Chorlton planning applications from week ending 20 Sep 13

Below are recently submitted Planning Applications in the Chorlton area. You can find out more information about any of the proposals on the City Council's Planning Portal at http://tinyurl.com/yv6lex or by contacting the South Area Planning Group Manager - Roger Hall; Tel: (0161) 234 4536; email: r.hall@manchester.gov.uk . You can also make a Planning representation (in support or opposition) to Mr Hall or the designated planning officer for each application. Please feel free to contact me on (07947383740; cllr.v.chamberlain@manchester.gov.uk) if you wish to discuss any application and please also send me a copy of any representation you make.

103591/FH/2013/S1 48 Claridge Road Chorlton Manchester M21 9WG
Erection of single-storey rear extension following demolition of existing outrigger

101712/FO/2013/S1 8 York Road Chorlton Manchester M21 9HP
Erection of second floor rear extension

103663/FH/2013/S1 37 Beech Road Chorlton Manchester M21 8BX
Erection of first floor rear extension and single-storey side extension to form additional living accommodation

103667/TCA/2013/S1 558 Wilbraham Road Chorlton Manchester M21 9LB
Works to trees

103674/FH/2013/S1 5 Bentley Road Chorlton Manchester M21 9WD
Erection of part single, part two-storey rear extension to form additional living accommodation

Licence Application: Tea Hive, 53 Manchester Road

Photo from @TeaHiveTweets

I have received notification that an application has been received by the City Council for a new Premises Licence for premises at:Tea Hive, 53 Manchester Road, Chorlton, Manchester, M21 9PW

The application for a new premises licence has been made as Tea Hive wishes to extend the area for licensable activities to the first floor of the premises.  The current licence held by Tea Hive is for the ground floor and outdoor seating area.  The activities and hours requested on this application are the same as currently permitted (summarised below). The applicant requests that conditions attached to the current licence are included on the new licence if granted:  

Proposed trading hours for the supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises only:
Mon to Fri 0800 to 2300
Sat and Sun 0900 to 2300

Proposed opening hours for the premises:
Mon to Fri 0800 to 2300
Sat and Sun 0900 to 2300

If you have any comments, you can make these directly to The Licensing Unit
(e-mail: premises.licensing@manchester.gov.uk) or write to: The Licensing Unit, Regulatory & Enforcement Services, Premises Team, PO Box 271, Manchester, M18 8YU by 24/10/13. The Licensing Authority may only consider a representation relating to the effect of the grant of the licence on the licensing objectives, which are: Prevention of crime and disorder; Public Safety; Prevention of public nuisance and the Protection of children from harm.

As a local Councillor I can make representations to support local residents; as can John Leech MP (leechj@parliament.uk; 434 3334). If you wish for us to do so, please let us know and send us a copy of any representation you may be making.

Chorlton Art Market

Chorlton Book Festival Appeal -Donate a Book For Kids

Would you like to donate a book/ or two to the Barlow Moor Community Association?

For the first time this year, Chorlton Book Festival includes a Chorlton Book Award for children (see poster image above) and as part of this initiative, is running an appeal for donations of new books.

Chorlton Bookshop is selling the books (at much reduced cost) for this initiative and has a box for these donations in store which will be given to BCMA for children on the Barlow Moor/ Merseybank  Estate.

The new Community Centre (BMCA) http://barlowmoorca.co.uk/ on the Estate will be also doing an outreach library which will need books too so if you wish to donate a book,  please get in touch with Chorlton Bookshop on Wilbraham road. They have the list of shortlisted books for the Chorlton Book Award for Children and can advise.

You might also like to inscribe your name/ business name as a donor (or your company stamp).

Contact details for Chorlton Bookshop are here http://www.fire-hire.co.uk/bookshop.html

For your information:

This year's Chorlton Book Festival runs Fri 15th Nov to Sat 23rd Nov
twitter name @chorltonbf

Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday, taking place on 7 December for the first time in the UK, is a day to celebrate and promote small businesses across the UK.

Small businesses in Manchester are encouraged to take part by offering some kind of promotion for the day, to encourage Manchester residents to shop local – both on this day and beyond.

To show your support and for more information, go to www.facebook.com/smallbusinesssaturdayuk and follow the campaign on Twitter @SmallBizSatUk

How well do you feel the Council is tackling Climate Change?

I'm currently a member of the Environmental Sustainability Subgroup at the Council and we're looking at how Manchester (and the Council) can be 'greener' and more sustainable. As part of this study we're asking for feedback on the low carbon agenda and the work of the Council on tackling climate change. We are asking the following questions:

• What do you think Manchester Council is doing at the moment to tackle climate change?
• What would you like to see Manchester Council doing in future to tackle climate change?
• What can you do to tackle climate change?

Please let me know your thoughts at cllr.v.chamberlain@manchester.gov.uk

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