Planning Committee

Macclesfield Town Council

Planning Committee Minutes 4th September 2020

Due to the Coronavirus Covid-19 restrictions and in line with the Local Authorities and Police and Crime Panels (Coronavirus) (Flexibility of Local Authority and Police and Crime Panel Meetings) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020 this meeting will be held remotely, broadcast on youtube.com and can be viewed on the Macclesfield Town Council youtube.com channel.

Minutes of the meeting held on 4^th September 2020 at 10am.

In attendance:

• Cllr Harewood MBE
• Cllr David Edwardes
• Cllr Janet Jackson MBE
• Cllr Fiona Wilson

1. Apologies for Absence

Cllr Lloyd Roberts

2. Declarations of Interest

Cllr Wilson declared a pecuniary interest in application 20/3636M as she submitted the application on behalf of the charity, and took no part in the discussion.

Cllr Wilson declared a pecuniary interest in applications 20/3705M and 20/3706M as her husband, Cllr Puddicombe, is a non-executive director of Peaks and Plains Housing Trust, the applicant, by virtue of his role as a Cheshire East Councillor. Cllr Wilson took no part in the discussion of these applications.

Cllr Edwardes declared a non-pecuniary interest in application 20/3708M as he is a governor of the King’s School.

Cllr Jackson declared a non-pecuniary interest in application 20/3044M as a former employee of Astra Zeneca and in receipt of a pension.

Cllr Harewood declared a non-pecuniary interest in application 20/3636M as Chair of the trustees for the Alms houses.

The meeting was adjourned for public speaking.

Residents spoke of their concerns regarding planning application 20/3325M, 63 Tytherington Drive:

• There is a covenant on the property restricting the use of the dwelling for anything other than private use or dental or medical practices,
• The application is for a material change of use,
• That the property may not comply with safety regulations without adaption,
• Disruption to neighbours from frequent professional visitors to the property in support of the medical and educational needs of the residents.

The residents were thanked and the meeting reconvened.

3. Minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 14^th August 2020

RESOLVED: That the minutes are approved as a true record of the meeting.

4. Matters Arising from the Minutes

It was noted that the letters resulting from Cllr Wilson’s member’s item from 14^th August 2020 were sent, with a response received thus far from the Canal and River Trust.

5. Observations on Planning Applications

The planning authority has been informed of the date of this meeting and any delays in responses as they relate to all applications with response closing dates before the date of this meeting.

Application No: 20/3510M

Proposal: Variation of Condition 2 on 16/1435M – Demolition of two existing dwellings and four disused commercial buildings and the construction of six detached dwellings

Location: Unit 2 formerly 327, Buxton Road, Macclesfield, SK11 7EP

No objections.

Application No: 20/2796M

Proposal: A new dwelling to the land behind the existing dwelling

Location: 9, Cranford Avenue, Macclesfield, SK11 7DJ

RESOLVED:       That the committee objects to this application on the following grounds and on point iv. below sought that the plans are resubmitted.

1. Overdevelopment,
2. The design is out of keeping with the area and street scene,
3. Impact on local amenities,
4. The driveway is to narrow which would leave to vehicular ingress and egress issues.

Application No: 20/3417M

Proposal: First floor front and side extension, single storey rear extension and alterations

Location: 154, Prestbury Road, Macclesfield, SK10 3BR

No objections.

Application No: 20/3342M

Proposal: Change of use from D2 to Sui generis

Location: Second Floor, Pickford Street Mill, Pickford Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6JD

No objections.

Application No: 20/3295M

Proposal: Construction of a stable block and associated landscaping.

Location: Eddisbury Bungalow 32, Buxton Old Road, Disley, SK11 0AE

No objections.

Application No: 20/2910M

Proposal: Demolition of existing cottage and basement. Construction of a new family house, garage and associated landscaping and boundary treatment.

Location: 2, Canal Side, Macclesfield,  SK11 7DB

No objections.

Application No: 20/3470M

Proposal: 3m single storey rear extension full width & bedroom ensuite over ex garage to gable

Location: 109, Tytherington Drive, Macclesfield, SK10 2JG

No objections.

Application No: 20/3512M

Proposal: Demolition of existing garage to re-build a single storey side extension with rooms in the roof, a single storey front extension including a porch and a two storey rear extension with rooms in the roof.

Location: 33, Redshank Drive, Macclesfield, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 2SN

The committee raised no objections to the application but sought that the planning officer ensures there are no overlooking issues contrary to Policy DC38 in the Macclesfield Borough Local Plan.

Application No: 20/3044M

Proposal: Variation of condition 2 on application 19/4503M – Redevelopment for a new pharmaceutical manufacturing facility (Building 52).

Location: Astrazeneca, Site of Building Number 2 Charter Way, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 2NA

The committee noted that it supports this application.

Application No: 20/3515M

Proposal: Construction of a new detached dwelling within the curtiledge of no 6 the paddocks outline planning consented 17/1637M Revised from Consent 18/2908M to avoid drains in consultation with United Utilities

Location: 6, The Paddocks, Prestbury, SK10 4DB

No objections.

Application No: 20/3406M

Proposal: Installation of 1 x Portrait digital advertising sign, measuring 3m high x 2m wide

Location: 86, Mill Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6NR

RESOLVED: That the committee objects to this application as the proposed installation:

1. Is overbearing for the location,
2. Will be distracting to motorists and raises concerns for highway safety.

Application No: 20/3584M

Proposal: Rear 2 story extension of the property,  to form extended kitchen and day room with 4th bedroom and en-suite bathroom, with pitched roof, with single story side extension to form garden room.

Location: 11, Juniper Rise, Macclesfield, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 4XT

No objections.

Application No: 20/3438M

Proposal: Replacement roof and loft conversion

Location: 55-57 Victoria Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 3JA

No objections.

Application No: 20/3621M

Proposal: Change of Use of basement (former public toilets) to create salon (A1 use) with elevational changes.

Location: Craven House, Churchill Way, Macclesfield, SK11 6AY

The committee raised no objections but sought that hours of construction are set.

Application No: 20/2521M

Proposal: First & Second Floor Rear Extension following Removal of Existing Rear Dormer

Location: 9, Prestbury Road, Macclesfield, SK10 1AU

RESOLVED: That the committee objects to this application as a noise impact assessment has not been submitted with the proposed extension of a 7 bed to 9 bed HMO property.

Application No: 20/3678M

Proposal:  Atrium extension to rear elevation

Location: 14, Redruth Avenue, Macclesfield, SK10 3JT

No objections.

Application No: 20/3636M

Proposal: Listed building consent – A  new damp proof course is required at ground floor level along with a plastic water proof tanking membrane. The walls will then be plaster boarded and re-plastered. New structural stitching strengthening bars will be fitted to the brickwork in the stairwell to be held in place with a strong epoxy resin. The walls will then be skimmed and made good.

Location: Fence House, 84, Buxton Road, Macclesfield, SK10 1JS

The committee raised no objections subject to the Conservation Officer’s report.

Application No: 20/3708M

Proposal: Release from legal obligation on application 17/2752M relating to community use

Location: Kings School Pavilion, Alderley Road, Prestbury, SK10 4RH

It was noted that this application has been withdrawn.

Application No: 20/3671M

Proposal: Application for a 1st Floor extension over the existing garage (extant) and study together with extending & altering the front entrance to allow access into 1st floor over garage. (resubmission)

Location: 5, Bell Farm Court, Macclesfield, SK10 2JT

No objections.

Application No: 20/3705M

Proposal: Change of use for elevational alterations to the front ground floor for proposed A2 use and advertisement consent for proposed fascia sign.

Location: 40, Sunderland Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6JL

No objections.

Application No: 20/3706M

Proposal: Advertisement consent for proposed fascia sign.

Location: 40, Sunderland Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6JL

No objections.

Application No: 20/3627M

Proposal: Change of use of vacant mill into 24 self-contained apartments with associated car parking.

Location:  Alma Mill, Crompton Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire

RESOLVED: That the committee does not support this application in its current form and sought the following conditions are made on the application:

1. Hours of construction are set,
2. Materials used are in keeping with the area with particular reference to the design of the top storey,
3. The apartments are fitted with low emission boilers,
4. Provision is made for all apartments to access waste collection including recycling,
5. Sprinklers are included in the design,
6. Electric charging points for vehicles and bicycles are included in the design.

6. Conservation area review

An invitation to tender has been prepared for heritage consultancy.

7. Town character assessment

Work is proceeding in consultation with Cheshire East Council.

8. Planning Consultations

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government have issued three consultations on reform of the planning system:

8.1 Changes to the current planning system

8.2  Planning for the future – the planning white paper

8.3 Transparency and competition: a call for evidence on data on land control

RESOLVED:  That a working group is set up to prepare a response to the consultations

9. Correspondence

None.

10. Member Items

10.1 Cllr Harewood

Cllr Harewood spoke of her concerns on the current registration regulations for Houses of Multiple Occupancy (HMOs) and that residents in such properties often suffer from more ill health. Cllr Harewood added that a clearer view is needed of the number of HMOs in Macclesfield. Currently, if an HMO is occupied by 5 or more people an HMO licence is needed.

RESOLVED: That an item is added to the next available Full Council agenda to seek more transparent HMO regulations such that more than two unrelated tenants, and up to a maximum  of five, living together with shared facilities are registered as living in an HMO.

10.2 Cllr Edwardes

Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee has been lobbied regarding 20/3325M on the basis that this is a material change of use and that a planning application should be made in the usual manner to enable public scrutiny and appropriate representation from statutory consultees and neighbours.

RESOLVED:  That Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee seeks an application for change of use is submitted by the applicant to the Cheshire East Council Planning Authority.

11. Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The date of the next meeting of the Planning Committee is 10am on 25^th September 2020.

The format/venue to be confirmed subject to C-19 restrictions and related regulations.

Meeting closed at 11:38

Chair:  Cllr Harewood MBE

Clerk:   Harriet Worrell