Agenda and minutes

To receive apologies for absence.

There were no apologies for absence received.

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 pre-determined any item on the agenda.

In the interest of openness the following declarations were made;

Councillor Bailey declared that in relation to application 23/1366N, she had previously traded with the organisation but was not aware of any transactions that had taken place within the last 5 years.

Councillor Muldoon declared that in relation to application 22/1163C, he has had involvement with the application and would therefore step down from the committee for this item and not take part in any discussions or vote on the item.

To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 28 June 2023.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meeting held on 28 June 2023 be approved as a correct record.

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 total period of 3 minutes is allocated for each of the planning applications for the following:

·                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 application.

Consideration was given to the above planning application.

The following attended the meeting and spoke in relation to the application;

Councillor Hazel Faddes and Mr Mellan – Agent.

RESOLVED:

That the application be APPROVED, as recommended subject to conditions as listed below and subject to an S106 Agreement as detailed in the report and an addition to the Heads of Terms to include;

-       Scheme of Management for all areas of communal open space and the PROW crossing the site.

Conditions;

1. Standard Time

2. Approved plans

3. External Materials

4. Surfacing materials

5. Revised Landscape Scheme with a 10 year management plan

6. Landscape Implementation

7. Boundary Treatment

8. Tree Retention

9. Implementation of AIA and AMS

10.Tree Protection

11.Levels survey

12.Biodiversity enhancement features

13.Safeguard Nesting Birds

14.Lighting strategy – prior to occupation

15.Secure and covered cycle parking – prior to occupation

16.Construction Management Plan to be submitted and approved

17.Detailed strategy/design limiting the surface water runoff generated by the proposal, and associated management /maintenance plan - required prior to commencement

18.Foul and surface water to be drained separately

19.Prior to occupation – EVI

20.Prior to occupation – Low emission boilers

21.Travel Information Pack

22.Contaminated Land – Phase II report and remediation scheme

23.Contaminated Land – verification report to be submitted

24.Contaminate land – Soil Importation

25.Contaminate land - Unexpected Contamination

26.10% of energy needs to be from renewable or low carbon energy

27.At least 30% of the dwellings in housing developments should comply with the requirements of M4(2) Category 2 of the Building Regulations regarding accessible and adaptable dwellings

28.At least 6% of the dwellings in housing developments should comply with the requirement m4 (3)(2)(a) Category 3 of the Building Regulations regarding

wheelchair adaptable dwellings.

In order to give proper effect to the Southern Committee`s intent and without changing the substance of its decision, authority is delegated to the Head of Planning (Regulation) 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.

Councillor Burton left the room for a short time during discussions for this item and did not take part in the vote.

Councillor Wray arrived part way through discussions for this item and did not take part in the vote.

To consider the above application.

Consideration was given to the above planning application.

The following attended the meeting and spoke in relation to the application;

Parish Councillor David Nutting, Mr Spicer and Mr Copestake – Agent.

RESOLVED:

That the application be DEFFERED for the following reasons;

-       To review all conditions and ensure that they are enforceable

-       Assessment of Network Rail comments with the condition added to the recommendation

-       Information on carbon reduction

-       Review of Policy RUR10

-       Consideration of the red-line

-       Confirmation of the HGV movements from the remainder of the site edged blue.

To consider the above application.

Consideration was given to the above planning application.

The following attended the meeting and spoke in relation to the application;

Ms MacPherson – Marrons (Agent)

RESOLVED:

That the application be DELEGATED to the Head of Planning in consultation with the Chair as recommended within the update report, to determine the sum for off-site Biodiversity Net Gain that will be secured via the completion of an S106 Agreement and then APPROVE the application subject to the following conditions:

1.    Time limit

2.    Approved plans

3.    Materials as detailed in the application

4.    Details of any external lighting to be provided prior to installation

5.    Submission of levels prior to commencement of development

6.    Provision of electric vehicle infrastructure

7.    Provision of ultra low emission boilers

8.    Compliance with the mitigation measures in the submitted Noise Impact Assessment

9.     A (a)  Any soil or soil forming materials to be brought to site for use in garden areas or soft landscaping shall be tested for contamination and suitability for use in line with the current version of ‘Developing Land within Cheshire East Council – A Guide to Submitting Planning Applications, Land Contamination’ (in the absence of any other agreement for the development), which can be found on the Development and Contaminated Land page of Cheshire East Council’s website. 

(b)       Prior to occupation, evidence and verification information (for example: quantity/source of material, laboratory certificates, depth measurements, photographs) shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority (LPA).

11. If, during the course of development, contamination not previously identified is found to be present, no further works shall be undertaken in the affected area and the contamination shall be reported to the Local Planning Authority as soon as reasonably practicable (but within a maximum of 5 days from the find).  Prior to further works being carried out in the identified area, a further assessment shall be made and appropriate remediation implemented in accordance with a scheme also agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. 

12. Submission of a foul and surface water drainage scheme prior to commencement of development

13. Protection of breeding birds

14. Provision of features to enhance biodiversity

15. Obscure glazing – west facing window to the side of plot 2

16. Notwithstanding the details shown on the approved plans and prior to the first use of a facing or roofing materials a revised plan to show the widening of the access from the parking provision for plot 3 shall be submitted to the LPA for approval in writing. The development shall only be constructed in accordance with the approved details.

In order to give proper effect to the Committee’s intentions and without changing the substance of the decision, authority is delegated to the Head of Planning, in consultation with the Chair (or in their absence the Vice Chair) of Southern Planning Committee, to correct any technical slip or omission in the wording of the resolution, between approval of the minutes and issue of the decision notice.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 19.

To consider the above application.

Consideration was given to the above planning application.

The following attended the meeting and spoke in relation to the application;

Cllr Janet Clowes, Mrs Winstanley and Mr Roberts.

RESOLVED:

That the application be DEFERRED to allow Members to undertake a site visit and for information to be provided on the following areas;

-       Information on odour, filters and maintenance of the incinerators

-       Details of the disposal of waste/ashes

-       Information of the training required for employees

-       Journey expectations – details of the catchment area and the vets which may be served

-       Details of the storage of carcases

-       Impact upon drainage/watercourse

-       Details of carbon emissions and how this can be reduced.

Councillor Critchley left the meeting during the discussion of this item and did not return.

To consider the above application.

Consideration was given to the above planning application.

The following attended the meeting and spoke in relation to the application;

Ian Pick – Agent.

RESOLVED:

That the application be APPROVED, as recommended and subject to the following conditions;

1. Standard Time

2. Approved Plans

3. Materials as Application

4. Ecological Enhancement

5. External Lighting

6. Flood Risk and Drainage Assessment

In order to give proper effect to the Committee’s intentions and without changing the substance of the decision, authority is delegated to the Head of Planning, in consultation with the Chair (or in their absence the Vice Chair) of Southern Planning Committee, to correct any technical slip or omission in the wording of the resolution, between approval of the minutes and issue of the decision notice.

Councillor Bailey left during the discussion of this item and did not return.