Planning Committee
Responds to the planning applications within Macclesfield as a statutory consultee.
Macclesfield Town Council Notice of Meeting
27th March 2024
To: Councillors Mike Hutchison, James Barber, Sandy Livingstone and Sarah Bennett-Wake.
You are hereby summoned to attend
Macclesfield Town Council’s Planning Committee meeting to be held at:
Macclesfield Library
on
3rd April 2024
commencing at 7pm
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 Wednesday 3rd April 2024 at 7pm at Macclesfield Library.
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 02/04/24. 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 02/04/24.
4. Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 13th March 2024
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 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: | 24/0873M |
| Proposal: | Prior approval for installation of 167no. PV solar panels with a maximum output of 70.14 kWp. The panels will be installed on pitched roofs of the Hospital building |
| Location: | Spire Regency Hospital, West Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8DW
Comments due back by: 3rd April Ward: Broken Cross and Upton |
| Application No: | 24/0868M |
| Proposal: | Proposed demolition of existing lean-to music classroom and 2 no. Single storey structures (‘ivy bank nursery’), and erection of small single storey extension for new replacement music room, and erection of single storey standalone building for replacement nursery, and associated landscaping works [no increase to pupil and staff numbers proposed] |
| Location: | Beech Hall School, Beech Hall Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 2EG
Comments due back by: 9th April Ward: Tytherington |
| Application No: | 24/0865M |
| Proposal: | Demolition of existing utility and detached garage. Single storey side and rear extension comprising kitchen, utility and garage. |
| Location: | 29, Park Mount Drive, Macclesfield, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8NS
Comments due back by: 1st April Ward: South |
| Application No: | 24/0921M |
| Proposal: | Proposed single storey kitchen extension to rear of bungalow. |
| Location: | 4, Bollinbarn Drive, Macclesfield, SK10 3DN
Comments due back by: 3rd April Ward: Tytherington |
| Application No: | 24/1001M |
| Proposal: | Addition Of Second Floor And Part Conversion For Offices |
| Location: | 1-3, Park Lane, Macclesfield, SK11 6TJ
Comments due back by: 8th April Ward: Central |
| Application No: | 24/1027M |
| Proposal: | Removal of existing hedge and construction of new brick boundary wall. |
| Location: | Brook House, 122, Prestbury Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 3BN
Comments due back by: 24th April Ward: Broken Cross and Upton |
| Application No: | 24/1017M |
| Proposal: | Demolition of existing conservatory, single storey rear extension, two storey rear extension, demolition of existing covered external area and infill extension. Change of use of existing premises to HMO |
| Location: | Tunnicliffe House, 16, Tunnicliffe Street, Macclesfield, SK10 1DE
Comments due back by: 17th April Ward: Tytherington |
| Application No: | 24/1078M |
| Proposal: | Proposed Change of use from Paddock/Grazing land to Domestic Curtilage and Retrospective Planning Consent for an existing Leisure Outbuilding |
| Location: | 105, Sandy Lane, Macclesfield, SK10 4RJ
Comments due back by: 24th April Ward: Broken Cross and Upton |
| Application No: | 24/1069M |
| Proposal: | Entrance canopy to front elevation. Covered patio canopy to rear elevation. Part garage conversion and internal alterationsto dwelling |
| Location: | 2, Lea Bank Close, Macclesfield, SK11 8PU
Comments due back by: 16th April Ward: Broken Cross and Upton |
| Application No: | 24/1083M |
| Proposal: | Removal of existing conservatory and addition of single storey rear extension. |
| Location: | 32, Primrose Avenue, Macclesfield, SK11 7YU
Comments due back by: 24th April Ward: South |
Amended Plans applications:
| Application No: | 24/0868M |
| Proposal: | Proposed demolition of existing lean-to music classroom and 2 no. Single storey structures (‘ivy bank nursery’), and erection of small single storey extension for new replacement music room, and erection of single storey standalone building for replacement nursery, and associated landscaping works [no increase to pupil and staff numbers proposed] |
| Location: | Beech Hall School, Beech Hall Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 2EG
Comments due back by: 9th April Ward: Tytherington |
Certificate of Lawfulness applications:
| Application No: | 24/0932M |
| Proposal: | Certificate of lawful development for proposed garage conversion to form new kitchen and internal alterations to form a study. |
| Location: | 34 , Melford Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 2TW
Response by 3rd April if required Ward: Tytherington |
| Application No: | 24/1031M |
| Proposal: | Certificate of proposed lawful use for new ground floor single storey extension to the rear of the property. |
| Location: | 4, Murray Close, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 3QZ
Response by 9th April if required Ward: Broken Cross and Upton |
Variation of conditions applications:
| Application No: | 24/0698M |
| Proposal: | Variation of conditions 2,5,6 and 11 on approval 23/0583M: Construction of a new-build stand-alone single storey building to the south of the existing college campus to provide dedicated construction skills teaching accomodation. |
| Location: | Macclesfield College, Park Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8LF
Comments due back by: 17th April Ward: Central |
7. Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting
The next Planning Committee meeting will take place on 24th April 2024 at 7pm, in Macclesfield Library.
Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee Minutes
Minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 3rd April 2024 at 7pm at Macclesfield Library.
Attendees
Cllr Mike Hutchison
Cllr Sandy Livingstone
Cllr James Barber
1. Apologies for Absence
Cllr Sarah Bennett-Wake
2. Declarations of Interest
Cllr Sandy Livingstone has a non-pecuniary interest in application 24/0698M as his wife is a teaching assistant at the school.
3. Public Participation
There was no public participation
4. Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 13th March 2024
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 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: | 24/0873M |
| Proposal: | Prior approval for installation of 167no. PV solar panels with a maximum output of 70.14 kWp. The panels will be installed on pitched roofs of the Hospital building |
| Location: | Spire Regency Hospital, West Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8DW
Comments due back by: 3rd April Ward: Broken Cross and Upton |
No comments
| Application No: | 24/0865M |
| Proposal: | Demolition of existing utility and detached garage. Single storey side and rear extension comprising kitchen, utility and garage. |
| Location: | 29, Park Mount Drive, Macclesfield, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8NS
Comments due back by: 1st April Ward: South |
No comments
| Application No: | 24/0921M |
| Proposal: | Proposed single storey kitchen extension to rear of bungalow. |
| Location: | 4, Bollinbarn Drive, Macclesfield, SK10 3DN
Comments due back by: 3rd April Ward: Tytherington |
No comments
| Application No: | 24/1001M |
| Proposal: | Addition Of Second Floor And Part Conversion For Offices |
| Location: | 1-3, Park Lane, Macclesfield, SK11 6TJ
Comments due back by: 8th April Ward: Central |
MTC planning committee ask the planning officer to check that the property is in keeping with the surrounding properties.
| Application No: | 24/1027M |
| Proposal: | Removal of existing hedge and construction of new brick boundary wall. |
| Location: | Brook House, 122, Prestbury Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 3BN
Comments due back by: 24th April Ward: Broken Cross and Upton |
No comments
| Application No: | 24/1017M |
| Proposal: | Demolition of existing conservatory, single storey rear extension, two storey rear extension, demolition of existing covered external area and infill extension. Change of use of existing premises to HMO |
| Location: | Tunnicliffe House, 16, Tunnicliffe Street, Macclesfield, SK10 1DE
Comments due back by: 17th April Ward: Tytherington |
Resolved: Object
MTC planning committee are objecting to the above application on the basis that they feel it is overdevelopment and the effect it might have on the surrounding area. They ask the planning officer to check the following Cheshire East Local Plan policies are adhered to:
HOU 12- Amenity- 5. …access, parking,
HOU 4- b. on-street car parking levels
They also feel it is lacking amenity in relation to common space. There are also concerns over fire safety for the property.
| Application No: | 24/1078M |
| Proposal: | Proposed Change of use from Paddock/Grazing land to Domestic Curtilage and Retrospective Planning Consent for an existing Leisure Outbuilding |
| Location: | 105, Sandy Lane, Macclesfield, SK10 4RJ
Comments due back by: 24th April Ward: Broken Cross and Upton |
Macclesfield Town Council planning committee ask the planning officer to make sure the condition included in the design and access statement is included as a condition ‘This will not become a separate Planning Unit, and my client is accepting this can be a Condition attached to any Consent’.
| Application No: | 24/1069M |
| Proposal: | Entrance canopy to front elevation. Covered patio canopy to rear elevation. Part garage conversion and internal alterationsto dwelling |
| Location: | 2, Lea Bank Close, Macclesfield, SK11 8PU
Comments due back by: 16th April Ward: Broken Cross and Upton |
No comments
| Application No: | 24/1083M |
| Proposal: | Removal of existing conservatory and addition of single storey rear extension. |
| Location: | 32, Primrose Avenue, Macclesfield, SK11 7YU
Comments due back by: 24th April Ward: South |
No comments
Amended Plans applications:
| Application No: | 24/0868M |
| Proposal: | Proposed demolition of existing lean-to music classroom and 2 no. Single storey structures (‘ivy bank nursery’), and erection of small single storey extension for new replacement music room, and erection of single storey standalone building for replacement nursery, and associated landscaping works [no increase to pupil and staff numbers proposed] |
| Location: | Beech Hall School, Beech Hall Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 2EG
Comments due back by: 9th April Ward: Tytherington |
Macclesfield Town Council planning committee ask the planning officer to check that Cheshire East Local plan policy HOU 12- Amenity relating to 5. …access is adhered to.
Certificate of Lawfulness applications:
| Application No: | 24/0932M |
| Proposal: | Certificate of lawful development for proposed garage conversion to form new kitchen and internal alterations to form a study. |
| Location: | 34 , Melford Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 2TW
Response by 3rd April if required Ward: Tytherington |
No comments
| Application No: | 24/1031M |
| Proposal: | Certificate of proposed lawful use for new ground floor single storey extension to the rear of the property. |
| Location: | 4, Murray Close, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 3QZ
Response by 9th April if required Ward: Broken Cross and Upton |
No comments
Variation of conditions applications:
| Application No: | 24/0698M |
| Proposal: | Variation of conditions 2,5,6 and 11 on approval 23/0583M: Construction of a new-build stand-alone single storey building to the south of the existing college campus to provide dedicated construction skills teaching accomodation. |
| Location: | Macclesfield College, Park Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8LF
Comments due back by: 17th April Ward: Central |
Macclesfield Town Council planning committee are satisfied with condition 11 but there is no information listed for conditions 2, 5 or 6.
7. Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting
The next Planning Committee meeting will take place on 24th April 2024 at 7pm, in Macclesfield Library.
Chair: Cllr Mike Hutchison
Clerk: Nicola Mellor
Closed: 19:20