Planning Committee
MINUTES of the meeting held 13th February 2023
In attendance:
Cllr John Rhodes
Cllr Emma Angier
Cllr Hazel Faddes
Cllr Lena Hogben
Cllr Tom Dunlop
Cllr Dennis Straine-Francis
| 1 | To receive apologies for absence | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cllrs Houston, Palin & Wye | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | To note declarations of Members’ interests
Cllr Rhodes declared a non-pecuniary interest in 23/0386N Cllr Faddes declared a non-pecuniary interest in applications associated with being a Cheshire East Councillor for Crewe East ward Cllr Straine-Francis declared a non-pecuniary interest in 23/0386N |
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| 3 | To confirm and sign the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 16th January 2023 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.
Members of the public attended the meeting to ask questions relating to the Cheshire East proposals associated with a potential “Mini Holland” project. It was clarified that the meeting could not address the questions directly as they related to a Cheshire East Project that has not yet been formalised or subject to a planning application. |
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| 5 | To consider making a response to the following planning applications: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The committee welcomes the application
RESOLVED: That the committee objects to the proposals on the following grounds: i. The proposals demonstrate overdevelopment of the site, removing outdoor amenity space for the current occupiers of 2 flats at 8 Vincent Street ii. The proposals will adversely affect the amenity of existing residents neighbouring the property through displaced on street car parking from the current residences and additional on street parking from the proposed dwellings. To presume that these residences will not have associated cars is not reasonable as has been demonstrated multiple times in Crewe where CEC Planning and Highways has misleadingly declared the development to be in a sustainable location but the occupants still have cars. The proposal does not meet local planning policy in terms of ensuring the provision of adequate parking spaces (as identified by Cheshire East Highways in its response to application 23/0231N) iii. The clear and informed concerns of existing residents should be clearly addressed
Whilst the committee does not object to the proposals in principle, the Nature Conservation Officer’s comments must be addressed to their satisfaction prior to consideration of the application by the planning authority
Whilst the committee does not object to the proposals in principle, i. the Nature Conservation Officer’s comments must be addressed to their satisfaction prior to consideration of the application by the planning authority ii. Residents’ concerns must be considered and addressed iii. The committee has clear and observable concerns that the increased traffic on Maw Green Road and its junction with Sydney Road is unsustainable and the the junction should be improved for all roads joining at that point as well as ensuring pedestrian and cycle safety along Maw Green Road
RESOLVED: That the committee objects to the application on the following grounds: i. The development does not meet the requirements of local plan policy associated with parking provision for a dwelling of scale (including an annex for independent habitation) ii. Cheshire East Highways has identified the lack of parking and impact on residents’ amenity iii. Resident’s comments should be considered and addressed.
No objection
The committee does not object to the proposal but seeks that it is considered within current planning policy and in particular addresses the following sustainability issues: i. The provision of electric vehicle charging points ii. The provision of sustainable energy production (eg solar panels) iii. To ensure net biodiversity gain with provision for biodiversity infrastructure (bird/bat boxes, insect habitats etc).
No objection
No objection
No objection
RESOLVED: That the committee objects to the proposal on the following grounds: i. That the decision associated with 22/2178N clearly identified that the development “shall not be occupied as a person’s sole, or permanent place of residence”. ii. That the proposal would adversely affect the amenity of existing residents, as identified in the Cheshire East Planning decision notice for 22/2178N
No objection
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Whilst the committee does not object to the principle of the development, it seeks that residents’ comments are considered and address, ensuring minimal or no disruption from building site vehicles or works for residents. Additionally, that the authority takes action to ensure increased traffic and parking is addressed to reduce the loss of amenity identified by residents due to on street parking. |
| 6 | To consider making responses to any urgent planning application consultations that have arisen since this agenda was published | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
RESOLVED: That the committee objects to the application due to its proximity to schools, which are considered sensitive sites. The committee seeks that a more appropriate site is identified.
RESOLVED: That the committee objects to the application due to its proximity to schools, which are considered sensitive sites. The committee seeks that a more appropriate site is identified.
RESOLVED: That the committee objects to the application due to its proximity to schools, which are considered sensitive sites. The committee seeks that a more appropriate site is identified.
No objection
No objection |
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| 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 circulated by the planning authority (Cheshire East Council) and member items | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8.1 Pre-consultation – proposed radio base station installation at CAN26691
Noted 8.2 CAN26858 – Pre Planning Consultation Noted 8.3 CAN26856 – Pre Planning Consultation Noted 8.4 Pre-Application Consultation – Proposed Radio Base Station CAN26491 Noted |
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| 9 | Consideration of heritage protection and conservation area feasibility
RESOLVED: That committee recommends to council: i. That an Earmarked Reserve (EMR) of £70,000 is created for the purposes of developing and then establishing a Conservation Area Review and associated action plan for Crewe |
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| 10 | Planning Enforcement
10.1 Case Reference 23/00053E – Potential change of use of residential garage to operative office Noted 10.2 Complaint submitted to regarding Planning Enforcement Noted |
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| 11 | To note the proposed date of the next meeting Monday 20th March 2023 at 6pm. |
Meeting closed at 7.36pm
Chair Cllr John Rhodes
Clerk P Turner
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