STOCKTON HEATH PARISH COUNCIL A meeting of the Planning, Finance & General Purposes Committee was held in The Committee Room, The Sandy Lane Centre, Sandy Lane, Stockton Heath on Tuesday, 1 September 2015 commencing at 7:30pm. Present: PFGP 19. Councillor D Robb (Chair) Councillors S W Boggan, W S Emsley, C E Jones, C E Jordan and P Todd. Apologies Apologies received from W J T Pole and P J Walker. PFGP 20. Accounts for Payment Recommended that approval be given to the payment of the accounts as detailed on the schedules dated 4 August and 1 September 2015. PFGP 21. Receipts For the period 8 July to 1 September 2015 Monthly bank interest for July 2015 0.10 VAT repayment for period 1 April to 30 June 2015 354.76 Monthly bank interest for August 2015 0.25 Stockton Heath Festival Trust Contribution to cost of installing and removing flags 150.00 PFGP 22. Statement of Receipts and Payments for the Financial Year 2015/16 The Committee noted the Statement as at 1 September 2015. PFGP 23. Grant Requests A letter received dated 27 July 2015 from Families United asking for a donation to their FUN Kidz on the Move project. A copy of their Report of the Trustees and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2014 was provided. The charity currently supports three families with a total of seven children in Stockton Heath. Recommended that a grant of 200 be made from the grants budget 2015/16.
PFGP 24. Planning Applications Recommended PFGP 24.1 That the Head of Service, Environment & Regeneration, Warrington Borough Council (WBC) be informed that the Parish Council had no objections to the following applications for planning permission: 2015/26408 Mr. N Stone - Householder - Proposed two storey extension to provide additional living/utility and bedroom accommodation to the existing family home. The works include the conversion of the existing single storey garage into a games room, linking to the house via a proposed garden porch at 114 Fairfield Road, Stockton Heath WA4 2BU. 2015/26423 Mr. Andrew Wong - Householder - Proposed two storey rear extension, first floor over existing garage with conversion, loft conversion, porch and internal alterations at 107 Fairfield Road, Stockton Heath WA4 2BU. 2015/26449 Mr. Warren Jackson - Householder - Proposed kitchen extension and 1st floor area above and to put a dormer into the loft area this is to replace original application 2015/25909 at 2, Mitchell Street, Stockton Heath WA4 6LS. 2015/26461 Clive Arnold, Warrington Borough Council - TPO Works - Proposed minimal trimming of branches overhanging the carriageway TPO 107- T1,T3,T4,G1,G2,T17,T18,T23 at Land between, Hill top Road and Ackers Road, Stockton Heath. PFGP 24.2 For Information only 2015/26276 Mr. Mark Delicata - 42 day Householder Prior Approval - Proposed rear extension to extend by 5.26m from the rear wall, maximum height of the extension is to be 3.2m and the height of the extension to the eaves is to be 2.4metres at 24 Denbury Avenue, Stockton Heath WA4 2BL. PFGP 24.3 ENF/15/05049 ENF/15/05063 PFGP 24.4 Enforcement Refusals Alleged Advertising Boards 34 London Road, Warrington WA4 6HN Alleged car port 54 Ellesmere Road, Stockton Heath WA4 6DZ 2015/26074 42 day householder prior approval: proposed single storey rear extension to extend by 4.07m from the rear wall, maximum height of the extension is to be 3.9m and the height of the extension to the eaves is to be 2.55m at 83 Walton Road, WA4 6NW. 2015/25958 Change of use proposal for change of use from beauty therapy establishment to office use within use class B1 at 146 London Road, WA4 6LE.
PFGP 24.5 Other The Clerk agreed to contact the Planning Officer to discuss the following applications prior to submitting the Parish Council s comments to the Head of Service, Environment & Regeneration, WBC. The Committee agreed that further clarification was required regarding the variation of the conditions. 2015/26432 Mr. Neil Ritchie, Little Acorns Limited - Variation of Conditions - Proposed access and parking area and variation of condition 4 (parking provisions) following previously approved application A00/41444 at 147 London Road, Stockton Heath WA4 6LG. 2015/26433 Mr. Neil Ritchie, Little Acorns Limited - Variation of Conditions - Application to remove Condition 1 ( The use of the garden shall be restricted to 3 hours per day Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm and no use on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays) following previously approved application A00/41444 at 147 London Road, Stockton Heath WA4 6LG. The Committee was told that after further consideration of planning application 2015/26057 concerning land to the side of 2 Whitefield Road, Stockton Heath, WA4 6LZ the Parish Council s previous objections were withdrawn. The objections raised were primarily civil matters and not planning matters. PFGP 24.6 Planning Applications 8 July to 13 August 2015 The Committee noted the following responses provided to WBC on applications received during the August recess: a) No objection to the following applications: 2015/25909 Warren Jackson - Householder - Proposed extension to rear ground floor and 1st floor and dormer in second floor leading to terrace 2 Mitchell Street, Stockton Heath, WA4 6LS. 2015/26073 Garry Davies - Full Planning - Proposed new dwelling - 22, Mitchell Street, Stockton Heath, WA4 6LS 2015/26143 Mr Mark Bellers - TPO - Proposed tree works to Copper Beech Tree (T1) - 137, Fairfield Road, Stockton Heath, WA4 2BS. 2015/26113 Mr David Sutcliffe - Outline Application - Application for Outline Planning Permission (with all matters reserved) for the construction of a 1x dwelling on land between 12 & 16 Raymond Avenue - Land between 12 & 16, Raymond Avenue, Stockton Heath, Warrington. 2015/26118 RBS, Royal Bank of Scotland plc - Full Planning - Proposed installation of 2No. new ATM's fitted in place of existing 72 London Road, Stockton Heath, WA4 6HR. 2015/26119 RBS, Royal Bank of Scotland plc - Advertisement - Proposal to remove existing brand signage, install 1No. internally illuminated Fascia sign, 1No. internally
illuminated hanging sign, 1 x A1 Suspended Poster, 1 x Welcome Sign, 2 x ATM Tablet and 5 x Privacy Film - 72 London Road, Stockton Heath, WA4 6HR. 2015/26140 HSBC Corporate Real Estate - Full Planning - Proposed replacement of existing external ATM, of which to be equality act complaint 69 London Road, Stockton Heath, WA4 6HR. 2015/26152 P Karalius - Householder - Proposed first floor side extension and the provision of a replacement pitched roof to the existing rear extension 46 Brian Avenue, Stockton Heath, WA4 2BG. 2015/26174 Ruth Ward - Householder - Proposed Rear Extension to dwelling 31 Ackers Lane, Stockton Heath, WA4 2BZ. 2015/26110 Mr & Mrs Savage - Householder - Proposed ground floor dining and garden room extension and first floor bedroom extension 6 Ellesmere Road, Stockton Heath, WA4 6DS. 2015/26109 Mr & Mrs Leake - Householder - Proposed ground floor kitchen and garden room extension and first floor bedroom extension all to rear 7 Ellesmere Road, Stockton Heath WA4 6DS. 2015/26211 Neil Atkinson - Householder - Proposed single storey extension to side - 42, Alexandra Road, Stockton Heath, Warrington, WA4 2AN. 2015/26248 Jon Curtis - Householder - Proposed single storey infill lean too extension to provide new front door and extended space to front of house 11 Limetree Avenue, Stockton Heath WA4 2DQ. 2015/26265 Mr Kevin Harvey - Advertisement - Proposed externally illuminated hanging sign, 3 vertical banner signs and lighting to existing shop frontage sign 19A London Road, Stockton Heath, WA4 6SG. 2015/25942 Mr Paul Amit - Prior Notification - Prior approval for change of use from A1 use to A3 use (Italian Delicatessen & wine lounge) 49 London Road, WA4 6SG. 2015/26185 Paul Amit Advertisement consent application for proposed illuminated fascia sign 49 London Road, Warrington WA4 6SG. 2015/26229 Miss Becca Warren (WBC) - 56 Day Prior approval - Proposed installation of Solar Photovoltaics (PV) equipment - Stockton Heath Community Primary School, West Avenue, Stockton Heath, Warrington, WA4 6HX. 2015/26326 Andrew Danquah - Householder - Proposed two storey and single storey rear extension at 10 Hunts Lane, Stockton Heath WA4 2DT 2015/26336 Ms. Therese Keely Variation of conditions proposed variation of condition 3 (approved plans) for amendment to the red line boundary following outline planning consent 2014/24832 84 Ackers Road, Stockton Heath, WA4 2EA. 2015/26235 Andy Worth - Householder - Proposed demolition of existing rear single storey extension and construction of new rear single storey extension with raised patio area 39 Grappenhall Road, Stockton Heath, WA4 2AH.
2015/26358 Helen Fearon Householder Proposed single and two storey extension at 83 Walton Road, Stockton Heath WA4 6NW 2015/26073 Garry Davies - Full Planning - Proposed new dwelling 22 Mitchell Street, Stockton Heath, WA4 6LS. 2015/26316 Marks and Spencer plc - Full Planning - Proposed installation of plant equipment to serve M&S Unit 6, The Forge Shopping Centre, London Road, Warrington WA4 6HW. 2015/26317 Marks and Spencer plc - Advertisement - Advertisement consent to display of 4 no. halo illuminated signs - Unit 6, The Forge Shopping Centre, London Road, Warrington WA4 6HW. 2015/26318 Marks and Spencer plc - Full Planning - Proposed external alterations to the shopfront by replacing existing shopfront and doors, removal of roller shutters, replacement of existing auto door and side screens including aa new set of auto doors - Unit 6, The Forge Shopping Centre, London Road, Warrington WA4 6HW. 2015/26315 Marks and Spencer plc - Full Planning - Proposed replacement trolley bay - Unit 6, The Forge Shopping Centre, London Road, Warrington WA4 6HW. b) The Parish Council agrees with the Planning Officers comments in relation to the following application: 2015/26129 C Gadd - Householder - Proposed demolition of existing conservatory, partial demolition of existing single storey side & rear extension. Construction of new two storey side & rear extension, incorporating existing single storey side & rear extension. Construction of single storey rear extension. Construction of Flat roof rear dormer. Construction of pitched roof side dormer 33 Westbourne Road, Stockton Heath, WA4 6SE. The proposed side dormer element fails to reinforce local distinctiveness or enhance the character and appearance of the original dwelling and street scene. Whilst there are a variety of side and rear extensions to note locally there is no precedent for side dormer additions. Such an addition would detract from the main hip roof form which is predominant locally, notwithstanding unbalancing the pair of semi-detached properties of which the application dwelling forms part. The proposal would be contrary to the objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework that advocate high standards of design that have regard to local distinctiveness. It would also conflict with local Core Strategy Policies that similarly require that proposals are designed to reinforce local distinctiveness and enhance the character, appearance and function of the street scene, and should harmonise with the scale, proportions and materials of adjacent and or existing building. PFGP 25. Any Other Business PFGP 25.1 Parish Council Election Costs 2015 The Electoral Services Manager, WBC, has notified the Parish Council that the following costs are to be charged to the Parish Council for the elections held on Thursday 7 May 2015: Lumb Brook Ward 1,921.62
St. Thomas Ward 1,582.82 There are earmarked funds of 4,500 available to cover these costs. PFGP 25.2 ENF/15/04960 Victoria Square, 85 London Road, WA4 6LG A Councillor asked for an update regarding the retractable awning at first floor level. No information has been received to date and Cllr. Jordan agreed to contact the Planning Officer for further information. PFGP 25.3 Advertisements A Councillor raised the issue of advertisements that have been attached to the railings alongside the Canal at the junction of Fairfield Road/London Road and Knutsford Road/Thelwall New Road. Cllrs. Robb and Todd agreed to take a look at these and report them to WBC if appropriate. The meeting closed at 8.50pm.