Issue - meetings

To consider the above application.

Note: Mr John Morris (local resident in support of the application) attended the meeting and addressed the Committee on this matter.

The Committee considered a report regarding the above planning application, an oral report of the site inspection, and updates from the applicant, Cheshire East Highways and a late representation from a local resident, which were summarised by the Southern Area Manager – Development Management. 

RESOLVED:

That the application be REFUSED for the following reason –

The proposal would result in the loss of a locally listed building, the re-use of which the Local Planning Authority considers to be both physically and financial sustainable.  The applicant has failed to demonstrate that there are any other reasons for the development which outweigh the need to safeguard the building and the proposal is therefore contrary to Policy BE.13 (Buildings of Local Interest) of the Borough of Crewe and Nantwich Replacement Local Plan 2011.

(Notes: (1) During discussion of the planning application, Councillor J Jones declared a personal interest by virtue of his friendship with Mr J Morris, who had spoken in support of the application;

(2) In accordance with Procedure Rule No. 15.5 Councillor E Howell requested that her abstention from voting be recorded.)