Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Tweed and Halsall (substitute Member).

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No declarations of any disclosable pecuniary interests or personal interests were received.

RESOLVED:

That the Minutes of the meeting held on 13 April 2022 be confirmed as a correct record.

The Committee considered the report of the Chief Planning Officer recommending that the above application for the erection of a two storey extension to one side, a part two storey/part single storey extension to the opposite side, a two storey extension to the rear, single storey extensions to the front and rear of the dwellinghouse, a roof terrace and partial conversion of the existing garages  be granted subject to the conditions and for the reasons stated or referred to in the report.

Prior to consideration of the application, the Committee received a petition behalf of objectors against the proposed development and a response by the applicant’s agent.

Councillor Roscoe, as Ward Councillor, made representations on behalf of objectors against the proposed development.

Arising from the discussion Members expressed concern at the size and of the proposed extension and the remodelling of the entire property and felt that this constituted a rebuilding rather than an extension. Reference to Planning Policy HC4(1)b was made and it was felt that the size, scale and materials of development were not in keeping with the original dwelling.

RESOLVED:

That the recommendation be not approved and the application be refused for the reason that the development would not be in keeping with the original dwelling and the surrounding area and as such would be contrary to Policy HC4(1)b.

The Committee considered the report of the Chief Planning Officer recommending that the above application for a proposed cycleway and footway through Crosby Coastal Park, starting at Blundellsands Road West to Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre (on/off road shared use cycleway and footway), joining onto the existing cycle route on Great Georges Road/ Cambridge Road be granted subject to the conditions and for the reasons stated or referred to in the report.

Prior to consideration of the application, the Committee received three petitions on behalf of objectors against the proposed development and a response by the applicant.

Councillor Howard, as Ward Councillor, made representations on behalf of objectors against the proposed development.

Arising from the report and representations, Members discussed a number of areas of potential concern in detail.

RESOLVED: That:

(1)           consideration of the application be deferred to enable the Chief Planning Officer to review and provide further information on the following:-

to explore opportunities to reduce potential conflicts between pedestrians, cyclists and young people near to the play area at the Junction with South Road, Crosby;

provide details of who the applicant has consulted in terms of disability and accessibility, including their responses; and

further investigation on drainage/flooding in the vicinity of Blucher Street, Waterloo.

(2)           a further site visit be held prior to the item being re-considered by the Committee to include viewing traffic issues at Endsleigh Road, Blundellsands.

The Committee considered the report of the Chief Planning Officer recommending that the above application for a change of use from former Care Home to C2 drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre be granted subject to the conditions and for the reasons stated or referred to in the report.

Prior to consideration of the application, the Committee received a petition on behalf of objectors against the proposed development and a response by the applicant.

RESOLVED:

That the recommendation be approved and the application be granted subject to the conditions and for the reasons stated or referred to in the report and subject to the addition of a further condition requiring the developer to submit a Management Plan for the premises to include a contact point for enquiries from local residents.

The Committee considered the report of the Chief Planning Officer recommending that the above application for the erection of a two storey extension to the side and rear including a covered terrace at first floor level, a single storey extension to the rear of the dwellinghouse following demolition of the existing conservatory, alterations to the front elevation and a detached garden room to the rear garden be granted subject to the conditions and for the reasons stated or referred to in the report.

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

Councillor Roscoe, as Ward Councillor, made representations on behalf of objectors against the proposed development.

RESOLVED:

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

The Committee considered the report of the Chief Planning Officer recommending that the above application for the development of a 'net zero carbon in operation' eight-form entry Secondary School (Class F1) for 1,200 pupils to replace the current Deyes High School buildings except for the Sixth Form, for 300 pupils, which will be retained. Development comprises the demolition of the existing school buildings, excluding the Sixth Form, and the erection of a two- and three story new building with associated indoor and outdoor sports facilities, a part-covered six court multi-use games area (MUGA), external canopies, an energy centre and service compound, covered cycle parking, motorcycle and car parking, alterations to the site access, hard and soft landscaping, fencing, boundary treatments and signage, together with the formation of a temporary access from Deyes Lane for construction purposes and the provision of contractor facilities and associated works required during construction be granted subject to the conditions and for the reasons stated or referred to in the report.

The Chief Planning Officer also reported that an amendment to Condition No.9 had been suggested within the late representations document but it was felt that this amendment was not acceptable.

RESOLVED:

That the recommendation be approved and the application be granted subject to the conditions and for the reasons stated or referred to in the report and in Late Representations with the exception of the proposed amendment to Condition No. 9 contained in Late Representations which should remain as contained within the original report.

The Committee considered the report of the Chief Planning Officer on the results of the undermentioned appeals and progress on appeals lodged with the Planning Inspectorate.

RESOLVED:  

That the report be noted.

The Committee considered the report of the Chief Planning Officer which advised that the undermentioned sites had been inspected by the Visiting Panel on 30 May 2022.

RESOLVED:

That the report on the sites inspected by the Visiting Panel be noted.