Macclesfield Town Council
Planning Committee Minutes 16th October 2020
Due to the Coronavirus Covid-19 restrictions and in line with the Local Authorities and Police and Crime Panels (Coronavirus) (Flexibility of Local Authority and Police and Crime Panel Meetings) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020 this meeting was held remotely, broadcast on youtube.com and can be viewed on the Macclesfield Town Council youtube.com channel.
Minutes of the meeting held on 16th October 2020 at 10am.
In attendance:
- Cllr Mike Hutchison
- Cllr Janet Jackson MBE
- Cllr David Edwardes
- Cllr Lloyd Roberts
1. Election of Chair and Vice Chair
Following the review of committee membership at Full Council on 28/09/2020, the Chair and Vice Chair are to be re-elected.
1.1 Elect Chair
RESOLVED: That Cllr Mike Hutchison is elected as Chair
1.2 Elect Vice Chair
RESOLVED: That Cllr David Edwardes is elected as Vice Chair
Cllr Alift Harewood MBE was thanked for the time she served on the committee.
2. Apologies for Absence
Cllr Fiona Wilson
3. Declarations of Interest
Cllr Jackson declared a non-pecuniary interest in applications 20/4134M, 20/4146M and 20/4293M as a former employee of Astra Zeneca and in receipt of a company pension.
Cllr Roberts declared a pecuniary interest in application 20/4150M as he knows the applicant, and took no part in the discussion of this application.
Meeting adjournment for public comments – there were no members of the public in attendance.
4. Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 25th September 2020
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.
Application No: 20/4239M
Proposal: Proposed C2 class extension to the Emergency department to include the Demolition of Existing C2 Class Hospital accommodation comprising Medical staff Offices. This area is an early single storey extension to the main hospital building footprint and is located next to the recent Emergency Department new reception planning ref. 17/3840M. The new extension comprises new clinical accommodation totalling 314 sqm with the demolition accommodation totalling 143 sqm. The Proposed new build will link into the existing building in two no. locations; via the emergency department new entrance and existing corridor to the X-ray department. The extension footprint would require the removal of 2no. accessible parking bays and 2no. standard parking bays as well as a planting bed and some perimeter paving to the existing building.
Location: Macclesfield District General Hospital, Victoria Road, Macclesfield, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 3BL
RESOLVED: That the committee are in support of this application but sought that the two accessible parking bays are reinstated elsewhere on site.
Application No: 20/4034M
Proposal: Construction of new trade showroom
Location: UNIT A, Queens Court, Queens Avenue, Macclesfield, SK10 2BN
No objections.
Application No: 20/4076M
Proposal: Proposed first floor side elevation extension, single storey rear elevation extension and front elevation porch extension.
Location: 26, Clare Drive, Macclesfield, SK10 2TX
No objections.
Application No: 20/3981M
Proposal: Variation of condition 15 on approval 10/3013M.
Location: Birch House, Bridge Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6EG
No objections.
Application No: 20/4141M
Proposal: Advertisement consent for one digital hoarding
Location: Land at Mill Lane, Macclesfield
RESOLVED: That the committee objects to this application on the grounds that:
- It is out of keeping with the conservation area,
- It will be distracting to motorists and raises concerns for highway safety.
Application No: 20/4134M
Proposal: Single storey portakabin buildings to provide a new female change facility (in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines)
Location: Astrazeneca, Charter Way, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 2NA
No objections.
Application No: 20/4146M
Proposal: 3no. single storey modular buildings to provide welfare (canteen) facilities (in compliance with COVID-19 social distancing)
Location: Astrazeneca, Charter Way, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 2NA
No objections.
Application No: 20/4293M
Proposal: Single storey portakabin to provide a welfare accommodation facility (in compliance with COVID-19 social distancing)
Location: Astrazeneca, Charter Way, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 2NA
No objections.
Application No: 20/4186M
Proposal: Proposed single storey rear and side extension to form larger kitchen, dining and snug with seperate utility and toilet and external covered area
Location: 1, Petunia Grove, Macclesfield, SK11 7YY
No objections.
Application No: 20/4270M
Proposal: Single storey front entrance hall and home office extension to replace porch, single storey side extension to replace existing covered way
Location: 27, Orme Crescent, Macclesfield, SK10 2HU
No objections.
Application No: 20/4278M
Proposal: PROPOSED SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION AND ASSOCIATED ALTERATIONS.
Location: 6, The Whitfields, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 3PX
No objections.
Application No: 20/4198M
Proposal: Upgrade of existing 48 sheet advert to support digital poster
Location: 36, Hurdsfield Road, Macclesfield, SK10 2QJ
RESOLVED: That the committee does not support this application and sought that any damage caused by the existing board to the gable end wall of the property is repaired by the applicant.
Application No: 20/4344M
Proposal: Repair boundary wall in vicarage and church grounds.
Location: 197A, Hurdsfield Road, Macclesfield, SK10 2PX
No objections.
Application No: 20/4323M
Proposal: Variation of Condition 2 on approval 19/3521M for proposed remodelling including part two-storey and part single-storey rear extensions and replacement single-storey storage out-buildings to rear courtyard
Location: 20, Whirley Road, Macclesfield, SK10 3JR
No objections.
Application No: 20/4337M
Proposal: Proposed single storey rear extension to form a larger kitchen, utility and toilet. New front entrance door and alterations to lounge
Location: 127, Whirley Road, Macclesfield, SK10 3JL
No objections.
Application No: 20/4380M
Proposal: Rear first floor bathroom extension with ground floor remodelling to existing kitchen and rear elevation.
Location: 11, Hope Street, Macclesfield, SK10 1JU
No objections.
Application No: 20/4150M
Proposal: Proposed extension and conversion of garage
Location: 3, Kelso Way, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 2WA
No objections.
Application No: 20/4314M
Proposal: Construction of one dwelling and associated works
Location: Land Off, Blakelow Road, Macclesfield
RESOLVED: That the committee objects to this application on the grounds that the proposed development is in the green belt and there are no justifiable or special circumstances evidenced.
Application No: 20/4065M
Proposal: Erection of apartment block containing 12no. 2 bedroom and 24no.1 bedroom apartments with associated external works, car parking and landscaping
Location: Land at Moss Lane, Macclesfield
The committee raised no objections to this application but:
- Raised concerns on the design of the flat roof which is out of keeping with the area,
- Sought that EV charging points are included in the design,
- Sought that a sprinkler system is included in the design.
Application No: 20/4375M
Proposal: Listed Building Consent for removal of existing non-original internal brickwork surrounding the original dining room chimney breast. Installation of a new cooker and fit out of new kitchen to existing dining room. Existing kitchen to become an adjacent utility room.
Location: 66, Paradise Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6QN
The committee raised no objections subject to the Conservation Officer’s report.
Application No: 20/4425M
Proposal: Proposed single storey front extension.
Location: 12, Walton Heath Drive, Macclesfield, SK10 2QN
No objections.
7. Appeal Notification – 20/0794M, 26 Fallibroome Road
The committee had no objections to this application when it was discussed on 01/05/20 and this position is held.
8. Conservation Area Review
Awaiting responses to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) with closing date of 20/11/20.
9. Town Character Assessment
To be progressed in a meeting with a Cheshire East Council Planning Officer.
10. Planning Consultations
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has issued three consultations on reform of the planning system.
10.1 White Paper: Planning for the Future
RESOLVED: That the committee approves the Planning Consultation Working Group consultation response from the meeting held on 01/10/20
11. Correspondence
None.
12. Member Items
None.
13. Date/Time and place of Next Meeting
The date of the next meeting of the Planning Committee is 10am on 6th November 2020.
The format/venue to be confirmed subject to C-19 restrictions and related regulations.
Meeting closed at 10.55am.
Chair: Cllr Mike Hutchison
Clerk: Harriet Worrell
