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Alan Millington - Strategic Manager, Planning Environment and Regeneration

Planning and Environment

Welcome to the Planning pages of the Crewe and Nantwich Borough Council web site.

 
 
The Council has implemented a new computer system which is being upgraded over 6 days commencing on Wednesday 9th July 2008 through to midday on Tuesday 15th July 2008.  During this time there will be limited access to systems to allow data transfer to be completed.     Access to Planning Explorer and Applications OnLIne may not be available for this period.   We apologise in advance for any inconvenience and will endeavour to make the system available again as soon as possible.
 
Discharge of planning conditions

From 6th April 2008 charges apply to all requests for approval of details to discharge conditions attached to planning permissions and requests for confirmation that conditions have been complied with, regardless of when permission was granted.

Requests to discharge conditions should be made on the Standard application form - approval of details reserved by condition       Help file

Requests for confirmation of compliance with conditions
should be made in writing or by e-mail to planning@crewe-nantwich.gov.uk. The appropriate fee must be provided with the request.

Discharging Planning Conditions - leaflet to download in .pdf 

Discharging planning conditions - your questions answered

Validation checklists

The Borough Council has adopted Local Validation Checklists for planning applications.    Local Validation Checklists will be used in association with national requirements to assess whether a planning application is valid, i.e. all the necessary information relating to the type of development proposed has been submitted, thus enabling the Local Planning Authority to make an informed decision.     

Local Validation Checklists  

Making the Best Use of Design and Access Statements 

Consultation on SPDs

The Borough Council has consulted on draft Supplementary Planning Guidance on Extensions and Householder Development and Development on Backland and Gardens. 

DRAFT SUPPLEMENTARY PLANNING DOCUMENT (SPD)
EXTENSIONS AND HOUSEHOLDER DEVELOPMENT
.pdf

DRAFT SUPPLEMENTARY PLANNING DOCUMENT (SPD)
DEVELOPMENT ON BACKLAND AND GARDENS
.pdf

Copies of the documents are also available for inspection at the Council Offices at Municipal Buildings, Earle Street, Crewe and Nantwich Office, Beam Street, Nantwich, during their normal office hours.  Also at Crewe Library, Prince Albert Street, Crewe and Nantwich Library, Beam Street, Nantwich during their normal opening hours.

Cheshire Town Centre Study

Crewe and Nantwich Borough Council, in partnership with Cheshire County Council, Congleton Borough Council, Ellesmere Port and Neston Borough Council, Macclesfield Borough Council and Vale Royal Borough Council commissioned consultants White Young Green to prepare a Town Centre Study for Cheshire.

The Town Centre Study updates the Cheshire 2000 Retail Study and fulfils the requirements of Planning Policy Statement 6 including identifying a network of centres, assessing the need for additional development and undertaking town centre health checks.
The Cheshire Town Centre Study is in six volumes which can be downloaded from Cheshire County Council's web site, by following the link below.
 
 
Queens Park Restoration

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EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR THE RESTORATION OF QUEENS PARK, CREWE

A major scheme for the restoration of Queens Park is well underway.   The scheme is supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Crewe and Nantwich Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced contractors who are able to commence work immediately upon award of contract for all or parts of the following works. Construction of footbridges, lake restoration including new lake edges, fountains and aeration equipment.  Repair and refurbishing the exterior of the listed lodges, clock tower and war memorial. Provision of new railings and gates, play areas, and extensive hard and soft landscape works within the park which is listed as Grade II in the register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest.

Queens Park

Approximate value of work £3m.

26th July 2007

 

Further details on submission of expressions of interest

Construction works - Master Plan (pdf - 6.5Mb)


Local Authority Building Control 
Local Authority Building Control (LABC) is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in building design and construction. It is based on a publicly accountable and independent service, ensuring that buildings comply with relevant legal requirements for health and safety.
Local Authority Building Control