PL23/067 PRESENT
Councillors McCulloch, Gray, Dalzell, Johnson, Lowe, and Mears.
B Allen (Planning and Facilities Officer)
PL23/068 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies were received from Cllrs Banks and Coan (personal business).
PL23/069 DECLARATIONS OF MEMBERS’ INTERESTS
Cllr Gray declared a personal interest in application 23/3491M on the grounds of being a neighbour.
PL23/070 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
A resident spoke in relation to agenda item 9 stating the timing proposed and level of funding are supported and considered sensible, and noted that when the neighbourhood plan is reviewed the Knutsford Character Assessment supporting document will also need to be reviewed, and suggested that any additional reviews may be asking too much of Cheshire East Heritage Department as they are expecting the current ongoing reviews. The resident expanded by questioning if Grove Park has gone beyond how it was conceived due to development and material changes, but that Shaw Heath has not undergone as much development and retains a lot of its character.
PL23/071 CONFIRMATION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
It was RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 4th September 2023
PL23/072 PLANNING APPLICATIONS
It was RESOLVED to submit the comments detailed below.
| 23/3247M | 13 Grassfield Way | Proposed extensions and alterations including internal rearrangement, singe storey rear extension, two storey side extension, elevational upgrade and external works/landscape. | The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments. |
| 23/3222M | 9 Gaskell Avenue | Listed building consent for the renovation of existing basement to include lowered floor, new stairs and repointing of front facade. | The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments and the Conservation Officer being satisfied with the proposal. |
| 23/3221M | 9 Gaskell Avenue | Renovation of existing basement to include lowered floor, new stairs and repointing of front facade. | The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments and the Conservation Officer being satisfied with the proposal. |
| 23/3244M | 10 Heath Lodge | Conversion of existing garage into habitable space. | The council noted the decision has already been made. |
| 23/3258M | 28 Tabley Close | Demolition of an existing side garage, proposed double storey side extension, single storey rear extension, installation of renewable technology and upgrades to an existing dwelling including ASHP, solar voltaic panels, electronic vehicle charging point and internal alterations to an existing dwelling. | The council OBJECTS on the grounds the proposal does not appear to provide two parking spaces in order to conform with policy T4 of the Knutsford Neighbourhood Plan.
The council would also like to draw the planning officer’s attention to the possible terracing effect and the loss of privacy and light submitted in neighbour comments. |
| 23/3279M | 21 Sandiway | Proposed single storey side extension, rear single storey link extension, internal alterations and partial conversion of the garage. | The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments. |
| 23/3005M | Tree Tops, 3 Astley Close | Demolition of conservatory and garage and construction of rear single storey extension, replacement garage and installation of new gates. | The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments and the Conservation Officer being satisfied with the proposal. |
| 23/3397M | 38 Lilac Avenue | Proposed Two storey side extension, front boundary wall and gates and a change of external materials. | The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments. |
| 23/2276M | 13 Gaskell Avenue | Listed building consent for the incorporation of the courtyard into the building and associated internal works | The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments and the Conservation Officer being satisfied with the proposal. |
| 23/3461M | 38, Higher Downs | Double storey side extension, single storey rear extension, front porch addition and dwelling surface treatments | The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments. |
| 23/3491M[1] | Nethertoun, 2, Glebelands Road | Minor elevation alterations including new gable windows, new rear staircase to replace balcony, replacment window to replace rear door and staircase, infill of basement access and new front front door | The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments. |
[1] Cllr Gray abstained from voting on this resolution.
PL23/073 TREE APPLICATIONS
It was RESOLVED to submit the comments detailed below.
| 23/3241T | 35 Goughs Lane | Works to Protected Trees:
T1 OAK – Reduce low limb on the roadside of the tree by 2- 2.5m due to open cavity on the top of the limb REASON: To reduce end weight and growth over the road that may be caught by vehicles. |
The council raises no objections subject to the tree officer being satisfied as to the necessity and methodology of the proposed works. |
| 23/3288T | 12 Drury Lane | Section 211 notice:
(T1) Cherry – Fell, self-set small Cherry of low amenity value, suppressed by ivy and root system is lifting flags/ starting to damage next doors garden area. |
The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments. |
| 23/3398T | Maple House, 62 Goughs Lane | Works to Protected Trees:
Hybrid Poplar T1, T2 and T3 – Reduce crown back to previous pruning points from |
The council raises no objections subject to the tree officer being satisfied as to the necessity and methodology of the proposed works. |
| 23/3361T | 33, Brook Street | Section 211 notice:
T1 Norway Maple – remove lowest limb, T2 Cherry – crown reduction by 1.5m, T3 Acer – crown reduction by 1.5m |
The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments. |
| 23/3416T | Southmead, 24, Leycester Road | Section 211 notice:
Group of Maple Trees G1 – Reduce by 2 meters in order to gain more light. Fell Maple in left corner due to overcrowding. |
The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments. |
PL23/074 LAND NORTH OF PARKGATE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
It was RESOLVED[1] to submit the following comment for application 23/3407M – Land North of Parkgate Industrial Estate, Parkgate Lane – Release from legal obligation relating to application 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:
The council OBJECTS to the release from the legal obligation and requests a further period of extensive marketing, utilising and exploring additional marketing platforms such as “Rightmove” and more social media advertising. Alternatively, a “rent to buy” scheme could be introduced or a reduction in the property price could be considered.
PL23/075 PLANNING DECISIONS
The decisions were noted.
PL23/076 NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN REVIEW AND POTENTIAL CONSERVATION AREA BUDGET REQUIREMENTS
The report was noted, and it was RESOLVED to begin the process of reviewing the Knutsford Neighbourhood Plan in 2027 and to recommend to the Finance Committee that it makes provision for a Neighbourhood Plan reserve to provide budget for the review, and to pause exploration of the additional potential conservation area for Shaw Heath for two years, subject to funding, and not continue exploring the possibility of a conservation area for Grove Park.
PL23/077 DATE OF NEXT MEETING
It was noted that the next meeting would be held on Monday 16th October 2023.
[1] Cllr Gray voted against this resolution.