Six detached homes at Land Adjacent 12 The Green, Hesketh Bank, Preston

“Planning permission is sought for the construction of six detached 2 storey dwellings, comprising three 4‑bedroom units and three 3‑bedroom units, together with a new private access road and associated soft landscaping.”

“The development would be served via a newly formed vehicular access taken from The Green at the western end of the site. Each dwelling would benefit from private garden space, on‑plot parking, and individual driveways.”

“The land is predominantly open and overgrown, with clear evidence of former horticultural/nursery activity, particularly within the eastern part. Several small outbuildings/sheds and a substantial area of former glasshouses (used for storage; circa 620 m² in total) remain on site.”

“The western and central parts of the site form part of the existing side garden to No. 12 The Green. The site is bounded to the west by The Green and to the north, south and east by the rear and side gardens of residential properties on The Green, Whitegate Mews and The Nurseries.”

“2000/0394 – Outline residential development including means of access. Withdrawn…”

“Environmental Protection (30.08.2025) – No objection, subject to conditions.”

“Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service (01.09.2025) - No objection. The Fire & Rescue Service confirms the development is acceptable subject to meeting statutory requirements for fire access and water provision. Compliance with Approved Document B, Part B5 is required, and applicants should ensure any building elevations or access arrangements support fire appliance access. Where full compliance cannot be achieved, a residential sprinkler system may be considered as mitigation.”

“A total of 9 representations were received from neighbouring properties and interested parties (multiple submissions from the same person/address have been amalgamated). Eight neighbouring properties were formally notified of the application in accordance with statutory requirements. Of the representations received, eight objection, one submits neutral observations, and one supports the proposal (with a boundary treatment request).”

“Principle / scale (overdevelopment): Concern that six dwellings would represent overdevelopment of the plot and be out of keeping with the quiet cul‑de‑sac character. Several suggest that 1–3 dwellings would be more appropriate. Highway safety and access: Concerns regarding the introduction of an additional access close to bends/junctions, restricted forward visibility caused by on‑street parking, and risks during construction.”

“Prior to first occupation, a Private Road Management and Maintenance Plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, detailing long term maintenance of the shared surface, lighting, drainage within the private road, and all communal areas. The approved plan shall be implemented in full for the lifetime of the development.”

“Prior to first occupation of any dwelling, details of a designated refuse collection point serving all plots shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The refuse collection point shall be located adjacent to the site entrance onto The Green and shall provide sufficient capacity for the presentation of all bins on collection days.”

“The Assistant Director of Planning & Regulatory Services submitted a report on planning application 2025/0669/FUL, relating to Land Adjacent 12, The Green, Hesketh Bank, PR4 6SB.”

“RESOLVED: That planning permission be granted, subject to the conditions set out in paragraph 12 of the report, and the completion of a Section 106 agreement to secure biodiversity net gain.”