Up to 9 homes at Land At Marbury Road, Anderton With Marbury, Northwich

What was proposed

An outline application sought up to nine homes, with access decided now and appearance, landscaping, layout and scale reserved for later.

“This outline planning application seeks approval for a residential development of up to 9 units. Access is the only matter to be agreed under this application with all other matters (appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) are reserved for future consideration.”

“The proposed access would be from Marbury Road with visibility splays provided in each direction. It has been confirmed that the access and splays are wholly within the ownership of the applicant.”

Officer report

Earlier application

A previous application for up to nine homes on the site was refused in August 2025.

“25/02048/PIP Residential Development of up to 9 units. Refused 06.08.2025”

Officer report

Consultation responses

Consultees raised no objections overall, subject to conditions covering drainage, highways, biodiversity and related matters.

“United Utilities: No objection subject to the imposition of a condition requiring details of a sustainable surface water drainage scheme and a foul water drainage scheme prior to the commencement of development.”

“Highways Officer: No objection subject to the imposition of conditions requiring the site access arrangements as detailed on the plans submitted with the application being completed prior to the first occupation of any dwelling on site, details of pedestrian crossing facilities at the site access prior to the commencement of works and the submission of a construction environmental management plan prior to the commencement of development.”

Officer report

Concerns raised

Objections covered dangerous access, speeding, Green Belt policy, hedgerow loss, affordability, overstretched facilities and construction traffic.

“Representations (e.g. in response to neighbour notification/advertisement):”

“Issues raised in representations are summarised as follows: Representations objecting to the proposal: - The access will be dangerous due to the bend in the road and the existing hedgerow which effect visibility - There is already an issue with cars speeding on this stretch of road and this could cause potential accidents if a new access point is introduced - The development is within the Green Belt and is therefore inappropriate - The removal of hedgerow will be detrimental…”

Officer report

Who spoke

The agent spoke on the application after members received a site inspection and an introduction from planning officers.

What members discussed

Members considered the earlier refusal, precedent, traffic calming, water limits and whether insulation could be required.

“Would The Council have the power, to request traffic calming measures be implemented • It was questioned whether the proposed dwellings are going to be limited to 110 litres of water per day • If water could be restricted in a condition, could members also request high levels of insulation…”

Minutes

The vote

Seven members voted for approval and three voted against, with no abstentions.

“A proposal to approve the application, subject to conditions in the report was passed with 7 votes in favour, 3 votes against and no abstentions.”

Minutes

The decision

The application was approved subject to the conditions set out for access, drainage, water use, construction, biodiversity and reserved matters.

“To approve the development subject to the planning obligations and conditions described below.”

“Application for approval of the reserved matters shall be made to the LPA before the expiration of 3 years from the date of the permission 3. Details of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale (the reserved matters) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the LPA before any development commences 4. Development to be carried out in accordance with the approved plans 5.”

Officer report