PL23/145 PRESENT
Councillors McCulloch, Gray, Banks, Dalzell, and Lowe.
B Allen (Planning and Facilities Officer)
PL23/146 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies were received from Cllrs Coan (personal business), Johnson and Mears (health).
PL23/147 DECLARATIONS OF MEMBERS’ INTERESTS
No member declared an interest in any item.
PL23/148 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
No members of the public were present.
PL23/149 CONFIRMATION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
It was RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 5th February 2024
PL23/150 PLANNING APPLICATIONS
It was RESOLVED to submit the comments detailed below.
| 24/0319M | 27 Meadow Drive | Proposed residential extensions and alterations | The council raises no objections subject to neighbours. |
| 24/0255M | 59 King Street | Listed Building Consent to – Replace 1no. Fascia and 1no. Logo with 1no. New blue fascia & 1no. New heritage white metal lettering 185mm logo height – Install 1no. new projecting signage with new 500mm. | The council OBJECTS to use of aluminium and supports the Conservation Officer’s view that timber would be more suitable. |
| 24/0353M | 10 Yewlands Drive | Alteration to approval 23/2028M dated 25.07.23 – single storey extensions. Applicant now proposes to widen approved rear extension, and infill space between garage and extension | The council raises no objections subject to neighbours. |
| 24/0144M | 90A King Street | Replace existing timber double doors with aluminium framed doors incorporating laminated glazing | The council raises no objections, subject to the Conservation Officer and the Planning Officer being completely satisfied. |
| 24/0212M | Winstanley House | Non-material amendment to approval 22/0566M: Residential redevelopment of former Winstanley house site and demolition of associated garages. Replacement building containing 28 no. 100% affordable apartments, car parking and landscaping. | The council raises no objections, subject to neighbours and the Planning Officer being completely satisfied. |
| 24/0590D | Winstanley House, Northwich Road | Discharge of condition 13 on application 22/0566M: Residential redevelopment of former Winstanley House site and demolition of associated garages. Replacement building containing 28 No. 100% affordable apartments, car parking and landscaping. | The council raises no objections, subject to neighbours and the Planning Officer being completely satisfied. |
| 24/0316M | Heath House, 19 Gaskell Avenue | Non-Material Amendment to application 20/0444M. | The council raises no objections subject to neighbours. |
| 24/0356D | Oakhurst, Toft Road | Discharge of conditions 13, 12, 8 & 7 on approval 23/3519M: The erection of one dwelling with detached garage and associated access and landscape works | The council raises no objections subject to neighbours. |
| 24/0454M | Oakhurst Cottage, Toft Road | Variation of conditions 2 and 6 on application 23/3519M – The erection of one dwelling with detached garage and associated access and landscape works | The council raises no objections subject to neighbours. |
| 24/0440M | 4 Gaskell Avenue | Internal alterations to ground and first floor level & conversion of basement into a habitable space. Upgrade doors to access stair to E30 fire doors. Obscure glazed window added to gable elevation. Window replaced with new timber framed doors to courtyard elevation. Upgrade single glazed window units to double glazed timber, style to match existing. | The council raises no objections subject to neighbours. |
| 24/0441M | 4 Gaskell Avenue | Internal alterations to ground and first floor level & conversion of basement into a habitable space. Upgrade doors to access stair to E30 fire doors. Obscure glazed window added to gable elevation. Window replaced with new timber framed doors to courtyard elevation. Upgrade single glazed window units to double glazed timber, style to match existing. | The council raises no objections subject to neighbours. |
| 24/0465M | 50 Parkgate | Proposed single storey front extension and associated alterations | The council raises no objections subject to neighbours. |
| 24/0299M | Freemasons Arms, Silk Mill Street | Non-Material Amendment to application 22/0614M. | The council raises no objections subject to neighbours. |
| 24/0479M | Parkgate Industrial Estate, Haig Road | Change of use from Class B2/B8 and Class E to Mortuary (Sui Generis). | The council raises no objections. |
| 24/0518M | 23 Meadow Drive | Proposed extension to front elevation to create entrance porch, proposed single storey rear extension and proposed elevation alterations. Proposed extension of existing driveway | The council raises no objections subject to neighbours. |
| 24/0579M | 34 Woodlands Drive | The erection of a two storey side extension and a loft conversion to provide an additional bedroom. The proposed works also includes the removal of a front door and side window to revert the porch to its original open state. | The council raises no objections subject to neighbours. |
| 24/0565M | 23 Willow Green | Rework to existing flat roof to hipped, partial garage conversion and repositioning of front entrance | The council raises no objections subject to neighbours and the Planning Officer being satisfied the proposal complies with T4 of the Knutsford Neighbourhood Plan. |
| 24/0544D | 5-16 Warren Avenue | Discharge of condition 3 (Materials) on application 21/4630M – Re-development of former Warren Close bungalow site. Construction of 7no. affordable dwellings and associated landscaping | The council raises no objections subject to neighbours. |
PL23/151 TREE WORKS APPLICATIONS
It was RESOLVED to submit the comments detailed below.
| 24/0302T | Tithe House, 6 Chelford Road | Section 211 notice
T1. Yew – Crown lift to 2-3m & crown reduce by 2-3m. T2. Cypress – Reduce height by approx 2m. T3. Irish Yew: – Reduce height approx 2m. T4. Maple – Reduce central leader by 1-2m. T5. Beech – Crown reduce throughout by approx 3m. |
The council raises no objections subject to neighbours. |
| 24/0348T | 7 Drury Lane | Section 211 notice
Europeon Palm – Fell – Outgrown Small Garden Area |
The council raises no objections subject to neighbours. |
| 24/0532T | Wentworth House, Bexton Lane | Works to Protected Trees
We have an oak tree (unknown First Schedule number) in the front of the house, adjacent to the road with branches above the footpath and part of the road. The tree has some dead bark and is at risk of wind-induced damage which poses a threat to passersby and cars. As a result we need to request some crown thinning to remove this risk. It is the only protected tree at the front of the property as shown in the sketch provided. |
The council objects to the proposed crown thinning of the Oak on the grounds that the tree contributes to the amenity of the area and insufficient information has been provided to justify the works. |
| 24/0604T | 59 Beggarmans Lane | Works to Protected Trees
Deodar Cedar – Undertake the removal of the central section of the limb, and reduce the lateral limbs by approximately 1.5 metres |
The council raises no objections subject to the tree officer being satisfied as to the necessity and methodology of the proposed works. |
PL23/152 PLANNING DECISIONS
The decisions were noted.
PL23/153 PLANNING ENFORCEMENT LOG
The log was noted.
PL23/154 OUTSTANDING MATTERS LOG
The log was noted.
PL23/155 DATE OF NEXT MEETING
It was noted that the next meeting would be held on Monday 11th March 2024.