To receive and, if so determined, to approve as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting held on 10^th October, 2013.

            RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the meeting held on 10^th October, 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 Revocation of Hazardous Substances Consent for the storage of LPG, natural gas and liquid natural gas.

             RESOLVED:  That an Order, under Section 14 of the Hazardous Substances Act 1990, revoking Hazardous Substances Consent H/HSD/36301, to revoke consent for the storage of LPG, natural gas and liquid natural gas at the National Grid LNG site, be prepared by the Head of Legal Services and submitted to the Secretary of State for confirmation.

The Head of Planning submitted a report concerning an application for the variation of Condition 2 of planning permission 76204/FULL/2010 (erection of a drama production facility comprising studios, storage buildings, stage buildings, and set structures with development ancillary thereto) to amend the approved drawings to allow the omission of metal cladding on the backdrop structures facing Trafford Wharf Road and the dry docks.

            RESOLVED –

(A)           That the application will propose a satisfactory form of development for the site upon the completion of a Deed of Variation in relation to the Legal Agreement that formed part of the original planning permission 76204/FULL/2010 to secure a maximum financial contribution of £148,905 split between: £43,497.00 towards Public Transport, £21,708.00 towards Highway Infrastructure, £83,700.00 towards Red Rose Forest (to be reduced by £310 per tree planted on site in accordance with an approved landscaping scheme).

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

The Head of Planning submitted a report concerning an application for planning permission for the erection of 32 no. two and three storey dwellings with associated landscaping, access and car parking provision following demolition of existing industrial buildings.

            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 maximum financial contribution of £150,000 split between: £70,000 towards Highway and Active Travel infrastructure and Public Transport Schemes, £2,320 towards Specific Green Infrastructure (to be reduced by £310 per tree planted on site in accordance with an approved landscaping scheme), £22,880 towards Spatial Green Infrastructure, Sports and Recreation and £54,800 towards Education Facilities and 4 affordable housing units on site. This Legal Agreement will incorporate an overage clause to secure an “appropriate level” of contributions in the event that the developer realises a profit in excess of that predicted in the current viability appraisal up to a maximum of £369,047.93 plus 13 affordable housing units (or sum in lieu thereof).

(B)               In the circumstances where the S106 Agreement has not been completed within 3 months of the resolution to grant planning permission, the final determination of the application shall be delegated to the Head of Planning.

(C)             That upon the completion of the above Legal Agreement, planning permission be granted subject to the conditions now determined, with the following amendment to condition 4:-

(a)    Notwithstanding the details submitted to date, no development shall take place until full details of both hard and soft landscaping works have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The details shall include brick walls to the boundaries of properties as shown on drawing reference 'Site Plan 01 Rev J' received on 14 November 2013, any proposed changes to existing ground levels, means of enclosure and boundary treatment, hard surfaced areas and materials, planting plans specifications and schedules (including planting size, species and numbers/densities), existing plants to be retained, and shall show how account has been taken of any underground services.

(b)    The landscaping works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details within 12 months from the date when any building or other development hereby permitted is occupied or carried out as the case may be.

(c)    Any trees or shrubs planted or retained in accordance with this condition which are removed, uprooted, destroyed, die or become severely damaged or become seriously diseased within 5 years of planting shall be replaced within the next planting season by trees or shrubs of similar size and species to those originally required to be planted, unless the Local Planning Authority gives its written consent to any variation.

Reason:  To ensure that the site is satisfactorily landscaped having regard to its location and the nature of the proposed development and having regard to Policies L4, L7, R2 and R3 of the Trafford Core Strategy.

The Head of Planning submitted a report concerning an application for planning permission for the erection of 8no. 2 bedroom houses and associated car parking and external works.

            RESOLVED –

(A)           That the application will propose a satisfactory form of development for the site upon the completion of an appropriate Legal Agreement and that such Legal Agreement be entered into to secure a financial contribution of £40,000 to contribute towards facilities in the local area.

(B)           In the circumstances where the S106 Agreement has not been completed within 3 months of this resolution, the final determination of the application shall be delegated to the Head of Planning.

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

The Head of Planning submitted a report concerning an application for the change of use from market hall to mixed use as market, performance and function venue; erection of external glazed canopy to the north-east (Shaws Road) elevation; installation of external vents, lighting and other external alterations.

            RESOLVED:  That the Council is minded to grant planning permission subject to Referral to the Secretary of State for determination as an application by the Local Authority in relation to its own land in accordance with Section 82 of the Planning (Listed Building and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and Regulation 13 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and to the conditions now determined.

The Head of Planning submitted a report concerning an application for Listed Building Consent for the erection of external glazed canopy to the north-east (Shaws Road) elevation; installation of external vents, lighting and other external alterations; internal works to include:- new stairs to upper storage area; new boarding to create additional first floor storage area; installation of new entrance lobbies; new floor finish; alterations to existing stalls including replacement shutters; refurbishment of basement toilets; replacement lighting; other internal and external alterations and repairs.  All associated with proposed change of use from market hall to mixed use as market, performance and function venue.

            RESOLVED:  That the Council is minded to grant Listed Building Consent subject to referral to the Secretary of State for determination as an application by the Local Authority in relation to its own land in accordance with Section 82 of the Planning (Listed Building and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and Regulation 13 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and to the conditions now determined.

To consider the attached report of the Head of Planning.

The Head of Planning submitted a report concerning an application for planning permission for the change of use from Use Class B8 (Storage and Distribution) to Use Class B1(a) (Office) and B8 (Storage and Distribution) to form a  head office facility for Regatta Limited at Risol House, Trafford Park.  Works to include provision of additional car parking and car park ramp; external cladding to elevations and roof; new entrance canopy; provision of first floor mezzanine office space; demolition of sections of building on site; relocation of water storage tank and associated external alterations and landscaping throughout.

            RESOLVED -

(A)           That the application will propose a satisfactory form of development for the site upon the completion of an appropriate Legal Agreement and that such Legal Agreement be entered into to secure a maximum financial contribution of £37,572.00 split between: £6,369.00 towards Highway and Active Travel infrastructure, £24,383.00 towards Public Transport Schemes and £6,820.00 towards Specific Green Infrastructure (to be reduced by £310 per tree planted on site in accordance with an approved landscaping scheme).

(B)           In the circumstances where the S106 Agreement has not been completed within 3 months of the resolution to grant planning permission, the final determination of the application shall be delegated to the Head of Planning.

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