(Public Pack)Agenda Document for Planning Committee, 17/09/2015

Planning Committee

Date: Thursday, 17 September 2015 Time: 6.00 pm

Venue: Committee Room 1 - Wallasey Town Hall

Contact Officer: Vicky Rainsford Tel: 0151 691 8271 e-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.wirral.gov.uk

1. MINUTES (Pages 1 - 22)

To approve the accuracy of the minutes of the meeting held on 20 August 2015.

2. MEMBERS' CODE OF CONDUCT - DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Members of the committee are asked whether they have any personal or prejudicial interests in connection with any application on the agenda and, if so, to declare them and state the nature of the interest.

3. REQUESTS FOR SITE VISITS

Members are asked to request all site visits before any application is considered.

4. APP/15/00553: RIVERSIDE HOUSE, EAST STREET, SEACOMBE, CH41 1BY - APPLICATION FOR AN ANAEROBIC DIGESTION PLANT (2.8 MWTH) COMPRISING PROCESS TANKS, ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT AND 1.4 MILE BIOMETHANE PIPELINE. (Pages 23 - 44)

5. APP/15/00634: ST MARYS CE PRIMARY SCHOOL, STANLEY LANE, EASTHAM, CH62 0AQ - CONVERSION OF REDUNDANT (GRADE II LISTED) SCHOOL BUILDING TO RESIDENTIAL UNITS (4NO) AND ERECTION OF TWO NEW 3 BEDROOMED HOUSES ON FORMER PLAYGROUND AREA (Pages 45 - 54)

6. APP/15/00662:1 MELLOR ROAD, PRENTON,WIRRAL - CONVERSION OF HOUSE INTO 5 FLATS INCLUDING GROUND AND FIRST FLOOR EXTENSIONS (Pages 55 - 58) 7. APP/15/00685: LAND NORTH OF OLD CROFT, BARNACRE LANE, SAUGHALL MASSIE, CH46 5NJ - REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING BUILDINGS WITH NEW STABLE AND STORAGE/WORKSHOP BUILDINGS (Pages 59 - 64)

8. APP/15/00694: 20 DEVONSHIRE ROAD, OXTON, WIRRAL, CH43 1TW - CONVERSION OF BASEMENT TO A TWO BEDROOM FLAT (Pages 65 - 68)

9. DLS/15/00800: INGLEBOROUGH ROAD, TRANMERE, CH42 6RD - RESERVED MATTERS APPLICATION FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (Pages 69 - 74)

10. APP/15/00814: LAND AT BIDSTON VILLAGE ROAD, BIDSTON, CH43 7QT - 26NO. EXTRA CARE APARTMENT SCHEME (C2 USE CLASS) INCLUDING COMMUNAL LIVING, DINING AND LEISURE SPACES, STAFF FACILITIES AND CAR PARKING AREA. (Pages 75 - 82)

11. APP/15/00824:1 BORDER ROAD, BARNSTON, CH60 2TN - AMENDMENTS TO APPROVED SCHEME APP/13/01595 - BOUNDARY WALL, GATES, CONSERVATORY, JULIET BALCONY AND ADJUSTMENTS TO EXISTING DROP KERB (Pages 83 - 88)

12. APP/15/00828: THE COLLINGWOOD, 19 BLACK HORSE HILL, WEST KIRBY, CH48 6DS - PROPOSED SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION, REPOSITIONING OF RETAINING WALL TO BEER GARDEN AND REPLACEMENT OF SMALL WINDOW TO LARGER WINDOW TO FRONT ELEVATION (Pages 89 - 94)

13. APP/15/00882: NORTH WIRRAL BRICKWORKS, CARR LANE,MORETON,WIRRAL,CH46 5NB - VARIATION OF 28 OF APPEAL APPROVAL REF APP/W4325/A/12/2177106 IN ORDER TO SUBMIT DETAILS OF THE RESTORATION AND AFTER CARE SCHEME TO BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN 31ST OF MARCH 2016 (Pages 95 - 110)

14. APP/15/00893:10 BANKS ROAD, HESWALL, CH60 9JS - PROPOSAL OF A COMMUNITY SHOP (A1) TO REPLACE EXISTING GARAGE BUILDINGS TOGETHER WITH TEMPORARY STRUCTURES IN ADJOINING LAND FOR RECREATION AND TOURIST/VISITORS. (Pages 111 - 118)

15. APP/15/00902: 83 SAUGHALL MASSIE LANE, UPTON, CH49 6LZ - CONVERSION OF CURRENT OUTBUILDING INTO A SEPARATE SELF-CONTAINED DWELLING (Pages 119 - 124)

16. PROPOSED PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON THE LOCAL LISTED BUILDING CONSENT ORDER FOR RESIDENTIAL HOUSES THAT ARE GRADE II LISTED IN PORT SUNLIGHT VILLAGE CONSERVATION AREA (Pages 125 - 136) 17. PLANNING APPLICATIONS DECIDED UNDER DELEGATED POWERS BETWEEN 10/08/2015 AND 06/09/2015 (Pages 137 - 160)

18. ANY OTHER URGENT BUSINESS APPROVED BY THE CHAIR

PLANNING COMMITTEE

Thursday, 20 August 2015

Present: Councillor A Leech (Chair)

Councillors D Realey E Boult P Brightmore P Hayes M Daniel K Hodson I Williams D Mitchell D Elderton P Cleary

Deputies: Councillors M Patrick D Roberts

48 MINUTES

The Strategic Director for Transformation and Resources submitted the minutes of the meeting held on 23 July 2016.

Resolved – That the minutes be approved.

49 MEMBERS' CODE OF CONDUCT - DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Members of the Committee were asked to declare any disclosable pecuniary or non pecuniary interests in connection with any items on the agenda and to state the nature of the interest.

Councillor Paul Hayes declared a prejudicial interest in respect of item 5 by virtue of him being acquainted with the applicant

50 REQUESTS FOR SITE VISITS

Members were asked to submit requests for site visits before any applications were considered.

The following requests were unanimously approved:

APP/15/00634: ST MARYS CE PRIMARY SCHOOL, STANLEY LANE, EASTHAM, CH62 0AQ – CONVERSION OF REDUNDANT (GRADE II LISTED) SCHOOL BUILDING TO RESIDENTIAL UNITS (4NO) AND ERECTION OF TWO NEW 3 BEDROOMED HOUSES ON FORMER PLAYGROUND AREA. APP/15/00662: 1 MELLOR ROAD, PRENTON, WIRRAL- CONVERSION OF HOUSE INTO 5 FLATS INCLUDING GROUND AND FIRST FLOOR EXTENSIONS.

APP/15/00685: LAND NORTH OF OLD CROFT, BARNACRE LANE, SAUGHALL MASSIE, CH46 5NJ- REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING BUILDINGS WITH NEW STABLE AND STORAGE/WORKSHOP BUILDINGS

AP/15/00882: NORTH WIRRAL, BRICKWROKS, CARR LANE, MORETON, WIRRAL, CH46 5NB – VARIATION OF 28 OF APPEAL APPROVAL REF APP/W4325/A/12/2177106 IN ORDER TO SUBMIT DETAILS OF THE RESTORATION AND AFTER CARE SCHEME TO BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN 31ST OF MARCH 2016.

51 APP/15/00033: 51 SOUTH PARADE, WEST KIRBY, CH48 0QQ - NEW BUILD RESIDENTIAL SCHEME COMPRISING OF 10 NO. APARTMENTS, CYCLE STORES, REFUSE STORE AND 10 CAR PARKING SPACES. (AMENDED PLANS)

The Strategic Director for Regeneration and Environment submitted the above application for consideration.

A Petitioner addressed the Committee

The Applicant addressed the Committee

A Ward Councillor addressed the Committee

It was moved by Councillor Elderton and seconded by Councillor Hodson and

Resolved (10:2:1) That the application be refused on the following grounds:

The proposed development, having regards to the number of apartments proposed and by virtue of its siting, scale, height and bulk, and its relationship with adjoining residential properties, would result in an overdevelopment of the site that would result in an unneighbourly form of development that would have an unacceptable and detrimental impact on the amenities of the occupiers of neighbouring properties. The proposals are therefore contrary to Policy HS4 of the Wirral Unitary Development Plan.

52 APP/15/00401: 143 HIGHFIELD ROAD, ROCK FERRY, CH42 2BX - PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND CONVERSION OF EXISTING BUILDING FOLLOWED BY CONSTRUCTION OF EXTENSION AND DEVELOPMENT TO PROVIDE A TOTAL OF 17 APARTMENTS WITH CAR PARKING AND AMENITY SPACE

Councillor Paul Hayes declared a prejudicial interest by virtue of him being acquainted with the applicant and left the room during consideration of this item.

The Strategic Director for Regeneration and Environment submitted the above application for consideration.

On a motion by Councillor Mitchell and seconded by Councillor Hodson it was:

Resolved (10:2) That the application be approved subject to the following conditions:

1. The development hereby permitted shall be commenced before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

2. Before any construction commences, samples of the materials to be used in the external construction of this development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved materials shall then be used in the construction of the development.

3. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans received by the local planning authority on 18th March 2015 and listed as follows: B100; B101; B102; B103 Revision A (received 8th July 2015); B104; B106

4. No development shall take place until a full scheme of works for the widening of the vehicular access to the site has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme shall provide for the widening of the access to 4.5 metres and include the provision of pedestrian dropped kerbs and tactile paving, the reinstatement to existing footway levels of the vehicular access rendered obsolete by the development hereby approved, and the relocation of the existing bus stop from in front of the proposed vehicular access. The development shall not be first occupied until the works have been completed as agreed with the Local Planning Authority.

5. No part of the development shall be brought into use until space and facilities for cycle parking & storage of a type and in a location previously submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority have been provided and these facilities shall be permanently retained thereafter.

6. Prior to commencement of development, a full scheme of landscaping shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, and the approved scheme shall be implemented in full within six months of the first occupation of the development

7. No development shall take place until a Site Waste Management Plan, confirming how demolition and construction waste will be recovered and re- used on the site or at other sites, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved Plan shall be implemented in full unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

8. Prior to first occupation or use of the development, arrangements for the storage and disposal of refuse, and vehicle access thereto, shall be made within the curtilage of the site, in accordance with details previous submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority, prior to the first occupation of the building.

9. No development shall take place until full details of a scheme for the eradication of Japanese Knotweed shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme shall include a timetable for implementation and clearly identify the extent of the Japanese Knotweed on a scaled plan.

10. Prior to commencement of development, including any demolition, the approved scheme and timetable for the eradication of Japanese Knotweed referred to in Condition 9 above, shall be implemented in full and a validation report confirming the remediation treatment carried out and that the site is free of Knotweed shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

53 APP/15/00408: 8 GREEN LANE, WALLASEY VILLAGE, CH45 8JH - DEMOLITION OF EXISTING HOUSE AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF 3 NO. NEW DWELLINGS

The Strategic Director for Regeneration and Environment submitted the above application for consideration.

A Ward Councillor addressed the Committee

It was moved by Councillor Hayes and seconded by Councillor Hodson ‘That the application be refused.’

The motion was put and lost (4:9)

It was then moved by Councillor Realey and seconded by Councillor Daniel and

Resolved (9:4) That the application be approved subject to the following conditions:

1. The development hereby permitted shall be commenced before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

2. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans received by the local planning authority on 8th June 2015 and listed as follows: 720-01 A; 720-02 A; 720-03b; 720-04 A

3. Before any construction commences, samples of the materials to be used in the external construction of this development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved materials shall then be used in the construction of the development

4. Prior to commencement of development, a full scheme of landscaping shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, and the approved scheme shall be implemented in full within six months of the first occupation of the dwelling

5. No development shall take place until a Site Waste Management Plan, confirming how demolition and construction waste will be recovered and re- used on the site or at other sites, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved Plan shall be implemented in full unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

6. Prior to first occupation or use of the development, arrangements for the storage and disposal of refuse, and vehicle access thereto, shall be made within the curtilage of the site, in accordance with details previous submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority, prior to the first occupation of the building.

7. No dwelling hereby permitted shall be occupied until the existing access(es) to the site have been permanently closed and the footway reinstated to standard footway levels.

54 OUT/15/00484: SPRINGFIELD, 34 GORSE LANE, NEWTON, CH48 8BH - ONE NEW DWELLING & DETACHED GARAGE

The Strategic Director for Regeneration and Environment submitted the above application for consideration.

A Petitioner addressed the Committee

The Applicant addressed the Committee

A Ward Councillor addressed the Committee

On a motion by Councillor Realey and seconded by Councillor Daniel it was:

Resolved (8:5) That the application be approved subject to the following conditions:

1. The development hereby permitted shall be commenced before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission or two years from the date of the approval of the last of the reserved matters, whichever is the later.

2. Details of the reserved matters set out below shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval within three years from the date of this permission:

(a) Layout (b) Scale (c) Appearance (d) Access and (e) Landscaping

Approval of all reserved matters shall be obtained from the Local Planning Authority in writing before any development is commenced and shall be carried out as approved.

3. Before any construction commences, samples of the facing/roofing/window materials to be used in the external construction of this development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved materials shall then be used in the construction of the development. 4. The area(s) so designated within the site shall be suitably landscaped in accordance with a scheme to be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority before any works commence on site, the landscape work to be completed during the first available planting season following completion of the development hereby approved and shall be maintained thereafter to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority.

The detailed landscaping plans shall include:

(i) details of boundary treatments and hard surfaces (ii) the location, size and species of all trees to be planted (iii) the location, size, species and density of all shrub and ground cover planting (iv) a schedule of implementation

5. No development shall take place until a plan indicating the positions, design, materials and type of boundary treatment to be erected has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The boundary treatment shall be completed for each of the dwellings hereby approved as and when they are completed and before each relevant dwelling is first occupied. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and retained as such thereafter.

6. Before the development hereby permitted is first commenced, a datum for measuring land levels shall be agreed in writing. Full details of existing and proposed ground levels and proposed finished floor levels shall be taken from that datum and submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, notwithstanding any such detail shown on previously submitted plan(s). The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and retained as such thereafter.

9. No development shall take place, including any works of demolition, until a Construction Method Statement has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved Statement shall be adhered to throughout the construction period. The Statement shall provide for: i. the parking of vehicles of site operatives and visitors; ii. loading and unloading of plant and materials; iii. storage of plant and materials used in constructing the development; iv. the erection and maintenance of security hoarding including decorative displays and facilities for public viewing, where appropriate; v. wheel washing facilities; vi. measures to control the emission of dust and dirt during construction; vii. a scheme for recycling/disposing of waste resulting from demolition and construction works.

10. Before development takes place a scheme for the protection of the retained trees- The Tree protection plan (section 5.5, BS 5837:2012,Trees in relation to design, demolition and construction - Recommendations) shall be submitted and agreed in writing with the LPA. This scheme shall include:

A. the details of each retained tree as required at section. 4.4 of BS5837 in a separate schedule. B. a plan or relevant drawings, including proposed site layout plans, to a scale and level of accuracy appropriate to the proposal that shows constraints posed by existing trees (section 5.2 BS 5837), the position, crown spread and Root Protection Area (section 4.6 of BS5837) of every retained tree on site and on neighbouring or nearby ground to the site in relation to the approved plans and particulars. The positions of all trees to be removed shall be indicated on this plan. C. a schedule of tree works for all the retained trees in paragraphs (a) and (b) above, specifying pruning and other remedial or preventative work, whether for physiological, hazard abatement, aesthetic or operational reasons. All tree works shall be carried out in accordance with BS3998, 2010, Tree work-Recommendations.

An arboricultural method statement (section 6 BS 5837) containing; D. the details and positions (shown on the plan at paragraph (a) above) of the Tree Protection Barriers (section 6.2 of BS5837), identified separately where required for different phases of construction work (e.g. demolition, construction, hard landscaping). The Tree Protection Barriers must be erected prior to each construction phase commencing and remain in place, and undamaged for the duration of that phase. No works shall take place on the next phase until the Tree Protection Barriers are repositioned for that phase. E. the details and positions (shown on the plan at paragraph (a) above) of the Ground Protection Zones (para 6.2.3 of BS5837). F. the details and positions (shown on the plan at paragraph (a) above) of the Construction Exclusion Zones (section 6 of BS5837). G. the details and positions (shown on the plan at paragraph (a) above) of the underground service runs (para 5.5.6 of BS5837). H. the details of any changes in levels or the position of any proposed excavations within 5 metres of the Root Protection Area (para. 5.5.6 of BS5837) of any retained tree, including those on neighbouring or nearby ground. I. the details of any special engineering required to accommodate the protection of retained trees (section 7 of BS5837), (e.g. in connection with foundations, bridging, water features, surfacing) J. the details of the working methods to be employed with the demolition of buildings, structures and surfacing within or adjacent to the RPAs of retained trees (section 7 BS 5837).

55 APP/15/00604: LAND AT CHURCH ROAD, SEYMOUR STREET & THOMPSON STREET,TRANMERE,WIRRAL CH42 0LG - PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF 75NO RESIDENTIAL UNITS COMPRISING OF: - 33NO 2B4P HOUSES - 20NO 3B5P HOUSES - 12NO 2B3P FLATS - 8NO 2B3P BUNGALOWS - 2NO 4B7P 3 STOREY HOUSES WITH ASSOCIATED LANDSCAPING AND ROADS.

The Strategic Director for Regeneration and Environment submitted the above application for consideration.

On a motion by Councillor Daniel and seconded by Councillor Realey it was;

Resolved (13:0) That the application be approved subject to the following conditions:

1. The development hereby permitted shall be commenced before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. 2. No development shall take place until samples of the facing/roofing/window materials to be used in the external construction of this development have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved materials shall then be used in the construction of the development.

3. In the event that contamination is found at any time when carrying out the approved development that was not previously identified it must be reported immediately to the Local Planning Authority. Development on the part of the site affected must be halted and an investigation and risk assessment must be by a competent person, and shall assess any contamination on the site, whether or not it originates on the site. Moreover, it must include:

i. a survey of the extent, scale and nature of contamination; ii. an assessment of the potential risks to: human health, property (existing or proposed) including buildings, crops, livestock, pets, woodland and service lines and pipes, adjoining land, ground waters and surface waters, ecological systems, archaeological sites and ancient monuments; iii. an appraisal of remedial options, and proposals of the preferred option(s).

As a minimum, the scheme must ensure that the site will not qualify as contaminated land under Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 in relation to its intended use.

Where remediation is necessary, a detailed remediation scheme to bring the site to a condition suitable for the intended use by removing unacceptable risks to human health, buildings and other property and the natural and historic environment must be prepared and submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme must include all works to be undertaken, proposed remediation objectives and remediation criteria, timetable of works and site management procedures. The scheme must ensure that the site will not qualify as contaminated land under Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 in relation to the intended use of the land after remediation.

4. Where remediation is necessary, a detailed remediation scheme to bring the site to a condition suitable for the intended use by removing unacceptable risks to human health, buildings and other property and the natural and historic environment must be prepared and submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme must include all works to be undertaken, proposed remediation objectives and remediation criteria, timetable of works and site management procedures. The scheme must ensure that the site will not qualify as contaminated land under Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 in relation to the intended use of the land after remediation.

5. No development shall take place until details of secure parking provision for cycles have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Such provision as may be approved shall be provided before the building(s) hereby permitted is/are occupied and shall be retained permanently thereafter.

6. No development shall take place until full details of soft and hard landscaping have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The landscaping scheme shall detail the locations, species and heights of all existing and proposed trees, shrubs and hedge planting and all existing and proposed grassed and hard surfaced areas and any other natural or proposed features. The approved scheme shall be implemented in full in the first planting season following first occupation of the dwellings hereby permitted, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

7. Any trees or shrubs removed, dying, being severely damaged or becoming seriously diseased within five years from the completion of the scheme shall be replaced by trees or shrubs of a similar size and species to those originally required to be planted unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

8. No development shall commence until details for the construction of that part of the road which provides access to the site and amendment of the existing highway, including all signing and carriageway markings, footways, traffic calming measures, street lighting, traffic signs, road markings, tactile paving and including the upgrade of the existing zebra crossing between Thompson Street and Whitfield Street and Seymour Street and the provision of two upgraded bus stops have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall not be first brought into use until the access road has been constructed and laid out in accordance with approved. 9. No development shall take place until details of a 2.4m x 45m visibility splay extending to the north of the access to Tran mere Court (shopping area) car park access have been submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval in writing. The approved visibility splay shall be kept permanently clear of any obstruction greater than 1.0 metre in height.

10. No development shall take place until a scheme for the provision and implementation for the discharge of surface water from the site (including surface water from accesses and driveways), incorporating sustainable drainage details, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall not be first brought into use or the dwellings first occupied until surface water drainage has been constructed in accordance with the approved scheme.

11. No development shall take place until a Site Waste Management Plan, confirming how demolition and construction waste will be recovered and re- used on the site or at other sites, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved Plan shall be implemented in full unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

12. Prior to the first occupation of the dwellings arrangements for the storage and disposal of refuse, and vehicle access thereto, shall be made within the curtilage of the site, in accordance with details to be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved details shall be implemented in full unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

13. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans received by the local planning authority on 21st May 2015 and listed as follows: 1129-P-001 rev A, 1129-P-010, 1129-P-105, 1129-P-003, 1129-P-104, 1129-P-101, 1129-P-102, 1129-P-002, 1129-P-000, 1129-P-114, 1129- P-112, 1129-P-106, 1129-P-107, 1129-P-111, 1129-P-109, 1129-P- 106(B), 1129- P-105(B), 1129-P-104(B), 1129-P-105(A), 1129-P-106(A),1129-P-104(A), 1129-P- 103(B), 1129-P-103(A), 1129-P-102(B), 1129-P-101(B), 1129-P-102(A), 1129-P- 101(A), 1129-P-107(B), 1129-P-107(A), 1129-P-113 and 1129-P-115)

56 APP/15/00634: ST MARYS CE PRIMARY SCHOOL, STANLEY LANE, EASTHAM, CH62 0AQ - CONVERSION OF REDUNDANT (GRADE II LISTED) SCHOOL BUILDING TO RESIDENTIAL UNITS (4NO) AND ERECTION OF TWO NEW 3 BEDROOMED HOUSES ON FORMER PLAYGROUND AREA Resolved – That consideration of this item be reserved for a formal site visit.

57 DLS/15/00651: 20 GROSVENOR ROAD, NEW BRIGHTON, CH45 1JZ - RESERVED MATTERS FOR THE ERECTION OF TWO DWELLINGS (AMENDED PLANS)

The Strategic Director for Regeneration and Environment submitted the above application for consideration.

On a motion by Councillor Mitchell and seconded by Councillor Elderton it was:

Resolved (13:0) That the application be approved subject to the following conditions:

1. The development hereby permitted shall be commenced before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

2. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans received by the Local Planning Authority on 5th May 2015 and listed as P.2.0 and the amended drawing received on 29th July 2015 and listed as P.01.1

3. Prior to first occupation or use of the development, arrangements for the storage and disposal of refuse, and vehicle access thereto, shall be made within the cartilage of the site, in accordance with details to be submitted to and agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

4. Prior to first occupation, the obsolete vehicle crossing shall be reinstated to standard footway levels to the written satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority.

58 APP/15/00654: SUMMERVILLE, FRANKBY STILES, FRANKBY, CH48 1PL - NEW DETACHED BUNGALOW - AMENDED DESIGN

The Strategic Director for Regeneration and Environment submitted the above application for consideration.

On a motion by Councillor Elderton and seconded by Councillor Boult it was:

Resolved (13:0) That the application be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. The development hereby permitted shall be commenced before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

2. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting that Order) no external alterations or extensions shall be carried out to the building(s) hereby approved.

3. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting that Order) no building, enclosure or swimming pool falling within Part 1, Class E, shall be erected on any part of the land.

4. Details of all fencing, walls, gateways and means of enclosure shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority before the development hereby approved is completed and the work shall be carried out prior to first occupation, in accordance with the details so approved, and retained as such thereafter.

5. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans received by the local planning authority on July 30th 2015 and listed as follows: 60_2015_01 Revision A

6. No development shall take place until a Site Waste Management Plan, confirming how demolition and construction waste will be recovered and re- used on the site or at other sites, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved Plan shall be implemented in full unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

7. Prior to first occupation or use of the development, arrangements for the storage and disposal of refuse, and vehicle access thereto, shall be made within the curtilage of the site, in accordance with details previous submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority, prior to the first occupation of the building.

59 APP/15/00662: 1 MELLOR ROAD, PRENTON,WIRRAL - CONVERSION OF HOUSE INTO 5 FLATS INCLUDING GROUND AND FIRST FLOOR EXTENSIONS Resolved – That consideration of this item be reserved for a formal site visit.

60 APP/15/00685: LAND NORTH OF OLD CROFT, BARNACRE LANE, SAUGHALL MASSIE, CH46 5NJ - REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING BUILDINGS WITH NEW STABLE AND STORAGE/WORKSHOP BUILDINGS

Resolved -That consideration f this item be reserved for a formal site visit.

61 APP/15/00712: R A F A CLUB, ALTON HOUSE, 17 SHREWSBURY ROAD, OXTON, CH43 1UU - FRONT FIRE ESCAPE/EXIT ENTRANCE AND BALCONY

The Strategic Director for Regeneration and Environment submitted the above application for consideration.

On a motion by Councillor Boult and seconded by Councillor Hodson it was:

Resolved (13:0) That the application be approved subject to the following conditions:

1. The development hereby permitted shall be commenced before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

2. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans received by the local planning authority on 20 May 2015 and listed as follows: 38_2015_01 Existing Plans and Elevations, 38_2015_02 proposed Plans and Elevations and Site Location Plan 1:1250

3. Before any construction commences, samples of the materials to be used in the external construction of this development and working drawings (scale 1:10) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved materials shall then be used in the construction of the development.

4. The raised platform area hereby approved shall not be used between the hours 21.00 hours and 08.00 hours Monday to Sunday.

5. No live or recorded music or amplified voices shall be played in the outside area at any time. 62 APP/15/00829: UNILEVER PLC, QUARRY ROAD EAST, BEBINGTON - PROPOSED COMBINED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT BUILDING WITH GROUND & FIRST FLOOR OFFICES, CONFERENCE FACILITIES, WAREHOUSING AND PILOT PLANT CHAMBER FOR R & D PROJECTS. CONSTRUCTED WITHIN THE EXISTING UNILEVER CAMPUS / SITE TO THE SOUTH WEST OF THE PORT SUNLIGHT CONSERVATION AREA. ALL ASSOCIATED HIGHWAY ACCESS / EGRESS TO REMAIN AS EXISTING. THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT RETAINS THE QUANTITY OF VEHICLE PARKING FACILITIES, CYCLE PARKING AND ALSO PEDESTRIAN ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS ON SITE ON COMPLETION OF THIS DEVELOPMENT.

The Strategic Director for Regeneration and Environment submitted the above application for consideration.

On a motion by Councillor Elderton and seconded by Councillor Mitchell it was:

Resolved (13:0) That the application be approved subject to the following conditions:

1. The development hereby permitted shall be commenced before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

2. A scheme of planting to provide a screen for the site shall be carried out in accordance with details to be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority before any work is commenced and the screen to be provided shall be subsequently maintained to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority. The approved scheme shall be fully implemented in the first planting season following commencement of any part of the approved development, and replacement planting shall be provided as necessary until the screen is fully established.

3. No development shall take place until a Site Waste Management Plan, confirming how demolition and construction waste will be recovered and re- used on the site or at other sites, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved Plan shall be implemented in full unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

4. Before any construction commences, samples of the facing/roofing/window materials to be used in the external construction of this development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved materials shall then be used in the construction of the development. 5. Following the full commissioning of the new facilities a BS 4142:2014 (Method for Rating Industrial Noise Affecting Mixed Residential and Industrial Areas) survey should be carried out to ensure compliance with the agreed sound levels as detailed in:-Acoustic Report - R02 Rev 1-REP-UN-10-05828- PM-26052015-R1. Acoustics: Initial assessment for planning application. The BS4142 assessment should be copied to Environmental Health for approval. Any exceedances measured together with remedies to be implemented should be detailed in the document.

6. Plans detailing the procedures and facilities for controlling fugitive emissions (particularly odour) to atmosphere from the new facility should be submitted to and approved by the Planning Authority prior to plant commissioning.

7. Development shall not be commenced until a Travel Plan has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The provisions of the Travel Plan shall be implemented and operated in accordance with the timetable contained therein unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

8. No part of the development shall be brought into use until space and facilities for cycle parking of a type and in a location previously submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority have been provided and these facilities shall be permanently retained thereafter.

9. No development shall commence until a scheme for the disposal of foul and surface waters for the entire site has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. For the avoidance of doubt, surface water must drain separate from the foul and no surface water will be permitted to discharge directly or indirectly into existing public sewerage systems. The details shall be completed, maintained and managed in accordance with the approved details.

10. The overall maximum sound pressure levels for fixed plant, equipment and machinery associated with the development shall not exceed the following levels1m from the nearest residential window 07:00 to 23:00hrs 37 (L aeq dB) and 23:00 to 07:00hrs 33 (L aeq dB)

11. No tree felling or scrub clearance shall take place between March to April. If work has to be carried out during this period all trees and scrub on the site are to be first checked to ensure there are no breeding birds present, If present details of how they are to be protected must be submitted to and agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

12. If any Badger Setts are discovered during site clearance, all work within 30m of the Badger sett should stop and a suitably experienced ecologist contacted immediately.

13. If the single mature Peduncular Oak tree within the woodland is to be felled, further surveys for bats will be required prior to felling.

14. No trees indicated in the approved plan(s) or documentation to be retained shall be cut down, uprooted or destroyed, nor shall any trees be pruned other than in accordance with the approved plans and particulars, without the prior written approval of the Local Planning Authority. Any agreed pruning shall be carried out in accordance with British Standard 3998 (Tree Works).

15. Prior to the commencement of development, details of the number and species of trees to be planted should be submitted to and agreed in writing with the Local Planning Department. The agreed scheme shall be implemented in full.

16. Prior to the development commencing, an archaeological evaluation or watching brief shall be submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. This must be undertaken by a professionally qualified archaeologist who is a member of the Institute of Archaeologists at Practitioner grade or above. The approved programme of works shall subsequently be implemented and where appropriate, completed in accordance with the approved details. The programme shall include written schemes of investigation for evaluation and watching briefs.

17. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans received by the Local Planning Authority on 11th June 2015 and listed as follows:-

2013-214/101 revB; 2013-214/102 revB; 2013-214/107 revB; 2013-214/108 revA; 2013-214/109 revA; 2013-214/110 revA; 2013-214/111 revA; 2013-214/112 rev A; 2013-214/113 revA; 2013-214/822 revB; 2013-214/823 revA; 2013-214/824 rev A; 2013-214/850 revB; 2013-214/851 revD; Site Plan Rev B; Entrance Courtyard Plan rev B 18. Any trees and shrubs planted in accordance with the landscaping scheme which, within 5 years of planting are removed, dying, seriously damaged or become diseased shall be replaced to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority, by trees and shrubs of similar species and size to those they are replacing.

63 APP/15/00843:104 WOODSIDE BUSINESS PARK, SHORE ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, CH41 1EP - CHANGE OF USE FROM OFFICE (B1) TO LEISURE (D2) TO ENABLE THE OPENING OF A PILATES STUDIO

The Strategic Director for Regeneration and Environment submitted the above application for consideration.

On a motion by Councillor Realey and seconded by Councillor Daniel it was:

Resolved (13:0) That the application be approved subject to the following conditions:

1. The development hereby permitted shall be commenced before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

2. The premises shall be only be used as pilates studio as described and set out in the documents submitted with the planning application, including for no other purpose within D2 of the schedule to the Town and Country Planning Use Classes (Amendment) Order 2005, or any subsequent Order or statutory provision revoking or re-enacting that Order.

3. This permission shall be for a limited period of 10 years only expiring on 20/08/2025 when (unless a further application has been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority) the D2 use hereby approved shall be discontinued and/or works hereby approved shall be removed and the original B1 use of the property reinstated to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority.

4. Any amplified voices or music played within the premises must be inaudible outside of the premises and within adjacent units

64 APP/15/00882: NORTH WIRRAL BRICKWORKS, CARR LANE, MORETON,WIRRAL,CH46 5NB - VARIATION OF 28 OF APPEAL APPROVAL REF APP/W4325/A/12/2177106 IN ORDER TO SUBMIT DETAILS OF THE RESTORATION AND AFTER CARE SCHEME TO BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN 31ST OF MARCH 2016 Resolved – That consideration of this item be reserved for a formal site visit.

65 APP/15/00914: BEBINGTON HIGH SCHOOL, HIGHER BEBINGTON ROAD, HIGHER BEBINGTON, CH63 2PS - VARIATION OF CONDITION 2 OF APP/09/05586 TO EXTEND THE PERMITTED HOURS OF USE OF THE EXISTING ALL WEATHER PITCH, TO 22.00 HOURS ON MONDAYS, TUESDAYS,WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS.

The Strategic Director for Regeneration and Environment submitted the above application for consideration.

A Ward Councillor addressed the Committee

On a motion by Councillor Realey and seconded by Councillor Boult it was:

Resolved (11:2) That the application be approved subject to the following conditions:

1. The development hereby permitted shall be commenced before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

2. The all-weather pitch shall not be used and floodlights as shown on plan reference 1201 01101 (Dated 07/14) shall be turned off between 22.00 hours and 09.00 Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, between 21.00 hours and 09.00 hours on Fridays and between 18.00 hours and 09.00 hours on Saturdays and Sundays.

66 CONFIRMATION OF TREE PRESERVATION ORDER NO 0359 AT OROVALES, 135 CALDY ROAD, CALDY

A Report by the Head of Regeneration and Planning informed the Planning Committee of an objection received to Wirral Borough Council Tree Preservation Order No 359 at Orovales, 135 Caldy Road, Caldy.

The objections were summarised in the report and had been submitted on behalf of land owners by their Agent ( Ref: APP/15/00119).

It was moved by Councillor Hayes and seconded by Councillor Hodson and:

Resolved (13:0) That Members confirm Tree Preservation Order WR0359

67 CONFIRMATION OF TREE PRESERVATION ORDER NO 0360 AT 4 SUNNINGDALE DRIVE, BROMBOROUGH A Report by the Head of Regeneration and Planning informed the Planning Committee of an objection received to Wirral Borough Council Tree Preservation Order No 0360 at 4 Sunningdale Drive, Bromborough

The objections were summarised in the report and had been submitted by neighbours to the property and related to issues concerning debris from the threes which had fallen onto the neighbours cars.

It was moved by Councillor Elderton and seconded by Councillor Mitchell and

Resolved (13:0) That Members confirm Tree Preservation Order 0360

68 PLANNING APPLICATIONS DECIDED UNDER DELEGATED POWERS BETWEEN 13/07/2015 AND 09/08/2015

The Strategic Director for Regeneration and Environment submitted a report detailing planning applications decided under delegated powers between 13/07/2015 and 09/08/2015.

Resolved – That the report be noted.

Planning Committee 17 September 2015

Reference: Area Team: Case Officer: Ward: APP/15/00553 North Team Ms J Storey Seacombe

Location: Riverside House, EAST STREET, SEACOMBE, CH41 1BY Proposal: Application for an Anaerobic Digestion Plant (2.8 MWth) comprising process tanks, associated equipment and 1.4 mile biomethane pipeline. Applicant: Zebec Energy Ltd Agent : EnviroPlan Consulting Ltd

Site Plan:

Development Plan allocation and policies: Coastal Zone Primarily Industrial Area

Planning History:

Location: EAST STREET, SEACOMBE, CH41 1BY Application Type: Full Planning Permission Proposal: The fabrication of 11,300 cubic metres of standalone bulk liquid storage in 6 mild steel tanks. The tanks will be located in a concrete bund which will provide containment to 25% of the aggregate volume. There will be new pipework to each tank designed to suit the import and export of product both by road and sea. The facility will be serviced by two new docklines running to East Float. The tanks will be used for general non-hazardous bulk liquid storage. This build is in addition, and complementary, to the existing storage on site; there is no change of use. Application No: APP/13/01431 Decision Date: 19/06/2014 Decision Type: Approve

Location: Tate and Lyle, East Street, Seacombe, Wirral, CH41 1BY Application Type: Full Planning Permission Proposal: Erection of replacement 20 metre high chimney stack (Amendment to Planning Approval APP/2008/5462) Application No: APP/08/06593 Decision Date: 12/11/2008 Decision Type: Approve

Location: Tate and Lyle, East Street, Seacombe, Wirral, CH41 1BY Application Type: Full Planning Permission Proposal: Demolition of existing warehouse and erection of a single storey office, loading bay and eight storage tanks Application No: APP/08/05462 Decision Date: 20/05/2008 Decision Type: Approve

Location: Tate and Lyle, Riverside House, East Street, Seacombe, Wirral, CH41 1BY, Application Type: Prior Notification of Demolition Proposal: Demolition of existing buildings on site Application No: DEM/08/05461 Decision Date: 18/03/2008 Decision Type: Not required

Location: Unused Land, Kings Wharf, Seacombe, Wirral, CH41 1FJ Application Type: Full Planning Permission Proposal: Erection of a seven-storey building containing conference facilities and office accommodation and associated car parking. Application No: APP/05/05606 Decision Date: 16/09/2005 Decision Type: Approve

Location: Unused Land, Kings Wharf, Seacombe, Wirral, CH41 1FJ Application Type: Outline Planning Permission Proposal: Erection of office block (Use Class B1) (outline) Application No: OUT/03/06711 Decision Date: 02/10/2003 Decision Type: Approve

Location: West of (adj) Riverside House, East Street, Seacombe, Wirral, L41 1BY Application Type: Full Planning Permission Proposal: Retention of fencing, a portable office and two stores /workshop containers Application No: APP/98/06923 Decision Date: 08/03/1999 Decision Type: Approve

Location: P.L.Transtore, East Street, Seacombe. L41 1BY Application Type: Full Planning Permission Proposal: Erection of a single storey extension to existing laboratory. Application No: APP/86/06956 Decision Date: 24/02/1987 Decision Type: Approve

Location: Riverside House ,East Street ,Seacombe ,L44 1BY Application Type: Full Planning Permission Proposal: Extension to existing office building. Application No: APP/84/25921 Decision Date: 21/12/1984 Decision Type: Approve

Location: Scotts Field ,Seacombe ,L44 Application Type: Deemed Proposal: Reconstruction of river wall, the construction of a riverside walk, fencing and landscaping. Application No: DPP/83/22536 Decision Date: 25/04/1983 Decision Type: Conditional Approval

Location: Scotts Field ,East Street ,Seacombe ,L44 7B Application Type: Full Planning Permission Proposal: Construction of sewage treatment works. Application No: APP/82/21277 Decision Date: 15/10/1982 Decision Type: Conditional Approval

Location: Southern boundary of Scotts Field,East Street,Seacombe,Wirral,L44 7 Application Type: Deemed Proposal: Erection of a 2.1 metre high steel palisade fence. Application No: DPP/82/20962 Decision Date: 23/09/1982 Decision Type: Approve

Location: Land on west side of East Street,Birkenhead,Wirral,L44 7B Application Type: Full Planning Permission Proposal: Extension to existing amenities block to form laboratory. Application No: APP/82/19816 Decision Date: 22/03/1982 Decision Type: Approve

Location: P.L. Transtore Ltd. East Street ,Birkenhead,L44 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Proposal: Erection of an amenities building to provide mess room, lockers and toilet accommodation Application No: APP/81/17853 Decision Date: 27/04/1981 Decision Type: Approve

Location: Scotts Field ,East Street ,Seacombe,L44 7B Application Type: Full Planning Permission Proposal: Construction of sewage treatment works Application No: APP/79/13660 Decision Date: 29/10/1979 Decision Type: Conditional Approval

Location: Norco Ltd ,East Street ,Seacombe Application Type: Full Planning Permission Proposal: Extension to existing office Application No: APP/74/00907 Decision Date: 03/10/1974 Decision Type: Approve

Location: East Street, Birkenhead Application Type: Full Planning Permission Proposal: Extension to boiler plant and new chimney. Application No: APP/74/00620 Decision Date: 25/09/1974 Decision Type: Approve

Summary Of Representations and Consultations Received: REPRESENTATIONS: Having regard to the Council's Guidance on Publicity for Planning Applications 472 were sent to adjoining properties and the wider community. A site notice was also displayed and the application was advertised with a Press Notice in the Wirral Globe. At the time of writing this report, a petition containing 231 signatures and 10 individual letter of objection have been received. The objections can be summarised as follows:

1. the adverts contained in the Liverpool Echo and Wirral News were not seen by the residents, the initial consultation letter was inadequate but then consultation area was expanded 2. a public meeting by the applicant would have been more appropriate, 3. the proposed plant is located too close to residential properties, area heavily Industrial previous chemical processing the area and gave off large plumes of chemical waste. eventually destroyed by a fire. 4. Environmental Health unable to protect residents 5. 1500 claims of damage to residents health were compensated and the health and safety regulations at the plant improved.(Volclay, chemdal and others) 6. business profits considered more important than health and wellbeing of residents. 7. proposal on the edge of the Wirral Waters project 8. area is one of high deprivation, as residents if application gains approval the health and safety provisions would be inadequate to guarantee safety. 9. too many industrial processes’ in the area, lived in hell for many years with the chemical smell 10. people had health problems, sore eyes, skin asthma, couldn't open windows. chemicals on clothes, took volclay to court 11. heavy increase in traffic 12. spoil views of Liverpool 13. why can’t it be built on in the area where local re-cycled rubbish is dealt with. 14. loss of value to house 15. anaerobic plants have got a very bad reputation all over the world 16. potential odour pollution 17. quote from Environment Agency at ADBA conference 2012 "you are dealing with an aggressive working environment. Anybody that deals with explosive gas/biogas runs the risk of Catastrophic issues. Loss of containment can wipe out an ecosystem, so it’s not low risk and you need to understand the risk whatever scale. the treatment of biodegradable waste has an inherently high potential for offensive odour and in all our experience it is difficult to prevent odour emissions at all times, even when the operator has taken all the appropriate measures. 18. I assume all environmental, pollution assessments will take place, main concern is the new pipeline and the disruption this will cause to traffic. Can this be combined with the new bridge to avoid further disruption to residents, commuters and businesses. 19. I support biogas facilities; a plant like this is too close to residential areas.

An objection letter from Carpenters Solicitors on behalf of an adjacent land owner has been received. The objections are summarised as follows 1. not consulted about the application 2. Notice placed in Wirral Times and Liverpool Echo neither papers are circulated in the locality 3. If approved would consider relocating business out of the area as concerned on health and safety grounds 4. Anaerobic Digestion produces biogas which is highly inflammable, unstable, noxious and toxic 5. several deaths documented due to gas inhalation 6. in EU lives have been lost due to explosions 7. Biogas track record regarding incidents is poor 8. It is recommended that businesses and residential properties are not sited less that 500m close to an AD plant 9. Produces a noxious smell and may travel across to Liverpool 10. AD plant my jeopardise Wirral Waters 11. Can be seen from Liverpool City Centre 12. Impact on Seacombe Promenade 13. Impact on the Listed buildings 14. Impact of additional vehicles on the highway 15. Target for terrorism

CONSULTATIONS: Head of Environment & Regulations (Traffic & Transport Division)- No objections

Head of Environment & Regulations (Pollution Control Division) - No objections

Environment Agency - No objections

Merseyside Environmental Advisory Service (MEAS) - No objections

Health & Safety Executive - Do not object to the development

Mersey Travel - No objections

Natural England - No objections

Director's Comments:

Planning Committee resolved to defer consideration of this application at its meeting on 23 July 2015 to allow for a Member’s Site Visit to take place.

REASON FOR REFERRAL TO PLANNING COMMITTEE A qualifying petition of objection signed by 231 signatures has been received. As such, under the provisions of the Scheme of Delegation for Determining Planning Applications, this application is required to be considered and determined by the Planning Committee.

INTRODUCTION The proposed development comprises of the installation of A 2.8 MW Anaerobic Digestion facility to be based over two sites that cover a total of 0.54 hectares in area. The facility will process up to 36, 000 tonne's of feed stock per annum, which will in turn produce up to 6.5Mn3 of biomethane to be exported to the National Gas grid. The built elements of the proposal will comprise of :

 weighbridge, feedstock reception and tankage  the main digestion and buffer mixing tanks  a biogas upgrading plant and propane storage  a standby biogas flare (to burn off excess gas in emergencies)  a biofilter (odour control)  an effluent treatment plant  a sub-station  compressor station and 2.6 km pipeline (to transport gas to Gas Grid connection point at Dock Road  maintenance and storage areas

Feedstock for the process will include some waste products produced by UM including:

 by-products from the molasses production process in the form of sugar waste  process acid bottom oils  trade effluent (including DAF sludge)

Potential additional feedstock additives required for the process include:

 Lactose or whey permate  Glycerine; and  Pot ale

In addition, the applicants have advised that the following likely sources for the additive products have been identified as:

 Tankers delivering feedstock/additives: Additional waste sugar process liquids via Dock Road facility (HGV) and Premier Molasses in Ireland originating from inter alia Florida Sugar & Molasses (shipping tanker); whey permeate (from local dairy/food processors in the Merseyside area within 30-40 mile radius, e.g. Joseph Heiler in Nantwich); Glycerine from Liverpool  Tankers delivering chemicals to treatment plant: Once a month from local chemical distributers where possible and e.g. Brenntag UK in Leeds;  Tankers taking propane to the site: Propane is sourced from Immingham (nearest major producer) via local distribution; and  Tankers removing solids from the site: Solids from the effluent plant will be composted or recycled locally by United Utilities e.g. at the Davyhulme Sludge Recycling Centre.

Process In terms of process, the applicants advise that the feedstock and additives will be broken down by natural processes in the digester to produce a biogas to be refined and to produce biomethane for export to the National Gas Grid. The resulting liquid from the AD process will be processed (de-watered) and treated on-site within the effluent Treatment Plant. Once treated, the resultant thickened biological sludge will be exported off site for composting at a suitably permitted facility and all remaining condensate will be discharged under consent to sewer.

The applicants further advise that the facility will produce enough gas to supply approximately 4, 387 average households. A compressor facility will compress the biomethane to a suitable pressure for it to be routed 2.6km below East Street, Birkenhead Road and Dock Road to a suitable MP gas connection point.

The connection pipeline will be designed, constructed and commissioned using a Gas Industry Registration Scheme company. The applicants advise that the pipeline will be of steel construction.

In terms of operation, the applicants have advised that the facility would normally operate on a 24/7 basis and when un-staffed would be subject to remote monitoring. The site will only be open to receive feedstock and to export digestate from 7am - 6 pm Monday to Friday and 7am - 3pm on Saturdays, during which time the site would be staffed.

PRINCIPLE OF DEVELOPMENT The site is not within an area allocated for waste facilities in the Joint Waste Local Plan for Merseyside and there is an onus on the applicant to demonstrate why planning permission should be granted under the terms of Policy WM14 ‘Energy from Waste’, taking account of operational and consented capacity, local need, the availability of suitable sites, sustainability and environmental impact. The site is designated as part of a Primary Industrial Area in the Unitary Development Plan (UDP), where provision is made for employment development within Use Class B1, B2 and B8 or the expansion of existing businesses under UDP Policy EM8. .

SITE AND SURROUNDINGS The application site is located within an existing liquid storage terminal and within a designated Industrial Area. To the northeast of the site are industrial blocks and Scotsfield sewerage pumping station. To the west lies Kelvinside Industrial Estate. The closest residential properties are located along Birkenhead Road some 120m to the north west of the site. The River Mersey is approximately 200m to the east.

Access to the M53 Motorway is 2km away with direct access via Dock Road. The site currently contains a number of operational storage tanks of varying sizes which are used to store base oil and molasses based products.

POLICY CONTEXT Anaerobic digestion is an energy from waste facility and as such the following relevant policies to this application are-

Joint Waste Local Plan (JWLP) WM1 - Guide to site Prioritisation WM2 - Sub- Regional Site allocations WM5 - Areas of Search for Additional Small -Scale Waste Management Operations WM8 - Waste Prevention and Recourse Management WM10- High Quality Design and Operation of Waste Management Facilities WM11- Sustainable Waste Transport WM12- Criteria for Waste Management Development WM13- Planning Applications for New waste management facilities on unallocated sites WM14- Energy from Waste

The JWLP sets out a recourse Recovery - Led Strategy, consistent with national policy. The JWLP contains a number of objectives -

 minimise waste  maximise recycling, resource recovery and re-processing  ensure that residual waste is minimised and processed in a way that

i. Maximises the economic and environmental benefits to local communities and businesses ii. Minimises export of residual wastes for landfill disposal iii. Minimise the need for new landfill/land raise and reserving the capacity for the greatest disposal needs; and iv. Balance the overall export of landfill tonnages of equivalent amount to ensure that Merseyside and Halton are as self-sufficient as possible in waste management terms.

This proposal is considered to be consistent with the majority of the above objectives, the applicants have stated that the proposal would generate new employment through its construction and operation and would not give rise to any significant adverse environmental impacts. In addition, the proposal would minimise the need to use landfill capacity.

The development would comply with the principles and objectives embodied in the above plans and would result in waste being managed in accordance with the revised waste hierarchy at the type of facilities that continue to be supported by government policy. In doing so, it would contribute towards the achievement of national waste management and renewable energy targets. It would also provide a facility that would enable an element to be managed proximate to where it arises.

The technical aspects of the proposal are consistent with National Policy and priorities for sustainable waste management, which encourages the use of innovative technologies to divert waste away from landfill and to move management techniques to the higher levels of Waste Hierarchy. The proposed development is considered to represent a significant investment in the infrastructure to support this aspect of the Waste Strategy, and the high level of value recovery anticipated from the process is a particular strength of the proposed techniques.

In relation to WM1 The Policy states that Developers should develop sites allocated in the Waste Local Plan in the first instance, and should only consider alternatives to allocated sites if allocated sites have already been developed out or are not available or can be demonstrated as not being suitable for the proposed waste management operation.

The applicant has advised within their submission documentation that one of the reasons that this site has been selected is that the applicant currently own and operate on the application site and that waste arising from the current operation can be pumped directly into AD plant or can be imported straight from the nearby UM storage site on Dock Road. In addition. the applicants advise that UM storage has exclusive long term control over the waste arising produced at its existing facility and the extra costs implied in buying or leasing an alternative site and then transporting the on-site produced feed stock to it for processing preclude any reasonable consideration on the feasibility of other sites not owned or controlled by UM.

Policy WM2 provides a list of sites that have been allocated by the Authority to promote land to be purchased with the intention of developing waste management facilities to meet sub-regional strategic needs. Wirral have identified an existing site on Campbeltown Road. The site measures 5.9 ha. The applicants argue that this current proposal only requires less than half a hectare of land and the proposed site considered as part of this application can pump waste feedstock from the immediate area directly into the AD plant. If the AD was located on the site identified in Campbeltown Road, a large number of HGV liquid storage containers would need to transported to the alternative site and then pumped back to the waste facility on the other site. This is considered to be less sustainable than treating waste on site.

The applicants further suggest that with regards to policy WM0 it is considered that developing the allocated site set-out in WM2 would be less sustainable than that proposed in the current application as it would

 preclude future use of the site for alternative waste management use to meet future municipal, commercial or industrial waste demands  be unsustainable given the existing suitable site at the waste origin location  place extra unnecessary burden on local residents during construction and operation  be economically unviable as an alternative site to be considered by the applicant and controller of liquid waste.

Policy WM5 states that additional sites are required for waste related processing activities and other small scale waste management facilities over and above those allocated for specific waste management uses will be considered favourably in the vicinity of (in Wirral) Cammell Laird Ship yard and to the north of the Dock Road on the north bank of the west Float Docks. The applicants advise that the application site, while not strictly on the north bank of the West Float, it is within an existing industrial site which the applicant assumes was not considered within the Waste Local Plan as the area has only just been cleared and is a much smaller scale than those sites identified within the plan as being suitable for such stand-alone waste management facilities.

Policy WM8 Waste Prevention and Resource Management states that any development involving the demolition and/or construction must implement measures to achieve the efficient use if recourses, taking particular account of ; Construction and demolition methods that minimise waste production and encourage re-use and recycling materials as far as practicable on site Designing out waste by using design principles and construction methods that prevent and minimise the use of resources and make provision for the use of high-quality building materials made from recycled and secondary sources. Use of waste audits or site waste management plans where applicable

The site is a cleared site and no demolition is required in this instance. With regards to their design of the scheme, the applicants have advised that the aim is to design out waste through the consideration of construction techniques. In addition a construction Environmental plan will be prepared to include the control of potentially significant impacts during construction, including waste management. Specific requirements for waste minimisation at building level will be set out in the form of a site Waste Management Plan. The results demonstrated by the EIA process contained within the submitted Environmental statement indicates that the proposed development has been designed to ensure that it will not give rise to any unacceptable impacts on amenity.

Policy WM10 High Quality Design and Operation of Waste Management Facilities advises that all proposals for waste management facilities should ensure that the proposed design and environmental performance does not adversely impact on the locality and achieves the best performance possible. The impact on views and the local and heritage setting of the proposal are considered in the submitted Townscape Built Heritage and Visual Impact Appraisal.

Policy WM11 Sustainable Waste Transport states that proposals for new waste management facilities (or extensions to an existing waste management facility) will be expected to meet the following criteria;

 make use of alternatives to road transport for movement of wastes, and where appropriate, use of pipelines and conveyors to neighbouring sites wherever possible.  ensure that there are sustainable choices of travel for its employees and visitors  provide mitigation for the effects of road transport on local amenity including the use of screening, sound insulation and time tabling traffic movements  ensure safe access to and from the public highway and adequate capacity of local highway infrastructure  reduce the impact of transport on climate change and carbon emissions.

The applicants have advised that due to the sites location, sustainable travel opportunities are limited. Two, covered bicycle storage shelters are to be provided on the site. In addition, there is opportunity at a future point for waste feed stock to be delivered to the site via the adjacent wharf, reducing the number of HGV deliveries.

Policy WM12 Criteria for Waste Management Development advises that such proposals shall include a written assessment and mitigation of the short, medium, long term cumulative impacts on its neighbours and the surrounding environment in terms of the following:  Social, economic and environmental Impacts on the area;  Amenity Impacts  Traffic (and transport) Impacts  Heritage and Nature Conservation Impacts  Overall Sustain ability of the proposals (including carbon and energy management performance)

WM13- Planning Applications for New waste management facilities on unallocated sites seeks to ensure that any application for planning permission for a waste management facility on an unallocated site provides written evidence regarding suitability. Zebec Energy undertook feasibility studies for the development of the plant at both UM Dock Road and North Alfred Dock Sites. The applicants have stated that the studies were also subject to planning appraisal and a constraints and opportunities’ analysis was undertaken to ascertain which of the sites was best suited for the development. The Alfred Dock was identified as being more suitable than the Dock Road site, due to the current available brownfield space at the physical separation between it and the nearest residential properties due to the existing warehouse structure. In addition the applicants site other factors in this current sites favour. These include the sites other characteristic as a tank farm, its designation as a Primarily Industrial Area and its proximity to the trunk road network.

Policy WM14 para 5.65 states that: ‘Merseyside and Halton is in the unusual position of having a significant amount of consented and available EfW capacity within the sub-region which exceeds the identified EfW management need by over 450,000 tonnes of refuse-derived fuel (RDF)G. Whilst there is no guarantee that all the consented capacity for EfW will either be built or be available to Merseyside and Halton, there is sufficient capacity to meet the identified needs. Paragraph 5.70 goes on to indicate that permission for further capacity would be likely to lead to the import of substantial amount of waste into Merseyside over and above existing imports and that if existing consents are implemented.

Small scale facilities up to a maximum of 10MW heat and power output to serve an identified local need such as serving existing businesses or a district heating scheme could be considered subject to compliance with Policies WM12 & WM13.

The applicants have made the assumption within their statement that the starting point for consideration of any application for an AD facility is that capacity can be met by local need and have anticipated that all locally produced heat will be used locally by way of export to and consumption from the National Grid within Merseyside.

With regards to WM12 , the applicants have submitted a written assessment of the short, medium, long term and cumulative impacts on its neighbours and surrounding environment in terms of  Social, economic and environmental impacts on the area  Amenity impacts  Heritage & Nature Conservation Impacts  Overall Sustainability

In terms of the social, economic and environmental impacts on the area, the applicants submitted information that during its operational phase, the plant would generate up to an additional 7 full and 2 part time positions. During the construction, the proposed development is expected to generate 50 direct jobs.

The application was the subject of an EIA Screening opinion, It is considered that it is unlikely that the Environmental impacts attributed to the project will be significant and therefore not subject to a full EIA. The proposed development requires a separate Environmental permit from the Environment Agency.

A Townscape, Heritage and visual Impact Appraisal was prepared to assess the development in relation to both the immediate area and the setting of the nearby listed building. The report concluded that the development will sit within an industrial tank farm and will be consistent in character and massing, the development will not project above the surrounding industrial development. As such and given the industrial nature of the surrounding area it is not considered that this proposal will have a detrimental impact on the visual quality of the surrounding area or the setting of the nearby listed building.

WM13 For waste management facilities on unallocated sites, states that planning permission will only be granted where the applicant has provided written evidence that  A suitable allocated site is not available  That the proposed site has been assessed against the criteria for built facilities used in the site selection process for allocated sites  The site is sustainable in terms of its social, economic and environmental impacts  The proposal complies with the vision and spatial strategy for the waste local plan .

National Planning Policy Framework The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) introduced on the 27th March 2012 reinforces the statutory requirement that, applications for planning permission must be determined in accordance with the development Plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. Waste Management Plan for England was published in December 2013 and National Planning Policy for Waste Oct 2014 needs to be read and cited in conjunction with NPPF.

Paragraph 7 of National Planning Policy for Waste states that when determining waste planning applications, waste planning authorities should: • only expect applicants to demonstrate the quantitative or market need for new or enhanced waste management facilities where proposals are not consistent with an up-to-date Local Plan. In such cases, waste planning authorities should consider the extent to which the capacity of existing operational facilities would satisfy any identified need;

• recognise that proposals for waste management facilities such as incinerators that cut across up-to-date Local Plans reflecting the vision and aspiration of local communities can give rise to justifiable frustration, and expect applicants to demonstrate that waste disposal facilities not in line with the Local Plan, will not undermine the objectives of the Local Plan through prejudicing movement up the waste hierarchy;

• consider the likely impact on the local environment and on amenity against the criteria set out in Appendix B and the locational implications of any advice on health from the relevant health bodies. Waste planning authorities should avoid carrying out their own detailed assessment of epidemiological and other health studies;

• ensure that waste management facilities in themselves are well-designed, so that they contribute positively to the character and quality of the area in which they are located;

• concern themselves with implementing the planning strategy in the Local Plan and not with the control of processes which are a matter for the pollution control authorities. Waste planning authorities should work on the assumption that the relevant pollution control regime will be properly applied and enforced; NPPF paragraph 5 confirms that local authorities taking decisions on waste applications should have regard to the policies contained within the NPPF so far as relevant.

With regards to the development, the following NPPF policies are relevant

Policy 1 Building a Strong, competitive Economy - refers to the Government's commitment to securing economic growth to meet the challenge of a low carbon future. It requires the Local Planning Authority to place significant weight on the need to support economic growth through the planning system.

Policy 4 Promoting sustainable Transport - identifies that the planning system should be balanced in favour of sustainable transport modes whilst recognising that opportunities to maximise sustainable transport solutions will vary from urban to Rural Areas. Furthermore, development should be located and designed where practical to accommodate the efficient delivery of goods and services.

Policy 7 Requiring Good Design - requires that in determining applications, great weight should be given to innovative design which helps raise the standard of design more generally in the area.

Policy 10 Meeting the challenge of climate change, flooding and coastal change - suggests that Local Planning Authorities should develop a positive strategy to promote energy from renewable sources and design their policies to take account of renewable developments as a result. The NPPF also requires LPAs to consider identifying suitable areas for renewable sources and help identify opportunities where development can draw energy from decentralised systems

Policy 11 Conserving and Enhancing the Natural Environment - Planning policies and decisions should encourage the effective use of land by re-using land that has been previously developed provided that it is not of high environmental value. The effects, including cumulative impacts of pollution on health, the natural environment or general amenity and the potential sensitivity of the area of proposed development to adverse effects from pollution, should be taken into account.

Para 17 sets out the core land- use planning principles that should underpin development planning and decision- taking. This can be through the support of the transition to a low carbon future in a change climate, taking full account of flood risk and coastal change, encourage the re-use of existing resources, including the conversion of existing buildings, and encourage the use of renewable resources by the development of renewable energy.

Para 123 relates to noise and requires planning decisions to avoid noise from giving rise to significant adverse impacts on health and quality of life as a result of new development, Mitigate and reduce to a minimum other adverse impacts on health and quality of life arising from noise from new development, including through the use of condition. Recognise that development will often increase some noise; and Identify and protect areas of tranquillity which have remained relatively undisturbed

Para 125 notes that in relation to light pollution, that by encouraging new design, planning decisions should limit the impact of light pollution from artificial light on local amenity, intricacy dark landscape and nature conservation.

Para 129 states that local planning authorities should require an applicant to describe the significance of any heritage asset that may be affected by a proposal Including development affected the setting of a heritage asset) taking account of the available evidence and any necessary expertise.

The applicants advise that the proposal makes use of an existing brownfield area in a designated Industrial Area and will produce up to 6.5m3 per year of renewable biogas for distribution via the national gas network. This is estimated to supply up to 4,387 average households. In addition the proposal will achieve two environmental aims, namely reducing the amount of waste going to Landfill and producing renewable energy.

Wirral Unitary Development Plan - Relevant Policies

Policy CO1 - Development within the Developed Coastal Zone Policy CH1 - Development Affecting Listed Buildings Policy EM3 - Land for General Employment Use Policy EM6 - General Criteria for New Employment Development Policy EM7 - Environmental Criteria for New Development Policy POL1 Restrictions for Polluting and Hazardous Uses Policy PO1 - Potentially Polluting Development Policy PO2 - Development near Existing Sources of Pollution Policy PO3 - Noise Policy PO5 - Criteria for the Development of Contaminated Land Policy PO8 - Hazardous Installations and Substances Policy PO9 - Criteria for Development near Notifiable Hazards Policy REN1 - Principles for renewable Energy Policy TR9 - Requirements for Off-Street Parking Policy TR12 - Requirements for cycle parking Policy WA2 - Development and Land Drainage Policy WA5 - Protecting Surface Waters Policy WA6 - Development within River Corridors

The Emerging Wirral Development Framework The Council has resolved that the Core Strategy Local Plan - Proposed Submission Draft (December 2012) will be material considerations for the purposes of development control. Section 4 of the Core Strategy sets out the key objectives that are intended to guide the delivery of the spatial Vision and the provision of sustainable development. The following are relevant to this proposal.

Strategic objective 1 Economic Revitalisation - To support economic growth and a higher density of jobs and businesses within the existing employment areas in east and central Wirral and the Boroughs existing town, district and local centres

Strategic Objective 3 Transport Accessibility - To promote sustainable travel and direct new development to locations with easiest access to existing centres, high frequency public transport corridors, pedestrian and cycle routes

Strategic Objective 5 Environmental Quality - To ensure that new development will preserve and enhance locally distinctive characteristics and assets, which make Wirral a healthy and attractive place to live and visit.

Strategic Objective 6 - Flood Risk - To apply a risk based approach and direct new development away from areas where coastal, river or surface water flooding cannot be adequately prevented or controlled.

Strategic Objective 7 - Sustainable Development - To promote sustainable approaches to the location, design, construction, operation and impacts of environmental change and promote the transition to low carbon Borough.

The key issues for the settlement area include addressing social, economic and environmental needs; providing for the re-development of large areas of vacant and under used land and future development of key waterfront locations; the integration of the proposals at Wirral Waters. The overall strategy set out in Policy CS5 is to promote sustainable development includes establishing a new city neighbourhood, maintain and enhance specialist port related employment and addressing the need for flood resilience.

Community Involvement The Council adopted a Statement of Community Involvement sets out the Councils approach to community involvement in the planning process. The SCI establishes the aims, and the main methods of engagement within the community. The Council strongly encourages landowners and developers to undertake pre-application, community consultation, especially for large, complex or controversial proposals.

The applicants have advised that a public notice advertisement was placed in the 25th February editions of the Liverpool Echo and Wirral News newspapers, which provided an overview of the proposal and its location as well as contact details to allow respondents to express views and ask questions.

Two responses were received, the first raised concerns about using cereal grain as a feedstock and the potential for the dockside path to be blocked. The second respondent was supportive and sought further details on the project and process.

APPEARANCE AND AMENITY ISSUES JWLP Policy WM10 High Quality and Operation of Waste Management Facilities requires for the design and environmental performance of proposals for waste management facilities not to adversely impact on the locality and achieves best possible performance.

JWLP Policy WM11 Sustainable Waste Transport states that all new waste management facilities should

 Make use of alternatives to road transport for movement of waste  Ensure there are sustainable choices of travel for employees  Provide mitigation for the effects of road transport on local amenity  Ensure safe access to and from the public highway  Reduce the impact of transport on climate change and carbon emissions

UDP Policy EM6 requires that new proposals should not lead to an unacceptable loss of amenity, have an adverse effect on the operations of neighbouring uses or compromise the future development of the land in the vicinity for employment or other uses - visually intrusive activities, or those involving the handling of wind-blown materials, will be required to carry out all operations, including loading within a building. In addition, the siting, scale, design, choice of materials, boundary treatment and landscaping must be of satisfactory standard and in keeping with neighbouring uses.

The application site is within a designated Industrial Area within Wirral’s Unitary Development Plan. The proposed development is approximately 140m from the closest residential properties on the opposite side of Birkenhead Road. Due to the existence of existing commercial/industrial buildings the proposed development will not be visible to those residents. The scale and massing of the plant will be consistent with surrounding industrial development.

The main part of the sites contain limited natural features, trees or shrubbery, however, there is a line of trees along the northern boundary of the site. These are to be retained and the applicant has advised that the application site will be supplemented with additional landscaping.

Heritage The applicants have submitted an outline Townscape, Built Heritage and Visual Impact Appraisal for the proposed development. In terms of the effect of this proposed development on the setting of nearby built heritage features and the surrounding area in general including views into and from the nearby listed buildings. These include;-

Seacombe Ferry Terminal is a Grade II Listed Building and located to the north east of the site, 440m away from the proposed development. The submitted document states that ground level views towards the development site are impeded by intervening buildings and vegetation. It is not considered therefore that this proposal will have a detrimental impact on the setting of this Listed Building.

St Paul's Church, Church Crescent is a Grade II listed building and is located 420m to the north of the application site. The submitted document states that ground level views towards the development site are impeded by intervening buildings and vegetation. It is not considered therefore that this proposal will have a detrimental impact on the setting of this Listed Building.

Hydraulic Tower, Tower Road is a Grade II Listed Building 310m from the proposed development. The submitted projections illustrate the mainly obscure proposed digester tank and will be consistent with the massing of the existing buildings on site and is not considered to have an effect on the setting of the Listed Structure.

Accumulator Tower, Grade II Listed building at the south side of the river entrance to Alfred Dock approximately 200m from the application site. The proposed tank will be visible but is consistent with the scale and massing of the existing structures and is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the setting of the Listed Building.

The assessment also considers other sensitive receptors within the vicinity, including photo montages and visualisations. The submitted details show the location of the proposed development in the context of the surrounding area. The design scale and massing of the proposed development is consistent with the existing industrial development within the vicinity of the site and is not there considered to a have a detrimental impact on the visual amenity of the area or setting of the aforementioned Listed Buildings.

SEPARATION DISTANCES Separation distances do not apply in this instance, as no residential properties will be affected by the proposed development.

HIGHWAY/TRAFFIC IMPLICATIONS There are no Highway Implications relating to this proposal.

ENVIRONMENTAL/SUSTAINABILITY ISSUES Environmental Impact Assessment Screening EIA Screening of the scheme is required under Schedule 2, paragraph 11(b) of the Regulations, which covers “installations for the disposal of waste” due to its location within 100m of controlled waters. The plant does not meet significance criteria in respect of its scale or location (the site is not ‘sensitive as defined by Schedule 3 of the Regulations) and its nature is not considered likely to give rise to significant environmental effects from construction or operational processes. Therefore, having considered the scheme against the screening provisions set out in the EIA Regulations, the proposals are unlikely to give rise to significant environmental effects and that EIA is therefore not required in this case

The proposal involves demolition and construction activities and policy WM8 of the Joint Merseyside and Halton Waste Local Plan applies. This policy requires the minimisation of waste production and implementation of measures to achieve efficient use of resources, including designing out waste. In accordance with policy WM8, evidence (for example, a waste audit or a similar mechanism such as a site waste management plan) demonstrating how this will be achieved must be submitted and can be secured by a suitably worded planning condition. Ecology The development is near the following European protected sites.  Mersey Narrows and North Wirral Foreshore SPA;  Mersey Narrows and North Wirral Foreshore Ramsar;  Mersey Estuary SPA;  Mersey Estuary Ramsar;  Dee Estuary SPA; and  Dee Estuary Ramsar. These sites are protected under the Habitats Regulations 2010 as amended. Due to the development’s potential pathways and impacts on the above sites, this proposal requires Habitats Regulations Assessment for likely significant effects. UDP policy NC1 and NC2 applies. A source-pathway-receptor table is presented in Appendix 2 of this memo which concludes that there are no likely significant effects on the Natura 2000 sites listed above. A planning condition is required to secure the submission and implementation of a Construction Environmental Management Plan to avoid potential impacts on Natura 2000 sites during the construction phase. This will also have broader benefits for the control of other impacts, pollution and nuisance from construction of the scheme and may be of particular relevance for highway works associated with the installation of the gas export pipe. If there are any amendments to the proposals the whole development will need to be re-assessed for likely significant effects. This includes amendments prior to determination and through subsequent approval/discharge of conditions or requests to vary the proposal. The applicant has submitted an Ecological Appraisal survey report in accordance with UDP/Local Plan policy NC7 (Preliminary Ecological Appraisal Report, East Street, Wallasey, United Environmental Services, 13 February 2015, Ref: UES01435.001). I advise the survey is acceptable. However, the report includes an NBN gateway search (which breaches NBN terms and condition of use) and no Local Record Centre search has been undertaken. I advise that on this occasion given the lack of ecological impacts associated with this application and the nature of surrounding environment a Local Record Centre search is not required. The ecological report concludes no likely significant ecological impacts from this development and no impacts to any protected species. Built features or vegetation on site may provide nesting opportunities for breeding birds, which are protected. No tree felling, scrub clearance or ground clearance is to take place during the period 1 March to 31 August inclusive. If it is necessary to undertake works during the bird breeding season then all buildings, trees, scrub and hedgerows are to be checked first by an appropriately experienced ecologist to ensure no breeding birds are present. If present, details of how they will be protected would be required. This can be secured by a suitably worded planning condition. The emissions from the proposal would be controlled by an environmental permit, which would set emission limits for a range of substances. Whilst this information has been submitted with the application, the Environment Agency (rather than the Local Planning Authority) is responsible through the environmental permitting regulations permit application process. As a separate regulatory framework exists, the role of the planning system is limited to the consideration of issues of need, location and land use. The Director of Regeneration (Environmental Protection) has raised no objection to the proposed development subject to the provision of a number of conditions attached at the end of this report, confirming the emissions from the process would be subject to and controlled by the permit, issued and enforced by the Environment Agency. Flood Risk The majority of the site is located within Flood Zone 1, with a small area located within Flood Zone 3. The Flood Risk Statement submitted as part of this application confirms that the site has not been the subject to historic flooding and that there is no "significant Risk from surface water and/or groundwater flooding. The applicants propose that the area of the site to be located within Flood Zone 3 is to be surrounded by a chemical containment bund which will act as a flood wall. Contaminated Land The Environment Agency has reviewed the ground Investigation report submitted with the Planning Application. They have advised that it is limited in extent and range of contamination which have to be tested for. The site is located immediately adjacent to the River Mersey/Mersey Estuary which, in this instance id the primary receptor that the Environment Agency is concerned about. The have confirmed however, that planning permission could be granted providing the attached planning conditions enclosed at the rear of this report are included. HEALTH ISSUES There are no health implications relating to this application.

CONCLUSION The proposed development would provide opportunities to divert waste from landfill through the recycling and re-use of waste materials, and the treatment (gasification) of waste materials to provide a source of gas. It is considered that the development represents an important option in the waste management cycle with sustainability benefits to landfill for which there are reducing opportunities. The proposed development is acceptable in terms of the policies of the adopted Wirral UDP including Policy WMT2 of the adopted UDP which confirms the Councils commitment to reducing the reliance on landfill as the primary method of waste disposal.

The design scale and massing of the proposed development is consistent with the existing industrial development within the vicinity of the site and is not there considered to a have a detrimental impact on the visual amenity of the area or setting of any surrounding Listed Buildings.

Summary of Decision: Having regards to the individual merits of this application the decision to grant Planning Permission has been taken having regards to the relevant Policies and Proposals in the Joint Waste Local Plan adopted on 18th July 2013 and Wirral Unitary Development Plan (Saved Policies by Direction of the Sectary of State issued on 18th September 2007) and all relevant material considerations including national policy. In reaching this decision the Local Planning Authority has considered the following:-

The proposed development would provide opportunities to divert waste from landfill through the recycling and re-use of waste materials, and the treatment (gasification) of waste materials to provide a source of gas. It is considered that the development represents an important option in the waste management cycle with sustainability benefits to landfill for which there are reducing opportunities. The proposed development is considered acceptable in terms of the policies of the adopted Joint Waste Local Plan and the Wirral Unitary Development Plan which confirms the Councils commitment to reducing the reliance on landfill as the primary method of waste disposal.

Recommended Approve Decision:

Recommended Conditions and Reasons:

1. The development hereby permitted shall be commenced before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

Reason: To comply with Section 91 (as amended) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2. No development approved by this planning permission (or such other date or stage in development as may be agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority), shall take place until a scheme that includes the following components to deal with the risks associated with contamination of the site shall each be submitted to and approved, in writing, by the local planning authority:

1) A preliminary risk assessment which has identified:  all previous uses  potential contaminants associated with those uses  a conceptual model of the site indicating sources, pathways and receptors  potentially unacceptable risks arising from contamination at the site.

2) A site investigation scheme, based on (1) to provide information for a detailed assessment of the risk to all receptors that may be affected, including those off site.

3) The results of the site investigation and detailed risk assessment referred to in (2) and, based on these, an options appraisal and remediation strategy giving full details of the remediation measures required and how they are to be undertaken.

4) A verification plan providing details of the data that will be collected in order to demonstrate that the works set out in the remediation strategy in (3) are complete and identifying any requirements for longer-term monitoring of pollutant linkages, maintenance and arrangements for contingency action. Any changes to these components require the express written consent of the local planning authority. The scheme shall be implemented as approved.

Reason: To ensure a safe form of development that poses no unacceptable risk of pollution to the water environment

3. No occupation of any part of the permitted development shall take place until a verification report demonstrating completion of works set out in the approved remediation strategy and the effectiveness of the remediation shall be submitted to and approved, in writing, by the local planning authority. The report shall include results of sampling and monitoring carried out in accordance with the approved verification plan to demonstrate that the site remediation criteria have been met. It shall also include any plan (a “long-term monitoring and maintenance plan”) for longer-term monitoring of pollutant linkages, maintenance and arrangements for contingency action, as identified in the verification plan. The long-term monitoring and maintenance plan shall be implemented as approved.

Reason: To ensure a safe form of development that poses no unacceptable risk of pollution to the water environment.

4. Piling or any other foundation designs using penetrative methods shall not take place full details have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, which may be given for those parts of the site where it has been demonstrated that there is no resultant unacceptable risk to groundwater. The development shall only be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: To ensure a safe form of development that poses no unacceptable risk of pollution to the water environment.

5. The development hereby permitted shall not be commenced until such time as a scheme to dispose of foul drainage has been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the local planning authority. The scheme shall be implemented as approved.

Reason: To ensure a safe form of development that poses no unacceptable risk of pollution to the water environment.

6. With regards to operations on site from the Anaerobic Digestion Plant Process and which are not controlled by any Environment Agency Permit, no odours shall be detectable from the premises outside the site.

Reason: To minimise nuisance through odour and dust to surrounding properties and to comply with the relevant policies within the Unitary Development Plan.

7. Feedstock and waste products must only enter or leave the site in closed covered vehicles.

Reason: To minimise nuisance through odour and dust to surrounding properties

8. No feedstock, waste, or any other material produced during the operation of this facility, shall be stored in the open air at any time.

Reason: To minimise nuisance through odour and dust to surrounding properties

9. No development shall take place until full details of an Odour Control Management Plan have been submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The Odour Control Management Plan shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details and shall be maintained as such thereafter . Reason: For the avoidance of doubt as to what is approved by this permission.

10. No waste, or other biodegradable material, shall be delivered and stored on site, and the reception building shall not operate at any time, unless fitted with an effective odour control system t which has been submitted to and agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority before the development is brought into use. The approved scheme shall be implemented in full in perpetuity.

Reason: In the interest of residential amenity and to comply with the relevant Policies within the Adopted Unitary Development Plan.

11. In the event of a failure if the odour control system the operator shall notify the Local Planning Authority in writing as soon as it practicable, and no further waste or other biodegradable material, including liquids, shall be accepted on site until such time as the odour control system is effective and agreed as such in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: In the interest of residential amenity and to comply with the relevant Policies contained within the Adopted Unitary Development Plan

12. Delivery and collection movements into and out of the site shall only be made during the hours of 07.00 to 18.00 hours Monday to Saturdays and at no time on Sundays Reason: In the interest of residential amenity.

13. No development shall take place until a Construction Environment Plan has been submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority, The plan shall include the following details:

 Measures to avoid creation of new transport pathways and avoid run-off/ release of pollutants and construction related debris into the River Mersey.  A construction noise management and lighting scheme. Measures to clearly identify access routes for personnel and equipment and working areas on the inter tidal shoreline to minimise areas of working to protect inter tidal ecology and reduce interaction with bird species.

Reason: Reasonable avoidance measures to enable confirmation of no likely significant effect on Natura 2000 sites during the construction phase.

14. No development shall take place until a Construction Environment Plan including construction methods, highway works associated with the installation of the gas export pipe, identification of working areas and methods to prevent disturbance to any Natura 2000 qualifying bird species during construction, waste disposal methods shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details to ensure that pollution enters the River Mersey, Mersey Narrows and North Wirral Foreshore pSPA, pRAMSAR and Mersey Estury SPA, RAMSAR site.

Reason: To protect the River Mersey, Mersey Narrows and North Wirral Foreshore pSPA, pRAMSAR and Mersey Estury SPA, RAMSAR site in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework and Policy NC01 in the Wirral Unitary Development Plan. To prevent construction related pollutants entering controlled waters and to ensure that there is no likely effect on the Natura sites.

15. Details of materials for all external work shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before any work is commenced. The development shall be constructed in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory development does not prejudice the amenity of the locality.

16. The site shall be suitably landscaped with trees/shrubs in accordance with a scheme to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to commencement of any demolition/construction work on the site, such landscaping work to be completed during the first available planting season following completion of the development hereby approved and thereafter maintained to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority.

Any trees and shrubs planted in accordance with the landscaping scheme which, within 5 years of planting are removed, dying, seriously damaged or become diseased shall be replaced to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority, by trees and shrubs of similar species

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory standard of appearance and to ensure that the proposed development enhances the visual amenity of the locality.

17. None of the existing trees on the site shall be removed without the prior written consent of the Local Planning Authority. Prior to the commencement of demolition/construction works, the trees to be retained on the site shall be protected by chestnut paling fences 1.5 metres high erected to the full extent of their canopies or such lesser extent as may be approved by the Local Planning Authority, the fencing to be removed only when the development (including pipelines and other underground works) has been completed; the enclosed areas shall at all times be kept clear of excavated soil, materials, contractors' plant and machinery.

Reasons: To ensure that the trees are not damaged during the period of construction, as they represent an important visual amenity which the Local Planning Authority considers should be substantially maintained and kept in good condition.

18. No tree felling and scrub clearance is to take place during the period 1st March to 31st August inclusive. If it is necessary to undertake works during the bird breeding season then all trees and scrub on the site are to be checked first to ensure no breeding birds are present. If present, details of how they are to be protected shall be submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before the works take place.

Reason: In the interest of amenity and to ensure that the construction of the development uses the best practicable means to avoid adverse environmental impacts in accordance with National Planning Policy Framework. To ensure that there is no likely significant effects on Natura 2000 sites and European protected species. To ensure that the proposed development makes a contribution to biodiversity in accordance with NECR Biodiversity duty and Policy NC7 of the adopted UDP and National Planning Policy Framework.

19. Prior to the commencement of development, details of the proposed works and aftercare to install the biomethane pipeline shall be submitted to and agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. The approved scheme shall be implemented in full. .

Reason: In the interest of visual amenity

20. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans received by the local planning authority on 13th April and listed as follows: (PL)001 rev A (19.03.15), (PL)003 rev A (18.03.15), (PL)004 revC 918.03.15, (PL)011 revB (24.03.15), (PL)010 revB (24.03.15), 364/01/IR/105

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to define the permission.

Further Notes for Committee:

1. Consent under the Highways Act is required for the construction of a new or the amendment/removal of an existing vehicular access. Such works are undertaken at the developer's expense, including the relocation/replacement and/or removal of street furniture and vegetation as necessary. Submission of a S50 Highway Opening Notice is required prior to commencement of any works on the adopted highway. Please contact the Council's Highway Management team via www.wirral.gov.uk prior to the commencement of development for further information.

Any works to the existing adopted highway must adhere with the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991. Please contact the Council’s Highway Management Team prior to commencement of any works on the adopted highway via Wirral.gov.uk for further information

Last Comments By: 10/07/2015 09:23:47 Expiry Date: 13/07/2015

Planning Committee 17 September 2015

Reference: Area Team: Case Officer: Ward: APP/15/00634 South Team Ms J Storey Eastham

Location: St Marys CE Primary School, STANLEY LANE, EASTHAM, CH62 0AQ Proposal: Conversion of redundant (Grade II Listed) school building to residential units (4no) and erection of two new 3 bedroomed houses on former playground area Applicant: Mr Eric Hanks Agent : Paddock Johnson Partnership

Site Plan:

Development Plan allocation and policies: Green Belt Conservation Area (for illustrative purposes)

Planning History:

Location: J asmine Cottage, 67 Stanley Lane, Eastham, Wirral, CH62 0AQ Application Type: Full Planning Permission Proposal: Erection of a two storey rear extension Application No: APP/07/05170 Decision Date: 18/04/2007 Decision Type: Refused

Location: St Marys CE Primary Playing Field, Stanley Lane, Eastham, Wirral, CH62 0AQ Application Type: Work for Council by Council Proposal: Construction of bitumen macadam playing surface and access footpaths and erection of 3 metre high ball stop fencing. Application No: APP/04/07852 Decision Date: 13/05/2005 Decision Type: Approved

Location: St Marys CE Primary Playing Field, Stanley Lane, Eastham, Wirral, CH62 0AQ Application Type: Work for Council by Council Proposal: Construction of bitumen macadam playing surface and access footpaths and erection of a 1.3 metre high ball stop fence. Application No: APP/04/07443 Decision Date: 03/12/2004 Decision Type: Withdrawn

Location: St Marys, CE Controlled Primary Sch, Stanley Lane, Eastham, Wirral, CH62 0AQ, Application Type: Work for Council by Council Proposal: Erection of main entrance, staff toilets and disabled toilet extension Application No: APP/02/06635 Decision Date: 04/10/2002 Decision Type: Approved

Location: St Marys, CE Controlled Primary Sch, Stanley Lane, Eastham, Wirral, CH62 0AQ, Application Type: Listed Building Consent Proposal: Erection of main entrance, staff toilets and disabled toilet extension Application No: LBC/02/06643 Decision Date: 04/10/2002 Decision Type: Approved

Location: St Marys CE Primary School, Stanley Lane, Eastham, Wirral, CH62 0AQ Application Type: Work for Council by outside body Proposal: Erection of a single storey extension. Application No: LBC/99/06470 Decision Date: 17/12/1999 Decision Type: Approved

Location: St Marys, CE Controlled Primary School, Stanley Lane, Eastham, Wirral, CH62 0AQ Application Type: Work for Council by outside body Proposal: Erection of a single storey extension. Application No: APP/99/06469 Decision Date: 22/10/1999 Decision Type: Approved

Location: Eastham St. Mary's C. of E. Primary School, Stanley Lane, Eastham. L62 0AQ Application Type: Work for Council by Council Proposal: Erection of a single storey classroom extension and entrance/corridor link. Application No: APP/92/05874 Decision Date: 21/07/1992 Decision Type: Approved

Location: St. Marys C. of E. Primary School 69, Stanley Lane, Eastham. L62 0AQ Application Type: Work for Council by Council Proposal: Erection of rear single storey extension to accommodate extra toilets. Application No: APP/85/06638 Decision Date: 24/10/1985 Decision Type: Approved

Summary Of Representations and Consultations Received:

REPRESENTATIONS: Having regard to the Council's Guidance on Publicity for Applications 17 notifications were sent to adjoining properties and a Site Notice was posted adjacent to the site. In addition, the application was publicised with a Press Notice in the Wirral Globe. At the time of writing this report 3 letters of objection have been received and the objections can be summarised as follows:

1. house face directly into garden reducing privacy and view 2. planned car park is not enough for the conversion let alone the new properties 3. loss of trees 4. flat roofed extension to Unit 1 is almost in contact with no 67 5. extensions change the relationship between the two properties, no separation from the adjoining school, no open space 6. harmful to the character of the conservation area 7. cannot maintain own property 8. narrow gap will be a trap for rubbish 9. overlooking to jasmine cottage 10. overlooking from new windows 11. inadequate parking 12. where are the bins to be stored.

Eastham Village Preservation Association - Objects to the proposals and their objections can be summarised as follows:

1. Proposal contravenes many of the established planning policies that relate to application in Eastham Village Conservation Area, including developments effecting the setting of conservation areas, development in the Green Belt and development affecting the setting of listed buildings; 2. The proposals result in inappropriate extensions with the resulting loss of historic fabric; 3. No affordable housing being proposed; 4. Creates a precedent for further development in the village; 5. Will result in an unacceptable increase in traffic; 6. Not convinced about the "enabling development" development arguments presented in the Heritage Statement - to link the developments for the school and the proposed new residential development is a device to get around planning policies in the Green Belt and within the Conservation Area and this is not acceptable; and 7. Pre-application discussions between the Council and the applicant are prejudicial to the impartial consideration of this application now it has reached a formal application stage

Having expressed the above objections, the EVPA would like to make it clear that they have no objections to the principle of converting the former school building to residential use provided it is done in such a way that it doesn't affect the external appearance of such an important listed building in its grouping. Nevertheless, they do ask that the current proposals are refused.

CONSULTATIONS: Head of Environment and Regulations (Pollution Control Division) - No objections

Director's Comments:

Planning Committee resolved to defer consideration of this application at its meeting on 20 August 2015 to allow for a Member’s Site Visit to take place.

REASON FOR REFERRAL TO PLANNING COMMITTEE This application has been taken out of delegation by Councillor Carubia on the grounds that the proposal represents unacceptable alterations to an important Listed Building within the Conservation Area, inappropriate implications for new dwellings in the Green Belt, the impact on the important building in the centre of the (Eastham Village) Conservation Area of which the school is a part, the impact on traffic levels, loss of privacy to Jasmine Cottage and the end cottages in White Row.

INTRODUCTION The proposed development comprises of the conversion of St Mary's former Primary school into three, two bedroomed dwellings and the construction of two new dwellings at the rear of the school. The proposal also includes for the renovation of the Old Masters House bringing the total number of units to 6.

PRINCIPLE OF DEVELOPMENT The application site is located within Eastham Village Conservation Area and within Wirral’s Green Belt. There is no provision for new housing in the Green Belt under UDP Policy GB2, which sets a general presumption against the proposed development. Therefore, the application is a departure from the Unitary Development Plan and has been advertised as such.

SITE AND SURROUNDINGS St Mary's primary school and no 69 Old Masters House is a grade II Listed building and is within a site that measures approximately 0.47 acres. The buildings and site are located within the centre of the Village on the western side if Stanley Road. St Mary's Church is located to the south of the site. The properties surrounding the school are predominately residential and vary in ages and styles. The conservation area appraisal carried out by Donald Insall sites the primary school building as making a critical contribution to the character of the Conservation Area.

The building has been vacant for over eight years, during which time its condition has deteriorated.

POLICY CONTEXT

The following Unitary Development Plans are relevant to this proposal:-

UDP Policy GB2 - Development in the Green Belt

UDP Policy CH1 Development Affecting Listed Buildings and Structures

UDP Policy CH2 Development Affecting Conservation Area

UDP Policy CH3 Demolition Control within Conservation Areas

UDP Policy CH10 Eastham Village Conservation Area

UDP Policy GB2 – Guidelines for development in the Green Belt states that within the Green Belt, there is a general presumption against inappropriate development and as such, development will not be approved except in very special circumstances. Planning permission will not be granted for development in the Green Belt unless it is for the purposes of limited extensions, alteration or replacement of existing dwellings, subject to policy GB4 and Policy GB5

UDP Policy CH2 – Development Affecting Conservation Areas advises that development within such areas will be permitted where the visual and operational impact of the proposal can be demonstrated to preserve and enhance • The distinctive characteristics of the Area, including important views into and out of the designated area • The general design and layout of the area, including the relationship between its buildings. Structures, trees and characteristic open spaces • The character and setting of period buildings and other elements which make a positive contribution to the appearance and special character of the area.

When granting consent, special regard will be given to maters of detailed design, especially within main frontages and prominent elevations, and to the nature quality and type of materials proposed to be used.

UDP Policy CH10 – Eastham Village Conservation Area states that the principle planning objectives for the area will be to • Maintain a sense of separation from the surrounding built up area through the retention of open spaces around the village core • Preserve the setting and sense of enclosure afforded by boundary walls, hedges and mature landscaping • Preserve the visual setting of the village cross and war memorial and the Church of St. Mary, with its yard and lynch-gate

National Planning Policy Framework paragraph 88 states that when considering any planning application in the Green Belt, Local Planning Authority should ensure that substantial weight is given to any harm to the Green Belt. "Very special circumstances will not exist unless potential harm to the Green Belt by way of inappropriateness, and any other harm, is clearly outweighed by other material considerations".

In addition, para 89 states that the construction of new buildings in the Green Belt is inappropriate, exceptions include, limited infilling or the partial or complete redevelopment of previously developed sites (brownfield land), whether redundant or in continuing use, which would not have a greater impact on the openness of the Green Belt and the purpose of including land within it than the existing development. The applicant has stated that the this paragraph in the NPPF, provides support for the proposal in National Planning Policy terms, particularly as this reasoning is reiterated in para 90 which advises that certain forms of development are not inappropriate in the Green Belt provided they preserve the openness of the Green Belt and do not conflict with the purposes of including land within it and include for the re-use of buildings provided that the buildings are of permanent and substantial construction.

In this instance, the Listed School and masters house have become redundant, and the proposal is further supported by section 12 of the NPPF which states that in determining planning applications, local planning authorities should take account of: The desirability of sustaining and enhancing the significant heritage assets and putting them to viable uses consistent with their conservation; The positive contribution that conservation of heritage assets can make to sustainable communities and the desirability of new development making a positive contribution to local character and distinctiveness.

Paragraph 140 of the NPPF states that Local Planning Authorities should assess whether the benefits of a proposal for enabling development, which would otherwise conflict with planning policies but would secure the future conservation of a heritage asset, outweigh the disbenefit of departing from these policies.

The applicants have advised that the cost of converting the school to the high standard that will be required to secure the future as a heritage asset require the enabling development of the proposed dwellings at the rear of the school. A financial appraisal has been submitted which provides a justification for requiring this form of enabling development.

As part of the submitted application, the applicants have provided details of both the existing and proposed gross floor area, taking into account both the removal of a number of unsightly extensions and out buildings and the floor space proposed through the development of the two properties to the rear of the school. The overall internal floor space, external footprint and volume of the structures on site following the proposed development will be reduced. This will equate to a reduction in the overall volume of built form by just over 50%

In addition, the proposed two dwellings are to be constructed at the rear of the school which is located within a built up, urban area. Planning permission was granted in xxx for the construction of six dwellings on the adjacent site which are comparable in size and location to the two proposed dwellings.

Due to the location of the dwellings at the rear of the existing school building and its position within a suburban location with similar properties in close proximity to the proposed dwellings It is considered that the proposal will not be detrimental to the openness of the Green Belt, nor is it considered to be visually obtrusive or to over dominate the Listed building.

Development Management Policies in the Joint Waste Local Plan for Merseyside and Halton are also applicable. Policy WM8 requires development to incorporate measures for achieving efficient use of resources; Policy WM9 also requires development to provide measures for waste collection and recycling, including home composting.

APPEARANCE AND AMENITY ISSUES The layout and design of the development must satisfy the criteria of in that the proposal in general terms must relate well to adjacent properties and not result in a detrimental change in the area.

The submitted application involves the retention and conversion of the existing building and the removal of unsightly single storey extensions at the rear. The elements of the building which are to be demolished are referred to in Negative terms in the Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan.

The proposed conversion will retain the original fabric of the existing buildings and original features are to be revealed including original windows that have over the years been covered over and sealed. There are minimal alterations to the front elevation and include the addition of three heritage roof lights, a new entrance door and porch to serve unit 3 and the cills of windows serving main rooms will be dropped 600mm to allow additional light to those rooms.

Access to unit 1 of the converted property will be from an entrance, located behind the existing sandstone gateway adjacent to no 67 Stanley Lane. Dwellings two and three will accessed from the front of the school with unit 2 using the existing entrance, and a new access created for unit 3. The forth unit will be located in the Old Masters House.

Two new dwellings are proposed at the rear of the existing school within the former playground and comprise of two, two storey, detached two bed houses. The applicants have advised that they will be constructed in Cheshire brick with timber detailing. The fenestration will be timber or aluminium frames and the roof constructed from reclaimed slate.

Vehicular access and parking for all six units will from Stanley Lane between the Old Masters House and no 71.

There are a number of trees within the existing site; the majority of these will be retained. Two trees within the existing playground at the rear of the site are to be removed. The Councils tree Officer has raised no objections to their removal.

The immediate area around this site contains a mix of house types and styles with no overall dominate characteristic and the proposed new dwellings are not considered to represent a departure from any character area. The houses sit well within the plot and minimise any potential impacts on neighbouring properties. As such the proposal is not considered to harm the character of the area.

SEPARATION DISTANCES The interface distance between the School building and the proposed new dwellings will be 24m. The two new dwellings will be located 4m apart, with the elevations that face each property containing windows that serve a bathroom and stairway. It is considered that this distance is acceptable and no habitable rooms are affected. The nearest adjacent property is no 53 Stanley lane and is located approximately 21m to the west of the site and achieves the required interface distance between properties.

HIGHWAY/TRAFFIC IMPLICATIONS The applicants have amended the proposal to provide a minimum of a 4m wide access to the rear of the site. There are no highway objections to this proposal.

ENVIRONMENTAL/SUSTAINABILITY ISSUES There are no Environmental/Sustainability issues relating to these proposals.

HEALTH ISSUES There are no health implications relating to this application.

CONCLUSION Given the above and having regards to UDP Policies UDP Policy CH1, CH2 CH10 and GB2, GB3 the proposed development is not considered to have a harmful visual impact on its surroundings or the character of this conservation area. The two new dwellings would allow an important listed building to be brought back into an acceptable use, thereby securing the future of a heritage asset. The removal of unsightly extensions and the construction of two new dwellings to the rear are not considered in this particular case to harm the visual amenities of the Green Belt in terms of size, scale or character. It is considered that these are material considerations which constitute very special circumstances to allow this development within the Green Belt.

Summary of Decision: Having regards to the individual merits of this application the decision to grant Planning Permission has been taken having regards to the relevant Policies and Proposals in the Wirral Unitary Development Plan (Adopted February 2000) and all relevant material considerations including national and regional policy advice. In reaching this decision the Local Planning Authority has considered the following:-

Given the above and having regards to UDP Policies UDP Policy CH1, CH2 CH10 HS4 and GB2 the proposed development is not considered to have a harmful visual impact on its surroundings or the character of this conservation area. The two new dwellings would allow an important Listed building to be brought back into an acceptable use, thereby securing the future of a heritage asset. The removal of unsightly extensions and the construction of two new dwellings to the rear are not considered to harm the openness or the visual amenities of the Green Belt in terms of size, scale or character. It is considered that these are material considerations which constitute very special circumstances to allow this development within the Green Belt .

Recommended Approve Decision:

Recommended Conditions and Reasons:

1. The development hereby permitted shall be commenced before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

Reason: To comply with Section 91 (as amended) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2. NO DEVELOPMENT SHALL BEGIN UNTIL samples of the facing/roofing/window materials to be used in the external construction of this development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved materials shall then be used in the construction of the development.

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory appearance to the development in the interests of visual amenity and to comply with Policies HS4, CH2 and GB3 of the Wirral Unitary Development Plan.

3. The design of the foundations, for the proposed two new 3 bedroomed houses on former playground area, shall take account of the of nearby trees and must be as prescribed in appropriate guide lines (The building Regulations 1991: Approved Document A, BS 5837:2005, BRE Digests 240:1980, 298:1985 and NHBC Standards, Chapter 4.2) as a minimum standard. The foundations must be constructed to withstand any influence of existing trees with regard to future potential indirect/direct tree related building damage

Where appropriate, the foundations should be of pile and beam construction and the ground beam must not require any greater excavation than 250mm below existing ground level.

No development shall take place until there has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority technical details of the proposed foundations to include their dimension in relation to existing ground levels.

Reason: To ensure that existing trees, covered by tree preservation orders, are not harmed by loss of roots or are put under pressure of removal due to actual or perceived risk of potential building

4. No works or development shall take place until a scheme for the protection of the retained trees- The Tree protection plan (section 5.5, BS 5837:2012,Trees in relation to design, demolition and construction - Recommendations) has been agreed in writing with the LPA. This scheme shall include:

An arboricultural method statement (section 6 BS 5837) containing;

D. the details and positions (shown on the plan at paragraph (a) above) of the Tree Protection Barriers (section 6.2 of BS5837), identified separately where required for different phases of construction work (e.g. demolition, construction, hard landscaping). The Tree Protection Barriers must be erected prior to each construction phase commencing and remain in place, and undamaged for the duration of that phase. No works shall take place on the next phase until the Tree Protection Barriers are repositioned for that phase. E. the details and positions (shown on the plan at paragraph (a) above) of the Ground Protection Zones (para 6.2.3 of BS5837). F. the details and positions (shown on the plan at paragraph (a) above) of the Construction Exclusion Zones (section 6 of BS5837). G. the details and positions (shown on the plan at paragraph (a) above) of the underground service runs (para 5.5.6 of BS5837). H. the details of any changes in levels or the position of any proposed excavations within 5 metres of the Root Protection Area (para. 5.5.6 of BS5837) of any retained tree, including those on neighbouring or nearby ground. I. the details of any special engineering required to accommodate the protection of retained trees (section 7 of BS5837), (e.g. in connection with foundations, bridging, water features, surfacing) J. the details of the working methods to be employed with the demolition of buildings, structures and surfacing within or adjacent to the RPAs of retained trees (section 7 BS 5837). K. the details of the working methods to be employed with regard to the access for and use of heavy, large, difficult to manoeuvre plant (including cranes and their loads, dredging machinery, concrete pumps, piling rigs, etc) on site. L. the details of the working methods to be employed with regard to site logistics and storage, including an allowance for slopes, water courses and enclosures, with particular regard to ground compaction and phytotoxicity. M. the details of the method to be employed for the stationing, use and removal of site cabins within any RPA (para. 6.2.2.3 of BS5837). N. the details of tree protection measures for site works, landscaping operations and management (section 8 of BS5837). O. the timing of the various phases of the works or development in the context of the tree protection measures.

Reason: In the interest of tree protection and to comply with Policy GR7 of the Wirral Unitary Development Plan.

5. 21 days before any development is commenced resulting in any alteration of existing ground levels, demolition or alteration of the structure, written notice shall be given to the local planning authority whereupon the local planning authority, within 21 days of receipt of such notice, shall specify in writing to the developer which persons authorised by the local planning authority shall be allowed access to the site to inspect tree protection measures and construction of driveways / access near trees, for the purpose of arboricultural investigation.

Reason: In the interest of tree protection and to comply with Policy GR7 of the Wirral Unitary Development Plan

6. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans received by the local planning authority on 12th May 2015 and listed as follows: 14055-106 (24.4.15),14055-114 (24.4.15),14055-1112 (24.4.15),14055-111 (24.4.15),14055-110 (24.4.15),14055-107 (24.4.15),14055-108 (24.4.15),14055-109 (24.4.15),14055-113 (24.4.15),14055-003 (09.10.15),14055-002A (09.10.15),14055-005 (09.10.15),14055-006 (09.10.15),

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to define the permission.

7. NO DEVELOPMENT SHALL TAKE PLACE until full details of soft and hard landscaping have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The landscaping scheme shall detail the locations, species and heights of all existing and proposed trees, shrubs and hedge planting and all existing and proposed grassed and hard surfaced areas and any other natural or proposed features. The approved scheme shall be implemented in full in the first planting season following first occupation of the dwellings hereby permitted, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory standard of appearance and that the proposed development enhances the visual amenity of the locality in accordance with Policy GR5 of the UDP.

8. Any trees or shrubs removed, dying, being severely damaged or becoming seriously diseased within five years from the completion of the scheme shall be replaced by trees or shrubs of a similar size and species to those originally required to be planted unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory standard of appearance and that the proposed development enhances the visual amenity of the locality in accordance with Policy GR5 of the UDP.

9. NO DEVELOPMENT SHALL TAKE PLACE until a Site Waste Management Plan, confirming how demolition and construction waste will be recovered and re-used on the site or at other sites, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved Plan shall be implemented in full unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure that the proposed development would include the re-use of limited resources, and to ensure that the amount of waste for landfill is reduced to accord with policies WM8 and WM9 of the Waste Local Plan.

10. PRIOR TO THE FIRST OCCUPATION OF THE DWELLINGS arrangements for the storage and disposal of refuse, and vehicle access thereto, shall be made within the curtilage of the site, in accordance with details to be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved details shall be implemented in full unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory appearance and adequate standards of hygiene and refuse collection, having regard to policies WM8 and WM9 of the Waste Local Plan.

Further Notes for Committee:

Last Comments By: 15/07/2015 17:20:40 Expiry Date: 07/07/2015 Planning Committee 17 September 2015

Reference: Area Team: Case Officer: Ward: APP/15/00662 South Team Mr N Williams Prenton

Location: 1 MELLOR ROAD, PRENTON,WIRRAL Proposal: Conversion of house into 5 flats including ground and first floor extensions Applicant: Mr D Beecham Agent : SDA Architecture & Surveying

Site Plan:

Development Plan allocation and policies: Primarily Residential Area

Planning History: There is no planning history for this site.

Summary Of Representations and Consultations Received:

REPRESENTATIONS Having regard to the Council's Guidance for Publicity on Planning Applications, 17 notifications were sent to adjoining properties and a site notice was displayed near the site. At the time of writing, there had been 4 objections received from the occupiers of 3, 5 & 7 Mellor Road, and 4 Waverley Grove. These objections can be summarised as follows:

1. Increased parking and traffic problems; 2. Increase in noise and disturbance; 3. Increase in bins, potentially left on the street

CONSULTATIONS Head of Environment & Regulation (Pollution Control Division) - No objection

Head of Environment & Regulation (Traffic and Transportation Division) - No objection

Director's Comments:

Planning Committee resolved to defer consideration of this application at its meeting on 20 August 2015 to allow for a Member’s Site Visit to take place.

REASON FOR REFERRAL TO PLANNING COMMITTEE The application is submitted by SDA Architects and Surveyors, a partner and architect of which is an elected Member of the Council. Four letters of objection have been received from neighbouring residents. Under the current scheme of delegation the application must be heard by planning committee.

INTRODUCTION The application is for the conversion of the property into 5 flats, with the erection of a single-storey extension to the rear.

SITE AND SURROUNDINGS The property is a two-storey dwelling located on the corner of Mellor Road and Waverley Grove. The site is designated within Wirral's Unitary Development Plan as a Primarily Residential Area.

POLICY CONTEXT The proposal is subject to Wirral Unitary Development Plan Policy HS13: Self-Contained Flat Conversions and Supplementary Planning Document 2: Designing for Self Contained Flat Development and Conversions. The National Planning Policy Framework is also relevant.

APPEARANCE AND AMENITY ISSUES The original scheme was for six flats, with a two-storey rear extension. However, following concerns relating to this extension it was removed from the application and replaced with a single-storey extension, with the number of flats reduced to five and the flat in the extension enlarged to an acceptable standard.

There is an existing single-storey rear extension, and the proposed extension is extremely similar in scale - the only difference being it is approximately 1 metre taller and 0.3 metres deeper, with the inclusion of windows and a door as opposed to a garage door. This is minimal and will not have an adverse upon the appearance of the building or the amenities of neighbouring properties.

The conversion of the property into flats will create five one-bedroom flats, all of an acceptable size. All habitable windows will have sufficient outlook and there will be a small rear yard area retained for the storage of bins and bicycles, with an existing glass canopy area removed to provide additional space.

SEPARATION DISTANCES The only new residential windows being created are within the single-storey rear extension, and these windows comply with required separation distances.

HIGHWAY/TRAFFIC IMPLICATIONS The conversion of the property into five flats will not result in unacceptable parking or traffic implications.

ENVIRONMENTAL/SUSTAINABILITY ISSUES There are no Environmental/Sustainability issues relating to these proposals.

HEALTH ISSUES There are no health implications relating to this application.

CONCLUSION In conclusion, the proposed conversion and extension of this property will not harm the character or appearance of the area or the amenities of neighbouring properties and the proposal therefore complies with Wirral Unitary Development Plan Policy HS13, Supplementary Planning Document 2 and the National Planning Policy Framework.

Summary of Decision: Having regards to the individual merits of this application the decision to grant Planning Permission has been taken having regards to the relevant Policies and Proposals in the Wirral Unitary Development Plan (Adopted February 2000) and all relevant material considerations including national policy advice. In reaching this decision the Local Planning Authority has considered the following:-

The proposed conversion and extension of this property will not harm the character or appearance of the area or the amenities of neighbouring properties and the proposal therefore complies with Wirral Unitary Development Plan Policy HS13, Supplementary Planning Document 2 and the National Planning Policy Framework.

Recommended Approve Decision:

Recommended Conditions and Reasons:

1. The development hereby permitted shall be commenced before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

Reason: To comply with Section 91 (as amended) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans received by the local planning authority on 24th July 2015 and listed as follows: 23_2015_01 Revision A

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to define the permission.

3. No part of the development shall be brought into use until space and facilities for cycle parking of a type and in a location previously submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority have been provided and these facilities shall be permanently retained thereafter.

Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to accord with Policy HS13 in the in the Wirral Unitary Development Plan 2000

4. The external finishes of the development hereby permitted shall match those of the existing building in material, colour, style, bonding and texture.

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory appearance to the development in the interests of visual amenity and to comply with Policy HS13 of the Wirral Unitary Development Plan.

Further Notes for Committee:

Last Comments By: 26/06/2015 10:50:33 Expiry Date: 17/07/2015 Planning Committee 17 September 2015

Reference: Area Team: Case Officer: Ward: APP/15/00685 North Team Mrs S Day Moreton West and Saughall Massie

Location: Land North of Old Croft, BARNACRE LANE, SAUGHALL MASSIE, CH46 5NJ Proposal: Replacement of existing buildings with new stable and storage/workshop buildings Applicant: Mr C Upton Agent : PWE Design

Site Plan:

Development Plan designation and policies: Green Belt

Planning History:

Location: Old Croft, BARNACRE LANE, SAUGHALL MASSIE, CH46 5NJ Application Type: Full Planning Permission Proposal: Retention of maintenance access track. Application No: APP/15/00232 Decision Date: 02/04/2015 Decision Type: Approve

Location: Old Croft, Barnacre Lane, Saughall Massie. L46 5NJ Application Type: Full Planning Permission Proposal: Erection of a detached garage at rear. Application No: APP/95/06661 Decision Date: 23/01/1996 Decision Type: Approve

Summary Of Representations and Consultations Received:

REPRESENTATIONS Having regard to the Council's Guidance for Publicity of Applications, 7 neighbour notifications were sent to adjoining properties and a Site Notice was displayed. Two letters of objection have been received from Prospect Farm and Old Croft, Barnacre Lane and can be summarised as follows:

1. If approved, the proposal should be restricted to agricultural use and not residential. 2. Concern that buildings will be used for residential purposes or commercial livery. 3. Increase in traffic past the garden and land of Old Croft 4. Impact on views from Old Croft.

CONSULTATIONS Head of Environment & Regulation (Traffic & Transportation Division) - No Objections

Saughall Massie Village Conservation Area Society - No objection to grazing and stabling but concerned that new buildings could be converted to dwellings. Note that whilst the site is not in the conservation area, the access is.

Director's Comments:

Planning Committee resolved to defer consideration of this application at its meeting on 20 August 2015 to allow for a Member’s Site Visit to take place.

REASON FOR REFERRAL TO PLANNING COMMITTEE The application was taken out of delegation by Councillor S Williams on the grounds that the proposals have the potential to result in noise, access and proximity problems for local residents.

INTRODUCTION The proposal involves the erection of two buildings to provide stables and a store/workshop. They are to replace two existing buildings which are in a poor state of repair.

PRINCIPLE OF DEVELOPMENT The site is located within the Green Belt, where non-commercial horse shelters and stables can be permitted subject to UDP Policies GB2 and LA5.

SITE AND SURROUNDINGS The application site currently consists of two single storey buildings which are part of a larger parcel of land. The buildings are currently in a poor state of repair but have previously been used as stables and associated storage/workshop. The buildings and land are within the adopted green belt, some 77 metres outside the Saughall Massie Conservation Area. Surrounding uses are a mix of agricultural and open land uses with some residential properties. To the immediate south of the site is the land related to the dwelling 'Old Croft' .The access to the application site is from a recently approved access road which follows the boundaries of the land adjacent to Old Croft.

POLICY CONTEXT

Policy GB2 of the Wirral Unitary Development Plan lists the forms of development which are considered appropriate in the green belt, this includes outdoor recreation which in turn includes some equine uses.

Policy LA5 sets out the Council's criteria for horse shelters and stables. Subject to satisfying the green belt policies, they can be acceptable if of an appropriate scale and design and not intrusive . In addition , 0.4 hectare of land is required for each horse within the same location.

Policies WM8 and WM9 in the Joint Waste Local Plan set out the requirements for waste management, storage, recycling and collection facilities.

The National Planning Policy Framework also makes provision for appropriate facilities for outdoor sport and recreation, replacement buildings that are not materially larger and redevelopment of brownfield sites, which preserve or as have no greater impact on the openness of the green belt or the purposes of including land in it.

APPEARANCE AND AMENITY ISSUES The site has until relatively recently been used for the stabling and grazing of horses. The applicant advises that 4 horses were stabled here and are currently being stabled elsewhere until the stables can be re-built to a more acceptable standard. The stable building is currently situated adjacent to the southern site boundary with Old Croft. The proposed new stable building would be built 6m away from this boundary and would be 1.7m longer than the existing stable building. In addition the stables would be 0.6m wider and 0.6m higher than the existing building. It is not considered that this increase represents a disproportionate increase in the size of the building and the design and materials are typical of this type.

The other building on the site is has previously been used for workshop and storage in association with the stabling. This is a single storey brick built structure with a corrugated sheet roof. This building is situated at right angles to the stables towards the northern boundary of the site. This building is currently in a very poor state of repair. The proposed rebuilding follows the same footprint as the existing structure but has a ridge height 1.8m higher. This in itself is not disproportionate, given the position and footprint of the building will not change. However the original elevational treatment featured more windows than would normally be expected on this type of workshop giving it an almost residential appearance. The plans have since been amended to remove the unnecessary windows on the rear elevation and retain the rural character of the building.

The new buildings are of a size which is not disproportionate to the buildings they replace and will have no greater impact on the openness of the green belt. As such the proposals are considered appropriate development. No change of use is proposed and as such no greater level of activity is anticipated. Objectors have expressed concern that the buildings could be converted to residential use as permitted development. This permitted development would only apply to agricultural buildings which do not include equine uses and related activity. The reference to agricultural use has been omitted from the description of development to clarify this matter.

The applicant has land available for horses as part of this application this amounts to 1.24 hectares which is 0.20 of a hectare less than Policy LA5 requires. However given that this is replacement of existing stables without an increase in the overall number of horses, this is considered acceptable.

SEPARATION DISTANCES Separation distances do not apply in this instance, as no new residential properties are proposed.

HIGHWAY/TRAFFIC IMPLICATIONS There are no Highway objections relating to this proposal.

ENVIRONMENTAL/SUSTAINABILITY ISSUES There are no Environmental/Sustainability issues relating to these proposals.

HEALTH ISSUES There are no health implications relating to this application.

CONCLUSION The rebuilding of the existing buildings would not have a greater impact on the openness of the green belt or the purposes of including land within it. The proposal is considered to be acceptable within the terms of Policy GB2 and Policy LA5 of the Wirral Unitary Development Plan and the guidance in the National Planning Policy Framework.

Summary of Decision: Having regards to the individual merits of this application the decision to grant Planning Permission has been taken having regards to the relevant Policies and Proposals in the Wirral Unitary Development Plan (Adopted February 2000) and all relevant material considerations including national policy advice. In reaching this decision the Local Planning Authority has considered the following:-

The rebuilding of the existing buildings would not have a greater impact on the openness of the green belt or the purposes of including land within it. The proposals would constitute appropriate development which accords with Policy GB2 and LA5 of the Wirral Unitary Development Plan and the guidance in the National Planning Policy Framework.

Recommended Approve Decision:

Recommended Conditions and Reasons:

1. The development hereby permitted shall be commenced before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

Reason: To comply with Section 91 (as amended) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans received by the local planning authority on 28 July 2015 and listed as follows: CL1586-0714 2 1/2 and 2/2

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to define the permission.

3. NO DEVELOPMENT SHALL TAKE PLACE UNTIL samples of the roofing and facing materials to be used in the external construction of this development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved materials shall then be used in the construction of the development.

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory appearance to the development in the interests of visual amenity and to comply with Policy GR2 of the Wirral Unitary Development Plan.

4. NO DEVELOPMENT SHALL TAKE PLACE UNTIL a Site Waste Management Plan, confirming how demolition and construction waste will be recovered and re-used on the site or at other sites, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved Plan shall be implemented in full unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure that the proposed development would include the re-use of limited resources, and to ensure that the amount of waste for landfill is reduced to accord with policy WM8 of the Waste Local Plan.

5. Prior to first occupation or use of the development, arrangements for the storage and disposal of refuse, and vehicle access thereto, shall be made within the curtilage of the site, in accordance with details previous submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority, prior to the first occupation of the building.

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory appearance and adequate standards of hygiene and refuse collection, having regard to Waste Local Plan Policy WM9.

6. The workshop and store hereby approved shall only be used in association with the stables as ancillary to the main equestrian use of the land and for no other purpose.

Reason: To protect the character and amenities of neighbouring properties and to protect the openness and character of the Green Belt, having regard to Policy GB2 of the Wirral Unitary Development Plan.

Further Notes for Committee:

Last Comments By: 15/07/2015 15:10:46 Expiry Date: 17/08/2015

Planning Committee 17 September 2015

Reference: Area Team: Case Officer: Ward: APP/15/00694 North Team Mr N Williams Oxton

Location: 20 Devonshire Road, Oxton, Wirral, CH43 1TW Proposal: Conversion of basement to a two bedroom flat Applicant: Mr H Knowles Agent : SDA Architecture & Surveying

Site Plan:

Development Plan allocation and policies: Primarily Residential Area Density and Design Guidelines Area

Planning History: There is no relevant planning history for this site.

Summary Of Representations and Consultations Received:

REPRESENTATIONS Having regard to the Council's Guidance for Publicity on Planning Applications, 17 notifications were sent to adjoining properties and a site notice was displayed near the site. At the time of writing, there had been 3 objections and a petition containing 14 signatures. These objections can be summarised as follows:

1. Not objecting to the conversion just the derelict state of the building 2. Environmental Health Department have served a notice on the owner 3. The whole house should be improved 4. Back of the property is used as a dumping ground 5. Feel that living by this property is very unhealthy 6. Issues with the structure of the building have not been addressed 7. State of the property is having a severe negative impact upon enjoyment of properties and the area generally 8. Concern that the owner is putting off more urgent repairers 9. Can the planning permission be accompanied by an order that the remainder of the property also be fully repaired

CONSULTATIONS Head of Environment & Regulation (Pollution Control Division) - No objection

Head of Environment & Regulation (Traffic and Transportation Division) - No objection

Director's Comments:

REASON FOR REFERRAL TO PLANNING COMMITTEE The agents for this application are SDA, a partner in which is an Elected Member of the Council. As there have been objections to these proposals (outlined in representations above) this application is required to be determined by the Planning Committee under the provisions of the Scheme of Delegation for Determining Applications approved by Council in March 2014.

INTRODUCTION The application is for the conversion of the basement into a two-bedroom flat. The applicants advise that the property has been converted to three self-contained flats with a large basement area which is not being used.

SITE AND SURROUNDINGS The property is a large semi-detached building which is currently vacant and in a fairly poor state of repair. The site is designated within Wirral's Unitary Development Plan as in a Primarily Residential Area, and in keeping with this, the surrounding area contains a variety of residential premises.

POLICY CONTEXT The proposal is subject to Wirral Unitary Development Plan Policy HS13: Self-Contained Flat Conversions and Supplementary Planning Document 2 Designing for self-contained flat development and conversions.

The advice contained within these policy documents states that proposals for the conversion of existing buildings into self-contained flats will be permitted providing the following criteria is satisfied:

 the conversion ensures the privacy of neighbours and occupants including the layout of car parking area to prevent overlooking of habitable room windows  access provided to individual flats within the main structure of the building  any new windows serving habitable rooms do not overlook adjoining properties to an unacceptable degree  interior vertical proportions do not cut across windows and ceiling height reductions are not visible externally  any basement flat having windows with two thirds of their height above existing outside ground level giving sufficient daylight penetration, a reasonable outlook and not immediately adjacent to parking bays.

APPEARANCE AND AMENITY ISSUES There are other basements utilised for living space within the area, including the adjoining property. The basement of this property looks to have been used previously for residential use, and although there will be additional excavation to allow greater outlook, this will have minimal impact on the appearance of the building, especially given that the adjoining property has a similar amount of land excavated to allow residential use of the basement.

The site contains parking for two cars and a cycle space is also proposed as part of the redevelopment work. The floor plan provides level access to all living and communal areas. These are of a good size and rear of the proposed apartment will have access onto a small patio area and garden space.

A large part of the objections received focus on the poor condition of the property as a reason to refuse the application. However, whilst the property is in a poor condition and does detract from the character of the area, this in itself is not sufficient reason to warrant refusal of the application. On the contrary, it could be argued that allowing a further residential unit in the basement will permit the owner sufficient finance to renovate the whole property.

SEPARATION DISTANCES Separation distances do not apply in this instance, as no residential properties will be affected by the proposed development.

HIGHWAY/TRAFFIC IMPLICATIONS There are no Highway Implications relating to this proposal.

ENVIRONMENTAL/SUSTAINABILITY ISSUES There are no Environmental/Sustainability issues relating to these proposals.

HEALTH ISSUES There are no health implications relating to this application.

CONCLUSION The conversion of the basement to a two bed roomed flat is considered acceptable within this residential location. The proposed development complies with the advice contained within the National Planning Policy Framework and Unitary development Plan Policy HS13 and will not have a detrimental impact on the residential amenities of either existing or future occupiers and will permit the owner sufficient finance to renovate the whole property.

Summary of Decision: Having regards to the individual merits of this application the decision to grant Planning Permission has been taken having regards to the relevant Policies and Proposals in the Wirral Unitary Development Plan (Adopted February 2000) and all relevant material considerations including national policy advice. In reaching this decision the Local Planning Authority has considered the following:-

The conversion of the basement to a two bed roomed flat is considered acceptable within this residential location. The proposed development complies with the advice contained within the National Planning Policy Framework and Unitary development Plan Policy HS13 and will not have a detrimental impact on the residential amenities of either existing or future occupiers and will permit the owner sufficient finance to renovate the whole property.

Recommended Approve Decision:

Recommended Conditions and Reasons:

1. The development hereby permitted shall be commenced before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

Reason: To comply with Section 91 (as amended) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans received by the Local Planning Authority on 14th May 2015 and listed as follows: 191_2014_01

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to define this permission.

Further Notes for Committee:

Last Comments By: 03/07/2015 10:24:47 Expiry Date: 09/07/2015 Planning Committee 17 September 2015

Reference: Area Team: Case Officer: Ward: DLS/15/00800 South Team Mrs C Parker Prenton

Location: INGLEBOROUGH ROAD, TRANMERE, CH42 6RD Proposal: Reserved matters application for residential development

Applicant: Bellway Homes Ltd Agent : Astle Planning & Design

Site Plan:

© Crown copyright and database rights 2015 Ordnance Survey 100019803 You are not permitted to copy, sub-licence, distribute or sell any of this data to third parties in any form. Development Plan allocation and policies: Primarily Residential Area Sports Ground

Planning History:

Location: Birkenhead Institute Playing Field, Ingleborough Road, Tranmere. L42 6RD Application Type: Full Planning Permission Proposal: Erection of a single storey front extension to pavillion Application No: APP/95/06310 Decision Date: 07/11/1995 Decision Type: Approve

Location: INGLEBOROUGH ROAD, TRANMERE, CH42 6RD Application Type: Outline Planning Permission Proposal: Demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment of the land for new build residential development for up to 90 new dwellings with means of access and associated infrastructure - (Amended Supporting Information received for replacement playing field) Application No: OUT/12/00824 Decision Date: 30/03/2015 Decision Type: Approve

Location: Land at INGLEBOROUGH ROAD, TRANMERE, CH42 6RD Application Type: Outline Planning Permission Proposal: Demolitions of Existing Buildings and Redevelopment of the Land for New Build Residential Development for up to 90 New Dwellings (use class C3) with Means of Access and Associated Infrastructure Application No: OUT/11/00897 Decision Date: 10/02/2012 Decision Type: Withdrawn

Summary Of Representations and Consultations Received: REPRESENTATIONS: Having regard to the Council Guidance on Publicity for Applications, 182 notifications were sent to adjoining properties. A site notice was also displayed. At the time of writing this report 4 representaions have been received stating concern over: 1. Road is not very wide 2. Loss of green space 3. Loss of memorial field 4. Some trees along the boundary with houses are too big and should be removed 5. Increase in traffic 6. Building debris should be effectively managed 7. Electricity sub station may be relocated 8. Provision of the War Memorial is unacceptable

CONSULTATIONS: Wirral Wildlife: Tree protection measures should be implemented by conditions Regeneration & Environment (Traffic & Transportation Division): No objection Regeneration & Environment (Environmental Health): No objection subject to conditions

Director’s Comments:

REASON FOR REFERRAL TO PLANNING COMMITTEE

The proposal is classed as major development and under the Council's Scheme of Delegation, is required to be determined by Planning Committee. PROPOSAL The proposal is a reserved matters application for residential development on land at Ingleborough Road, Prenton. Outline approval, including matter of access, was granted subject to a Section 106 Agreement in March 2015. The reserved matters application seeks approval for appearance, landscaping, layout and scale.

SITE AND SURROUNDINGS The application site is a 3.1 hectare playing field site, currently laid out to incorporate 2 football pitches and training areas. The site includes a small pavilion changing facility adjacent to Ingleborough Road, and metal railings form the perimeter to much of the site. There are a number of trees planted around the edges of the playing field surface.

The site is bounded on all sides by residential properties comprising of two-storey, semi-detached houses.

POLICY CONTEXT AND THE PRINCIPLE OF DEVELOPMENT

Unitary Development Plan The site is designated as a Sports Ground by virtue of proposal RE6 of the Unitary Development Plan. Policy RE6 requires the protection of such land, subject to UDP Policy RE5. This policy, RE5, was not ‘saved’ by the Secretary of State when permission was sought in 2007 for the policies of the Unitary Development Plan to remain in force. The National Planning Policy Framework is considered to present up to date planning policy guidance on such matters, outlining that:

Existing open space, sports and recreational buildings and land, including playing fields, should not be built on unless:

· an assessment has been undertaken which has clearly shown the open space, buildings or land to be surplus to requirements; or · the loss resulting from the proposed development would be replaced by equivalent or better provision in terms of quantity and quality in a suitable location; or · the development is for alternative sports and recreational provision, the needs for which clearly outweigh the loss.

Policy URN1 – Development and Urban Regeneration outlines that in considering development proposals, the local planning authority will be concerned to ensure that full and effective use is made of land within the urban areas; whilst sites currently required for recreational purposes should be protected from inappropriate development.

Policy HS4 states that proposals should be an appropriate scale that relates well to surrounding property, in particular with regard to existing densities and form of development. The development should not result in a detrimental change in the character of the area and should provide appropriate landscaping and boundary treatment that contributes to a secure environment. The issue of affordable housing provision was considered at the outline stage where a Viability Assessment was carried out and the findings included within the Section 106 Agreement.

Policy GR7 -Trees and New Development states that in assessing the protection to be given to trees on development sites the Local Planning Authority will consider the general health, structure, size and life expectancy of trees, their visual value within the locality and their value for nature conservation and will require that buildings, structures and hard surface areas are sited in order to substantially preserve the wooded character of the site or of the surrounding area and provide for the protection of trees of greatest visual or wildlife value.

National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)

The NPPF establishes a presumption in favour of sustainable development, and stipulates that approach to housing supply that must be taken by Local Planning Authorities, as well as setting the approach to be taken to existing open space and sports facilities. The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) supports sustainable housing development which encompasses good design and widens the choice of high quality homes. Development should make a positive contribution to an area and use opportunities to improve the character and quality of an area. Local Planning Authorities should plan for a mix of housing based on current and future demographic trends, market trends and the needs of different groups in the community and identify the size, type, tenure and range of housing that is required in particular locations to reflect local demand.

SPORTS GROUND ISSUES Considering the principle of development, the proposal development would take place on a site designated within the Unitary Development as a Sports Ground. As noted above, Unitary Development Plan Proposal RE6 identifies the individual sites considered sports grounds and playing fields within the urban area, outlining that they should be protected from development in order to ensure that adequate land is reserved for organised sport. Outline approval was granted as replacement facilities will be provided at Solar Campus and offer the opportunity to secure the protection and enhancement of existing sports pitches. The improvements to the Solar Campus site include the provision of four full sized pitches, one junior pitch and one training area and this application was approved subject to the Section 106 Agreement.

Sport England had no objection to the previous proposals and as such the principle of releasing the land for residential development has been established with the grant of outline approval.

APPEARANCE AND AMENITY ISSUES Indicative plans were submitted as part of the outline application that showed two-storey buildings with a maximum 7.5 metre ridge height to the perimeter of the site, rising to 2.5 storey within the heart of the site. Conditions were imposed on the outline approval to restrict the scale of development within these parameters. The plans submitted as part of this reserved matters reflect the parameters approved at outline stage (although the scale will be two-storey). The layout is similar to the indicative plan that formed the outline submission; the groupings of houses is similar and there is a 3m strip of land around the perimeter of the site given to adjoining residents as agreed at outline stage. When compared to the indicative outline plan, there are only minor changes to the private driveways of some of the plots. The scale of the development is two-storey and the design of the houses is in accordance with the details within the Design and Access Statement submitted with the outline application. Namely that the use of the materials will comprise two varying facing bricks with the use of render, tile hanging and timber boarding and the incorporation of front door canopies to some plots. The proposal includes private amenity space for each dwelling, and off street parking, some of the plots have garages within the curtilage.

The landscaping details generally incorporates a mix of tree and hedge planting. Trees will be retained along the Ingleborough Road frontage with supplementary tree planing proposed in the front gardens of the plots. In addition some hedge planing at the frontages of the houses is proposed to create a defensible area to the plot.

Objections have been received relating to the loss of green space; loss of the memorial field and that the relocated War Memorial is unacceptable. The loss of the field has been established by the grant of outline permission where all the issues raised have been considered previously by Planning Committee. The approved outline plan showed an area within the site to relocate a War Memorial albeit indicative. The same area is shown on the proposed layout plan submitted as part of this reserved matters. In addition, details of the specific War Memorial are required by virtue of Condition 3 of the outline approval and forms part of the Section 106 Agreement. Other objections refer to increase in traffic and the road is not very wide. Highways have no objection to the proposal.

It is considered that the layout, scale, appearance and landscaping is in accordance with the parameters set at the outline stage and subsequent approval and is in keeping with the pattern of development in the immediate area.

SEPARATION DISTANCES Habitable room windows directly facing each other should be at least 21 metres apart. Main habitable room windows should be at least 14 metres from any blank gable. If there are differences in land levels or where development adjoins that of different ridge height, such as three-storey development adjacent to two-storey property, a greater separation should be provided. For every metre difference in ridge height (or part thereof) the above distances should be increased by 2 metres. The houses located around the perimeter of the site that share a boundary with excising houses are set at a minimum of 23m. The houses within the site achieve the usual separation distances of 14 metres and 21 metres where applicable. As such, it is considered that the Council's adopted separation distances can be achieved.

HIGHWAY/TRAFFIC IMPLICATIONS There are no highway implications relating to the proposal.

ENVIRONMENTAL/SUSTAINABILITY ISSUES There are no environmental/sustainability issues relating to the proposal.

CONCLUSION The layout, scale and appearance of the proposed dwellings and the landscaping of the site as proposed, will not result in any harm to the character of the area or result in a loss of amenity to the occupiers of adjacent properties. The proposal therefore complies with the National Planning Policy Framework and UDP Policies HS4 and GR7.

Summary of Decision: Having regards to the individual merits of this application the decision to grant Reserved Matters Approval has been taken having regards to the relevant Policies and Proposals in the Wirral Unitary Development Plan (Adopted February 2000) and all relevant material considerations including national policy advice. In reaching this decision the Local Planning Authority has considered the following:- The layout, scale and appearance of the proposed dwellings and the landscaping of the site as proposed, will not result in any harm to the character of the area or result in a loss of amenity to the occupiers of adjacent properties. The proposal therefore complies with the National Planning Policy Framework and UDP Policies HS4 and GR7.

Recommended Approve Decision: Recommended Conditions and Reasons:

Reason: To comply with Section 92 (as amended) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans received by the local planning authority on the 10 June 2015 and the 7 September 2015 and listed as follows: BHNW107/01 dated 22.01.14, BHNW107/01/M dated 02.09.14, BHNW107/01/F dated 19.05.15, BH/WL/SD/FD051, BH/WL/SD/FD001, BH/WL/SD/FD014 BH/WL/SD/FD035, LDS344-01 dated May 015, BHNW107/01 Revison F received 7 September 2015 Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to define the permission.

3. Before any construction commences, samples of the the facing and roofing materials to be used in the external construction of this development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved materials shall then be used in the construction of the development.

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory appearance to the development in the interests of visual amenity and to comply with Policy HS4 of the Wirral Unitary Development Plan.

Further Notes for Committee: Last Comments By: 15/07/2015 17:20:40 Expiry Date: 09/09/2015

Planning Committee 17 September 2015

Reference: Area Team: Case Officer: Ward: APP/15/00814 North Team Mr K Spilsbury Bidston and St James

Location: LAND AT BIDSTON VILLAGE ROAD, BIDSTON, CH43 7QT Proposal: 26no. Extra Care Apartment scheme (C2 use class) including communal living, dining and leisure spaces, staff facilities and car parking area. Applicant: Verum Victum Healthcare Agent : Condy & Lofthouse Ltd

Site Plan:

Development Plan allocation and policies: Primarily Residential Area

Planning History:

Location: The Corsair P.H., Fender Way, Beechwood. L43 9NR Application Type: Advertisement Consent Proposal: Erection of illuminated sign. Application No: ADV/90/06342 Decision Date: 20/07/1990 Decision Type: Approve

Summary Of Representations and Consultations Received:

REPRESENTATIONS: Having regard to the Council Guidance on Publicity for Applications, 50 notifications were sent to adjoining properties. A site notice was also displayed. At the time of writing this report 7 objections and a qualifying petition of objection signed by 39 signatures have been received from the occupiers of Old School House, CE Primary School, 6 School Lane, 10 St Oswalds Mews, Tweed Cottage, Bidston Village Conservation Area Advisory Committee, Glen O'Brian (Bidston Village), 43 St Oswalds Avenue listing the following grounds:

1. Too much for the size of the plot 2. Not enough parking 3. Will result in traffic congestion and parking difficulties. 4. The proposal is too high, out of proportion and will over dominate the surrounding properties. 5. What type of people will be living in facility? 6. No amenities for residents 7. It will create noise and congestion 8. Traffic as a result of the development will be dangerous for children and pedestrians. 9. Impact of development on privacy of surrounding residential properties. 10. Impact on archaeology 11. Not in keeping with the character of the area.

CONSULTATIONS: Head of Environment & Regulation (Traffic & Transportation Division) - No Objections

Head of Environment & Regulation (Pollution Control Division) - No Objections

United Utilities - No Objection

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service - No Objection

Director's Comments:

REASON FOR REFERRAL TO PLANNING COMMITTEE A qualifying petition of objection signed by 39 signatures has been received and as such, under the provisions of the current Scheme of Delegation for Determining Planning Applications, this application is required to be considered and determined by the Planning Committee.

INTRODUCTION The proposed development is for the erection of 26 No. Extra Care Apartment scheme (C2 use class) including communal living, dining and leisure spaces, staff facilities and car parking area.

PRINCIPLE OF DEVELOPMENT The site is designated as Primarily Residential Area within Wirral's Unitary Development Plan. Therefore the principle of sheltered housing i.e. where care is provided is acceptable subject to the relevant policies outlined below including Policy HS7 - Sheltered Housing of Wirral's Unitary Development Plan.

SITE AND SURROUNDINGS The site is located on the corner of Bidston Village Road and Fender Way and lies on the edge of the Bidston Village Conservation Area. The site formally accommodated the Corsair public house and car park but is currently vacant and derelict. The site is an island site with residential properties to the north and south and agricultural land to the east (Church Farm) and west.

Bidston Village Conservation Area borders the site to the north and east.

POLICY CONTEXT

The Development Plan

The site is designated as part of the Primarily Residential Area in the Wirral Unitary Development Plan (UDP saved by direction of the Secretary of State on 27 September 2007).

Policy HS4 (Criteria for New Housing Development) of the UDP sets out the parameters for acceptable residential development stating that the proposal should be of a scale which relates well to the surrounding properties with particular regards to existing form and density.

UDP Policy HS7 sets out criteria for Sheltered Housing Development. It states that proposals for sheltered housing will be permitted subject to it being of a scale which relates well to surrounding property; adequate private amenity space being provided at a rate of approximately 10 square metres for every bed space, except where the proximity of open space or other features adjoining the site justifies a reduced provision, the site being easily accessible on foot to local shops and public transport and the proposal otherwise complying with Policy HS4.

Policy CH2 deals with development affecting Conservation Areas. This states that development located within, adjacent to, or otherwise affecting the setting or special character of a Conservation Area, will be permitted where the visual and operational impact of the proposals can be demonstrated to preserve or enhance: i. the distinctive characteristics of the Area, including important views into and out of the designated Area; ii. the general design and layout of the Area, including the relationship between its buildings, structures, trees and characteristic open spaces; and iii. the character and setting of period buildings and other elements which make a positive contribution to the appearance and special character of the Area.

When granting consent, special regard will be given to matters of detailed design, especially within main frontages and prominent elevations, and to the nature, quality and type of materials proposed to be used.

Policy CH25 looks at Development Affecting Non-Scheduled Remains. This states; In assessing development proposals liable to affect areas known or suspected to contain important un-scheduled archaeological remains, the Local Planning Authority will in particular consider: i. the potential importance of the archaeological interest of the site, in terms of the rarity, condition and estimated age of the remains; and ii. whether it is desirable or practical, owing to the fragility or importance of the remains, to preserve those remains in-situ.

Supplementary Planning Guidance 9 (Sheltered Housing and Residential Care Homes) is also relevant. This sets out the criteria for sheltered housing and residential care homes.

Supplementary Planning Document 4 (Parking Standards) is also relevant. The purpose of this document is to provide advice on the maximum levels of parking provision for motor vehicles necessary to serve new development or changes of use for retail, residential, industrial, non-residential institutions, and assembly and leisure uses.

Development Management Policies in the Joint Waste Local Plan for Merseyside and Halton are also applicable. Policy WM8 requires development to incorporate measures for achieving efficient use of resources, Policy WM9 also requires development to provide measures for waste collection and recycling, including home composting.

National Planning Policy Framework

The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) states that the purpose of Planning is help to achieve sustainable development and that good design is a key aspect which should contribute positively for making places better for people. It sets out that local authorities should plan for a mix of housing to meet the needs of different groups in the community. The NPPF also says that local planning authorities should resist inappropriate development of residential gardens where the development would cause harm to the local area. It is not considered that the proposed development is of such a scale to represent any harm to the local area, given the mix and density of development that already exists within the immediate locality. It is considered that the proposed development is in keeping with the principles of the NPPF.

APPEARANCE AND AMENITY ISSUES The proposal is for 26 extra care apartments with amenity space for residents and associated car parking. In accordance with UDP policy HS7 there is a need to ensure all of the properties have an acceptable outlook without compromising the amenities of the existing local residents.

The applicant states that the design of the development is a response to the surrounding area. Properties surrounding the site vary in architectural style, age and appearance and as such there is no singular overriding style. The proposed development is a contemporary design that combines both flat and pitched roof elements. The staggered pitched roof and individual gable elements are located on the north facing section of the building in order to reduce the perceived mass of the building adjacent to the Conservation Area. The 2 storey southern block faces out towards the Fender way and has a more contemporary feel. The block is softened by a landscaped amenity area and is set in from the boundary of the site. It is considered that the overall form of the building is a successful design solution for the site and complements the varied architectural style in the area.

Proposed external materials and a landscaping scheme have been illustrated on the application drawings and include a mixture of brick stone and rendered areas as well as hard and soft landscaping. The varied roof design gives the proposal a contemporary appearance. The flat roof areas are bordered with parapets and have concealed gutters. It is considered that if the proposed materials are high quality they will complement the eclectic mix of existing materials in the surrounding area. If members are minded to approve the scheme a condition for materials and landscaping will be imposed to ensure that they are right for the setting.

Concern has been raised from neighbouring properties with regards to the design of the development, its overall size and scale and its impact upon surrounding residential dwellings and the Conservation Area. As stated above the Local Planning Authority does not consider that the scheme over dominates the surrounding properties, introduces overlooking or results in a loss of amenity. Whilst the proposal will be taller than those properties surrounding the site, the design is such that the scale of the building is not considered to over dominate its neighbours or introduce overlooking into the surrounding dwellings. It is considered that the visual and operational impact of the proposal will enhance a currently derelict site without detriment to the adjacent Conservation Area. The modern design will complement the distinctive characteristics of the Area, including important views into and out of the designated Area.

The general design and layout of the proposed building makes a positive contribution to the appearance and special character of the area. The scale of the proposal is considered to be appropriate to the surrounding area which is varied in both building style and size. The proposed three storey element is located over 40m from the nearest residential property to the north and approximately 42m to the nearest property to the south on Fender Way. As such there will be no loss of amenity to surrounding residential dwellings. Overall the scheme is deemed acceptable in terms of the criteria set out within Wirral's UDP and NPPF.

The building at three storeys will allow limited views into neighbour’s front gardens but not to an unacceptable degree as there are a number of mature trees running along the boundary of the site.

Further objection has been raised regarding a lack of amenities for proposed residents and the type of people that will be living in the proposed development.

There is a bus stop directly outside the site that provides links to Tesco, Bidston Moss, Upton Village, Moreton, Hoylake and Birkenhead town centre and beyond therefore there are a wide range of amenities a short bus ride away.

The concern raised over the type of people that will be living in the proposed development is not a planning matter and as such a refusal on these ground cannot be sustained, however it is important to note that analysis of Property Pool Plus (Wirral’s Choice Based Lettings scheme for the allocation of affordable housing) currently identifies a significant number of people over 60 years of age who are currently registered in order to access affordable housing. Whilst a general assumption cannot be made that all of these applicants are in need of, or would choose to live in extra care accommodation, there is the potential for some of these individuals to live both now and in the future in affordable extra care housing if after assessment they required a level of care. There are also 67 applicants who have been assessed by the Extra Care Housing panel as needing Extra Care accommodation and are currently still waiting for a placement. This potential scheme could contribute to this if appropriate and required, however it is important to note that the Council is keen to ensure that any Extra Care Housing schemes developed for affordable housing in the borough where the Council is working in partnership to secure placements, are also able to be accessed by a range of people who require extra care housing including those with Learning Disabilities. Further concern has also been raised with regards to parking and highway issues including the amount of parking provision, congestion, dangerous vehicle movements, accidents and ambulance and service vehicle access.

Both the Conservation officer and Bidston Village Conservation Area Advisory Committee have flagged up the potential for the site to have archaeological importance and as such, in accordance with policy CH25, should members be minded to approve the scheme, a condition for an archaeological assessment of the site will be imposed.

The Head of Environment & Regulation (Traffic & Transportation Division) has been consulted on highway safety and parking and has raised no objections to the proposed scheme stating residents accommodated within supported living apartments are unlikely to own their own vehicle therefore the proposal is unlikely to generate significant vehicle movements.

Other objections have been received from residents concerned about increased comings and goings associated with the use. As the proposal is for an extra care facility the comings and goings are considered to be a lot less than the former public house use on the site. The Head of Environment and Regulation (Environmental Health) have been consulted and has raised no objection. A refusal on these grounds can therefore not be sustained.

In accordance with the Development Management Policies in the Joint Waste Local Plan for Merseyside and Halton Policy WM8 requires development to incorporate measures for achieving efficient use of resources, Policy WM9 also requires development to provide measures for waste collection and recycling, including home composting. Should members be minded to approve the scheme conditions can be imposed to ensure this is achieved.

The site is classified as previously developed land as the proposal will replace a public house and its associated car parking area. The NPPF encourages the effective use of land by reusing land that has been previously developed (brown field land), provided that it is not of high environmental value.

SEPARATION DISTANCES In order to preserve local residential amenity, the following separation distances need to be achieved: Habitable room windows directly facing each other should be at least 21 metres apart. Main habitable room windows should be at least 14 metres from any blank gable. If there are differences in land levels or where development adjoins that of different ridge height, such as three-storey development adjacent to two-storey property, a greater separation should be provided. For every metre difference in ridge height (or part thereof) the above distances should be increased by 2 metres.

As stated above the proposed three storey element is located over 40m from the nearest residential property to the north and approximately 42m to the nearest property to the south on Fender Way. As such there will be no loss of amenity to surrounding residential dwellings. Overall the scheme is deemed acceptable in terms of the criteria set out within Wirral's UDP and NPPF.

HIGHWAY/TRAFFIC IMPLICATIONS The Head of Environment & Regulation (Traffic & Transportation Division) has been consulted on highway safety and parking and has raised no objections to the proposed scheme stating residents accommodated within supported living apartments are unlikely to own their own vehicle therefore the proposal is unlikely to generate significant vehicle movements.

ENVIRONMENTAL/SUSTAINABILITY ISSUES There are no environmental/sustainability issues relating to this application

HEALTH ISSUES There are no health implications relating to this application.

CONCLUSION As detailed above, it is considered that the scale and form of development relates well to surrounding development and would not result in a detrimental change in the character of the area or the adjacent Conservation Area. Adequate access and servicing arrangements will be provided with off-street parking and vehicular access. Proposed landscaping and boundary treatment for the proposed development relate well to its surroundings and would secure the amenity/privacy of existing residents. Separation distances are achieved in keeping with the Council's usual required distances. As such, it is considered that the proposed development accords with both national and local planning policies.

Summary of Decision: Having regards to the individual merits of this application the decision to grant Planning Permission has been taken having regards to the relevant Policies and Proposals in the Wirral Unitary Development Plan (Adopted February 2000) and all relevant material considerations including national policy advice. In reaching this decision the Local Planning Authority has considered the following:-

As detailed above, it is considered that the scale and form of development relates well to surrounding development and would not result in a detrimental change in the character of the area or the adjacent Conservation Area. Adequate access and servicing arrangements will be provided with off-street parking and vehicular access. Proposed landscaping and boundary treatment for the proposed development relate well to its surroundings and would secure the amenity/privacy of existing residents. Separation distances are achieved in keeping with the Council's usual required distances. As such, it is considered that the proposed development accords with both national and local planning policies.

Recommended Approve Decision:

Recommended Conditions and Reasons:

1. The development hereby permitted shall be commenced before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

Reason: To comply with Section 91 (as amended) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans received by the local planning authority on 5th June 2015 and listed as follows: 11-094-100 Rev A (Dated 06.2015), 11-094-150 Rev D (Dated 08.2015),11-094-165 Rev B (Dated 08.2015), 11-094-110 Rev F (Dated 08.2015), 11-094-123 Rev B (Dated 06.2015), 11-094-122 ReV B (Dated 06.2015), 11-094-121 Rev C (Dated 06.2015) and 11-094-120 Rev c (Dated 06.2015)

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to define the permission.

3. BEFORE THE DEVELOPMENT HEREBY PERMITTED IS FIRST COMMENCED, a datum for measuring land levels shall be agreed in writing. Full details of existing and proposed ground levels and proposed finished floor levels shall be taken from that datum and submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, notwithstanding any such detail shown on previously submitted plan(s). The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and retained as such thereafter.

REASON: To ensure a satisfactory appearance and avoid overlooking having regard to Policy HS7 of the Wirral Unitary Development Plan.

4. No part of the development shall be brought into use until space and facilities for cycle parking of a type and in a location previously submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority have been provided and these facilities shall be permanently retained thereafter.

Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to accord with Policy TR12 in the in the Wirral Unitary Development Plan.

5. Prior to the commencement of development, an archaeological desk based assessment for the site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. This must be undertaken by a professionally qualified archaeologist who is a member of the Institute of Archaeologists at Practitioner grade or above. The approved programme of works shall subsequently be implemented prior to commencement of development and where appropriate, completed in accordance with the approved details. The programme shall include written schemes of investigation for evaluation and watching briefs.

Reason: In the interests of protecting the site of archaeological importance and to comply with Policy CH25 of Wirral's Unitary Development Plan.

6. NO DEVELOPMENT SHALL TAKE PLACE until a Site Waste Management Plan, confirming how demolition and construction waste will be recovered and re-used on the site or at other sites, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved Plan shall be implemented in full unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

7. PRIOR TO FIRST OCCUPATION of the dwellings arrangements for the storage and disposal of refuse, and vehicle access thereto, shall be made within the curtilage of the site, in accordance with details to be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved details shall be implemented in full unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory appearance and adequate standards of hygiene and refuse collection, having regard to policies WM8 and WM9 of the Waste Local Plan.

8. NO DEVELOPMENT SHALL TAKE PLACE UNTIL samples of the facing/roofing/window materials to be used in the external construction of this development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved materials shall then be used in the construction of the development.

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory appearance to the development in the interests of visual amenity and to comply with Policy HS4 of the Wirral Unitary Development Plan.

9. Notwithstanding any indication on the approved plans, no development approved by this permission shall commence until a scheme for the disposal of foul and surface waters for the entire site has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. For the avoidance of doubt, surface water must drain separate from the foul and no surface water will be permitted to discharge directly or indirectly into the existing foul or combined public sewerage systems. Any surface water draining to the public surface water sewer must be restricted to a maximum pass forward flow of 20l/s. The development shall be completed, maintained and managed in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory form of development and to prevent an undue increase in surface water run-off and to reduce the risk of flooding.

Further Notes for Committee:

Last Comments By: 31/07/2015 16:13:56 Expiry Date: 04/09/2015 Planning Committee 17 September 2015

Reference: Area Team: Case Officer: Ward: APP/15/00824 South Team Mr K Spilsbury Heswall

Location: 1 BORDER ROAD, BARNSTON, CH60 2TN Proposal: Amendments to approved scheme APP/13/01595 - Boundary wall, gates, conservatory, Juliet balcony and adjustments to existing drop kerb Applicant: Mr D Finn Agent : SDA Architecture & Surveying

Site Plan:

Development Plan allocation and policies: Primarily Residential Area

Planning History:

Location: Land adjacent to 1 Border Road, Heswall, Wirral CH60 2TN Application Type: Full Planning Permission Proposal: Erection of a detached dwelling Application No: APP/13/01595 Decision Date: 24/07/2014 Decision Type: Approve

Location: 1 BORDER ROAD, BARNSTON, CH60 2TN Application Type: Full Planning Permission Proposal: First floor side extension and conservatory

Application No: APP/14/00039 Decision Date: 21/02/2014 Decision Type: Approve

Location: 1 BORDER ROAD, BARNSTON, CH60 2TN Application Type: Full Planning Permission Proposal: Erection of new boundary wall & gates Application No: APP/14/00438 Decision Date: 28/05/2014 Decision Type: Approve

Summary Of Representations and Consultations Received:

REPRESENTATIONS: Having regard to the Council Guidance on Publicity for Applications, 12 notifications were sent to adjoining properties. A site notice was also displayed. At the time of writing this report one objection has been received from the occupier of 1 Barnston Road. The objection can be summarised as follows:

1. The introduction of a Juliet balcony will introduce overlooking of the garden, result in noise give views into a bedroom window. 2. The Rear conservatory will bring the property much closer to their property, will result in increased footprint and density, out of character and noise.

CONSULTATIONS: Head of Environment & Regulation (Traffic & Transportation Division) - No Objections

Head of Environment & Regulation (Pollution Control Division) - No Objections

Director's Comments:

REASON FOR REFERRAL TO PLANNING COMMITTEE The application is submitted by SDA Architects and Surveyors, a partner and architect of which is an elected Member of the Council. Under the current scheme of delegation any SDA application with at least one objection must be reported to Planning Committee.

INTRODUCTION The proposed development is a resubmission of a previously approved scheme (13/01595) for the erection of a detached dwelling on the side garden of 1 Border Road. The proposal includes amendments to the boundary wall, gates, the addition of a conservatory and a dropped kerb

PRINCIPLE OF DEVELOPMENT The site is designated within Wirral's Unitary Development Plan as primarily residential and as such the erection of a dwelling is acceptable in principle subject to the policies outlined below.

SITE AND SURROUNDINGS The site of the proposed dwelling is within the side garden of 1 Border Road. This is located on the corner of Border Road and Barnston Road. There is an approximately 2.5m high hedge row running around the perimeter of Barnston Road. The garden is very large and extends to the rear of the dwelling some 15m.

There are a mix of dwellings within the area however most are large two storey dwelling set within their own grounds.

POLICY CONTEXT As stated above the site is allocated within a primarily residential area and as such residential development is permitted subject to the proposal complying with Policy HS4 of the Wirral Unitary Development Plan.

Policy HS4 sets out the parameters for acceptable residential development stating that the proposal should be of a scale which relates well to the surrounding property with particular regards to existing densities and form.

Development Management Policies in the Joint Waste Local Plan for Merseyside and Halton are also applicable. Policy WM8 requires development to incorporate measures for achieving efficient use of resources, Policy WM9 also requires development to provide measures for waste collection and recycling, including home composting.

The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) states that the purpose of Planning is help to achieve sustainable development and that good design is a key aspect which should contribute positively for making places better for people. The NPPF also says that local planning authorities should resist inappropriate development of residential gardens where the development would cause harm to the local area. It is not considered that the proposed development is of such a scale to represent any harm to the local area, given the mix and density of development that already exists within the immediate locality. It is considered that the proposed development is in keeping with the principles of the NPPF.

APPEARANCE AND AMENITY ISSUES As stated above the proposed development is an amendment to that originally submitted. The scheme now includes a new boundary wall with fence above to match 1 Border Road, entrance gates, a new dropped kerb and entrance position on Border Road and the erection of a rear conservatory.

The scheme originally included a Juliet balcony at the rear overlooking the garden however following consultation with the Local Planning Authority (LPA) this was removed as it was considered this would potentially cause overlooking of the neighbouring property 11 Barnston Road.

The property will be faced in brick and render with a two storey bay window at the front, chimney breast at the side and vehicular access gained off Border Road.

Whilst there is no distinctive style in the area one of the main characteristic of this section of Barnston Road is that of large detached dwellings set back from the main Road (Barnston) thus creating a sense of space.

At the time of writing this report one objection has been received from the occupier of 11 Barnston Road. The objection can be summarised as follows:

As stated above the Juliet balcony has now been deleted from the scheme and as such the concerns of the residents have been resolved. In terms of the proposed conservatory, this could be built under permitted development once the dwelling has been fully completed and as such a refusal on these grounds cannot be sustained. The door of the conservatory has been moved at the request of the LPA so that it opens into the side garden thus softening the overall impact of the proposed conservatory. The rear of the conservatory is approximately 13m from the boundary with no.11 Barnston Road wish is deemed a sufficient distance for a single storey structure not to have an adverse impact upon a neighbouring resident. In terms of character the proposed conservatory will not appear out of context as there is a similar conservatory at 1 Border Road.

As with the original application the dwelling is set back within the plot and the large hedge row running along Barnston Road will be retained. The development will not impact upon the hedge as it is set within the site. The size and siting of the dwelling is considered to be in keeping with the character of the area as well as the density and form of surrounding properties.

The siting of the dwelling would not result in an unneighbourly form of development, harmful to the occupiers of 7 Chalkwell Drive, 2 and 11 Barnston Road or to the neighbouring property 1 Border Road to the side. The proposed plans show the dwelling in line with the neighbouring property 1 Border Road and such the outlook from the proposed windows will achieve the required separation distances.

Whilst the occupiers of the surrounding properties (Including 7 Chalkwell Drive) will be able to see the dwelling from the overall bulk and massing would not be detrimental to the amenities which the occupiers of the adjacent properties could reasonable expect to enjoy. There are two windows in the side elevation of the new dwelling facing east which will be fixed and obscurely glazed up to a level of 1.7m from floor level if members are minded to approve the scheme.

It is the Local Planning Authorities opinion that one additional dwelling of a similar size and scale to those surrounding the site would be in keeping with the character of the area. The siting of the dwelling will not have any harmful impact upon the adjacent properties including 11 Barnston Road, 2 Border Road and 7 Chalkwell Drive or encroach upon the street scene of Barnston Road. The amenities of 1 Border Road will be maintained as those windows facing the site will be secondary.

The proposal is considered to be in keeping with existing development and general character of the area. The proposal is therefore considered acceptable having regard to Policy HS4 of the Wirral Unitary Development Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.

SEPARATION DISTANCES To maintain an acceptable outlook for the proposed new dwellings and to protect amenity of those surrounding the site the following separation distances need to be achieved: habitable room windows directly facing each other should be at least 21 metres apart. Main habitable room windows should be at least 14 metres from any blank gable. If there are differences in land levels or where development adjoins that of different ridge height, such as three-storey development adjacent to two-storey property, a greater separation should be provided. For every metre difference in ridge height (or part thereof) the above distances should be increased by 2 metres.

The first floor windows in the rear elevation of the proposed dwelling are over 18m from 11 Barnston Road. There is a secondary room window in the side elevation of this property which overlooks the site but it is not the main window as such there is no loss of amenity as the Juliet balcony has now been removed.

HIGHWAY/TRAFFIC IMPLICATIONS There are no Highway Implications relating to this proposal. The Head of Environment & Regulation (Traffic & Transportation Division) has been consulted on highway safety and parking and has raised no objections to the proposed scheme.

ENVIRONMENTAL/SUSTAINABILITY ISSUES There are no Environmental/Sustainability issues relating to these proposals.

HEALTH ISSUES There are no health implications relating to this application.

CONCLUSION The proposal is considered to be in keeping with existing development and general character of the area. The proposal is therefore considered acceptable having regard to Policy HS4 of the Wirral Unitary Development Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.

Summary of Decision: Having regards to the individual merits of this application the decision to grant Planning Permission has been taken having regards to the relevant Policies and Proposals in the Wirral Unitary Development Plan (Adopted February 2000) and all relevant material considerations including national policy advice. In reaching this decision the Local Planning Authority has considered the following:-

Recommended Approve Decision:

Recommended Conditions and Reasons:

1. The development hereby permitted shall be commenced before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

Reason: To comply with Section 91 (as amended) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans received by the local planning authority on 25th June 2015 and listed as follows: 146_2013_01 ref G (Dated 24.04.2015) & 146_2013_02 ref F (Dated 24.04.2015)

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to define the permission.

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory appearance to the development in the interests of visual amenity and to comply with Policy [$] of the Wirral Unitary Development Plan.

4. The area(s) so designated within the site shall be suitably landscaped in accordance with a scheme to be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority before any works commence on site, the landscape work to be completed during the first available planting season following completion of the development hereby approved and shall be maintained thereafter to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory standard of appearance and that the proposed development enhances the visual amenity of the locality.

5. NO OCCUPATION OR USE OF THE DEVELOPMENT SHALL TAKE PLACE UNTIL the first floor side windows in the side elevation facing 7 Chalkwell Drive and the first floor side window facing 1 Border Road have been glazed in obscure glass and shall be non-opening below a height of 1.7 metres measured from the internal finished floor level. The windows shall not thereafter be altered in any way without the prior written approval of the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: In the interest of residential amenity having regards to policy HS4

6. No development shall take place until a Site Waste Management Plan, confirming how demolition and construction waste will be recovered and re-used on the site or at other sites, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved Plan shall be implemented in full unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

7. Prior to the first occupation of the dwellings arrangements for the storage and disposal of refuse, and vehicle access thereto, shall be made within the curtilage of the site, in accordance with details to be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved details shall be implemented in full unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory appearance and adequate standards of hygiene and refuse collection, having regard to policies WM8 and WM9 of the Waste Local Plan.

8. No development shall take place until a plan indicating the positions, design, materials and type of boundary treatment to be erected has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The boundary treatment shall be completed for each of the dwellings hereby approved as and when they are completed and before each relevant dwelling is first occupied. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and retained as such thereafter.

Reason: To safeguard the visual amenities of the locality and the privacy/amenities of the existing adjoining and proposed new properties and to accord with Policy HS4 of the Wirral Unitary Development Plan.

Last Comments By: 24/07/2015 09:32:49 Expiry Date: 20/08/2015 Planning Committee 17 September 2015

Reference: Area Team: Case Officer: Ward: APP/15/00828 North Team Mr K Spilsbury West Kirby and Thurstaston

Location: The Collingwood, 19 BLACK HORSE HILL, WEST KIRBY, CH48 6DS Proposal: Proposed single storey rear extension, repositioning of retaining wall to beer garden and replacement of small window to larger window to front elevation Applicant: Flying Pig & Lobster Ltd Agent : Mr A Lodge

Site Plan:

Development Plan allocation and policies: Primarily Residential Area

Planning History:

Location: The Black Horse Inn (P.H), Black Horse Hill, West Kirby. L48 6DS Application Type: Full Planning Permission Proposal: Conversion of disused land to children’s play area. Application No: APP/89/06926 Decision Date: 16/11/1989 Decision Type: Approve

Location: Black Horse Hotel, Black Horse Hill, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 6DS Application Type: Full Planning Permission Proposal: Erection of a single storey side extension rear extension and front extension and elevational alterations. Application No: APP/06/07216 Decision Date: 28/12/2006 Decision Type: Withdrawn

Location: Bl Horse Inn Bl Horse Hill W Kby Application Type: Full Planning Permission Proposal: To provide additional car parking Application No: APP/74/00799 Decision Date: 09/06/1975 Decision Type: Conditional Approval

Location: Black Horse Hotel, Black Horse Hill, West Kirby Application Type: Advertisement Consent Proposal: Illuminated sign. Application No: ADV/74/00219 Decision Date: 09/08/1974 Decision Type: Conditional Approval

Location: The Black Horse Hotel, Black Horse Hill, West Kirby. L48 6DS Application Type: Full Planning Permission Proposal: Change of use of public house to public house and restaurant and first floor function room to staff accommodation and erection of an extension at rear. Application No: APP/91/06733 Decision Date: 25/10/1991 Decision Type: Approve

Location: The Black Horse Hotel, Black Horse Hill, West Kirby. L48 6DS Application Type: Full Planning Permission Proposal: Erection of a single storey and two storey extensions, elevational alterations internal alterations and alterations/extension to outside drinking area at the rear. Application No: APP/06/07537 Decision Date: 02/02/2007 Decision Type: Approve

Location: Black Horse Public house ,Blackhorse Hill ,West Kirby,L48 6DS Application Type: Full Planning Permission Proposal: Erection of porch and rear doorway Application No: APP/81/18862 Decision Date: 27/08/1981 Decision Type: Conditional Approval

Summary Of Representations and Consultations Received:

REPRESENTATIONS: Having regard to the Council Guidance on Publicity for Applications, 17 notifications were sent to adjoining properties. A site notice was also displayed. At the time of writing this report 2 objections have been received from the occupiers of 8 Smith Hey, 17 Black Horse Hill and Jeff Stephens (no address). The objections are summarised as follows:

1. The premises are a regular source of nuisance 2. Extension to a live performance area would cause further breeches of conditions 3. Past issues relating to; leaving the doors/windows open of kitchen resulting in noise, cooking odours and late night parties. 4. Privacy of those living opposite due to the new window.

CONSULTATIONS: Head of Environment & Regulation (Traffic & Transportation Division) - No Objections

Head of Environment & Regulation (Pollution Control Division) - No Objections

Director's Comments:

REASON FOR REFERRAL TO PLANNING COMMITTEE The application has been taken out of delegated powers by Councillor Watt on the following grounds:

I have been approached by nearby residents who are concerned that the proposed development, by reason of its proximity to residential property, is likely to exacerbate ongoing problems of noise and disturbance that are already well documented in connection with the existing premises, contrary to policy HS15 of the Wirral Unitary Development Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.

INTRODUCTION The proposed development is for the erection of a single storey rear extension, repositioning of retaining wall to beer garden and replacement of small window to larger window to front elevation

PRINCIPLE OF DEVELOPMENT The proposed development is on an existing public house within the primarily residential area of West Kirby as such the principle of the development is acceptable subject to the policies outlined below.

SITE AND SURROUNDINGS The Collingwood public house is located on Black Horse Hill. The area is residential in character and as such is surrounded by residential properties.

To the rear of the site is a beer garden that is part hardstanding, part grass. The houses to the rear of the site are predominately bungalows (smithy Hey) and are set higher than the development site.

POLICY CONTEXT The site is an established A4 Use (Drinking Establishment) within a primarily residential area. Policy HS15 - Non-Residential Uses in Primarily Residential Areas is therefore directly relevant. The policy states that proposals for small-scale built development and changes of use for non-residential uses will only be permitted where the proposal will not be of such scale as to be inappropriate to surrounding development, result in a detrimental change in the character of the area; and, cause nuisance to neighbouring uses, particularly in respect of noise and disturbance, on-street parking and deliveries by vehicle.

The proposed alterations will involve the construction of a single storey rear extension at the rear of the public house and the repositioning of a retaining wall and associated works to enhance the hardstanding area of the beer garden. The new window is located at the front of the building.

The NPPF states that the purpose of the planning system is to contribute to the achievement of sustainable development. The development will enhance the existing public house thereby creating a more attractive business. This ties in with the principles of the NPPF, paragraph 20 states; "To help achieve economic growth, local planning authorities should plan pro-actively to meet the development needs of business and support an economy fit for the 21st century".

The proposed extension will further update an existing facility thereby creating a sustainable development that will secure economic, social and environmental benefits. The premises are an established public house set within a residential context. It is considered that the development will improve the urban fabric of the area by enhancing the external appearance of the building and thereby preserve the facility for future generations.

APPEARANCE AND AMENITY ISSUES At the time of writing this report the 3 letters of objection have been received from the occupiers of 8 Smith Hey, 17 Black Horse Hill and Jeff Stephens (no address). The objections are summarised as follows:

The Pollution Control Division has raised no objection to the proposed scheme with regards to noise and disturbance. They comment that the development should improve the acoustic insulation at the rear of the property. It is therefore considered that the proposed development will not result in any further detrimental impact upon residential amenity of local residents at the rear of the site. With regards to the new window at the front of the site this will replace an existing window and as such the impact upon residential amenity will be negligible.

It is considered that proposed development will retain and enhance the best of the buildings existing characteristics through the refurbishment of the existing structure. The proposal will create a sustainable development that will preserve and enhance the building for future generations.

It is considered that the proposed changes are modest; the details are in keeping with character of the building and will generally enhance the character of the conservation area. The development is therefore deemed acceptable in terms of the criteria set out in HS15 of Wirral's Unitary Development Plan and the NPPF.

HIGHWAY/TRAFFIC IMPLICATIONS The Head of Environment & Regulation (Traffic & Transportation Division) has been consulted as part of the decision process and has raised no objections to the proposed scheme.

ENVIRONMENTAL/SUSTAINABILITY ISSUES There are no Environmental/Sustainability issues relating to these proposals.

HEALTH ISSUES There are no health implications relating to this application.

CONCLUSION The proposed development has been designed in such a way to make maximum use of the site whilst having minimal impact on the amenities of the neighbouring residents. It is considered that the proposed design, scale and siting of the proposal is in keeping with the character of the existing building and the surrounding residential area. The proposal will support the continued use of this established community facility and is in accordance with the advice set out in the National Planning Policy Framework and UDP Policy HS15 and is therefore recommended for approval.

Summary of Decision: Having regards to the individual merits of this application the decision to grant Planning Permission has been taken having regards to the relevant Policies and Proposals in the Wirral Unitary Development Plan (Adopted February 2000) and all relevant material considerations including national policy advice. In reaching this decision the Local Planning Authority has considered the following:-

The proposed development has been designed in such a way to make maximum use of the site whilst having minimal impact on the amenities of the neighbouring residents. It is considered that the proposed design, scale and siting of the proposal is in keeping with the character of the existing building and the surrounding residential area. The proposal will support the continued use of this established community facility and is in accordance with the advice set out in the National Planning Policy Framework and UDP Policy HS15 and is therefore recommended for approval.

Recommended Approve Decision:

Recommended Conditions and Reasons:

1. The development hereby permitted shall be commenced before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

Reason: To comply with Section 91 (as amended) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans received by the local planning authority on 18th June 2015 and listed as follows: PL.1511.002 (Dated 25.05.2015)

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to define the permission.

3. No music or amplified voices shall be played on the outside terrace area.

Reason: In the interest of residential amenity having regards to policy HS15

4. All external lights shall be fixed and adjusted so as not to cause nuisance to neighbouring properties.

Reason: In the interest of residential amenity having regards to policy HS15

Last Comments By: 29/07/2015 16:28:36 Expiry Date: 13/08/2015

Planning Committee 17 September 2015

Reference: Area Team: Case Officer: Ward: APP/15/00882 North Team Ms J Storey Hoylake and Meols

Location: North Wirral Brickworks, Carr Lane,Moreton,Wirral,CH46 5NB Proposal: Variation of 28 of appeal approval ref APP/W4325/A/12/2177106 in order to submit details of the restoration and after care scheme to be submitted no later than 31st of March 2016 Applicant: Brock PLC Agent : Peacock and Smith

Site Plan:

Development Plan designation and policies: Green Belt Area Requiring Landscape Renewal Mineral Reserve

Planning History:

Location: North Wirral Brickworks, CARR LANE, MORETON, CH46 5NB Application Type: Reserved Matters Proposal: Variation of 28 of appeal approval ref APP/W4325/A/12/2177106 in order to submit details of the restoration and after care scheme to be submitted no later than 31st of Match 2016 Application No: APP/15/00473 Decision Date: 29/05/2015 Decision Type: Withdrawn by Applicant

Location: Moreton Brickworks, CARR LANE, MORETON, CH46 5NB Application Type: Full Planning Permission Proposal: Variation of condition 28 of planning determination APP/2001/6405/D (for the extraction of clay), to allow an additional 2 years for the submission of restoration and aftercare schemes (extended from 03 January 2012 to 03 January 2014). Application No: APP/11/01286 Decision Date: 25/04/2012 Decision Type: Refuse

Location: Barker & Briscoe,Carr Lane,Moreton,Wirral,L46 5NB Application Type: Full Planning Permission Proposal: Access road, landscaping and ancillary works. Application No: APP/83/24070 Decision Date: 17/04/1984 Decision Type: Conditional Approval

Location: North Wirral Brickworks, Carr Lane, Moreton, Wirral, L46 5NB Application Type: Full Planning Permission Proposal: Application for determination of conditions to which permission for clay extraction granted in 1951 and 1961 are to be subject Application No: APP/97/06665 Decision Date: 20/02/1998 Decision Type: Approve

Location: North Wirral Brickworks , Carr Lane, Moreton, Wirral, L46 5NB Application Type: Full Planning Permission Proposal: Variation of conditions of planning determination no IDDOC/95/6338/D. Conditions 1-47 to be replaced by new conditions 1-62 (set out in Appendix A of this application) Application No: APP/01/06405 Decision Date: 03/01/2002 Decision Type: Approve

Location: North of Carr Lane Brickworks, Carr Lane, Moreton, Wirral, CH46 5NB Application Type: Full Planning Permission Proposal: Extraction of clay and construction of perimeter mounds and water feature Application No: APP/00/06514 Decision Date: 04/01/2001 Decision Type: Withdrawn

Location: North of Carr Lane Brickworks, Carr Lane, Moreton, Wirral, CH46 5NB Application Type: Full Planning Permission Proposal: Extraction of clay and construction of perimeter mounds and water feature. Application No: APP/01/06483 Decision Date: 13/12/2001 Decision Type: Withdrawn

Location: Barker & Brisco Moreton Brickworks Carr Lane Application Type: Full Planning Permission Proposal: Clay extraction, waste disposal and restoration to form nature reserve. Application No: APP/86/06931 Decision Date: 12/03/1987 Decision Type: Refuse

Location: Carr Lane Brickworks, Carr Lane, Moreton, Wirral, CH46 5NB Application Type: Prior Approval of Telecommunications PD Proposal: Erection of a 15m. monopole 3 no.antenna and 4 no. dishes within a 10m x 8m compound Application No: ANT/02/06198 Decision Date: 15/07/2002 Decision Type: Prior approval is not required

Location: North Wirral Brickworks,Carr Lane,Moreton,Wirral,L46 5NB Application Type: Full Planning Permission Proposal: Formation of a car park, storage area and fence along boundary. Application No: APP/80/17013 Decision Date: 08/01/1981 Decision Type: Conditional Approval

Location: Barker &. Briscoe Brickworks, Carr Lane, Moreton. L46 5NB Application Type: Hazardous Substances Proposal: Deemed Hazardous Substances Consent for the storage of Liquified Petroleum Gas (Substance 66) in the established quantity of 60 tonnes. Application No: HSC/92/06145 Decision Date: 31/07/1992 Decision Type: Approve

Location: Barker & Brisco Brickworks,Carr Lane, Meols, L47 4A Application Type: Advertisement Consent Proposal: Three illuminated advertisement/identification panels Application No: ADV/83/24060 Decision Date: 28/06/1984 Decision Type: Refuse

Location: Barker and Briscoe Ltd,,Brickworks,,Carr Lane,,Meols. Application Type: Advertisement Consent Proposal: Three non- illuminated advertisement identification panels at Brickworks, Carr Lane Moels. Application No: ADV/84/25458 Decision Date: 20/09/1984 Decision Type: Conditional Approval

Appeal Details Application No APP/86/06931 Appeal Decision Dismissed Appeal Decision Date 19/12/1988

Application No APP/89/07399 Appeal Decision Dismissed Appeal Decision Date 31/12/1991

Application No APP/97/06665 Appeal Decision Withdrawn Appeal Decision Date 28/11/2001

Application No APP/11/01286 Appeal Decision Allowed Appeal Decision Date 03/04/2013

Summary Of Representations and Consultations Received:

REPRESENTATIONS Having regard to the Councils Guidance on Publicity for Planning Applications, 124 letters of neighbour notification were issued to properties adjoining the development site. A site notice was displayed adjacent to the site. At the time of writing 2 letters of objection have been received. The objections can be summarised as follows:-

1. Increased volume of heavy goods that will come and go from the site at peak times 2. gaining access to Hoylake road is impossible already 3. believe the tip is to be used for commercial building products which would create a dust hazard - dangerous to lungs 4. concerned that residents will suffer from smell and fires if it is to be a tip and will not be able to open windows 5. noise and dust created by Morgan's 6. heavy plant and machinery clattering and banging

CONSULTATIONS

Head of Environment and Regulations (Traffic and Transport Division)-No objections

Head of Environment and Regulations (Pollution Control)- No Objections

Merseyside Environmental Advisory Service - No objection

Wirral Wildlife - No objection

Natural England - No objections

Director's Comments:

Planning Committee resolved to defer consideration of this application at its meeting on 20 August 2015 to allow for a Member’s Site Visit to take place.

REASON FOR REFERRAL TO PLANNING COMMITTEE Councillor Blakely has requested that this application be removed from delegation and considered by the Planning Committee on behalf of local residents, given concerns that the application may have a detrimental impact on the amenity of residents who live in the ward may otherwise enjoy.

The application also seeks variations to a Major Development and is therefore required to be considered by the Planning Committee under the Councils adopted Scheme of Delegation for Determining Planning Applications.

INTRODUCTION The application site is subject to four planning permissions and determinations issued between 1984 and 2013, with the most recent appeal decision dated April 2013 which required the submission of quarry and aftercare schemes for the majority of the quarry areas by no later than 31st March 2015. Illegal tipping has been subject to enforcement proceedings in the past.(Nov 1989) It is important to note the extant planning permission for the excavation of clay enables mineral extraction until 21st February 2042 and makes provision for an approved restoration scheme to be completed by 2044.

This is not an application to extract clay or provide extra time for mineral working. This application is to vary condition no 28 imposed by the Planning Inspector for appeal decision - ref APP/W4325/A/12/2177106 to extend the time to submit a detailed restoration aftercare scheme by a further 12 months from 31st March 2015 to 31st March 2016.

The existing wording for condition 28 allowed in the previous appeal is as follows:

“By no later than 31st March 2015 restoration and aftercare schemes shall be submitted to the mineral planning authority for its approval in writing, such schemes to be accompanied by sufficient information to demonstrate that the restoration and aftercare would be carried out to high environmental standards.

If schemes have not been submitted by this specific date the winning and working of mineral from the site shall cease until such times as schemes have been submitted. If schemes have not been approved by the mineral planning authority within six months of them having been submitted the winning and working of minerals shall cease unless and until an appeal against failure to approve has been made to the Secretary of State and unless that appeal is still current and undecided. In such an eventuality the winning and working of minerals shall cease if the appeal is dismissed and it shall not recommence until schemes have been approved, except of the date of 31st March 2015 has not passed, in which circumstances, the mineral extraction activity may continue until that date.”

The variation of condition would allow the applicant to continue mineral extraction at the site in accordance with the conditions of the existing planning permission.

PRINCIPLE OF DEVELOPMENT The principle use of the land is established by the previous grants of planning permission, detailed in the introduction to this report. The proposal seeks a variation of planning condition imposed through a previous and recent appeal decision...

SITE AND SURROUNDINGS The application site is the majority of the site known as North Wirral Brickworks, although other parts of the quarry subject to later conditions are not included. The land within the application site has been worked for clay and includes a number of un-restored clay workings supported by large waterbodies and raised areas. A series of buildings formerly used for brickworks, a large former brick storage building, and a large former brick storage area are within the boundaries of the application site. Any proposals for the former brickworks buildings and land may need to be dealt with through a separate planning application or applications at a future date. The site lies in the Green Belt, in close proximity to residential properties and the Birkenhead to West Kirby rail line. Meols Meadow SSSI is in close proximity to the north.

POLICY CONTEXT The site at Carr Lane is identified as Green Belt, an Area Requiring Landscape Renewal and as a Mineral Reserve (for illustrative purposes only) on the Unitary Development Plan Proposals Map (UDP).

Strategic UDP Policy MIN3 ‘Restoration And Aftercare Of Mineral Extraction Sites’ indicates that the Local Planning Authority will enforce an agreed set of restoration and aftercare conditions for mineral extraction sites in accordance with an agreed afteruse which is compatible with the environment surrounding the site.

UDP Policy MI1 ‘The Control of Clay Extraction’ also indicates that the Local Planning Authority will control and monitor the extraction of clay within the Borough to ensure that any adverse environmental impact is minimised.

UDP Policy LA3 ‘Priorities for Areas Requiring Landscape Renewal’ permits proposals which will secure appropriate and positive improvements to the visual appearance of the area especially where they contribute to the achievement of the following objectives:

(i) the screening, removal or enhancement of existing intrusive features;

(ii) the re-establishment of appropriate landscape features and boundary treatment; and

(iii) the beneficial use of under-used open land, appropriate with other designations within the area.

Proposals which would introduce additional intrusive development or lead to a further loss of landscape features will not be permitted.

The National Planning Policy Framework requires Minerals Planning Authorities in preparing Local Plans and determining planning applications to ensure that worked land is reclaimed at the earliest opportunity and that high quality restoration and aftercare of the minerals site takes place to high environmental standards.

Draft Policy CS38 ‘Minerals’ in the emerging Core Strategy, approved by the Council as a material consideration for the purpose of development control, would in line with NPPF, also expect sensitive environmental restoration and aftercare to be secured at the earliest opportunity.

The clay extraction at the appeal site is a temporary use of land for which restoration and aftercare schemes could facilitate the beneficial use of the land if mineral workings are no longer to take place.

Additional Information which is not subject to this application A briefing note was submitted by the agent to the Local Authority in December 2014 which provides a basis for further pre-application meetings to discuss and consider potential restoration and aftercare schemes including the potential for a water based solution, and separately possible future uses of the remainder of the site which may, depending on any finalised proposal, require the submission of a new planning application.

The applicant has been advised that further work would be needed to address a series of issues for which additional information is necessary before a more detailed scheme could be submitted and agreed by the Local Planning Authority, and to enable appropriate local consultation to be undertaken in accordance with the Council’s Statement of Community Involvement if any future planning application is needed.

The extension of time sought in the current application could allow the applicant to prepare and submit restoration and aftercare schemes for the clay voids with sufficient and relevant information that could enable the Council to approve the schemes in a timely manner.

It is considered that the grant of planning permission for the variation of condition 28 would assist negotiations with the applicant to ensure that restoration and aftercare of the clay voids is carried out to high environmental standards.

It is therefore recommended that condition 28 should be amended to read:-

By no later than the 31st March 2016 restoration and aftercare schemes shall be submitted to the mineral planning authority for its approval in writing.

If schemes have not been submitted by this specified date the winning and working of mineral from the site shall cease until such time as schemes have been submitted. If schemes have not been approved by the mineral planning authority within six months of them having been submitted the winning and working of minerals shall cease unless and until an appeal against such failure to approve has been made to the Secretary of State and unless that appeal is still current and undecided. In such an eventuality the winning and working of minerals shall cease if the appeal is dismissed and it shall not recommence until schemes have been approved, except if the date of 31st March 2016 has not passed in which circumstance, the mineral extraction activity may continue until that date.

Reason: in the interests of proper site restoration and afteruse.

APPEARANCE AND AMENITY ISSUES It is not considered that there are amenity or appearance issues presented by the variation of condition sought.

SEPARATION DISTANCES Separation distances do not apply in this instance, as no residential properties will be affected by the proposed development.

HIGHWAY/TRAFFIC IMPLICATIONS There are no Highway Implications relating to this proposal.

ENVIRONMENTAL/SUSTAINABILITY ISSUES There are no Environmental/Sustainability issues directly relating to the application.

HEALTH ISSUES There are no health implications relating to this application.

CONCLUSION The proposed variation does not conflict with the provisions of the Unitary Development Plan Policies MIN3 and MI1 or the National Planning Policy Framework, and it is not considered that there are reasonable grounds to refuse permission to extend the date for submission of a restoration and aftercare scheme to 31 March 2016.

Summary of Decision: Having regards to the individual merits of this application the decision to grant Planning Permission has been taken having regards to the relevant Policies and Proposals in the Wirral Unitary Development Plan (Adopted February 2000) and all relevant material considerations including national policy advice. In reaching this decision the Local Planning Authority has considered the following:-

The proposed variation does not conflict with the provisions of Unitary Development Plan Policies MIN3 and MI1 or the National Planning Policy Framework, and it is not considered that there are reasonable grounds to refuse permission to extend the date for submission of a restoration and aftercare scheme to 31 March 2016.

Recommended Approve Decision:

Recommended Conditions and Reasons:

1. The winning and working of mineral shall cease not later than 21st February 2042.

Reason: In accordance with the planning and compensation Act 1991.

2. No vehicles, plant or equipment hall be parked or stored on the site except those belonging to member of staff or associated with brick making, clay excavation, restoration operations or aftercare operations on the site.

Reason: To prevent inappropriate development in the Green Belt

3. All vehicles used for the transportation of clay from any part of the site to the on the brick manufacturing factory shall use internal site roads only and clay intended for that factory shall not be transported outside the site.

Reason: In the interest of highway safety and residential amenities

4. Access to and from the site for all purposes connected with the winning and working of minerals, including restoration and operations and the removal of clay from the site shall be directly from Birkenhead Road only.

Reason: In the interest of highway safety and residential amenities.

5. Within six months of the date on which the new conditions are finally determined in accordance with the provisions in Section 22 and Schedule 2 of the Planning and Compensation Act 1991, a notice board shall be erected at the site entrance with Birkenhead Road, indicating the name and telephone number of the operating company and representative of the operators. The notice board shall be maintained in sound and legible condition throughout the period of working, restoration and aftercare.

Reason: In the interest of site safety and restoration

6. Water from the site shall be discharged into approved settlement ponds before discharging into any ditch, stream, watercourse or culvert outside the site. From the commencement of the development until restoration of the site, mud and silt must be removed from the settlement ponds to avoid reducing their capacity for retaining water. Facilities shall be made available in order to provide extra treatment where necessary (e.g. addition of coagulant) and shall be used so that any discolouring effect of the discharges is controlled to a level acceptable to the mineral planning authority. Upon cessation of mineral extraction, all settlement ponds shall be emptied and filled with dry, inert material of a type to be agreed beforehand in writing by the mineral planning authority unless ponds are to be retained as part of the approved restoration scheme for the site.

Reason: To prevent pollution of watercourses and ground water.

7. Before any further winning and working of minerals takes place, the signs shown on submitted drawing 000/003/A2C concerning directions for vehicular traffic shall be erected and shall be retained until the completion of restoration of the site. Details of the size of the signs shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the mineral planning authority before they are erected. Letters in the sign shall have a minimum height of 50mm and the signs shall contain a border around the outside of the works of 75mm minimum width. Sign shall be erected less than 1m above ground level and shall not exceed a total height of 2.5m above ground level.

Reason: In the interest of highway safety

8. A minimum of 8m of unexcavated land shall be left undisturbed around the perimeter of the site where it adjoins: (a) Carr Lane and (b) Any areas of land that have not been the subject of mineral extraction

Reason: To provide space for remedial works and gas monitoring boreholes and to protect existing hedges

9. A minimum distance of 50m shall be maintained between any dwelling and the nearest mineral extraction area.

Reason: To protect residential amenities

10. The minimum depth of extraction shall be 12m bellow ordnance datum, as indicated on the applicant submitted plan No 333/109.

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in accordance with the proposals made by the applicant

11. Parking, loading and unloading shall only take place in the areas referred to in the submitted drawing no. 000/003/A2C.

Reason: In the interest of amenity and proper site operation.

12. Notwithstanding Part 19 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (or any order revoking that Order), planning permission shall be required under Part III of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for the erection or re-siting of any building, plant or machinery or structure or erection of the nature of plant and machinery.

Reason: To enable the mineral planning authority to retain control over potentially intrusive development in the green belt.

13. Stockpiles of minerals shall not be located within areas 10,11 and 12 as shown in submitted plan 000/003/A2C and any stockpiles shall be no higher than the nearest unexcavated land or perimeter screen mounds if the stockpiles are closer to such mounds. For the avoidance of doubt, the term mineral in the context of this condition excludes top soil or subsoil.

Reason: In the interest of visual amenity.

14. No top soil or sub soil shall be removed from the site.

Reason: To preserve any suitable remaining on site material for site restoration.

15. Save for pumping operations which may be necessary in connection with operations required by condition 6 operations authorised by the planning permission and this determination, including the movement of heavy vehicles and plant entering and leaving the site shall be restricted to the following periods:- 07.00 to 19.00 hours Monday to Fridays 07.00 to 17.30 hours Saturdays No operations or maintenance, servicing and testing of plant and vehicles shall take place outside these hours or on Sundays or Public Holidays except with the prior written approval of the mineral planning authority.

Reason: To protect nearby residents from excessive noise.

16. No landscape earthwork's authorised by this determination within 8m of the site perimeter shall be carried out except between the hours of 08.30 and 17.00 Mondays to Fridays inclusive, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the mineral planning authority. No landscape, earthwork's shall take place on Saturdays, Sundays, Bank or Public Holidays.

Reason: To protect nearby residents from excessive noise

17. The base of all storage mounds shall be located a minimum distance of four metres away from any existing hedge or tree on the perimeter of the site.

Reason: To protect existing hedges and trees.

18. Existing wheel cleaning equipment shall be maintained and shall remain positioned in its existing location shown on Working Plan No 000/003/A2C.

Reason: In the interest of highway safety.

19. All heavy goods vehicles leaving the site shall have their wheels cleaned be the equipment referred to in condition 18 or such other equipment as may be approved by the mineral planning authority.

Reason: In the interest of highway safety.

20. At all times when the site is operational, a water bowser or similar for the suppression of dust on all internal roads and areas crossed by heavy goods vehicles and plant shall be available within the site and shall be kept in full working order. The equipment shall be used as may be necessary to water areas within the site, so as to prevent the raising of dust.

Reason: To minimise the nuisance from dust.

21. Any existing internal roads shall be maintained and kept suitably hard surfaced with quarried limestock, brick hardcore, furnace slag, crushed concrete, tarmac or other materials agreed beforehand in writing with the mineral planning Authority. Any new internal roads shall be similarly treated before they are brought into use.

Reason: To minimise the nuisance from dust.

22. Noise levels from soil replacement or baffle mound formation, shall not exceed 70 dBL Aeq (1 hour) (freefield) measured at 1 metre from the facade of any house. Such operations shall not exceed a total of 8 weeks in any 12 month period and shall only take place between 08.30 and 17.00 hours Monday to Friday.

Reason: To protect nearby residents from excessive noise.

23. Other than those operations and restrictions referred to in condition 22 noise from the operations and any associated activities shall not exceed the following level when measured at 1 metre from the facade of any house:- 55 dBL Aeq (1 hour) (freefield) between 08.00 and 19.00 hours Mondays to Fridays and 08.00 and 13.00 hours Saturday

Reason: To protect nearby residents from excessive noise.

24. Between 06.30 and 08.00hrs and between 19.00 and 19.30 hours Monday to Friday and on Saturday between 06.30 and 08.00 hrs and between 13.00 and 17.30 hrs noise from the operations and any associated activities shall not exceed the following(measured as 1 hour Leq):- a) 47 dBA at the nearest house in Cardus Close. b) 53 dBA at any point 30 metres to the east of the site boundary to the north of the brickwork buildings. c) 48 dBA at the nearest house in Barn Hey Crescent.

Reason: To protect nearby residents from excessive noise

25. All hedges and trees on the perimeter of the site shall be retained.

Reason: To protect trees and hedges.

26. Stockpiles consisting solely of subsoil shall not exceed 4 metres in height.

Reason: To prevent damage and degradation of restoration materials.

27. Top soil and subsoil shall not be stored in the same stockpile except in the following circumstances:- a) the stockpile shall be no more than 4 metres in height. b) only subsoil shall occupy the bottom 2 metres of any such stockpile. c) any topsoil shall be stored separately from and above the subsoil. d) before the placement of any topsoil on the subsoil comprising any stockpile the mineral planning authority shall be given at least 14 days’ notice in writing to enable it to inspect the stockpile.

Reason: To prevent damage and degradation of restoration materials

28. By no later than the 31st March 2016 restoration and aftercare schemes shall be submitted to the mineral planning authority for its approval in writing. If schemes have not been submitted by this specified date the winning and working of mineral from the site shall cease until such time as schemes have been submitted. If schemes have not been approved by the mineral planning authority within six months of them having been submitted the winning and working of minerals shall cease unless and until an appeal against such failure to approve has been made to the Secretary of State and unless that appeal is still current and undecided. In such an eventuality the winning and working of minerals shall cease if the appeal is dismissed and it shall not recommence until schemes have been approved, except if the date of 31st March 2016 has not passed in which circumstance, the mineral extraction activity may continue until that date.

Reason: in the interests of proper site restoration and after use.

29. The restoration scheme referred to in condition 28 shall be carried out and completed within 2 years of the cessation of working or such other period as may be approved in writing by the mineral planning authority during consideration of the restoration scheme referred to in condition 28.

Reason: In the interests of proper site restoration and after use.

30. The restoration scheme referred to in condition 28 shall provide for the restoration of the whole of the area subject to the scheme and shall include the following:- (a) final levels and gradients in the form of contour lines on which the final restoration and after use shall take place. (b) locations and depths of any water areas which may form part of the final restored site. (c) details of the use of soils and soil making materials, depth and nature of topsoil and subsoil and handling methods for soil movement. (d) details of the type of vegetation including numbers of species of trees, shrubs and other plants and grass and hedgerow seed mixes) over all areas not to be permanent water features (e) details of the after use of all parts of the site. (f) the location and composition of any hedges and the location and type of any fences, (g) the soiling of alt areas which are not designed to be permanent water areas, (h) preparation of the land for cultivation. (i) details of the measures to be taken to protect any water areas designed to form part of the restored site from pollution by any existing waste material that has previously been deposited on the site of this application.

Reason: In the interests of proper site restoration and after use.

31. Except in the circumstances set out in condition 28 topsoil shall be stored in a stockpile separate from any other material and stockpiles shall not exceed 2 metres in height.

Reason: To prevent damage and degradation of restoration materials

32. The surface of any subsoil, topsoil or subsoil/topsoil stockpiles shall be seeded with a leguminous seed mixture, details of which shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Mineral Planning Authority before the formation of any stockpiles. Seeding shall take place within six months of deposition of the stockpile to the satisfaction of the Mineral Planning Authority.

Reason: To prevent damage and degradation of restoration materials

33. The soil stockpiles shall only be located in the areas indicated on drawing no. 000/003/A2C and shall have side slopes no steeper than 1 in 1.

Reason; To prevent damage and degradation of restoration materials.

34. Plant and vehicles shall not cross or rest on areas of deposited topsoil or subsoil except for the purpose of working the soil in accordance with the aftercare plan.

Reason: To prevent damage and degradation of restoration materials

35. The movement of topsoil and subsoil shall only be carried out when the material to be moved is sufficiently dry to minimise structural damage and only in dry weather conditions and in any event only between April and September.

Reason: To prevent damage and degradation of restoration materials.

36. For the purposes of this determination the permanent cessation of the winning and working of minerals shall mean not carrying out any mineral extraction for a period of 10 years from any location within the areas subject to the determination of conditions in applications IDDOC/95/6338/D and EADOC/97/6665/D.

Reason. In the interests of proper site restoration and after use.

37. Without prejudice to the requirements of conditions 28 and 229 in the event that the winning and working of minerals permanently ceases before the date specified in condition 1 without the full depth of mineral having been excavated, schemes of restoration and aftercare, which shall include the matters referred to in conditions 28 and 38, shall be submitted within 12 months of permanent cessation for the written approval of the mineral planning authority. Within 2 years of the written approval of the schemes by the mineral planning authority or any schemes which are approved on appeal by the Secretary of State or imposed by the mineral planning authority (or such other period as may be approved in writing by the mineral planning authority) the whole site shall be restored in accordance with the approved or imposed scheme. In the event of schemes being submitted to but not approved by the mineral planning authority and where no appeal is made against such non-approval the mineral planning authority shall impose schemes. After use of the site in accordance with the approved or imposed scheme shall take place immediately following completion of restoration.

Reason: In the interests of proper site restoration and after use.

38. The restoration and aftercare schemes referred to in conditions 28 and 37 shall include details of the management of restored soils; (including fertiliser type, rates, method and timing of application); planting and maintenance of vegetation and drainage patterns for a five year aftercare period; provision of a proper means of surface water and soil drainage; a programme of work.

Reason: In the interests of proper site restoration and after use.

39. Restoration of the site shall not involve the use of any imported controlled waste other than that which is already on the site and not the subject of the enforcement notice issued on 2nd November 1989 nor shall it involve the filling of any existing or future voids with controlled waste already on the site, unless a separate planning permission is granted for such operations. For the avoidance of doubt, in this context 'the site' means the area subject of this application - i.e. the areas subject of Interim Development Order permission no. 6663.

Reason: In the interests of proper site restoration and after use.

40. Details of the type and amount of any imported materials to be used in the restoration of the site shall be provided as part of any restoration scheme. For the avoidance of doubt, (i) such materials cannot include any controlled waste (see condition 39) and (ii) "restoration" has the meaning given to the word in Minerals Planning Guidance (MPG) 14 paragraph 115

Reason: In the interests of proper site restoration and after use.

41. All soil materials used for restoration shall be free of stones greater than 150mm diameter and other deleterious materials.

Reason: In the interests of proper site restoration and after use.

42. No further work shall take place nor shall any vehicle, plant or equipment enter or be placed or allowed to remain on an area after it has been restored without the prior written agreement of the Mineral Planning Authority unless it is needed in connection with the maintenance of the area or the approved after use.

Reason; In the interests of proper site restoration and after use.

43. All plant associated with the excavation of clay shall be removed from the site on completion of day extraction, unless it is required for the restoration of the site.

Reason: In the interests of proper site restoration and after use.

44. The approved aftercare scheme(s) shall be implemented immediately following the completion of the relevant restoration scheme.

Reason: In the interests of proper site restoration and after use.

45. Unless previously agreed in writing by the Mineral Planning Authority, upon permanent cessation of mineral extraction all haul roads/access roads/areas of hard standing created in connection with the development subject of Interim Development Order permission no. 6663 and this determination shall be broken up and removed from the site and the land restored in accordance with the approved scheme(s).

Reason: In the interests of proper site restoration and after use.

46. For the avoidance of doubt with the exception of the extraction depth referred to in Condition 10 none of the proposals contained in the submitted plans 333/101 to 125 or the submitted reports entitled 'Quality Assessment of Land Use, Restoration and After use Proposals', 'Carr Lane Wildlife Reserve and Community Woodland Management Plan1 or the document attached to Cass Associates letters of 27th January 1995 are approved for the purposes of this determination.

Reason: In the interests of proper site restoration and after use.

47. All mobile fuel tanks shall incorporate an inner fuel holding tank and an outer bund tank of capacity at least equal to 110% of the inner tank. All filling points, vents, gauges and sight glasses shall be located within the bund. Oils, chemicals and greases shall be placed in a secure store and kept within the manufacturer's container.

Reason: To prevent pollution of watercourses and groundwater.

48. This determination relates to the area granted permission under the interim development order permission no. 6663 on 8th July 1947, this area being edged red on the plan endorsed 'approved' with Hoylake Urban District Council's stamp. In so far as it refers to the area subject of the interim development order permission, plan no. 000/003/A2C shall form part of this determination.

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt

49. Within six months of the date of this determination, or within six months of the recommencement of mineral extraction operations whichever is later a scheme for the disposal of all surface, ground and foul water arising within the site shall be submitted to, and for the approval of, the Mineral Planning Authority. Such a scheme shall be designed so as to avoid the contamination of surface and ground waters outside the site, and shall include details of the design and capacity of all settling ponds, drains, outfalls and sluices.

Reason: To ensure that drainage and settlement provision is adequate to avoid contamination of surface and ground waters, and in particular that the nearby Meols Meadows SSSI is not affected.

50. Within six months of the date of this determination, or within six months of the recommencement of mineral extraction operations whichever is later a scheme for the monitoring of surface water flow and quality from the site shall be submitted to, and for the approval of, the Mineral Planning Authority. Such a scheme shall include details of the measurements to be taken, and the frequency of monitoring.

Reason: To monitor the levels and quality of surface and ground waters

51. Within six months of the date of this determination, or within six months of the recommencement of mineral extraction operations whichever is later a scheme for the monitoring of ground water levels and quality shall be submitted to, for the approval of, the Mineral Planning Authority. Such a scheme shall include: a. the locations of monitoring boreholes along the northern margins of Areas 2 and 10, and within Area 1, as shown on Drawing 000/003/A2C; b the measurements to be taken and the frequency of monitoring.

Reason: To monitor the levels and quality of surface and ground waters.

52. The drainage scheme approved under Condition 49 above shall be implemented within one month of its approval, and maintained throughout the operation of the site, unless revised proposals are approved in writing by the Mineral Planning Authority under condition 55 below.

Reason: To ensure that the approved drainage, surface water and ground water drainage and monitoring schemes are implemented and amended as appropriate.

53. Notwithstanding the generality of Condition 52 above, the details of final restoration of any part of the site required by Conditions 28 and 29 shall include provision for any necessary amendments to the drainage scheme which arise as the site is restored.

Reason: To ensure that the approved drainage, surface water and ground water drainage and monitoring schemes are implemented and amended as appropriate

54. The surface and ground water monitoring schemes approved under Condition 50 and 51 above shall be implemented throughout the operation of the site, unless otherwise agreed in writing beforehand by the Mineral Planning Authority. The results of the monitoring schemes shall be submitted to the Mineral Planning Authority within twenty eight days of each measurement being carried out

Reason: To ensure that the approved drainage, surface water arid ground water drainage and monitoring schemes are implemented and amended as appropriate.

55. In the event that the results of the ground water and surface water monitoring schemes approved under Conditions 50 and 51 above indicate that the operation of the site is likely to harm the nature conservation interests of the nearby Meols Meadow SSSI due to the quantity of water disposed of, then: a. a revised drainage scheme shall be submitted to the Mineral Planning Authority to replace the scheme approved under Condition 49 above; and b. the revised drainage scheme shall be implemented within one month of its approval in writing by the Mineral Planning Authority.

Reason: Surrounding the site in order that potential impacts on Meols Meadow SSSI arising from the development can be identified, assessed and where appropriate incorporated into the design of the final restoration scheme for the site

56. Within six months of the date of this determination, or before excavation proceeds below Om. Ordnance Datum (whichever the sooner) the applicant shall submit records of boreholes constructed and logged in accordance with BS5930, at not more than 150metres spacing around the periphery of the proposed clay extraction area (unless revised proposals are approved in writing by the Mineral Planning Authority) in order to prove the nature of the ground and the groundwater conditions therein. The depth of these boreholes shall be adequate to provide the information necessary to carry out geotechnical analysis demonstrating stability of the base and sides of the proposed excavation. Piezometers shall be installed in all individual sand and gravel or sandstone layers encountered in such boreholes, and the sections of open borehole between the piezometers shall be sealed to prevent leakage of water between geological layers unless revised proposals are approved in writing by the Mineral Planning Authority.

Reason: To prove the existence of the clay mineral to the depths proposed to be worked (mineral cannot be worked where is does not exist).

57. Once installed, the piezometers shall be protected against damage or interference and subject to monthly water level monitoring to be submitted to the Mineral Planning Authority within 15 weeks of each set of readings, unless revised proposals are approved in writing by the Mineral Planning Authority. If any of the monitoring piezometers is lost or damaged rendering it inoperable, it must be replaced within ten weeks of the damage or loss.

Reason: To prove the existence of the clay mineral to the depths proposed to be worked. (Mineral cannot be worked where it does not exist). To provide ground water and geological information fundamentally required to assess the practical geotechnicat stability of the site, in particular the stability of the excavation sides and the ability of residual superficial deposits to resist basal heave caused by groundwater pressure in the underlying strata. This information will also provide essential information required for the planning and assessment of the feasibility of restoration proposals (see conditions 59 and 60),

58. No waste or restoration materials other than topsoil or subsoil in accordance with the Interdepartmental Committee on the Redevelopment of Contaminated Land Guidelines 59/83 for Parks, Playing Fields and Open Space shall be imported to the site until a restoration scheme has been agreed with the Mineral Planning Authority.

Reason: To protect water resources.

59. No restoration scheme shall incorporate a water body with a top water level above the base of the existing waste deposits in or beneath the adjoining land affected by the Enforcement Notice referred to on drawing 333/109 unless hydraulic isolation from those wastes can be demonstrated to the written satisfaction of the mineral planning authority as advised by the Environment Agency.

Reason: To protect water resources

60. There shall be no deposit of waste or restoration materials direct into Controlled Waters and controlled waste or leachate from it must not come into contact with groundwater, unless hydraulic isolation from those waters can be demonstrated to the written satisfaction of the Mineral Planning Authority as advised by the Environment Agency.

Reason: To protect water resources.

Further Notes for Committee:

Last Comments By: 30/07/2015 16:37:40 Expiry Date: 17/09/2015

Planning Committee 17 September 2015

Reference: Area Team: Case Officer: Ward: APP/15/00893 South Team Mrs C Parker Heswall

Location: 10 BANKS ROAD, HESWALL, CH60 9JS Proposal: Proposal of a community shop (A1) to replace existing garage buildings together with temporary structures in adjoining land for recreation and tourist/visitors. Applicant: Concrete Sports Limited Agent : Francis Garner Architects

Site Plan:

Development Plan allocation and policies: Coastal Zone Green Belt

Planning History:

Location: Lock Up Garages (3), BANKS ROAD, HESWALL Application Type: Full Planning Permission Proposal: Rebuilding of two existing lock-up garages together with WC extension to form a community shop (use class A1) and to construct pitched roof over third garage. Application No: APP/12/01347 Decision Date: 07/01/2013 Decision Type: Approve

Location: Lock Up Garages (3), BANKS ROAD, HESWALL Application Type: Full Planning Permission Proposal: Conversion of two existing lock up Garages to a community shop (Use class A1) Application No: APP/12/00708 Decision Date: 10/10/2012 Decision Type: Withdrawn

Summary Of Representations and Consultations Received:

REPRESENTATIONS: Having regard to the Council Guidance on Publicity for Applications, 6 notifications were sent to adjoining properties. A site notice was also displayed. At the time of writing this report a petition containing 21 signatures in support of the proposal has been submitted. 10 objections have been received stating concern over:

1. Cafe facilities would be of no benefit to the area 2. Games facilities are inappropriate 3. Detrimental to the rural/green belt location 4. Increase on traffic 5. Increase in noise due to sports equipment, which would be detrimental to residents 6. Use of toilets by non-patrons 7. Proposal would be a 'platform' for the applicant's business 8. Sheldrakes provides refreshments so question the need for the proposal 9. There are no very special circumstances

Merseyside Cycling Campaign - Support the proposal

CONSULTATIONS: Head of Environment and Regulation (Traffic & Transportation Division): No objection

Head of Environment and Regulation (Pollution Control Division): No objection subject to conditions

Director's Comments:

REASON FOR REFERRAL TO PLANNING COMMITTEE The proposal is a departure from the Wirral Unitary Development Plan and under the Council's Scheme of Delegation, is required to be determined by Planning Committee.

INTRODUCTION The proposal is for a community shop to replace existing garage structures together with temporary structures including seating areas and a store. The original submission included table tennis and football tables in addition to the seating facilities. There has been a previous approval to partially rebuild two existing garages, construct a small extension to form a community shop and construct a pitched roof over a third garage (APP/12/01347). This proposal seeks to replace all three garage structures with a new building to provide the shop with an increase in the building footprint to the front and side and additionally use the adjoining land for recreational purposes by siting temporary seating structures, storage area and a serving facility in association with the shop plus provision of a separate pedestrian entrance off Banks Road.

PRINCIPLE OF DEVELOPMENT The principle of the development is partly established given the previous approval for the reuse of the 2 of the 3 garage buildings as a shop. However, this proposal includes additional development within the green belt site that would be classed a departure for the Wirral UDP where very special circumstances need to be demonstrated (due to the existing buildings, part of the site is defined as previously developed).

SITE AND SURROUNDINGS The site of the garages front onto Banks Road, which is a rural location within the green belt close to the coast and form part of the residential curtilage of 10 Banks Road. Banks Road leads down to the coastal area where there is a large public car park and a restaurant. The existing garages are brick and blockwork with door openings to the frontages and are located at the end of the garden belonging to 10 Banks Road. Two have no roofs and the structures are generally in a poor state of repair. The site has been previously overgrown and unkempt and has recently been partially cleared as ongoing improvements to the site by the current owner.

POLICY CONTEXT

The Development Plan The site is within the Green Belt and Coastal Zone as shown on the Proposals Map of the Wirral Unitary Development Plan (UDP saved by direction of the Secretary of State on 27 September 2007). Map 8 of the UDP Written Statement indicates that the site is within the Undeveloped Coastal Zone

Policy GB2 (Guidelines for Development in the Green Belt) indicates that there is a general presumption against inappropriate development which will not be approved except in very special circumstances. Potentially acceptable uses in the Green Belt development are listed.

Policy TL10 (Criteria for Tourism Development in the Green Belt) seeks to ensure that proposals, otherwise appropriate under national Green Belt controls, are designed, located and operated in order to preserve the predominantly rural character of Wirral’s Green Belt..

Policy CO2 (Development within the Undeveloped Coastal Zone) indicates that small-scale facilities for tourism and water-based recreation which require a coastal location will be permitted but only where this could be accommodated without detriment to nature conservation and areas of quiet enjoyment of the coast.

Policy SH9 (Criteria for Out-of-Centre and Edge of Centre Retail Development) allows for out-of-centre and edge-of-centre retail development where the benefits of the proposal outweigh the disadvantages when assessed against the criteria in the policy and satisfies the criteria in SH10

Policy SH10 (Design and Local of Out of Centre and Edge-of-Centre Retail Development) sets out additional criteria to be satisfied by proposals considered acceptable in terms of Policy SH9

Development Management Policies in the Joint Waste Local Plan for Merseyside and Halton are also applicable. Policy WM8 requires development to incorporate measures for achieving efficient use of resources, and Policy WM9 also requires development to provide measures for waste collection and recycling.

National Planning Policy Framework National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) supports economic growth in rural areas in order to create jobs and prosperity by taking a positive approach to sustainable new development. To promote a strong rural economy, support the sustainable growth and expansion of all types of business and enterprise in rural areas, both through conversion of existing buildings and well-designed new buildings serve to;

 promote the development and diversification of agricultural and other land-based rural businesses;  support sustainable rural tourism and leisure developments that benefit businesses in rural areas, communities and visitors, and which respect the character of the countryside. This should include supporting the provision and expansion of tourist and visitor facilities in appropriate locations where identified needs are not met by existing facilities in rural service centres; and  promote the retention and development of local services and community facilities in villages, such as local shops, meeting places, sports venues, cultural buildings, public houses and places of worship

The site is within the Green Belt where the NPPF and Policy GB2 make it clear that there is a general presumption against inappropriate development in the Green Belt and that such development will not be approved except in very special circumstances. Paragraph 89 of the NPPF allows for limited infilling or the partial or complete redevelopment of previously developed sites (brownfield land), which would not have a greater impact on the openness of the Green Belt and the purpose of including land within it, than the existing development.

In relation to the proposed recreation area, Policy TL10 sets out criteria for tourism development in the green belt and states that facilities should be of a scale and nature that is appropriate to the setting and character of the surrounding area; the visual impact should be acceptable within the landscape; adequate provision for highway access and that proposals should not cause unacceptable disturbance to neighbouring property.

The proposal conflicts with Policy CO2 in that it does not require a coastal location, but is intended in part to support tourism activity in this location

In terms of retail policy, Policies SH9 and SH10 have been largely superseded by the requirements in Section 2 of the NPPF. Paragraph 25 of the NPPF sets out that sequential approach should not be applied to applications for small scale rural offices or other small scale rural development. While “small scale rural development” is not further defined (but is probably intended to support the beneficial conversion of rural buildings), the level of floorspace proposed is similar in scale to other small business uses approved elsewhere in the Green Belt. In relation to retail impact, when assessing applications for retail, leisure and office development outside of town centres, which are not in accordance with an up-to-date Local Plan, local planning authorities should require an impact assessment if the development is over a proportionate, locally set floor space threshold (if there is no locally set threshold, the default threshold is 2,500 sq. m). As such, given the small area of retail floor space (63sqm), the extent of which will be controlled by condition, a sequential assessment or impact assessment is not required in this instance. Furthermore, the proposal seeks to provide a local community service and given the small-scale should not harm the vitality or viability of Heswall Town Centre.

APPEARANCE AND AMENITY ISSUES The garages are currently in a poor state of repair and detract from the character of the area, which is rural in character and close to the coast. The proposal will include some rebuilding, however this is considered not too substantial to amount to major construction but will improve the buildings' appearance whilst bringing the buildings into a beneficial 'fit for purpose' use.

The replacement- of the buildings and small-scale external building works will improve the appearance and would not have a materially greater impact on the openness of the green belt especially when compared to the existing footprint and poor state of repair of the buildings.

The applicant has put forward their justification in that the local shop will serve the local community and visitors to the area and maintain that there is a demand for such a use in the locality. This is reinforced by the advice in the NPPF where it states that LPA's should support sustainable rural enterprise and promote local services including shops. The proposal includes the use of the site as a recreation facility to support the shop and includes the provision of temporary seating, a servery and a store. The proposal originally included football and table tennis tables. These have been removed from the proposal due to concern over noise and disturbance and addresses some of the concern expressed by neighbours. Planning conditions are also recommended to provide an acoustic fence around the perimeter of the site and to restrict the hours of use of the site. It is considered that the imposition of the conditions along with the removal of the football and table tennis structures will adequately control any issue of noise and disturbance that would be detrimental to nearby residents.

Objections have been received stating concern over an increase in traffic. There is no highway objection to the proposal. It is expected that the small scale nature of the proposal would attract pedestrian visitors to the site. However, car borne visitors to the local area occurs as a result of the coastal location and other amenities in the area. It is considered that the use of the site as proposed will not result in any increased harm to local amenity that would warrant refusal of this proposal. The concern over potential anti-social behaviour; use of toilets by non-patrons; that the proposal would 'platform' the applicant's business or that a local facility already provides refreshments are issues of concern that falls outside the remit of Planning and the direct consideration of the planning application. The proposal has been assessed on the details submitted in line with local and national planning policy.

The applicant sets out that their very special circumstances are based on the need for the community shop to thrive and that the temporary seating area and use of the site for recreational purposes would support this. This is reflected in the NPPF where it states that economic growth in rural areas should be supported. UDP policies support small-scale tourism development in the green belt where it is appropriate to the setting and character of the area and in this case, part of the site is classed as previously developed and the proposal would not have a greater impact on the openness of the Green Belt. The previous approval for the use of the garage buildings as a community shop is a material consideration and establishes the principle of the development. It is considered that the addition of the seating/store and servery structures would not have a greater impact on the openness of the Green Belt, given that the shop building will replace existing structures and the temporary nature of the seating. The siting of a store and the servery which would support the shop in terms of the sale of cold food and refreshments will not detract from the character and openness of the green belt

SEPARATION DISTANCES Separation distances do not apply in this instance.

HIGHWAY/TRAFFIC IMPLICATIONS There are no Highway Implications relating to this proposal.

ENVIRONMENTAL/SUSTAINABILITY ISSUES There are no Environmental/Sustainability issues relating to these proposals.

HEALTH ISSUES There are no health implications relating to this application.

CONCLUSION The proposal will improve the appearance of the existing buildings in this rural location and will have no detrimental impact to the openness of the Green Belt in accordance with UDP Policy GB2 and the NPPF. The small-scale retail floor space created by the proposal will not harm the vitality or viability of the nearby Heswall Town Centre. It is considered that the small-scale tourism and recreational use of the site would not have a greater impact on the openness of the Green Belt in accordance with UDP Policy TL10, and goes some way to contribute to the development of local services in this rural location in line with the advice contained within the NPPF. Subject to the recommended planning conditions, it is considered that the proposal would not have a detrimental impact on the occupiers of nearby properties in terms of noise and disturbance and is recommended accordingly.

Summary of Decision: Having regards to the individual merits of this application the decision to grant Planning Permission has been taken having regards to the relevant Policies and Proposals in the Wirral Unitary Development Plan (Adopted February 2000) and all relevant material considerations including national policy advice. In reaching this decision the Local Planning Authority has considered the following:-

The proposal will improve the appearance of the existing buildings in this rural location and will have no detrimental impact to the openness of the Green Belt in accordance with UDP Policy GB2 and the NPPF. The small-scale retail floor space created by the proposal will not harm the vitality or viability of the nearby Heswall Town Centre. It is considered that the small-scale tourism and recreational use of the site would not have a greater impact on the openness of the Green Belt in accordance with UDP Policy TL10, and goes some way to contribute to the development of local services in this rural location in line with the advice contained within the NPPF. Subject to the recommended planning conditions, it is considered that the proposal would not have a detrimental impact on the occupiers of nearby properties in terms of noise and disturbance.

Recommended Approve Decision:

Recommended Conditions and Reasons:

1. The development hereby permitted shall be commenced before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

Reason: To comply with Section 91 (as amended) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans received by the local planning authority on 22 June 2015 and listed as follows: Drawing numbers FGA.15.009_001,15.009_002, 15.009_99, 15.009_104 Rev B and 15.009_101 Rev A as amended dated 19.8.15

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to define the permission.

3. The premises including the outdoor recreation area and temporary servery shall not be open to the public and no work or associated activities including deliveries/loading/unloading/servicing shall be carried out on the premises before 08.00 hours or after 18.00 hours

Reason: To safeguard the amenities of nearby occupiers and the area generally and to accord with Policy GB2 of the Wirral Unitary Development Plan.

4. PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF DEVELOPMENT a scheme of odour control for any proposed kitchen extraction equipment and any other external air handling/conditioning/refrigeration units shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved scheme shall be implemented in full and shall be retained as such thereafter.

Reason: To prevent the emission of fumes which would be detrimental to the amenity of the area to accord with Policy GB2 of the Wirral Unitary Development Plan.

5. NO DEVELOPMENT SHALL BE COMMENCED until full details of a 2 metre high close boarded acoustic fence to be installed around the perimeter of the site, except for the side fronting onto Banks Road, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved fence shall be implemented in full prior to the first use of the development and shall be retained as such thereafter.

Reason: To prevent any noise and disturbance which would be detrimental to the amenity of the area to accord with Policy GB2 of the Wirral Unitary Development Plan.

7. PRIOR TO THE FIRST OCCUPATION OF THE DWELLINGS arrangements for the storage and disposal of refuse, and vehicle access thereto, shall be made within the curtilage of the site, in accordance with details to be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved details shall be implemented in full unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory appearance and adequate standards of hygiene and refuse collection, having regard to policies WM8 and WM9 of the Waste Local Plan.

8. NO DEVELOPMENT SHALL TAKE PLACE until details of secure covered cycle parking and/or storage facilities have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. These facilities shall be provided in accordance with the approved details and made available for use prior to the first use of the development hereby permitted and shall be retained for use at all times thereafter.

Reason: To ensure that satisfactory facilities for the parking of cycles are provided and to encourage travel by means other than the private car, having regard to Policy TR12 of the Wirral Unitary Development Plan.

9. The site and premises shall be used as a community shop only, as outlined in the application and supporting information, and for no other purpose (including any other purpose in Class A1 of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes Order) 1987 (as amended or in any provisions equivalent to that Class in any statutory instrument revoking or re-enacting that Order with or without modification).

Reason: The proposed use is acceptable but the Local Planning Authority wish to consider any future proposal for a change of use having regard to the circumstances of each case, the sites location in the Green Belt, having regard to Policy GB2 of the Wirral Unitary Development Plan.

10. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans and at no time shall there be any amalgamation or sub-division of the development hereby approved nor shall there be any enlargement by way of extension, installation of mezzanine floor or other alteration to any building the subject of this permission without express planning permission first having been obtained. The total gross retail shop floor area, measured internally, shall not exceed 25 square metres.

Reason: The site is in the Green Belt and open countryside where the Local Planning Authority would not normally permit retailing in the interests of the rural character of the area and in the interests of encouraging sustainable forms of development and having regard to Policy GB2 of the Wirral Unitary Development Plan.

Further Notes for Committee:

Last Comments By: 06/08/2015 09:58:40 Expiry Date: 17/08/2015

Planning Committee 17 September 2015

Reference: Area Team: Case Officer: Ward: APP/15/00902 North Team Mr P Howson Upton

Location: 83 SAUGHALL MASSIE LANE, UPTON, CH49 6LZ Proposal: Conversion of current outbuilding into a separate self-contained dwelling Applicant: Mrs G Robertson Agent : KJP Architecture

Site Plan:

Development Plan allocation and policies: Primarily Residential Area

Planning History:

Location: 83 Saughall Massie Lane, Upton, Wirral, CH49 6LZ Application Type: Outline Planning Permission Proposal: Erection of two storey dwelling house in side garden. Application No: OUT/03/05430 Decision Date: 24/04/2003 Decision Type: Approve

Location: Land West of (adj) , 83 Saughall Massie Lane, Upton, Wirral, CH49 6LZ Application Type: Full Planning Permission Proposal: Erection of a dwelling house Application No: APP/03/06774 Decision Date: 09/01/2004 Decision Type: Approve

Summary Of Representations and Consultations Received:

REPRESENTATIONS: Having regard to the Council's Guidance for Publicity on Planning Applications, 5 notifications were sent to neighbouring properties and a Site Notice was displayed. At the time of writing, three letters of representation have been received objecting to the proposal. The objections can be summarised as follows:

1. Traffic 2. Parking 3. Overshadowing 4. The extension would be more than the 50% allowable area

CONSULTATIONS Head of Environment & Regulation (Traffic and Transportation Division) - No objections

Director's Comments:

REASON FOR REFERRAL TO PLANNING COMMITTEE Councillor Tony Smith has removed the application from delegation on the grounds of potential impact on neighbouring amenities.

INTRODUCTION This application seeks permission for the extension of an existing outbuilding situated to the rear of No. 83 Saughall Massie Lane and its subsequent conversion into a residential dwelling.

PRINCIPLE OF DEVELOPMENT The application property is situated within a Primarily Residential Area and therefore there is a presumption in favour of sustainable development. The proposal seeks consent for the extension and subsequent conversion of an outbuilding into a residential dwelling which is considered acceptable in principle, subject to other material planning considerations.

SITE AND SURROUNDINGS The application property comprises of a semi-detached two storey residential dwelling with pitched roof and minimal architectural detailing. The property is sited within a large regular plot and benefits from off street vehicle parking for up to three vehicles.

The development site in question is situated to the rear of the main property which extends some 52 metres. The site features a two storey outbuilding currently in a poor state of repair with pitched roof and front and rear projecting gables. The property is attached to No. 81a Saughall Massie Lane.

POLICY CONTEXT The NPPF provides for a presumption in favour of sustainable development.

Policy HS4: Criteria for New Housing Development of the Wirral UDP sets out a number of criteria for new housing development and is considered consistent with the NPPF in that it seeks to guide development to appropriate locations with regard had to the scale of proposals in relation to surrounding property, the character of the area, access and vehicle parking, landscaping and boundary treatment and adequate individual or communal garden space for each dwelling.

The Supplementary Planning Guidance: Designing for Self Contained Flat Development and Conversions sets out a number of criteria for new residential development with regard had to design, layout, privacy and daylight and is a material consideration the determination of this application.

APPEARANCE AND AMENITY ISSUES The application proposes the extension of an existing outbuilding and its subsequent conversion into an additional residential dwelling. The proposed dwelling would replicate the simple architectural features seen on the existing building. Furthermore the proposed dwelling would be obscured from view by the application property, No 83 Saughall Massie Lane and would therefore not have any adverse impact upon the street scene and is therefore considered acceptable and in accordance with Policy HS4 (criterion i & ii) of the Wirral UDP.

In consideration of residential amenity, the proposed dwelling would be sited approximately 10 metres away from the rear of the application property and proposes three small openings that would directly overlook the rear amenity space of the application property. Given that the proposed openings would not service rooms defined as habitable it is not considered that the proposal would give rise to significant materially adverse impacts through overlooking to warrant refusal in this instance. Furthermore a condition has been imposed requiring these windows to be obscurely glazed.

The proposed extension would be sited approximately 3 metres from the common boundary with No. 85 Saughall Massie Lane and 2.1 metres from the boundary with the adjoining property No. 81a Saughall Massie Lane. It is not considered that the proposed extension would give rise to any significant levels of overlooking or overshadowing on the surrounding properties and is therefore considered acceptable in this respect.

The application proposes the extension and subsequent conversion of an existing outbuilding into an additional residential dwelling and the subdivision of an existing residential garden. The Local Planning Authority seeks to ensure adequate private amenity space for residential dwellings and usually seek minimum of ten metres from the rear elevation to the rear boundary wall. The application provides for a minimum of 10 metres for No. 83 and 37 metres for the proposed dwelling and is therefore considered acceptable.

Other Matters

Over the course of this application three letters of representation were received objecting to the proposal, summary of comments;

a) Traffic b) Parking c) Overshadowing d) The extension would be more than the 50% allowable area

The application provides an additional two parking spaces within the curtilage of the proposal and meets the maximum requirements as set out within the SPG. Furthermore the Head of Environment and Regulations (Highway Management) has raised no objections to the proposal.

Amended plans were requested addressing concerns regarding overshadowing the adjoining property, No. 81a Saughall Massie Lane. Amended plans were submitted and the issue subsequently mitigated. With respects to the proposed works in relation to the area of the site the 50% increase relates to proposals within the Green Belt and does not apply in this instance.

SEPARATION DISTANCES Separation distances do not apply in this instance, as no residential properties will be affected by the proposed development.

HIGHWAY/TRAFFIC IMPLICATIONS The Supplementary Planning Guidance on Parking Standards provides advice on maximum levels of parking and states that there should be 1.5 parking spaces for two bedroom houses and 2 spaces for three bedrooms or more.

The application seeks to retail the two off street parking spaces which service the application property and proposes and additional two off street parking spaces to the rear of the proposal and the proposal is acceptable in this respect. Furthermore the Head of Environment and Regulations (Highway Management) has raised no objections to the proposal as such it is not considered that there are highway or traffic implications relating to the application.

ENVIRONMENTAL/SUSTAINABILITY ISSUES There are no Environmental/Sustainability issues relating to these proposals.

HEALTH ISSUES There are no health implications relating to this application.

CONCLUSION The proposed dwelling is considered acceptable in principle and by virtue of its scale, form and siting would not have a significant adverse impact upon the street scene or character and appearance of the area or the amenity of the neighbouring properties. The application is considered in accordance with the principles of the NPPF and Policy HS4 of Wirral’s Unitary Development Plan and the Supplementary Planning Guidelines: Designing for Self Contained Flat Development and Conversions.

Summary of Decision: Having regards to the individual merits of this application the decision to grant Planning Permission has been taken having regards to the relevant Policies and Proposals in the Wirral Unitary Development Plan (Adopted February 2000) and all relevant material considerations including national policy advice. In reaching this decision the Local Planning Authority has considered the following:-

The proposed dwelling is considered acceptable in principle and by virtue of its scale, form and siting would not have a significant adverse impact upon the street scene or character and appearance of the area or the amenity of the neighbouring properties. The application is considered in accordance with the principles of the NPPF and Policy HS4 of Wirral’s Unitary Development Plan and the Supplementary Planning Guidelines: Designing for Self Contained Flat Development and Conversions.

Recommended Approve Decision:

Recommended Conditions and Reasons:

1. The development hereby permitted shall be commenced before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

Reason: To comply with Section 91 (as amended) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans received by the local planning authority on (insert date) and listed as follows: (insert plan/drawing numbers & date)

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to define the permission.

3. The ground floor window(s) within the north elevation shall not be glazed otherwise than with obscured glass and non-opening up to 1.7 metres from the internal finished floor level and thereafter be permanently retained as such.

Reason: To safeguard the amenities of occupiers of adjoining properties and to comply with Policy HS4 of the Wirral Unitary Development Plan.

Further Notes for Committee:

Last Comments By: 17/08/2015 13:37:40 Expiry Date: 19/08/2015

METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF WIRRAL

PLANNING COMMITTEE – 17 September 2015

STRATEGIC DIRECTOR OF REGENERATION AND ENVIRONMENT

PROPOSED PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON THE LOCAL LISTED BUILDING CONSENT ORDER FOR RESIDENTIAL HOUSES THAT ARE GRADE II LISTED IN PORT SUNLIGHT VILLAGE CONSERVATION AREA

1.0 Executive Summary

1.1 Local Listed Building Consent Orders (LLBCOs) were introduced through the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 which gave Local Planning authorities powers to make Legal Orders granting general Listed Building Consent for certain alterations (but not demolition) to specified listed buildings.

1.2 The Council are working in partnership with Port Sunlight Village Trust and Historic England. Together we are proposing to introduce an LLBCO within Port Sunlight Village Conservation Area. The proposed LLBCO will allow authorise consent for the replacement of inappropriate or deteriorated rear doors, rear yard gates and rear windows. The LLBCO will also allow the installation of a satellite dish or the relocation of an unauthorised satellite dish.

1.3 Council officers are keen to pursue opportunities for improved recognition of and protection for this Conservation Area. One of the first stages was to produce the draft Order (Appendix A) followed by a public consultation. If the LLBCO is deemed appropriate, a guidance document for users will follow.

1.4 This report seeks consent to consult on the draft LLBCO before deciding to proceed to the adoption of the Order.

2.0 BACKGROUND

2.1 Wirral Council, Port Sunlight Village Trust (The Trust) and Historic England have been working in partnership to develop the Local Listed Building Consent Order (LLBCO) for grade II listed houses within the Port Sunlight Village Conservation Area. This LLBCO is one of the first LLBCOs to be brought into use in England under the new measures introduced as part of the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013. The measures are intended to simplify the development and management of listed buildings and came into force in April 2014.

2.2 In recognition of the significance of the proposed Port Sunlight Village LLBCO, Historic England has provided match funding to develop the LLBCO

2.3 The aim is to simplify and clarify common Listed Building Consent applications for the residents of Port Sunlight Village, one of the finest surviving examples of early urban planning in the United Kingdom.

2.4 Port Sunlight was founded in 1888 by William Hesketh Lever (later the first Lord Leverhulme) for the employees of his Lever Brothers soap works. Nearly every period of British architectural history is represented here as a revival style building. Over thirty different architects contributed designs to the village over a span of fifty years.

2.5 Most of the 900 houses and all of the public buildings in the Village became Grade II Listed in 1965. Two sections of the landscape are included in Historic England's Heritage’s Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest and the War Memorial is Grade I Listed. The village is managed by The Trust, an independent charitable trust formed in 1999. They own and let 250 of the houses, with the remaining 650 houses in private ownership.

2.6 The Partnership's overall aim is to develop a Local Listed Building Consent Order to:

• reduce the capacity strain on Wirral Council for the time they spend reviewing repetitive listed building consent applications; • streamline and clarify the consent process for the most common listed building consent applications for owners; and • provide clear and reliable information to empower property owners to address enforcement issues.

3.0 SUMMARY OF CONSENTED WORKS SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS

3.1 Under the Order, Wirral Council proposes to grant consent for the following alterations/ works to the properties which are covered by this Order. Consent is granted for alterations as specified below and subject to the Conditions set out within this Order and its appendices that will affect the special architectural or historic interest of the specified listed buildings within the Port Sunlight Conservation Area:

1. Installation of a satellite dish, which works may include relocation of an unauthorised satellite dish

2. Replacement of deteriorated or inappropriate rear windows, these works may include replacement of:-

(a) severely deteriorated rear windows, including: • Timber windows without leaded lights • Metal windows without leaded lights

(b) Inappropriate rear windows including • uPVC or aluminium windows • picture windows • windows with ‘false’ glazing bars • mass-produced ‘heritage’ style windows that bear no relation to the character of the listed building

3. Replacement of severely deteriorated or inappropriate rear doors. These works may include replacement of inappropriate rear doors, including: • uPVC or aluminium doors • patio doors or French doors installed without Listed Building Consent • mass-produced ‘heritage’ style doors that bear no relation to the character of the listed building.

4. Replacement of severely deteriorated or inappropriate yard gates.

4.0 JUSTIFICATION FOR THE ORDER

4.1 The Statistics for Listed Building Consent application received for Port Sunlight Conservation Area over the past 13 years demonstrate the most common Listed Building Consent applications in Port Sunlight village to be:

• Replacement of rear windows (141 consent applications, including 6 refusals); • Replacement of rear doors (120 consent applications); and • Installation of a satellite dish (53 consent applications, including 6 refusals and 1 retrospective approval).

Additional works to addresses, enforcement issues or other threats to the heritage value of 4.2 the Village were assessed for inclusion in the Order. The most common issue was the replacement of listed yard gates. Yard gates are included in the Order to clarify appropriate design and encourage residents to do the right thing.

5.0 PROPOSED CONSULTATION PROCESS

5.1 The Council, with Port Sunlight Village Trust has prepared a draft Order (appendix A) which is accompanied with site plan identifying the houses in the Order (appendix B), a schedule of listed building addresses affected (appendix C). Within the Order there is a description of works for which the Order grants consent as well as a statement of reasons for making the Order.

5.2 The Council will consult with Historic England and all residents living in Port Sunlight Conservation Area inviting them to make comments on the draft Order. There will be a 5 week public consultation period from the 21st September to the 25th October 2015. There will be two drop in sessions held in Lyceum, Port Sunlight Village: Wednesday 7th October, 1:00- 3:00pm and Thursday 22nd October, 5:30-7:30pm, where information will be displayed, which provide an opportunity for questions to be asked and answered.

5.3 The Order will be published on the Council and the Port Sunlight Village Trust website for not less than 28 days. There will be a copy of the draft LLBCO and the statement of reasons for the Order. Notices will be displayed in the appropriate form set out in the Schedule on or near to the site to which the order would relate for not less than 28 days.

5.4 At the end of the consultation period the Council and the Trust will consider what modifications (if any) should be made to the draft local listed building consent order or whether such an order should be adopted, taking into account any representations received during any period specified in this regulation.

6.0 FINANCIAL AND STAFFING IMPLICATIONS

6.1 Currently developers and owners do not pay a fee to submit a Listed Building Consent application and so there will be no reduction in fees. There may be annual savings for press advisements that are required for Listed Building Consent applications.

6.2 It is anticipated that the resource requirements associated with confirming compliance with the LLBCO and subsequent monitoring can be accommodated within the existing staffing resources.

7.0 EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES IMPLICATIONS

7.1 It is considered that there no Equal Opportunity implications arising from this LLBCO.

8.0 HUMAN RIGHTS ACT

8.1 There are no direct Human Rights implications arising from this report.

9.0 Recommendations

9.1 That the Committee supports and authorises the commencement of a 5 week consultation exercise to facilitate the adoption of the Local Listed Building Consent Order for residential properties in Port Sunlight Village Conservation Area.

This report was prepared by Jessica Malpas, Conservation Officer, who can be contacted on 0151 691 8212.

DRAFT ORDER

PORT SUNLIGHT VILLAGE LISTED BUILDING CONSENT ORDER 2015 This order is made pursuant to the Listed Building Act 1990; the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013; the Planning (Local Listed Building Consent Order)( Procedures) Regulations 2014 ; the Planning (Listed Building and Conservation Areas)(Heritage Partnership Agreements) Regulations 2014; the Planning (Listed Buildings) (Certificates of Lawfulness of Proposed Works) Regulations 2014 and the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Listed Buildings Certificates of Lawfulness) (Hearings and Inquiries Procedures) (Consequential Amendments) (England) Order 2014 THE PORT SUNLIGHT VILLAGE LOCAL LISTED BUILDING CONSENT ORDER is made on the day of 2015. 1. Listed Buildings Covered by this Order 1.1 All Grade II listed terrace, semi-detached or detached houses in the Port Sunlight Conservation Area are covered by the Order. These properties are shown on a Site Plan (Appendix 1). 1.2 Applications submitted under this Order that are deemed by the Local Planning Authority to constitute substantial harm to the special architectural or historic interest of the building (its significance and component heritage values of a listed building or buildings) will fall outside the provisions of this Order (Applicants may choose to submit a Listed Building Consent application in such cases.) 2. Summary of Significance of Properties in Port Sunlight Village Port Sunlight was founded in 1888 by William Hesketh Lever (later the first Lord Leverhulme) for the employees of his Lever Brothers soap works. He wanted to provide a place where they could live in above average conditions and at a rent they could afford. Today Port Sunlight is considered to be one of the finest surviving examples of early urban planning in the United Kingdom. Nearly every period of British architectural history is represented here as a revival style domestic design. Over 30 different architects were involved in the creation of the workers’ cottages, public buildings, monuments and memorials, which are set in 130 acres of parkland and gardens. The village has remained largely intact since its foundation 125 years ago. It became a Designated Conservation Area in 1978 and is the largest of the 26 Conservation Areas on Wirral. Most of the 900 houses and all of the public buildings in the Village were Grade II Listed in 1965. Two sections of the landscape are included in English Heritage’s Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest and the War Memorial is Grade I listed. While the fronts of the houses were designed to impress in a wide variety of revival style architectural designs, utilising a rich assortment of traditional building materials, the backs of the houses were notably more uniform in both design and material palette. Their defining architectural characteristics are this consistency and repetition of key features such as the back doors, rear windows, yards and outbuildings. Although more uniform in overall appearance, the details and profiles reflect the overall character of the block. See Appendix 2 for a list of addresses included in the Order with their descriptions. 3. Description of the Consented Works under this Order) Wirral Council hereby grants consent for the following alterations/ works to the properties which are covered by this Order. Consent is granted for alterations works as specified below (1 – 4) and subject to the Conditions set out within this Order and its appendices 3.1. Installation a satellite dish, which works may include relocation of an unauthorised satellite dish. 3.2 Replacement of deteriorated or inappropriate rear windows, These works may include replacement of:- (a) severely deteriorated rear windows, including:  Timber windows without leaded lights  Metal windows without leaded lights

(b) inappropriate rear windows including  uPVC or aluminium windows  picture windows  windows with ‘false’ glazing bars

 mass-produced ‘heritage’ style windows that bear no relation to the character of the listed building 3.3. Replacement of severely deteriorated or inappropriate rear doors These works may include replacement of inappropriate rear doors, including: o uPVC or aluminium doors o patio doors or French doors installed without Listed Building Consent o mass-produced ‘heritage’ style doors that bear no relation to the character of the listed building 3.44. Replacement of severely deteriorated or inappropriate yard gates.

Definitions With regards to the above consents: “Deteriorated” shall mean beyond economic repair and more than three fifths (3/5th) beyond repair “Inappropriate” shall mean detrimental to the character of the listed property.

4. General Conditions The following General Conditions should be complied with in full. Work Specific and Prescriptive Conditions can be found in Appendices 2-7, inclusive. Guidance on the procedure relating to notice of works under this Order can be found at Appendix 8.

(i) Prior to the implementation of works permitted under this Order, a Local Listed Building Consent Order Notice (LLBCO Notice) (see Notice template in Appendix 9) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by Wirral Council. (ii) The LLBCO Notice shall contain the applicant's (and where relevant the agent's or contractor’s) contact details, the address of the building to which the works relate, and nature and scope of the works to be undertaken.

5. Specific Conditions This section set out specific conditions for alterations / works carried out in relation to this Order 5.1. Relocation or Installation of a Satellite Dish 5.1.1 To qualify, for consent under this order either a) the replacement or new dish must be located at the back of the property and positioned at a low level so as not to be visible from the highway or access roads, or b) where low level installation to the back of the property is not possible (for satellite reception), the dish may be installed or replaced on a chimney, positioned below the ridge of the roof and not visible from the front of the property and the highway.

5.1.2 Once location for the relocated or new satellite dish is determined, then ALL of the following conditions must be satisfied: (i)The dish must be as small as possible and in no instance larger than 90 cm in diameter. (ii) The colour of the dish shall harmonise with the fabric of the building. (iii) Installation shall not harm or destroy character-defining features. (iv) A maximum of two cable runs is permitted at the exterior. (v) Redundant satellite dish(es) must be permanently removed from the property.

5.2 Replacement of Rear Windows 5.2.1 To qualify for consent under this Order, the rear windows to be replaced must satisfy one of the following conditions A More than 3/5th of the original rear window (frame, stiles, rails and glass) is deteriorated beyond repair or B The rear window is inappropriate and not of historic interest 5.2.2 If the replacement relies on Condition A above (Deterioration) replacement windows will be approved subject to ALL of the following conditions being met: (i) The replacement window matches the window type specified in the window schedule (see Appendix 3) and the original in all details, profiles and dimensions, configuration, operation, position, location and exterior finish paint or coating. (ii) The replacement window complies with the outline specifications and schematic drawings (see Appendix 5) for approved materials, standards and construction by window type. (N.B. Drawings are for reference only. See Guidance at Appendix 8 for further information)

5.2.3 If the replacement relies on Condition B above (Inappropriateness) then, replacement windows will be approved subject to ALL of the following conditions being met: (i) The replacement window must match the configuration, material, grouping and operation specified in the window schedule (see Appendix 3). (ii) The replacement window complies with the outline specifications and schematic drawings (see Appendix 5) for approved materials, standards and construction by window type. (N.B. Drawings are for reference only. See Guidance at Appendix 8 for further information) (iii) The details (profiles and sections) of the replacement windows must match original extant windows found at either:  The rear of your property , or  If no original windows remain at the rear, then the replacement windows must match the profiles and dimensions of original, comparable windows found elsewhere in your property. (iv) If there are no appropriate comparable windows this Order must not be relied upon for the replacement of rear windows.

5.3. Replacement of Rear Doors and Yard Gates. 5.3.1 To qualify for consent under this Order the rear doors and/or yard gates must satisfy at least one of the following conditions: A: More than 3/5th of the existing rear door (frame, stiles, rails and glass) and/or yard gate should be deteriorated beyond repair. B: The existing rear door and/or yard gate is inappropriate and not of historic interest. 5.3.2 If condition A or B applies, then an approved replacement rear door or yard gate must be used (See appendices 6 and 7 for drawings and specifications of approved units). Only rear doors and yard gates shown and specified in appendices 6 and 7 can be used under this Order. 6. Statement of Reasons for the Consented Works 6.1 Satellite Dishes Installation of a satellite dish in an appropriate location (at a low level at the back of the property or concealed beneath the ridge line of the roof) will have a minimal negative impact on the heritage character of the listed building. 6.2 Rear Doors, Yard Gates and Rear Window The consented replacement of severely deteriorated or inappropriate rear doors, rear windows and yard gates will have a minimal or positive impact on the heritage character of the listed properties. This work meets the Local Planning Authority’s long-term objective to encourage uniformity and consistency at the back of the houses, regaining an important character-defining and threatened heritage feature for the listed buildings in Port Sunlight. 7. Purpose of the Order 7.1 The purpose of this Order is to:

 streamline and clarify the consent process for the most common listed building consent applications for owners in Port Sunlight Village;

 provide clear and reliable information to empower property owners to address enforcement issues.

 reduce capacity issues on the Council by reducing time spent on reviewing repetitive listed building consent applications; 7.2 Statistics gathered for the Village over the past 13 years demonstrate the most common Listed Building Consent applications in Port Sunlight village to be:

 replacement of rear windows (141 consent applications, including 6 refusals);

 replacement of rear doors (120 consent applications); and

 installation of a satellite dish (53 consent applications, including 6 refusals and 1 retrospective approval). 7.3 Additionally, enforcement issues or other threats to the heritage value of the Village were assessed for inclusion in this Order. These issues included replacement of yard gates, without consent, with inappropriately designed gates. Replacement of yard gates is therefore included in the Order to address the gradual loss of this once ubiquitous heritage feature. 8. Term of the Order 8.1 This Order shall be effective from and to (a period of no more than 10 years from the starting date of the Order). 8.2 Works begun under this Order during the term of this Order may be completed subsequent to the termination of this Order

THE COMMON SEAL of WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL was hereunto affixed in the presence of

Authorised Signatory

SITE PLAN - Port Sunlight Local Listed Building Consent Order

Residential Properties covered by the LLBCO

Port Sunlight Conservation Area

Data Date: 07/09/2015 Planning Applications Decided Under Delegated Powers Between 10/08/2015 and 06/09/2015

Application No.: APP/14/00397 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Prenton Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 12/08/2015 Decision: Refuse Case Officer: Miss A McDougall Applicant: Agent: Mr Gary Fisher Location: Prenton Rugby Club, PRENTON DELL ROAD, PRENTON, CH43 3BS Proposal: Erection of Seven, 6m high lighting columns

Application No.: APP/15/00222 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Upton Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 18/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mr K Spilsbury Applicant: Mr E Nugent Agent: Mr Robert Graham Location: LAND ADJACENT TO 91 THE MEADOW, WOODCHURCH, CH49 8EN Proposal: Proposed new two storey dwelling house on vacant land (amended window position)

Application No.: APP/15/00332 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Birkenhead and Decision Level: Delegated Tranmere Decision Date: 13/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mr K Spilsbury Applicant: Agent: Michael McDonnell Location: Unused Land, PARK STREET, BIRKENHEAD, CH41 3QD Proposal: Pair of two storey semi-detached houses (Amended location)

Application No.: APP/15/00404 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Wallasey Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 10/08/2015 Decision: Withdrawn Case Officer: Mr K Spilsbury Applicant: Mr I McIver Agent: Location: THORNDALE BUSINESS CENTRE, 182 WALLASEY ROAD, LISCARD, CH44 2AG Proposal: Demolition of existing building and erection of a 3 storey building accommodating 4 apartments

Application No.: APP/15/00442 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Oxton Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 26/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mr M Parry-Davies Applicant: Agent: Location: 4 HOLM LANE, OXTON, CH43 2HP Proposal: Retrospective consent for a single storey flat roof buggy store with open side to the south side onto garden area (amended design).

H:\TechServ\DCData\Crystal Reports\DC Reports\Delegated Decisions for committee agenda.rpt Page 1 of 24 Application No.: APP/15/00567 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: New Brighton Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 24/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mrs C Parker Applicant: Mrs Mary Jones Agent: Mr Stephen Jones Location: 22 DALTON ROAD, EGREMONT, CH45 1HL Proposal: Conversion of dwelling into Two self contained flats

Application No.: APP/15/00572 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: New Brighton Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 14/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mrs S Day Applicant: Mr Peter Watson Agent: C W Jones Location: 15 WINTON CLOSE, NEW BRIGHTON, CH45 9NA Proposal: Remodelling of bungalow to include; Front and rear ground floor extensions, first floor extension and raising of the roof

Application No.: APP/15/00602 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Heswall Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 13/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Miss A McDougall Applicant: Dr J Sloan Agent: C W Jones Location: 18 DAWSTONE ROAD, GAYTON, CH60 0BU Proposal: Amendment to planning permission Ref 14/01291, plus garage extension at front and alteration to vehicular access point.

Application No.: APP/15/00614 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: New Brighton Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 13/08/2015 Decision: Refuse Case Officer: Mr M Malengo Applicant: Mr J Fitzhenry Agent: CS-PES Planning Consultant Location: 217 SEABANK ROAD, NEW BRIGHTON, CH45 1HE Proposal: Change of use from mixed use as residential and A1 retail to single dwellinghouse, including alterations, and the addition of a porch and dormer window (amended rear dormer window).

Application No.: OUT/15/00630 Application Type: Outline Planning Permission Ward: Heswall Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 28/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mr P Howson Applicant: Agent: Civitas Planning Limited Location: Land to the rear of 87 & 89 SANDHAM GROVE, BARNSTON, CH60 1XW Proposal: Outline Application (some matters reserved) for the Construction of 1no. dwellinghouse

H:\TechServ\DCData\Crystal Reports\DC Reports\Delegated Decisions for committee agenda.rpt Page 2 of 24 Application No.: LDP/15/00641 Application Type: Lawful Development Certificate Proposed Ward: Prenton Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 24/08/2015 Decision: Lawful Use Case Officer: Miss A McDougall Applicant: Mr Richard Ellis Agent: GBS Design Services Location: 61 NORTH ROAD, TRANMERE, CH42 7JQ Proposal: The conversion of the house to a 6 person HMO

Application No.: APP/15/00642 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Eastham Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 17/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mr N Williams Applicant: Mr Jamie Higgie Agent: SDA Architects & Surveyors Location: 73 ACRE LANE & 1 DAWPOOL DRIVE, BROMBOROUGH,WIRRAL,CH62 7BY Proposal: Change of use of existing disused ground floor shops to 2 No. ground floor flats

Application No.: APP/15/00655 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Seacombe Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 19/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Miss A McDougall Applicant: Agent: D.J. Cooke & Co Ltd Location: Unused Land (Grassed), KELVIN ROAD, SEACOMBE Proposal: Change of use of part of site from trailer storage facility to car wash with portakabin and associated site structures

Application No.: APP/15/00658 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Claughton Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 10/08/2015 Decision: Withdrawn Case Officer: Mrs J McMahon Applicant: Mr R Cham Agent: Foxhall Surveying Ltd Location: 23 LEA CLOSE, NOCTORUM, CH43 9QW Proposal: Proposed rear two storey extension, demolition of existing rear single storey conservatory. Reduction in size of single flat roofed garage in order to halve the garage's size.

Application No.: APP/15/00684 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Liscard Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 26/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mr N Williams Applicant: Agent: Location: The Clairville, 48 WALLASEY ROAD, LISCARD, CH45 4NW Proposal: Variation of opening hours condition to read 'Trading at the premises shall not take place between 0100-0700hrs Sunday to Thursday, 0230-0700hrs Friday and Saturday, 0130-0700hrs Thursday preceding Good Friday and Sundays preceding Bank Holiday Mondays, 0230-0700hrs Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, New Years Eve

H:\TechServ\DCData\Crystal Reports\DC Reports\Delegated Decisions for committee agenda.rpt Page 3 of 24 Application No.: LDC/15/00695 Application Type: Lawful Development Certificate Existing Ward: Liscard Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 27/08/2015 Decision: Lawful Use Case Officer: Mr M Malengo Applicant: Agent: CS-PES Planning Consultant Location: Vacant Shop, 18 KING STREET, EGREMONT, CH44 8AU Proposal: The change of use of ground floor to self-contained dwelling unit.

Application No.: APP/15/00696 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Heswall Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 20/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mr M Malengo Applicant: Mr Tony Hogan Agent: SHACK Architecture ltd Location: One Stop Convenience Store Sub Post Office, 107-111 BRIMSTAGE ROAD, BARNSTON, CH60 1XF Proposal: Partial demolition of existing retail unit with construction of new rear extension and garages/storage units.

Application No.: APP/15/00710 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Bidston and St James Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 27/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mrs J McMahon Applicant: Mr T Stockton Agent: Roger Jenkins Architects Location: 16 CLIFFORD STREET, BIRKENHEAD, CH41 0BH Proposal: Single storey extension to rear of dwelling

Application No.: APP/15/00722 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Bromborough Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 13/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mr S Lacey Applicant: Agent: Deloitte LLP Location: ASDA Stores Ltd, WELTON ROAD, BROMBOROUGH, CH62 3QP Proposal: construction of a ‘Home Shopping’ Van Loading Canopy, ‘Home Shopping’ Pod and other associated works

Application No.: APP/15/00728 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: New Brighton Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 25/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mrs MA Jackson Applicant: Agent: Location: 31 IMPERIAL AVENUE, LISCARD, CH45 7ND Proposal: Double storey extension with front porch

H:\TechServ\DCData\Crystal Reports\DC Reports\Delegated Decisions for committee agenda.rpt Page 4 of 24 Application No.: DPP3/15/00739 Application Type: Work for Council by Council Ward: Hoylake and Meols Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 26/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mr P Howson Applicant: Agent: Wirral Council Location: Hoylake Holy Trinity C of E Primary School, MARKET STREET, HOYLAKE, CH47 3BH Proposal: Revised carpark layout with new fencing and canopy

Application No.: APP/15/00747 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Heswall Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 19/08/2015 Decision: Refuse Case Officer: Mrs MA Jackson Applicant: Mr J Grewal Agent: C W Jones Location: 14 HILL TOP LANE, GAYTON, CH60 2TT Proposal: Two storey side/front extension, replacement front porch, amendment to previous application 14/00834 to include window in ground floor side wall and four rooflights in rear roof pitch

Application No.: APP/15/00755 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Bromborough Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 21/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mr M Malengo Applicant: Mr S Hodgins Agent: GBS Design Services Location: 29 BEBINGTON ROAD, NEW FERRY Proposal: Single storey rear extension to provide an extra bedroom and shower room.

Application No.: APP/15/00758 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: New Brighton Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 12/08/2015 Decision: Refuse Case Officer: Mr M Malengo Applicant: Agent: SHACK Architecture ltd Location: 13A ELGIN DRIVE, EGREMONT, CH45 7PP Proposal: Demolition of existing building and construction of a new two storey dwelling.

Application No.: APP/15/00780 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Clatterbridge Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 14/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mr P Howson Applicant: Mr Dave Bradshaw Agent: Danielson Builders Location: 102 BROOKHURST ROAD, BROMBOROUGH, CH63 0ET Proposal: Extensions & alterations & self contained dwelling.

H:\TechServ\DCData\Crystal Reports\DC Reports\Delegated Decisions for committee agenda.rpt Page 5 of 24 Application No.: APP/15/00789 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Birkenhead and Decision Level: Delegated Tranmere Decision Date: 17/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mr K Spilsbury Applicant: Mr Wadah Hariz Agent: SDA Architecture & Surveying Location: 36 DERBY ROAD, TRANMERE, CH42 7HB Proposal: Conversion of shop (A1) to cafe (A3) and internal alterations

Application No.: LDP/15/00798 Application Type: Lawful Development Certificate Proposed Ward: Heswall Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 24/08/2015 Decision: Lawful Use Case Officer: Mrs J McMahon Applicant: Mrs P Ashcroft Agent: PB Design Location: 15 HEYTHROP DRIVE, BARNSTON, CH60 1YQ Proposal: Proposed single storey side extension to provide ensuite and dressing room to existing main bedroom.

Application No.: APP/15/00808 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Pensby and Thingwall Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 17/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mrs MA Jackson Applicant: Mrs S Hayes Agent: SDA Architecture & Surveying Location: 3 THE LEAS, THINGWALL, CH61 1BA Proposal: Double storey rear/side extension and internal alterations

Application No.: ADV/15/00811 Application Type: Advertisement Consent Ward: Wallasey Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 12/08/2015 Decision: Refuse Case Officer: Mrs J McMahon Applicant: Agent: Location: The Jubilee Centre, HOSE SIDE ROAD, LISCARD Proposal: Proposed banner signs, 3 to the north-west elevation and 2 to the south-west elevation.

Application No.: APP/15/00812 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Bebington Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 13/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mrs MA Jackson Applicant: Mr W Coventry Agent: Bromilow Architects Ltd Location: Ivy Cottage, BRIMSTAGE LANE, STORETON Proposal: Rear first floor/roof dormer extension

H:\TechServ\DCData\Crystal Reports\DC Reports\Delegated Decisions for committee agenda.rpt Page 6 of 24 Application No.: APP/15/00818 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Greasby Frankby and Decision Level: Delegated Irby Decision Date: 13/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mrs J McMahon Applicant: Agent: Design Planning Ltd Location: Silverdale, HILL BARK ROAD, IRBY, CH48 1NL Proposal: Formation of a new vehicular access/entrance to the property.

Application No.: APP/15/00821 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Clatterbridge Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 12/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mrs J McMahon Applicant: Ms J Hibbert Agent: CADStation Ltd Location: 6 SPITAL ROAD, BEBINGTON, CH63 9JE Proposal: Demolish existing structure and construct single storey side extension, new vehicular entrance from main road.

Application No.: APP/15/00830 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Bebington Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 25/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mrs MA Jackson Applicant: Ms E Nelson Agent: Location: 20 BROADWAY, HIGHER BEBINGTON, CH63 5NJ Proposal: Proposed domestic vehicular crossing and entrance at 20 Broadway, Bebington

Application No.: APP/15/00831 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Prenton Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 11/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mr P Howson Applicant: Mr I Griffiths Agent: Plans Drawn Location: 20 PRENTON LANE, PRENTON, CH42 9NX Proposal: Retrospective approval for the erection of a rear detached outbuilding (amended description)

Application No.: APP/15/00838 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Birkenhead and Decision Level: Delegated Tranmere Decision Date: 01/09/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mr K Spilsbury Applicant: Agent: PWE Design Location: St Catherines Health Centre, CHURCH ROAD, TRANMERE, CH42 0LQ Proposal: Creation of additional car parking

H:\TechServ\DCData\Crystal Reports\DC Reports\Delegated Decisions for committee agenda.rpt Page 7 of 24 Application No.: APP/15/00842 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Hoylake and Meols Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 13/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mr M Malengo Applicant: Agent: AXIS Architecture Location: 38 GRANGE ROAD, WEST KIRBY, CH48 4EF Proposal: Replacement of 2No existing External ATM's Both to be equality act compliant.

Application No.: APP/15/00844 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Heswall Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 11/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mrs J McMahon Applicant: Mr & Mrs Dean Agent: KJP Architecture Location: 32 BUFFS LANE, BARNSTON, CH60 2SG Proposal: Single Storey Extension & Garage & Internal Alterations

Application No.: APP/15/00845 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: West Kirby and Decision Level: Delegated Thurstaston Decision Date: 20/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mrs J McMahon Applicant: Mr C Horgan Agent: Location: 12 CALDY ROAD, WEST KIRBY,WIRRAL Proposal: Demolition of existing extension and erection of enlarged extension.

Application No.: ADV/15/00853 Application Type: Advertisement Consent Ward: Rock Ferry Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 19/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mr P Howson Applicant: Agent: Location: Vacant Land, CAMPBELTOWN ROAD, TRANMERE, CH41 9HP Proposal: 3No 6m tall flag poles with a 1m wide, 3m high flag on each pole.

Application No.: APP/15/00856 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Heswall Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 26/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mr K Spilsbury Applicant: Mrs Carol Irwin Agent: Mr Paul Irwin Location: Lister Lodge, GAYTON FARM ROAD, GAYTON, CH60 8NN Proposal: Erection of a two storey side extension and detached double garage.

H:\TechServ\DCData\Crystal Reports\DC Reports\Delegated Decisions for committee agenda.rpt Page 8 of 24 Application No.: APP/15/00857 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Oxton Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 28/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mrs J Malpas Applicant: Ms Kathleen Dowdall Agent: Location: 7 HILLSIDE VIEW, OXTON, CH43 2GG Proposal: Double storey side extension

Application No.: DPP3/15/00858 Application Type: Work for Council by Council Ward: Pensby and Thingwall Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 28/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mr S Williamson Applicant: Agent: Wirral Council Location: Heswall Primary School, WHITFIELD LANE, HESWALL, CH60 7SD Proposal: New gate in front entrance with a ramp to the school yard and additional palisade fencing

Application No.: APP/15/00859 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Moreton West and Decision Level: Delegated Saughall Massie Decision Date: 18/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mrs MA Jackson Applicant: Michelle Parry Agent: Location: 3 BRADGATE CLOSE, MORETON, CH46 6FN Proposal: Erection of a new rear extension to replace existing conservatory and conversion of existing garage

Application No.: APP/15/00860 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Upton Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 12/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mr P Howson Applicant: Mr C Baker Agent: Bryson McHugh Architects Location: 76 SAUGHALL MASSIE LANE, UPTON, CH49 6ND Proposal: Two Storey Extension

Application No.: APP/15/00862 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Greasby Frankby and Decision Level: Delegated Irby Decision Date: 10/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mrs MA Jackson Applicant: Mr B Douglas-Dal Agent: Mr A Heaps Location: Rosemead, 11 IRBYSIDE ROAD, FRANKBY, CH48 1NU Proposal: Demolition and reconstruction of existing family room due to structural defects

H:\TechServ\DCData\Crystal Reports\DC Reports\Delegated Decisions for committee agenda.rpt Page 9 of 24 Application No.: APP/15/00864 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Bebington Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 19/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mr K Spilsbury Applicant: Agent: Garry Usherwood Associates Limited Location: TEEHEY LANE MEDICAL CENTRE 66-68 TEEHEY LANE, HIGHER BEBINGTON, CH63 2JN Proposal: Erection of a part single storey, part two storey rear extension.

Application No.: APP/15/00865 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Heswall Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 25/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mr K Spilsbury Applicant: Agent: Life Architecture Ltd Location: Heswall United Reformed Church, TELEGRAPH ROAD, HESWALL Proposal: Alterations to the church entrance including a new glazed screen to replace existing, installation of electrical sliding doors, new canopy and small extension.

Application No.: COMX/15/00866 Application Type: Prior Approval Commercial PD Ward: Liscard Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 01/09/2015 Decision: Prior approval is not required Case Officer: Mr M Malengo Applicant: Agent: Debtal Architecture Location: Capital Buildings, 10 SEAVIEW ROAD, LISCARD, CH45 4LA Proposal: Change of use of first floor from offices to residential dwellings. One studio apartment, Nine 1 bed apartments & one 2 bed apartment. Existing vehicle arrangements not applicable. Contamination risk and flooding risk not applicable - no external changes to the building.

Application No.: APP/15/00871 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Hoylake and Meols Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 20/08/2015 Decision: Refuse Case Officer: Mrs MA Jackson Applicant: Mr David Voller Agent: Mr Graham Ellis Location: 31 THE RIDGEWAY, MEOLS, CH47 9RZ Proposal: Retrospective planning application for roof extensions to side and rear dormer includes hip to gable and raising height of ridge by 0.21m.

Application No.: RESX/15/00876 Application Type: Prior Approval Householder PD Ward: Hoylake and Meols Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 17/08/2015 Decision: Prior approval is not required Case Officer: Mrs J McMahon Applicant: Mr Kelvin Wright Agent: C W Jones Location: 7 FOXFIELD ROAD, MEOLS, CH47 0NJ Proposal: Erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6m for which the maximum height would be 3.9m and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.4m

H:\TechServ\DCData\Crystal Reports\DC Reports\Delegated Decisions for committee agenda.rpt Page 10 of 24 Application No.: LBC/15/00878 Application Type: Listed Building Consent Ward: Bromborough Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 24/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mr M Malengo Applicant: Agent: Paddock Johnson Partnership Location: 294 NEW CHESTER ROAD, NEW FERRY, CH62 4RH Proposal: The proposal is for an basement conversion and associated protected escape route. The proposal also includes the creation of two new sanitary spaces.

Application No.: APP/15/00880 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Heswall Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 13/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mrs J McMahon Applicant: Mrs Mairead Owen Agent: C W Jones Location: 8 ANTHONYS WAY, GAYTON, CH60 0BP Proposal: Single storey rear extension

Application No.: APP/15/00881 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: West Kirby and Decision Level: Delegated Thurstaston Decision Date: 14/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mrs J McMahon Applicant: Ms Diane Daly Agent: Mr N Hunter Location: Lea Wood, FLECK LANE, NEWTON, CH48 1LA Proposal: Vertical extension to create a first floor level within the existing house external walls boundary with a side and rear extension and rebuilding and relocating the existing garage.

Application No.: APP/15/00883 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: New Brighton Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 11/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mr P Howson Applicant: Agent: Harrison Ince Architects Ltd Location: 140 ROWSON STREET, NEW BRIGHTON, CH45 2NB Proposal: Internal and external alterations to an existing "A4" premises including structural elements and a proposed first floor front balcony, with premises linked internally with adjoining property.

Application No.: APP/15/00886 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Bebington Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 18/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mrs MA Jackson Applicant: Mr A Gately Agent: RADM Architects Location: Highclere, 31 BRACKENWOOD ROAD, HIGHER BEBINGTON, CH63 2LR Proposal: Single story side extension to replace existing conservatory. Replacing windows with full height glass door.

H:\TechServ\DCData\Crystal Reports\DC Reports\Delegated Decisions for committee agenda.rpt Page 11 of 24 Application No.: APP/15/00889 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Hoylake and Meols Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 20/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mrs MA Jackson Applicant: Mr & Mrs D Stockill Agent: Bromilow Architects Ltd Location: 17 BERTRAM DRIVE, MEOLS, CH47 0LG Proposal: Proposed re-roofing of existing rear extension, and continuation of roof over rear patio area.

Application No.: APP/15/00890 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Clatterbridge Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 13/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mr K Spilsbury Applicant: Agent: MASOOD AKHTAR ASSOCIATES Location: Rosebrae Nursing Home, 8 SPITAL ROAD, BEBINGTON, CH63 9JE Proposal: Proposed 2nd floor dormer to incorporate larger bathroom, store and sluice room

Application No.: APP/15/00891 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Heswall Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 25/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mrs J McMahon Applicant: Mr & Mrs Forshaw Agent: Spring Architects Ltd Location: 310 TELEGRAPH ROAD, HESWALL, CH60 6SL Proposal: Two storey extension to the rear of the dwelling, in addition to raising the roof level in order to create habitable areas in the loft, including four front dormers (amended scheme).

Application No.: APP/15/00896 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Hoylake and Meols Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 21/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mr P Howson Applicant: Mr Wainwright Agent: Bryson McHugh Architects Location: Brookfield Family Resource Centre, BIRKENHEAD ROAD, MEOLS, CH47 9SJ Proposal: Conversion to four self contained apartments

Application No.: APP/15/00897 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Greasby Frankby and Decision Level: Delegated Irby Decision Date: 17/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mr M Malengo Applicant: Mr G Simnor Agent: S Yates Design Services Location: 15 THORNS DRIVE, GREASBY, CH49 3PU Proposal: Proposed single storey rear extension and conversion of existing garage to bedroom.

H:\TechServ\DCData\Crystal Reports\DC Reports\Delegated Decisions for committee agenda.rpt Page 12 of 24 Application No.: ADV/15/00898 Application Type: Advertisement Consent Ward: Hoylake and Meols Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 14/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mr M Malengo Applicant: Agent: Styles and Wood Ltd Location: Natwest, 10 BANKS ROAD, WEST KIRBY, CH48 4HB Proposal: Installation of the following advertisements: 2no. A0 internally illuminated posters- behind glazing.

Application No.: APP/15/00901 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Greasby Frankby and Decision Level: Delegated Irby Decision Date: 18/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mrs MA Jackson Applicant: Mr K Archer Agent: Location: 228 GREASBY ROAD, GREASBY, CH49 2PW Proposal: For the removal of existing structurally unsafe garage and replace with new two storey side extension and rear single storey extension

Application No.: APP/15/00904 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Greasby Frankby and Decision Level: Delegated Irby Decision Date: 12/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mr P Howson Applicant: Mr Roy Barkley Agent: Location: 25 STANMORE PARK, GREASBY, CH49 3AP Proposal: Single storey side extension, pitched roof, windows and doors opening into rear garden

Application No.: APP/15/00905 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Heswall Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 04/09/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mrs J McMahon Applicant: Mr Simon Labone Agent: Foxall Surveying & Design Services Location: 19 BRIAR DRIVE, HESWALL, CH60 5RW Proposal: Proposed two storey side extension, and rear single storey lean to, to provide two further bedrooms and enlarged ground floor kitchen, dining area

Application No.: APP/15/00906 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Birkenhead and Decision Level: Delegated Tranmere Decision Date: 28/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mr M Malengo Applicant: Agent: Location: Land at Milton Pavement, Birkenhead,Wirral,CH41 2YA Proposal: Replacement and upgrade of existing public telephone kiosk with kiosk combining public telephone service and ATM service

H:\TechServ\DCData\Crystal Reports\DC Reports\Delegated Decisions for committee agenda.rpt Page 13 of 24 Application No.: APP/15/00911 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Liscard Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 28/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mr S Williamson Applicant: Agent: Carter Towler Location: 12 Coronation Buildings, WALLASEY ROAD, LISCARD, CH45 4NE Proposal: Change of use from A1 use to A5 use (hot food takeaway)

Application No.: APP/15/00912 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Clatterbridge Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 19/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mrs J McMahon Applicant: Mr M Davies Agent: INSITE ARCHITECTURE Location: 1 KENT CLOSE, BROMBOROUGH, CH63 0EF Proposal: Variation to approved scheme for extension to dwelling (REF: 14/00874) comprising of extended 2 storey section and reduced single storey sections of extensions

Application No.: APP/15/00913 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Greasby Frankby and Decision Level: Delegated Irby Decision Date: 12/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mr P Howson Applicant: Mr C Bowen Agent: SNA Architectural Services Ltd Location: 27 DODD AVENUE, GREASBY, CH49 1RR Proposal: Demolition of existing side extension and construction of new single storey side and rear extension

Application No.: APP/15/00916 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: West Kirby and Decision Level: Delegated Thurstaston Decision Date: 12/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mr P Howson Applicant: Mr & Mrs C Hughes Agent: Bromilow Architects Ltd Location: 76 ANGLESEY ROAD, WEST KIRBY, CH48 5EG Proposal: Proposed single storey side extension to dwelling

Application No.: APP/15/00918 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Greasby Frankby and Decision Level: Delegated Irby Decision Date: 20/08/2015 Decision: Refuse Case Officer: Mr M Malengo Applicant: Mrs Caroline Everett Agent: Location: 2 SOUTH DRIVE, IRBY, CH61 2XL Proposal: First floor side extension to dwelling

H:\TechServ\DCData\Crystal Reports\DC Reports\Delegated Decisions for committee agenda.rpt Page 14 of 24 Application No.: APP/15/00919 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Greasby Frankby and Decision Level: Delegated Irby Decision Date: 20/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mrs J McMahon Applicant: Mr & Mrs A Prescott Agent: Architects-direct.com Ltd Location: Cooleen, 81 HILL BARK ROAD, IRBY, CH48 1NL Proposal: Remove existing decking. Build up new lower ground study with conservatory over. Adjust retaining walls and paths. Form new access from Hillbark Road and adjust walls and gateposts to suit.

Application No.: APP/15/00920 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Wallasey Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 25/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mr N Williams Applicant: Agent: Garry Usherwood Associates Limited Location: Unused Land, CROSS LANE, WALLASEY VILLAGE, CH45 8RH Proposal: Erection of new building to provide offices (Use Class B1) storage and distribution (Use Class B8) and associated external works

Application No.: APP/15/00922 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Liscard Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 24/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mr M Malengo Applicant: Agent: AXIS Architecture Location: HSBC Bank, 2-4 LISCARD WAY, LISCARD, CH44 5TL Proposal: Replacement of existing external ATM. New ATM to be equality act compliant.

Application No.: APP/15/00927 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Heswall Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 21/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mrs J McMahon Applicant: Mr Gorse Agent: Bryson McHugh Architects Location: 26 FLORENCE AVENUE, HESWALL, CH60 7SS Proposal: Single storey extension

Application No.: APP/15/00929 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Bidston and St James Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 02/09/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mr K Spilsbury Applicant: Agent: Mr C Fagg Location: LAND TO THE NORTH OF BEAUFORT ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, CH41 1HG Proposal: To develop a small scale standby electricity generation plant in individual sound proof containers

H:\TechServ\DCData\Crystal Reports\DC Reports\Delegated Decisions for committee agenda.rpt Page 15 of 24 Application No.: APP/15/00930 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Clatterbridge Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 13/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mr P Howson Applicant: Mr K Mason Dodd Agent: Morgan Oliver Location: 15 DUNCANSBY DRIVE, EASTHAM, CH63 0NY Proposal: Single storey side extension to form enlarged kitchen, utility and garage/store. Replacement of conservatory roof with insulated tiled roof.

Application No.: APP/15/00932 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Prenton Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 21/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mrs J McMahon Applicant: Mr Paul Davis Agent: Location: 63 QUEENS DRIVE, PRENTON, CH43 0RR Proposal: Front dormer

Application No.: APP/15/00935 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Moreton West and Decision Level: Delegated Saughall Massie Decision Date: 27/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mr P Howson Applicant: Mrs E Edwards Agent: Paddock Johnson Partnership Location: 1 BIRCHFIELD, SAUGHALL MASSIE, CH46 5NS Proposal: Retrospective Erection of Fence and change of use to grass verge to domestic garden

Application No.: APP/15/00938 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Bromborough Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 26/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mr M Malengo Applicant: Agent: T2 Location: The Croft Retail and Leisure Park, WELTON ROAD, BROMBOROUGH Proposal: Retention of a new trolley Shelter

Application No.: APP/15/00939 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Rock Ferry Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 01/09/2015 Decision: Refuse Case Officer: Mrs J McMahon Applicant: Mr M Ali Agent: Bryson McHugh Architects Location: 48 BROWNING AVENUE, ROCK FERRY, CH42 2DF Proposal: Two storey side extension

H:\TechServ\DCData\Crystal Reports\DC Reports\Delegated Decisions for committee agenda.rpt Page 16 of 24 Application No.: ADV/15/00940 Application Type: Advertisement Consent Ward: Bromborough Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 25/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mr P Howson Applicant: Agent: Sapphire Signs Ltd Location: The Croft Retail and Leisure Park, WELTON ROAD, BROMBOROUGH Proposal: 2No. Internally illuminated flex face boxes complete with Digitally printed flexface skins. 1No. internally illuminated aluminium fascia sign.

Application No.: APP/15/00942 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Heswall Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 26/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mrs J McMahon Applicant: Mr Colin Charles Agent: C W Jones Location: 4 CHURCH MEADOW LANE, HESWALL, CH60 4SB Proposal: Single storey rear extension

Application No.: APP/15/00944 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Rock Ferry Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 04/09/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mr M Malengo Applicant: Mrs D Brown Agent: KJP Architecture Location: 27 RAVENSWOOD AVENUE, ROCK FERRY, CH42 4NY Proposal: Detached double garage

Application No.: RESX/15/00945 Application Type: Prior Approval Householder PD Ward: Hoylake and Meols Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 17/08/2015 Decision: Prior approval is not required Case Officer: Mr K Spilsbury Applicant: Mr John Haslett Agent: Mr Rob Owen Location: 58 FORNALLS GREEN LANE, MEOLS, CH47 9RL Proposal: Erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 5.80m for which the maximum height would be 3.80m and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.50m

Application No.: APP/15/00947 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Heswall Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 27/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mrs J McMahon Applicant: Ms M Wright Agent: KJP Architecture Location: 48 THURSTASTON ROAD, HESWALL, CH60 6RY Proposal: Ground floor front extension & detached garage at the front.

H:\TechServ\DCData\Crystal Reports\DC Reports\Delegated Decisions for committee agenda.rpt Page 17 of 24 Application No.: APP/15/00948 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Hoylake and Meols Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 27/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mrs J McMahon Applicant: Ms M Veron Agent: Bromilow Architects Ltd Location: 15 FIELDWAY, MEOLS, CH47 9SD Proposal: Proposed side extension and rear balcony over existing flat roof to rear.

Application No.: APP/15/00949 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Hoylake and Meols Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 28/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mrs J McMahon Applicant: Dr D Kennaugh Agent: Harpers Architectural Services Location: 18 SCHOOL LANE, MEOLS, CH47 6AF Proposal: Single storey extension to side and rear.

Application No.: APP/15/00951 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Rock Ferry Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 19/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mr P Howson Applicant: Mr N Burrows Agent: Location: 26 ROCKLANDS AVENUE, HIGHER BEBINGTON, CH63 7LJ Proposal: Proposed two storey side and rear extension

Application No.: APP/15/00953 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Liscard Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 27/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mr P Howson Applicant: Agent: Planware Ltd Location: MCDONALDS 24/30 LISCARD WAY, LISCARD, CH44 5TP Proposal: Reconfiguration of shop front to include extensions to square up the shop frontage, and including new full height glazing with frames finished in khaki green (RAL 6015), new stall riser and fully automated sliding entrance door, installation of new aluminium fascia panels and the addition of aluminium cladding to one elevation with the installation of 1 No. internal LCD promotional screen

Application No.: ADV/15/00954 Application Type: Advertisement Consent Ward: Liscard Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 27/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mr P Howson Applicant: Agent: Planware Ltd Location: MCDONALDS 24/30 LISCARD WAY, LISCARD, CH44 5TP Proposal: Replacement and new signage including installation of 2 No. new "McDonald's" signs, 1 No. new "Golden Arch" Symbol and 1 No. new projecting sign with yellow "Golden Arch" to both sides, and the retention of 1 No. existing projecting sign

H:\TechServ\DCData\Crystal Reports\DC Reports\Delegated Decisions for committee agenda.rpt Page 18 of 24 Application No.: APP/15/00955 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Leasowe and Moreton Decision Level: Delegated East Decision Date: 27/08/2015 Decision: Refuse Case Officer: Mrs MA Jackson Applicant: Gillian Mounsey Agent: Location: 19 REEDVILLE GROVE, LEASOWE, CH46 1QX Proposal: Single storey extension at side and rear

Application No.: ADV/15/00957 Application Type: Advertisement Consent Ward: Birkenhead and Decision Level: Delegated Tranmere Decision Date: 27/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Ms J Storey Applicant: Agent: Falconer Chester Hall Architects Location: Tower Wharf, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH41 1NE Proposal: Application for 2 x facia signs, 2 x hoardings & 1 x new floor mounted free standing totem sign illuminated.

Application No.: SCR/15/00961 Application Type: Screening for EIA Ward: Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 11/08/2015 Decision: Screening Reply Case Officer: Mrs S Day Applicant: Agent: Location: Land off Arrowe Park Road, Upton, Wirral Proposal: Screening Report

Application No.: LBC/15/00962 Application Type: Listed Building Consent Ward: Wallasey Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 01/09/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mr M Crook Applicant: Mr Chris Johnson Agent: Location: 6 PROSPECT VALE, LISCARD, CH45 6TQ Proposal: Water ingress into front door requires the installation of a small door canopy . This will be in keeping with the age and style of the property. No' s 2,4 6,8 10,12 are all listed buildings in Prospect Vale. Others have door canopies.

Application No.: RESX/15/00964 Application Type: Prior Approval Householder PD Ward: Greasby Frankby and Decision Level: Delegated Irby Decision Date: 11/08/2015 Decision: Prior approval is not required Case Officer: Mrs MA Jackson Applicant: Mr J Shudall Agent: Wirral Planning & Advice Appeals Location: Frankby Cottage, MONTGOMERY HILL, CALDY, CH48 1NF Proposal: Erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 8m for which the maximum height would be 3.7m and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.5m

H:\TechServ\DCData\Crystal Reports\DC Reports\Delegated Decisions for committee agenda.rpt Page 19 of 24 Application No.: APP/15/00965 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Upton Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 27/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mr P Howson Applicant: Mr David Wilkinson Agent: Location: 16 TROUTBECK CLOSE, WOODCHURCH, CH49 5NJ Proposal: Single storey extension to side/rear of house, replacement pitched roof over existing garage

Application No.: APP/15/00966 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Eastham Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 27/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Miss A McDougall Applicant: Mrs R Williams Agent: Neville Pickard Location: 8 HARROGATE CLOSE, EASTHAM, CH62 8HD Proposal: Side and rear extension, including garage conversion to form granny annexe

Application No.: APP/15/00967 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Clatterbridge Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 28/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mr P Howson Applicant: Mr David Williams Agent: Location: 7 BAUMVILLE DRIVE, SPITAL, CH63 9FE Proposal: Extensions to side and rear of bungalow

Application No.: APP/15/00968 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Greasby Frankby and Decision Level: Delegated Irby Decision Date: 28/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mr P Howson Applicant: Mr D Jones Agent: Location: 5 STAPLETON AVENUE, GREASBY, CH49 2QT Proposal: First floor extension over existing side extension and single storey rear extension over existing conservatory footprint

Application No.: ADV/15/00978 Application Type: Advertisement Consent Ward: Heswall Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 01/09/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mr P Howson Applicant: Mr John Clark Agent: Location: Heswall Hall, TELEGRAPH ROAD, HESWALL, CH60 0AF Proposal: Existing 'Heswall Hall' sign on front wall to be replaced with larger 'Heswall Hall' sign & illuminated.

H:\TechServ\DCData\Crystal Reports\DC Reports\Delegated Decisions for committee agenda.rpt Page 20 of 24 Application No.: RESX/15/00980 Application Type: Prior Approval Householder PD Ward: Bebington Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 11/08/2015 Decision: Prior approval is not required Case Officer: Mr P Howson Applicant: Mrs T Lyons Agent: Bryson McHugh Architects Location: 69 HIGHER BEBINGTON ROAD, BEBINGTON, CH63 2PJ Proposal: Erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 3.270m for which the maximum height would be 3.944m and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.610m

Application No.: DPP3/15/00981 Application Type: Work for Council by Council Ward: Leasowe and Moreton Decision Level: Delegated East Decision Date: 02/09/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mrs MA Jackson Applicant: Agent: Wirral Council Location: Leasowe Millennium Centre, TWICKENHAM DRIVE, LEASOWE, CH46 1PQ Proposal: New double door and frame, with a new ramp for disabled access.

Application No.: APP/15/00985 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Liscard Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 26/08/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mr K Spilsbury Applicant: Agent: Paddock Johnson Partnership Location: Lookers Car Dealers, URMSON ROAD, LISCARD, CH45 7LE Proposal: Change of use from vacant commercial land to residential [C3].Erection of four storey building containing 12 self contained apartments,car parking, bin and cycle storage, and landscaped gardens for private use by the residents.

Application No.: RESX/15/00989 Application Type: Prior Approval Householder PD Ward: Hoylake and Meols Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 17/08/2015 Decision: Prior approval is not required Case Officer: Mr M Malengo Applicant: Mr Neil Hoggarth Agent: Burton Architects Location: 45 ALDERLEY ROAD, HOYLAKE, CH47 2AU Proposal: Erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 5.9m for which the maximum height would be 3.15m and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.3m

Application No.: APP/15/00990 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Heswall Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 02/09/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Miss A McDougall Applicant: Mr M McNicholas Agent: CPA Location: West Winds, 8 THE PADDOCK, BARNSTON, CH60 1XJ Proposal: Two storey side extension

H:\TechServ\DCData\Crystal Reports\DC Reports\Delegated Decisions for committee agenda.rpt Page 21 of 24 Application No.: ADV/15/00996 Application Type: Advertisement Consent Ward: Prenton Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 02/09/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mr P Howson Applicant: Agent: Location: Land adjacent to 318 Woodchurch Road,Prenton, Wirral CH42 9QE Proposal: Erection of a digital advertisement at a bus shelter

Application No.: ADV/15/00997 Application Type: Advertisement Consent Ward: Hoylake and Meols Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 02/09/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mr P Howson Applicant: Agent: Location: Land Adjacent to 54 Market Street, Hoylake, Wirral, CH47 3BQ Proposal: Erection of a digital advertising unit at a bus shelter

Application No.: ADV/15/00998 Application Type: Advertisement Consent Ward: Heswall Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 03/09/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mrs MA Jackson Applicant: Agent: Location: Land adjacent to 77 TELEGRAPH ROAD, HESWALL Proposal: Internally illuminated digital 6 sheet with static 6 sheet on reverse panel on an existing bus shelter.

Application No.: APP/15/01000 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Heswall Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 02/09/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mrs MA Jackson Applicant: Mr & Mrs Hamilton Agent: KJP Architecture Location: 1 FIELDWAY, BARNSTON, CH60 1UP Proposal: First floor extension & internal alterations

Application No.: RESX/15/01006 Application Type: Prior Approval Householder PD Ward: West Kirby and Decision Level: Delegated Thurstaston Decision Date: 17/08/2015 Decision: Prior approval is not required Case Officer: Mr M Malengo Applicant: Mrs Caroline Davies Agent: Collins Architecture Location: 33 EATON ROAD, WEST KIRBY, CH48 3HE Proposal: Erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.05m for which the maximum height would be 3.95m and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.95m

H:\TechServ\DCData\Crystal Reports\DC Reports\Delegated Decisions for committee agenda.rpt Page 22 of 24 Application No.: APP/15/01007 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Heswall Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 03/09/2015 Decision: Refuse Case Officer: Mrs J McMahon Applicant: Dr Luck Agent: Design Pvc Location: Holywell House, THE MOUNT, HESWALL, CH60 4RG Proposal: Proposed white PVCU conservatory

Application No.: APP/15/01013 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Prenton Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 04/09/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Miss A McDougall Applicant: Mr Witold Maciejewski Agent: Location: 94 STORETON ROAD, PRENTON,WIRRAL, CH42 9PG Proposal: Replacement of garage at the rear of four apartments

Application No.: APP/15/01015 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Heswall Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 01/09/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mr P Howson Applicant: Ms V Barrow Agent: Mr G Patrick Location: 131 MILNER ROAD, BARNSTON, CH60 5RX Proposal: Demolition of utility room, erection of two storey extension to rear, balcony and new porch roof to front of dwelling

Application No.: RESX/15/01023 Application Type: Prior Approval Householder PD Ward: Leasowe and Moreton Decision Level: Delegated East Decision Date: 28/08/2015 Decision: Prior approval is not required Case Officer: Mrs MA Jackson Applicant: Mr & Mrs Muloney Agent: Hardmans Double Glazing Location: 11 LOMOND GROVE, MORETON, CH46 9QT Proposal: Erection of a conservatory which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4m for which the maximum height would be 3.8m and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.1m

Application No.: APP/15/01033 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Ward: Hoylake and Meols Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 04/09/2015 Decision: Approve Case Officer: Mr P Howson Applicant: Agent: Location: 9 FRANKBY ROAD, MEOLS, CH47 0NB Proposal: Proposed two-storey extension to front elevation (A), proposed single storey extension to side elevation (B)) and proposed porch extension to side elevation (D). To finish all external walls in smooth render (decorated white).

H:\TechServ\DCData\Crystal Reports\DC Reports\Delegated Decisions for committee agenda.rpt Page 23 of 24 Application No.: RESX/15/01042 Application Type: Prior Approval Householder PD Ward: Leasowe and Moreton Decision Level: Delegated East Decision Date: 01/09/2015 Decision: Prior approval is not required Case Officer: Mrs MA Jackson Applicant: Mr Andrew Stanton Agent: Location: 24 ORCHARD ROAD, MORETON, CH46 8TS Proposal: Erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.4m for which the maximum height would be 3.9m and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.7m

Application No.: RESX/15/01068 Application Type: Prior Approval Householder PD Ward: Bromborough Decision Level: Delegated Decision Date: 01/09/2015 Decision: Prior approval is not required Case Officer: Miss A McDougall Applicant: Mr H Braimo Agent: Location: 83 CROFT AVENUE, BROMBOROUGH, CH62 2BW Proposal: Erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 5m for which the maximum height would be 3.8m and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.5m

Application No.: LDP/15/01100 Application Type: Lawful Development Certificate Proposed Ward: Birkenhead and Decision Level: Delegated Tranmere Decision Date: 14/08/2015 Decision: Lawful Use Case Officer: Ms J Storey Applicant: Agent: Deva Plan Ltd Location: 128 OLIVER STREET, BIRKENHEAD, CH41 6HG Proposal: Use of premises as a childrens play centre with ancillary cafe and a dance centre

Total Number of Applications Decided: 118

Summary of data

Total Per D ecision Ty Approve pe 91 Lawful Use 4

Prior approval is not required 10

Refuse 10

Screening Reply 1

Withdrawn 2

Report Total 118

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