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Apologies for Absence To receive any apologies for absence. Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillors B Livesley, Mrs O Hunter, Mrs L Jeuda and A Thwaite. |
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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 14/2777M, Councillor S Gardiner declared that he was a former colleague of the agent, however he had no conversation with the agent for the application for a number of years.
In the interest of openness in respect of application 14/1991M, Councillor S Gardiner declared that the applicant was a former client.
In respect of application 14/2222M, Councillor S Gadiner declared that he had pre determined the application as he had made comments on it when it was considered by Knutsford Town Council of which he was a member. He exercised his right to speak as the Ward Councillor under the public speaking arrangements and then he left the room and returned once a decision had been made on the application.
In the interest of openness in respect of application 14/1991M, Councillor L brown declared that she had attend a meeting with her fellow ward Councillor and residents to listen to their concerns. She did not make any comment. She had also received email correspondence in respect of the application.
In the interest of openness in respect of application 14/2222M, most Members declared that they had received email correspondence in respect of the application.
In the interest of openness in respect of application 14/1945M, Councillor Mrs H Gaddum declared that she was a customer of the garage, however this did not prejudice her judgment.
In the interest of openness in respect of application 14/222M, Councillors Miss C Andrew and R West declared that they knew the agent of the applicant as was a former Planning Officer of Macclesfield Borough Council. |
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Minutes of the Meeting To approve the Minutes of the meeting held on 9 July 2014 as a correct record. Minutes: RESOLVED
That the minutes of the meeting held on 9 July 2014 be approved as a correct record subject to the word ‘property’ referred to the in the resolution in respect of Minute no. 22 being replaced with the word ‘properties’. |
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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:
Minutes: RESOLVED
That the public speaking procedure be noted. |
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To consider the above application. Minutes: (Councillor J Macrae arrived during consideration of the application therefore did not take part in the debate or vote on the application).
(Natasha Richardson, the agent for the applicant and Robert Colder, the Noise Consultant for the applicant attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application).
RESOLVED
That the application be refused for the following reason:-
Due to the proximity of the proposed development to existing industrial premises there will be a detrimental impact upon the amenity and living conditions of future residents in terms of noise levels within gardens and the ability of future residents to enjoy their outdoor amenity space contrary to policy BE2 of the Congleton Borough Local Plan First review 2005.
(This decision was contrary to the Officers recommendation of approval).
(Note – in the interests of transparency, it should be noted that the reference to policy BE2 at Committee was an error and the reason for refusal will reference the correct Local Plan policy – GR1). |
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To consider the above application. Minutes: Consideration was given to the above application.
(Mr Gerry Neale, an objector and Simon Plowman, the agent for the applicant attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application).
RESOLVED
That the application be refused as the proposed development, by virtue of its size, design and position relative to adjoining property, would be unduly dominant and overbearing when viewed from adjoining property, causing an unacceptable loss of light to the detriment of the residential amenities of the occupiers of that property The approval of the development would therefore be contrary to policies DC3 & DC38 in the Macclesfield Borough Local Plan and cause harm to the objectives of those policies.
(This decision was contrary to the Officers recommendation of approval).
(The meeting adjourned for a short break). |
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To consider the above application. Additional documents: Minutes: Consideration was given to the above application.
(Councillor M Hardy, the Ward Councillor, Catherine Beavis, an objector, Peter Coventry, representing the applicant and Matthew Lalley, the Architect representing the applicant attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application).
RESOLVED
That for the reasons set out in the update report and in the report to Committee, the application be approved subject to the completion of a Section 111 Agreement securing the following:-
· Mechanism to ensure that the proposed dwellings provide affordable housing in perpetuity and are of an appropriate tenure;
· Commuted sums of £10,000 for POS in lieu of onsite provision; and
· Commuted sums of £6,000 for waiting restrictions on Priory Lane and surrounding Streets.
· Provision of a cascade mechanism for the occupation of the dwellings giving priority to local residents first
And subject to the following conditions:-
1. A03FP - Commencement of development (3 years) 2. A01AP - Development in accord with approved plans 3. A23MC - Details of ground levels to be submitted 4. A02EX - Submission of samples of building materials, notwithstanding the details shown on the approved plans, full details of the proposed materials for the dwellings shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority 5. A13HA - Construction of junction/highways 6. A07HA - No gates - new access 7. A01LS - Landscaping - submission of details 8. A04LS - Landscaping (implementation) 9. A12LS - Landscaping to include details of boundary treatment 10. A01TR - Tree retention 11. A02TR - Tree protection 12. A19MC - Refuse storage facilities as approved 13. A04HP - cycle parking provision as approved 14. A04NC - Details of drainage prior to commencement 15. A04NC_1 - Sewer Easement 16. A22GR - Protection from noise during construction (hours of construction) 17. A23GR - Pile Driving 18. A32HA - A scheme to minimise dust emissions 19. A32HA_1 - Construction Management Plan 20. A06NC - Protection for breeding birds 21. Measures to encourage nesting birds and roosting bats 22. Contamination Informative 23. NPPF Informative 24. Informative to be included stating that when considering the discharge of the boundary treatment condition, that consultation to take place with local residents and the Ward Members It was noted that there was a need to consult local residents and Ward Members on boundary treatment details. 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 Planning and Enforcement 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 Planning and Enforcement 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 ... view the full minutes text for item 33. |
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To consider the above application. Minutes: Consideration was given to the above application.
(Councillor Mrs J Jackson, the Ward Councillor and Andy Ellis, the agent for the applicant attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the 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 Heads of Terms:-
Public Open Space (including children’s play and amenity)
Based on 10no open market dwellings, a Public Open Space sum of £30,000 is required for off site use at West Park, Christ Church and Shaw Street, payable on or before the commencement of development, with a 15 year spend period.
Recreation and Outdoor Sports
Based on 10no open market dwellings, a Recreational Open Space sum of £10,000 is required for off site use at West Park and South Park, payable on or before the commencement of development, with a 15 year spend period.
And subject to the following conditions:-
1. A06OP - Commencement of development 2. A03OP - Time limit for submission of reserved matters 3. A01OP - Submission of reserved matters- appearance, landscaping, layout, scale 4. A01AP - Development in accord with approved plans 5. A05EX - Details of materials to be submitted 6. A01LS - Landscaping - submission of details 7. A04LS - Landscaping (implementation) 8. A07GR - No windows to be inserted 9. A06TR - Levels survey 10. A05TR - Arboricultural method statement 11. A04TR - Tree pruning / felling specification 12. A02TR - Tree protection 13. A01TR - Tree retention 14. A07TR - Service / drainage layout 15. A11EX - Details to be approved-Bin Stores 16. A30HA - Protection of highway from mud and debris 17. A32HA - Submission of construction method statement 18. Contaminated Land 19. Dust Control 20. Piling Method Statement 21 Piling 22 No Gates 23 Ground Levels 24 Hours of Construction 25 Turning Facility 26 Parking to be surfaced and marked out 27 Public Sewer 28 Planting around public sewers 29 Submission of Structural information at Reserved Matters stage application to ensure protection of the existing brook and area of open space to the rear of the site 30 Drainage details to be submitted 31 Cycle storeage details 32 Boundary Treatment details 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 Planning and Enforcement 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 Planning and Enforcement 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. |
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To consider the above application. Additional documents: Minutes: Consideration was given to the above application.
RESOLVED
That for the reasons set out in the report and in the update to Committee, the application be delegated to the Principal Planning Manager for approval in consultation with the Chairman, Vice Chairman and Ward Councillor subject to the submission of an acceptable Flood Risk Assessment, subject to the completion of a Section 106 Agreement securing the following:-
· Commuted sums of £58k to mitigate for the loss of existing open space and for POS in lieu of onsite provision; · Five units as affordable and these will be plots 15, 16, 17, 18 and 10. Four units (plots 15, 16, 17 and 18) will be provided as rented tenure and one (unit 10) as intermediate tenure; · 100% of the affordable units will be provided before the sale or let of 50% of the market dwellings; · Dedicate the 7 parking spaces on Saville Street as public highway (separate legal agreement); · Provision for the embankment of trees to be transferred to a communal area as Green Infrastructure and ; · Landscape Scheme and Management Plan
And subject to the following conditions:-
1. A03FP - Commencement of development (3 years) 2. A01AP - Development in accord with approved plans 3. A23MC - Details of ground levels to be submitted 4. A02EX - Submission of samples of building materials 5. A13HA - Construction of junction/highways 6. A07HA - No gates - new access 7. A12HA - Closure of access/removal of dropped kerbs 8. A01LS - Landscaping - submission of details 9. A04LS - Landscaping (implementation) 10. A12LS - Landscaping to include details of boundary treatment 11. A01TR - Tree retention 12. A02TR - Tree protection 13. A04TR - Tree pruning / felling specification 14. A05TR - Arboricultural method statement 15. A06TR - Levels survey 16. A07TR - Service / drainage layout 17. A19MC - Refuse storage facilities to be approved 18. A04HP - Provision of cycle parking 19. A17MC - Decontamination of land 20. A04NC - Details of drainage 21. A22GR - Protection from noise during construction (hours of construction) 22. A23GR - Pile Driving 23. A32HA_1 - A scheme to minimise dust emissions 24. A32HA - Construction Management Plan 25. NPPF Informative 26. Contamination Informative
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 Planning and Enforcement 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 Planning and Enforcement 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 ... view the full minutes text for item 35. |
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To consider the above application. Minutes: Consideration was given to the above application.
(Councillor S Wilkinson, the Ward Councillor and Lee Charnley, the agent for 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 Planning and Enforcement Manager for approval in consultation with the Chairman, Vice Chairman and Ward Councillor in order to look at the amount of money required for off site affordable housing and to identify whether an additional amount of parking can be provided on site (max of 7) without detriment to the Green Belt, subject to the completion of a Section 106 Agreement securing the following Heads of Terms:-
Commuted sums of £37k in lieu of onsite public open space provision; and Provide a financial contribution for the proposed affordable housing units that would normally be required (30%)
Funding for a Traffic Regulation Order regarding a speed restriction on West Lane.
And subject to the following conditions:-
1. A03FP - Commencement of development (3 years) 2. A01AP - Development in accord with approved plans 3. A23MC - Details of ground levels to be submitted 4. A02EX - Submission of samples of building materials 5. A13HA - Construction of junction/highways 6. A12HA - Closure of access/removal of dropped kerbs 7. A01LS - Landscaping - submission of details 8. A04LS - Landscaping (implementation) 9. A12LS - Landscaping to include details of boundary treatment 10. A01TR - Tree retention 11. A02TR - Tree protection 12. A04TR - Tree pruning / felling specification 13. A05TR - Arboricultural method statement 14. A08MC - Lighting details to be approved 15. A07TR - Service / drainage layout 16. A19MC - Refuse storage facilities to be approved 17. A04HP - Provision of cycle parking 18. A17MC - Decontamination of land 19. A04NC - Details of drainage 20. A22GR - Protection from noise during construction (hours of construction) 21. A23GR - Pile Driving 22. A32HA_1 - A scheme to minimise dust emissions 23. A32HA - Construction Management Plan 24. A01MC - Noise insulation 25. NPPF Informative 26. Contamination Informative
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 Planning and Enforcement 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 Planning and Enforcement 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.
(Councillor S Gardiner requested that it be minuted that ... view the full minutes text for item 36. |
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To consider the above application. Additional documents: Minutes: Consideration was given to the above application.
(Town Councillor S Gardiner, representing Knutsford Town Council, Brian Chaplin, representing South Knutsford Residents Group and Russell Bridge, the Architect for 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. A01GR - Removal of permitted development rights 2. A01LS - Landscaping - submission of details 3. A01TR - Tree retention 4. A03TR - Construction specification/method statement 5. A04LS - Landscaping (implementation) 6. A04TR - Tree pruning / felling specification 7. A06TR - Levels survey 8. A07GR - No windows to be inserted 9. A07TR - Service / drainage layout 10. A23GR - Pile Driving 11. A25GR - Obscure glazing requirement 12. A02CA - Demolition as precursor of redevelopment 13. A02TR - Tree protection 14. A03FP - Commencement of development (3 years) 15. A02AP - Detail on plan overridden by condition 16. A05EX - Details of materials to be submitted 17. Hours of construction 18. Informative 19. Contaminated Land 20. Drainage |
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To consider the above application. Minutes: This item was withdrawn prior to the meeting. |
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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 following conditions:-
1. The development hereby approved shall commence within three years of the date of this permission. 2. Approved plans 3. Hours of opening 4. Parking In order to give proper effect to the Committee’s intentions and without changing the substance of the decision, authority is delegated to the Planning and Enforcement Manager, in consultation with the Chairman (or in his absence the Vice Chairman) of Northern Planning Committee, to correct any technical slip or omission in the wording of the resolution, between approval of the minutes and issue of the decision notice. |