Agenda and minutes

Northern Planning Committee - Wednesday, 29th April, 2009 2.00 pm

Venue: The Capesthorne Room - Town Hall, Macclesfield, SK10 1EA. View directions

Contact: Sarah Baxter 

Items
No. Item

5.

Apologies for Absence

To receive apologies for absence.

Minutes:

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Miss C M Andrew.

6.

Code of Conduct-Declarations of Interest/Pre-Determination

To provide an opportunity for Members and Officers to declare any personal and/or prejudicial interests and for Members to declare if they have made a pre-determination in respect of any item on the agenda.

Minutes:

(During this item Councillor G Barton arrived to the meeting).

 

Councillor B Livesley declared a personal interest in application 08/2642P-40-42 Charlotte Street, Macclesfield by virtue of the fact that his family used to own land surrounding the development and in accordance with the Code of Conduct he remained in the meeting during consideration of the application.

 

Councillor R E West declared a personal and prejudicial interest in application 09/0293M-East Cottage, Narrow Lane, Poynton, Macclesfield, Cheshire by virtue of the fact that the applicant was his son and in accordance with the Code of Conduct he left the meeting prior to consideration of the application.

 

Councillor R J Narraway declared a personal interest in application 09/0037P-Tudor Lodge, 88, Robin Lane, Sutton, Macclesfield, Cheshire by virtue of the fact that he is a private landlord and in accordance with the Code of Conduct he remained in the meeting during consideration of the application.

7.

Minutes pdf icon PDF 54 KB

To approve as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 8 April 2009.

Minutes:

RESOLVED

 

That the minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 8 April 2009 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

8.

Public Speaking

A total period of 5 minutes is allocated for each of the planning applications for Ward Councillors who are not Members of the Planning Committee.

 

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 Planning Committee and are not the Ward Member
  • The Relevant Town/Parish Council
  • Local Representative Groups/Civic Society
  • Objectors
  • Applicants/Supporters

Minutes:

A total period of 5 minutes is allocated for each of the planning applications for Ward Councillors who are not Members of the Northern Planning Committee.

 

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 Northern Planning Committee and are not the Ward Member
  • The Relevant Town/Parish Council
  • Local Representative Groups/Civic Society
  • Objectors
  • Applicants/Supporters

 

RESOLVED

 

That the public speaking procedure be noted.

 

9.

08/2642P-New Detached Two and a Half Storey Office and Three No Maisonettes, 40-42 Charlotte Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire for Mr R Auty pdf icon PDF 355 KB

To consider the above application.

Minutes:

(During consideration of the application Councillors J B Crockatt, Mrs E N Gilliland, M Hardy, Mrs T Jackson, R J Narraway, D Neilson, Mrs D Thomson, Mrs E C Tomlinson and R E West by virtue of the fact that they knew one of the objectors speaking against the application as she was a former Macclesfield Borough Councillor and in accordance with the Code of Conduct she remained in the meeting during consideration of the application).

 

Consideration was given to the above application.

 

(Mrs Barker and Ms Whitle, both objectors attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application).

 

RESOLVED

 

Deferred for a site visit in order to asses the impact of the development on the locality.

10.

09/0293M-Rear First Floor Bathroom Extension and Refurbishment/Upgrade of Rear Flat Roof/Patio and Elevations, East Cottage, Narrow Lane, Poynton, Macclesfield, Cheshire for Mr M West pdf icon PDF 137 KB

To consider the above application.

Minutes:

(Prior to consideration of the application Councillor R E West vacated the Chair and Councillor M Hardy took the Chair).

 

Consideration was given to the above application.

 

RESOLVED

 

That the application be approved subject to the following conditions:-

 

1.A03FP      -  Commencement of development (3 years)

2.A01AP      -  Development in accord with approved plans

3. A06EX      -  Materials as application

11.

09/0087P-Demolition of Existing Dwelling and Construction of 3 Dwellings, 41, Bulkeley Road, Handforth, Wilmslow, Cheshire for Mr P Watson pdf icon PDF 257 KB

To consider the above application.

Minutes:

Consideration was given to the above application.

 

(The Ward Councillor P P Whiteley and Mr Dowd, the agent representing an objector attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application).

 

RESOLVED

 

That the application be approved subject to the following conditions:-

 

  1. A03OP      -  Time limit for submission of reserved matters                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
  2. A06OP      -  Commencement of development                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
  3. A01OP      -  Submission of reserved matters                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
  4. A02OP      -  Implementation of reserved matters                                                                                                                                                                                                                             
  5. A02HA      -  Construction of access                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
  6. A06HA      -  Pedestrian visibility at access in accordance plans to be approved                                                                                                                                                                                             
  7. A07HA      -  No gates - new access                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
  8. A26HA      -  Prevention of surface water flowing onto highways                                                                                                                                                                                                              
  9. A30HA      -  Protection of highway from mud and debris                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
  10. A32HA      -  Submission of construction method statement                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
  11. A10OP      -  Details to be submitted                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
  12. A06NC      -  Protection for breeding birds                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
  13. A08OP      -  Ground levels to be submitted with reserved matters application                                                                                                                                                                                               
  14. A17MC      -  Decontamination of land                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
  15. A04NC      -  Details of drainage                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            
  16. Newt protection and mitigation strategy                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
  17. No fish in pond                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
  18. Bat enhancement                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
  19. Replacement tree                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
  20. 10 year management plan for habitat works                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

In addition further conditions were included relating to the development in accordance with the amended layout, ii) no pile driving; iii) landscaping, iv) garages to be retained for parking and v) reserved matters to include a scheme to ensure the public safety re: the proposed pond.

12.

09/0037P-Change of Use of 88 Robin Lane from a Private Residence and Bed and Breakfast Accommodation to a Private Residence and House in Multiple Occupation with 5 Bedrooms, Tudor Lodge, 88, Robin Lane, Sutton, Macclesfield, Cheshire for Housemates (Macclesfield) LTD pdf icon PDF 166 KB

To consider the above application.

Minutes:

Consideration was given to the above application.

 

RESOLVED

 

That the application be approved subject to the following conditions:-

 

  1. A03FP      -  Commencement of development (3 years)                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
  2. A01AP      -  Development in accord with approved plans                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
  3. A02HA      -  Construction of access                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
  4. A03HA      -  Vehicular visibility at access (dimensions)                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
  5. A07HA      -  No gates - new access                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
  6. A01HP      -  Provision of car parking                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
  7. A04HP      -  Provision of cycle parking                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
  8. A26HA      -  Prevention of surface water flowing onto highways                                                                                                                                                                                                              
  9. A07HP      -  Drainage and surfacing of hardstanding areas                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
  10. A10HP      -  Driveway surfacing - single access drive                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
  11. A12LS      -  Landscaping to include details of boundary treatment                                                                                                                                                                                                           
  12. A11EX      -  Details to be approved                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
  13. Provision/retension of turning facility                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
  14. Restriction on bedroom numbers                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

In addition there was an amendment to condition 8 (?) and the revised layout of the car parking area.

13.

09/0465M-Conservation Area Consent- Demolition of Existing Dwelling, The Hill Cottage, Parkfield Road, Knutsford, Cheshire for Mr J Clarke pdf icon PDF 224 KB

To consider the above application.

Minutes:

(The application was taken after application 09/0457M).

 

Consideration was given to the above application.

 

RESOLVED

 

That the application be delegated to the Head of Planning and Policy for approval subject to there being no additional representations raising new issues received prior to the expiry of the publicity period on 13 May 2009 and the receipt of any further representations and subject to the following conditions:-

 

  1. A03CA      -  Standard Time Limit                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            
  2. A02CA      -  Demolition as precursor of redevelopment                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

14.

09/0457M-Replacement Dwelling, The Hill Cottage, Parkfield Road, Knutsford, Cheshire for Mr J Clarke pdf icon PDF 239 KB

To consider the above application.

Minutes:

Consideration was given to the above application.

 

(The Ward Councillor Ms O Hunter, Mr Guthrie the agent for Hill Flats and Mr Gowan, the agent for the applicant and attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application).

 

RESOLVED

 

That the application be delegated to the Head of Planning and Policy for approval subject to there being no additional representations raising new issues received prior to the expiry of the publicity period on 13 May 2009 and subject to the following conditions:-

 

  1. A03FP      -  Commencement of development (3 years)                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
  2. A01AP      -  Development in accord with approved plans                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
  3. A02EX      -  Submission of samples of building materials                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
  4. A10EX      -  Rainwater goods                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
  5. A13EX      -  Specification of bonding of brickwork                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
  6. A17EX      -  Specification of window design / style                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
  7. A19EX      -  Garage doors                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
  8. A20EX      -  Submission of details of windows                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
  9. A22EX      -  Roofing material                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
  10. A01GR      -  Removal of permitted development rights                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
  11. A22GR      -  Protection from noise during construction (hours of construction)                                                                                                                                                                                              
  12. A02HA      -  Construction of access                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
  13. A03HA      -  Vehicular visibility at access (dimensions)                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
  14. A26HA      -  Prevention of surface water flowing onto highways                                                                                                                                                                                                              
  15. A30HA      -  Protection of highway from mud and debris                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
  16. A32HA      -  Submission of construction method statement                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
  17. A01HP      -  Provision of car parking                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
  18. A06HP      -  Use of garage / carport                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
  19. A01LS      -  Landscaping - submission of details                                                                                                                                                                                                                            
  20. A04LS      -  Landscaping (implementation)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
  21. A01TR      -  Tree retention                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
  22. A02TR      -  Tree protection                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
  23. Details of treatments for external woodwork                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
  24. Turning facility                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
  25. Bat Activity Survey                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            
  26. Supervision of removal of features by qualified bat worker