The Chair welcomed Members of the Planning Committee, Officers, members of the public and those watching the webcast to the meeting.

Apologies were received from Councillor Brian Kenny, he was deputised by Councillor Louise Luxon-Kewley.

To approve the accuracy of the minutes of the meeting held on 8 February 2024

Resolved – That the minutes of the meeting held on 8 February 2024 be approved.

The Development Management Manager presented the report of the Director of Regeneration and Place in relation to the above application for consideration.

Ward Councillor Jeff Green addressed the committee.

The applicant’s agent, Mr Nick Fillingham addressed the committee.

On a motion by Councillor Kathy Hodson seconded by the Chair, it was.

Resolved – That the Director of Regeneration and Place be authorised to:

(1) approve the application subject to the following conditions and subject to the completion of a s106 agreement pursuant to section 106 of the Town and County Planning Act 1990 to be prepared, in accordance with section 8.10.1 of this report.

(2) refuse the application in the event that a satisfactory section 106 agreement is not completed within 6 months of the date on which Planning Committee resolve to approve the application unless an extension of time is agreed to the satisfaction of the Director of Regeneration of Place in consultation with the Chair and Spokespersons of the Planning Committee.

Conditions:

1. The development hereby permitted shall begin not later than [3] years from the date of this decision. Reason: To comply with Section 91 (as amended) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

 2. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans received by the local planning authority on 12th April 2023 and 28th November 2023 and listed as follows: 010 Rev D; 011 Rev E; 012 Rev A; 106 Rev C; 107 Rev C; 200 Rev A; 201 Rev B; 003 Rev A; 001. Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to define the permission.

3. No development involving the use of any facing materials shall take place until samples of the materials to be used in the construction of external surfaces of the building 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 make sure that the appearance of the building is suitable and that it contributes to the character and appearance of the area having regards to Wirral Unitary Development Plan Policy HS4.

4. Prior to the occupation of the development, full details of the relocated electricity substation and any enclosures shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority and thereafter constructed and retained in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To make sure that the appearance of the building is suitable and that it contributes to the character and appearance of the area having regards to Wirral Unitary Development Plan Policy HS4. .

5. No development hereby approved shall take place (including ground works and vegetation clearance) until a Construction Ecological Management Plan (CEMP) has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The CEMP shall include, but not limited to the following: a) Risk assessment of potentially damaging demolition and construction activities b) A pre-commencement check for hedgehogs and agreement of monitoring measures where necessary c) Identification of  ...  view the full minutes text for item 65.

The Development Management Manager presented the report of the Director of Regeneration and Place in relation to the above application for consideration.

An objector to the application, Mr Tom Hutchinson addressed the Committee.

An objector to the application, Mr Chris Moore, representing Hoylake Conservation Areas Association, addressed the Committee.

The Lead Principal Lawyer addressed the Committee and advised that Ward Councillor Andrew Gardner had sent apologies that he was unable to attend the meeting an read a representation that he had sent to the Committee.

The applicant’s agent, Ms Maria Dychala addressed the Committee.

Councillor Max Booth raised the following motion for refusal, seconded by Councillor Kathy Hodson; The proposed scheme, as a result of the formation of additional hardstanding and car parking to the front of the site, fails to preserve or enhance the distinctive characteristics of the Meols Drive Conservation Area, contrary to saved policy CH2 of the Wirral Unitary Development Plan and the Meols Drive Conservation Area Character Appraisal. This less than substantial harm to the significance of the designated heritage asset is not outweighed by the public benefits of the development, contrary to the provisions of the National Planning Policy Framework.

The motion was put and lost (3:8).

On a motion by the Chair seconded by Councillor Steve Foulkes, it was,

Resolved (8:3) – That the Director of Regeneration and Place be authorised to:

(1) approve the application subject to the following conditions and subject to the completion of a supplemental agreement to the existing s106 agreement pursuant to section 106 of the Town and County Planning Act 1990 to be prepared, in accordance with sections 8.4.2 and 8.4.3 of this report.

(2) refuse the application in the event that a satisfactory supplemental section 106 agreement is not completed within 6 months of the date on which Planning Committee resolve to approve the application unless an extension of time is agreed to the satisfaction of the Director of Regeneration of Place in consultation with the Chair and Spokespersons of the Planning Committee.

Conditions:

1. The development hereby permitted shall begin no later than 14th April 2026. Reason: To comply with Section 91 (as amended) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2 The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans by the local planning authority on 25/11/2020, 29/03/2022, 01/04/2022, and 28/11/2023 (unless otherwise stated) and listed as follows: 22-MEOLS-SITE-101 Rev C – Amended Site Plan; 22-MEOLS-PLAN-102 Rev A– Amended Ground Floor Plan; 22-MEOLS-PLAN-103 Rev A– Amended First Floor Plan; 22-MEOLS-PLAN-104 Rev A– Amended Second Floor Plan; 22-MEOLS-PLAN-111 Rev A - Amended Side (South) Elevation; P19070-FCH-XX-B1-DR-A-1310 Revision P03; P19070-FCH-XX-XX-DR-A-1400 Revision P10 P19070-FCH-XX-XX-DR-A-1401 Revision P10; P19070-FCH-XX-XX-DR-A-1403 Revision P07; 22/MEOLS/SITE1003 RevA; P19070-FCH-XX-B1-DR-A-1310 Revision P03; P19070-FCH-XX-XX-DR-A-1400 Revision P10 P19070-FCH-XX-XX-DR-A-1401 Revision P10; P19070-FCH-XX-XX-DR-A-1403 Revision P07 Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to define the permission.

3 The facing materials to be used in the external construction of this development hereby approved and set out in the Design and Access Statement shall then be  ...  view the full minutes text for item 66.

Members 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.

Members of the Committee were asked whether they had any personal or prejudicial interests in connection with any item on the agenda and if so, to declare them and state what they were.

No declarations were made