Minutes 22/10/2025
Meeting Pack
Agenda – Meeting 5 (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. 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
4. Approval of minutes
To approve the minutes from the Amenities & Planning Committee Meeting held 8th September 2025.
5. To consider the following planning applications:
| Reference | Address | Description |
| 25/02731/S73 | 78A Main Street, Frodsham, WA6 7AU | Change of use of existing ground floor shop to become part of existing residential first floor property. Alterations to existing front shopfront elevation. Proposed new external doors and windows. Proposed front railings with gate – variation of condition 2 providing amendments to the front elevation (approved plans) of planning application 24/03615/FUL |
| 25/02985/TPO | Ascot Lodge, Carriage Drive, Frodsham, WA6 6EB | Removal of Group 1 (Scots Pine) of attached plan |
| 25/02848/FUL | 52 Springbourne, Frodsham, WA6 6QD | Single storey rear extension, enlargement of existing raised terrace, render to front and rear |
| 25/02850/FUL | 18 Watersedge, Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6 7NQ | Single storey rear extension |
6. To note decisions made between meetings in accordance with agreed process (min ref: 08/02/24/6a
| 25/02394/FUL | 8 Springbourne, Frodsham | Removal of existing vertical tiles and batons on upper storey of front and one side elevation (to chimney). Replacement of tiles with 40-50mm graphite EPS boards and silicone render with fibre reinforced mesh. Cover upper half of garage with matching render | No objection |
| 25/02752/TPO | 18 Red Lane, Frodsham, WA6 6RB | Copper Beech – 3m reduction of branches up to 6m on 18 Red Lane side of tree | RELEVANT POLICIES: R1, M4, DM11, DM44 NO OBJECTION |
| 25/02517/FUL | 74 Main Street, Frodsham, WA6 7AU | Change of use of the first floor to create two apartments | RELEVANT POLICIES: DM46; DM14; R1; M4; DM14; DM44 – Conservation Area NO OBJECTION: subject to the agreement of the Conservation Officer |
| 25/02635/LBC & 25/02634/FUL |
51 Main Street, Frodsham, WA6 7DF | Single storey rear extension | RELEVANT POLICIES: DM46; ENV9; R1; M4; DM11; DM44 NO OBJECTION: Subject to the agreement of the Conservation Officer |
| 25/02763/FUL | 19 Ship Street, Frodsham, WA6 7NW | Single storey side extension and first floor side extension | RELEVANT POLICIES: R1; M4; DM11; DM44 OBJECTION: Does not appear to comply with the requirements set out in Supplementary Planning Document: House extensions and Domestic Outbuildings |
| 25/02109/FUL | Land At Dig Lane, Frodsham | Residential development for 91 dwellings including access from A56 Chester Road, public open space, landscaping, sustainable urban drainage, car and cycle parking and associated works | RELEVANT POLICIES: STRAT 9; M4; DM11; DM17; DM44 OBJECTION: the revised supporting documents do not address any of the concerns raised by FTC, in particular the unsafe route of the cycle path, and the basis for the Transport Statement – it does not reflect current transport issues for the area, particularly the A56 and impact from issues on the M56; flawed assumptions on vehicle movements on and off the estate; unrealistic pedestrian journeys; especially with likely access to the adjacent Castle Park; no proposals for safe pedestrian access to Castle Park; while it reflects changes during the COVID period it does not take into account subsequent changes e.g. people returning to office-based work. |
7. Green Gates Community Park
(a) To agree a date for a meeting with Northwich Town Council to consider the regular maintenance programme for the park and amendments to the service level agreement.
(b) To note that Green Gates Community Working Group are looking at grant funding for provision of a toddler side.
(c) To agree any further actions to be taken.
8. Christmas lights
(a) To note that the damaged anchor bolts on Church Street have been replaced and the testing of the power supply from the lighting columns has been carried out.
(b) To note that at the Full Council Meeting held on 22/09/2025 (minute ref: 22/09/2025/9b) delegated authority was granted to the Amenities and Planning Committee to appoint the contractor for the provision of festive lighting upgrade 2025.
(c) To note that the Town Clerk was advised by the company contracted for the festive light switch-on and subsequent maintenance to prioritise Main Street/High Street for phase 1 of the upgrade, as this area had experienced several failures in the previous year. This decision, made in consultation with Cllr Lofts, Chair of the Amenities & Planning Committee, was reflected in the specification provided to contractors
(d) To note that requests were made to 3 companies for quotations for the installation of replacement lights on Main Street/High Street and that 2 quotations were received by the deadline.
(e) To consider the quotations received and agree contractor to be appointed.
9. Community field
(a) To note that the non-native Robinia pseudoacacia (black locust) in the community field was removed from the field at no cost to the Council as part of routine maintenance.
(b) To note the following: (i) Robinia pseudoacacia is a non-native species, it is not classed as an invasive species under Schedule 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) (ii) this contrasts with species such as Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica), where there are specific statutory controls (iii) FTC removed the tree voluntarily from its land in the interests of good estate management and community amenity (iv) there is no legal obligation on FTC to take any further action in relation to alleged encroachment or growth occurring within the boundaries of a private property.
(b) To agree whether to take any further action.
10. Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica)
To note the report and confirm the successful completion of the programme to eradicate Japanese knotweed from Marshlands Tree Garden, following eight treatment visits carried out over a three-year period.
11. Damage to the memorial path
To consider the quotation of £450 to repair the damage to the memorial path caused by vandals lighting fires on the resin bound surface.
12. Active Travel
(a) To note the update report
(b) Consider options for enhancing signage in Frodsham to improve visitor wayfinding.
13. Vandalism log
To note that the Town Clerk is keeping a log of vandalism to FTC assets together with costs of repair.
14. Action log
To note the action log provided by the Town Clerk and confirm or update the status of outstanding actions.