Planning Committee
Responds to the planning applications within Macclesfield as a statutory consultee.
Macclesfield Town Council
Planning Committee Agenda 8th November 2019
Agenda for the meeting to be held on 8th November 2019 at 10:30am in Macclesfield Town Hall.
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
3. Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting Held on 18th October 2019
Action: To consider the draft minutes as a true record of the meeting
4. 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: 19/4850M
Proposal: Creation of a fenced compound to house air handling plant, with raised platform to support ductwork and formation of a dormer in existing roof for entry of ducts into building.
Location: Macclesfield District General Hospital, VICTORIA ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, SK10 3BL
Application No: 19/4817M
Proposal: Advertisement consent for Fascia signs
Location: 7-9, JAMES STREET, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 8BP
Application No: 19/3003M
Proposal: Change of use from Offices to Use classes B1 (light industrial)
and B8 (storage), including alterations
Location: Crown Centre, BOND STREET, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 6QS
Application No: 19/4807M
Proposal: Erection of autocentre for vehicle repairs and servicing and MOT test centre with associated operations for the sale and fitting of tyres, batteries and exhausts and vehicle washing/ valeting/ detailing operations with parking and service areas and access
Location: Land Adjacent to The Moss Rose Football Ground, LONDON ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 7SP
Application No: 19/4773M
Proposal: Garage Conversion to form Study & Utility Room
Location: 33, WATERMILL DRIVE, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 7WB
Application No: 19/4515M
Proposal: Change of use from B1 use to D1 use
Location: ST PETERS WORKING INSTITUTE, WINDMILL STREET, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 7HS
Application No: 19/4866M
Proposal: Listed building consent for creation of new dwelling adjacent to 183 Crompton Road with restoration of 183 Crompton Road.
Location: 183, CROMPTON ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 8EH
Application No: 19/4865M
Proposal: Creation of new dwelling adjacent to 183 Crompton Road with restoration of 183 Crompton Road.
Location: 183, CROMPTON ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 8EH
Application No: 19/4939M
Proposal: Proposed single and double storey side extensions with elevational treatment amendments.
Location: 7, WESTMINSTER ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, SK10 3AH
Application No: 19/4893M
Proposal: Change of use from office (B1) to a single dwelling
Location: 41-43, BOND STREET, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 6QS
Application No: 19/4614M
Proposal: Proposed two storey side facing extension, alterations to existing roof structure including changing roofing material, replace all exisitng windows, render finish to all new and existing external walls and formation of a raised patio are to the rear
Location: 6, BLUEBELL CLOSE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK10 2JN
Application No: 19/4941M
Proposal: External door to first floor level and all window frames to be painted dark grey (RAL 7026) 4no. new fascia panels installed to building frontage. New panel for
ATM surround to be installed with new ATM top collar
Location: 9-13, CASTLE STREET, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 6AF
Application No: 19/4942M
Proposal: Advertisement consent for 2no. new internally illuminated lozenges to be installed onto new fascia panels – coloured RAL 7031 (1no. lozenge to include non-illuminated satin acrylic text adjacent). New ATM top collar to be installed over existing external ATM
Location: 9-13, CASTLE STREET, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 6AF
Application No: 19/4972M
Proposal: Two-storey rear extension
Location: 54, CHELFORD ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, SK10 3LQ
Application No: 19/4476M
Proposal: External alterations to the car park, pedestrian access
and seating areas
Location: FLOWER POT INN, 1, CONGLETON ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 7UF
Application No: 19/4891M
Proposal: Variation of condition 2 on apporved application 19/0130M – Demolition of existing conservatory & chimney stacks; alterations; rear single storey extension; front extended eaves; front single storey additions: Window bays & new main entrance extension and fenestration. Note:- Subsequent to approval 18/0763M following re-design of approved design to achieve feasibility and affordability.
Location: 113, GAWSWORTH ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 8UQ
Application No: 19/5062M
Proposal: Single storey side extension and associated internal reconfiguration
Location: 12, LINNET GROVE, MACCLESFIELD, SK10 3QS
Application No: 19/5032M
Proposal: Listed Building Consent for external maintenance works to 59-61 Roe Street (Grade II Listed)
Location: 59-61, ROE STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK11 6XD
5. Cheshire East Council Environmental Strategy 2019-24
Action: To consider a response to the consultation.
6. Macclesfield Character Assessment
Action: To consider the report.
7. Member Items
None
8. Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting
The next Planning Committee meeting will take place on 29th November 2019 10:30am, in Macclesfield Town Hall (to be confirmed).
Macclesfield Town Council
Planning Committee Minutes 8th November 2019
Minutes of the meeting held on 8th November 2019 at 10:30am in Macclesfield Town Hall.
In attendance:
- Cllr Alift Harewood MBE
- Cllr Fiona Wilson
- Cllr David Edwardes
- Cllr Janet Jackson MBE
- Cllr Lloyd Roberts
1. Apologies for Absence
Cllr Dominic Sexton
2. Declarations of Interest
Cllr Wilson declared a non-pecuniary interest in application 19/4515M as she is a neighbour of the applicant.
There were no members of the public at the meeting.
3. Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting Held on 18th October 2019
RESOLVED: That the minutes are approved as a true record of the meeting
4. 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: 19/4850M
Proposal: Creation of a fenced compound to house air handling plant, with raised platform to support ductwork and formation of a dormer in existing roof for entry of ducts into building.
Location: Macclesfield District General Hospital, VICTORIA ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, SK10 3BL
No objections.
Application No: 19/4817M
Proposal: Advertisement consent for Fascia signs
Location: 7-9, JAMES STREET, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 8BP
No objections.
Application No: 19/3003M
Proposal: Change of use from Offices to Use classes B1 (light industrial) and B8 (storage), including alterations
Location: Crown Centre, BOND STREET, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 6QS
The committee sought clarification on the cladding material on the Athey Street façade of the building and raised a concern on the aesthetic consideration.
RESOLVED: That the committee objects to this application on the grounds of noise pollution and the impact on the neighbouring residential properties.
Application No: 19/4807M
Proposal: Erection of autocentre for vehicle repairs and servicing and MOT test centre with associated operations for the sale and fitting of tyres, batteries and exhausts and vehicle washing/ valeting/ detailing operations with parking and service areas and access
Location: Land Adjacent to The Moss Rose Football Ground, LONDON ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 7SP
The committee sought that the following conditions are applied should planning permission be granted:
- An archaeological survey is conducted;
- Hours of construction are set to limit the impact on the residents;
- Hours of operation of the final use business is set to limit the impact on the residents;
- The speed limit of 40mph set from Gaw End Lane is reduced to 30mph as the addition of another business on an already congested highway introduces further slowing of traffic for ingress and egress.
RESOLVED: That the committee objects to this application on the grounds of:
- Loss of parking;
- Impact on the flow of traffic at the junction to London Road and resultant increase to congestion;
- Safety concerns related to the reduction of HGV turning circle at the junction to London Road;
- Increased air pollution in an area that is already reported to exceed the AQMA limits.
Application No: 19/4773M
Proposal: Garage Conversion to form Study & Utility Room
Location: 33, WATERMILL DRIVE, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 7WB
No objections.
Application No: 19/4515M
Proposal: Change of use from B1 use to D1 use
Location: ST PETERS WORKING INSTITUTE, WINDMILL STREET, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 7HS
As per previously submitted comments from the meeting held on 18/10/19, the committee reiterated that they support this application as on completion the development provides resources for adults with learning difficulties.
Application No: 19/4866M
Proposal: Listed building consent for creation of new dwelling adjacent to 183 Crompton Road with restoration of 183 Crompton Road.
Location: 183, CROMPTON ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 8EH
The committee noted that this application will be under the direction of the Conservation Officer.
Application No: 19/4865M
Proposal: Creation of new dwelling adjacent to 183 Crompton Road with restoration of 183 Crompton Road.
Location: 183, CROMPTON ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 8EH
The committee noted that in principal they support this application, subject to the Conservation Officers report.
Application No: 19/4939M
Proposal: Proposed single and double storey side extensions with elevational treatment amendments.
Location: 7, WESTMINSTER ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, SK10 3AH
No objections.
Application No: 19/4893M
Proposal: Change of use from office (B1) to a single dwelling
Location: 41-43, BOND STREET, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 6QS
RESOLVED: That the committee did not object to the application in principle but raised concerns on:
- Lack of amenity space in the property;
- Loss of privacy for neighbouring properties;
- Lack of parking provision for the new property.
Application No: 19/4614M
Proposal: Proposed two storey side facing extension, alterations to existing roof structure including changing roofing material, replace all exisitng windows, render finish to all new and existing external walls and formation of a raised patio are to the rear
Location: 6, BLUEBELL CLOSE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK10 2JN
No objections.
Application No: 19/4941M
Proposal: External door to first floor level and all window frames to be painted dark grey (RAL 7026) 4no. new fascia panels installed to building frontage. New panel for
ATM surround to be installed with new ATM top collar
Location: 9-13, CASTLE STREET, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 6AF
No objections.
Application No: 19/4942M
Proposal: Advertisement consent for 2no. new internally illuminated lozenges to be installed onto new fascia panels – coloured RAL 7031 (1no. lozenge to include non-illuminated satin acrylic text adjacent). New ATM top collar to be installed over existing external ATM
Location: 9-13, CASTLE STREET, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 6AF
No objections.
Application No: 19/4972M
Proposal: Two-storey rear extension
Location: 54, CHELFORD ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, SK10 3LQ
No objections.
Application No: 19/4476M
Proposal: External alterations to the car park, pedestrian access
and seating areas
Location: FLOWER POT INN, 1, CONGLETON ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 7UF
No objections.
Application No: 19/4891M
Proposal: Variation of condition 2 on apporved application 19/0130M – Demolition of existing conservatory & chimney stacks; alterations; rear single storey extension; front extended eaves; front single storey additions: Window bays & new main entrance extension and fenestration. Note:- Subsequent to approval 18/0763M following re-design of approved design to achieve feasibility and affordability.
Location: 113, GAWSWORTH ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 8UQ
No objections.
Application No: 19/5062M
Proposal: Single storey side extension and associated internal reconfiguration
Location: 12, LINNET GROVE, MACCLESFIELD, SK10 3QS
No objections.
Application No: 19/5032M
Proposal: Listed Building Consent for external maintenance works to 59-61 Roe Street (Grade II Listed)
Location: 59-61, ROE STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK11 6XD
No objections.
5. Cheshire East Council Environmental Strategy 2019-24
The committee commented that they welcome future planning considerations with respect to the environment and were pleased to note Cheshire East Council’s authority to request the installation of charging points as part of domestic and commercial developments.
6. Macclesfield Character Assessment
It was suggested that additional headings were included for examination; Housing, HMOs and Community Assets.
RESOLVED: That the committee sought further information on the resourcing of a character assessment for Macclesfield to include methods, resourcing and timescales.
7. Member Items
None
8. Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting
The next Planning Committee meeting will take place on 29th November 2019 10:30am, in Macclesfield Town Hall (to be confirmed).
Meeting closed at 11:56
Chair Cllr Alift Harewood MBE
Clerk Harriet Worrell