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Apologies for Absence To receive any apologies for absence. Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Mrs R Bailey, D Brown, P Edwards, Mrs J Jackson and G Walton. |
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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 respect of application 14/1366N, Councillor J Hammond declared that he was a Member of the Cheshire Wildlife Trust who had been consulted on the application, however he had not made any comments in respect of the application.
In respect of the same application it was noted that whilst the applicant was Cheshire East Council this did not preclude the Board from making a decision on the application. |
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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 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
Minutes: RESOLVED
That the public speaking procedure be noted.
(Prior to consideration of the following item, Councillor C Thorley arrived to the meeting). |
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To consider the above planning application.
Minutes: Consideration was given to the above application.
(Councillor G Baxendale, the Ward Councillor, Town Councillor Paul Bates, representing Congleton Town Council, Peter Minshull, representing the Congleton Sustainability Group, Anna Morrison, an Objector andSarah Wozencroft, agent for the applicant attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application).
RESOLVED
That the application be refused for the following reasons:-
1. The proposed residential development is unsustainable because it is located within the Open Countryside, contrary to Policy PS8 of the Congleton Borough Local Plan First Review 2005, Policy PG5 of the emerging Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy - Submission Version and the principles of the National Planning Policy Framework, which seek to ensure development is directed to the right location and open countryside 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 in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework and consequently, there are no material circumstances to indicate that permission should be granted contrary to the development plan, to the emerging Development Strategy and the principles of the National Planning Policy since there are no material circumstances to indicate that permission should be granted contrary to the development plan. 2. The proposal would result in loss of the best and most versatile agricultural land and given that the Authority can demonstrate a housing land supply in excess of 5 years, the applicant has failed to demonstrate that there is a need for the development, which could not be accommodated elsewhere. The use of the best and most versatile agricultural land is inefficient and contrary to Policy SE2 of the emerging Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy - Submission Version and the provisions of the National Planning Policy Framework. 3. The proposed residential development, by virtue of the adverse impact that the proposals would have on the local landscape character within a historic finger of countryside close to the town centre and failing to recognise the intrinsic character and beauty of this site is contrary to Policies GR5, GR3 of the Congleton Borough Adopted Local Plan First Review 2005 and policies SE4,SE5 and SE6 of the emerging Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy - Submission Version and the provisions of Paragraph 17 of the National Planning Policy Framework. 4. The proposal , by virtue of increased activity and traffic would lead to severe highways harm, at the juction of High Street/Lawton Street and Albert Place where no futher capcity exists, furthermore insufficient information concerning mitigation for impacts elsewhere upon the network has been submitted. Accordigly the proposal would be detrimental to the safe operation of the public highway contrary to Policies GR9 of the adopted Congleton Borough Local Plan First Review 2005, result in severe harm contrary to para 32 of the NPPF and contrary to policy CO1 of the Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy - Submission Version
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To consider the above planning application. Minutes: Consideration was given to the above application.
(Susan Lea, the applicant attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application).
RESOLVED
That the application to vary condition 2 on approved application 11/3065C be refused for the following reasons:-
2. It has not been possible to demonstrate that a safe access point could be provided to the site, in particular in relation to visibility splays and the design of the access to accommodate heavy goods vehicles. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy GR9 of the adopted Congleton Borough Local Plan First Review 2005.
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 Head of Strategic and Environmental Planning 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.
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To consider the above planning application.
Minutes: (During consideration of the item, Councillor P Hoyland left the meeting and did not return).
Consideration was given to the above application.
(Brian Jones, representing the Dumbah Association as a Supporter and Paul Sinclair, representing the applicant attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application).
RESOLVED
That for the reasons set out in the update report the application be delegated to the Head of Strategic and Environmental Planning for approval due to the publicity date expiring after the Board meeting, subject to any outstanding responses from neighbouring properties and subject to the following conditions:-
1. A01AP - Development in accord with approved plans 2. A03FP - Commencement of development (3 years) 3. A13GR - Hours of operation 4. Dust Control 5. Construction access to be reinstated after construction complete 6. Contaminanted land 7. Landscaping plan to be submitted within three years of date of this decison if residential development not commenced. 8. Scheme for the protection of retained trees 9. Protective fencing to be erected around trees 10. Submission of Construction Management Plan 11. Badgers- If development has not commenced on site by the end of August 2014 the applicant is to submit an updated Badger Survey for the approval of the LPA. The report is to be agreed by the LPA prior to the commencement of development. If any evidence of badgers is recorded the report is to include detailed mitigation and compensation proposals. 12. Breeding birds-Prior to the removal of any vegetation or the demolition or conversion of buildings between 1st March and 31st August in any year, a detailed survey shall be carried out to check for nesting birds. Where nests are found in any building, hedgerow, tree or scrub or other habitat to be removed (or converted or demolished in the case of buildings), a 4m exclusion zone shall be left around the nest until breeding is complete. Completion of nesting shall be confirmed by a suitably qualified person and a further report submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before any further works within the exclusion zone take place. 13. Development in accordance with previously submitted Flood Risk Assessment (The meeting adjourned for a short break).
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To consider the above planning application.
Minutes: Consideration was given to the above application.
RESOLVED
That the application be delegated to the Interim Planning and Place Shaping Manager in discussion with the Chairman to align the proposed conditions with those that have already been discharged from recent submissions but to include the following conditions:-
1. Standard time 3 years 2. Development to proceed in accordance with the approved plans 3. No development shall take place within the area indicated until the applicant, or their agents or successors in title, has secured the implementation of a programme of archaeological work in accordance with a written scheme of investigation which has been submitted by the applicant and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The work shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the approved scheme. 4. Prior to the commencement of development a detailed tree felling/pruning specification shall be submitted to the LPA for approval in writing 5. Prior to the commencement of development a detailed Arboricultural Method Statement shall be submitted and approved by the LPA 6. Prior to the commencement of development a detailed Tree Protection Scheme shall be submitted and approved by the LPA 7. Prior to the commencement of development a detailed Landscaping Scheme (including native species only) shall be submitted and approved by the LPA 8. Implementation of the approved landscaping scheme 9. Prior to any development commencing a scheme stating the hours of construction shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details. 10.Prior to any such works taking place a scheme detailing method, timing and duration of any pile driving, bridge foundation and borrow pit operations connected with the construction of the development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details. The details should include provisions for mitigation and liaison with residences that may be affected by noise or vibration. 11.Prior to the development commencing: (a) An investigation and Risk Assessment shall be carried out to assess the potential risks from land contamination as defined in the supplied geo-environmental risk assessment. (b) If such investigation and Risk Assessment identifies that remedial/protective measures are required, then a remedial/protection scheme shall be submitted to, and approved by, the Local Planning Authority (LPA) and shall be implemented. (c) If remedial/protective measures are required, a Site Completion Statement detailing the remedial/protective measures incorporated shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the LPA in full prior to use of the development. 12. The duct mitigation measures outlined in the updated Air Quality section of the Environmental Impact Statement (Chapter 8) shall be implemented, monitored and enforced throughout the construction phase of the development. 13. Prior to undertaking any works between 1st March and 31st August in any year, a detailed survey is required to check for nesting birds 14. Badger and Barn owl mitigation details in accordance with details ... view the full minutes text for item 227. |
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To consider the above planning application.
Minutes: Consideration was given to the above application.
RESOLVED
That for the reasons set out in the report the application to vary condition 1 be approved subject to the following conditions:-
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