Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 19 June 2014.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 19 June 2014 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

The following interests were declared:-

Personal & Prejudicial 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 21 July 2014.

The Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing recommendations made by the Visiting Team on Monday, 21 July 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 or e-mail emma.curle@stockport.gov.uk.

Development applications were submitted.

(NOTE: Full details of the decisions including conditions and reasons for granting or refusing planning permission and imposing conditions are given in the schedule of plans. The Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration is authorised to determine conditions and reasons and they are not therefore referred to in committee minutes unless the committee makes a specific decision on a condition or reason. In order to reduce printing costs and preserve natural resources, the schedule of plans is not reproduced within these minutes. A copy of the schedule of plans is available on the Council’s website at www.stockport.gov.uk/planningdecisions. Copies of the schedule of plans, or any part thereof, may be obtained from the Place Directorate upon payment of the Council’s reasonable charges).

Two storey side, single storey rear extension. Front porch. Loft conversion with dormer window to rear

The Committee is recommended to grant planning permission, subject to conditions.

In respect of plan no. 55352 for a two storey side, single storey rear extension. Front porch. Loft conversion with dormer window to rear at 35 Warwick Road, Heaton Norris, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions contained in the report.

Amendments to Planning Application Ref. DC/050476 for the redevelopment of part of 'Blackstone Field' site for a new Medical Centre (1,900m2) incorporating GP Practices, Pharmacy (190m2), Local Convenience Store (280m2), the provision of a Community Hub (1,770m2) including a library, sports hall, community space, gym, all weather and grass pitches and service zones, open space and access from Lisburne Lane and 126 car parking spaces with 27 new houses, associated roads, infrastructure, open space and children’s play area.

The Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 50476 for the redevelopment of part of 'Blackstone Field' site for a new Medical Centre (1,900m2) incorporating GP Practices, Pharmacy (190m2), Local Convenience Store (280m2), the provision of a Community Hub (1,770m2) including a library, sports hall, community space, gym, all weather and grass pitches and service zones, open space and access from Lisburne Lane and 126 car parking spaces with 27 new houses, associated roads, infrastructure, open space and children’s play area., it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be deferred and delegated pending expiry of the consultation period and the applicant entering into an appropriate legal agreement to secure the contributions as detailed in the report.

Installation of 32 ground mounted solar PV panels

The Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 54774 for the Installation of 32 ground mounted solar PV panels at Hillside, Gird Lane, Marple Bridge, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

Single storey rear extension

The Committee is recommended to grant planning permission and that all relevant permitted development rights be removed in order to control all subsequent extensions and alterations.

In respect of plan no. 55238 for a single storey rear extension

at Melkin Farm, 137 Moor End Road, Mellor, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted and that all relevant permitted development rights be removed in order to control all subsequent extensions and alterations.

Single storey, multi-purpose room extension and double prefabricated classroom unit.

The Committee is recommended to grant planning permission, subject to the conditions and informatives contained in the report.

In respect of plan no. 55362 for a single storey, multi-purpose room extension and double prefabricated classroom unit at St. Mark's Primary School, Redhouse Lane, Bredbury, it was

MOVED and SECONDED – That consideration of the application be deferred for clarification regarding the inclusion of windows on the eastern elevation of the double prefabricated classroom unit.

AMENDMENT MOVED and SECONDED – That planning permission be granted, subject to the conditions and informatives contained in the report.

For the amendment 3; against 6

AMENDMENT NOT CARRIED

It was then

RESOLVED (8 for) – That consideration of the application be deferred for clarification regarding the inclusion of windows on the south elevation of the double prefabricated classroom unit.

Single storey rear extension, single storey front extension, alteration to existing vehicular access and new wall/gates to front boundary

The Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 55576 for a single storey rear extension, single storey front extension, alteration to existing vehicular access and new wall/gates to front boundary, at 218 Woodford Road, Woodford, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

The construction of a four bedroomed house over two storeys and associated garage replacing an existing single storey dwelling.

The Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 55595 for the construction of a four bedroomed house over two storeys and associated garage replacing an existing single storey dwelling, at 40 Moor Lane, Woodford, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

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 Head and Legal and Democratic Governance 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.