Agenda and minutes

To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs Kelly, Sollis and Steel.  Cllr Hosker had also submitted apologies but these were not seen until after the meeting.

To approve as a correct record the Minutes of the previous meeting.

The Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

To determine whether there are any additional items of business which, by reason of special circumstances, the Chair decides should be considered at the meeting as a matter of urgency.

It was moved, seconded and RESOLVED to change the order of items on the agenda, to hear FUL/2023/0332 as the first planning application.

To consider reports on planning applications for development permission:

The following members of the public attend the meeting and addressed the Committee under the Right to Speak Policy:

Claire Bradley – FUL/2023/0332 – Crow Wood

Graham Trewhella- OUT/2023/0294 - Land South of Grove Lane, Padiham

RESOLVED              That the list of deposited plans be dealt with in the manner shown in the appendix to these minutes.

Town and Country Planning Act 1990

Erection of solar farm comprising 1978 panels, transformer housing, CCTV and boundary fencing

Crow Wood Hotel Crow Wood Holme Road Stoneyholme

A motion to refuse the application due to unacceptable impact on the greenbelt was moved and seconded.  As refusal was contrary to officer recommendation a recorded vote was taken.

On being put to the vote, the motion was declared to have been LOST.

Decision

That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:

Conditions and Reasons

1.         The development must be begun not later than the expiration of three years             beginning with the date of this permission.

Reason: Required to be imposed pursuant to section 91 of the Town and Country             Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and             Compulsory    Purchase Act 2004.

2.         The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans listed on this notice below.

Reason:  For the avoidance of doubt and to clarify which plans are relevant to the       consent.

3.         The planning permission hereby granted shall be limited to a period of 40 years commencing from the date electricity generated by the solar panels is first exported to the National Grid. At the end of this 40-year period, the development shall be removed, and the land restored to its previous agricultural use in accordance with details that shall have been previously submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: The proposed development has an operational lifespan of 40 years and following this period (or a shorter period if the use ceases earlier than anticipated) the impact of the development on the green belt is no longer justified and the landscape should be restored in the interests of the green belt, in accordance with Policies SP7, CC1 and NE3 of Burnley`s Local Plan (July 2018).

            Decommissioning & Highways

4.         No later than six months prior to the expiry of the planning permission, or within six months of the cessation of electricity generation by this solar array, whichever is the sooner, a detailed scheme of works for the removal of the development (excluding the approved landscaping and biodiversity works) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority (LPA).The scheme of works shall include the following: (a) a programme of works; (b) a method statement for the decommissioning and dismantling of all equipment and surfacing on site; (c) details of any items to be retained on site; (d) a method statement for restoring the land to agriculture; (e) timescale for the decommissioning, removal and reinstatement of the land; (f) a method statement for the disposal/recycling of redundant equipment/structures. The scheme of works shall be undertaken in accordance with the approved details and timescales. The operator shall notify the Local Planning Authority in writing within five working days following the cessation of electricity generation.

            Reason: To protect the ecology of the site during the decommissioning and

restoration of the site, in accordance with  ...  view the full minutes text for item 49.

Town and Country Planning Act 1990

Outline application for erection of up to 40 dwellings including details of access from Grove Lane  (all other matters reserved for future approval). Proposal Affects Public Footpath no. 22

Land To The South Of Grove Lane  Padiham Lancashire

Decision

That the decision be delegated to the Head of Housing & Development Control subject a S106 contribution relating to affordable housing and education and the following conditions:

Conditions and Reasons

1.       Details of the appearance, landscaping, layout and scale (hereinafter called "the   reserved matters") shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before any development begins and the development shall be carried out as approved.

Reason: The permission is an outline planning permission.       

2.   Application for approval of the reserved matters shall be made to the Local Planning Authority no later than three years from the date of this permission.

      Reason: Required to be imposed pursuant to section 92 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

3.       The development hereby permitted shall begin not later than whichever is the later of the following dates: (a) the expiration of three years from the date of this permission; or (b) the expiration of two years from the date of approval of the last of the reserved matters to be approved.

Reason:  Required to be imposed pursuant to section 92 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

4.       The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans listed on this notice below.

Reason: To ensure the development is implemented in accordance with the approved plans and to avoid ambiguity.

5.       Prior to the commencement of any development, a phasing plan and strategy for the development of the site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The development shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with the approved phasing plan and strategy unless any variation to this is otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory form of construction that is effective and efficient, in accordance with Policies SP5 and NE5 of Burnley`s Local Plan (July 2018).  

6.       Application for approval of the reserved matters for the layout of the development shall provide for the inclusion of public open space and an equipped area for play.

 Reason: To provide adequate public open space to meets the needs of the development in accordance with the requirements for public open space at Policy HS4 of Burnley`s Local Plan (July 2018).

7.       Prior to the commencement of any development, a scheme for the provision of an equipped area for childrens play shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The submitted scheme shall include a timescale for its implementation and completion.  The approved scheme shall thereafter be carried out as approved and retained at all times thereafter.

Reason: To ensure the provision of adequate play facilities for children  ...  view the full minutes text for item 50.

Town and Country Planning Act 1990

Application to crown thin (20%) one Oak tree located within W1 of the Burnley (Land at Lowerhouse between Bear Street, Knotts Lane and East of the railway, Burnley) Tree Preservation Order 1975.

22 High Close, Burnley

Decision

That planning permission be granted subject to the following reasons and conditions:

1.    The tree work must be completed within 2 years from the date of this 

        permission.

   Reason: Pursuant to Regulation 17 (4) of the Town and County Planning (Tree Preservation) (England) Regulations 2012.

2.    The tree work is restricted to the crown thinning (20%) of one Oak tree located

         within W1, as detailed within the submitted application.

    Reason: In order to keep control of tree work in the interests of the amenity of

    the area.

 3.    The tree work must be carried out to British Standards.

        Reason: In order that the work is completed to a suitable standard.

Town and Country Planning Act 1990

Application to prune three trees located within G1 of the Burnley (Clifton House & Clifton Farm, Ightenhill) Tree Preservation Order 1976

Footpath to rear of 120 and along 120 to 126 Hargrove Avenue, Burnley.

Decision

That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:

Conditions and Reasons

1.   The tree work must be completed within 2 years from the date of this permission.

Reason: Pursuant to Regulation 17 (4) of the Town and County Planning (Tree Preservation) (England) Regulations 2012.

2.   The tree work is restricted to the crown lifting (to a maximum of 5m) of two Horse Chestnut trees and the removal of epicormic growth from one Horse Chestnut tree (all within G1) as detailed within the submitted application.

Reason: In order to keep control of tree work in the interests of the amenity of the area.

  3.   The tree work must be carried out to British Standards.

      Reason: In order that the work is completed to a suitable standard.

To receive for information a list of delegated decisions taken since the last meeting.

Members received for information a list of decision taken under delegation.  Members commented that it was encouraging to see major employers in the borough moving towards renewable energy sources for their businesses.