Planning Committee
MINUTES of the Planning Committee 25th April 2022
In attendance: Cllr Emma Angier, Cllr Tom Dunlop, Cllr Lena Hogben, Cllr Kevin Murray, Cllr Gary Palin, Cllr John Rhodes, Cllr Ben Wye, Cllr Dennis Straine-Francis
PL/21/11/1 | To receive apologies for absence
Cllr Marilyn Houston |
PL/21/11/2 | To consider co-option to the committee of Cllr Kevin Murray |
RESOLVED: That Cllr Murray is co-opted to the committee
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PL/21/11/3 | To note declarations of Members’ interests
Cllr Rhodes declared a non-pecuniary interest as a voluntary governor for the school relating to applications 22/1161N and 22/0874N |
PL/21/11/4 | To confirm and sign the Minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 21/03/2022
RESOLVED: That the minutes are approved as a true record of the meeting |
PL/21/11/5 | Public Participation |
A period not exceeding 15 minutes for members of the public to ask questions or submit comments.
None |
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PL/21/11/6 | To consider making a response to the following planning applications: |
Application No: | 22/1318N |
Proposal: | Proposed single storey rear extension |
Location: | 47, LUNT AVENUE, CREWE, CW2 7LZ |
No objection
Application No: | 22/1161N |
Proposal: | Proposed extension to the existing detached classroom to provide four additional classrooms |
Location: | Ruskin Community High School, RUSKIN ROAD, CREWE, CW2 7JT |
No objection
Application No: | 22/0874N |
Proposal: | Listed Building Consent for extension to the existing detached classroom block to provide four additional classrooms |
Location: | Ruskin Community High School, RUSKIN ROAD, CREWE, CW2 7JT |
No objection
Application No: | 22/0043N |
Proposal: | The project entails enlarging domestic dwelling to create additional space for a family house that is to become their retirement house. The development entails 1. Two storey side extension 2. Single storey rear extension for an orangery 3. Adding one floor above existing garage 4. Knocking down detached garage/workshop (due to structural defects) and rebuilding it to be part of the house internal space. 5. External insulation of existing solid walls to make house more energy efficient. No Change of use. |
Location: | 54, SYDNEY ROAD, CREWE, CW1 4HG |
No objection
Application No: | 22/1304N |
Proposal: | Prior approval for kitchen extension in red brick to match the existing with flat roof extending 5.00m beyond the rear wall, maximum height of 2.90m and eaves height of 2.90m. |
Location: | 3, BIRCHALL WALK, CREWE, CW2 6LJ |
No objection, but the committee seeks that the neighbour comments are considered in detail, particularly relating to potential loss of light and security. It is also considered that the scale of the proposal is significant in comparison to the existing footprint of the residence.
Application No: | 21/5885N |
Proposal: | Change of Use from dentists surgery to 5 apartments. |
Location: | Highfields Dental Practice, 129, EDLESTON ROAD, CREWE, CW2 7HP |
RESOLVED: That the committee repeats its objections to the application, with particular consideration of the Cheshire East Council adopted Article 4 Directive that seeks to reduce and minimize the negative impact of Houses of Multiple Occupancy on neighbourhoods in Crewe
Application No: | 21/4913N |
Proposal: | Erection of pair of semi detached 3 bedroom properties. |
Location: | 625, WEST STREET, CREWE, CW2 8SH |
No objection.
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22/1041N |
Proposal: | Variation of Condition 2 on 19/5334N – Erection of a 25m x 40m x 5m temporary structure on existing hardstanding (for a period of 24 months from approval) |
Location: | Bentley Motors Limited, PYMS LANE, CREWE, CW1 3PL |
No objection
Application No: | 22/0844N |
Proposal: | Change of use from offices to flats. |
Location: | 1, LAWTON STREET, CREWE, CW2 7HZ |
RESOLVED: That the committee objects to the application on the following grounds:
i. Lack of parking associated with the development, which is contrary to Cheshire East adopted Local Plan standards for principle towns
ii. The proposal demonstrates over development of the site
iii. Lack of appropriate waste bin storage
iv. The plans are not clearly orientated, which does not allow for proper consideration
v. Lack of bicycle storage
vi. Loss of amenity for neighbouring properties due to overdevelopment of the site
vii. Inadequate external amenity area for the property.
Application No: | 22/1101N |
Proposal: | Change of use from B2 General Industrial to C3 – Residential |
Location: | 52A STALBRIDGE ROAD, CREWE, CW2 7LP |
RESOLVED: That the committee objects to the application on the following grounds:
i. The primary access is via a gated alley, which does not provide for appropriate rersidential access. ii. Over looking nature of the development of existing residences will mean a loss of amenity for neighbouring properties – 50/52 Stalbridge road and 182/184 Walthall street iii. Lack of amenity space iv. Over development of the site v. Substandard living accommodation due to opaque glazing |
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PL/21/11/7 | To consider making responses to any urgent planning application consultations that have arisen since this agenda was published | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No objection
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No objection
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RESOLVED: That this committee objects to the application on the following grounds: i. The proposals are not appropriate due to the heritage setting of the site ii. The proposals are not in keeping with the surrounding street scene due to the overbearing nature of the development iii. Lack of waste bin storage iv. Loss of amenity for residences to the rear of the property v. Inadequate bycycle storage vi. The development does not provide adequate parking and does not meet the design standards for principle towns as detailed in the Chesire East adopted Local Plan. There is a shortage of on street parking in the area due to parking restrictions vii. The development proposes substandard living accommodation due to room sizes below minimum design standards
It was also agreed that the Heritage Officer is authorised to submit their comments and observations associated with the application and to share them with the committee once submitted.
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PL/21/11/8 | To note responses submitted under delegation since the previous meeting | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
None |
PL/21/11/9 | To note and/or consider correspondence, consultations, planning policy circulated by the planning authority (Cheshire East Council) and member items |
9.1 Cheshire East Stakeholder Engagement Presentation
A presentation was given by the Cheshire East HS2 Programme Director relating to the proposed nantwich Road Enhancements Scheme and the Southern Gateway Schemem. A briefing will take place for all members as part of the Town Board sub-group on 13th May. Public consultation events will be taking place in May. 9.2 Cheshire East Moving Traffic Consolidation Order 2022 Noted 9.3 Cheshire East Speed Limit Consolidation Order 2022 Noted |
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PL/21/11/10 | Member Items
10.1 Cllr Ben Wye – 20 is Plenty Wheelie Bin Stickers RESOLVED: That 200 stickers are purchased at a cost of £150 and to be distributed by members locally. |
PL/21/11/11 | Regarding 20/0829N |
The committee was updated on the successful outcome of the of the judicial review of this application. The application decision was quashed by the High Court. A public statement was agreed to be released. | |
PL/21/11/12 | To note the proposed date of the next meeting Monday 23rd May 2022 at 6pm, location and format of the meeting to be confirmed subject to government Covid-19 safety guidance and restrictions at that time. |
Meeting closed at 7.58pm
Chair Cllr John Rhodes
Clerk P Turner
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