Agenda and minutes

To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor S Pochin.

In the interest of openness in respect of applications 16/1824M and 16/4318N, Councillor J Hammond declared that he was a Director of ANSA who were consultees, however he had not made any comments nor been in any discussions relating to the application.

In the interest of openness in respect of agenda item 10 the ‘Minerals & Waste Development Plan Document-Issues Paper;. Councillor J Hammond declared he was a Director of ANSA who deliver waste management services on behalf of the Authority but he had not been involved with the compilation of the report.

In the interest of openness in respect of applications 16/1824M and 16/4318N, Councillor S Hogben declared that he was a Director of ANSA who were consultees, however he had not made any comments nor been in any discussions relating to the application.

In the interest of openness in respect of agenda item 10 the ‘Minerals & Waste Development Plan Document-Issues Paper;. Councillor S Hogben declared he was a Director of ANSA who deliver waste management services on behalf of the Authority but he had not been involved with the compilation of the report.

In the interest of openness in respect of application 17/0223N, Councillor D Hough declared that he was a member of the Board of TSS who had provided financial contributions towards bus stops.

It was noted that all Members had received correspondence from the Emmerson group in respect of application 16/5678M.

RESOLVED

That the minutes of the meeting held on 22 February 2017 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 following:

·         Ward Councillors who are not members of the Strategic Planning Board

·         The relevant Town/Parish Council

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

·         Objectors

·         Supporters

·         Applicants

RESOLVED

(1)  That the public speaking procedure be noted.

(2)   That a speaker who had registered out of time in respect of application16/5678M be allowed to speak.

To consider the above application.

Consideration was given to the above application.

Prior to the Officer’s presentation, Members were informed that the application should make reference to the Radnor Park Trading Estate in Congleton and that reference in the proposal to leisure use should be removed, as A3/A4 Uses are Food and Drink Uses.

(Jon Suckley, 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 report to the Board, the application be approved subject to referral to Jodrell Bank, subject to a Section 106 Legal Agreement securing the following:-

• 17.5% of the dwellings to be affordable at 80% discounted market sale.

• Affordable Homes should be pepper-potted (in clusters is acceptable)

• Provision of POS consisting of 6,600sqm Amenity Green Space split into two sites either side of the CLR and a NEAP (1000sqm) standard play facility on each site.

• A commuted sum of £1,343,369 in lieu of Primary, Secondary and SEN education.

Commencement of phase 1 to be restricted until the Council has entered into a construction contract for the full construction of the Congleton Link Road.

• £5,000 for the making of any Traffic Regulation Orders on Chelford Road or Black Firs Lane in support of a 7.5t weight limit on the section of Back Lane between the CLR roundabout and Chelford Road.

• A contribution of £15,000 per dwelling towards the Congleton Link Road in lieu of the full Affordable housing provision (To be provided at 17.5%) as provided for in the submitted Local Plan Strategy (in accordance with Policy 5.235a).  The maximum contribution will be linked to the number of houses approved at reserved matters. A minimum or ‘floor’ condition of £3,090,000 has been agreed with the applicant irrespective of the minimum number of houses delivered.

And subject to the following conditions

1.         Commencement of development (3 years) or 2 from date of approval of reserved matters

2.         Reserved matters to be approved

3.         Approved Plans

4.         Materials

5.         Landscaping

6.         Implementation of landscaping

7.         Tree/Hedgerow Protection Measures

8.         Occupation of Phase 1 to be restricted until the sectional completion of the length of the Back Lane improvements highlighted in Blue on plan Ref SCP/15116/F02 (or as otherwise agreed in writing with the LPA) has been completed and open for public use.

9.         Prior to the occupation of Phase 1 the roundabout as approved in the Congleton Link Road Planning Application will be delivered via a S278 agreement, unless already delivered by the CLR scheme.

10.       Prior to commencement of Phase 1 a scheme for the provision of a suitable highway link between the existing Radnor Park estate and new Back lane roundabout be approved by the LPA and implemented prior to first occupation.

11.       The full development hereby approved shall not commence until the full CLR is completed and open to public use, to the satisfaction of the LPA.

12.       Delivery of footpath linkage to the site  ...  view the full minutes text for item 103.

To consider the above application.

Consideration was given to the above application.

(A statement was read out on behalf of Councillor S Pochin, the Ward Councillor).

RESOLVED

That the Board be minded to refuse the application for the following reasons:-

1.         The proposed residential development is unacceptable because it is located within the Open Countryside, contrary to Policies NE.2 (Open Countryside) and RES.5 (Housing in Open Countryside) of the Borough of Crewe and Nantwich Replacement Local Plan, Policy PG 5 of the Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy Submission Version - 2016 and the principles of the National Planning Policy Framework and create harm to interests of acknowledged importance. Consequently, there are no material circumstances to indicate that permission should be granted contrary to the development plan.

2.         In the opinion of the Local Planning Authority, the proposed development would cause a significant erosion of the Green Gap between the built up areas of Willaston and Nantwich and would adversely affect the visual character of the landscape which would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of the scheme notwithstanding a shortfall in housing land supply. The development is therefore contrary to Policy NE4 (Green Gaps) of the Borough of Crewe and Nantwich Replacement Local Plan 2011 and guidance contained within the NPPF.

3.         The proposal would result in loss of the best and most versatile agricultural land. The use of the best and most versatile agricultural land is inefficient  and contrary to Policy  NE12 of the Borough of Crewe and Nantwich Replacement Local Plan 2011 and Policy SE2 of the emerging Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy - Submission Version  and the provisions of the National Planning Policy Framework.

For the purposes of the appeal, a Section 106 Legal Agreement be entered into in order to secure 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 a contribution of £290,640 towards Secondary Education and a SENs school place 

3. Provision of POS and a LAP/LEAP and a scheme of management

4. Private management company to maintain all on-site open space, including footpaths and habitat creation area in perpetuity

In addition it was agreed that the possibility of a further reason for refusal on the grounds of spatial distribution  ...  view the full minutes text for item 104.

To consider the above application.

Consideration was given to the above application.

(Nicole Roe, representing Peel Holdings, objecting and Graham Bee, the agent for the applicant attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application).

RESOLVED

That the application be deferred in order to allow the application to be considered by the Strategic Planning Board at the same time as other live applications for retail development in the local area.

(This decision was contrary to the officer’s recommendation of approval).

To consider the above application.

Consideration was given to the following application.

RESOLVED

That for the reasons set out in the report and in the update to the Board the application be approved subject to the completion of a Section 106 Agreement or Unilateral Undertaking to secure the following Heads of Terms:-

1.         £5,000 towards the monitoring of the Travel Plan

And subject to the following conditions:-

1.         Time (3 years)

2.         Plans

3.         Materials as per application

4.         Prior approval of detailed design, management and maintenance of surface water   drainage

5.         Prior submission / approval of staff travel plan

6.         Electric charging points for cars

7.         Land contamination

8.         Landscape – Details

9.         Landscape – Implementation

10.       Boundary treatment – Details

11.       Development in accordance with FRA

12.       Sustainable drainage management/surface water drainage

13.       Nesting birds

14.       The development hereby approved shall not commence until the great crested newt mitigation scheme (as detailed within the GCN Mitigation Strategy prepared by TEP dated March 2017 or as otherwise varied by a subsequent Natural England license) has been carried out and implemented and retained in full.

            Reason: To safeguard protected species in accordance with the NPPF.

15.       Breeding birds

16.       Habitat management plan

17.       External lighting

18.       Construction Management Plan

19.       Bus stop upgrades

20.       Levels – existing and proposed including site sections

21.       Scheme of protection for retained trees

Informative: Contaminated Land

(Councillor D Hough requested it be minuted that he was delighted to see that in respect of this application existing employment sites could be included in the Local 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 Head of Planning (Regulation) 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.

Should this application be the subject of an appeal, authority be delegated to the Head of Planning (Regulation) 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.

To consider the above report.

Consideration was given to the above report.

RESOLVED

1.That the Portfolio Holder for Housing and Planning be recommended to approve the Cheshire East Local Plan Authority Monitoring Report for 2015/16 for publication.

2.That a report on the Conservation Area Assessment be brought to a future meeting of the Board.

To consider the above report.

Consideration was given to the above report.

RESOLVED

That the Portfolio Holder for Planning and Housing be recommended to give his approval for consultation on the Minerals and Waste Development Plan Document Issues Paper, alongside a ‘call for sites’ to inform the allocation of any sites for development within the MWDPD.