Drive-thru units at The Old Cobblers Inn, Rawtenstall

A supporter and a councillor spoke

A supporter spoke in favour of the application, and a councillor also addressed it.

Access, traffic and the drive-thru

Members discussed the dark, narrow access route and parking, possible traffic from having three establishments, and concerns about the drive-thru and its effect on the neighbourhood.

“In determining the application, the Committee discussed the following: • Access route – dark and narrow and possible parking issues • Possible traffic issues with having 3 establishment • Identity of establishments • Concerns about the drive thru • Effects on the neighborhood • Class of use – difference between Class E and sui generis and reference to case law • Creation of jobs site will bring • Disabled parking spaces • Discussion on Policy R5”

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Approved 5 to 2

A proposal to approve in line with the officer's recommendation, subject to conditions, was moved, seconded and voted on, passing 5 for, 2 against.

“A proposal was moved and seconded to approve the application in line with the Officer’s recommendation subject to the conditions detailed in the report and update report.”

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Minded to grant, decision delegated

The committee resolved to be minded to grant permission, delegating the final decision to officers and committee chairs to finalise conditions.

“Resolved: That Members resolve that they would be minded to grant planning permission and that the determination of the application hereafter be delegated to the Head of Planning, Chair of the Development Control Committee and Vice Chair with authority to carry out drafting amendments to any planning conditions, and to insert or delete any other planning conditions as required, in consultation with consultees and the applicant.”

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