County Julia Berry

...to deepen Back Lane Quarry to -37 metres AOD and extend its working life to 31 December 2077, with restoration by 31 December 2078, was approved, subject to a Section 106 agreement regarding heavy goods vehicle routing and highway maintenance, and various conditions relating to time limits, drawings, working programs, noise, dust, blasting, highways, ecology, landscaping, restoration, and aftercare.

The Development Control Committee of Lancashire Council approved the minutes of the last meeting held on 4 September 2024. This decision was made on 16 April 2025.

...to approve recommendations for planning application LCC/2024/0039, which involves public realm improvements including soft landscaping, resurfacing, street furniture and cycle stands, wayfinding signage, lighting, a drainage swale, and public artwork at Nuttall Street Civic Space in Accrington, subject to conditions regarding time limits and construction working hours.

...to approve the recommendations for planning application LCC/2024/0040, allowing the formation of a green space with landscaping, a footpath, play equipment, street furniture, and lighting on land between Fallbarn Crescent and Hardman Avenue in Rawtenstall, subject to conditions regarding working hours, biodiversity net gain, landscape works, and lighting.

The Director of Environment and Planning for Lancashire Council approved recommendations on 16/04/2025. The Development Control Committee was asked to note the report detailing decisions taken on development control matters.