A draft of the design guide was approved for
consultation earlier this year. The consultation has now taken
place and cabinet are being asked to
a) approve changes to be made to the design guide in response to
the feedback received; and
b) that the finalised design guide be published on the council's
website and used in development management decision making and
other development related discussions/processes.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: Brinnington & Stockport Central; Heatons South;
Decision due: 5 Nov 2024 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Economy, Regeneration & Housing
Lead director: Deputy Chief Executive
Department: Place and Regeneration
Contact: Richard Wood, Services to Place Email: richard.wood@stockport.gov.uk Tel: 0161 474 4386.
Consultation process
Consultation on the draft design guide has
taken place in accordance with the council's adopted Statement of
Community Involvement. This included a period of general
consultation with the public, statutory consultees and other
stakeholders as well as:
- Reports to and discussion at the relevant area committees;
and
- Presentation to and discussion at a meeting of the Stockport Town
Centre West Mayoral Development Corporation Board.
Equality and/or Environmental Impact Assessment: Preparation of the design guide has been informed by a) a Strategic Environmental Assessment and Habitats Regulations Assessment screening report; and b) an Equalities Impact Assessment. These reports were consulted on alongisde the design guide itse.f
Relevant Scrutiny Committee for the purpose of call-in: Economy, Regeneration & Climate Change Scrutiny Committee