PL22/094 PRESENT
Councillors McCulloch, Dalzell, Houghton, Lowe, and Robertson.
B Allen (Planning and Facilities Officer)
PL22/095 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies were received from Cllrs Gray (personal business), Morris and Nicholson (health).
PL22/096 DECLARATIONS OF MEMBERS’ INTERESTS
There were no declarations of interest.
PL22/097 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
A resident spoke in relation to application 22/4335M stating the materials were inappropriate in the conservation area and the application lacked sufficient detail, and along with another resident, spoke in relation to application 22/3449M stating the conservation officer’s views had been considered but the revised plans will still detrimentally impact the sensitive area of the Town Centre Conservation Area.
A representative for the South Knutsford Resident Group spoke in relation to application 22/2716M stating that the application had recently been approved and would likely be on the next decisions report but noted the proposal had addressed some of the submitted comments, and that the site has another application 22/3073M currently under appeal for non-determination which contains a larger-scale proposal.
A resident spoke in relation to the Cheshire East Council Minerals and Waste Plan included on a previous agenda and noted disappointment in the comment submitted regarding policy MIN10 in relation to fracking.
PL22/098 CONFIRMATION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
It was RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 5th December 2022
PL22/099 PLANNING APPLICATIONS
It was RESOLVED to submit the comments detailed below.
| Application
Ref |
Address | Application Detail | Town Council Comment |
| 22/4937M | 9 Lowland Way | Single-storey rear and front extension. Proposed porch, | The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments. |
| 22/5031M | The Old Vicarage, St Johns Road | Demolition of existing carport and garden sheds and construction of a new brick built garage with store over | The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments and the proposed garage and space included above remaining ancillary to the main dwelling. |
| 22/4335M | 65 King Street | Business name: Milania to be displayed above the retail shop on existing facia board. No painting will be taking place. | The council OBJECTS on the grounds the application presents the use of unsuitable materials within the Town Centre Conservation Area and there is insufficient detail to fully consider the proposal. |
| 23/0015M |
18 Branden Drive |
Proposed Single Storey split level Extension to the rear of the existing Garage + Garage Conversion. Small single storey front projection to Ground Floor, associated Landscaping and extended drop kerb to driveway. | The council raises no objections subject to neighbour comments and subject to the planning officer being satisfied the proposal complies with Knutsford Neighbourhood Plan policy T4. |
| 22/3449M | 7-9 Malt Street | Revised Plans: Proposed first floor/roof space extension and expansion into adjoining property with internal alterations to form expanded gym | The council STRONGLY OBJECTS to the proposal on the grounds the application fails to fully comply with Knutsford Neighbourhood Plan policies D1, D2 and HE3, as the scale and massing will detrimentally impact the neighbouring properties at Old Market Place. |
PL22/100 Tree APPLICATIONS
It was RESOLVED to submit the comments detailed below.
| Application Ref | Address | Application Detail | Town Council Comment |
| 22/5010T | Eskdale, Legh Road | T1 (Maple) – remove T2 (Hornbeam) – remove T3 (Birch) – remove T4 (Ailanthus) – remove T5 (Sweet Chestnut) – remove T6 (Lime) – Crown reduce back to previous pruning points T7 (Holly) – Re-coppice G1 (Beech x 2, Holly x 2) – remove 2 No Beech and coppoce 2 No Holly PLEASE REFER TO TREE SURVEY SCHEDULE FOR MORE DETAILS | The council raises no objections. |
PL22/101 LICENSING APPLICATIONS
It was RESOLVED to comment that the council could not consider the variation application for Larkspur Lodge, Bexton Lane, due to insufficient information.
PL22/101 PLANNING DECISIONS
The latest decisions were noted.
PL22/102 PLANNING APPEALS
The appeal submitted for application 21/5989M – The Pines, Leycester Road –
Proposed alteration and widening of the existing vehicular access to create two separate
access points and driveways with entrance gates and fencing, was noted.
PL22/103 PLANNING ENFORCEMENT LOG
The log was noted.
PL22/104 OUTSTANDING MATTERS LOG
The log was noted, and it was agreed to send the details of the Highway Encroachment matter to Cheshire East Ward members.
PL22/105 DATE OF NEXT MEETING
It was noted that the next meeting would be held on Monday 6th February at 6pm.