Agenda and minutes

Apologies were received from Councillor A Critchley.

In the interest of openness the following declarations were made:

Councillor S Edgar declared he was the Vice Chair of the Public Rights of Way Sub Committee. The Public Rights of Way Team were a consultee on the applications being considered, however he had not discussed the applications or commented on the them.

Councillor S Hogben and Councillor M Hunter declared that they were a non-Executive Director of ANSA who were a consultee on the applications being considered, however they had not discussed the applications or made any comments on them.

In respect of applications 22/0670C, Councillor S Gardiner declared that he knew the applicant’s agent but had not discussed the application with them.

In relation to application 22/0607C Councillor S Akers Smith declared that she had received correspondence form the applicant but did not discuss the application with them.  She also declared that she was a member of the Public Rights of Way Sub Committee.

It was noted that all Members had received correspondence in respect of Application 21/1249M.

During consideration of application 21/1249M, Councillor S Gardiner declared that he had previously met Mr Hayes, Trustee of The Lyme Green Settlement, in a professional capacity.

During consideration of application 21/6385N, Councillor S Gardiner declared that he in his professional capacity he had regular meetings with representatives of Breck Homes Ltd but had not discussed the application with them.

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

The public speaking procedure was noted.

To consider the above planning application.

Consideration was given to the above planning application.

The following attended the meeting and spoke on the application:

Councillor Andrew Gregory (ward councillor), Sutton Parish Councillor Michael Horrox, Mr Ian Hayes (Trustee of The Lyme Green Settlement), and Mr Jonathan Ainley (agent).

RESOLVED:

That the application be REFUSED for the following reason:

The proposed residential development would result in a cramped form of development which would undermine the visual amenity of the area and the landscaping of the site contrary to Policies LPS 17, SE 1, SD 2 and SC 4 of the Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy, saved Policy DC41 of the Macclesfield Borough Local Plan as well as the Councils Design Guide and advice within National Planning Policy Framework.

Informative:

The Committee wished it to be noted that as a result of the development, the proposals would not secure appropriate onsite provision of public open space / play provision.

(This decision was contrary to the report recommendation)

The meeting adjourned for 10 minutes.

To consider the above planning application.

Consideration was given to the above planning application.

The following attended the meeting and spoke on the application:

Mr Paul Williams (agent).

RESOLVED:

That for the reasons set out in the report and update report the application be APPROVED subject to the prior completion of a S106 Agreement to secure 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 - to include detailing, features particularly for maisonettes

4          Surfacing treatments

5          Details of ground and finished floor levels

6          Submission of landscaping scheme

7          Implementation of landscaping scheme

8          Design details, specification and implementation of LEAP/play features and infrastructure within POS including seating and interpretation/
information boards

9          Submission of Landscape Management Plan

10        Details of Boundary treatment

11        Tree Protection

12        “No dig” hard surface construction specification

13        Entry into Great Crested Newt District Level Licencing scheme

14        Tree felling in accordance with bat mitigation measures

15        Safeguarding of nesting birds

16        Implementation of submitted amphibian, reptile mitigation and hedgehog mitigation

17        Implementation of submitted lighting scheme

18        On site habitat creation and 30-year habitat management plan

19        Ecological enhancement Strategy

20        Provision of Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

21        Provision of Ultra Low Emission Boilers

22        Contaminated Land – soil testing

23        Measures to deal with unexpected contamination

24        Implementation of CEMP - to include on site construction compound/ vehicle parking

25        Details and Provision of Cycle Storage and Cycle Storage for apartments

26        Details and Provision of Bin Stores

27        Pedestrian connection to the northern site boundary

28        Provision of footway link along Stoneley Road

29        Details of drainage system

30        Removal of permitted development rights (Part1 Classes A-E)

31        Outdoor storage for dwellings

In order to give effect to the Strategic Planning Board’s intent and without changing the substance of its decision, authority is delegated to the Head of Planning in consultation with the Chair (or in their absence the Vice Chair) to correct any technical slip or omission in the resolution before issue of the decision notice.

The meeting adjourned for 10 minutes.

To consider the above planning application.

Consideration was given to the above planning application.

The following attended the meeting and spoke on the application:

Mr Jon Suckley (agent).

RESOLVED:

That for the reasons set out in the report and update report the application be DELEGATED to the Head of Planning in consultation with the Chair of the Strategic Planning Board to APPROVE subject to the resolution of the outstanding issues relating to the reviewing of juxtaposition of house type on plots 1 and 2 at entrance to the site, confirmation of some affordable units being relocated, investigation of potential for additional pedestrian connection down slope for E/W greenway and ANSA comments, and subject to the following conditions:

1          Approved plans

2          Tree retention

3          Tree protection

4          Arboricultural method statement

5          Levels survey – Trees

6          Services drainage layout – Trees

7          Bird nesting season

8          Implementation of the recommendations in the acoustic report

9          ANSA requirements of

·                     Central open space including landscaping and design of NEAP

·                     Infrastructure – seating, accessible inclusive pathways, interpretation panels, playful interactive way finders and art

·                     Greenway public art scheme and timetable

10        Levels

11        A ped/cycle link to be provided to the PROW at the southern end of the site

12        Submission of Landscape Details

13        Landscaping Conditions (Implementation)

14        Boundary Treatments

15        Submission of Landscape Management Plan

16        Details of lighting to be submitted / in accordance with plans

17        Approval of facing and roofing materials (including treatment of key focal and landmark buildings)

18        Submission of details of wayfinding, interpretation and public art (including the detail of the various installations and their location)

Informatives:

·         Water Course & Bylaw 10

·         EP Standard informs

In the event of any changes being needed to the wording of the Committee’s decision (such as to delete, vary or add conditions/informatives/planning obligations or reasons for approval/refuse) 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 Committee’s decision.