Agenda and minutes

To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors D Brown, Mrs J Jackson and B Murphy.

In the interest of openness in relation to application 14/0977C, Councillor J Hammond declared that he was a Director of Ansa who had been a consultee on the application, however he had not made any comments.

In the interest of openness in relation to the same application, Councillor S Hogben declared the same information.

To approve the minutes as a correct record.

RESOLVED

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

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 individuals/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

RESOLVED

That the public speaking procedure be noted.

To consider the above application.

This item was withdrawn by Officers prior to the meeting.

To consider the above application.

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 the completion of a Section 106 Agreement securing the following:-

1.         A scheme for the provision of 30% affordable housing – 65% to be provided as social rent/affordable rent with 35% intermediate tenure. The scheme shall include:

- The numbers, type, tenure and location on the site of the affordable housing provision

- The timing of the construction of the affordable housing and its phasing in relation to the occupancy of the market housing

- The arrangements for the transfer of the affordable housing to an affordable housing provider or the management of the affordable housing if no Registered Social Landlord is involved

- The arrangements to ensure that such provision is affordable for both first and subsequent occupiers of the affordable housing; and

- The occupancy criteria to be used for determining the identity of occupiers of the affordable housing and the means by which such occupancy criteria shall be enforced.

2. Provision of Public Open Space and a NEAP (8 pieces of equipment) and submission of a Management Plan for the Open Space to be maintained by a private management company in perpetuity

3. Primary School Education Contribution of £173,541

4. Secondary School Education Contribution of £261,483

5. Highways Contribution of £240,000 towards the junctions of Old Mill Road/the Hill, Crewe Green Roundabout and Junction 17 of the M6

6. Cycling Contribution of £120,000 for improvements to cycling provision in the Wheelock, Sandbach and Elworth/Ettiley Heath area.

And subject to the following conditions:-

1.         Standard Outline

2.         Submission of Reserved Matters

3.         Time limit for submission of reserved matters

4.         Approved Plans

5.         Details of existing and proposed ground levels

6.         Phasing of the development

7.         Submission of materials for the development

8.         Details of overland flow/surface water

9.         Details of scheme for the disposal of foul water

10.       Contaminated land

11.       Environment Management Plan

12.       Travel Plan

13.       8m buffer zone along the watercourse

14.       Submission of a revised Ecological Mitigation Strategy

15.       Breeding Birds timing of works

16.       Replacement hedgerow planting as part of the reserved matters application

17.       Arboricultural Method Statement

18.       Landscape Design and Management Strategy

19.       Open Space Scheme

20.       Submission of a Construction Management Plan

21.       Surface water run off not to exceed the green field run rate

22.       Details of bin storage to be submitted

Informative:

1.         Brine Board as per submitted comments.

In order to give proper effect to the Board`s  intentions and without changing the substance of the decision, authority is delegated to the Principal Planning Manager, in consultation with the Chairman (or in his absence the Vice Chairman) of Strategic Planning Board, to correct any technical slip or omission in the wording of the resolution, between approval of the minutes and issue of the decision notice.

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To consider the above application.

Consideration was given to the above application.

(Councillor B Moran, the Ward Councillor and Caroline Musker, 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 following conditions:-

            1. Plans and details submitted

            2. Time

            3. Landscape implementation

            4. The submission of materials

5. Further landscape details in respect of SUDs area, service routes and levels.

(The meeting adjourned for a short break).

To consider the above application.

Consideration was given to the above application.

(Mr Pick attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application).

RESOLVED

That for the reasons set out in the report the application be approved subject to the following conditions:-

1)         Standard time limit

2)         Accordance with approved / amended plans

3)         Facing and roofing materials to be submitted

4)         Landscaping scheme including hedgerow protection

5)         Implementation of landscaping scheme

6)         In accordance with protected species survey and recommendations

7)         Foul and surface drainage water details to be submitted

8)         Submission of a waste management plan

9)         Deliveries and collections from site excluding delivery and removal of livestock restricted (8.00am to 6.00pm Monday to Friday and not at all on weekends or Bank Holidays)

10)      Noise mitigation implemented carried out in accordance with submitted noise survey prior to first use

11)      Visibility splay as approved plan; brought into use prior to construction

12)      No external lighting

13)      Vehicular passing places provided prior to first use

14)      Nesting bird survey if development carried out during breeding season

15)      Details of habitat creation (barn owl boxes 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 Principal Planning 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.

(Prior to consideration of the following item, Councillor Mrs R Bailey arrived to the meeting).

To consider the above application.

Consideration was given to the above application.

(Councillor R Wright, representing High Legh Parish Council attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application).

RESOLVED

That for the reasons set out in the report 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.         Details of lighting to be submitted

4.         Details and timescales for buildings / hardstanding to be removed to be submitted.

5.         Development for private recreation use only, and no commercial activities. Removal of PD rights.

6.         No shrub clearance during bird nesting season.

7.         Contaminated land - remediation and verification strategy to be submitted

8.         Contaminated land - remediation and verification and long term monitoring and maintenance

9.         Bat mitigation

10.       Further bat survey required if works not undertaken within 6 months

11.       Badger method statement required prior to demolition

12.       Barn owl nesting boxes required

13.       Submission of Ecological Protection Plan required prior to site clearance works

14.       Habitat Management Plan (HMP) to be submitted prior to commencement of development

15.       Scheme for the disposal of foul and surface water from the site to be submitted

16.       Removal of Permitted Developments Rights

17.       Implementation of programme of archaeological work

18.       No development shall take place until a programmed landscaping and restoration scheme has been submitted

19.       8 above ground car parking spaces to be provided

20.       No parking of vehicles on any other hardstanding areas of the site except the areas dedicated for vehicle parking

21.       No provision of any new hardstandings or surfacing except those areas clearly identified on the approved plans

22.       Construction and Demolition Method Statement to be submitted

23.       Details of any temporary buildings to be erected within the site compound to be submitted. The temporary buildings shall be removed from the site and land restored within 28 days of substantial completion of the development

24.       All HGV movements to and from the site associated with the construction of the development shall at all times be routed in accordance with the HGV access route

25.       The total number of HGVs entering the site shall not exceed 348; and the total number of HGVs leaving the site shall not exceed 348 during any 40 working day period.

26.       Prior to the formation of any earth bunds or installation of soft landscaping on site, all materials excavated from the land shall be managed in accordance with a ‘Validation and Stockpiling Scheme’

27.       Survey of verges on roads and survey of roads prior to commencement.

Prior to the close of the meeting, the Principal Planning Manager informed Members of two urgent decisions taken in relation to two planning appeals involving Padgbury Lane, Congleton.