You are summoned to attend a meeting of Planning and Licensing Committee to be held at 18:00 on Monday 14th March 2022 in the Lower Council Chamber of the Town Council Offices.
Limited public seating will be available. The meeting will be broadcast via Zoom to enable remote public viewing and participation and livestreamed to Facebook. To join the meeting via Zoom, visit or use meeting ID 821 0560 5574 and password KTC-456189.
1 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
To receive apologies for absence; apologies should be submitted to the Planning and Facilities Officer 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 21st February 2022.
Attachment – Minutes of the meeting held 21st February 2022
5 PLANNING APPLICATIONS
To review the latest planning applications.
| Application
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Address | Application Detail | Relevant Neighbourhood Plan Policies |
| 22/0376M | Eight Oaks, 66 Goughs Lane | Planning application for the demolition of 66 Goughs Lane and the erection two apartment blocks with communal garden, parking and access off Goughs Lane, Knutsford | C4 – Utilities
D1 – Design Guide D2 – Local Distinctiveness D3 – Landscape in New Development D4 – Sustainable Residential Design E3 – Habitat Protection and Biodiversity HE1 – Landmarks, Views, Vistas and Gateways HE3 – Conservation Areas H1 – Housing Mix H2 – Previously Developed and Infill Development SL1 – Open Space in New Developments T2 – Cycling in Knutsford T4 – Parking |
| 22/0660M | 4 Trevone Close | Ground floor alterations to existing Garage/Kitchen/Utility area. First floor extension over Garage/Kitchen to provide additional bedroom & bathrooms including dormer window to front elevation. | D1 – Design Guide
D2 – Local Distinctiveness H3 – Residential Extensions and Conversions T4 – Parking |
| 22/0743M | 75 Boothfields | Two storey side extension | D1 – Design Guide
D2 – Local Distinctiveness ER1 – Employment Development H3 – Residential Extensions and Conversions T4 – Parking |
| 22/0684M
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51 Manor Crescent | Single storey front + side extension, single storey rear extension and associated alterations. | D1 – Design Guide
D2 – Local Distinctiveness H3 – Residential Extensions and Conversions |
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Maple Cottage, Tabley Road | Two storey side extension to existing detached dwelling house. | D1 – Design Guide
D2 – Local Distinctiveness H3 – Residential Extensions and Conversions
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| 22/0615M
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Freemasons Arms, Silk Mill Street | Listed building consent for change of use of the first and second floors to independent letting bedrooms and internal and external alterations with extensions. | D1 – Design Guide
D2 – Local Distinctiveness D3 – Landscape in New Development ER4 – Tourism and Day Visitors ER5 – Overnight Accommodation HE2 – Heritage Assets HE3 – Conservation Areas H3 – Residential Extensions and Conversions TC1 – Town Centre Streets, Spaces, and Forecourts T4 – Parking |
| 22/0614M | Freemasons Arms, Silk Mill Street | Change of use of the first and second floors to independent letting bedrooms and internal and external alterations with extensions. | D1 – Design Guide
D2 – Local Distinctiveness D3 – Landscape in New Development ER4 – Tourism and Day Visitors ER5 – Overnight Accommodation HE2 – Heritage Assets HE3 – Conservation Areas H3 – Residential Extensions and Conversions TC1 – Town Centre Streets, Spaces, and Forecourts T4 – Parking |
| 22/0537M
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The Old Water Tower Roof, Mobberley Road | Installation of 3 no. antennas and supporting steelwork and associated apparatus, removal of 3 no. antennas and redundant steelwork, and ancillary works. | Non applicable |
| 22/0781M
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87, Ashworth Park | Proposed alteration to boundary fence, external covered area, single storey rear extension and associated alterations. | D1 – Design Guide
D2 – Local Distinctiveness D3 – Landscape in New Development H3 – Residential Extensions and Conversions |
| 22/0729M
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13 Ashworth Park | Demolition of existing conservatory, front rear and side extensions including rear balcony. Detached out building to form Granny annex. | D1 – Design Guide
D2 – Local Distinctiveness D3 – Landscape in New Development D4 – Sustainable Residential Design ER1 – Employment Development H2 – Previously Developed and Infill Development H3 – Residential Extensions and Conversions T4 – Parking |
| 22/0567M
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Winstanley House, Northwich Road | Residential redevelopment of former Winstanley House site and demolition of associated garages. Replacement building containing 28 no 100% affordable apartments, car parking and landscaping. | D1 – Design Guide
D2 – Local Distinctiveness D3 – Landscape in New Development D4 – Sustainable Residential Design HE3 – Conservation Areas H1 – Housing Mix H2 – Previously Developed and Infill Development SL1 – Open Space in New Developments T1 – Walking in Knutsford T2 – Cycling in Knutsford T4 – Parking |
| 22/0566M | Winstanley House, Northwich Road | Residential redevelopment of former Winstanley House site and demolition of associated garages. Replacement building containing 28 no 100% affordable apartments, car parking and landscaping. | D1 – Design Guide
D2 – Local Distinctiveness D3 – Landscape in New Development D4 – Sustainable Residential Design HE3 – Conservation Areas H1 – Housing Mix H2 – Previously Developed and Infill Development SL1 – Open Space in New Developments T1 – Walking in Knutsford T2 – Cycling in Knutsford T4 – Parking |
| 22/0816M
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Whitethorn, Chelford Road | Demolition of existing single garage and lean-to, amendments to landscaping and erection of triple garage with first floor above. | D1 – Design Guide
D2 – Local Distinctiveness D3 – Landscape in New Development HE3 – Conservation Areas H2 – Previously Developed and Infill Development T4 – Parking |
| 22/0840M | 62 Westfield Drive | Rear facing single storey extension and roof alterations to form rear facing dormer | D1 – Design Guide
D2 – Local Distinctiveness H3 – Residential Extensions and Conversions
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6 TREE WORKS APPLICATIONS
To review the latest planning applications.
| 22/0754T | Balgownie, Chelford Road | Works to Protected Trees:
Works to Sycamore and Beech Trees
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| 22/0544T | 5 Half Hidden, Astley Close | Works to Protected Trees:
SYCAMORE (T1) Very Poor Sycamore to the side of the leaning Oak. Sectional dismantle to ground level. Reason: Heavily squirrel damaged limited long-term potential. OAK (T3) Large Oak that leans over the barbecue area beneath the canopy of the larger Oak. Section dismantle to approximately 3 metres from ground level. Reason: limited pruning options due to over extended limbs and suppression stability. concerns over heavily used summer area. OAK (T4) Large Oak to the rear of the above Oak. Limb with the animal hole reduce height by 2.5 metres. Limb with cavity close to the bas, reduce in height by 4 metres. Reason: to reduce risk of limb failure BEECH (T5) – Beech with extensive decay in the base central in the woodland. Sectional dismantle to ground level. Reason: extensive decay in trunk section limited long tern potential. OAK (T2) – Oak that leans heavily over neighbour’s garden. Sectional dismantle to as close to ground level as possible. Reason: Poor specimen causing stability concerns over garden area MIXED TREE (G6) – in the neighbour’s garden on the side boundary. Reduce in height by 1-1.25 metres – Reason: To control size on boundary
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| 22/0763T | 4 Park Cottage, Drury Lane | Section 211 notice:
The two trees are adjacent to the rear fence line of Number 3 and 4 Park Cottages, Drury Lane, Knutsford. Both trees have been advised that these needed to be felled. Fell T1 (Sycamore) & T2 (Oak) T1, Poor condition, much of crown overhanging residential property, history of branch failure, decayed branch crotches due to historic squirrel damage and some crown dieback. T2, Growing in competition with 2 Lawson Cypress. Majority of crown is formed by one limb overhanging residential property, limb appears to be poorly attached and greater diameter than parent trunk at union, torsional reaction wood close to union.
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7 LICENSING APPLICATIONS
To review the latest licensing applications.
| Applicant | Address | Application Detail |
| Motor Fuel Limited | Mobberley Road Service Station, Mobberley Road | The minor variation seeks to change: To make alterations to the premises |
8 DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING
The next meeting will be held on Monday 4th April 2022 at 6pm.