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STRETTON PARISH COUNCIL Minutes of the Monthly Meeting of the Parish Council Remote meeting held on Monday 7 December 2020 at 6:30pm
Councillors in attendance: Others Present:
Cllr L Jones – Chair G Lett – Clerk to the Council Cllr D Buckley – Vice Chair Cllr B Jones Cllr A Lyons Cllr P Lyons Cllr J Doherty
R161 Apologies Ward Cllr J Wheeler sent apologies. Cllr P Marshall, having had email problems was unable to attend.
R162 Public Forum No members of the public in attendance.
R163 Approval of previous Minutes Minutes for the Monthly Meeting on 2nd November 2020 were signed as a true copy.
R164 South Warrington Parishes Joint Working Group (SWP) Updated reports from SWP Group forwarded to Cllrs as and when received. Stobarts judicial review closing date for appeal is 14th December. Meetings held with M Bell, WBC, with further meeting planning with S Parks in Jan 2021.
R165 PC Representative on Stretton/ Appleton Thorn liaison group The vote for Cllr J Doherty to act as representative of Stretton PC at the above Liaison meetings was ratified. It was also resolved that Cllr J Doherty represent the PC at meetings with BECG.
R166 Finance R166.1 Finance papers for December payments were approved as below.
Amberol Ltd Replacement matting x5 Cheque No. 811 £54.90
North West Ambulance Donation approved Nov 2020 Cheque No. 812 £50.00
G Lett Salary and Expenses (November) Cheque No. 813 £421.33
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D Buckley Reimbursement of website costs invoice No. 203023725343 Cheque No. 814 £16.79
A Lyons Reimbursement of 4x new tree lights/batteries Cheque No. 815 £173.90
G Lett Reimbursement for Remembrance wreath Cheque No. 816 £21.98
Shires Pay Services Payment of invoice 05532 Q3 Cheque No. 817 £39.60
Total £728.50
R166.2 Setting of Pre-Cept 2021 It was resolved that a 2% increase be implemented for the forthcoming financial year.
R166.3 Npower Bill Update Offer for settlement agreement forwarded to Npower for their consideration. Chased but Knights awaiting response from npower. Clerk to write letter to npower direct for an update.
R167 New Website Platform It was resolved that the PC move to the new website platform.
R168 A559 Proposals FOI response received regarding A559. Same proposals put forward as possible options, all unacceptable to residents. Unable to change classification to B road unless all parties along the route approve – will not be provided. Unable to implement 20mph limit as minimum number of houses on road not met.
Query raised with all villages via ChALC, responses report similar issues across other villages but with no clear solution.
Both PC and WBC unable to progress further. Bypass only acceptable solution but cost prohibitive. As such, PC to continue to push for bypass and request ChALC take up the issue on behalf of all villages affected by HGVs/speeding.
PC to consider purchasing solar speed camera. Clerk to report overgrown hedges outside Whitegates.
R169 New Public Rights of Way Office Cllr Tony Lyons and Cllr P Lyons expressed an Interest and abstained from the vote.
It was resolved that John Patterson be appointed the PROW for Stretton.
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R170 Planning Applications/Issues R170.1 No Declaration of Interests reported.
R170.2 Planning
Domestic Planning Applications (3) Application No: 2020/38251 Location: 37, BEAMISH CLOSE, STRETTON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5RJ Proposal: Householder - Proposed single storey rear extension, single storey side to link with partially converted garage and internal alterations Applicant: Darren Buckley Received: 1st December 2020 No objections received.
Application No: 2020/38117 Location: WOODSTOCK, FIR TREE CLOSE, STRETTON, WARRINGTON, WA4 4LY Proposal: Lawful Development Certificate-Single storey rear extension Applicant: J Fitzsimons Received: 11th November 2020 No objections received.
Application No: 2020/38067 Location: 483A, LONDON ROAD, WARRINGTON, WA4 5PP Proposal: Householder - Proposed Single-storey rear extension Applicant: Mark & Gill Selkirk Received: 4th November 2020 No objections received.
Commercial Planning Applications (1) Application No: 2020/38106 Location: WALNUT TREE FARM, NORTHWICH ROAD, STRETTON, WARRINGTON, WA4 4PG Proposal: Full Planning - Proposed Change of Use and Alterations of Existing Building from Agriculture to a Mixed Use as a Grain Store and Storage of Documents (Agriculture & B8) Applicant: T Blackshaw Received: 17th November 2020 – extension approved to 10th December 2020 for response It was resolved that comments be submitted, covering the following;
Firstly, Stretton Parish Council would like to thank WBC for the short extension in response time. Comments noted by the PC are as follows;
- The rationale behind this application directly contradicts a previous application, where it was stated that storage was no longer required - hence the application for change of use. Why then is this storage now needed/not foreseen? - The number of cars requiring parking at this business development park is at/exceeding capacity. - This results in a number of vehicles exiting the premises onto A559 at the same time, a road which has ongoing issues with speeding and HGVs. Road safety remains a significant concern for the PC and at some point Highways need to address this, before
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commenting further on applications which impact negatively on this road. - The vast amount of applications submitted on this site has resulted in an ever growing business park development, which, had it been done in one application s106 would have had to be considered. - The sheer number of applications has resulted in a large development by stealth.
Given the above points and the expectation that this will not be the last application for this site, Stretton Parish Council would formally request that representative(s) from Planning visit the site prior to any decision being made, in order to fully understand its size and the issues with the current development.
Notice of Decisions (2) Application No: 2020/36311 Location: NEW HOUSE FARM, HATTON LANE, WARRINGTON, WA4 4BZ Description of development: Full Planning (Major) - Proposed demolition of existing equestrian buildings and the construction of 31 dwellings including affordable housing provision, associated parking, landscaping associated infrastructure and community open space/ orchard Decision: Application 2020/36311 be refused, contrary to Officer recommendation, for the following reason: - The nature of the proposed development is likely to result primarily in the need for travel by private car due to its location remote from adequate facilities and services and lack of suitable access to alternative means of travel. - The lack of pedestrian and cycling infrastructure between the site and services key to the residential 7 Agenda Item 3 development will give rise to an impact on safety. This is contrary to Policies CS1 and MP1 of Warrington’s Local Plan Core Strategy and the aims and principles of the National Planning Policy Framework
Town & Country Planning Act 1990 Application Number: 2019/34739 Notice of ‘Called In’ Application by Way Of Written Representations Location: Land North of Barleycastle Lane, Appleton Thorn, Warrington Proposal: Full Planning (Major) Environmental Assessment Application - Proposed Demolition of all existing on-site buildings and structures and construction of a National Distribution Centre building (Use Class B8) with ancillary office accommodation (Class B1(a)), vehicle maintenance unit, vehicle washing area, internal roads, gatehouse, parking areas, perimeter fencing, waste management area, sustainable urban drainage system, landscaping, highways improvements and other associated works. Reference: APP/M0655/V/20/3253083 Applicant name: Liberty Properties Developments Ltd & Eddie Stobart Ltd Received: 10th June 2020 Decision: Refused by Secretary of State
Update on protracted Domestic Planning Applications (2) Following applications could be submitted to DMC scheduled for 21st December/January if recommending approval
Hall Lane, Lower Stretton Application No. 2019/36185
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Location: THE MEADOWS, HALL LANE, STRETTON, WARRINGTON, WA4 4NY Proposal: Full Planning - Proposed retention of 2no. chalet buildings (Chalets A and C) and the partial demolition of existing storage building Applicant: Mrs G Camm and Mrs D Seldon C/O IBA Planning Ltd Received: 4 December 2019
Land north of Hall Lane, Lower Stretton Application No. 2019/34771 Location: Land north of Hall Lane, Lower Stretton, WARRINGTON, WA4 4NY Proposal: Variation of condition - Proposed Variation of Conditions 1 (approved plans), Condition 3 (occupation of site) and Condition 5 (number of caravans/mobile homes on site) of planning permission 2011/18728 to allow for the replacement of 1no. touring caravan with 1no. mobile home Applicant: Mrs G Camm and Mrs D Sheldon, C/O Agent Received 25th April 2019
Notification of Development Management Committee (DMC) Meeting https://www.warrington.gov.uk/development-management-committee-minutes- agendas-and-reports
Date of next DMC: 21st December 2020
Enforcement Cases ENF/20/08123 - Hardcore laid at property in Summit Close, Lower Stretton. Update; Hardstanding - The planning history for the site forms part of the residential curtilage of Summit House and Summit Cottage. Because the land is classed as curtilage planning permission is not required for the hardstanding element.
Fencing/Gate – Planning permission is required for this because it exceeds 1m in height adjacent to the highway. I am currently in talks with highways officers to determine whether there are any concerns from a highways perspective, however it may be that we request a planning application to determine this. I will advise should this be the case.
Vehicles – During my visit I noted a white transit van and a catering van on the land. The white van is used by the landowner as part of getting to and from work and therefore potentially this would not be a material change in use of the land. The catering van is currently only being stored on the land due to the current impacts of COVID . I have been advised that on any normal day this vehicle would ordinarily be at the place of work. The owner is hoping that when COVID restrictions are relaxed this will be removed from the land. I would suggest that this is monitored by residents over the next 6 months and if the vehicle becomes more of a permanent feature on the land then we can look further at this issue from a planning perspective.
Formal Notice of Appeal (0) Withdrawn (0) Cost Decision (0)
R171 Update on Projects Planters – Planter at Jct 10 waterlogged, drainage holes cleared but not worked. Planters to be cleared out fully at next planting and new mats installed.
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Noticeboard – funding applications completed. Clerk to provide ongoing update. End date for reconsidering options – March meeting.
SID/Batteries –Replacement batteries working well.
Christmas Trees – Green have provided Estimate replacement tree opposite C&L. Primrose approached and awaiting response from Barratts. Query raised re. potential tree location and possible underground services at Swinley Forest Drive.
Replacement plaque kindly fully funded by The Partridge pub and installed by S Shaw. Letters of thanks to be sent, with gift to be purchased for Adam, Area Manager, who arranged everything, Budget £20 approved.
R172 Correspondence • WBC Consultations – link to all live Consultations https://www.warrington.gov.uk/consultations • Police Stats –https://www.police.uk/pu/your-area/cheshire-constabulary/hatton- stretton-and-walton/ - latest available are Sept stats. • Crime: No Crimes reported to the Police. • ASB: Nothing reported, foot patrol carried out day and evening especially around Pewterspear Green, no issues. • Speed Enforcement: 4 x Hatton Lane, Stretton 21 activations Highest speed 43mph, 2 x Stretton Road Stretton 1 x activation Speed 48mph in 40 limit. • Traffic notices received sent out to Cllrs. • Update from Highways provided on proposed Cat & Lion junction improvements; Discussions have progressed with Homes England to the point that rather than appoint their own consultants to implement the works they intend to provide funding for the Council to undertake the works. It is understood that they will be in a position to meet the Council’s fees, costs and the total scheme cost in March/April 2021. Initial programming suggests that works will commence in Summer 2021. Request to be sent to meet with PC prior to any works being undertaken, given concern re. lack of space for proposal for two lanes outside Roadside Farm. • Requests sent to pick up again with Hatton and Walton PCs on Boundary Review, deferred due to Covid. Virtual meeting to be arranged once Hatton has responded. • HMRC have extended funding for replacement of tree felled in the South Warrington area, including Stretton. Any suggestions to be forwarded to Judith for consideration. Letter to be sent to WBC, copying in Cllr J Wheeler, HMRC and Appleton Thorn PC advising that proposal for tree replacement to go outside of the villages affected is wholly unacceptable.
R173 Councillors Issues • Minutes of IBF liaison group to be sent out when received. Any queries to be raised with Cllr J Doherty. • Chalets at The Meadows, Hall Lane – query to be raised who is living there, given recent advice that only two chalets occupied, despite evidence of third occupancy and written advice in earlier planning application. Outstanding query with WBC on the positioning of chalet not being in line with approval given. Are business rates applicable? Clerk to request clarification.
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• A559 road breaking up due to heavy vehicles. Meeting with Highways already being arranged. • Road names at St Saviours not yet provided – requested by Clerk. Awaiting response from WBC. • Bus stop on London Road requires a tidy up – Cllr B Jones kindly volunteered to complete. Timetable to be requested at bus stop on Stretton Road.
R174 Date and Time of Next Meeting Chair wished all Cllrs a Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2021.
The MONTHLY MEETING is due to take place on Monday 11th January 2021 at 6:30pm. Meeting closed at 7:50pm
Signed as a true record:
…………………………………….. Chairman Dated: 11th January 2021
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