Decision details

A report was presented on an application for the construction of a new highway consisting of the Penwortham Bypass (1.3 km long dual carriageway) together with temporary soil storage and contractor areas, acoustic fencing, the relocation of school playing fields, combined cycle track connecting to Howick Moor Lane, water attenuation pond, diversion/stopping up of public right of way, landscape and ecological mitigation areas on land from the A582 Broad Oak roundabout to the A59 between Howick C of E Primary School and Blackhurst Cottages.

The Development Management Officer presented a PowerPoint presentation which included an aerial photograph of the site and the nearest residential properties together with an illustration showing the route of the proposed highway.

The Development Management Officer advised that a site visit would provide the Committee with a clearer understanding of the development proposal, any issues raised, and the relationship of the site to the surrounding area before the application was determined.

Resolved: That the Development Control Committee visits the site before determining the application.