Agenda and minutes

There were no apologies for absence.

To provide an opportunity for Members and Officers to declare any disclosable pecuniary interests, other registerable interests, and non-registerable interests in any item on the agenda and for Members to declare if they have a pre-determination in respect of any item on the agenda.

In relation to Item 7: 25/0958/PIP Land off Bolshaw Farm Lane, Heald Green, Councillor J Smith declared in the interests of openness that she was one of the ward councillors for this application and stated that she had not taken part in any discussions on the application.

In relation to Item 6: 25/0454/PIP Land of Waterloo Road, Poynton, Councillor M Beanland declared in the interests of openness that he was a member of the Poynton Town Council Planning Committee and when that committee had considered this application, he had not taken part any discussion or decision and had not predetermined the application.

In relation to Item 6: 25/0454/PIP Land of Waterloo Road, Poynton, Councillor S Holland declared in the interests of openness that she knew one of the public speakers on this application but had not discussed the matter with them.

To approve the Minutes of the meeting held on 1 October 2025 as a correct record.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meeting held on 1 October 2025 be confirmed as a correct record.

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 Planning Committee

·         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 planning committee and are not the Ward Member
• Objectors
• Supporters
• Applicants

The public speaking procedure was noted.

To consider the above planning application.

Consideration was given to the above planning application.

The following attended the meeting and spoke in relation to the application:
Wilmslow Town Councillor Jon Newell, Alderley Edge Parish Councillor Ali Bates and Mr Stephen Harris (Agent). 

A written statement was read out on behalf of Councillor Craig Browne (Alderley Edge ward member).

RESOLVED:

That the application be REFUSED against officer recommendations, for the following reasons:

Inappropriate development in the Green Belt – Site does not meet the definition of Grey Belt as it makes a strong contribution to purpose (a) and is contrary to paragraph 155a.  Proposal also contrary to paragraph 155c, as it is not in a sustainable location

Should the application be the subject of an appeal, approval is given to enter into a S106 Agreement with the following Heads of Terms:

In the event of any changes being needed to the wording of the Committee’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 had delegated authority to do so in consultation with the Chair of Northern Planning Committee, provided that the changes do not exceed the substantive nature of the Committee’s decision.

To consider the above planning application.

Consideration was given to the above planning application.

The following attended the meeting and spoke in relation to the application:

Councillor Jos Saunders (ward councillor), Poynton Town Councillor Laurence Clarke, Jennie Jefferies (objector) and Mr Gareth Salthouse (agent).

RESOLVED:

That the application be REFUSED against officer recommendations, for the following reasons:

Inappropriate development in the Green Belt – Site does not meet the definition of Grey Belt as it makes a strong contribution to purpose (a) and is contrary to paragraph 155a.  Proposal also contrary to paragraph 155c, as it is not in a sustainable location. Additional harm to the Green Belt arising from conflict with Green Belt purpose c) – safeguarding the countryside from encroachment

In the event of any changes being needed to the wording of the Committee’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 had delegated authority to do so in consultation with the Chair of Northern Planning Committee, provided that the changes do not exceed the substantive nature of the Committee’s decision.

To consider the above planning application.

Consideration was given to the above planning application.

The following attended the meeting and spoke in relation to the application:

Handforth Town Councillor Roger Small and Mr Matt Claxton (agent).

RESOLVED:

That the application be REFUSED against officer recommendations, for the following reasons:

Inappropriate development in the Green Belt – Site does not meet the definition of Grey Belt as it makes a strong contribution to purpose (a) and is contrary to paragraph 155a.  Proposal also contrary to paragraph 155c, as it is not in a sustainable location. Additional harm to the Green Belt arising from conflict with Green Belt purpose c) – safeguarding the countryside from encroachment.

In the event of any changes being needed to the wording of the Committee’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 had delegated authority to do so in consultation with the Chair of Northern Planning Committee, provided that the changes do not exceed the substantive nature of the Committee’s decision.

To consider the report on the Tree Preservation Order.

The Committee considered the report on the background and issues surrounding the making of a Tree Preservation Order on 15 July 20205 at land south of Pepper Street, Chelford, and the considered the representation made to the Council with regard to the content of the Tree Preservation Order.

RESOLVED:

That the Tree Preservation Order at Land south of Pepper Street, Chelford, be confirmed with no modifications.