Agenda and minutes

To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Mrs R Bailey, J Hammond, Mrs J Jackson, S McGrory and G Walton.

None.

RESOLVED

That the minutes 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This application was withdrawn by Officers prior to the meeting.

To consider the above application.

Consideration was given to the above application.

(Councillor P Groves representing the Ward Councillor Mrs J Clowes, Parish Councillor Charmian Brewin, representing Doddington & District Parish Council, Parish Councillor Simon Chettle, representing Hatherton & Walgherton Parish Council, Mr Bob Frodsham, representing Stand Together Against New Development, (STAND), and Justin Paul, the agent for the applicant attended the meeting and spoke in respect of application).

RESOLVED

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

1.         Time Limit

2.         Plans

3.         Submission / approval and implementation of Materials

4.         Submission / approval and implementation of Construction Environmental Management Plan

5.         Hours of construction

6.         Revised Lighting scheme to be submitted not lighting to be carried out in accordance with submitted report

7.         Submission / approval and implementation of Acoustic Enclosure of any fans

8.         Submission / approval and implementation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure,

9.         Submission / approval and implementation of scheme for the improvement  of the existing sewerage system

10.       Submission / approval and implementation of Travel Plan

11.       Submission / approval and implementation of cycle facilities

12.       Submission / approval and implementation of programme of archaeological works

13.       Development to proceed in accordance with the recommendation made by section 6.3.5 the submitted Ecological Assessment dated 2nd December 2014 

14.       Submission / approval / implementation of a detailed planting plan and method statement for the proposed woodland creation and parkland restoration.

15.       Submission / approval / implementation of a 10 year woodland and parkland management plan (including proposals for the removal of rhododendron from the woodlands around Doddington Pool (as identified as target notes 7 and 8 on submitted Phase One habitat plan).

16.       Nesting birds requiring surveys to be carried out prior to commencement of works during nesting season

17.       Provision of nesting boxes

18.       Construction of access prior to first use

19.       Provision of Parking prior to first use

20.       Development to take place in accordance with submitted tree protection

21.       Any excavation within the root protection zone of retained trees should be supervised by an arboricultural consultant and undertaken by hand excavating or an agreed method such as an air spade.

22.       The retention of the veteran tree, bear pit, and early hydro.

23.       submission of details of the location, design, materials and the colour of all new radiators, fan coil unit enclosures, and ensuite pods. 

24.       Existing doors, windows (including retention of single glazing), fireplaces, floorboards, cornices and skirting boards to be retained and any repairs to any of these features to be carried out in like for like materials, design and colours.

25.       Full details of its proposed design, materials and colours of marquee to be submitted for approval.

26.       Provision of Heritage trail and footpaths

27.       A costed schedule of full repairs to Delves Hall, following the recommendations of the Ellis & Moore Consulting Engineers Condition Survey Report dated 10 December 2014, shall be submitted to the local planning  ...  view the full minutes text for item 21.

To consider the above application.

Consideration was given to the above application.

(Justin Paul, 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 the application be approved subject to the following conditions:-

1.         Time Limit

2.         Plans

3.         Submission / approval and implementation of Materials

4.         The retention of the veteran tree, bear pit, and early hydro.

5.         submission of details of the location, design, materials and the colour of all new radiators, fan coil unit enclosures, and ensuite pods. 

6.         Existing doors, windows (including retention of single glazing), fireplaces, floorboards, cornices and skirting boards to be retained and any repairs to any of these features to be carried out in like for like materials, design and colours.

7.         Full details of its proposed design, materials and colours of marquee to be submitted for approval.

8.         Provision of Heritage trail

9.         Details of repairs to Delves Tower and Star Barn - a scheme of works including a timetable for implementation to be submitted prior to commencement of development.

10.       Retention / repair of the river washed cobbles to stable and service yard

11.       Window / door / rainwater goods details

12.       Retention of stable features  - cupboard doors, feeding troughs, circular windows

13.       Detailed recording condition

14.       Details of plaster / brickwork

15.       A costed schedule of full repairs to Delves Hall, following the recommendations of the Ellis & Moore Consulting Engineers Condition Survey Report dated 10 December 2014, shall be submitted to the local planning authority for approval within six months of commencement of the development hereby permitted and these repairs shall be completed at least six months prior to the first occupation of the Hall as a hotel.

16.       Full schedule of works (including opening up works) and associated method statement for those works

To consider the above application.

Consideration was given to the above application.

(Andrew Taylor, the agent for the applicant attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application).

RESOLVED

That for the reasons outlined in the report the application be approved subject to the completion of Section 106 Deed of Variation securing:

1.         A scheme for the provision of 30% affordable housing– 50% to be provided as social rent/affordable rent with 50% 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. A financial contribution of £314,542 towards improved primary school provision.

3. A scheme for provision of a Public Open Space to be maintained by a private management company in perpetuity. The scheme shall include:

- Timing and delivery of POS and its phasing into the development

- Long term maintenance and management

And subject to the following conditions:-

1. Standard Time Limit (3 years)

2. Approved Plans

3. Submission of Materials

4. Full details of all surfacing materials

5. Full Landscaping scheme to be submitted, including details of replacement trees/hedgerows and aftercare

6. Landscaping Implementation

7. Full details of all boundary treatment. Boundary treatment onto newt mitigation land shall not be close board fence

8. Details of Pump Station to be submitted

9. Submission of 10 year habitat management plan including proposals for monitoring

10.Implementation of recommendation made by the submitted Protected Species Survey undertaken by CES Ecology.

11. Survey for breeding birds

12. Features for Breeding Birds to be submitted and approved in writing by the LPA

13. Details of newt tunnels to be submitted and agreed in writing by the LPA

14. Parking to be provided prior to first occupation of the dwelling

15. Method Statement for pile driving to be submitted. All piling operations shall be restricted to - Monday– Friday: 09:00 – 17:30 hrs, Saturday: 09:00 –13:00 hrs, Sunday and Public Holidays: Nil

16. Noise mitigation measures to be carried out in accordance with Acoustic Statement including provisions for ventilation

17. Submission of an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) with respect to the construction phase of the development. The EMP shall identify all potential dust sources and outline suitable mitigation.

18. Prior to the commencement of development a Phase II Contaminated Land Assessment shall be submitted to the LPA for approval in writing.

19. Removal of permitted development rights

20. The development hereby permitted shall not be  ...  view the full minutes text for item 23.

To consider the above application.

Consideration was given to the above application.

(Councillor M Parsons, the Ward Councillor, Kat Robinson, 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 a site visit and to allow Officers further discussions with the applicant to improve parking provision on the site including ensuring internal garage dimensions are 2.7m x 5.5m (compliant with the emerging Local Plan).

(During consideration of the application, Councillor D Newton left the meeting and did not return).

To consider the above application.

Consideration was given to the above application.

(Councillor A Kolker, the Ward Councillor, Parish Councillor Cath McCubbin, representing Goostrey Parish Council, Mrs Catherine Morris, representing Shear Brook Action Group, Professor Garrington, representing Jodrell Bank Observatory, Mr Stuart Thorley, an objector, Mrs Jo Lynch, an objector and Mr David Johnson attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application.  In addition a statement was read out by the Principal Planning Manager on behalf of the Councillor L Gilbert, the Ward Councillor).

RESOLVED

That the application be refused for the following reasons.  (Any decision is subject to the determination of the Secretary of State’s assessment on call in.):-

1.         The proposed residential development is located within the Open Countryside and the Jodrell Bank Consultation Zone, and will result in impairment to the efficiency of the Jodrell Bank Radio Telescope.  The proposal is therefore contrary to policies PS8, PS10 and H6 of the Congleton Borough Local Plan First Review 2005 and national guidance in the NPPF.  These factors significantly and demonstrably outweigh the economic and social benefits of the proposed development in terms of contribution to boosting housing land supply, including the contribution to affordable housing.

2.         The proposal will result in harm to the setting of the Grade II listed building, Swanwick Hall. The harm is considered to amount to “less than substantial harm” as defined in the National Planning Policy Framework.  The public benefits of the proposal, when taken as a whole, are not considered to be sufficient to outweigh this harm to the heritage asset.  The proposed development is therefore contrary to policy BH4 of the Congleton Borough Local Plan First Review 2005 and national guidance in the NPPF.

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 Planning (Regulation) 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.

To consider the above application.

This application was withdrawn by Officers prior to the meeting.