Agricultural storage building at Land To The North Of Back Lane, Newburgh

“To advise Planning Committee on an application which seeks for retrospective planning permission for an agricultural storage and livestock building.”

“The application seeks retrospective planning permission for an agricultural storage and livestock building. The storage building measures 14m in width x 6m in depth, with a total height of 3.6m. The livestock building (chicken shed) measures 6m in width x 2.4m in depth, with a total height of 2.4m.”

“The site comprises of an area of land situated to the north of Back Lane. There is an existing track and entrance off Back Lane which currently leads to 3.5 acres of land owned by the applicant.”

“The applicant also has long term rental agreements on land in Burscough, Tarleton and Aughton totalling 5ha.”

“2018/1053/FUL Agricultural storage building. Granted…”

“2025/0454/LDC Certificate of Lawfulness - Ancillary caravan as rest room/storage facilities. Refused…”

“With consideration of the comments above, I am of the opinion that the agricultural building is of a design and scale that is considered acceptable for its use and would not result in any significant harm to the character or appearance of the street-scene or wider rural landscape. The development is therefore considered compliant with Policy GN3.”

“It is considered that the agricultural building is considered acceptable in that it has provided sufficient information to demonstrate its agricultural use and need. The agricultural building is not considered to result in any adverse harm to the character and appearance of the street-scene and wider landscape, highway safety, nor result in harm to the amenity of the nearest residential dwellings . I therefore recommend accordingly.”

“Environmental Protection (02/06/2025) – I can confirm that I have no objections in principle to the proposed application.”

“The application received a letter from Newburgh Parish Council raising concerns in relation to increasing levels of development in the Green Belt and other structures on the site with no planning permission.”

“The Assistant Director of Planning & Regulatory Services submitted a report on planning application 2025/0451/FUL, relating to Land to the North of, Back Lane, Newburgh, WN8 7UQ.”

“RESOLVED: That planning application 2025/0451/FUL be approved subject to conditions as set out at paragraph 12 of the report, as well as the additional condition contained in the late information.”

“The materials to be used on the external surfaces of the development (brickwork, cladding and roofing materials along with materials used in any hard surface) shall be outlined on the following plans and documents:”

“Reason: To ensure that the external appearance of the building(s) is satisfactory and that the development therefore complies with the provisions of Policy GN3 in the adopted West Lancashire Local Plan 2012 – 2027 Development Plan Document.”