PL24/138 PRESENT
Councillors McCulloch, Dalzell, Banks, Gray, Johnson, Lowe, and Mears.
B Allen (Deputy Town Clerk)
PL24/139 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies were received from Cllr Coan (health)
PL24/140 DECLARATIONS OF MEMBERS’ INTERESTS
Cllr Gray declared a person interest in applications 24/5043/HOUS and 25/0267/HOUS on the grounds of being a neighbour, Cllr Mears declared a personal interest in application 25/0108/FUL on the grounds of being a neighbour, and Cllr Banks declared a person interest in applications 24/4796/HOUS and 25/0258/TPO on the grounds of knowing the applicants.
PL24/141 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
No members of the public were present.
PL24/142 CONFIRMATION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
It was RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 27th January.
PL24/143 PLANNING APPLICATIONS
It was RESOLVED to submit the comments detailed below.
| 24/4796/HOUS[1] | 12 Lilac Avenue | The works are to construct a single storey extension to my existing Kitchen. The area requested is approximately 2.3m x 3.0m | The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments. |
| 24/5043/HOUS[2] | 11 Glebelands Road | Proposed extensions, alterations, revised parking and dropped kerb. | The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments and request the Planning Officer is completely satisfied the proposed material palette and loss of the garage comply with Knutsford Neighbourhood Plan policies D2 and T4. |
| 24/5089/HOUS | 23 Sharston Crescent | Construction of 2 storey rear extension, dormers and conversion of garage | The council OBJECTS to the proposal on the grounds of overdevelopment of the site, which leads to an uncharacteristic development in comparison to neighbouring properties, and will result in overlooking, therefore not complying with Knutsford Neighbourhood Plan policies D1, D2, and H3. |
| 24/5082/HOUS | 3 Marcliff Grove | First floor ‘build-over’ side extension, removal of existing canopy and construction of new entrance porch, modification of existing hipped roof to single storey extension to lean to roof | The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments. |
| 24/4936/HOUS | 2 Balmoral Close, | Proposed garage conversion to annex accommodation connected to the house dwelling | The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments and a request that a condition is included for the converted garage remain ancillary to the main dwelling. |
| 24/5103/HOUS | 14 Mereheath Park | Single storey side and rear extension | The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments. |
| 24/5135/HOUS | 4 Mellor Crescent | Single storey rear extension, and associated internal alterations, conversion of part of the garage to a utility room and replacement of existing flat roof on an existing side extension with a pitched roof. | The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments. |
| 25/0108/FUL[3] | Rose Cottage Mobberley Road | Replacement dwelling and associated works | The council are not convinced the proposed new dwelling will make a positive contribution to the Crosstown Conservation Area and request that the Conservation Officer carefully consider the impact and appropriateness within the historic context of the conservation area.
Should the Planning Officer be minded to approve the application the council requests the root protection zones are strictly adhered to and do not suffer any form of encroachment. |
| 25/0267/HOUS[4] | 64 Glebelands Road, | Proposed part single, part 2 storey extension to sides, front and rear of existing house. Render over existing brickwork. | The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments. |
| 25/0277/HOUS | The Willows Chelford Road | Proposed two storey side extension | The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments. |
| 25/0148/HOUS | 13 Conway Close, | Proposed two storey ‘wrap’ round pitched roof extension. | The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments. |
| 25/0251/HOUS | Hazelfield Legh Road | Small extension to existing side elevation porch | The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments and the Conservation Officer being satisfied with the proposal. |
| 25/0182/HOUS | The Gables Bexton Lane | Demolition of existing conservatory; Single storey rear extension; New covered porch; New roof lights to loft space; Elevational alterations including new windows | The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments. |
| 24/3602M | 21 Leycester Road | Amended plans: Demolition of existing house and construction of replacement dwelling. | The council maintains our OBJECTION on the grounds the amended plans do not overcome our previous objections of the excessive mass and negative impact to the plot ratio, and the application previously stated vegetation would be retained but a significant amount has been removed and is not planned for replacement. |
| 25/0040/OUT | Land Between 25 And 12 Balmoral Close, | 1bed 2 person house on land between 25 and 12 Balmoral Close | The council STRONGLY OBJECTS to the proposal on the grounds there are inaccuracies within the application, it is not evident who owns the land as the proposal would result in a loss of access to the rear of number 25, the development constitutes overdevelopment and unnecessary infill development resulting in a terracing effect, and does not appear to provide adequate amenity space, therefore does not comply with Knutsford Neighbourhood Plan policies D1, D2, D3, and H2 |
| 24/5198/DSC | White House Farm Cottage Bexton Lane | Discharge of condition 8 on application 22/4008M – Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of replacement detached dwelling, including works to landscape and boundary treatments. | The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments. |
[1] Cllr Banks abstained from voting on this resolution.
[2] Cllr Gray abstained from voting on this resolution.
[3] Cllr Mears abstained from voting on this resolution.
[4] Cllr Gray abstained from voting on this resolution.
PL24/144 TREE APPLICATIONS
It was RESOLVED to submit the comments detailed below.
| 25/0258/TPO[1] | 23 Hallside Park | Works to Protected Trees:
T1. Central tree. Oak. Dying (almost dead) – Fell T2.Tree on right. Oak – Misshapen – Crown reduce by approx 2m on right side (viewed from house). T3. Larger Oak on left of group – Heavily reduce long, heavy limb on property side (by approx 4m). Reduce height by 1-2m. |
The council OBJECTS to the proposed felling of T1, Oak, on the grounds there is insufficient information presented to confirm the tree is dead, dying, or diseased and requests the Tree Officer inspects the tree to confirm its status. |
| 25/0179/TPO | Four Oaks, 3 Leycester Close | Works to Protected Trees:
T1, T2, T3, T4 Oak Trees, Crown thin by 0.914 metres to allow more light to lawned area and house, also crown lift by 3 metres. |
The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments. |
| 25/0021/TCA | 1 Green Acre Close | Section 211 Notice
1. Four very tall conifer trees to the rear (WSW) of the property will be removed. 2. A willow tree to the front of the property (ENE) is rotten and multi-stemed. It will be removed, and replaced as above. 3. A deciduous tree (Katsura) is too close to the house at the rear (WSW) and is at risk of undermining it. Removal. |
The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments. |
[1] Cllr Banks abstained from voting on this resolution.
PL24/145 PLANNING DECISIONS
The decisions were noted.
PL24/146 PLANNING ENFORCEMENT LOG
The log was noted, and members RESOLVED to ask why case 22/00272E is to be closed when there appears to be more signage installed, and to request the Cheshire East Ward Councillors press for a resolution to some of the historic issues.
PL24/147 OUTSTANDING MATTERS
The log was noted.
PL24/148 DATE OF NEXT MEETING
It was noted that the next meeting would be held on Monday 10th March 2025 at 6pm.