CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH PARISH COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE PARISH PLANNING COMMITTEE

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CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH PARISH COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARISH PLANNING COMMITTEE

Meeting Held:            Tuesday 8th June 2010 in the Annexe of the Town Hall, Chapel-en-le-Frith

Present:                      Councillor Martin in the Chair

Councillors Smith, FP Harrison, M Harrison, Mrs Armstrong, Mrs Young

Apologies:                 Councillors Mrs Batterbee, Mrs Bayirli, McCarthy

Absent:                       Councillor Norton, Brookfield, Clarey

11/61                            Election of Chairman

Councillor Smith proposed, and Councillor M Harrison seconded, that Councillor Martin be elected as Chairman

Resolved:  That Councillor Martin be elected as Chairman for the period until the next Annual Meeting of the Planning Committee. 

11/62                            Election of Vice Chairman

Councillor Smith proposed, and Councillor M Harrison seconded, that Councillor Mrs Young be elected as Vice Chairman

Resolved:  That Councillor Mrs Young be elected as Chairman for the period until the next Annual Meeting of the Planning Committee.

Members agreed to discuss the Local Transport Futures Questionnaire first to allow Councillor M Harrison to be present.

Members decided that individual submissions will be made, with any important aspects to be forwarded to the Assistant Clerk to be collated and sent as a Parish Council response.

Members also discussed the Joint Core Strategy plan. It was decided that this be discussed at the Full Council meeting.

A meeting will take place on Wednesday 21st July at 10am at Chapel Town Hall which will be attended by Kate Morten and Isobel Bellamy to inform Councillors about Affordable Housing in the area.

Councillors M Harrison and Mrs Armstrong left the meeting at 7.55pm.

11/63                            Plenary Powers

Applications seeking Planning Permission or Approval to carry out development at locations within the Parish.

The Committee considered in turn eight applications to carry out developments within the Parish and it was RESOLVED: That the following comments be sent to the relevant Planning Authority.

0226               Mrs Glenys Quayle

20.05.10         Deanes Fort, Bradshawe Lane, Cockyard, Chapel-en-le-Frith

                        Extension to form new kitchen and WC

No objection. The extension doesn’t affect the main street-scene.

0229               Mr and Mrs Patrick Walker

20.05.10         142 Manchester Road, Chapel-en-le-Frith

Proposed rear first floor extension and single storey roof extension

No objection. The proposed extension improves the visual aspect of the building and fits with surrounding houses.

0235               Mr and Mrs Murray Maccallum

20.05.10         Brookfield, Combs Road, Chapel-en-le-Frith

Demolition of existing garage/utility room, and erection of new two-storey gable extension.

No objection. The addition is compatible with the existing building and improves the overall design of the dwelling.

0178               Mr L Stoker

21.05.10         20 Crossings Road, Chapel-en-le-Frith

                        Proposed front porch

Members had no objection to the addition of the porch, but were concerned about its close proximity to number 22 Crossings Road.

0227               Miss Claire Young    

26.05.10         87 Market Street, Chapel-en-le-Frith

                        Application for consent to display advertising.

No objection.

0244               Mrs Sue Canham

08.06.10         45 Horsefair Avenue, Chapel-en-le-Frith

Demolition of conservatory and construction of new gabled rear extension with attic bedroom over.

Councillor Smith declared an interest as a family member was the applicants architect.

No objection as the addition is at the rear of the dwelling and doesn’t impact on neighbouring property.

0249               Mr Scott Moss

08.06.10         Brookfold, The Wash, Chapel-en-le-Frith

                        Erection of detached garage/agricultural store

No objection as all materials are matching those of surrounding buildings. Members thought this was an imaginative design to incorporate the hillside.

0262               Mr and Mrs K Hope

08.06.10         146 Manchester Road, Chapel-en-le-Frith

                        Proposed open porch on front elevation of house.

Members generally approved of this application, but thought it could be considered incongruous to the original building.

Councillor FP Harrison left the meeting at 8.35pm

11/64  Appeals 

0003, Blythe House, Eccles Fold.

Enforcement Action

The Coach House, Benneston Hall, Sparrowpit.

The erection of an extension without planning permission.

11/65  Notifications

Permission

0119, 0174, 0191

11/66              Conservation Areas

Members were informed that it is no longer the responsibility of DCC to repair the aggregate after utility services have been working on the footpaths. As the utility companies will now have to replace the stone themselves there is no way of organising a complete repair job before the Carnival and Well Dressing ceremonies.

High Peak Borough Council will be asked when the hanging baskets will be put up in Chapel.

11/67  Public Footpaths

None

11/68              Inappropriate Commercial Signs

High Peak Borough Council have given the following information

Signs can be displayed on land where any building, engineering or construction works are being carried out, however the advertisement regulations require any sign to be removed once the works are completed. If they are not removed the Council has powers to take action against the person/company displaying the advert.

11/69  Correspondence

Kate Morten and Isobel Bellamay will be happy to talk to the Councillors regarding Affordable Housing on Wednesday 21st July at 10am. All members of the Council have been asked to attend.

11/70              Any Other Business

The tourist sign at Stoddart Mews will be moved to its correct location shortly.

Due to health and safety issues, the tourist sign situated on the bypass will be moved in July when the bypass will already be closed to allow other works to be carried out.

An application has been submitted to High Peak Borough Council for a Listed Buildings Consent to be granted for the War Memorial so that restoration works can take place.

There being no further business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 8.55pm

CHAIRMAN

 

 

CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH PARISH COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARISH PLANNING COMMITTEE

Meeting Held:            Wednesday 12th May 2010 in the Hall of the Town Hall, Chapel-en-le-Frith       

Present:                      Councillor Mrs Young in the Chair

Councillors Martin, Smith, Clarey, Brookfield, Mrs Armstrong,

Apologies:                 Councillors FP Harrison, Mrs Batterbee

Absent:                       Councillor McCarthy, Norton, Mrs Bayirl,

11/28                            Election of Chairman

There were no members present at the meeting who wished to take up the position of Chairman, therefore, Councillor Martin proposed and Councillor Mrs Armstrong seconded, that a chairman be elected for this meeting only and that the first agenda item at the next meeting be the election of Chairman.

Resolved:  Councillor Mrs Young is elected as Chairman for this meeting and a new Chairman be elected at the next planning meeting.  

11/29                            Election of Vice Chairman

There were no members present at the meeting who wished to take up the position of Vice Chairman, therefore, Councillor Martin proposed and Councillor Mrs Armstrong seconded, to refer the election of Vice Chairman to the next planning meeting.

Resolved:  A Vice Chairman will be elected at the next planning meeting.

11/30                            Plenary Powers

Applications seeking Planning Permission or Approval to carry out development at locations within the Parish.

The Committee considered in turn one application to carry out developments within the Parish and it was RESOLVED: That the following comments be sent to the relevant Planning Authority.

0191               Mr Andrew Woodward

30.04.10         Top Eccles Farm, Eccles Road, Whaley Bridge

                        Front porch to detached dwelling, to replace existing.

Members had no objection. Although the new porch distorts the façade of the building, it has a more sympathetic design than the existing porch and the new materials will match the dwelling.

11/31              Appeals

None

11/32              Notifications

Permission

0117, 0089,

Refused

0108, 0127

Peak Park

Permission

NP/HPK/0210/0116

11/33              Conservation Areas

High Peak Borough Council will be contacted regarding the untidiness of Chapel Market Place. The uneven cobbles are a dangerous trip hazard and there are weeds growing between the sets.

As members of the Civic Society, Councillors Martin and Smith declared an interest.

The Hearse House has been recently painted which has improved the façade of the building.

There has also been a drastic improvement to the front of the Computer Man shop due a re-paint.

 

11/34              Public Footpaths

No action has been taken towards improving the footpath on Marsh Hall Lane, although the matter is being dealt with by DCC.

There has been an increase in the amount of dog faeces being left on the pavement in recent weeks which is not acceptable; especially on the footpaths leading to the schools, and also a general decline in the cleanliness of the footpaths. These points will be raised at the next Full Council meeting in the view that they will be discussed with Mr Green on the next ‘walk-round’.

11/35              Inappropriate Commercial Signs

Members commented on the length of time that commercial advertising boards are left out after a project has finished i.e. Clear View Window boards that are left in peoples gardens for months after new windows have been installed. High Peak Borough Council will be asked whose responsibility it is to take them down and the length of time they can stay up with no permission given.

Councillor Martin informed the committee that the Clean Team can be alerted to advertising signs on lamp posts and they will remove them.

11/36              Correspondence

A reply has been received from HPBC Planning Department regarding the amount of A3 applications in one area after enquiries were made by the owner of the Stocks Café about a recent influx of cafes in Chapel town centre. It states that several policies are used to determine each application, and they are all considered in their own merits. It was stated that all applications should not undermine the vitality or viability of any existing town or local centre.

Members had two views on the matter

  • They would rather see a business, regardless of the type, than have an empty unit which isn’t being used. All businesses, in this case cafes, will survive if they are successful at keeping their customers and market demand will determine this.
  • It is in the interest of residents of Chapel to have a variety of businesses in the town centre, and Councillors should keep this in mind when commenting on A3 applications. A further increase in Cafes will have a detrimental effect on the vitality and viability of existing ones as the market will be spread thinly between the businesses.

Kate Morten and Isobel Bellamy will be happy to come and talk to the Planning Committee regarding affordable housing in the Parish. I am currently arranging a date for this to take place and will notify Councillors in due course.

11/37              Any Other Business

High Peak Borough Council Enforcement officers have asked the Parish Council and Regeneration Partnership to re-locate two of the new tourist signs, although DCC have no objections to the current positions. A meeting will take place between the Clerk, Councillor Smith and Harold Longden of DCC to find a solution to the problem. The view of the Council is that as DCC erected the signs, they should move them at their own costs.

A resident has asked if there are any plans to reinstate the ‘Target Wall’. The wall was demolished in 1991 and some of the stone is now located in Chapel Memorial Park, being used as a monument for the perfume garden. The Parish Council understands the sentimental meaning to some of the residents but as the remainder of the stone is not present, and it was located on private land, this is not possible.

Businesses in Chapel have questioned the reason behind the lack of recycling collections for them. Collections could be taking place as the same time as the domestic collections so it would not be an extra cost to the Borough Council, and would increase the amount of recycling in the area. At present there are no plans to add businesses to the recycling schedule.

A meeting has taken place between Councillors and DCC regarding the grass cutting schedule in the area. There is no schedule in place at the moment and Members were questioning the frequency of the grass cutting and whether the grass will be removed after each visit. All complaints regarding this should be passed onto the Parish Office who will arrange for the contractors to be notified.

There being no further business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 8.05pm

CHAIRMAN

 

 

CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH PARISH COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARISH PLANNING COMMITTEE

Meeting Held:            Tuesday 27th April 2010 in the Annexe of the Town Hall, Chapel-en-le-Frith

Present:                      Councillor Mrs Young in the Chair

Councillors Martin, Smith, McCarthy, Mrs Armstrong, M Harrison

Apologies:                 Councillors Mrs Batterbee, Mrs Bayirli, Clarey, FP Harrison

Absent:                       Councillor Brookfield

10/396                          Chapel-en-le-Frith Housing Needs Survey

Please find the attached report detailing Councillors response to the survey    

10/397                          Plenary Powers

Applications seeking Planning Permission or Approval to carry out development at locations within the Parish.

The Committee considered in turn three applications to carry out developments within the Parish and it was RESOLVED: That the following comments be sent to the relevant Planning Authority.

0144               Mr Jason Adshead

14.04.10         33 Bowden Lane, Chapel-en-le-Frith

                        Proposed rear extension

Members were not in favour of this application due to the incongruous roof line and the unattractive design. Members thought the extension would have a negative impact on neighbouring properties on the Crescent.

0119               Mrs Sarah Plant

23.04.10         22 Cowlow Lane, Dove Holes

Construction of car port at side of house incorporating existing walls.

No objection providing the materials used match those of the house.

0174               Mr Peter Smith

23.04.10         Willshaw, Whitehough Head Lane, Whitehough

Removal of planning conditions to allow the Coach-House to be sold and occupied as a separate dwelling.

Members have asked Councillor Chris Pearson to ‘call-in’ this application as they had concerns over the applicant’s agent. Members supported the conditions attached to the conversion of the Coach House and would not like to see the dwelling be separated from the main house. Members would also like to ask an officer to visit the site to see the damage to a front wall caused by the applicant, which needs repairing as the site is in the conservation area.

10/398                        Appeals

None

10/399                        Notifications

Permission

0092

Refused

0006, 0717, 0625

Peak Park

Refusal

0014

DCC

Permission

CD1/0909/126

10/400                        Conservation Areas

Councillor Smith will follow up the extension to be made on parking times on Chapel Market Place. It was proposed that the time be increased from 40 minutes to 60 minutes to allow residents to use the local amenities.

A property on Hayfield Road has repositioned the entrance to their garage to allow them to drive straight from the road into the garage, forcing them to cross a footpath. Enquiries will be made to see if planning permission will be needed.

10/401                        Public Footpaths

None

10/402                        Correspondence

The complaint about the footpath at Downlea Barn is being dealt with by Mark Atherton.

Monica Gillespie has asked the contractors to clear away the felled tree on the Linear footpath

A copy of the letter sent by Robin Cummings to Morrisons, asking them to clear the site of the litter, has been received.

An annual liaison meeting between Peak District National Park Authority and parish councils will take place on Monday 12th July at 6pm. Please could you let me know if you wish to attend.

10/403            Inappropriate Commercial Signs

The new signage on the Daily News shop was discussed and it was decided that the over-all feeling when discussed at the full council meeting was to take no action against it.

10/404                        Any Other Business

The owner of the Stocks café has asked what the Parish Councils view is on A3 applicants, as there has been a recent influx of new cafes and takeaways in Chapel. Councillor Mike Smith will inform the owner that the Parish Council do not have an policies in place when commenting on this kind of application; and also inform him of the Boroughs policies on this matter.

Dates for future Planning Committee meetings were presented.

There being no further business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 8.45pm

CHAIRMAN

 

 

CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH PARISH COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARISH PLANNING COMMITTEE

Meeting Held:            Tuesday 30th March 2010 in the Annexe of the Town Hall, Chapel-en-le-Frith

Present:                      Councillor Mrs Young in the Chair

Councillors Martin, Smith, FP Harrison, McCarthy

Apologies:                 Councillors Mrs Batterbee, Mrs Armstrong, Clarey, Norton

Absent:                       Councillor Mrs Bayirli, Brookfield

Councillor FP Harrison arrived at 7.50pm.

10/372                          Plenary Powers

Applications seeking Planning Permission or Approval to carry out development at locations within the Parish.

The Committee considered in turn seven applications to carry out developments within the Parish and it was RESOLVED: That the following comments be sent to the relevant Planning Authority.

0089               Mrs Sara Smith

17.03.10         In a Pickle, 31 Market Street, Chape-en-le-Frith

1x ‘Illy’ coffee illuminated sign. Retrospective planning application.

As a general policy, Members do not like internally illuminated commercial signs to be displayed in the conservation area.

0111               Mr Marcus Wood

17.03.10         23 Market Place, Chapel-en-le-Frith

Change of use from commercial to domestic. Include replacing windows and doors.

No objection. Members applauded this application and thought the changes would be a great improvement to the front of the building. 

0108               Dr Donna Dallas-Skerry

19.03.10         25 Chapel House, Market Place, Chapel-en-le-Frith

                        Change of use from offices to childcare facility.

A letter of objection from a neighbouring resident was read to Members.

Members would like to submit their previous comments

Members had no objection to the building being used as child care facilities, but the provisions made for parking are not adequate. Considerable concern was expressed for the disruption of parking on the Market Place, traffic flow and Church activities by the addition of extra stationery vehicles to an already congested area.  

After reading the comments made by the inspector in the appeal report, Members would like to stress the impact that extra vehicular movements would have on an already congested Market Place. With their good local knowledge of the area, Members can see the difficulties faced by parents having to park to drop their children off at this facility, which will undoubtedly result in illegal parking. At present the Market Place is often brought to a stand-still by church activities and commercial vehicles attending to both the public houses and the convenience store.

The boundary fence was also an issue as an extremely tall, long, wooden fence is incompatible within the Conservation Area, which has primarily stone walls.

0117               Mr David Butcher

26.03.10         Briarwood, Tunstead Milton, Whaley Bridge

                        Replacement of low-pitched roof, and raising of part of the roof to bungalow, which will include raising the wall slightly to level up fascias.

No objection. Members thought the current design of the house was inconsistent and the changes to the roof will be an improvement to the building.

0134               Mr Lee Forman        

30.03.10         The Cockyard, Manchester Road, Chapel-en-le-Frith

                        Conversion of church mission to staff annexe , meeting room and office.

Members would like to submit their previous comments and add that the removal of the building would be an improvement to the area as it obstructs views of the unspoilt countryside.

Members had no objection to the planning application, but thought the site could be put to better use.

CW1/0310/217

30.03.10                 United Utilities

Manchester Road, Tunstead Milton

Temporarily widen an existing farm access to facilitate the construction of underground pipe.

No objection.

Peak Park

0191               Mr and Mrs Maher

16.03.10         Hillside Farm, Combs

                        Single storey rear extension

Members thought that the applicants proposal of building this smaller extension instead of the larger one, already given permission, had merit. Concerns regarding the size of the extension were raised, as in comparison to the original building, the new addition is disproportionate and overbearing.

10/373                        Appeals

None

10/374                        Notifications

Permission

0028, 0757, 0542, 0066

Refused

0003

Peak Park

Permission

0124, 0032

10/375                        Conservation Areas

None

10/376                        Public Footpaths

Mr Cummings has visited the manager of Morrisons and a litter pick will take place shortly. The areas identified will also be included in their cleaning schedule.

A letter has been received from residents concerning an impassable section of footpath between Downlea Barn and Marsh Hall Barn. The letter will be forwarded onto DCC Footpath officer.

A tree has been felled along the linear footpath by a firm acting on HPBCs behalf but has not been cleared away. Parts of the tree have now been used to block the river by children who play in the area. A letter will be sent to Monica Gillespie asking her to instruct the firm who carried out the work to remove the tree.

10/377                        Correspondence

A reply has been received from DCC regarding the untidy state of the depot at Barmoor Clough. It states that the area is not considered untidy by the site manager and contains no waste materials; therefore no action will be taken. The committee would like a further letter to be sent to Jean Wharmby stating that this is an inappropriate response and the Members objected to the tone and overall terms of the letter.

10/378                        Any Other Business

None

There being no further business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 8.35pm

CHAIRMAN

 

CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH PARISH COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARISH PLANNING COMMITTEE

Meeting Held:            Tuesday 9th March 2010 in the Annexe of the Town Hall, Chapel-en-le-Frith

Present:                      Councillor Mrs Young in the Chair

Councillors Martin, Smith, FP Harrison, Mrs. Armstrong

Apologies:                 Councillors Mrs Batterbee, McCarthy, Clarey

Absent:                       Councillor Mrs Bayirli, Norton, Brookfield

Councillor Mrs Armstrong arrived at 7.35pm and left the meeting at 8.10pm

10/364                          Plenary Powers

Applications seeking Planning Permission or Approval to carry out development at locations within the Parish.

The Committee considered in turn nine applications to carry out developments within the Parish and it was RESOLVED: That the following comments be sent to the relevant Planning Authority.

0066               Mr and Mrs Wilkinson

18.02.10         Warmbrook Barn, Thornell Close, Chapel-en-le-Frith

                        Proposed single storey extension and alteration to window.

No objection. The building is on a large plot of land and the proposed works are not of an obtrusive nature.

0717               Mr Karl Gwinnett

02.03.10         8 Market Street, Chapel-en-le-Frith

Single storey side extension with hipped roof over, integral roof garden for 1st floor flat and internal alterations to create two flats at 1st floor level from existing single flat.

Members were in favour of an extension to this part of the building to remove the unsightly gap which is currently there. However, the proposed works do not follow the design of the existing building and would not be in-keeping with the street-scene. Members would like to see the design of the extension altered to incorporate the façade of the original shop front.

0077               Mr Lee Forman

05.03.10         The Hanging Gate, Cockyard, Chapel-en-le-Frith

Conversion of Church Mission to staff annexe, meeting room and office.

Members had no objection to the planning application, but thought the site could be put to better use.

0006               Mr Darren Hoban

05.03.10         33 Longson Road, Chapel-en-le-Frith

                        Erection of two storey 3 bed detached house.

Due to the complexity of the site, members recommend a site visit by the planning officer.

Members had no objection to the erection of a family house in this location, but thought the house could be situated on the site in better position.

0625               Mr Nicholas Chalkley

05.03.10         20 Burrfields Road, Chapel-en-le-Frith

New dormer roof light to front and rear elevations and extension to rear of property forming WC and utility room.

No objection. The alterations are in-keeping with the character of the location.

0091               Mr Charles Wilson

0092               Eccles House, Back Eccles Lane

Listed building application and change of use of an ancillary outbuilding previously used as a coach house and stables into 3x 2bed holiday units.

Members were very concerned that the supporting papers for this application were printed on HPBC headed note paper, as this may imply to members of the public that this is a Borough Council application, or is supported by them.

After speaking to the planning department, a replacement copy is to be sent.

 Members had no objection to the development which is an incredibly sensitive conversion and has not corrupted the original look of the building.

The addition of the holiday homes would help meet the local need for these within the Peak.

CD1/0909/126          DCC

23.02.10         8 Hallsteads, Dove Holes,

External works to include car parking provision, location f skips, demolition of existing dilapidated block and installation of an access ramp to the main building.

No objection, although Members would like to see steps taken to minimise the noise associated with the use of skips in this location, as it is within close proximity to residential areas.

Peak Park

0116               Mr John Moorcroft

23.02.10         Bolt Edge Farm, Dove Holes

New Agricultural building (implement store) to replace existing dilapidated building.

No objection, although Members would prefer the new building to be painted ‘Peak Park’ green instead of brown.

0114               Mr Daniel Hodgson

23.02.10         Ford House, Ford, Chapel-en-le-Frith

Demolition of 2/3rds of conservatory outbuilding and associated high wall to west.

No objection providing all works meet with the recommendations of the Conservation officer.

10/365                        Appeals

None

10/366                        Notifications

Permission

0027

10/367                        Listed Buildings

Members are awaiting a reply from HPBC regarding Wilshaw, Whitehough.

10/368                        Conservation Areas

Members asked for information to be found regarding the relocation of Bowers Coaches from Hayfield Road, Chapel.

The steps leading to the Market Place, Chapel, have been repaired with tarmac. This is the heart of Chapels Conservation Area and a letter will be sent to HPBC asking for the permanent solution to be an enhancement to the area and be replaced with a stone flag as the rest of the Market Place.

10/369                        Public Footpaths

Morrison’s have cleared some of the rubbish from the rear of the shop although the area has not been completely cleaned. A letter will be sent to Morrison’s requesting that the area be cleared on a regular basis as it is an eyesore and a health hazard.

A letter will also be sent to HPBC environmental services detailing the problems of litter in this area and also on the edge of the walkway leading into the car park at Morrison’s.

HPBC clean team will be asked to clear the path leading from High Street to Hordens Road, past the photography studio, Chapel.

10/370                        Correspondence

The parish office now has a hard copy of the presentation given by Mr. Mike Green.

10/371                        Any Other Business

A complaint has been received regarding the positioning of the new tourist sign on Hayfield Road, although a recommendation has been given to take no action.

The Town Hall forecourt is in need of restoration but a HERS grant will only support an application to restore the area to its original look. As the area is now used as parking for the Town Hall this is not possible.

There being no further business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 9.00pm

CHAIRMAN

 

 

CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH PARISH COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARISH PLANNING COMMITTEE

Meeting Held:            Tuesday 16th February 2010 in the Annexe of the Town Hall, Chapel-en-le-Frith

Present:                      Councillor Mrs Young in the Chair

Councillors Martin, Smith, Norton

Apologies:                 Councillors Mrs Batterbee, Mrs Armstrong, McCarthy, Brookfield, Clarey, FP Harrison

Absent:                       Councillor Mrs Bayirli

Before the Planning Meeting commenced, Mr Mike Green provided the Council and members of the public with an informative talk on Permitted Development. The Planning meeting started at 8.30pm

10/321                          Plenary Powers

Applications seeking Planning Permission or Approval to carry out development at locations within the Parish.

The Committee considered in turn five applications to carry out developments within the Parish and it was RESOLVED: That the following comments be sent to the relevant Planning Authority.

0542               Mr David Johnson

03.02.10         26 South Head Drive, Chapel-en-le-Frith

First floor extension over garage forming two additional bedrooms.

Councillor Smith declared an interest.

No objection. Providing all materials match the existing, Members thought the extension was similar in design to those on surrounding properties and fitted into the street scene well.

0018               Mr Michael Dean

03.02.10         Swan Cottage, Whitehough Head Lane, Whitehough

                        New pitched roof to be built on existing flat-roofed bay window.

No objection. Members thought this was a sensitive addition in the Conservation area and was a visual improvement to the property.

0022               Mr Andy Butler

03.02.10         Ollerenshaw Farm, Eccles Road.

Single storey glazed ‘sun-room’ extension on the east side of the two storey farm house. Create new entrance in the extension incorporating w/c, shower.

Members were not in favour of the application and thought the design of the proposed extension was incongruous in both orientation and design to the original building. The sun room was not in-keeping with the dwelling and would dominate the site. Members have asked that Councillor Pearson ‘call-in’ the application.

CD1/0110/194

15.02.10                 DCC

Chapel-en-le-Frith Primary School,

Erection of 2.4m high security fence with double gates to Eastbrook Close. Double gates to side of car park to create security compound for minibus.

No objection. Members were in favour of the security precautions being taken and had noted that neighbouring properties had been informed and no objections had been made.

Peak Park

 

0014               Ms Sally Atkins

05.02.10         Rose Cottage, The Wash, Chapel-en-le-Frith

                        Proposed side and rear extension

No objection. As the proposed extension is recessed from the facade of the building, it has a minimal impact on the street scene.

10/322                        Appeals

HPK/2009/0442 has had the appeal dismissed.

10/323                        Notifications

Permission

0581, 0611, 0636, 0489, 0569, 0607, 0628, 0421, 0604, 0622, 0615, 0708, 0726, 0554, 0710, 0707, 0567

Refused

0660, 0613, 0590, 0578

0557 has received a Certificate of Lawful Use.

Peak Park

Permission

1001, 1039

Councillors were very concerned over the amount of retrospective planning applications for Owlgreave Farm that have been given permission. The site is becoming over-developed and is almost forming a separate hamlet. High Peak Borough Council have informed me that they are aware of the problem and are looking into the situation with the site. They will keep the Parish well informed of any developments.

10/324                        Listed Buildings

High Peak Borough Council will be asked to consider applying for Listed Building status for Wilshaw, Whitehough. The building is an uncorrupted example of a 16th Century Derbyshire long house which is a rarity.

10/325                        Conservation Areas

Mike Darling will be asked to investigate a demolished wall at Wilshaw, Whitehough which has occurred during the conversion of the Coach House.

10/326                        Public Footpaths

The area behind Morrisons, Chapel-en-le-Frith, which is enclosed by security fencing is covered in litter and needs a thorough tidy. A letter will be sent to High Peak Borough Council Environmental officer asking if enforcement action can be taken as this is an ongoing problem.

The Clean Team will be asked to clear the area of banking by the children’s play area on the South Head estate, Chapel, as it is covered in litter.

10/327                        Correspondence

None

10/328                        Any Other Business

A complaint has been received from a member of the public regarding the positioning of one of the new gateway signs that have recently been erected. Barmoor Clough lay-by is an untidy site due to being occupied by DCC and the railway. A letter will be sent to DCC asking them to clear the area as it has a negative visual impact on the entry to the Town.

There being no further business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 9.30pm

CHAIRMAN

 

 

 

CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH PARISH COUNCIL 

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARISH PLANNING COMMITTEE

Meeting Held:            Tuesday 26th January 2010 in the Annexe of the Town Hall, Chapel-en-le-Frith

Present:                      Councillor Mrs Young in the Chair

Councillors Martin, Smith, FP Harrison, Norton, Mrs Armstrong

Apologies:                 Councillors Mrs Batterbee, McCarthy, Brookfield, Clarey

Absent:                       Councillor Mrs Bayirli

10/293                          Plenary Powers

Applications seeking Planning Permission or Approval to carry out development at locations within the Parish.

The Committee considered in turn nine applications to carry out developments within the Parish and it was RESOLVED: That the following comments be sent to the relevant Planning Authority.

0567               Mrs Audra Barratt

07.01.10         Owlgreave Farm, Combs Road, Chapel-en-le-Frith

Retrospective application for the retention of a storage area for purposes of straw bedding, cows and sheep.

Members are concerned about the number of retrospective planning applications associated with Owlgreave Farm and have advised that an investigation takes place into the reasons behind the rapidly growing complex of buildings. Members also questioned whether the land was being farmed by the applicant and the need for this building. Members would like to request a site visit.

0750               Mr Scott Moss

13.01.10         Brookfold, Delabrook Farm, The Wash, Chapel-en-le-Frith

Retrospective planning application for change of use from existing barn to form dwelling.

   Members objected to this application as it would set an unfortunate president for other holiday homes within the Borough. The conditions for the original application for a holiday home were clearly set out and stated that the barn be used for no other purpose. Members would also like to submit their comments for the original application for the conversion of the barn.

Members strongly objected to this development for several reasons

  • The barn has undergone a radical conversion in the conservation area and no longer retains the original look of a barn
  • The roofing materials are seen to be inconsistent and do not follow the trend within the conservation area
  • The design is unsympathetic to the surrounding area as again, it no longer retains the original features of the barn
  • Members had concern over the number of parking spaces that will be required and insist that no trees are to be removed.
  • Members requested that a condition be included to prohibit the sale of the barn as a separate dwelling.

0007               Mrs Wendy Stoodley

19.01.10         Barn adjacent to Parkfield Lodge, Bankhall Drive, Chapel-en-le-Frith

                        Conversion of barn to form 1 dwelling.

Members objected to this application due to the proposed dwelling being situated in the open countryside. The barn is relatively new and not in a state of disrepair, and given the surroundings, Members feel this should continue to be used as a barn. An application for a new dwelling would not be given in this location.

0746

0747               Mr Kevin Shone

22.01.10         Lydgate Farm, Eccles Road, Chapel-en-le-Frith

                        Re-siting of wind turbine. To place turbine further away from building and with better wind speed averages, as advised by consultants Eagle Power Ltd.

Members have requested a site visit to assess the visual impact the re-siting of the turbine will have on the landscape, given its close proximity to Eccles Pike and surrounding National Trust land.

0757               Mrs Lucy Wallace

26.01.10         6 Thornbrook Road, Chapel-en-le-Frith

                        Change of use from an A1 shop to an A3 café, and change of shop signage

No objection. Members thought this was a sensitive conversion.

0028               Mrs Lucy Wallace

26.01.10         6 Thornbrook Road, Chapel-en-le-Frith

                        Change of use from an A1 shop to an A3 café, and change of shop signage

No objection. Members thought this was a sensitive conversion.

0003               Mr Alan Cawthorn

26.01.10         Blythe House Hospice, Chapel-en-le-Frith

                        1st floor addition and enclosing of courtyard.

Councillors Mrs Young and FP Harrison declared a personal, non-prejudicial interest.

No objection providing there are no adverse affects to 1 Crossings Meadow.

0027               Mr Darren Kay

26.01.10         37 Manchester Road, Chapel-en-le-Frith

                        Retention of shop front.

No objection. The shop front is an improvement to its previous untidy look and no residents have complained about the change in materials or design.

Peak Park

0032               Mr Dennis Green

22.01.10         Rookery House Farm, Blackbrook, Chapel-en-le-Frith

                        Proposed agricultural building for the housing of farm machinery to replace the existing dilapidated building.

No objection but Members insisted that the roof material be approved green sheeting to blend in with the surrounding areas.

10/294                        Appeals

HPK/2009/0442, 1 The Meadows, Dove Holes.

10/295                        Notifications

None

10/296                        Conservation Areas

Councillor Smith will ask Joanne Brooks if the ‘salon’ for sale on Market Street can be advertised as being eligible for restoration grants in the Estate Agents blurb.

10/297                        Public Footpaths

After the severe weather conditions, many of the footpaths have been left with an abundance of grit covering them.

The section of the Linear Footpath which runs through the field onto Park Road is in need of restoration work as the track had disappeared.

10/298                        Correspondence

The unacceptable state of the recycling sites in Chapel-en-le-Frith has brought complaints from both Councillors and residents. The sites are overflowing and are an eye-sore. Due to the cancelled bin collections in Chapel due to the weather, residents have also been dumping house-hold waste at these points.

A new ‘disaster recovery’ plan needs to be devised to limit the effects felt after such events in the future.

High Peak Borough Council have been made aware of the problem and are looking for a solution.

The small carpark on Hayfield Road has been inspected by DCC and a report detailing the works to be carried out has been forwarded onto the developer. We will be kept informed of any further developments.

10/299                        Any Other Business

A date has been requested for a training session on the computerisation of planning applications.

Councillor Mrs Young is going to advertise the next training session with Mike Green in the Buxton Advertiser so members of the public can attend.

This will take place at the next meeting of the Planning Committee on February 16th at 7.30pm.

There being no further business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 8.40pm

CHAIRMAN

 

 

CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH PARISH COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARISH PLANNING COMMITTEE

Meeting Held:            Wednesday 7th January 2010 in the Annexe of the Town Hall, Chapel-en-le-Frith

Present:                      Councillor Mrs Young in the Chair

Councillors Martin, Clarey, Smith

Apologies:                 Councillors Mrs Batterbee

Absent:                       Mrs. Armstrong, Mrs Bayirli, Norton, Brookfield, McCarthy, FP Harrison

10/272                          Plenary Powers

Applications seeking Planning Permission or Approval to carry out development at locations within the Parish.

The Committee considered in turn eleven applications to carry out developments within the Parish and it was RESOLVED: That the following comments be sent to the relevant Planning Authority.

0660               Mr Lee Forman

17.12.09         The Hanging Gate, Cockyard, Chapel-en-le-Frith

                        Conversion of Church Mission to staff annexe

No objection, although the plans do state that the roof material will be Welsh Blue Slate whereas the written material states that a blue/black tile similar to Blue Slate will be used.

0699               Mr Robert McDermot

17.12.09         Moult Farm, Eccles Fold, Whitehough

                        Raising of existing concrete/timber fences on land to allow adjacent hedge to be removed.

No objection in principal, but Members would prefer the hedge to remain as the location is open countryside.

0708               Mr Anthony O’Riley

17.12.09         6 Spencer Road, Chapel-en-le-Frith

                        Proposed first floor side extension.

Members had no objection to an extension in this location, but did not favour a two-storey addition being added onto a dormer bungalow. It is not aesthetically pleasing and members would prefer the development to continue in the dormer style.           

0554               Mr Stuart Wilson

22.12.09         Ridge Barn, Ridge Farm, Cowlow Lane, Combs, Chapel-en-le-Frith

                        Conversion of derelict barn building to form new 4bedroom dwelling.

Cllr Mrs Young declared an interest.

Members were in favour of the conversion as the imaginative design was sensitive to the surrounding area, and the profile of the building has been retained. There is also adequate parking. However, members were concerned about the large number of velex windows being added onto the western side of the building and would like these to be reduced.

0710               Mr P Armett

22.12.09         1 The Meadows, Dove Holes

                        Extension to existing garage

No objection as the garage has been reduced in size from the previous application.

0726               Mr M and J Byatte

06.01.10         The Cottage, Owlgreave Farm, Combs Road, Combs

                        Removal of Condition from approved planning application in 1985

No objection, members were sympathetic to the reasons given for the removal of the condition.

0707               Mr M Byatte

06.01.10         The Cottage, Owlgreave Farm, Combs Road, Combs

                        Removal of condition 4 on HPK/2001/0119, to allow the ménage to be used in the evenings and winter months.

Members were not unanimous in their decision and there was a split vote, with Chairman having the casting vote.

Although members could understand the reasons for the addition of the lights to the ménage and the importance of this to the business, they were extremely concerned about the light pollution this would cause in the open countryside. Members have requested that strict conditions be included to control and limit the time the lights could be used, and that this should be closely monitored.

CON/2009/0030

08.12.09         DCC

                        Chapel-en-le-Frith Primary School

                        Warmbrook Road, Chapel-en-le-Frith

                        Erection of new children’s centre and school reception between existing school buildings with glazed link connecting corridor between buildings

Councillors Clarey and Smith both declared an interest.

No objection.

Peak Park

1039               Mr Terry Hallam

03.12.09         Pear Tree Cottage, Bagshaw, Chapel-en-le-Frith

                        Replace existing single storey with new single storey gable extension.

No objection, members thought the proposed development was an improvement to the design of the building.

1001               Mr and Mrs Moorcroft

03.12.09         Bolt Edge Farm, Dove Holes

                        New 2.0m x 1.0m diameter LPG storage tank with solid boarded timber enclosure fence.

No objection.

Peak Park Amended Plans

1007               Mr Daniel Hodgson

08.12.09         Ford House, Ford, Chapel-en-le-Frith

                        Extension of house; partly 2 storey, part single    

No objection. Members would like to re-submit their previous comments and add that the double gable arrangement was an improvement to the design of the extension.

No objection providing all materials match existing. Members thought the extension was aesthetically pleasing and would meet family needs.

10/273                        Appeals

None

10/274                        Notifications

Permission

0411

10/275                        Conservation Areas

A complaint has been received from a resident regarding new commercial signs that have been erected onto the gable end of Daily News. Mike Darling will be asked if planning permission is required.

The PVC crates have been removed from outside Lomas Distribution.

Due to overhanging trees and vehicles parked in the turning circle, the Glossop Community Transport bus cannot negotiate Bowden Lane. This matter will be reported to both the police and High Peak Borough Council.

10/276                        Public Footpaths

The footpath leading past the Shoulder of Mutton to the housing estate has still not been resurfaced. This will again be brought to the attention of the Borough Council on the next ‘walk-round’

High Peak Borough Council will be asked for an update on the actions taken to rectify the small car park on Hayfield Road.

10/277                        Correspondence

The following road closures have been received

Cowlow Lane, Dove Holes, from 02.03.10 to 10.01.10 to facilitate carriageway resurfacing works

A6 Chapel By-Pass from the junction with Bowden Lane to the junction with Buxton Road, from 22.03.10 to 27.03.10, between the hours of 1900hrs and 0700hrs to facilitate lining and studding works.

Whitehough Head Lane, Chinley from the junction with Charley Lane to the junction with Hunters Green Close from 08.03.10 to 18.03.10, to facilitate carriageway resurfacing works.

The ‘rubble’ in the garden of 4 Grange Park View has been inspected and does not pose a risk so no enforcement action can be taken.

10/278                        Any Other Business

None

There being no further business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 8.50pm

CHAIRMAN

 

CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH PARISH COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARISH PLANNING COMMITTEE

Meeting Held:            Wednesday 2nd December 2009 in the Annexe of the Town Hall, Chapel-en-le-Frith

Present:                      Councillor FP Harrison in the Chair

Councillors Martin

Apologies:                 Councillors Mrs Young, Mrs Batterbee, Brookfield, Smith, Clarey, McCarthy, 

Absent:                       Mrs. Armstrong, Mrs Bayirli, Norton

As there were only two members of the Council present the meeting was not quorate, so the following are recommendations only.

10/265                          Plenary Powers

Applications seeking Planning Permission or Approval to carry out development at locations within the Parish.

The Committee considered in turn six applications to carry out developments within the Parish and it was RESOLVED: That the following comments be sent to the relevant Planning Authority.

0590               Mr Malcolm Farrar

05.11.09         Riverside, Tunstead Milton, Whaley Bridge

                        Two storey side extension to form new family room with bedroom over. Internal alterations to relocate kitchen and form new en-suite and dressing room.

No objection. The design is well suited to the building and is sited away from immediate neighbours.

0611               Mr Martin Hubbard

05.11.09         Britannia House, 32 Buxton Rd, Dove Holes

                        To remove existing signage and replace with new.

No objection. The signs will have no adverse affect on nearby properties.

0622               Mr Pieter Platt

10.11.09         Stirling Facilities Management Ltd

                        87 Market St, Chapel-en-le-Frith

                        Change of use to B1

No objection. The property has already been used for this purpose for some time with no adverse affects. It is also situated in an area of Chapel that is surrounded with businesses including shops and other offices. 

0615               Mr Richard Butterworth

10.11.09         17 Market Place, Chapel-en-le-Frith

                        Change of use from A3 (café) to A5 (takeaway)

No objection. However the parking referred to in the application is public parking that is used by other businesses and residents. There is public parking nearby at Miry Meadow.

0636               Mrs Amanda Wickham

24.11.09         57 Beresford Ave, Chapel-en-le-Frith

                        Two storey extension and new front porch

No objection. The dwelling is set on a large plot of land and the extension would not affect neighbouring properties.

Peak Park

1007               Mr Daniel Hodgson

26.11.09         Ford House, Ford, Chapel-en-le-Frith

                        Extension of house; partly 2 storey, part single

No objection providing all materials match existing. Members thought the extension was aesthetically pleasing and would meet family needs.

10/266                        Appeals

None

10/267                        Notifications

Refused

Peak Park

0774, 0775

10/268                        Conservation Areas

None

10/269                        Public Footpaths

None

10/270                        Correspondence

A reply has been received from Monica Gillespie from HPBC regarding the felling of the Birch Tree. The tree was felled due to root decay and a fungus infection. It would be incredibly hard to bring a successful prosecution against the builders who damaged the tree as a direct cause between the building works and the infection would need to be ‘proved beyond reasonable doubt’ as it would be a criminal case. This is not possible as the fungus may have already been present.

HPBC have informed the site owner that a replacement tree is required and will persue this matter with the owner.

HPBC have responded to the request to remove the vehicles that have been parked on Milton Lane, Tunstead Milton to say they are parked on private property and have no power to remove them unless the land owner reports the problem. Abandoned vehicle legislation does not cover the fact that the vehicles may be considered an eyesore.

10/271                        Any Other Business

None

There being no further business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 8.05pm

CHAIRMAN

 

CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH PARISH COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARISH PLANNING COMMITTEE

Meeting Held:            Wednesday 4th November 2009 in the Annexe of the Town Hall, Chapel-en-le-Frith

Present:                      Councillor Mrs Young in the Chair

Councillors Martin, FP Harrison, Norton, Mrs Bayirli 

Apologies:                 Councillors Mrs Batterbee, Mrs Armstrong, Brookfield, Smith, Clarey, McCarthy, 

Absent:                      

10/236                          Plenary Powers

Applications seeking Planning Permission or Approval to carry out development at locations within the Parish.

The Committee considered in turn eleven applications to carry out developments within the Parish and it was RESOLVED: That the following comments be sent to the relevant Planning Authority.

0578               Mr and Mrs G Bevan

15.10.09         Higher Birches, Tunstead Milton, Whaley Bridge

Resubmission of HPK/2009/0465 for single storey side extension

Whilst Members now appreciate that the applicants earlier application had been to build in open countryside, they would like to submit the same comments as before.

No objection. Members thought the extension enhanced the property.

0421               Mr and Mrs Longdon

16.10.09         Bowdenhay Mill, Bowden Lane, Chapel-en-le-Frith

Demolish lean to extension, part demolish lean to storage building and replace with new offices. Remove existing concrete wall and planting area, dig out bank and re-grade parking area.

Members applauded the movement of a large commercial business to an industrial estate. In order to protect residents amenity, members would like a condition to be included that would prohibit any trucks from being parked on the residential side of the estate.

0557               Mrs Audra Barratt    

20.10.09         Owlgreave Stables, Owlgreave Farm, Combs Road, Chapel-en-le-Frith

                        Planning application HPK/2002/0685. To allow lights to be used on the Menage.

Members were not in favour of the original application for the ménage and feel the use of floodlights causes light pollution within the countryside.

0411               Chapel-en-le-Frith Parish Council

20.10.09         5 locations covering the ‘gateways’ to chapel

                        Erect a tourist board at each location with inter-changeable events signs.

All members declared an interest due to the applicant being the Parish Council and chose not to submit a comment.

0569               Mrs Puddick

22.10.09         Bowden Hall Cottage, Bowden Lane, Chapel-en-le-Frith

                        Retain garage for domestic use, (renewal of temporary permission)

No objection, provided the permission is only extended and not granted for a permanent structure.

0604               Dr Steve Peters

27.10.09         Newlyn Crossings Road, Chapel-en-le-Frith

                        Extension to existing dwelling to provide 2 additional bedrooms with en-suite facilities and double height conservatory.

Members thought the inclusion of a double height conservatory would affect neighbours on the adjacent housing estate, especially as it would contain a gallery. The extension appears incongruous in an area of small dwellings that are predominately bungalows, which will become overlooked from the gallery. For the above reasons members would like the site to be visited by the delegated officer.

0613               Mr Andrew Bartholomew

27.10.09         141 Manchester Road, Chapel-en-le-Frith

                        Re-submission of application HPK/2009/0446, construction of 5 bedroom dwelling in the garden of 141 Manchester Road with new access to serve the existing house.

As there has been no change to the size, scale or design to the proposed build, Members would like to re-submit their previous comments.

No objection. The new house has an attractive design and will greatly improve the site, which is currently an uncultivated area of land.

0489               Mr Chris Halliwell

29.10.09         Mill Cottage, Tunstead Milton, Whaley Bridge

                        Proposed works to remove solid plaster to internal walls to full perimeter of dwelling to an approx. height of 0.5m, reinstate plaster finishes with agreed hydraulic breathable renovating plaster. Emusion to finish all internal walls.

Without advice from a conservation officer, Members were unable to comment.

0607               Mrs Angela Buttrill

29.10.09         Rowan Cottage, Bowling Green Lane, Chapel-en-le-Frith

                        2storey extension to provide new hallway and living room with bedroom and en-suite above.

No objection. The addition enhances the existing house and fits in well with the surrounding area.

0584

0581               Mr Jonathon Holland

02.11.09         The Cottage, Chapel Milton, Chapel-en-le-Frith

                        The construction of offices and workshops

                        Demolition of existing builders workshop and storage buildings

The new buildings will improve the look of the area and are visually attractive. They are a vast improvement to the buildings that are currently there.

However, Members were concerned about the poor accessibility to the site, and asked that a condition should be included to prohibit the conversion to domestic dwellings as the application is for commercial purposes.

0628               Mr Jason Williams

02.11.09         114 Manchester Road, Chapel-en-le-Frith

                        Replacement of existing wooden garage with a larger block and render construction in a similar position.

No objection. The replacement of the garage will improve the look of the site.

10/237                        Appeals

None

10/238                        Notifications

Permission

0407, 0315, 0479, 0132

Refused

0465, 0371

10/239                        Conservation Areas

Due to illegal building works, a mature Birch Tree at the rear of Town End Post Office, from Quentin Road, has had to be felled as the roots had been severely damaged. Enforcement officers were informed at the time of the works and halted any further developments until the tree had been protected. Unfortunately, the damage had already been caused. HPBC will be made aware of this to in a view to enforcement action being carried out to those responsible.

10/240                        Public Footpaths

None

10/241                        Correspondence

An application has been received to erect a railway communications mast in Chapel-en-le-Frith. A copy of the letter will be sent to John Brooks, Friends of Chapel Station.

DCC Environmental Services will be dealing with the hazardous garden at 4 Grange Park Avenue, Chapel-en-le-Frith.

The cars stored on the verge at The Ceadars, Tunstead Milton does not become an enforcement action from HPBC. Julie Shaw has confirmed that it is only a police matter if the cars are parked on the highway. DCC will be informed of the problem.

10/242                        Any Other Business

Federal Mogul will be asked to inform the Planning Committee of any developments regarding the sale and redevelopment of their land.

There being no further business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 9.20pm

CHAIRMAN

 

CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH PARISH COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARISH PLANNING COMMITTEE

Meeting Held:            Tuesday 13th October 2009 in the Annexe of the Town Hall, Chapel-en-le-Frith

Present:                      Councillor Mrs Young in the Chair

Councillors Martin, Smith, Norton, Mrs Bayirli

Apologies:                 Councillors Mrs Batterbee, Mrs. Armstrong, Brookfield, FP Harrison

Absent:                       Councillor Clarey, McCarthy,  

10/214                          Plenary Powers

Applications seeking Planning Permission or Approval to carry out development at locations within the Parish.

The Committee considered in turn three applications to carry out developments within the Parish and it was RESOLVED: That the following comments be sent to the relevant Planning Authority.

0524               Mrs Tina Bradley, Enable Care and Home Support

29.09.09         37 Manchester Road, Chapel-en-le-Frith

Change of use from hairdressers/tanning salon to an office and training room.

No objection. This is much more preferable to an empty building and members thought there was sufficient parking nearby to service the training rooms and office.

Councillor Norton arrived at 7.40pm

0544               Mr and Mrs R Whittle

02.10.09         1 Heyworth Road, Chapel-en-le-Frith

Single storey side and rear extension (existing garage on side to be demolished)

No objection. Members thought the addition would improve the look of the site and blend in well with surrounding properties.

Peak Park

0775               Mr B Colley

29.09.09         The Garden House, Chapel-en-le-Frith, High Peak

                        Erection or an oak framed orangery

No objection. The design has been sensitively created to blend in with the surrounding area.

Councillor Mrs Bayirli left at 8pm

10/215                        Appeals

0112

10/216                        Notifications

Permission

0254, 0229, 0413, 0434, 0271, 0292, 0381, 0274, 0359, 0377, 0291, 0017, 0275, 0133,

Refusal

0358, 0429, 0112, 0446 

10/217                        Conservation Areas

Eddie Willshaw has identified the forecourt of the Town Hall as an area which could be eligible for a HERS grant. The idea would be to pave the areas where people walk, so between the bollards to the front door and to flag a ‘footpath’ under the covered walkway to the offices and library. Bollards would be needed at the entrance to the walkway to prevent parking.

10/218                        Public Footpaths

Mike Green will report back on any actions that can be taken as a result from the ‘walk round’ with the Clerk and Chairman.

The footpath that runs from Burrfields to Bowden Hall is overgrown.

10/219                        Correspondence

A new bus stop has been introduced on the south side of the road between the Chemist and Bowling Green Lane. It is for one direction only.

An application for a Certificate of Lawfulness has been received from Mr Nigel Webb for existing use of land as a domestic garden and tennis court with attendant pavilion. No Councillor could confirm the use of the land for more than 10 years.

10/220                        Any Other Business

Mike Darling will be informed about the amount of vans parked in the garden at 4 Grange Park Avenue which is an eye saw.

Andy Ellis will be informed about the large container at 1 Frith View which is in the garden. He will also be sent a letter regarding planning application HPK/2006/0143. The application to increase the number of vehicles that can be stored on land opposite The Ceadars, Milton Lane, Tunstead Milton was refused and now vehicles are being parked in the verge and on the edge of the highway.

There being no further business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 8.20pm

CHAIRMAN

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