Agenda and minutes

To receive apologies for absence.

Apologies were received from Councillors J Bird, L Crane and J Wray.  Councillors B Drake, S Edgar and G Marshall attended as substitutes.

To provide an opportunity for Members and Officers to declare any disclosable pecuniary interests, other registerable interests, and non-registerable interests in any item on the agenda and for Members to declare if they have pre-determined any item on the agenda.

In relation to application 23/4181/N, Councillor S Edgar declared that he was the ward councillor and had called in the application.  He stated that he would speak on the application as the ward councillor and then leave the meeting during consideration of the application.

Councillor R Bailey, in relation to application 23/4130N, declared a prejudicial interest and stated that she would leave the meeting for this application.

Councillor J Bratherton declared a non-pecuniary interest in relation to application 23/2158C and stated that the land was to the rear of where she lived but the application did not affect her as a resident and that she had not pre-determined the application.

To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 7 February 2024.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meeting held on 7 February 2024 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

The public speaking procedure was noted.

To consider the above planning application.

Consideration was given to the above planning application.

RESOLVED:

That the application be DEFERRED to require an in depth Flood Risk Assessment to consider existing flooding at the site and consequences from this proposal and a site visit by the relevant Local Lead Flood Authority Officer (LLFA) and their attendance at the committee meeting.

To consider the above planning application.

Consideration was given to the above planning application.

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

Councillor Steve Edgar (ward councillor), Weston and Crewe Green Parish Councillor John Cornell and Stuart Clark (agent).

Having previously declared an interest, Councillor Edgar left the meeting after speaking as the ward councillor on this application.

RESOLVED:

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

1               Standard Time

2               Approved Plans

3               Gypsy and Traveller occupancy condition

4               1 pitch only with maximum of 2 caravans, only 1 static

5               No commercial activities permitted

6               No vehicle parked/stored over 3.5 tonnes

7               Details of external lighting to be submitted

8               External materials of utility building

9               Utility building for ancillary use only – no overnight accommodation

10           Update landscape and boundary treatment plan

11           Landscape implementation prior to the first use/occupation

12           Drainage plan to be submitted

13           Biodiversity enhancement features

In order to give proper effect to the Committees intentions and without changing the substance of the decision, authority is delegated to the Head of Planning (Regulation), 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.

The meeting adjourned for a short break.  Councillor S Edgar returned to the meeting.  Councillor R Bailey left the meeting and did not return.

To consider the above planning application.

Consideration was given to the above planning application.

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

James Lea (applicant).

RESOLVED:

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

1               3-year time limit

2               Development in accordance with the approved plans

3               Details of proposed materials

4               Sustainable surface water drainage scheme and a foul water drainage scheme/SUDS

5               Unexpected contamination

6               EVC

7               Landscape scheme submission to include more species diversity in the tree planting scheme

8               Landscaping implementation

9               Cycle parking provision

10           Shower facilities for staff

11           10% renewable energy

12           Prior to commencement of development a plan showing an improved informal crossing point across Weston Road/Weston Road Service Road, together with a timetable for implementation shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The approved crossing point shall be implemented in accordance with the approved timetable.

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 (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.

To consider whether  to confirm the Tree Preservation Order at 51 Lawton Road with no modifications.

The Committee considered the report on the background and issues surrounding the making of a Tree Preservation Order on 14 December 2023 at 51 Lawton Road, Alsager, and the considered the representations made to the Council with regard to the content of the Tree Preservation Order.

RESOLVED:

That the Tree Preservation Order at 51 Lawton Road, Alsager be CONFIRMED with no modifications.