PL20/032 PRESENT

Councillors Gray, Gardiner, Dalzell, and Robertson

In attendance: B Allen (Planning and Facilities Officer)

 

PL20/033 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Apologies were received from Cllr Houghton (business) and Cllr McCulloch (health)

 

PL20/034  DECLARATIONS OF MEMBERS’ INTERESTS

Cllr Gardiner declared a personal interest in application 20/5652T on the grounds of being known to the applicant. Cllr Gray declared a personal interest in applications 21/0022M and 21/0044M on the grounds of being a neighbour to the applicants.

 

PL20/035 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

A representative of the South Knutsford Residents group spoke in relation to application 21/0022M stating that there seems to be some issues with Knutsford Neighbourhood Plan policies D1 and H3. The proposed garage extends well beyond the Trevone Close building line. The property has already been extended and there may be some vehicular access issues. The proposed garage extension appears to affect the amenity of the neighbouring property on Trevone Close.

A resident spoke in relation to application 20/5866M stating that application is a prominent corner plot and in the applicant’s heritage statement the consultant points out that there is no conservation area appraisal but also does not make any note of the heritage policies included within the Knutsford Neighbourhood Plan. The application does appear to conform but the committee may wish to address the proposed letterbox window and if the lighter brick banding should be continued through the proposed extension.

 

PL20/036 CONFIRMATION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

It was RESOLVED to approve the minutes.

 

PL20/037 PLANNING APPLICATIONS

It was RESOLVED to submit the comments detailed below.

 

PL20/038 DATE OF NEXT MEETING

The date of the next meeting was noted as 15th February 2021 at 6pm.

 

PLANNING APPLICATIONS REPORT – 25/01/2021

 

Application Ref	Address	Application Detail	Town Council Comment
20/5791M	12 Manchester Road	hip to gable extension and rear dormer	The council raises no objections subject to neighbour comments.
20/5252M	17 Fir Tree Avenue	To remove existing conservatory, in very bad repair, and replace with an orangery of similar size.	The council raises no objections subject to neighbour comments.
20/5625M	28 Willow Green	Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) on approved application 17/3026M – 2 Storey side extension and single storey rear extension	The council raises no objections subject to neighbour comments.
20/5866M	18 Bexton Road	Restoration of end terrace and small single storey infill extension	The council raises concern over the proposed fenestration design within the St John’s conservation area and request officers seek to secure a more appropriate side window to serve the extension. The council also requests the design feature brick banding be continued into the proposed extension.
21/0022M[1]	9 Glebelands Road	Garage extension (resubmission)	The council raises no objections subject to neighbour comments.
21/0044M[2]	82 Glebelands Road	Proposed enlargement of dwelling, including a single storey side extension, an upper-level side extension and a 2-storey rear extension. A small outbuilding is also proposed to the rear of the dwelling.	The council raises no objections subject to neighbour comments but requests a condition that the construction methodology employed would not harm the trees adjacent to the proposed outbuilding.
21/0128M	6 Oakleigh	Two storey extension to side and front of house, new roof design to raise existing ridge height by 675mm	The council OBJECTS on the grounds the proposed replacement dwelling extends beyond the entire width of the property which potentially creates a terracing effect with the immediate neighbouring properties and therefore the application should be refused.
21/0062M	Rose Cottage, Tabley Road	Listed building consent for the re-thatching of Rose Cottage in conjunction with neighbouring Besom Cottage.	The council raises no objections subject to the use of appropriate materials and appropriate methodology employed.
21/0190M	32 Manor Crescent	Single storey rear extension, first floor side extension over garage, loft conversion and internal reconfiguration.	The council raises no objections subject to neighbour comments and requests the case officer consider if the side window should be fitted with obscure glass.
21/0045M	33 Higher Downs	Extension of an existing dwelling to provide a new entrance porch at ground floor level and additional accommodation at first floor level with pitched roof to tie into existing roof. Extension of integral garage at ground floor level only.	The council raises no objections subject to neighbour comments.
20/5841T	Oakfield, 25 Leycester Road	Section 211 notice: Works to trees	The council raises no objections and requests that any trees to be felled are replaced with an appropriate native species as Cheshire East Council have declared a climate emergency.

[1] Cllr Gray abstained from voting on this resolution.

[2] Cllr Gray abstained from voting on this resolution.