Minutes for Planning Committee meeting, Oct 14 2009, 6.30PM official page

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Storey, Tweed and Brennan.

Members referred to the absence of Councillor Storey due to an injury he had sustained to his foot.

RESOLVED:

That the best wishes of the Committee be extended to Councillor Storey for a speedy recovery.

Members and Officers are requested to give notice of any personal or prejudicial interest and the nature of that interest, relating to any item on the agenda in accordance with the relevant Code of Conduct.

The following declarations of interest were received:-

Member / Officer

Item

Interest

Action taken

Councillor Gustafson

Application No.S/2009/0624

55-57 Merton Road, Bootle

Personal – Knows a member of the applicant’s family

Stayed in the room, but took no part in consideration of the item and voted thereon

Councillor

Roberts

Application No.N/09/346

Land to the rear of 73 and 75 Kirklake Road, Formby

Personal – knows the petitioners

Stayed in the room, but took no part in consideration of the item and voted thereon

Councillor

Barber

Application No.N/09/346

Land to the rear of 73 and 75 Kirklake Road, Formby

Personal – knows two of the petitioners

Stayed in the room, but took no part in consideration of the item

Councillor

Fearn

Application No.N/2009/0214

Rear of 79-95 Linaker Street, Southport

Prejudicial – Knows the owner and Chair of Linaker Street Residents Association

Left the room, and took no part in the consideration of the item.

Councillor

Moncur

Application No.S/2009/0620

Aintree Davenhill Primary School

Personal – L.E.A Governor

Stayed in the room, but took no part in consideration of the item

Councillor

Colbert

Application No.S/2009/0620

Aintree Davenhill Primary School

Prejudicial – Indicated support for the application  

 Left the room, and took no part in the consideration of the item.

Councillor

Colbert

Application No. N/2009/0342 – 37-39 Shakespeare Street, Southport

Prejudicial – Colleague of Applicant

Left the room, and took no part in the consideration of the item.

Councillor

Fearn

Application No. N/2009/0342 – 37-39 Shakespeare Street, Southport

Prejudicial – Colleague of Applicant

Left the room, and took no part in the consideration of the item.

Councillor

Preston

Application No. N/2009/0342 – 37-39 Shakespeare Street, Southport

Prejudicial – Colleague of Applicant

Left the room, and took no part in the consideration of the item.

Councillor Sumner

Application No. N/2009/0342 – 37-39 Shakespeare Street, Southport

Prejudicial – Colleague of Applicant

Left the room, and took no part in the consideration of the item.

Councillor

Byrne

Application No. N/2009/0342 – 37-39 Shakespeare Street, Southport

Prejudicial – Colleague of Applicant

Left the room, and took no part in the consideration of the item.

Councillor

Connell

Application No. N/2009/0342 – 37-39 Shakespeare Street, Southport

Prejudicial – Colleague of Applicant

Left the room, and took no part in the consideration of the item.

RESOLVED:

That subject to the following additions to Declarations of Interest and Apologies for Absence;-

(a)       Councillor Friel - Apologies

(b)       Councillor Connell – Declared a Personal Interest in Application No. N/2009/0130 – 2a Fernley Road, Birkdale, knows the applicants agent.

The Minutes of the meeting held on 16 September 2009 be confirmed as a correct record.  

Report of the Planning and Economic Regeneration Director

The Committee considered the report of the Planning and Economic Regeneration Director advising of the current position regarding alleged breaches of planning control at Formby Football Club.

The Planning and Economic Regeneration Director indicated to the local residents and Members in attendance that this report was in relation alleged breaches of planning control and not the closure of the site.

RESOLVED:

That consideration of this item be deferred to allow Members to undertake a site visit.

The Committee considered the report of the Planning and Economic Regeneration Director recommending that the above application for the erection of one wind turbine and concrete plinth in the alley-way between Nos. 35 and 37 Shakespeare Street, six solar panels and one solar hot water panel to the flat roof section to the rear of the premises be granted subject to the conditions and for the reasons stated or referred to in the report and in late representations 1.

RESOLVED:

That the recommendation be approved and application be granted subject to the conditions and for the reasons stated or referred to in the report.

The Committee considered the report of the Planning and Economic Regeneration Director recommending that the above application for the erection of a detached two-storey dwelling with underground swimming pool and leisure facilities with access onto Fleetwood Road and construction of an underground car park for the residents of the apartment block to the rear of 79 Albert Road be refused for the reasons stated or referred to in the report.

Prior to consideration of the application, the Committee received a petition from Mr. Cormack on behalf of the objectors against the proposed development and a response by the applicant’s Agent, Mr.Bailey.

RESOLVED:

That the recommendation be approved and the application be refused for the reasons stated within the report.

The Committee considered the report of the Planning and Economic Regeneration Director recommending that the above application for the erection of three, two-storey detached houses to a backland site within the rear gardens of two large detached houses on Kirklake Road, Formby, be granted subject to the conditions and for the reasons stated or referred to in the report and late representations.

Councillor G.Cuthbertson, as Ward Councillor, made representations against the proposed development.

RESOLVED:

That the recommendation be approved and the application be granted subject to the conditions and for the reasons stated or referred to in the report and late representations.

The Committee considered the report of the Planning and Economic Regeneration Director recommending that the above application for the erection of a two-storey office block to the rear of 55-57 Merton Road, Bootle be granted subject to the conditions and reasons stated or referred to in the report and late representations.

Prior to consideration of the application, the Committee received a petition from Mr Breen on behalf of objectors against the proposed development and a response by the applicant Mr.P.Hughes.

Councillor Friel, as Ward Councillor, made representations against the proposed development.

 RESOLVED:

That the application be refused as the proposed development by reason of its siting, scale and impact on this garden area, is inappropriate in that it does not preserve the character of Derby Park Conservation Area and as such the proposal as detailed within the report fails to preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area, contrary to Policies CS3 and HC1 of the adopted Sefton Unitary Development Plan.

Reports of the Planning and Economic Regeneration Director

RESOLVED:

That the following applications be approved, subject to:-

(i)         the conditions (if any) and for the reasons stated or referred to in the Planning and Economic Regeneration Director’s report and/or Late Representations 1 and 2; and

(ii)        the applicants entering into any legal agreements indicated in the report or Late Representations:

Application No.

Site

N/2009/0257

1 Arbour Street and 25 Virginia Street, Southport

N/2009/0300

Rose Court, 16 and 18 Oxford Road and 1 Oxford gardens, Birkdale

N/2009/0314

18a Shaws Road, Birkdale

S/2009/0573

2b Hawarden Grove, Seaforth

S/2009/0586

64-68 Balliol Road , Bootle

S/2009/0620

Aintree Davenhill Primary School, Aintree Lane, Aintree

The Committee considered the report of the Planning and Economic Regeneration Director which advised that the undermentioned sites had been inspected by the Visiting Panel on 12 October 2009.

Application No.

Site

S/2009//0624

55-57 Merton Road, Bootle

Kings Park, Seaforth

N/2009/0346

Land rear of 73 and 75 Kirklake Road, Formby

N/2009/0300

Rose Court, 16 & 18 Oxford Road and 1 Oxford Gardens , Birkdale

N/2009/0214

79-95 Linaker Street, Southport

N/2009/0342

37-39 Shakespeare Street, Southport

S/2009/0738

Market Hall, King Street, Southport

N/2009/0344

79 Albert Road, Southport

N/2009/0340

Leaf UK, Virginia Street, Southport

N/2009/0341

Site of Southport General Infirmary , between Pilkington Road and Curzon Road, Southport

RESOLVED:

That the report on the sites inspected by the Visiting Panel be noted

Report of the Planning and Economic Regeneration Director

The Committee considered the report of the Planning and Economic Regeneration Director on the results of the undermentioned appeals and progress on appeals lodged with the Planning Inspectorate.

Appellant

Proposal/Breach of Planning Control

Decision

Mr.T.Mawdsley

88-90 Leyland Road,Southport – appeal against the refusal to grant planning permission for the erection of a three storey block of 12 self-contained apartments , layout of car park spaces and landscaping.

Dismissed

21/9/09

Miss.L.Bullen

9 Garstang Road, Southport – Appeal against refusal to grant planning permission for the installation of a dormer to the front of the dwellinghouse.

Dismissed

30/9/09

Dencourt Developments Ltd

60 Merrilocks Road, Blundellsands – Appeal against refusal to grant planning permission for the erection of a two storey block containing two self-contained duplex apartments to the rear of the premises

Dismissed

18/9/09

Mr.K.Timmerman

Car Park, West Street, Southport – Appeal against the refusal to grant planning permission for the retrospective application for metal railings and access gates to the perimeter of the car park

Dismissed

30/9/09

W.M Kellett (Formby) Ltd

Land and Buildings at 158 Southbank Road, Southport – Appeal against the refusal to grant advertisement consent for the retention of 10 non-illuminated Perspex hoarding signs within the curtilage of the premises

Dismissed

18/9/09

Ms.C.L. Marshall

Land and Buildings at 158 Southbank Road, Southport – Appeal against the service by the Council of an enforcement notice requiring the cessation of use of the outbuilding as a dwelling house, and removal of the kitchen and bathroom

Allowed

11/9/09

RESOLVED:

That the report on the results of appeals and progress on appeals lodged with the Planning Inspectorate be noted.

Report of the Planning and Economic Regeneration Director

The Committee considered the report of the Planning and Economic Regeneration Director advising of the content of the ‘publicity for planning applications - streamlining information requirements for planning applications’ Department for Communities and Local Government consultation papers.

RESOLVED:

That the Planning and Economic Regeneration Director’s responses to the consultation questions be approved.

Report of the Planning and Economic Regeneration Director

The Committee considered the report of the Planning and Economic Regeneration Director seeking approval for the further work needed in order to produce a ‘sound’ Core Strategy, including the implications that the work would have on the approved timetable for producing the Core Strategy.

RESOLVED: That

(1)       the need to carry out a study of land supply for reasons set out within section 4 of the report be acknowledged; and

(2)       the appointment of consultants to validate the study which would be largely carried out in house be approved.

Report of the Planning and Economic Regeneration Director

The Committee considered the report of the Planning and Economic Regeneration Director informing of the consultation paper, which outlined the draft regulations for the Community Infrastructure Levy.

RESOLVED: That

(1)       the comments on the technical implementation be delegated to the Planning and Economic Regeneration Director;

(2)      the views contained within the report being used as a response to the consultation be supported; and

(3)      the concerns of Members be referred to the Members of Parliament Mr.J. Benton M.P, Mrs.C.Curtis- Thomas MP, Mr Howarth MP and Rt. Hon. Dr. J.Pugh MP.

The Committee considered the report of the Planning and Economic Regeneration Director recommending that the following application be refused for the reasons stated or referred to in the report.

Application No.

Site

N/2009/0214

Rear of 79-95 Linaker Street, Southport

RESOLVED:

That Application No. N/2009/0214 be refused for the reasons stated or referred to in the report.