Planning Committee
Responds to the planning applications within Macclesfield as a statutory consultee.
Macclesfield Town Council Notice of Meeting
25th April 2022
To: Chair Mike Hutchison and Councillors David Edwardes, Fiona Wilson, Sandy Livingstone and Lloyd Roberts
You are hereby summoned to attend
Macclesfield Town Council’s Planning Committee meeting to be held at:
Macclesfield Town Hall
on
29th April 2022
commencing at 10am
for the purpose of transacting the business shown on the attached agenda.
With thanks,
Laura Smith
Town Clerk
Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee Agenda
Agenda of the meeting to be held on 29th April 2022 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 Town Clerk.
Anyone attending this meeting is advised to wear a face covering upon entering and leaving the venue. It is advised that this only be removed when speaking at the meeting.
Anyone attending is asked to undertake a lateral flow test on the day of any meeting before embarking upon the journey to the venue. Please note that it can take up to 30 minutes for the true result to show on a lateral flow test. If your test shows a positive result, then you must not attend the meeting.
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 28/04/22 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 28/04/22.
4. Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 8th April 2022
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: 22/1087M
Proposal: Proposed alteration/refurbishment of domestic property to allow change of use to a 7 bed HMO (retrospective application)
Location: 69, Garden Street, Macclesfield, SK10 2QP
Comments due back 4th May 2022.
Application No: 22/1188M
Proposal: Single storey extension to the rear elevation and extended patio area
Location: 20, Stafford Close, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 3EL
Comments due back 26th April 2022 (CEC have been informed of the date of this meeting).
Application No: 22/1255M
Proposal: Part two storey and part single storey rear extension, two storey front extension & loft conversion
Location: 36, Grasmere, Macclesfield, SK11 8PL
Comments due back 27th April 2022 (CEC have been informed of the date of this meeting).
Application No: 22/0968M
Proposal: Rear 2 storey extension consisting of ground floor lounge extension & 1st floor bedroom extension .
Location: 3, Toll Bar Avenue, Macclesfield, SK11 7DE
Comments due back 27th April 2022 (CEC have been informed of the date of this meeting).
Application No: 22/1280M
Proposal: Proposed Single Storey Side/Rear Extension & Alterations including Decking
Location: 309, Oxford Road, Macclesfield, SK11 8JZ
Comments due back 28th April 2022 (CEC have been informed of the date of this meeting).
Application No: 22/1180M
Proposal: Variation of Condition 8 (Opening Hours) on 21/1500M – Change of use to hotel accommodation with cafe bar, restaurant and kitchen
Location: 88-90, Chestergate, Macclesfield, SK11 6DU
Comments due back 28th April 2022 (CEC have been informed of the date of this meeting).
Application No: 22/1284M
Proposal: Proposed first floor extension over existing attached garage structure.
Location: 2, Leamington Road, Macclesfield, SK10 3RF
Comments due back 28th April 2022 (CEC have been informed of the date of this meeting).
Application No: 22/1328M
Proposal: Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension
Location: 28, Buxton Old Road, Macclesfield, SK11 7EL
Comments due back 29th April 2022.
Application No: 22/1109M
Proposal: Erection of single storey storage barn
Location: Field Off, Sandy Lane, Macclesfield
Comments due back 4th May 2022.
Application No: 22/1326M
Proposal: New hipped roof extension in place of existing low pitched roof over garage and study/playroom.
Location: 1, Beech Bank, Macclesfield, SK10 2EB
Comments due back 3rd May 2022.
Application No: 21/5426M
Proposal: Retrospective application for the construction of two single storey rear extensions at No’s 96 & 98 Crompton Road with partial demolition of outbuildings at No.98. New rear dormer to 98 Crompton Road
Location: 96 & 98 Crompton Road, Macclesfield, SK11 8EB
Comments due back 26th April 2022 (CEC have been informed of the date of this meeting).
Application No: 22/1429M
Proposal: Addition of a garage at the front of the property on the drive (resubmission of application reference 21/0291M)
Location: 23, Manchester Road, Macclesfield, SK10 2EH
Comments due by 5th May 2022.
Application No: 22/0969M
Proposal: Advertisement consent for the upgrade of existing advertisement billboard to a digital LED advertisement
Location: South Side, Hibel Road, Macclesfield
Comments due back 5th May 2022.
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 18th May 2022.
Application No: 22/1274M
Proposal: Certificate of lawful development for proposed addition of a single storey extension and dormer structure to the rear of the existing dwelling.
Location: 20 , Crompton Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 8DS
Comment due back 11th May 2022.
Application No: 22/1620M
Proposal: The external refurbishment and part demolition of an industrial brick chimney stack to a former working Mill.
Location: The Old Ribbon Mill, Pitt Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire
Comments due back 18th May 2022.
Application No: 21/5934M
Proposal: Proposed two storey rear extension and loft conversion, single storey side extension, and alterations and extension to the front elevation
Location: 26, Pexhill Drive, Macclesfield, SK10 3LP
Comments due back 12th May 2022.
Appeal
Application No: 20/1080W
Location: Mansfield House, Withyfold Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 2BD
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)
Comments due back by 10th May 2022.
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We continue to await the final report, which should be received this week.
8. Local Plan
Please see attached report.
9. Member Items
10. Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting
The next Planning Committee meeting will take place on 20th May 2022 10am, in Macclesfield Town Hall.
Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee Minutes
Minutes of the meeting held on 29th April 2022 at 10am at Macclesfield Town Hall.
In Attendance:
Cllr Mike Hutchison – Chair
Cllr David Edwardes
Cllr Sandy Livingstone
Cllr Lloyd Roberts
Cllr Fiona Wilson
1. Apologies for Absence
There were no apologies for absence.
2. Declarations of Interest
There were no declarations of interest.
3. Public Participation
The meeting was adjourned to invite public comments and questions.
There were no public comments/questions.
The meeting as reconvened.
4. Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 8th April 2022
Resolved: The minutes were approved as a true record of the meeting.
5. Matters Arising from the Minutes
Resolved: There were no 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: 22/1087M
Proposal: Proposed alteration/refurbishment of domestic property to allow change of use to a 7 bed HMO (retrospective application)
Location: 69, Garden Street, Macclesfield, SK10 2QP
Comments due back 4th May 2022.
Resolved: The Committee objects to this application for the following reasons:
- It does not meet the CEC objectives on HMO’s
- The room sizes are difficult to judge.
- There are neighbour objections concerning parking and privacy.
- The Committee asks that planning enforcement check if this work has started.
- There is no parking provision.
Application No: 22/1188M
Proposal: Single storey extension to the rear elevation and extended patio area
Location: 20, Stafford Close, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 3EL
Comments due back 26th April 2022 (CEC have been informed of the date of this meeting).
No objection.
Application No: 22/1255M
Proposal: Part two storey and part single storey rear extension, two storey front extension & loft conversion
Location: 36, Grasmere, Macclesfield, SK11 8PL
Comments due back 27th April 2022 (CEC have been informed of the date of this meeting).
Resolved: The committee made the following comments:
This is a very large extension and there are neighbour objections with concerns over privacy and amenities.
Therefore, the committee requested that the Planning Officer, when making the decision, ensures the following policies are adhered to:
- Saved policy DC3 from the Macclesfield Borough Local Plan,
- Saved policy DC38 from the Macclesfield Borough Local Plan.
- And Cheshire East Council policy SD2 regarding the design in keeping with the surrounding area.
Application No: 22/0968M
Proposal: Rear 2 storey extension consisting of ground floor lounge extension & 1st floor bedroom extension .
Location: 3, Toll Bar Avenue, Macclesfield, SK11 7DE
Comments due back 27th April 2022 (CEC have been informed of the date of this meeting).
No objection.
Application No: 22/1280M
Proposal: Proposed Single Storey Side/Rear Extension & Alterations including Decking
Location: 309, Oxford Road, Macclesfield, SK11 8JZ
Comments due back 28th April 2022 (CEC have been informed of the date of this meeting).
Resolved: The Committee commented that the Conservation Officer ensure appropriate materials as this is in a conservation area.
Application No: 22/1180M
Proposal: Variation of Condition 8 (Opening Hours) on 21/1500M – Change of use to hotel accommodation with cafe bar, restaurant and kitchen
Location: 88-90, Chestergate, Macclesfield, SK11 6DU
Comments due back 28th April 2022 (CEC have been informed of the date of this meeting).
Resolved: The committee expressed concern that a variation of condition * ( opening hours) has been applied for before the business has even opened and asks that the neighbours are considered.
Application No: 22/1284M
Proposal: Proposed first floor extension over existing attached garage structure.
Location: 2, Leamington Road, Macclesfield, SK10 3RF
Comments due back 28th April 2022 (CEC have been informed of the date of this meeting).
No objections.
Application No: 22/1328M
Proposal: Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension
Location: 28, Buxton Old Road, Macclesfield, SK11 7EL
Comments due back 29th April 2022.
No objection.
Application No: 22/1109M
Proposal: Erection of single storey storage barn
Location: Field Off, Sandy Lane, Macclesfield
Comments due back 4th May 2022.
No objection.
Application No: 22/1326M
Proposal: New hipped roof extension in place of existing low pitched roof over garage and study/playroom.
Location: 1, Beech Bank, Macclesfield, SK10 2EB
Comments due back 3rd May 2022.
No objection.
Application No: 21/5426M
Proposal: Retrospective application for the construction of two single storey rear extensions at No’s 96 & 98 Crompton Road with partial demolition of outbuildings at No.98. New rear dormer to 98 Crompton Road
Location: 96 & 98 Crompton Road, Macclesfield, SK11 8EB
Comments due back 26th April 2022 (CEC have been informed of the date of this meeting).
Resolved: The Committee objects to this application and asks that the bin storage area with access from the shared passageway at the rear of 98 and an access hatch from within the yard behind 100 Crompton Rd be checked for access.
Application No: 22/1429M
Proposal: Addition of a garage at the front of the property on the drive (resubmission of application reference 21/0291M)
Location: 23, Manchester Road, Macclesfield, SK10 2EH
Comments due by 5th May 2022.
No objection.
Application No: 22/0969M
Proposal: Advertisement consent for the upgrade of existing advertisement billboard to a digital LED advertisement
Location: South Side, Hibel Road, Macclesfield
Comments due back 5th May 2022.
Resolved: The Committee wishes to comment as follows:
The Committee accepts that the sign is smaller than the current sign and is set further back but asks that CEC to ensure it will not be a distraction to drivers.
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 18th May 2022.
Resolved: The Committee objects to this application on the following grounds:
- The design is poor quality with lack of amenities (DC38)
- It is over developed.
- There are flats with no windows and very small apartments.
- It does not adhere to Cheshire East Council policy SD2 regarding the design in keeping with the surrounding area.
- There is no parking in an area that already has parking issues and a primary school.
Application No: 22/1274M
Proposal: Certificate of lawful development for proposed addition of a single storey extension and dormer structure to the rear of the existing dwelling.
Location: 20, Crompton Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 8DS
Comment due back 11th May 2022.
Resolved: The Committee commented that the Conservation Officer ensure appropriate materials as this is in a conservation area.
Application No: 22/1620M
Proposal: The external refurbishment and part demolition of an industrial brick chimney stack to a former working Mill.
Location: The Old Ribbon Mill, Pitt Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire
Comments due back 18th May 2022.
No objection.
Application No: 21/5934M
Proposal: Proposed two storey rear extension and loft conversion, single storey side extension, and alterations and extension to the front elevation
Location: 26, Pexhill Drive, Macclesfield, SK10 3LP
Comments due back 12th May 2022.
No objection.
Appeal
Application No: 20/1080W
Location: Mansfield House, Withyfold Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 2BD
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)
Comments due back by 10th May 2022.
RESOLVED: That the committee objects to this appeal on the grounds of:
- Harmful impact to the health of residents in the area,
- Safety concerns resulting from large vehicles travelling on residential roads,
iii. 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,
vii. Concerns of the potential for hazardous waste,
viii. Disturbance of existing contaminants on the site,
- Increase to air pollution,
- Danger from flying debris,
- Contamination of the River Bollin,
xii. Disturbance to rare wildlife.
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We continue to await the final report, which should be received this week.
8. Local Plan
Resolved: It was resolved for the clerk to go through the documents and highlight any changes for Macclesfield and then feed this back to the Planning Consultation Working Group.
9. Member Items
Cllr Wilson raised the correspondence received concerning a proposed EE Ltd telecommunications apparatus at London Road, SK11 7RL. The Committee agreed that the Town Clerk would respond that this is unsuitable for the following reasons:
- The green space the apparatus would be upon is surrounded by residential properties, including those of elderly residents and the radio mast would tower over the trees.
- The cabinets would take up significant space on what is a local pocket park with seating for residents to enjoy the park.
- This is a restful area for residents with a number of benches which are used by local people wishing to enjoy the fresh air, including older residents whose walking ability is limited. The park also contains a Covid commemorative tree and plaque recently installed by Macclesfield Town Council and the siting of such equipment in the same location as a Covid memorial would be disrespectful.
10. Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting
The next Planning Committee meeting will take place on 20th May 2022 10am, in Macclesfield Town Hall.