A meeting of the Planning and Licensing Committee is to be held at 18:00 on Monday 17th April 2023 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 20th March 2023.
Attachment – Minutes of the meeting held 20th March 2023
5 PLANNING APPLICATIONS
To review the latest planning applications.
| Application
Ref |
Address | Application Detail | Relevant Neighbourhood Plan Policies |
| 23/1091M | Pendle Cottage, Legh Road | The demolition of the existing dwelling (Pendle Cottage), and the erection of a replacement dwelling together with landscaping and other associated works. | D1 – Design Guide
D2 – Local Distinctiveness D3 – Landscape in New Development D4 – Sustainable Residential Design E3 – Habitat Protection and Biodiversity HE3 – Conservation Areas H1 – Housing Mix H2 – Previously Developed and Infill Development T2 – Cycling in Knutsford T4 – Parking |
| 23/1026M | Cherry Trees, Chelford Road | Ground and First floor side extensions with internal refurbishment. | D1 – Design Guide
D2 – Local Distinctiveness D3 – Landscape in New Development D4 – Sustainable Residential Design HE3 – Conservation Areas H3 – Residential Extensions and Conversions T4 – Parking |
| 23/0944M | 26 Summers Way, Knutsford | Single storey extension to rear, part garage conversion and new roof to front extension. | D1 – Design Guide
D2 – Local Distinctiveness H3 – Residential Extensions and Conversions T4 – Parking |
| 23/0961M | 85-87 King Street | Advertisement Consent for various signs | D1 – Design Guide
D2 – Local Distinctiveness ER3 – Shop Frontages HE3 – Conservation Areas TC4 – Active Frontages within the Town Centre
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| 23/0976M | 85 – 87 King Street | Erection of a two storey rear chimney extension with integrated kitchen extract flue equipment and louvered access doors, replacement and relocation of air conditioning units to the rear lightwell with steel walkway and balustrade railings and associated external works. | D1 – Design Guide
D2 – Local Distinctiveness E5 – Pollution HE3 – Conservation Areas |
| 23/0980M | 85, 85-87 King Street | Replacement of the entrance door and shop front decoration scheme | D1 – Design Guide
D2 – Local Distinctiveness ER3 – Shop Frontages HE3 – Conservation Areas TC4 – Active Frontages within the Town Centre |
| 23/0998D | Winstanley House, Northwich Road | Discharge of conditions 6,10,15 & 21 on application 22/0566M: 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 E3 – Habitat Protection and Biodiversity |
| 23/1092D | Winstanley House, Northwich Road | Discharge of condition 23 on application 22/0566M: 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
E5 – Pollution |
| 23/1044D | 2 Croft Lane | Discharge of Conditions 3, 5, 6, 11, 12 & 13 on approval 22/2716M for Variation of Condition on approval 20/1848M for erection of a single detached dwelling within the gardens of adjacent properties | D1 – Design Guide
D2 – Local Distinctiveness D3 – Landscape in New Development D4 – Sustainable Residential Design E3 – Habitat Protection and Biodiversity HE3 – Conservation Areas H2 – Previously Developed and Infill Development |
| 23/1052M | Lyndhurst, Bexton Lane | Variation of condition 2 – plans and discharge of condition 9 on approval 22/2429M. | D1 – Design Guide
D2 – Local Distinctiveness D3 – Landscape in New Development D4 – Sustainable Residential Design E3 – Habitat Protection and Biodiversity H3 – Residential Extensions and Conversions |
| 23/1097M | 10 Norburys Yard | Rear ground floor extension | D1 – Design Guide
D2 – Local Distinctiveness H3 – Residential Extensions and Conversions |
| 23/1070M | 31 Mereheath Lane | Garage conversion and associated infill of carport under existing roof to form garage | D1 – Design Guide
D2 – Local Distinctiveness D4 – Sustainable Residential Design H3 – Residential Extensions and Conversions T4 – Parking |
| 23/1098M | Draycote, Legh Road | Two storey rear extension. | D1 – Design Guide
D2 – Local Distinctiveness D4 – Sustainable Residential Design HE3 – Conservation Areas H3 – Residential Extensions and Conversions |
| 23/1157M | 14 Willow Green | Proposed 2 storey rear extension, and single storey rear/front extension with new porch. | D1 – Design Guide
D2 – Local Distinctiveness D4 – Sustainable Residential Design H3 – Residential Extensions and Conversions T4 – Parking |
| 23/1177M | 47 Bexton Road | Non-material amendment to approved application 21/3534M – Proposed demolition of the existing garages, replace with summer house, along with 2 storey side extension, ridge raise with loft conversion. | D1 – Design Guide
D2 – Local Distinctiveness D4 – Sustainable Residential Design H3 – Residential Extensions and Conversions T4 – Parking |
| 23/1208M | 28 Buckingham Drive | Single storey side extension and garage with attic accommodation | 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 H3 – Residential Extensions and Conversions SL1 – Open Space in New Developments T4 – Parking |
| 23/1249M | 38 Carrwood | Two storey storey side extension to existing dwelling including alterations to existing windows and front entrance | D1 – Design Guide
D2 – Local Distinctiveness D4 – Sustainable Residential Design H3 – Residential Extensions and Conversions T4 – Parking |
| 22/3449M | 7-9 Malt Street | Amended Plans: Proposed first floor/roof space extension and expansion into adjoining property with internal alterations to form expanded gym | D1 – Design Guide
D2 – Local Distinctiveness HE3 – Conservation Areas T2 – Cycling in Knutsford T4 – Parking |
6 TREE WORKS APPLICATIONS
To review the latest planning applications.
| Application
Ref |
Address | Application Detail |
| 23/1014T | The Mount, Parkfield Road | Works to Protect Trees:
Tree works to fell White Beam tree (T1) and Maple tree (T2)
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| 23/1074T | The Mount, Parkfield Road | Works to Protect Trees:
T1 – Robinia – Crown reduction by up to 3m – general maintenance for health of tree T2 – Holly – Fell – Re-establish a new hedge line T3 – Beech – Crown reduction by up to 3m – general maintenance for health of tree T4 – Chestnut – crown reduction by up to 2m and crown lift by up to 1m – General maintenance for health of tree T5 – Yew – crown reduction by up to 2m – General maintenance for health of tree
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| 23/1134T | Sharston House Nursing Home, Manor Park South | Works to Protect Trees:
Works to Oak Trees, Beech Trees, Lime Tree and Laurel Trees
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7 LICENSING APPLICATIONS
To consider a licensing application for Booths, Stanley Road – The proposed minor variation is to approve internal alterations on the ground floor of the premises only; there are no changes to the layout on the lower or first floors of the premises. There are also no changes to the existing licensable activities, hours and conditions currently permitted. Such alterations are to take effect upon the completion of works as notified to the Licensing Authority in writing.
8 PLANNING DECISIONS
To review the latest planning decisions.
Attachment – Planning decisions report 11/04/2023
9 PLANNING APPEALS
To review the latest submission of appeals.
| Application
Ref |
Address | Proposal | Details of Appeal |
| 22/1351M | 152, Grove Park | Retention of rear garden terrace more than 0.3m above natural ground level | The applicant has appealed against refusal of the application on the grounds the LPA gave sufficient consideration to engage with the appellant to come to an alternative suitable solution in order to overcome the applied conditions. |
| 21/4262M | Pendle Cottage, Legh Road | Full planning application with request for conservation area consent for the demolition of 2 no. existing dwellings and garages, removal of 15no. trees, and the erection 3 no. detached dwellings, new access arrangements and landscaping works. | The applicant has appealed against refusal of planning permission.
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10 PLANNING ENFORCEMENT LOG
To review planning issues.
Attachment – Planning Enforcement Report 11/04/2023
11 OUTSTANDING MATTERS LOG
To review the outstanding planning matters.
Attachment – Outstanding Matters Log April 2023
12 DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 2nd May 2023.