Issue - meetings

As a member of the public had requested to speak on this item, it was agreed that the item be brought forward and heard before item 4.

A report was presented on an application for the variation of condition 2 of permission 06/13/0528 for the amendment of the approved drawings to regularise departures from the approved design with regard to the Broughton Bypass, Preston.

The report included the views of Preston City Council, the Environment Agency, the Lead Local Flood Authority, Highways England and details of one letter of representation received.

The Development Management Officer presented a PowerPoint presentation showing an aerial view of the site and the nearest residential properties. The Committee was also shown photographs of the by-pass from various aspects and an illustration showing the turning head and drainage works on D'Urton Lane.

The Development Management Officer reported orally that it was proposed to amend Condition 5 to read:-

'Within two months of the date of this permission, the drainage works shown on drawing CHA1E0252-500-SK001 shall be implemented in full. The drainage works shall thereafter be maintained in full working order at all times'.

The officer also reported that a further representation had been received from a resident of Gray's Cottage, D'Urton Lane. The resident was concerned that exploratory works for the proposed drainage pipe had commenced prior to this issue being considered by the Committee although he acknowledged that the drainage proposals would help to satisfy part of his objection.

However, he was concerned that the applicant's offer to do a survey of the noise impacts of the 4^th lane or to install further noise attenuation fencing had not been taken up. The resident had offered to do his own noise recordings which showed that noise levels were significantly above World Health Organisation recommended levels.

The resident considered that the report did not fully represent his objections and therefore stated that he would do this through his presentation to committee.

The resident addressed the committee and reiterated the concerns raised in the committee report with regard to the location and design of the turning head on D'Urton Lane.  He advised that it was too far from the end of the cul de sac and occupied by parked cars. This prevented the area functioning as it should thereby compromising cyclist safety on the Guild Wheel and the safety of school children accessing the nearby primary school. The committee was also informed that the visibility splays did not comply with safety standards.

Officers responded to questions raised by the Members with regard to the safety issues raised by the resident and to the noise and air quality impacts associated with the incorporation of the additional lane on the approach to the M55 roundabout. Following further debate it was Moved and Seconded that:

"A further condition be imposed to require the applicant to undertake a survey of the noise impacts of the 4^th lane to establish whether further noise attenuation fencing is necessary"

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