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Planning & Licensing Report: October – November 2021

Major consultations

95 flats at Tesco’s Parrswood.  We have currently not seen any proposal documentation.  Current issues include: is the car park as underused as the applicant claims, possible overdevelopment, with parking for residents, traffic and possible displacement of recycling facility.  Large s.278 agreement recommended.  Likely the consultation is a “sighting shot” to see what they might be accepted.  It is a build to rent, so strong management required with importantly reviews – we will look them up.

Other concerns. Outside seating area at Didsbury PH.  Should the flags it be York or other stone, of the proportion paved?

Planning

There were 28 planning applications and 3 licencing applications considered.

Seq.Ref No.AddressProposalCommentsDCS Recommendation    
1.131925/FH/202124 Dalston DriveErection of a first-floor front extension, part single/two storey side and rear extension following demolition of existing garage and single storey rear outrigger to form additional living accommodationHouse extension                         DCS has no objection to this proposal
2131973/FH/202124 Willow WayErection of single storey rear extension to provide additional living accommodation including reroofing of existing outriggerHouse extension                                           DCS has no objection to this proposal
3132043/FH/202190 School LaneErection of a two-storey side extension and part single, part two storey rear extension to provide additional accommodationHouse extension                    DCS has no objection to this proposal
4132052/FH/2021141 Fog LaneErection of single storey rear extension to provide additional living accommodationHouse extension                    DCS has no objection to this proposal
5132059/PDE/20218 Didsbury ParkPrior notification of proposed larger home extensionNotice only 
6131877/FO/2021Flat 7 157 Palatine RdInstallation of roof dormers and roof-lights to front and rear, alterations to existing side dormers and provision of cantilevered balcony to side to form additional living accommodationHouse extension                      DCS has no objection to this proposal
7132069/FO/2021Former Police Station Car Parking Area, Davenfield GroveTemporary change of use of car parking area to form builders-compound (installation of welfare unit, WCs, car parking spaces and storage area) for a period of 12 months to be used in connection with the redevelopment of the former Didsbury Police StationNotice expired                        DCS has no objection to this proposal
8131937/FH/202158 Lynnwood RoadErection of two storey side and single storey rear extensions to form additional living accommodationHouse extension                   DCS has no objection to this proposal
9131966/FH/202141 Brooklawn DriveErection of a single storey side and rear extension to form additional living accommodation following partial demolition of existing rear extensionHouse extension                  DCS has no objection to this proposal
10132019/FH/202176 Brooklawn DriveHip to gable conversion with rear dormer and erection of single storey side and rear extension to provide additional living accommodationHouse extension                  DCS has no objection to this proposal
11132099/FH/20215 Moorland RoadErection of 2.4 metre-high, timber fencing, 2.5 metre-high, timber pergola and installation of raised decking to rear garden areaFence Work                                  DCS has no objection to this proposal
12132140/FH/20216 Sussex AvenueErection of part single/part two rear extension, installation of front dormer together with erection of a single storey detached garage following demolition of existing detached garageHouse extension                   DCS has no objection to this proposal
13132135/TCA/202129 Parkfield Rd South  Works to trees – London Planes (T1 – T4) – Cut back all the lateral branches that grow towards the garden to suitable growth points, taking approximately 4m off the longest branches; Cherry (T5) – Cut back lateral branches growing towards the front door area by approximately 1m and reduce the height of the tree by 2m; Copper beech (T6) – Crown lift to 5m Reduce height by 3m and cut back lateral branches by 1m; Cedar (T7) -Crown lift to 12m and reduce height by 1.5m;Routine maintenance                                 DCS has no objection to this proposal However, if any trees are removed a suitable replacement should be planted
14132146/TCA/2021The Coach House Parkfield Road SouthWorks to trees – G1 2x Sycamore – Fell to ground levelRemove self-seeded “weed” trees.                                  DCS has no objection to this proposal  If any trees have to be felled, we would request that quality replacements are planted in replacement
15131654/FH/2021894 Wilmslow RoadErection of a two-storey side, single storey rear extension, installation of new gabled roof, elevational alterations, together with installation of rear dormer to form additional living accommodation following partial demolition of existing single rear storey extensionHouse extension                      DCS has no objection to this proposal
16131980/FH/2021837 KingswayErection of a single storey side and rear extension to provide additional living accommodationHouse extension                    DCS has no objection to this proposal
17132051/FH/20211 Willow WayErection of a part single/part two storey rear extension and rear dormer to form additional living accommodation following demolition of existing single storey rear extension and front porchHouse extension                     DCS has no objection to this proposal
18132147/FH/20216 Didsbury ParkErection of a two-storey side and rear extension and single storey rear extension to replace existing conservatoryHouse extension                  DCS has no objection to this proposal
19132163/TCA/20217 Didsbury ParkWorks to tree – T1 Beech Tree – Crown lift to 5 meters and reduce the crown by15% in order to gain more light.Tree works                               DCS in principle has no objection                 Although it’s a very high lift
20132171/FH/202142 Brooklawn DriveErection of a single storey side and rear extension to form additional living accommodationHouse extension                 DCS has no objection to this proposal
21132181/FH/2021114 Atwood RoadErection of a single storey rear extension following demolition of existing outrigger to form additional living accommodationHouse extension                 DCS has no objection to this proposal
22132189/FH/202111 Baldock RoadErection of a single storey rear extension to form additional living accommodationHouse extension                 DCS has no objection to this proposal
23132208/NMC/202119 Fairmile DriveNon-material amendment                DCS has no objection to this proposal
24CDN/21/0832Unit 1 The Southpoint 12 Lane End RoadDischarge of condition                DCS has no objection to this proposal
25131865/FO/2021 & 132085/AO/2021Melt Diner 704 Wilmslow RoadRetention of installed external extraction equipment
Installation of internally illuminated high level sign and hanging sign suspended below balcony
Vent and [lit] signage                            DCS has concerns with this proposal The sign is not in keeping and gaudy in colour. It is also hung very low above the pavement presenting an opportunity to be swung on. There is also significant concern with the 20” vent pipe which is also not in keeping and is hideous for the local residents overlooking the site.
26132150/TCA/202114 Pine RoadWorks to trees – Cherry (T1) – In rear garden – Remove deadwood greater than 25mm diameter. Part crown reduce large side stem with included union by 30% of volume (approximately 1-2m) to reduce weight. London Plane on front boundary (T2) – Remove deadwood greater than 25mm diameter. Crown lift to 5m over road Clear telephone wires. Remove single epicormic shoot from house side of main stem.Routine tree maintenance                       DCS has no objection to this proposal However, the DCS would request that if any trees are removed, that they are replaced with suitable replacements
27132166/FO/2021700 Wilmslow RoadInstallation of enclosed pergola structures to front and rear outdoor seating areas of existing restaurant and associated worksReplace previous                    DCS has no objection to this proposal
28132217/TCA/20216 Barlow MoorWorks to trees – proposed pruning works to G1 row of 7x Lime Trees, 1x Robinia Tree, 1x Oak Crown lift to 2.5 meters plus remove deadwoodRoutine tree maintenance                                     DCS has no objection to this proposal However should any trees be felled, we would request suitable replacements are planted

Licensing

Stokers Arms Use of upstairs for functions – possible noise issue to neighbouring flat.

Premises Licence (new) 266947/BJ1 – Bean Coffee, Scottscroft Building, Tower Business Park. Not clear if it really is new.  If just to permit occasional staff functions etc. probably OK, but if just another bar then probably not.  Hours of supply and opening do not match up.

Street trading consent 266475 PLN Trading over a very wide area, but concerned that van may just park up long term in favoured spot so detract from established traders and not serve areas promised.