Agenda and minutes

Strategic Planning Board - Wednesday, 24th April, 2013 10.30 am

Venue: The Capesthorne Room - Town Hall, Macclesfield SK10 1EA. View directions

Contact: Sarah Baxter  Democratic Services Officer

Items
No. Item

175.

Apologies for Absence

To receive any apologies for absence.

Minutes:

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors D Brown and G Walton.

176.

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 12/4837M, Councillor H Davenport declared that he was a Member of Disley Parish Council, but had taken no part in any discussion relating to the application.

 

In the interest of openness in relation to the same application, Councillor B Murphy declared that he was a resident in Disley and knew the Councillor speaking on behalf of Disley Parish Council.

 

In the interest of openness in relation to application, Councillors D Hough and B Murphy declared that they knew David Lloyd-Griffiths who was speaking at the meeting as an objector to the application.

177.

Minutes of the Previous Meeting pdf icon PDF 73 KB

To approve the minutes as a correct record.

Minutes:

RESOLVED

 

That the minutes be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

178.

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:

 

  • Members who are not members of the Strategic Planning Board and are not the Ward Member
  • The relevant Town/Parish Council
  • Local Representative Groups/Civic Society
  • Objectors
  • Supporters
  • Applicants

Minutes:

RESOLVED

 

That the public speaking procedure be noted.

179.

12/4390M-Outline Planning Application for the Erection of up to 160 Dwellings with all Matters Reserved, Land off, Manchester Road, Tytherington, Macclesfield for Ainscough Strategic Land Ltd pdf icon PDF 939 KB

To consider the above application.

Minutes:

Consideration was given to the above application.

 

(Brian Jones, a Supporter and Richard Barton, 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 Agreement securing the following Heads of Terms:-

  • 30 % Affordable Housing of which 65% social or affordable rent, and 35% intermediate tenure
  • Public Open Space, including formal and informal play & residents management company to maintain POS
  • Commuted sum of £162,000 (based on 162 dwellings) for Recreation / Outdoor Sport (Rugby Drive playing field) in agreement with Local Ward Councillors
  • Provision of Public Art contribution of £10,000 to be used on feature(s) within the green link proposals.
  • Commuted sum of £2000 to mitigate against the loss of Barn Owl habitats
  • Landscape and Habitat Management Plan

The staggered payments to be as follows:-

On or before first occupation of any of the dwellings to pay the Council:  

  • 50% of the Recreation / Outdoor Sport contribution
  • 100% Barn Owl contribution

On or before occupation of 25% of the dwellings to pay the Council:  

  • The remaining 50% of the Recreation / Outdoor Sport contribution
  • 100% Public Art contribution

And subject to the following conditions:-

 

1.    A01TR      -  Tree retention                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

2.    A02TR      -  Tree protection                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

3.    A01LS      -  Landscaping - submission of details                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

4.    A02LS      -  Submission of landscaping scheme                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

5.    A04LS      -  Landscaping (implementation)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

6.    A19MC      -  Refuse storage facilities to be approved                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

7.    Commencement of development                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

8.    Time limit for submission of reserved matters (within 3 years)                                                                                                                                                                                                 

9.    Submission of reserved matters                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

10.Implementation of reserved matters (Plans/reports/surveys/statements)                                                                                                                                                                                          

11.Compliance with parameter plans                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

12.The reserved matters application shall comprise no more than 162 dwellings                                                                                                                                                                                     

13.Existing and proposed site levels, contours and cross-sections plus details for any proposed retaining structures should be submitted with reserved matters application                                                                                       

14.Landscape Masterplan to be submitted with reserved matters application, to include POS landscape  scheme                                                                                                                                                       

15.Submission of a detailed Public Open Space landscape management and maintenance plan

16.Submission of a detailed play provision scheme covering both formal enclosed LEAP play areas and the Incidental Play features

17.Provision of green link to be a minimum of 20m wide, to be completed prior to 1st occupation                                                                                                                                                                   

18.Full Arboricultural Implication Study to be submitted with reserved matters application                                                                                                                                                                        

19.Vehicular access to be taken from Manchester Road                                                                                                                                                                                                              

20.Provision of ecological ponds within reserved matters application                                                                                                                                                                                              

21.Updated badger survey report to be submitted with reserved matters application & provision of badger tunnel under the link road, if necessary                                                                                                                  

22.Provision of a 2m wide wildlife corridor along the north eastern boundary of the site                                                                                                                                                                          

23.Protection of nesting birds, and incorporation of features for breeding birds                                                                                                                                                                                  

24.Incorporation of features to house birds and bats to be submitted with reserved matters application                                                                                                                                                            

25.Construction Method Statement                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

26.Details of any pile driving to be submitted with  ...  view the full minutes text for item 179.

180.

12/4837M-Reserved matters application for the erection of 121 residential dwellings, including details of appearance, scale, layout and landscaping in relation to outline permission 12/0165P (Original permission 08/2718P), Fibrestar Limited, Redhouse Lane, Disley for Adele Snook, Persimmon Homes North West pdf icon PDF 838 KB

To consider the above application.

Minutes:

(During consideration of the application, Councillor Mrs R Bailey arrived to the meeting, however she did not take part in the debate or vote on the application).

 

Consideration was given to the above application.

 

(Parish Councillor Mrs Pattison, representing Disley Parish Council and Adele Snook, representing 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 a Deed of Variation of the Section 106 Agreement dated 8 June 2012 to provide the £285,000 (Indexed) for Highway Works before 50% rather than 90% of the development is provided and subject to the following conditions:-

 

1.     A05RM      -  Time limit following approval of reserved matters                                                                                                                                                                                                             

2.     A02RM      -  To comply with outline permission                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

3.     A01AP      -  Development in accord with revised plans                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

4.     A02LS      -  Notwithstanding the submitted details -Submission of landscaping scheme                                                                                                                                                                                        

5.     A10LS      -  Additional landscaping details required including street furniture, public art and interpretation; vehicular/pedestrian barriers; surfacing material; and secure railway boundary fencing                                                                      

6.     A04LS      -  Landscaping (implementation)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

7.     A13HA      -  Construction of junction/highways                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

8.     A22GR      -  Protection from noise during construction (hours of construction)                                                                                                                                                                                              

9.     A23GR      -  Pile driving details to be submitted and approved by LPA                                                                                                                                                                                                      

10. Prior to commencement of development, a detailed play area scheme shall be submitted to and approved by LPA                                                                                                                                                    

11. Notwithstanding the submitted details - prior to commencement an updated Habitat Management Plan to include management of canal side vegetation to be submitted and approved by LPA                                                                           

12. Development carried out in accordance with method statement for the protection of the SBI                                                                                                                                                                      

13.Details of wheel washing facilities to be submitted and approved                                                                                                                                                                                               

14.Construction Management plan to be submitted and approved prior to commencement of construction on  site.

15.Provision of bin storage                                                                                                                                                    

16.Submission and approval of scheme to minimise dust emissions prior to commencement                                                                                                                                                                             

17.Prior to first occupation submission and approval of individual travel plan                                                                                                                                                                                    

18.Development to be carried out in accordance with Arboricultural Impact Assessment                                                                                                                                                                              

19.Development in accordance with Invasive Species Management Plan                                                                                                                                                                                                

20.Materials in accordance with submitted schedule                                                                                                                                                                                                                

21.Prior to commencement - submission and approval details of phasing and timing of provision of POS and play area

22.     Prior to commencement of development, details of suitable trespass proof fencing to the boundary with the railway to be submitted and agreed.

23.Prior to commencement of development, details of how surface and foul water drainage will be directed away from the railway to be submitted and approved.

24.Prior to commencement full details of ground levels, earthworks, and excavation carried out near to the railway to be submitted and agreed.

25.Prior to the commencement of development a detailed remediation strategy to be prepared and submitted.

26.Prior to first occupation a validation report including remedial actions to pre and post construction to be submitted and approved.

  1. Prior to the commencement of development an up-to-date Noise Impact Assessment  ...  view the full minutes text for item 180.

181.

12/4874C-Outline application for residential development, comprising 50 homes, including 15 affordable homes to include an area of public open space and a children's play area, Land off Hawthorne Drive, Sandbach, Cheshire for Adele Snook, Persimmon Homes North West pdf icon PDF 924 KB

To consider the above application.

Minutes:

Consideration was given to the above application.

 

(Councillor S Corcoran, the Ward Councillor, Christine Smedley, representing Sandbach Heath Neighbourhood Forum, David Lloyd-Griffiths, an objector and Adele Snook, the agent for the applicant attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application).

 

RESOLVED

 

That the application be deferred for consideration of draft Masterplans submitted regarding proposed development from the M6 up to and including the application site, so that the site and its traffic generation can be considered in context.

 

(This decision was contrary to the Officers recommendation of approval).

 

(The meeting adjourned for lunch from 2.05pm until 2.45pm).

182.

13/0402C-Proposed inland waterways marina including supporting facilities building and workshop, new wetlands, habitat creation, ecological areas, landscaping, footpaths, road access and associated car parking. Resubmission, Chells Hill farm, Chells Hill, Church Lawton for Ed Nield pdf icon PDF 693 KB

To consider the above application.

Minutes:

Consideration was given to the above application.

 

(Mr Jackson, the agent for the applicant attended the meeting and spoke ion respect of the application).

 

RESOLVED

 

That for the reasons set out in the report and in the oral update to Board, the application be approved subject to the following conditions:-

 

1. Standard commencement

2. Plans

3. Materials -buildings and all hard surfaces

4. Tree survey

5.Notwithstanding the submitted landscaping details, prior to the commencement of development, full details of structural landscape planting/additional screen planting to be introduced on the site shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the local planning authority

6.Full details of the works to deposit the excavated material on the site and finished site levels shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the local planning authority.

7. Amended landscaping scheme including details of any boundary treatment inc replacement hedge/ all fencing to segregate marina from farmers field/ landscape management plans to be submitted

8 Implementation and maintenance of landscaping

9. Submission of 10 year habitat management plan

        10 Detailed designs of new ponds

11 Provision of bat and bird boxes

12 Safeguarding breeding birds

13 Implementation of great crested newt mitigation, subject to Natural   England licence.

14 Scheme to limit the surface water runoff generated by the proposed development, to be submitted to and approved

15 temporary protective metal fencing to be erected 5 metres from the Trent and Mersey Canal

16 Prior to first development the developer will provide a detailed  highway access design from the B5079 Chell’s Hill, based on a topographical survey, which will show standard junction geometry and be tracked to demonstrate safe turning movements and to the satisfaction of the LPA.

17 Prior to first development the developer will provide an amended plan showing intervisible passing places along the internal access road to the marina to the satisfaction of the LPA.

18 The existing field access onto the B5078 Chell’s Hill to be permanently closed in accordance with the proposed access design drawing: 6049-05 Rev *

19. Workshop/ maintanance /repairs of canal boats only

20.  Archaeology

21. Narrow boats within dry dock to be stored at ground level only and not stacked

22. No moorings to be used as sole or main residence and the site operator shall maintain an up-to-date register of the names and  addresses of all owners and occupiers, and shall make this record available to the local planning authority at all reasonable times, upon request

23. Scheme to allow pedestrian access across the Trent & Mersey Canal at Pierpoints Bottom Lock (Lock 56) to be submitted

24. Bin store details

25. Amended lighting scheme – inc  Full details, including design, position and lux levels of all lighting

26 Submission of amended tree protection plan required to reflect amendments to spoil disposition. Implementation.

27. Updated badger survey

 

(Councillor C Thorley left the meeting and did not return).

183.

13/0641N-Construction of 21 two-storey residential dwellings, new shared access and associated works, Land to the North of, Cheerbrook Road, Willaston, Cheshire for Wainhomes (North West) Ltd pdf icon PDF 854 KB

To consider the above application.

Minutes:

Consideration was given to the above application.

 

(Councillor B Silvester, the Ward Councillor and Mr Nick Smith, the agent for the applicant attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application).

 

RESOLVED

 

That 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.

 

In the event of any changes being needed to the wording of the Committee’s decision (such as to delete, vary or add conditions/informatives/planning obligations or reasons for approval/refusal) prior to the decision being issued, the Head of Development Management and Building Control has delegated authority to do so in consultation with the Chairman of the Strategic Planning Board, provided that the changes do not exceed the substantive nature of the Committee’s decision.

 

Should this application be the subject of an 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 the S106 Town and Country Planning Act to secure the Heads of Terms for a S106 Agreement.

 

That the Board’s concern about the sustainability of the site be noted as it only met a small number of criteria under the North West Sustainability checklist.

184.

13/0707C-Approval of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale as required by condition 1 attached to the outline permission 11/4434C, Land South of Tudor Way, Congleton, Cheshire for Plant Developments Limited pdf icon PDF 83 KB

To consider the above application.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

(Prior to consideration of the item, Councillor Mrs R Bailey left the meeting and returned).

 

Consideration was given to the above application.

 

(Mr Nick Smith, 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 oral update to Board, the application be approved subject to the following conditions:-

 

  1. Time limit
  2. Plans
  3. Materials to be in accordance with the submitted details

185.

WITHDRAWN-Erection Of 43 Dwelling Houses (Including 5 Affordable Dwellings), Creation Of New Access To Sheppenhall Lane, Aston as enabling development to secure the restoration of Combermere Abbey pdf icon PDF 116 KB

This item has been withdrawn.

Minutes:

This item was withdrawn prior to the meeting.

186.

WITHDRAWN-Cheshire East Local Plan - Additional Site Options Consultation

This item has been withdrawn.

Minutes:

This item was withdrawn prior to the meeting.