Planning - Meeting Reports

Report from the Planning Committee at their meeting on 28th March 2012

Present:
Councillors D Foden (Chairman), Y Dodd, D Hawkins, T Jackson, M Leather

Apologies for absence:
Councillor Davies

To receive declarations of interest:
None

Planning applications considered:
12/0709M Gunco Hall Cottage, Gunco Lane (Martin Lomas 4/4/12)
Erection of 2 bay oak frame open fronted carport/store
PPC comment: No objection

12/0765M Riverdale, 49 Macclesfield Road (Martin Lomas 30/3/12)
Insertion of four dormer windows to provide habitable space within the existing loft of the house.
PPC comment: No objection

12/0781M Wentworth Cottage, Collar House Drive (Louise Whinnett 30/3/12)
Extension of time to application 09/0445M (Replacement of existing dwelling)
PPC comment: No objection

12/0382M Moongate, Chelford Road (Lauren Thompson 4/4/12)
Retrospective application for one storey rear extension either side of the front entrance to allow remodelling of entrance hall; erection of a triple detached garage with accommodation above; creation of a link joining the house to the garage; proposed semi subterranean swimming pool to the side of the property and will emerge out of the ground on two sides only half a storey - the height therefore will be around 1500mm to facia level when viewed from the road.
PPC comment: The Committee object to this application on the grounds that the hardstanding surrounding the garage is too high. They are concerned about the change of use from a store to a gym and its increase in size. They would also like the window at the end of the garage be removed as it is un-neighbourly. They would also like to see an extensive landscaping scheme along the boundary to Overbrook which included a fence and trees.

12/0845M 30 Butley Lane (Susie Bishop 3/4/12)
Double storey side extension
PPC comment: No objection

12/0777M Easter Cottage, Well Lane (Louise Whinnett 3/4/12)
Proposed side and front extension, loft conversion and construction of conservatory
PPC comment: The Committee object to this application on the grounds that the extension is in excess of the 30% rule and is in the greenbelt and is contrary to GC12.

12/0833M Thornsett, London Road (Louise Whinnett 11/4/12)
Proposed double garage
PPC comment: No objection

Decision notices approved:
12/0006M 72C Macclesfield Road – amendments to planning approval 10/1731M relating to addition of a glass enclosed external staircase to the leisure suite
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PPC comment: No objection

12/0173M & The Old Post Office, The Village – Provide new rear entrance/exit
12/0174M door with steps to accommodation above retail unit as required by building control and further to approved application 08/1182P
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PPC comment: The Committee commented that this property is in the conservation area and feel that wrought iron would be more visually pleasing.

Tree Preservation Order works refusals:
12/0362T Prestbury Court, Castle Rise
T1 Sycamore – fell

Tree Preservation Order works approvals:
12/0462T 2 Spencer Mews
T1 Cypress – Fell

Any other business:
The Clerk informed the Committee about a letter that had been received requesting to rebuild the Scout Hut which would be put before the full Council meeting in April.