Planning Committee Meeting
MINUTES of the meeting held 18th September 2023
In attendance:
Cllr John Rhodes
Cllr Steve Hogben
Cllr Marilyn Houston
Cllr Lena Hogben
| 1 | To receive apologies for absence
Cllrs Straine-Francis, Mortimer, Murray and Messent |
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| 2 | To note declarations of Members’ interests | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 23/3029 – Cllr Rhodes expressed a non-pecuniary interest as a volunteer governor of the applicant site. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | To confirm and sign the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 24th July 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 that relate to the items within the agenda.
None |
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| 5 | To consider making a response to the following planning applications:
RESOLVED: That the committee objects to the proposal on the following grounds: i. That the location will present an obstruction of the pavement ii. That the reduction in capacity of the footway/pavement is not supportive of strategies and policies to support active travel iii. That alternative and sustainable locations are available nearby
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The committee was unable to consider the item as the information was not available on the Cheshire East Website, therefore consultation has not been completed and the application response period extended to allow for review of the proposed details.
RESOLVED: That the committee objects to the proposals on the following grounds: i. It is considered overdevelopment of the site, which has been redeveloped for accommodation in a staged manner effecting a change by intent to force the financial unsustainability of the business. ii. Overdevelopment of the site will adversely affect the amenity of existing residences in leading to on street waste, noise and anti-social behaviour. iii. There is no amenity space provision for the proposed accommodation iv. No external window evidenced in the available plans for the 2 proposed bedrooms v. The proposal represents cramped and low quality accommodation and does not reflect the need for accommodation of a high standard rather than cramped and densely packed design vi. Within this development site there is no residential mix, contrary to Cheshire East Planning Policy
No comments
No comments
No comments
No comments
No comments
RESOLVED: That the committee objects to the proposal on the following grounds: i. Inadequate bin storage defined within the proposals, which is against Cheshire East Planning Policy ii. Inadequate secure bike storage within the proposals, which is against Cheshire East Planning Policy iii. That access to the rear does not provide a safe and sustainable access due to the nature of the unmade alley way as well as the lack of street lighting iv. That the access to the property is not safety or appropriate due to the unmade surface being severely uneven. v. Lack of defined off-street parking which is against Cheshire East Council Planning Policy vi. Adverse impact on existing neighbouring residences due to on street parking and on street waste in an area already highlighted as densely populated and subject to parking issues as well as waste and fly tipping issues. vii. Proposals for first floor residential accommodation should demonstrate safe access/egress and sustainable bin storage/management. Access via a dark and unmade alley way is considered unsafe and access should be provided to the front of the property.
RESOLVED: That the committee objects to the proposal on the following grounds: i. Inadequate bin storage defined within the proposals, which is against Cheshire East Planning Policy ii. Inadequate secure bike storage within the proposals, which is against Cheshire East Planning Policy iii. That access to the rear does not provide a safe and sustainable access due to the nature of the unmade alley way as well as the lack of street lighting iv. That the access to the property is not safety or appropriate due to the unmade surface being severely uneven. v. Lack of defined off-street parking which is against Cheshire East Council Planning Policy (noting spaces shown on the plans, but they are not defined as specifically for the use of the proposed residences) vi. Adverse impact on existing neighbouring residences due to on street parking and on street waste in an area already highlighted as densely populated and subject to parking issues as well as waste and fly tipping issues. vii. Proposals for first floor residential accommodation should demonstrate safe access/egress and sustainable bin storage/management. Access via a dark and unmade alley way is considered unsafe and access should be provided to the front of the property.
RESOLVED: That the committee objects to the proposals on the following grounds: i. Access details are poorly defined and risk detrimental impact on existing residences ii. The scale of the proposed dwelling is such that it will overshadow neighbouring gardens and thereby adversely affect the amenity of those properties and their right to light iii. Neighbour comments display detailed issues and concerns relating to the proposal.
No comments
RESOLVED: That the committee identifies the detailed comments submitted by residents and seeks that the planning authority considers these in detail and any necessary mitigation is ensured.
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| 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 proposal on the following grounds: i. The area is overdeveloped, with the addition of signage leading to a distracting streetscene risking safety at an already challenging traffic location ii. That the additional signage has not been defined within the application in terms of the finished displayed image, lack of definition does not allow for approval iii. Representations from residents demonstrate great concern, which highlights the risks and issues faced at this location, which should be considered in detail
RESOLVED: That the committee supports the principal of development in this location but the proposals do not represent a quality design proposal, being highest possible density, not representing the residential mix or ambition for high standard developments in the town centre and therefore objects to the proposals on the following grounds: i. The proposals represent overdevelopment of the site with accommodation displayed for up to 36 residents, demonstrating high density accommodation ii. Apartments 1,5,6,7 & 8 show bedroom 2 as a very small scale but expecting to accommodate 2. These rooms are below technical standards for shared accommodation. iii. The proposals do not provide for net biodiversity gain, which is contrary to Cheshire East Planning Policy. iv. The proposals do not provide for sustainable energy production (eg solar panels), which is contrary to Cheshire East Planning Policy. v. The proposals do not provide for electric vehicle charge points, which is contrary to Cheshire East Planning Policy.
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| 7 | To note responses submitted under delegation since the previous meeting | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 Street Naming Consultation
No comments 8.2 Road Safety – conversion of verge to footway for accessing the controlled crossing from the southwestern side of Sydney Road The committee welcomes the addition of a crossing on Sydney Road, but recognises that, due to the developments being approved by the planning authority along that route, there is urgent need for additional crossings along the road to ensure safety and active travel. 8.3 Cheshire East Local Plan – Final Draft Sustainable Drainage Systems Supplementary Planning Document Consultation [LINK] Noted 8.4 Vernon Way Zebra Crossing proposed changes The proposal is welcomed |
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| 9 | To note correspondence associated with planning enforcement | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9.1 43A High Street
9.2 23 Meredith Street 9.3 4 Hall O’Shaw Street 9.4 11 Market Street Noted |
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| 10 | To note the proposed date of the next meeting Monday 16th October 2023 at 6pm. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Meeting closed at 7.42pm
Chair Cllr John Rhodes
Clerk P Turner
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