Present:
Councillor Carr (in the Chair)
Councillors
Blackburn / Doherty / Harrison / WynneMrs Callow / Evans / Hutchinson
Cresswell / Mrs Fowler / Mrs Radcliffe
In attendance:
Mr G Johnston, Mr G Page, Mr M Shaw and Mr I Ward, Tourism and Regeneration
Mrs K McDonnell and Mrs C White, Business Services
1. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillor Harrison declared a prejudicial interest in regards to enforcement report EC05/832, breach of planning control - erection of three storey block comprising 12 self-contained block of flats at 109 Park Road. The nature of the interest being that the developer was his cousin. Councillor Harrison left the meeting for the duration of the item.
Councillor Wynne declared a prejudicial interest in regards to planning application 05/0614, erection of a five storey hotel and single storey public house/restaurant with associated car parking, at land adjacent to Seasiders Way/Seymour Road/Bloomfield Road. The nature of the interest being that he had a business nearby. Councillor Wynne left the room for the duration of the item.
2. MINUTES, 17th OCTOBER 2005- PAPERS ’A’ AND ’B’
The minutes of the meetings held on 17th October 2005 were signed by the Chairman as a correct record.
3. PLANNING/ENFORCEMENT APPEALS LODGED/DETERMINED
Resolved: To note the Planning/Enforcement Appeals lodged and determined.
Background papers: (1) Letter from the Planning Inspectorate dated 6th October 2005
(2) Letter from the Planning Inspectorate dated 23th September 2005
(3) Letter from the Planning Inspectorate dated 14th September 2005
(4) Letter from the Planning Inspectorate dated 14th September 2005
(5) Letter from the Planning Inspectorate dated 6th October 2005
(6) Letter from the Planning Inspectorate dated 5th October 2005
(7) Letter from the Planning Inspectorate dated 12th October 2005
(8) Letter from the Planning Inspectorate dated 10th October 2005
4. REPORT ON QUALITY DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP
The Committee considered the report on the Quality Development Workshop Day held on 7th October 2005.
The Committee commented particularly on the lack of landscaping on Council developments and urged that this be investigated as a matter of urgency.
Resolved: (1) To note the report;
(2) To consider the findings and conclusions and refer the findings to the Portfolio Holders for Culture and Leisure, and Urband Environment for consideration; and
(3) To offer various dates for the workshop next year.
5. PUBLICITY FOR HANDLING OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS AND PLANNING ENFORCEMENT CASES
The Committee considered the report detailing the statistics for the handling of planning applications and planning enforcement cases for the quarter July to September 2005.
Resolved: To accept the statistics.
6. CONSULTATION FROM FYLDE BOROUGH COUNCIL ON LAND AT DOCK ROAD (LYTHAM QUAYS)
The Committee considered the consultation report written in response to consltation by Fylde Borough Council in regard to land at Dock Road (Lytham Quays).
The Acting Head, Planning and Transportation briefly summarised the report stating that the recommendation was to refuse as it was felt that the application was premature under present planning policy, and given Fylde’s housing needs up to 2016.
Resolved: (1) To note the report; and
(2) To refer this report to the Executive Committee and recommend that officers be instructed to inform Fylde Borough Council that the application be refused planning permission and referred to the Government Office.
7. WITHOUT PLANNING PERMISSION THE MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE OF THE FIRST FLOOR OF THE PREMISES FROM A WAREHOUSE/STORAGE UNIT TO USE AS A VENUE IN THE NATURE OF A PRIVATE CLUB AT 111 BUCHANAN STREET - EC05/8095
The Chairman advised the Committee that the word private should be deleted from the report so the description of the premises should read as "club", not "private club".
The Acting Head, Development and Building Control reported that a letter had been received from a neighbour stating that the establishment presented no problems.
Resolved: To authorise the Acting Head, Development and Building Control to issue an appropriate enforcement notice requiring the cessation of use of the first floor of the property as a venue for the holding of parties and social events, in the nature of a club. The period of compliance to be one month.
8. BREACH OF PLANNING CONTROL - ERECTION OF THREE STOREY BLOCK COMPRISING 12 SELF-CONTAINED PERMANENT FLATS AT 109 PARK ROAD - EC 05/8321
The Acting Head, Development and Building Control reported that a letter had been received from the agents stating that the developers believed they had been encouraged to apply for four flats. The Chairman noted that the fact remained that they were not given permission for 12 flats, but had still built 12 flats.
The Committee queried why Building Control had not flagged this sooner. The Acting Head, Development and Building Control advised that the inspection had been undertaken by a private firm. He also advised that the reasons for expediency should be amended to refer to the Managed Housing Policy.
Resolved: To authorise the Acting Head, Development and Building Control to issue an appropriate enforcement notice requiring the demolition of the building in its entirety, clearing away of rubble and debris associated with its demolition or undertake alterations to the first and second floors to accord with drawing A262/2g, approved as part of application 03/0712. The period of compliance to be four months.
9. BREACH OF PLANNING CONTROL - INSTALLATION OF AN EXTERNALLY MOUNTED ROLLER SHUTTER, HOUSING BOX AND ASSOCIATED GUIDES AT 3 COCKER SQUARE - EC05/8325
The Acting Head, Development and Building Control reported that a letter had been received from the owner stating that they were unaware of the need for planning permission as neighbouring properties had the same security shutters. They also drew attention to a recent spate of break ins, the difficulties of getting adequate insurance without shutters, and that the premises were shut over the closed season.
Resolved: To authorise the Acting Head, Development and Building Control to issue an appropriate enforcement notice requiring the removal of the externally mounted roller shutter, housing box and associated guides mounted to the front of the property. The period of compliance to be seven days.
10. BREACH OF PLANNING CONTROL - INSTALLATION OF TWO EXTERNALLY MOUNTED ROLLER SHUTTERS, HOUSING BOXES AND ASSOCIATED GUIDES AT 4-5 COCKER SQUARE - EC05/8326
The Acting Head, Development and Building Control reported that a letter had been received from the owner stating that they were unaware of the need for planning permission as neighbouring properties had the same security shutters. They also drew attention to a recent spate of break ins, the difficulties of getting adequate insurance without shutters, and that the premises were shut over the closed season.
Resolved: To authorise the Acting Head, Development and Building Control to issue an appropriate enforcement notice requiring the removal of the externally mounted roller shutters, housing boxes and associated guides mounted to the front of the property. The period of compliance to be seven days.
11. PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Resolved: That the decisions on the planning applications now submitted be as detailed in the Appendix to these minutes.
Background papers: Applications, plans and replies to consultations upon the applications
12. ERECTION OF SIX STOREY BUILDING TO FORM RETAIL UNIT AT GROUND FLOOR, RESTAURANT AT GROUND AND FIRST FLOOR AND 14 SELF CONTAINED PERMANENT FLATS AT UPPER FLOORS, AND BASEMENT PARKING, AT 273/275 PROMENADE - APPLICATION 05/0541
The Committee considered application 05/0541 for the erection of a six storey building to form a retail unit at ground floor, restaurant at ground and first floor and 14 self contained permanent flats at uppers floors, and basement parking, at 273/275 Promenade.
The Acting Head, Development and Building Control advised that the last paragraph of the report, under "Advice note to Developer", in regards to flood warnings, was not a condition as it appeared to be, but indeed advice, which would be reworded in conjunction with the Environment Agency.
The Committee expressed support for the redevelopment of site that had been derelict for a number of years.
Resolved: (1) To agree, in principle, to application 05/0541 for the erection of a six storey building to form a retail unit at ground floor, restaurant at ground and first floor and 14 self contained permanent flats at uppers floors, and basement parking, at 273/275 Promenade; and
(2) To authorise the Acting Head, Development and Building Control to determine the application, subject to the receipt of the commuted sum of £9,632.
Reasons for the Decision, Subject to the Above:
The application has been considered in relation to policies T8, T13, S4, S5, E13, TR2 and TR6 of the Blackpool Borough Local Plan and the Council’s October 2004 policy for the release of land for housing development in Blackpool. It is considered to be in accordance with those policies and there are no other material considerations that weigh sufficiently against the proposal such as to warrant refusal.
13. ERECTION OF A FIVE STOREY HOTEL AND SINGLE STOREY PUBLIC HOUSE/RESTAURANT WITH ASSOCIATED CAR PARKING, AT LAND ADJACENT TO SEASIDERS WAY/SEYMOUR ROAD/BLOOMFIELD ROAD - APPLICATION 05/0614
The Committee considered application 05/0614 for the erection of a five storey hotel and a single storey public house/restaurant with associated car parking at land adjacent to Seasiders Way/Seymour Road/Bloomfield Road.
Mr Lea addressed the Committee and spoke against the application.
Councillor Blackburn commented that he felt the development was over dominant and would cause an unacceptable increase in the levels of noise and traffic to nearby residents. He proposed that the application be refused. There was no second to the proposal.
The Acting Head, Development and Building Control advised that an additional condition would be applied to any permission, for a wall to be built on the Seymour Road frontage. He also stated that the recommendation was for defer for delegation subject to a transport assessment, accessibility questionnaire, and travel plan being submitted; and a query regarding the boundary to be resolved.
Resolved: (1) To agree, in principle, to application 05/0614 for the erection of a five storey hotel and a single storey public house/restaurant with associated car parking at land adjacent to Seasiders Way/Seymour Road/Bloomfield Road; and
(2) To authorise the Acting Head, Development and Building Control to determine the application, subject to a transport assessment, accessibility questionnaire, and travel plan being submitted; and a query regarding the boundary to be resolved.
Reasons for the Decision, Subject to the Above:
The application has been considered in relation to policies R8, T2, T6, E13, E14, E21, H4, TR1, TR2 and TR10 of the Blackpool Borough Local Plan and policies RR15, LQ1, LQ2, LQ4, LQ6, BH3, BH4, BH17, NE13, AS1, AS2, AS5 and AS7 of the emerging Local Plan, and is in accordance with those policies and there are no other material considerations that weigh sufficiently against the proposal such as to warrant refusal.
14. REMOVAL OF CONDITION 2 ATTACHED TO PLANNING PERMISSION REF. 01/0916 TO ALLOW TAKEAWAY TO BE OPEN BETWEEN MIDNIGHT AND 08.00 HOURS ON THE FOLLOWING DAY, AT 16A DICKSON ROAD - APPLICATION 05/0729
The Committee considered application 05/0729 for the removal of condition 2 attached to planning permission 01/0916 to allow the takeaway to be open between midnight and 08.00 hours on the following day, at 16a Dickson Road.
The Acting Head, Development and Building Control advised that the Local Plan Allocation should read Town Centre, not Main Holiday Area.
Resolved: That the application be approved, for the reasons detailed in the Appendix to these minutes.
Background papers: Applications, plans and replies to consultations upon the applications.
15. ERECTION OF FOUR STOREY BUILDING TO FORM OFFICES (OUTLINE APPLICATION), AT 5/7 KING STREET - APPLICATION 05/0736
The Committee considered application 05/0736 for the erection of a four storey building to form offices at 5/7 King Street.
Miss Jennings addressed the Committee and spoke against the application.
The Acting Head, Development and Building Control advised that the developer would be advised to get agreement with adjoining property owners before commencing any work. He also stated that the area currently had no specific designation under local planning policies. Finally he added that a single sentence had been omitted from the section of the report entitled "Human Rights Act". It should read "There are no human rights act implications".
Resolved: That the application be approved, subject to the conditions detailed in the Appendix to these minutes.
Background papers: Applications, plans and replies to consultations upon the applications.
16. INSTALLATION OF ONE 5.7 METRE HIGH FLAGPOLE FITTED WITH TELECOMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA, ERECTION OF EQUIPMENT CABINET AND TIMBER COMPOUND FENCE AT LAYTON INSTITUTE, WESTCLIFFE DRIVE - APPLICATION 05/0748
The Committee considered application 05/0748 for the installation of one 5.7 metre high flagpole fitted with telecommunications antenna, erection of equipment cabinet and timber compound fence, at Layton Institute, Westcliffe Drive.
Mrs Linda Wolstencroft addressed the Committee and spoke against the application.
Resolved: That the application be approved, subject to the conditions detailed in the Appendix to these minutes.
Background papers: Applications, plans and replies to consultations upon the applications.
17. ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY REAR AND SIDE EXTENSIONS, FIRST FLOOR SIDE EXTENSION, ERECTION OF DORMERS TO SIDES AND ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING ROOF HEIGHTS, AT THE OLD COACH HOUSE HOTEL, 50 DEAN STREET - APPLICATION 05/0779
The Committee considered application 05/0779 for the erection of single storey side and rear extensions, first floor side extension, erection of dormers to sides and alterations to existing roof heights at The Old Coach House Hotel, 50 Dean Street.
Mrs Maudsley addressed the Committee and spoke against the application.
Concern was expressed about the size of the proposed development and the loss of parking.
Resolved: That the application be deferred to allow the Acting Head, Development and Building Control to negotiate a reduction in the scale of the proposed development.
Background papers: Applications, plans and replies to consultations upon the applications.
18. ERECTION OF THREE STOREY BUILDING TO FORM SIX, SELF CONTAINED PERMANENT FLATS WITH ASSOCIATED PARKING AND LANDSCAPING, AT 21 ELIZABETH STREET - APPLICATION 05/0789
The Committee considered application 05/0789 for the erection of a three storey building to form six, self- contained permanent flats with associated parking and landscaping, at 21 Elizabeth Street.
The Acting Head, Development and Building Control advised that an additional condition would be applied to any permission for obscure glazing for the elevation facing the rear of the properties on Fisher Street.
Resolved: (1) To agree, in principle, to application 05/0789 for the erection of a three storey building to form six, self- contained permanent flats with associated parking and landscaping, at 21 Elizabeth Street; and
(2) To authorise the Acting Head, Development and Building Control to determine the application, subject to the receipt of the commuted sum of £4,128.
Reasons for the Decision, Subject to the Above:
The application has been considered in relation to policies H7, TR6, R5, E13 and E18 of the Blackpool Borough Local Plan and Policies NH7, LQ1, LQ2, LQ4, BH2a, BH3, BH10 and AS1 of the revised deposit draft edition Borough Local Plan 2001-2016, together with the Council’s ’Release of Land for Housing Development in Blackpool’ advice note, and on balance it is largely in accord with the aims and provisions of those policies. There are no other material considerations that weigh sufficiently against the proposal such as to warrant refusal.
Chairman
(The meeting ended at 5:50 pm)
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