Planning Committee
Responds to the planning applications within Macclesfield as a statutory consultee.
Macclesfield Town Council Notice of Meeting
10th March 2023
To: Chair Mike Hutchison and Councillors David Edwardes, Fiona Wilson and Sandy Livingstone.
You are hereby summoned to attend
Macclesfield Town Council’s Planning Committee meeting to be held at:
Macclesfield Town Hall
on
17th March 2023
commencing at 10am
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 17th March 2023 at 10am 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.
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
civic@macclesfield-tc.gov.uk by 12 noon on 16/03/23. 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 civic@macclesfield-tc.gov.uk by 12 noon on 16/03/23.
4. Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 16th December 2022
Action: To consider the draft minutes as a true record of the meeting
5. Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 3rd February 2023
Action: To consider the draft minutes as a true record of the meeting
6. Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 24th February 2023
Action: To consider the draft minutes as a true record of the meeting
7. Matters Arising from the Minutes
Action: To consider any matters arising from the minutes
8. 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 No: | 23/0481M |
| Proposal: | Rap around single storey rear and side extension to lowerground level & EV charging point and dropped kerb to front on Great King Street. |
| Location: | 110, Great King Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6PW
Comments due back by: 22nd March 2023 Ward: Central |
| Application No: | 23/0583M |
| Proposal: | Construction of a new-build stand-alone single-storey building to the South of the existing college campus to provide dedicated Construction Skills teaching accommodation. |
| Location: | Macclesfield College, Park Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8LF
Comments due back by: 22nd March 2023 Ward: Central |
| Application No: | 23/0618M |
| Proposal: | Installation of Extraction System |
| Location: | Motorway House, Charter Way, Macclesfield
Comments due back by: 14th March 2023 Ward: Hurdsfield |
| Application No: | 23/0639M |
| Proposal: | Variation of conditions 2 & 6 on approval 21/1500M |
| Location: | Flat at, 88-90, Chestergate, Macclesfield, SK11 6DU
Comments due back by:22nd March 2023 Ward: Central |
| Application No: | 22/4902M |
| Proposal: | Reserved matters application for access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale following outline approval 20/2520M. |
| Location: | Wards Scrap Yard, Turf Lane, Macclesfield SK10 1DD
Comments due back by: 29th March 2023 Ward: South / Sutton PC |
| Application No: | 23/0580M |
| Proposal: | Extension to an existing cover at the front door. Extending by83cm, enclosing with windows and a new door to create a covered porch. The size is within permitted development except for the height which will be the same as the existing non-enclosed cover which is 3.83m |
| Location: | 54, Hamble Way, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 3RN
Comments due back by: 17th March 2023 Ward: Broken Cross and Upton |
| Application No: | 23/0752M |
| Proposal: | Single storey rear extension. |
| Location: | 11A, West Bank Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 3BT
Comments due back by: 29th March 2023 Ward: Tytherington |
| Application No: | 23/0717M |
| Proposal: | Advertisement Consent:
1no flexface skin fitted to landlords existing box, internally illumunated 3no window vinyls 1no vinyl to totem sign |
| Location: | Farmfoods Ltd, Unit 4 Barracks Mill, The Silk Road, Macclesfield, SK10 2AY
Comments due back by: 20th March 2023 Ward: Hursfield |
| Application No: | 23/0772M |
| Proposal: | Proposed conversion of lower ground floor area to 1no. residential dwelling with associated parking and construction of external walls and fencing to create courtyard. |
| Location: | 1, Samuel Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6UW
Comments due back by: 29th March 2023 Ward: Central |
| Application No: | 23/0713M |
| Proposal: | Front and rear single storey extension. Two storey side extension extending over part rear extension |
| Location: | 95, Kenilworth Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8UX
Comments due back by: 21st March 2023 Ward: West and Ivy |
| Application No: | 23/0780M |
| Proposal: | Proposed part garage conversion to form part ground floor gym and first floor bedroom with ensuite which will include a new rooflight and front and rear windows |
| Location: | Morton Cottage, 89, Gawsworth Road, Macclesfield, SK11 8UQ
Comments due back by: 22nd March 2023 Ward: West and Ivy |
| Application No: | 23/0816M |
| Proposal: | Removal of condition 4 on application 20/1578M: Emergency temporary classrooms for new pupil intake in September 2020. Two temporary classrooms with associated Hygiene room, toilets, utility room and storage. External tarmac ramp and paving |
| Location: | Park Lane Special School, Park Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8JR
Comments due back by: 29th March 2023 Ward: Central |
| Application No: | 23/0531M |
| Proposal: | Replace existing storage and service buildings with single span portal together with replacing existing office block |
| Location: | H Whittaker And Sons Of Macclesfield Ltd, Heapy Street, Macclesfield, SK11 7JD
Comments due back by: 5th April 2023 Ward: South |
| Application No: | 22/1223M |
| Proposal: | Conversion of existing office building to residential apartments. |
| Location: | Marburae House, Athey Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6QU
Comments due back by: 23rd March 2023 Ward: Central |
| Application No: | 23/0829M |
| Proposal: | Close this Barclays Bank. Works externally: FRONT ELEVATION: Existing nightsafe (faceplate) to be removed and infill aperture with brickwork to match existing adjacent. Existing fascia signage to be removed and make good. Existing Brank opening times to be removed and make good. Existing projecting sign to be removed and make good. Existing A4 FSA shopfront safety manifestation to be removed and make good. Existing letterbox to be sealed internally. Existing windows to be redecorated to match existing. SIDE ELEVATION: Existing Fascia signage to be removed and make good. Existing Projecting sign to be removed and make good. Existing ATM (faceplate) to be removed and infill aperture with brickwork to match existing. Existing Reserved for Staff Parking sign to be removed and make good. Existing CCTV Camera to be removed and make good. Existing ATM light to be removed and make good. Existing windows to be redecorated to match existing. |
| Location: | 10, Market Place, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 1HA
Comments due back by: 5th April 2023 Ward: Central |
| Application No: | 23/0842M |
| Proposal: | Proposed garage conversion including alterations to the garage roof, single storey front, side and rear extensions including new front entrance and porch canopy and internal alterations. |
| Location: | 47, Bollinbarn Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 3DN
Comments due back by: 24th March 2023 Ward: Broken Cross and Upton / Tytherington |
| Application No: | 23/0840M |
| Proposal: | Roof replacement of Roof Zone C, Plant Room 7 and Roof Zone H at Macclesfield General Hospital. The purpose of the proposed works is to increase the thermal performance of these parts of the hospital. |
| Location: | Macclesfield District General Hospital, Victoria Road, Macclesfield, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 3BL
Comments due back by: 5th April 2023 Ward: Broken Cross and Upton |
| Application No: | 23/0896M |
| Proposal: | Two Storey Side Extension |
| Location: | 4, Tintagel Close, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 3NL
Comments due back by: 28th March 2023 Ward: broken Cross and Upton |
| Application No: | 23/0834M |
| Proposal: | Proposed 4 bedroom new build detached dwelling. |
| Location: | 34, Chiltern Avenue, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8LP
Comments due back by: 5th April 2023 Ward: West and Ivy |
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See attached report
10. Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting
The next Planning Committee meeting will take place on 14th April 2023 10am, in Macclesfield Town Hall.
Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee Minutes
Minutes of the meeting held on 17th March 2023 at 10am at Macclesfield Town Hall.
Cllr Mike Hutchison (Chair)
Cllr David Edwardes
Cllr Sandy Livingstone
Cllr Fiona Wilson
1. Apologies for Absence
No apologises for absence
2. Declarations of Interest
No declaration of interest
3. Public Participation
The meeting was adjourned to invite public comments and questions.
Cllr Brian Puddicombe came to speak on application 23/0531M and made the following comments:
- The buildings do need TLC and the buildings aren’t fit for purpose at the moment.
- The owners are encouraging staff to use active travel
- The loading and unloading will take place undercover, less disruption to the surrounding area
- Cllr Puddicombe and Cllr Wilson have met with the Whittakers and were impressed with the site proposal
- Big plus on the highways side, vehicles will come in and out via windmill street
Cllr Puddicombe supports the application and asks the Town Council to also support it
The meeting was reconvened.
4. Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 16th December 2022
Resolved: The draft minutes were approved as a true record of the meeting
5. Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 3rd February 2023
Resolved: The draft minutes were approved as a true record of the meeting
6. Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 24th February 2023
Resolved: The draft minutes were approved as a true record of the meeting
7. Matters Arising from the Minutes
Recommendation made at the last planning committee meeting, regarding the Glow Up Shop Front Grant scheme, was approved at Full Council.
8. 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 No: | 23/0481M |
| Proposal: | Rap around single storey rear and side extension to lowerground level & EV charging point and dropped kerb to front on Great King Street. |
| Location: | 110, Great King Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6PW
Comments due back by: 22nd March 2023 Ward: Central |
Resolved: Object
Macclesfield Town Council object to this application and make the following comments:
- on behalf of the residents in regards to the dropped kerb, it will restrict residents from parking on the street in that area
- Out of character with the rest of the street
- Note the comments from the conservation officer
| Application No: | 23/0583M |
| Proposal: | Construction of a new-build stand-alone single-storey building to the South of the existing college campus to provide dedicated Construction Skills teaching accommodation. |
| Location: | Macclesfield College, Park Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8LF
Comments due back by: 22nd March 2023 Ward: Central |
Macclesfield Town Council make the following comments:
- Ask the planning officer to check that DC3 (amenity, noise and dust) is adhered to.
- Note comments from the Headmaster of Park Lane Special school which might cause disruption to the pupils at that school
- Lack of consultation of nearby properties
| Application No: | 23/0618M |
| Proposal: | Installation of Extraction System |
| Location: | Motorway House, Charter Way, Macclesfield
Comments due back by: 14th March 2023 Ward: Hurdsfield |
No objection
| Application No: | 23/0639M |
| Proposal: | Variation of conditions 2 & 6 on approval 21/1500M |
| Location: | Flat at, 88-90, Chestergate, Macclesfield, SK11 6DU
Comments due back by:22nd March 2023 Ward: Central |
No objection
| Application No: | 22/4902M |
| Proposal: | Reserved matters application for access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale following outline approval 20/2520M. |
| Location: | Wards Scrap Yard, Turf Lane, Macclesfield SK10 1DD
Comments due back by: 29th March 2023 Ward: South / Sutton PC |
Resolved: Support
Macclesfield Town Council support this application.
The planning committee ask the planning officer to check the following points:
- FP1- Public right of way- can this be maintained and not blocked during construction works
- No EV charging points included in the plans, this would be the time to do this
| Application No: | 23/0580M |
| Proposal: | Extension to an existing cover at the front door. Extending by83cm, enclosing with windows and a new door to create a covered porch. The size is within permitted development except for the height which will be the same as the existing non-enclosed cover which is 3.83m |
| Location: | 54, Hamble Way, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 3RN
Comments due back by: 17th March 2023 Ward: Broken Cross and Upton |
No objection
| Application No: | 23/0752M |
| Proposal: | Single storey rear extension. |
| Location: | 11A, West Bank Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 3BT
Comments due back by: 29th March 2023 Ward: Tytherington |
No objection
| Application No: | 23/0717M |
| Proposal: | Advertisement Consent:
1no flexface skin fitted to landlords existing box, internally illumunated 3no window vinyls 1no vinyl to totem sign |
| Location: | Farmfoods Ltd, Unit 4 Barracks Mill, The Silk Road, Macclesfield, SK10 2AY
Comments due back by: 20th March 2023 Ward: Hursfield |
Resolved: Object
Macclesfield Town Council object to this application.
They comment that the development takes footfall away from the town centre and have concerns over the entrance and exit on to the Silk Road, which is very dangerous.
| Application No: | 23/0772M |
| Proposal: | Proposed conversion of lower ground floor area to 1no. residential dwelling with associated parking and construction of external walls and fencing to create courtyard. |
| Location: | 1, Samuel Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6UW
Comments due back by: 29th March 2023 Ward: Central |
Macclesfield Town Council ask the planning officer to check the fence boundary
| Application No: | 23/0713M |
| Proposal: | Front and rear single storey extension. Two storey side extension extending over part rear extension |
| Location: | 95, Kenilworth Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8UX
Comments due back by: 21st March 2023 Ward: West and Ivy |
No objection
| Application No: | 23/0780M |
| Proposal: | Proposed part garage conversion to form part ground floor gym and first floor bedroom with ensuite which will include a new rooflight and front and rear windows |
| Location: | Morton Cottage, 89, Gawsworth Road, Macclesfield, SK11 8UQ
Comments due back by: 22nd March 2023 Ward: West and Ivy |
No objection
| Application No: | 23/0816M |
| Proposal: | Removal of condition 4 on application 20/1578M: Emergency temporary classrooms for new pupil intake in September 2020. Two temporary classrooms with associated Hygiene room, toilets, utility room and storage. External tarmac ramp and paving |
| Location: | Park Lane Special School, Park Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8JR
Comments due back by: 29th March 2023 Ward: Central |
Resolved: Support
Macclesfield Town Council support this application.
The planning committee are expecting in the future that there will be a permanent solution
| Application No: | 23/0531M |
| Proposal: | Replace existing storage and service buildings with single span portal together with replacing existing office block |
| Location: | H Whittaker And Sons Of Macclesfield Ltd, Heapy Street, Macclesfield, SK11 7JD
Comments due back by: 5th April 2023 Ward: South |
Resolved: Support
Macclesfield Town Council support this application and make the following comments:
- Refreshing to hear the 3rd generation of Whittakers support local staff and upgrade their facilities.
- Note that the vehicles are to enter via one route and exit via another route. Positive that the business is taking this approach.
- All loading and unloading will take place under cover
- Use of truck washing site in Warrington so removes the run off threat.
- Business is investing in electric site vehicles.
- Including EV charging points.
| Application No: | 22/1223M |
| Proposal: | Conversion of existing office building to residential apartments. |
| Location: | Marburae House, Athey Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6QU
Comments due back by: 23rd March 2023 Ward: Central |
Resolved: Object
Macclesfield Town Council continue to object to this application and can’t see any changes from the original application, with no parking and overdevelopment.
They note what the CE Housing Officer has raised about the lack of fire escapes.
| Application No: | 23/0829M |
| Proposal: | Close this Barclays Bank. Works externally: FRONT ELEVATION: Existing nightsafe (faceplate) to be removed and infill aperture with brickwork to match existing adjacent. Existing fascia signage to be removed and make good. Existing Brank opening times to be removed and make good. Existing projecting sign to be removed and make good. Existing A4 FSA shopfront safety manifestation to be removed and make good. Existing letterbox to be sealed internally. Existing windows to be redecorated to match existing. SIDE ELEVATION: Existing Fascia signage to be removed and make good. Existing Projecting sign to be removed and make good. Existing ATM (faceplate) to be removed and infill aperture with brickwork to match existing. Existing Reserved for Staff Parking sign to be removed and make good. Existing CCTV Camera to be removed and make good. Existing ATM light to be removed and make good. Existing windows to be redecorated to match existing. |
| Location: | 10, Market Place, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 1HA
Comments due back by: 5th April 2023 Ward: Central |
No objection
| Application No: | 23/0842M |
| Proposal: | Proposed garage conversion including alterations to the garage roof, single storey front, side and rear extensions including new front entrance and porch canopy and internal alterations. |
| Location: | 47, Bollinbarn Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 3DN
Comments due back by: 24th March 2023 Ward: Broken Cross and Upton / Tytherington |
No objection
| Application No: | 23/0840M |
| Proposal: | Roof replacement of Roof Zone C, Plant Room 7 and Roof Zone H at Macclesfield General Hospital. The purpose of the proposed works is to increase the thermal performance of these parts of the hospital. |
| Location: | Macclesfield District General Hospital, Victoria Road, Macclesfield, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 3BL
Comments due back by: 5th April 2023 Ward: Broken Cross and Upton |
No objection
| Application No: | 23/0896M |
| Proposal: | Two Storey Side Extension |
| Location: | 4, Tintagel Close, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 3NL
Comments due back by: 28th March 2023 Ward: Broken Cross and Upton |
No objection
| Application No: | 23/0834M |
| Proposal: | Proposed 4 bedroom new build detached dwelling. |
| Location: | 34, Chiltern Avenue, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8LP
Comments due back by: 5th April 2023 Ward: West and Ivy |
Resolved: Object
Macclesfield Town Council object to this application and make the following comments:
- Support the view of the Civic Society
- Planning officer to check that DC3/ DC38- amenity/ separation distances are adhered to
- Overdevelopment of the area
- Out of keeping with surrounding properties
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The report was noted.
Clerk to ask Andrew Wilson for an update
10. Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting
The next Planning Committee meeting will take place on 14th April 2023 10am, in Macclesfield Town Hall.
Chair: Cllr Mike Hutchison
Clerk: Nicola Mellor
Closed: 10:50