Meeting Pack
Agenda – Meeting 8 (2025/26)
1. Apologies and reasons for absence
To receive apologies and approve reasons for absence from members.
2. Declarations of interest
To note any declarations of interest on items which are on the agenda.
3. Suspending Standing Orders
To note Standing Orders require that any suspension be approved by resolution of the meeting, in accordance with Standing Orders 1(r)(ix) and 25(a). This process will apply to all items other than agenda item 4.
4. Public participation
Members of the public are invited to speak on items which are on the agenda in accordance with FTC policy on public speaking at meetings: https://frodsham.gov.uk/wp–content/uploads/2023/10/Publicspeaking–at–meetings–2023.pdf
5. Approval of minutes
To approve the minutes from the Amenities & Planning Committee Meeting held 8th December 2025.
6. To consider the following planning applications:
| Reference | Address | Description | ||||
| 25/03963/FUL | 3 Orchard Close, Frodsham, WA6 6DS | Two-story side extension. | ||||
| 25/03915/FUL | 15 Keswick Drive, Frodsham, WA6 7LT | Erection of garden pavilion | ||||
| 25/03864/PIP | Land At Hawthorne Road, Frodsham | Erection of 9 dwellings with double detached garages | ||||
| 25/04042/FUL | 6 Blue Hatch, Frodsham, WA6 7QJ | Alterations to the front porch, conversion of the existing garage including removal and replacement of the existing roof to form a new flat roof, and changes to windows and doors. | ||||
7. Festive lights
(a) To consider approval of the Stage 2 quotation in the sum of £16,046.65 for the replacement of festive lighting on Church Street, to be undertaken by the existing installer and aligned with the Main Street scheme.
(b) To consider the request from members of the Christmas Working Group for the replacement of the candy cane lamppost lighting on Main Street with red and white bulbs, and that a quotation in the sum of £4,985.00 has been received from the existing installer.
8. Hob Hey Wood
(a) To receive the Annual Report.
(b) To agree any action to be taken.
9. Community Orchards
(a) To note that pruning of the orchards was carried out in March 2025 as part of the Grounds Maintenance Service Level Agreement with Northwich Town Council.
(b) Northwich Town Council has confirmed that pruning is scheduled to take place in February 2026 in accordance with the Grounds Maintenance Service Level Agreement.
10. Churchfields woodland planting
(a) To note the report on woodland planting completed in 2024, delivered with advice, guidance, and grant support from the Mersey Forest as part of the “Trees for Climate” initiative.
(b) To note that a complaint has been received from a resident regarding the tree species planted, namely hornbeam, oak, and birch, with concerns that, when mature, they may reduce light to the orchard and impact fruit production, together with a request for their removal, and to note that the trees are subject to a 15-year maintenance agreement with FTC following planting.
(c) To agree any action to be taken.
11. Frodsham Leisure and Library Refurbishment
(a) To receive a verbal report from Cllr Lofts following their attendance at the Frodsham Leisure and Library Committee meeting held on 27 January 2026.
(b) To consider, in principle, a request for a grant towards the Leisure Centre and Library refurbishment. Further details of potential areas for Council support are awaited from the Committee Chair.
12. Request from a member of the public
(a) To note that a member of the public has requested permission to fund the planting of a memorial tree or other suitable planting within Frodsham, specifically within the woodland areas.
(b) To consider the request and advise on the appropriate process.
13. Crowmere Lake
(a) To receive a verbal report from Cllr Lowrie
(b) To agree any action to be taken.
14. Active Travel
(a) To note the maps of cycle routes in the Frodsham area and consider their suitability for distribution by FTC at community events and similar activities.
(b) To consider a request for £250 to help fund this project.