Parking signs and cameras at Stanley Institute, Burscough, Ormskirk

“PROPOSAL: Retrospective application for the retention of 14 signs and 2 ANPR (automatic number plate recognition) cameras.”

“The proposal is retrospective in form and relates to the installation two ANPR cameras and 14 signs which have been installed within the car park. In relation to the 14 no. signs – 2 have been mounted on fences (495mm x 600mm), 5 are on poles (495mm x 600mm), 6 are mounted onto walls (495mm x 600mm and 600mm x 800mm) and 1 mounted onto the building (495mm x 600mm). The two no. ANPR cameras are pole mounted that are 3.3 and 3.8 metres high.”

“2025/0089/ADV – To retain 14 non-illuminated signs relating to parking conditions and enforcement on the site. A recommendation on this application is also before this meeting of the Planning Committee.”

“The cameras are used to ensure that proper use of the car park takes place and as a preventative measure against unauthorised parking on private property, thereby ensuring that spaces are available for genuine site users. It is my view that the installation of such cameras would not have an adverse impact on the vitality or viability of the Key Centre. I am therefore satisfied the development would comply with policy IF1.”

“The cameras are mounted on poles which resemble the existing street furniture. The signs are mounted on a variety of structures (poles, fences, walls and the building) and I am satisfied that these are in keeping with the existing character of the area and that the development would therefore comply with policy GN3.”

“Environmental Protection (19/02/2025) – Confirm they have no objection to the application.”

“Cadent Gas (14/02/2024) – State that they have no objection to the application but request that an informative be attached to the decision notice.”

“Burscough Town Council (06/03/2025) – Raise concern that this is another retrospective application. The company will know the process and yet another business is charging for parking. Burscough Parish Neighbourhood Plan has a policy to keep as much free parking as possible within Burscough. Residents who do not have a smart mobile phone will be disadvantaged and unable to pay for parking which also impacts on residential amenity.”

“Two objections have been received from residents of Trevor Road on the following grounds;. • Traffic congestion has increasingly become a problem along Trevor Road, particularly since the parking restrictions at the Stanley Institute have been in place, • On certain occasions parked vehicles have restricted access to residents properties along Trevor Road, • Visitors have now to park further afield as no on-street spaces are available along Trevor Road on certain times…”

“The Assistant Director of Planning & Regulatory Services submitted a report on planning application 2025/0088/FUL, relating to Stanley Institute, 1 Liverpool Road North, Burscough, L40 5TN.”

“RESOLVED: That planning permission be granted, subject to the conditions stated within the report.”