Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 23 April 2015.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 23 April 2015 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

No declarations of interest were made.

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 held on 22 June 2015.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing recommendations made by the Visiting Team on Monday, 22 June 2015.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Development).                                   

(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, e-mail 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).

Development of residential accommodation with care (Use Class C2) comprising 50 apartments for persons aged 60 and over, with associated communal facilities, access, parking and landscaping.

The Committee is recommend to grant planning permission.

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

In respect of plan no. 55626 for the development of residential accommodation with care (Use Class C2) comprising 50 apartments for persons aged 60 and over, with associated communal facilities, access, parking and landscaping at the Former Autosave and Bridge Works, School Brow, Romiley, Stockport, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

In connection with refurbishment and conversion of Elisabeth Mill to form 152 dwellings; demolition and replacement of Friedland Building and temporary contractors/marketing building  and 49 dwellings and community floorspace and associated access, landscaping and car parking.

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

Officer contact: Pippa Brown on 474 3531 or email: pippa.brown@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 56881 for the refurbishment and conversion of Elisabeth Mill to form 152 dwellings; demolition and replacement of Friedland Building and temporary contractors/marketing building  and 49 dwellings and community floorspace and associated access, landscaping and car parking at Elisabeth Mill and Friedland Building Site, Houldsworth Street, North Reddish, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted subject to conditions and the further negotiations with the application with regard to the proposed Section 106 agreement.

In connection with demolition of existing college buildings, residential development comprising of 94 dwellings with associated open space including two local areas for play and site entrances from Hibbert Lane, Marple.

The Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Suzanne Broomhead on 0161 218 1982 or email: suzanne.broomhead@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 57596 for the demolition of existing college buildings, residential development comprising of 94 dwellings with associated open space including two local areas for play and site entrances from Hibbert Lane, Marple, at Cheadle and Marple College, Hibbert Lane, Marple, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

In connection with proposed drive to create two off road car parking spaces and pavement crossing at 25 Longhurst Lane, Marple Bridge.

The Committee is recommended to refuse planning permission.

Officer contact: Fiona Albarracin on 0161 474 4561 or email: fiona.albarracin@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 57831 for a proposed drive to create two off road car parking spaces and pavement crossing at 25 Longhurst Lane, Marple Bridge, it was

MOVED AND SECONDED – That planning permission be refused on the grounds that the proposed development would fail to preserve or enhance the special character and appearance of the Marple Bridge Conservation Area and would consequently be contrary to the requirements of Policy SIE-3 "Protecting, Safeguarding and Enhancing the Environment and Saved Policy HC1.3, "Special Control of Development in Conservation Areas", of the Stockport Unitary Development Plan Review and Supplementary Planning Document 'Extensions and Alterations to Dwellings’.  The proposed development also failed to satisfy Highways requirementsas the width and geometry of the proposed access is such that drivers will not be able to manoeuvre into/ out of the access in a safe and practical manner and in a way that will not adversely affect highway safety or the operation of the highway network and would consequently be contrary to Policies CS9, ‘Transport and Development’, SIE-1 ‘Quality Places’ and T-3 ‘Safety and Capacity on the Highway Network’ of the Stockport Core Strategy DPD.

AMENDMENT MOVED AND SECONDED – That planning permission be refused on the ground that the proposed development failed to satisfy Highways requirements as the width and geometry of the proposed access is such that drivers will not be able to manoeuvre into/ out of the access in a safe and practical manner and in a way that will not adversely affect highway safety or the operation of the highway network and would consequently be contrary to Policies CS9, ‘Transport and Development’, SIE-1 ‘Quality Places’ and T-3 ‘Safety and Capacity on the Highway Network’ of the Stockport Core Strategy DPD.

For the amendment 3, against 7.

AMENDMENT NOT CARRIED

It was then

RESOLVED (8 for, 2 against) - That planning permission be refused on the grounds that the proposed development would fail to preserve or enhance the special character and appearance of the Marple Bridge Conservation Area and would consequently be contrary to the requirements of Policy SIE-3 "Protecting, Safeguarding and Enhancing the Environment and Saved Policy HC1.3, "Special Control of Development in Conservation Areas", of the Stockport Unitary Development Plan Review and Supplementary Planning Document 'Extensions and Alterations to Dwellings’.  The proposed development also failed to satisfy Highways requirementsas the width and geometry of the proposed access is such that drivers will not be able to manoeuvre into/ out of the access in a safe and practical manner and in a way that will not adversely affect highway safety or the operation of the highway network and would consequently be contrary to Policies CS9, ‘Transport and Development’, SIE-1 ‘Quality Places’ and T-3 ‘Safety and Capacity on the Highway Network’ of the Stockport Core Strategy DPD.

Two storey side and front extensions, single storey rear extension and increase in ridge height.

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.

Officer contact: Anthony Smith on 0161 474 3569 or email: anthony.smith@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 58201 for a two storey side and front extensions, single storey rear extension and increase in ridge height at 276 Styal Road, Heald Green, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted subject to the removal of permitted development rights.

Demolition of existing garage to side elevation and outrigger to rear. Extension to side and rear of ground floor to provide new kitchen/family room, pantry, utility room and cloakroom/WC. Stairs down to newly excavated basement area to provide dining room. Extension and internal alterations to first floor to provide additional bedroom with balcony area, dressing room and en suite bathroom.

The Committee is recommended to grant planning permission subject to a condition removing Permitted Development rights for extensions.

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

In respect of plan no. 57900 for the demolition of existing garage to side elevation and outrigger to rear. Extension to side and rear of ground floor to provide new kitchen/family room, pantry, utility room and cloakroom/WC. Stairs down to newly excavated basement area to provide dining room. Extension and internal alterations to first floor to provide additional bedroom with balcony area, dressing room and en-suite bathroom at 20 Longsight Lane, Cheadle Hulme, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

Installation of 2 shipping containers 2.53m high adjacent to those already on site for storage

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee grant planning permission subject to conditions restricting permission to five years only; and that the containers are to be painted dark green.

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

In respect of plan no. 57978 for the installation of 2 shipping containers 2.53m high adjacent to those already on site for storage at Woodford Community Centre, Chester Road, Woodford, it was

RESOLVED – That temporary planning permission be granted for a period of five years.

In connection with proposed temporary mobile classroom at St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Wellington Road North, Heaton Chapel.

The Area Committee are requested to recommend that the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee grants planning permission.

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

In respect of plan no. 58029 for a proposed temporary mobile classroom at St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Wellington Road North, Heaton Chapel, it was

RESOLVED – That temporary planning permission be granted for a period of one year or such a timescale that was necessary to correspond with the academic year.

Two storey side extension, two storey rear extension, single storey front extension and new boundary wall and gates to front.(Re-submission of DC057156).

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Anthony Smith on 474 3569 or email: anthony.smith@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 58096 for a two storey side extension, two storey rear extension, single storey front extension and new boundary wall and gates to front (re-submission of DC057156) at 132 Moor Lane, Woodford, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

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 Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Joy Morton on 0161 474 3217 or email: joy.morton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive 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 committees.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.