Agenda and minutes

Northern Planning Committee - Wednesday, 31st July, 2013 2.00 pm

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

Contact: Sarah Baxter  Democratic Services Officer

Items
No. Item

17.

Apologies for Absence

To receive any apologies for absence.

Minutes:

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor J Macrae.

18.

Declarations of Interest/Pre Determination

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

Minutes:

In the interest of openness in respect of application 13/2288M, Councillor L Brown declared that she was the Ward Councillor, that her children used to go to the School and that she had attended a consultation meeting with the Northern Area Manager whereby she had asked questions in relation to the application but had not expressed an opinion on the proposals.

 

In the interest of openness in relation to the same application, Councillor Miss C Andrew declared that she was one of the first Governors of Fallibroome High School when it was first established.

 

In respect of application 13/2082M, Councillor K Edwards declared that he had pre determined the application.  He exercised his right so speak under the public speaking procedure as a visiting Councillor and then took a seat in the public gallery whilst the application was debated and a decision made.

 

In the interest of openness in respect of application 13/1949M, Councillor B Burkhill that he was the Ward Councillor and that he had advised residents on the planning procedures but had not expressed a view on the proposals.

 

In the interest of openness in relation to the same application, Councillor D Mahon declared that he was a Ward Councillor and had been to visit the site and spoken to the residents of the property nearest the application but had not expressed a view.

 

In the interest of openness In respect of the same application and application 13/2103M, Councillor D Stockton declared that he was the Ward Councillor for application 13/2103M and that part of the application site fell within his ward in relation to application 13/1949M, however he had not expressed a view on either of the applications.

 

In the interest of openness in relation to application 13/2103M, Councillor R West declared that he knew one of the objectors speaking.

 

It was noted that Members had received correspondence in relation to various applications on the agenda.

19.

Minutes of the Meeting pdf icon PDF 71 KB

To approve the Minutes held on 3 July 2013 as a correct record.

Minutes:

RESOLVED

 

That the minutes be approved as a correct record.

20.

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.

21.

13/0932M-Golf Academy and Driving Range, High Legh Golf Club, Warrington Road, Cheshire for Mr A Vaughan pdf icon PDF 327 KB

To consider the above application.

Minutes:

Consideration was given to the above application.

 

(Councillor S Wilkinson, the Ward Councillor, John Hunt, an objector and Mr Vaughan, the applicant attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application).

 

RESOLVED

 

That for the reasons in the report and in the update to Committee the application be approved subject to the following conditions:-

 

1.     A03FP      -  Commencement of development (3 years)                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

2.     A06EX      -  Materials as application                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

3.     A01AP      -  Development in accord with approved plans                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

4.     A01LS      -  Landscaping - submission of details                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

5.     A04LS      -  Landscaping (implementation)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

6.     A02TR      -  Tree protection                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

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

8.     A23GR      -  Pile Driving                                                

9.     A13GR    -  Business hours (Hours of use Monday- Friday 9am-9pm Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays- 10am-7pm

10. A12MC - (Hours of floodlighting and berm lighting) Monday- Friday 9am-9pm

Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays- 10am-7pm (March to October only)

 

Monday- Friday 9am-7pm

Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays- 10am-7pm (November to February only).  No additional lighting without approval from the LPA.

 

11. Floor Floating Details                                                                                                    

12. Illumination validation test independently verified before submission

13. Details of Screens and Blockages                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

14. Details of Berm Mounds                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

15. Removal of Floodlights on Existing Clubhouse                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

 

22.

13/2103M-Proposed New Domestic Residence on land adjacent to 66 Lacey Green Wilmslow, Land adjacent to 66, Lacey Green, Wilmslow for Mr T Mirza pdf icon PDF 371 KB

To consider the above application.

Minutes:

Consideration was given to the above application.

 

(Mr O’Neill, an objector and Mr Allen, an objector attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application).

 

RESOLVED

 

That the application be delegated to the Planning and Place Shaping Manager in consultation with the Chairman and relevant Ward Councillor for approval subject to the receipt of revised plans showing the removal of the front porch to allow adequate space between the development and highway and subject to the following conditions:-

 

1.     A01AP      -  Development in accord with approved plans                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

2.     A01GR      -  Removal of permitted development rights Classes A-E                                                                                                                                                                                                            

3.     A01LS      -  Landscaping - submission of details                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

4.     A03FP      -  Commencement of development (3 years)                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

5.     A04LS      -  Landscaping (implementation)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

6.     A05EX      -  Details of materials to be submitted                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

7.     A07GR      -  No windows to be inserted- first floor rear and side elevations                                                                                                                                                                                                

8.     A25GR      -  Obscure glazing requirement                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

9.     Retention of existing 2m rear boundary fence                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

10. Restriction on the hours of construction                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

11. Pile driving- details required                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

12. Construction method statement required                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

13. Retention of car parking area                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

(The meeting adjourned for a short break).

23.

13/2346M-Erection of a marquee at Mottram Hall Hotel, Mottram Hall Hotel, Wilmslow Road, Mottram St Andrew, Macclesfield for Mr Andrew O'Brien, De Vere Hotels & Leisure pdf icon PDF 331 KB

To consider the above application.

Minutes:

(During consideration of the application, Councillor Mrs A Harewood left the meeting and did not return).

 

Consideration was given to the above application.

 

(Councillor P Findlow, the Ward Councillor and James Stewart, the Managing Director of the Hotel attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application).

 

RESOLVED

 

That the application be refused for the following reasons:-

 

1.     R04LP      -  Contrary to Green Belt  - No Very Special Circumstances                                                                                                                                                                                                        

2.     R02LB      -  Adverse impact on character and appearance of Listed Building                                                                                                                                                                                                  

3.     R03LB      -  Adverse impact on setting of Listed Building                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

4.     Harm to historic garden setting contrary to policy NE5                                                                                                                                                                                                        

24.

13/2369M-Listed Building Consent for Erection of a Marquee at Mottram Hall Hotel Mottram Hall Hotel, Wilmslow Road, Mottram St Andrew, Macclesfield for Mr Andrew O'Brien, DeVere Hotels & Leisure pdf icon PDF 284 KB

To consider the above application.

Minutes:

Consideration was given to the above application.

 

RESOLVED

 

That the application be refused for the following reasons:-

 

1.     R02LB      -  Adverse impact on character and appearance of Listed Building                                                                                                                                                                                                  

2.     R03LB      -  Adverse impact on setting of Listed Building                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

25.

13/1365M-Extensions to the existing care home to provide an increase in the number of bedrooms. There are 40 existing bedrooms, the extensions will allow 29 bedrooms to be added to provide a total of 69 bedrooms. The extensions include enlarging the buildings footprint to the east and west, and adding an extra floor (third floor) to most of the building - the additional floor will be in the form of a mansard. The existing single storey wing, closest to Riseley Street, will be altered to be thre pdf icon PDF 60 KB

To consider the above application.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

This item was taken off the agenda in order to address issues raised on the site visit.  Members were informed it would be considered at a future meeting of the Committee.

26.

13/2288M-Erection of a new two storey block to provide Sixth Form, Dining, and Administration accommodation, with relocation of existing games courts and new site access road, Fallibroome High School, Priory Lane, Macclesfield for Robert MacNeill, The Fallibroome Academy pdf icon PDF 425 KB

To consider the above application.

Minutes:

Consideration was given to the above application.

 

(Mrs Wilson, representing 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 to Committee the application be approved subject to the following conditions:-

 

1.     A03FP      -  Commencement of development (3 years)                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

2.     A01AP      -  Development in accord with approved plans                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

3.     A06EX      -  Details and samples of materials to be submitted and approved prior to use of facing materials.  Requirement for the roof colour/materials to be sympathetic to the existing building.  (Members requested consultation on materials with the Chairman and Ward Councillor, however the Officer advised that this could not be included as part of the condition as it could not be enforced, however the requested was noted)

4.     No development until tennis courts made available for use                                                                                                                                                                                                     

5.     Community Use Scheme                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

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

7.     A23GR      -  Pile Driving                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

8.     In accordance with Great Crested Newt Appraisal

9.     A01LS      -  Landscaping - submission of details                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

10. A02LS      -  Submission of landscaping scheme                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

11. Arboricultural Impact AssessmentA05TR Arboricultural method statement & tree protection

12. New access to be one way and include signage to indicate this.

 

27.

13/2082M-Replacement of existing football pitch and provision of two new mini football pitches and associated facilities including additional car parking and muti-use games area. Change of use from agricultural land to recreation for part of the area, Bollington Leisure Cente, Heath Road, Bollington for Paul Gibbons, Bollington United Junior Football Club pdf icon PDF 391 KB

To consider the above application.

Minutes:

(Councillor D A Neilson left the meeting briefly during the introduction of the application and returned).

 

Consideration was given to the above application.

 

(Councillor K Edwards spoke in respect of the application as a visiting Councillor and not as a Member of the Committee).

 

RESOLVED

 

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

 

1.     A03FP      -  Commencement of development (3 years)                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

2.     A01AP      -  Development in accord with approved plans                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

3.     Site to be locked after hours    

4.     Hours of use of floodlights/pitches                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

5.     No lighting on football pitches

6.     Sport England - Design of MUGA                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

7.     A06TR      -  Levels survey                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

8.     A14TR      -  Protection of existing hedges                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

9.     Surface water drainage scheme                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

(Prior to consideration of the following item, Councillor D Neilson left the meeting and did not return).

28.

13/1949M-Variation of condition 2 of 11/4367M, regarding approved plans for the redevelopment of garden centre to include main retail building, restaurant, open-sided canopy, store and associated external works and landscaping; allow the retention of ground level irrigation tank and various alterations to the external appearance of the garden centre building, Wilmslow Garden Centre, Manchester Road, Wilmslow for David Yardley, Klondyke Properties Limited pdf icon PDF 436 KB

To consider the above application.

Minutes:

Consideration was given to the above application.

 

(Mr Barlow, an objector attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application).

 

RESOLVED

 

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

 

1.     A04AP      -  Development in accord with approved plans                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

2.     A04HP      -  Provision of cycle parking                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

3.     A04LS      -  Landscaping annd woodland management(implementation)                                                                                                                                                                                                           

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

5.     A06EX      -  Materials as application                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

6.     lighting to be in accordance with approved details                                                                                                                                                                                                             

7.     Product restriction                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

8.     Boundary fencing to Sefton Drive                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

9.     Operation of garden centre in accordance with approved renewable energy statement                                                                                                                                                                              

10. Implementation of approved staff travel plan                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

11. Ancillary restaurant use and  hours of operation

12. Water pumps only to be operated/on between 7am and 9pm-Monday-Sunday and shall not be operated at any time outsideof these hours.

13. Screening/housing of irrigation tank as detailed on approved plans.

14. Management plan for service yard and maintenance strip adjacent boundary fence (the area between the fencing shown on the approved plans and the site boundary shared with properties on Manchester Road, Sefton Drive and Carlton Avenue) to be submitted to and approved by the LPA within 3 months of the date of this permission. The management plan shall detail how the areas within the service yard and maintenance strip shall be maintained, including the management of any site waste within those areas.