Meeting: Planning Committee
Meeting Date: Monday 8th June 2026 18:00
Meeting Venue: Lower Council Chamber, Council Offices
Public seating will be available. The meeting will be broadcast via Zoom to enable remote public viewing and participation and a video stream will also be broadcast to Facebook. To join the meeting via Zoom, visit https://bit.ly/KTC-Meeting 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 Deputy 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 APPLICATION 26/1231/FUL – LAND OFF MANCHESTER ROAD
To consider the application for a residential development of 75 homes.
Attachment – Report PL-26-01 – Land off Manchester Road Application
5 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
To receive and confirm the minutes of the meeting held 18th May 2026
Attachment – Minutes of the meeting held 18th May
6 PLANNING APPLICATIONS
To review the latest planning applications.
| 26/1764/PRIOR-3R | Moseley Hall Farm, Chelford Road | Prior Approval for proposed change of use of an agricultural building to a flexible commercial use (Notification under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class R of the GPDO). The building will be used for 1 no. indoor padel court (Class E(d)). | D1 – Design Guide
ER1 – Employment Development SL3 – New Sport and Leisure Facilities T4 – Parking |
| 26/1774/FUL | Moseley Hall Farm Chelford Road | The installation of 1 no. outdoor padel court at Moseley Hall Farm, Chelford Road | D1 – Design Guide
D2 – Local Distinctiveness D3 – Landscape in New Development D4 – Sustainable Residential Design ER1 – Employment Development SL3 – New Sport and Leisure Facilities T2 – Cycling in Knutsford T3 – Public Transport T4 – Parking |
| 26/1509/LBC | Brae Cottage, Legh Road | Listed Building Consent for removal of blue plaque | D1 – Design Guide
D2 – Local Distinctiveness HE1 – Landmarks, Views, Vistas and Gateways HE2 – Heritage Assets |
| 26/0824/HOUS | Morningside, 37 Goughs Lane | Demolition of existing orangery and erection of replacement orangery; external alterations including rendering of elevations, introduction of stone window surrounds, replacement windows and doors, replacement entrance gates, and alterations to boundary treatments including new hedge planting and landscaping works. | D1 – Design Guide
D2 – Local Distinctiveness D3 – Landscape in New Development D4 – Sustainable Residential Design HE3 – Conservation Areas H3 – Residential Extensions and Conversions |
| 26/1675/HOUS | Haysville, 18 Chelford Road | Part two storey, part single storey rear/side extensions to dwelling with associated alterations including replacement bay window to north elevation. Detached garage block and replacement boundary wall/entrance gate fronting Chelford Road. | D1 – Design Guide
D2 – Local Distinctiveness D3 – Landscape in New Development D4 – Sustainable Residential Design HE1 – Landmarks, Views, Vistas and Gateways HE3 – Conservation Areas H3 – Residential Extensions and Conversions T4 – Parking |
| 26/1849/NMA | Land At Booths Park | Non-Material Amendment to approval 25/1240/FUL | D1 – Design Guide
D3 – Landscape in New Development
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| 26/1620/LBC | 10 – 12 King Street | Listed building consent for correction of a wrongly installed wood burning stove flue and alterations to landscaping to the rear garden. | D1 – Design Guide
D2 – Local Distinctiveness D3 – Landscape in New Development HE2 – Heritage Assets HE3 – Conservation Areas H3 – Residential Extensions and Conversions |
| 26/1619/HOUS | 10 – 12 King Street | Correction of a wrongly installed wood burning stove flue and alterations to landscaping to the rear garden. | D1 – Design Guide
D2 – Local Distinctiveness D3 – Landscape in New Development HE2 – Heritage Assets HE3 – Conservation Areas H3 – Residential Extensions and Conversions |
| 26/1392/ADV | Booths supermarket, Stanley Road | Advertisement Consent for one custom sign attached to wooden fence enclosure | D1 – Design Guide
D2 – Local Distinctiveness HE3 – Conservation Areas |
| 26/2003/NMA | Longview Hotel, 51 – 55 Manchester Road | Non-material amendment to application 23/3954M. | D1 – Design Guide
D2 – Local Distinctiveness HE3 – Conservation Areas H3 – Residential Extensions and Conversions |
| 26/1845/FUL | Unit C3, Stanley Estate, Stanley Road | Change of use from industrial / warehouse use, to Use Class E(d). | D1 – Design Guide
D2 – Local Distinctiveness SL3 – New Sport and Leisure Facilities T2 – Cycling in Knutsford T3 – Public Transport T4 – Parking |
| 26/1846/LBC | 13 Gaskell Avenue | Listed building consent for proposed like-for-like conservation repair and maintenance works to sections of the existing masonry at the Grade II listed property. | D1 – Design Guide
D2 – Local Distinctiveness HE2 – Heritage Assets HE3 – Conservation Areas |
| 26/1765/HOUS | 21 Old Market Place | Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of two storey rear extension. | D1 – Design Guide
D2 – Local Distinctiveness HE3 – Conservation Areas H3 – Residential Extensions and Conversions |
| 26/1705/LBC | Heath House, 19 Gaskell Avenue | Listed building consent for single storey rear extensions following removal of existing single storey extension. Single storey side extension, along with general internal alterations to improve layout. | D1 – Design Guide
D2 – Local Distinctiveness HE2 – Heritage Assets HE3 – Conservation Areas H3 – Residential Extensions and Conversions |
| 26/1704/HOUS | Heath House, 19 Gaskell Avenue | Single storey rear extensions following removal of existing single storey extension. Single storey side extension, along with general internal alterations to improve layout. | D1 – Design Guide
D2 – Local Distinctiveness HE2 – Heritage Assets HE3 – Conservation Areas H3 – Residential Extensions and Conversions |
7 TREE APPLICATIONS
To review the latest tree applications.
| 26/1762/TCA | 37 St Johns Road | Section 211 notice:
Removal of two Holly trees. |
| 26/1895/TCA | Unitarian Chapel, Knutsford, Cheshire East, WA16 8DY | Section 211 notice:
T1 is a mature Yew. It is located adjacent to a footpath which runs from the adjacent hall to the chapel. There are approximately 6 low minor branches which overhang the footpath requiring removal to provide better clearance above head height for people using the path. |
| 26/1855/TPO | Ten Trees, Spinney Lane, Knutsford, Cheshire East, WA16 0NQ | Works to Protected Trees:
Work on all the 8 lime trees designated within the G1 area designated under APAS Code 18-023. The proposed work would involve carrying out a 1.5m canopy reduction on each tree, plus a canopy tinning of 15%. I am also proposing to remove the epicormic growth at the base of each tree, remove deadwood and also crown lift to 5m. There are a number of sycamore trees growing within this area that are not listed under the designation. I am proposing to also carry out the same work on these specimens as well |
8 PLANNING DECISIONS
To review the latest planning decisions.
| 26/1497/PRIOR-3MA | Caledonian House, Tatton Street | Prior approval for the proposed change of use of existing office building to 18 residential apartments. | The council raises no objections, subject to the Planning Officer clarifying the level of parking outlined is within the ownership of the applicant, and that any delivered number of dwellings contribute to the housing land supply metric. | Prior Approval Granted with conditions
The Officer’s report notes that proposed off street car parking provision (21 spaces, one space per apartment plus three visitor spaces) is below that recommended in CEC’s car parking standards, which would require 31 parking spaces. However, the Highway Authority have advised that the existing office use has operated with 19 less spaces than required for the size of the building, and in light of this, along with the sustainable location of the site, the Highway Authority do not consider that off-street car parking is a justifiable reason for refusal on highway grounds. |
| 26/1267/TCA
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2 Rowley Bank Cottage, Toft Road | Two Leylandi – Complete Removal. | The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments. | Tree 6 week date expired (CA) |
| 26/1175/HOUS
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5 Cranford Avenue | Demolition of conservatory / outbuilding and erection of single-storey rear extension |
The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments. | Approved With Conditions
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| 26/0294/TPO
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Bexton Croft Toft Road, | Sycamore (T1) Fell – Tree is in close proximity to the road. I viewed the tree when in full leaf during the summer. Canopy had less than 20% leaf coverage with a very sparse canopy. Stem and limbs at the top of the tree are displaying bark delamination. Tree appears to be in terminal decline. | The council objects to the felling of the tree due to the lack of an arboriculturist report evidencing that felling is necessary. | Consent for wrks in TPO with conditions
The Officer’s report notes that the tree is in poor condition. At the time of inspection, the canopy exhibited no leaf growth, in contrast to adjacent Sycamore specimens, which were in full leaf. Consent is granted, subject to a suitable replacement replanting. |
| 25/4152/ADV
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36 Princess Street | Installation of air conditioning condensers to rear elevation of property. Replacement of existing signage to shopfront façade and installation of new projecting sign. No change of use and no structural alterations to the retail unit. |
The council OBJECTS on the grounds: a) The proposed internal illumination of the signage is inappropriate in, and detrimental the character of, the conservation area b) The proposals employ inappropriate materials for the conservation area and contrary to the Knutsford Design GuideIt is unclear if the proposed LED strip lighting under the cornice overhang is solely illuminating the lettering (to which the council does not object) or along the whole frontage (to which the council would object, on the grounds of maintaining the amenity of the town centre conservation area) The council further endorses the comments of the Conservation Officer |
Approved With Conditions
The Officer’s report notes; the projecting sign was removed from the proposal; the proposed fascia signage would utilise an existing fascia board above the shop front and would incorporate fret-cut lettering. Whilst the heritage officer has recommended hand-painted lettering would be preferred, the fret-cut lettering is still considered acceptable in principle; and heritage officers deemed the LED strip to be low/no heritage harm which was deemed to overcome the objections. |
| 25/4626/LBC | Brae Cottage Legh Road | Listed Building Consent for installation of new security gates to driveway entrance | The council raises no objections, subject to the views of the Conservation Officer. | Approved With Conditions
The Officer’s report notes revisions submitted to address Heritage concerns. |
| 25/4625/HOUS | Brae Cottage Legh Road | Installation of new security gates to driveway entrance | The council raises no objections, subject to the views of the Conservation Officer. | Approved With Conditions
The Officer’s report notes revisions submitted to address Heritage concerns. |
| 25/4224/FUL | 36 Princess Street | Installation of air conditioning condensers to rear elevation of property. Replacement of existing signage to shopfront façade and installation of new projecting sign. No change of use and no structural alterations to the retail unit. |
The council OBJECTS to this application and endorses the comments of the Conservation Officer, additionally is concerned as to the noise impact of the condenser units on the adjacent residential properties, noting they are older cottages which may have poor sound insulation.
The council further OBJECTS to the signage on the grounds: a) The proposed internal illumination of the signage is inappropriate in, and detrimental the character of, the conservation area It is unclear if the proposed LED strip lighting under the cornice overhang is solely illuminating the lettering (to which the council does not object) or along the whole frontage (to which the council would object, on the grounds of maintaining the amenity of the town centre conservation area) |
Approved With Conditions
The Officer’s report notes; the projecting sign was removed from the proposal; the proposed fascia signage would utilise an existing fascia board above the shop front and would incorporate fret-cut lettering. Whilst the heritage officer has recommended hand-painted lettering would be preferred, the fret-cut lettering is still considered acceptable in principle; and heritage officers deemed the LED strip to be low/no heritage harm which was deemed to overcome the objections.
Additionally, The ASHPs would be acceptable given their overall noise level |
| 26/1164/ADV
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115 King Street | Advertisement consent for shopfront signage. | The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments.
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Approved With Conditions
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| 26/1162/LBC | 115 King Street | Listed building consent for the removal of existing white acrylic lettering from shopfront, replace with new white acrylic lettering and repaint shopfront. | The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments. | Approved With Conditions
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| 26/0994/HOUS | 38 Warren Avenue | Construction of single storey side extension with associated internal remodelling cladding of existing rear outbuilding in timber and erection of 1.8m high timber fence | The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments. | Approved With Conditions |
| 26/0674/HOUS | Somerford, 19 Leycester Road | Proposed Demolition of Single Storey outbuilding and Courtyard and erection of new single storey rear extension to provide new kitchen, laundry, boot-room, dining and living areas including other remedial works to associated areas. Proposed new first floor west facing window to bedroom, new rooflight and alteration to ground floor side window. Proposed Extension of Existing Outbuilding to form a Home Gym including other ancillary remodelling of interior to form the proposed use. Proposed Landscaping works | The council raises no objection, subject to neighbour comments. | Approved With Conditions |
| 26/0490/HOUS | 7 Heathlands House | Conversion of existing garage into living space with the removal of the garage door, to be replaced with glazed sliding doors. | The council raises no objection, subject to neighbour comments. | Approved With Conditions |
| 25/4695/ADV | Caffe Nero, Canute Square, 2 Canute Place, | Two externally illuminated fascia panel signs and one projecting sign. | The council raises no objections. | Refused |
9 DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING
The next meeting will be held on 29th June 2026