Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor M Hardy.

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 number 15/3634C Councillor G Hayes declared that he had discussed the previous two applications with the Town Council and had spoken to the applicant.  As he considered that he had pre-determined the application, he would, therefore, withdraw from the meeting and take no part in the discussions or voting on this item.

The following declarations were made in the interests of openness:

In respect of application numbers 15/4406M and 15/1278M Councillor S Gardiner declared that the agents for these applications were his former employer.

With regard to application number 15/1278M Councillor C Browne declared that one of the public speakers on this item is known to him.

In respect of application number 15/4406M Councillor M Sewart declared that he knew the applicant.

With regard to application number 15/4629M Councillor M Sewart declared that he was a member of Poynton Town Council who had been a consultee on the application and that he had not made any comments on the application or taken part in any discussions.

With regard to application number 15/1278M Councillor E Brooks declared that one of the public speakers on this item is known to her.

With regard to application number 15/1278M Councillor T Fox declared that one of the public speakers on this item is known to her.

With regard to application number 15/4629M Councillor M Beanland declared that he was a member of Poynton Town Council who had been a consultee on the application and that he had not made any comments on the application or taken part in any discussions.

That the minutes of the meeting held on 4^th November 2015 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

A total period of 5 minutes is allocated for each of the planning applications for the following:

·         Ward Councillors who are not members of the Planning Committee

·         The relevant Town/Parish Council

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
• Objectors
• Supporters
• Applicants

That the public speaking procedure be noted.

To consider the above application.

The Committee considered a report regarding the above application.

(Mr R Gascoigne (Agent) 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 following conditions:

1.    A01LS - Landscaping - submission of details

2.    A03FP - Commencement of development (3 years)

3.    A01AP - Development in accord with approved plans

4.    A04LS -  Landscaping (implementation), including hedgerow

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

6.    A32HA - Submission of construction method statement

7.    The proposed development to proceed in strict accordance with the Great Crested Newt Reasonable Avoidance Measures.

8.    Submission of a more detailed badger mitigation method statement prior to the commencement of the proposed development.

9.    Breeding bird survey to be submitted

10.Development to be carried out in accordance with submitted mitigation strategy

11.Long term management plan

12.Archaeology

13.PROW

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 & 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.

The Committee considered a report regarding the above application.

(Councillor B Moran (Ward Member) and Councillor G Merry (Supporter) 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 following conditions:

1.    Time limit

2.    Plans

3.    Access

4.    Gates

5.    Details

6.    Piers

7.    Trees

8.    Landscape

9.    Minimum 1.5 metres maintenance strip between fence and boundary with properties on Middlewich Road

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 & 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.

The Committee considered a report and written update regarding the above application.

RESOLVED

That for the reasons set out in the report the application be REFUSED for the following reasons:

1.    Setting of Listed Building

2.    Inappropriate development in the Green Belt

3.    Design

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.

The Committee considered a report and written update regarding the above application.

RESOLVED

That for the reasons set out in the report the application be REFUSED for the following reason:

·         Adverse impact on the curtilage Listed Building

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.

Following consideration of this application there was a 5 minute break.

To consider the above application.

(The Planning and Enforcement Manager read out a representation from Councillor R Menlove (Ward Councillor), who had registered his intention to address the Committee, but was unable to attend the meeting).

(Mr S Kinsey (Objector) and Mr R Gascoigne (Agent) attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application)

The Committee considered a report and written update regarding the above application.

RESOLVED

That, contrary to the Planning Officer’s recommendation for approval, the application be REFUSED for the following reasons:

The proposed development, by virtue of the scale, massing and depth of the proposed dwellings in relation to the proposed plot widths will result in an overly cramped and intrusive form of development in the street scene, out of character with the surrounding urban form. The proposal is therefore contrary to policies BE1 and DC1 of the Macclesfield Borough Local Plan and guidance in the NPPF.

To consider the above application.

(Mr D Brown (Agent) attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application)

The Committee considered a report and written update regarding the above application.

RESOLVED

That for the reasons set out in the report the application be APPROVED subject to informatives, deed of variation to tie the planning permission to the S106 agreement and the following conditions:

1.    A01AP - Development to be completed in accordance with approved plans

2.    A02EX - Building materials for external surfaces to be as previously approved

3.    A01TR - Trees shown as being retained are to be retained

4.    A02TR - Trees shall be protected in accordance with approved tree protection measures

5.    A02LS - Prior to occupation, landscaping and bounary treatment details, including additional screening along the western boundary, to be submitted/approved

6.    A04LS - Landscaping (implementation)

7.    A22GR - Protection from noise during demolition and/or construction

8.    A23GR - Protection during pile driving (if required) - details to be submitted

9.    A02HA - Construction of access to be completed before occupation

10.A30HA - Protection of highway from mud and debris during development

11.A08MC - External lighting to be implemented as approved

12.A10LS - Public realm/public art to be installed in accordance with details submitted

13.A13GR - Business operation hours

14.A01HP - Car and cycle parking to be provided before occupation

15.A20GR - Hours of deliveries

16.A17MC - Decontamination of land shall be completed in accordance with the approved details

17.A19MC - Refuse storage facilities to be installed and retained in accordance with details submitted

18.A24HA - Provision and retention of service area facilities

19.A04NC - Drainage to be completed in accordance with approved details

20.A02NC -  Implementation of recommendations in ecological report

21.A23MC - Ground and floor levels to be completed in accordance with plans submitted/approved

22.A06NC - Protection for breeding birds

23.A01MC - Noise mitigation to be in accordance with noise impact assessment

24.A03MC - Details of cooking odour extraction equipment to be submitted if required for users of Unit 'B'

25.A12HA - Closure of old access points to be in accordance with details approved

26.Dust to be controlled in accordance with approved details

27.Bird boxes to be provided as approved

28.The renewable energy measures shall be fully implemented as approved

29.Ghost island to be constructed as approved

30.Floor floating details to be submitted if undertaken

31.Environmental management to be in accordance with approved details

32.Existing hedge to be retained

33.Bat features incorporated into the scheme as approved

34.Junction to be completed in accordance with approved timetable

35.Consult landowner re any works to protected trees

36.NPPF - working with applicants to secure suitable development

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To consider the above application.

Prior to consideration of this application, as stated in his declaration, Councillor G Hayes left the meeting and returned following consideration of the application.

(Mrs A Martin (Supporter) and Mr P Bentley (Agent) attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application)

The Committee considered a report regarding the above application.

RESOLVED

That for the reasons set out in the report the application be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:

1.    Hours – 11.00 am to 11.00 pm Monday to Saturday and 4 pm to 11 pm on Sunday

2.    Time Limit

3.    Plans

4.    Noise – fans and plant compressors

5.    Odour control – kitchen extractor fans

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.

(Note: Councillor S Gardiner asked that his vote against this application be recorded in the minutes)

To consider the objections and representation made to the above TPO and to determine whether to confirm or not to confirm the Order or to confirm the Order subject to modification.

It was noted that a number of Members of the Committee had received correspondence in respect of a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) – Marton, School Lane.

The Committee considered a report regarding the background and issues surrounding the making of a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) on 30^th June 2015 on land located to the east of School Lane Marton and the objections and representation made to the TPO.

RESOLVED

That the Cheshire East Borough Council (Marton – School Lane) Tree Preservation Order 2015 be CONFIRMED with modification (removal of T1 from the Order).