Decision

The Planning Committee has decided to delegate planning permission for a development project with conditions for Biodiversity Net Gain.

Analysis

outcome: The planning permission will be delegated to the Head of Planning and Enforcement, subject to conditions and a legal agreement for Biodiversity Net Gain.

summary: The decision involves granting planning permission for a development project.

topline: The Planning Committee has decided to delegate planning permission for a development project with conditions for Biodiversity Net Gain.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious due to potential environmental concerns and the impact on local biodiversity.

affected_stakeholders: ["Head of Planning and Enforcement", "Chair/Vice Chair of Planning Committee", "Local residents", "Environmental groups"]

contentiousness_score: 6

political_party_relevance: There are no explicit mentions of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://southribble.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3234

Decision Maker: Planning Committee

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: That granting of planning permission be delegated to the Head of Planning and Enforcement in agreement with the Chair/ Vice Chair of Planning Committee subject to the conditions recommended within the officer’s report (incorporating the amendment to condition 14 outlined in the supplementary agenda) and the satisfactory completion of a S106 legal agreement to secure on site Biodiversity Net Gain.

Date of Decision: July 23, 2026