Agenda and minutes

To receive any apologies for absence.

None.

In the interest of openness in respect of application 19/2489N, Councillor S Edgar declared that he was the Ward Councillor and was also a Parish Councillor for Weston & Basford Parish Council, however he had not discussed the application and had come to the meeting with an open mind.

In the interest of openness in respect of application 17/6471M, Councillor S Hogben declared that he was a Director of ANSA who were a consultee on the application, however he had not made any comments nor discussed the application.

In the interest of openness Councillor M Hunter declared that he had received email correspondence and had replied to acknowledge the correspondence but he had not given any indications as to how he was thinking.

To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 28 August 2019 as a correct record.

RESOLVED

That the minutes of the meeting held on 28 August 2019 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

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 Strategic Planning Board

·         The relevant Town/Parish Council

A period of 3 minutes is allocated for each of the planning applications for the following individuals/groups:

·         Members who are not members of the Strategic Planning Board and are not the Ward Member

·         Objectors

·         Supporters

·         Applicants

RESOLVED

That the public speaking procedure be noted.

To consider the above application.

Consideration was given to the above application.

(Councillor M Beanland, the Ward Councillor, Town Councillor Laurence Clarke, representing Poynton Town Council, Mr Coulson, an objector, Vanessa Brook, an objector and Adele Jacques, representing the applicant attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application).

RESOLVED

That the application be deferred for further information on the flooding situation and that the issue relating to the additional parking / drop off area for the school is resolved, in consultation with the school.

(During consideration of the application the meeting was adjourned for a short break.  Prior to consideration of the following item, Councillor S Gardiner left the meeting and did not return).

To consider the above application.

Consideration was given to the above application.

(Dan Brown, representing the applicant attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application).

RESOLVED

That for the reasons set out in the report and in the written update to the Board, the application be approved subject to the following conditions:-

1.         Submission of reserved matters

2.         Time limit for submission of reserved matters

3.         Commencement of development

4.         Development in accord with approved plans

5.         No subdivision of retail unit (as extended) - only to be occupied by one retailer

6.         Floorspace shall not exceed 2450sqm, and shall be used for the sale of comparison goods only

7.         Footway/cycleway improvements to be carried out

8.         Detailed strategy / design and associated management / maintenance plan of surface water drainage to be submitted

9.         Development to be carried out in accordance with submitted FRA

10.       Electric vehicle infrastructure to be provided

11.       Phase II ground investigation and risk assessment to be submitted

12.       Verification Report prepared in accordance with the approved Remediation Strategy to be submitted

13.       Imported soil tested for contamination

14.       Procedures in event of unidentified contamination

15.       At least 10% of predicted energy requirements from decentralised and renewable or low carbon sources

To consider the above application.

Consideration was given to the above application.

(Keith Wilson, the applicant attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application).

RESOLVED

That for the reasons set out in the report the application be approved subject to the following conditions:-

1   Standard 3yr start

2   Development in accordance with approved plans

3  Submission of materials 

4   Implementation of landscaping

5   Implementation of electric vehicle infrastructure

6   Implementation of cycle parking provision   

7   Submission of Travel Plan

8   Implementation of Drainage scheme  

9   Installation of Low Emission NOX boilers

10 Contaminated Land - Works to stop if unexpected contamination is discovered     

11  Submission of Construction & Environmental Management Plan 

12  Submission of Habitat and Landscape Plan

13  Protection of breeding birds 

14  Incorporation of features into the scheme suitable for use by breeding birds

In the event of any changes being needed to the wording of the Board'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 Development Management has delegated authority to do so in consultation with the Chairman of the Strategic Planning Board, provided that the changes do not exceed the substantive nature of the Board's decision.

To consider the above application.

This application was withdrawn by officers prior to the meeting.