Agenda and minutes

Apologies were received from Councillor Fear

Councillor Mrs Hambleton declared an interest in application 15/00308/FUL as a member of the Aspire Board and left the room during the debate.

To consider the minutes of the previous meeting(s).

Resolved:              That the minutes of the meeting held on 3 June, 2015 be agreed as a correct record.

Resolved:          (1)      That, subject to the applicant entering into a Section 106 obligation by agreement by 24^th July 2015 to require:-

(a)  A financial contribution of £26,335 for the enhancement and

maintenance of the bowling green at Wolstanton Park

(b)  A financial contribution of £172,624 towards the off-site provision of affordable housing

(c)  Reappraisal of the development’s viability in the event of the development not being substantially commenced within 12 months of the permission, and a consequential upward adjustment of the contribution should the viability reappraisal so indicate

The application be permitted subject to the undermentioned conditions:

(i)              Standard Time limit for commencement of development

(ii)             Approved plans

(iii)            Development to be occupied by those aged 55 and over

(iv)           Materials

(v)            Boundary treatments

(vi)           Contaminated land

(vii)          Construction management plan

(viii)        Internal noise levels

(ix)           Approval of recyclable materials and refuse storage

(x)            Landscaping scheme

(xi)           Tree protection

(xii)          Highway matters

(xiii)        Construction hours

(xiv)        Scheme to be completed to Code for Sustainable Homes Code Level 3

(xv)         Cycle parking provision

(2)                Failing completion by the 24^th July of the above planning obligation,

the Head of Planning be given delegated authority to either refuse the application on the grounds that without such matters being secured the development fails to provide an appropriate level of affordable housing which is required to provide a balanced and well-functioning housing market and fails to secure the provision/maintenance of off-site public open space; or, if he considers it appropriate, to extend the period of time within which the obligation can be secured.   

Resolved:              That a decision on this application be deferred to enable further discussions between the applicant and the District Valuer’s.

Members were advised that this application had been withdrawn.

Resolved:              (a)      That, subject to the applicant entering into a

Planning obligation, by no later than 24^th July 2015, to secure the following:

·                   A financial contribution of £35,316 for

Wolstanton Park enhancement/improvements and maintenance

Permit, subject to conditions relating to the

following: -

1.                 Standard Time limit for commencement of

 development

2.                 Approved plans

3.                 Materials

4.                 Boundary treatments

5.                 Contaminated land

6.                 Approval of recyclable materials and refuse storage

7.                 Landscaping scheme

8.                 Tree protection measures

9.                 Arboricultural method statement

10.              Highway matters

11.              Construction hours

12.              Surface water drainage scheme

13.              Access to remain ungated

(b).      Failing completion by 24^th July 2015 of theabove planning obligation, that the Head of Planning be given delegated authority to either refuse the application on the grounds that without such matters being secured the development would be contrary to policy on the provision of open space within residential development, or, if he considers it appropriate, to extend the period of time within which the obligation can be secured.   

Resolved:              That Cheshire East Council be advised that the Borough Council has no objections.

Resolved:              That the application be permitted subject to the undermentionedconditions;

(i)       Time limit

(ii)      Submission of materials

(iii)      In accordance with the approved plans

(iv)     Submission of noise assessment

(v)      Contaminated land investigation and risk assessment to be submitted

(vi)     Tree protection in accordance with BS5837:2012 and submitted drawing

(vii)     Development in accordance with Arboricultural Method Statement for

tree protection

(viii)    Prior approval of landscaping proposals

(ix)     Prior approval of tree and landscape management plan to address

issues concerning the long term future of the woodland & replacement

planting

(x)      Arboricultural site monitoring schedule

(xi)     Implement recommendations within the Phase 1 Extended Habitat Survey received with the application

(xii)     Prior approval and implementation of sewage plant equipment on site which shall be located further away from the boundary of the site with Misty Heights than shown on the approved plan.

Resolved:              That the application be refused for the following reason:

                              The layout and appearance of the proposed dwellings

does not relate well or respond, in a positive manner, to the existing residential environment and would be harmful to the character of the area contrary to local and national policy.

Resolved:              That the application be deferred to allow submission and consideration of amended plans repositioning the accesses to limit the loss of trees.

Resolved:              (a) That, subject to the applicant entering into a Section 106 obligation by no later than 30^th June unless the applicant agrees to extend the statutory determination period until 31^st July, in which case by that later date, that cedes any right to construct a bungalow on this site pursuant to planning permission TP3226;

The application be permitted subject to the undermentioned conditions:

(i)              Time limit

(ii)            Submission of materials

(iii)           In accordance with the approved plans

(iv)          Drainage works for the disposal of both surface water and foul sewage

          shall be carried out in accordance with the details approved in relation

          to Application Ref. 06/01088/FUL, or alternative details to be submitted

          to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority

(v)           No occupation of dwelling until the access, parking and turning area

          have been provided on site

(vi)          No permitted development rights for the conversion of the garage area

(vii)         Tree protection in accordance with BS5837:2012 and submitted

          drawing

(viii)       Development in accordance with Arboricultural Method Statement for

          tree protection

(ix)          Prior approval of landscaping proposals

(x)           Prior approval of tree and landscape management plan to address

issues concerning the long term future of the woodland & replacement planting

(xi)          Arboricultural site monitoring schedule

(xii)         Implement recommendations within the Phase 1 Extended Habitat Survey received with the application

(b)      That in the event of such an undertaking not being secured within the

timescale indicated that the Head of Planning be given delegated authority to refuse the application on the grounds that without such an undertaking the possibility of two dwellings being built upon the plot would exist and that would be contrary to a number of policies on residential development and development within the countryside or, if he considers it appropriate, to extend the period of time within which the unilateral can be secured.

Resolved:              That Tree Preservation Order No 163 (2015), be

confirmed as made and the owners of the site informed

accordingly. 

Resolved:              That Tree Preservation Order No 164 (2015), be

confirmed as made and the owners of the site informed

accordingly. 

Resolved:              (i)       That the report be noted

                              (ii)      That the Head of Planning continues to report, on

a quarterly basis, on the exercise of his authority, to extend the period of time for an applicant to enter into the Section 106 obligations.

Resolved:                                 That recommendations (a)-(c) be accepted.  The Committee also requested a report at the earliest opportunity, within the next 2 months, providing an action plan indicating how the shortfalls in performance against targets will be addressed.

This item would be reported to the next meeting on 21 July, 2015

There was no Urgent Business.