Planning Committee
Responds to the planning applications within Macclesfield as a statutory consultee.
Macclesfield Town Council Notice of Meeting
5th November 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
12th November 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 12th November 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 11/11/25. 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 11/11/25.
4. Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 17th September 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: 25/3839/ADV
Proposal: Advertisement consent for proposed COU of existing retail unit to create new cafe/bar. Works proposed to shop front including signage details, awnings, lighting and a projecting sign. Existing doors to be repainted and windows replaced. Remedial works proposed to brickwork where former cash machine and deposit box were located.
Location: 15 Market Place, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 1AG
Consultation end date: 12th November
Application Number: 25/3840/FUL
Proposal: Proposed COU of existing retail unit to create new cafe/bar. Works proposed to shop front including signage details, awnings, lighting and a projecting sign. Existing doors to be repainted and windows replaced. Remedial works proposed to brickwork where former cash machine and deposit box were located.
Location: 15 Market Place, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 1AG
Consultation end date: 12th November
Application Number: 25/3616/FUL
Proposal: Replacement of 5nr windows to the front facing elevation of 1 Glegg Street and 2nr windows to the side facing elevation. The existing windows are currently single-glazed timber framed windows, and all windows (ground floor and upper floor) are to be replaced with a double glazed uPVC window frame (colour and style to match existing). Replacement of 1nr existing front external timber door. The new door to be composite and contain 1nr glazed fanlight at high level. RAL colour and finish to match existing.
Location: 1 Glegg Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 7AJ
Consultation end date: 12th November
Application Number: 25/4031/PRIOR-3MA
Proposal: Prior approval for proposed change of use from Class E (Commercial, Business and Service Use) to eight 1-bedroom apartments.
Location: The Bradshaw Group, Catherine House Catherine Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 6BB
Consultation end date: 19th November
Application Number: 25/4039/HOUS
Proposal: Extension to upper floor including modifications to roofline comprising new front and rear gable, front porch, and new landscaping including wider driveway access
Location: 23 Sandringham Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 1QB
Consultation end date: 12th November
Application Number: 25/3923/FUL
Proposal: Installation of new part-height fret cut aluminium fixed panels with two access gates to corner entrance
Location: Natwest, 2 Chestergate, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 6BA
Consultation end date: 14th November
Application Number: 25/3466/FUL
Proposal: Change of use of estate agent’s office into 2 bedroom dwelling
Location: Barkers Estates Agents, 18 Prestbury Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 1AX
Consultation end date: 14th November
Application Number: 25/3761/LBC
Proposal: Listed building consent for Roof maintenance works to Macclesfield Library. Works are predominantly to be undertaken to the two modern extension sections of the building (1990s build). Replacement parapet gutter, replacement of isolated slates / refilling of missing reconstituted slates. Additional overflow outlets, sealing other parapet copings, isolated liquid coating repairs to other flat roof / lead details. Replacement of 2 no. modern roof lights. The original former 1881 section of the property (Former Bank) which contains all the architectural features (predominantly external) which will remain as existing. Only like for like Welsh slate repairs and unblocking parapet gutters/ outlets are proposed the original section of the building.
Location: Cheshire East Council, Macclesfield Library Jordangate, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 1EE
Consultation end date: 26th November
Application Number: 25/3996/HOUS
Proposal: Garage conversion and rear/side extension
Location: 10 Penrith Avenue, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 8PP
Consultation end date: 14th November
Application Number: 25/4084/HOUS
Proposal: single storey rear and side extensions
Location: 75 Gawsworth Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 8UF
Consultation end date: 18th November
Application Number: 25/4110/HOUS
Proposal: Conversion of existing garage to provide ancillary living accommodation (bedroom and bathroom) associated with the main dwelling
Location: 7 Scholars Close, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 3JS
Consultation end date: 18th November
Application Number: 25/4095/HOUS
Proposal: two storey side extension, single storey front and rear extensions, new access to road and hardstand for off road parking
Location: 6 Countess Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 8RR
Consultation end date: 18th November
Application Number: 25/4118/LBC
Proposal: Listed building consent for remedial works to the cellar.
Location: The George, 48 Jordangate, Macclesfield, Cheshire East,
Consultation end date: 26th November
Application Number: 25/4139/LBC
Proposal: Listed Building Consent for the removal of the existing Leylandii hedge and the installation of a woven hazel fence approximately 4ft high, accompanied by a new native hedge comprising beech and hawthorn species.
Location: The Red House, 1 Pexhill Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 3LL
Consultation end date: 20th November
Application Number: 25/4138/VOC
Proposal: Variation of condition 2 – approved plans on application 23/3471M.
Location: Lusso Macclesfield Serviced Apartments, Craven House Churchill Way, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 6AY
Consultation end date: 26th November
Application Number: 25/4009/HOUS
Proposal: Small extension to front elevation and formation of room under existing property to form cinema room and shower room.
Location: 41 Bollinbarn Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 3DN
Consultation end date: 24th November
7. Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting
The next Planning Committee meeting will take place on 17th December 2025 at 7pm, at Macclesfield Town Hall.
Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee Minutes
Minutes of the meeting to be held on Wednesday 12th November 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
In attendance
Cllr James Barber-Chadwick
Cllr Sam Hale
Cllr Sandy Livingstone
1. Apologies for Absence
Cllr Mike Hutchison
2. Declarations of Interest
No declarations of interest
3. Public Participation
There was no public participation.
4. Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 17th September 2025
Resolved: The minutes were approved as a true record of the meeting
5. Matters Arising from the Minutes
Resolved: No 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: 25/3839/ADV
Proposal: Advertisement consent for proposed COU of existing retail unit to create new cafe/bar. Works proposed to shop front including signage details, awnings, lighting and a projecting sign. Existing doors to be repainted and windows replaced. Remedial works proposed to brickwork where former cash machine and deposit box were located.
Location: 15 Market Place, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 1AG
Consultation end date: 12th November
No comments
Application Number: 25/3840/FUL
Proposal: Proposed COU of existing retail unit to create new cafe/bar. Works proposed to shop front including signage details, awnings, lighting and a projecting sign. Existing doors to be repainted and windows replaced. Remedial works proposed to brickwork where former cash machine and deposit box were located.
Location: 15 Market Place, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 1AG
Consultation end date: 12th November
No comments
Application Number: 25/3616/FUL
Proposal: Replacement of 5nr windows to the front facing elevation of 1 Glegg Street and 2nr windows to the side facing elevation. The existing windows are currently single-glazed timber framed windows, and all windows (ground floor and upper floor) are to be replaced with a double glazed uPVC window frame (colour and style to match existing). Replacement of 1nr existing front external timber door. The new door to be composite and contain 1nr glazed fanlight at high level. RAL colour and finish to match existing.
Location: 1 Glegg Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 7AJ
Consultation end date: 12th November
Resolved: Object
Macclesfield Town Council planning committee want to echo the comments from the heritage and conservation officer regarding the negative impact of replacing the windows from timber to uPVC.
Application Number: 25/4031/PRIOR-3MA
Proposal: Prior approval for proposed change of use from Class E (Commercial, Business and Service Use) to eight 1-bedroom apartments.
Location: The Bradshaw Group, Catherine House Catherine Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 6BB
Consultation end date: 19th November
Macclesfield Town Council planning committee would like to note that there is no provision for bin storage and cycle racks, which need to be taken in to account.
Application Number: 25/4039/HOUS
Proposal: Extension to upper floor including modifications to roofline comprising new front and rear gable, front porch, and new landscaping including wider driveway access
Location: 23 Sandringham Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 1QB
Consultation end date: 12th November
No comments
Application Number: 25/3923/FUL
Proposal: Installation of new part-height fret cut aluminium fixed panels with two access gates to corner entrance
Location: Natwest, 2 Chestergate, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 6BA
Consultation end date: 14th November
No comments
Application Number: 25/3466/FUL
Proposal: Change of use of estate agent’s office into 2 bedroom dwelling
Location: Barkers Estates Agents, 18 Prestbury Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 1AX
Consultation end date: 14th November
No comments
Application Number: 25/3761/LBC
Proposal: Listed building consent for Roof maintenance works to Macclesfield Library. Works are predominantly to be undertaken to the two modern extension sections of the building (1990s build). Replacement parapet gutter, replacement of isolated slates / refilling of missing reconstituted slates. Additional overflow outlets, sealing other parapet copings, isolated liquid coating repairs to other flat roof / lead details. Replacement of 2 no. modern roof lights. The original former 1881 section of the property (Former Bank) which contains all the architectural features (predominantly external) which will remain as existing. Only like for like Welsh slate repairs and unblocking parapet gutters/ outlets are proposed the original section of the building.
Location: Cheshire East Council, Macclesfield Library Jordangate, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 1EE
Consultation end date: 26th November
No comments
Application Number: 25/3996/HOUS
Proposal: Garage conversion and rear/side extension
Location: 10 Penrith Avenue, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 8PP
Consultation end date: 14th November
No comment
Application Number: 25/4084/HOUS
Proposal: single storey rear and side extensions
Location: 75 Gawsworth Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 8UF
Consultation end date: 18th November
No comment
Application Number: 25/4110/HOUS
Proposal: Conversion of existing garage to provide ancillary living accommodation (bedroom and bathroom) associated with the main dwelling
Location: 7 Scholars Close, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 3JS
Consultation end date: 18th November
No comment
Application Number: 25/4095/HOUS
Proposal: two storey side extension, single storey front and rear extensions, new access to road and hardstand for off road parking
Location: 6 Countess Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 8RR
Consultation end date: 18th November
No comment
Application Number: 25/4118/LBC
Proposal: Listed building consent for remedial works to the cellar.
Location: The George, 48 Jordangate, Macclesfield, Cheshire East,
Consultation end date: 26th November
No comment
Application Number: 25/4139/LBC
Proposal: Listed Building Consent for the removal of the existing Leylandii hedge and the installation of a woven hazel fence approximately 4ft high, accompanied by a new native hedge comprising beech and hawthorn species.
Location: The Red House, 1 Pexhill Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 3LL
Consultation end date: 20th November
Macclesfield Town Council planning committee would like to commend the application of introducing a new native hedge.
Application Number: 25/4138/VOC
Proposal: Variation of condition 2 – approved plans on application 23/3471M.
Location: Lusso Macclesfield Serviced Apartments, Craven House Churchill Way, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 6AY
Consultation end date: 26th November
No comment
Application Number: 25/4009/HOUS
Proposal: Small extension to front elevation and formation of room under existing property to form cinema room and shower room.
Location: 41 Bollinbarn Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 3DN
Consultation end date: 24th November
No comment
7. Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting
The next Planning Committee meeting will take place on 17th December 2025 at 7pm, at Macclesfield Town Hall.