Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 27 April 2023.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 27 April 2023 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.

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 the meeting. You can also submit via the Council’s website at www.stockport.gov.uk/publicquestions.

Members of the public were invited to put questions to the Chair on any matters in the powers or duties of the Committee, subject to the exclusions set out within the Code of Practice.

No public questions were submitted.

To consider a report of the Visiting Team.

A representative of the Assistant Director - Legal & Democratic Governance (Monitoring Officer) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the recommendations made by the Visiting Team on Monday, 3 July 2023.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.                                   

(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 Deputy Chief Executive 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).

Erection of a terrace of 3No. two storey, two bedroom, three person dwellings and 1No. single storey, two bedroom, four person CAT3 dwelling with associated parking and hard/soft landscaping.

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

·         the submission of a Stage 1 Road Safety Audit together with a Designer’s Response that doesn’t raise any safety issues that cannot be addressed by minor, detailed design amendments approved by the Council’s Highway Engineer (delegated to officers to resolve);

·         the imposition of necessary planning conditions; and

·         the completion of a Section 111 legal agreement to secure the following heads of terms:

o   a financial contribution of £10,786.50 plus a £750 monitoring and reporting fee for the provision and maintenance of children’s play and formal recreation facilities;

o   a biodiversity net gain commuted sum to achieve 10% gain in biodiversity units off-site resulting in an offsetting payment currently in the region of £16,516.50 (note: precise figure to be confirmed once a detailed landscaping scheme has been finalised as changes to on-site planting etc. could change the results in the metric); and

o   a commuted sum of £7500 to introduce parking restrictions on Mountain Street around it’s junction with Alpine Road to secure access to the site by way of a Traffic Regulation Order.

Officer contact: Daniel Hewitt on 0161 218 1989 or email: daniel.hewitt@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. DC/085968 for the erection of a terrace of 3No. two storey, two bedroom, three person dwellings and 1No. single storey, two bedroom, four person CAT3 dwelling with associated parking and hard/soft landscaping at 1 Alpine Road, Portwood, Stockport, SK1 2NL, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

First floor extension, increase in roof and eaves height and alterations to roof form. Front porch and part two storey, part single storey rear extension.

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

Officer contact: Osian Perks by email: osian.perks@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. DC/084754 for a first floor extension, increase in roof and eaves height and alterations to roof form, front porch and part two storey, part single storey rear extension at White Nook, 61 Bridle Road, Woodford, Stockport, SK7 1QN, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

Redevelopment of existing building, including partial demolition, to create a mixed-use commercial and residential scheme comprising of 14 apartments. (This application is to serve as an updated submission of the previously approved and now lapsed application DC/068530).

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

·         conditions; and

·         a Section 106 agreement requiring a commuted sum contribution of up to £44,344.50 to be paid should a later financial viability assessment demonstrate that the development would be viable following occupation of the first new home within the development.

Officer contact: Daniel Hewitt on 0161 218 1989 or email: daniel.hewitt@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. DC/085262 for the redevelopment of existing building, including partial demolition, to create a mixed-use commercial and residential scheme comprising of 14 apartments at 1 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK4 1AA, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

Side and rear extensions to the existing dwelling, 40 Hall Moss Lane. The demolition of all other existing buildings and structures and the erection of four dwellings, together with access, parking, landscaping, drainage, and other associated works.

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/085888 for side and rear extensions to the existing dwelling, 40 Hall Moss Lane. The demolition of all other existing buildings and structures and the erection of four dwellings, together with access, parking, landscaping, drainage, and other associated works at 40 Hall Moss Lane, Woodford, Stockport, SK7 1RD, it was

RESOLVED – That the Deputy Chief Executive be authorised to determine the application subject to the applicant entering into Section 106 Agreement.

Development of a grid-scale battery storage project consisting of battery racks, inverters, transformers and other electrical plant equipment connected via an underground ducted cable to Electricity North West's distribution network at the Vernon Park Substation. Erection of secure compound enclosed by a 2.4m high security fence. A 6m ball-stopping net will be installed on the western boundary of the site to prevent any footballs from landing within the boundary of the site from the adjacent football pitches.

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/087394 for the redevelopment of a grid-scale battery storage project consisting of battery racks, inverters, transformers and other electrical plant equipment connected via an underground ducted cable to Electricity North West's distribution network at the Vernon Park Substation. Erection of secure compound enclosed by a 2.4m high security fence. A 6m ball-stopping net will be installed on the western boundary of the site to prevent any footballs from landing within the boundary of the site from the adjacent football pitches at Welkin Mill, Welkin Road, Bredbury, Stockport, SK6 2BH, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

Demolition of existing conservatory - replace with traditional construction. Remove low pitched roof over existing rear extension and replace with flat/mansard roof to suitable pitch (ridge no higher than existing abutment).

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

Officer contact: Ethan Smyth by email: ethan.smyth@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. DC/087757 for the demolition of existing conservatory - replace with traditional construction. Remove low pitched roof over existing rear extension and replace with flat/mansard roof to suitable pitch (ridge no higher than existing abutment) at 59 Thornton Road, Heald Green, Cheadle, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

Erection of detached double garage to replace detached single garage (retrospective).

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/087991 for the erection of detached double garage to replace detached single garage (retrospective) at 46 Spath Lane East, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, Stockport, SK8 7N, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

Erection of wind turbine to serve dwelling.

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/088104 for the erection of wind turbine to serve dwelling at Bradshaw Trees Barn, Chatterton Lane, Mellor, Stockport, SK6 5NF, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

Two storey front extension, pitch/flat roof over the existing rear extension changed to a flat roof and external alterations including front canopy and alterations to windows and doors.

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/088232 for a two storey front extension, pitch/flat roof over the existing rear extension changed to a flat roof and external alterations including front canopy and alterations to windows and doors at Windyridge, 65 Bridle Road, Woodford, Stockport, SK7 1QN, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

Part retrospective application for the retention / amendment of a single storey rear extension and retention of a front dormer

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

Officer contact: Aisling Monaghan by email: aisling.monaghan@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. DC/088271 for a part retrospective application for the retention / amendment of a single storey rear extension and retention of a front dormer at 45 Chandos Road, Heaton Chapel, Stockport, SK4 5AN, it was

RESOLVED – (8 for, 2 abstentions) That planning permission be granted.

To consider a report of the Assistant Director - 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 Assistant Director - Legal & Democratic Governance (Monitoring Officer) 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 report, the enforcement notice at 76 Broadstone Road, Heaton Chapel in relation to the cease of the short-term letting had been complied with and a six month extension for compliance in relation to the second part of the notice had been agreed.

It was noted that there had been no updates in relation to the enforcement appeal at 5 Mona Avenue, Heald Green since 2021 and requested that an update be provided.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.