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Apologies for Absence To receive any apologies for absence. Additional documents:
Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillor P Edwards for the morning session only and from Councillor Mrs J Jackson.
(During consideration of the following item, Councillor B Murphy arrived to the meeting). |
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Declarations of Interest/Pre Determination To provide an opportunity for Members and Officers to declare any disclosable pecuniary and non-pecuniary interests and for Members to declare if they have a pre-determination in respect of any item on the agenda. Minutes: In the interest of Openness in relation to application 12/4654N, Councillor D Newton declared that he lived in Nantwich.
In relation to the same application, Councillor A Moran a visiting Councillor declared a non pecuniary interest as he was a member of Nantwich Town Council and had made comments on the application to the local media.
In the interest of openness in relation to application 12/3114N, Councillor Mrs R Bailey gave notice of shared land ownership in Walgherton, as potential impact on this location may be referred to during the public speaking.
In the interest of openness in respect of application 12/4494N, Councillor J Hammond declared that he was a member of Haslington Parish Council who were a consultee on the original application.
All Members declared that they had received correspondence in relation to various applications on the agenda. |
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Minutes of the Previous Meeting To approve the minutes as a correct record. Minutes: RESOLVED
That the minutes of the meeting be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman subject to the following:-
That in relation to Minute No.132 the first bullet point under the Section 106 Legal Agreement be amended to read as follows:-
Provision of 10% of the total units as affordable housing in perpetuity, with 50% of the affordable housing provided in Phase 1, which would equate to 33 dwellings. The mix on Phase 1 being 7% 1 bed flat, 40% 2 bed house 53% 3 bed house. The tenure split of the units on all phases to be 25% rent and 75% intermediate tenure. The mix of house types for phase 2 and subsequent phases to be agreed as part of subsequent reserved matters applications. Rented and Shared Ownership dwellings to be transferred to a Registered Provider.
In addition to this amendment there was a further amendment to the minute to delete condition number 9 from the list of conditions.
That in relation to Minute No.134, point number 4 contained within the S106 Heads of Terms be amended to include the addition of the words ‘in consultation with Haslington Parish Council’ after the word ‘Gutterscroft’. |
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Public Speaking A total period of 5 minutes is allocated for each of the planning applications for the Ward Councillors who are not members of the Strategic Planning Board.
A period of 3 minutes is allocated for each of the planning applications for the following individual/groups:
Minutes: Consideration was given to the public speak procedure.
The Chairman was notified of two further requests from people wishing to speak that had not registered within the deadline.
The Chairman invited the Board to decide whether or not the two additional speakers should be allowed to speak.
RESOLVED
That the public speaking procedure be noted and that the two additional speakers be allowed to speak. |
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To consider the above application. Minutes: Consideration was given to the above application.
(Councillor A Moran, a visiting Councillor and Jean Kay, an objector attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application).
RESOLVED
That for the reasons set out in the report and in the update to Board the application be approved subject to the completion of a Section 106 Agreement to secure the following:-
And subject to the following conditions:-
1. Standard outline 2. Standard outline 3. Plans 4. Submission / Approval / Implementation of details of appropriate mitigation measures to prevent any risk of pollution or harm to the adjacent Shropshire Union Canal 5. Submission / Approval / Implementation of Environmental Management Plan 6. Submission / Approval / Implementation of external Lighting 7. Submission / Approval / Implementation of noise mitigation measures 8. Submission / Approval / Implementation of Contaminated Land Assessment 9. No access to level crossing from site. 10.Discharge of surface water from the proposed development to mimic that which discharges from the existing site. 11.Submission / Approval / Implementation of Sustainable Urban Drainage System 12.The site layout is to be designed to contain any such flooding within the site, to ensure that existing and new buildings are not affected. 13.Submission / Approval / Implementation of a scheme to limit the surface water run-off generated by the proposed development, 14.Submission / Approval / Implementation of a scheme to manage the risk of flooding from overland flow of surface water and any potential floodwaters from the Shropshire Union Canal 15.This site must be drained on a separate system, with only foul drainage connected into the public foul sewerage system at a maximum discharge rate of 10 l/s. 16.Surface water should discharge to soakaway and or watercourse as stated within the FRA submitted. 17.Reserved matters to make provision for 10% renewable energy 18.Submission / Approval / Implementation of sustainability framework/strategy 19.Submission / Approval / Implementation of scheme for affordable housing to make provision ... view the full minutes text for item 147. |
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To consider the above application. Minutes: (During consideration of the application, Councillor P Edwards arrived to the meeting, however he did not take part in the debate or vote on the application).
Consideration was given to the above application.
(Councillor Mrs J Clowes, the Ward Councillor for Wybunbury, Councillor D Brickhill, the Ward Councillor for Shavington, Parish Councillor Duthie, representing Wybunbury Parish Council, Mr Ellison, representing Shavington-cum-Gresty Parish Council, Mark Donlon, Chairperson of Wybunbury Action Group, Mr Langhorn, an objector and Mark Sackett, the agent for the applicant attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application).
RESOLVED
That for the reasons set out in the report and in the update to Board the application be approved subject to the completion of a Section 106 Legal Agreement to secure the following:-
30% of the dwellings to be affordable. • The tenure split of the affordable housing required is 65% social or affordable rent, 35% intermediate tenure. • The mix of affordable homes to be 25% x 1 bed, 40% x 2 bed, 20% x 3 bed and 15% x 4 beds. • Affordable Homes should be pepper-potted (in clusters is acceptable) • The affordable homes to be provided no later than occupation of 50% of the market dwellings unless the development is phased, in which case 80% of the market dwellings can be occupied. • Underwrite the cost of introducing evening bus services between Crewe and Nantwich via Shavington (effectively extending the existing day time service) up to a maximum cost of £215,000. • Contribute £85,00 towards upgrading existing bus stops on Newcastle Road and other improvements (including speed limit reduction and crossing facilities) on Newcastle Road • Contribute £230,000 towards either a planned improvement of the northern end of the Gresty Road corridor into Crewe and /or the construction of the Crewe Green Link. • Education contribution to a maximum (i.e. capping indexation) of £705,009 calculated on a formula approach based on the number of dwellings in the reserved matters approval. Money to be allocated to Wybunbury School. • Provision of a NEAP with 12 pieces of equipment – specification to be submitted and agreed and in accordance with that set out in the Greenspaces Officer consultation response. • Provision of a MUGA – specification to be submitted and agreed and in accordance with that set out in the Greenspaces Officer consultation response. • Provision of an outdoor gym with 16 activities – specification to be submitted and agreed and in accordance with that set out in the Greenspaces Officer consultation response. • Provision of allotments with 20 plots– specification to be submitted and agreed and in accordance with that set out in the Greenspaces Officer consultation response. • Provision of community woodland • Management plan for open space in perpetuity • Provision of a local residents management company to maintain all on site public open space (including, inter alia, the NEAP, MUGA, gym, allotments (to include water supply and provision of toilets), woodland, general ... view the full minutes text for item 148. |
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To consider the above application. Minutes: (At this point Councillor B Murphy in the interest of openness declared that he lived close to the development site of application site 12/4067M. Councillor H Davenport also declared in the interest of openness that he lived in Disley).
Consideration was given to the above application.
(Jason Boyd, representing the applicant attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application. A statement was also read out by the Development Management and Building Control Manager on behalf of Mrs McKeever who was an objector but who was unable to attend the meeting).
RESOLVED
That for the reasons set out in the report and in the update to Board the application be approved subject to the following conditions:-
1. A03FP - Commencement of development (3 years) 2. A01AP - Development in accord with approved plans 3. A06EX - Materials as application 4. A15LS - Submission of additional landscape details 5. A04LS - Landscaping (implementation) 6. A16LS - Submission of landscape/woodland management plan 7. A13LS - Erection of fencing / wall as required 8. A22GR - Protection from noise during construction (hours of construction) 9. Development in accordance with accompanying statements 10. Submission of a scheme which demonstrates how surface water is to be disposed of 11. Temporary Material Storage Area to be used for storage of excavated materials and materials for the construction of the service reservoir only 12. Light Alders field to be fully restored to the satisfaction of the LPA following the completion of development 13. Submission of a programme of archaeological work in accordance with a written scheme of investigation 14. Footpath No. 5 to be fully restored following the completion of the development 15.Removal / amendment of the existing traffic calming on Carr Brow 16.Reinstatement traffic calming arrangements on Carr Brow 17.Resurfacing / reconstruction of Carr Brow, if required, following completion of the works 18.Wheel wash facilities at either end of the temporary road closures. Road sweeper to be available on site for daily cleaning of Jacksons Edge Road throughout the duration of the road closure 19.Traffic Management Plan for diverted traffic to appropriate routes, avoiding Light Alders Lane 20.Creation of a Community Liaison Group 21.Submission of a Construction Method Statement
(Prior to consideration of the following application, Councillors D Brown and P Hoyland left the meeting and did not return). |
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To consider the above application. Minutes: Consideration was given to the above application.
(Councillor B Moran, the Ward Councillor, Councillor Mrs G Merry, the adjacent Ward Councillor, Town Councillor Wood, representing Sandbach Town Council and Ian Knowlson, an objector attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application. In addition a statement was read out by the Development Management and Building Control Officer on behalf of Councillor S Corcoran also an adjacent Ward Councillor).
RESOLVED
(1) That for the reasons set out in the report and in the update to Board the Council be recommended to contest the forthcoming Appeal against non determination on the following basis:-
The proposed residential development is unsustainable because it is located within the Open Countryside, contrary to Policy PS8 and H6 of the Congleton Borough Adopted Local Plan First Review 2005 and the principles of the National Planning Policy Framework. The Local Planning Authority can demonstrate a 5 year supply of housing land supply in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework. As such the application is also premature to the emerging Development Strategy. Consequently, there are no material circumstances to indicate that permission should be granted contrary to the development plan.
(2) In preparation for the forthcoming Planning Inquiry, authority be delegated to the Development Management and Building Control Manager in consultation with the Chairman of the Strategic Planning Board to enter into a planning agreement in accordance with S106 Town and Country Planning Act to secure the following Heads of Terms:-
(i) Provision of 48 (30%) affordable housing units – (31 units) 65% to be provided as social rent/affordable rent with (17 units ) 35% intermediate tenure.
(ii) The provision of a LEAP (min of 5 pieces and public open space to be maintained by a Private residents management company. The private management company to maintain all Amenity Greenspace, public footpaths and greenways within the site, play areas, and other areas of incidental open space not forming private gardens or part of the adopted highway in perpetuity.
(iii) Education contribution in respect of primary provision of £282,004 and secondary provision of £343,196
(iv) Highways Contribution of £480,000 towards highways improvements/urban realm improvements at any of the following locations; A534 Old Mill Road / The Hill junction and Sandbach town centre and a contribution of £50,000 to address the impact of the development at the junction of A534 Old Mill Road/Congleton Road. |
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To consider the above application. Minutes: Consideration was given to the above application.
(Councillor Mrs G Merry, the Ward Councillor, Councillor B Moran, the adjacent Ward Councillor, Town Councillor Wood, representing Sandbach Town Council, Mr Brough representing Elworth Hall Farm Action Group, Mr Edwards, an objector and Mr Gold, the agent for the applicant attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application).
RESOLVED
That for the reasons out in the report and in the update to Board the application be refused for the following reason:-
(1) The proposed residential development is unsustainable because it is located within the Open Countryside, contrary to Policies PS8 and H6 of the Congleton Borough Adopted Local Plan First Review 2005 and the principles of the National Planning Policy Framework. The Local Planning Authority can demonstrate a 5 year supply of housing land supply in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework, and as such the application is also premature to the emerging Development Strategy. Consequently, there are no material circumstances to indicate that permission should be granted contrary to the development plan.
(2) In preparation for the forthcoming Planning Inquiry, authority be delegated to the Development Management and Building Control Manager in consultation with the Chairman of the Strategic Planning Board to enter into a planning agreement in accordance with the S106 Town and Country Planning Act to secure the following Heads of Terms:-
· 29 dwellings, with 19 provided as affordable / social rent and 10 provided as intermediate tenure · 8 x 1 bed apartment & 11 x 2 bed houses as affordable / social rent and 2 x 2 bed houses & 8 x 3 bed houses as intermediate tenure · Transfer of any rented/shared ownership affordable units to a Housing Association · Affordable homes to be let or sold to people who are in housing need and have a local connection. (The local connection criteria used in the agreement to match the Councils allocations policy) · Provision of play area · Provision for a residents management company to maintain all the on-site amenity space / play area in perpetuity · Detailed management plan for the Public Open Space be submitted and approved · Provision of a LEAP sized play area located centrally within the central public open space. This should include at least 5 items incorporating DDA inclusive equipment, using play companies approved by the Council. The final layout and choice of play equipment be agreed with CEC, the construction should be to the Council’s satisfaction · Highways contribution of £288,000 towards highway improvements in the Sandbach area · Contribution of £162,694 towards primary education · Contribution of £196,112 towards secondary education
(The meeting was adjourned for a short break. Councillors Mrs R Bailey and P Edwards left the meeting and did not return). |
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To consider the above application. Additional documents: Minutes: Consideration was given to the above application.
(Mr Parkinson, an objector and Amy James and Roy Spruce, the agents representing the applicant attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application).
RESOLVED
That for the reasons in the report and in the update to Board the application be refused for the following reason:-
(1) The proposal is located within the Open Countryside and Green Gap and would result in erosion of the physical gaps between built up areas, and given that there are other alternatives sites, which could be used to meet the Council’s housing land supply requirements, the proposal is considered to be contrary to Policies NE2 and NE.4 of the Borough of Crewe and Nantwich Replacement Local Plan, the National Planning Policy Framework and the emerging Development Strategy.
(2) In preparation for the forthcoming Planning Inquiry, authority be delegated to the Development Management and Building Control Manager in consultation with the Chairman of the Strategic Planning Board to enter into a planning agreement in accordance with the S106 Town and Country Planning Act to secure the following Heads of Terms:-
· £75,924 towards primary education provision. · £50,000 to be paid to the Council for the replacement/extension of the existing children’s play area 160m west from the proposed development, off Lansdowne Road. · Private residents management company to maintain all Amenity Greenspace, public footpaths and greenways within the site, play areas, and other areas of incidental open space not forming private gardens or part of the adopted highway as public open space in perpetuity · 35% affordable housing provision. The tenure split to be 65% social or affordable rent and 35% intermediate tenure provided no later than occupation of 50% of the open market units · Transfer of affordable housing/shared ownership to a registered provider · Provision of £10,000 and additionally £5,000 for the following local identified schemes:
i) The funding of the Sydney Road/Earle Street cycleway link. ii) The permanent signing of the revised lane arrangements at the Sydney Road/Hungerford Road traffic signals.
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