Planning Applications: Middlewich and its surrounding areas

Submitted by David Norbury

The following application decisions have recently been announced:

Sandbach, Cheshire

An extension to a boundary wall in Sandbach in Cheshire would be in keeping with the area, planning officers at Cheshire East Council suggested. The application for full planning permission was made by Mr and Mrs Prosse/r at 1 Sycamore Grove.

The two-storey dwelling is situated on the corner of Sycamore Grove and Cookesmere Lane, according to a report. Sandbach Town Council had no objection.

Main issues were said to include the impact upon the character of the area, residential amenity, and highways.

The principle of development within the Sandbach boundary was accepted provided, amongst other issues, that proposals were not detrimental to neighbouring residential amenity and were appropriate in design and highway terms, the report stated.

The proposed wall extension would be of the same design as the existing wall would be appropriate in that location.

It would extend along Cookesmere Lane up to an existing chimney feature and then across facing Sycamore Grove, leaving an open area to the front.

Development proposals should also not have an unduly detrimental effect on neighbouring amenity, planners explained. Due to its size and siting, the proposed extension to the wall would have no adverse impact on neighbouring properties.

It would be well set back from the junction of Sycamore Grove and Cookesmere Lane, and there would be no adverse impact on visibility for vehicles.

Recommending approval, planners concluded that the proposed development was considered to be of acceptable design, in keeping with the character of the area, and would not adversely impact upon the amenities of neighbours.

Cheshire East Council agreed Mr and Mrs Prosser could have permission.

Middlewich, Cheshire

An extended no waiting order is in prospect in Middlewich, Cheshire. Cheshire East Council says the restriction would introduce no waiting by vehicles at all times on all days on both sides of Park Road, near the junction with St Anns Road.

A plan shows the measure would extend existing double yellow lines at the junction.

Copies of the draft order, plans showing the restricted areas, a statement of reasons for making the order, and a copy of the public notice are available at Middlewich Library, 22 Lewin Street, Middlewich and at the Cheshire East Borough Council Offices, Westfields, Middlewich Road, Sandbach.

Those wishing to object to the proposed order, or to any provisions contained in it, or who wish to make any other representations can do so in writing by December 31 to Mr R Welch, Cheshire East Highways, Municipal Buildings, Earle Street, Crewe, CW1 2BJ or by email here.

Alsager, Cheshire

No comments were made by town councillors when plans were put forward for an extension and a garage conversion in Alsager, Cheshire.

The application for full planning permission was made by agent Philip Kelsall, Philip Kelsall Associates, at 54 Eaton Road. The extension was proposed at the front of the two-storey detached dwelling, planning officers at Cheshire East Council were told.

Main issues were said to be the principle of development, the impact upon the character of the area and residential amenity and highways. Alsager Town Council had no comment and there were no other representations.

The principle of development within the Alsager boundary was accepted provided, among other issues, that proposals were not detrimental to neighbouring residential amenity and were appropriate in design and highway terms, a report stated.

The property had a flat roof garage and porch, projecting forward of the front elevation, planners explained.

The proposal would create a forward projection, the same distance as this, but across the whole of the front elevation with a pitched roof and a central gable feature.

The planners said: "It is considered the proposal would create a more aesthetically-pleasing front elevation to the benefit of the character and appearance of the street scene."

Development proposals should not have an unduly detrimental effect on neighbouring amenity through issues, including loss of privacy, loss of sunlight or daylight and visual intrusion.

There would be no adverse impact on either of the neighbouring properties as they both had forward projections of the same size. The existing garage would be lost, but there would still be adequate space for the parking of two vehicles.

Recommending approval, planners concluded the new build would not adversely impact upon the amenities of neighbours or highway safety.

Cheshire East Council agreed the application could have permission.

Alsager, Cheshire

Proposals for a two-storey extension to an Alsager, Cheshire home would be in keeping with the character and appearance of the property and the surrounding area, planning officers at Cheshire East Council believed.

The application for full planning permission was made by Mr and Mrs Apa at 32 Church Road. The new build would be added at the side of the two-storey detached house, according to a report.

Main issues were said to be the principle of development, the impact upon the character of the area, and residential amenity and highways. There was no comment from Alsager Town Council and no other representations.

The principle of development within the Alsager boundary was accepted provided, among other issues, that proposals were not detrimental to neighbouring residential amenity and were appropriate in design and highway terms, the report stated.

Mr and Mrs Apa's plans would create a first-floor extension above the existing garage. It would be set down from the ridge line but would not be set back from the front elevation, although it would appear subordinate to the main dwelling house.

Facing and roofing materials would match those on the property and it was considered the extension would be in keeping with the character and appearance of the house and the surrounding area.

It would be on the side adjacent to no 34, a bungalow with obscure glazed windows to the side, and would not have any significant adverse impact on that property.

Approval was recommended, and Cheshire East Council agreed the new build could have permission.

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