Minutes 12/05/2025
Meeting Pack
Agenda
Meeting 4
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 14th April 2025.
5. 24/01685/106|S106A Protos ERF Unilateral Undertaking
To note the objection sent to CWAC on behalf of Frodsham Town Council.
6. To consider the following planning applications:
| Reference | Address | Description |
| 25/01190/CAT | 27 Doric Avenue, Frodsham, WA6 6QF | Ash Tree – Crown Reduction. Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 3 metres |
| 25/01058/FUL | 41 Fluin Lane, Frodsham, WA6 7QL | Alterations to garage roof, and erection of single storey rear extension |
7. To note applications considered in advance of the meeting due to time constraints
| Reference | Address | Description |
| 25/01164/CAT | 22 Trinity Gardens, Frodsham, WA6 7GB | Large Common Lime Tree and Holly Tree in front garden/drive of 22 Trinity Gardens. Lime Tree – Full crown lift to 1/2 way up the trunk, removing all epi growth around the base and crown reduction by 1/3 (5 x large main trunks). Holly Tree – Pruning to reduce tree height by 1/3 and trim sides. |
| 25/00981/TEL | Land At Kingsley Road, Frodsham | Erection of 20m pole supporting 12 antennas (6 per operator) and 6 RRUs (3 per operator) 2 meter cabinets (1 per operator) 6 equipment cabinets (3 per operator) and all other ancillary development |
| 25/00415/FUL | 95 Townfield Lane, Frodsham, WA6 7RJ | Installation of new render to all external brickwork and raised decking to the rear elevation |
8. Annual play area inspections
(a) To note that the annual RoSPA inspections have been carried out by RoSPA Play Safety
(b) To note the report provided by the Town Clerk
(c) To approve the immediate repairs identified by the inspections
9. Damage to Green Gates play area
(a) To note that the recent vandalism has been reported to Zurich Insurance.
(b) To note that the rope is being replaced by a metal material designed to look like rope.
10. Defibrillator
To note that a new outdoor cabinet has been installed at the petrol station on Bridge Lane.
11. Christmas Lights Working Group
(a) To note that a quotation has been requested for bolt and catenary wire testing from a specialist company and the works will be instructed under delegated powers.
(b) To note that a quotation has been received for testing the electrical supply to the sockets providing power to the festive lights in the sum of £2,085.
(c) To note the response from Frodsham Tree Solutions in relation to the light strings installed in trees on Church Street and Main Street: “There is always a risk with cables in trees of harm to them, more so if the cables are wrapped around stems which could result in the cambium layer being squeezed and restricting nutrients to the upper canopy. if the cables are stretched between branches it is more likely and more beneficial to the trees if the cable is snapped due to branch growth”.
(d) To receive a report from Cllr Nield following the meeting of the Working Group on 30th
(e) To agree to disband the working group and make decisions through the Planning & Amenities Committee.
(f) To agree any further actions.
12. Planters
To receive a report from Cllr Hayes.
13. Active Travel Working Group
(a) To receive a report from Cllr Holman.
(b) To agree any action to be taken.
14. Safety Surfacing – Top Road & Churchfields Play Areas
(a) To note that 3 quotations were sought from 5 play surface companies and that 2 have been received. Each supplier was provided with the same specification. Quotation A is for £14,262.00 and Quotation B is for £15,765.50.
(b) To agree action to be taken.