Agenda and minutes

Northern Planning Committee - Wednesday, 4th April, 2012 2.00 pm

Venue: Meeting Room, Macclesfield Library, Jordangate, Macclesfield. View directions

Contact: Gaynor Hawthornthwaite  Democratic Services Officer

Items
No. Item

99.

Apologies for Absence

To receive any apologies for absence.

Minutes:

Councillors C Andrew, H Gaddum, and P Hoyland,

100.

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 a pre-determination in respect of any item on the agenda.

Minutes:

Councillor Edwards declared a personal interest in respect of application number 12/0515M on the grounds that both he and the applicant had served together as Town Councillors and were both members of the Bollington Civic Society.

 

101.

Minutes of the Meeting pdf icon PDF 88 KB

To approve the Minutes of the meeting held on 14th March 2012 as a correct record.

Minutes:

RESOLVED

 

That the minutes of the meeting held on 14th March 2012 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

 

102.

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.

 

103.

12/0170C - Land at Upper Medhurst Green Farm, Sandbach Road, Congleton, Cheshire: Extension to Time on Approval 08/1838/FUL New Agricultural Building for Free Range Egg Production pdf icon PDF 343 KB

To consider the above planning application.

Minutes:

(Councillor A Kolker (Neighbouring Ward Councillor)and Mr Smith (objector) attended the meeting and addressed the committee on this matter).

 

The Committee considered a report regarding the above planning application, a site layout plan, and an oral report by the Planning Officer.

 

The Planning Officer also gave a report on the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was published on 27th March 2012. This document superseded other national planning guidance. At the heart of the NPPF was a presumption in favour of sustainable development. Every local planning authority would need to have demonstrable reasons for refusal based on significant impacts arising from a development proposal.

 

RESOLVED

 

That for the reasons set out in the report, the application to extend the approval on 08/1838/ be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:

 

1. Standard 3 years

2. Development to be carried out in accordance with approved plans

3. Details of any external illumination and lighting columns to be submitted and approved prior to commencement of development

4. Details of materials and colour finish to be submitted prior to the commencement of development

5. Details of a Landscaping scheme and replacement hedgerow (native species), behind visibility splays to be submitted and approved prior to the commencement of development

6. Implementation of Landscaping Scheme

7. All materials used in connection with the egg laying unit to be stored inside the building

8. Drainage scheme for foul and surface water to be submitted and approved prior to commencement of development

9. No development to commence until a scheme of acoustic enclosures of fans, compressors and equipment with the potential to cause noise are submitted and approved

10. Details of construction details of roads within the site to be submitted and approved prior to the commencement of development

11. Prior to the commencement of development a Management of Waste Produce Plan and a Maintenance and Inspection Planto be submitted and approved.

 

104.

12/0224C - Rushey Hey, Oak Lane, Newbold Astbury, Congleton, CW12 4RT: Proposed Agricultural Workers Dwelling pdf icon PDF 455 KB

To consider the above planning application.

Minutes:

(Councillor R Bailey (Ward Councillor), Councillor Carter (Chairman of Newbold Astbury cum Moreton Parish Council and Mr Howard Elliot (On behalf of the applicant) attended the meeting and addressed the committee on this matter).

 

The Committee considered a report regarding the above planning application, a site layout plan, and an oral report by the Planning Officer.

 

RESOLVED

 

That for the reasons set out in the report, the application be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:

 

1.      Standard

2.      Plans

3.      Materials

4.      Landscaping Submitted

5.      Landscaping Implemented

6.      Boundary Treatment

7.      Surfacing Materials

8.      Drainage

9.      Remove PD Rights

10. Agricultural Worker

11. Land Contamination

12. Car Parking Spaces

13. Timber Windows/Door

 

105.

11/4295N - Weston Hall, Main Road, Weston CW2 5ND: Extension to Time Limit of Planning Permission PO8/1274 for One Dwelling pdf icon PDF 290 KB

To consider the above planning application.

Minutes:

The Committee considered a report regarding the above planning application, a site layout plan, and an oral report by the Planning Officer.

 

RESOLVED

 

 

That for the reasons set out in the report, the application to extend the approval on P08/1274/ be APPROVED subject to the following conditions

 

1.      Standard Time Limit

2.      Plan References

3.      Materials

4.      Surfacing Materials

5.      Landscape to be Submitted

6.      Landscape to be Implemented

7.      Drainage Details to be Submitted and Approved

8.      Detailed Specification of all Renewable Energy Features

9.      Window Reveal Details to be Submitted and Approved

10. Demolition of Existing Buildings

11. Remove PD Rights – Extensions and Outbuildings

12. Works to Stop if Protected Species Found

13. No Trees Removed Other Than Those Specified in the Arboricultural Report

14. Tree Protection Measures

15. Boundary Treatment

16. Tree/Vegetation Removal to Take Place Outside Bird Breeding Season

17.  Detailed proposals for the incorporation of features into the scheme suitable for use by breeding birds.

18  Survey for breeding birds if works take place within breeding season

 

106.

12/0515M - Ingersley Vale Works, Ingersley Vale, Bollington, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK10 5BP: Variation of Condition 41 Relating To The Approved Plans On Approval 08/0791P For Demolition Of All Buildings Except The Mill, Conversion Of Mill To 24no. Apartments And Erection Of 24no. Apartments And 18no. Townhouses With Associated Landscaping And Car Parking pdf icon PDF 583 KB

To consider the above planning application.

Minutes:

(Mr David Hooley (Objector) and Mr Ben Pyecroft (On behalf of the applicant) attended the meeting and addressed the committee on this matter).

 

The Committee considered a report regarding the above planning application and an oral report by the Planning Officer.

 

RESOLVED

 

That for the reasons set out in the report, the application to vary Condition 41 Relating to the Approved Plans on Approval for 08/0791P for Demolition of all Buildings Except the Mill, Conversion of Mill to 24no. Apartments and Erection of 24no. Apartments and 18no. Townhouses with Associated Landscaping and Car Parking be APPROVED subject to:

 

(a)  A revised Section 106 Agreement to secure:

 

  • Provision of 15 affordable housing units.
  • Commuted sum payment for the provision and/or improvement of public open space within the Bollington/Rainow area.
  • Management Company for the site to include each purchaser of a residential unit (for maintaining roadways, and other common parts of the site).

 

(b)  And the following conditions:

 

 

1.      A03FP      -  Commencement of development                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

2.      A02EX      -  Submission of samples of building materials                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

3.      A03EX      -  Materials to match existing                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

4.      A10EX      -  Rainwater goods                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

5.      A14EX      -  Specification of bonding of brickwork                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

6.      A15EX      -  Specification of mortar mix                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

7.      A20EX      -  Submission of details of windows                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

8.      A21EX      -  Roof lights set flush                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

9.      A11LS      -  Implementation of landscaping scheme submitted with application                                                                                                                                                                                                

10.A10LS      -  Additional landscaping details required                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

11.A01MC      -  Noise insulation                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

12.A02HA      -  Construction of access                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

13.A04HA      -  Vehicular visibility at access to be approved                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

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

15.A07HA      -  No gates - new access                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

16.A12HA      -  Closure of access                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

17.A15HA      -  Construction of highways - submission of details                                                                                                                                                                                                               

18.A24HA      -  Provision / retention of service facility                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

19.A26HA      -  Prevention of surface water flowing onto highways                                                                                                                                                                                                             

20.A30HA      -  Protection of highway from mud and debris                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

21.A32HA      -  Submission of construction method statement                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

22.A06HP      -  Use of garage / carport                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

23.A07HP      -  Drainage and surfacing of hardstanding areas                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

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

25.A19MC      -  Refuse storage facilities to be approved                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

26.A23MC      -  Details of ground levels to be submitted                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

27.A01GR      -  Removal of permitted development rights                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

28.Aboricultural Works in accordance with submission

29. Woodland Management Plan to be submitted

30. Archaeological Programme of work

31. Decontamination of Land

32. Traffic calming details to be approved

33. Parking in accordance with approved plan

34. Details of highways, footways and cycleways to be approved

35. Details of non reflective materials to be submitted

36. Constuction of hydro-electric scheme

37. Signage for 'ramblers' parking area

38. Development in accordance with ecological report

39. A06NC      -  Protection for breeding birds         

40. Proposals for biodiversity enhancement to be submitted                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

41. A01AP      -  Development in accord with approved plans

 

 

 

 

107.

12/0290M - Vincent Mill, Vincent Street, Macclesfield SK11 6UJ: (Outline) Demolition Of The Existing Buildings And Redevelopment Of The Site To Provide 10No. 2 to 4 Bedroom Terraced Houses and 1 No.2/3 Storey Apartment Block With 7 No.2 Bedroom Units With Ancillary Car Parking, Open Space And Access Off Vincent Street pdf icon PDF 836 KB

To consider the above planning application.

Minutes:

The Committee considered a report regarding the above planning application and an oral report by the Planning Officer.

 

RESOLVED

 

That for the reasons set out in the report, the application be APPROVED subject to:-

 

(a) A Section 106 Agreement to secure:

 

·        A commuted sum of £51,000 for provision of Outdoor Space.

·        Provision of 5 affordable houses which are made up of 3 units for social rent and 2 units for intermediate tenure.

 

(b)  And the following conditions:

 

 

1.      A01OP      -  Submission of reserved matters 

2.      A02OP      -  Implementation of reserved matters

3.      A03OP      -  Time limit for submission of reserved matters  

4.      A23MC      -  Details of ground levels to be submitted 

5.      A02AP      -  Detail on plan overridden by condition

6.      A12HA      -  Closure of access

7.      A05HA      -  Pedestrian visibility at access (dimensions)

8.      Contaminated land

9.      Commencement

10.Scaled parameters

11.Details of layout to include parking provision of 150%

 

 

108.

Appeals Record in January/February 2012 pdf icon PDF 123 KB

To note the appeals performance for 2011.

Minutes:

The Committee considered a summary of appeals for the first two months of 2012.

 

RESOLVED

 

That the Committee

 

(1)   notes the Council’s appeals performance for January and February 2012 (77.77%) and its success in most instances in defending planning appeals; and

 

(2)   requests that the issue of planning appeals be included as part of the training programme for 2012/13.