Agenda and minutes

To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors M Hunter and B Murphy.

In the interest of openness in respect of application 21/4136N, Councillor S Edgar declared that he was a member of the Pubic Rights of Way Committee (PRoW) and a member of Shavington Parish Council who were consultees on the application, however he had not discussed the application.

In the interest of openness in respect of application 21/4136N, Councillor S Hogben declared that he was a non-Executive Director of ANSA who were a consultee on the application, however he had not discussed the application or made any comments on it.

In the interest of openness in respect of application 19/1685M, Councillor S Gardiner declared that the application site straddled the boundary site with Cheshire East Council and Warrington Borough Council.  He advised that he was employed by the MP for Warrington South and that the site was within his constituency.  Councillor S Gardiner was aware that the MP had made representations to the Secretary of State regarding the application, however he had not been involved in the piece of work nor seen the correspondence.  He had spoken to the Legal Officer who had advised he had not fettered his discretion in any way from taking part in the application.

To approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on 6 April 2022 as a correct record.

RESOLVED

That the minutes of the previous meeting held on 6 April 2022 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

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.

Gavin Winter, the agent for 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.            Time Limit

2.         Development in accord with approved plans

3.        Submission of reserved matters

4.         No unit hereby approved shall be occupied unless and until a scheme for the design and implementation of freight traffic signage including timetable for implementation has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. For the avoidance of doubt, the freight traffic signage shall highlight that the recommended route for goods vehicles to and from the motorway network is M6 J20 along A50 Cliff Lane to B5356 Grappenhall Lane. The approved scheme shall be implemented prior to first occupation of the development hereby approved.

5.         Updated badger survey of the ecological mitigation area is to be submitted at the time of the submission of the first reserved matters application.

6.         Detailed design and habitat creation method statement for the ecological mitigation area to be submitted at the time of the submission of the first reserved matters application.

7.         The submission and implementation of a 30 year habitat management plan for the ecological mitigation area, to include all existing and newly created habitats.

8.         If, during the course of development, contamination not previously identified is found to be present, no further works shall be undertaken in the affected area and the contamination shall be reported to the Local Planning Authority.

9.         The first reserved matters application shall be accompanied by: a Construction Environmental Management Plan detailing safeguarding of Bradley Brook, a habitat creation specification detailing the types of habitats to be created, a habitat creation method statement, an ecological monitoring strategy and a 30 year habitat management plan for all the retained, enhanced and newly created habitats for the Ecological Mitigation Area shown on the submitted Illustrative Masterplan (drawing reference 16-184-F013 001 Rev: AG) .

The habitat creation method statement to detail how the newly created habitats will be delivered and a include a timetable for the delivery of habitats in accordance with the proposed details.

The 30 year habitat management plan will provide target conditions for all retained, enhanced and newly created habitats in the ecological mitigation area and detail how the newly created, retained and enhanced habitats in the ecological mitigation area be manged to achieve these target conditions.

The ecological monitoring strategy shall include proposals for the surveying and reporting of the results of the habitat creation and management works to the LPA for the duration of the management plan period. The strategy shall include a mechanism whereby revised management and habitat creation proposals shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority in the event that habitats are found to be failing to achieve their condition targets.

The agreed, habitat creation specification, a habitat creation method statement; ecological monitoring strategy and 30  ...  view the full minutes text for item 89.

To consider the above application.

Consideration was given to the above application.

(Sarah Baxter, the Democratic Services Officer read out a short statement on behalf of the applicant).

RESOLVED

That for the reasons set out in the report the application be approved subject to the completion of a S106 Agreement to secure offsite habitat creation and long-term management and subject to the following conditions:-

1. Approved Plans
2. Within 2 months of the date of permission a detailed drainage strategy / design, associated management / maintenance plan for the site has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority
3. Within 2 months of the date of permission 9 Mode 3 compliant Electric Vehicle Charging Points with cabling provided for a further 9 units (to enable the easy installation of further units) shall be provided and thereafter retained.
4. Unexpected land contamination
5. Importation of soil
6. Implementation of great crested newt mitigation

7.    Wildlife Sensitive lighting scheme to be submitted within 2 months of the date of decision

8.    Within 2 months of the date of decision a Habitat Creation method statement, 30-year management plan, ecological monitoring strategy and biodiversity metric for offsite habitat creation (secured by legal agreement).

9.    Within 2 months of the date of decision a 30 year habitat management plan for on-site habitats

10.Within 2 months of the date of decision a strategy for the incorporation of features such as bird/bat boxes, brash piles etc.

11. Landscape Implementation
12. Covered cycle parking (15 spaces) to be provided within 2 months of the date of permission
13. Materials to match
14. Within 2 months of the date of decision a scheme to secure at least 10% of the predicted energy requirements for that unit from decentralised and renewable or low carbon sources shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

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

If the application was subject to an appeal approval was given to enter into a S106 Agreement with the following Heads of Terms;

-       The completion of a S106 Agreement to secure offsite habitat creation and long-term management.

To consider the above application.

Consideration was given to the above application.

(Councillor J Clowes, the Ward Councillor and Richard Barton, the agent for the applicant attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application).

RESOLVED

That the application be delegated to the Head of Planning in consultation with the Vice Chair of the Strategic Planning Board to approve subject to the facilitation of a discussion on the location of the ecological mitigation with the two Local Ward Members Parishes Councils to see if other more local sites were available and subject to the completion of a S106 Agreement securing the following:-

And subject to the following conditions:-

1. Commencement of development (3 years)

2. Development in accordance with approved plans 

3.  Details of materials and finishes 

4. Submission of landscaping scheme

5. Implementation of landscaping scheme 

6. Design detail, specification and implementation of LEAP    

7. Submission of Landscape Management Plan

8. Details of Boundary treatment

9.  Development in accordance with submitted  Arboricultural Method Statement..

10. Protection of trees in accordance with submitted Arboricultural Method Statement

11. Retention of trees shown as being retained  

     12. Details of lighting – minimise impact on bats

13. Updated badger survey prior to commencement

14. Safeguarding of nesting birds

15. Submission and implementation of a method statement for the eradication of non-native invasive species.

16. Submission and approval off  Ecological Enhancement strategy

17. Submission and approval of 30 year habitat and landscape management plan for on-site habitats

18. Provision of controlled pedestrian crossing on Newcastle Road prior to occupation

19. Provision of visibility splays for site access

20. Noise protection measures to be implemented

21. Provision of Electric Vehicle infrastructure

22. Provision of Ultra Low Emission Boilers

23. Sustainable Travel Information Pack shall be submitted and agreed

24. Phase 2 Contaminated Land remediation strategy to be submitted  prior to commencement .

25. Contaminated land -  Verification report 

26. Contaminated land – soil testing

     27. Measures to deal with unexpected contamination

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