The Planning Applications Committee of High Peak Council met on Thursday, 20 June 2024, to discuss several significant planning applications. Key decisions were made on various proposals, including the approval, deferral, and refusal of planning permissions.

Springfield Farm, Hume Lane, Warrington

The committee discussed the application for a change of use of an agricultural building to a café and tea room at Springfield Farm. The proposal was approved despite concerns from local residents about environmental impacts and noise. The committee noted that the café would not significantly increase vehicle movements and that the development complied with Green Belt policy. Conditions were imposed to mitigate potential environmental impacts.

Sycamore Tree at 1 Bank End, Brown Edge

An application to fell a mature sycamore tree at 1 Bank End, Brown Edge was refused. The committee considered the tree's significant public amenity value and the lack of sufficient justification for its removal. Despite the applicant's concerns about safety and shading, the tree was deemed to be in good condition and not posing a significant risk.

Cheadle Equestrian Centre

The committee refused an application for retrospective consent for a garage and extensions at Cheadle Equestrian Centre. The proposal was considered to have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area. The committee noted that the original approval was for a more modest dwelling, and the new proposal would undo the size reductions and design improvements previously secured.

Park Lane, Cheadle

An outline application for residential development at Park Lane, Cheadle was refused. The committee concluded that the site did not qualify as limited infilling within a village and that the development would have a detrimental impact on the Green Belt and the rural character of the area. The personal circumstances of the applicant were not considered sufficient to outweigh the planning policy considerations.

Clough House, Oakamoor

The committee deferred a decision on an application for an extension at Clough House, Oakamoor. The proposal included a flat roof and a dormer window, which were considered inappropriate for the conservation area. The deferral allows for further dialogue between the applicant and planning officers to reach a more acceptable design.

Greenacres Farm, Biddulph

An application to replace a stable with a single dwelling at Greenacres Farm, Biddulph was refused. The committee raised concerns about the impact on the living conditions of future occupants due to the proximity of a skip-hire business. Despite the applicant's assurances that the skip-hire business would cease, the committee could not guarantee that the site would remain under the applicant's control.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the Public reports pack and the Late Representations Report.