Minutes 8/06/2026
Please note these minutes remain in draft format until approved
Meeting pack
Agenda – Meeting 1 (2026/27)
Meeting 1
1. To appoint a Chair of the Committee
2. To appoint a Vice Chair of the Committee
3. Apologies and reasons for absence
To receive apologies and approve reasons for absence from members.
4. Declarations of interest
To note any declarations of interest on items which are on the agenda.
5. 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.
6. 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
7. Approval of minutes
To approve the minutes from the Amenities & Planning Committee Meeting held 18/05/2026.
8. Planning
(a) To note the applications which have been commented on between meetings (details within meeting pack).
(b) To note the following planning applications and agree response to Cheshire West and Chester Council:
| Application | Address | Description |
| 26/01535/CAT | 55 High Street, Frodsham, WA6 7AN | Oak – removal |
| 26/01432/FUL | Cromwell Court, Tarvin Road, Frodsham, WA6 6XN | Demolition of existing shed. Erection of single storey outbuilding |
| 26/01525/FUL | 3 Church Street, Frodsham, WA6 7DN | Installation of defibrillator and bleed kit cabinets to external wall of Nationwide Building Society branch |
| 26/01534/FUL | 20 Maori Drive, Frodsham, WA6 7BS | Demolition of existing conservatory and outbuilding and erection of a single storey side and rear extension |
9. Planning Appeal – Consultee Notification of a Planning Appeal
(a) Site Address: 46 Thirlmere Close, Frodsham, WA6 7LZ
Description of development: Demolition of existing store, single storey side extension and pitched
roof to front porch. First floor extension with front and rear dormers, and a rise in roof height. Application of render to ground floor.
Planning or Enforcement ref: 26/00267/FUL
Planning Inspector ref: 6010251
Appeal reference: 26/00057/REF
Appeal start date: 28 May 2026
(b) FTC objected to this planning appeal at their Amenities & Planning Committee meeting on 9th March 2026 as follows: RELEVANT POLICIES: R1; M4; DM11; DM44: It does not appear to comply with a number of provisions in Supplementary Planning Document: House Extensions and Domestic Outbuildings. We also draw your attention to the concerns raised by an adjacent neighbour.
(c) To note that as this appeal is proceeding under the Householder Appeals Service, there is no opportunity for you to submit comments. CWAC have forwarded all the representations made on the application to the Planning Inspectorate and the appellant. These will be considered by the Inspector when determining the appeal.
10. Christmas lights (Church Street)
To note that the scheduled replacement works have been carried out.
11. RoSPA Report
(a) To note the report provided by the Town Clerk (full reports are available on request).
(b) To approve the recommendations contained within the report (report in meeting pack).
12. Replacement benches
To approve the quotation provided by Northwich Town Council for replacement benches at Crowmere Lake and Churchfields in the sum of £1,057 per bench to include disposal of existing benches and installation of the new benches.
13. Giant Hogweed (memorial site)
(a) To note the report provided by the Town Clerk (report in meeting pack).
(b) To note that Cllr Lofts (Chair 2025-2026) authorised the survey and management report.
14. Active Travel
To note the locations of the noticeboards as discussed at the meeting held on 11th May 2026 (minute reference A&P/11/05/2026/10.