Agenda and minutes

Venue: Virtual

Contact: Democratic Services 

Items
No. Item

56.

Welcome and Apologies

Minutes:

The Chair welcomed everyone to the virtual meeting.

 

Apologies were received from Cllr Jane Oates and was substituted by Cllr Stephanie Brookfield.

57.

Minutes of the Previous Meeting pdf icon PDF 427 KB

Minutes:

RESOLVED – That the minutes of previous meeting held on 18th March 2021 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

58.

Declaration of Interest pdf icon PDF 13 KB

Minutes:

RESOLVED – There were no Declations of Interest received.

59.

Planning Applications for Determination pdf icon PDF 146 KB

Minutes:

The Committee considered reports of the Director of Growth and Development detailing the planning applications.

 

In considering the applications, the Committee took into account representations or submissions provided by individuals with the Officers answering points raised during discussion thereon.

59.1

Planning Application 19/1084 pdf icon PDF 3 MB

Minutes:

Speakers – Mr Daniel Hughes (Agent)

Statement from – Cllr Julie Slater

 

Applicant – GFW Ltd

 

Location and Proposed Development – Waterside Distribution Centre, Waterside Park, Johnson Road, Eccleshill, BB3 3RT.

 

Outline planning application with all matters reserved except for access, for residential development of up to 95 dwellings following demolition of onsite buildings.

 

Decision under Town and Country Planning Acts and Regulations –

 

RESOLVED – Approved subject to the conditions highlighted in the Director’s Report and a Section 106 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990, relating to the payment of £476, 900; Payments are to be made prior to commencement of development:

 

· £201,400 for education;

· £237,500 for highways; and

· £38,000 for Public Open Space

 

Should the Section 106 agreement not be completed within 6 months of the date of the planning application being received, the Head of Service for Planning and Infrastructure will have delegated powers to refuse the application.

59.2

Planning Application 20/1212 pdf icon PDF 501 KB

Minutes:

Applicant – Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

 

Location and Proposed DevelopmentShadsworth Infant School, Rothesay Road, Blackburn, BB1 2EL.

 

Full Planning Application (Regulation 3) for Erection of classrooms extension, to provide a sensory room, pupil and staff washrooms and community room. The works will also include some internal remodelling and replacement of existing fence with 2.4m high anti-climb mesh fence.

 

Decision under Town and Country Planning Acts and Regulations –

 

RESOLVED – Approved subject to the conditions highlighted in the Directors Report

 

59.3

Planning Application 21/0086 pdf icon PDF 2 MB

Minutes:

Applicant – Mr & Mrs Shorrocks

 

Location and Proposed Development – Land adjacent to Ashdale, Astley Bank, Darwen, BB3 2QB.

 

Full Planning Application for: Demolition of existing workshop building and erection of a single dwelling house with associated works to include landscaping.

 

Decision under Town and Country Planning Acts and Regulations –

 

RESOLVED – Approved subject to the conditions highlighted in the Director’s Report and the amended conditions in the Update Report

 

59.4

Planning Application 21/0090 pdf icon PDF 2 MB

Minutes:

Applicant – Ms Patricia Da Silva

 

Location and Proposed DevelopmentEllerslie, Bury Fold Lane, Darwen, BB3 2QG.

 

Variation of Condition No.5 pursuant to Reserved Matters application 10/19/0642 for the appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for 18 dwellings; pursuant to Outline Approval 10/15/1081 - to amend the design of the proposed houses and include a private access to plot 5.

 

Decision under Town and Country Planning Acts and Regulations –

 

RESOLVED – Approved subject to the conditions highlighted in the Director’s Report.

 

 

60.

Enforcement - Land at 18 Harwood Gate, Blackburn

Minutes:

A report was submitted seeking authorisation to take enforcement action against all persons having an interest in land at 18 Harwood Date, Blackburn.

 

Background information including grounds for the request were outlined in the report.

 

RESOLVED – Authorisation was given to the proposed enforcement action at 18 Hardwood Gate, Blackburn.

 

61.

Enforcement - Land at 84-86 Sarah Street, Darwen

Minutes:

A report was submitted seeking authorisation to take enforcement action against all persons having an interest in land at 84-88 Sarah Street, Darwen.

 

Background information including grounds for the request were outlined in the report.

 

RESOLVED – Authorisation was given to the proposed enforcement action at 84-88 Sarah Street, Darwen.