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Planning Committee - Tuesday, 18th June, 2024 7.00 pm
June 18, 2024 View on council website Watch video of meeting Watch video of meetingSummary
The Planning Committee of Newcastle-under-Lyme Council met on Tuesday, 18 June 2024, to discuss several significant planning applications. Key decisions included the approval of a major development at High Street/Acacia Avenue, Knutton, subject to conditions, and the withdrawal of an application for development at Newspaper House, Chemical Lane.
Major Development at High Street/Acacia Avenue, Knutton
The committee approved an application by Durata Development for a major development at High Street/Acacia Avenue, Knutton, subject to a Section 106 obligation1 to secure financial contributions towards travel plan monitoring and the management of on-site public open space. The approval is contingent on several conditions, including:
- Standard time limit for commencement of development
- Approval of plans
- Specifications for facing and roofing materials
- Boundary treatments and hardstandings
- A comprehensive landscaping scheme
- Additional highways details and full access arrangements
- Footpath and footway improvements
- Road design details and visibility splay provision
- Highway dilapidation survey
- Provision of access, internal roads, private drives, and parking areas
- Surfacing materials and surface water drainage for private drives and parking areas
- Secure cycle storage and electric vehicle charging provision
- A Highway & Environmental Construction Management Plan (CEMP)2
- Tree protection measures
- Detailed plans for areas of open space and play equipment
- Contaminated land assessment
- Detailed surface water drainage scheme
- Provision of bat and bird boxes, sparrow terraces, hedgehog highways, and swift bricks
- Waste storage and collection arrangements
- Affordable housing provision
- Travel plan
Councillor Paul Northcott, who declared an interest in this item due to his position on the Aspire Board, recused himself from the discussion and vote.
Application Withdrawal for Newspaper House, Chemical Lane
The application for a major development at Newspaper House, Chemical Lane, Newcastle-under-Lyme by GivEnergy was withdrawn. No further details were provided during the meeting.
Development at 4 Roe Lane, Newcastle-under-Lyme
The committee approved an application by Mr and Mrs Halliday for development at 4 Roe Lane, Newcastle-under-Lyme, subject to conditions including:
- Standard time limit for commencement of development
- Approval of plans
- Specifications for materials
Land at Doddlespool, Betley
The committee received information regarding the land at Doddlespool, Betley. It was resolved that a report would be brought back to the committee in two months' time.
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A Section 106 obligation is a legal agreement between an applicant seeking planning permission and the local planning authority, which is used to mitigate the impact of the new development on the local community and infrastructure. ↩
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A Construction Management Plan (CEMP) outlines measures to minimize the environmental impact of construction activities, including noise, dust, and traffic management. ↩
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