To receive and, if so determined, to approve as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting held on 11^th June, 2015.

            RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the meeting held on 11^th June, 2015, be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

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

The Head of Planning Services 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 Services.

The Head of Planning Services submitted a report concerning an application for planning permission for the conversion of former Health Centre into a House of Multiple Occupation (10 bed) and 2no. retail units (Use Class A1) fronting Kingsway, with associated parking, bin storage and communal courtyard and external alterations to window arrangements.

It was moved and seconded that planning permission be refused.

The motion was put to the vote and declared carried.

            RESOLVED: That planning permission be refused for the following reasons:

    (1)    The proposed development, by reason of the addition of bars / railings to the windows and inadequate provision for commercial bin storage, would have a detrimental impact on the visual appearance and character of the street scene and the surrounding area and would fail to take the opportunities available for improving the character and quality of the area.  As such, the proposed development would be contrary to Policy L7 of the Trafford Core Strategy and guidance in the NPPF.

    (2)    The proposed development would conflict with the objectives of the approved Stretford Masterplan, in particular M01 - To bring forward sustainable development that realises the full potential of Stretford Town Centre and the surrounding area, M02 - To create a strong sense of place within the town centre, M03 - To improve key town centre gateways and M08 - To provide residential development and a better balance in house types. As such, the proposed development would fail to take the opportunities available for improving the character and quality of the area and would be contrary to Policy L7 of the Trafford Core Strategy and guidance in the NPPF. 

    (3)    The proposed development, by reason of additional on-street car parking and servicing and inadequate provision for commercial bin storage, would have a detrimental impact on the amenity that the occupiers of nearby residential properties could reasonably expect to enjoy. As such, the proposed development would be contrary to Policy L7 of the Trafford Core Strategy and guidance in the NPPF.

The Head of Planning Services submitted a report concerning an application for planning permission for the conversion of former Health Centre into a House of Multiple Occupation (6 bed), 2no. offices (Use Class B1) fronting Mitford Street and 2no. retail (Use Class A1) units fronting Kingsway, with ancillary parking, bin storage and communal courtyard and external alterations to window arrangements.

It was moved and seconded that planning permission be refused.

The motion was put to the vote and declared carried.

            RESOLVED: That planning permission be refused for the following reasons:

(1)        The proposed development, by reason of the addition of bars / railings to the windows and inadequate provision for commercial bin storage, would have a detrimental impact on the visual appearance and character of the street scene and the surrounding area and would fail to take the opportunities available for improving the character and quality of the area.  As such, the proposed development would be contrary to Policy L7 of the Trafford Core Strategy and guidance in the NPPF.

    (2)    The proposed development would conflict with the objectives of the approved Stretford Masterplan, in particular M01 - To bring forward sustainable development that realises the full potential of Stretford Town Centre and the surrounding area, M02 - To create a strong sense of place within the town centre, M03 - To improve key town centre gateways and M08 - To provide residential development and a better balance in house types. As such, the proposed development would fail to take the opportunities available for improving the character and quality of the area and would be contrary to Policy L7 of the Trafford Core Strategy and guidance in the NPPF. 

    (3)    The proposed development, by reason of additional on-street car parking and servicing and inadequate provision for commercial bin storage, would have a detrimental impact on the amenity that the occupiers of nearby residential properties could reasonably expect to enjoy. As such, the proposed development would be contrary to Policy L7 of the Trafford Core Strategy and guidance in the NPPF.

The Head of Planning Services submitted a report concerning an application for planning permission for the variation of condition No.19 of planning permission ref. 77582/FULL/2011 (Demolition of existing building and erection of replacement car dealership unit including MOT bay, parking, access and landscaping) to allow the A1 (retail) and B1(b) (office) premises to be open between the hours of 08.30-17.30 on Saturdays and between 10.30-17.00 on Sundays; and also to allow the B1(c) (light industrial) and B8 (storage) premises to be open between the hours of 08.00-17.00 on Monday - Fridays.

It was moved and seconded that planning permission be refused.

The motion was put to the vote and declared carried.

            RESOLVED:  That planning permission be refused for the following reasons:

            The proposed extension to opening hours would result in an unacceptable and severe impact on the amenity of neighbouring residents by reason of an increase in the number of comings and goings, noise associated with servicing activities, disturbance and general activity associated with the use. The development is therefore contrary to policies L5 and L7 of the Trafford Local Plan: Core Strategy adopted January 2012.