To receive and, if so determined, to approve as a correct record the Minutes of the meetings held on 25^th July and 8^th August, 2013.

            RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the meetings held on 25^th July and 8^th August 2013, be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

To consider a report of the Head of Planning, to be tabled at the meeting.

The Head of Planning submitted a report informing Members of additional information received regarding applications for planning permission to be determined by the Committee.

            RESOLVED:  That the report be received and noted.

To consider the attached reports of the Head of Planning.

The Head of Planning submitted a report concerning an application for planning permission for the change of use of property from offices to dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) and erection of a single storey rear extension (re-submission of 75760/FULL/2010).

            RESOLVED –

(A)       That the application will propose a satisfactory development for the site upon the completion of an appropriate Legal Agreement which would require a nil contribution but subject to an overage clause to ensure that a contribution up to the value of £11,112.57 could be secured should the applicant’s assumption about the development costs and subsequent valuation of the property upon completion of the works prove to be incorrect.

(B)       That upon the completion of the above Legal Agreement, planning permission be granted subject to the conditions now determined.

To consider the attached report of the Head of Planning.

[Note:  Councillor Whetton declared a Personal Interest in Application 81115/O/2013, as he is a Board Member of the Trafford Community Leisure Trust.]

The Head of Planning submitted a report concerning an application for planning permission for the demolition of existing buildings and erection of a mixed-use development comprising, alterations and extensions to the existing Altrincham Ice Rink to form a new foyer and new self-supporting roof structure; leisure uses including a new leisure centre and bowling alley (Use Class D2); residential (Use Class C3); offices and management suite (Use Class B1); food and non-food retail (Use Class A1); restaurants and cafes (Use Class A3); drinking establishments (Use Class A4); and hot food establishments (Use Class A5); the permanent retention of the Ice Rink and associated car parking, plant and service areas,highway alterations and the creation of new areas of public realm.

            RESOLVED –

(A)           That the application will propose a satisfactory form of development for the site upon completion of an appropriate Legal Agreement to secure a financial contribution towards highways and active travel infrastructure; public transport schemes; specific green infrastructure; spatial green infrastructure, sports and recreation; and education and facilities together with provision of/contribution towards affordable housing in accordance with the Trafford Core Strategy and SPD1: Planning Obligations.

(B)           That upon the completion of the above Legal Agreement, planning permission be granted subject to the conditions now determined.

To consider the attached report of the Head of Highways, Transportation, Greenspace and Sustainability.

[Note:  Councillor Whetton declared a Personal Interest in the above item, as his partner is employed by Trafford Housing Trust.]

The Head of Highways, Transportation, Greenspace and Sustainability submitted a report informing Members of an application made to the Secretary of State for Transport under s247 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 to stop up an area of highway in Sale.

            RESOLVED:  That no objection be raised to the proposed Order.