To receive and, if so determined, to approve as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting held on 11^th August, 2016.

            RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the meeting held on 11^th August, 2016, be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

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

The 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 Head of Planning and Development.

The Head of Planning and Development submitted a report concerning an application for planning permission for proposed external alterations including partial demolition of rear single storey structure and creation of a rear courtyard, bi-fold doors at rear ground floor level, construction of 1.1m high handrail above single storey side and rear element to provide escape refuge from first floor kitchen and the change of use of an area forming part of the existing forecourt into outdoor seating area with retractable awnings over. Change of use of first and second floors to restaurant use. Amendment to opening hours to allow opening from 09:00hrs to 00.00hrs (part retrospective).

            RESOLVED:  That planning permission be granted subject to the Conditions now determined with the following amendment to Condition 2:-

            The restaurant shall only be open for trade or business between the hours of 9am until midnight on any day and not at any time outside these hours. The external seating area at the front of the premises shall not be open for use by customers except between the hours of 9am to 11pm on any day and the rear courtyard shall not be open for use by customers except between the hours of 9am to 10pm on any day. 

            Reason: In the interest of amenity in accordance with Policy L7 of the Trafford Core Strategy and the National Planning Policy Framework.

To consider the attached report of the Head of Planning and Development.

The Head of Planning and Development submitted a report informing Members of the revision of the Application Validation Checklist and the key proposed changes and updates to the Checklist.

            RESOLVED:  That the contents of the report be noted and that the Committee approve the draft Application Validation Checklist for consultation purposes.