Planning Committee
Responds to the planning applications within Macclesfield as a statutory consultee.
Macclesfield Town Council
Planning Committee Agenda 29th November 2019
Agenda for the meeting to be held on 29th November 2019 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 8th November 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: 19/5088M
Proposal: Proposal to remodel and extend the existing main entrance, extend the staff breakout space and kitchen, construct a new two storey community care hub, improve existing site roads and extend the parking provision.
Location: EAST CHESHIRE HOSPICE, MILLBANK DRIVE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK10 3DR
Application No: 19/5114M
Proposal: First floor front extension to provide living accommodation
Location: 5, BLAIRGOWRIE DRIVE, MACCLESFIELD, SK10 2UJ
Application No: 19/5130M
Proposal: Variation of Condition 2 on approval 18/0392M for demolition of pumping station and construction of one dwelling
Location: Pump House, CHELFORD ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, SK10 3LQ
Application No: 19/5143M
Proposal: Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of first floor extension to existing care home to create 11 additional bedrooms and ancillary accommodation
Location: WOODLANDS NURSING HOME, 6, WOODLANDS ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK11 8AQ
Application No: 19/5217M
Proposal: Variation of conditions 2,4 & 11 on application 18/3622M.
Location: 3, HOLLY ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK11 8JA
Application No: 19/5241M
Proposal: Conversion of existing Liberal Club (A4) into 9 one-bedroom apartments (C3) (amendments to approved application 17/3548M)
Location: NEW LIBERAL CLUB, BODEN STREET, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 6LL
Application No: 19/5244M
Proposal: Change of use of proposed dental practice. Proposed use is B1
Location: Fence House, 84, BUXTON ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, SK10 1JS
Application No: 19/5257M
Proposal: New 2 bed dwelling
Location: 53, WARWICK ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 8TB
Application No: 19/5260M
Proposal: Erection of two retail units
Location: Sunrise Business Park, HULLEY ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, SK10 2LP
Application No: 19/5268M
Proposal: Demolition of existing porch & proposed two-storey front & single-storey rear extensions including general alterations
Location: 56, BIRTLES ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, SK10 3JQ
Application No: 19/5279M
Proposal: Proposed rear facing box dormer and extension of second floor roof space. Conversion of rear outbuilding into utility and garden room
Location: 323, OXFORD ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK11 8JZ
Application No: 19/5288M
Proposal: single storey rear extension
Location: 13, WESTMINSTER ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK10 3AH
Application No: 19/5273M
Proposal: Demolition of existing porch & conservatory & proposed two storey front & rear extensions including new replacement walls & roof to existing utility structure
Location: 3, SOUTHDOWN CLOSE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK10 2JU
Application No: 19/5349M
Proposal: Single storey side and rear extension
Location: 2, ARLINGTON DRIVE, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 8QL
Application No: 19/5370M
Proposal: Planning approval for front extension / alteration.
Location: 26, PENRITH AVENUE, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 8PP
Application No: 19/5385M
Proposal: Re-roof by oversheeting of the profiled roof sheet including replacement of existing GRP rooflights and encapsulating the internal soffits
Location: Plumb Centre, BLACK LANE, MACCLESFIELD, SK10 2AY
Application No: 19/5337M
Proposal: Advertisement consent for one fascia sign and one hanging/projecting sign
Location: 23, MARKET PLACE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK10 1DY
Application No: 19/5342M
Proposal: Planning approval for a modular building (ZZPF Amenities Extension).
Location: ASTRAZENECA, CHARTER WAY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK10 2NA
Application No: 19/5350M
Proposal: Demolition of existing single-storey rear outrigger and replacement with new single-storey rear extension of similar size and profile.
Location: 406, BUXTON ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 7EP
Application No: 19/5354M
Proposal: Listed building consent for Change of use and conversion of Former Council Register Office (Class B1) to a drinking establishment (Class A4) including a single storey extension
Location: FORMER REGISTRAR OFFICE , PARK GREEN, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK11 6TW
Application No: 19/5353M
Proposal: Change of use and conversion of Former Council Register Office (Class B1) to a drinking establishment (Class A4) including a single storey extension
Location: FORMER REGISTRAR OFFICE , PARK GREEN, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK11 6TW
6. Kings School, Fence Avenue – Pre-Application Consultation
Action: To consider the development proposal engagement opportunity.
7. Member Items
None
8. Correspondence
8.1 Kings School
Action: To note the correspondence
9. Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting
The next Planning Committee meeting will take place on 20th December 2019 10:30am, in Macclesfield Town Hall (to be confirmed).
Macclesfield Town Council
Planning Committee Minutes 29th November 2019
Minutes of the meeting held on 29th November 2019 at 10:30am in Macclesfield Town Hall.
In attendance:
- Cllr Alift Harewood MBE
- Cllr Fiona Wilson
- Cllr Janet Jackson MBE
- Cllr David Edwardes
1. Apologies for Absence
- Cllr Dominic Sexton
- Cllr Lloyd Roberts
2. Declarations of Interest
Cllr Harewood declared a non-pecuniary interest in application 19/5257M as she lives in close proximity to the property in the planning application.
Cllr Harewood declared a non-pecuniary interest in application 19/5244M as she is a trustee of the charity that owns the property.
Cllr Jackson declared a non-pecuniary interest in application 19/5217M as a neighbour to the property in the planning application.
Cllr Jackson declared a non-pecuniary interest in Items 6 and 8.1 as an ex-officio Governor of The King’s School.
Cllr Wilson declared a pecuniary interest in application 19/5244M as she is employed by the charity that owns the property, and took no part in the discussion and decision.
Two members of the public were in attendance to observe Item 8.1 King’s School Fence Avenue pre-consultation.
There were no questions from the member of the public.
3. Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting Held on 8th November 2019
RESOLVED: That the minutes are approved as a true record of the meeting
4. Matters Arising From the Minutes
There were no matters arising from the minutes.
NOTE: Agenda Items 6 & 8 were brought forward by agreement of the chair and committee and heard at this point for the benefit of the residents in attendance
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.
NOTE: Cllr Edwardes joined the meeting at this point
Application No: 19/5088M
Proposal: Proposal to remodel and extend the existing main entrance, extend the staff breakout space and kitchen, construct a new two storey community care hub, improve existing site roads and extend the parking provision.
Location: EAST CHESHIRE HOSPICE, MILLBANK DRIVE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK10 3DR
No objections.
Application No: 19/5114M
Proposal: First floor front extension to provide living accommodation
Location: 5, BLAIRGOWRIE DRIVE, MACCLESFIELD, SK10 2UJ
No objections.
Application No: 19/5130M
Proposal: Variation of Condition 2 on approval 18/0392M for demolition of pumping station and construction of one dwelling
Location: Pump House, CHELFORD ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, SK10 3LQ
No objections.
Application No: 19/5143M
Proposal: Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of first floor extension to existing care home to create 11 additional bedrooms and ancillary accommodation
Location: WOODLANDS NURSING HOME, 6, WOODLANDS ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK11 8AQ
No objections.
Application No: 19/5217M
Proposal: Variation of conditions 2,4 & 11 on application 18/3622M.
Location: 3, HOLLY ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK11 8JA
RESOLVED: That the committee objects to this application on the grounds of flood risk.
The committee commented that a Flood Risk Assessment should be submitted.
Application No: 19/5241M
Proposal: Conversion of existing Liberal Club (A4) into 9 one-bedroom apartments (C3) (amendments to approved application 17/3548M)
Location: NEW LIBERAL CLUB, BODEN STREET, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 6LL
The committee raised no objections with the application but:
- raised concerns on insufficient parking for the number of apartments, with only two off-street parking spaces proposed for a development with nine individual apartments;
- sought electric charging points are included in the application;
- sought that the development is completed in accordance with the Conservation Officer’s report.
Application No: 19/5244M
Proposal: Change of use of proposed dental practice. Proposed use is B1
Location: Fence House, 84, BUXTON ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, SK10 1JS
The committee support this application in principle but raised a concern on the level of noise from the air conditioning unit to neighbouring properties, and sought that the impact is mitigated.
Application No: 19/5257M
Proposal: New 2 bed dwelling
Location: 53, WARWICK ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 8TB
No objections.
Application No: 19/5260M
Proposal: Erection of two retail units
Location: Sunrise Business Park, HULLEY ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, SK10 2LP
No objections.
Application No: 19/5268M
Proposal: Demolition of existing porch & proposed two-storey front & single-storey rear extensions including general alterations
Location: 56, BIRTLES ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, SK10 3JQ
No objections.
Application No: 19/5279M
Proposal: Proposed rear facing box dormer and extension of second floor roof space. Conversion of rear outbuilding into utility and garden room
Location: 323, OXFORD ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK11 8JZ
No objections.
Application No: 19/5288M
Proposal: single storey rear extension
Location: 13, WESTMINSTER ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK10 3AH
No objections.
Application No: 19/5273M
Proposal: Demolition of existing porch & conservatory & proposed two storey front & rear extensions including new replacement walls & roof to existing utility structure
Location: 3, SOUTHDOWN CLOSE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK10 2JU
No objections.
Application No: 19/5349M
Proposal: Single storey side and rear extension
Location: 2, ARLINGTON DRIVE, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 8QL
No objections.
Application No: 19/5370M
Proposal: Planning approval for front extension / alteration.
Location: 26, PENRITH AVENUE, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 8PP
No objections.
Application No: 19/5385M
Proposal: Re-roof by oversheeting of the profiled roof sheet including replacement of existing GRP rooflights and encapsulating the internal soffits
Location: Plumb Centre, BLACK LANE, MACCLESFIELD, SK10 2AY
No objections.
Application No: 19/5337M
Proposal: Advertisement consent for one fascia sign and one hanging/projecting sign
Location: 23, MARKET PLACE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK10 1DY
No objections.
Application No: 19/5342M
Proposal: Planning approval for a modular building (ZZPF Amenities Extension).
Location: ASTRAZENECA, CHARTER WAY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK10 2NA
No objections.
Application No: 19/5350M
Proposal: Demolition of existing single-storey rear outrigger and replacement with new single-storey rear extension of similar size and profile.
Location: 406, BUXTON ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 7EP
No objections.
Application No: 19/5354M
Proposal: Listed building consent for Change of use and conversion of Former Council Register Office (Class B1) to a drinking establishment (Class A4) including a single storey extension
Location: FORMER REGISTRAR OFFICE , PARK GREEN, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK11 6TW
The committee noted this application will be under the direction of the Conservation Officer.
Application No: 19/5353M
Proposal: Change of use and conversion of Former Council Register Office (Class B1) to a drinking establishment (Class A4) including a single storey extension
Location: FORMER REGISTRAR OFFICE , PARK GREEN, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK11 6TW
The committee noted that they approve of this application subject to the Conservation Officer’s report.
6. Kings School, Fence Avenue – Pre-Application Consultation
A consultation meeting will be arranged between Macclesfield Town Councillors and the developers.
7. Member Items
None
8. Correspondence
8.1 Kings School
RESOLVED: Following an examination of the revised plans for Type E and Type F properties (planning application 19/1068M), the committee objects to the new designs on the grounds of:
- Loss of natural light to existing properties;
- Direct overlooking from habitable rooms;
- Loss of privacy to existing properties in direct conflict with Local Plan Policy SE1 4 i Ensuring appropriate level of privacy for new and existing residential properties;
- Not meeting distance standards between habitable rooms as per supporting information under SADPD Policy HOU 11.
9. Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting
The next Planning Committee meeting will take place on 20th December 2019 10:30am, in Macclesfield Town Hall (to be confirmed).
Meeting closed at 11:34
Chair Cllr Alift Harewood MBE
Clerk Harriet Worrell