Agenda and minutes

To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors J Macrae and L Wardlaw.

In the interest of openness in respect of applications 17/4521M and 17/3896M, Councillor J Hammond declared that he was a Director of ANSA who had been a consultee, however he had not made any comments or discussed the application.

In the interest of openness in respect of applications 12/3747N and 12/3746N, Councillor J Hammond declared that he was a member of the Cheshire Wildlife Trust who had been a consultee, however he had not made any comments or discussed the application.

In the interest of openness in respect of applications 17/4521M and 17/3896M, Councillor S Hogben declared that he was a Director of ANSA who were had been a consultee, however he had not made any comments or discussed the application.

In the interest of openness in respect of application 17/4521M, Councillor T Fox attended a public meeting where the application had been discussed, however she had not made any comments.

In the interest of openness in respect of application 17/3896M, Councillor M Sewart declared that he was a member of Poynton Town Council but he had not discussed the application.

In the interest of openness, Councillor D Hough declared that he was a member of TSS and whilst applications often referred to public transport he had not made any comments.  In addition he declared that he had taken a telephone call from Parish Councillor John Davenport who was a member of Stapeley and District Parish Council, however he had only provided procedural advice.

In the interest of openness in respect of application 17/4521M, Councillor L Smetham declared that she was a member of the National Trust.

In the interest of openness in respect of application 12/3747N, Councillor L Smetham declared that she was a member of the Cheshire Wildlife Trust who had been a consultee, however she had not made any comments or discussed the application.

In the interest of openness in respect of application 17/4521M, Councillor J Hammond declared that he was a member of the National Trust.

It was noted that the majority of Members had received correspondence in respect of a number of applications on the agenda.

To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 25 October 2017 as  a correct record.

RESOLVED

That the minutes of the meeting held on 25 October 2017 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 D Stockton, the Ward Councillor, Town Councillor Keith Purdom, representing Wilmslow Town Council, Stuart Redgard, an objector, Mr Weinberg, an objector and Andrew Taylor, representing the applicant attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application).

RESOLVED

That the application be deferred for further information in respect of detailed diagrams regarding the access roundabout and driveways on to Stanneylands Road (including the Pedestrian crossing), proposed footpath details across the site and their linkages and sustainability matters including distances to facilities.

(The meeting adjourned from 1.20pm until 1.50pm for lunch).

To consider the above application.

Consideration was given to the above application.

RESOLVED

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

1.         Time (3 years)

2.         Plans

3.         Materials as per discharge – 17/3996D

4.         Landscape – Implementation as per discharge – 17/3996D

5.         Boundary treatment - Implementation as per discharge – 17/3996D (unless otherwise altered by another condition of this permission)

6.         Retaining wall - Implementation as per discharge – 17/3996D

7.         Levels - Implementation as per discharge – 17/3996D

8.         Tree Protection – Implementation

9.         Arboricultural Method statement - Implementation as per discharge – 17/3996D

10.       Woodland and Ecological Management Plan - Implementation as per discharge – 17/3996D

11.       Construction Management Plan - Implementation as per discharge – 17/3996D

12.       Hedgerow frontage retention

13.       Bat mitigation strategy – Implementation

14.       Attenuation pond design - Implementation as per discharge – 17/3996D

15.       Bat friendly lighting proposals - Implementation as per discharge – 17/3996D

16.       Updated badger survey and mitigation strategy - Implementation as per discharge – 17/3996D

17.       Nesting birds survey

18.       Provision of features for nesting birds - Implementation as per discharge – 17/3996D

19.       Proposals for the safeguarding of the adjacent watercourses during the construction process - Implementation as per discharge – 17/3996D

20.       Details of the safe provision of route(s) into and out of the site - Implementation as per discharge – 17/3996D

21.       The finished floor levels should be set no lower than - Unit 1 (48.8 metres Above Ordnance Datum (AOD)), Units 2 & 3 (49.4 metres above AOD).

22.       Foul and surface water shall be drained on separate systems

23.       Piling method statement - Implementation as per discharge – 17/3996D

24.       Dust mitigation scheme - Implementation as per discharge – 17/3996D

25.       Floor Floating Method Statement - Implementation as per discharge – 17/3996D

26.       Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure - Implementation as per discharge – 17/3996D

27.       Phase II contaminated land report - Submission / approval of remaining aspects of condition not discharge by 17/3996D

28.       No plant or equipment shall be installed on the facades of the buildings facing residential properties to the northeast unless mitigation approved in writing by the LPA

29.       Prior submission/approval of a high standard acoustic fence details required along the north-eastern boundary of the site (extent to be agreed)

In order to give proper effect to the Board's intentions and without changing the substance of the decision, authority is delegated to the Head of Planning (Regulation), in consultation with the Chairman (or in her absence the Vice Chairman) of Strategic Planning Board, 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 application.

Consideration was given to the above application.

(Town Councillor Ian Hollingworth, representing Poynton Town Council, Dennis Westbrook, an objector, Chris Bateman , an objector and Stephen Ball, 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 completion of a Section 106 Agreement securing the following:-

•           Affordable Housing comprising 30% (65% of which will be for social / affordable rent and 35% for shared ownership / intermediate tenure)

•           Education contributions of £238,618 (primary) £294,168 (secondary) and £45,500 (Special Educational Needs) = total of £578,286

•           Highways contributions of £5,555 per dwelling towards the Poynton Relief Road

•           Public Open Space:

o          On site Provision of amenity open space and children’s provision - 65m2 per family dwelling and a LEAP and LAP play area

o          Financial contribution towards indoor sports – £19,500 to provide 3 pieces of equipment at Poynton Leisure Centre.

o          Financial contribution towards outdoor sports - £1,000 per market dwelling used for pitch improvements at Deva Close playing fields

•           NHS contributions of £120,986 towards 2 GP Practices in Poynton

And subject to the following conditions:-

1.         Standard Outline Time limit – 3 years

2.         Submission of Reserved Matters

3.         Accordance with Approved Plans

4.         Access to constructed in accordance with approved plan prior to first occupation

5.         Submission of an Environmental Management Plan (incl dust control)

6.         Noise mitigation to be carried out in accordance with Acoustic Report

7.         Submission of a travel plan

8.         Provision of electric vehicle infrastructure (charging points)

9.         Submission of contaminated land survey

10.       Details of drainage strategy to be submitted

11.       Development to be carried out in accordance with submitted Flood Risk Assessment

12.       Scheme of foul and surface water drainage to be submitted

13.       Reserved matters application to be supported by updated Bat Survey

14.       Reserved matters application to be supported by updated Badger Survey

15.       Reserved matters application to be supported by a method statement for the management of invasive non-native plant species

16.       Development to be carried out in accordance with in accordance with the recommendations of the submitted Ecological Report

17.       Nesting Birds Survey to be carried if works are to be carried out during the bird breeding season

18.       Proposals for the incorporation of features into the scheme suitable for use by roosting bats and nesting birds to be submitted

19.       Details of pile driving operations to be submitted

20.       Reserved matters application to be supported by an Arboricultural Impact Assessment

21.       Detailed lighting scheme to be submitted in support any future reserved matters application.

22.       Bin storage

23.       Cycle storage

24.       Design Code

25.       Broadband

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To consider the above application.

Consideration was given to the above application.

(Pat Cullen, an objector and Steve Bourne, representing the applicant attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application).

RESOLVED

That the Board be minded to refuse the application for the following reasons:-

1.    The proposed development is unsustainable because it is located within the Open Countryside contrary to Policies PG6 (Open Countryside), SD1 (Sustainable Development in Cheshire East) and SD2 (Sustainable Development Principles) of the Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy, Policy RES.5 (Housing in the Open Countryside) of the Borough of Crewe and Nantwich Replacement Local Plan, and Policies H1.5 & H5 of the Stapeley Neighbourhood Plan, and the principles of the National Planning Policy Framework, which seek to ensure development is directed to the right location and open countryside is protected from inappropriate development and maintained for future generations enjoyment and use.

2.   The proposal will result in loss of the best and most versatile agricultural land and given that the Authority can demonstrate a housing land supply in excess of 5 years, the applicant has also failed to demonstrate that there is a need for the development, which could not be accommodated elsewhere. The use of the best and most versatile agricultural land is unsustainable and contrary to Policy SE2 of the Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy and the provisions of the National Planning Policy Framework.

To consider the above application.

Consideration was given to the above application.

RESOLVED

That the Board be minded to refuse the application for the following reason:-

In the absence of planning permission for development of the adjacent site, there is no justification for approving an access road in open countryside which would be harmful to the character and appearance of the area and contrary to policy PG6 of the Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy.