Agenda and minutes

Northern Planning Committee - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2014 2.00 pm

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

Contact: Sarah Baxter  Democratic Services Officer

Note: To register to speak on an application please email Speakingatplanning@cheshireeast.gov.uk 

Items
No. Item

84.

Apologies for Absence pdf icon PDF 22 KB

To receive any apologies for absence.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors B Livesley and L Brown.

85.

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 respect of application 13/2839M, Councillor D Neilson declared that he had pre determined the application as a former Governor of Kings School, Macclesfield.  He stated that he would exercise his right to speak as the Ward Councillor and then would leave the room prior to the discussionss taking place.

 

In respect of the same application, Councillor Mrs H Gaddum declared a non pecuniary interest as she was a Governor of Kings School, Macclesfield.  She stated that she would leave the room prior to consideration of the application.

 

In the interest of openness in respect of application 13/3520M, Councillor P Raynes declared that he was a member of the Knutsford Conservation and Heritage Group as well as a Member of Knutsford Town Council, however he had not made any comments on the application.

 

In the interest of openness in respect of application 13/3883M, Councillor D Mahon declared that he knew the developer concerned with the application as he was a well known landowner and farmer in the area.

86.

Minutes of the Meeting pdf icon PDF 57 KB

To approve the Minutes of the meeting held on 18 December 2013 as a correct record.

Minutes:

RESOLVED

 

That the minutes be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman subject to the substitution of the letter ‘W’ with the letter ‘J’ in relation to Councillor J Macrae’s initial on page 5 of the minutes.

87.

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.

88.

13/3520M-Reglazing windows including relocation of existing stained glass into the existing stained frames; protective guards to stained glass as existing, St Johns Parish Church, Church Hill, Knutsford Cheshire for the Parochial Church Council pdf icon PDF 291 KB

To consider the above application.

Minutes:

Consideration was given to the above application.

 

(Councillor S Gardiner, the Ward Councillor, Town Councillor Mrs V Davies, representing Knutsford Town Council, Paul Webster, representing Knutsford Conservation and Heritage Group (KCHG) and John Lee, representing the applicant attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application).

 

RESOLVED

 

That the application be delegated to the Northern Area Manager in consultation with the Chairman of the Northern Planning Committee and relevant Ward Councillors for approval subject to conditions.

 

(This decision was contrary to the Officer’s recommendation of refusal).

89.

13/3883M-Residential development of 20 dwellings and associated works, Site of Knowle House, Sagars Road, Handforth for Nichola Burns, Morris Homes North Ltd pdf icon PDF 288 KB

To consider the above application.

Minutes:

Consideration was given to the above application.

 

(Brian Tolver, an objector, Nigel Davies, an objector and Lewis Evans, representing the applicant attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application).

 

RESOLVED

 

That the application be refused for the following reason:-

 

  1. Inappropriate development in the Green Belt, which reduces openness.  No very special circumstances exist to clearly outweigh the identified harm to the Green Belt.

 

(The meeting was adjourned for a short break).

90.

WITHDRAWN-13/2867M-A Rural Education& Interpretation Centre including Agricultural store, Biodome, Visitor Building, Car Parking, Pathways and Landscaping, Land West of Mag Lane, High Legh for Mr David Fryer, David Fryer Management pdf icon PDF 215 KB

To consider the above application.

Minutes:

This item was withdrawn prior to the meeting.

91.

13/3082M-Internal and external alterations to the original former Cheshire Building Society (no. 36 Castle Street) together with the demolition of the majority of the subsequent extensions to the building and the change of use of the ground floor from offices (Class B1(a)) to 2 no. flexible use units (Classes B1(a), A1, A2, A3 and/or A4). Demolition of retail units at no.'s 22, 24 & 26 Castle Street and no.'s 25, 25B & 25C Castle Street Mall (forming part of the Grosvenor Shopping Centre) to facilitate the redevelopment of a two storey building (plus roof top plant area) to adjoin the redeveloped former Cheshire Building Society and provide 4 no. retail (Class A1) units, erection of replacement canopy above Castle Street Mall, formation of 5 no. car parking spaces, external alterations and associated works, 22, 24, 26 & 36 Castle Street, 25, 25b & 25c Castle Street Mall, Macclesfield, Cheshire for Mr John Sullivan, Eskmuir Securities Limited pdf icon PDF 303 KB

To consider the above application.

Minutes:

Consideration was given to the above application.

 

(Councillor Mrs J Jackson, the Ward Councillor and John Sullivan, 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 oral update to Committee the application be delegated to the Northern Area Manager in consultation with the Chairman of the Planning Committee for approval subject to any further representations being received by 24 January 2014, and subject to the materials and detailed finish of the Churchill Way elevation being agreed in consultation with the Ward Councillors 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.     Submission of detailed elevational and cross sectional drawings of windows                                                                                                                                                                                     

5.     shop front not obscured                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

6.     Details of finish and construction materials for rainwater goods to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority                                                                                                                    

7.     Prior to the commencement of any internal alterations details of a photographic record of the internal subdivisions of the building shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority                                                                         

8.     Drainage details to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority

9.     Submission of a Construction Method statement (highways and environmental health protection during construction)

10. Development details to be submitted and agreed prior to commencement                                                                                                                                                                  

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 Northern Area Manager has delegated authority to do so in consultation with the Chairman of the Northern Planning Committee, provided that the changes do not exceed the substantive nature of the Committee’s decision.

 

Should this application be the subject of an appeal, authority shall be delegated to the Northern Area Manager in consultation with the Chairman of the Northern Planning Committee 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.

 

(Prior to consideration of the following item, Councillor H Gaddum left the room and returned once a decision on the application had been made).

92.

13/2839M-Extension of the school netball court, strengthen existing vehicular ramp access to the playing field and infilling of small area of field with top soil from the netball court extension, play area and external disabled access ramp (Retrospective), The Kings School, Girls Division, Fence Avenue, Macclesfield, Cheshire for Mr J Spencer-Pickup, Kings School Macclesfield pdf icon PDF 255 KB

To consider the above application.

Minutes:

Consideration was given to the above application.

 

(Councillor D Neilson, the Ward Councillor spoke in respect of the application.  He then left the room and returned once the decision had been made).

 

RESOLVED

 

That for the reasons set out in the report the application be approved subject to the following condition:-

 

1.     A01AP      -  Development in accord with approved plans    

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 Northern Area Manager has delegated authority to do so in consultation with the Chairman of the Northern Planning Committee, provided that the changes do not exceed the substantive nature of the Committee’s decision.

 

Should this application be the subject of an appeal, authority shall be delegated to the Northern Area Manager in consultation with the Chairman of the Northern Planning Committee 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.

93.

13/4091M-Demolition of existing two-storey restaurant and outbuildings. Development of 16 new houses and bungalows with associated infrastructure, highways works and amenity space, Boarsleigh Restaurant, Leek Road, Bosley for Kathy Poole, The Regenda Group pdf icon PDF 255 KB

To consider the above application.

Minutes:

Consideration was given to the above application.

 

(A statement was read out by the Northern Area Manager on behalf of Councillor Mrs L Smetham, the Ward Councillor).

 

RESOLVED

 

That for the reasons set out in the report and in the update to Committee the application be approved subject to the completion of a Section 106 Agreement securing the following:-

 

(i) dwellings will be retained as affordable housing in perpetuity and that

occupation is restricted to those in genuine need who are employed locally or have local connection to the parish of Bosley and then cascaded initially to adjoining parishes before being offered to residents of other areas of the Borough.

 

(ii) commuted sum of £48,000 to be paid to the Council to make additions,

enhancements and improvements to the Local Parish play facility in Bosley.

 

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.     A01LS      -  Landscaping - submission of details                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

5.     A04LS      -  Landscaping (implementation)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

6.     A12LS      -  Landscaping to include details of boundary treatment                                                                                                                                                                                                           

7.     A01GR      -  Removal of permitted development rights                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

8.     A07HA      -  No gates - new access                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

9.     A13HA      -  Construction of junction/highways                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

10. A26HA      -  Prevention of surface water flowing onto highways                                                                                                                                                                                                             

11. A30HA      -  Protection of highway from mud and debris                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

12. A32HA      -  Submission of construction method statement                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

13. A08MC      -  Lighting details to be approved                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

14. A04NC      -  Details of drainage                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

15. A19MC      -  Refuse storage facilities to be approved                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

16. Detail of garden sheds to be submitted                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

17. Acoustic Fence/ Boundary Treatment                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

18. Acoustic Double Glazing                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

19. Acoustic trickle vents / wall ventilators

20. Demolition and construction phase of development                                                                                                                                                           

21. Pile Foundations                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

22. Construction Hours of operation                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

23. Contaminated land                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

24. Details of Road widening, footpath and road surfacing

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 Northern Area Manager has delegated authority to do so in consultation with the Chairman of the Northern Planning Committee, provided that the changes do not exceed the substantive nature of the Committee’s decision.

 

Should this application be the subject of an appeal, authority shall be delegated to the Northern Area Manager in consultation with the Chairman of the Northern Planning Committee 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.

94.

13/4746M-Conversion of Existing B1 Office Use to Twelve Residential Dwellings with Parking. Re-submission 13/0599M, Peak House, South Park Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire for John Womby 3DM pdf icon PDF 332 KB

To consider the above application.

Minutes:

Consideration was given to the above application.

 

(Councillor Mrs J Jackson, the Ward Councillor and Mr Womby, 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 completion of a Section 106 Agreement securing the following:-

 

A total contribution of £30,000.00 will be required and will be used to make additions, enhancements and improvements to the existing facility of South Park.

 

And subject to the following conditions:-

 

1.     A03FP      -  Commencement of development (3 years)                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

2.     A04EX      -  Materials to match existing                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

3.     A09EX      -  Rainwater goods                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

4.     A17EX      -  Specification of window design / style                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

5.     A20EX      -  Submission of details of windows                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

6.     A21EX      -  Roof lights set flush                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

7.     A25GR      -  Obscure glazing requirement                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

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

9.     A23GR      -  Pile Driving                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

10. A17MC      -  Decontamination of land                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

11. Noise Mitigation

12. Dust Control

13. Revised car parking layout

14. Allocated car parking spaces

15. No gates

16. Plaque in relation to Ian Curtis & Joy Division

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 Northern Area Manager has delegated authority to do so in consultation with the Chairman of the Northern Planning Committee, provided that the changes do not exceed the substantive nature of the Committee’s decision.

 

Should this application be the subject of an appeal, authority shall be delegated to the Northern Area Manager in consultation with the Chairman of the Northern Planning Committee 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.

95.

13/4530M-Outline Application for 11 Apartments (application identical to previously approved scheme), Woodend, Homestead Road, Disley, Stockport, Cheshire for Michael Cooksey, Village Heritage Ltd pdf icon PDF 279 KB

To consider the above application.

Minutes:

Consideration was given to the above application.

 

RESOLVED

 

That for the reasons set out in the report the application be approved subject to the completion of a Section 106 Agreement securing the following:-

 

Public Open Space (including children’s play and amenity)

 

Based on 11 two bedded apartments, all open market, a commuted sum of £33,000 will be required and will contribute to the existing Arnold Rhodes open space in Disley which includes children’s play, amenity open space and sports facilities

 

And subject to the following conditions:-

 

1.     A01OP      -  Submission of reserved matters                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

2.     A02AP_1    -  Detail on plan overridden by condition                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

3.     A03OP      -  Time limit for submission of reserved matters                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

4.     A06OP      -  Commencement of development                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

5.     A30HA      -  Protection of highway from mud and debris                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

6.     A32HA      -  Submission of construction method statement                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

7.     AEX21      -  Submit samples of building materials                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

8.     AGR51      -  No windows to be inserted                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

9.     AHA91      -  No gates                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

10. ALSG1      -  Landscaping - submission of details                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

11. ALS21      -  Implementation of landscaping scheme                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

12. ARM41      -  Details of ground levels submission                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

13. DGLC1      -  Hours of working during construction                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

14. A11EX      -  Details to be approved- Bin Store                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

15. Access to CTO specification                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

16. Access to specified gradient                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

17. Basement for parking of vehicles only                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

18. Details of highway verge                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

19. Vehicular visibiity                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

20. Turning facility                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

21. Pedestrain visibility                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

22. Existing access to be closed                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

23. Secure cycle store                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

24. Visitor cycle provision                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

25. Parking to be surfaced and marked out                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

26. Contaminated Land                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

27. Pile Driving    

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 Northern Area Manager has delegated authority to do so in consultation with the Chairman of the Northern Planning Committee, provided that the changes do not exceed the substantive nature of the Committee’s decision.

 

Should this application be the subject of an appeal, authority shall be delegated to the Northern Area Manager in consultation with the Chairman of the Northern Planning Committee 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.