Caravan park conditions at Abbey Farm Caravan Park, Lathom, Ormskirk

“PROPOSAL: Variation of conditions 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 of planning permission 2019/0056/FUL relating to landscaping, ecology & archaeology.”

“To advise Planning Committee on an application which seeks the variation of conditions 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and the removal of condition 8 of planning permission 2019/0056/FUL relating to landscaping, ecology and archaeology.”

“The site is located to the north of Dark Lane and either side of Abbey Lane on the edge of Ormskirk. It encompasses a 11-hectare caravan and camping park with a mixture of static caravans/lodges, touring caravans, a warden’s chalet and various ancillary facilities.”

“At present, 58 static caravans and 99 touring caravans are permitted on the site, along with 12 tent pitches. There is an extant permission for 20 static timber clad…”

“2019/0222/FUL - Removal of Condition Nos. 9 and 10 imposed on planning permission 2019/0056/FUL relating to the siting and size of 20 additional timber holiday lodges granted under application ref. 2018/0290/FUL. REFUSED (08.05.19)”

“2013/0552/CON Approval of Details Reserved by Condition Nos. 5, 6 and 7 of planning permission 2013/0295/FUL relating to design and materials of the static caravans; landscaping and lighting scheme; and foul and surface water drainage works. DETAILS APPROVED (12.07.13)”

“The Lead Local Flood Authority had no comments to make on the application as they did not request any of the conditions that are now subject of the application and the Council's Principal Drainage Engineer confirms that the details in relation to drainage conditions 5, 6 and 7 of planning permission reference 2019/0056/FUL are acceptable subject to a condition requiring the drainage scheme to be carried out with the submitted details.”

“The proposed development is to vary and/or remove conditions of the planning permission granted under Ref 2019/0056/FUL. The principle of development os therefore already accepted. The proposal has overcome initial holding objections from statutory undertakers and is considered to be acceptable.”

“While the application as described is for the removal of the conditions, the planning statement submitted with the application suggests alternative wording for Condition 6. The wording of the varied condition seeks to retain the existing foul drainage system unless improvements are required.”

“We do not believe that further works to the existing system could be undertaken that will result in a discharge that would not cause pollution. Based on the age of the existing foul drainage system and the effluent quality, we feel that the best solution for the environment would be the installation of a new package treatment plant designed to accommodate and treat the effluent arising from the caravan park.”

“RESOLVED: That planning permission be granted for the variation of Conditions 3–7 inclusive, and the removal of Condition 8, subject to the amendments set out below:”

“Within 2 months of the date of this permission, the surface water drainage scheme shall be carried out in complete accordance with the approved surface water drainage details and retained and operated in accordance with those approved details for the lifetime of the development.”