Agenda and minutes

The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting.

Apologies were received from Councillor Pearson and Jan-Virmani.

RESOLVED – That the minutes of the previous meeting held on 18^th October 2019 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

Cllr Marrow declared an interest in Item 4.4 Planning Application 10-19-0939 in that he personally knew the applicant.  

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

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

St Stephen’s Conservative Club, Robinson Street, Blackburn, BB1 5PE.

Applicant – Valli Homes Ltd.

Location and proposed Development – St Stephens Conservative Club, Robinson Street, Blackburn, BB1 5PE

Full Planning Application & Listed Building Consent for Conversion of Grade II Listed Conservative Club to form 3No. Dwelling houses and the construction of 11No. new houses including associated parking and garden areas

Decision under Town and Country Planning Acts and Regulations –

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

St Barnabas Warehouse, Watery Lane, Darwen, BB3 2EB

Speakers – Mr Tony Lang

                    Cllr Julie Salter

Applicant – G & J Properties Ltd.

Location and Proposed Development – St Barnabas Warehouse, Watery Lane, Darwen, BB3 2EB.

Full Planning Application for; proposed conversion of warehouse to 8no two bedroom apartments.

Decision under Town and Country Planning Acts and Regulations –

RESOLVED – Approved subject to the conditions highlighted in the Director’s report and the additional conditional in the Update Report. 

Land to the Rear of St Barnabas Warehouse, Watery Lane, Darwen, BB3 2EB

Speakers – Mr Tony Lang

                    Cllr Julie Slater

Applicant – Milltom Builders Ltd.

Location and proposed Development – Land to the Rear of St Barnabas Warehouse, Watery Lane, Darwen, BB3 2EB.

Full Planning Application for; proposed development of 6no. three bedroom dwellings.

Decision under Town and Country Planning Act and Regulations –

RESOLVED - Approved subject to the conditions highlighted in the Director’s report and the additional conditional in the Update Report. 

Brownlow Farm, Pleasington Lane, Pleasington, BB2 5JE

Speaker – Sophie Marshall

Applicant – Mr Bretherton

Location and Proposed Development – Brownlow Farm, Pleasington Lane, Pleasington, Blackburn, BB2 5JE.

Variation of Condition No.10 pursuant to planning application 10/19/0574 -"Demolition of outbuildings, conversion of barn to provide an extension to Brownlow Farmhouse, erection of attached garage, and construction of new footpath, road frontage wall and electric gates and retention of porch." - Addition of 5 roof lights and height of the proposed house raised to be in line with the adjoining barn - Retrospective

Decision under Town and Country Planning Acts and Regulations –

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

A report was submitted seeking authorisation to take enforcement action against all persons having an interest in land at 11 Railway Road, Darwen.

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

RESOLVED – Authorisation was given to the proposed enforcement action to remove the unauthorised development.