Planning Committee

None

No objections

No objections

No objections

The committee commented that there was no objection to the principle of development of affordable housing on the site, but that elements of the site proposals did not meet expectations or standards.

RESOLVED: That the committee objects to the proposals on the following grounds:

A.      Inadequate and substandard living accommodation as defined by the Technical Housing Standards and prescribed in the National Planning Policy Framework (2021)

1.      That bungalow design sizes do not meet the Technical Housing Standards for double occupancy, meaning they would have to mandated for single occupancy

2.      The walk up apartment design sizes do not meet the Technical Housing Standards for double occupancy, meaning they would have to mandated for single occupancy

3.      The 2 and 3 bedroom unit design sizes do not meet the Technical Housing Standards for bedroom sizes.

B.      Site layout and treatments

1.      The site does not provide for children’s play area(s) and there is no local provision in safe or reasonable distance. The scale of the proposed development should provide for adequate, appropriate and mixed accessible play equipment.

2.      Waste storage provision detail has not been shown, therefore not demonstrating socially sustainable waste storage.

3.      Lack of cycle storage for residential units.

4.      Lack of sustainable energy production, being that the residential units should include for roof-mounted photo voltaic electricity production.

5.      Lack of electric vehicle charging points

6.      Treatment of boundaries should detail for wildlife permeability

7.      All boundary hedging should be retained

8.      The development proposals should, within Cheshire East Local Plan Policy, provide for net biodiversity gain.

9.      Lack of additional nesting sites, eg bird boxes and swift boxes

10.  Lack of invertebrate habitats, eg bee bricks

11.  Lack of bat boxes.

12.  Treatment of the Eastern boundary should include for acoustic/sound proofing to dampen the potential railway noise affecting the amenity of the residents that will occupy the development.

RESOLVED: That the committee objects to the proposals on the following grounds:

1.      Lack of secure cycle storage

2.      Unit designs and sizes do not meet technical housing standards, therefore providing low quality and high density accommodation

3.      It is unclear how socially sustainable waste storage is to be achieved and this would require clarification to ensure localise don street waste issues are not exacerbated and that will negatively impact the amenity of existing residences.

4.      Inadequate parking provision will lead to localised issues that will negatively impact the amenity of existing residences

5.      Lack of sustainable energy production, being that the residential units should include for roof-mounted photo voltaic electricity production

6.      Lack of provision to deliver net biodiversity gain (eg invertebrate habitats and bird boxes)

7.      The proposal demonstrates over-=development of the site.

8.      Lack of clarity in the available designs to show if access to the rear of the property can be achieved in a reasonable and safe manner.

9.      Lack of external lighting (non-intrusive) design detail to demonstrate safety to the rear and side of the property

No objections

No objections

RESOLVED: That the committee objects to the proposals on the following grounds:

1.      That the proposal indicates that the development will be used as a House of Multiple Occupation (HMO), which is contrary to the Cheshire East adopted Article 4 Directive associated with Crewe.

2.      The provision of a high density/HMO accommodation demonstrates overdevelopment of the site

3.      The removal of the existing dormer features will be detrimental to the heritage character of the building and the overall street scene as the existing dormer features are in keeping with the surrounding properties. The dormers should be retained.

4.      Any planning approval given should contain such enforceable conditions to ensure the completed development can only be used as a single dwelling for a single family unit.

No objection

No objection

No objection

No objection

No objection

The committee commented that the application did not provide for enough detail, but that there was no objection to the principle of the proposals.

RESOLVED: That the committee supports and reflects the concerns and objections raised by adjoining residence.

1.      The application requires more detail relating to noise insulation/mitigation

2.      Clarification of use of the proposed flat

3.      Seeks that any proposals are conditioned to ensure no adverse impact on the amenity of existing residences.

4.      Greater detail of socially sustainable waste management

5.      Concerns relating to the lack of amenity space for the proposed flat

No objection

Although there are no formal objections to the proposals, the committee seeks that the application provides more details on the following:

1.      Secure cycle storage

2.      Proper waste storage – particularly as the proposed 1^st floor flat does not have direct access to the rear.

3.      Provision of external stairway to the rear of the property for the use of the proposed 1^st floor flat

7.1 Planning application 99 Manor Way Ref no 22/1419N

The following observations, having been circulated to the committee prior for comments and amendments, were submitted on behalf of Crewe Town Council Planning Committee relating to planning application 22/1419N:

1.      That the existing boundary hedges and trees should be retained and maintained and not adversely affected by any proposed development. This will fulfil local planning policy associated with sustainability and biodiversity protection, as well as retaining positive features of the street scene.

2.      That such enforceable conditions are included in any associated planning consent to ensure that the development does not adversely impact on the amenity of neighbouring property due to noise or operation (such as deliveries) during ant-social hours

3.      That the proposals are redrawn to regularise the planning position for external features not currently included, such as extraction/refrigeration, external lighting, signage and roller shutter doors

4.      That the proposals should be resubmitted to include for the treatment of the existing garage, which is not shown on the proposals

5.      That consideration to highways restrictions should be given in relation to reducing parking on the corners close to the premises

6.      That the amenity of neighbouring residents should be considered in all issues relating to the operation of the premises

7.      That there should be no detrimental effect on the street scene , for example due to stark nature of the elevations or the shutter door feature.

8.      That the waste storage area is defined away from the adjoining residential boundary to reduce the risk of loss of amenity to the neighbouring residence

Noted

It was noted that the application is to be heard at the Cheshire East Council Southern Planning Committee on 25^th May 2022. Representation from Crewe Town Council at the meeting will be made by Cllr Jill Rhodes