This involves a reduction in house building and a move towards a more sustainable pattern of development. You can view current planning applications on the planning register. This has been recognised by the English Historic Towns Forum and by English Heritage which has initiated a campaign called "Framing Opinions" to protect traditional doors and windows. A thorough understanding of trees on or adjacent to the site will allow for a full assessment of the impact of the development on trees. The Council has a responsibility to inform and educate the public about its archaeological heritage, and therefore proposes to promote public understanding of it through a variety of interpretative material. More than 15,000 homes could be built in West Lancashire as the council considers a significant extension to its Local Plan policy. Our planning policy team are responsible for a range of policy matters including the Local Plan. The cost of repairing and improving Listed Buildings is often considerably higher than that for non-listed buildings, because of the need to use special materials and techniques. No land has been allocated for residential development within areas at risk of flooding. Current and determined planning applications. The Environment Agency has identified the areas of principal recharge for groundwater and these are the most vulnerable to the effects of development on the surface. The County Archaeologist acts as the Council's principal advisor on archaeological matters. Where trees are to be retained as part of the development the layout should take account of the guidance in BS.5837:2005 in order to provide:-. PPS9 states that Local Authorities should have regard for the relative significance of designations in considering the weight to be attached to nature conservation interests. It is important that protection measures be installed prior to any site works including site clearance. Quarrying and other activities which result in physical disturbance to the main aquifer will generally be unacceptable in this area, particularly close to supply source. The Council has prepared Supplementary Planning Guidance on Trees and Development which explains how the Council will implement the policy and what information developers will need to submit. Such run-off can be contaminated with a whole range of pollutants which would have a detrimental impact on the quality of nearby watercourses if not suitably controlled. It guides future development within the Borough to 2027 and can be viewed or downloaded below. This is shown on the Proposals Map. Local Authorities have a duty to designate as Conservation Areas any "areas of special architectural or historic interest the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance" and to formulate and publish proposals for their preservation and enhancement. The Council will therefore ask for Design Statements including detailed plans and drawings of the proposed development in its setting, instead of giving permission in outline form. Work stops on West Lancashire plan West Lancashire Borough Council’s cabinet has decided to cease work on the current local plan review with immediate effect. The character of the Conservation Areas will almost always be largely created by the quality of the buildings within them. No specific extra statutory controls are imposed on an area by virtue of its being included on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens. Recently decided planning applications for this week Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed single storey rear extension off rear of existing house to 22 Devon Avenue, Up Holland, Skelmersdale, Lancashire - Cert of Lawfulness (PROPOSED) Permitted The Council therefore will not interpret Conservation Area legislation too narrowly, but will give special consideration to proposals around Conservation Areas as well as those within them. The Planning Policy team is responsible for preparing the Local Plan. PPG25 sets out the importance the Government attaches to the management and reduction of flood risk in the land-use planning process. Where trees are to be retained, curtilages will need to be designed to reflect present and future needs of both the tree and the site user. The WLBC Chief Executive knew all of this in December, having been told “We, residents of West Lancashire, now know legal action was taken against Serco Leisure Operating Ltd for planning breaches, and further action is contemplated, as the Borough Solicitor has assured me. It is therefore necessary to ensure that new development does not take place in locations liable to flooding or does not increase the risk of flooding elsewhere, for example, by reducing the storage capacity of the flood plain and increasing surface water run-off. It is therefore important that damaging development is directed away from sensitive sites. Where appropriate the Council will impose conditions to secure the enhancement, public access and interpretation of sites, buildings, structures and works of national importance, whether scheduled or not, and will seek to preserve other sites, buildings, structures, works and landscapes of significant archaeological interest, including those of industrial archaeological interest. Planning > Planning policy > The Local Plan > West Lancashire Local Plan 2012-2027; West Lancashire Local Plan 2012-2027. Development of the following sites, and on land forming part of their setting, will only be permitted if it can be shown that they enhance, conserve or restore features of historic landscape value and respect their wider setting:-. Engineering measures must not adversely affect the water environment. West Lancashire – Business Continuity Plan Version 1.0 October 2016 Page 2 of 28 Review and Amend Log Version No Date Review Date Description of change 1 4/10/16 4/10/17 Complete review of plan following further guidance from NHS England and clearer guidance … These embankments offer the only relief to the otherwise level terrain, which gives them unparalleled importance to the topography and landscape of the area. Most species protected by law may occur almost anywhere, including areas of otherwise limited nature conservation value, for instance roof spaces which are inhabited by bats. There are a number of historic parks and gardens in the District which are not on English Heritage's Register, but which are nevertheless of local interest. Even if no use or buyer is found in the first instance, the Council will consider whether the building can be made secure and wind and water-tight, and effectively "mothballed" until circumstances change to make its sale or use possible. A Vision for West Lancashire. Any application to demolish an unattractive building is likely to be allowed, again provided that its demolition does not result in an unsightly gap in a built-up frontage. 1.1.1 West Lancashire Borough Council is committed to ensuring sustainable development is delivered in West Lancashire and so has undertaken to review the current West Lancashire Local Plan 2012-2027, which was adopted in October 2013. The decision has been made to give the authority more time to consider the best proposals for the future of West Lancashire. the archaeological features of the site will be satisfactorily preserved in situ, or a suitable strategy has been put forward to mitigate the impact of development proposals upon important archaeological remains and their settings; or, if this is not justified; provision is made for adequately recording the site prior to development, preferably by reaching a legal agreement to ensure that access, time and financial resources are available to allow essential recording and publication to take place. Local Authorities should consider the effect of trees and development on each other and the impact of site layouts on the roots of new and existing trees. producing planning policy documents (including the Local Plan) and making a decision on most types of planning applications (excluding minerals and waste applications, which are dealt with by Lancashire County Council). Development will not be permitted which would have a detrimental impact on the historic landscape character or the historic setting of sites included in the Register of Gardens and Parks of Special Historic Interest compiled by English Heritage. In the case of National Nature Reserves or Sites of Special Scientific Interest, only development serving an overriding national public need which cannot be located elsewhere will be considered but mitigation measures and compensatory habitat creation will be required. Conditions will be imposed or legal agreements made to ensure such mitigation measures are carried out. Subject to the availability of finance, a system of Listed Building Grants will be administered in accordance with an approved set of guidelines, with the particular objective of encouraging the use of traditional techniques and materials in circumstances where their use can only be achieved by persuasion. Please use the links below to find out more about the different services we provide. Applications for works to repair, improve, alter, extend, or change the use of Listed Buildings will only be allowed if:-. Policy CZ3 Coastal Communities and Economic Development. In such cases the developer will be required to replace the trees lost on site with ones of at least equal value either on the site or in the locality. Planning permission will not be granted where the proposal adversely affects trees and woodlands which are ancient woodlands as defined in English Nature's inventory of Ancient Woodlands. Nevertheless, this extra cost can be justified as it means that traditional techniques, materials and buildings are retained as examples for the benefit of the public. Planning permission will not be granted for development which would adversely affect an ancient or veteran tree. This can be achieved by retaining any adjoining or nearby Corridors and avoiding the introduction of fencing or other barriers on one or both sides of the Corridor. Alongside Wyre's adopted local plan, the development plan for Wyre also comprises the Lancashire Minerals and Waste Development Framewo… Designation of Conservation Areas does not in itself mean that the Council has full control over development, as "permitted development" can still take place and cause significant damage to their character and appearance. We will use the information you provide to us to help develop planning policies and strategies. Sustainable drainage systems and the planning process . an important visual contribution to the landscape or townscape character; historical, cultural or geological features. Endangered species protected under the 1981 Act may be found outside designated nature conservation sites. Attenuation of surface water run-off rates to existing levels will be necessary for developments which drain to the River Tawd, Hurlston Brook at Ormskirk, Abbey Brook or the Upper Alt catchment in order that capacity problems on these watercourses are not exacerbated. It sets out: 1. the vision, aims and objectives of the Minerals and Waste Local Plan 2. the principles by which development will progress over the planned period It outlines the strategic policies required to deliver the vision. The District contains a very large proportion of land of high agricultural value and Map 3 shows the broad extent of this land. Planning Policy Guidance Note 15 Planning and the Historic Environment Planning Policy Guidance Note 16 Archaeology English Heritage has compiled and maintains a Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, so that Highway and Planning Authorities and developers know that they should try to safeguard them when planning new road schemes and new development generally. However, in seeking to achieve the successful implementation of this policy through persuasion, education and the development control process, the Council will consider the appropriateness of making 54 Article 4 Directions to withdraw certain permitted development rights. This chapter builds upon one of the key aims of West Lancashire's Community Strategy: to improve our urban and rural surroundings, and enhance the diversity of our landscape and wildlife habitats to give an attractive environment for ourselves, our visitors and investors. Planning applications received this week. The Council will continue to operate the Conservation Area Advisory Panel and seek their views, where appropriate, on development which affects Conservation Areas. West Lancashire – Business Continuity Plan Version 1.0 October 2016 Page 1 of 28 Business Continuity Management Policy and Plan. Where the Council feels that development in such areas should be permitted for social or economic reasons, then appropriate flood protection and mitigation measures, including measures to restore flood plain or provide adequate storage, will be required to compensate for the impact of the development. Certain uses and activities may require a coastal location i.e. Table 1 in Section 7 provides guidance on minimum distances for protective fencing around trees. Policy UR10 Greenery, Urban Greenspace and the Public Realm. Methodology - Developing and Appraising Options 18 9. The Council will endeavour to ensure that any such works do not detract from the historic character of the building and area, and that, where appropriate, they enhance it. The archaeological heritage of any area is a finite and irreplaceable resource. These spaces and corridors perform important functions and contribute to the quality of the environment in West Lancashire. New development will only be permitted where the Council is satisfied that suitable measures, designed to mitigate the adverse impact of surface water run-off are included as an integral part of the development. The normal permitted development rights, including demolition, exist for buildings which are on the register of buildings of local architectural or historic interest, as they are not subject to the tight controls afforded by the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (unless they also happen to be in a Conservation Area). Restrictions of the lateral movements of wildlife or in the accessibility and safe use of the site by the public should be avoided wherever possible. The importance of the need to protect archaeological remains has been recognised in PPG16 "Archaeology and Planning" which has amalgamated previous advice and set out what is considered to be best practice in dealing with archaeological matters within the planning process. The Council will continue to operate the Conservation Area Advisory Panel and seek their views, where appropriate, on development which affects Listed Buildings. Any planning applications have to be decided in line with it unless material considerations indicate otherwise. Policy ER4 Contribution of Built Heritage to Regeneration, Joint Lancashire Structure Plan Policy 21 Lancashire's Natural and Manmade Heritage, The archaeological heritage of West Lancashire will be preserved and enhanced by the following:-. Presently designated sites are shown on the Proposals Map. Planning Policy Guidance Note 20 Coastal Planning, The special historic or architectural interest of West Lancashire's Conservation Areas will be preserved or enhanced by:-. The Council will prepare a Supplementary Planning Document covering development and Flood Risk. Paragraph 53 adds that developing more housing in urban areas should not mean building on urban green spaces. It identifies the subject areas where the county council may request planning obligations and the methodology we follow to calculate them. Some sections of this text contain a 'globe with link' icon. The Council, together with other local authorities and agencies, has been involved in the production and implementation of the Ribble Estuary Strategy. We offer a comprehensive planning service. The most important area (Area 1) is that south and south west of Ormskirk which contains a major aquifer with high quality groundwater which is exploited extensively for public water supply. By InYourArea Community. The list below, taken from West Lancashire Borough Council's website contains decided applications from this past week. We are continually investing in education for the people of West Lancashire and beyond, we recently opened a specialist facility - The Construction, Engineering & Logistics Centre at the Skelmersdale Campus adjacent to Asda, and are currently in development of a high-tech STEM Centre at our main site due to open at the end of 2020. The Council considers that it is important to maintain and improve wherever possible the character of its Conservation Areas, and that control of new development is one of the key factors in achieving this objective. To be included on the local list a building should satisfy criterion i) and either ii) or iii). These questions were the basis for consultation on the Local Plan Review: Issues and Options. Climatic change and predicted sea level rises, combined with an increase in tidal surges and increased risk of flooding, may at some point in the future cause such defences to once again become important. It was adopted in March 2009 following extensive consultation and independent examination. The Council will protect and enhance Biodiversity Action Plan species nd habitats through the use of conditions and/or planning obligations. assessing the special interest of Conservation Areas by preparing Conservation Area Appraisals and producing schemes to preserve or enhance their character and appearance; requiring all development in Conservation Areas to accord with the objective to preserve or enhance the area's character or appearance and in particular harmonise with its surroundings in terms of mass, scale, form, use of materials and overall design quality; requiring all development in Conservation Areas to retain and improve important landscape elements, including walls, trees and hedges, attractive open spaces (especially those elements which are an essential part of a setting to a historic building), traditional paving, plots and thoroughfares and natural building materials; requiring all development to respect the setting of, and important views into and out from, Conservation Areas; the refusal of applications for the demolition of buildings which make a positive contribution to the character or appearance of Conservation Areas. The Council recognises that certain types of development will protect and enhance the value of Green Spaces and will allow exceptions to the policy in such cases. they respect the existing character and function of the original building in terms of either their mass, scale, form, design quality, appearance and materials. Habitats that support these species at any time of the year. The policies support the Government's approach to planning which is to achieve, now and in the future, economic development to secure higher living standards while protecting and enhancing the environment. to require owners to repair their historic buildings; to enable the Council to compulsorily purchase Listed Buildings; to enable Councils to carry out emergency repairs to Listed Buildings and recover the cost from owners; to correct any unauthorised and unsuitable alterations; and. tourism; recreation; mineral extraction; energy generation; waste water and sewage treatment and disposal; and developments including ports, marinas and industries importing bulky raw materials that depend on access to the sea. Developers are advised to contact the Environment Agency regarding flood risk and the use of SuDS and to consider the Advice Notes produced on SuDS. Find out all about our Local Plan and other planning policies. The coastline in this District is undeveloped and to a large extent remote, but whilst development pressures may be limited, the landscape is very sensitive to intrusion by development. The area at risk from tidal or watercourse flooding within West Lancashire is considerable although it is protected to a certain standard by well constructed and maintained defences. The Council will support proposals which would increase the number, size and diversity of sites of nature conservation importance. In particular, the strongest possible protection will be given to Ramsar Sites, Special Protection Areas, Candidate Special Areas of Conservation and European Protected Species. Where the demolition of a building would leave an unsightly gap in a built-up frontage, any consent would be conditional on the building not being demolished before a contract for carrying out work of redevelopment to a high standard of design is made, and for which planning permission has been granted; not permitting development which would have a detrimental effect upon trees or important green or open spaces, or require the removal of trees which make a significant contribution to a Conservation Area. West Lancashire Local Plan 2012-2027 (current adopted plan) West Lancashire Local Plan 2023-2038 (emerging plan) Supplementary planning documents In order to achieve this, development proposals should ensure that species and habitats set out in the UK and Local Biodiversity Action Plans will be protected, and  where possible enhanced. Planning Policy Guidance Note 25 Development and Flood Risk. In accordance with PPG25, the Council will consult the Environment Agency on all applications for planning permission which may impact on flood risk. Tree Preservation Orders - A Guide to the Law and Good Practice (DETR,  March 2000) adequate spacing between buildings, roads, footpaths, hardstandings, drains, services and existing trees to enable implementation of the development without causing damage to the trees which are to be retained, and to ensure that existing and new trees will continue to be acceptable in their context in the future; adequate space for protective fencing to be placed around the trees to be retained during the construction and development; and. Where the local planning authority decides that preservation "in situ" is not justified and that planning permission should be granted, the PPG advises the option of preservation by record, or rescue excavation, and that it is reasonable to secure this through  Section 106 Agreement. Area 2 (minor aquifer) in the eastern part of the District may be subject to some private domestic and agricultural water supplies in rural areas remote from the mains system but there are generally no planning constraints. Planning permission will be refused for development which would destroy or adversely affect the site or setting of a Scheduled Ancient Monument, as set out below and shown on the Proposals Map, or other monuments of national importance. Red Squirrels are a particularly important species in West Lancashire where, in addition to Cumbria, national efforts are being concentrated to prevent its extinction in England. It is important that the various needs of the species are acknowledged so that the full range of habitats required can be protected and, where possible, extended and/or enhanced. The current system was put in place by the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (as amended by Part 6 of the Localism Act 2011 section 111). The Council values that resource highly and this policy ensures that (a) the resource is properly recorded; (b) that it is given statutory protection where applicable and the protection of local land use policies in all cases, from the various threats or urban development, rural development, new roads, mineral extraction, forestry and agriculture; and, (c) that it is enhanced and interpreted. The Local Plan currently consist of a series of documents which set out the planning policies that guide development for the part of the district (60%) that is located outside of the South Downs National Park (SDNP). Local planning policy for minerals and waste. Some species may use only one type of habitat all year; others will need different habitats to support themselves at different times of the year. Area 3 (non-aquifer) in the western part of the District is the least vulnerable of the District to surface development and no general planning constraints would apply from a groundwater protection point of view. • Spatial Portrait – a description of West Lancashire, and the planning-related issues 1.5 Each of the above papers contained a series of questions about the various planning-related issues covered, and policy options for addressing them. PPG3 (Housing) aims to direct new development to previously developed land within urban areas but makes it clear that parks, recreation grounds, playing fields and allotments should be protected. The Secretary of State would normally expect to see evidence that the freehold of the building has been offered for sale on the open market. Development involving the loss of, or damage to, woodlands or trees with amenity, screening, wildlife or historical value will only be permitted where the development is required to meet an overriding need which could not be met elsewhere. As land for development becomes more and more valuable and development densities rise, trees and development sites are under increasing pressure. Planning Policy. Single storey extension to the Willows classroom and the creation of additional car parking to Elm Tree Community Primary School, Elmers Wood Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Planning Policy Guidance Note 17 Sport & Recreation. Development will not be permitted which may destroy or have an adverse effect, either directly or indirectly, on:-. The policies in this chapter aim to protect the distinctive environmental assets of West Lancashire. Information on conservation areas, listed buildings and tree preservation orders. Development and Regeneration Services – Strategic Planning and Implementation. Have … Direct or indirect severance can be caused by the introduction of roads, pathways, landforms, services and other constructions, and by way of changes in vegetation management within the Corridor. Flooding puts life and property at risk as well as causing pollution by overloading both natural and artificial drainage. Species protected by Schedules 1 (Birds), 5 (Animals) or 8 (Plants) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 as amended, and Schedules 2 & 4 of the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 1994; or. Market Position Statement. It should be noted, however, that not all known sites have yet been assessed for inclusion in the Schedule, and new sites are regularly discovered. This policy will be implemented through the Council's powers to control development, and by the production of appraisals and proposalsfor preserving and enhancing the Conservation Areas in  West Lancashire. However, the Council will use its development control powers to ensure that the special cultural, horticultural, historical and landscape qualities of any park or garden on the Register and their setting are not eroded or damaged by inappropriate development or neglect.
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