PRESENT

Councillors Gray, Dalzell, Lowe, McCulloch, Morris, and Robertson.

B Allen (Planning and Facilities Officer)

 

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Apologies were received from Cllrs Robertson (Personal Business), Houghton (Personal Business), and Gardiner (HealthPersonal Business).

 

DECLARATIONS OF MEMBERS’ INTERESTS

There were no declarations of interest to be made by members.

 

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION[1]

A member of the public spoke in relation to application 21/1182M and 21/1183M stating the design is better than the original but still extends beyond current width and unbalances symmetry to rear. The Conservation Officer was critical of earlier designs and concern over the revised plans do enough not to damage the listed building and its views from the west.

A representative of the South Knutsford Residents Group spoke in relation to application 21/3301M posing questions to members about the demolition of another bungalow and if the quality of design for the replacement dwelling is appropriate.

 

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

Application

Ref

 Address Application Detail Working Group Views Comment to be Submitted

(determined by PFO)
21/3341M 13 Manor Park South Demolition of existing single storey flat roof bay window and porch. Construction of new gable extension to front and rear No objection, subject to neighbours. The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments.

 
21/3407M 31 Ashworth Park Proposed full span single storey rear extension with pitched roof. Internal remodelling, front elevation remodelling and associated external landscaping. The approximate footprint of the rear extension would be 45sq/m. No objection, subject to neighbours. The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments.

 

 
21/2542M 17 Sugar Pit Lane Revised Plans Variation of Condition 2 on approval 20/4263M for two storey wrap around extension No objection, subject to neighbours. The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments.

 
21/3017M 47 Valley Way Revised Plans – Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) to application 20/0438M –  Front single-storey extension and new tile roof to replace the single storey flat roof No objections.

 

 The council raises no objections.
21/3301M 30 Goughs Lane Demolition of bungalow and replacement with single detached dwelling and garage. Objections over loss of bungalow and inappropriate design. The council OBJECTS on the grounds that the proposal fails to comply with Knutsford Neighbourhood Plan policies D1, D2 and H1 as follows:

·         The proposal would result in the loss of a single storey dwelling.

·         The proposal is of an inappropriate design which will not enhance the character of the neighbouring Legh Road Conservation Area.

 
21/3523M 24 Woodlands Drive Demolition of existing conservatory, addition of a single storey rear extension. No objection, subject to neighbours. The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments.

 
21/3534M Clovelly, 47 Bexton Road Proposed demolition of the existing garages, replace with summer house, along with 2 storey side extension, ridge raise with loft conversion. No objection, subject to neighbours and felled trees are replaced. The council raises no objections subject to neighbour comments and requests that in granting consent that Cheshire East Council requests the applicant replant two suitable replacement native species tree for the two felled tree due to the declared climate emergency and the lack of supporting evidence to warrant the proposed felling.

 
21/3606M 182 Grove Park Single storey front extension, two storey side extension, single storey rear extension, first floor side extension Objections over external appearance being out of character of neighbouring properties and loss of the garage.

 

 The council OBJECTS on the grounds that the proposal fails to comply with Knutsford Neighbourhood Plan policies D1, D2, and H3 as follows:

·         The proposal would alter the character of the property.

·         The material palette is inappropriate for the character of the area.

 

The council requests that if Cheshire East Council is minded to grant approval that the Planning Officer is satisfied that two vehicles can fit within the curtilage of the site to conform with Knutsford Neighbourhood Plan policy T4.

 
21/3575M 22 Goughs Lane Single and double storey rear extension. No objections. The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments.

 

 
21/3449M 23 Summers Way Rear facing single storey extension No objection, subject to neighbours. The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments.

 
21/3199M 9 Goughs Lane Non-material minor amendment to 20/1246M – Demolition of existing dwelling to construct new replacement dwelling No objection, subject to neighbours. The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments.

 
21/3654M 1 Lee Close Modifications to increase access to provide additional parking spaces to the front elevation within the site boundary Unable to comment The council is unable to comment due to the low-quality plans submitted as part of the application.

 
21/3663M 1a Molly Potts Close Demolition of existing garage with construction of new proposed garage No objection, subject to neighbours and the garage remain ancillary to the main dwelling. The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments and the garage building remaining ancillary to the main dwelling.

 
21/3704M 44 Blackhill Lane RESUBMISSION OF 21/0852M
Partial  garage conversion, single storey side + rear extension and associated alterations		 No objection, subject to neighbours. The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments.

 
21/1182M Broad Terraces, Legh Road Revised Plans
Erection of a single storey rear extension to the lower ground floor with internal alterations to the ground and lower ground floor		 Objections over out of keeping within the conservation area, alters the views from the west, and the building design fails to consider the existing building. The council OBJECTS on the grounds that the proposal fails to comply with Knutsford Neighbourhood Plan policies D1, H3, HE2 and HE3 as follows:

·         The proposal would detrimentally alter the symmetrical character of the property.

·         The proposal would have a detrimental impact on the views within the Legh Road Conservation Area from the west.

 
21/1183M Broad Terraces, Legh Road Revised Plans
Listed Building Consent for erection of a single storey rear extension to the lower ground floor with internal alterations to the ground and lower ground floor		 Objections over out of keeping within the conservation area, alters the views from the west, and the building design fails to consider the existing building. The council OBJECTS on the grounds that the proposal fails to comply with Knutsford Neighbourhood Plan policies D1, H3, HE2 and HE3 as follows:

·         The proposal would detrimentally alter the symmetrical character of the property.

·         The proposal would have a detrimental impact on the views within the Legh Road Conservation Area from the west.

 
21/3619D Land North of Parkgate Industrial Estate, Parkgate Lane Discharge of conditions  5, 14, 15, 16, 18,19, 21, 22, 28, 34, 38 and 43 of planning permission 13/2935M – Outline application with all matters reserved except for means of access, for the erection of a high quality residential development (use class C3) with associated woodland buffer, ecological mitigation and enhancements, and open spaces.  Condition 16 of planning permission 18/2996M- Reserved matters application pursuant to outline planning consent 13/2935M for siting, design, appearance and landscaping details for residential development (C3 Use Class) No objections over the evidence presented on the planning portal but notes there was missing evidence for all the conditions applied for. No objections subject to the Planning Officer being satisfied and the council notes that not all of the conditions applied for had information available.
21/3658D Longview Hotel. 51-55 Manchester Road Discharge of Conditions 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 on application 20/3684M (appeal APP/R0660/W/21/3268440) for change of use of existing Hotel (C1) to Sui Generis, house in multiple occupation and two residential apartments (C3) No objection, subject to planning officer being satisfied The council raises no objections subject to the Planning Officer being satisfied.

 
21/1017M 30 St John’s Avenue Revised Plans
Install two sets of bi-fold doors to the Northwest and Southwest facing elevations.		 No objection, subject to neighbours The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments.

 

 

TREE APPLICATIONS

21/3413T The Hill, Parkfield Road Section 211 notice:

Works to tree T1 – Fell

 Requests the Tree Officer consider a TPO but if the tree should be felled, request that two trees be planted in its place. The council requests the Tree Officer consider a Tree Protection Order due to the loss of an evergreen habitat.

 

Should the Tree Officer be minded to grant consent the council requests that Cheshire East Council requests the works are undertaken outside the nesting season unless a bat and bird survey is completed prior to commencing works and suggests/requests the applicant plant two suitable native species replacement trees for each felled tree due to the declared climate emergency.
21/3549T 63 Beggarmans Lane Works to Protected Trees:

T1 Oak – Remove deadwood plus reduce crown by 15% in order to gain more light

 No objection, subject to work commencing outside of nesting season. The council raises no objections subject to the Tree Officer being satisfied and requests that in granting consent that Cheshire East Council requests the works are undertaken outside the nesting season unless a bat and bird survey is completed prior to commencing works.

 
21/3650T 6 Pevensey Drive Works to Protected Trees:

Works to various trees

 Information presented was insufficient to make a decision. The council is unable to comment due to insufficient information presented as part of the application.

 
21/3691T 4 Fir Tree Avenue Works to Protected Trees:

Tree Species – Sycamore Number used on Sketch Plan – TREE 2 on Sketch Plan Proposed Works – Crown Thinning by 20% to reduce wind pressure, excessive shading and density to allow more light into the property and very close neighbours behind the tree. Last thinned in 2015. Removal of any deadwood. Clearing secondary branches upon to 6 metres to regain shape as in 2008 application

 No objection, subject to work commencing out of nesting season The council raises no objections subject to the Tree Officer being satisfied and requests that in granting consent that Cheshire East Council requests the works are undertaken outside the nesting season unless a bat and bird survey is completed prior to commencing works.

 

 

RATIFICATION OF DECISIONS TAKEN UNDER DELEGATED AUTHORITY

The planning decisions in the report we unable to be ratified due to the nature of the meeting.

 

DATE OF NEXT MEETING

The date of the next meeting was noted as 6th September 2021 at 6pm.

[1] Cllr Morris entered the meeting during this item.