Councillor T. Kelt in the Chair, and
Councillors: A. Best, J. Davies, L. Davies, J. Hood, R. Townsend and C. Thornicroft
Officers: R. Edwards and T. Williams

Councillors: J. Battrick, A. Burgess, K. Dawson, I. Fordham, B. Kenney, R. Kenney, P. Leason, J. Metters, J. Powell, N. Powell and A. Mottershead

Apologies were received from Councillors: K. Dawson, I. Fordham, B. Kenney, R. Kenney, P. Leason, J. Metters, J. Powell, N Powell and A. Mottershead

Councillor T. Kelt declared an interest in planning application 25/40687/HOU (33 the Avenue, Stone).

The Committee considered a request for a dispensation from Councillor Kelt in relation to planning application 25/40687/HOU.

Councillor Kelt had in advance of the meeting requested a dispensation to allow him to provide the Committee with information on the details of planning application 25/40687/HOU. A copy of the written request was distributed to each Town Councillor present at the meeting.

RESOLVED: That Councillor Kelt be granted a dispensation to speak but not vote on planning application 25/40687/HOU (agenda item 5, Minute Number PC26/017).

Councillor J. Hood advised the Committee that, as a member of Stafford Borough Council’s Planning Committee, she would not speak or vote on the planning applications listed on the agenda.

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RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the Planning Consultative Committee meeting held on 3 June 2025, Minute Numbers PC26/007 – PC26/012), be approved as a correct record.

• Application Number – 25/40661/HOU
  Applicant – Mr T. Williams
  Location – 2 Orchard Close, Stone
  Development – Single storey side extension, demolition of cross gable into new gabled room, dormer loft conversion.
  Observations: No objections

• Application Number – 25/40501/HOU
  Applicant – Mrs S. Yates
  Location – 39 Hill Drive, Stone
  Development – Retrospective application for the retention of 1.746m boundary fence, alteration of ground levels and retaining walls within the garden, to include removal of elements of the unauthorised fence and gates, repositioning of fence and extension of driveway.
  Observations: The Town Council supports the objections raised by residents and the County Highways Department in response to this planning application. As a general principle the Council is not in support of retrospective planning applications.

• Application Number – 25/40576/HOU
  Applicant – Mrs McCarthey
  Location – 57 Saddler Avenue, Stone
  Development – Demolish existing conservatory. Proposed rear single storey extension. Part re-modelling of ground floor.
  Observations: The Town Council has no objections in principle to this planning application but would like the parking and construction details to be clarified.

• Application Number – 25/40687/HOU
  Applicant – Mr & Mrs I. Fordham
  Location – 33 The Avenue, Stone
  Development – Demolition of existing rear/side extension and re-build of new extension. Demolition and re-build of front and rear boundary walls, and other alterations to the property.
  Observations: No comments were made by the Town Council.

• Application Number – 25/40605/ADV
  Applicant – Super Smart Service
  Location – Super Smart Service Logistics Unit, Stone Business Park, Stone
  Development – New UPVC building signage located above offices
  Observations: No objections

• Application Number – 25/40718/HOU
  Applicant – Mr P. Clifford
  Location – 126 Oulton Road, Stone
  Development – Removal of Condition 4 of 21/35085/HOU
  Observations: No objections

To note the following items considered under delegated powers where no objections were forwarded to Stafford Borough Council due to no Member asking for the item to be considered by a special meeting of the Committee.

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