Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors L Brown and J Macrae.

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.

In respect of application 14/3619M, Councillor Mrs H Gaddum declared a pecuniary interest as the building next to the application site was owned by her husband’s family.  She left the meeting prior to consideration of the application.

In the interest of openness in respect of application 14/3531M, Councillor D Neilson declared that he knew Mr Dicken who was speaking on the application as he was a Governor of a School alongside him but he had not spoken to him about the application.

In the interest of openness in respect of application 14/3619M, Councillor D Neilson declared that one of the speakers was a neighbour of his and he had had meetings with the speakers wife as they were both Governors of a local School, however he had not discussed the planning application with the speaker.

In the interest of openness respect of application 14/3954M, Councillor D Neilson declared that the site was in his Ward and that he had corresponded with constituents but had advised them of the facts only.

In the interest of openness in respect of application 14/3531M, Councillor S Gardiner declared that the agent for the applicant was a former colleague.

In the interest of openness in respect of application 14/2147M, Councillor Mrs A Harewood declared that the application was in her Ward and that she lived near the application site.  She had spoken to residents about the application but had not pre-determined it.

In the interest of openness in respect of applications 14/3242M and 14/3536M, Councillors Miss C Andrew, D Mahon, S Gardiner and L Jeuda all declared that they were members of The National Trust.

In the interest of openness in respect of application 14/3531M, Councillor Mrs H Gaddum declared that she knew Rawdon Gascoigne, Mr Dicken and Parish Councillor Mrs T Jackson who were all speaking on the application.

In the interest of openness in respect of the same application, Councillor R West declared that he also know Mr Dicken and Parish Councillor Mrs T Jackson speaking on the application.

In the interest of openness in respect of application 14/3242M, Councillor D Neilson declared that Styal Mill had been discussed at a Board meeting of Tatton Park which he had attended.

In respect of application 142147M, Councillor R West declared a non pecuniary interest as he was on the Board of Directors at Peaks and Plans.  He left the meeting prior to consideration of the application.

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

To approve the Minutes of the meeting held on 29 October 2014 as a correct record.

RESOLVED

That the minutes be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman subject to the inclusion of Councillor P Raynes and Mr Topping as people who attended the meeting and spoke in respect of application 14/3720M.  This information was omitted from the minutes in error.

RESOLVED

That the public speaking procedure be noted.

To consider the above application.

Consideration was given to the above application.

(Mrs A Martin, an objector and Paula Stratford, 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 update to Committee, the application be approved subject to the completion of a Section 106 Agreement securing the following:-

•The provision of a NEAP facility (comprising a minimum of 8 items of equipment)

•Management details for the maintenance of all amenity greenspace / public open space, public footpaths and greenways within the site, play areas, and other areas of incidental open space not forming private gardens or part of the adopted highway in perpetuity.

•Submission of landscape and habitat management plan

•Provision of 30% affordable housing with 65% to be provided as social/affordable rent and 35% provided as intermediate tenure

•Phasing of affordable housing

•The payment of £10,163 for habitat creation/enhancement works in the locality, to offset loss of biodiversity

•Financial contribution of £125,000 towards highway improvement works along A34 corridor

•Financial contribution of £25,000 towards bus stop improvements and other sustainable transport modes

And subject to 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.         A06OP           Commencement of development

5.         A08OP           Ground levels / sections to be submitted with reserved matters application

6.         A32HA           Submission of construction method statement (including hours of construction)

7.         A19MC          Refuse storage facilities to be approved

8.         Foul and surface water drainage details to be submitted

9.         Submission of remediation strategy if contamination is found during construction

10.       Hedgerow to Eaton Bank boundary to be retained

11.       Submission of a method statement to safeguard the Local Widlife Sites during the construction process

12.       Lighting scheme for the site to be submitted

13.       Submission of details for safeguarding hedgehogs

14.       Breeding birds survey to be submitted

15.       Features for nesting birds and roosting bats to be incorporated into the proposed development.

16.       Arboricultural Impact Assessment to accompany the reserved matters application

17.       Phase II contaminated land investigation to be submitted

18.       Travel plan to be submitted

19.       Electric vehicle charging points to be provided

20.       Environmental Management Plan (dust control) to be submitted

21.       Noise mitigation details to be submitted

22.       Reserved matters to include provision for pedestrians and cyclists through the site

23.       Written scheme of archaeological investigation to be submitted

24.       The residential properties shall not back on to the boundaries shared with the Local Wildlife Sites

It was requested that an informative be included to make reference to parking arrangements.  In addition Officers agreed to clarify if the application was required to be referred to the Secretary of state as a departure from policy.

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To consider the above application.

Consideration was given to the above application.

(Councillor P Findlow, the Ward Councillor, Parish Councillor Mrs T Jackson, representing Prestbury Parish Council, Judy McCoskery, representing Prestbury Amenity Society, Mr Carol Hamilton, representing Prestbury Business Forum, James Ireland, an objector, Andy Frost, a supporter and Rawdon Gascoigne, 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 the completion of a Section 106 Agreement securing the following:-

•           20,000 for off-site provision of Public Open Space for improvements, additions and enhancement of existing Public Open Space and amenity facilities in Prestbury; and

•           £7,000 for the off-site provision of recreation/outdoor sport (outdoor sports facilities and pitches, courts, greens and supporting facilities/infrastructure) for improvements, additions and enhancements of existing recreation / outdoor sports facilities in Prestbury.

•           £29,500 to provide support and opportunities for young people and youth clubs and organisations in and around Prestbury.

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.         A01GR           Removal of permitted development rights

5.         A07EX           Sample panel of brickwork to be made available

6.         A10EX           Rainwater goods

7.         A12EX           Fenestration to be set behind reveals

8.         A17EX           Specification of window design / style

9.         A20EX           Submission of details of windows

10.       A21EX           Roof lights set flush

11.       A22GR           Protection from noise during construction (hours of construction

12.       A23GR           Pile Driving

13.       A25GR           Obscure glazing requirement

14.       A02HA           Construction of access

15.       A01HP           Provision of car parking

16.       A07HA           No gates - new access

17.       A32HA           Submission of construction method statement

18.       A01LS            Landscaping - submission of details

19.       A04LS            Landscaping (implementation)

20.       A12LS            Landscaping to include details of boundary treatment

21.       A01TR            Tree retention

22.       A02TR            Tree protection

23.       A04TR            Tree pruning / felling specification

24.       A19MC           Refuse storage facilities to be approved

25.       A02CA           Demolition as precursor of redevelopment

26.       Bat mitigation (including bat loft) to be provided

27.       Breeding Bird Survey to be submitted

28.       Provision and management of undeveloped ecological buffer zone

29.       Scheme to minimise dust emissions arising from demolition / construction activities to be submitted

30.       Phase II contaminated land survey to be submitted

31.       Details of foul and surface water drainage to be submitted

32.       Written scheme of archaeological investigation to be submitted

33.       Details of existing and proposed ground levels to be submitted with finished floor levels of the buildings set at a minimum of 101.78 m AOD, and no alteration of existing ground levels within the 1% flood outline

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To consider the above application.

Consideration was given to the above application.

(Louise Gardiner, an objector and Stephen Anderson, 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 update to Committee, the application be approved subject to consultation with the Secretary of State and subject to the following conditions:-

1.         Commencement of development (3 years).

2.         Development in accord with approved plans.

3.         Details of materials to be submitted.

4.         Tree retention.

5.         Tree protection details to be submitted.

6.         Arboricultural construction specification/method statement to be submitted.

7.         Development to be carried out in accordance with the recommendations made in the submitted Great Crested Newt Survey.

8.         Method statement for reptile mitigation measures to be submitted.

9.         Breeding birds survey to be submitted.

10.       Written scheme of archaeological investigation to be submitted.

11.       Cafe building - temporary for 5 years

12.       Detailed drainage design to be submitted

13.       Implementation of landscaping scheme submitted with application

It was requested that an informative be included which encouraged the National Trust to do as much as possible to help the tenanted farmer in respect of access to his fields.

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.

To consider the above application.

Consideration was given to the above application.

RESOLVED

That the application be approved subject to the following conditions:-

1.         A07LB            Standard Time Limit

2.         A01AP           Development in accord with approved plans

3.         A05EX           Details of materials to be submitted

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.

(Prior to consideration of the following item, Councillor Mrs H Gaddum left the meeting and did not return).

To consider the above application.

Consideration was given to the above application.

(Nic Lewis, the applicant and David Wilcock, 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 update to Committee the application be approved subject to the expiry of the additional publicity period and the receipt of any additional consultation/representation responses and subject to the following conditions:-

1.         A03FP Commencement of development (3 years)

2.         A01AP Development in accord with approved plans

3.         A02EX - Material to be submitted and agreed

4.         A07EX Sample panel of brickwork to be made available

5.         A11EX Details to be approved (railings)

6.         A20EX Submission of details of windows

7.         A32HA Submission of construction method statement

8.         A17MC Decontamination of land

9.         Details of piling

10.       Dust Control

11.       Floor Floating

12.       Archaeological works

13.       Method statement to ensure protection of adjacent listed buildings during construction works 

14.       Recess depth of window and door frames to be agreed.

(Councillor S Gardiner requested that it be minuted that he voted against approval of the application).

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.

(Prior to consideration of the following item, Councillor R West left the room and Councillor B Livesley took over the Chair).

To consider the above application.

Consideration was given to the above application.

(Nigel Bennett, representing 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:-

Commuted sums of £24,000 for POS in lieu of onsite provision

And subject to the following conditions:-

1.         A03FP            Commencement of development (3 years)

2.         A03AP           Development in accord with revised plans (unnumbered)

3.         A02EX           Submission of samples of building materials

4.         A01LS            Landscaping - submission of details

5.         A05LS            Landscaping – implementation

6.         A12LS            Landscaping to include details of boundary treatment

7.         A02TR            Tree protection

8.         A06NC           Protection for breeding birds

9.         A23MC           Details of ground levels to be submitted

10.       A22GR           Protection from noise during construction (hours of construction)

11.       A23GR           Pile Driving

12.       A13HA           Construction of junction/highways

13.       A19MC           Refuse storage facilities to be approved

14.       A32HA           Submission of construction method statement

15.       Tree method statement for the removal of the existing garages and hard standing within the identified retained trees Root Protection Areas

16.       Floor floating

17.       A scheme to minimise dust emissions

18.       Bin and cycle store

19.       Parking to be provided and made available prior the occupation of the dwellings and permanently so maintained. Prior to the provision of parking an amended layout plan is required showing the re-location of the three proposed spaces away from the open space

20.       Amendment to layout plan to re-locate the proposed footpath located to the south of the proposed 7 parking spaces

21.       Details of play area to be submitted and agreed, provided prior to occupation and permanently so maintained

22.       Drainage details

23.       Contaminated land

24.       Affordable housing

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.

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.

(Prior to consideration of the following item, Councillor B Livesley vacated the Chair and Councillor R West returned to the Chair).

To consider the above application.

Consideration was given to the above application.

(Kath Brickell, an objector attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application).

RESOLVED

That the application be refused for the following reasons:-

Overdevelopment of site with impact on residential amenity and insufficient car parking provision including reference to the fact that proposed garages do not meet standards meaning that they would not be useable as garages.

(This decision as contrary to the Officer’s recommendation of approval).

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.

To consider the above application.

Consideration was given to the above application.

RESOLVED

That for the reasons set out in the report and in the update to Committee it was confirmed that prior approval was not required.

To consider the above application.

Consideration was given to the above application.

RESOLVED

That the application be delegated to the Planning and Enforcement Manager for approval subject to clarification regarding the existing access to the garage is not restricted and subject to the following conditions:-

1.         A03FP             -  Commencement of development (3 years)

2.         A01AP             -  Development in accord with approved plans

3.         A06EX             -  Materials as application

To consider the above report.

Consideration was given to the above application.

RESOLVED

That for the reasons set out in the report and in the update to Committee it was confirmed that prior approval was not required.