Planning Committee
Responds to the planning applications within Macclesfield as a statutory consultee.
Macclesfield Town Council
Planning Committee Agenda 5th February 2021
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.
Agenda for the meeting on 5th February 2021 at 10am
1. Apologies for Absence
2. Declarations of Interest
The meeting will be adjourned to invite public comments and questions. Following which the meeting will be reconvened.
NOTE:
If you would like to speak during public session, please email clerk@macclesfield-tc.gov.uk by 12 noon on 03/02/21. Every practicable effort will be made to try and arrange your inclusion.
If you would like to submit a written statement, please submit your statement for inclusion and circulation to the committee to clerk@macclesfield-tc.gov.uk by 12 noon on 03/02/21.
3. Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting Held on 15th January 2021
Action: To consider the draft minutes as a true record of the meeting
4. Matters Arising from the Minutes
Action: To consider any matters arising from the minutes
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.
The Planning Committee considers all applications it is notified of and returns comments to the Local Planning Authority (Cheshire East Council) unless it has no objections.
Application No: 20/5839M
Proposal: Rear 2 storey extension consisting of ground floor lounge extension & 1st floor bedroom extension over existing kitchen.
Location: 3, Toll Bar Avenue, Macclesfield, SK11 7DE
Application No: 21/0005M
Proposal: Proposed rear extension and side extension to existing property.
Location: 49, Westbrook Drive, Macclesfield, SK10 3AQ
Application No: 20/5823M
Proposal: Single storey side extension with associated works and alterations.
Location: 95, Newton Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6RN
Application No: 21/0008M
Proposal: Demolition of rear two storey non original extension and replacement with new rear two storey extension. Replacement of all windows.
Location: 3, John Street, Macclesfield, SK11 8BN
Application No: 21/0050M
Proposal: Single storey rear & single side extension. Pitched roof to replace flat roof over garage
Location: 7, Amersham Close, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 2LF
Application No: 21/0074M
Proposal: Removal of existing Conservatory to be replaced with single storey extension, alteration to front entrance porch, installation of balcony on rear elevation
Location: 36, Pexhill Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9QA
Application No: 21/0077M
Proposal: Addition of first floor extension to side of existing dwelling with associated internal alterations and landscaping to include new roof above existing sun room
Location: 2, Cheveley Close, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 2UB
Application No: 20/4814M
Proposal: PROPOSED TWO DETACHED 4 BED DWELLING HOUSES.
Location: Land Adjacent To, 46B, Chelford Road, Macclesfield
Application No: 21/0115M
Proposal: Advertisement Consent for a fascia sign and a pylon sign
Location: Bristol Street Motors, Winterton Way, Lyme Green, SK11 0LP
Application No: 21/0109M
Proposal: Replacement of asbestos garage and shed with one constructed of concrete block walls and clay tile roof. The asbestos garage was removed by the previous property owner before we purchased the house in December 2020
Location: 15, Dalesford Crescent, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 3LE
Application No: 21/0118M
Proposal: Retention of access track to stables
Location: 76, Ecton Avenue, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 1RA
Application No: 21/0174M
Proposal: Proposed Demolition of Existing Conservatory & Single Storey Rear Extension
Location: 16, Field Bank Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8PZ
Application No: 21/0199M
Proposal: Proposed two storey side extension to form ground floor playroom, toilet and reposition front entrance and alterations to rear storage lean-to roof pitch Proposed first floor dressing area and ensuite Proposed driveway alterations
Location: 4, Blairgowrie Drive, Macclesfield, SK10 2UJ
Application No: 21/0242M
Proposal: Two storey side and single storey rear extensions and front porch replacement.
Location: 10, West Bank Road, Macclesfield, SK10 3BT
Application No: 20/2868M
Proposal: New off street parking and dropped kerbs
Location: 38, Higher Fence Road, Macclesfield, SK10 1PY
Application No: 21/0232M
Proposal: Proposed rear extension and internal remodelling.
Location: 24, Lord Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6SY
Application No: 21/0287M
Proposal: Construction of a first-floor rear extension with balcony, side extension to existing garage, detached garden store and CCTV cameras.
Location: Aston House, 87, Macclesfield Road, Prestbury, SK10 4BH
Application No: 21/0291M
Proposal: Addition of a garage at the front of the property on the drive.
Location: 23, Manchester Road, Macclesfield, SK10 2EH
Application No: 21/0303M
Proposal: Proposed rear and side ground floor extensions.
Location: 32, The Crescent, Macclesfield, SK10 2QU
Application No: 21/0337M
Proposal: Erection of replacement timber fencing to perimeter of rear amenity area (height set 2.1m from existing garden level), erection of full width single storey extension to rear of existing dwelling (projecting max 3m) and provision for all facades of existing dwelling (including new works) to be render finished with off-white painted finish.
Location: 74, Westbury Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8LJ
Application No: 21/0393M
Proposal: Prior change of use of (A2) offices, financial services to (C3) residential use.
Location: Walker House, 1, Walker Street, Macclesfield
Application No: 21/0333M
Proposal: Front elevation amendment – partial removal of wall and insertion of garage door and dropped kerb to allow future garage use.
Location: Marburae House, Focus I T Managed Services Limited, Athey Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6QU
6. Conservation Area Review
Action: To note the report and any further updates.
7. Town Character Assessment
Action: To consider the report recommendations.
8. Fence Avenue POS and Canal Bridge 36
Action: To note the report.
9. Correspondence
9.1 Civic Voice response to supporting housing delivery and public service infrastructure consultation
Action: To note the correspondence.
10. Member Items
None.
11. Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting
The date of the next meeting of the Planning Committee is 10am on 26th February 2021.
The format/venue to be confirmed subject to C-19 restrictions and related regulations.
Macclesfield Town Council
Planning Committee Minutes 5th February 2021
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 was held remotely, broadcast on youtube.com and can be viewed on the Macclesfield Town Council youtube.com channel.
Minutes of the meeting held on 5th February 2021 at 10am
In attendance:
- Cllr Mike Hutchison
- Cllr Janet Jackson MBE
- Cllr David Edwardes
- Cllr Fiona Wilson
- Cllr Lloyd Roberts
1. Apologies for Absence
None
2. Declarations of Interest
None
Meeting adjournment for public comments.
There were no members of the public attending the meeting.
3. Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 15th January 2021
RESOLVED: That the minutes are approved as a true record of the meeting.
4. Matters Arising from the Minutes
Cllr Wilson updated the committee on planning application 20/5442M – removal of condition 6 on approved application 17/4277M Outline application for the erection of up to 135 dwellings with access from Chelford Road and Whirley Road and associated open space. The Planning Committee objected to this application at the meeting on 15/01/21.
Condition 6 states: Prior to the first occupation of any dwelling built as a result of the development hereby permitted, the Broken Cross highway improvements as shown on plan reference 1916-F04 Revision B shall be carried out to the full written satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority with Reason: To ensure the highway impact of the development is mitigated.
The associated planning application 19/3097M was considered at Cheshire East Council’s Strategic Planning Board (SPB) meeting on 27/01/21 and Cllr Wilson had spoken against the application at the meeting on behalf of the Town Council.
The SPB resolved to defer a decision on 19/3097M, in part due to traffic management and air quality in the area and housing design. The second application for the site, 19/3098M, was then withdrawn from the agenda by the planning officer on the basis that it was also likely to be deferred.
Cllr Wilson reported that application 20/5442M is being dealt with separately from the development applications 19/3097M and 19/3098M.
RESOLVED: That Macclesfield Town Council writes to the relevant Cheshire East Council planning officer seeking that the traffic management issues relating to 19/3097M, 19/3098M 20/5442M are considered together to enable the Strategic Planning Board to make an informed decision.
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.
The Planning Committee considers all applications it is notified of and returns comments to the Local Planning Authority (Cheshire East Council) unless it has no objections.
Application No: 20/5839M
Proposal: Rear 2 storey extension consisting of ground floor lounge extension & 1st floor bedroom extension over existing kitchen.
Location: 3, Toll Bar Avenue, Macclesfield, SK11 7DE
No objections.
Application No: 21/0005M
Proposal: Proposed rear extension and side extension to existing property.
Location: 49, Westbrook Drive, Macclesfield, SK10 3AQ
No objections although the vicinity of gas pipelines was noted.
Application No: 20/5823M
Proposal: Single storey side extension with associated works and alterations.
Location: 95, Newton Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6RN
The Admin & Governance Manager read out a letter from a neighbour of 95 Newton Street outlining opposition on the grounds of right to light, access for maintenance and car parking.
The committee noted the loss of light is a planning consideration.
RESOLVED: That the Planning Officer is asked to consider the impact of car parking and access for maintenance and on the right to light for the neighbouring property with respect to Policy DC38 in the Macclesfield Borough Local Plan on light and proximity.
Application No: 21/0008M
Proposal: Demolition of rear two storey non original extension and replacement with new rear two storey extension. Replacement of all windows.
Location: 3, John Street, Macclesfield, SK11 8BN
No objections.
The committee noted that the property is adjacent to the High Street conservation area but that the Conservation Officer had approved the application.
Application No: 21/0050M
Proposal: Single storey rear & single side extension. Pitched roof to replace flat roof over garage
Location: 7, Amersham Close, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 2LF
No objections.
Application No: 21/0074M
Proposal: Removal of existing Conservatory to be replaced with single storey extension, alteration to front entrance porch, installation of balcony on rear elevation
Location: 36, Pexhill Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9QA
No objections.
Application No: 21/0077M
Proposal: Addition of first floor extension to side of existing dwelling with associated internal alterations and landscaping to include new roof above existing sun room
Location: 2, Cheveley Close, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 2UB
No objections.
Application No: 20/4814M
Proposal: Proposed Two Detached 4 Bed Dwelling Houses.
Location: Land Adjacent To, 46B, Chelford Road, Macclesfield
The committee raised no objections but sought that the planning officer puts a condition on the application to reduce the impact of piling on nearby dwellings.
Application No: 21/0115M
Proposal: Advertisement Consent for a fascia sign and a pylon sign
Location: Bristol Street Motors, Winterton Way, Lyme Green, SK11 0LP
No objections.
Application No: 21/0109M
Proposal: Replacement of asbestos garage and shed with one constructed of concrete block walls and clay tile roof. The asbestos garage was removed by the previous property owner before we purchased the house in December 2020
Location: 15, Dalesford Crescent, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 3LE
No objections.
Application No: 21/0118M
Proposal: Retention of access track to stables
Location: 76, Ecton Avenue, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 1RA
No objections.
Application No: 21/0174M
Proposal: Proposed Demolition of Existing Conservatory & Single Storey Rear Extension
Location: 16, Field Bank Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8PZ
No objections.
Application No: 21/0199M
Proposal: Proposed two storey side extension to form ground floor playroom, toilet and reposition front entrance and alterations to rear storage lean-to roof pitch Proposed first floor dressing area and ensuite Proposed driveway alterations
Location: 4, Blairgowrie Drive, Macclesfield, SK10 2UJ
No objections.
Application No: 21/0242M
Proposal: Two storey side and single storey rear extensions and front porch replacement.
Location: 10, West Bank Road, Macclesfield, SK10 3BT
No objections.
Application No: 20/2868M
Proposal: New off street parking and dropped kerbs
Location: 38, Higher Fence Road, Macclesfield, SK10 1PY
No objections.
Application No: 21/0232M
Proposal: Proposed rear extension and internal remodelling.
Location: 24, Lord Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6SY
The committee raised no objections but sought that hours of construction are set.
The committee noted that the property is located in the High Street conservation area but that the Conservation Officer had approved the application subject to the use of materials and window design.
Application No: 21/0287M
Proposal: Construction of a first-floor rear extension with balcony, side extension to existing garage, detached garden store and CCTV cameras.
Location: Aston House, 87, Macclesfield Road, Prestbury, SK10 4BH
No objections.
Application No: 21/0291M
Proposal: Addition of a garage at the front of the property on the drive.
Location: 23, Manchester Road, Macclesfield, SK10 2EH
No objections.
Application No: 21/0303M
Proposal: Proposed rear and side ground floor extensions.
Location: 32, The Crescent, Macclesfield, SK10 2QU
No objections.
Application No: 21/0337M
Proposal: Erection of replacement timber fencing to perimeter of rear amenity area (height set 2.1m from existing garden level), erection of full width single storey extension to rear of existing dwelling (projecting max 3m) and provision for all facades of existing dwelling (including new works) to be render finished with off-white painted finish.
Location: 74, Westbury Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8LJ
No objections.
It was noted that due to the property’s location, the fencing would provide privacy and security.
Application No: 21/0393M
Proposal: Prior change of use of (A2) offices, financial services to (C3) residential use.
Location: Walker House, 1, Walker Street, Macclesfield
The committee raised no objections to the change of use but had concerns on the lack of detail on the internal design and room specification, and that the property may in time be redefined as an HMO or flats.
Application No: 21/0333M
Proposal: Front elevation amendment – partial removal of wall and insertion of garage door and dropped kerb to allow future garage use.
Location: Marburae House, Focus I T Managed Services Limited, Athey Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6QU
The committee raised no objections to the application but raised concerns regarding prior approval for the property to be developed for residential use as further development could occur without additional planning scrutiny and there is no outside amenity space.
6. Conservation Area Review
The report updating the committee on the appointment of Donald Insall Associates for the Conservation Area Review was noted.
The committee was informed that the Kick-Off meeting with the consultant had taken place on 01/02/21 and that a Cheshire East Council (CEC) Conservation Officer had been in attendance. Following the meeting, the consultant has issued a draft stakeholder engagement plan. The committee was reminded that Macclesfield Town Council is funding the review but it is working with CEC and that CEC will manage the public consultation. The final document will become a supplementary planning document.
7. Town Character Assessment
RESOLVED: That the following report recommendations were approved:
- That the Planning Committee ratifies the resolution made at the Character Assessment WG on 15/01/21 to prepare an invitation to quote for an appropriately qualified planning consultant to support the council in the preparation of a character assessment.
- That a report to this effect is submitted to the next available Full Council meeting.
8. Fence Avenue POS and Canal Bridge 36
The report updating the committee on the dates of stakeholder meetings was noted.
9. Correspondence
9.1 Civic Voice response to supporting housing delivery and public service infrastructure consultation
The correspondence was noted.
10. Member Items
None.
11.Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting
The date of the next meeting of the Planning Committee is 10am on 26th February 2021.
The format/venue to be confirmed subject to C-19 restrictions and related regulations.
Meeting closed at 10:43am
Chair: Cllr Mike Hutchison
Clerk: Harriet Worrell