11 apartments at 301 - 305 Eaves Lane, Chorley

What was proposed

The application sought to change the first and second floors from commercial use to 11 apartments, while retaining the ground-floor shops.

“Proposal: Prior approval application under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class M(a) of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the proposed change of use of nos. 301 to 305 Eaves Lane (across the first and second floors) from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to 11no. residential apartments (Use Class C3)”

“This is an application for prior approval under Part 3, Class M(a) of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended), for the proposed change of use of nos. 301 to 305 Eaves Lane across the first and second floors of the building from Commercial, Business and Service use (Use Class E) to 11no. residential apartments.”

Officer report

The site

The building is a two-storey end terrace in Eaves Lane North Local Centre, with shops below and residential properties nearby.

“The application site is located on the western side of Eaves Lane within the Eaves Lane (North) Local Centre as defined by the Chorley Local Plan 2012-2026. The existing building is a two storey end terrace property which accommodates retail units at ground floor level including a convenience store (Morrisons Daily) and a bakery (Halls Bakery).”

Officer report

What officers advised

Officers recommended approval subject to conditions because the proposal met the relevant criteria and its impacts could be controlled.

“Prior approval is required, and it is recommended that it should be granted, subject to conditions.”

Officer report

What consultees said

Environmental Health had no objection subject to conditions, highways had no objection, and the waste officer had no comments.

“Chorley Council’s Environmental Health Officer – Have stated that they have no objections, subject to conditions.”

“Chorley Council’s Waste & Contaminated Land Officer - Have stated that in this instance they have no comments to make.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The agent spoke at the committee meeting.

The committee vote

Councillor Alex Hilton proposed the decision, Councillor Gordon France seconded it, and members voted 8:1:0.

“After careful consideration, it was proposed by Councillor Alex Hilton, seconded by Councillor Gordon France and subsequently Resolved (8:1:0)”

Minutes

The decision

Prior approval was granted subject to conditions.

“Prior approval be granted, subject to conditions.”

Minutes

Conditions attached

Conditions covered completion, residential use, approved plans, noise attenuation, a noise assessment and ventilation-system noise levels.

“Condition Trigger 1 Timescale for completion of development Compliance 2 Retention of site for residential use Compliance 3 List of approved plans Compliance 4 Submission of details relating to noise attenuation works Prior to commencement 5 Submission of noise assessment Prior to commencement 6 Details of noise levels of ventilation system Prior to commencement…”

Officer report