Issue - meetings

The Cabinet Member for Communities submitted a report regarding the final publication of a strategy for the future development of Burrs Country Parkover a period of 15 years (2015 to 2029). The strategy aims to establish Burrs Country Park as a ‘destination park’ of regional significance.

There are a number of projects within the strategy which are identified to help modernise and sustain Burrs as a family tourist attraction. The most significant of which is the construction of a station on the East Lancashire Railway (ELR) which will help to unlock the combined potential of Burrs Country Park and the ELR heritage railway.

A four week public consultation on the strategy was undertaken during March and April 2015 and generated a small number of responses, many of which expressed support for the proposals and suggested changes to improve the document. Some minor changes have been made to the Strategy as a result.

Delegated decision:

That approval be given to the final publication of the Burrs Country Park Strategy as a material planning consideration in assessing planning applications at Burrs Country Park.

Reason for the decision:

Approval enables the Burrs Country Park Strategy to be taken into account in assessing planning applications. It will provide an agreed vision for the park between partners and the community and will support the implementation of individual projects including funding bids.

Other option considered and rejected:

To amend the Burrs Country Strategy or to reject the recommendation.