Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Mrs H Gaddum 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 the interest of openness in respect of application 14/4981M Councillor S Gardiner declared that he was the Deputy Chairman of the Governors at a School adjacent to the catchment area of Mobberley C of E Primary School.

In the interest of openness in respect of application 14/5487M, Councillor R West declared that he potentially knew the applicant.

To approve the Minutes of the meeting held on 7 January 2015 as a correct record.

RESOLVED

That the minutes of the meeting held on 7 January 2015 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

RESOLVED

That the public speaking procedure be noted.

To consider the above application.

Consideration was given to the above application.

(Mr Robinson, the applicant attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application).

RESOLVED

That the application be delegated to the Planning and Enforcement Manager, in consultation with the Chairman subject to no issues being raised by Manchester Airport and subject to the following conditions:-

1.         A03FP             -  Commencement of development (3 years)

2.         A01AP             -  Development in accord with approved plans

3.         A02TR             -  Tree protection

4.         A01LS             -  Landscaping - submission of details

5.         A04LS             -  Landscaping (implementation)

6.         Details of colour of building and chimney to be submitted and agreed by lpa and implemented thereafter.

7.         Details of any lighting to be submitted and agreed by lpa

8.         Stack height and position as per approved plans

9.         No amendment to fuel type without prior written approval of the lpa

Method of fuel delivery to incorporate sheeting and fully enclosed receptacles to be agreed by lpa

10.       Boiler to be installed, operated and maintained in accordance with manufacturers recommendations. Prior to first use of the boiler future maintenance schedule to be submitted and agreed by the lpa.

11.       breeding birds

12.       features for nesting birds

13.       Updated badger survey

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.

(Councillor G Barton, the Ward Councillor attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application).

RESOLVED

That the application be refused for the following reasons:-

1.         R12LP             -  Contrary to Green Belt / Open Countryside policies

2.         R05LP             -  Harmful to appearance of the countryside

3.         R12HW             -  Use of sub-standard access

4.         R03NC             -  Insufficient ecological information

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.

To consider the above application.

Consideration was given to the above application.

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

RESOLVED

That the application be refused for the following reason:-

The proposed dwelling, by virtue of its position relative to 14 Holly Road, would be unduly dominant when viewed from the ground floor side window of 14 Holly Road, 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 policy DC3 in the Macclesfield Borough Local Plan.

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

(Prior to consideration of the following item, Councillor B Livesley arrived to the meeting).

To consider the above application.

Consideration was given to the above application.

(A statement was summarised on behalf of Councillor J Macrae, the Ward Councillor by the Principal Planning Officer).

RESOLVED

That for the reasons set out in the report 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.         A02EX             -  Submission of samples of building materials- mode cottage site

4.         A02TR             -  Tree protection

5.         A03EX             -  Materials to match existing - school extension

6.         A04LS             -  Landscaping (implementation)

7.         A04NC             -  Details of drainage

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

9.         A23MC             -  Details of ground levels to be submitted

10.       A01LS             -  Landscaping - submission of details

11.       Details of play equipment

12.       submission of noise assessment

13.       details of visibility splays

14.       car parking to be provided

15.       details of floor floating

16.       details of pile driving operations

17.       Acoustic Fencing-Details to be submitted and agreed.  Height of fence to be minimum required to achieve required benefits in terms of privacy and noise up to a maximum of 2.5m

18.       Fence to be finished in recessive colour, the details of which shall be submitted to and agreed by the lpa then carried out in accordance with the approved details.

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.

(The meeting adjourned for a short break).

To consider the above application.

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.         Approval relates to access only (the reserved matter) (access within the red line on the site plan and not access for the whole site covered by the outline)

2.         Access to be constructed in accordance with approved detail prior to first occupation of the development hereby permitted

3.         Accordance with submitted ecological survey

In order to give proper effect to the Committee’s intentions and without changing the substance of the decision, authority is delegated to the Head of Strategic & Economic Planning, in consultation with the Chairman (or in his absence the Vice Chaimanr) 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.

(Mr Bentley, 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 the following conditions:-

1.         Approval relates to access only (the reserved matter) (access within the red line on the site plan and not access for the whole site covered by the outline)

2.         Prior to commencement of development, detailed plans of junction design to be submitted and approved. Access to be constructed in accordance with approved detail prior to first occupation of the development hereby permitted

3.         Accordance with submitted ecological survey

In order to give proper effect to the Committee’s intentions and without changing the substance of the decision, authority is delegated to the Head of Strategic & Economic Planning, 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.

(Joanna Longman, an objector attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application).

RESOLVED

That the application be refused for the following reason:-

1.         The proposal would be contrary to the interests of highway safety by reason of inadequate visibility at the point of access where Davenport Park Lane meets with the A54 Holmes Chapel Road and would therefore be contrary to Policies GR9 and RC5 of the adopted Congleton Borough Local Plan First Review and advice within para 32 of the NPPF.

In order to give proper effect to the Committee’s intentions and without changing the substance of the decision, authority is delegated to the Head of Strategic & Economic Planning, 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.

(Alexandra Eatough, the agent for the applicant attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application).

RESOLVED

That the application be delegated to the Planning and Enforcement Manager, in consultation with the Chairman & Vice-Chairman, to approve subject to any substantive new representations from the consultation process, subject to the completion of a deed of variation to the S106 to ensure that the S106 agreement entered into pursuant to permission 14/1904M shall apply to this permission and subject to the following conditions:-

1.         A03FP             -  Commencement of development (3 years)

2.         A01AP             -  Development in accordance with approved plans

3.         A02EX             -  Submission of samples of building materials

4.         A01TR             -  Tree retention

5.         A02TR             -  Tree protection

6.         A02LS             -  Submission of landscaping scheme

7.         A04LS             -  Landscaping (implementation)

8.         A22GR             -  Protection from noise during demolition, construction and deliveries to the site

9.         A23GR             -  Protection during pile driving

10.       A16EX             -  Specification of window design / style (tinted windows on northern and eastern elevations)

11.       A02HA             -  Construction of access

12.       A30HA             -  Protection of highway from mud and debris

13.       A12LS             -  Landscaping to include details of boundary treatment

14.       A08MC             -  Lighting details to be approved

15.       A10LS             -  Additional landscaping details required - public realm/ public art

16.       A13GR             -  Business hours

17.       A01HP             -  Provision of car parking

18.       A20GR             -  Hours of deliveries

19.       A17MC             -  Decontamination of land

20.       A19MC             -  Refuse storage facilities to be approved

21.       A24HA             -  Provision / retention of service facility

22.       A04NC             -  Details of drainage

23.       A02NC             -  Implementation of ecological report

24.       A23MC             -  Details of ground levels to be submitted

25.       A06NC             -  Protection for breeding birds

26.       A01MC             -  Noise insulation

27.       A03MC             -  Details of cooking odour extraction equipment

28.       A06TR             -  Levels survey

29.       A12HA             -  Closure of old access points

30.       Dust control measures

31.       Bird boxes to be provided

32.       Hours of operation of food store and A3, A4 and A5 units

33.       Details of renewable energy measures to provide for a minimum of 10% of the predicted  energy requirements  of the development

34.       Ghost island

35.       Floor floating details

36.       Environmental management plan

37.       Hedge to be retained

38.       Full photographic record of the locally listed building prior to demolition

39.       Bat features incorporated into the scheme

40.       Junction

41.       Submission of noise assessment and noise insulation

42.       Public art

An informative was to be added advising the applicants to consult with Poynton Town Council regarding the details of the public realm.

To consider the above application.

(During consideration of the application, Councillor Miss C Andrew left the meeting and returned, therefore she did not take part in the debate or vote on the application).

Consideration was given to the above application.

(Paul Sedgwick, the agent for the applicant attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application).

RESOLVED

That 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.         A32HA             -  Submission of construction method statement

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

5.         Masonry materials to match existing

6.         Details of windows (which shall be timber), louvre and extract hood to be submitted and approved in writing by lpa

7.         Details of cycle parking to be submitted and agreed by lpa

8.         Car parking spaces to be marked out prior to use commencing

9.         Sound insulation measures to be submitted and agreed by the lpa and to be implemented prior to first occupation and maintained thereafter

10.       Submission and approval of details of external lighting to the lpa

In order to give proper effect to the Committee’s intentions and without

changing the substance of the decision, authority is delegated to the Head of

Strategic & Economic Planning, 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.         Masonry materials to match existing

4.         Details of windows (which shall be timber), louvre and extract hood to be submitted and approved in writing by lpa

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.