Agenda, decisions and minutes

The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting.

Apologies were received from Cll Jon Baldwin.

RESOLVED – That the minutes of the previous meeting held on 21^st March 2024 be approved and signed as a correct record.

RESOLVED – There were no Declarations of Interest received.

The Committee considered reports of the Strategic Director of Place 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.

Applicant – KMWS Kokni Muslim Welfare Society

Location and Proposed Development – Land at Ash Street, Blackburn, BB1 6LX

Full Planning Application for Erection of new community and funeral centre comprising community hall, mortuary, and ancillary facilities (Use Class F2, (b))

Decision under Town and Country Planning Acts and Regulations –

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

Applicant – Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Location and Proposed Development – Roe Lee Park Primary School, Emerald Avenue, Blackburn, BB1 9RP

Full Planning Application (Regulation 3) for Replacement of existing 1m high wrought iron fence with a 1.8m mesh panel fencing including 1 No. singular pedestrian gate and 1 No double pedestrian gate.

Decision under Town and Country Planning Acts and Regulations –

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

Applicant – Mr Sergio Arnone

Location and Proposed Development – Newlands, 61 Manor Road, Darwen, BB3 2SN

Full Planning Application (Retrospective) for Change of use of land to residential garden (C3) (retrospective)

Decision under Town and Country Planning Acts and Regulations –

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

Deferred

Applicant – Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council  

Location and Proposed Development – Land at Cathedral Square, Blackburn, BB1 1FB

Full Planning Application (Regulation 3) for Relocation of free-standing bronze statue of Barbara Castle from Jubilee Square to the land on Cathedral Square

Decision under Town and Country Planning Acts and Regulations –

RESOLVED – That the application be deferred.

Applicant – Mr Sajid Patel

Location and Proposed Development – The Grand Venue, Unit 2 Harrison Street Trade Parks, Harrison Street, Blackburn, BB2 2JE

Removal of Condition / Minor Material Amendment: Removal of condition 2 "temporary permission" pursuant to planning application 10/21/1320 to allow permanent opening between the hours of 11:00 to 23:00 (retrospective).

Decision under Town and Country Planning Acts and Regulations –

RESOLVED – Approved subject to the conditions highlighted in the Director’s Report and the variation/addition in the update report:

10. The submitted amended 'Noise Management Plan' produced by Miller Goodhall, dated 19th January 2022 (Version 2), shall be implemented with immediate effect, and retained for the duration of the approved operational use.

REASON: To safeguard the amenities of nearby residential premises and the area generally in accordance with Policy DM02 of the Blackburn with Darwen Borough Local Plan 2021 - 2037.

Applicant – Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Location and Proposed Development – Imperial Mill, Gorse Street, Blackburn, BB1 3EU

Full Planning Permission and Listed Building Consent: Works to Imperial Mill to solely consist of the demolition of the boiler house, engine room extension, masonry annex and steel structure.

Decision under Town and Country Planning Acts and Regulations –

RESOLVED – Approved subject to the conditions highlighted in the Directors Report and the Update Report:

The recommended condition for the Full Planning Application as referred to in paragraph in 5.1.6, and for the Listed Building Consent application as referred to in paragraph 5.2.3, is proposed to be amended to the following:

The applicant, or their agent or successors in title, shall secure the implementation of a programme of building recording, analysis and reporting work in accordance with the Rocket Heritage & Archaeology's, Written Scheme of Investigation: Level 2 Building Recording (April 2024), received on the 9th April 2024. The programme of works in particular must be in accordance with Section 8 “Methodology”, Section 9 “Reporting”, Section 10 “Publication and Dissemination”, Section 11 “Archival”, and Section 15 “Monitoring”, of the submitted Written Scheme of Investigation, and should comprise the creation of a Level 1-2 record as set out in “Understanding Historic Buildings” (Historic England 2016). The work must be undertaken by an appropriately qualified and experienced professional contractor to the standards and guidance of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists. A copy of this record shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority and the Lancashire Historic Environment Record.

REASON: In order to ensure and safeguard the recording and inspection of matters of archaeological/historical importance associated with the site and to comply with the requirements of Policies CP7 and DM26 of the Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council Local Plan 2021-2037.

With regards to the comments received by the relating to the Full Planning Application 10/24/0259, it is recommended that the proposed condition as referred to in paragraph 5.1.4 of the main report, be amended to include the criteria set out in the Trust’s response. The revised condition is as follows:

No development/demolition shall commence on site unless and until, a Demolition/Construction Environmental Method Statement has first been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, which shall provide for but not be exclusively limited to the following:

a) The parking of vehicles of site operatives and visitors;

b) The loading and unloading of plant and materials;

c) A plan showing the siting of temporary protective fencing to be erected to prevent plant, machinery or material being stored or tracking to close to the canal embankment.

d) A plan showing the areas of storage of plant, scaffolding, fuel/chemicals and stockpiles, and operational cranes, where relevant.

e) Measures to control the emissions of dust and dirt, where relevant;

f) Measures to control noise and vibrations, where relevant;

g) Details of wheel washing facilities, where relevant;

h) Details of the environmental pollution incident emergency response;

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A report was submitted to seek approval to progress an Order for the Stopping Up of a small section of highway at Blakey Moor, Blackburn which was required to facilitate disabled access ramp provision to a new building. Members were requested to authorise the Deputy Director, Legal & Governance to progress the necessary legal order and to apply to the Magistrates’ Court to confirm the stopping ups.

RESOLVED – That the proposed stopping up be approved and authorise the Deputy Director, Legal & Governance to progress the necessary legal order and to apply to the Magistrates’ Court to confirm the stopping ups.

A report was submitted to advise the Committee of the receipt of one letter of objection to the proposed Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) to support new Electric Vehicle parking bays.

Following the Executive Member decision to authorise the advertising of the proposed TRO for the Blackburn with Darwen Electric Vehicle Charge Point - Parking Places (Pilot 1) on Lambeth St. Blackburn, Pringle St. Blackburn and Progress St. Darwen, a press advertisement was arranged, and the site notices displayed.

One letter of objection to the proposed TRO was received from a resident who lived on Progress St., Darwen. There have been no other objections received.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted and for offices to continue with the Traffic Regulation Order.

A report was submitted to obtain authorisation for enforcement action against all persons having an interest in the land at 7 Ingleby Close, Blackburn. Background information including grounds for the request were outlined in the report.

RESOLVED – Authorisation was granted for the enforcement to be undertaken at 7 Ingleby Close, Blackburn.