PLANNING DECISIONS

(Latest application at top of table)

App
 No		 Address Proposal Parish Council Recommendation Stafford Borough Council Decision
04/01853/FUL Land to the rear of 45 Longton Road

 

Detached house with integral garage, sun lounge and additional attached garage

Strongly object to the removal of any trees especially those with Tree Preservation Orders.  We also note the comments of both neighbours

  
04/02451/FUL 7 Ash Grove

Single storey pitched roof extension to front of property to provide a shower and toilet facility and ramped access to kitchen all for use by a disabled person

 No objections  
04/02384/FUL 33 Park Drive

Single storey side and rear extension

No objections

 

  
04/01950/FUL The Shippon Hall Farm, Queen Mary’s Drive

Amendment to permission no. 39117 to change proposed area to West of site to paddock.  Agricultural store for equipment to maintain paddock.  Oil storage tank, boundary fence and retaining wall adjacent to Hall Farm, plus brick wall to front of property

Previous objections still stand.  There were perfectly adequate storage facilities which were converted into dwellings 

 

  
04/02085 Hill Cottage, Station Road

The formation of a new entrance for highway safety reasons

Support the closure of the top entrance from a highway safety point of view.  The exit point next to Rockhouse Drive could be used as both an entrance and exit point.  The plan submitted does not clearly show the existing middle entrance. 

  
04/02441/LBC and 04/02440/FUL Ivy Cottage, The Green

Demolition of former outside toilet/coalshed and provision of toilet facilities for disabled use on the ground and first floors

No objections provided that the alterations are in keeping with the rest of the building

  
04/02102/FUL   Riverview Residential Home, Tittensor Road

Proposed extension for bedroom and dining room.

    
04/02191/FUL 1 & 2 Caretakers Cottage Replacement dwelling

Unable to submit any comments - divided view

 Granted
04/02225/SG3 Orchard Place, Barlaston Extension to existing car parking facilities No objections Granted
04/02227/FUL 37 Holding, Cocknage Road

Removal of existing roof and replacement with new roof with new ridge line 500 mm lower than existing roof.  Remodelling of existing gables to line through with ridge

Improvement to original plans – no objections

 

  
04/02292/COU Land adjacent to 45 Meadow Road

Change of use from waste land to domestic garden land

No objections.  We feel that it is a good idea as there had been a lot of problems with vandalism in the area

 

  
04/02277/FUL 34 Longton Road Proposed extension to side and entrance porch to front No objections.  This will enhance the property  
04/01950/FUL Hall Farm, Queen Mary’s Drive

Outbuilding

    
04/01967/FUL Land at Parkfields Farm, Tittensor Road

2 No. Detached houses 4 bed with associated parking

    
04/01973/FUL 6 Whitethorn Avenue Conservatory to rear    
03/01576/FUL Fernbank Cottage, 69 Longton Road Detached garage   Granted
03/01666/FUL Broadstone 16 Old Road Extension   Granted
04/01805/FUL Old Road Stores New garage/workshop   Granted
03/01681/FUL Plot 1 Parkfields Farm Brick double garage   Granted
03/01512/FUL Lea House, Station Road

Proposed garden room extension

 

   Granted
03/01666/FUL Broadstone, 16 Old Road

 Extension of a single existing 3 bed semi-detached house by 1 no. bed and en-suite and 1 no. habitable room (lounge) and associated connection works to existing foul and storm drains

 

    

 

03/01681/FUL

 

Plot 1 Parkfields Farm, Tittensor Road

 Brick double garage with log store within house boundary replacing garage with flat asphalt roof    
03/01409/FUL Honeywall 44 Meaford Road

Kitchen Extension

 

   Approved
03/01434/FUL Penfold Farm, Trentham Road, Blurton

Alterations and extensions

 

 To be considered at Planning Committee on 1 December 2003  
03/01481/FUL Land at Barlaston Hartwell Lane

Replacement agricultural access for improved highway safety

 To be considered at Planning Committee on 1 December 2003  
42873 Tree Tops 37 Holding, Cocknage Raising of roof ridge on front section and extension to rear of garage
These alterations would result in a dwelling that has been extended disproportionately from its original size and would constitute inappropriate development in the green belt.  The alterations would also result in an increase in the bulk and size of the dwelling to an extent which would detract from the open character of the green belt. 
  
03/01259/FUL Plot 7, Parkfields Farm, Tittensor Road
Minor amendment to existing consent, remove dormer and extend roof to gable wall 
 No objections Approved
03/0188/FUL Field Opposite 278 Barlaston Old Road
Retrospective application for a low earth bank - a horse training aid 
No objections 
  
03/00907/OUT Treetops 59 Longton Road
Construction of single dwelling on existing garden land adjacent to property. 
Not satisfied with the poor visibility and access onto an already busy stretch of road. 
  
03/01192/OUT Rock House, Rock House Drive Outline application for the erection of three detached dwellings including the demolition of existing buildings
a) Property has merit and is still useable
b) Fails to meet access and on-site turn-in standards
c) Driveway is owned by resident of Pippin Hill who grants access
d) Station Road exit would prejudice highway safety
e) Loss of  trees covered by TPO's
f) Incompatible with the design of Rock House Cottage
 Approved
03/01123/COU Green Farm, Vicarage Lane Change of use of redundant farm buildings to provide additional dwelling
no objections providing there is sufficient space for passing area in driveway. 
 Approved
03/01090/FUL Edgecombe, 44 Diamond Ridge Extension to dwelling No objections Approved
03/01128/FUL Iona, 2 Broughton Crescent Extension forming enlarged porch to frontage No objections Approved
03/00907/OUT Treetops, 59 Longton Road Construction of single dwelling on existing garden land adjacent to above property Access to the site is a concern.  No other objections  
03/00967/FUL St. Anton, Bedcroft Two storey extension to rear to provide two bedrooms over lounge and dining room No objections Approved
03/00853/FUL Moonrakers, Bedcroft (revised plan)

Two storey extensions to main dwelling, new enclosure and changing rooms to existing swimming pool                     

TNo objections
 Approved
 03/00259/COU Green Farm, Vicarage Lane Change of use and alteration to farmbuildings to form three dwellings
In Elevation 1 the use of square frame patio doors seems inappropriate to traditional openings.  Contravenes Policy E & D17 (i). 
 Approved
03/00853/FUL Moonrakers, Bedcroft

Two storey extensions to main dwelling, new enclosure and changing rooms to existing swimming pool                     

No objections subject to neighbourhood consultation.
 		  
03/003344/FUL The Dovecote, Hall Farm, Queen Mary’s Drive

Change of use of barns to form dwelling house as a revision to permission 39117

 Strong objections.  Contravenes Policy E & D11 (b).  In addition since the original planning application was submitted the dwelling has doubled in size.  Concerned that vehicle noise could be intrusive.  Resent the fact that development has started without planning permission being Approved. Approved
03/00861/PTEL Stoke-on-Trent Rugby Football Club, Hartwell Lane

One 15m monopole, 3 no. antennas, 2 no. 600 mm transmission dishes, radio equipment housing and ancillary development

 No objections  Approved
03/00840/FUL Waste Barn Cottage
 
Replacement dwelling and demolition of existing dwellings and outbuildings

 

 The velux roof lights and full length frame window are not in keeping with the area.  There is no need for a brick arch window in the dormer Approved
 03/00790/REM Trentham Gardens

Discharge of Conditions 20 of Outline Approval 3527

 No objections  
03/00762/FUL

Holding 10 Cocknage Road

 

Construction of new steel-framed building measuring 9.1 m x 9.1 m to replace existing timber-built farm shop.  Also external display area for sale of locally produced goods, vehicle turning area and parking for 8 cars
No objections.  We are very aware that this development conflicts with certain planning policies but feel that there will be no further intrusion into the green belt and the new building will be an improvement.
 
 		 Refused
03/00715/FUL The Beeches, Longton Road

New entrance/conservatory, carport and garden room and conversion of garage to utility and store
No objections, proposed alterations will enhance the design of the building
 
 		 Approved
03/00642/FUL Karenza, The Green Proposed extension and alterations No objections Approved
03/00489/SCG Holding 3, Cocknage, Blurton Grange Farm

General purpose farm building for use for young stock/implement store

 No objections Approved
03/00520/FUL Penfold Farm, Trentham Road, Blurton

Alteration and extensions

 

 No objections Refused
03/00556/REM Trentham Gardens, Trentham

Discharge of condition 30 of outline application 35257

 No objections  
03/00482/COU Heyfields, Tittensor Road, Tittensor

Formation of menage for horses

No objections provided this is not for commercial use

 Approved
03/00344/FUL The Dovecote, Hall Farm, Queen Mary’s Drive Change of use of barns to form dwelling house as a revision to permission 39117

Previous objections still stand.  The Parish Council also understand that unauthorised development is taking place in a building that was to be demolished (Barn No. 9 on Plan numbered D).  The distance between facing principal windows is less than the 21 metres specified in the Space about Dwellings - Standard 1.

 Approved
S.03/05 Holding No. 3 Cocknage, Blurton Grange Farm General Purpose Farm Building for Young Stock/Implement Store No objections  
03/00344/FUL The Dovecote, Hall Farm, Queen Mary's Drive Extension of single storey wing from that Approved permission on Approval 39117

Strong objections.  Inappropriate development in a green belt area.  This extension is of an unacceptable size and vastly different from the original application.
Revised Plan submitted and considered on 16 June 2003.  Comments were as follows:-

Strongly object.  Unacceptable intrusion into the Green Belt.  Question the need to have a patio door in a corridor.

 
 Approved
03/00390/FUL Oaktrees, Bedcroft Alterations and extensions No objections subject to neighbourhood consultation Approved
03/00385/FUL Stable Cottage, The Green Extension to dwelling Object.  This is an addition onto a barn conversion Approved
03/00326/REM Trentham Gardens Discharge of Conditions 20 and 25 of Outline Planning Approval 35257 (Adjoining Parish Consultation) Unable to comment on this.  My Council did not receive any information on the outline planning permission so do not know what conditions 20 and 25 are  
03/00220/FUL 30 Meaford Road New dining room to rear of existing garage and bedroom extension (Amended Plan)
Insufficient amendment to plan to change any of the Parish Council's previous objections. Councillors feel that this application is still contrary to Policy HOU13 (e) of the Stafford Borough Local Plan. The terracing effect this extension will produce would form an obtrusive feature in the street.   
 Approved
03/00185/FUL Brook House Cottage, 102 Old Road Refurbishment of annexe accommodation
Strong objections. Half the work has already been carried out prior to planning permission being sought.  Overdevelopment of property. 
 Approved
03/00259/FUL Green Farm, Vicarage Lane Change of use and alterations to farmbuildings to form three dwellings
No objections.  However access should be clarified - concern over entrance on Vicarage Lane being on a dangerous bend.
 Approved
03/00220/FUL Jesmond, 1 Canal Side Erection of dwelling
Query ownership of the site.  Also contrary to Policy E & D 19(a) in that the scale and design of the building does not relate harmoniously to adjoining buildings and the character of the area
 Approved
03/00220/FUL 30 Meaford Road New dining room to rear of existing garage and bedroom extension This application is still contrary to Policy HOU13 (e) of the Stafford Borough Local Plan. The terracing effect this extension will produce would form an obtrusive feature in the street.  There are insufficient amendments from the previous application.  Approved
03/00183/FUL Celston, Old Road Roof conversion and pitched roofs to existing flat roof No objections subject to neighbourhood consultation. Approved
03/0082/FUL Brookhouse Farm, 100 Old Road New wall and entrance gates and carport building
No objections however the Parish Council are concerned that the work was carried out prior to planning permission being applied for.
 Approved
43319 Hall Farm, Queen Mary's Drive Conversion of redundant barn into 2 No. 4 bed dwellings
No objections
 
  
43618 58 Longton Road Extensions to side/front/rear to form new garage/lounge dining on ground floor and bedrooms and bathroom on first floor
No objections subject to neighbourhood consultation
 
 		 Approved
43411 30 Meaford Road New Dining Room to Rear of Existing Garage with new bedroom and bedroom extension
(i) Foundations disturbed in next door property
(ii) Disadvantage property next door - unable to build onto property
(iii) Impact on street - possible terracing effect
(iv) Overdevelopment of property
(v) Concern over long standing problem with surface water
(vi) Car parking space insufficient - see Local Plan 7.11.38 (1 (b))
(vii) Shared manhole cover will be inside the property
 Approved
43559 Meadow Court, Old Road Proposed Ramp Access to the Main Entrance and Disabled Persons Parking Bays No objections Approved
43488 53 Meaford Road Alterations and Extensions - revised proposals Object to height of proposed garage.  At approx 2.8 metres floor to ceiling height we feel this is excessive and intrusive.  Comments made originally still apply Approved
43428 1 Tittensor Road Kitchen extension
No objections
Approved
43411 30 Meaford Road New Dining Room to rear of existing garage with new bedroom and bedroom extension over No objections Refused
43402 44 Diamond Ridge Proposed extension to dwelling No objections Approved
43288 31 Old Road Extension to rear and side of existing bungalow to provide relocated lounge with bedroom above. No objections subject to neigbourhood consultation Approved
43327 Heyfields Farm, 25 Tittensor Road Single Storey Covered Area for General Implement Storage Fodder Store and Occasional Lambing Pen Confirmation required that this will be only be for agricultural use Approved
43319 Hall Farm off Queen Mary's Drive Conversion of redundant barn into 2 No. 4 Bedroomed Dwellings No objections to the change from 3 to 2 dwellings Approved
43230 Field opposite 278 Barlaston Old Road Prefab Stable and Store for 2 - 3 horses and provision of 40m x 20 m menage for schooling horses, grazing
Strongly object.  Unacceptable intrusion into the green belt area.  This is a prominent site and the canal is a conservation area. 
 Approved
43067 Parkfields Farm, Tittensor Road Conversion of redundant farm buildings into 7 self contained houses with access road and parking (additional information) No objections Approved
43228 53 Meaford Road Alterations and Extensions

Concern expressed over ridge height of main extension.  Floor to ceiling height of garage excessive.  Concerned over the possible potential for further development

 Refused
43206 Hawthorne Cottage, 19 Station Road Single Storey Kitchen/Diner Extension at Rear of Property No objections Approved
43067 Parkfields Farm, Tittensor Road Conversion of redundant farm buildings into 7 self contained houses with access road and parking (amended plan) No objections but confirmation needed that the small strip of land to the left of the entrance would not be the subject of any development  
43143 Coton Croft, Coton Rise Domestic Extension and Garage No objections Approved
42868 9 – 12 Wedgwood Lane (amended plan) Construction of four semi-detached and two detached dwellings with access road No objections  
43067 Parkfields Farm, Tittensor Road Conversion of redundant farm buildings into 7 self contained houses with access road and parking

Members were in favour of the development but were resistant to the plan to provide garages and request that parking spaces to be of an open design. They also requested an answer to questions made by residents who attended the meeting

 Approved
43006 Flaxcroft, Barlaston Old Road Erection of Stable Building

No objections to this application although a request was made for the removal of the stable block situated in the middle of the field.

 Approved

42819

 

9 Beechfields.

 

 First Floor Extension over Existing Garage, Rear Conservatory and Front Porch No objection Approved
42839 Parkfields Farm, Tittensor Road Conversion of Store into Three Bedroom, Two Storey Dwelling Adjacent to Existing Cottage No objection in principle but consider this application is premature in that we have not been given any idea of any future developments intended to be carried out on the rest of the site.  Approved
42869

Treetops,37 Holding, Cocknage Road.

 Alteration to roof (retrospective) Plans provide insufficient information to enable us to make any comments.  We oppose development in the Green Belt area Refused
42873 Treetops, 37 Holding, Cocknage Road. Raising of roof ridge on front section and extension to rear of garage Plans provide insufficient information to enable us to make any comments.  We oppose development in the Green Belt area Refused
42745 Chelston Old Road Roof Conversion No objections Approved
42868 9 – 12 Wedgwood Lane Construction of four semi-detached and two detached dwellings with access road No objections Approved
41689

land adjoining White Oaks, Longton Road.

 Detached House, Double Garage and Associated Works at land Concern expressed
42714 40 Holding, Cocknage Amendments to plan and elevations of dwelling as approved on Application No. 41797 Object Refused
42770 Hartwell Grange, Hartwell. Restoration and Pitched Tiled Roofs to Stables and Garages No objections Approved
42797 15 Meaford Road Domestic Extensions No objections Approved