PRESENT:   Councillor M A Hollins (Chair);

Councillors M Campbell, W S Davies, R E Dodd, B H Dykes, A Fawcett, E Howell, R Jones, M A Martin, A Moran, A Richardson, C G Thorley and M J Weatherill

 

In Attendance:   Councillors T E Ankers, R A Bailey, B Evans, J Hammond,

M J Simon and R Westwood

 

 

30        Councillor Fawcett declared a personal and prejudicial interest in item 1 (P04/1010) as a relative had objected to the application.  Councillor Davies declared a personal and prejudicial interest in item 7 (P06/0088) as he was a friend of the applicant.  Councillor Hollins declared a personal interest in the same application as named objectors were personal friends.  Councillor Dykes declared a personal interest in item 17 (P06/0662) as his brother had objected to the application.  Councillor Dodd declared a personal and prejudicial in item 26 (P06/0826) as a friend of the applicant.                                

 

(Note:  All declarations were made in respect of the planning applications list.)

 

 

31        Planning Application P05/1628 (Demolition of Existing Bungalow and Garage and Erection of Replacement Dwelling, 28 Cheerbrook Road, Willaston for c/o Knight and Sons Solicitors)    

 

A Member stated that application P05/1628 (Demolition of existing bungalow and garage and erection of replacement dwelling, 28 Cheerbrook Road, Willaston for c/o Knight and Sons Solicitors) had been refused at the meeting on two grounds: 1) overdomination; and 2) overlooking.  However, only one reason for refusal had been recorded in the Minutes, that of overlooking.  A correction to the Minutes was requested to include both grounds.        

 

RESOLVED:   That subject to the inclusion of the following wording relating to application P05/1628, the Minutes of the meeting held on 27^th July 2006 be approved as a correct record

 

"The Local Planning Authority having regard to all relevant facts and representations considers that the bulk and massing of the proposed dwelling would fail to respect the character and form of the surroundings and would be harmful to the street scene.  The development therefore conflicts with Policy BE.2 (Design Standards) of the Borough of Crewe and Nantwich Replacement Local Plan 2011".

APPLICATIONS UNDER THE TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990

 

32        The Borough Planning Officer submitted the following applications for determination.

 

(Note: Having declared an interest, Councillor Fawcett withdrew from the meeting.)   

 

1.         P04/1010       Construction of Community Hall and Associated Car Parking (Replacement of Temporary Buildings), St. Peter's Church, Middlewich Road, Minshull Vernon for Leighton-cum-Minshull Vernon Community Hall Trust      

 

 

1.  The Local Planning Authority considers that the proposed development is unacceptable by reason that it is incongruously sited between two smaller residential properties in open countryside.  It is inappropriate and unsympathetic in its context and it will significantly detract from the pattern, character and form of the surrounding environment.  The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy CF.2 (Community Facilities) of the Borough of Crewe and Nantwich Replacement Local Plan 2011. 

 

2.  The Local Planning Authority considers that the proposed development is unacceptable by reason that vehicles accessing the proposed car park will enter/leave alongside the adjacent dwelling known as The Vicarage.  This vehicular movement will detrimentally affect the amenity of the occupiers of that dwelling by reason of noise, disturbance and visual intrusion.  This is contrary to Policies CF.2 (Community Facilities) and BE.1 (Amenity) of the Borough of Crewe and Nantwich Replacement Local Plan 2011.               

 

(Notes: 1) At this point in the meeting, Councillor Howell declared a personal interest in the application by virtue of her friendship with the incumbent of the Church.  2) Councillor Fawcett rejoined the meeting.)

       

2.         P05/0232       Change of Use of Part of the Existing Yard for Storage of      

 

WITHDRAWN    
 

3.         P05/1418       Change of Use from Agriculture to Woodland Burial, Land behind Doddington Hall Cemetery for Lady Delves Broughton      

 

                       

1                    Standard

2                    Car parking

3                    Landscaping scheme

4                    Landscaping implementation

5                    Future tree planting

6                    Passing bays

7                    Visibility splays

8                    Burial depths

9                    No graves near to water courses

10                  Details of tree felling

11                  Replacement tree planting

12                  Layout of graves

13                  Memorial size

 

4.         P05/1485       Demolition of No. 34 & 36 Conway Close and Erection of 20 New Two Storey Dwellings and Associated Access, 34, 36 and Land to rear Conway Close, Crewe for Glade Homes Ltd  

 

 

Site inspection requested on highway access grounds and due to concerns relating to the bulk/mass of the development  

5.         P06/0054       Listed Building Consent for Conversion of Barns to Four  Dwellings and Demolition of Existing Outbuildings, Butterley Heys Farm, Heywood Lane, Audlem for The Executors of C Yarwood      

 

 

1                    Standard

2                    Materials

3                    Amended plans

4                    Exact detail of areas of rebuilding to be submitted and approved before development commences

5                    No approval for boundary walls shown on drawings.  Details of boundary treatment to be submitted and approved

6                    No consent for layout of courtyard.  Scheme to be submitted and approved to provide for (1) retrieval of setts below existing courtyard and their re-use in the conversion; (2) a central grassed area with small number of trees and hardstanding around to give access to garages and dwellings; (3) parking spaces for units 1 and 3 to be sited closer to the buildings

7                    Details of rebuilding of chimney to Barn 1

8                    Retention of small wooden door to east elevation of Barn 1 at first floor level

9                    No windows with horizontal glazing bars.  Details to be submitted

10                  Surface materials

11                  Schedule for all timber works, details of mortar and bedding, reveals

12                  Retain rafters and roof trusses exposed

13                  Roof lights to finish flush with the roof, details to be submitted

14                   Rain water goods        

           

6.         P06/0055       Conversion of Barns to Four Dwellings and Demolition     

 

 

1                    Standard

2                    Materials

3                    Amended plans

4                    Further bat survey works

5                    Consent for conversion only in accordance with submitted structural survey and method statement

6                    Details of support to the building

7                    Exact detail of areas of rebuilding to be submitted and approved before development commences

8                    Contaminated land survey

9                    No approval for boundary walls shown on drawings.  Details of boundary treatment to be submitted and approved

10                   No consent for layout of courtyard.  Scheme to be submitted and approved to provide for (1) retrieval of setts below existing courtyard and their re-use in the conversion; (2) a central grassed area with small number of trees and hardstanding around to give access to garages and dwellings; (3) parking spaces for units 1 and 3 to be sited closer to the buildings

11                  Details of rebuilding of chimney to Barn 1

12                  Retention of small wooden door to east elevation of Barn 1 at first floor level

13                  No windows with horizontal glazing bars.  Details to be submitted

14                  Withdraw permitted development rights for means of enclosure, alterations, extensions and outbuildings

15                  Tree survey

16                   Landscape scheme

17                   Implementation and maintenance of landscaping

18                  Formation of access

19                  Notification prior to works for archaeological investigations

20                  Access for archaeological investigations

21                  Surface materials

22                  Roof lights to finish flush with the roof, details to be submitted

23                  Remove all other agricultural buildings           

 

(Note:  Having declared an interest, Councillor Davies withdrew from the meeting.)     

 

7.         P06/0088       Change of Use from Agriculture to Agriculture, Storage       

 

 

1                    Temporary 2 year period

2                    Microlight aircraft only (as defined by British Microlight Aircraft Association)

3                    Maximum of 10 containers (including portacabins) on site

4                    Aircraft movement (1 landing and 1 takeoff) shall be limited to 15 per day except for emergencies and flying event

5                    Use of site shall be limited to a maximum of 120 days per calendar year

6                    Access and visibility to be improved to the satisfaction of Cheshire County Council Highways

7                    Running of aircraft engines shall be limited to 9am 12noon on Saturday and no more than 1 hour in that period 

8                    Aircraft shall adhere to departure and no-fly zones identified on submitted plan ref. P06/0088/2

9                    List of plans  

 

(Note:  Councillor Davies rejoined the meeting.)            

 

 

1                    Standard

2                    Approved drawing numbers (3511/1B 3511/5B)

3                    Materials

4                    Landscaping scheme

5                    Implementation of landscaping

6                    Boundary treatments

7                    Boundary implementation

8                    Parking provision

9                    Noise mitigation measures

10                  Replacement hedge

11                  No construction works in relation to the development shall take place between the hours of 5.30pm and 9.00am Mondays to Saturdays inclusive and not at all on Sundays or Bank Holidays.  Arrangements for construction traffic to and from the site shall be in accordance with a programme to be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  Works must be completed only in accordance with the approved details.    

 

(Note:  In accordance with Procedure Rule 26(2), Councillor Evans spoke on the application with the permission of the Committee.)  

 

9.         P06/0230       Construction of 6 Light Industrial Units, Caratrans Ltd,  The Sidings, Weston Road, Crewe for Bryanson Ltd      

 

 

1                    Standard  

2                    Materials

3                    Surfacing materials

4                    Car parking provision in accordance with Green Travel Plan

5                    Provision of turning areas

6                    Covered cycle parking

7                    Shower/changing room facilities

8                    Green Travel Plan

9                    Boundary treatment

10                  Landscaping scheme

11                  Landscape implementation

12                  Drainage details

13                  Restriction of use within B1 light industrial use only

14                  List approved plans    
 

           

 

1                      Standard

2                      Amended plans

3                      Materials

4                      Access to Cheshire County Council specification

5                      Landscaping scheme

6                      Landscaping implemented

7                      Prohibit sale of goods from the site

 

 

 

1                    Standard

2                    Dwelling shall not be occupied until the agricultural buildings

have been erected

3                    Amended plans

4                    Materials

5                    Agricultural workers' condition

6                    Time limit for temporary dwelling

7                    Withdraw permitted development rights for enlargement/alteration

8                    Withdraw permitted development rights for outbuildings

9                     Drainage scheme

10                   Car parking and access provision        

 

 

 

To enable an appropriate Officer to address the Committee on the Highways Authority's position regarding the proposed access to the site  

 

(Note:  In accordance with Procedure Rule 26(2), Councillors Simon and Westwood spoke on the application with the permission of the Committee.)      
 

13.       P06/0589       Three Storey Office Building, Land off Westmere Drive, Crewe for Sirs Patrick Properties Ltd       

 

 

1                    Standard

2                    Materials

3                    Surfacing materials

4                    Car parking as shown on site layout B2764-1002

5                    Car park layout/pedestrian routes

6                    Pedestrian access

7                    Access details

8                    Green Travel Plan

9                    Provision of covered cycle racks and shower/changing room facilities

10                  Landscape scheme

11                   Landscape implementation

12                   B1 use only

13                   Site drainage, trapped gullies

14                  Foul and surface water drainage

15                  Approved plans    

 

14.       P06/0596       Hotel Extension, Premier Travel Inn, Coppenhall Lane,  Woolstanwood for Whitbread Group PLC  

 

                       

1                    Standard

2                    Materials

3                    Amended plans

4                    Landscaping scheme

5                    Completion of landscaping scheme

6                    Noise insulation scheme

7                    Car parking provision prior to occupation  

   

15.       P06/0626       Erection of a Three Storey Elderly Residential Care  Home, The Mill House, Crewe Green Road, Crewe for Marathon Court Nursing Home (1989) Ltd      

 

 

1.  The submitted plans and information (including the Arboricultural Condition Survey completed by Bartlett Tree Experts and dated 7^th February 2006) fails to demonstrate that the development can be adequately accommodated on the site without endangering the long term health and retention of the trees on site which are the subject of Tree Preservation Order Number 168.  Further, the position of this building fails to provide sufficient space to allow the trees to continue to grow without restricting light to windows and could lead to regular requests to prune the trees.  To allow the development would be contrary to Policy NE.5 (Nature Conservation) of the Borough of Crewe and Nantwich Replacement Local Plan 2011.                  

 

2.  The proposed development by reason of its bulk, size, mass, design and appearance will result in a building which does not respect the character and appearance of the locality and especially the adjacent property known as Mill House, Crewe Green Road, Crewe and fails to enhance the built environment.  To allow the development would be contrary to Policies BE.2 (Design) and BE.13 (Buildings of Local Interest) of the Borough of Crewe and Nantwich Replacement Local Plan 2011 and government advice in particular paragraphs 33-39 of PPS.1 Delivering Sustainable Development. 

 

3.  The proposed two and a half storey building by reason of its position, size, height, bulk and mass and the presence of windows to the second floor lounge and bedrooms 19 and 34 will result in overlooking and will dominate the private garden area of the property known as 24 Mill Bridge Close, Crewe.  To allow the development would be contrary to Policy BE.1 (Amenity) of the Borough of Crewe and Nantwich Replacement Local Plan 2011.                

 

(Note:  In accordance with Procedure Rule 26(2), Councillor Ankers spoke on the application with the permission of the Committee.) 
 

16.       P06/0660       Erection of 40 Apartments in One 3 Storey and One 4 Storey Apartment Buildings, Former Grounds Maintenance Depot, Dane Bank Avenue, Crewe for Chelford Homes Ltd      

 

 

The Local Planning Authority considers that the proposed development is unacceptable by reason of its bulk, mass and design which results from a single overly large building, a lack of articulation to break up its massing and the general overdevelopment of the site.  The undercroft car parking will not unite with the building and will result in a dominance of car parking especially from the front elevation.  The design of the side wings and front gables and also the main roof element fails to relate to the rhythm of the elevations.  The proposal will therefore have a detrimental impact upon the character and appearance of the street scene and is contrary to Policy BE.2 (Design Standards) of the Borough of Crewe and Nantwich Replacement Local Plan 2011 as well as PPS.1 (Delivering Sustainable Development).          

 

 

 

1                    Standard

2                    Materials

3                    Amended plans

4                    Access

5                    Landscaping

6                    Implementation of landscaping

7                    Tree protection

8                    Boundary treatment, fencing to be timber only, no concrete parts

9                    Parking

10                  Withdraw permitted development for extensions and outbuildings

11                   Withdraw permitted development for hardstandings to the fronts of dwellings

12                  Notify prior to commencement for archaeological investigations

13                  Access for archaeological investigations

14                  Details of provision of storage for wheelie bins with arrangements for emptying at plot 2

15                  Construction activities shall not take place outside the hours of 8.00am to 6.00pm Mondays to Saturdays and not at all on Sundays
 

 

 

1                    Standard

2                    Plans    

3                    Landscaping submitted  

4                    Landscaping implemented      

 

19.       P06/0734       Feed Store Building, Dodcott Grange, Burleydam for Mr  & Mrs J Hollins         

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Local Planning Authority considers that the proposed development is unacceptable by reason of scale, bulk and siting which would result in an unacceptable effect on the residential amenity of the occupiers of 17 Birchin Lane due to loss of natural light and the oppressive nature of the built form contrary to Policy RES.11 (Improvements and Alterations to Existing Dwellings) of the Borough of Crewe and Nantwich Replacement Local Plan 2011.      

 

 

 

1                  Standard

2                  Materials

3                  Amended plans

4                  Boundary treatment

5                  Landscaping scheme

6                  Landscaping planting

7                  Access constructed to Cheshire County Council specifications

8                  Parking provision prior to first occupation

9                  Parking to remain available for residents

10                Surfacing materials

11                Drainage scheme

12                Remove permitted development rights

13                Bin store details

14                Wheel cleaning apparatus

15                Restriction of construction hours

 

(Note:  In accordance with Procedure Rule 26(2), Councillor Evans spoke on the application with the permission of the Committee.)   

 

 

 

1                    Standard

2                    List of plans

3                    Materials   

4                    Obscure glazing to bathroom window

 

 

 

1                    Standard

2                    Plans

3                    Landscaping submitted

4                    Landscaping implemented/maintained

5                    Materials

6                    Remove permitted development rights

7                    Access to Cheshire County Council standards

8                    Passing bays

9                    Planting scheme for fishery

10                  Rights of way

11                  Mitigation measures

25.       P06/0777       Rear Extension to Mill, North Western Mills, Gresty Road, Crewe for Morning Foods Ltd

 

 

1                    Standard

2                    Materials

3                    Plans

 

(Note: Having declared an interest, Councillor Dodd withdrew from the meeting.)

 

 

 

1                      Standard

2                      Materials

3                      Plans

4                      Drainage scheme   

 

(Note: Councillor Dodd rejoined the meeting.)

 

                 

33        Following the adoption of a Site Inspection Protocol by the Development Control Committee on 1^st June 2006, a minor amendment to the document (changing the day of the site inspections from Mondays to Fridays) was approved on 27^th July 2006.

             

Although the protocol was not due for review until 6 months had passed, Members' had expressed concerns about the operation of the protocol.  The report of the Development Control Manager proposed a number of further amendments to the protocol in order to address the issues raised. 

            

During the discussion two further amendments to the protocol were proposed; the inclusion of a fourth bullet point at b) with the wording "To enable Members to see plans in the context of the site"; and additional wording at paragraph d) the effect of which would be to allow the Development Control Manager to receive and consider written representations to visit sites adjacent to the inspection site.       

 

The Committee was invited to consider the changes proposed.       
 

RESOLVED: That the revised Protocol as appended to the report submitted and incorporating the amendments listed above, be approved and adopted as Crewe and Nantwich Borough Council's Site Inspection Protocol.  

 

(Note:  In accordance with Procedure Rule 26(2), Councillor Evans spoke on the matter with the permission of the Committee.)

 

 

34        The report of the Borough Planning Officer invited the Committee to approve the name 'Railway View' for the development as proposed by the developer Property Developments (Crewe) Ltd.  The name had been suggested due to the proximity of the site to the railway.     

   

RESOLVED: That the name "Railway View" be adopted for the development and accepted for inclusion in the Local Land and Property Gazetteer.

 

35        The report of the Borough Planning Officer invited the Committee to approve the name 'Orion Way' for the development as proposed by the developer Graftongate and Highcross.  Orion was the name of an engine built at Crewe Works in 1902.

 

RESOLVED:  That the name "Orion Way" be adopted for the development and accepted for inclusion in the Local Land and Property Gazetteer.