62-home residential scheme at Chorley Borough Council Depot, Chorley

“The application site is comprised of the Council depot with associated structures, storage areas and parking, which is accessed from Bengal Street (A6). It is a prominent brownfield site on the approach to the Town Centre.”

“The site lies close to the Town Centre of Chorley and in close proximity to a number of bus stops, the bus station and Chorley train station. The land is not subject to flood risk. The site falls wholly within the settlement boundary of Chorley, as defined by the Chorley Local Plan 2012 – 2026 Policies Map. In the submitted Central Lancashire Local Plan (CLLP) 2023-2041 the site is allocated for housing.”

“The officer recommendation is that the application is approved, subject to conditions and a s106 legal agreement to secure financial contributions in respect of Public Open Space, a scheme of affordable housing provision and the provision of biodiversity net gain and monitoring.”

“It is also recommended that authority be delegated to the Head of Planning and Enforcement, in agreement with the Chair, to agree the final wording of planning conditions.”

“Ecology - Greater Manchester Ecology Unit (GMEU) – Are satisfied with the application and make a number of recommendations in respect of avoiding works during bird nesting season, delivering biodiversity as part of the scheme and that any lighting scheme should reduce disturbance to bats in the locality.”

“Regulatory Services - Environmental Health – Recommend conditions in relation to Construction Nuisance Prevention Plan, no burning of material on site, details of piling activities, a scheme for external lighting, provision f migration recommended in submitted noise report, details of any extraction/ventilation systems.”

“No neighbour representations have been received.”

“After careful consideration, it was proposed by Councillor Sarah Ainsworth, seconded by Councillor Katie Wilkie and subsequently resolved (unanimously):”

“That planning permission be granted, subject to conditions and a s106 legal agreement to secure financial contributions in respect of Public Open Space, a scheme of affordable housing provision and the provision of biodiversity net gain and monitoring. That authority be delegated to the Head of Planning and Enforcement, in agreement with the Chair, to agree the final wording of planning conditions.”