Planning Committee Agenda – 28th September 2026

Meeting: Planning Committee
Meeting Date: Monday 28th September 2026 18:00
Meeting Venue: Lower Council Chamber, Council Offices

1 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

To receive apologies for absence; apologies should be submitted to the Town Clerk in advance of the meeting.

 

2 DECLARATIONS OF MEMBERS’ INTERESTS

To receive declarations of personal, prejudicial, and pecuniary interests from members relevant to items under discussion at the meeting.

 

3 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

A period of up to 15 minutes for members of the public to ask questions or submit comments.

 

4 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

To receive and confirm the minutes of the meeting held 20^th July 2026

Attachment – Minutes of the meeting held 20^th July 2026

 

5 PLANNING APPLICATIONS

To review the latest planning applications.

26/2834/FUL	Land At Tabley Hill Lane	The construction and temporary operation for 40 years of a ground mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) array together with associated infrastructure, access, landscaping and cabling	D3 – Landscape in new Development E1 – Connections to the Countryside E2 – Green and Blue Corridors E3 – Habitat Protection and Biodiversity HE1 – Landmarks, Views, Vistas and Gateways
26/3148/HOUS	36 Beech Drive	Proposed single storey rear and side extensions.	D1 – Design Guide D2 – Local Distinctiveness H3 – Residential Extensions and Conversions
26/2201/ADV	17 Regent Street	Advertisement consent for the name of the business GUINOT to be erected on the front of the salon double sided projecting sign	N/A
26/3147/CLEUD	Vacant Land Adjacent Off Slaters Court	Lawful Development Certificate to validate the commencement of work for planning approval 17/6336M.	N/A
26/3136/LBC	7 Gaskell Avenue	Listed Building Consent – Proposed single storey extension to side/rear to replace existing conservatory. Works to existing windows including refurbishment and some replacement. Conversion of existing cellar and internal alterations including new first floor ensuite bathroom. Alterations to second floor including new and replacement rooflights.	D1 – Design Guide D2 – Local Distinctiveness H3 – Residential Extensions and Conversions HE2 – Heritage Assets HE3 – Conservation Areas
26/3135/HOUS	7 Gaskell Avenue	Proposed single storey extension to side/rear to replace existing conservatory. Works to existing windows including refurbishment and some replacement. Conversion of existing cellar and internal alterations including new first floor ensuite bathroom. Alterations to second floor including new and replacement rooflights.	D1 – Design Guide D2 – Local Distinctiveness H3 – Residential Extensions and Conversions HE2 – Heritage Assets HE3 – Conservation Areas
26/3093/HOUS	126 Grove Park	Single storey extension to side/rear; alterations to existing pitched roof to principal elevation; and, alterations to existing windows and doors.	D1 – Design Guide D2 – Local Distinctiveness H3 – Residential Extensions and Conversions
26/3017/HOUS	Morven, Manor Park South	Demolition of existing rear conservatory and construction of new rear ground floor extension with external covered patio	D1 – Design Guide D2 – Local Distinctiveness H3 – Residential Extensions and Conversions
26/3282/PRIOR-14J	Egerton Youth Club, Mereheath Lane	Prior Approval for Proposed roof mounted solar panels	N/A
26/3231/HOUS	103 Warren Avenue	Two-storey side extension. Extension and dwelling to receive render finish.	D1 – Design Guide D2 – Local Distinctiveness H3 – Residential Extensions and Conversions
26/2970/HOUS	4 Fairmead	Single storey rear extension, first floor extension over existing garage, garden building, car port, driveway gates, solar roof panels and air conditioning, removal of small rear Holly tree.	D1 – Design Guide D2 – Local Distinctiveness H3 – Residential Extensions and Conversions HE2 – Heritage Assets HE3 – Conservation Areas
26/2976/FUL	Bexton Primary School, Blackhill Lane	Proposed Wraparound Care Facility Building	D1 – Design Guide C2 – Education Provision
26/3093/HOUS	126 Grove Park	Single storey extension to side/rear; alterations to existing pitched roof to principal elevation; and, alterations to existing windows and doors.	D1 – Design Guide D2 – Local Distinctiveness H3 – Residential Extensions and Conversions
26/1387/HOUS	Bluebell Farm,  Manchester Road,	Amended Plans: Proposed Conversion of attached barn to additional living accommodation incidental to the existing farmhouse. Addition of in tray solar panels to roof of barn	D1 – Design Guide D2 – Local Distinctiveness H3 – Residential Extensions and Conversions
26/3326/HOUS	144 Mobberley Road,	Demolition of the existing attached garage and erection of a single-storey side extension to provide additional living accommodation comprising a lounge area with bi-fold doors opening onto the rear garden, together with a utility area and WC.	D1 – Design Guide D2 – Local Distinctiveness H3 – Residential Extensions and Conversions
26/3236/VOC	Eight Oaks, 66, Goughs Lane	Variation of Condition 8 on approval 22/0376M: Demolition of existing dwelling and the erection two apartment blocks comprising 8 apartments with communal garden, parking and access	C4 – Utilities
26/3287/VOC	King Edward Court, King Edward Road	Variation of condition 4 – approved hours of operation on application 26/1269/FUL	N/A
26/3162/HOUS	Greenacre, Parkfield Road	Dormer window and rooflight to rear roof slope	D1 – Design Guide D2 – Local Distinctiveness H3 – Residential Extensions and Conversions

 

6 TREE APPLICATIONS

To review the latest tree applications.

26/3182/TPO	12 Buckingham Drive	T1. Yew – Crown lift by the removal of the two lowest limbs to the left of the tree (when viewed from your garden) These limbs may be connected. Remove any low stumps of the main trunk of the tree. Clip back the limbs that overhang the garden of 12 by approximately 1 metre.  T2. Plane – Fell to ground level
26/3164/TPO	85 Mereheath Park	T1 – Sycamore Crown reduce 1.5m T2 – Sycamore Crown reduce 1.5m T3 – Sycamore Crown reduce 1.5m
26/3144/TPO	83 Mereheath Park	T1 – Ash – Crown reduce 1.5m
26/3137/TPO	194 Grove Park	Sectional dismantle using free fall techniques the following medium property items:  Hornbeam located at the rear right hand corner of the property – fell to ground level – Reason – tree is dead/dying  Horse Chestnut located at the rear boundary of the property – fell to ground level – Reason – Previously identified as regrowth from an old stump. A decision had previously been given to remove the tree, but this had now lapsed.   Young Sycamore  (located at the outside of the rear boundary of the property). – fell to ground level – This tree appears to be self seeded and is being affected by the larger trees. Its removal is suggested as it offers limited long term potential.
26/3169/TPO	14 Blackhill Lane	Oak – crown reduce as per picture by a maximum of 2.25 meters
26/2516/TPO	4 Astley Close	T1 Oak – Sectional dismantle the tree retaining a 5 metre stump for habitat in the woodland. G2 2x Cherry and Hawthorn Group – Reduce the Cherry trees in height by 2-2.5 metres and prune the Hawthorn to a corresponding height. Shorten lateral limbs by 1-1.5 metres to balance and prune to clear the neighbouring property by 1.5 metres.
26/2950/TPO	Sharston House Nursing Home, Manor Park South	T1 Oak Tree – reducing the lower limbs of T1 Oak on the car park side of the tree by 1.5m to reduce encroachment over the car park.
26/2992/TPO	Land at Booths Park, Chelford Road	G23 – Lime Avenue – Remove epicormic growth to a height of 2m from all lime trees. G23/41 – Sever and remove ivy to a height of 1m G23/42 – Sever and remove ivy to a height of 2m G23/57 – Sever and remove ivy to a height of 2m G23/73 – Sever and remove ivy to a height of 2m G23/88 – Sever and remove ivy to a height of 1m
26/3334/TPO	1 Hallside Park	T1 – Sycamore – Felling – Tree is in decline, lots of dead branches, client and neighbours are worried about falling dead branches

7 COMMENTS SENT IN SUMMER RECESS

To note comments sent during the summer recess.

Attachment – Planning Comments sent in summer recess

 

8 PLANNING DECISIONS

To review the latest planning decisions.

Attachment – Planning Decisions Report 21/09/2026

 

9 CHESHIRE EAST LOCAL PLAN

To note the council’s submission to the Cheshire East Local Plan Scoping Consultation

To note the timetable for developing a new Local Plan

To consider how to lead Knutsford’s input into the new Local Plan

Attachments (2) – Report PL-26-02 Cheshire East Local Plan and Submitted Response to Local Plan Scoping Consultation

 

10 PLANNING ENFORCEMENT LOG

To review the planning enforcement log

Attachment – Planning Enforcement Log 01/09/2026

 

11 DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING

The next meeting will be held on 19^th October 2026 at 6pm.