Industrial units and storage yards at Land at Garden Street, Blackburn

“The proposals broadly involve the erection of a row of 13 industrial units (Use Class B2). Two storage yards (Use Class B8) would be formed to the south and east of the units with new concrete/hardstanding laid serving those areas. The erection of new 2.4m high fencing lining Garden Street is also proposed with the same fencing proposed enclosing the smaller yard area.”

“The application site is a parcel of commercial land, which is located within the settlement of Blackburn and as part of an Employment Commitment Site (E208: Former Newman’s Shoes Factory). Commercial land uses surround to three sides with residential buildings positioned to the west. The River Blakewater defines the south site boundary. As a result, the majority of it is within Flood Zones 2 and 3 and the site is also at risk to sources of surface water flooding.”

“Land within the same ownership is positioned immediately to the north, which is used as a concrete batching plant and scaffolding storage yard. Vehicular access is gained from the west off Garden Street. Walls and fences of various styles surround the site, and its boundaries are interspersed with trees and shrubs. The north edge of the site has previously been used for unauthorised waste disposal, which has been the subject of ongoing enforcement activity.”

“10/20/0169 – Erection of industrial unit and industrial yard (Use Class B2) on a former Class B2 factory site – Approved, with conditions – November 2021 ➢ 10/18/0282 – Erection of Class B1 & B2 industrial units on a former Class B2 factory site – Approved, with conditions – September 2018.”

“10/12/0039 – Demolition of Newman's Footwear at Garden Street – Prior approval approved – March 2012.”

“This application involves the erection of a row of 13 industrial units (Use Class B2). Two storage yards (Use Class B8) would be formed to the south and east of the units with new concrete/hardstanding laid serving those areas. The erection of new 2.4m high fencing lining Garden Street is also proposed with the same fencing proposed enclosing the smaller yard area.”

“Section 38 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 requires applications to be determined in accordance with the development plan, unless material considerations indicate otherwise. Subject to appropriate conditions, the proposals would be acceptable in principle and in terms of design and visual…”

“Decision under Town and Country Planning Acts and Regulations –”

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