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157.

MINUTES pdf icon PDF 130 KB

To approve the accuracy of the minutes of the meeting held on 20 Jan 2016

 

Minutes:

The Strategic Director for Transformation and Resources submitted the minutes of the meeting held on 20 January 2016.

 

Resolved – That the minutes be approved.

 

158.

MEMBERS' CODE OF CONDUCT - DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Members of the committee are asked whether they have any personal or prejudicial interests in connection with any application on the agenda and, if so, to declare them and state the nature of the interest.

Minutes:

Members were asked to declare any disclosable pecuniary and non pecuniary interests in connection with any items on the agenda and to state the nature of the interest.

 

Councillor P Cleary declared a prejudicial interest in respect of item 9 by virtue of him being acquainted with the applicant.

 

159.

REQUESTS FOR SITE VISITS

Members are asked to request all site visits before any application is considered. 

Minutes:

Members were asked to submit requests for site visits before any applications were considered.

 

The following requests were unanimously approved:

 

OUT/15/01123: MARFIELD COTTAGE, 4 MARLFIELD LANE, PENSBY, CH61 1AJ – Outline planning permission for two detached houses on land to the rear of 4 Marfield Lane, Pensby Wirral ( Amended)

 

APP/15/01401: ALLOTMENT GARDENS WEST, THE ANZACS, NEW FERRY– Erection of two pairs of lock up garages.

 

160.

OUT/14/00407: Pershore House School Playing Fields, GLENAVON ROAD, PRENTON - Change of use to a residential development (Outline application with all matters reserved) (amended description). pdf icon PDF 338 KB

Minutes:

The Assistant Chief Executive submitted the above application for consideration.

 

The Lead Petitioner addressed the Committee

 

The Applicant addressed the Committee

 

A Ward Councillor Addressed the Committee

 

On a motion by Councillor Realey and seconded by Councillor Walsh it was:

 

Resolved (9:3: with one abstention) That the application be refused on the following grounds:

 

Insufficient evidence has been submitted to demonstrate that the playing fields are surplus to requirements or that the loss of playing fields resulting from the proposed development would be replaced by equivalent or better provision in terms of quantity and quality in a suitable location.  In the absence of these details, the Council is not satisfied that there would be no conflict with national planning policies and that the development proposed is therefore contrary to Policies RE5 and RE6 of the Wirral Unitary Development Plan.

 

161.

APP/14/01198: Land adjacent to The Rectory, MARK RAKE, BROMBOROUGH, CH62 2DH - Erection of 10 Dwellings including Construction of Access- Additional information received pdf icon PDF 380 KB

Minutes:

The Assistant Chief Executive submitted the above application for consideration.

 

The Lead Petitioner addressed the Committee.

 

The Applicant addressed the Committee.

 

A Ward Councillor addressed the Committee.

 

On a motion by Councillor Foulkes and seconded by Councillor Elderton it was:

 

Resolved (11:2) That the application be approved subject to a 106 legal agreement and the following conditions:

 

1. The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of 3 years from the date of this permission.

 

2. Before any construction commences, samples of the facing/roofing/window materials to be used in the external construction of this development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved materials shall then be used in the construction of the development.

 

3. No works or development shall take place until a scheme for the protection of the retained trees- The Tree protection plan (section 5.5, BS 5837:2012, Trees in relation to design, demolition and construction - Recommendations) has been agreed in writing with the LPA.  This scheme shall include:

 

A.  the details of each retained tree as required at section. 4.4 of BS5837 in a separate schedule.

B.  a plan or relevant drawings, including proposed site layout plans, to a scale and level of accuracy appropriate to the proposal that shows constraints posed by existing trees (section 5.2 BS 5837), the position, crown spread and Root Protection Area (section 4.6 of BS5837) of every retained tree on site and on neighbouring or nearby ground to the site in relation to the approved plans and particulars. The positions of all trees to be removed shall be indicated on this plan.

C.  a schedule of tree works for all the retained trees in paragraphs (a) and (b) above, specifying pruning and other remedial or preventative work, whether for physiological, hazard abatement, aesthetic or operational reasons.  All tree works shall be carried out in accordance with BS3998, 2010, Tree work-Recommendations.

 

An arboricultural method statement (section 6 BS 5837) containing;

 

D.  the details and positions (shown on the plan at paragraph (a) above) of the Tree Protection Barriers (section 6.2 of BS5837), identified separately where required for different phases of construction work (e.g. demolition, construction, hard landscaping). The Tree Protection Barriers must be erected prior to each construction phase commencing and remain in place, and undamaged for the duration of that phase.  No works shall take place on the next phase until the Tree Protection Barriers are repositioned for that phase.

E.  the details and positions (shown on the plan at paragraph (a) above) of the Ground Protection Zones (para 6.2.3 of BS5837).

F.  the details and positions (shown on the plan at paragraph (a) above) of the Construction Exclusion Zones (section 6 of BS5837).

G.  the details and positions (shown on the plan at paragraph (a) above) of the underground service runs (para 5.5.6 of BS5837).

H.  the details of any changes in levels or the position of any proposed excavations within 5 metres of the Root Protection Area (para. 5.5.6  ...  view the full minutes text for item 161.

162.

APP/15/00956: East Farm, Column Road, Caldy, Wirral, Merseyside - Create one new 5 metre wide entrance onto Column Road pdf icon PDF 184 KB

Minutes:

The Assistant Chief Executive submitted the above application for consideration.

 

A Ward Councillor addressed the Committee.

 

On a motion by Councillor Elderton and seconded by Councillor Realey it was:

 

Resolved (13:0) That the application be approved subject to the following conditions:

 

1. The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of 3 years from the date of this permission.

 

2. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans amended and received by the local planning authority on 1st February 2016

 

3. No works or development shall take place until a scheme for the protection of the retained trees - The Tree protection plan (section 5.5, BS 5837:2012, Trees in relation to design, demolition and construction - Recommendations) has been agreed in writing with the LPA.  This scheme shall include:

 

A.  An arboricultural method statement (section 6 BS 5837) containing; Althea details and positions (shown on the plan at paragraph (a) above) of the Tree Protection Barriers (section 6.2 of BS5837), identified separately where required for different phases of construction work (e.g. demolition, construction, hard landscaping). The Tree Protection Barriers must be erected prior to each construction phase commencing and remain in place, and undamaged for the duration of that phase.  No works shall take place on the next phase until the Tree Protection Barriers are repositioned for that phase.

B.  the details of the working methods to be employed for the installation of drives and paths within the RPAs of retained trees in accordance with the principles of “No-Dig” construction (section 7.4 BS 5837).

C.  The design of the vehicular access shall take account of all trees situated on or off site and must be in line with appropriate guide lines (section 7.4 of BS 5837: Trees in relation to design, demolition and construction - Recommendations) and Arboricultural Advisory and Information Service, Practice Note 'Driveways Close to Trees 1996'). The driveway which are within 4 m of existing trees, must be constructed utilising minimum excavation techniques incorporating appropriate surfaces to avoid damage to trees and to withstand any influence of existing trees with regard to future potential indirect/direct tree related damage. No development shall take place until there has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority technical details of the proposed driveway, which are within 4m of existing trees, to include their dimensions (in relation to existing ground levels), specifications (materials) and when they are to be constructed in relation to other development works.

 

The following activities must not be carried out under any circumstances:

 

A.  No fires shall be lit within 10 metres of the nearest point of the canopy of any retained tree.

B.  No works shall proceed until the appropriate Tree Protection Barriers are in place, with the exception of initial tree works.

C.  No equipment, signage, fencing, tree protection barriers, materials, components, vehicles or structures shall be attached to or supported by a retained tree.

D.  No mixing of cement or use of  ...  view the full minutes text for item 162.

163.

OUT/15/01123: MARLFIELD COTTAGE, 4 MARLFIELD LANE, PENSBY, CH61 1AJ - Outline Planning Permission for two new detached houses on land to the rear of 4 Marlfield Lane, Pensby, Wirral (amended). pdf icon PDF 231 KB

Minutes:

Resolved – That the item be deferred for a formal site visit.

 

164.

APP/15/01401: Allotment Gardens West, THE ANZACS, NEW FERRY - Erection of two pairs of lock up garages pdf icon PDF 315 KB

Minutes:

Resolved – That the item be deferred for a formal site visit.

 

165.

APP/15/01481: Abbeystead, 23 ABBEY ROAD, WEST KIRBY, CH48 7EN - Proposed new dwelling in garden of 23 Abbey Road pdf icon PDF 253 KB

Minutes:

Councillor P Cleary, having previously declared a prejudicial interest, left the room during consideration of this application.

 

The Assistant Chief Executive submitted the above application for consideration.

 

The Lead Petitioner addressed the Committee

 

The Agent addressed the Committee.

 

A Ward Councillor addressed the Committee.

 

On a motion by Councillor Foulkes and seconded by Councillor Realey it was:

 

Resolved (9:3) That the application be approved subject to the following conditions:

 

1. The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of 3 years from the date of this permission.

 

2. Before any construction commences, samples of the materials to be used in the external construction of this development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved materials shall then be used in the construction of the development.

 

3. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans received by the local planning authority on 13th November 2015 and listed as follows: 1523-SD-003, and the amended plans received on 2nd February 2016 and listed as follows: 1523-SD-002 Revision A; 1523-SD-004 Revision A; 1523-SD-005 Revision B; 1523-SD-006 Revision B;

 

4. The windows for Bedroom 3 on the east-facing elevation, and the main part of the window of Bedroom 4 (facing east) shall be non-opening and obscurely glazed up to a height of 1.7 metres above finished floor level and shall be retained as such thereafter

 

5. No development shall take place until a Site Waste Management Plan, confirming how demolition and construction waste will be recovered and re-used on the site or at other sites, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved Plan shall be implemented in full unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

 

6. Prior to first occupation or use of the development, arrangements for the storage and disposal of refuse, and vehicle access thereto, shall be made within the curtilage of the site, in accordance with details previous submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority, prior to the first occupation of the building.

 

 

166.

APP/15/01576: Foxdale, 30 HOWBECK ROAD, OXTON, CH43 6TQ - Single Storey Rear Extension and Internal Alterations pdf icon PDF 259 KB

Minutes:

Councillor T Johnson was not present during consideration of this application.

 

The Assistant Chief Executive submitted the above application for consideration.

 

On a motion by Councillor Mitchell and seconded by Councillor Hodson it was:

 

Resolved (12:0) That the application be approved subject to the following conditions:

 

1. The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of 3 years from the date of this permission.

 

2. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans received by the local planning authority on 8/12/2015 and listed as follows: 220_2015_01, 02/12/15, 220_2015_02, 02/12/2015.

 

 

167.

APP/15/01633: PLOT 2 REAR OF 38 THURSTASTON ROAD, IRBY, CH61 0HF - Erection of house and garage pdf icon PDF 296 KB

Minutes:

The Assistant Chief Executive submitted the above application for consideration.

 

A Ward Councillor addressed the Committee.

 

On a motion by Councillor Foulkes and seconded by Councillor Elderton it was

 

Resolved (13:0) That the application be approved subject to the following conditions:

 

1. The development hereby permitted shall be commenced before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

 

2. No development shall take place before details of all materials to be used in the external construction (facing bricks, roof tiles/slates etc) of this development have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The development shall be carried out in accordance with approved details.

 

3. No development shall take place before details of the proposed finished floor levels; ridge and eaves heights of the dwelling hereby approved have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The submitted levels shall be measured against a fixed datum and shall show the existing and finished ground levels, eaves and ridge heights of neighbouring property.  The development shall be carried out as approved.

 

4. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (or any Order revising, revoking or re-enacting that Order with or without modification) there shall be no enlargement or extension of the dwelling(s) hereby permitted, including any additions or alterations to the roof, without the prior written approval of the Local Planning Authority.

 

5. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (or any Order revising, revoking or re-enacting that Order with or without modification) no garages, outbuildings or enclosure shall be constructed within the applications site without the prior written approval of the Local Planning Authority.

 

6. No development shall take place before details of all walls (including retaining walls), fences, gates or other means of enclosure to be erected in or around the development have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Prior to the first occupation of the development the walls (including retaining walls), fences, gates or other means of enclosure shall be erected as approved and shall thereafter be permanently retained and maintained.

 

7. No development shall take place until a Site Waste Management Plan, confirming how demolition and construction waste will be recovered and re-used on the site or at other sites, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved Plan shall be implemented in full unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

 

8. Prior to the first occupation or use of the development, arrangements for the storage and disposal of refuse, and vehicle access thereto, shall be made within the curtilage of the site, in accordance with details previous submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority, prior to the first occupation of the building.

 

9. Before the development hereby permitted is first occupied the first-floor window on the side (north-facing) elevation,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 167.

168.

APP/16/00004: Arrowe Hall, ARROWE PARK ROAD, WOODCHURCH - Construction of 2 no. self-contained one bed assisted living units within the grounds of an existing care facility pdf icon PDF 189 KB

Minutes:

The Assistant Chief Executive submitted the above application for consideration.

 

On a motion by Councillor Realey and seconded by Councillor Mitchell it was:

 

Resolved (13:0) That the application be approved subject to the following conditions:

 

1. The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of 3 years from the date of this permission.

 

2. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans received by the local planning authority on 8th January 2016 and listed as follows: 15034/1A (08/01/16), 15034/2A (08/01/16), 15034/3 (08/01/16), 15034/5A (08/01/16) and 15034/6B (08/01/16).

 

3. Before any equipment, machinery or materials are brought onto site, a 1 metre high fence or other barrier as agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority, shall be erected around the outer limit of the crown spread of all trees, hedges or woodlands shown to be retained on the approved plan.  Such fencing shall be maintained in a satisfactory manner until the development is completed.  During the period of construction, no material shall be stored, fires started or trenches dug within these enclosed areas without the prior consent in writing of the Local Planning Authority.

 

4. All external doors shall be constructed of timber and all external windows shall be constructed of timber/aluminium and remain thereafter.

 

5. The external finishes of the development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved materials of Hardie Plank (Cedar) Khaki Brown for the cladding and Hardie Panel (smooth) Arctic white for the window surrounds and remain thereafter.

 

6. Before any construction commences, a sample of the roofing material to be used in the external construction of this development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved materials shall then be used in the construction of the development.

 

 

169.

Planning Applications Decided Under Delegated Powers Between 11/01/2016 and 07/02/2016 pdf icon PDF 84 KB

Minutes:

The Assistant Chief Executive submitted a report detailing planning applications decided under delegated powers between 11/01/2016 and 07/02/2016.

 

Councillor A Leech asked Planning Officers to check data relating to a planning application in respect of 162 Moreton Road, Upton, CH49 4NZ as it was her view that the incorrect ward had been inputted.

 

Resolved – That the report be noted.