Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Colbert, Connell, Gustafson, Kerrigan, Mahon and Webster.

Members and Officers are requested to give notice of any personal or prejudicial interest and the nature of that interest, relating to any item on the agenda in accordance with the relevant Code of Conduct.

The following declarations of interest were received:-

Minutes of the meeting held on 16 December 2009

RESOLVED:

That the Minutes of the meeting held on 16 December 2009 be confirmed as a correct record,

The Committee considered the report of the Planning and Economic Regeneration Director recommending that the above application for an Outline Application, with all matters reserved for the change of use from school to nursing home (Class C2) including the erection of a four storey extension to the rear and layout of car parking spaces to the front, be approved subject to the conditions and reasons stated or referred to in the report and Late Representations.

Prior to the consideration of the application, the Committee received a petition from Mr.Worden on behalf of the objectors against the proposed development and a response from the applicant’s agent, Mr.Cunningham.

RESOLVED:  That the recommendation be approved and the application be granted subject to:-

(1)      the conditions referred to in the report and Late Representations; and

(2)      the imposition of an additional condition stating that ‘frosted glass being used for windows on the side elevation of the property’ to safeguard the amenities of occupiers of adjoining properties and to comply with policies CS3 and DQ1 of the Sefton Unitary Development Plan.

The Committee considered the report of the Planning and Economic Regeneration Director recommending that the above application for the erection of a pair of semi detached dormer bungalows, be approved subject to the conditions and reasons stated or referred to in the report and Late Representations.

RESOLVED: 

That the recommendation be approved and the application be granted subject to the conditions referred to in the report and Late Representations.

The Committee considered the report of the Planning and Economic Regeneration Director recommending that the above application for the erection of a 2 metre high fencing to the perimeter of the school site, be approved subject to the conditions and reasons stated or referred to in the report and Late Representations.

Prior to the consideration of the application, the Committee received a petition from Mr.Guinan on behalf of the objectors against the proposed development and a response from the applicant, Mrs.C.Dalziel.

Following Mr.Guinan’s presentation the Committee sought clarification from Officers with regard the Planning Department’s discussions with the applicants. Mrs.S.Tyldesley, Development Control Team Leader, confirmed that it was common practice for applicants to consult with the Planning Department prior to submitting an application, and its subsequent consideration at Committee. However, such consultation was without prejudice and was no indication as to the future decision of the Committee; and under no circumstances would Officers suggest or encourage an applicant to buy materials prior to the granting of planning permission. Any such purchase would be entirely at the applicant’s own risk and could in no way influence the decision of the Committee.

RESOLVED: 

That the recommendation be approved and the application be granted subject to the conditions referred to in the report and Late Representations.

RESOLVED:

That the following applications be approved, subject to:-

(1)      the conditions (if any) and for the reasons stated or referred to in the Planning and Economic Regeneration Director’s report and/or Late Representations 1 and 2; and

(2)            the applicants entering into any legal agreements indicated in the report or Late Representations:

The Committee considered the report of the Planning and Economic Regeneration Director recommending that the above application for Listed Building Consent for the erection of a three storey extension to the elevation facing Cambridge Arcade, erection of a glazed atrium linking the Art Gallery to Cambridge Hall, construction of a second floor foyer on the existing roof, installation of glazing to form an enclosed entrance foyer, erection of a goods lift at the rear facing Sharrock Street, erection of new plant at roof level and internal and external alterations and refurbishment be granted subject to the conditions and for the reasons staed or refferrred to in the report.

RESOLVED: That

(1)    the application be referred to Government Office North West with a recommendation for approval; and

(2)    the decision to grant Listed Building Consent be delegated to Officers subject to Government Office North West’s response to Resolution (1).

The Planning and Economic Regeneration Director advised the Committee that an application had been made to English Heritage for the church to be listed and therefore recommended that the above application be deferred for consideration at a future Committee, pending the receipt of information from English Heritage.

RESOLVED:

That consideration of the application be deferred.

The Committee considered the report of the Planning and Economic Regeneration Director recommending that the above application for planning permission for the erection of a four storey block of 12 apartments and associated car parking and amenity space following demolition of existing buildings be approved subject to the conditions and reasons stated or referred to in the report.

Late Representations 2 explained that further information referred to in the main report in respect of tree surveys and bat/barn owl information would not arrive in time for the Committee, and similarly, insufficient time was available prior to Planning Committee to enable their appraisal.  It was considered likely that these documents would clarify that there were no adverse impacts in respect of either tree cover or habitat and that development could proceed in line with established policies.

RESOLVED:

That the Committee agree the principle of approving the development but that decision to grant approval be delegated to the Planning and Economic Regeneration Director subject to:

(1)     there being no adverse findings contained within either tree surveys and bat/barn owl report; and

(2)      there being no material changes to the scheme required as a result of any recommendations.

The Committee considered the report of the Planning and Economic Regeneration Director recommending that the above application for the removal of Condition 1 pursuant to planning permission S/2007/0464 approved 09/07/2007 to allow the surgery to remain on the site permanently be approved subject to the conditions and reasons stated or referred to in the report and Late Representations.

RESOLVED:

That the Committee agree the principle of approving the development but that decision to grant approval be delegated to the Planning and Economic Regeneration Director subject to a S106 agreement for a financial contribution towards provision of a pedestrian crossing at the junction of Liverpool Road South and Sefton Lane.

The Committee considered the report of the Planning and Economic Regeneration Director recommending that the above application for the variation of condition 11 on planning approval N/2006/0598 to allow an altenative to the approved vehicular splay, be granted subject to the reasons stated or referred to within the report.

Councillor Cuthbertson, as Ward Councillor, made representations opposing the application.

RESOLVED:

That consideration of this item be deferred to allow Members to undertake a site visit and witness the operation of the buzzer.

Further to Minute No.121 of the meeting held on 16 December 2009, the Committee considered Late Representations 2 that contained the conditions of the above application for a change of use to a canine hydrotherapy centre to include a dog grooming salon.

RESOLVED:

That the application be granted subject to the conditions set out in Late Representations 2.

Report of the Planning and Economic Regeneration Director

The Chair, Councillor Moncur, declared a prejudicial interest in respect of this report, he vacated the Chair and left the room for the duration of consideration of this item. Councillor Veidman, the Vice-Chair, took the Chair for consideration of this item.

The Committee considered the report of the Planning and Economic Regeneration Director that outlined the progress regarding the preparation of the joint Merseyside Waste Development Plan Document (DPD) and the reasons why it was necessary to seek approval and endorsement of the Preferred Options Report.

Attached as an annexe to the report was a copy of the Joint Merseyside Waste Development Plan Document Preferred Options Report.

RESOLVED:

That consideration of this item be deferred.

Councillor Veidman vacated the Chair and the Chair was re-taken by Councillor Moncur

Report of the Planning and Economic Regeneration Director

The Committee considered the report of the Planning and Economic Regeneration Director that sought agreement to make an Article 4(2) Direction within Moor Park Conservation Area so that planning permission would be required for a greater range of alterations to properties, helping to ensure that the character of the Conservation Area was maintained.

RESOLVED:

That Cabinet be recommended to make an Article 4(2) Direction within Moor Park Conservation Area.

Report of the Planning and Economic Regeneration Director

The Committee considered the report of the Planning and Economic Regeneration Director that sought authorisation for the Planning and Economic Regeneration Director to serve Urgent Works Notices on 40 Lancaster Road, Birkdale and the International Hotel, Crosby Road South, Seaforth.

RESOLVED:

That the Planning and Economic Regeneration Director be authorised to:-

(1)        Serve an Urgent Works Notice in respect of 40 Lancaster Road, Birkdale and to serve an Urgent Works Notice in respect of the International Hotel, Crosby Road South, Seaforth to secure the buildings from further decline; and

(2)        carry out the works in default if the respective owners do not comply with the Urgent Works Notices.

Report of the Planning and Economic Regeneration Director

The Committee considered the report of the Planning and Economic Regeneration Director that sought approval to revoke a Tree Preservation Order at 2a Westcliffe Road, Southport.

RESOLVED:

That the Legal Director be authorised to make a formal order revoking the Sefton (2a Westcliffe Road, Southport) Tree Preservation Order 1985, (a “revocation order”), under Section 333 (7) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and pursuant to the Town and Country Planning (Trees) Regulations 1999.

Report of the Planning and Economic Regeneration Director

The Committee considered the report the Planning and Economic Regeneration Director that sought authority to carry out works in default in respect of non compliance with a notice under the terms of Section 215 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to the following properties within the Queens Road/Bedford Road HMRI area: 1-3 Bedford Road, Bootle.

RESOLVED:

That the Planning and Economic Regeneration Director be authorised to execute the works required by the Section 215 notices in respect of the property at 1-3 Bedford Road, Bootle, pursuant to Section 219 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, subject to the necessary funding being provided by Housing Market Renewal Initiative Funding.

Report of the Planning and Economic Regeneration Director

The Committee considered the report the Planning and Economic Regeneration Director that sought authority to carry out works in default in respect of non compliance with a notice under the terms of Section 215 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to the following property – 15 Chetwood Avenue, Crosby.

RESOLVED:

That the Planning and Economic Regeneration Director be authorised to execute the works required by the Section 215 notice in respect of the property at 15 Chetwood Avenue, Crosby, pursuant to Section 219 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, subject to the necessary funding being provided by the Housing Capital Programme – Empty Homes budget.

Report of the Planning and Economic Regeneration Director

The Committee considered the report of the Planning and Economic Regeneration Director on the results of the undermentioned appeal and progress on appeals lodged with the Planning Inspectorate.

RESOLVED:

That the report on the results of appeals and progress on appeals lodged with the Planning Inspectorate be noted.

The Committee commented on the Council’s involvement with Morton’s Diary, Lydiate. The Committee acknowledged the hard work of Peter Cowley, Principal Solicitor, Legal and Democratic Services Department and Sue Tyldesley, Planning and Economic Regeneration Department.

RESOLVED:

That Peter Cowley, Principal Solicitor, Legal and Democratic Services Department and Sue Tyldesley, Planning and Economic Regeneration Department be thanked for their hard work under challenging circumstances.