Decision details

Speakers:

Rachael Graham, on behalf of applicant

Cllr John Slater, Objector

Applicant – Persimmon Homes Lancashire

Location and Proposed Development – Land at Benk Hey Farm, Heys Lane, Blackburn

Proposed development: Hybrid Application seeking Full Planning Permission for a phased development for the erection of 553 No. residential dwellings (Use Class C3) together with associated landscaping, open space, access and infrastructure; and Outline Planning Permission for up to 45 dwellings with all matters reserved except for access.

It was highlighted in the Update Report that the revised trigger dates for payment of s106 contributions towards highway improvements had been agreed between the Council and the applicant. Changes related to the first and second trigger payment dates that were now January 2025 and July 2025.

The revised payment supersedes that published in the main report at paragraph 3.5.50.

Decision under Town and Country Planning Acts and Regulations –

RESOLVED – Approved subject to an agreement under Section 106 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990, relating to the payment of £7,556,401 (including a monitoring fee).

[Should the Section 106 agreement not be completed within 6 months of the date of the Committee meeting, the Strategic Director of Growth and Development and Deputy Chief Executive will have delegated powers to refuse the application]

Against – Cllrs Derek Hardman and Paul Marrow

Abstain – Cllr Rana Khan