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Outline planning application, with all matters reserved except for access, for the following:-

·         Demolition of existing golf centre buildings;

·         Provision of a maximum of 2 all-weather sports pitches, with a maximum

overall footprint of 34m x 54m, served by 6 floodlights to a maximum height of 10m , with no perimeter fencing;

·         The construction of a residential development comprising up to 75 two storey

dwellings, with a maximum overall dwelling height of 8.6m (with no changes to existing ground levels), with access off Harwood Road;

·         Internal alterations to an existing sports clubhouse, with no increase in the

existing internal footprint.

The Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

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

In respect of plan no. 62251 for outline planning application, with all matters reserved except for access, for the demolition of existing golf centre buildings; the provision of a maximum of 2 all-weather sports pitches, with a maximum overall footprint of 34m x 54m, served by 6 floodlights to a maximum height of 10m, with no perimeter fencing; the construction of a residential development comprising up to 75 two storey dwellings, with a maximum overall dwelling height of 8.6m (with no changes to existing ground levels), with access off Harwood Road; and internal alterations to an existing sports clubhouse, with no increase in the existing internal footprint at Cranford Golf Centre, Harwood Road, Heaton Mersey, Stockport, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

In connection with Outline planning application, with all matters reserved except for access, for the following:-

·         Demolition of existing golf centre buildings;

·         Provision of a maximum of 2 all-weather sports pitches, with a maximum

·         overall footprint of 34m x 54m, served by 6 floodlights to a maximum height of 10m , with no perimeter fencing;

·         The construction of a residential development comprising up to 75 two storey

·         dwellings, with a maximum overall dwelling height of 8.6m (with no changes to existing ground levels), with access off Harwood Road;

·         Internal alterations to an existing sports clubhouse, with no increase in the

·         existing internal footprint.

The Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

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

In respect of plan no. 062251 for outline planning application, with all matters reserved except for access, for the demolition of existing golf centre buildings; the provision of a maximum of 2 all-weather sports pitches, with a maximum overall footprint of 34m x 54m, served by 6 floodlights to a maximum height of 10m, with no perimeter fencing; the construction of a residential development comprising up to 75 two storey dwellings, with a maximum overall dwelling height of 8.6m (with no changes to existing ground levels), with access off Harwood Road; and internal alterations to an existing sports clubhouse, with no increase in the existing internal footprint at Cranford Golf Centre, Harwood Road, Heaton Mersey, Stockport, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

In connection with Outline planning application, with all matters reserved except for access, for the following:-

·         Demolition of existing golf centre buildings;

·         Provision of a maximum of 2 all-weather sports pitches, with a maximum

·         overall footprint of 34m x 54m, served by 6 floodlights to a maximum height of 10m , with no perimeter fencing;

·         The construction of a residential development comprising up to 75 two storey

·         dwellings, with a maximum overall dwelling height of 8.6m (with no changes to existing ground levels), with access off Harwood Road;

·         Internal alterations to an existing sports clubhouse, with no increase in the

·         existing internal footprint.

The Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

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

In respect of plan no. 062251 relating to an outline planning application with all matters reserved , except for access, for the demolition of existing golf centre buildings; provision of a maximum of two all-weather sports pitches, with a maximum overall footprint of 34m x 54m, served by six floodlights to a maximum height of 10m , with no perimeter fencing; the construction of a residential development comprising up to 75 two storey dwellings, with a maximum overall dwelling height of 8.6m (with no changes to existing ground levels), with access off Harwood Road; internal alterations to an existing sports clubhouse, with no increase in the existing internal footprint at Cranford Golf Centre, Harwood Road, Heaton Mersey, Stockport, it was

RESOLVED – That consideration of the application be deferred to the next meeting of the Committee pending further discussion with the applicant following the receipt of a further objection from Sport England.

In connection with Outline planning application, with all matters reserved except for access, for the following:-

Demolition of existing golf centre buildings;

Provision of a maximum of 2 all-weather sports pitches, with a maximum

overall footprint of 34m x 54m, served by 6 floodlights to a maximum height of 10m , with no perimeter fencing;

The construction of a residential development comprising up to 75 two storey

dwellings, with a maximum overall dwelling height of 8.6m (with no changes to existing ground levels), with access off Harwood Road;

Internal alterations to an existing sports clubhouse, with no increase in the

existing internal footprint.

The Area Committee are requested to make a recommendation to the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee.

In respect of plan no. 062251 for outline planning permission, with all matters reserved except for access, for:

·         Demolition of existing gold centre buildings

·         Provision of a maximum of 2 all-weather spots pitches, with a maximum overall footprint of 34m x 54m, served by 6 floodlights to a maximum height of 10m, with no perimeter fencing

·         The construction of a residential development compromising up to 75 two storey dwellings, with a maximum overall dwelling height of 8.6m (with no changes to existing ground levels) with access of Harwood Road

·         Internal alterations to an existing sports clubhouse with no increase in the existing internal footprint

a member of the public spoke against the application and a representative of the applicant spoke in support of the application,

it was then

RESOLVED – That the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee be requested to undertake a site visit to consider the following issues:-

·         The effect on local wildlife and in particular badgers

·         The potential increase of traffic from Harwood Road onto Didsbury Road and associated congestion

·         The potential for an increase in anti-social behaviour associated with the development

·         Concern over floodlighting of the MUGA’s and the effect this may have on residential amenity

·         Hours of use of the proposed pitches including the fencing of the pitches to prevent dogs from accessing them

·         Increased potential for traffic congestion and parking pressure as a result of increased usage of the sports club – concern was expressed that the car park would not be adequate for the potential intensification of usage

·         The need to ensure that there is no opportunity for motorcycles to access Heaton Mersey Common as a result of any approved development