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Hybrid planning application proposing a new mixed-use settlement for the Garden Village at Handforth. It comprises two parts: (1) Outline planning application, including: demolition works (unspecified); around 1500 new homes (class C3); new employment uses (class B1 & B2); new mixed-use local (village) centre (classes A1-A5 inclusive, B1(a), C1, C2, C3, D1 & D2); new green infrastructure; and associated infrastructure. All detailed matters (appearance, means of access, landscaping, layout & scale) reserved for subsequent approval. (2) Full planning application for initial preparation and infrastructure works (IPIW), including: ground remediation, re-profiling and preparation works; highway works; drainage works; utilities works; replacement A34 bridge works: green infrastructure works; and other associated infrastructure.

The Committee is recommended to comment on the proposed development with particular regard to:-

·         Highways Infrastructure (including Capacity and Highways Safety)

·         Accessibility of the site by public transport, walking and cycling

·         Community Infrastructure (including schools, doctors, dentists etc)

·         Impact on Air Quality

Officer contact: Emma Curle on 0161 474 3542 or email: emma.curle@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. DC073460 for a hybrid planning application proposing a new mixed-use settlement for the Garden Village at Handforth comprising of two parts:-

(1) Outline planning application, including: demolition works (unspecified); around 1500 new homes (class C3); new employment uses (class B1 & B2); new mixed-use local (village) centre (classes A1-A5 inclusive, B1(a), C1, C2, C3, D1 & D2); new green infrastructure; and associated infrastructure. All detailed matters (appearance, means of access, landscaping, layout & scale) reserved for subsequent approval; and

(2) Full planning application for initial preparation and infrastructure works (IPIW), including: ground remediation, re-profiling and preparation works; highway works; drainage works; utilities works; replacement A34 bridge works: green infrastructure works; and other associated infrastructure,

the following comments were made:-

·         Further consideration needed to be given the measures needed to mitigate against the impact of further traffic generated by the proposal with specific regard to the A34 and specifically the Gatley junction.

·         Concern was raised with regard to the impact of the proposed development on the existing employment uses of part of the site.

RESOLVED – That the comments of the Committee be incorporated into the Planning Authority’s formal response to the consultation.

Hybrid planning application proposing a new mixed-use settlement for the Garden Village at Handforth. It comprises two parts: (1) Outline planning application, including: demolition works (unspecified); around 1500 new homes (class C3); new employment uses (class B1 & B2); new mixed-use local (village) centre (classes A1-A5 inclusive, B1(a), C1, C2, C3, D1 & D2); new green infrastructure; and associated infrastructure. All detailed matters (appearance, means of access, landscaping, layout & scale) reserved for subsequent approval. (2) Full planning application for initial preparation and infrastructure works (IPIW), including: ground remediation, re-profiling and preparation works; highway works; drainage works; utilities works; replacement A34 bridge works: green infrastructure works; and other associated infrastructure.

The Area Committee is recommended to comment on the proposed development with particular regard to:-

·         Highways Infrastructure (including Capacity and Highways Safety)

·         Accessibility of the site by public transport, walking and cycling

·         Community Infrastructure (including schools, doctors, dentists etc)

·         Impact on Air Quality

Officer contact: Emma Curle on 0161 474 3542 or email: emma.curle@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. DC073460 for a hybrid planning application proposing a new mixed-use settlement for the Garden Village at Handforth comprising two parts:-

(1) Outline planning application, including: demolition works (unspecified); around 1500 new homes (class C3); new employment uses (class B1 & B2); new mixed-use local (village) centre (classes A1-A5 inclusive, B1(a), C1, C2, C3, D1 & D2); new green infrastructure; and associated infrastructure.  All detailed matters (appearance, means of access, landscaping, layout & scale) reserved for subsequent approval.

(2) Full planning application for initial preparation and infrastructure works (IPIW), including: ground remediation, re-profiling and preparation works; highway works; drainage works; utilities works; replacement A34 bridge works: green infrastructure works; and other associated infrastructure.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         A number of members commented that they had already made formal representations directly to Cheshire East Council in relation to this application.

·         Concern was expressed in relation to the impact of the proposed development on the highway network within Stockport, and with particular regard to the A34.

·         The plans submitted as part of the development application indicated a number of secondary access points to the scheme around the curtilage of the development onto currently vacant land which indicated that this scheme represented the beginning of a much larger development of the area.

·         The affordability of the new homes built as part of this development was queried.

RESOLVED – That the comments of the Area Committee be incorporated into the Council’s formal response to the adjoining authority consultation.