PL24/076 PRESENT
Councillors McCulloch, Banks, Coan, Dalzell, Gray, Johnson, Lowe, and Mears.
B Allen (Planning & Facilities Officer).
PL24/077 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
No apologies were received.
PL24/078 DECLARATIONS OF MEMBERS’ INTERESTS
Cllr Lowe declared an interest in application 24/3438T on the grounds of being a neighbour.
PL24/079 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
No members of the public wished to address the committee.
PL24/080 PLANNING APPLICATIONS
The Chairman brought forward application 24/3234M, Eskdale, Legh Road. The meeting was adjourned to allow the applicant to address the committee; the applicant highlighted that not all houses on Legh Road are within large plots, that the application sought to respect and preserve the Conservation Area and minimise its impact on the street scene and explained that the proposal constituted downsizing from their existing home. The meeting was reconvened.
It was RESOLVED to submit the comments detailed below.
PL24/081 CONFIRMATION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
It was RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 23rd September 2024.
PL24/082 PLANNING APPLICATIONS
It was RESOLVED to submit the comments detailed below.
| 24/3096M | 13 Northfields | Downstairs bedroom extension at the rear of the property. Extending 4.45m from existing rear wall with a maximum height of 2.93m and an eaves height of 2.6m. | The Town Council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments. |
| 24/3274M | Moseley Hall Farm, Chelford Road | Enclosure of barn in connection with condition 2 of permission reference 24/2257M. | The Town Council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments. |
| 24/3373M | 68 Mobberley Road | Internal alterations with replacement of outrigger roof to enable a balcony area. | The Town Council OBJECTS to the proposed balcony space as by converting the existing single storey roof space will create a disproportionate impact to the residential amenity of the neighbouring property through overlooking. |
| 24/3292M | 5-16 Warren Close | Non material amendment to application 21/4630M. | The Town Council notes the application is already approved. |
| 24/3318M[1] | Grange Cottage, 55 Chelford Road | Replacement of an existing conservatory to the rear of an existing dwelling with a new single storey extension built over the same footprint/foundations | The Town Council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments. |
| 24/3188M | 18 Tabley Grove | Single storey extension to rear and side elevations | The Town Council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments. |
| 24/3388M | 41 Mereheath Park | Variation of condition 2 on approved application 23/0605M – Prior approval for an additional storey with a maximum height of 6.8m. | The Town Council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments. |
| 24/3430M | 27 Mardon Close | Single Storey Side Extension | The Town Council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments. |
| 24/2309M | 13 Drury Lane | Amended Plans 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. | Notwithstanding our previous comments, the Town Council request that the Planning Officer satisfy themselves what the revised plans equate to to avoid a discrepancy in what is proposed and may be erected, and that the Planning Officer carefully consider submitted representations. |
| 24/2310M | 13 Dury Lane | Amended Plans 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. | Notwithstanding our previous comments, the Town Council request that the Planning Officer satisfy themselves what the revised plans equate to to avoid a discrepancy in what is proposed and may be erected, and that the Planning Officer carefully consider submitted representations. |
| 24/3234M[2] | Eskdale, Legh Road | Proposed new dwelling | The Town Council OBJECTS to the application on the grounds the proposed new dwelling would impact the positive contribution Eskdale provides to the Legh Road Conservation Area through its characteristic of a detached property on a generous plot. The introduction and subdivision of the plot erode, and detrimentally impact, the building plot ratio of the Legh Road Conservation Area, and the council requests the Conservation Officer’s comments are carefully considered prior to a decision. |
| 24/3470M | West Court, Chelford Road | Internal alterations to existing bathrooms and replacement garage | The Town Council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments. |
| 24/3471M | West Court, Chelford Road | Internal alterations to existing bathrooms and replacement garage | The Town Council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments. |
| 24/3491M | 5 St Peters Avenue | Ground Floor Extensions and the addition of Dormer windows to the Second Floor Rear Elevation. | The Town Council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments and would like to draw the Planning Officer’s attention to the large dormer windows and the style of the decorative curved lintel above the fenestration, to ascertain if these are in keeping with the character of the surrounding area. |
| 24/3551M | 24 Sharston Crescent | Porch added to front elevation and double storey extension to the rear of the property with single storey side extension replacing existing garage and utility. | The Town Council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments. |
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24 Mereheath Park | Amended Plans Proposed two-storey front extension and alterations and proposed two-storey rear extension and alterations | The council OBJECTS to the amended plans on the grounds the proposal constitutes overdevelopment of the site through an overbearing rear elevation, the loss of the garage, and the design is not in keeping with the character of the area. |
| 24/3562D | 82 King Street | Discharge of conditions 8 and 10 on approval 24/2840M: Listed building consent for proposed new pitched roof covering, repainting of existing windows and splitting the property into two demises excluding any change of use | The Town Council raises no objections. |
| 24/3555M | Green Acre, Parkfield Road | Demolition of existing garage and replacement with a new 3 car garage with attic storage space, with a garden store to the rear. | The Town Council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments and subject to the Planning Officer and Conservation Officer satisfying themselves the materials palette is appropriate due to a lack of information submitted as part of the application, so as not to lead to detrimental harm to the Legh Road Conservation Area.
If the council is minded to approved the application, the Town Council request a condition is applied to ensure the replacement building remains ancillary to the main dwelling. |
[1] Cllr Lowe voted against this resolution.
[2] Cllr Gray voted against this resolution and Cllr Banks abstained from voting on this resolution.
PL24/083 TREE APPLICATIONS
It was RESOLVED to submit the comments detailed below.
| 24/3320T | Guy Salmon, Manchester Road | Works to Protected Trees:
35 Poplar trees (Populus spp.) The trees are situated near the perimeter fence and pose a significant risk to property and life due to their declining condition. The report outlines the current state of the trees, potential hazards, and a proposed management strategy to mitigate risks. |
The Town Council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments and whilst noting the vigour of the species, request replacements for any of the Poplar that fail to survive within the first five years following the completion of the works. |
| 24/3319T | 4 Fir Tree Avenue | Works to Protected Trees:
T1. Pine – Crown reduce 1.5m T2. Pine – Crown reduce 1.5m T3. Sycamore – Crown reduce 1.5m |
The Town Council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments. |
| 24/3348T | 63 Beggarmans Lane | Works to Protected Trees:
T1 – Oak Tree Fell |
The Town Council OBJECTS to the proposal on the grounds there is insufficient level of detail within the application as the Design and Access Statement submitted is illegible.
Should the Tree Officer be satisfied with the proposal, the Town Council request a suitably sized replacement Oak species be planted during the next available planting season. |
| 24/3438T | Land on Tabley Road | Works to Protected Trees:
Tree works to 5 Common Lime trees to crown reduce by 2m, lateral spread by 1m generally, up to 2m where required, crown lift up to 3m and trees reduced from 18m high to 16m and to 7m spread |
The Town Council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments. |
| 24/3433T | Kingswood, 15 Leycester Road | Section 211 notice:
Tree 1 – Common Lime – Removal of tree to ground level Tree 2 – Holly – Removal of tree to ground level Tree 3 – Holly – Removal of tree to ground level Tree 4 – Holly – Removal of tree to ground level All requested to be removed due to safety concerns – – Tree 1 is substantial in height, very close to the neighbouring buildings and moves greatly / very noisy during winds. – Trees 2-4 are virtually horizontal and have dropped substantially over the last couple of years, onto an access path that was fully accessible previously. |
The Town Council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments. |
PL24/084 LICENSING APPLICATIONS
It was RESOLVED to submit the comments detailed below.
PL24/085 PLANNING DECISIONS
The decisions were noted.
PL24/086 PLANNING ENFORCEMENT LOG
The log was noted.
PL24/087 OUTSTANDING MATTERS LOG
The log was noted and the date for the LCRA information leaflet will be revised.
PL24/088 DATE OF NEXT MEETING
It was noted that the next meeting would be held on Monday 4th November 2024 at 6pm.