Planning Committee
Responds to the planning applications within Macclesfield as a statutory consultee.
Planning Committee Agenda 10th December 2021
If you would like to attend the meeting please contact the Town Clerk, as due to Covid -19 restrictions there are a limited number of public spaces.
1. Apologies for Absence
To receive apologies for absence.
2. Declarations of Interest
To receive declarations of interests from members relevant to items under discussion at the meeting.
3. Public Participation
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 08/12/21. 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 08/12/21.
4. Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 19th November 2021
Action: To consider the draft minutes as a true record of the meeting
5. Matters Arising from the Minutes
Action: To consider any matters arising from the minutes
6. 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: 21/5838M
Proposal: Proposed rear 3-storey extension for 3no. residential flats and the internal refurbishment of the existing first-floor residential space to form 2no. residential flats.
The proposed works will also include the internal refurbishment of the existing ground floor commercial unit to form 4no. new commercial units, and a new rear
single-storey extension, which will create a new storeroom for one of the commercial units.
Location: 59- 67 Park Lane, Macclesfield, SK11 6TX
Application No: 21/5711M
Proposal: A single storey full width kitchen/ living room extension is proposed to replace existing kitchen extension and conservatory to the rear of the property. The work includes removing existing walls to the base of the outrigger.
Location: 126, Buxton Road, Macclesfield, SK10 1NG
Application No: 21/5712M
Proposal: Listed Building consent for a single storey full width kitchen/ living room extension is proposed to replace existing kitchen extension and conservatory to the rear of the property. The work includes removing existing walls to the base of the outrigger.
Location: 126, Buxton Road, Macclesfield, SK10 1NG
Application No: 21/5787M
Proposal: Ground floor rear extension, GF porch extension and 2 Storey side extension
Location: 78, Craig Road, Macclesfield, SK11 7XN
Application No: 21/5818M
Proposal: Proposed single storey side & rear extension & alterations
Location: 32, Bollinbarn, Macclesfield, SK10 3DL
Application No: 21/5462M
Proposal: Extension and improvement of the existing patio area in order to increase its size and create a usable space for everyone to use and enjoy to include the erection of a pagoda . We have also built a gazebo with a pitched roof constructed out of sustainable sourced timber . The pitch of the ridge tile is at 3.2 m but the position of it is completely obscured by the height of the mature trees in the neighbours garden such that the neighbours cant see it .
Location: 34, Birtles Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 3JQ
Application No: 21/5832M
Proposal: Single storey rear extension.
Location: 3, Merrydale Close, Macclesfield, SK10 3QQ
Application No: 21/5839M
Proposal: Single storey side/rear extension and garage conversion
Location: 89, Kenilworth Road, Macclesfield, SK11 8UX
Application No: 21/5887M
Proposal: Demolition of conservatory and two storey rear extension
Location: 18, Thirlmere, Macclesfield, SK11 7XY
Application No: 21/5934M
Proposal: Proposed rear extension and loft conversion inc. addition of bay windows and alterations to front elevation
Location: 26, Pexhill Drive, Macclesfield, SK10 3LP
Application No: 21/5723M
Proposal: Single storey extension to north east elevation and existing lean-to on south east elevation to be replaced with new brick walls and pitched roof to match existing
Location: Scamps Busy Bees Nursery, Poplar Road, Macclesfield, SK11 8AT
Application No: 21/4991M
Proposal: Rear of property, single story, flat roof extension. 2.48m x 3.6m with a height of 2.4m.
Location: 6, Wallbrook Avenue, Macclesfield, SK10 3GL
Application No: 21/6004M
Proposal: Proposed first floor side extension to form master bedroom with dressing area and ensuite. Internal alterations to ground and first floor rooms including removal of front dormer windows and replace with rooflights,. Replace single garage doors for a double garage door, removal of side bay window glazing and replace with masonry and form flat roof over bay and rear outrigger and alter several windows and door widths.
Location: 4, Weybridge Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 2UP
Application No: 21/5862M
Proposal: Proposed Dwelling
Location: Plot North Of 78, Beech Lane, Macclesfield, SK10 2DY
Application No: 21/6030M
Proposal: Prior determination of proposed NTQ telecommunications Rooftop installation and associated ancillary works
Location: Marks & Spencer, 33, Mill Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6NE
Application No: 21/6026M
Proposal: Proposed pitched roof to replace flat roof
Location: 30, Lakelands Close, Macclesfield, Macclesfield, Cheshire, Sk10 1rf
7. Conservation Area Review
Action: To note the report and any further updates.
8. Town Character Assessment
Action: To note the report and any further updates.
9. Shop fronts and signage design
Action: To note the report and any further updates.
10. Streetnaming
Action: To note the report and any further updates.
11. Canal bridge 36
Action: To note the report and any further updates.
12. Hurdsfield Road / Black Lane, Macclesfield – Proposed Shared Use Facility
Action: To consider a response to the proposal.
13. Notice of Proposal – Monsall Drive, Macclesfield
Action: To consider a response to the proposal.
14. Final Draft Housing Supplementary Planning Document (‘Final Draft Housing SPD’) consultation
Action: To consider a response to the consultation.
15. Draft Jodrell Bank Observatory Supplementary Planning Document (JBO SPD) consultation
Action: To consider a response to the consultation.
16. Correspondence
None
17. Member Items
None
18. Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting
The next Planning Committee meeting will take place on 14th January 2022 10am, in Macclesfield Town Hall (to be confirmed).
7. Conservation Area Review report
8. Character Assessment report
8. Macclesfield Community Engagement
12. Hurdsfield Rd Black Lane report
12. Hurdsfield Rd Black Lane Shared Use Facility – Amended
14. Report Final draft Housing SPD consultation
14. Final Draft Housing SPD – Report of Consultation
14. Final Draft Housing Supplementary Planning Document
Planning Committee Minutes 10th December 2021
Minutes of the meeting held on 10th December 2021 at 10am in Macclesfield Town Hall.
In attendance:
- Cllr Mike Hutchison
- Cllr David Edwardes
- Cllr Fiona Wilson
- Cllr Sandy Livingstone
1. Apologies for Absence
Cllr Lloyd Roberts
Cllr Janet Jackson MBE
2. Declarations of Interest
Cllr Livingstone declared a non-pecuniary interest in Item 14 as the Housing Association he works for is involved with development in Cheshire East.
Cllr Edwardes declared a non-pecuniary interest in application 21/5862M as he contacted the Chair of the Civic Society regarding the submission of this application and who has since provided a comment.
3. Public Participation
There were no members of the public in attendance.
4. Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 19th November 2021
RESOLVED: That the minutes are approved as a true record of the meeting.
5. Matters Arising from the Minutes
None.
6. 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: 21/5838M
Proposal: Proposed rear 3-storey extension for 3no. residential flats and the internal refurbishment of the existing first-floor residential space to form 2no. residential flats.
The proposed works will also include the internal refurbishment of the existing ground floor commercial unit to form 4no. new commercial units, and a new rear
single-storey extension, which will create a new storeroom for one of the commercial units.
Location: 59- 67 Park Lane, Macclesfield, SK11 6TX
RESOLVED: The committee raised no objections as the application repurposes an empty building but requested that the Planning Officer, when making the decision, ensures the following policies are adhered to:
- Saved policy DC3 from the Macclesfield Borough Local Plan,
- Saved policy DC38 from the Macclesfield Borough Local Plan,
- Policy SE1 from the Cheshire East Council Local Plan Strategy.
Application No: 21/5711M
Proposal: A single storey full width kitchen/ living room extension is proposed to replace existing kitchen extension and conservatory to the rear of the property. The work includes removing existing walls to the base of the outrigger.
Location: 126, Buxton Road, Macclesfield, SK10 1NG
No objections.
Application No: 21/5712M
Proposal: Listed Building consent for a single storey full width kitchen/ living room extension is proposed to replace existing kitchen extension and conservatory to the rear of the property. The work includes removing existing walls to the base of the outrigger.
Location: 126, Buxton Road, Macclesfield, SK10 1NG
No objections.
Application No: 21/5787M
Proposal: Ground floor rear extension, GF porch extension and 2 Storey side extension
Location: 78, Craig Road, Macclesfield, SK11 7XN
No objections.
Application No: 21/5818M
Proposal: Proposed single storey side & rear extension & alterations
Location: 32, Bollinbarn, Macclesfield, SK10 3DL
RESOLVED: The committee raised no objections but requested that the Planning Officer ensures saved policy DC3 from the Macclesfield Borough Local Plan is not contravened.
Application No: 21/5462M
Proposal: Extension and improvement of the existing patio area in order to increase its size and create a usable space for everyone to use and enjoy to include the erection of a pagoda . We have also built a gazebo with a pitched roof constructed out of sustainable sourced timber . The pitch of the ridge tile is at 3.2 m but the position of it is completely obscured by the height of the mature trees in the neighbours garden such that the neighbours cant see it .
Location: 34, Birtles Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 3JQ
The committee requested that the Planning Officer ensures saved policy DC3 from the Macclesfield Borough Local Plan is not contravened.
Application No: 21/5832M
Proposal: Single storey rear extension.
Location: 3, Merrydale Close, Macclesfield, SK10 3QQ
No objections.
Application No: 21/5839M
Proposal: Single storey side/rear extension and garage conversion
Location: 89, Kenilworth Road, Macclesfield, SK11 8UX
No objections.
Application No: 21/5887M
Proposal: Demolition of conservatory and two storey rear extension
Location: 18, Thirlmere, Macclesfield, SK11 7XY
No objections.
Application No: 21/5934M
Proposal: Proposed rear extension and loft conversion inc. addition of bay windows and alterations to front elevation
Location: 26, Pexhill Drive, Macclesfield, SK10 3LP
No objections.
Application No: 21/5723M
Proposal: Single storey extension to north east elevation and existing lean-to on south east elevation to be replaced with new brick walls and pitched roof to match existing
Location: Scamps Busy Bees Nursery, Poplar Road, Macclesfield, SK11 8AT
No objections.
Application No: 21/4991M
Proposal: Rear of property, single story, flat roof extension. 2.48m x 3.6m with a height of 2.4m.
Location: 6, Wallbrook Avenue, Macclesfield, SK10 3GL
No objections.
The meeting was adjourned between 10:26am and 10.30am while Cllr Wilson left the room.
Application No: 21/6004M
Proposal: Proposed first floor side extension to form master bedroom with dressing area and ensuite. Internal alterations to ground and first floor rooms including removal of front dormer windows and replace with rooflights,. Replace single garage doors for a double garage door, removal of side bay window glazing and replace with masonry and form flat roof over bay and rear outrigger and alter several windows and door widths.
Location: 4, Weybridge Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 2UP
No objections.
Application No: 21/5862M
Proposal: Proposed Dwelling
Location: Plot North Of 78, Beech Lane, Macclesfield, SK10 2DY
The committee raised a concern that the design of multiple en-suite bathrooms is suggestive of future regard to convert the property into a House of Multiple Occupancy.
The committee requested that the Planning Officer checks vehicle egress from the property to the highway is safe and that the development is not converted to a HMO.
Application No: 21/6030M
Proposal: Prior determination of proposed NTQ telecommunications Rooftop installation and associated ancillary works
Location: Marks & Spencer, 33, Mill Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6NE
No objections.
Application No: 21/6026M
Proposal: Proposed pitched roof to replace flat roof
Location: 30, Lakelands Close, Macclesfield, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 1RF
No objections.
7. Conservation Area Review
The report was noted.
8. Town Character Assessment
The report was noted and that the closing date for responses may be extended beyond 17/12/21 for the survey to be circulated at the Treacle Market on 19/12/21.
9. Shop fronts and signage design
The report was noted.
10. Streetnaming
The report was noted and that one further attempt will be made to contact the remaining individual.
11. Canal bridge 36
The report was noted and that due to the recently announced Covid-19 restrictions, the Canal and River Trust may defer the assessment works to the new year.
12. Hurdsfield Road / Black Lane, Macclesfield – Proposed Shared Use Facility
RESOLVED: That the committee supported the proposal as it will improve safety for cyclists and is keeping with the Macclesfield Town Council ambition for Middlewood Way improvements.
13. Notice of Proposal – Monsall Drive, Macclesfield
RESOLVED: That the committee supported the proposal as it will improve safety for vehicles exiting Monsall Drive.
14. Final Draft Housing Supplementary Planning Document (‘Final Draft Housing SPD’) consultation
The committee welcomed the document, particularly the sections on affordable housing, biodiversity, and meeting national space standards.
15. Draft Jodrell Bank Observatory Supplementary Planning Document (JBO SPD) consultation
The committee welcomed the document and its protection of the world heritage site.
16. Correspondence
None
17. Member Items
None
18. Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting
The next Planning Committee meeting will take place on 14th January 2022 10am, in Macclesfield Town Hall (to be confirmed).
Meeting close: 11:06am
Chair: Cllr Mike Hutchison
Clerk: Admin & Governance Manager