Decision details

A report was presented on an application for a new primary, secondary and tertiary treatment plant with new sludge treatment plant, extension of the waste water treatment works, ground re-profiling with surplus excavated material, and landscaping at Blackburn Waste Water Treatment Works, Cuerdale Lane, Samlesbury.

The report included the views of South Ribble Borough Council, the County Council's Highways Development Control, County Ecology Service, County Archaeology Service, the Environment Agency, Natural England and details of two letters of representation received.

The Development Management Officer presented a PowerPoint presentation showing an aerial photograph of the site and the nearest residential properties. The Committee was also shown an illustration of the existing and proposed site layout plans, landscaping works and photographs of the site from various viewpoints.

Officers responded to concerns raised by the Committee with regard to the potential for noise and odour, following which it was:

Resolved: That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions set out in the report to the Committee.