Planning and Highways Committee

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Minutes of the meeting held on 13 September, 2007

Present: Councillor Lyons - In the Chair Councillors Andrews, R. Battle, Burns, Carmody, Chohan, Dobson, Fender, Flanagan, Grant, Morrison, Sandiford, Shaw and Watson.

Also present: Councillors J. Battle, Carroll, Hitchen, S. Newman, Ramsbottom and Stevens.

PH/07/36 Minutes

Decision

To approve as a correct record, the Minutes of the meeting held on 23 August 2007.

Decisions taken under Delegated Powers

PH/07/37 Land bounded by Store Street, Great Ancoats Street and Millbank Street, Ancoats and Clayton Ward

A report of the Head of Planning was submitted in relation to the demolition of existing buildings and erection of two buildings comprising, one 35 storey tower (with 325 residential units, use class C3, and ground and first floor retail and office spaces, use classes A1 and B1) and one 6 storey building (with 58 residential units, use class C3 and ground floor retail and office spaces use classes A1 and B1). With associated public open space, landscaping, access and basement parking. (081261)

Prior to the meeting the Committee visited the site.

Late representations were submitted and objectors and the applicant addressed the Committee.

The Head of Planning reported that further discussions had been held with the developer since the site visit, and agreement had been reached for the reduction of height to the lower rear block.

Decision

To be Minded to Approve application 081261 in accordance with the reasons put forward by the Head of Planning in his report and any late representations, subject to a Section 106 agreement for a financial contribution towards environmental and infrastructure works in the city centre and subject also to the conditions proposed in his report or in the late representations including a Grampian Condition, which would prevent any development from taking place until issues relating to access along Millbank Street have been resolved.

(Councillor R. Battle and Carmody declared that they had expressed a view on this application in advance and left the meeting)

PH/07/35 Applications for permission for development

Reports of the Head of Planning were submitted in relation to various applications for planning permission. Late representations were also submitted in respect of applications, 081760, 082567, 083680, 082223 and 082298. Further late representations were reported at the meeting.

The Committee heard representations made by objectors/applicants/local councillors in relation to applications 081760, 082567, 083680 and 083414.

Decision

1. To approve the following applications, in accordance with the reasons put forward by the Head of Planning in his report and any late representations, and subject also to the conditions proposed in his report and in the late representations submitted:

081760: Avecia Chemical Works, Old Market Street, Blackley, Crumpsall Ward*

Reserved matters application for layout, scale, appearance and landscaping for he erection of 195 residential units (63 apartments in 3 four storey blocks and 131 two and three storey houses). Associated car parking, boundary treatments and landscaping. Provision of public open space.

082567: Naylor Street, Miles Platting and Newton Heath Ward Ward*

Outline application for erection of a three storey medical center and pharmacy and associated parking with layout and access for consideration Councillor Flanagan declared that he had expressed a view on this application in advance and left the meeting)

083678: Land bounded by Great Ancoats Street, Tariff Street and the Rochdale Canal, Piccadilly basin, Ancoats and Clayton Ward.*

Erection of two 6 storey blocks with ground (plus mezzanine) floor commercial uses (including retail, use Class A1 and office use Class B2) with 159 residential units above (Use Class C3) together with ancillary parking, servicing, public space and landscaping.

(Councillors R. Battle and Carmody declared an interest in this item and left the meeting during consideration of the application)

083680: Land bounded by Tariff Street, Rochdale Canal and Marina, Piccadilly Basin, Ancoats and Clayton Ward*

Erection of new building (part6/part9 storeys) comprising ground floor restaurant (Use Class A3) and 58 residential units (Use Class C3) (Councillors R. Battle and Carmody declared an interest in this item and left the meeting during consideration of the application)

083414: 2 Beaumont Road, Chorlton Ward*

Erection of two storey building to form two apartments following the demolition of the existing single storey building. (Subject to additional conditions relating to the use of obscure glass and the opening of the windows overlooking adjoining properties)

084022: 188 and 190 School Grove, Withington Ward*

Erection of a first floor rear extension to no. 190 and 2 storey rear extension to no. 188, erection of a single storey side extension to no. 190 and enlargement of roof including increase in ridge height of 1.5 metres and formation of gables, construction of porches to front entrances and re-roofing of existing side extension to no. 188.

083882: 725 Wilmslow Road, Didsbury East Ward*

Change of use of first floor office (B1) to 24 hour private hire taxi booking office (sui generis) (Temporary consent for 12 months)

2. To be Minded to Approve the following applications, in accordance with the reasons put forward by the Head of Planning in his report or any late representations and subject to any conditions proposed in his report or any late representations, and to authorise the Head of Planning to issue an approval notice in each case once outstanding issues have been resolved to his satisfaction:

082223 & Part of Great Northern Warehouse, corner of Peter Street, 082298: Deansgate, City Centre Ward*

Change of use from leisure use (Class D2 to nightclub use (sui generis) and external alterations including new shopfronts and external seating. Listed Building Consent for internal and external works associated with the change of use. (Subject to approval of the Secretary of State)

*denotes unanimous decision