Agenda and minutes

a)    Webcasting;

b)    Introductions of Members and Officers;

c)    Other announcements.

The Chair announced the following:

a)    The meeting was being broadcast live to the internet via the usual webcasting facility and was capable of repeated viewing. The images and sound recording could be used for training purposes within the Council. The Chair had the discretion to terminate or suspend filming if it was his opinion that continuing to do so would prejudice the proceedings of the meeting. Any views expressed by any speaker in the meeting were the speaker’s own and did not necessarily reflect the views of Staffordshire Moorlands District Council.

b)    Members of the Committee and Officers present were introduced by the Chair.

c)     Members had made site visits during the morning of the meeting.

RESOLVED: That the minutes of the previous meeting held on 16 November 2023, be approved.

There were none.

i. Disclosable Pecuniary Interests;

ii. Other Interests;

iii. Lobbying Interests.

RESOLVED: That the Late Representations report be noted.

Erection of 1 No. dwelling.

(Report recommended approval subject to conditions)

Received representation from the undermentioned speakers:

Against the application:

Mr Leslie Ede – Local resident

Mr Ivor Lucas - Local resident

Mr Dan Lucas – Local resident

Councillor James Aberley – Ward Councillor

For the application:

Mr Jon Imber – Agent

Members debated the residential amenity and privacy of the surrounding properties and the potential impact on nearby designated and non-designated heritage assets.

RESOLVED:

1.     That contrary to officers’ recommendation the application be REFUSED for the following reasons:

a.      Contrary to Policies DC1

b.     Loss of outlook and privacy

2.     That in the event of any changes being needed to the wording of the Committee’s decision (such as to delete, vary or add conditions / informatives / planning obligations or reasons for approval / refusal) prior to the decision being issued, the Head of Development Services be delegated authority to do so in consultation with the Chair of the Committee, provided that the changes do not exceed the substantive nature of the Committee’s decision

(Proposed by Councillor Wilkinson seconded by Councillor Flunder)

Refurbishment and alteration of Leek Butter Market and Trestle Market, comprising of installation of photovoltaic panels to south facing roof pitch, new surfacing to the Derby Street alleyway, installation of Air Source Heat Pumps on the north facing elevation, installation of louvre vents to side walls of the Trestle Market and replacement roof coverings and windows to the Trestle Market roof.

(Having declared an interest, Councillors Roberts and Flunder withdrew from the meeting during the consideration and voting on the following application)

(Report recommended approval with conditions)

Received representation from the undermentioned speaker:

For the application:

Mr Roy Kinsey – Speller Metcalfe (Alliance Leisure)

The Committee welcomed the application and sought clarification around the proposed heating system for the building and nesting birds.

RESOLVED:

1.               That the Late Representations report be noted and the two further conditions be added:

a.     To ensure that the air source heat pumps and air con unit are not brought into use until such time that the fenced enclosure has been installed and painted in accordance with approved plans.

b.     To secure the detail of the new windows and doors in the Trestle Market

2.       That the application be APPROVED for the reasons and based on the policies contained within the report;

3.       That in the event of any changes being needed to the wording of the Committee’s decision (such as to delete, vary or add conditions / informatives / planning obligations or reasons for approval / refusal) prior to the decision being issued, the Head of Development Services be delegated authority to do so in consultation with the Chair of the Committee, provided that the changes do not exceed the substantive nature of the Committee’s decision

(Proposed by Councillor Johnson and seconded by Councillor Cawley)

Variation of Condition 1 of Reserved Matters approval SMD/2021/0491 for a residential development of up to 40 houses.

(Report recommended approval subject to conditions)

Received representation from the undermentioned speakers:

Against the application:

Councillor Bernard Charlesworth – Cheadle Town Councillor

Mrs Tracy Smith – Objector

Mr John Madsen – Local resident

Councillor Mark Deaville – County Councillor

For the application:

Mr Mark Ellis – Applicant

Mr Rob Duncan – Agent

Members debated the various amendments to the scheme, height of the properties and drainage. Some members found the new properties to be overcrowded and overbearing on the existing dwellings opposite the site.

RESOLVED:

1.       That the Late Representations report be noted;

2.       That contrary to officers’ recommendation the application be REFUSED for the following reasons:

a.       Contrary to Policies DC1 and DC2;

b.       Impact of the site in terms of character and appearance, residential amenity, loss of daylight and negative impact to the landscape of the area.

3.       That in the event of any changes being needed to the wording of the Committee’s decision (such as to delete, vary or add conditions / informatives / planning obligations or reasons for approval / refusal) prior to the decision being issued, the Head of Development Services be delegated authority to do so in consultation with the Chair of the Committee, provided that the changes do not exceed the substantive nature of the Committee’s decision

(Proposed by Councillor Roberts and seconded by Councillor Emery)

(A proposal for approval of the application was made by Councillor Cawley and seconded by Councillor Hoptroff, however this vote was lost)

Full planning application for Conversion of former textile mill to provide 28 residential apartments including internal and external alterations and associated works.

(Having declared an interest, Mr Ben Haywood withdrew from the meeting during the consideration and voting on the following application)

(Report recommended approval subject to the prior completion of a Section 106 Agreement and conditions)

Received representation from the undermentioned speakers:

Against the application:

Ms Kate Hamey – On behalf of Swifts of Leek Campaign Group

For the application:

Mrs Teresa Critchlow – Agent

Members were pleased to receive an application for the redevelopment of this site. In response to a query in relation to the installation of swift bricks, the Officer advised this was incorporated within Condition 17. A member of the Committee suggested that should the Council require any advice relating to swifts then it may wish to contact Ms Kate Hamey. A further suggestion was made for the bike store area to be fully secured.

RESOLVED:

1.            That the Late Representations report be noted;

2.            That the application be APPROVED for the reasons and based on the policies contained within the report and subject to the prior completion of a Section 106 Agreement;

3.            That the following conditions be added:

a.    The single bedrooms within the development  hereby permitted as shown on the approved Floor plans and the  Bedroom Schedule (ref: Sammons architectural, Job No 2023 – 2769 dated 28th November 2023) shall be occupied solely by one person and shall not be used by any other persons as their sole or main residence.

b.    Management strategy for waste storage and collection.

c.    Condition 11 in respect of the substation and gate on Well Street  to be strengthened to include means of enclosure which ties in with the wall and railings proposed around the communal area and bike store and shown on the plans.

d.    That Condition 17 be expanded to include for a pre development check of the building for the presence of Swifts and for mitigation measures to be agreed  in the event that nests are found.

4.         That in the event of any changes being needed to the wording of the Committee’s decision (such as to delete, vary or add conditions / informatives / planning obligations or reasons for approval / refusal) prior to the decision being issued, the Head of Development Services be delegated authority to do so in consultation with the Chair of the Committee, provided that the changes do not exceed the substantive nature of the Committee’s decision

(Proposed by Councillor Roberts and seconded by Councillor Cawley)

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SMD/2023/0192

(Listed building consent for internal and external alterations and associated works associated with the conversion of the former textile mill to 28 residential apartments)

(Report recommended approval of Listed Building Consent subject to conditions)

RESOLVED:

1. That Listed Building Consent be granted for the reasons and based on the  policies contained within the report;

2. That in the event of any changes being needed to the wording of the Committee’s  ...  view the full minutes text for item 98.

Conversion of former agricultural building to retail use and associated formation of parking area and vehicular access improvements (part retrospective).

(Report recommended approval with conditions)

Received representation from the undermentioned speakers:

Against the application:

Mrs Jane McGowan - Local resident

Mr Gary Ibbs – Local resident

Mr Andy Beckett – Local resident

For the application:

Mr Rob Duncan - Agent

Ms Natalie Taylor

Ms Patricia Rawlings

Discussion took place around the benefits of the application in relation to tourism and the community aspect of the business.

It was suggested that biodiversity enhancements could be made to the site and for bollards to be placed along the grass verge to prevent cars parking in this location.

RESOLVED:

1.               That the application be APPROVED for the reasons and based on the policies contained within the report;

2.               For the following conditions be added:

a.     Low level lighting and bollards along the grass verge to be installed

b.     Marquees, pop-up food stalls and bouncy castles are not permitted

c.     An agreed boundary treatment scheme for hedging at the top end of the site near to the seating area.

d.     Proportionate biodiversity net gain improvements to be made at the site.

3.       That in the event of any changes being needed to the wording of the Committee’s decision (such as to delete, vary or add conditions / informatives / planning obligations or reasons for approval / refusal) prior to the decision being issued, the Head of Development Services be delegated authority to do so in consultation with the Chair of the Committee, provided that the changes do not exceed the substantive nature of the Committee’s decision

(Proposed by Councillor Hoptroff and seconded by Councillor Pointon)

Erection of 3 dwellings (demolition of existing attached garage to create access)

(Report recommended approval)

(Having declared an interest, Councillor Pointon withdrew from the meeting during the consideration and voting on the following application)

Received representation from the undermentioned speakers:

Against the application:

Mr Richard Lawton - Local resident

For the application:

Ms Judy Hazelhurst – Applicant

Mrs Teresa Critchlow – Agent

RESOLVED:

1.     That the application be APPROVED for the reasons and based on the policies contained within the report;

2.     That the following condition be added:

a.     Installation of solar panels to the roofs of the properties

3.     That in the event of any changes being needed to the wording of the Committee’s decision (such as to delete, vary or add conditions / informatives / planning obligations or reasons for approval / refusal) prior to the decision being issued, the Head of Development Services be delegated authority to do so in consultation with the Chair of the Committee, provided that the changes do not exceed the substantive nature of the Committee’s decision

(Proposed by Councillor Hoptroff and seconded by Councillor Cawley)

Proposed detached 4 bedroom dwelling on land adjacent to 340 Cheadle Road

(Report recommended refusal)

Received representation from the undermentioned speakers:

For the application:

Mr Glen Shirley – Applicant

Councillor Mike Worthington – Ward Councillor

It was commented by some members that the proposed property was in keeping with the area and in their opinion, deemed to be within the development boundary of Cheddleton.

RESOLVED:

1.     That the Late Representations report be noted;

2.     That contrary to officers’ recommendation the application be APPROVED for the following reasons:

a.     The proposed development is within the village of Cheddleton

3.     That in the event of any changes being needed to the wording of the Committee’s decision (such as to delete, vary or add conditions / informative / planning obligations or reasons for approval / refusal) prior to the decision being issued, the Head of Development Services be delegated authority to do so in consultation with the Chair of the Committee, provided that the changes do not exceed the substantive nature of the Committee’s decision

(Proposed by Councillor Roberts and seconded by Councillor Pointon)

Addition of roof-mounted handrail to provide safe access and maintenance in preparation for solar panel installation.

(Report recommended approval with conditions)

There we no registered speakers for this application.

RESOLVED:

1.     That the Late Representations report be noted;

2.     That the application be APPROVED for the reasons and based on the policies contained within the report;

3.     That in the event of any changes being needed to the wording of the Committee’s decision (such as to delete, vary or add conditions / informatives / planning obligations or reasons for approval / refusal) prior to the decision being issued, the Head of Development Services be delegated authority to do so in consultation with the Chair of the Committee, provided that the changes do not exceed the substantive nature of the Committee’s decision

(Proposed by Councillor Cawley and seconded by Councillor Flunder)