Depot facilities and garage at Memorial Park Depot, Padiham

“Proposal: Erection of facilities and garage building, lighting and security fencing.”

“Following demolition of the existing buildings it is proposed to erect a new building in the southern part of the site. The building measures circa 22 metres by 8.5 metres in plan, projects 4.32 m to the eaves and has a roof pitch height of 5.69 metres from ground level. The building constructed with a portal pitched roof steel frame finished with profiled cladding, and insulated roof panels.”

“The application site is within Memorial Park on the southwestern edge of Padiham. Surrounding the site to the east, west and south is Memorial Park where access is taken from the southern end of Bridge Street to the north which is terraced lined with residential properties.”

“The site is located within a designated Protected Open Space and is within the Burnley Local Plan development boundary. The site is within a High Risk Area for coal mining.”

“The proposed replacement depot represents an acceptable form of development within the defined settlement boundary and is considered to accord with the strategic objectives of the Local Plan. The proposal would facilitate the continued maintenance and management of the Borough's public open spaces without resulting in any unacceptable impact upon the designated Protected Open Space or the character of the surrounding area.”

“The scale, design and appearance of the replacement building is appropriate to its operational function and, through its siting, materials and colour treatment, would integrate satisfactorily with the existing depot compound and wider setting.”

“Coal Authority – No objection • Acknowledges the opinions expressed in the Ground Investigation Report as supplemented by information provided by the applicant and dated 10th March 2026; that measures are required to mitigate ground movement derived from possible coal mining legacy and to ensure the safety and stability of the proposed development.”

“County Highways – No objection • Recommends conditions relating to HGV Construction deliveries outside peak traffic and Wheel washing / mechanical road sweeping. • Recommends installation of Ev charging…”

“The application was advertised by a Site Notice displayed on 12 June 2025. Eight notification letters were sent to neighbouring properties regarding this application.”

“That the application be approved subject to conditions.”

“Reason: The undertaking of intrusive site investigations, prior to the commencement of development, is considered to be necessary to ensure that adequate information pertaining to ground conditions and coal mining legacy is available to enable appropriate remedial and mitigatory measures to be identified and carried out before building works commence on site.”