To receive and, if so determined, to approve as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting held on 8^th October, 2015.

            RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the meeting held on 8^th October, 2015, be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

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

The Interim Head of Planning and Development 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 Interim Head of Planning and Development. 

The Interim Head of Planning and Development submitted a report concerning an application for planning permission for the erection of 8 no. residential penthouse apartments on the existing roof levels of Fairbairn House, consisting of 4no. 2 bedroom apartments at proposed fourth floor level and 4no. 2 bedroom apartments at proposed eighth floor level with associated car parking.

            RESOLVED –

    (A)   That the application will propose a satisfactory form of development for the site upon the completion of an appropriate Legal Agreement to secure a commuted sum of £48,000 towards the delivery of off-site affordable housing provision.

    (B)   In the circumstances where the S106 Agreement has not been completed within three months of this resolution, the final determination of the application shall be delegated to the Head of Planning Services.

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

The Interim Head of Planning and Development submitted a report concerning an application for planning permission for the change of use to a retail unit (A1) and installation of disabled access ramp.

It was moved and seconded that planning permission be refused.

The motion was put to the vote and declared lost.

            RESOLVED:  That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions now determined.

The Interim Head of Planning and Development submitted a report concerning an application for planning permission for the erection of a proposed single storey side extension. (Resubmission of 84981/FUL/15).

It was moved and seconded that planning permission be granted.

The motion was put to the vote and declared carried.

            RESOLVED:  That planning permission be granted for the reason given below and subject to the following conditions:-

1.       Standard 3 year.

2.       Development in accordance with the submitted plans.

3.       Material samples to be submitted.

Reason for approval:  The Committee acknowledged there would be some harm to the character of Bickham House and that of the Conservation Area, but the harm to the Conservation Area was considered to be less than substantial and this harm was outweighed by the public benefit that would result from the scheme.

The Interim Head of Planning and Development submitted a report concerning an application for planning permission for the erection of residential development comprising of 62 no dwellings including 29 apartments and 33 houses. Associated external work including car parking, access and landscaping.

            RESOLVED –

(A)       That the application will propose a satisfactory form of development for the site upon the completion of a Legal Agreement which will secure a contribution of £10,000 towards the maintenance of the Slow Worm receptor habitat following their translocation to alternative site within Trafford Council boundaries. 

(B)       In the circumstances where the Section 106 Agreement has not been completed within 3 months of the date of this resolution, the final determination of the application shall be delegated to the Head of Planning Services. 

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

[Note:  Councillor Gratrix declared a Personal and Prejudicial Interest in Application 86507/FUL/15, due to his association with an objector, and left the room during consideration of this item.]

The Interim Head of Planning and Development submitted a report concerning an application for planning permission for the erection of 2no. 3-bed semi-detached dwellings following demolition of the existing outbuildings.

            RESOLVED:  That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions now determined and to the following additional conditions:-

            Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority to prevent deliveries during the construction period via the Northenden Road access to the site.

            Reason:  To protect the residential amenities and privacy of the occupiers of the dwellings adjoining the Northenden Road access to the site (and in particular no. 431 Northenden Road) having regard to Policy L7 of the Trafford Core Strategy.

            Prior to the first occupation of any of the dwellings hereby permitted, details of the gates hereby approved shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter the gates shall be retained as approved at all times unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

            Reason:  In the interests of crime prevention and security, having regard to Policy L7 of the Trafford Core Strategy.

[Note:  Councillor Mrs. Reilly declared a Personal and Prejudicial Interest in Application 86535/VAR/15, due to a financial interest, she remained in the meeting but did not participate in the debate or cast a vote on the Application.]

The Interim Head of Planning and Development submitted a report concerning an application for variation of condition 2 on planning permission 81258/FULL/2013 (Demolition of existing dwellinghouses and erection of four storey block containing 51 units of extra care accommodation for the elderly, together with associated landscaping, car parking provision and alterations to vehicular access onto Crofts Bank Road.). To amend the approved plans.

            RESOLVED –

(A) (i)   That the application will propose a satisfactory form of development for the site upon the completion of an appropriate Legal Agreement to secure a maximum financial contribution of £93,493.00 split between: £9,992.00 towards Highway and Active Travel infrastructure; £34,831.00 towards Public Transport Schemes; £48,670.00 towards Specific Green Infrastructure (to be reduced by £310 per tree planted on site in accordance with an approved landscaping scheme).

      (ii) To secure agreement that the development is managed by a domiciliary care provider (registered by the Care Quality Commission).

(B)       In the circumstances where the Section 106 Agreement has not been completed within 3 months of the date of this resolution, the final determination of the application shall be delegated to the Head of Planning Services. 

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

To note the attached report of the Interim Head of Planning and Development.

The Interim Head of Planning and Development submitted a report informing Members about the latest set of monitoring data for S106 Agreements and CIL Notices.

            RESOLVED:  That the contents of the report be noted.

Any other item or items which by reason of special circumstances (to be specified) the Chairman of the meeting is of the opinion should be considered at this meeting as a matter of urgency.

(a)    Supplemental Deed to the Section 106 Agreement relating to land at Deansgate Lane/Canal Road, Timperley, dated 30^th May 2014

[Note:  The Chairman agreed to allow consideration of this item as Urgent Business due to the need to avoid a delay in the sale of affordable housing.]

The Interim Head of Planning and Development submitted a report concerning a Supplemental Deed which varies Schedule 4 of the original Section 106 Agreement relating to the four affordable housing units provided on the site. The variation to the Section 106 Agreement is required to satisfy the lending requirements of financial institutions which provide finance to Great Places Housing Group and to meet the lending requirements of financial institutions providing mortgage credit to purchasers of the affordable housing units which will be offered for sale on a shared ownership basis.

            RESOLVED:  That approval be given to the Supplemental Deed to the Section 106 Agreement relating to land at Deansgate Lane/Canal Road, Timperley dated 30^th May 2014.