Agenda and minutes

To receive apologies for absence.

Apologies were received from Councillor L Smith.  Councillor M Hunter substituted for Councillor Smith.

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 pre-determined any item on the agenda.

In respect of application 21/5436C, Councillor S Pochin declared that she knew the applicant and that she would not take part in the consideration of the application.

In respect of application 21/5436C, Councillor Hunter declared that he was a non-executive director of ANSA, who were a consultee on the application, but had not discussed the application in this capacity.

To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 15 March 2023.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meeting held on 15 March 2023 be approved as a correct record.

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 total period of 3 minutes is allocated for each of the planning applications for the following:

·                Members who are not members of the planning committee and are not the Ward Member

·                Objectors

·                Supporters

·                Applicants

The public speaking procedures were noted.

To consider the above planning application.

Consideration was given to the above planning application.

The following attended the meeting and spoke in relation to the application:

Councillor Jonathan Parry (ward councillor), Mr Fraser Whytock (objector) and Mrs Beverley Moss (agent).

RESOLVED:

That for the reasons set out in the report the application be APPROVED subject to the completion of a S106 Agreement with the following Head of Terms:

and the following conditions;

1          Standard time 3 years

2          Approved plans

3          Noise mitigation measures

4          PROW details of the specification of the footpath, surfacing, widths and street furniture.

5          Low emission boiler provision

6          Electric Vehicle Charging provision

7          Contaminated Land Assessment to be submitted and approved

8          Contaminated Land Verification Report

9          Contaminated Land Importation of Soil

10        Unexpected contamination

11        Oil interceptors to be provided

12        Detailed drainage strategy / appropriate boundary treatment design / associated management & maintenance plan for the site

13        Land levels to be submitted and approved

14        Materials compliance with the submitted details

15        Boundary treatment compliance with the submitted details

16        Fenestration details including window reveal to be submitted and approved

17        Archaeology details to be submitted and approved

18        Breeding birds – timing of works

19        Amphibians – Reasonable avoidance measures

20        Lighting details to be submitted and approved

21        Method statement for the protection of watercourse

22        Ecological Enhancements to be submitted and approved

23        10% of energy needs to be from renewable or low carbon energy

24        Prior to the commencement of development, a timetable for the implementation of the highway works including the provision of a Zebra crossing on Croxton Lane shall be submitted to the LPA for approval in writing. The development shall comply with the approved timetable

25        Bin/Cycle storage details for the proposed apartments

26        Landscaping to be submitted

27        Landscaping to be completed

28        Compliance with the hard surfacing details

29        Details of the specifications of the LEAP design, natural play elements, artwork and other infrastructure such as seating and planters to be submitted and approved.

30        At least 30% of the dwellings in housing developments should comply with the requirements of M4(2) Category 2 of the Building Regulations regarding accessible  ...  view the full minutes text for item 85.

To consider the above planning application.

The application had been withdrawn from the agenda prior to the meeting taking place.

To consider the above planning application.

Consideration was given to the above planning application.

The following attended the meeting and spoke in relation to the application:

Mr Richard Lee (agent).

RESOLVED:

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

1          Three year time limit

2          Approved Plans

3          Materials as per application

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 issues, the Head of Planning has delegated authority to do so in consultation with the Chair of the Southern Planning Committee, provided that the changes do not exceed the substantive nature of the Committee’s decision.

To consider the above planning application.

Consideration was given to the above planning application.

The following attended the meeting and spoke in relation to the application:

Councillor Steven Edgar (ward councillor) and Ms Eleanor Lovett (agent).

During consideration of the application the Committee adjourned for a short break.

RESOLVED:

That the application be REFUSED for the following reason:

1          The proposed development would result in a cramped over-development of the site causing harm to the character and appearance of the area. The proposed development is contrary to policies SE1, SE4 SD1 and SD2 of the Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy, GEN1 and ENV5 of the Site Allocations and Development Policies Document, the Cheshire East Design Guide and the NPPF.

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 issues, the Head of Planning has delegated authority to do so in consultation with the Chair of the Southern Planning Committee, provided that the changes do not exceed the substantive nature of the Committee’s decision.

Should the application be the subject of an appeal, agreement is given to enter into a S106 agreement with the following Heads of Terms:

This decision was contrary to the recommendation in the report.