Minutes of the Meeting of the Planning Committee of Saddleworth Parish Council Held at the Civic Hall, Lee Street, Uppermill on Monday 4Th February 2013

Minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee of Saddleworth Parish Council Held at the Civic Hall, Lee Street, Uppermill on Monday 4th February 2013

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

Cllrs. Mr. N. Allsopp Mr. B. Lord Ms. L. Brown Mrs. P. Lord Mr. D. Caddick Mrs. S. McGladdery Mr. R. Franklin Mr. A. Roughley Mr. D. Heffernan Mr. G. Sheldon Mr. R. Knotts Martyn Leigh – OMBC Planning Officer

Apologies: Cllrs. Mrs. M. Bingley, Mrs. E. Firth & Mr. G. Harkness.

The minutes of the meeting on Monday 7th January 2013 were approved as a correct record

Ref Applicant Location ______CA/333395/12 Saddleworth Medical Practice Delph Clinic, Gartside Street, Delph 1) Demolition of existing single storey building

Recommendation: APPROVAL Cllr. Mr. R. Franklin declared an interest and abstained ______PA/333354/12 Saddleworth Medical Practice Delph Clinic, Gartside Street, Delph 1) Demolition of existing single storey building 2) Erection of two storey health centre

Recommendation: APPROVAL This design although ostensibly modern is sensitive to its surroundings and sits well with the adjacent Methodist Church. The use of render is not generally desirable in a Conservation Area however in this instance is mitigated by the other positive features of the design. The render should be a suitable colour which will blend in with the surroundings. Cllr. Mr. R. Franklin declared an interest and abstained ______HH/333473/13 Dr N Childs Doyen House, 8 Buckley Drive, Denshaw Vale Single storey rear extension

Recommendation: APPROVAL Being at the rear, the extension would not normally be visible. ______

PA/333488/13 Bardsley Construction Ltd Former Greenfield Bowling Club, Land off Oak View Road, Greenfield Variation of conditions 6 & 8 relating to PA/058938/10

Recommendation: REFUSAL To maintain the character of the Conservation Areas the original reasons for the conditions are still valid ______PA/333365/12 Mr Tomlinson Stoneswood Farm, Stoneswood Road, Delph Erection of ground mounted solar panels

Recommendation: APPROVAL Subject to suitable screening and landscaping to avoid the negative impact on the views from Oldham Road and Gatehead Road. Cllrs. Mr. D. Heffernan, Mr. B. Lord & Mrs. P. Lord declared an interest and abstained ______HH/333478/13 Mr A Simpson 2 Oldham Road, Uppermill Detached garage

Recommendation: REFUSAL The visual impact on the character of the Conservation Area due to the prominent position at the entrance to the Conservation Area. The applicant should consider reducing the height of the building, rotating it 90 degrees and using wooden windows and doors. ______LB/333476/13 Mr Heginbotham 127 Delph Lane, Delph 1) Removal of stud wall between kitchen and dining room 2) Removal of door and blocking up of opening between living room and dining room 3) Removal and replacement of existing fireplace

Recommendation: APPROVAL The proposed fireplace is far more in keeping with the period of the house than the one that it is proposed to replace. If the wall is studded it is likely to be a recent addition and is unlikely to be an important

part of the original design of the building. There is no objection to blocking up of the opening as this could be reversible. Care should be taken to ensure that the door being removed is not a period feature, if it is, it should be retained in situ. ______PA/333427/13 Mr Ashworth Tatchins Barn, Church Road, Uppermill 1) Removal of condition 3 of PA/331634/11 to allow the building to be used as a house 2) Variation of condition 4 to allow curtilage to be used in association with house

Recommendation: REFUSAL Lack of evidence of marketing as either a holiday let or as a work / live unit ______PA/333429/13 Mr Beverley 11 Wharmton Rise, Grasscroft Reserved matters application relating to PA/057316/09 for erection of one dwelling. Appearance to be considered.

Recommendation: APPROVAL ______HH/333435/13 Mr G Mellor 122 Oldham Road, Grasscroft Erection of a first floor side extension (Resubmission of HH/333263/12)

Recommendation: APPROVAL ______HH/333453/13 Mr Stark 5 Noon Sun Close, Greenfield Two storey side extension

Recommendation: APPROVAL ______HH/333459/13 Mr M Megson 104 Oldham Road, Grasscroft Vehicular access to enable retention of garage

Recommendation: APPROVAL ______HH/333399/12 Miss C D'Souza 50 Carr House Road, Springhead Front dormer extension and alterations to existing rear dormer

Recommendation: APPROVAL

H/333477/13 Mr I Godfrey 48 Springmeadow Lane, Uppermill 1) Replacement of front porch 2) Single storey side extension forming double garage 3) Rear juliet balcony 4) Formation of raised patio area to rear

Recommendation: APPROVAL ______PA/333480/13 Mr A Hulme Wool Road Farm, Wool Road, Dobcross Erection of 4 no. lighting columns and floodlights to existing menage

Recommendation: REFUSAL No suitable screening causing a loss of amenity to neighbouring properties and road users ______PA/333413/12 Mr Henthorn Hey House Farm, Ripponden Road, Denshaw Installation of 1 no. wind turbine (14.97m to hub, 5.6m diameter blades)

Recommendation: REFUSAL Inappropriate development in the green belt, the estimated quantity of green energy generated does not constitute very special circumstances. The proposed location of this turbine on the top of a hill would have a very high visual impact. The cumulative effect of this and other wind turbines already approved in this area will have a very negative effect on the openness and character of landscape. ______PA/333418/13 Three60 Property Investors Ltd Land at former site of Lumb Mill, Delph Removal of condition no. 12 on PA/059208/11 relating to cycle storage facilities

Recommendation: APPROVAL ______PA/333419/13 Little Owl Farm Lower Ship Farm, Grains Bar, Oldham Change of use to provide a Children's Community Farm

Recommendation: APPROVAL ______

HH/333423/13 Mr & Mrs Taylor 84 Under Lane, Grotton Single storey rear extension

Recommendation: APPROVAL ______PA/333493/13 Wiggett Construction Ltd. 62-70 Oldham Road, Grasscroft Erection of 2 no. dwellings to replace 1 no. 5 bed dwelling approved under PA/58519/10

Recommendation: REFUSAL Poor quality design having a negative impact on the appearance of the area contrary to L.D.F. Policy 20. ______HH/333495/13 Mr & Mrs Syder 14 Wharmton Rise, Grasscroft 1) Two storey side extension 2) Single storey rear extension Recommendation: APPROVAL ______HH/333414/12 Mr S Winterbottom 33 Church Road, Greenfield 1) Demolition of existing single storey extension 2) Erection of single storey extension

Recommendation: APPROVAL ______Holiday lets in the Green Belt – it was agreed that the Clerk will write to our M.P. to raise the issue of the viability of holiday lets in the Green Belt

Tree planting programme in Greenfield- it was agreed that the Committee would invite the RSPB/ Forestry Commission / Peak Park to attend a future meeting to discuss their proposals.