Planning and Environment Committee Meeting
MINUTES of the meeting held 23rd June 2025
In attendance:
Cllr Kevin Murray
Cllr John Rhodes
Cllr Dennis Straine-Francis
| 1 | To receive apologies for absence |
| Cllr Jamie Messent; Cllr Lena Hogben ; Cllr Steve Hogben; Cllr Toni Mortimer | |
| 2 | To note declarations of Members’ interests as they relate to the agenda |
| Cllr John Rhodes declared a non-pecuniary interest in application 25/1879/FUL &25/1880/LBC as a volunteer chair of governors at the applicant school. | |
| 3 | To confirm and sign the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 19th May 2025 |
| RESOLVED: That the minutes are approved as a true record of the meeting. | |
| 4 | Public Participation |
| A period not exceeding 15 minutes for members of the public to ask questions or submit comments that relate to the items within the agenda.
None |
| 5 | To consider making a response to the following planning applications: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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No comments
No comments
No comments
The committee reflects the concerns shared by residents relating to additional demand for on street parking.
The committee reflects the concerns shared by residents relating to additional demand for on street parking.
No comments
The committee shared residents comments and concerns and seeks that the proposed development ensures and demonstrates the following: i. Meaningful and significant biodiversity net gain is achieved on the site ii. That it is ensured through the planning process that the proposed development does not in any way prejudice any future investment in the rail network (eg HS2 equivalent or strategic capital projects).
No comments
RESOLVED: That the committee objects to the proposal as Samuel Street sits within the 2020 Article 4 Direction Order to restrict the provision of HMOs in this area. This is representative of the detrimental impact of this style of accommodation on the amenity of other residents as well as sustainability.
RESOLVED: That the committee objects to the proposals on the following grounds: i. That the proposals constitute over development of the site, which demonstrates lack of sustainability in the application ii. Lack of internal amenity space for the proposed high density accommodation iii. Lack of external amenity for potential residents iv. Loss of amenity for neighbouring residences due to noise and on street waste. v. Lack of off street parking, which will lead to adverse impacts on existing residences and traffic due to lack of on street parking availability locally
The committee supports the investment in the site by a local business.
No comments
RESOLVED: That the committee objects to the proposals on the following grounds: i. That the main entrance door is opening out on to the street and causes an obstruction ii. There is no provision for commercial waste storage away from the highway and public realm iii. Commercial catering waste being disposed of in the highway drain outside the kitchen has been reported to CEC Environmental Services
The committee made the following observations: i. That the site should prioritise delivery of its primary purposes and enhancements, being grassed and made accessible to residents and visitors; that the pathway should be clear and accessible to all; that the development must provide for adequate lighting to ensure public safety and support CCTV provision in the town centre; the development must include public waste bins within the site as well as the periphery to reduce the amount of littering. ii. That the committee would value reassurance that the scheme will deliver the enhancements required and will not be delayed or fall short due to lack of financial capacity of Cheshire East Council.
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| 6 | To consider making responses to any urgent planning application consultations that have arisen since this agenda was published | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7 | To note responses submitted under delegation since the previous meeting
None |
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| 8 | To note and/or consider correspondence, consultations, planning policy and member items | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| i. Crewe Northern Gateway, Phase 3: Proposed Residential Development
Noted |
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| 9 | To note correspondence associated with Cheshire East Council regarding planning enforcement and planning issues.
None |
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| 10 | To receive an update on the progress of the Crewe Conservation Area Appraisal project.
None |
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| 11 | To note the proposed date of the next meeting of the Planning & Environment Committee is
14th July 2025. |
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| Meeting closed at 7.29pm
Chair – Cllr John Rhodes Clerk – P Turner |
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