Sandyford and Goldenhill

Proposed Development of Children’s Home on Sandyford’s Reginald Mitchell Estate

Refer to the link below to view the planning application in full.

70781/CLP | Certificate of (proposed) lawful development for use of a (C3a) dwelling as a children’s home for a maximum of four children | 58 Spitfire Way, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 5XQ

Reference	70781/CLP
Application Received	Mon 26 Feb 2024
Application Validated	Mon 04 Mar 2024
Address	58 Spitfire Way, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 5XQ
Proposal	Certificate of (proposed) lawful development for use of a (C3a) dwelling as a children’s home for a maximum of four children
Status	Awaiting decision
Appeal Decision	Not Available

Sandyford McDonald’s Wins its Appeal to Stay Open Until 2.00 a.m.

Sandyford McDonald’s wins an appeal to operate its restaurant until 2.00 a.m.

The planning inspectorate based in Bristol say for the reasons of the appeal conclude it should be allowed, subject to conditions.

The Inspectorate conclude, although the NIA methodology is generally robust, there are
uncertainties and assumptions within its analysis. A 12-month trial would
therefore be appropriate to enable the impacts, and the effectiveness of the
PNMP, to be assessed. The appellant is satisfied with this approach which I
note was suggested by the Environmental Health Officer and Staffordshire
Police. Consequently, there is no conflict with Policy CSP1 of the CSS or the
aims of the Framework.

Conditions

The guidance in the PPG makes it clear that decision notices for the grant of
planning permission under section 73 should repeat the relevant conditions
from the original permission unless they have already been discharged. I also
have power to impose new conditions that I consider to be necessary.
The conditions on the original planning permission have been considered in
light of the advice contained in the PPG. Given the restaurant has been
established for some time, fewer conditions are necessary.
I have therefore granted a new permission, removed the disputed condition,
and replaced it with one that limits the use of the revised opening hours to a
12-month period. I have also imposed a condition requiring operation in
accordance with the Premises Noise Management Plan, which includes limiting
the volume of the COD system. These conditions are necessary to ensure the
restaurant is managed in accordance with the terms of the application, to
protect the living conditions of nearby residents.

SCHEDULE OF CONDITIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS
1) The premises shall not be used for the serving of food or drink either to
visiting members of the public or by means of a home delivery service
between 0200 hours and 0700 hours on any day for a limited period of one
calendar year. This limited period must be commenced within three years of
the date of this decision and the applicant must provide the local planning
authority with written notification of the start and end date 10 days prior to
first commencement. Thereafter, the premises shall not be used for the
serving of food or drink to visiting members of the public or by means of a
home delivery service between 2300 hours and 0700 hours on any day.
2) Deliveries shall only be taken or dispatched from the site between 0800
hours and 1900 hours Mondays to Saturdays. There shall be no deliveries
taken or dispatched from the site at any time on Sundays, Bank or Public
Holidays.
3) The car parking area and cycle parking facilities as laid out shall not be used
for any purpose other than the parking of vehicles and cycles.
4) The servicing area as laid out shall not be used for any purpose other than
for servicing.
5) The premises shall operate in complete accordance with the
recommendations made within Appendix C of the (Premises Noise
Management Plan) of the submitted Noise Impact Assessment, (Savills (UK)
Limited: McDonald’s, Tunstall #1021 Noise Impact Assessment: Report No.
14-0167-85 R01 Dated 27 June 2022).

Beware of Scams!

Staffordshire Police are warning that if you ‘ve been called out of the blue or get a text offering to help you get your cost of living or energy payments down, it’s likely to be a scam in an attempt to get your bank details.

You can protect yourself with this quick four-step check. If you’re asked to pay upfront fee, it could be a scam. If you’re asked to pay quickly, it could be a scam. If you’re asked to pay in an usual way, such as vouchers or money transfer, or asked for your bank details, it could be a scam. Report the scam to the Police Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040. Or call Citizen Advice scams Action Helpline on 0808 250 5050.

Tunstall Burglary – Police Need Your Help!

Staffordshire Police are appealing for information following a burglary in Tunstall.

Officers were called to a business on The Boulevard, just after 4.30am, on Sunday (25 February), after the alarm was triggered. A laptop and keys to two vehicles were taken.

Officers attended immediately secured the scene and within a few hours a forensic examination was conducted. Local officers conducted extensive scene enquiries in the area including speaking to other business owners.

Our enquiries are ongoing and we have stepped up local patrols in the area to provide reassurance.

We are urging anyone with information to come forward. Please get in touch by calling 101, quoting incident 107 of 25 February, or by using our LiveChat function on our website.

If you prefer to stay anonymous, you can contact the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Community Skip Days, Goldenhill & Sandyford

Community skips in the Goldenhill & Sandyford areas have taken place to provide residents with a facility to dispose of bulky items locally.

The skips have been allocated out of Councillor Kanneganti’s Ward budget, and supported by Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Association (SAGE).

The councillor believes this is a good spend of money to help residents who are unable to get to the local recycling centres.

The last day to dispose of items is tomorrow (Wednesday 28.02.24) where Lester Fern, SAGE Committee will be at Spitfire Way (Reginald Mitchell Estate) next to the play area and where James Smith SAGE Committee will be next to the Chatterley Whitfield Pub.

Pictured above is Tom Simpson (Left) & (Right) David & Mary Taylor (SAGE Committee). Our thanks also go to Anna Beck & Hazel Goring (SAGE Committee) who today outside the community centre/village green braved the cold weather to support residents disposing of their unwanted bulky items.

Meet The Police Commander

Do you have concerns or queries about policing in your local area?

On Wednesday 28th February 2024 between 1-3pm join chief inspector Scott McGrath for a catch up with your commander. The event is at Costa Coffee, Sandyford.

Illegal Use of Bikes & Cars Will See Vehicles Seized on Sandyford Racetrack Road

Staffordshire Police & Stoke on Trent City Council are warning of illegal use of motorcycles and cars which will lead to prosecution.

A signpost (pictured) on Reginald Mitchell Way, Sandyford says any of the actions mentioned will have their vehicles seized without further warning.

This warning and action is due to complaints of reckless driving by irresponsible vehicle owners. Major concerns have been brought about by residents that someone is going to get seriously injured or even killed by these actions.

Community Information Event

Stolen Car Later Used in Criminal Activity

Staffordshire Police have reported that between the 10th & 11th February a silver Ford Fiesta was stolen outside an address on Greengates Street, Tunstall. The car was later used in a crime in Lichfield afterwards.

The police went onto say that If you have seen anything suspicious or have any CCTV then please call Staffordshire Police on 101, private message on Facebook / Twitter quoting serial number SP-20240211-0337 or you can call crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Why Electric Cars are “NOT” Green Machines

Electric car production creates up to 70% more emissions than petrol equivalent

The environmental benefit of electric cars may never be felt – with their production creating up to 70 per cent more emissions than their petrol equivalent.

Electric cars need to be used for tens of thousands of miles before they offset the higher releases, with VW’s e-Golf becoming more environmentally friendly only after 77,000 miles, according to the manufacturer’s own figures.

But there are fears that many such vehicles will never hit their mileage target as owners upgrade to newer models, leaving swathes of used electric cars sitting unwanted on garage forecourts.

The vast majority of car purchases in the UK are made using credit plans, which offer customers the chance to swap their car for a new vehicle after a three-year term, which is unlikely to be enough time to offset the emissions.

Personal Contract Purchases (PCP) boomed in popularity thanks to the rock-bottom interest rates of the past decade and allowed consumers to pay off their car in monthly instalments.

Britain’s car finance obsession could undermine the climate goals of the Government, as a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars looms in 2030.

Ministers hope the ban – which extends to hybrid cars by 2035 – will be a decisive factor in the country reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Yet electric vehicles (EVs) can play a role in this goal only if they remain on the road long enough.