Issue - meetings

To consider the above planning application

Consideration was given to the above application.

(Congleton Town Councillor Murphy and Mr M Ralph, representing the applicant attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application).

RESOLVED

That the application be approved subject to -

(A) a prior appropriate Legal Agreement under s106 Town & Country Planning Act 1990 securing

(1)  Off-Site Highway Works: to Mill Street, Stonehouse Green, Rood Hill junction, Bridge Street/Duke Street, Victoria Street, and Market Street, as described in the report

(2)  Market Provision: including stalls, anchor points and sockets, as described in the report. Prior to commencement of development a scheme shall be agreed in writing with the LPA regarding the future operation of the market within the development The scheme may append a management agreement with CEBC as markets authority or may itself set out arrangements necessary for the efficient operation of the market, for example arrangements covering access to and use of parking & loading areas & lifts, use of stores, offices and other ancillary facilities, access times, stall erection & dismantling, use of a power supply, maintenance & cleaning, arrangements for the regulation of the market in its physical environment.

(3)  The New Public Square: including public access at all times, the installation of lighting and power facilities, prior the commencement of development, an approved scheme for precise layout, materials specification, andan agreed scheme for design, materials and landscaping, as described in the report. Prior to commencement of development a further scheme shall be agreed in writing with the LPA for the management, maintenance and continuing use of the town square, its approaches and its facilities. The scheme may append a management agreement or may itself set out arrangements ensuring that the square functions as a focal point for town events, for example arrangements may cover cleaning & maintenance; use of lighting & electricity, lifts and other facilities; use, operation & controls for public events; management rights & responsibilities. Unless the Council agrees otherwise in writing, no part of the development shall be occupied until the town square and facilities have been made available for public and market use in accordance with approved schemes.

(4)  Active Frontage Use: including restrictions on advertising space, shelving & display, and café use overlooking the public square, as described in the report

(5)  Travel Plans: and monitoring costs as described in the report

(6)  Two Hours Free parking

(7)  Public Realm: a contribution of £10,000 or 50% (whichever is the lower) to the cost of a Public Realm Design Strategy commissioned by Congleton Town Council. Any cost savings which arise between (i) the implementation of the specification contained in the Strategy or of off-site highway works (if completed beforehand) and (ii) the Applicant`s indicative costings for those works, shall be used to further enhance the public realm.

and

(B) the following conditions:-

General Conditions

1. 3 Year Time Limit.
   
   
2. Development in accordance with the approved plans.
   
   
3. All external facing materials to be submitted and approved prior to the commencement of development and implemented in accordance with the approved details.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 24