STOCKTON HEATH PARISH COUNCIL

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1 STOCKTON HEATH PARISH COUNCIL A meeting of the Planning, Finance & General Purposes Committee was held Stockton Heath Library, Alexandra Road, Stockton Heath on Tuesday 6 March 2018, commencing at 7:30pm. Present: Councillor L Murphy (Chair) Councillors, H J Dutton, W S Emsley, and P Todd Attending: Mrs L Jacob (Clerk); 3 members of the public PFGP 87. Apologies Apologies were received and accepted from Cllrs S W Boggan, C E Jones, D Robb and P J Walker. PFGP 88. Accounts for Payment Recommended that approval be given for payment of the accounts as detailed on the schedule of payments dated 6 March A bank mandate was signed to amend the Standing Order amount payable monthly to the Cheshire Pension Fund, as a result of an increase in the employers pension contribution following staff salary reviews effective March 2018 and notification of an increase in the employers contribution from 20.8% to 21.3% from April PFGP 89. Receipts For the period 7 February 2018 to 6 March 2018 Natwest monthly bank interest J E Silcock license fee for use of Mill Lane Diamond Jubilee Field on 14 July PFGP 90. Statement of Receipts and Payments for the Financial Year 2017/18 The Committee noted the Statement for the period to 6 March A letter, dated 14 February 2018, addressed to the Mansfield Building Society, had been signed by three authorised signatories to give the required one month s notice to withdraw 15, from the Community Deposit Maxi Account to cover future payments. PFGP 91. Quarterly Bank Reconciliation Cllr Murphy, who is not a cheque signatory or Chairman of the Parish Council, verified, by signature, bank reconciliations and bank statements for all accounts held for the period October 2017 to February

2 PFGP 92. Planning Applications PFGP 92.1 That the Development Manager, Development Management, Warrington Borough Council (WBC) be informed that the Parish Council had no objections to the following applications for planning permission: 2018/31985 Stonegate Pub Company - Full Planning - Retrospective use of highway forecourt to place tables, chairs, branded demarcation barriers and branded planter to form external seating area for use in association with adjoining public house; together with the installation of associated external lighting at Unit 1 and 2 Victoria Square, 8 Grappenhall Road, Stockton Heath, Warrington, WA4 6LG 2018/31986 Stonegate Pub Company Advertisement - Proposed branded demarcation barriers and branded planter at Unit 1 and 2 Victoria Square, 8 Grappenhall Road, Stockton Heath, Warrington, WA4 6LG 2018/32030 Neil Hyde - Householder - Proposed single storey rear extension, first floor rear extension above existing single storey, loft conversion raising ridge height to hipped roof by 0.6m. at 32, Greenbank Gardens, Stockton Heath, Warrington, WA4 2DR 2018/32044 Mrs V Rendell - Householder - Proposed alterations and single and two storey rear extension and proposed Utility room/store in rear garden at 14, Arley Avenue, Stockton Heath, Warrington, WA4 2AZ Plans dealt with at this meeting: 2018/32019 Thwaites - Full Planning- Proposed repairs to existing brickwork, plaster, repaint bowling club members store building. Proposed new cobbles and replacement paving slabs within bowling club members store building. Refurbish & replace existing seats to bowling club members store building. Insertion of new steel beam and new slate roof to bowling club members store at Red Lion, London Road, Warrington, WA4 6HN 2018/32020 Thwaites - Listed Building - Proposed repairs to existing brickwork, plaster, repaint bowling club members store building. Proposed new cobbles and replacement paving slabs within bowling club members store building. Refurbish & replace existing seats to bowling club members store building. Insertion of new steel beam and new slate roof to bowling club members store at Red Lion, London Road, Warrington, WA4 6HN 2018/32113 Ms. Diana Philliskirk - 42 Day Householder Prior Approval - Proposed square conservatory with dwarf wall to extend beyond the rear wall of the dwelling 4 metres, maximum height 3 metres and height at the eaves 2.5 metres at 4, Lilac Grove, Stockton Heath, Warrington, WA4 2DG 2018/32148 Mr and Mrs Foat - Householder - Proposed single storey side and rear extension and proposed porch at 39, West Avenue, Stockton Heath, Warrington, WA4 6HU 2

3 2018/32137 Mr Dean Wilson, Olive Tree Brasserie - Advertisement - Proposed illuminated signage to be located above he restaurant entrance, aluminium hexagon sign backlit & mounted to black metal rectangle back board at 48, London Road, Warrington, WA4 6HP 2018/32178 Mr Dean Wilson, Olive Tree Brasserie - Discharge of Condition - Proposed Discharge of Conditions 1(Commencement ), Condition 2 (Approved plans), Condition 3 (Air extraction and Filtration System), Condition 4 (Ambient background noise), Condition 5 (Business Hours), Condition 6 (Refuse collection hours), Condition 7 (Deliveries), Condition 8 (Servicing Management Plan), Condition 10 (No food deliveries or takeaways), Condition 11 (Restaurant use only) and Condition 12 (External facing materials) on application 2017/ , London Road, Warrington, WA4 6HP. 2018/32193 Mr. Foot - Householder-Single Storey rear extension at Pleasant Place, Balmoral Road, Grappenhall and Thelwall, Warrington, WA4 2EB. 2018/32257 Mr and Mrs Hayes - Householder - Proposed Single Storey side extension and alterations at 3, Sandy Lane, Stockton Heath, Warrington, WA4 2AY. 2018/32211 Mr Martin Spotswood & Mrs Sharon Wilson - Householder - Proposed single storey side extension (following demolition of existing garage) to side of original outbuilding and previous link extension with flat roof over both, with feature glass lantern and Juliette balcony to rear bedroom, plus revised patio area at 54, Whitefield Road, Stockton Heath, Warrington, WA4 6NA 2018/32173 Mrs Alexandra Pearson - Householder - Proposed loft conversion with rear dormer, velux rooflights and juliet balcony at 26, Hawthorne Road, Stockton Heath, Warrington, WA4 6JP PFGP 92.2 Objections That the Development Manager, Development Management, Warrington Borough Council (WBC) be informed that the Parish Council had objections to the following application for planning permission: 2018/31993 Mr Jude Folde Properties Ltd - Full Planning - Proposed construction of new residential building comprising 2 No. apartments with associated parking access and landscaping/amenity space at land to the rear (North East) of, 110, London Road, Stockton Heath, Warrington, WA4 6LG The Parish Council object on the following grounds: 1. The proposal represents an over-development relative to the plot size and previous additions at 110 London Road. 2. Parking provision is for 3 vehicles only, with no provision of occasional parking for 3

4 visitors. 3. There is inadequate space to accommodate manoeuvres associated with parking at space 03 if space 02 is occupied. 4. There is inadequate space should emergency vehicles need access. 5. The access road from London Road to Bridgewater Mews currently has insufficient capacity at peak times and an increase in entrance and egress may not be adequately accommodated. 6. The property detailed provides over one third of windows to be obscure glazing, resulting in a loss of comfort and amenity to those who are dwelling there. 7. The proposal represents a loss of amenity to the existing dwellings. PFGP 92.3 Concerns That the Development Manager, Development Management, Warrington Borough Council (WBC) be informed that the Parish Council had objections to the following application for planning permission: 2017/31302 Marks and Spencer - Full Planning-The Siting Of 1NO. Refrigerated 20FT Storage Containers from 01 November to 31 January Annually at Unit 6, The Forge Shopping Centre, London Road, Warrington, WA4 6HW The Parish Council is concerned that the siting of the refrigeration unit might restrict the flow of traffic; restrict access to delivery vehicles delivering to adjacent businesses; and adversely affect the ability of vehicles to manoeuvre safely in that area. PFGP 92.4 Other The Parish Council noted the following applications for information only and which require no response: 2018/32139 Mr Robert Hardie - TPO- 1x Beech - Proposed crown lift to approximately 6m clear of highway and power lines, remove lowest 2 limbs as identified, remove crown by approximately 30% and reduce back side laterals growing towards the property by 2-3M to clear building, allow light and maintain at 62, Whitefield Road, Stockton Heath, Warrington, WA4 6NA Plans dealt with at this meeting: 2018/32113 Ms. Diana Philliskirk - 42 Day Householder Prior Approval - Proposed square conservatory with dwarf wall to extend beyond the rear wall of the dwelling 4 metres, maximum height 3 metres and height at the eaves 2.5 metres at 4, Lilac Grove, Stockton Heath, Warrington, WA4 2DG 4

5 2018/32325 Mr Kevin Furnival - TPO-T15(Holly) Removal to be replanted with numerous trees of various species at 84b Ackers Road, Stockton Heath, Warrington, WA4 2EA 2018/32326 Mr Kevin Furnival - TPO-T1(Elm) & Tree T14(Acer Plantanoides) require 20% Crown Reduction at 84b, Ackers Road, Stockton Heath, Warrington, WA4 2EA PFGP 92.5 Pavement Licensing Application Notification received from Warrington Borough Council Licensing Section that an application from The Slug and Lettuce has been received for 6 tables, 24 chairs and barriers and planters to be placed between the hours of 0900 and 2200 Monday to Sunday outside the premises at Unit 1 and 2, Victoria Square, Stockton Heath. The response from Stockton Heath Parish Council is to raise the following requests: that there should be an assurance that adequate clearance is made available for those with mobility aids/pushchairs; and that the company work in partnership with Warrington Borough Council Highways Department to provide an adjustment to the dropped kerb in proximity to the premises in order that the kerb directs traffic flow away from the table settings. PFGP 93. PFGP 94. Risk Management Annual Review The Risk Management Register document was reviewed and it was Recommended that the document be adopted by the Parish Council with the next review being in one year s time, unless any change in circumstances would necessitate an earlier review. Grant Applications The following grant applications were considered: 94.1 St Thomas Hall request for 1000 towards cost for an after-school club for young people aged years. A representative spoke in support of this application, giving an outline of the project and answering questions put by councillors. Recommended that a grant of 500 be made ( 320 from the earmarked Youth Provision budget and 180 from the remaining Grant budget); that support be given by the parish council to pursue match-funding from the Community Initiative Fund; that the group provide an update on the project and consider making a further request in the new financial year North West Air Ambulance request for a donation and to continue to promote the needs for funds in the parish. Recommended that a grant of 250 be made from the remaining Grant budget. 5

6 PFGP 95. Land at Mill Lane Diamond Jubilee Field A representative presented the case for the request, being that the Scouting Association require safeguards in place for Scout Camps and that the land would be fenced off and used to provide additional room for larger camps to take place. The request by the Scouts for the adoption of a piece of land adjoining the Scout Hut at Parkgate was then discussed by councillors. It was noted that the land is covered by the Fields in Trust Deed of Dedication and cannot be disposed of, nor have buildings erected on it, without the consent of FiT. Further research will be pursued to establish the strictures of the deed and the clerk will update the Scout organisation in due course. PFGP 96. Red Lane Allotment Lease Agreement The seven year lease agreement document between the Parish Council and the Stockton Heath Allotments Association was reviewed. Cllr Murphy identified several matters of a legal nature which he will advise to full council. This item to be included as an agenda item at the full council meeting on Tuesday 13 March PFGP 97. Parish Ranger Van usage The recent notification from Warrington Borough Council, of a proposed increase in the daily rate for use of the Parish Ranger van from to per day was noted and discussed. Recommended that the Parish Council continue with the hire of the vehicle two days per week and the additional 662 be met from the 2018/2019 Parish ranger earmarked funds budget; that a written agreement be requested from Warrington Borough Council outlining the terms and conditions of hire and the level of service that the Parish Council can expect for the hire fee. PFGP 98. PFGP 99. Sandy Lane Office The meeting with the architect at Stockton Heath Library was noted. Date and Time of Next Meeting Tuesday 3 April 2018 at 7.30pm at Stockton Heath Library. The meeting ended at 9.30pm. 6