Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 23 April 2013.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 23 April 2013 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

The Chair thanked Councillors Dean Fitzpatrick, Brian Hendley and Mike Wilson for their contribution to the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee during the previous Municipal Year and welcomed Councillors Laura Booth, Paul Porgess, and Andy Sorton to the Committee.

The following interests were declared:-

Disclosable Pecuniary Interest

Personal Interest

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 Monday, 17 June 2013.         

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing recommendations made by the Visiting Team on Monday, 17 June 2013.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Development).                                   

(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

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).

Removal of existing stables and loose boxes and replacement with new stables including construction of new manege.

The Committee is recommended to grant planning permissions subject to the conditions contained the report.

In respect of plan no. 50938 for the removal of existing stables and loose boxes and replacement with new stables including construction of new manege on fields with existing stables at Ashton Road, Bredbury, it was

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

Single storey side/rear extension

The Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 51590 for the single storey side/rear extension at 8 Cambridge Road, Heaton Chapel, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

Retention of recreational stable block

The Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 51816 for the retention of a recreational stable block at Gravel Bank Barn, 56 Gravel Bank Road, Woodley, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

Two storey rear extension

The Committee is recommended to grant planning permissions subject to the conditions contained the report.

In respect of plan no. 52045 for the two storey rear extension at 21 Bryn Drive, South Reddish, it was

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

Demolish conservatory, erect two storey rear extension, new glazed gable roof

The Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 52106 for the demolition of a conservatory, erection of a two storey rear extension and new glazed gable roof at 6 Elswick Avenue, Bramhall, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

Proposed agricultural fodder and machinery store

The Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 52134 for the proposed agricultural fodder and machinery store at land off Sandhill Lane, Sandhill Lane, Marple Bridge, it was

RESOLVED – (1 against) That planning permission be granted.

Alterations to existing building to create new first floor to include side and front extension. Construction of new access and new hardstanding area. Re-submission of DC51245.

The Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 52211 for alterations to existing building to create new first floor to include side and front extension and construction of new access and new hardstanding area, re-submission of DC51245 at Moorfield, Werneth Low Road, Romiley, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

Two storey side extension, new entrance porch, dormer enlargement to the front and the rear, two storey extension to rear and new balcony.(Re-submission of DC050312).

The Committee is recommended to grant planning permission subject to the conditions contained the report.

In respect of plan no. 52303 for the two storey side extension, new entrance porch, dormer enlargement to the front and the rear, two storey extension to rear and new balcony (re-submission of DC050312) at 175 Stanley Road, Heald Green, it was

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

Erection of one detached dwelling

The Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 52461 for the erection of one detached dwelling at 61a Cote Green Road, Marple Bridge, it was

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

Residential development for up to 168 dwellings with open space, access and associated infrastructure (outline).

The Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 50437 for the residential development for up to 168 dwellings with open space, access and associated infrastructure (outline) on land off Europa Way, Bridgehall, Adswood, it was

MOVED AND SECONDED – (1) That consideration of this application be deferred and further information requested from the Applicant regarding the Development Appraisal.

(2) That further negotiations be undertaken with the Applicant to seek an increase into the number of units of affordable housing.

(3) That further information be provided in respect of the pre-emption agreement.

For the motion 6, against 6

Upon there being an equality of votes, the Chair exercised his casting vote against the motion

MOTION NOT CARRIED

A named vote was requested in relation to the voting on this motion and the voting was recorded as follows:-

The Councillors who voted for the motion were Councillors Sheila Bailey, Brian Bagnall, Laura Booth, Philip Harding, Maureen Rowles and Andy Sorton.

The Councillors who voted against the motion were Councillors Kevin Dowling, Lenny Grice, Kevin Hogg, Sylvia Humphreys, Hazel Lees and Paul Porgess.

It was then

MOVED AND SECONDED

That planning permission be deferred and delegated to the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration pending the completion of an appropriate legal agreement in respect of affordable housing, open space and the insertion of clawback arrangements into the legal agreement. 

For the motion 6, against 6

Upon there being an equality of votes, the Chair exercised his casting vote in favour of the motion

MOTION CARRIED

It was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be deferred and delegated to the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration pending the completion of an appropriate legal agreement in respect of affordable housing, open space and the insertion of clawback arrangements into the legal agreement. 

To consider a report of the Service Director (Legal & Democratic Services)

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 Committee is recommended to note the report.

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

A representative of the Service Director (Legal & Democratic Services) 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.

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

During the last cycle of Area Committees, Councillors considered a report in respect of changes to the planning system.  This report details the proposed changes to the Council’s scheme of delegation as a result of the changes.

The Planning & Highways Regulation Committee is invited to comment on the proposed changes for consideration by the Council Meeting on 27 June 2013.

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing details of proposed amendments to the delegation arrangements within the Council’s Constitution (Part 3 – Scheme of Delegation).

The report stated that the planning system which came into force on 30 May 2013 with specific regard to:-

·      Allowing the change of use for certain buildings without needing planning permission.

·      Increasing the existing permitted development rights for extensions to homes and business premises in non-protected areas for a three-year period.

·      Increasing existing permitted development for certain telecommunications equipment, such as masts and antenna.

The Planning & Highways Regulation Committee were requested to consider proposed amendments to the delegation arrangements within the Council’s Constitution (Part 3 – Scheme of Delegation) to allow the Planning Authority to determine those prior approval applications resulting from the increase in the existing permitted development rights for extensions to homes and business premises within the proscribed 42 and 56 day timeframes.

The following comments were made / issues raised:-

• Clarification was sought and provided in respect of the potential fee to the developer for the change of use from B1a (Office) to C3 (Residential) development applications.
• A Councillor supported the comments made by the Marple Area Committee, in particular the Local Government Association’s campaign against the changes to the planning system.
• Concern was raised regarding the impact on residents who could be affected by the changes to the planning system.
• Members noted that the Area Committees would be informed on a regular basis of the number of applications submitted under the new regime.
• Clarification was sought and provided on the method in which Members would be informed of the new types of applications.  It was highlighted that the Stepping Hill Area Committee had raised concerns on managing this process.
• The effect on the level of income received by the Local Planning Authority was highlighted.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

This item has been placed on the Agenda at the request of the Chair.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that this item had been placed on the agenda at the request of the Chair.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager explained the concerns raised by Members regarding the layout of the room for the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee and a request for a projector to be present at future meetings.  The Committee discussed the various layout options available in the Town Hall.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to organise the next Planning and Highways Regulation Committee meeting on Thursday, 25 July 2013 in the Council Chamber, Town Hall on a trial basis.