Agenda and minutes

To provide an opportunity for Members and Officers to declare any personal and/or prejudicial interests and for Members to declare if they have pre-determined any item on the agenda.

All Members declared that they had received a letter in relation to application number 09/3498C.

Councillor J Jones declared that he had received emails in relation to application number 09/3498C.

Councillor S Jones declared a personal interest in respect of application number 10/1491C on the grounds that she was a member of Alsager Town Council, which had been consulted on the proposed development, and was acquainted with the developer.  She had not discussed the development with either however, and in accordance with the code of conduct, she remained in the meeting during consideration of this item.

Councillor L Gilbert declared that, with respect to application number 10/1575C, he had been present at meetings with the applicant and the planning officer.  He had also received verbal representations but had not expressed an opinion and had not fettered his discretion.

To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 21 July 2010.

RESOLVED – That the minutes of the meeting held on 21 July 2010 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman, subject to the fourth paragraph of minute 36 being amended to read:

‘To enable issues relating to outstanding highway matters (i.e. accurate information about bus services serving the site, the provision of bus stops/bus shelters and the provision of a pelican crossing) to be resolved, and for further investigation into outstanding Highways issues raised by the Applicant (need for a new footway link along Dunwoody Way, moving a boundary fence to increase visibility, replacement parking).’

To consider the above planning application.

The Chairman reported that the above planning application had been withdrawn by the applicant prior to the meeting.

To consider the above planning application.

Note: Mrs C Featherstone (objector) and Mr R Gascoigne, Emery Planning, (on behalf of the applicant) attended the meeting and addressed the Committee on this matter.

Note: Ms A Brightmore, Mr T Radage and Mr M Robinson (objectors) had registered their intention to address the Committee on this matter but did not speak.

The Committee considered a report regarding the above planning application and an oral update by the Principal Planning Officer.

RESOLVED – That the application be APPROVED subject to

(a) the prior completion of a S106 Agreement to secure:

(i) a detailed woodland management plan

(ii) a contribution for local traffic management issues

(iii) a substantial start on site (comprising completion of roads, drainage and 25% of the housing) within 12 months, failing which, an overage clause as per (iv)

(iv) updated financial appraisal in accordance with a methodology to be agreed with the District Valuer to secure appropriate financial contributions in lieu of affordable housing if the economics of provision allow

(b) the following conditions:

1.                  3-year Time Limit

2.                  Development in accordance with approved plans

3.                  Materials to be agreed prior to construction commencing (including window frames, doors and balconies)

4.                  Standard contaminated land condition

5.                  Scheme for noise mitigation within new dwellings

6.                  Restriction on construction hours to 08.00 to 18.00 Monday to Friday, 08.00 to 13.00 Saturday and no work on Sundays or Bank Holidays

7.                  Removal of permitted development rights

8.                  Submission of a scheme of landscaping to include replacement hedge planting using native species

9.                  Implementation and 5 years landscape maintenance condition

10.             Tree protection measures

11.             Precise details of boundary treatments

12.             Precise layout of car parking court to be submitted and agreed prior to commencement of development

13.             Precise details of retaining wall to the western site boundary to be submitted and agreed

14.             Scheme for ecological enhancements for bats and birds

15.             Site levels condition

16.             Submission of a detailed suite of plans relating to the off site highway works

17.             Compliance with the recommendations contained within the ecological report

18.              Provision of a sustainable urban drainage system (SUDS)

To consider the above planning application.

Note: Councillor D Hough (Ward Councillor) had not registered his intention to address the Committee.  However, in accordance with paragraph 2.8 of the Public Speaking Rights at Strategic Planning Board and Planning Committee meetings, the Committee agreed to allow Councillor Hough to speak.

Note: Mr P Keeling(applicant) attended the meeting and addressed the Committee on this matter.

The Committee considered a report regarding the above planning application and an oral update by the Principal Planning Officer.

RESOLVED – That the application be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:

1. Commencement of development within 3 years

2. Accordance with approved plans

3. Scheme of Acoustic enclosure of fans/compressors

4. Limit hours of operation to between the hours of 8.30am to 21.30pm

5. All windows and openings contained within the first floor of the north facing elevation of the building shall remain closed during dance classes

6. Noise condition requiring implementation of a scheme setting maximum noise levels and monitoring points agreed by the Public Protection & Health Manager

7. Parking layout

8. Dance studio limited to area shown

9. External lighting

To consider the above planning application.

Note: Councillor J Wray (Ward Councillor) attended the meeting and addressed the Committee on this matter.

The Committee considered a report regarding the above planning application.

RESOLVED - That the application be REFUSED for the following reasons:

1. The applicant has failed to provide sufficient evidence to show that the proposed development would not have a detrimental impact on protected species contrary to PPS9: Biodiversity and Geological Conservation and Policy NR3 of the adopted Congleton Local Plan

2. The applicant has failed to provide sufficient evidence to show that the proposed development could be undertaken without harm to protected trees especially those along the front of the site adjacent to the proposed entrance to the development contrary to Policy NR1 of the adopted Congleton Local Plan

3. The applicant has failed to provide sufficient evidence to show that the proposed development will not have a detrimental impact on the safe operation of the A50 Newcastle Road and the junction to the south with the A534 contrary to Policy GR9 of the adopted Congleton Local Plan

Note: Following consideration of this application, the meeting was adjourned from 3.55 to 4.05pm for a short break.

To consider the above planning application.

The Committee considered a report regarding the above planning application.

RESOLVED – That the application be APPROVED subject to the following condition:

1. Restriction to a discount food operator

To consider the above planning application.

The Committee considered a report regarding the above planning application and an oral update by the Principal Planning Officer.

RESOLVED – That the application be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:

1 Commencement of Development within 3 Years

2 Development in accordance with approved plans

3 Materials to be submitted and approved

4 Landscaping to be carried out in accordance with approved details

5 Landscaping to be implemented and maintained

6 Surfacing Materials to be carried out in accordance with    approved details

7 Details of Travel Plan to be submitted and approved

8 No External Lighting to be installed without prior approval

9 Details of Drainage scheme to be submitted and approved

10. Restriction of use within B1 – Light industrial use only

11. Boundary Treatment to be carried out in accordance with the approved details

12. Details of covered cycle parking to be submitted and approved

13. Shower/Changing Room Facilities to be carried out in accordance with the approved details

 14. Prior to the first occupation of the development the turning areas shall be provided

15. No servicing of the site shall take place outside the hours of 7am to 9pm, Monday to Saturday inclusive.  There shall be no servicing at any time on Sundays and Bank Holidays.

16. Trees to be protected during construction and retained.

17. Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby permitted the access road shall be upgraded in accordance with details to be submitted and approved.

To consider the above planning application.

Note: Councillor R Walker declared that he had previously met Mr Morren with respect to a different matter, and that he had not expressed a view on this application.

Note: Councillor J Cornell (on behalf of Weston & Basford Parish Council), Mr H Stebbing (objector) and Mr R Morren, RON Designs UK Ltd (on behalf of the applicant) attended the meeting and addressed the Committee on this matter.

The Committee considered a report regarding the above planning application.

RESOLVED – That the application be DEFERRED for a Committee site inspection so that Members can assess the impact of the proposed development on neighbouring residential amenity.

To consider the above planning application.

The Committee considered a report regarding the above planning application.

RESOLVED – That the application be DEFERRED for a Committee site inspection so that Members can assess the impact of the proposed development on neighbouring residential amenity.

To note the Appeal Summaries.

The Committee considered a summary of appeal decisions.

RESOLVED - That the appeal summaries be noted.