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MINUTES  PDF 83 KB
To approve the accuracy of the minutes of the
meeting held on 19 April 2018.
Minutes:
The Director of Governance & Assurance
submitted the minutes of the meeting held on 19 April 2018.
Resolved –
That the minutes be approved.
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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 interest in
connection with any items on the agenda and state the nature of the
interest.
Councillor Tony Jones declared a prejudicial
interest in respect of item 8 by virtue of his ongoing discussions
with objectors.
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REQUESTS FOR SITE VISITS
Members are asked to request
all site visits before any application is considered.
Minutes:
The following site visits were unanimously
approved:
APP/17/10295: Land
at Acre Lane and Meadowside Road,
Bromborough, CH62 – Detailed
application for the erection of 217 dwellings, with associated
access (off Acre Lane and Meadowside
Road) and landscaping and other ancillary works.
APP/17/01358: 25
Slatey Road, Oxton, Wirral, CH43 4UE – Proposed two
– storey side extension to provide 2 no. front, to an existing dwelling previously
coverted into apartments.
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ORDER OF BUSINESS
Minutes:
The Chair agreed to vary the order of
business.
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APP/16/01088: LAND AT CONWAY STREET, BIRKENHEAD, CH61 6EN - A mixed use community/ commercial/shop/financial service and public space to
the ground floor, with 132 one and two bed apartments to upper storeys with private garden terraces. PDF 332 KB
Minutes:
The Assistant Director for Environmental
Services submitted the above application for consideration.
The Development Control Manager advised that
the following amendments to the conditions list had been made:
Condition 12
:Construction of the development authorised by this
permission shall not begin until the Local Planning Authority has
approved in writing a full scheme of works for the construction of
the new vehicle accesses from the highway and amendments to the
existing highway made necessary by the development approved,
including new vehicle crossing accesses in accordance with the
local highways authority commercial crossing specifications, all
necessary road markings, traffic signs and street furniture and
associated traffic regulation orders and the reinstatement to
standard footway levels of all existing vehicle crossings made
obsolete by this development. The
approved works shall be completed in accordance with the Local
Planning Authority’s written approval and prior to occupation
of the development.
Condition 18:
The ground floor use hereby permitted shall be made
available for commercial occupation and marketed for its intended
use before the 40th apartment
has been occupied.
Councillor P Clearly requested
that an amendment be made to condition 17 as follows:
Prior to the first
occupation of the dwellings, arrangements for the storage and
disposal of refuse, including provision for recycling facilities,
and vehicle access thereto, shall be made within the curtilage of
the site, in accordance with details to be submitted to and
approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved details shall be implemented in full
unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning
Authority.
On a motion by
Councillor Davies and seconded by Councillor R Abbey it
was:
Resolved (13:0) that
the application be approved subject to the conditions as amended as
follows:
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The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the
expiration of 3 years from the date of this permission.
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2.
The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance
with the approved plans received by the local planning authority on
25th April 2018 listed as follows: 472 A002 A (20/07/16), 472 A101
C (Dated 24/01/18), 472 A110 B (Dated 24/01/18), 472 102
B (Dated 24/01/18), 472 A103 B (Dated
24/01/18) 472 A104 B (Dated 24/01/18), 472 A105 B (Dated 24/01/18),
472 A106 B (Dated 24/01/18), 472 A107 B (Dated 24/01/18), 472 A108
B (Dated 24/01/18) and 472 A109 B (Dated 24/01/18)
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3. 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.
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4. The area(s) so
designated within the site shall be suitably landscaped in
accordance with a scheme to be submitted to and approved by the
Local Planning Authority before any works commence on site, the
landscape work to be completed during the first available planting
season following completion of the development hereby approved and
shall be maintained thereafter to the satisfaction of
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APP/17/01295: Land at ACRE LANE AND MEADOWSIDE ROAD, BROMBOROUGH, CH62 - Detailed application for the erection of 217 dwellings, with associated access (off Acre Lane and Meadowside Road) and landscaping and other ancillary works. PDF 426 KB
Minutes:
Resolved –
That consideration of this item be deferred for a formal site
visit.
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APP/17/01358: 25 SLATEY ROAD, OXTON, WIRRAL, CH43 4UE - Proposed two-storey side extension to provide 2 No. one-bedroom apartments and car park area to front, to an existing dwelling previously converted into apartments PDF 378 KB
Minutes:
Resolved –
That consideration of this item be deferred for a formal site
visit.
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APP/18/00041: 37 CLIFTON ROAD, TRANMERE, CH41 2SF - Construction of two semi-detached dwellings adjacent to 37 Clifton Road (Amended design) PDF 408 KB
Minutes:
The Assistant Director for Environmental
Services submitted the above application for consideration.
Councillor P Clearly, seconded by Councillor S
Kelly moved refusal on the following grounds:
“The proposed
development would, by reason of its cramped appearance and
proximity to the site boundaries, constitute an over development of
the site which would fail to preserve or enhance the character and
appearance of the Clifton Park Conservation Area. As such, the
proposals are contrary to Policies CH2 and Policy HS4 having
particular regards to Criterion (i) and (ii) of that Policy
together with the principles of the National Planning Policy
Framework.”
The motion was put and lost (6:7)
On a motion by Councillor G Davies and
seconded by Councillor R Abbey it was:
Resolved (7:6) That
the application be approved subject to the following
conditions:
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The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the
expiration of 3 years from the date of this permission.
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The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance
with the approved plans received by the local planning authority on
13th April 2018 and listed as follows: 01 A (Dated 13/04/18), 02 A
(Dated 13/04/18),03 A (Dated 13/04/18), 04 (Dated 28/03/18) and 10
B (Dated 13/04/18)
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3.
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.
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4. The area(s) so
designated within the site shall be suitably landscaped in
accordance with a scheme to be submitted to and approved by the
Local Planning Authority before any works commence on site, the
landscape work to be completed during the first available planting
season following completion of the development hereby approved and
shall be maintained thereafter to the satisfaction of the Local
Planning Authority.
The detailed
landscaping plans shall include:
(i) details of boundary treatments
and hard surfaces
(ii) the location, size and species of all
trees to be planted
(iii) the location, size, species and density of
all shrub and ground cover planting
(iv) a schedule of implementation
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5. Before the
development hereby permitted is first commenced, a datum for
measuring land levels shall be agreed in writing. Full details of
existing and proposed ground levels and proposed finished floor
levels shall be taken from that datum and submitted to and approved
in writing by the Local Planning Authority, notwithstanding any
such detail shown on previously submitted plan(s). The development
shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and
retained as such thereafter.
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6.
No tree, shrub or hedgerow felling, or any vegetation management
and/or cutting operations should take place during the period 1st
March to 31st August inclusive unless otherwise agreed in writing
by the Local Planning Authority.
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The development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with
the approved Arboricultural Method
Statement. Which details shall include the retention of an
Arboricultural Consultant to monitor
and ...
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APP/18/00103: Pier House, TOWER PROMENADE, NEW BRIGHTON, CH45 2JY - The proposed erection of 1no. three bedroom and 1no. two bedroom apartment at fourth floor level of the existing building, as per approval APP/13/01110 PDF 286 KB
Minutes:
Having previously declaring a prejudicial
interest in respect of this item, Councillor T Jones left the room
prior to consideration.
The Assistant Director for Environmental
Services submitted the above application for consideration.
On a motion by Councillor Elderton and
seconded by Councillor Abbey it was:
Resolved (12:0)
That the application be approved subject
to the following conditions:
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The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the
expiration of 3 years from the date of this permission.
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2.
The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance
with the approved plans received by the local planning authority on
9/3/18 and listed as follows: A2A.17.809_101, 102, 103, 104 and
105
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All new external work shall be carried out in materials that match,
as closely as possible, in colour, texture and design detail those
of the existing building.
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4. No development shall take place until details of
secure covered cycle parking and/or storage facilities have been
submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning
Authority. These facilities shall be
provided in accordance with the approved details and made available
for use prior to the first use of the development hereby permitted
and shall be retained for use at all times thereafter.
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5.
No development shall take place, including any works of demolition,
until a Construction Method Statement has been submitted to and
approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The
approved Statement shall be adhered to throughout the construction
period. The Statement shall provide for:
i.
the parking of vehicles of site operatives and visitors;
ii. loading and unloading of plant and materials;
iii. storage of plant and materials used in constructing the
development;
iv. the erection and maintenance of security hoarding including
decorative displays and facilities for public viewing, where
appropriate;
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wheel washing facilities;
vi. measures to control the emission of noise, dust and dirt during
construction;
vii. a scheme for recycling/disposing of
waste resulting from demolition and construction works.
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APP/18/00202: 52 OXTON ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, WIRRAL, CH41 2TW - Change of use to A3 (Restaurant) with retrospective consent sought for external flue to the rear elevation. PDF 362 KB
Minutes:
The Assistant Director for Environmental
Services submitted the above application for consideration.
On a motion by Councillor Abbey and seconded
by Councillor Jones it was:
Resolved (13:0)
That the application be approved subject
to the following conditions:
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The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the
expiration of 3 years from the date of this permission.
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The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance
with the approved plans received by the local planning authority on
21 February 2018 and listed as follows: unreferenced floor
plans.
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3. The premises
shall not be open for business outside the hours of 08.00 and 23.00
Monday to Saturday and 9.00 and 22.30 Sundays and Bank
Holidays.
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4.
A suitable noise insulation scheme between the ground floor and the
residential accommodation (adhering to 'Building Regulations
Approved Document E - Resistance to the passage of sound') shall be
submitted in writing to and approved by the Local Planning
Authority, prior to the commencement of any building/renovation
work.
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5. Notwithstanding
the details shown on the approved plans, a suitable scheme of fume
extraction shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the
Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of the use
hereby authorised. When designing the
fume extraction system reference should be made to the Defra
Document: ‘Guidance on the Control of Odour and Noise from
Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Systems.’
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Amplified music shall not be played at a level that will cause
unreasonable disturbance to the occupants of any properties in the
vicinity. The premises shall not be
used for the performance of live music.
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The flue hereby permitted shall be painted black, and shall be
maintained in that colour in perpetuity.
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APP/18/00265: Fox & Hounds, 107 BARNSTON ROAD, BARNSTON, CH61 1BW - Erection of side extension, rear extension and link to outbuilding, bin store, access and parking alterations and revised landscaping PDF 210 KB
Minutes:
The Assistant Director for Environmental
Services submitted the above application for consideration.
On a motion by Councillor R Abbey and seconded
by Councillor G Davies it was:
Resolved (12:1)
That the application be approved subject
to the following conditions:
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The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the
expiration of 3 years from the date of this permission.
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The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance
with the approved plans received by the local planning authority on
8th March 2018 and listed as follows: B103; B105; B106; B107; B108
Rev B; B109 Rev B; and the amended plan received on 8th May 2018
and listed as: B104 Rev A
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3. 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.
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Notwithstanding the information submitted with the application,
prior to first use of the development hereby permitted, full
details of the landscaping of the site shall be submitted to and
approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved
scheme shall be implemented in full prior to first use of the
proposal and shall be retained as such thereafter unless otherwise
agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
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APP/18/00330: The Gatehouse, Wirral Business Centre, Dock Road, Wallasey, Merseyside, Wirral, CH41 1JW - Change of use of The Gatehouse at Wirral Business Centre to a takeaway snack bar (Retrospective application). PDF 207 KB
Minutes:
The Assistant Director for Environmental
Services submitted the above application for consideration.
On a motion by Councillor R Abbey and seconded
by Councillor D Elderton it was:
Resolved (13:0) That
the application be approved
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JUDICIAL REVIEW UPDATE
To receive a verbal update.
Minutes:
The Legal Advisor to the Planning Committee
provided an update for Members on the ongoing judicial review
application relating to Thornton Manor Hotel.
Members heard that the planning application
for this site now stands as undetermined due to planning permission
reference APP/10/00445 being quashed. The planning application of
April 2010 therefore now needs to be re – determined. Members
were advised that Council Officers will be requesting updated
information in relation to this application and a report detailing
recommendations will be bought back to this Planning Committee in
due course.
Councillor Kelly requested that the judgement
order pertaining to this case be re circulated to the Committee for
the benefit of new committee members.
Councillor Leech also requested that a
chronology of events relating to this case be provided.
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Planning Applications Decided Under Delegated Powers Between 09/04/2018 and 20/05/2018 PDF 108 KB
Minutes:
The Assistant Director for Environmental
Services submitted a report detailing planning applications between
09/04/2018 and 20/05/2018.
Resolved –
That the report be noted.
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