Agenda and minutes

Northern Planning Committee - Wednesday, 20th July, 2011 2.00 pm

Venue: The Assembly Room - Town Hall, Macclesfield SK10 1EA. View directions

Contact: Sarah Baxter  Democratic Services Officer

Items
No. Item

21.

Apologies for Absence

To receive any apologies for absence.

Minutes:

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Miss C M Andrew, D Druce, Mrs H M Gaddum, B Livesley and Mrs O Hunter.

22.

Declarations of Interest/Pre Determination

To provide an opportunity for Members and Officers to declare any personal and/or prejudicial interests and for Members to declare if they have pre-determined any item on the agenda.

Minutes:

Councillor P Raynes declared a personal interest in applications:-

 

11/1912M-Extension to Time Limit - 08/0175P (Demolition of various storage buildings and structures and the erection of 14 residential units), Land at Norburys Yard, Knutsford, Cheshire for Hillcrest Homes Ltd

 

11/1992M-Demolition of various storage buildings and structures and the erection of 11 new build townhouses and retention of 2 existing dwelling houses. Identical submission to Withdrawn Applications (10/4764M and 10/4758M) on 22nd March 2011 (Full Planning Application), Norburys Yard, Knutsford, Cheshire for Hillcrest Homes

 

11/1996M-Demolition of various storage buildings and structures and the erection of 11 new build townhouses and retention of 2 existing dwelling houses. Identical submission to Withdrawn Applications (10/4764M and 10/4758M) on 22nd March 2011 (Conservation Area Consent), Norburys Yard, Knutsford, Cheshire for Hillcrest Homes

 

11/0989M-Demolition of Existing Dwelling and Erection of 41 Bed Care Home, 64 Goughs Lane, Knutsford, Cheshire for Marantomark Ltd

 

by virtue of the fact that he was the Chairman of the Knutsford Town Council Planning Committee.  In addition he had pre determined all of the applications by virtue of the fact that that he had taken part in the debate and voted on each of the applications considered by the Knutsford Town Council Planning Committee.  In accordance with the Code of Conduct he exercised his right to speak as Ward Councillor on application 11/1992M and application 11/0989M.  He spoke on these applications and then left the room.  In respect of the applications which he did not exercise his right to speak he heard the Case Officer’s presentations and then left the room.

 

In respect of application 11/0989M-Demolition of Existing Dwelling and Erection of 41 Bed Care Home, 64 Goughs Lane, Knutsford, Cheshire for Marantomark Ltd it was noted that all Members of the Committee had received correspondence from a number of local residents.

23.

Minutes of the Meeting pdf icon PDF 74 KB

To approve the Minutes as a correct record.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

RESOLVED

 

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

24.

Public Speaking

A total period of 5 minutes is allocated for each of the planning applications for Ward Councillors who are not members of the Planning Committee.

 

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
  • The Relevant Town/Parish Council
  • Local Representative Groups/Civic Society
  • Objectors
  • Supporters
  • Applicants

Minutes:

RESOLVED

 

That the public speaking procedure be noted.

25.

11/1629M-Reserved matters approval for the erection of 35 dwellings with associated parking, open space and landscaping (Outline application (10/3486M) Re-submission of application 10/4697M, Havannah Mill, Havannah Lane, Eaton, Congleton, Cheshire for Rowland Homes Ltd pdf icon PDF 918 KB

To consider the above application.

Minutes:

This application was withdrawn from the agenda and would be considered at the next meeting of the Strategic Planning Board.

26.

11/1912M-Extension to Time Limit - 08/0175P (Demolition of various storage buildings and structures and the erection of 14 residential units), Land at Norburys Yard, Knutsford, Cheshire for Hillcrest Homes Ltd pdf icon PDF 881 KB

To consider the above application.

Minutes:

Consideration was given to the above application.

 

RESOLVED

 

That the application be delegated to the Head of Planning and Housing in consultation with the Chairman for approval following expiry of the consultation period, subject to where any significant new comments are received and the content is not dealt with in the report, then in that case the application should be brought back to the committee, subject to the completion of a Section 106 Agreement comprising of the following Heads of Terms:

 

  • Provision of a commuted sum for public open space (£48 000) and recreation and outdoor sports facilities (£10 500). Both these sums would be used for improvements, additions and enhancements at The Moor.

 

And subject to the following conditions:-

 

1.    A03FP      -  Commencement of development (3 years)                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

2.    A02EX      -  Submission of samples of building materials                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

3.    A01AP      -  Development in accord with approved plans                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

4.    A22EX      -  Roofing material                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

5.    A23EX      -  Roof ridges                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

6.    A21EX      -  Roof lights set flush                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

7.    A10EX      -  Rainwater goods                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

8.    A13EX      -  Specification of bonding of brickwork                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

9.    A12EX      -  Fenestration to be set behind reveals                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

10.A20EX      -  Submission of details of windows                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

11.A18EX      -  Specification of window design / style                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

12.A11EX      -  Details to be approved                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

13.A25GR      -  Obscure glazing requirement                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

14.A02HA      -  Construction of access                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

15.A03HA      -  Vehicular visibility at access (dimensions)                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

16.A06HA      -  Pedestrian visibility at access in accordance plans to be approved                                                                                                                                                                                             

17.A07HA      -  No gates - new access                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

18.A12HA      -  Closure of access                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

19.A13HA      -  Construction of junction / highways                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

20.A15HA      -  Construction of highways - submission of details                                                                                                                                                                                                               

21.A18HA      -  Construction of footways                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

22.A24HA      -  Provision / retention of service facility                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

23.A26HA      -  Prevention of surface water flowing onto highways                                                                                                                                                                                                              

24.A30HA      -  Protection of highway from mud and debris                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

25.A32HA      -  Submission of construction method statement                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

26.A01HP      -  Provision of car parking                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

27.A07HP      -  Drainage and surfacing of hardstanding areas                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

28.A09HP      -  Pedestrian visibility within car parks etc                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

29.A12MC      -  No lighting                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

30.A17MC      -  Decontamination of land                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

31.A01LS      -  Landscaping - submission of details                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

32.A04LS      -  Landscaping (implementation)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

33.A12LS      -  Landscaping to include details of boundary treatment                                                                                                                                                                                                           

34.A23MC      -  Details of ground levels to be submitted                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

35.A01GR      -  Removal of permitted development rights                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

36.A22GR      -  Protection from noise during construction (hours of construction)                                                                                                                                                                                              

37.A23GR      -  Pile Driving                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

38.Surface water drainage system                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

39.Additional plans regarding levels, details of construction over the River Lily & surface water drainage                                                                                                                                                        

40.Protection of River Lily during construction                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

41.Provision of public access through the site including provision of a pedestrian bridge over the River Lily

 

 

27.

11/1992M-Demolition of various storage buildings and structures and the erection of 11 new build townhouses and retention of 2 existing dwelling houses. Identical submission to Withdrawn Applications (10/4764M and 10/4758M) on 22nd March 2011 (Full Planning Application), Norburys Yard, Knutsford, Cheshire for Hillcrest Homes pdf icon PDF 851 KB

To consider the above application.

Minutes:

Consideration was given to the above application.

 

(Councillor P Raynes, the Ward Councillor exercised his right to speak as Ward Councillor on this item).

 

RESOLVED

 

That the application be delegated to the Head of Planning and Housing in consultation with the Chairman for approval following expiry of the consultation period, subject to where any significant new comments are received and the content is not dealt with in the report, then in that case the application should be brought back to the committee and subject to the following conditions:-

 

1.    A03FP      -  Commencement of development (3 years)                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

2.    A02EX      -  Submission of samples of building materials                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

3.    A01AP      -  Development in accord with approved plans                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

4.    A22EX      -  Roofing material                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

5.    A23EX      -  Roof ridges                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

6.    A21EX      -  Roof lights set flush                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

7.    A10EX      -  Rainwater goods                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

8.    A13EX      -  Specification of bonding of brickwork                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

9.    A12EX      -  Fenestration to be set behind reveals                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

10.A20EX      -  Submission of details of windows                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

11.A18EX      -  Specification of window design / style                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

12.A11EX      -  Details to be approved - entrance handrails, window balustrades, eaves details and chimney pots                                                                                                                                                                

13.A25GR      -  Obscure glazing requirement                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

14.A02HA      -  Construction of access                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

15.A03HA      -  Vehicular visibility at access (dimensions)                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

16.A06HA      -  Pedestrian visibility at access in accordance plans to be approved                                                                                                                                                                                             

17.A07HA      -  No gates - new access                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

18.A12HA      -  Closure of access                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

19.A13HA      -  Construction of junction / highways                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

20.A15HA      -  Construction of highways - submission of details                                                                                                                                                                                                               

21.A18HA      -  Construction of footways                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

22.A24HA      -  Provision / retention of service facility                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

23.A26HA      -  Prevention of surface water flowing onto highways                                                                                                                                                                                                             

24.A30HA      -  Protection of highway from mud and debris                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

25.A32HA      -  Submission of construction method statement                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

26.A01HP      -  Provision of car parking                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

27.A07HP      -  Drainage and surfacing of hardstanding areas                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

28.A09HP      -  Pedestrian visibility within car parks etc                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

29.A12MC      -  No lighting                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

30.A17MC      -  Decontamination of land                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

31.A01LS      -  Landscaping - submission of details                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

32.A04LS      -  Landscaping (implementation)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

33.A12LS      -  Landscaping to include details of boundary treatment                                                                                                                                                                                                           

34.A23MC      -  Details of ground levels to be submitted                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

35.A01GR      -  Removal of permitted development rights                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

36.A22GR      -  Protection from noise during construction (hours of construction)                                                                                                                                                                                              

37.A23GR      -  Pile Driving and excavation                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

38.A07EX      -  Sample panel of brickwork to be made available                                                                                                                                                                                                                

39.Surface water drainage system                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

40.Protection of River Lily during construction

41.Retention of cobbled way

42.Details of bin storage to be submitted                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

 

In addition there was to be an informative to be attached to the decision notice stating that local residents should be given access to the basement car park.

28.

11/1996M-Demolition of various storage buildings and structures and the erection of 11 new build townhouses and retention of 2 existing dwelling houses. Identical submission to Withdrawn Applications (10/4764M and 10/4758M) on 22nd March 2011 (Conservation Area Consent), Norburys Yard, Knutsford, Cheshire for Hillcrest Homes pdf icon PDF 786 KB

To consider the above application.

Minutes:

Consideration was given to the above application.

 

RESOLVED

 

That the application be delegated to the Head of Planning and Housing in consultation with the Chairman for approval following expiry of the consultation period, subject to where any significant new comments are received and the content is not dealt with in the report, then in that case the application should be brought back to the committee, subject to the completion of a Section 106 Agreement comprising of the following Heads of Terms:

 

1.    A03CA      -  Standard Time Limit                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

2.    A02CA      -  Demolition as precursor of redevelopment                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

3.    A01AP      -  Development in accord with approved plans                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

4.    A22GR      -  Protection from noise during construction (hours of demolition)

29.

11/0989M-Demolition of Existing Dwelling and Erection of 41 Bed Care Home, 64 Goughs Lane, Knutsford, Cheshire for Marantomark Ltd pdf icon PDF 735 KB

To consider the above application.

Minutes:

Consideration was given to the above application.

 

(Councillor P Raynes exercised his right to speak as Ward Councillor, Mr Rothwell an objector and Helen Leggett, the agent for the applicant attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application.  In addition the Case Officer read out a statement from Councillor Mrs O Hunter).

 

(During consideration of the application the meeting was adjourned from 3.35pm-3.40pm).

 

RESOLVED

 

That the application be approved subject to the completion of a S106 Agreement comprising of the following Heads of Terms:-

 

  • Payment of a Commuted sum to be used to fund a traffic regulation order to regulate the parking of vehicles in the vicinity of the site

 

And subject to the following conditions:-

 

1.    A03FP      -  Commencement of development (3 years)                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

2.    A01AP      -  Development in accord with approved plans                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

3.    A02EX      -  Submission of samples of building materials                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

4.    A10EX      -  Rainwater goods                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

5.    A18EX      -  Specification of window design / style                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

6.    A21EX      -  Roof lights set flush                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

7.    A02HA      -  Construction of access                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

8.    A07HA      -  No gates - new access                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

9.    A12HA      -  Closure of access                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

10.A18HA      -  Construction of footways                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

11.A24HA      -  Provision / retention of service facility                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

12.A26HA      -  Prevention of surface water flowing onto highways                                                                                                                                                                                                              

13.A30HA      -  Protection of highway from mud and debris                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

14.A32HA      -  Submission of construction method statement                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

15.A01HP      -  Provision of car parking                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

16.A04HP      -  Provision of cycle parking                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

17.A05HP      -  Provision of shower, changing, locker and drying facilities                                                                                                                                                                                                   

18.A07HP      -  Drainage and surfacing of hardstanding areas                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

19.A10HP      -  Driveway surfacing - single access drive                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

20.A01LS      -  Landscaping - submission of details                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

21.A04LS      -  Landscaping (implementation)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

22.A12LS      -  Landscaping to include details of boundary treatment                                                                                                                                                                                                           

23.A02TR      -  Tree protection                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

24.A03MC      -  Cooking odour extraction equipment                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

25.A06LP      -  Limitation on use (Number of beds to be limited to 41)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

26.A08MC      -  Lighting details to be approved                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

27.A17MC      -  Decontamination of land                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

28.A22GR      -  Protection from noise during construction (hours of construction)                                                                                                                                                                                              

29.A23GR      -  Pile Driving                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

30.Provision of features for roosting bats                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

31.Green travel plan

32.Development to be in accordance with the aboricultural details received in the tree protection plan

33.Drainage details to be submitted

34.Restriction on private waste collection times

 

30.

11/1438M-Change of Use from Agricultural Land (Sui Generis) to a Private Mixed Recreation Development (Ancillary to the Enjoyment of the Main House, Mallerstang, Class C3) Comprising a Cricket Pitch, a Siting Area for the Erection of a Temporary Marquee, Equestrian Manege, Warm Up/Warm Down, Turf Training and Cross Country Areas together with a Revised Vehicular Access and Temporary Car Parking Area, Piggots Hill Farm, Congleton Lane, Chelford for The BS Sheppard 2003 Settlement Trust pdf icon PDF 939 KB

To consider the above application.

Minutes:

This application was withdrawn prior to the meeting.

31.

Planning for Growth & the Presumption in Favour of Sustainable Development pdf icon PDF 79 KB

To update the Board on recent ministerial announcements with regard to growth and sustainable development.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Consideration was given to the above report.

 

RESOLVED

 

That the report be noted.