PL21/039 PRESENT
Councillors McCulloch, Dalzell, Gardiner, Lowe, Morris, and Robertson.
In attendance: B Allen (Planning and Facilities Officer)
PL21/040 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies were received from Cllrs Gray (personal business) and Houghton (personal business).
PL21/041 DECLARATIONS OF MEMBERS’ INTERESTS
Cllr Gardiner declared a personal interest in applications, 21/5241M on the grounds of being known to the applicant, 21/5378M on the grounds of being known by a neighbour, and the licensing application for Morgan Edwards Limited on the grounds of being a customer.
Cllr Lowe declared a personal interest in application 21/5417M on the grounds of speaking to residents.
Cllr Robertson declared a personal interest in application 21/5417M on the grounds of being a neighbour.
PL21/042 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Two residents, one of which spoke on behalf of a group of neighbours, spoke in relation to application 21/5417M stating they believed the proposal is a Trojan horse with a longer-term plan to develop the land for housing. The residents stated that the application is inappropriate development in the Green Belt, fails to mention the impact on the conservation of biodiversity, that there are no toilet facilities proposed on site for staff, that the hours of operation are at odds with other similar business models, that the positive reviews in newspaper and social media articles are considered to be false representations of the true feelings towards the proposal and that the application may set a precedent for other land owners.
A representative of the South Knutsford Residents Group spoke in relation to applications 21/5417M stating the residents group would be objecting on the grounds of alterations to the openness to the green belt, 21/5379M stating the description is for a non-material amendment but the application is a material consideration, and application 21/5285M stating that the repairs to the frontage of the building have not been done like-for-like, the development should compliment the conservation area, and the representative also noted the siting of any extraction units should be away from the mosaic on Heritage Way.
PL21/043 CONFIRMATION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
It was RESOLVED to approve the minutes.
PL21/044 PLANNING APPLICATIONS
It was RESOLVED to submit the comments detailed below.
| Application
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Address | Application Detail | Town Council Comment |
| 21/5055M | Besom Hill Cottage, Tabley Road | Listed building consent for replacement of rear porch with single storey extension. Replacement of 4No timber sheds with 1No. outbuilding. | The council asks that the Conservation Officer is fully satisfied with the method of construction and connection to the existing building. |
| 21/5190M | 22 Acacia Avenue | Proposed 2 storey side extension, single storey front and rear extensions, associated and internal alternations | The council raises no objections subject to the limiting tree removal to those that are essential to the development. |
| 21/4058M | 29 Ashworth Park | Following submission of application 21/4058M it has become apparent that the current condition of the property is not as per drawings under application 20432PB, this householder application is to cover these previous alterations which have been undertaken and address the proposed changes as per drawings 10-13 which have not been undertaken. Proposed works are to reconfigure the internal layout with associated works, alterations to existing door & window openings and new openings created. | The council raises no objections but does raise concerns over the retrospective element to the application. |
| 21/5203M | Acrewood, 8 Leycester Road | Variation of condition 15 on approval 20/1397M – Prior to first occupation of the dwelling hereby approved, the western return of the first floor terrace shall be fitted with a 1.8m high obscure panel to direct views away from neighbouring property, and retained for the lifetime of the development. | The council raises no objections subject to condition 15 on approval 20/1397M being met by the variation application, and the screen is a permanent feature.
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| 21/5143M | White Howe, Legh Road | Extension to existing garage including amendments to front driveway and landscaping | The council raises no objections, subject neighbour comments and to a request that the garage remain ancillary to the main dwelling and not converted to other ancillary uses such as habitable. |
| 21/5144M | White Howe, Legh Road | Listed building consent for extension to existing garage including amendments to front driveway and landscaping | The council raises no objections, subject to the Conservation Officer being completely satisfied with the methodology and materials employed.
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| 21/3009M | 28 Fir Tree Avenue | Proposed partial garage conversion, single storey front extension and internal alterations. | The council raises no objections, subject neighbour comments and the Planning Officer being satisfied there is sufficient parking available to comply with policy T4 of the Knutsford Neighbourhood Plan. |
| 21/5189M | 46 Boothfields | Proposed two storey side extension and addition of new porch | The council raises no objections, subject neighbour comments and the planning officer being satisfied there is sufficient parking available to comply with policy T4 of the Knutsford Neighbourhood Plan and not add to on-street parking in the area, and request that the proposed side windows use obscure glazing. |
| 21/5233M | Land to the North of Parkgate Industrial Estate, Haig Road | Non-material amendment to application 18/2996M | The council raises no objections. |
| 21/5241M | Oakfield, 25 Leycester Road | Single storey extension to form swimming pool and new garden wall | The council raises concerns over the environmental impact of the proposal and suggests the application includes a sustainable form of heating |
| 21/5288M | 18 Ashworth Park | Ground floor rear extension and first floor rear extension. Addition of a front porch and associated alterations. | The council raises no objections, subject neighbour comments and the Planning Officer being satisfied there is sufficient parking available to comply with policy T4 of the Knutsford Neighbourhood Plan. |
| 21/5176M | St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School | Proposed Ramp for Accessible use | The council raises no objections. |
| 21/5285M | 1-5 Tatton Street | Conversion and change of use of an A1 retail unit on two levels into an A3 licensed restaurant on the ground floor with a private dining room on the first floor | The council raises no objections to the change of use but requires further information to fully consider the proposal. The council requests the applicant submit drawings and details for the main elevation, to further support the proposed paragraph “4.4 Externally” and how the application meets Knutsford Neighbourhood Plan policies ER3, TC4, and particularly HE3, and details pertaining to the storage and removal of waste.
Furthermore, the council requests Cheshire East Council condition the proposal on the following two points; firstly that the location and type of extractors installed do not result in damage to the mosaic or amenity at the entrance to Heritage Way and that the proposed flat roof fire escape route should be kept clear, and not be used as a smoking area for occupiers of the premises. |
| 21/5378M | 6 Gloucester Road | Single storey rear extension | The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments. |
| 21/5323M | The Coach House, Legh Road | Listed building consent for replacing failing pan tile roof covering to the original remaining parts of the property with new pan tile roof covering to match . Refurbishing gutters and down pipes. Renewal of lead flashing | The council raises no objections, subject to the Conservation Officer being completely satisfied with the methodology and materials employed. |
| 21/5268D | Parkgate Industrial Estate , Haig Road | Discharge of conditions 11 and 24 of app 21/2369M – The erection of 1 no. unit for use Class B8 purposes with ancillary offices and 8 no. units for use Class B2, B8 and E(g) (iii) purposes all with access and servicing arrangements, car parking, landscaping and associated works – alternative phase 2 details to those approved under full planning permission 19/5805M as amended by non material amendment approval 20/1834M | The council raises no comment owing to the technical nature of the application. |
| 21/5379M | 12 Goughs Lane | Non-material amendment to planning permission 20/4962M – Rear and side extensions and remodel | The council requests a new application on the grounds the non-material amendment proposed is a material consideration. |
| 21/5177M | 68 Glebelands Road | Side extension and alterations | The council raises no objections subject to neighbour comments and to a request the first-floor side window is fitted with obscure glazing. |
| 21/5469M | 12 Valley Way | Demolition of existing single storey side extension, garage and utility. Construction of 2 storey side and rear extensions and single storey extension to the front. General refurbishment and alterations. | The council raises no objections, subject neighbour comments and the Planning Officer being satisfied there is sufficient parking available to comply with policy T4 of the Knutsford Neighbourhood Plan. |
| 21/5488M | 3 Lowland Way | Extension to the rear and alterations to the front facade. | The council raises no objections, subject neighbour comments and the Planning Officer being satisfied there is sufficient parking available to comply with policy T4 of the Knutsford Neighbourhood Plan. |
| 21/5430M | 7 Mereheath Park | Continuation of extant approval 18/5525M | The council OBJECTS on the grounds there has been a significant policy change since the original application and therefore this proposal does not comply with Knutsford Neighbourhood Plan policies H1 and D1. |
| 21/5414M | Sandfield House, Toft Road | Single storey rear infill extension, with internal refurbishment. | The council raises no objections, subject neighbour comments. |
| 21/5415M | Sandfield House, Toft Road | Listed building consent for single storey rear infill extension, with internal refurbishment. | The council raises no objections, subject to the Conservation Officer being completely satisfied with the methodology and materials employed. |
| 21/5417M | Land at Beggarman’s Lane | Change of use of an agricultural field to a dog exercise area | The council OBJECTS on the following grounds:
· Residential amenity will be impacted though noise and disturbance from the unrestricted business hours of the activity and on-street parking in the area. · The proposal has not been fully considered as it presents a highway safety risk through the creation of a new access on to a busy road. · The proposed parking will impact the openness of the green belt. · The field suffers from historic flooding which will force further car parking on-street along Beggarmans Lane. |
PL21/045 TREE WORKS APPLICATIONS
It was RESOLVED to submit the comments detailed below.
| Application
Ref |
Address | Application Detail | Town Council Comment |
| 21/5157T | The Hollies, Legh Road | Section 211 notice:
Monkey Puzzle – (T1) – Fell |
The council OBJECTS to the felling and requests the Tree Officer consider the proposed tree for a Tree Protection Order.
If the Cheshire East Council are minded to approve this application, the council requests that the tree felled is replaced by three suitable native trees as a result of the declared climate emergency and the submission of the draft Biodiversity Net Gain Supplementary Planning Document. |
| 21/5116T | Unitarian Chapel, Adams Hill | Section 211 notice:
T1 yew tree reduction 20/30% T2 yes tree reduction 20/30% |
The council raises no objections subject to the Arboricultural Officer being satisfied the proposed works conform to BS3998.
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| 21/5211T | The Owls, Legh Road | Works to Protected Trees:
TPO Yew T2006 – FELL. An incongruous, suppressed specimen of limited visual amenity that makes little contribution to the tree character of the Conservation Area. Beech T2007 – Crown lift. Crown lift to give 4 meters clear canopy height of the northern canopy over construction access to minimise any damage from delivery of building materials. CONSERVATION AREA Alder T2011 – FELL. In decline due to drought with no prospect of recovery. Horse-chestnut T2013 – FELL. Extensive Pseudomonas ooze. Split wood. In decline with no prospect of recovery. |
The council OBJECTS on the grounds there is no Arboriculture Report as part of the application, which provides sufficient evidence to warrant the removal of the trees or the husbandry to minimise damage to trees for delivery purposes.
If the Cheshire East Council are minded to approve this application, the council requests that each tree felled is replaced by three suitable native trees as a result of the declared climate emergency and the submission of the draft Biodiversity Net Gain Supplementary Planning Document. |
| 21/5317T | Oakwell, Legh Road | Works to Protected Trees:
T1 Pine, reduce end loading on x2 limbs other footpath (tree is heavy leaning towards footpath and road) Reduce limbs by 5m in length. |
The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments. |
PL21/045 LICENSING APPLICATIONS
It was RESOLVED to submit the comments detailed below.
| Applicant | Address | Application Detail | Town Council Comment |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi, Brook Street | The hours for the sale of alcohol and opening hours to 06:00 to 00:00 every day of the week
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The council raises no objections, subject to the license according to Sunday trading laws. |
| Cheshire Fest Ltd | The Lambing Shed, Moseley Hall Farm, Chelford Road | Live Music, Recorded Music, Performance of Dance Thursday to Monday 11:00 – 23:00
Supply of Alcohol Thursday to Monday 12:00 – 23:00
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The council OBJECTS to the application on the grounds of excessive noise and disturbance. |
| Terrarium UK LTD | The Urban Botanist, Unit 5 Off Wellington Close, Parkgate Industrial Estate | Supply of Alcohol Monday to Friday 08:30 – 17:00
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The council OBJECTS to the application on the grounds the council has not been consulted regarding any planning application for change of use. |
| Morgan Edwards Limited | 88 King Street | Sale and supply of alcohol Monday and Tuesday 08:00 to 20:00, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 08:00 to23:00, Sunday 08:00 to 18:00
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The council raises no objections, subject to the license according to Sunday trading laws. |
| Pop Up Concepts Limited | Tatton Park Pop Up Festival, Tatton Park | Provision of Plays, Films, Live Music, Recorded Music, Performance of Dance, Anything of a similar description to Live Music, Recorded Music or Performance of Dance and Supply of Alcohol Monday to Sunday 10:00 – 23:00
Late Night Refreshment Monday to Sunday 23:00 – 23:30
Licensable activities stated on this licence will only take place once a year between the dates of 1 June until 5 September each year. |
The council raises no objections.
Furthermore, the council requests the festival is not organised to coincide with any other major events within Knutsford.
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PL21/046 PLANNING APPEALS
The appeals were noted and it was noted that the council’s previous comments are automatically issued to the Inspector.
PL21/047 DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The date of the next meeting was noted as 29th November 2021 at 6pm.