Meeting Pack 14/04/2025
Agenda – Meeting 3 (2024/25)
Minutes and an audio recording will be made available as soon as possible after the meeting.
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. 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/Public-speaking-at-meetings-2023.pdf
4. Approval of minutes
To approve the minutes from the Amenities & Planning Committee Meeting held 10th March 2025
5. To consider the following planning applications:
| Reference | Address | Description | Decision |
| 25/01002/CAT | The Old Post Office 2 Kingsley Road Frodsham WA6 6AP | Scots Pine – removal | |
| 25/00885/CAT | 46 High Street Frodsham WA6 7HE | Robinia (T1, T2, T3) and Lime (T4) – Fell. Lime (T5) – Pollard by 40%. | |
| 25/00610/S73 | 96 Main Street Frodsham WA6 7AT | Change of use from Bank to Wine Bar, with associated internal alterations at
ground floor level and external alterations to roof, chimney stack, rainwater goods, windows, doors and rear extract duct – Variation of condition 4 (hours of operation) of planning application 23/03342/FUL |
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| 25/00805/FUL | 41 Netherton Drive Frodsham WA6 6DG | Demolition of existing conservatory, erection of single storey rear extension |
| 25/01092/CAT | Verge Adjacent to Woodstone Fieldway, Frodsham,WA6 6RQ | Cherry, Birch and 2x Willow – 3m reductions. Budleah – Coppice. 2x Sapling – Removal | |
| 25/00792/FUL | Methodist Church, Kingsley Road, Frodsham, WA6 6BA | Installation of photovoltaic panels to roof of single storey annexe building and external battery to rear | |
| 25/00833/FUL | 4 Meadowside Frodsham WA6 7BY
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Conversion of garage |
6. 24/01685/106|S106A Protos ERF Unilateral Undertaking
To consider a request from Cllr Holman to object to the application associated with the Protos ERF Unilateral Undertaking (ref. 18/01543/S73), signed on 24 April 2019, to remove Clause 5 associated to the delivery of the rail facility and to note the objection made by Helsby Parish Council dated 10th July 2024 available on CWAC planning portal.
7. To note applications received between meetings
| Reference | Address | Description | Decision |
| 25/00497/FUL | 37 The Willows, Frodsham, WA6 7QR | Single storey front extension | NO OBJECTION |
| 25/00508/CAT | High Lea, Vicarage Lane, Frodsham, WA6 7DX | Remove 2x self-seeded Lime trees (X and Y) and crown reduce 1x larger Lime tree (Z) by approx 3m | NO OBJECTION |
| 25/00462/CAT | 75 Main Street, Frodsham, WA6 7DF | Magnolia – Reduce the right side of the tree back to the wall which is approx 1.5m and the rest of the canopy by 1m | NO OBJECTION |
| 25/00589/FUL | 8 Withy Close, Frodsham, WA6 7DE | Single storey side extension and garage conversion | NO OBJECTION subject to it meeting the provisions of the Supplementary Planning Document: House Extensions and Domestic Outbuildings |
| 25/00921/CAT | Hallgarth, Kingsley Road, Frodsham, WA6 6BB | Chestnut (HC) – Remove. Holly (H1 & H2) – Remove | NO OBJECTION |
8. Grant from Mersey Forest
To note that 175 trees were planted on 26th March 2025 adjacent to Churchfields Orchard.
9. Hob Hey Wood
a) To note that it was agreed, at the last meeting (Ref: 14/03/2025/9b), to be designated a Local Nature Reserve to Natural England.
b) To agree to register Hob Hey Wood as a potential nature investment site: https://cheshirelnp.co.uk/
10. Damage to Green Gates play area
a) To note that the walkways have been vandalised and the cost of repair is £485.
b) To consider whether to make an insurance claim (excess £200) or to go ahead and instruct the repairs.
11. Defibrillator
a) To note that the defibrillator hosted by Gates Garage requires refitting in an outside cabinet at an approximate cost of £1,000 (2 quotes have been received).
b) To consider giving the Clerk delegated authority to instruct installation of the cabinet.
12. Christmas Lights Working Group
a) To note that the Clerk has spoken with a CWAC Highways engineer and gained confirmation that the lighting can be replace like for like.
b) To note that a meeting took place, attended by KDE, Cllr Lofts, Cllr Nield, a member of the public (also a member of the Working Group) and the Town Clerk and that the installation of the current lights was discussed.
c) To receive a report prepared by a member of the Working Group.
d) To consider action to be taken
13. Planters
a) To note that it is not possible to apply for a license for roadside planters (from CWAC) without the full specification of the planters and confirmation that the installer has the correct permissions for working alongside the highway.
b) To agree any action to be taken
14. Active Travel Working Group
a) To note the report provided by Cllr Holman.
b) To approve payment of £150 to Bren Bikes for provision of a bike maintenance course to be held during the school summer holiday.
15. Safety Surfacing – Top Road & Churchfields Play Areas
a) To note quotations received
b) To agree action to be taken