To receive and, if so determined, to approve as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting held on 9^th July, 2014.

            RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the meeting held on 9^th July, 2014, 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 erection of 6 no. 1 bed apartments and 11 no. 3 and 4 bed houses with associated parking and garden areas, new access roads and associated landscaping.

            RESOLVED –

(A)               That the application will propose a satisfactory form of development for the site upon the completion of an appropriate Legal Agreement which provides for:

·             The transfer of 6 dwellings to a registered social landlord for use as affordable housing.

·             A commuted sum of £69,000 to be used for the purposes of affordable housing in Altrincham in lieu of the provision of 1 affordable unit on site.

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

The Head of Planning Services submitted a report concerning an application for outline planning permission for the erection of 10 dwellinghouses with associated access roads, car parking, and landscaping. (Details of access and layout submitted for approval with all other matters reserved).

During the meeting it was proposed by the Applicant and accepted by the Committee that discussion should take place between the Applicant and the Officers to agree a condition which would avoid the need for a S106 Agreement, it was therefore resolved:-

(1)(a)    That approval of the application be delegated to the Head of Planning Services in the event that agreement is reached with the Applicant in relation to a suitable condition which will secure the provision of 2 affordable houses.

                       (b)     That where agreement is so reached planning permission be granted subject to the conditions now determined and to the following additional conditions:-

            21.       No tree removal within the application site shall take place unless and until a landscaping scheme associated with the reserved matters required under Condition 2 of this permission has first been approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. 

                    Reason: To secure the protection of the trees within the application site, until such a time that it is ready to be developed in an appropriate landscaped manner, and having regard to Policy L7 of the Trafford Core Strategy.   

            22.   A condition to secure provision of 2 affordable houses.

(2)        In the event that a suitable condition is not agreed:-

            (A)   That the application will propose a satisfactory form of development for the site upon the completion of a Legal Agreement which would require 2 no. affordable houses to be secured.

            (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 and to the following additional conditions:-  

                    21.    No tree removal within the application site shall take place unless and until a landscaping scheme associated with the reserved matters required under Condition 2 of this permission has first been approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. 

                            Reason: To secure the protection of the trees within the application site, until such a time that it is ready to be developed in an appropriate landscaped manner, and having regard to Policy L7 of the Trafford Core Strategy.   

The Head of Planning Services submitted a report concerning an application for planning permission for the erection of three storey apartment building comprising 3 no. apartments and associated basement car parking following demolition of existing dwelling.

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 reasons given below and subject to the following conditions:-

            1.     The development must be begun not later than the expiration of three (3) years beginning with the date of this permission.

                    Reason:  Required to be imposed pursuant to Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

            2.         The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in complete accordance with the details shown on the submitted plans:-

T12-48 01 RevD, T12-48 02 RevE, T12-48 03 RevG, T12-48 04 RevD, T12-48 06 RevF, T12-48 07 RevD, T12-48 10 RevC

unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To clarify the permission, having regard to Policies L7 and R1 of the Trafford Core Strategy.

            3.     Notwithstanding the details submitted, no development shall take place until samples of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the building (including rainwater goods and joinery details of windows and doors) hereby permitted have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. 

                            Reason: To ensure a satisfactory external appearance in the interests of visual amenity, having regard to Policies R1 and L7 of the Trafford Core Strategy.

            4.     (a) No development or other operations shall commence on site until a scheme (hereinafter called the approved protection scheme) which provides for the retention and protection of trees, shrubs and hedges growing on or adjacent to the site has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority; no development or other operations shall take place except in complete accordance with the approved protection scheme.

                    (b) No operations shall commence on site in connection with the development hereby approved (including any tree felling, tree pruning, demolition works, soil moving, temporary access construction and or widening or any operations involving the use of motorised vehicles or construction machinery) until the protection works required by the approved scheme are in place.

                    (c) No excavations for services, storage of materials or machinery, parking of vehicles, deposit or excavation of soil or rubble, lighting of fires or disposal of liquids shall take place within any area designated as being fenced off or otherwise protected in the approved scheme are in place.

                    (d) The fencing or other works which are part of the approved protection scheme shall not be moved or removed, temporarily or otherwise, until all works including external works have been completed and all equipment, machinery and surplus materials  ...  view the full minutes text for item 15.

The Head of Planning Services submitted a report concerning an application for planning permission for the erection of enclosed modular cycle hub with access control and associated external works.

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 development, by reason of its size, design and location would be detrimental to the visual amenity and character of the area and the public enjoyment of the Waterside Plaza open space. As such, the proposed development would be contrary to Policy L7 of the Trafford Core Strategy and guidance in the National Planning Policy Framework.

The Head of Planning Services submitted a report concerning a consultation under the Electricity Act 1989 (As Amended) to vary the Section 36 Consent (H/CIR/71257) in respect of the Trafford Power Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Generating Station, to allow increase in the generating capacity to 2060 megawatts, together with electrical and auxillary equipment.

            RESOLVED –

(A)       That the application will propose a satisfactory development for the site upon the completion of a supplemental deed to the existing Section 106 Legal Agreement and the supplemental deed will secure a financial contribution of £53,000.00 for an additional Air Quality Monitoring Station.

(B)       That a Public Inquiry be not requested.

(C)       That no objection be raised to the development subject to the conditions now determined.