Planning Committee
Responds to the planning applications within Macclesfield as a statutory consultee.
Macclesfield Town Council
Planning Committee Agenda 24th July 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 will be held remotely, broadcast on youtube.com and can be viewed on the Macclesfield Town Council youtube.com channel.
Agenda for the meeting on 24th July 2020 at 10am
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.
NOTE:
If you would like to speak during public session, please email civic@macclesfield-tc.gov.uk by 12 noon on 22/07/20. 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 22/07/20.
3. Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting Held on 3rd July 2020
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: 20/0246M
Proposal: Approval of reserved matters, Appearance, Landscaping, Layout & Scale on outline planning app 15/4287M, for partial change of use and partial demolition of existing buildings and structures, including the change of use of Fence House into 27 apartments, and erection of 273 dwellings, landscaping, supporting infrastructure and means of access.
Location: THE KINGS SCHOOL, FENCE AVENUE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK10 1LT
Application No: 20/2313W
Proposal: Development of an inert waste transfer station with treatment and the construction of a concrete wall and kerbing on the western boundary.
Location: Premier Gravel Direct Ltd, Snow Hill Depot, SNOW HILL, MACCLESFIELD
Application No: 20/2817M
Proposal: Listed building consent for conversion of a commercial building into a house of multiple occupancy
Location: Mulberry House, 10, LITTLE STREET, MACCLESFIELD, SK10 1AW
Application No: 20/2520M
Proposal: Outline application for demolition of existing building and erection of 10 industrial/warehouse units
Location: Wards Scrap Yard, TURF LANE, MACCLESFIELD
Application No: 20/2896M
Proposal: Work to reconfigure derelict residential building (1-5 Sunnybank) into 9 apartments including extension of existing single storey garage. Construction of 5 no. mews dwellings. Improvement of existing access.
Location: SUNNY BANK, 113, LONDON ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE, SK11 7RL
Application No: 20/2634M
Proposal: Side extension, rear infill extension and conversion of garage
Location: 89, THIRLMERE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK11 7YJ
Application No: 20/2652M
Proposal: Single Storey Rear Extension.
Location: 61, BROOKFIELD LANE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK11 7DQ
Application No: 20/2736M
Proposal: Double and single storey rear extension.
Location: 11, PARK MOUNT DRIVE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK11 8NS
Application No: 20/2737M
Proposal: 2 storey side and single storey rear extension.
Location: 12, RYBURN ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 7UH
Application No: 20/2739M
Proposal: Detached ancillary garden outbuilding
Location: 8, BLUEBELL LANE, MACCLESFIELD, SK10 2JL
Application No: 20/2786M
Proposal: CONVERSION OF HALF OF THE EXISTING, INTEGRAL DOUBLE GARAGE INTO A NEW RECEPTION/PLAY ROOM
Location: 13, COLLEGE COURT, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 8HN
Application No: 20/2694M
Proposal: Remove existing extract ducting, re-route with upgraded equipment
Location: 4, PARK GREEN, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK11 7NA
Application No: 20/2840M
Proposal: Two storey side extension.
Location: 51, FALLIBROOME ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK10 3LD
Application No: 20/2800M
Proposal: Variation of condition 1 on approved application 19/4350M – Variation of condition 2 on approval 18/4157M for demolition of two equestrian buildings and the construction of one detached dwelling with garage and new access
Location: Aston House, 87, MACCLESFIELD ROAD, PRESTBURY, SK10 4BH
Application No: 20/2830M
Proposal: Dormer window to replace rooflight to front elevation and ground floor garden room
Location: 62, BIRTLES ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK10 3JQ
Application No: 20/2860M
Proposal: single storey rear extension.
Location: 47, PEEL STREET, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 8BH
Application No: 20/2710M
Proposal: To Tarmac proposed driveway and installation of dropped kurbs to access.
Location: 6, THE CRESCENT, MACCLESFIELD, SK10 2QU
Application No: 20/2881M
Proposal: 2 storey side extension.
Location: 5 , Arlington Drive, Macclesfield, SK11 8QL
Application No: 20/2862M
Proposal: Variation of condition 3 on approved application 19/4350M – Variation of condition 2 on approval 18/4157M for demolition of two equestrian buildings and the construction of one detached dwelling with garage and new access
Location: Aston House, 87, MACCLESFIELD ROAD, PRESTBURY, SK10 4BH
Application No: 20/2915M
Proposal: New image signage.
Location: 15, MARKET PLACE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK10 1EB
Application No: 20/2892M
Proposal: Side extension at first floor over the existing ground floor.
Location: 16, WEST BANK ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, SK10 3B
Application No: 20/2888M
Proposal: Part single / part two storey rear extension
Location: 126, BLAKELOW ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK11 7EF
Application No: 20/2971M
Proposal: Two storey & single storey side extension and loft conversion with rear dormer
Location: 178, PRESTBURY ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK10 3BS
6. Conservation Area Review
Action: To note any updates.
7. Town Character Assessment
Action: To consider the report.
8. Public Footpath Diversion
8.1 Diversion of Public Footpath No. 36
Action: To consider a representation on the diversion.
9. Correspondence
9.1 Appeal Notification – 19/1708M, 90 Tytherington Drive
Action: To consider commenting on the appeal.
10. Member Items
None.
11. Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting
The date of the next meeting of the Planning Committee is 10am on 14th August 2020.
The format/venue to be confirmed subject to C-19 restrictions and related regulations.
Macclesfield Town Council
Planning Committee Supplementary Agenda 24th July 2020
Supplementary Agenda for the meeting to be held on 24th July 2020 at 10am
1. 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: 20/1975M
Proposal: Proposed three storey extension to Building SPP5
Location: LAND ADJOINING BUILDING SPP5, ASTRAZENECA, CHARTER WAY, MACCLESFIELD, SK10 2NA
Application No: 20/2950M
Proposal: Erection of a temporary, single storey Portakabin building, to be used as a Covid-19 testing facility. This will limit the infection from spreading by controlling entrance to the main hospital building. This application seeks a 1 year planning application.
Location: Spire Regency Hospital, WEST STREET, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 8DW
Macclesfield Town Council
Planning Committee Minutes 24th July 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 will be held remotely, broadcast on youtube.com and can be viewed on the Macclesfield Town Council youtube.com channel.
Minutes for the meeting held on 24th July 2020 at 10am
In attendance:
- Cllr Harewood MBE
- Cllr David Edwardes
- Cllr Janet Jackson MBE
- Cllr Fiona Wilson
Also attending was Cllr Neil Puttick and Cllr Mike Hutchison.
1. Apologies for Absence
Cllr Lloyd Roberts
2. Declarations of Interest
Cllr Jackson MBE declared a non-pecuniary interest in application 20/0246M as a former pupil of the school.
Cllr Jackson MBE declared a non-pecuniary interest in application 20/1975M as a former employee of Astra Zeneca and in receipt of a company pension.
Cllr Wilson declared a non-pecuniary interest in application 20/0246M as a former pupil of the school.
Cllr Harewood MBE declared a non-pecuniary interest in application in 20/2817M as she individually commented on the application.
Meeting adjournment for public speakers:
There were no members of the public.
3. Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting Held on 3rd July 2020
RESOLVED: That the minutes are approved as a true record of the meeting.
4. Matters Arising From the Minutes
None.
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: 20/0246M
Proposal: Approval of reserved matters, Appearance, Landscaping, Layout & Scale on outline planning app 15/4287M, for partial change of use and partial demolition of existing buildings and structures, including the change of use of Fence House into 27 apartments, and erection of 273 dwellings, landscaping, supporting infrastructure and means of access.
Location: THE KINGS SCHOOL, FENCE AVENUE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK10 1LT
The committee support this application and was pleased to note the proportion and distribution of affordable and social housing in the development.
The committee sought clarification on:
- The installation of sprinkler systems, in particular in the Fence House apartment block and affordable homes as per recommendation by the Fire Service to protect the residents and the building, and sought the inclusion of plans for that installation.
- The developer’s intent for the Public Open Space which has the potential to be adopted as one of the sites for Macclesfield Town Council’s Forest for the Future Project.
It was noted that Cllr Wilson will represent the committee at Cheshire East Council’s Strategic Planning Board on 29/07/20 to speak on this application.
Application No: 20/2313W
Proposal: Development of an inert waste transfer station with treatment and the construction of a concrete wall and kerbing on the western boundary.
Location: Premier Gravel Direct Ltd, Snow Hill Depot, SNOW HILL, MACCLESFIELD
RESOLVED: That whilst the committee noted the site is an existing treatment and recycling facility, it objected to this application on the grounds of:
- Noise pollution from the trommel and increase in heavy goods vehicles frequenting the site on the residential roads, exacerbated by the site’s hours of operation (Mon-Fri 7am-6pm, Sat 7am-12pm),
- Concerns to pedestrian safety with the increase of heavy goods vehicles on the narrow residential roads leading to and from the site,
- Concerns on pollution and contamination as highlighted in the environmental Risk Assessment report.
Application No: 20/2817M
Proposal: Listed building consent for conversion of a commercial building into a house of multiple occupancy
Location: Mulberry House, 10, LITTLE STREET, MACCLESFIELD, SK10 1AW
RESOLVED: The committee raised no objections on this application but sought the following from the local authority:
- Control measures on landlords of HMOs to protect the welfare of residents,
- Controls to limit the concentration of HMOs in areas of Macclesfield.
The committee noted the review of Cheshire East Council’s ‘Draft Houses in Multiple Occupation Supplementary Planning Document’ and look forward to its consultation.
Application No: 20/2520M
Proposal: Outline application for demolition of existing building and erection of 10 industrial/warehouse units
Location: Wards Scrap Yard, TURF LANE, MACCLESFIELD
Whilst the committee supports this application, it raised the following concerns:
- The design does not allow for any natural light or ventilation,
- The land may be contaminated and is a site of fly-tipping.
RESOLVED: That the committee sought the land is inspected for contamination and that this is made a condition on the application with appropriate remedial measures if necessary.
Application No: 20/2896M
Proposal: Work to reconfigure derelict residential building (1-5 Sunnybank) into 9 apartments including extension of existing single storey garage. Construction of 5 no. mews dwellings. Improvement of existing access.
Location: SUNNY BANK, 113, LONDON ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE, SK11 7RL
RESOLVED: The committee noted their support of this application but sought the following:
- Sufficient parking provision for development,
- Inclusion of EV charging points,
- Installation of sprinkler systems.
Application No: 20/2634M
Proposal: Side extension, rear infill extension and conversion of garage
Location: 89, THIRLMERE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK11 7YJ
No objections.
Application No: 20/2652M
Proposal: Single Storey Rear Extension.
Location: 61, BROOKFIELD LANE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK11 7DQ
No objections.
Application No: 20/2736M
Proposal: Double and single storey rear extension.
Location: 11, PARK MOUNT DRIVE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK11 8NS
No objections.
Application No: 20/2737M
Proposal: 2 storey side and single storey rear extension.
Location: 12, RYBURN ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 7UH
No objections.
Application No: 20/2739M
Proposal: Detached ancillary garden outbuilding
Location: 8, BLUEBELL LANE, MACCLESFIELD, SK10 2JL
No objections.
Application No: 20/2786M
Proposal: CONVERSION OF HALF OF THE EXISTING, INTEGRAL DOUBLE GARAGE INTO A NEW RECEPTION/PLAY ROOM
Location: 13, COLLEGE COURT, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 8HN
No objections.
Application No: 20/2694M
Proposal: Remove existing extract ducting, re-route with upgraded equipment
Location: 4, PARK GREEN, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK11 7NA
No objections.
Application No: 20/2840M
Proposal: Two storey side extension.
Location: 51, FALLIBROOME ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK10 3LD
No objections.
Application No: 20/2800M
Proposal: Variation of condition 1 on approved application 19/4350M – Variation of condition 2 on approval 18/4157M for demolition of two equestrian buildings and the construction of one detached dwelling with garage and new access
Location: Aston House, 87, MACCLESFIELD ROAD, PRESTBURY, SK10 4BH
No objections but the committee emphasised the recommended hours of construction as per the Environmental Health report.
Application No: 20/2830M
Proposal: Dormer window to replace rooflight to front elevation and ground floor garden room
Location: 62, BIRTLES ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK10 3JQ
No objections.
Application No: 20/2860M
Proposal: single storey rear extension.
Location: 47, PEEL STREET, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 8BH
No objections.
Application No: 20/2710M
Proposal: To Tarmac proposed driveway and installation of dropped kurbs to access.
Location: 6, THE CRESCENT, MACCLESFIELD, SK10 2QU
No objections.
Application No: 20/2881M
Proposal: 2 storey side extension.
Location: 5 , Arlington Drive, Macclesfield, SK11 8QL
No objections.
Application No: 20/2862M
Proposal: Variation of condition 3 on approved application 19/4350M – Variation of condition 2 on approval 18/4157M for demolition of two equestrian buildings and the construction of one detached dwelling with garage and new access
Location: Aston House, 87, MACCLESFIELD ROAD, PRESTBURY, SK10 4BH
No objections but the committee emphasised the recommended hours of construction as per the Environmental Health report.
Application No: 20/2915M
Proposal: New image signage.
Location: 15, MARKET PLACE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK10 1EB
No objections.
Application No: 20/2892M
Proposal: Side extension at first floor over the existing ground floor.
Location: 16, WEST BANK ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, SK10 3B
No objections.
Application No: 20/2888M
Proposal: Part single / part two storey rear extension
Location: 126, BLAKELOW ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK11 7EF
No objections.
Application No: 20/2971M
Proposal: Two storey & single storey side extension and loft conversion with rear dormer
Location: 178, PRESTBURY ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK10 3BS
No objections.
Application No: 20/1975M
Proposal: Proposed three storey extension to Building SPP5
Location: LAND ADJOINING BUILDING SPP5, ASTRAZENECA, CHARTER WAY, MACCLESFIELD, SK10 2NA
No objections but the committee emphasised the request from the Canal and River Trust to protect the canal embankment during construction.
Application No: 20/2950M
Proposal: Erection of a temporary, single storey Portakabin building, to be used as a Covid-19 testing facility. This will limit the infection from spreading by controlling entrance to the main hospital building. This application seeks a 1 year planning application.
Location: Spire Regency Hospital, WEST STREET, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 8DW
The committee noted its support of this application.
6. Conservation Area Review
RESOLVED: That quotes are sought from local Conservation Planning Consultants for consideration by the committee.
7. Town Character Assessment
RESOLVED: That, in consultation with Cheshire East Council Planning Officers, the existing LPA Development Plan is evaluated for the degree in which the above categories are addressed, and that any gaps are identified for future discussion.
Cllr Harewood MBE wished it noting that she abstained from the decision.
8. Public Footpath Diversion
8.1 Diversion of Public Footpath No. 36
RESOLVED: That the committee supports the diversion.
9. Correspondence
9.1 Appeal Notification – 19/1708M, 90 Tytherington Drive
RESOLVED: That the committee reiterates its objection to this application, namely:
- That the proposal is over development of the site,
- That the scale of the development will adversely affect the amenity of surrounding properties in terms of loss of light and privacy,
- That the design is not in keeping with the surrounding development.
10. Member Items
None.
11. Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting
The date of the next meeting of the Planning Committee is 10am on 14th August 2020.
The format/venue to be confirmed subject to C-19 restrictions and related regulations.
Meeting closed at 11.43am
Chair Cllr Harewood MBE
Clerk Harriet Worrell