Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 2 August 2012.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 2 August 2012 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 and at local libraries and Information Centres).

No public questions were submitted.

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 of Place 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).

Construct gas holder, four lightning conductor masts and associated works.

The Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 49699 for the construction of a gas holder, four lightning conductor masts and associated works at Stockport WWTW, Heathside Park Road, Cheadle Heath, it was

RESOLVED – That the Service Director (Place Development) be authorised to determine the application subject to the conditions detailed in the report and the inclusion of an additional material condition for the methane gas holder to be constructed using a green polyester membrane and the completion of a legal agreement securing compensatory planting on /off site.

Raising of existing eaves and ridge height to provide first floor living accommodation with roof lights to side. New porch to front elevation.

The Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 49895 for the raising of existing eaves and ridge height to provide first floor living accommodation with rooflights to side and new porch to front elevation at 114 Strines Road, Marple, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions detailed in the report and the inclusion of an additional condition that the first floor roof lights be obscured glazed and the removal of Permitted Development Rights for further extensions.

Two storey rear extension. Replace flat garage roof with pitched roof.

The Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 50072 for the two storey rear extension, replacement of flat garage roof with pitched roof at Poynings, 60 Hall Moss Lane, Woodford, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted subject to the removal of Permitted Development Rights.

Two storey rear extension

The Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 50159 for the two storey rear extension at 42 Werneth Road, Woodley, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

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

The report details the draft Woodford Aerodrome Opportunity Site Supplementary Planning Document (SPD).

(NOTE: A copy of the draft Woodford Aerodrome Opportunity Site Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) has been circulated to councillors separately).

The Committee is requested to comment on the draft Woodford Aerodrome Opportunity Site Supplementary Planning Document (SPD).

Officer contact: Richard Wood, 0161 474 4386, richard.wood@stockport.gov.uk

The Service Director (Place Development) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Committee to comment on the draft Woodford Aerodrome Opportunity Site Draft Supplementary Planning Document.

The following comments were made / issues discussed:-

·         Clarification was sought and provided regarding the purpose of the Supplementary Planning Document (SPD), the decision making process and anticipated timeframe for considering applications for the Woodford Aerodrome site.

• Members made reference for the need to ensure that the provision of an SPD had followed the correct legal process in light of Counsel’s opinion being provided by the Community Council. 
• Concern was expressed in terms of the decision to move away from a mixed use form of development and it was considered that the document lacked the narrative to explain how the proposals had evolved.
• Members noted that this will be the largest housing development in the North West and stressed the importance of getting the development right.
• Members stressed the importance of having  a comprehensive adopted SPD.
• The potential implications of the non-completion of the A555 bypass on the proposed development.
• Clarification was sought and provided regarding the percentage of affordable housing required under adopted policy.  The benefits of social housing was discussed and the need to ensure diversity in tenures was welcomed however concern was expressed in respect of the proposed number of houses on site.
• The Village Green area and Garden Village were praised and Councillors welcomed that the Heritage Centre was being retained.  It was suggested that a number of roads and buildings should be named after aircrafts and individuals involved in both the design and construction of the aircraft as well as pilots and test pilots.  The requirement for public art to depict the history of the site should be included in the SPD such as aeroplane structures.
• A Member expressed her wishes for the SPD to ensure that the development which should be delivered was both innovative and environmentally sustainable.
• A Member expressed concern that there was conflict between the Stockport Core Strategy and the draft SPD.  He expressed concern in respect of the increase in the number of proposed houses, employment, infrastructure / congestion and the impact on current provisions of services such as education.  He highlighted the importance of the public consultations and the need to acknowledged residents’ varying opinions in order to achieve a viable solution.
• Concern was raised that there was no reference to health care services being provided on site.
• Members were invited to attend further public consultations at Woodford Community Centre on Saturday 29 September 2012 from 10.00am until 3.00pm. They were also advised that the draft SPD would also be considered at Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee on Thursday, 11 October 2012
• On submission of an application Members suggested that a presentation be made by the developer and that a site visit be organised to enable the Committee to be fully briefed prior to the application being considered.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted and that the Service Director (Place Development) be requested to give consideration to the comments made in relation to the Woodford Aerodrome Opportunity Site Draft Supplementary Planning Document.

(2) That the Service Director (Place Development) be requested to inform Councillors of the public consultation dates.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Legal & Democratic Services)

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: Joy Morton, 0161 474 3217, joy.morton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Service Director (Legal & Democratic Services) 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.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Legal & Democratic Services)

The report details planning appeal decisions and enforcements appeals for the Borough from the 1 April 2011 to 31 March 2012.

The Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Joy Morton, 0161 474 3217, joy.morton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Service Director (Legal & Democratic Services) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) summarising planning appeal decisions and enforcements appeals for the Borough from the 1 April 2011 to 31 March 2012.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of the Councillor Kate Butler.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that this item was placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Kate Butler.

Councillor Butler sought clarification in respect of the consultation process when considering development and questioned what degree of flexibility there was if any to extend the number of consulteesconsulted on sensitive applications. 

A representative of the Service Director (Place Development) confirmed that the consultation process for all applications already exceeded statutory minimum requirements.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Service Director (Place Development) be requested to send Councillor Butler the adopted consultation document.

(2) That the Democratic Services Manager and the Service Director (Legal and Democratic Services) be requested to organise and run a training session for all Councillors to address the recent changes in planning law and policy and the Localism Act 2011. 

(3) That the Service Director (Place Development) be requested to provide the Chair and Members of the Heatons and Reddish Councillors a briefing note explaining the Council’s planning policy relating to drug rehabilitation units.