Time: 7.00pm
Location: Congleton Town Hall
Contact: David McGifford – Chief Officer Tel: 01260 270350 Email: info@congleton-tc.gov.uk
The following members sit on the Planning Committee:
Ex-Officio members: Councillor Robert Brittain (Mayor), Councillor Suzy Firkin (Deputy Mayor)
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1. Apologies for Absence
Members are reminded of the necessity to give apologies in advance of the meeting and to give reasons for absence.
2. Minutes of Previous Meetings
To approve the planning meeting minutes of 13th November 2025.
3. Declarations of Disclosable Pecuniary Interest
Members are requested to declare both “non-pecuniary” and “pecuniary” interests as early in the meeting as they become aware of it.
4. Outstanding Actions
To review any outstanding actions from previous meetings and to provide an update on any work in progress.
5. Questions from Members of the Public
There will be 15 minutes at each meeting to receive any questions from Members of the Public, either verbally at the meeting including those which have been received in writing 7 days prior to the meeting.
6. Urgent Items
Members may raise urgent items related to this committee, but no discussion or decisions may be taken at the meeting.
7. Planning Enforcement
To receive any updates on enforcement matters.
7.1 Astbury Place / Congleton Park
To receive a verbal update from the Chief Officer
7.2 Section 106
8. Planning Applications Section 1
To note or comment as appropriate on planning applications lodged with Cheshire East Council. Section 1 is for members of the public who wish to comment about specific applications at the meeting.
9. Neighbourhood Plan (Verbal)
Independent examination of Congleton Neighbourhood Plan.
10. Licensing Applications
To note or comment as appropriate on Licensing Applications lodged with Cheshire East Council.
Bracken Barn, Holmes Chapel Road, Congleton, CW12 4SN
APPLICATION FOR A PREMISES LICENCE LICENSING ACT 2003 NOTICE is hereby given that I, Jack Whiston-Rowe of GSM Padel Ltd have applied on 25th November 2025 to Cheshire East Council in respect of the premises known as Bracken Barn, Holmes chapel road, Congleton, CW12 4SN. For a Premises license to provide the following licensable activities:
• Sale of alcohol by retail inside the premises & the consumption of alcohol inside the premises between the hours of 12pm and 10pm Monday to Sunday.
The Edge Distillery, Units 2 & 3 Alcumlow Hall Farm, Chance Hall Lane, Astbury, CW12 4TL
LICENSING ACT 2003: MINOR VARIATION OF PREMISES LICENCE NOTICE is hereby given that I, Robert Tonge have applied on 21st December 2025 to Cheshire East Council in respect of the premises known as The Edge Distillery, Units 2 & 3 Alcumlow Hall Farm, Chance Hall Lane, Astbury, CW12 4TL. The minor variation seeks to change:
• Amendment to licence hours for the sale and supply of alcohol (on and off the premises) From: 12:00 to 21:00 Monday to Sunday To: 13:00 to 22:00 Monday to Sunday
ESQUIRES COFFEE, UNIT B, 74 MANCHESTER ROAD, CONGLETON, MANCHESTER, CW12 2HT
APPLICATION FOR A NEW PREMISES LICENCE LICENSING ACT 2003 NOTICE is hereby given that I, E C YORKSHIRE LTD have applied on 17TH December 2025 to Cheshire East Council in respect of the premises known as ESQUIRES COFFEE, UNIT B, 74 MANCHESTER ROAD, CONGLETON, MANCHESTER, CW12 2HT for a PREMISES LICENCE to provide the following licensable activities: • RETAIL SALE OF ALCOHOL FOR CONSUMPTION ON & OFF THE PREMISES Monday to Sunday - 08.00 to 23.00
11. Planning Applications Section 2 (Enclosed)
To note or comment as appropriate on planning applications lodged with Cheshire East Council.
