Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Wednesday 21st October 2026 at 7.45pm at Bluebell Cottage Nursery Tea Rooms, Lodge Lane.
Present: Councillors Dawson, Hough, Davenport & Morrell. 1 resident of the Village
1. APOLOGIES
Apologies were received from Councillors Brierley-Jones, Antrobus, Christopher & Underdown. County Councillors Marshall & Wright
2. DECLARATION OF INTEREST
Councillor Hough made a Declaration of Interest.
3. Report from CWaC
The Marbury Ward newsletter had been circulated.
Councillor Gibbon gave details on the following matters:
- House on Lodge Lane – Seemed to be no further forward. Ask for update from Enforcement
- New National Planning Framework
- Vehicles must now be registered to use the local land fill sites. This could be done easily online.
- ION Community Fund
- Litter pick arranged for A533
- Enforcement was still looking into the sand excavation at Hope Farm.
- Councillors were urged to attend the meetings held with the Crime Commissioner
4. To confirm the minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 8th September 2026
MATTERS ARISING
- Move to .gov.uk domain – As Councillor Christopher was not at the meeting the Clerk could not give any more information. As the Budget was due to be discussed at the next meeting it was imperative this matter be dealt with and closed.
- New property on Lodge Lane – Matters in respect to this property were still being looked into.
- Aston Grange Solar Farm – Councillor Dawson had not been able to make contact with Aston or get the agreement looked at. He said he would do this before the next meeting.
- Bee Keeping – There was no further information on this subject.
- Defibrillators – It was confirmed that there was a Defibrillator at Apple Green. Councillor Davenport stated that his gate was always unlocked and access was not restricted if the Defibrillator was required. The owners of the Kenney Garage would be approached with regards to placing a new Defibrillator there.
Councillor Davenport stated that his gate was always unlocked and access was not restricted if the Defibrillator was required. The owners of the Kenney Garage would be approached with regards to placing a new Defibrillator there.
5. Financial Review
- Current Bank Statement: £ 7997.81
6. CORRESPONDENCE
7. Planning Appeals
- No current Planning Appeals
Planning Applications:
NEW:
Erection of general purpose agricultural produce and machinery store
Land At Marsh Lane Dutton Northwich
Ref. No: 26/03120/AGR Status: Prior Approval not required
Installation of 6 telecommunication poles.
Land At Higher Lane Dutton Northwich
Ref. No: 26/03157/DSM Status: Notification Closed
Install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus. Ref RZE-V9003-GIGABIT
Northwich Road Dutton Northwich WA4 4E
Ref. No: 26/03062/DSM Status: Notification Closed
OUTSTANDING:
Single storey side extension with green /eco roof/ balcony above, front porch and conversion and extension of existing outbuilding into granny annexe
1 Hilltop Cottage Northwich Road Dutton Northwich WA4 4LD
Ref. No: 26/02422/FUL Status: Approved
Conversion and extension of building to form one dwelling and detached garage
Land At Marsh Lane Dutton Northwich
Ref. No: 26/02035/FUL Status: Pending
Erection of dwelling
Land At Northwich Road Dutton Northwich WA4 4HD
Ref. No: 26/01425/FUL Status: Pending
Demolition of an existing two storey/single storey office accommodation and construction of replacement single storey modular office accommodation and associated external works.
Schmitz Cargo Bull (UK) Ltd Tarporley Road Whitley Northwich WA4 4EZ
Ref. No: 26/01909/FUL Status: Approved
Replacement dwelling of existing bungalow to 2 bed dwelling
Land At Northwich Road Northwich Road Dutton Northwich WA4 4HD
Ref. No: 26/00569/FUL Status: Pending
Replacement dwelling of existing bungalow to convert existing barn to dwelling
Land At Northwich Road Dutton Northwich WA4 4HD
Ref. No: 26/00568/FUL Status: Pending
Single storey side extension, part single part two storey rear extension and front porch
2 Hilltop Cottage Northwich Road Dutton Northwich WA4 4LD
Ref. No: 26/01541/FUL Status: Pending
Demolition of existing barn, change of use of the fields on the northern boundary from agricultural to residential. Erection of a stable block, fences and associated hard standings.
Marsh Lane Farm Barn Marsh Lane Dutton Northwich WA4 4EX
Ref. No: 26/01259/FUL Status: Approved
Removal of sections of hawthorn hedgerow and silver birch (approximately 15 metres) to improve site access
Land Along Side Northwich Road Dutton Northwich
Ref. No: 26/00459/HED Status: Pending
Discharge of condition 4 (landscaping) of planning permission 18/04777/S73
Meadow Farm, Marsh Lane, Dutton, Warrington WA4 4EU
Ref. No: 25/04028/DIS Status: Pending
Lawful Development Certificate to establish use of existing use of a dwelling in excess of 10 years.
Land at Northwich Road, Dutton
Ref. No: 25/02892/LDC Status: Pending
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Existing Use for the establishment of hardstanding associated with agricultural operations.
Land At Meadow Farm Northwich Road Dutton Warrington WA4 4LJ
Ref. No: 25/02722/LDC Status: Pending
Change of use of land for B8 open air storage and distribution of agricultural machinery and plant hire, hard surface, installation of perimeter fencing and creation of landscaping bunds – Retrospective.
Ashbrook Plant Hire, Woodside Farm, Northwich Road. WA4 4LJ
Ref. No: 25/02711/FUL Status: Pending
Discharge of conditions 3 (materials), 7 (sound insulation) and 19 (land contamination) of planning permission 22/01211/FUL
Dutton Park Farm Lodge Lane Dutton Northwich WA4 4HL
Ref. No: 23/02170/DIS – Status: Pending
http://pa.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/online-applications/
9. AOB
Contact CW&C regarding moving the new chevron sign at junction of Higher Lane back as it was felt that the view was obstructed.
Contact CW&C regarding missing Marsh Lane road sign at its junction with Higher Lane.
The Clerk had been contacted for information regarding Septic Tanks belonging to the houses next to Dutton Garage. As far as the PC were aware, the septic tanks were in the house gardens, but the soak away was on the land belonging to the Parish Council.
10. Date and Place of next meeting
1st December
Subject to change.