PL22/116 PRESENT

Councillors McCulloch, Houghton, Gray, and Lowe.

B Allen (Planning and Facilities Officer)

 

PL22/117 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Apologies were received from Cllr Morris (health), and Cllrs Dalzell and Robertson (personal business).

 

PL22/118 DECLARATIONS OF MEMBERS’ INTERESTS

Cllr Lowe declared a personal interest in application 23/0318M after receiving complaints from neighbours of the application.

 

PL22/119 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Two residents spoke in relation to applications; 23/0347M stating the committee had previously supported the Conservation Officer’s objections surrounding policy HE3 of the Knutsford Neighbourhood Plan, also noting that roof terraces are not part of the conservation area; 21/5803M and 21/5804M stating that there has been positive consultation with the Conservation Officer and the revisions are more suitable but asked if there was more that could be done to frame the view of the conservation area with the rear elevation; 23/0350M stating the application is evenly balanced, the positives being the proposal conforms to housing policy needs, but there is no design and access statement and the area is made up of modest semi-detached homes whilst this will be the only detached, and the white render finish is at odds with the neighbouring brick properties; and 23/0605M stating the application is in conflict with policy H3 of the Knutsford Neighbourhood Plan and does not present any lifetime accessibility benefits.

 

PL22/120 CONFIRMATION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

It was RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 6th February 2023

 

PL22/121 PLANNING APPLICATIONS

It was RESOLVED to submit the comments detailed below. Comments for four applications absent from the digital agenda would be sent by members to the Planning and Facilities Officer via email in order to form representations for submission due to a clerical error.

Application

Ref

Address Application Detail Town Council Comment
23/0318M Corner Oak, Tabley Road Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of new 7 bedroom detached dwelling The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments.
23/0347M St James Court, 48A, King Street Installation of a roof terrace including perimeter glazed guarding and rooflight access. Installation of Photovoltaic panels on roof. The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments and the Conservation Officer is satisfied the proposal will not detrimentally affect the neighbouring Cross Town Conservation Area.
23/0315M 1 Albert Street Single storey rear extension The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments.
23/0350M 11 Moorside Remodelling of two dwellings into single dwelling The council OBJECTS to the rendered finish included as part of the proposal and request the applicant reconsider elevations utilising brick, to be more in keeping with the neighbouring properties.
23/0463M 36 Willow Green Demolition of existing garage, carport, front porch, and chimney, and construction of two storey side extension, single storey side extension, single storey rear extension, and single storey front extension. The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments.
23/0578M 18 Ashworth Park Ground floor rear and side extension with first floor rear and side extension The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments.
23/0545M Tatton Park, Knutsford Drive Listed Building Consent for decarbonisation scheme which includes new installation of secondary glazing and insulation at Knutsford Lodge The council raises no objections
23/0622M 3 Yewlands Drive Single storey extensions and new dormer to bathroom. The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments.
21/5803M Marshall House, Church Hill (1) Change of use of former auctioneers and valuers office/sales room to be used for flexible use purposes to allow weddings, celebratory events, conferencing, offices, bar and restaurant (sui generis) (2) Part single storey and part two storey rear and side extension (3) Internal and external alterations to listed building in association with the proposed change of use (4) Associated external works including to landscaping, garden area, car parking and servicing The council raises no objections subject to the applicant addressing the previously submitted comment surrounding the provision of cycle parking in order to comply with Knutsford Neighbourhood Plan policy T2.
21/5804M Marshall House, Church Hill Listed building consent to (1) Change of use of former auctioneers and valuers office/sales room to be used for flexible use purposes to allow weddings, celebratory events, conferencing, offices, bar and restaurant (sui generis) (2) Part single storey and part two storey rear and side extension (3) Internal and external alterations to listed building in association with the proposed change of use (4) Associated external works including to landscaping, garden area, car parking and servicing The council raises no objections subject to the applicant addressing the previously submitted comment surrounding the provision of cycle parking in order to comply with Knutsford Neighbourhood Plan policy T2.
23/0553M 22 Roxby Way Demolition of existing garage and replacement with two storey side extension and single storey rear extension The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments.
23/0566M 62 Warren Avenue Single storey extension, side extension & new porch The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments.
22/4937M 9 Lowland Way Single-storey rear and front extension. Proposed porch, The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments.
22/5031M The Old Vicarage, St Johns Road Demolition of existing carport and garden sheds and construction of a new brick built garage with store over The council raises no objections, subject to neighbour comments and the proposed garage and space included above remaining ancillary to the main dwelling.
22/4335M 65 King Street Business name: Milania to be displayed above the retail shop on existing facia board. No painting will be taking place. The council OBJECTS on the grounds the application presents the use of unsuitable materials within the Town Centre Conservation Area and there is insufficient detail to fully consider the proposal.
23/0015M  

18 Branden Drive

Proposed Single Storey split level Extension to the rear of the existing Garage + Garage Conversion. Small single storey front projection to Ground Floor, associated Landscaping and extended drop kerb to driveway. The council raises no objections subject to neighbour comments and subject to the planning officer being satisfied the proposal complies with Knutsford Neighbourhood Plan policy T4.
22/3449M 7-9 Malt Street Revised Plans: Proposed first floor/roof space extension and expansion into adjoining property with internal alterations to form expanded gym The council STRONGLY OBJECTS to the proposal on the grounds the application fails to fully comply with Knutsford Neighbourhood Plan policies D1, D2 and HE3, as the scale and massing will detrimentally impact the neighbouring properties at Old Market Place.

PL22/122 TREE APPLICATIONS

Comments would be sent by members to the Planning and Facilities Officer via email in order to form representations for submission due to a clerical error.

 

PL22/123 PLANNING DECISIONS

The decisions were noted.

 

PL22/124 PLANNING ENFORCEMENT LOG

The log was noted.

 

PL22/125 OUTSTANDING MATTERS LOG

The log was noted.

 

PL22/126 DATE OF NEXT MEETING

It was noted that the next meeting would be held on Monday 20th March at 6pm.