Agenda and minutes

In the interests openness, in respect of application 13/3455M, Cllr Davenport declared that he was a member of Disley Parish Council and the Parish Council SEMMS sub group and a Cheshire East member of the A6 Corridor Mitigation Group. However, he had not expressed an opinion and had not, therefore, pre- determined the application.

In the interests openness, in respect of application 13/4150N, Cllr Hammond declared that he was member of Haslington Parish Council, who had commented on the application and in respect of applications 13/3455M and 11/1122M, as he was a member of the Cheshire Wildlife Trust, who had commented on the applications.

In the interests openness, in respect of application 13/4150N, Cllr Hough declared that he was a member of Alsager Parish Council, but that he had not discussed the application.

In the interests openness, in respect of application 13/3455M, Cllr Hoyland declared that he was a member of Poynton Town Council and had attended a number of meetings in respect of the proposal, but had remained impartial.

In the interest openness, in respect of application 13/3455M, Cllr Murphy declared that he was a resident of Disley.

In the interests openness, in respect of application 13/3455M, Cllr Macrae declared that he was the Portfolio Holder with responsibility for strategic highways for Cheshire East when arrangements were made for the consultation   to take place with various groups in respect of the proposal.

The Board was informed that, on 6^th March, the Government had published online Planning Practice Guidance. This accompanied the National Planning Policy Framework and replaced much of the existing national advice and guidance. Whilst the NPPF sets out national policy, the NPPG (as it was often known) set out the practical measures as to how that policy should be applied in practice. Committee reports would increasingly refer to the NPPG alongside the NPPF.

A link to both documents had been circulated to all Members of the Council and some of the key changes would be addressed in forthcoming reports and training events. In the meantime, Planning Committee members had encouraged to make themselves familiar with the scope and content of the new guidance.

Consideration was given to the above application.

(Councillor D Mahon, representing the Handforth Ward, Councillor D Stockton, representing the Wilmslow Lacey Green Ward, Parish Councillor D Kidd, representing Disley Parish Council, Mr Mac Fox, representing Styal Parish Council, Mr Terry Roeves, representing Friends of Dean Row, Mr Houston, representing the Green Party, Mr Greg Wilman, an objector and Mr Graham Martin, the Project Manager of the A6MARR project team, attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application.  In addition the Northern Area Manager read out a written statement on behalf of Councillor B Burkhill, the Handforth Ward Councillor).

RESOLVED

That for the reasons set out in the report and in the oral update to Board the application referred to the Secretary of State for approval subject to the following the conditions:-

Plans, materials and commencement

1.     Development to commence within 3 years.

2.     Development to be in accordance with the approved plans and documents

3.     Development in accordance with Environmental Statement.

4.     Details of materials for structures, lighting columns and fencing.

5.     Further details of bridges, structures, underpasses, bridge wing walls, abutments and crossings.

6.     Full construction details of proposed pedestrian and cycleway, footpaths and bridleways.

7.     Phasing plan for the construction of the development to be submitted and agreed.

Mitigation (highways and air quality)

8.Prior to the new sections of the scheme hereby approved being brought into use a scheme detailing a package of mitigation measures (intended to restrain, alleviate and manage traffic flow increases at locations identified and to levels indicated through enhanced mitigation as shown in figures 9.6 and 9.7 in the submitted Transport Assessment) has been submitted to and agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. Such scheme shall include details of and a methodology and timetable for delivery of the measures, a programme for review, surveys and monitoring of the impact of the  measures and if required reappraisal of an addition to the agreed package of measures. The new sections of road shall not be brought into use until the measures have been implemented in accordance with the approved details unless the prior written consent of the Local Planning Authority has been obtained. (note: this includes mitigation measures for, but not limited to, Disley Village Centre, the A6 corridor, Clifford Road in Poynton and B5358 Station Road / Dean Road Handforth. Where this condition requires approval or consent by the Local Planning Authority those matters shall be referred to the Council’s Strategic Planning Board)corridor, and B5358 Station Road / Dean Road Handforth)

9.Prior to commencement of development details of a scheme to assess and mitigate the impacts of the development on the northbound merge to the A34 from Long Marl Drive shall be submitted to the LPA for approval.

10.Within 18 months of the new sections of road hereby approved being brought into use a package of complimentary measures shall have been implemented in a scheme which  has previously been submitted  ...  view the full minutes text for item 188.

Consideration was given to the above application.

(Mr Andrew Taylor, 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 written update to Board the application be approved subject to the following conditions:-

1.      Plans

2.      Materials

3.      Noise mitigation scheme

4.      Survey/arboriculturalassessment (including those that overhang the  site boundary) to be submitted prior to implementation.

5.      Landscaping Implementation

6.      Drainage Details

7.      Bin storage

8.      Development to be carried out in accordance with FRA with the detailed mitigation measures

9.      On discovery of any contamination a remediation strategy to be submitted”

In the event of any changes being needed to the wording of the Strategic Planning Board’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 Interim Planning and Place Shaping Manager 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 Board’s decision.

Consideration was given to the above application.

RESOLVED

That for the reasons set out in the report and in the oral update to Board the application be approved subject to completion of a Section 106 Agreement securing the following:-

1. A 10 year extended landscape and nature conservation management scheme;

2. Restriction on HGV movements associated with the scheme to an average of 300 movements a day in the event that both Gawsworth and Rough Hey Quarries are worked concurrently;

And subject to the following conditions:-

1. Duration and sequence of working
2. Phased restoration
3. Hours of operation
4. Control over type of material imported
5. Highway vehicle movements
6. Control over noise and dust
7. Plant and machinery
8. Pollution control
9. Drainage scheme
10. Protection of footpath
11. Protection of trees
12. Soil storage and handling
13. Site maintenance and maintenance of access road
14. Details of lighting
15. Submission of detailed landscape and nature conservation management plan
16. Establishment of a liaison committee
17. Control of invasive species
18. Submission of soil tests
19. National vegetation surveys and common standards surveys at each phase of development
20. Biennial national vegetation surveys and common standard surveys for duration of management period

(Cllr Thorley left the meeting following consideration of the above application and did not return).

Consideration was given to the above application.

(Councillor R Fletcher, the Ward Councillor, Town Councillor Derek Longhurst, representing Alsager Town Council, Honorary Alderman Derek Bould, representing Alsager Residents Action Group, Mr Stuart Burkinshaw, an objector and Mr Carl Davey, the agent for the applicant attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application. In addition the Northern Area Manager read out a written statement on behalf of Councillor J Hammond,   Haslington Ward Councillor and member of the Board, in respect of this application and application 13/1305N, who had left the meeting in order to attend another Cheshire East meeting).

RESOLVED

That the application be refused for the following reason:-

The proposed residential development is unsustainable because it is located within the Open Countryside involving  the loss of grade 2 agricultural land within the open countryside contrary to Policies NE.2 and RES.5 of the Crewe and Nantwich Replacement Local Plan 2011, Policy PG5 of the emerging Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy – Submission Versionand the principles of the National Planning Policy Framework which seek to ensure development is directed to the right location and open countryside and grade 2 agricultural land is protected from inappropriate development and maintained for future generations enjoyment and use. As such it and creates harm to interests 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, consequently the application is premature to the emerging Development Strategy since there are no material circumstances to indicate that permission should be granted contrary to the development plan.

In the event of any changes being needed to the wording of the Board’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 Interim Planning and Place Shaping Manager 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 Board’s decision.

Consideration was given to the above report.

(Honorary Alderman Derek Bould, representing Alsager Residents Action Group, Mr Stuart Burkinshaw, an objector and Mr Carl Davey, the agent for the applicant attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the report).

RESOLVED

1.    That it be agreed to withdraw that part of the reason for refusal which relates to locational sustainability and the car borne travel in respect of the above application and to instruct the Interim Planning and Place Shaping Manager not to contest these issues at the forthcoming public inquiry. 

2.    That a Section 106 Agreement be entered into in respect of the forthcoming Appeal, to secure the   Heads of Terms set out below. These Heads of Terms are additional to those previously authorised by the Board:-

·         A financial contribution towards to provision of an additional bus service serving Close Lane of £50,000 per annum, for a period of 5 years. (£250,000 total contribution)