Planning Committee
Responds to the planning applications within Macclesfield as a statutory consultee.
Macclesfield Town Council
Planning Committee Agenda 17th January 2020
Agenda for the meeting to be held on 17th January 2020 at 10:30am in Macclesfield Town Hall.
1. Apologies for Absence
2. Declarations of Interest
The meeting will be adjourned to invite public comments and questions. Following which the meeting will be reconvened
3. Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting Held on 20th December 2019
Action: To consider the draft minutes as a true record of the meeting
4. Matters Arising From the Minutes
Action: To consider any matters arising from the minutes
5. 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: 19/5426M
Proposal: Extension and internal alterations to the existing building to provide 8 no. supported living apartments (Use Class C3) with associated parking and facilities
Location: 28, IVY LANE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK11 8NR
Application No: 19/5647M
Proposal: Full planning permission for the demolition of the former Hurdsfield Centre, the construction of 12 dwellings and a new access off Nicholson Close.
Location: The Hurdsfield Centre, NICHOLSON CLOSE, MACCLESFIELD, SK10 2BQ
Application No: 19/5838M
Proposal: Extension and internal alterations to the existing building to provide 10 no. supported living apartments (Use Class C3) with associated parking and facilities.
Location: The Weston Public House, Former Weston Public House, 73 Earlsway, Macclesfield
Application No: 19/5789M
Proposal: Variation of condition 2 on application 17/6292M.
Location: Paradise Mill, PARK LANE, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 6TL
Application No: 19/5855M
Proposal: Proposed single & two storey rear extension, alterations and outbuilding with car port
Location: 276 Buxton Road, Macclesfield, SK11 7EU
Application No: 19/5592M
Proposal: Extension remodel of an existing two-storey bungalow.
Location: 24, SANDY LANE, MACCLESFIELD, SK10 4RJ
Application No: 19/5884M
Proposal: Single storey side extension and rear conservatory
Location: 11A, CHILTERN AVENUE, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 8LP
Application No: 19/5311M
Proposal: Widening of vehicular crossing for access to household driveway and correction of cross fall to existing crossing. Widening of dropped kerb as part of the proposed works.
Location: 3, STONEYFOLD LANE, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 7EG
Application No: 19/5913M
Proposal: Single storey side and rear extension
Location: 6, GUNCO LANE, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 7JX
Application No: 19/5910M
Proposal: Proposed single-storey and two-storey rear extension to form larger kitchen, dining area, ground floor toilet and utility with first floor larger bedroom.
Location: 15, KENILWORTH ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 8PE
Application No: 19/5936M
Proposal: Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed occupation of Unit 2
Location: PROPOSED UNIT 2, LAND TO THE NORTH OF, BLACK LANE, MACCLESFIELD,
Application No: 19/5944M
Proposal: Demolition of a single storey outrigger and construction of a replacement extension and a detached outbuilding
Location: 26, FENCE AVENUE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK10 1LT
Application No: 19/5919M
Proposal: Listed building consent for change of use from A1 Shop, to A1 shop with C3 Flat above. Title to be split into two ownerships. Insertion of new side entrance from ginnel into new entrance hall and separation of entrance hall (and existing stairs) from Shop
Location: 9, CHURCH STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK11 6LB
Application No: 19/5916M
Proposal: Change of use from A1 Shop, to A1 shop with C3 Flat above. Title to be split into two ownerships. Insertion of new side entrance from ginnel into new entrance hall and separation of entrance hall (and existing stairs) from Shop
Location: 9, CHURCH STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK11 6LB
Application No: 19/5900M
Proposal: Creation of apertures to the east and north elevation to provide windows and doors to a warehouse office. Installation of additional warehouse loading door to match existing.
Location: Unit 8, MOTTRAM WAY, MACCLESFIELD, SK10 2DH
Application No: 19/5684M
Proposal: The proposal is to use the site for NHS Patient Transport Service, the site did have buildings on but they have now been demolished leaving the site clear, it is proposed to install modular buildings (108m2) to use for welfare and office facilities
Location: SITE BETWEEN 78 BEECH LANE AND, 1, BEECH BANK, MACCLESFIELD
Application No: 19/5260M
Proposal: Erection of two B1(c) light industrial units
Location: Sunrise Business Park, HULLEY ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, SK10 2LP
Application No: 19/5722M
Proposal: Proposed side extension and alterations to front elevation
Location: 11, YEW TREE CLOSE, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 8NY
Application No: 19/5732M
Proposal: Two-storey rear extension and porch
Location: 51, HAWTHORN WAY, MACCLESFIELD, SK10 2DB
Application No: 19/5209M
Proposal: Proposed change of use from A3 to A4 with associated advertising
Location: 96, MILL STREET, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 6NR
Application No: 19/5210M
Proposal: Advertisement Consent for 1 Hanging / Projecting Sign
Location: 96, MILL STREET, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 6NR
Application No: 19/5773M
Proposal: Construct a detached double garage/workshop 8m wide and 5m deep.
Location: 30, Hollands Place, Macclesfield, SK11 7DD
Application No: 20/0007M
Proposal: Proposed two-storey extension to front elevation to form entrance hall, study and canopy (resubmission of approved planning ref: 18/0025M)
Location: 41, BOLLINBARN DRIVE, MACCLESFIELD, SK10 3DN
Application No: 20/0023M
Proposal: Part single and part double storey front extensions, double storey side extension and associated alterations.
Location: 11, LAKELANDS CLOSE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK10 1RF
Application No: 20/0041M
Proposal: Front, rear and side two storey extensions, and part single storey rear extension
Location: 23, MANCHESTER ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, SK10 2EH
Application No: 20/0052M
Proposal: Proposed single storey side & rear extension
Location: 54, ORME CRESCENT, MACCLESFIELD, SK10 2HS
6. Consultation on Telecommunications Proposal
Action: To note the proposed installation of a mast and ancillary equipment at Congleton Road Playing Fields.
7. Conservation Area Review
Action: To note the update.
8. Planning Committee Terms of Reference
Action: To review the committee’s Terms of Reference.
9. Correspondence
9.1 Flood Risk Report for Land off Chelford Road
Action: To note the report commissioned by Henbury Parish Council
9.2 Save Macclesfield Green Belt’s objection to Land off Chelford Road
Action: To note the correspondence.
10. Member Items
None
11. Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting
The next Planning Committee meeting will take place on 7th February 2020 10:30am, in Macclesfield Town Hall (to be confirmed).
Macclesfield Town Council
Planning Committee Minutes 17th January 2020
Minutes of the meeting held on 17th January 2020 at 10:30am in Macclesfield Town Hall.
In attendance:
- Cllr Alift Harewood MBE
- Cllr Janet Jackson MBE
- Cllr David Edwardes
- Cllr Fiona Wilson
1. Apologies for Absence
Cllr Lloyd Roberts
It was noted that Cllr Dominic Sexton has resigned from the committee due to conflicts with his working schedule.
2. Declarations of Interest
Cllr Harewood MBE declared a non-pecuniary interest in application 19/5426M as a number of members of the public have contacted her regarding the application.
Cllr Harewood MBE declared a non-pecuniary interest in application 19/5838M as a number of members of the public have contacted her regarding the application.
The meeting was adjourned at 10.32 to allow for members of the public to speak of their concerns on application 19/5426M.
The speakers live in properties neighbouring the development site.
Collectively, the residents raised the following concerns:
- The use class of C3 is incorrect for the number of apartments as the limit is capped at 6 people living together as a single household;
- The plans contain errors and are contradictory in places;
- Detrimental impact to the area;
- Inappropriate and unsympathetic development;
- The site is on a busy road and near a busy junction;
- Invasion of privacy to neighbouring properties with habitable rooms in the proposed development directly overlooking neighbour’s habitable rooms. It was noted that the building in its current form has frosted glass to address overlooking neighbouring properties but this feature was not present in the current plans;
- The proposed development does not meet the standard spacing between buildings being at its least 14 metres;
- The new development will extend the existing building to 3 storeys; blocking light and overbearing neighbouring properties;
- Overdevelopment in the area;
- Concerns of noise affecting neighbouring amenity space;
- Lack of parking spaces compounded by the garage converted into a community area;
- The development is not keeping with the area.
In addition, some of the neighbours raised a concern that they had not been consulted.
John Knight, a neighbour, believes the application should be withdrawn on the basis that the categorisation of the development is incorrect.
The public was thanked for the comments and advised that a planning officer has identified the development at Use Class 3 cannot contain more than 6 apartments.
The meeting was reconvened at 11.03 following the departure of the attending public.
3. Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting Held on 20th December 2019
RESOLVED: That the minutes are approved as a true record of the meeting
4. Matters Arising From the Minutes
Cllr Wilson sought an update on the character assessment and requested it is added as an item on the agenda at the next meeting.
5. 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: 19/5426M
Proposal: Extension and internal alterations to the existing building to provide 8 no. supported living apartments (Use Class C3) with associated parking and facilities
Location: 28, IVY LANE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK11 8NR
RESOLVED: That not withstanding that due process has not been followed to correctly categorise the development, the committee objects to this application on the grounds of:
- The development is overbearing;
- Overdevelopment of the site;
- Insufficient parking;
- Loss of natural light to neighbouring properties;
- Loss of privacy to existing properties (not meeting the standard spacing between habitable rooms as documented in SADPD HOU 11);
- Proximity to a busy highway and junction;
- Loss of amenity to neighbours;
- The number of rooms exceed the limit set by Use Class C3.
In addition, and with reference to viii, the committee recommends the application is withdrawn.
It was also noted that a Cheshire East Councillor has called in this application for examination by a Cheshire East Planning Board.
Cllr Edwardes wished to highlight that not all the residents in properties bordering the boundary of the development site had been consulted.
Application No: 19/5647M
Proposal: Full planning permission for the demolition of the former Hurdsfield Centre, the construction of 12 dwellings and a new access off Nicholson Close.
Location: The Hurdsfield Centre, NICHOLSON CLOSE, MACCLESFIELD, SK10 2BQ
The committee raised no objections but sought that the developer makes a contribution to the community, for example refurbishing the Community Library and café or investment of outdoor amenities such as a picnic table, raised beds for planting and a potting shed.
Application No: 19/5838M
Proposal: Extension and internal alterations to the existing building to provide 10 no. supported living apartments (Use Class C3) with associated parking and facilities.
Location: The Weston Public House, Former Weston Public House, 73 Earlsway, Macclesfield
The committee raised no objections on the reuse of the building but noted that the number of apartments is greater than the limit set by Use Class C3.
In addition, the committee sought that the development includes EV charging points and a sprinkler system.
Application No: 19/5789M
Proposal: Variation of condition 2 on application 17/6292M.
Location: Paradise Mill, PARK LANE, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 6TL
No objections.
Application No: 19/5855M
Proposal: Proposed single & two storey rear extension, alterations and outbuilding with car port
Location: 276 Buxton Road, Macclesfield, SK11 7EU
No objections.
Application No: 19/5592M
Proposal: Extension remodel of an existing two-storey bungalow.
Location: 24, SANDY LANE, MACCLESFIELD, SK10 4RJ
No objections.
Application No: 19/5884M
Proposal: Single storey side extension and rear conservatory
Location: 11A, CHILTERN AVENUE, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 8LP
No objections.
Application No: 19/5311M
Proposal: Widening of vehicular crossing for access to household driveway and correction of cross fall to existing crossing. Widening of dropped kerb as part of the proposed works.
Location: 3, STONEYFOLD LANE, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 7EG
No objections.
Application No: 19/5913M
Proposal: Single storey side and rear extension
Location: 6, GUNCO LANE, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 7JX
No objections.
Application No: 19/5910M
Proposal: Proposed single-storey and two-storey rear extension to form larger kitchen, dining area, ground floor toilet and utility with first floor larger bedroom.
Location: 15, KENILWORTH ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 8PE
No objections.
Application No: 19/5936M
Proposal: Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed occupation of Unit 2
Location: PROPOSED UNIT 2, LAND TO THE NORTH OF, BLACK LANE, MACCLESFIELD,
RESOLVED: That the committee objects to this application on the grounds of:
- Overdevelopment of the retail sector in an out of town shopping site;
- Increase to congestion on an already heavily used highway raising concerns on safety.
Application No: 19/5944M
Proposal: Demolition of a single storey outrigger and construction of a replacement extension and a detached outbuilding
Location: 26, FENCE AVENUE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK10 1LT
No objections.
Application No: 19/5919M
Proposal: Listed building consent for change of use from A1 Shop, to A1 shop with C3 Flat above. Title to be split into two ownerships. Insertion of new side entrance from ginnel into new entrance hall and separation of entrance hall (and existing stairs) from Shop
Location: 9, CHURCH STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK11 6LB
The committee noted that this application will be under the direction of the Conservation Officer.
Application No: 19/5916M
Proposal: Change of use from A1 Shop, to A1 shop with C3 Flat above. Title to be split into two ownerships. Insertion of new side entrance from ginnel into new entrance hall and separation of entrance hall (and existing stairs) from Shop
Location: 9, CHURCH STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK11 6LB
No objections.
Application No: 19/5900M
Proposal: Creation of apertures to the east and north elevation to provide windows and doors to a warehouse office. Installation of additional warehouse loading door to match existing.
Location: Unit 8, MOTTRAM WAY, MACCLESFIELD, SK10 2DH
No objections.
Application No: 19/5684M
Proposal: The proposal is to use the site for NHS Patient Transport Service, the site did have buildings on but they have now been demolished leaving the site clear, it is proposed to install modular buildings (108m2) to use for welfare and office facilities
Location: SITE BETWEEN 78 BEECH LANE AND, 1, BEECH BANK, MACCLESFIELD
No objections.
Application No: 19/5260M
Proposal: Erection of two B1(c) light industrial units
Location: Sunrise Business Park, HULLEY ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, SK10 2LP
The committee raised no objections subject to the developer addressing concerns as highlighted by United Utilities.
Application No: 19/5722M
Proposal: Proposed side extension and alterations to front elevation
Location: 11, YEW TREE CLOSE, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 8NY
No objections.
Application No: 19/5732M
Proposal: Two-storey rear extension and porch
Location: 51, HAWTHORN WAY, MACCLESFIELD, SK10 2DB
No objections.
Application No: 19/5209M
Proposal: Proposed change of use from A3 to A4 with associated advertising
Location: 96, MILL STREET, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 6NR
No objections.
Application No: 19/5210M
Proposal: Advertisement Consent for 1 Hanging / Projecting Sign
Location: 96, MILL STREET, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 6NR
The committee raised no objections to this application but sought that the sign is in keeping with the area, particularly as the property is in a conservation area.
The committee also noted that the application did not include a visual representation of the sign.
Application No: 19/5773M
Proposal: Construct a detached double garage/workshop 8m wide and 5m deep.
Location: 30, Hollands Place, Macclesfield, SK11 7DD
No objections.
Application No: 20/0007M
Proposal: Proposed two-storey extension to front elevation to form entrance hall, study and canopy (resubmission of approved planning ref: 18/0025M)
Location: 41, BOLLINBARN DRIVE, MACCLESFIELD, SK10 3DN
No objections.
Application No: 20/0023M
Proposal: Part single and part double storey front extensions, double storey side extension and associated alterations.
Location: 11, LAKELANDS CLOSE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK10 1RF
No objections.
Application No: 20/0041M
Proposal: Front, rear and side two storey extensions, and part single storey rear extension
Location: 23, MANCHESTER ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, SK10 2EH
No objections.
Application No: 20/0052M
Proposal: Proposed single storey side & rear extension
Location: 54, ORME CRESCENT, MACCLESFIELD, SK10 2HS
No objections.
6. Consultation on Telecommunications Proposal
The proposal was noted.
7. Conservation Area Review
The update was noted.
Note – Cllr Edwardes left the meeting at this point.
8. Planning Committee Terms of Reference
RESOLVED: That the committee’s terms of reference are updated to include:
- To recommend to council opportunities for enhancements and amendments to policy for local planning;
- To recommend to council projects and actions for additional planning policy support documentation, information, reviews and appraisals.
9. Correspondence
9.1 Flood Risk Report for Land off Chelford Road
The correspondence was noted.
9.2 Save Macclesfield Green Belt’s objection to Land off Chelford Road
The correspondence was noted.
10. Member Items
None
11. Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting
The next Planning Committee meeting will take place on 7th February 2020 10am, in Macclesfield Town Hall (to be confirmed).
Meeting closed at 12.35
Chair Cllr Alift Harewood MBE
Clerk Harriet Worrell