Minutes:
The consultation procedure undertaken was outlined in the report together with background information in respect of the site. It was noted that 12 letters of objection had been received on the grounds of which were detailed in the report. In addition Halton Friends of the Earth had sent a letter of objection which raised concerns over the following;
It was noted that this was an initial response and they would be submitting a more substantial response.
Mr Worcester from Turley Associates – the planning consultants who were representing the application - addressed the Committee. It was noted that the plans were illustrative plans only and the plans for the siting of the club house would be drawn at a later stage and consideration would be given to residents with regards to the visual impact of the building.
In addition the Ward Councillor, Councillor Cross, addressed the Committee on behalf of the residents from Norlands Park as it was felt that the amount of traffic would increase and there were concerns regarding the proximity and scale of the club house. It was noted that a single storey building would be preferred.
Members discussed the possibility of restricting the height of the club house, noise survey assessment, whether the Widnes golf course on Liverpool Road would become surplus to requirements and the public right of way issues. It was reported that the right of way issues would be dealt with by Knowsley Borough Council as they fell under its border.
RESOLVED: That the application be approved subject to the following conditions:
1. Standard condition
relating to timescale and duration of permission.
2. Reserved matters,
layout, scale, appearance, and landscape for future consideration.
3. Amended Plans
condition.
4. Details of materials required prior to commencement (BE2).
5. Drainage details required prior to commencement (BE1).
6. Condition to show
the levels details for the proposal and how it links in with the adjacent land
uses (BE1).
7. Details of bin storage required (BE2).
8. Car parking layout prior to commencement (TP12).
9. Cycle parking (TP6).
10. Disabled parking
(TP12).
11. Details tree and
hedgerow survey prior to commencement (BE2 & GE24).
12. Bat survey mitigation
measures need to be put in place prior to the commencement of development
(GE21).
13. Great crested newts
survey, mitigation measures need to be put in place (GE21).
14. Barn Owl survey carried
out and any mitigation measures need to be put in place prior to commencement
(GE21).
15. Badger survey
carried out and any mitigation measures need to be put in place prior to
commencement (GE21).
16. Landscape and
ecological plan (GE19).
17. Lighting scheme
plan, showing details of all lighting (BE2 & PR4).
18. Noise levels report and
mitigation measures (BE2 & PR2).
19. Visibility splay
required to be maintained at all times (BE1).
20. Boundary treatment
condition required ensuring details are provided prior to the commencement of
development (BE2).
21. Wheel wash condition required
for construction phase (BE1).
22. Scheme for the
disposal of Japanese Knotweed (BE1).
23. Hoardings to be
provided during the construction phase, where appropriate (BE1).
24. Construction hours
conditions (BE1).
25.
Club house, and other structures, restricted to single
storey only (BE2 & GE1).
26.
Residential accommodation, which should be provided
within main clubhouse, for person working on golf course only (BE1).
27.
Operating hours (BE1).
28. Hour of illumination (BE1).