Six new homes at Suncroft, Cross Lane, Bebington

What was proposed

The application proposed demolishing the existing dwelling and building six homes with access, parking and landscaping.

“Ward Member Comments Cllr Judith Grier – Comments regarding the status of the application, questioned if delegated authority, questions over legally binding biodiversity commitments. Summary of Representations REPRESENTATIONS Having regard to the Council Guidance on Publicity for Applications and the Statement of Community Involvement, 38 notification letters were sent to neighbouring properties on 07/03/2025.”

“Demolition of existing dwelling and the erection of 6 dwellings with associated access, parking, and landscaping. The proposal has evolved during the course of the application and has been reduced from seven dwellings to six, with the dwelling removed from the driveway area.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The site was a large garden with one dwelling, residential properties around it, a track from Cross Lane and trees protected by a preservation order.

“The site area is approximately 0.31 ha and contains one dwelling on a large garden, which is surrounded by other residential properties and accessed off a distinct track from Cross Lane. There are trees lining the access track and some within the garden itself. The trees lining the access track are subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO).”

Officer report

Planning history

The site had no planning history, and the proposal had been reduced from seven homes to six during the application.

“Planning History: No planning history for the site…”

Officer report

Who spoke

An objector addressed the committee during consideration of the application.

Members’ debate

Members debated the application before a motion was proposed by the Chair and seconded by Councillor Andrew Gardner.

“On a motion proposed by the Chair, Councillor Stuart Kelly, seconded by Councillor Andrew Gardner, it was:”

Minutes

The vote

The committee resolved unanimously to approve the application, subject to conditions and completion of a section 106 agreement.

“The Director of Regeneration and Place be authorised to approve the application subject to the following conditions and subject to the completion of an agreement pursuant to section 106 of the Town and County Planning Act 1990 to be prepared, in accordance with section 8.12 of this report.”

“The Director of Regeneration and Place be authorised to refuse the application in the event that a satisfactory section 106 agreement is not received within 6 months of the date on which Planning Committee resolve to approve the application unless an extension of time is agreed to the satisfaction of the Director of Regeneration of Place in consultation with the Chair and Spokespersons of the Planning Committee.”

Minutes