Minutes of the Meeting of the Planning Committee of Saddleworth Parish Council Held at the Civic Hall, Lee Street, Uppermill on Tuesday 8Th May 2012

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Minutes of the Meeting of the Planning Committee of Saddleworth Parish Council Held at the Civic Hall, Lee Street, Uppermill on Tuesday 8th May 2012

There were present: Councillor – Mr. M. Buckley – Chairman Councillor – Mr. W. Cullen – Vice Chairman

Cllrs Mr. N. Allsopp Mrs. N. Kirkham Ms. L. Brown Mr. R. Knotts Mrs. E. Firth Mr. B. Lord Mr. R. Franklin Mrs. P. Lord Mr. G. Harkness Mrs. S. McGladdery Mr. D. Heffernan Mr. A. Roughley Mr. J. Hudson Ms. L. Schofield

Martyn Leigh – OMBC Planning Officer

Apologies: Cllrs. Dr. D. Atherton, Mrs. M. Bingley & Mr. G. Sheldon

Members congratulated Councillor McGladdery on her election and welcomed her to her first meeting.

Ref: Applicant Location PA/332309/12 Miss J Rodgers 129 Chew Valley Road, Greenfield Change of use from sweet shop to living accommodation

Recommendation: APPROVAL ______LB/332103/12 Mr D Brennan 33 Wool Road, Dobcross Replacement windows and doors

Recommendation: REFUSAL This proposal is totally unacceptable. The window frames and doors on any building are some of the most important architectural details. Plastic uPVC windows look artificial, usually have heavy frames and differ significantly from traditional windows and doors in appearance. The fact that some windows have already been replaced in uPVC argues in favour of also replacing these in the correct materials. Appropriate materials would be hardwood windows with six panelled doors, also in hardwood. Traditional designs would be in two or six lights. Secondary double glazing provides a cost effective, unobtrusive and efficient solution to heat loss and traffic noise.

LB/332303/12 Mrs G Frost 2 Laureates Place, Springhead Sub-division of existing dwelling to form 2 no. dwellings (Resubmission of LB/331682/11)

Recommendation: APPROVAL The removal of the previously proposed central door at the rear and its replacement by an opening that had previously been a door way is a big improvement. ______PA/332059/12 Mr S Hill Brownhill Bridge Mill, Lower Fields, Dobcross 1) Change of use to dwelling with associated works 2) Demolition of single storey side extension and outbuildings 3) Erection of a two storey side extension including bridged link to proposed and garages/ carports/store 4) Alterations to existing building

Recommendation: APPROVAL Subject to the use of matching reclaimed materials throughout. On the whole this is a sensitive treatment of a listed building retaining the essential features of the front elevation. The principle of extending this building is accepted, if it is to find a new use. However there is some concern at the elaborate nature of the treatment of the rear that detracts from the simplicity of the original building. One change which we would like to see is the replacement of the existing door aperture on the front with a two light mullion window to match the existing row; the large picture window is inappropriate and detracts from the historical appearance. ______PA/331799/12 Mr P Doherty The Barn, Adj., to The Old Original, Thorpe Lane, Scouthead Change of use of barn into 2 no. dwellings

Recommendation: REFUSAL Although there is no objection to the principle of converting this barn to residential use a number of details in the proposal are unacceptable. The division of the barn door at the front and winnowing door at the rear is novel, and does not detract from the essential character of the building. However the treatment of the window openings does. These should be

simple in nature and not domestic in appearance. The proposed three light mullion window on the front of the building is completely out of character with an agricultural building of this type; a simple square window would have been more appropriate. ______PA/331997/12 Ravenstone Catering Brownhill Countryside Centre, Wool Road, Dobcross Change of use to cafe/visitors centre

Recommendation: APPROVAL ______PA/332118/12 Mr L Hughes Dog and Partridge, 187 Oldham Road, Springhead 1) Erection of front glass canopy 2) Erection of front garden wall

Recommendation: APPROVAL ______PA/332192/12 Mr L Prenty New Farm, Two Acre Lane, Strinesdale Erection of a10kw wind turbine on a 15m high tower

Recommendation: REFUSAL Inappropriate development in the green belt, environmental and visual impact. Cllr. Mr. J. Hudson abstained ______HH/332208/12 Mr Choudhury 3 Stonelands Way, Grotton Erection of a first floor front extension and rear dormer with juliet balconies

Recommendation: APPROVAL ______PA/332227/12 Mr Hampson Land at 51 Dobcross New Road, Dobcross Erection of 1no. dwelling

Recommendation: REFUSAL Inappropriate development in the green belt. ______PA/332256/12 Hollowoak Ltd Nut Bottom, Chew Valley Road, Greenfield Change of use from former agricultural buildings and land to the erection of holiday chalets and provision of camping facilities.

Recommendation: APPROVAL Cllr. Mr. J. Hudson abstained ______

PA/332265/12 Mr & Mrs Pierce 87 Shaw Hall Bank Road, Greenfield Conversion to 2 no. dwellings and erection of detached double garage Recommendation: APPROVAL Cllr. Mr. N. Allsopp declared an interest.

______HH/332271/12 Mr W Haq Heron House, Greave Park, Uppermill Erection of detached double garage

Recommendation: APPROVAL ______HH/332272/12 Mr D Charles 252 Oldham Road, Grotton Single storey side extension

Recommendation: APPROVAL ______HH/332273/12 Mr Stals 7 Haven Close, Grasscroft Erection of a single storey side and rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory

Recommendation: APPROVAL ______HH/332274/12 Mr Milton 40 Hillside Avenue, Grotton Part single storey/part two storey rear extension

Recommendation: APPROVAL ______PA/332277/12 Watersedge Ceramics Ltd Appleybys, 1-3 Mossley Road, Grasscroft Change of us e from existing offices to offices and dental surgery

Recommendation: APPROVAL ______HH/332285/12 Mr O Whitchurch 11 The Meadows, Grotton Extension to flat rear garden area with alterations to retaining wall and timber balustrade (Resubmission of HH/330405/11)

Recommendation: APPROVAL ______HH/332305/12 Mr M Osborne 2 Wellmeadow Lane, Uppermill Front and rear dormer extensions (Resubmission of HH/331064/11)

Recommendation: APPROVAL

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PA/332310/12 Swan Meadow Private Day The Pastures, Huddersfield Road, Scouthead Nursery 1) Change of use from dwelling to private day nursery (with extensions) 2) Demolition and replacement of existing outbuildings to form 'holiday club' 3) Provision of an 'all weather play surface' 4) Associated hard and soft landscaping works including creation of 18 no. parking spaces

Recommendation: APPROVAL ______PA/332330/12 Armstrong Developments Ltd Plum Cottage, Dry Bridge, Huddersfield Road, Diggle Removal of planning condition no.2 relating to PA/54879/08 to allow building to be used as dwellinghouse.

Recommendation: REFUSAL Inappropriate development in the green belt. Cllr. Mr. J. Hudson abstained ______HH/332334/12 Mr Royle 6 Green View Chase, Coverhill Road, Grotton, Extension of time relating to HH/56425/09 1) Single storey side extension forming living room 2) Single storey side extension forming study

Recommendation: APPROVAL ______HH/332336/12 Mr Wildbore 19 Rimmon Close, Greenfield Erection of a single storey rear extension

Recommendation: APPROVAL ______HH/332338/12 Mr McManus 3 The Park, Greenfield Erection of part two storey, part first floor side extension

Recommendation: APPROVAL ______HH/332356/12 Mr H Reed 14 Dalefields, Delph Erection of a part two storey, part single storey side extension.

Recommendation: APPROVAL ______

HH/332363/12 Mr & Mrs A Hill 10 Heather Way, Diggle 1) Single storey front and side extension 2) Two storey rear extension

Recommendation: APPROVAL ______HH/332370/12 Hall Needham Associates Parklands House, Parkfield Road, Grasscroft Creation of addition storey and alterations to external elevations with veranda and raised terrace

Recommendation: APPROVAL ______HH/332381/12 Mr C Barratt 24 North Nook, Austerlands First floor extension

Recommendation: APPROVAL ______Peak District Parish Council Consultation a. Application NP/O/0112/0068 – 1 Diggle Mill Cottages, Diggle Proposed extension and roof alterations b. Application NP/O/0112/0070 – 2 Diggle Mill Cottages, Diggle Proposed extension and alterations

Recommendation: REFUSAL The proposals to change the size and style of these buildings are considered unacceptable. These are simple workers cottages. The proposals have the effect of turning them into much larger dwellings, quite out of character with the historic industrial nature of the site. The regularity and simplicity of the row is destroyed by the gabled extension and the proposed flat roofed family room built out at the front. Both these features are very weak design elements and considerably detract from the character of the original buildings. The cottages should be retained in their original simple form. ______Conservation Areas Advisory Committee – The Committee currently meets at 3.30 p.m. on the day of the Planning Committee. It was agreed that the meeting will now take place at 2 p.m. on the preceding Friday and that the minutes will be circulated electronically at the conclusion of the meeting.

Projection of plans – It was agreed that copies of the original plans where a re-submission had been made would be projected onto the screen, along with any other plans specifically requested by Councillors prior to the meeting.