PL24/030 PRESENT
Councillors McCulloch, Banks, Dalzell, Johnson, Gray, and Mears.
B Allen (Planning and Facilities Officer) and Councillor Coan
PL24/014 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies were received from Cllr Lowe (health).
PL24/015 DECLARATIONS OF MEMBERS’ INTERESTS
Cllrs Gray and Coan declared a prejudicial interest in application 24/1947M on the grounds of being the applicant (Gray) and the chairman of the charity for the application (Coan).
PL24/016 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
No members of the public were present.
PL24/017 CONFIRMATION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
It was RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 24th June 2024 subject to amending “relief road” to “bypass/relief road” in the first sentence of the public participation item.
PL24/018 PLANNING APPLICATIONS
It was RESOLVED to submit the comments detailed below.
| 24/1853M | 8 Birch Grove | Extensions and alterations to dwelling | The council OBJECTS to the application on the grounds of overdevelopment of the site as the proposal does not include the ancilliary outbuilding and the erection of the over-height front-garden fencing, and that the semi-subterranean room has not been accurately assessed regarding flooding due to its proximity to Booths Mere.
There are inaccuracies within the application as there are large trees which border the property, and these are within falling distance of the development. The trees are within the Booths Mere Woodland identified in policy E4 of the Knutsford Neighbourhood Plan and form part of a designated wildlife site and green corridor to which the impact of the proposed rooflights and potential light pollution may have a detrimental impact and therefore a bat survey should be undertaken.
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| 24/1967M | 8 Beechwood | First floor side extension and general alterations. | The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments. |
| 24/2011M | 37 Ashworth Park | Proposed first floor extension above existing single storey side + garage conversion | The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments. |
| 24/1994M | The Orangery, Chelford Road | Extension and remodelling of existing property and construction of new car port. | The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments. |
| 24/2126M | 172 Grove Park | Proposed single storey rear extension, 2 storey front extension and first floor extension | The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments. |
| 24/2101M | Fiddlers Leap, Bexton Lane | Remodel and extension of existing detached house and creation of double garage and accommodation over | The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments and the garage building remain ancillary to the main dwelling. |
| 24/2145M | 12 Victoria Street | Rear single storey extension | The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments. |
| 24/2166M | Bay Tree House, Parkfield Road | Proposed rear facing two storey extensions in place of existing first floor balcony | The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments and the planning officer and conservation officer both being satisfied the material palette is in keeping with the remainder of the property. |
| 24/2100M | The Prestbury, Stanley Road | Erection of new detached dwelling on footprint of previously approved scheme 19/2254M. | The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments. |
| 24/2171M | 17 Bexton Lane, | Front and rear ground floor extensions with side full height bay window. | The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments and the planning officer being satisfied there is no detrimental impact to residential amenity of neighbouring properties. |
| 24/2161M | Freemasons Arms, Silk Mill Street | 3No. pergola structures, to be built in two different locations, within the rear yard of the The Freemasons Arms Public House | The council supports the comments and concerns raised by the Conservation Officer and OBJECTS to the application on the grounds the height, location, and design of the proposed additions would be detrimental to the listed building and the Knutsford Town Centre Conservation Area. |
| 24/2160M | Freemasons Arms, Silk Mill Street | 3No. pergola structures, to be built in two different locations, within the rear yard of the The Freemasons Arms Public House | The council supports the comments and concerns raised by the Conservation Officer and OBJECTS to the application on the grounds the height, location, and design of the proposed additions would be detrimental to the listed building and the Knutsford Town Centre Conservation Area. |
| 24/1947M[1] | Cranford House, Malt Street | Change of use from retail to a men’s shed charity | The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments. |
| 24/2216M | The Firs Coach, Parkfield Road | Demolition of conservatory and replacement with part two, part three storey extension and raising of section of roof with associated alterations. | The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments and the Conservation Officer being satisfied the with the proposal. |
| 24/2159D | Rose Bank, Toft Road | Discharge of conditions 3,4 & 8 on approval 23/3135M. | The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments and the Conservation Officer being satisfied the conditions can be discharged. |
| 24/2204D | Bramley, Legh Road | Discharge of conditions 4, 5, 6, 9 & 10 on application 24/0011M: Replacement garage and single storey extension | The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments and the Conservation Officer being satisfied the conditions can be discharged. |
| 24/2309M | 13 Dury Lane | Construction of a freestanding Studio annex in the garden of 13, Drury Lane as ancillary accommodation together with adding two balconies to the east elevation of the dwelling. | The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments, the Conservation Officer being satisfied the design, mass, and material palette will not detrimentally affect the listed building or the Knutsford Town Centre Conservation Area, and the Planning Office being satisfied the proposal conforms to policy T4 of the Knutsford Neighbourhood Plan. |
| 24/2310M | 13 Dury Lane | Construction of a freestanding Studio annex in the garden of 13, Drury Lane as ancillary accommodation together with adding two balconies to the east elevation of the dwelling. | The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments and the Conservation Officer being satisfied the design, mass, and material palette will not detrimentally harm the listed building. |
[1] Cllrs Gray and Coan left the meeting during the discussion of this application.
PL24/019 TREE APPLICATIONS
It was RESOLVED to submit the comments detailed below.
| 24/1919T | Silverdale, 35A Goughs Lane | Works to Protected Trees:
T1 Pine Tree – Fell Tree. Tree is dead and leaning there is also evidence of decay in the base (See photo attached)
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The council notes the application has already need decided. |
| 24/2130T | 4 Astley Close | Section 211 notice/Works to Protected Trees:
Group of Holly trees – Reduce height by around 50%, cutting back to boundary line – Excessive shading T1 – Oak – Crown reduction by up to 6m on garden side, reducing overhang – Excessive shading T2 – Beech – Crown lift by up to 6m and reduce garden overhang by 3m and remove deadwood – Excessive shading
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The council raises no objections but asks if the Tree Officer can assess this application carefully to consider if the works are necessary and proportionate as the application is provides an insufficiently detailed sketch plan to be able to determine if the trees are part of the area of protected trees adjacent to the property. |
| 24/2255T | 13 Gaskell Avenue | Section 211 notice
Minor work – Removal of small trees (love conifers) adjacent to neighbours garages causing structural damage.
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The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments. |
PL24/019 LICENSING APPLICATIONS
It was RESOLVED to submit no objections subject to neighbour comments to the application to vary the license for Freemason Inn, Silk Mill Street.
PL24/020 PLANNING DECISIONS
The decisions were noted.
PL24/021 PLANNING ENFORCEMENT
The log was noted, and it was resolved to contact the Cheshire East Ward Members for assistance with obtaining an update on the previous enforcement officer’s cases.
PL24/021 OUTSTANDING MATTERS LOG
The log was noted.
PL24/022 DATE OF NEXT MEETING
It was noted that the next meeting would be held on Monday 29th July at 6pm.