Planning Committee
Responds to the planning applications within Macclesfield as a statutory consultee.
Macclesfield Town Council
Planning Committee Agenda 30th August 2021
Agenda for the meeting to be held on 20th August 2021 at 10am in Macclesfield Town Hall.
If you would like to attend the meeting please contact the Town Clerk, as due to Covid -19 restrictions there are a limited number of public spaces.
1. Apologies for Absence
To receive apologies 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 public session, please email
clerk@macclesfield-tc.gov.uk by 12 noon on 18/08/21. 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 clerk@macclesfield-tc.gov.uk by 12 noon on 18/08/21.
4. Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 30th July 2021
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 as they relate to all applications with response closing dates before the date of this meeting.
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: 20/1080W
Proposal: Change of use of site from vehicle recovery depot to waste recycling centre, installation of weighbridge, removal of existing temporary building and erection of two new canopy buildings for the receipt and storage of non-hazardous wastes (temporary for 3 years)
Location: Mansfield House, Withyfold Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 2BD
Application No: 21/3925M
Proposal: Construction of 3 no. dwellings and associated works.
Location: Land Off, SPRING GARDENS, MACCLESFIELD
Application No: 21/4175M
Proposal: Re-development of an existing petrol filling station including demolition of the existing sales building, canopy link and car wash, erection of new sales building, provision of car parking spaces, EV charging bays and associated plant, new bin store, retention of the existing forecourt and canopy and associated works
Location: Shell Tytherington, 53, Manchester Road, Macclesfield, SK10 2JJ
Application No: 21/3053M
Proposal: Proposed 2 no. staff smoking shelters
Location: Astrazeneca, Charter Way, Macclesfield, SK10 2NA
Application No: 21/4230M
Proposal: Construction of Modular Office Buildings (temporary siting for 3 years in line with Covid-compliance)
Location: Astrazeneca, Charter Way, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 2NA
Application No: 21/3980M
Proposal: Demolition of Existing Conservatory/Structure & Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension
Location: 28, Becks Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 3EX
Application No: 21/4004M
Proposal: Installation of an air-source heat pump
Location: 30, Wentworth Avenue, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8TF
Application No: 21/3662M
Proposal: Installation of an air-source heat pump
Location: 47, Wentworth Avenue, Macclesfield, SK11 8TF
Application No: 21/4098M
Proposal: Install an air source heat pump to replace the existing oil boiler. Both the existing boiler and the new heat pump are external to the property
Location: Trugs Farm House, Macclesfield Road, Over Alderley, SK10 4SW
Application No: 21/4064M
Proposal: Single storey rear extension, internal remodelling
Location: 271, Chester Road, Macclesfield, SK11 8RA
Application No: 21/3995M
Proposal: Certificate of proposed lawful development for a single storey rear extension to form a larger kitchen and snug area.
Location: 24, Ivy Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8QB
Application No: 21/4045M
Proposal: Dormer loft conversion
Location: 8, Wallbrook Avenue, Macclesfield, SK10 3GL
Application No: 21/3759M
Proposal: Boundary fence
Location: 14, Prestwick Close, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 2TH
Application No: 21/4102M
Proposal: Replacement of existing flat roof to pitched, with internal alterations.
Location: 34, Bedford Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8JQ
Application No: 21/4129M
Proposal: Replacement conservatory
Location: Lower Blakelow Farm, 237, Blakelow Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 7EF
Application No: 21/4135M
Proposal: Retrospective application for summer house (re-submission of 20/3259M)
Location: 7, Cottage Street, Macclesfield, SK11 8DZ
Application No: 21/4278M
Proposal: Single Storey rear extension
Location: 38, Park Mount Drive, Macclesfield, SK11 8NT
Application No: 21/4241M
Proposal: The proposal is for a new Air Handling Unit and enclosure proving access around it, to be located adjacent to the existing building, on the edge of the car park. The enclosure is to be a 3m high timber fence. The Air Handling unit will support the refurbishment of 2 rooms to create an endoscopy suite.
Location: Spire Regency Hospital, West Street Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8DW
7. Appeals
7.1 20/3767M, Plot North of 78, Beech Lane, Macclesfield, SK10 2DY
Action: To consider commenting on the appeal.
7.2 21/0242M, 10 West Bank Road, Macclesfield, SK10 3BT
Action: To consider the appeal notification.
8. Conservation Area Review
Action: To note the report and any further updates.
9. Town Character Assessment
Action: To note the report and any further updates.
10. Streetnaming
Action: To consider the report.
11. Shop Front and Sign Design
Action: To consider the report.
12. Draft Sustainable urban Drainage Systems Supplementary Planning Document (SuDS SPD) consultation
Action: To consider a response to the consultation.
13. Correspondence
13.1 21/2548M, New house, rear of 2 & 4 Southdown Close SK10 2JU
Action: To consider the correspondence.
14. Member Items
None
15. Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting
The next Planning Committee meeting will take place on 17th September 2021 10am, in Macclesfield Town Hall (to be confirmed).
Macclesfield Town Council
Planning Committee Minutes 20th August 2021
Minutes of the meeting held on 20th August 2021 at 10am in Macclesfield Town Hall.
In attendance:
- Cllr Mike Hutchison
- Cllr David Edwardes
- Cllr Fiona Wilson
- Cllr Sandy Livingstone
1. Apologies for Absence
Cllr Lloyd Roberts
Cllr Janet Jackson MBE
2. Declarations of Interest
Cllr Edwardes declared a non-pecuniary interest in Item 13.1 as he visited the site and spoke to the applicant regarding the boundary.
3. Public Participation
There were no members of the public attending the meeting.
4. Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 30th July 2021
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.
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: 20/1080W
Proposal: Change of use of site from vehicle recovery depot to waste recycling centre, installation of weighbridge, removal of existing temporary building and erection of two new canopy buildings for the receipt and storage of non-hazardous wastes (temporary for 3 years)
Location: Mansfield House, Withyfold Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 2BD
- Harmful impact to the health of residents in the area,
- Safety concerns resulting from large vehicles travelling on residential roads,
- Noise disturbance created by large vehicles visiting the site,
- Noise disturbance from the site,
- Noxious smells from the site,
- Fumes resulting from increase in traffic,
- Concerns of the potential for hazardous waste,
- Disturbance of existing contaminants on the site,
- Increase to air pollution,
- Danger from flying debris,
- Contamination of the River Bollin,
- Disturbance to rare wildlife.
RESOLVED: That the committee objects to this application on the grounds of:
Cllr Wilson reported to the committee that this application was refused by the CEC Strategic Planning Board on 18/08/21 due to concerns on noise, odour and disruption to amenities.
Application No: 21/3925M
Proposal: Construction of 3 no. dwellings and associated works.
Location: Land Off, SPRING GARDENS, MACCLESFIELD
RESOLVED: That the committee objects to this application on the grounds of:
- Impact to conservation in the local area,
- Impact on the Public Right of Way,
- Inadequate access,
- Concerns on noise and effect on air quality from the proximity to the Silk Road,
- Concerns raised by the CEC Conservation Officer and Cadent.
The committee noted that Summerlea Close could provide alternative access to the site.
Application No: 21/4175M
Proposal: Re-development of an existing petrol filling station including demolition of the existing sales building, canopy link and car wash, erection of new sales building, provision of car parking spaces, EV charging bays and associated plant, new bin store, retention of the existing forecourt and canopy and associated works
Location: Shell Tytherington, 53, Manchester Road, Macclesfield, SK10 2JJ
The committee support this application.
Application No: 21/3053M
Proposal: Proposed 2 no. staff smoking shelters
Location: Astrazeneca, Charter Way, Macclesfield, SK10 2NA
The committee raised no objections but noted that not all the information in the Canal & River Trust consultation response could be accessed.
Application No: 21/4230M
Proposal: Construction of Modular Office Buildings (temporary siting for 3 years in line with Covid-compliance)
Location: Astrazeneca, Charter Way, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 2NA
No objections.
Application No: 21/3980M
Proposal: Demolition of Existing Conservatory/Structure & Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension
Location: 28, Becks Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 3EX
No objections.
Application No: 21/4004M
Proposal: Installation of an air-source heat pump
Location: 30, Wentworth Avenue, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8TF
No objections.
Application No: 21/3662M
Proposal: Installation of an air-source heat pump
Location: 47, Wentworth Avenue, Macclesfield, SK11 8TF
No objections.
Application No: 21/4098M
Proposal: Install an air source heat pump to replace the existing oil boiler. Both the existing boiler and the new heat pump are external to the property
Location: Trugs Farm House, Macclesfield Road, Over Alderley, SK10 4SW
The committee raised no objections but noted that Cadent have placed a holding objection on the application.
Application No: 21/4064M
Proposal: Single storey rear extension, internal remodelling
Location: 271, Chester Road, Macclesfield, SK11 8RA
No objections.
Application No: 21/3995M
Proposal: Certificate of proposed lawful development for a single storey rear extension to form a larger kitchen and snug area.
Location: 24, Ivy Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8QB
No objections.
Application No: 21/4045M
Proposal: Dormer loft conversion
Location: 8, Wallbrook Avenue, Macclesfield, SK10 3GL
No objections.
Application No: 21/3759M
Proposal: Boundary fence
Location: 14, Prestwick Close, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 2TH
The committee raised no objections but sought that the Planning Officer ensures that the saved policies DC3 and DC38 from the Macclesfield Borough Local Plan are not infringed.
Application No: 21/4102M
Proposal: Replacement of existing flat roof to pitched, with internal alterations.
Location: 34, Bedford Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8JQ
No objections.
Application No: 21/4129M
Proposal: Replacement conservatory
Location: Lower Blakelow Farm, 237, Blakelow Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 7EF
No objections.
Application No: 21/4135M
Proposal: Retrospective application for summer house (re-submission of 20/3259M)
Location: 7, Cottage Street, Macclesfield, SK11 8DZ
No objections.
Application No: 21/4278M
Proposal: Single Storey rear extension
Location: 38, Park Mount Drive, Macclesfield, SK11 8NT
No objections.
Application No: 21/4241M
Proposal: The proposal is for a new Air Handling Unit and enclosure proving access around it, to be located adjacent to the existing building, on the edge of the car park. The enclosure is to be a 3m high timber fence. The Air Handling unit will support the refurbishment of 2 rooms to create an endoscopy suite.
Location: Spire Regency Hospital, WEST STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK11 8DW
No objections.
7. Appeals
7.1 20/3767M, Plot North of 78, Beech Lane, Macclesfield, SK10 2DY
The committee’s observation on this application from the meeting held on 25/09/20 remains unchanged.
7.2 21/0242M, 10 West Bank Road, Macclesfield, SK10 3BT
The committee’s observation on this application from the meeting held on 05/02/21 remains unchanged.
8. Conservation Area Review
The report was noted and that final comments on the draft Management Plan have been returned to the consultant.
9. Town Character Assessment
RESOLVED: That the appointment of Lambert Hampton Smith to prepare a Macclesfield Character Assessment is ratified.
10. Streetnaming
RESOLVED: That the five roads off Chelford Road are named after successful Macclesfield and local Olympians:
- Karriss Artingstall,
- Laura and Jason Kenny,
- Sir Ben Ainslie,
- Dame Sarah Storey OBE,
- Menna Fitzpatrick MBE.
11. Shop Front and Sign Design
RESOLVED: That Donald Insall Associates is appointed to produce a Macclesfield Shopfronts and Signage Design Guide.
12. Draft Sustainable urban Drainage Systems Supplementary Planning Document (SuDS SPD) consultation
The committee noted that the closing date for the consultation is 20/09/21 and agreed that this item will be added to the agenda for the next meeting.
13. Correspondence
13.1 21/2548M, New house, rear of 2 & 4 Southdown Close SK10 2JU
The committee noted the correspondence and that not being able to access some planning application documents is an ongoing issue. The CEC planning department will be contacted again about this and in particular that documents attached in email responses must also be scanned in order that they can be viewed.
14. Member Items
None.
15. Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting
The next Planning Committee meeting will take place on 17th September 2021 10am, in Macclesfield Town Hall (to be confirmed).
Meeting closed at 11:06am
Chair: Cllr Mike Hutchison
Clerk: Harriet Worrell