Agenda and minutes

Northern Planning Committee - Wednesday, 17th March, 2010 2.00 pm

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

Contact: Sarah Baxter  Email: sarah.baxter@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Items
No. Item

108.

Apologies for Absence

To receive any apologies for absence.

Minutes:

Apologies for absence were received form Councillors G Barton, B Livesley and R J Narraway.

109.

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 pre-determined any item on the agenda.

Minutes:

Councillors J B Crockatt, Mrs O Hunter, D Thompson and R E West all declared a personal interests in application 09/4307M-Erection of Three Storey Building Comprising 21 no 2 Bedroom Flats And 128 Sqm of Office and Community Facilities - Amended Description, Land at, Eccleston Way, Handforth for Ms Nicky Harris, Contour Housing Group by virtue of the fact that they were Board Members of Cheshire Peaks and Plains Housing Trust and in accordance with the Code of Conduct they remained in the meeting during consideration of the application.  It was also noted that Councillor D Thompson was involved with Affordable Housing as a result of her role as Cabinet Support Member for Prosperity.

 

Councillor D Thompson declared a personal and prejudicial interest in application 10/0223M-Change of Use from Farmhouse and Adjacent Barns to Office Use, Erection of Two Storey Building, Change of Use from Farmhouse and Adjacent Barns to Office Use, Erection of Two Storey Building for Disley Golf Club by virtue of the fact that she was a member of Disley Golf Club and a Shareholder of the Company and in accordance with the Code of Conduct she left the meeting prior to consideration of the application.

110.

Minutes of the Meeting pdf icon PDF 53 KB

To approve the Minutes of the meeting held on 24 February 2010 as a correct record.

Minutes:

RESOLVED

 

That the minutes be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

111.

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
  • Supporters
  • Applicants

 

Minutes:

RESOLVED

 

That the public speaking procedure be noted.

112.

09/4307M-Erection of Three Storey Building Comprising 21 no 2 Bedroom Flats And 128 Sqm of Office and Community Facilities - Amended Description, Land at, Eccleston Way, Handforth for Ms Nicky Harris, Contour Housing Group pdf icon PDF 299 KB

To consider the above application.

Minutes:

Consideration was given to the application.

 

(Mr J Framji, a representative of Spath Lane Residents Association attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application).

 

RESOLVED

 

That the application be approved subject to the satisfactory completion of a s106 legal agreement concerning the affordability of the dwellings and the provision of commuted sum payment in lieu of sport and open space provision on site, a recommendation of approval is given.

 

That the Heads of Terms for a Legal Agreement be as follows:-

 

1. An open space and recreation / outdoor sports   commuted sum financial contribution of £46,000 to be used towards the implementation of the Parks Strategy in accordance with the approved Supplementary Planning Guidance on Planning Gain.

 

This is split into two elements

 

The commuted sum for open space provision amounts to £34,000, which consists of £17, 000 for informal and formal play provision and £17,000 for amenity open space. This would be used in implementing the Parks Strategy at the Meriton Road Park.

 

The commuted sum for Recreation / Outdoor sports facilities amounts to £12,000 and would be used to improve the provision of sports pitches at the Meriton Road Park and Spath Lane in line with the Parks Strategy.

 

2. The affordable units shall be genuinely affordable

 

And subject to the following conditions:-

 

  1. A01HP      -  Provision of car parking                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
  2. A01LS      -   Landscaping                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
  3. A02HA      -  Construction of access                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
  4. A03FP      -  Commencement of development (3 years)                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
  5. A04AP      -  Development in accord with revised plans (numbered)                                                                                                                                                                                                           
  6. A04HA      -  Vehicular visibility at access to be approved                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
  7. A04LS      -  Landscaping (implementation)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
  8. A05EX      -  Details of materials to be submitted                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
  9. A06NC      -  Protection for breeding birds                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
  10. A07HA      -  No gates - new access                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
  11. A12HA      -  Closure of access                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
  12. A12LS      -  Landscaping to include details of boundary treatment                                                                                                                                                                                                           
  13. A14TR      -  Protection of existing hedges                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
  14. A17MC      -  Decontamination of land                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
  15. A21EX      -  Solar panels set flush                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
  16. A22GR      -  Protection from noise during construction (hours of construction)                                                                                                                                                                                              
  17. A23GR      -  Pile Driving                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
  18. A23MC      -  Details of ground levels to be submitted                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
  19. A32HA      -  Submission of construction method statement                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
  20. renewable energy                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
  21. bin store details                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
  22. Provision of long stay and short-term cycle parking

 

113.

10/0223M-Change of Use from Farmhouse and Adjacent Barns to Office Use, Erection of Two Storey Building, Change of Use from Farmhouse and Adjacent Barns to Office Use, Erection of Two Storey Building for Disley Golf Club pdf icon PDF 199 KB

To consider the above application.

Minutes:

Consideration was given to the above application.

 

(Ward Councillor D Thompson, Mrs D Guy, a representative of Disley Local History Society, Mrs J Coleman, an objector and Mr R MacLean, agent for the applicant attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the 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. A02EX      -  Submission of samples of building materials                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
  4. A01LS      -  Landscaping - submission of details                                                                                                                                                                                                                            
  5. A04LS      -  Landscaping (implementation)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
  6. A06EX      -  Materials as application                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
  7. A07EX      -  Sample panel of brickwork to be made available                                                                                                                                                                                                                
  8. A17MC      -  Decontamination of land                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
  9. A21EX      -  Roof lights set flush                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
  10. A01HP      -  Provision of car parking                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
  11. A04HP      -  Provision of cycle parking                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
  12. Applicant to provide Archeologist with 7 day notice prior to commencment of development                                                                                                                                                                        
  13. Access should be provided for the Archeologist
  14. Bat Boxes
  15. Nesting boxes
  16. Phasing/implementation condition to ensure works to Listed Building are carried out
  17. Render – investigations to be carried out to see if existing render can be removed successfully and stone work repaired, or building to be re-rendered as appropriate, following liaison with the Conservation Officer
  18. Condition to B1 use only

114.

10/0401M-Revised Application Persuant to Refusal of Application 09/3285m for the Proposed Demolition of a Single Partially Detached Garage and Construction of Two Storey Detached Dwelling and Retention/Alteration of the Existing Dwelling and Associated Access, Car Parking, Landscaping and Boundary Treatment, for Mr and Mrs Lee Farrell pdf icon PDF 265 KB

To consider the above application.

Minutes:

(Prior to consideration of the application Councillor D A Neilson left the meeting and returned prior to consideration of application 09/3865M).

 

(During consideration of the application Councillor D Thompson left the meeting and returned).

 

Consideration was given to the above application.

 

(Ward Councillor R W J Fitzgerald, Mr P Yates a representative of Wilmslow Trust, Mr J Handley, an objector and Mr R Gascoigne, the agent for the applicant attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application).

 

RESOLVED

 

That the application be refused for the following reason:-

1. Cramped and intrusive development contrary to Local Plan design policies

(This decision was contrary to the Officer’s recommendation of approval).

115.

09/3865M - Demolition of the Existing Two Storey Primary School and Construction of a new Single Storey Primary School at St Edwards RC Primary School, Fir Grove, Macclesfield, Cheshire for Mrs Clare Bates, Christ the King Catholic and COFE Primary pdf icon PDF 282 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. A04AP      -  Development in accord with revised plans (numbered)                                                                                                                                                                                                            
  3. A02EX      -  Submission of samples of building materials                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
  4. A30HA      -  Protection of highway from mud and debris                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
  5. A32HA      -  Submission of construction method statement                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
  6. A01HP      -  Provision of car parking                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
  7. A04HP      -  Provision of cycle parking                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
  8. A02LS      -  Submission of landscaping scheme                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
  9. A05LS      -  Landscaping - implementation                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
  10. A05TR      -  Arboricultural method statement                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
  11. A23GR      -  Pile Driving -details and method                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
  12. Provision of Solar Panels                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
  13. Details of free-standing ramp                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

116.

09/4334M-Construction of All Weather Sports Pitch with Sports Fencing & Floodlights, Ryleys Playing Fields, Wilmslow Road, Alderley Edge, Cheshire for The Ryleys Girls and Boys Prep School pdf icon PDF 231 KB

To consider the above application.

Minutes:

Consideration was given to the above application.

 

(Ward Councillor F Keegan, Parish Councillor M Williamson, a representative of Alderley Edge Parish Council, Mr M Sims, a representative of Alderley Edge Cricket Club and Mr P Barratt, Headteacher of The Ryleys School).

 

RESOLVED

 

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

 

  1. A03FP      -  Commencement of development (3 years)                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
  2. A02EX      -  Submission of samples of building materials                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
  3. A24HA      -  Provision / retention of turning facility                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
  4. A01LS      -  Landscaping - submission of details                                                                                                                                                                                                                            
  5. A04LS      -  Landscaping (implementation)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
  6. A01TR      -  Tree retention                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
  7. A02TR      -  Tree protection                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
  8. A04TR      -  Tree pruning / felling specification                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
  9. A07TR      -  Service / drainage layout                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
  10. A02AP      -  Detail on plan overridden by condition                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
  11. Network Rail                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
  12. Material and Width of Footpath to be Agreed                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
  13. Parking Spaces                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
  14. Construction Specification of All-Weather Pitch                                                                                                                                                                                                               
  15. Hours of Use                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
  16. Use of Cushioning to Back Boards                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
  17. Use of Shrouds/Louvres
  18. Positioning/Angling of Floodlights
  19. Wheel Wash Facilities

In addition it was requested that the applicant consult with the Parish Council with regards to landscaping, prior to submitting details to the LPA for discharge of the landscape condition.

117.

10/0206M-Erection of First Floor Extension & Rebuilding Conservatory with Higher Pitched Roof, Swan Ridge, Mereside Road, Mere, Knutsford for P Paschalis pdf icon PDF 148 KB

To consider the above application.

Minutes:

Consideration was given to the above application.

 

(Mrs J Birchall, an objector and Mr T Matthews, the Architect for the applicant attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application).

 

RESOLVED

 

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

 

  1. A03FP      -  Commencement of development (3 years)                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
  2. A04EX      -  Materials to match existing                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
  3. A06GR      -  No windows to be inserted                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
  4. A01AP      -  Development in accord with approved plans