Planning Committee
Responds to the planning applications within Macclesfield as a statutory consultee.
Macclesfield Town Council Notice of Meeting
10th July 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
16th July 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 16th July 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 15/07/25. 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 15/07/25.
4. Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 11th June 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: 25/2008/FUL
Proposal: Shopfront repair & refurbishment
Location: Fat Face, 1 – 3 Mill Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 6NA
Application Number: 25/1723/ADV
Proposal: 1no. fascia sign & 2no. projecting sign
Location: Fat Face, 1 – 3 Mill Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 6NA
Application Number: 25/1982/PIP
Proposal: Permission in Principle for the erection of 2 dwellings.
Location: Land At, 185a Whirley Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 3JJ
Application Number: 25/1994/ADV
Proposal: Retrospective application for Digital Advertisement Screen.
Location: Digital Advertisement Billboard Hibel Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East,
Application Number: 25/1348/FUL
Proposal: Change of Use from A1 retail to new ground floor short term rental accommodation (resubmission of application 24/2835M)
Location: 21 Church Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 6LB
Application Number: 25/1971/PIP
Proposal: Permission in principle for the construction of two dwellings
Location: Land Between 117 And 127 Manchester Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 4EN
Application Number: 25/2002/FUL
Proposal: Installation of 1 no. new communications Kiosk with integrated defibrillator and advertising display.
Location: Land Outside 1 Castle Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6AF
Application Number: 25/2001/ADV
Proposal: Advertisement consent for digital advertising display for new communications Kiosk.
Location: Land Outside 1 Castle Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6AF
Application Number: 25/2004/FUL
Proposal: Installation of 1 no. new communications Kiosk with integrated defibrillator and advertising display.
Location: Land Outside 80 Mill Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6LT
Application Number: 25/2003/ADV
Proposal: Advertisement consent for digital advertising display for new communications Kiosk.
Location: Land Outside 80 Mill Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6LT
Application Number: 25/1980/HOUS
Proposal: Erection of single storey rear and side extension and enlargement of existing rear dormer.
Location: 167 Bond Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 6RE
Application Number: 25/1537/FUL
Proposal: Amendments to external façade.
Location: 20 Chester Road, Macclesfield, SK11 8DG
Application Number: 25/2011/FUL
Proposal: External alterations to unlisted curtilage school buildings comprising replacement windows, doors and cladding.
Location: Beech Hall School Beech Hall Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 2EG
Application Number: 25/2057/HOUS
Proposal: Demolition of single storey rear extension and dormers to the rear roof slope, erection of two storey rear extension, alteration to roof form and associated internal alterations.
Location: 4 Fairview Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 8NZ
Application Number: 25/2056/CLPUD
Proposal: Certificate of lawful development for proposed demolition of existing conservatory to the rear of the property; new single storey rear extension and additional obscure glazed window to the ground floor side elevation.
Location: 14 Scholars Close, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 3JS
Application Number: 25/1958/VOC
Proposal: Variation of condition 2 on approved application 24/4858/HOUS: Demolition of existing swimming pool and surrounding structure to rear elevation and the erection of a new single storey rear extension.
Location: 61 Ivy Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 8NU
Application Number: 25/2085/HOUS
Proposal: Erection of single storey side extension, erection of single storey rear extension, demolition of existing workshop and alterations to garden landscaping.
Location: 6 Blakelow Gardens, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 7EE
Application Number: 25/1983/CLPUD
Proposal: Certificate of proposed lawful use for a dormer roof extension and the installation of solar panels on both the dormer and existing roof. The works also include the installation of external wall insulation to the existing rendered exterior walls.
Location: 8 Newton Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 6QZ
Application Number: 25/1940/HOUS
Proposal: Erection of greenhouse within rear garden.
Location: 5 Remembrance Way, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 1LF
Application Number: 25/1892/HOUS
Proposal: Erection of porch to front of dwelling.
Location: 88 Delamere Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 2PU
Application Number: 25/1919/FUL
Proposal: Single storey rear extension along with change of use from class C3 dwelling house to C4 HMO
Location: 47 Station Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 2AW
Application Number: 25/2185/HOUS
Proposal: Demolition of existing garage and replacement with new single storey side extension and associated alterations to driveway.
Location: 15 Kenilworth Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 8PE
Application Number: 25/2076/FUL
Proposal: New workshop for memorial stonemasons
Location: Land Off Thorpe Street, Macclesfield, SK10 1LJ
Application Number: 23/4192M
Proposal: Proposed 3 bedroom new build detached dwelling.
Location: 34 Chiltern Avenue, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 8LP
Application Number: 25/0210/OUT
Proposal: Outline planning permission (with all matters reserved except site access) for residential development (Use Class C3) comprising of new dwellings, public open space, hard and soft landscaping, and associated infrastructure and works.
Location: Land At Prestbury Road Macclesfield,
Application Number: 25/2304/HOUS
Proposal: A Front facing Dormer to the Garage Roof and two rooflights to the Rear
Location: 33 Redshank Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 2SN
Application Number: 25/2207/HOUS
Proposal: Proposed two storey side extension, erection of single storey rear extension, and demolition of existing conservatory and detached garage.
Location: 61 Knowsley Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 8AP
Application Number: 25/2317/HOUS
Proposal: Two storey side extension and alteration to existing rear extension
Location: 165 Whirley Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 3JL
Application Number: 25/2137/FUL
Proposal: Erection, alteration, and replacement of plant and machinery, facade and roof alterations, and other external works
Location: Cpl3 (building 67) And Associated Curtilage, Macclesfield, SK10 2NA
Application Number: 25/2239/PRIOR-3MA
Proposal: Proposed change of use from offices to one dwelling
Location: Short House, 1 – 5 Short Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 6JY
Application Number: 25/2172/FUL
Proposal: WH2 Building cladding and minor fascia alterations
Location: Astra Zeneca, Wh2 Building, Macclesfield, SK10 2NA
Application Number: 25/2264/HOUS
Proposal: Alterations to existing garage to include raising of roof height and conversion to ‘granny’ flat.
Location: The Gables, 21 Stevenage Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 8LD
Application Number: 24/5156/FUL
Proposal: Single Storey Extension to 59 to 67 Park Lane, Change of ground floor accommodation from one retail unit to four retail units, change of use of first floor from one flat and storage to two flats.
Location: 59-67 Park Lane, Macclesfield,
Application Number: 25/2360/HOUS
Proposal: Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of rear single storey extension.
Location: 3 Stoneyfold Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 7EG
Application Number: 25/2379/HOUS
Proposal: Erection of garden room.
Location: 158 Hurdsfield Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 2PY
Application Number: 25/2428/HOUS
Proposal: Existing Bungalow property to be extended on the front and rear with a single storey
extension on both sides. Existing roof to be modified slightly & re-roofed
Location: 10 Badger Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 2EP
7. Planning Committee ToR
7.1 To review the above Terms of Reference
8. Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting
The next Planning Committee meeting will take place on 13th August 2025 at 7pm, at Macclesfield Town Hall.
Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee Minutes
Minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 16th July 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
Cllr Sandy Livingstone
1. Apologies for Absence
Cllr Sam Hale
2. Declarations of Interest
No declarations of interest
3. Public Participation
The meeting was adjourned to invite public comments and questions.
All speakers spoke on application 25/1982/PIP.
They were looking for MTC support in objecting to this application. The residents brought up varies points, including referring to the National Planning Policy Framework document, paragraphs 153 and 154.
Cheshire East Councillor, Judy Snowball has asked for the application to be called in to Northern Planning and it has been accepted. She stated that it is important that MTC comment on this application.
Following which the meeting was reconvened.
4. Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 11th June 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 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: 25/1982/PIP
Proposal: Permission in Principle for the erection of 2 dwellings.
Location: Land At, 185a Whirley Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 3JJ
Resolved: Object
Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee are objecting to the above planning application and would like the following Cheshire East Planning policies taken into consideration when making their decision.
The committee feel the application is Backland Development and goes against HOU 10- Backland development, point 2 and also policy HOU 12- Amenity, specifically environmental disturbance and traffic generation. They feel it doesn’t constitute the definition of grey belt and don’t believe it merits that constitution.
Application Number: 25/2008/FUL
Proposal: Shopfront repair & refurbishment
Location: Fat Face, 1 – 3 Mill Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 6NA
No comment
Application Number: 25/1723/ADV
Proposal: 1no. fascia sign & 2no. projecting sign
Location: Fat Face, 1 – 3 Mill Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 6NA
No comment
Application Number: 25/1994/ADV
Proposal: Retrospective application for Digital Advertisement Screen.
Location: Digital Advertisement Billboard Hibel Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East,
No comment
Application Number: 25/1348/FUL
Proposal: Change of Use from A1 retail to new ground floor short term rental accommodation (resubmission of application 24/2835M)
Location: 21 Church Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 6LB
No comment
Application Number: 25/1971/PIP
Proposal: Permission in principle for the construction of two dwellings
Location: Land Between 117 And 127 Manchester Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 4EN
No comment
Application Number: 25/2002/FUL
Proposal: Installation of 1 no. new communications Kiosk with integrated defibrillator and advertising display.
Location: Land Outside 1 Castle Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6AF
No comment
Application Number: 25/2001/ADV
Proposal: Advertisement consent for digital advertising display for new communications Kiosk.
Location: Land Outside 1 Castle Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6AF
No comment
Application Number: 25/2004/FUL
Proposal: Installation of 1 no. new communications Kiosk with integrated defibrillator and advertising display.
Location: Land Outside 80 Mill Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6LT
No comment
Application Number: 25/2003/ADV
Proposal: Advertisement consent for digital advertising display for new communications Kiosk.
Location: Land Outside 80 Mill Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6LT
No comment
Application Number: 25/1980/HOUS
Proposal: Erection of single storey rear and side extension and enlargement of existing rear dormer.
Location: 167 Bond Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 6RE
No comment
Application Number: 25/1537/FUL
Proposal: Amendments to external façade.
Location: 20 Chester Road, Macclesfield, SK11 8DG
No comment
Application Number: 25/2011/FUL
Proposal: External alterations to unlisted curtilage school buildings comprising replacement windows, doors and cladding.
Location: Beech Hall School Beech Hall Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 2EG
No comment
Application Number: 25/2057/HOUS
Proposal: Demolition of single storey rear extension and dormers to the rear roof slope, erection of two storey rear extension, alteration to roof form and associated internal alterations.
Location: 4 Fairview Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 8NZ
No comment
Application Number: 25/2056/CLPUD
Proposal: Certificate of lawful development for proposed demolition of existing conservatory to the rear of the property; new single storey rear extension and additional obscure glazed window to the ground floor side elevation.
Location: 14 Scholars Close, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 3JS
This application had been withdrawn.
Application Number: 25/1958/VOC
Proposal: Variation of condition 2 on approved application 24/4858/HOUS: Demolition of existing swimming pool and surrounding structure to rear elevation and the erection of a new single storey rear extension.
Location: 61 Ivy Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 8NU
No comment
Application Number: 25/2085/HOUS
Proposal: Erection of single storey side extension, erection of single storey rear extension, demolition of existing workshop and alterations to garden landscaping.
Location: 6 Blakelow Gardens, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 7EE
No comment
Application Number: 25/1983/CLPUD
Proposal: Certificate of proposed lawful use for a dormer roof extension and the installation of solar panels on both the dormer and existing roof. The works also include the installation of external wall insulation to the existing rendered exterior walls.
Location: 8 Newton Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 6QZ
No comment
Application Number: 25/1940/HOUS
Proposal: Erection of greenhouse within rear garden.
Location: 5 Remembrance Way, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 1LF
No comment
Application Number: 25/1892/HOUS
Proposal: Erection of porch to front of dwelling.
Location: 88 Delamere Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 2PU
No comment
Application Number: 25/1919/FUL
Proposal: Single storey rear extension along with change of use from class C3 dwelling house to C4 HMO
Location: 47 Station Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 2AW
Resolved: Object
Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee are objecting to the above application and want the following policies taken into consideration when making their decision.
The committee feel there are numerous points in Cheshire East Local Plan Policy HOU 4 that this application doesn’t meet:
iii. on-street parking levels would drastically increase with 6 bedrooms in the property and parking in the area is already a problem,
- the property size, rooms sizes, external amenity space are NOT adequate
They also feel it would impact the neighbouring residents, taking note of Policy HOU 12 Amenity- specifically point 5. Traffic generation, access and parking.
Application Number: 25/2185/HOUS
Proposal: Demolition of existing garage and replacement with new single storey side extension and associated alterations to driveway.
Location: 15 Kenilworth Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 8PE
No comment
Application Number: 25/2076/FUL
Proposal: New workshop for memorial stonemasons
Location: Land Off Thorpe Street, Macclesfield, SK10 1LJ
No comment
Application Number: 23/4192M
Proposal: Proposed 3 bedroom new build detached dwelling.
Location: 34 Chiltern Avenue, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 8LP
Resolved: Object
Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee are objecting to the above application and would like the planning officer to consider the following local policies when making their decision.
They feel this is Backland development, Local Policy HOU10 and that this will have a negative effect on residents. These include, as stated in Local Policy HOU12 Amenity- ‘Loss of privacy’ and ‘environmental disturbance’ as there are concerns about flood risk.
Application Number: 25/0210/OUT
Proposal: Outline planning permission (with all matters reserved except site access) for residential development (Use Class C3) comprising of new dwellings, public open space, hard and soft landscaping, and associated infrastructure and works.
Location: Land At Prestbury Road Macclesfield,
Resolved: Object
Macclesfield Town Planning Committee continue to object to the above planning application for the following reasons:
- That it does not pass the test of allowing building development on a green belt site due to very special circumstances (Policy PG3) The committee don’t believe this land constitutes grey belt and the land currently adds value as it is currently being farmed.
- Due to the impact on local amenities (hospital, doctors, dentists, schools) and additional traffic concerns
- Due to this not being in the Local Plan Strategy 2010-2030
- Some merit was given for the level of affordable housing
Application Number: 25/2304/HOUS
Proposal: A Front facing Dormer to the Garage Roof and two rooflights to the Rear
Location: 33 Redshank Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 2SN
Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee ask the planning officer to check Policy HOU 12, in relation to loss of privacy, sunlight and daylight and whether that will have a negative impact on the neighbours.
Application Number: 25/2207/HOUS
Proposal: Proposed two storey side extension, erection of single storey rear extension, and demolition of existing conservatory and detached garage.
Location: 61 Knowsley Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 8AP
No comment
Application Number: 25/2317/HOUS
Proposal: Two storey side extension and alteration to existing rear extension
Location: 165 Whirley Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 3JL
No comment
Application Number: 25/2137/FUL
Proposal: Erection, alteration, and replacement of plant and machinery, facade and roof alterations, and other external works
Location: Cpl3 (building 67) And Associated Curtilage, Macclesfield, SK10 2NA
No comment
Application Number: 25/2239/PRIOR-3MA
Proposal: Proposed change of use from offices to one dwelling
Location: Short House, 1 – 5 Short Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 6JY
No comment
Application Number: 25/2172/FUL
Proposal: WH2 Building cladding and minor fascia alterations
Location: Astra Zeneca, Wh2 Building, Macclesfield, SK10 2NA
No comment
Application Number: 25/2264/HOUS
Proposal: Alterations to existing garage to include raising of roof height and conversion to ‘granny’ flat.
Location: The Gables, 21 Stevenage Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 8LD
No comment
Application Number: 24/5156/FUL
Proposal: Single Storey Extension to 59 to 67 Park Lane, Change of ground floor accommodation from one retail unit to four retail units, change of use of first floor from one flat and storage to two flats.
Location: 59-67 Park Lane, Macclesfield,
Resolved: Object
Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee continue to object to the above application.
They note it goes against Cheshire East Local Plan policy HOU12- point 5….Access and Parking.
Application Number: 25/2360/HOUS
Proposal: Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of rear single storey extension.
Location: 3 Stoneyfold Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 7EG
No comment
Application Number: 25/2379/HOUS
Proposal: Erection of garden room.
Location: 158 Hurdsfield Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 2PY
No comment
Application Number: 25/2428/HOUS
Proposal: Existing Bungalow property to be extended on the front and rear with a single storey
extension on both sides. Existing roof to be modified slightly & re-roofed
Location: 10 Badger Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 2EP
No comment
7. Planning Committee ToR
7.1 The above Terms of Reference were approved.
8. Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting
The next Planning Committee meeting will take place on 13th August 2025 at 7pm, at Macclesfield Town Hall.
Time: 19:38
Chair: Cllr Mike Hutchison
Clerk: Nicola Mellor