Agenda and minutes

Councillor Gardner declared an interest in application 17/00454/FUL - Land adjacent to IC4, Keele University under item 4 of the agenda as she works at Keele University.

To consider the minutes of the previous meeting(s)

Resolved:                 That the minutes of the meeting held on 13 June, 2017 be agreed as a correct record.

Resolved:               That the decisions on applications previously considered by this Working Party be received.

Resolved:- That the following observations be made on the applications listed below:-

13 Well Street, Newcastle 17/00443/FUL

The Working Party had no objection to the proposal and indicated that the extension should be constructed in facing bricks and roof tiles that closely match the existing property. 

The Butchers Arms, Church Street, Audley 17/00452/ADV

The Working Party objected to the proposed fascia considering that it is not appropriate and harmful to the character and appearance of the property and surrounding Conservation Area.  The Party did not consider that the sign was necessary given the other advertisement signs proposed but if it is necessary to have a fascia sign on the front elevation it should be individually applied letters. 

Hillcrest, The Holborn, Madeley 17/00467/FUL.

The Working Party was supportive of the scale, massing and design of the proposed replacement building but questioned the suitability of the appearance of the windows.  They considered that careful control over the facing materials was necessary.

Site adjacent to St Michaels Presbytery, Liverpool Road, Cross Heath (17/00489/DEEM3)

The Working Party had mixed views about the proposal.  Some members did express reservations that the sign will detract from the setting of the Presbytery which is a Locally Important building due to its height and scale.

Land at IC4, Keele University 17/00454/FUL

The Working Party did not object to the proposal but considered that the acoustic fence should be stained in a sympathetic colour and the fence line stepped to break its line and improve its appearance.  Alternatively consideration should be given to screening the fence by constructing and planting a living wall, planting a hedge or carrying other landscaping to soften the appearance of the structure.

With regard to the application for grant assistance for St Mary and All Saints Church Whitmore (17/18001/HBG) the Working Party recommended to the Planning Committee that the application be approved

There was no Urgent Business.