Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 29 September 2022.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 29 September 2022 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

Councillors and officers were invited to declare any interests which they had in any of the items on the agenda for the meeting.

The following interests were declared:-

Personal Interests

All councillors declared a personal interest in plan no. DC/085010 for the creation of a pair of semi-detached dwellings with associated access, landscaping and car parking on land to rear of 1 Outwood Drive, Heald Green, Cheadle, Stockport as they knew an objector to the application who was present at the meeting of the Area Committee to speak against the application by virtue of him having previously been an elected member of the authority.

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).

No public questions were submitted.

To consider a report of the Visiting Team.

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service & Monitoring Officer (Legal & Democratic Governance) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the recommendations made by the Visiting Team on Monday, 7 November 2022.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

(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 or email: 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).

Demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment to provide warehouse and office building, with associated landscaping, parking and access improvement.

The Planning and Highways Regulation Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Dominic Harvey on 0161 474 3544 or email: dominic.harvey@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. DC/078673 for the demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment to provide warehouse and office building, with associated landscaping, parking and access improvement at 46-47 Europa Business Park, Bird Hall Lane, Cheadle Heath, Stockport, SK3 0RT, it was

RESOLVED - That planning permission be granted.

Demolition of a detached garage and erection of a new detached dwelling.

The Planning and Highways Regulation Committee is recommended to grant planning permission subject to conditions and a Section 106 agreement.

Officer contact: Brian McParland by email: brian.mcparland@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. DC/082031 for the demolition of a detached garage and erection of a new detached dwelling at Land Adjacent To 17 Lorgill Close, Davenport, Stockport, SK3 8UR, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be refused on the grounds that the proposed development would result in overdevelopment, a lack of amenity space for the existing and proposed dwelling and overbearing relationship on neighbouring properties contrary to policies CS4, H-1 and SIE-1.

Demolition of existing buildings and erection of 3 residential buildings (Use Class C3) of 7, 10 and 15 storeys and 2 commercial units (Use Class E), public realm, landscaping, access, car and cycle parking and associated works.

The Planning and Highways Regulation Committee is recommended to grant planning permission subject to conditions and a Section 106 agreement.

Officer contact: Jane Chase on 0161 474 3550 or email: jane.chase@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. DC/083694 for the demolition of existing buildings and erection of 3 residential buildings (Use Class C3) of 7, 10 and 15 storeys and 2 commercial units (Use Class E), public realm, landscaping, access, car and cycle parking and associated works at Sainsbury's, Warren Street, Stockport, SK1 1UB, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

At 7.01 pm it was

RESOLVED – That the meeting be adjourned.

The meeting reconvened at 7.06 pm.

Demolition of existing detached derelict dwelling and eastern boundary wall. Development of 6 no. 3-bed semi-detached residential townhouse units, incorporating associated parking, amenity and landscaping requirements, plus reconstruction of eastern boundary wall.

The Planning and Highways Regulation Committee is recommended to grant planning permission subject to conditions and a Section 106 agreement.

Officer contact: Jeni Regan on 0161 474 3531 or email: jeni.regan@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. DC/083696 for the demolition of existing detached derelict dwelling and eastern boundary wall, development of 6 no. 3-bed semi-detached residential townhouse units, incorporating associated parking, amenity and landscaping requirements, plus reconstruction of eastern boundary wall at 2 Houldsworth Street, North Reddish, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

Application for outline planning permission for the construction of one dwelling, seeking approval of the means of access, layout and landscaping (matters of appearance and scale are reserved for future consideration).

The Planning and Highways Regulation Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Chris Smyton on 0161 474 3657 or email: chris.smyton@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. DC/083720 for the application for outline planning permission for the construction of one dwelling, seeking approval of the means of access, layout and landscaping (matters of appearance and scale are reserved for future consideration) at Land at Maple Close, Heaviley, Stockport, SK2 6HJ, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

Creation of a pair of semi-detached dwellings with associated access, landscaping and car parking.

The Planning and Highways Regulation Committee is recommended to grant planning permission subject to conditions and a Section 106 agreement to secure developer contributions toward open space.

Officer contact: Rebecca Whitney on 0161 474 4405 or email: rebecca.whitney@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. DC/085010 for the creation of a pair of semi-detached dwellings with associated access, landscaping and car parking at the land to the rear of 1 Outwood Drive, Heald Green, Cheadle, Stockport, SK8 3QG, it was

RESOLVED – (7 for, 1 against, 3 abstentions) That planning permission be granted.

Demolition of existing dormer bungalow and erection of a two storey dwellinghouse with associated landscaping.

The Planning and Highways Regulation Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Mark Burgess on 0161 474 3659 or email: mark.burgess@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. DC/085219 for the demolition of existing dormer bungalow and erection of a two storey dwellinghouse with associated landscaping at 11 Clement Road, Marple Bridge, Stockport, SK6 5AF, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

Change of Use of Dwelling to Provide 5 Flats for Young People Aged 16 to 18 Years Old with Staff flat (6 flats in total) within Use Class C2 (Retrospective) and erection of bin store.

The Planning and Highways Regulation Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Chris Smyton on 0161 474 3657 or email: chris.smyton@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. DC/085304 for a change of use of dwelling to provide 5 flats for young people aged 16 to 18 years old with staff flat (6 flats in total) within Use Class C2 (Retrospective) and erection of bin store at 9 Aberdeen Crescent, Edgeley, Stockport, SK3 9EP, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

Part single, part two storey rear extension following demolition of the existing conservatory. Enlargement of existing two storey side extension. External alterations including new front porch.

The Planning and Highways Regulation Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Sophie Anderson on 0161 474 3295 or email: sophie.anderson@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. DC/085670 for a part single, part two storey rear extension following demolition of the existing conservatory, enlargement of existing two storey side extension and external alterations including new front porch at 467 Chester Road, Woodford, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

Demolition of single-storey garage, site clearance and erection of a 2-bedroom, 2-storey detached house.

The Planning and Highways Regulation Committee is recommended to authorise the Corporate Director for Corporate & Support Services & Deputy Chief Executive to determine the application pending the applicant entering into a Section 106 agreement in relation to the provision and maintenance of recreation and amenity open space and facilities.

Officer contact: Chris Smyton on 0161 474 3657 or email: chris.smyton@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. DC/085693 for the demolition of single-storey garage, site clearance and erection of a 2-bedroom, 2-storey detached house at 48 Brinnington Road, Portwood, Stockport, SK1 2EX, it was

RESOLVED – (1) That planning permission be refused on the grounds that the proposed development would result in overdevelopment and a lack of amenity space for the existing and proposed dwelling contrary to policies CS4, H-1 and SIE-1.

(2) That Councillor Andy Sorton be nominated to assist in the defence of any subsequent appeal against the refusal of planning permission.

Two storey front extension, two storey side and rear extension, single storey rear extension, two storey rear extension, external alterations including re-rendering.

The Planning and Highways Regulation Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Sophie Anderson on 0161 474 3295 or email: sophie.anderson@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. DC/085801 for a two storey front extension, two storey side and rear extension, single storey rear extension, two storey rear extension, external alterations including re-rendering at 376 Chester Road, Woodford, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

First floor side extension. Loft conversion including raising of the roof, hip to gable conversion and rear dormer. Part garage conversion. External alterations.

The Planning and Highways Regulation Committee is recommended to grant planning permission subject to conditions.

Officer contact: Sophie Anderson on 0161 474 3295 or email: sophie.anderson@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. DC/085847 for a first floor side extension, loft conversion including raising of the roof, hip to gable conversion and rear dormer, part garage conversion and external alterations at 82 Acre Lane, Cheadle Hulme, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

Single storey front including new front porch. Single storey rear extension with new patio area. External alterations.

The Planning and Highways Regulation Committee is recommended to grant planning permission subject to conditions.

Officer contact: Sophie Anderson on 0161 474 3295 or email: sophie.anderson@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. DC/086020 for a single storey front including new front porch, single storey rear extension with new patio area and external alterations at 13 Bridle Road, Woodford, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

To consider a report of the Strategic Head of Service & Monitoring Officer (Legal & Democratic Governance).

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: Vicki Bates on 0161 474 3219 or email: vicki.bates@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the strategic Head of Service & Monitoring Officer (Legal & Democratic Governance) 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 committee.

It was reported that since the publication of the agenda, there had been a number of updates to the report as follows:-

·         That the appeal against the refusal to grant a certificate for a small rear extension to the rear living room at 11 Maple Avenue, Cheadle Hulme had been dismissed.

·         That the appeal against the refusal of planning permission for a rear extension, internal remodelling with a new roof structure at 3 The Oaks, Heald Green had been dismissed.

·         That the appeal against the refusal of prior approval of permitted development rights for a proposed 15.0m phase 8 monopole C/W wraparound cabinet at base and associated ancillary works at Chester Road, Woodford had been dismissed.

·         That the appeal against the refusal of prior approval of permitted development rights for a 15.0m phase 8 monopole c/w wraparound cabinet at base and associated ancillary works at Manchester Road, Heaton Chapel had been allowed.

·         With regard to an unauthorised second floor extension at 67 Earle Road, Bramhall, it was reported that a date had been set for an in-person hearing at Manchester High Court and would take place on 24 November 2022 for an injunction to remove the unauthorised extension.

Members requested an update in relation to the appeal against the refusal of planning permission for the change of use of the property from a hair salon to a grill food takeaway at 96 Longford Road West, North Reddish.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.