within the curtilage of the care home that is available as private amenity open space for use solely by the residents of the care home. As such the proposal is would result in unacceptable amenity for prospective occupiers of the care home.
3. This application has been refused on the basis of the following plans 2161-201C, 2161-202C and 2161-203C received on 01.02.2010
A/09/73603 To construct indoor and outdoor facilities for sporting, recreational and cultural activities for young people and associated landscaping of public open space.
Location: Mesnes Playing Field, Parsons Walk, Wigan (Wigan Central Ward)
Applicant: R Carter
Letters of objection had been received from local residents and organisations. Letters of objection received from Councillors H L Cadman, J Ellis, J D Hodgkinson, B J Fagan, Mrs M J Peet, G W Fairhurst and P A Tushingham. Councillor G W Fairhurst had requested that the application be determined by Planning Committee
Decision: Minded to approve (see minute 43 (5) also).
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;
- L(--) 202. 203, 204, 205, 206, 407a, 409, 420a, 421a, 422a, 423a L(90) 205 A
- Parsons Walk Elevation - 9th March 2010
- Council Offices Elevation - 9th March 2010
- Drumcroon Gallery Elevation - 9th March 2010
- Mesnes Field Elevation - 9th March 2010
2. Notwithstanding the details shown on the approved plans, before any part of the development hereby approved is commenced, particulars/samples of the materials to be used for the external walls and roof, including their colour, texture and finishes shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be constructed only in accordance with the approved materials.
3. Notwithstanding the submitted drawings and particulars, prior to the commencement of any works comprising the installation of external windows, areas of glazing and doors, specification plans at a scale not exceeding 1 in 20, including details of materials, frame design, colour, texture, and reveals, shall be submitted for the written approval of the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be implemented fully in accordance with the approved details.
4. Notwithstanding the details shown on the approved plans, the site shall be treated in accordance with a landscape scheme to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme shall be submitted before any part of the development is commenced, and all works in accordance with the approved scheme shall be completed prior to the first use of the development, or such longer period as may be agreed by the Local Planning Authority. Such a landscape scheme is to include the planting of live trees, including a scheme for the planting of street trees, the specification and height of "green walls", and details of all hard landscaping including the treatments and surfacing materials for forecourts and paved areas.
5. No development shall take place until there has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority, a plan indicating the positions, design, materials and type of boundary treatment to be erected, including the provision of security gates to the rear of the Civic buildings. The boundary treatment shall be completed before the development is first occupied or in accordance with a timetable agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.
6. No development shall be started until an investigation and assessment of ground stability and public safety risks such as mine gas, is submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The assessment shall be undertaken in line with the guidance set out in PPG14 and shall indicate a programme of works necessary to treat any public safety and ground stability issues. Such approved measures shall be implemented as an integral part of the construction of the new development and be completed prior to the occupation of building hereby permitted.
7. Before the development hereby approved is commenced, details of the design of infiltration drainage and any storage attenuation system of the drainage strategy set out in the Flood Risk Assessment (Arup - January 2010 ) shall be submitted, to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The drainage system for the development shall be constructed in accordance with the approved details, and shall be implemented prior to the first use of the development.
8. Prior to the commencement of the development full details of the design, specification and layout of all indoor and outdoor sports facilities, which shall comply with relevant Sport England/National Governing Body Technical Design Guidance Notes, shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The sports facilities shall be constructed in accordance with the approved design and layout details prior to the development first being brought into use or within a timescale to be first agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.
9. Notwithstanding the details accompanying the application, before any part of the development hereby approved is commenced, full details of the design and specification of a scheme of external lighting for the MUGAs, to include measures to mitigate against light spillage and glare, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The lighting scheme shall be installed in accordance with such approved details, and shall thereafter be retained, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
10. 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 property:
Daytime 07:00 to 23:00 LA90 + 5dB(A)
Night-time 23:00 to 07:00 LA90 + 0dB(A)
11. The use the facilities hereby permitted shall not be carried out except during the following hours:
- Club Building; Monday to Friday 09:30 until 22:00, Saturday to Sunday 08:30 until 22 :00
- Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA); Monday to Sunday 09:30 until 22:00
12. Before the use commences, the building shall be insulated in accordance with a scheme previously approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority in order to secure reduction in the level of noise emanating from the building.
13. Before the development hereby approved is commenced, a scheme for the extraction of fumes and odours shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and all works which form part of the approved scheme shall be carried out and completed before the development is brought into use.
14. Notwithstanding the submitted drawings and particulars, prior to the commencement in occupation of the development, details of secure storage facilities and bin storage facilities shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Such approved cycle storage and bin storage facilities shall be fully provided before the commencement in use of the development unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
15. A Travel Plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the first occupation of the development, or in accordance with a timeframe that has been agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The Travel Plan shall show measures to reduce the need to travel to and from the site by private transport and the timing of such measures. The plan shall be implemented in accordance with the details as approved. The approved travel plan shall be maintained and kept up to date at all times and shall take into account any change in circumstances such as a change to the occupier of the site.
16. Notwithstanding the particulars accompanying the application, and before the commencement of development, a scheme for the enhancement of the biodiversity of Mesnes Field which should include a range of measures such as bat roosting and bird nesting opportunities, shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be undertaken in accordance with such approved details.
17. No development shall be commenced until the applicant has secured the implementation of an archaeological watching brief to be maintained and undertaken during groundworks, in accordance with a written scheme of investigation, which has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
18. Notwithstanding the information accompanying the planning application, 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 development shall be carried out only in accordance with the approved details.
19. Before any part of the development hereby approved is commenced, a detailed scheme for the incorporation of sustainable development principles, to include measures to reduce energy use, with reference to sections 6.10 and 6.11 of the Design and Access Statement, shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be implemented in accordance with the approved scheme and such approved measures shall thereafter be retained.
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 building is satisfactory, having regard to Policies EV3A and EV4A, of the replacement Wigan UDP
3. To ensure that the external appearance of the building is satisfactory, having regard to Policies EV3A and EV4A, of the replacement Wigan UDP
4. To help to assimilate the proposed development into its surroundings, having regard to Policies EV3A and EV4A of the replacement Wigan UDP.
5. To help to assimilate the proposed development into its surroundings, having regard to Policy EV3A and EV4A of the replacement Wigan UDP.
6. To ensure that adequate precautions are taken to safeguard against the effects of mining operations, in accordance with Policy EV1 of the replacement Wigan UDP.
7. To ensure that the site is satisfactorily drained, in accordance with Policy EV3A and G1C of the replacement Wigan UDP.
8. To ensure the provision of satisfactory sports facilities, having regard to Policies C1A and C1C of the replacement Wigan UDP.
9. To safeguard the amenities of the locality, having regard to Policies EV3A and EV4A, of the replacement Wigan UDP
10. 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.
11. To safeguard the amenities of the adjoining premises and the area generally, having regard to Policy G1A of the replacement Wigan UDP.
12. To minimise the noise annoyance on existing development in the vicinity, having regard to Policies EV1B and G1A of the replacement Wigan UDP.
13. To safeguard the amenities of the adjoining premises and the area generally, having regard to Policy G1A of the replacement Wigan UDP.
14. To ensure the provision of satisfactory bin storage facilities and to encourage the use of modes of transport other than the private car, in accordance with Policies EV3A, EV4A and A1S of the replacement Wigan UDP.
15. To reduce the need to travel to and from the site by private transport in accordance with UDP Policy A1B and the council's Travel Plans Supplementary Planning Document and in order to promote sustainable modes of travel to and from the site, and to reduce reliance of the private car.
16. To secure an enhancement of biodiversity with regard to Policies EV2 and EV2D of the Replacement Wigan UDP.
17. The Local Planning Authority considers the site is of archaeological interest and wishes to secure the satisfactory removal of the archaeological remains and/or recording of the subsequent findings, as required by Policy EV4E of the replacement Wigan UDP.
18. To ensure that the details of the development are satisfactory, having regard to Policy EV3A of the replacement Wigan UDP.
19. To ensure that the proposal is sustainable and consistent with policies EV3A and G1A of the Replacement Wigan UDP
(Councillors W Carney, R Clayton and G A Fairhurst requested that their votes against this decision be recorded.)
A/10/73909 To extend dwellinghouse - first floor to rear.
Location: 12 Upton Road, Atherton (Atherton Ward)
Applicant: A Caldwell
Letter of objection received from the occupiers of the neighbouring property and Councillor N A Bradbury.
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 729/11 received on 20th January 2010.
2. The bricks, render and tiles used on the external surfaces of the elevations and roofs shall match in colour, size, form and texture those on the existing building.
3. No windows shall be inserted at any time into the west facing elevation of the approved first floor extension.
4. Prior to the commencement of any development, details of the arrangements for the provision of 2 car parking spaces within the site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Any hard surface shall be made of porous materials, or provision shall be made to direct run-off water from the hard surface to a permeable or porous area or surface within the curtilage of the dwellinghouse. The duly approved scheme shall be implemented in full prior to first occupation of the approved extension, and shall be retained thereafter.
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 prevent overlooking to neighbouring property, as required by Policies R1D and EV3A of the replacement Wigan UDP.
4. To allow for vehicles to be parked clear of the highway and to reduce surface water run-off, in accordance with Policies A1S, R1D and G1C of the Replacement Wigan UDP.
A/10/73967 Retrospective application to retain change of use of land to extended curtilage and formation of additional access road to dwelling at Southerns Fold.
Location: Vacant land north of Woodfield Street, Aspull (Aspull New Springs Whelley Ward)
Applicant: B Jackson
Email in support of the application received from Councillor Mrs J Beswick.
Decision: Refused (see minute 43 (6) also).
Reason: The site is situated within an area of land which forms part of the Green Belt. The proposal results in inappropriate development that encroaches on and results in further urbanisation of the Green Belt and very special circumstances have not been sufficiently demonstrated to outweigh the harm caused on the character and openness of the Green Belt. Therefore the proposal is contrary to Policy GB1 of The Unitary Development Plan which strictly limits development in the Green Belt in accordance with advice contained in PPG2.
This application has been refused on the basis of the following plans C2996 P01 revision C received 18.02.2010.
(Councillor J Hilton (Vice Chairman) declared a prejudicial interest in this item as he knew the applicant and left the meeting during discussion thereon).
(Councillor R Clayton requested that his vote against this decision be recorded.)
