Agenda and minutes

To receive apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors J Jackson and J Macrae.

In the interest of openness in respect of application 17/4750C, Councillor S Hogben declared that he was a Director of ANSA who had been a consultee, however he had not made any comments nor discussed the application.

In the interest of openness in respect of application 18/2662M, Councillor B Dooley, a visiting Councillor declared that her family owned a business on the high street and that her daughter was in the construction industry.

To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 19 December 2019 as a correct record.

RESOLVED

That the minutes of the meeting held on 19 December 2018 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman subject to the title under Minute No.74 being amended to read ‘Peat Farm’ and not ‘Pete Farm’ and subject to the Section 106 Agreement under the same minute no. referring to ‘after care scheme’ and not ‘after care plan’ or ‘scheme’.

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.

(Prior to consideration of the following item, Councillor D Brown arrived to the meeting).

To consider the above application.

Consideration was given to the above application.

(Councillor B Walmsley, the Ward Councillor and Leon Armstrong, representing the applicant attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application).

RESOLVED

That the application be refused for the following reason:-

The proposed development is unsustainable because it is located within the Open Countryside and would result in an adverse impact on appearance and character of the area and the loss of Grade 2 and 3a agricultural land contrary to Policies PG2 (Settlement Hierarchy), PG6 (Open Countryside), SD1 (Sustainable Development in Cheshire East) and SD2 (Sustainable Development Principles), SE2 (Efficient Use of Land) of the Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy, saved PS8 (Open Countryside) of the Congleton Borough Local Plan, Policies TC6: Locations Outside the Town Centre & H1: Housing Strategy & of the Middlewich 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. As such it creates harm to interests of acknowledged importance.

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

Should the application be subject to an appeal, the following Heads of Terms should be secured as part of any S106 Agreement:

To consider the above application.

Consideration was given to the above application.

(Councillor S Carter, the Ward Councillor, Councillor L Durham, the neighbouring Ward Councillor, Councillor B Dooley, the neighbouring Ward Councillor, Town Councillor Gareth Jones, representing Macclesfield Town Council and Peter Icke, the agent for the applicant attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application).

RESOLVED

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.         Details of external materials to be submitted and approved (areas of brickwork to be stone clad)

2.         Provision of an acoustic fence to the boundary with the properties on Withyfold Drive in accordance with amended plans. Fence to be completed prior to the first use of the retail units hereby permitted

3.         Surfacing materials to be submitted and approved

4.         Landscaping scheme to be submitted and approved

5.         Implementation of landscaping scheme

6.         Development to be carried out in accordance with submitted acoustic assessment

7.         Vehicular access to Black Lane for use by vehicles servicing Units 1, 2, 3 and 4 only

8.         Scheme for dust control to be submitted, approved and implemented

9.         Piling Method Statement to be submitted, approved and implemented

10.       Floor Floating Method Statement to be submitted, approved and implemented

11.       Parking provided prior to first use of development hereby permitted

12.       Details of boundary treatments and retaining structures to be submitted, approved and implemented

13.       Details of levels to be submitted, approved and implemented

(It was requested that the Ward Councillor be involved/consulted on discharge of condition for the construction/delivery times on the outline application).

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

To consider the above application.

Consideration was given to the above application.

(Conor Vallelly, 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 and in written update to the Board, the application be approved subject to the following conditions:-

1.         3 Year start time

2.         Approved plans/documents

3.         Materials

4.         Landscaping

5.         Landscape maintenance

6.         Tree Protection

7.         Tree Retention

8.         Arboricultural Method Statement

9.         Contaminated land verification report

10.       Foul and surface water on separate systems

11.       Surface water drainage

12.       Bird nesting season

13.       Updated badger survey if start not before Aug 19

14.       Gully Pots

15.       Remediation strategy

16.       Unexpected contamination

17.       Piling condition

18.       Lighting maximum 1 lux at site boundaries with sensitive woodland

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

(The meeting was adjourned for lunch from 12.25pm until 1.00pm).

To consider the above report.

Consideration was given to a report on the Revised Draft Local Validation Checklist for Planning Applications.

RESOLVED

That the Housing, Planning and Regeneration Portfolio Holder be recommended to approve for consultation the draft Local Validation Checklist and associated documents attached as Appendix 1.

To consider the above report.

Consideration was given to a report on the Adoption of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).

RESOLVED

1.That the Community Infrastructure Levy Charging Schedule attached as Appendix 1 to the report, including the identified charging rates and zones be endorsed.

2.That Full Council be recommended to adopt the Community Infrastructure Levy with an implementation date of 1st March 2019.

To consider the above report.

Consideration was given to a report on the Crewe Station Hub Area Action Plan – Development Strategy.

RESOLVED

1.That the consultation responses set out at Appendix 1 and the draft Development Strategy Document at Appendix 2 be noted.

2.That the Housing, Planning and Regeneration Portfolio Holder be recommended to approve the Development Strategy attached at Appendix 2 for consultation and that any minor typographical amendments be delegated to officers to agree.