Agenda and minutes

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.

The following declarations were made in the interests of openness:

All Members of the Committee declared that they had received correspondence and a telephone call with regard to application number 17/0339N.

With regard to application number 17/2062C, Councillor Rhoda Bailey declared that she was the Ward Councillor and had been contacted by two residents. She had not discussed the application and had kept an open mind.

To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 31 May 2017.

RESOLVED – That the minutes of the meeting held on 31 May 2017 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

To consider the above planning application.

Note: Parish Councillor G Roberts (on behalf of Wistaston Parish Council) and Ms J Aspinall (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

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

1. Plans

2. Bat and birds boxes installed as recommended

3. Integral garages to be retained for parking of motor vehicles

4. Landscaping scheme implementation

5. Materials as specified

6. Updated badger survey, to include reference to impact assessment and mitigation strategy

7. Details of fencing off of the 10m buffer adjacent to Wistaston Brook during the construction phase.

8. Detailed replacement pond design (x2)

9. Compliance with AIA

10. Removal of permitted development rights for rear extensions (Class A) – smaller plots

11.  Boundary treatment to be as per plans

12 Removal of permitted development for boundary walls forward of building line

13. Shared Routes

14. Bin store/bike store for apartment block

15. Construction access strategy to be submitted and approved.

Informative:

The junction improvements at the Rising Sun junction to be undertaken earlier than first occupation of the site if possible.

(b) That, in order to give proper effect to the Committee’s intentions and without changing the substance of the decision, authority be delegated to the Head of Planning (Regulation), in consultation with the Chairman (or in his absence the Vice Chairman) of Southern 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 planning application.

Note: Mr D Green attended the meeting and addressed the Committee on behalf of the applicant.

Note: Mr S Kerr had registered his intention to address the Committee on behalf of the applicant but did not speak.

The Committee considered a report regarding the above planning application.

RESOLVED

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

1.            Standard time 3 years

2.            Development to proceed  in accordance with the approved plans

3.            Prior submission of an amended plan to realign the footpath and to avoid Scottish Power infrastructure

4.            Details of the siting of the compound and its timing to be submitted and agreed

5.            Prior to the commencement of development a Tree Protection Scheme is to be submitted and approved

6.            Prior to the commencement of development an Arboricultual Method Statement is to be submitted and approved

7.            Submission of a scheme of landscaping including replacement tree and hedgerow planting to be submitted

8.            Implementation of the scheme of landscaping including the replacement tree and hedgerow planting

9.            Reptile Mitigation Method Statement to be submitted and approved

10.         Nesting birds – timing of works

11.         Prior to the commencement of development a Construction Environment Management Plan is to be submitted and approved

12.         Where possible noise generative activities shall take place during standard construction hours

13.         At all times of construction there shall be a prominently displayed contact telephone numbers for the reporting of issues and problems

14.         Dust Control Measures to be submitted and approved

15.         Drainage Strategy and design to be submitted and approved

16.         Prior to commencement a scheme to improve cycleway and footpath provision within the vicinity of the site shall be submitted and approved

17.         A PROW scheme of management shall be submitted and approved which shall include proposals for the temporary closure of the PROW along with the alternative route provision

18.         The line of the PROW shall be marked out prior to the commencement of development

19.         Pre-commencement and pre-completion surveys of the PROW shall be submitted to the LPA and approved in writing.

Informatives:

1.  Japanese knotweed informative

2.            Liaison committee to be set up with local residents and Members

3.            Diversion Route signage to be provided

4.  Standard Construction Hours informative

5.  Contaminated Land informative

6.  Informative to advise of United Utilities Infrastructure

7.  A temporary Traffic Regulation Order will be required to enable any diversion along Hungerford Road

8.  Brine Board informative to advise that precautions are required to mitigate the effects of any future brine movement

That, 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 Head of Planning (Regulation) be granted delegated authority to do so in consultation with the Chairman of the Southern Planning Committee, provided that the changes do not exceed the substantive nature of the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 14.

To consider the above planning application.

The Committee considered a report regarding the above planning application.

RESOLVED

(a)  That, contrary to the planning officer’s recommendation for approval, the application be REFUSED for the following reason:

The proposal by reason of design would result in an overdevelopment of the site and would fail to provide adequate private amenity space, would provide inadequate light to serve principal rooms to the rear and poor access to unit 333A. As a result the development would therefore provide an unacceptable living environment for future occupants. The proposed development would be contrary to Policy BE.1 (Amenity) of the Borough of Crewe and Nantwich Replacement Local Plan 2011 and Policy SD2 (Sustainable Development Principles) of the Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy.

(b) That, in order to give proper effect to the Committee’s intentions and without changing the substance of the decision, authority be delegated to the Head of Planning (Regulation), in consultation with the Chairman (or in his absence the Vice Chairman) of Southern 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 planning application.

The Chairman reported that this application had been withdrawn from the agenda prior to the meeting.

To consider the above planning application.

Note: Councillor M Jones (Ward Councillor) andMr S Goodwin (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 and a written update.

RESOLVED

(a)  That, for the reasons set out in the report and the written update, the application be APPROVED subject to the completion of a S106 Agreement with the following Heads of Terms:

1. A scheme for the provision of 30% affordable housing – 65% to be provided as social rent/affordable rent with 35% intermediate tenure. The scheme shall include:

            - The numbers, type, tenure and location on the site of the affordable housing provision

            - The timing of the construction of the affordable housing and its phasing in relation to the occupancy of the market housing

            - The arrangements for the transfer of the affordable housing to an affordable housing provider or the management of the affordable housing if no Registered Social Landlord is involved

            - The arrangements to ensure that such provision is affordable for both first and subsequent occupiers of the affordable housing; and

            - The occupancy criteria to be used for determining the identity of occupiers of the affordable housing and the means by which such occupancy criteria shall be enforced.

            2. Secondary Education Contribution of £32,685.38

and the following conditions:

1.         Time limit

2.         Plans

3.         Materials

4.         Removal of permitted development rights – plots 12-16 for extensions/outbuildings and plots 5-11 enclosures

5.         Levels

6.         Foul and surface water drainage

7.         Drainage strategy

8.         Piling

9.         Electric vehicle charging

10.       Dust

11.       Travel information pack

12.       Contaminated land

13.       Management scheme of the PROW

14.       Landscaping scheme

15.       Tree Protection measures

16.       Construction of new footpath prior to first occupation

17.       Reasonable avoidance measures detailed within the provided Amphibian Assessment dated 9th June 2017

18. Acoustic fencing to be provided and retained

19. Details of rear garden access for plots 12-16 to be submitted and approved.

Informative:

1.            PROW

(b)  That, in order to give proper effect to the Committee’s intentions and without changing the substance of the decision, authority be delegated to the Head of Planning (Regulation), in consultation with the Chairman (or in his absence the Vice Chairman) of Southern 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 planning application.

The Committee considered a report regarding the above planning application.

RESOLVED

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

1. Plans

2. Notwithstanding details forming part of application materials to be submitted and approved

3. Landscaping scheme submission

4. Landscaping scheme implementation

5. Submission of boundary treatments

6. Levels

7. Tree Protection

8. Breeding birds

10. No materials to be stored with 5m of ditch/ ditch to be fenced off during construction

11 Removal of permitted development rights – smaller plots

12.  Boundary treatment to be as per plans

13 Removal of permitted development for boundary walls forward of building line

14. Noise insulation scheme for dwellings in accordance with recommendations in noise report

15. Overhead power line diversion scheme

(b) That, in order to give proper effect to the Committee’s intentions and without changing the substance of the decision, authority be delegated to the Head of Planning (Regulation), in consultation with the Chairman (or in his absence the Vice Chairman) of Southern 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 planning application.

Note: Prior to consideration of this application, the meeting was adjourned for refreshments.

Note: Town Councillor A Martin attended the meeting and addressed the Committee on behalf of Congleton Town Council.

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

RESOLVED – That the application be DEFERRED for the following:

1.            Confirmation that the development meets HAPPI - Housing our Ageing Population: Panel for Innovation. (Dimensions for bungalows in particular on plots 1-3 and to explore housing numbers on site following an assessment of HAPPI.)

2.            PROW – Discussions about potential upgrade

3.            POS – Clarification of where money is spent. (Can it be spent closer to the site and discussion with Town Council regarding where the money is spent.)

4. Clarification of the pumping station/vacant land to the south of the site.

5.    Clarification of the garage sizes

6.    Investigation into whether the bus service could be brought closer

To consider the above planning application.

The Chairman reported that this application had been withdrawn from the agenda prior to the meeting.

To consider the above planning application.

Note: Councillor B Moran (Ward Councillor), Mr P Ilott (objector), Mr N Allcock and Mr D Watson (supporters), and Mr C Baldwin and Mr A Pear (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, a written update and an oral report of the site inspection.

RESOLVED

(a)  That, for the reasons set out in the report and the written update, the application be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:

1.    Standard time 3 years

2.    Approved Plans

3.    Submission and approval of details of materials

4.    Submission and approval of lighting details (EP)

5.    Submission and approval of details of boundary treatments, gates and traffic direction signage

6.    Landscaping details including boundary treatment and surfacing materials to be submitted and approved

7.    Implementation of landscaping

8.    Submission and approval of turning lane on Old Mill Road

(a)  That, 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 Head of Planning (Regulation) be granted delegated authority to do so in consultation with the Chairman 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.

Note: Ms A Lovett (objector) and Mr B Wood (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

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

1.            Standard outline 1

2.            Standard outline 2

3.            Standard outline 3

4.            Approved Plans

5.            Reserved matters application to include dust control measures

6.            Reserved matters application to include Electric Vehicle Charging Points

7.            Submission / Approval of Information regarding Contaminated Land

8.            Reserved matters application to include risk assessment for brine subsidence on the site

9.            Reserved Matters application to include details of the existing and proposed land levels. No levels should be raised on site that may result in the flooding offsite

10.         No development should commence on site until such time as detailed proposals foul and surface water drainage have been submitted to and agreed in writing

11.         Nesting bird survey measures to be submitted and approved

12.         The reserved matters application shall include a landscaping plan and boundary treatment plan for the site including a scheme to secure the retention and protection of the roadside hedge

13.         Reserved matters application to include tree protection measures/hedgerow retention

14. Reasonable Avoidance Measures for toads to be submitted and approved.

(b) That, 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 Head of Planning (Regulation) be granted delegated authority to do so in consultation with the Chairman of the Southern Planning Committee, provided that the changes do not exceed the substantive nature of the Committee’s decision.

To consider the above Tree Preservation Order.

Note: Mrs S Hitchen (objector) attended the meeting and addressed the Committee on this matter.

The Committee considered a report regarding the above tree preservation order.

RESOLVED – That, for the reasons set out in the report, the Cheshire East Borough Council (Brereton - Land to the South West of Newcastle Road South) Tree Preservation Order 2017 be confirmed without modification.