Agenda and minutes

Apologies were received from Councillors D Jeffery, M Gorman, S Holland and J Place.

Councillor S Gardiner attended as a substitute for Councillor S Holland, Councillor

B Puddicombe attended as a substitute for Councillor J Place, Councillor C Browne attended as a substitute for Councillor D Jefferay and Councillor D Edwardes attended as a  substitute for Councillor M Gorman.

To provide an opportunity for Members and Officers to declare any disclosable pecuniary and non-pecuniary interests and for Members to declare if they have a pre-determination in respect of any item on the agenda.

In the interests of openness, the following declarations were made:

·         Councillor Browne declared that with regard to application 22/2353M, he had called in this application, but had retained an open mind and not formed a view and with regard to application 22/2111M one of the applicants is known to him, through a mutual friend, but had not discussed the application with them and had retained an open mind.

·         Councillor Gardiner declared that with regard to planning application 22/2347M, he had had communications with Mr D Malcom, Head of Planning, following an urgent action that had been raised with the appropriate legal officer.

·         Councillor Wilson declared that with regard to application 22/1223M she was previously a member of Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee when this application was discussed on 29^th April 2022 and 17^th March 2023 when the Town Council objected to the application.  Councillor Wilson did not speak against this application, but  in order to avoid any perception of pre-determination she would leave the room when this application was discussed.

·         Councillor D Edwardes also declared that he was previously a member of Macclesfield Town Council when application 22/1223M was discussed on 29^th April 2022 and 17^th March 2023 and would also leave the room when the application was discussed to avoid any perception of pre-determination.

To approve the Minutes of the meeting held on 12^th April 2023 as a correct record.

That the minutes of the previous meeting held on 12^th April 2023 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

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 Planning Committee

·         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 planning committee and are not the Ward Member
• Objectors
• Supporters
• Applicants

That the public speaking procedure be noted.

To consider the above planning application.

Consideration was given to the above application.

(Councillor V Fogharty (representing Alderley Edge Parish Council) Mr D Scott (Agent) attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application).

RESOLVED:

That the application be DELEGATED to the Head of Planning in consultation with the Chair (or in their absence the Vice-Chair) of the Northern Planning Committee and the Ward Member to APPROVE, subject to conditions, including the planting of trees in the first season.

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

In the event of any changes being needed to the wording of the Committee’s decision (such as to delete, vary or add Conditions and/or Informatives or reasons for approval prior to the decision being issued, the Head of Planning has delegated authority to do so in consultation with the Chairman of the Northern Planning Committee, provided that the changes do not exceed the substantive nature of the Committee’s decision.

During consideration of this item, Councillor T Dean arrived to the meeting and did not take part in the debate or vote on the application.

To consider the above planning application.

In the absence of the Chair and Vice Chair, the Committee were asked to appoint a Chair.

RESOLVED:

That Councillor Nick Mannion be appointed as Chair.

Prior to consideration of this application, as stated in the Declaration of Interest/Pre Determination, Councillor F Wilson and Councillor D Edwardes left the meeting and returned following consideration of the application.

The Committee adjourned for a short break.

Consideration was given to the above application.

(Councillor L Braithwaite (Ward Member) attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application).

RESOLVED:

That the application be REFUSED for the following reasons:

The proposed development would lead to a substandard level of amenity for the future occupiers and an overdevelopment of the site.

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

In order to give proper effect to the Committee`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

During consideration of this application, Cheshire Fire Authority was referred to, and in the interests of openness, Councillor Mannion declared that he was a member of the Cheshire Fire Authority.

The Committee adjourned for a short break.

To consider the above planning application.

Consideration was given to the above application.

(Ms A May (Agent) attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application).

RESOLVED:

That for the reasons set out in the report, the application be APPROVED, subject to

referral to the Secretary of State and the following conditions

1.    Commencement of development (3 years)

2.    In accordance with approved plans

3.    Details of materials to be submitted (including details of protective coating)

4.    Temporary for a period of 30 years

5.    Submission/approval of a de-commissioning statement

6.    Submission/approval of an updated Arboricultural Method Statement (including updated Tree Protection Plan)

7.    Submission/approval of an updated Landscaping Scheme (to include replacement tree planting)

8.    Landscape - Implementation

9.    Submission/approval of proposed external lighting scheme

10.Submission/approval of a Construction Management Plan

11.Nesting birds

12.Submission/approval of ecological enhancement scheme

13.If cease to be used for solar panels / renewable energy purposes structures to be removed from site

14.Submission/approval of elevated details of single solar panels.

In the event of any changes being needed to the wording of the Committee’s decision (such as to delete, vary or add Conditions and/or Informatives or reasons for approval prior to the decision being issued, the Head of Planning has delegated authority to do so in consultation with the Chairman of the Northern Planning Committee, provided that the changes do not exceed the substantive nature of the Committee’s decision.

To consider the above planning application.

Consideration was given to the above application.

(Councillor C Hilliard (Ward Councillor), Councillor J Kelly (Wilmslow Town Council), and Ms H Barton (Agent) attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application).

RESOLVED:

That, for the reasons set out in the report, the application be APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:

1.        Commencement of development (3 years)

2.         Development in accord with approved plans

3.         Details of materials to be submitted

4.         Obscure glazing (the first floor ensuite windows in the western and eastern facing     elevations of Plot 2, the first floor ensuite windows in the western facing elevation of Plot 1 and the first floor ensuite windows in the northern facing elevations of Plot 1 and 2)

5.         Provision of 4 Car Parking Spaces (pre-occupation)

6.         Submission of Bin and Bicycle Storage details

7.         Submission of Boundary Treatment and Landscaping Scheme

8.         Landscaping (implementation)

9.         Breeding Birds survey to be submitted

10.      Submission of ecological enhancement strategy

11.      Proceed in Accordance with Arboricultural Impact Assessment and Method

           Statement

12.      Submission of levels details

13.      Submission of detailed overall drainage strategy

14.      Submission of drainage management and maintenance plan

In the event of any changes being needed to the wording of the Committee’s decision (such as to delete, vary or add Conditions and/or Informatives or reasons for approval prior to the decision being issued, the Head of Planning has delegated authority to do so in consultation with the Chairman of the Northern Planning Committee, provided that the changes do not exceed the substantive nature of the Committee’s decision.

Prior to consideration of the following item, the meeting adjourned for a lunch break

To consider the above planning application.

Consideration was given to the above application.

(A statement was read out on behalf of Councillor D Jefferay (Ward Councillor) who was unable to attend the meeting.

Mr J Bradley (Objector) and Mr Z Thomas (Agent) attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application).

RESOLVED:

That the application be REFUSED for the following reasons:

·         The design and scale of the building is not in keeping with the area

·         The lack of parking

·         The impact of living conditions on the neighbours

·         It is contrary to policy NE6 in the Wilmslow Neighbourhood Plan

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

In the event of any changes being needed to the wording of the Committee’s decision (such as to delete, vary or add Conditions and/or Informatives or reasons for approval prior to the decision being issued, the Head of Planning has delegated authority to do so in consultation with the Chairman of the Northern Planning Committee, provided that the changes do not exceed the substantive nature of the Committee’s decision

During consideration of this item, Councillor Mannion left the meeting and did not return.

Prior to consideration of the following item, Councillors T Dean, C Browne,  S Gardiner, T Jackson and J Smith left the meeting and did not return.

The Committee adjourned for a short break.

To consider not defending reason for refusal No.2 (lack of tree info) from the determined planning application reference 22/2347M at an upcoming appeal.

Consideration was given to the above report.

(A statement was read out on behalf of Councillor D Jefferay (Ward Councillor) who was unable to attend the meeting.

Mr J Bradley (Objector) attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application).

RESOLVED:

That the request for authority not to defend refusal No.2 (lack of tree information) from the determined planning application (reference 22/2347M) - the demolition of existing buildings and erection of 34 Retirement Living Apartments including Lodge Manager's office and reception, communal facilities, guest suite, car parking and landscaping at 17-19 Holly Road South, Wilmslow, be APPROVED subject to the following conditions;

·        Development shall proceed in accordance with the submitted AMS, TPP and measures for Managing Trees

·        The submission/approval of levels information

·        The submission/approval of a revised landscaping scheme

·        Landscape - Implementation