Planning Committee
Responds to the planning applications within Macclesfield as a statutory consultee.
Macclesfield Town Council Notice of Meeting
5th June 2025
To: Councillors Mike Hutchison, James Barber, Sandy Livingstone and Sam Hale.
You are hereby summoned to attend
Macclesfield Town Council’s Planning Committee meeting to be held at:
Macclesfield Town Hall
on
11th June 2025
commencing at 7pm
for the purpose of transacting the business shown on the attached agenda.
With thanks,
Nicola Mellor
Admin and Governance Manager
Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee Agenda
Agenda of the meeting to be held on Wednesday 11th June 2025 at 7pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.
This meeting is open to the public, but space may be limited. Should you wish to attend please inform the Admin and Governance Manager.
As per our Council Strategy 2024-2027, Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee will conserve, celebrate and promote Macclesfield’s heritage.
Macclesfield Town Council Strategy 2024-2027 can be found here: Strategy
1. Apologies for Absence
To receive apologise 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 the public session, please email
[email protected] by 12 noon on 10/06/25. 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 [email protected] by 12 noon on 10/06/25.
4. Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 7th May 2025
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 have been relayed.
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 Number: 25/1019/FUL
Proposal: Proposed new rear extension and new accommodation block at Upton Grange Care Home , in order to bring the premises residential accommodation up to modern living standards in order to allow the care home to function to its full potential
Location: Upton Grange, 214 Prestbury Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 4AA
Application Number: 25/1221/HOUS
Proposal: Erection of extensions to the front and rear elevations
Location: 15 Hall Close, Tytherington, Macclesfield, SK10 2HH
Application Number: 25/1077/FUL
Proposal: Roofing over of existing cattle loafing area and enlargement of existing slurry tank
Location: Higher Blakelow Farm Longden Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 0AF
Application Number: 25/0122/HOUS
Proposal: Addition of car port to west side of garage. Greenhouse in garden on east side of polytunnel.
Location: 5 Blakelow Gardens, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 7EE
Application Number: 25/0807/FUL
Proposal: Proposed Partial Demolition and Formation of 2No Flats with Landscaped Courtyard
Location: The Cave, 91 – 95 Mill Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 6NN
Application Number: 25/0806/FUL
Proposal: Proposed Partial Demolition and Change of use from Public House to 2 No Retail Units
Location: The Cave, 91 – 95 Mill Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 6NN
Application Number: 25/1464/CLPUD
Proposal: Certificate of lawful development for proposed single storey rear extension.
Location: 18 Birch Avenue, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 3NU
Application Number: 25/1329/FUL
Proposal: Proposed erection of two roller shutter doors to enclose the covered corner area of the branch
Location: Natwest, 2 Chestergate, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 6BA
Application Number: 23/2967M
Proposal: Redevelopment of the existing old sports pitch to provide a new youth centre, including a pavilion, recreational sports area, MUGA and gardening area, with associated parking and service access.
Location: Fermain Academy Beswick Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 8JF
Application Number: 25/1507/FUL
Proposal: Earthworks to excavate existing soil, separate hardcore, stones and rocks from existing soil, then respread the soil on the land.
Location: Beech Hall School Beech Hall Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 2EG
Application Number: 25/1346/HOUS
Proposal: Erection of Single Storey Rear Extension and Associated Arrangement of Windows on the Rear Elevation
Location: 23 Pownall Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 1DF
Application Number: 25/1519/HOUS
Proposal: Erection of single storey side extension and single storey porch front extension.
Location: 13 Regent Avenue, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 8JP
Application Number: 25/1623/CLPUD
Proposal: Certificate of proposed lawful use to add 1-storey rear extension, 1.9m out from the existing rear wall.
Location: 35 Westbrook Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 3AQ
Application Number: 25/1590/FUL
Proposal: Car park alterations including increasing the number of parking spaces from four to seven, installing new ramps, upgrading paving, new fences and an additional patio area.
Location: 20 – 22 Nixon Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 8DP
Application Number: 25/1586/FUL
Proposal: Installation of 1no. scissor lift pod within existing service yard at Sainsbury’s store.
Location: Sainsburys Supermarkets Limited, 61 Cumberland Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 1BJ
Application Number: 25/1640/HOUS
Proposal: Erection of single storey side extension.
Location: 21 Brocklehurst Way, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 2HY
Application Number: 25/1474/VOC
Proposal: Variation of condition 2 on approvals 22/2973M
Location: 1, Mount Pleasant Prestbury Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 3BZ
Application Number: 25/1471/FUL
Proposal: Proposed double storey rear extension to extant building with associated works.
Location: Macclesfield Day Nursery, 142 Chester Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 8PT
Application Number: 25/1698/FUL
Proposal: Telephony hut and associated infrastructure
Location: Astrazeneca Charter Way, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 2NA
Application Number: 25/1407/HOUS
Proposal: A Single Storey rear extension, a side first floor extension over the existing garage with a two storey extension to the front and rear and a single storey porch extension.
Location: 14 Kentwell Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 2TR
Application Number: 25/1538/VOC
Proposal: Variation of condition 2 on approved application 24/0683M: Listed Building Consent for internal alterations including addition of downstairs WC and compliant staircase and replacement of existing degraded single glazing and PVC gutter with heritage standard specification.
Location: 33a, Brunswick Terrace Brunswick Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 1ER
Application Number: 25/1603/CLPUD
Proposal: Certificate of proposed lawful use for proposed single storey rear extension.
Location: 30 Birkdale Close, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 2UA
Application Number: 25/1788/HOUS
Proposal: Erection of single storey side and rear extension and demolition of existing side and rear extension.
Location: 44 Tytherington Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 2HJ
Application Number: 25/1729/FUL
Proposal: Change of use of land to equestrian, including the erection of 2 stable buildings, associated for the keeping of horses together with associated vehicular access track, an area of hardstanding and fencing.
Location: Land to the North of Chelford Road, Macclesfield
Application Number: 25/1820/HOUS
Proposal: Erection of single storey rear extension
Location: 4 Cornock Place, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 2ZE
Application Number: 25/1816/HOUS
Proposal: Demolition of existing side and rear extensions and erection of two storey side extension and single storey rear extensions
Location: 34 Ivy Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 8NR
Application Number: 25/1785/FUL
Proposal: Proposed change of use of scaffolders yard and ancillary office to car sales
Location: G H Scaffolding Ltd 11 Samuel Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6UW
Application Number: 25/1855/HOUS
Proposal: Demolition of existing conservatory and raised decking, erection of new single storey rear extension and new raised decking.
Location: 277 Oxford Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 8JZ
7. Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting
The next Planning Committee meeting will take place on 16th July 2025 at 7pm, at Macclesfield Town Hall.
Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee Minutes
Minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 11th June 2025 at 7pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.
As per our Council Strategy 2024-2027, Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee will conserve, celebrate and promote Macclesfield’s heritage.
Macclesfield Town Council Strategy 2024-2027 can be found here: Strategy
In attendance
Cllr Mike Hutchison
Cllr James Barber-Chadwick
Cllr Sandy Livingstone
Cllr Sam Hale
1. Apologies for Absence
No apologises for absence
2. Declarations of Interest
Cllr Livingstone declared an interest in application number 25/1590/FUL as it is proposed by Onward Homes for which he works
3. Public Participation
CEC Cllr Liz Braithwate as well as several other members of the public were in attendance to observe the meeting and some to speak.
Chair brought Application 23/2967M to the front so as not to delay members of public.
All public speakers outlined their objections to the proposed development, with focus specifically on parking, increased traffic, noise and disruption to the quiet residential area.
Speakers also mentioned previous objections that had been lodged from bodies such as Sport England and the Town Council.
Cllr Braithwaite specifically mentioned incorrect information such as the 20MPH limit mentioned by the developers. It was also identified that it was a blue light route and the emergency services had not been consulted.
Speakers were in agreement that there is a requirement for a facility for the youth of the town, however this is not the right location due to access.
4. Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 7th May 2025
Resolved: The draft minutes were approved as a true record of the meeting
5. Matters Arising from the Minutes
No matters arising
6. Observations on Planning Applications
The planning authority has been informed of the date of this meeting, and any delays in responses have been relayed.
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 Number: 25/1019/FUL
Proposal: Proposed new rear extension and new accommodation block at Upton Grange Care Home , in order to bring the premises residential accommodation up to modern living standards in order to allow the care home to function to its full potential
Location: Upton Grange, 214 Prestbury Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 4AA
No comment, CEC to check objections raised on the portal
Application Number: 25/1221/HOUS
Proposal: Erection of extensions to the front and rear elevations
Location: 15 Hall Close, Tytherington, Macclesfield, SK10 2HH
No comment, CEC to check objections raised on the portal
Application Number: 25/1077/FUL
Proposal: Roofing over of existing cattle loafing area and enlargement of existing slurry tank
Location: Higher Blakelow Farm Longden Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 0AF
No comment
Application Number: 25/0122/HOUS
Proposal: Addition of car port to west side of garage. Greenhouse in garden on east side of polytunnel.
Location: 5 Blakelow Gardens, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 7EE
No comment
Application Number: 25/0807/FUL
Proposal: Proposed Partial Demolition and Formation of 2No Flats with Landscaped Courtyard
Location: The Cave, 91 – 95 Mill Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 6NN
Macclesfield Town Council would like it noting that there is insufficient detail regarding the plans on the portal to make an informed decision
Application Number: 25/0806/FUL
Proposal: Proposed Partial Demolition and Change of use from Public House to 2 No Retail Units
Location: The Cave, 91 – 95 Mill Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 6NN
Macclesfield Town Council would like it noting that there is insufficient detail regarding the plans on the portal to make an informed decision
Application Number: 25/1464/CLPUD
Proposal: Certificate of lawful development for proposed single storey rear extension.
Location: 18 Birch Avenue, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 3NU
Macclesfield Town Council would like it noting that this proposal has already been approved
Application Number: 25/1329/FUL
Proposal: Proposed erection of two roller shutter doors to enclose the covered corner area of the branch
Location: Natwest, 2 Chestergate, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 6BA
No Comment
Application Number: 23/2967M
Proposal: Redevelopment of the existing old sports pitch to provide a new youth centre, including a pavilion, recreational sports area, MUGA and gardening area, with associated parking and service access.
Location: Fermain Academy Beswick Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 8JF
Resolved: Object
Please see comments under section 3. Macclesfield Town Council retain their previous objections
Application Number: 25/1507/FUL
Proposal: Earthworks to excavate existing soil, separate hardcore, stones and rocks from existing soil, then respread the soil on the land.
Location: Beech Hall School Beech Hall Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 2EG
Macclesfield Town Council ask the CEC Planning Officer to confirm there are no issues with flood risk or with Network Rail
Application Number: 25/1346/HOUS
Proposal: Erection of Single Storey Rear Extension and Associated Arrangement of Windows on the Rear Elevation
Location: 23 Pownall Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 1DF
No Comment
Application Number: 25/1519/HOUS
Proposal: Erection of single storey side extension and single storey porch front extension.
Location: 13 Regent Avenue, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 8JP
No Comment
Application Number: 25/1623/CLPUD
Proposal: Certificate of proposed lawful use to add 1-storey rear extension, 1.9m out from the existing rear wall.
Location: 35 Westbrook Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 3AQ
No comment
Application Number: 25/1590/FUL
Proposal: Car park alterations including increasing the number of parking spaces from four to seven, installing new ramps, upgrading paving, new fences and an additional patio area.
Location: 20 – 22 Nixon Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 8DP
Cllr Livingstone removed himself from the room. No comment
Application Number: 25/1586/FUL
Proposal: Installation of 1no. scissor lift pod within existing service yard at Sainsbury’s store.
Location: Sainsburys Supermarkets Limited, 61 Cumberland Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 1BJ
No comment
Application Number: 25/1640/HOUS
Proposal: Erection of single storey side extension.
Location: 21 Brocklehurst Way, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 2HY
No comment
Application Number: 25/1474/VOC
Proposal: Variation of condition 2 on approvals 22/2973M
Location: 1, Mount Pleasant Prestbury Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 3BZ
CEC Planning Officer to check the variations.
Application Number: 25/1471/FUL
Proposal: Proposed double storey rear extension to extant building with associated works.
Location: Macclesfield Day Nursery, 142 Chester Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 8PT
Macclesfield Town Council would like it noting that there is insufficient detail regarding the plans on the portal to make an informed decision.
Application Number: 25/1698/FUL
Proposal: Telephony hut and associated infrastructure
Location: Astrazeneca Charter Way, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 2NA
No Comment
Application Number: 25/1407/HOUS
Proposal: A Single Storey rear extension, a side first floor extension over the existing garage with a two storey extension to the front and rear and a single storey porch extension.
Location: 14 Kentwell Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 2TR
No Comment
Application Number: 25/1538/VOC
Proposal: Variation of condition 2 on approved application 24/0683M: Listed Building Consent for internal alterations including addition of downstairs WC and compliant staircase and replacement of existing degraded single glazing and PVC gutter with heritage standard specification.
Location: 33a, Brunswick Terrace Brunswick Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 1ER
CEC Planning Officer to check the variations
Application Number: 25/1603/CLPUD
Proposal: Certificate of proposed lawful use for proposed single storey rear extension.
Location: 30 Birkdale Close, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 2UA
No Comment
Application Number: 25/1788/HOUS
Proposal: Erection of single storey side and rear extension and demolition of existing side and rear extension.
Location: 44 Tytherington Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 2HJ
No Comment
Application Number: 25/1729/FUL
Proposal: Change of use of land to equestrian, including the erection of 2 stable buildings, associated for the keeping of horses together with associated vehicular access track, an area of hardstanding and fencing.
Location: Land to the North of Chelford Road, Macclesfield
Resolved: Object
Macclesfield Town Council retain their previous objections
Application Number: 25/1820/HOUS
Proposal: Erection of single storey rear extension
Location: 4 Cornock Place, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 2ZE
No comment
Application Number: 25/1816/HOUS
Proposal: Demolition of existing side and rear extensions and erection of two storey side extension and single storey rear extensions
Location: 34 Ivy Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 8NR
No comment
Application Number: 25/1785/FUL
Proposal: Proposed change of use of scaffolders yard and ancillary office to car sales
Location: G H Scaffolding Ltd 11 Samuel Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6UW
No comment
Application Number: 25/1855/HOUS
Proposal: Demolition of existing conservatory and raised decking, erection of new single storey rear extension and new raised decking.
Location: 277 Oxford Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 8JZ
No comment
7. Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting
The next Planning Committee meeting will take place on 16th July 2025 at 7pm, at Macclesfield Town Hall.
Chair: Cllr Mike Hutchison
Clerk: Abigail Sherratt
Time meeting ended: 19:49