Issue - meetings

Construction of a split level residential block (Part 5/part 6 storey) to form 22 apartments and associated works

The Area Committee is requested to recommend the Planning and Highways Regulation committee to grant planning permission, subject to the conditions contained in the report and satisfactory resolution of the viability position.

Officer Contact: Steven Kirkham on 0161 474 3661 or email: steven.kirkham@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 65259 for the construction of a split level residential block (Part 5/Part 6 storey) to form 22 apartments and associated works at 32-36 Lower Hillgate, Stockport

a representative of the applicant spoke in support of the application

It was then

RESOLVED – That the application be refused for the following reasons:-

·         It was considered that residents of the development would not be served with an adequate level of either private or shared amenity space.  In addition the design of the development was such that levels of outlook and natural light would be significantly compromised to occupants of several of the proposed apartments. 

·         The development failed to make provision for an adequate level of cycle parking. The lack of any vehicle parking emphasised the need to encourage sustainable modes of travel, the provision of five dedicated spaces to serve twenty two apartments fell significantly below policy requirements and the provision of internal folding bike storage was not considered to be a practical or viable alternative.

·         The lack of an internal lift between floors would be prejudicial to meeting the access requirements of future occupiers.   Consequently the design and layout of the apartments was not considered suitable for residential occupation as they would not achieve a sustainable form of design to meet changing access requirements.

·         The application had failed to make adequate provision for recreation and amenity open space requirements commensurate to the scale of the proposed development. 

·         The applicant had failed to make appropriate provision to secure affordable housing.