Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 24 April 2014.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 24 April 2014 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

Councillors and officers were invited to declare any interests which they had in any of the items on the agenda for the meeting.

The following interests were declared:-

Personal Interests

Members of the public are invited to put questions to the Chair of the Committee on any matters within the powers and duties of the Committee, subject to the exclusions set out in the Code of Practice (questions must be submitted prior to the commencement of the meeting on the cards provided. These are available at the meeting and at local libraries and Information Centres).

No public questions were submitted.

To consider a report of the Visiting Team held on 16 June 2014.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the recommendations made by the Visiting Team on Monday, 16 June 2014.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration.                                   

(a)              To consider development applications where members of the public have attended the meeting in order to hear the Committee's deliberations.

(b)              To consider the remaining development applications.

NOTE: Councillors are requested to note that if they withdraw from the meeting during the consideration of a development application upon their return they should not participate any further in the deliberation or vote on that planning application.

Officer contact: Emma Curle on 0161 474 3542, e-mail emma.curle@stockport.gov.uk

Redevelopment of existing office building to provide additional office floor space at roof level with ground floor additions to provide retail accommodation.  Housing Association, Estate Agency & Case logo/branding on face of building.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Dominic Harvey on 474 3544 or email: dominic.harvey@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 54390 for the redevelopment of existing office building to provide additional office floor space at roof level with ground floor additions to provide retail accommodation and Housing Association, Estate Agency & Case logo/branding on face of building at Armitt House, Monmouth Road, Cheadle Hulme, it was

RESOLVED – (9 for, 3 against) That planning permission be granted.

Redevelopment of existing office building to provide additional office floor space at roof level with ground floor additions to provide retail accommodation.  Housing Association, Estate Agency & Case logo/branding on face of building.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Dominic Harvey on 474 3544 or email: dominic.harvey@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 54391 for the redevelopment of existing office building to provide additional office floor space at roof level with ground floor additions to provide retail accommodation and Housing Association, Estate Agency & Case logo/branding on face of building at Armitt House, Monmouth Road, Cheadle Hulme (advertisement), it was

RESOLVED – (9 for, 3 against) That planning permission be granted.

Demolition of existing double garage, partitioning of existing residential dwelling plot with new detached dwelling in existing side garden.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Karyn Clarke on 474 3551 or email: karyn.clarke@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 55003 for the demolition of existing double garage, partitioning of existing residential dwelling plot with new detached dwelling in existing side garden at 18 Ravenoak Road, Woodsmoor, it was

RESOLVED – (7 for, 4 against) That planning permission be granted subject to removal of permitted development rights.

Change of use to A1 (retail), A2 (financial & professional services), A3 (cafe & restaurant), A4 (drinking establishment) or B1 (office & light industry).

The Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Jane Chase on 474 3550 or email: jane.chase@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 54553 for the change of use to A1 (retail), A2 (financial & professional services), A3 (cafe & restaurant), A4 (drinking establishment) or B1 (office & light industry) at The Shopping Centre, Cheadle Hulme, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

Change of use from retain (A1) to a mixed use comprising retail (A1) and consulting rooms (D1) and ground floor and retail (A1) and dance studio ((D2) at first floor.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Dominic Harvey on 474 3544 or email: dominic.harvey@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 55152 for the change of use from retain (A1) to a mixed use comprising retail (A1) and consulting rooms (D1) and ground floor and retail (A1) and dance studio ((D2) at first floor at Units 4 and 5 The Precinct, Cheadle Hulme, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

Reconfiguration and extension of existing car park, formation of new vehicle exit onto Brundett Street and associated landscaping.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee to grant planning permission.

Officer Contact: Mark Jordan on 0161 474 3557 or email: mark.jordan@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 55154 for the reconfiguration and extension of existing car park, formation of new vehicle exit onto Brundett Street and associated landscaping at the site of the former Manchester Harley Davidson, Hempshaw Lane, Offerton, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

Demolition of an existing bungalow and its replacement with an eco-house designed and constructed by Huf Haus including the reinstatement of a substantial garden.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Dominic Harvey on 474 3544 or email: dominic.harvey@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 54229 for the demolition of an existing bungalow and its replacement with an eco-house designed and constructed by Huf Haus including the reinstatement of a substantial garden at 16 Ripley Avenue, Cheadle Hulme, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

Replacement of existing dwelling with new two-storey dwelling.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee grant planning permission subject to conditions and informatives.

Officer contact: Jane Chase on 474 3550 or email: jane.chase@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 54319 for the replacement of existing dwelling with new two-storey dwelling at 124 Grove Lane, Cheadle Hulme, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted subject to the removal of permitted development rights and informatives.

Increase in school capacity comprising a new early years building, extension to main hall, replacement windows to first floor, boundary treatment to main access on Shaw Road South and pedestrian access off Meyer Street; landscape (re-allocation) works to main play area.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee to grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Mark Jordon on 474 3557 or email: mark.jordan@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 54362 for the increase in school capacity comprising a new early years building, extension to main hall, replacement windows to first floor, boundary treatment to main access on Shaw Road South and pedestrian access off Meyer Street; landscape (re-allocation) works to main play area at Cale Green Primary School, Shaw Road South, Cale Green, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

Proposed cattle housing and muck store to be achieved by roofing over an area between two existing buildings.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee grants planning permission.

Officer contact: Chris Smyton on 474 3657 or email: chris.smyton@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 54496 for a proposed cattle housing and muck store to be achieved by roofing over an area between two existing buildings at Sunhill Farm, Sandhill Lane, Marple Bridge, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

The importation of suitable material to create a biomass plantation, with areas of public amenity including the creation of new footpath links and areas of landscaping.

The Committee is recommended to grant planning permission subject to conditions and informatives.

Officer contact: Jane Chase on 474 3550 or email: jane.chase@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no.54575 for the importation of suitable material to create a biomass plantation, with areas of public amenity including the creation of new footpath links and areas of landscaping at Adswood Biomass, Adswood Road, it was

RESOLVED – (9 for, 3 against) That planning permission be granted.

Rebuild existing single storey garage on same footprint, create a utility room at rear and link to house with a single storey glazed extension.

The Area Committee are recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Michael Crossley on 474 3549 or email: michael.crossley@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 55048 to rebuild existing single storey garage on same footprint, create a utility room at rear and link to house with a single storey glazed extension at Westbourne, 33 Gibb Lane, Mellor, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

Two storey side and single storey rear extension.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Anthony Smith on 474 3569 or email: anthony.smith@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 55188 for a two storey side and single storey rear extension at 16 Bridle Road, Woodford, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

Erection of single storey detached early years block with associated hard and soft landscaping, fencing, extension of car parking and external lighting.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee grant planning permission subject to conditions and informatives.

Officer contact: Jane Chase on 474 3550 or email: jane.chase@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 55197 for the erection of single storey detached early years block with associated hard and soft landscaping, fencing, extension of car parking and external lighting at Greave Primary School, Werneth Road, Woodley, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

Non material amendment to alter patio door and kitchen window to rear of property

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Michael Crossley on 474 3549 or email: michael.crossley@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 55207 for the non-material amendment to alter patio door and kitchen window to rear of property at 88 Woodsmoor Lane, Woodsmoor, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

To consider a report of the Head of Legal & Democratic Governance

The report summarises recent appeal decisions; lists current planning appeals and dates for local enquiries; informal hearings for planning appeals, and enforcement action by Area Committee area.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Joy Morton on 0161 474 3217 or email: joy.morton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) summarising recent appeal decisions, listing current planning appeals and dates for local inquiries and informal hearings according to area committees.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.