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Apologies for Absence To receive any apologies for absence. Additional documents:
Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Mrs R Bailey, P Edwards and C Thorley. |
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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 interests of openness all Members declared that they had received correspondence in relation to a number of applications on the agenda.
In the interest of openness in relation to application 12/4872C Councillor J Hammond declared that he was a member of the Cheshire Wildlife Trust who had been consulted on the application.
In the interest of openness, in relation to applications 12/4872C and 12/4150C, Councillor D Hough declared that he was a Member of Alsager Town Council, however he had not been involved in discussions on any of the applications. In respect of application 12/4872C he also declared in the interests of openness that his grandchild was friends with the grandchild of one of the speakers objecting to the application. |
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Minutes of the Previous Meetings To approve the minutes of the previous two meetings held on 8 February 2013 and 20 February 2013 as a correct record. Additional documents: Minutes: RESOLVED
That the minutes of the previous two meetings held on 8 February 2013 and 20 February 2013 be approved as a correct record. |
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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: RESOLVED
That the public speaking procedure be noted.
(During consideration of the following application, Councillor D Brown arrived to the meeting, however he did not take part in the debate or vote on the application). |
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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 B Scragg, Stephen Pugh, an objector and Caroline Simpson, 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 refused for the following reasons:-
The proposed residential development is unsustainable because it is located within the Open Countryside, and would result in a loss of Grade 2 and 3a Agricultural Land 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 and would create harm to interest of acknowledged importance. 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.
Should this application be the subject of appeal, 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 Heads of Terms for a S106 Agreement as detailed above.
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To consider the above application. Minutes: Consideration was given to the above application.
(Councillor R Fletcher, the Ward Councillor, Town Councillor Mrs S Jones, representing Alsager Town Council, Honorary Alderman Derek Bould, President of Alsager Residents Action Group and Adrian Girvin, an objector attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application).
RESOLVED
For the reasons set out in the report and in the update to Board, the application be refused for the following reasons:-
1. The proposed residential development is unsustainable because it is located within the Open Countryside partly on Grade 2 Agricultural Land, 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 and would create harm to the interest of acknowledged importance. 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. The proposed development does not provide any mitigation for the junction of Sandbach Road North/Crewe Road which would operate in excess of capacity as a result of the proposed development and the Transport Assessment does not include an assessment of the impact of the Twyfords development which has a resolution to approve subject to the completion of a S106 Agreement. Furthermore there has been no assessment of the interaction between the junctions of Chancery Lane/Hassall Road and Hassall Road/Crewe Road. The development would result in increased congestion at these junctions and as a result the transport impact of the development would be severe and the development is not considered to be sustainable development. The proposal is contrary to the NPPF and Policies GR9 (Accessibility, Servicing and Parking Provision) and GR18 (Traffic Generation) of the Congleton Borough Local Plan First Review (2005) which seek to maximise sustainable transport solutions.
3. Insufficient survey information has been submitted in relation to a number of protected species (Great Crested Newts, Bats and Reptiles) and as a result it is not possible to determine the potential impact upon these species which are known to be present in the area. Without this information to give details of the impact and any necessary mitigation, the proposed development does not conserve and enhance biodiversity. Therefore the proposal would not be sustainable and would be contrary to the NPPF and Policy NR4 (Non-statutory sites) of the Congleton Borough Local Plan First Review (2005).
4. Part of the application site has a history of landfill use and as a result the land has the potential to be contaminated and there may be ground gas being generated on this site. No Phase II Site Investigation or Gas Risk Assessment has been submitted with the application and as a result it is not possible to determine whether there will be an adverse effect from pollution on the health of the ... view the full minutes text for item 158. |
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To consider the above report. Minutes: Consideration was given to the above report.
(Simon Artiss, the agent for the applicant attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the report).
RESOLVED
That for the reasons set out in the report that an amendment to condition 16 of the resolution be approved as follows:-
Ten year management plan for the GCN ponds.
(The meeting was adjourned for lunch from 1pm until 1.40pm)
(Councillor G Walton left the meeting prior to consideration of the following item and did not return). |
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To consider the above application. Minutes: Consideration was given to the above application.
(Councillor R Fletcher, the Ward Councillor, Emma Nawoor, representing Hall Drive Action Group, Peter Bower, an objector and Rawdon Gascoigne, 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 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 and would create harm to the interest of acknowledged importance. 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.
In addition it was requested that an informative be added on to include the following wording:-
In the event that an Appeal is lodged against the refusal grant authority to the Development Management and Building Control Manager to enter into a Section 106 agreement to secure: · 33 affordable units broken down to 21 affordable / social rented units and 12 intermediate tenure. · Transfer of any rented affordable units to a Registered Provider · 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 either o A contribution of £ 32,965.20 to upgrade the Swallow Drive Play Area and a further £ 107,460.00 to maintain it or; o Acquisition and upgrading of the Swallow Drive play area by the developer and its subsequent maintenance by the private residents management company or; o A new play area elsewhere on site. The chosen option to be agreed by the Council prior to submission of first reserved matters · The final layout and choice of play equipment be agreed with CEC, the construction should be to the Council’s satisfaction. · Provision for a private residents management company to maintain the on-site amenity space / play area and all incidental areas of open space not within the adopted public highway or domestic curtilages · Detailed management plan for the above Open Space be submitted and approved. · Highways contribution of 200k in mitigation at Hassall Road/ Crewe Road junction and the signal junction in the town centre at Sandbach Road / Crewe Road. · Contribution of £206,080 towards education. · Delegated Powers be granted to the Development and Building Control Manager in consultation with the Chairman of the Strategic Board to agree any necessary contributions towards level crossing improvements (following negotiations with Network Rail and the Applicant.)
(The meeting was adjourned for a short break). |
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To consider the above application. Minutes: Consideration was given to the above application.
(Councillor Mrs Rhoda Bailey, the Ward Councillor, Parish Councillor Barbara Adams, representing Church Lawton Parish Council, Carl Copestake, representing Rectory Farm Action Group, Ray Yates, an objector, Mr Ian Pleasant, the agent for the applicant and Mr Frank Byatt, the applicant attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application).
RESOLVED
That the application be refused for the following reason:-
The proposal is an inappropriate form of development within the Green Belt, as defined by the Development Plan. The development is therefore contrary to policies PS7 of the Congleton Borough Local Plan First Review and would cause harm to the openness of the Green Belt. The proposed development by reason of inappropriateness would be contrary to nationally established policy as set out in the NPPF and as a result, would cause harm to the objectives of this guidance. There are no very special circumstances to outweigh this harm. In addition it was requested that an informative be added on to include the following wording:-
The applicant is advised that Members expressed concern regarding the sustainability of the site and the suitability of the pedestrian links to amenities in the settlement of Rode Heath. In the event that an appeal is lodged or the application is resubmitted, Members would expect these issues to be addressed.
(This decision was contrary to the Officers recommendation of approval). |
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To consider the above application. Minutes: Consideration was given to the above application.
RESOLVED
That for the reasons set out in the report and in the update to Board, the application be approved subject to entering into a Unilateral Undertaking in which 7 days written notice is given of the implementation of this varied consent, confirming from the date that they will be undertaking operations under the new permission and its conditions, and will not revert to/undertake operations under the existing permission 5/06/1782P and subject to the following conditions:-
1) The development hereby approved shall begin no later than three years beginning with the date of this permission.
2) The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the following documents, except where these may be modified by the conditions below;
Planning Application form dated 8 October 2012 Supporting Statement/Letter from applicant dated 8 October 2012 Amec Noise Assessment dated 8 October 2012 Location Plan 8 October 2012 Site Plan dated 18 October 2012
3) At least seven days prior written notice of the commencement of development shall be given to the Local Planning Authority
4) From the commencement of development to its completion, a copy of the permission, including all documents hereby approved and any other documents subsequently approved, in accordance with the permission, shall always be available at the site office for inspection during normal working hours
5) The operation of the development hereby approved shall be restricted to the following periods;
a) for vehicle movements unloading and loading – at all times between 04.00 Monday to 18.00 Saturday. b) For sand processing and drying – 06.00 to 18.00 Monday to Saturday (all year) c) For maintenance 07.00 to 19.00 Monday to Saturday (all year)
6) The permitted vehicles movements related to this development shall not exceed a maximum of 42 (21 in, 21 out) Heavy Goods Vehicles movements on any working day is averaged out over the calendar month. Of these, a permitted daily maximum of 14 (7 in, 7 out) Heavy Goods Vehicles carrying imported materials.
7) A record shall be kept by the operator of the number of Heavy Good Vehicles which enter and leave the site on any working day, week and calendar month, and of their loads, and a copy of these vehicle numbers and load details shall be submitted to the Mineral Planning Authority at three monthly intervals during the operational life of the site.
8) The close board fence approved under application 5/06/1782p (submitted on drawings 15811-S03b & 15811-S04) shall be retained throughout the duration of the operations.
9) The approved noise monitoring scheme under application 5/06/1782p for the monitoring of the approved bagging facility shall remain implemented.
10) The best practicable means shall be used to minimise noise levels from all plant, machinery and vehicles. All plant machinery and vehicles shall be maintained in efficient order in accordance with the manufacturers instructions
11) The dust control measures approved under application 5/06/1782p shall be retained.
12) Following the completion of development the site shall be restored ... view the full minutes text for item 162. |
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Local Plan Annual Monitoring Report 2011/12 To consider and note the above report. Additional documents: Minutes: Consideration was given to the above report.
RESOLVED
That the Annual Monitoring report be noted. |