Temporary construction compound at Lighthouse Inn, Wallasey Village, Wallasey

What was proposed

The application proposed a 15-month temporary compound supporting United Utilities’ construction of an underground storm water detention tank.

“Full application for a temporary construction compound, in association with proposed works carried out by united utilities as a wastewater statutory undertaker for the construction of an underground storm water detention tank.”

“The proposal includes access from the main road (B5477) through a pub car park towards an area of land to the rear, which will be used for the construction compound.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The 0.22-hectare site lies behind the pub car park, is enclosed by homes, and would be accessed through the pub car park.

“The site area is 0.22ha. the existing site lies to the rear of the Lighthouse Inn Car Park and is enclosed by residential dwellings. It is proposed that the access to the site is to be through the pub car park. There is a strip of land on the site's northern boundary which is part of the wider site but does not form part of the compound. The area was used for keeping pigeons and the fox burrows are located here.”

Officer report

Earlier planning history

An earlier application for external terrace works, huts, a pergola, seating and lighting at the pub was approved.

“Planning History: APP/21/00294 LIGHTHOUSE INN, 228 Wallasey Village, Wallasey Village, Wallasey, Wirral, CH45 3LP New external terrace works with 3 no. huts a new covered pergola / astroturf area, new bench seating & new external lighting. Approved.”

Officer report

Consultation and objections

The ward councillor, petition and individual representations raised concerns about traffic, noise, disturbance, lighting, ecology, security and the compound’s proximity to homes.

“Ward Member Comments Councillor Ian Lewis concerns: • The proposed site layout causing noise and disturbance near to homes on St George's Road and the bungalows between the site and Sandiways Road. • Road Safety issues from the access onto Green Lane, which is already congested. • Noise from the site welfare units and portaloos. • The site suitability for this kind of use as it is landlocked and surrounded on three sides by residential properties.”

“The proposed access to the site via the pub car park, joining traffic at the Wallasey Village/Green Lane junction, will significantly worsen existing traffic problems at this location. • The proposed accommodation units are sited in close proximity to residential properties. • The layout of the site and proposed hours of operation raise concerns regarding noise, light, and general disturbance.”

Officer report

Who spoke

A ward councillor addressed the committee, and the applicants addressed and answered questions from members.

Members’ debate

Members debated the application after hearing the officer report, the ward councillor and the applicants.

“The Development Management Team Leader presented the report of the Assistant Director - Chief Planner in relation to the above application. The application proposed a temporary construction compound, in association with proposed works carried out by United Utilities as a wastewater statutory undertaker for the construction of an underground storm water detention tank.”

“A ward Councillor, Councillor Ian Lewis addressed the committee.”

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The vote

The committee unanimously approved the application on the chair’s motion, seconded by Councillor Steve Foulkes.

“On a motion by the Chair and seconded by Councillor Steve Foulkes, it was:”

“Resolved (unanimously) – That for the reasons set out in the report, the Assistant Director - Chief Planner be authorised to approve the application subject to the conditions set out below.”

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