Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Cabinet Member for Economy & Regeneration.

The Cabinet Member for Economy & Regeneration (Councillor David Meller) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the progress on the High Lane Village Neighbourhood Plan and the next stages in the process before it formally becomes part of the development plan for Stockport.

RESOLVED – That:

(1) Approval be given to the final version of the High Lane Village Neighbourhood Plan (HLVNP) and the Independent Examiner’s report;

(2) Officers be authorised to take the necessary steps to conduct a referendum in the Neighbourhood Area;

(3) Approval be given that, in the event that a majority of eligible votes are in favour, the HLVNP be adopted as part of the local development plan

To consider a report of the Cabinet Member for Economy & Regeneration.

The report sets out the key progress on the High Lane Village Neighbourhood Plan and the next stages in the process before it formally becomes part of the development plan for Stockport.

The Cabinet is requested to recommended that the Council Meeting:-

(1) Approves the final version of the High Lane Village Neighbourhood Plan (HLVNP) and the Independent Examiner’s report;

(2) Authorises officers to take the necessary steps to conduct a referendum in the Neighbourhood Area;

(3) Approves that, in the event that a majority of eligible votes are in favour, the HLVNP be adopted as part of the local development plan.

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

The Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Resources, Commissioning & Governance (Councillor Tom McGee) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the progress on the High Lane Village Neighbourhood Plan and the next stages in the process before it formally becomes part of the development plan for Stockport.

RESOLVED – That the Council Meeting be recommended to:-

(1) Approve the final version of the High Lane Village Neighbourhood Plan (HLVNP) and the Independent Examiner’s report;

(2) Authorise officers to take the necessary steps to conduct a referendum in the Neighbourhood Area;

(3) Approve that, in the event that a majority of eligible votes are in favour, the HLVNP be adopted as part of the local development plan.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive and Corporate Director for Place.

The report details the key progress on the High Lane Village Neighbourhood Plan (HLVNP) and the next stages in the process before it formally becomes part of the development plan for Stockport and is accompanied by: the updated version of the Plan, implementing the Examiner’s recommendations; the Design Codes, which act as supplementary to the Plan; and the Examiner’s report.

The Area Committee is asked to: -

·         Approve the final version of the High Lane Village Neighbourhood Plan (HLVNP) and the Independent Examiner’s report.

·         Authorise officers to take the necessary steps to conduct a referendum in the Neighbourhood Area.

·         Approve that, in the event that a majority of eligible votes are in favour, the HLVNP be adopted as part of the local development plan.

Officer contact: Emma Curle, 0161 474 3542, emma.curle@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive and Corporate Director for Place submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the key progress on the High Lane Village Neighbourhood Plan (HLVNP) and the next stages in the process before it formally becomes part of the development plan for Stockport and is accompanied by: the updated version of the Plan, implementing the Examiner’s recommendations; the Design Codes, which act as supplementary to the Plan; and the Examiner’s report.

The following comments were made/issues raised: -

·         The Committee welcomed the detailed plan which was an impressive document and could be a very important piece of legislation for the High Lane area.

·         The plan should be used as a template for how it should be done in the future.

·         The Committee thanked the local residents who were involved in the creation of the plan and credit should be given to all those who have been involved.

RESOLVED: -  That the Council Meeting be recommended to:-

(1) Approve the final version of the High Lane Village Neighbourhood Plan (HLVNP) and the Independent Examiner’s report.

(2) Authorise officers be to take the necessary steps to conduct a referendum in the Neighbourhood Area.

(3) That, in the event that a majority of eligible votes are in favour, approval be given to the adoption of the HLVNP as part of the local development plan.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director (Place) and Deputy Chief Executive

The report sets out the key progress on the High Lane Village Neighbourhood Plan and the next stages in the process before it formally becomes part of the development plan for Stockport.

The Scrutiny Committee is invited to comment on the report.

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

The Corporate Director (Place) and Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) setting out the key progress on the High Lane Village Neighbourhood Plan and the next stages in the process before it formally became part of the development plan for Stockport.

The Cabinet Member for Economy and Regeneration (Councillor David Meller) attended the meeting to respond to questions from the Scrutiny Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.