Agenda and minutes

To receive apologies for absence.

Councillors D Bebbington, B Howell and A Kolker.

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 correspondence in relation to application number 10/2091N (Blakelow Business Park).

Members of the Committee then made the following declarations –

In respect of application number 10/2222N (5 Petersfield Way, Weston), Councillor R Walker had, at a previous meeting, declared that he had previously met Mr Morren with respect to a  different matter, and that he had not expressed a view on the application.  For the purposes of continuity, he again made the same declaration.     

Councillor J Jones declared a personal interest in respect of application 10/2091N by virtue of being on the mailing list of a Renewable Energy Association.   He also declared a personal interest in application number 10/2481N (Meadow Bank, Groby Road, Crewe) as he was acquainted with the applicant’s family.    

Councillors T Beard, J Jones and J Weatherill each declared a personal interest in respect of applications 10/2679N and 10/2680N (East and West Lodge, Queens Park) on the grounds that they were Ward representatives for the Crewe area and were Crewe Charter Trustees.

Non-Members of the Committee were then invited to make their declarations.  Councillors B Silvester and M Simon declared a personal interest in application 10/2091N (Blakelow Business Park) as they had been in communication with the local press concerning the application.    

To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 11 August 2010.

RESOLVED -  

That the Minutes of the meeting held on 11 August 2010 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman. 

To consider the above planning application.

Notes:

(1)            Councillors B Silvester and M Simon (Ward Councillors) having called in the application, attended the meeting and addressed the Committee on this matter.    

(2)            Councillor D Brickhill (Non-Committee Member), Councillor P Yoxhall (Parish Representative), Mr M Letman (objector) and Mr V Pickering (the applicant) also attended the meeting and addressed the Committee on this matter. 

The Committee considered a report regarding planning application 10/2091N (Blakelow Business Park).  An oral report on the site visit together with an update on the application and representations received following publication of the agenda and committee updates were reported to the Committee.   

In response to comments made, Councillor Westwood confirmed that he had not pre-determined the application and had come to the meeting with an open mind.         

RESOLVED – That the application be REFUSED contrary to officer recommendation for the following reason: 

The Local Planning Authority considers that the proposed development by reason of its height and siting would be visually intrusive in this rural area and would adversely affect the visual character of the landscape. Furthermore the development would dominate the village of Shavington and would be harmful to the character and appearance of the village. As a result the development would be contrary to Policies NE.2 (Open Countryside), NE.4 (Green Gaps) and BE.2 (Design Standards) of the Borough of Crewe and Nantwich Replacement Local Plan 2011.

To consider the above planning application.

Note: Councillor D Brickhill (Ward Councillor), Councillor J Densem (Parish Representative), Mr H Stebbing (objector/neighbour) and Mr R McGinnes (applicant’s representative) attended the meeting and addressed the Committee on the matter. 

The Committee considered a report in respect of planning application 10/2222N (Petersfield Way). 

Members had inspected the site on Friday 27 August and noted the comments from the Parish Council and residents in the Update Report prepared since the agenda had been distributed. Members noted the size of the existing dwelling and the proximity of the proposed extension to the neighbouring dwelling. The Committee considered that the increase in bulk and mass so close to the site boundary and the adjacent dwelling was unacceptable and would result in a loss of light to the neighbouring dwelling.

RESOLVED – That the application be REFUSED contrary to officer recommendation for the following reason:

The Local Planning Authority considers that due to the size of the proposed extension and the area of the application property’s existing curtilage, the proposed extension would constitute an overdevelopment of the site. Also, due to the bulk, mass and siting of the proposed extension it would have an overbearing effect on no. 15 Pastures Drive and result in a loss of light to the study and dining room of this neighbouring property. The proposal is contrary to policies BE.1 Amenity, BE.2 Design Standards and RES.11 Improvements and Alterations to Existing Dwellings of the Borough of Crewe and Nantwich Replacement Local Plan 2011.

To consider the above planning application.

Note: Mrs G Thompson (objector) and Mr C Turner (applicant) attended the meeting and addressed the Committee on this matter.     

The Committee considered a report (together with an oral update on the site visit) regarding planning application 10/2281N (Cheyne Walk, Nantwich). 

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

1.         Standard time limit

2.         Development to be in accordance with the approved plans

3.         Submission of samples of materials and surfacing materials

4.         Permitted development rights removed for extensions, roof alterations, outbuildings, and renewable energy

5.         Submission of details of drainage scheme including Sustainable Urban Drainage Measures

6.         Tree protection measures to be erected and in accordance with submitted details

7.         Submission of landscaping scheme to include replacement planting

8.         Implementation of landscaping scheme

9.         Submission of details of boundary treatment

10.       Submission of amended layout plan and retention of car parking and turning space

11.       Obscure glazing to en-suite window to be installed and retained              

Note: in accordance with Part 4B, Paragraph 31.4 of the Council’s Constitution Councillor Dykes requested that it be recorded in the Minutes that he abstained from voting on this item.  

To consider the above planning application.

Note: Councillor D Brickhill (Ward Councillor) and Councillor J Densem (Parish Representative) attended the meeting and addressed the Committee on this matter.       

The Committee considered a report (together with an oral report on the site visit) in respect of planning application 10/1093N (Meremoor Farm, Weston). 

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

1.         Standard time

2.         Development in accordance with approved plans

3.         Any new materials to be used in the conversion to be submitted for approval first

4.         Rebuilding works/repairs to be limited to those areas shown on drawings

5.         No works to the building for conversion and no demolition to commence until a scheme detailing the support to be provided has been submitted, approved and implemented

6.         Revised landscape scheme to include the types of species recommended in the ecological report to promote foraging by bats to be submitted and approved

7.         Implementation and maintenance of landscaping

8.         Details of surface materials to be submitted, approved and implemented.  Hard surfacing to be formed with permeable construction

9.         Scheme for details of access, visibility and formation of passing bays to be submitted for approval and implemented before first occupation

10.       Contaminated land survey with remediation if required

11.       Details of boundary treatment to be submitted and implemented

12.       No works to commence in nesting season unless the site is first checked by suitably qualified ecologist and no nesting birds found.  Protection should be afforded to all active nests

13.       Scheme for provision of bird nest boxes

14.       Hours of deliveries and construction

15.       Details of treatment of ventilation features to be implemented

16.       All windows and doors to have reveals of 100mm  

17.       Windows and doors to be formed in timber

18.       Car parking and bin stores to be provided before the dwellings are first occupied and thereafter retained

19.       Withdraw permitted development rights for extensions, alterations, outbuildings, boundary treatment and Part 40 (domestic microgeneration equipment)

20.       Scheme for external lighting to be submitted, approved and implemented with no alterations without prior submission and approval of separate planning application

21.       Drainage scheme to be submitted, approved and implemented

22.       Details of treatment of agricultural storage building which is to be retained to be submitted, approved and implemented

23.       Roof light to be timber/metal and finished flush with the roof plain unless otherwise agreed in writing

24.       Advisory sign to be erected concerning right turn at junction

25.       Implementation of ecological mitigation measures for bats

26.       Screen planting to be erected

27.       Screening to existing dwellings to be erected during construction

To consider the above planning application.

Notes:

(1)       Councillor D Brickhill, having called in the application attended the meeting and addressed the Committee on this matter. 

(2)       Mr R Bossons (objectors’ representative) and Mr M Gilbert (applicant’s representative) also attended the meeting and addressed the Committee on this matter.  In accordance with Paragraph 2.8 of the Public Speaking Protocol, Mr Bossons was permitted to speak for 5 minutes with the permission of the Committee, the same courtesy then being extended to Mr Gilbert in the interest of balance.       

(3)       Following a remark made by Mr Bossons in the course of his address, the Committee was invited to verify individually whether they had pre-determined the application prior to attending the meeting.  Each Member present confirmed that this was not the case and that they had come to the table with an open mind.      

The Committee considered a report (together with an oral update on the site visit) in respect of planning application 10/2699N (Land adjacent Limes Farm, Barthomley). 

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

1.         Within 3 months of the date of this permission a schedule of implementation shall be submitted for approval to the Local Planning Authority.  The schedule shall include details of the timeframe and the phasing of the development, finished surface treatment and the additional planting.  Thereafter, the development shall be carried out in accordance with the agreed details

2.         Protection of public footpath

3.         Schedule of approved plans

4.         Hedge to be reinstated along the line of the improved visibility line; to be protected for a 5 year period

To consider the above planning application.

Note: Mr Patkai (applicant’s represented) was in attendance and addressed the Committee on this matter.   

The Committee considered a report regarding planning application 10/1659N (Bombardier, Crewe) together with an update. 

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

1.         Standard 3 year time limit

2.         Compliance with approved plans

3.         Submission and approval of materials

4.         Submission and approval of cycle parking within scheme

5.         Submission and approval of contaminated land mitigation measures

6.         Piling hours to be restricted

7.         Construction hours to be restricted

8.         Submission and approval of boundary treatment

9.         Submission and approval of noise mitigation measures

10.       Submission and approval of landscaping

11.       Implementation of landscaping

12.       Submission and approval of travel plan

13.       Provision of parking

14.       A footway between the south of the new access which links to the existing shared cycleway/footway near to the roundabout with Morrisons

15.       A relocated and improved pedestrian refuge near to the site access which is large enough to accommodate a mobility scooter, complete with drop kerbs and tactile paving onto the footway

16.       Markings to advise of the end of the cycleway

17.       Access work to be carried out prior to first occupation

18.       Fence to be erected and set back by approximately 1.5m to improve visibility for pedestrians                 

To consider the above planning application.

The Committee considered a report regarding planning application 10/0924C (Land off Jersey Way, Middlewich).

RESOLVED – That the application be APPROVED subject to the following conditions and the prior signing of a Section 106 Agreement:

1.         The development must be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date of the permission

2.         The development extension hereby permitted shall not be carried out other than in accordance with the amended plans date stamped received by the Local Planning Authority on 19 June 2008

3.         No development shall commence until details of a scheme for the disposal of foul and surface water from the development has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The development shall not be occupied until the approved scheme of foul and/or water disposal has been implemented to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority

4.         No development shall commence until details or samples of all external materials and finishes to be used in the development hereby permitted have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The development shall not be carried out other than in accordance with the approved details

5.         Standard contaminated land condition in accordance with the Department of Communities and Local Government advice

6.         No development shall take place until the applicant or his agent or successors in title, has secured the implementation of a programme of archaeological work, which should be carried out in accordance with the scheme of investigation which has been submitted by the applicant and approved by the Local Planning Authority

7.         No development shall commence until there has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority a scheme of landscaping for the site indicating inter alia the positions of all existing trees and hedgerows within and around the site, indications of any to be retained together with measures for their protection during the course of the development, also the number, species, heights on planting and positions of all additional trees, shrubs and bushes to be planted

8.         All planting, seeding or turfing comprised in the approved details of landscaping shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding seasons following the occupation of the buildings or the completion of the development whichever is sooner; and any trees or plants which within a period of five years from the completion of the development are removed or become seriously damaged, diseased or die shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species unless the Local Planning Authority gives written consent to any variation

9.         No development shall commence until there has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority a scheme of all hard standing, including hard surfacing, boundary treatments, street lighting and bin/cycle storage.  The scheme shall be implemented in accordance with the approved plans prior to the first occupation of the site

10.       No development or other operations  ...  view the full minutes text for item 68.

To consider the above planning application.

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

The Committee considered a report regarding planning application 10/2194N (Little Abbey Farm, Wrenbury).   

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

1.         Commence development within three years

2.         Development in accordance with approved plans

3.         Samples of materials to be submitted, approved and implemented

4.         No feed lorries to arrive at the site, deliver feed and leave during the period 20.00 hours and 0.700 hours the following day

5.         Implementation of landscaping scheme within 12 months of the provision of the first building

6.         Submission of a scheme for the maintenance of the landscaping and implementation of it

7.         Use of Reasonable Avoidance Measures for the duration of construction

8.         Hours of construction shall be restricted to 08.00 hours to 18.00 hours on Monday to Friday, 08.00 hours to 13.00 hours Saturday with no working at any other time including Sunday and Public Holidays

9.         Details of any pile driving operations (if required) to be submitted, approved and implemented      

10.       Details of noise generated by any other externally mounted equipment (excluding development which requires the submission of a further planning application) should be submitted to the Local Planning Authority and approved in writing before the equipment is provided      

To consider the above planning application.

The Committee considered a report regarding planning application 10/2481N (Meadow Bank, Crewe) together with an update. 

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

1.            Standard time limit

2.            Approved plans

3.            Materials to be submitted and agreed

4.         Plan showing area of external storage to be submitted and agreed

5.         Any external storage not to exceed 3m in height

6.            Details of landscaping to be submitted, details to include landscaping screening for eastern boundary

7.            Landscape implementation

8.            Removal of permitted development rights for industrial and warehouse development (Part 8 Class A)

9.            Operating hours restricted to 8.00am to 6.00pm and shall not be open on Sundays or Bank Holiday Mondays

10.            Scheme of acoustic attenuation for building and equipment to be submitted and agreed

11.       No noisy works to be carried out externally

12.       All windows and doors shall be shut when noisy works are being carried out internally

13.       Prior to installation of any external lighting details shall be submitted and agreed by the Local Planning Authority

14.       Hours of construction of proposed development restricted to 8.00am to 6.00pm Monday to Friday and 9.00am to 2.00pm Saturday and not at all on a Sunday or Bank Holiday Monday

15.       Prior to the commencement of development a full gas survey to be carried out and be submitted and agreed by the Local Planning Authority.  Protection measures to be carried out.

16.       Within three months of the building first becoming occupied the existing portacabins to be removed from the site.  No further cabins shall be erected without the express consent of the Local Planning Authority.

17.            Details of loading, unloading and turning area to be carried out within the site to be submitted and approved.

To consider the above planning application.

The Committee considered a report regarding planning application 10/2678N (East and West Lodge, Queens Park).

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

1.         Standard time limit

2.         Approved plans

3.         Materials to be matched – details to be submitted (including brick, stone, roof tiles, pots, leadwork, gutters and downpipes)

4.         Use of matching design and style for the features to be repaired and replaced

5.         Use of non-chemical cleaning techniques

6.         Use of vertical boarding for the doors to the external walls and external space       

To consider the above planning application.

The Committee considered a report regarding planning application 10/2680N (Listed Building Consent, East and West Lodge, Queens Park). 

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

1.         Standard time limit for Listed Buildings

2.         Approved plans

3.         Materials to be matched – details to be submitted (including brick, stone, roof tiles, pots, leadwork, gutters and downpipes)

4.         Use of matching design and style for the features to be repaired and replaced

5.         Use of non-chemical cleaning techniques

6.         Use of vertical boarding for the doors to the external walls and external space           

To note the Appeal Summaries.

The Committee considered a summary of appeal decisions. 

RESOLVED – That the appeal summaries be noted.