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Chief Executives DirectorateTown Hall, Stockport SK1 3XE

Contact: Democratic Services on 0161 474 3216Email: [email protected]

Web: www.stockport.gov.uk/democracy

AGENDA

AreaGovernanceCHEADLE AREA COMMITTEE

Ladybridge Park Residents Club Meeting: Tuesday, 14 December 2010Edenbridge Road Tea: 5.00pmCheadle Hulme Business: 6.00 pm

1. MINUTES

To approve as a correct record and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 9 November2010. (Enclosed)

2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Councillors and officers to declare any interests which they may have in any of the itemson the agenda for this meeting.

3. PROGRESS ON AREA COMMITTEE DECISIONS

To consider a report of the Head of Area Governance. (Enclosed)

The report provides an update on progress on decisions taken by the AreaCommittee since the last meeting and details the current position on area flexibilityfunding.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Steve Fox, 0161 474 3206, email: [email protected]

4. URGENT DECISIONS

To report any urgent action taken under the Constitution since the last meeting of theArea Committee.

5. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

(i) Chairs Announcements

To receive announcements from the Chair about local community events or issues.


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(ii) Neighbourhood Policing

Councillors and members of the public are invited to raise 'Neighbourhood Policing'issues with the local Neighbourhood Policing Team.

(iii) Public Question Time

Members of the public are invited to put questions to the Chair of the Area Committee onany matters within the powers and duties of the Area Committee, subject to theexclusions set out in the Code of Practice. (Questions must be submitted prior to thecommencement of the meeting on the cards provided. These are available at themeeting and at local libraries and Information and Advice Centres)

(iv) Environmental and Highway Services

The Area Conditions Officer and Highways Officer will attend the meeting to providean update on matters raised at the last Area Committee meeting. Councillors and

Members of the public are invited to raise issues affecting local environmentalquality.

(v) Petitions

To receive petitions from members of the public and community groups.

(vi) Open Forum

Third Greater Manchester Transport Plan Consultation on the Draft Long TermHigh-Level Strategy

To consider a report of the Service Director (Environment) (Enclosed)

The report details a draft long-term high-level Strategy for Transport in GreaterManchester up to 2026 has been published for consultation.

The Area Committee is requested to suggest amendments to the draft strategythat will increase its benefits to Stockport.

Officer contact: Sue Stevenson 0161 474 4351, [email protected]

(vii) Ward Flexibility Funding

To consider applications for Ward Flexibility Funding or to receive feedback fromorganisations who have received funding.

Cheadle Festival 2011 Together TrustGatley Carrs Conservation GroupCommemorative Bench (application from the Heald Green Ward Councillors)

Non-Executive Business

6. DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS (Enclosed)

The following development applications will be considered by the Area Committee:-

i) DC45623 102 Styal Road, Gatley

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Two storey side extension/rear extension, single storey rear extension,modification of front porch and installation of solar panels.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application.

(a) To consider development applications where members of the public have attendedthe meeting in order to speak or hear the Committee's deliberations ondevelopment applications.

(b) To consider the remaining development applications.

(c) To consider consultations (if any) received by the Service Director (Regeneration)on any planning issues relevant to the Cheadle Area.

Officer contact: Ray Dickins 0161 474 3538, [email protected]

7. APPEAL DECISIONS, CURRENT PLANNING APPEALS AND ENFORCEMENTS

To consider a report of the Service Director (Legal & Property) (Enclosed)

The report summarises recent appeal decisions, lists current planning appeals anddates for local enquiries, informal hearings for planning appeals and enforcement actionwithin Cheadle Area Committee area.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Joy Morton, 0161 474 3217, email: [email protected]

8. INTRODUCTION OF CHANGES TO THE COUNCILS CHECKLIST FOR THEVALIDATION OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS

To consider a report of the Service Director (Regeneration) (Enclosed)

The report details proposed changes to the Councils Application Validation Checklist(AVC) for the validation of planning applications.

The Area Committee is requested to note the report.

Officer contact: Chris Smyton 0161 474 3657, [email protected]

9. OBSTRUCTIONS ON THE HIGHWAY OFFENCES AND PENALTIES

To consider a joint report of the Service Director (Environment) and the ServiceDirector (Legal & Property) (Enclosed)

The report summarises the Councils duty as highway authority in respect ofobstructions on the highway and details the various offences of obstruction and theassociated penalties.

The Area Committee is requested to note the report.

Officer contact: Paul Parkinson 0161 474 3213, [email protected]

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Executive Business

10. HALL STREET AREA, CHEADLE

To consider a report of the Service Director (Environment) (Enclosed)

The report requests the Area Committee to consider introducing Traffic RegulationOrders on Hall Street, Ernest Street and Crescent Road, Cheadle and introduce NoWaiting at Any Time and revocation of restriction of waiting at the junction of Hall Streetand Brook Road.

The Area Committee is requested to consider the proposals outlined in thereport.

Officer contact: Andrew Varey 0161 474 4809, [email protected]

11. TRAFFIC CALMING ST ANNS ROAD NORTH

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Peter Burns.

12. APPLICATION FOR THE USE OF PARKS

To consider a report of the Service Director (Communities) (Enclosed)

The report details an application for the use of Diamond Jubilee Park for a Nativityand Carol Service on 24 December 2010.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application.

Officer contact: Tim Devine 0161 474 4419, [email protected]

13. NOMINATION OF AUTHORITY GOVERNORS

To consider a report of the Service Director (Learning & Achievement) (Enclosed)

The Area Committee is recommended to provide nominations for vacanciesEtchells Primary School.

Officer contact: Libby Evans, 0161 474 3847, [email protected]

Dates of future meetings to be held at Ladybridge Residents Club, EdenbridgeRoad, Cheadle Hulme

Tuesday, 25 January 2011Tuesday, 1 March 2011Tuesday, 22 March 2011Tuesday, 19 April 2011

Public Transport Details at Time of Publication

From Stockport Bus Station - Nos. 368, 369 and 313 (Ladybridge Road)No. 309 (Councillor Lane)From Cheadle - No. 310 (Councillor Lane)From Cheadle Hulme - Nos. 313, 368 and 369 (Ladybridge Road)From Gatley - No. 11 from former Tatton Cinema to Cheadle Old Road, Edgeley then

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Nos. 368 or 369 to Ladybridge RoadFrom Heald Green - Nos. 368 or 369 (Ladybridge Road)

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If you require a copy of the agenda or a particular report(s) by e mail or in large print,Braille or audio, please contact the above person for further details. A minicom

facility is available on 0161 474 3128.

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AGENDAITEM

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CHEADLE AREA COMMITTEE

Meeting: 9 November 2010At: 6.00 pm

PRESENT

Councillor Pam King (Vice Chair) in the Chair; Councillors Peter Burns, SylviaHumphreys, Mick Jones, John Pantall, Adrian Nottingham, Iain Roberts and JuneSomekh.

1. MINUTES

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 12 October2010 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

No interests were declared.

3. PROGRESS ON AREA COMMITTEE DECISIONS

The Head of Area Governance submitted a report (copies of which had beencirculated) updating the Area Committee on progress since the last meeting ondecisions taken by the Area Committee, the current position on Ward FlexibilityFunding and the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management delegated budgets.

RESOLVED That the report be noted.

4. URGENT DECISIONS

No urgent decisions were reported.

5. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

(i) Chairs Announcements

No announcements were made.

(ii) Neighbourhood Policing

Inspector Gilbertson, Greater Manchester Police attended the meeting to answerquestions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to NeighbourhoodPolicing issues within the Cheadle Area Committee area.

The following issues were raised/comments made:-

Operation Treacle. Operation Gotham. Work with Trading Standards and a recent arrest for fraud.

RESOLVED That Inspector Gilbertson be thanked for his attendance.

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(iii) Public Question Time

No questions were submitted.

(iv) Environmental and Highway Services

(a) Environmental Services

Julie Henshall, Area Conditions Officer attended the meeting to answer questionsfrom Councillors and members of the public in relation to environmental issues in thearea represented by the Cheadle Area Committee.

The following issues were raised/comments made:-

The roll out of the new black bins across the Borough. A recent meeting with the site owners of the former Tatton Cinema.

RESOLVED That Julie Henshall be thanked for her attendance.

(b) Highway Maintenance and Local Initiatives

A representative of the Service Director (Environment) submitted a report (copies ofwhich had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider proposals toresurface the footways and repair the kerbs at Brooklyn Crescent, Cheadle.

RESOLVED That the following be approved at an approximate cost of 19,000 tobe funded from the Area Committees Highway Maintenance and TrafficManagement delegated budget:-

Brooklyn Crescent, Cheadle Resurface footways (full length) and repair kerbs asnecessary.

(c) Problems Associated with Flooding in the Cheadle Area Committee Area

Representatives of the Service Director (Environment) attended the meeting andgave an update on the current position and answered questions on the issues offlooding in the area represented by the Cheadle Area Committee.

The representatives of the Service Director (Environment) informed the AreaCommittee and members of the public that they held regular meetings with UnitedUtilities and that work with them was ongoing to resolve issues.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

Improvement works had been carried out at Ladybridge Road, including the

drains at the car park at the junction with Station Road. Work with UnitedUtilities was underway to determine who had responsibility for drainage in thatarea.

Land ownership issues and responsibilities for drainage.

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Flooding at Outwood Road and Cross Road where there were several landowners.

Flooding at Wilmslow Road at its junction with Chapel Street and at its junctionwith Gatley Road.

An obstruction had been removed from the culvert near Ladybridge Road andthat area would continue to be monitored.

The Service Director (Environment) would continue to monitor forecasts. The Service Director (Environment) would develop a risk register and a

maintenance regime.

RESOLVED (1) That the Service Director (Environment) be requested to providean update at the January 2011 meeting of the Area Committee.

(2) That the Service Director (Environment) be requested to invite representatives ofUnited Utilities to attend the January 2011 meeting of the Area Committee.

(3) That the Service Director (Environment) be requested to provide information toCouncillors with regard to flooding on land ownership issues, new legislation and itsimplications.

(v) Petitions

The Head of Area Governance reported the receipt of a petition from residents ofMeadows Road requesting road resurfacing and new road markings.

Councillor Peter Burns reported that the Service Director (Environment) was

currentlyinvestigating the provision of junction protection markings at MeadowsRoad.

RESOLVED That the petition and report be noted and the Service Director(Environment) be requested to report to a future meeting when the investigationswere complete.

(vi) Open Forum

(a) Archaeological Society Cheadle Green Dig

Representatives of the South Manchester Archaeological Research Team, theArchaeological Society, Salford University and the Service Director (Environment)attended the meeting and gave a presentation on the Cheadle Green Dig. Thepresentation detailed the history and archaeology of Cheadle Green, communityinvolvement and the success of the dig.

RESOLVED That the representatives of the South Manchester ArchaeologicalResearch Team, the Archaeological Society and the Service Director (Environment)be thanked for their attendance and presentation.

(b) Census 2011

With the consent of the Area Committee this item was withdrawn.

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(vii) Ward Flexibility Funding

The Head of Area Governance submitted an application on behalf of the TogetherTrust (copies of which had been circulated) requesting funding towards Cheadle

Festival 2011.

RESOLVED That consideration of the application from the Together Trust bedeferred to the next meeting to allow representatives of the Trust to attend.

6. DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS

Development applications were submitted.

(NOTE: Full details of the decisions including conditions and reasons for granting orrefusing planning permission and imposing conditions are given in the schedule of

plans. The Corporate Director, Communities, Regeneration & Environment isauthorised to determine conditions and reasons and they are not therefore referred toin committee minutes unless the committee makes a specific decision on a conditionor reason. In order to reduce printing costs and preserve natural resources, theschedule of plans is not reproduced within these minutes. A copy of the schedule ofplans is available on the councils website atwww.stockport.gov.uk/planningdecisions. Copies of the schedule of plans, or anypart thereof, may be obtained from the Communities, Regeneration & EnvironmentDirectorate upon payment of the Councils reasonable charges).

The Head of Area Governance outlined the procedure approved by the Council for

public speaking on planning applications.

In respect of plan no. 45256 for change of use from offices on first and second floorsabove lock up shops to eight no. one bedroom flats at 14-20 Old Rectory Gardens,Cheadle, it was

RESOLVED That planning permission be granted subject to conditions specified inthe schedule of plans, including a requirement that the flats be sound level testedprior to occupation with the noise level not exceeding 35 dba.

In respect of plan no. 45260 for single storey rear extension at 8 Nansen Road,Gatley.

A member of the public spoke against the application, and the application respondedto questions from the Area Committee.

It was then

RESOLVED That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be requestedto undertake a site visit to assess the impact of the proposal on neighbouringproperties, the distance to adjacent properties and the proposed percentage increase

in size of the property.

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7. APPEAL DECISIONS, CURRENT PLANNING APPEALS AND

ENFORCEMENTS

The Head of Area Governance submitted a report of the Service Director (Legal &

Property) (copies of which had been circulated) listing any outstanding or recentlydetermined planning appeals and enforcements within the area represented byCheadle Area Committee.


8. PROPOSED GATING OF BROOKHEAD ARCADE, CHEADLE

A representative of the Service Director (Communities) submitted a report (copies ofwhich had been circulated) providing an update on the informal and formal processescarried out in respect to the proposal to introduce a gating order for Brookhead

Arcade.

RESOLVED (1) That no further action be taken in respect to the introduction of agating order at Brookhead Arcade as it would fail to address the problems that hadbeen encountered in the area.

(2) That the Service Director (Communities) be requested to monitor the anti-socialbehaviour at Brookhead Arcade.

9. LAND OFF OAK ROAD, CHEADLE HULME

The Head of Area Governance submitted a report of the Managing Director, NPS(copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider thelease of land off Oak Road, as identified in the report, to the Cheadle Hulme Branchof the Royal British Legion.

RESOLVED That, without prejudice to any future planning application, theManaging Director, NPS be recommended to give approval to the granting of a leaseto the Royal British Legion for the purposes as detailed in the report, subject toappropriate planning permission being granted.

10. NOMINATION OF AUTHORITY GOVERNORS

The Head of Area Governance submitted a report of the Service Director(Learning & Achievement) (copies of which had been circulated) requestingthe Area Committee to provide nominations for an Authority Governorvacancies at Etchells Primary School.


11. FINNEY LANE

(NOTE: The Area Committee was of the opinion that this item, although not includedon the agenda, should be considered as a matter of urgency in accordance withSection 100B (4) (b) of the Local Government Act 1972 in order that the objectioncould be considered promptly).

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The Head of Area Governance reported that this item had been placed on theagenda at the request of Councillor Peter Burns.

Councillor Burns requested the support of the Area Committee in requesting a trafficcount at Finney Lane.

RESOLVED That the Service Director (Environment) be requested to investigatethe provision of a controlled crossing on Finney Lane adjacent to Christ Church.

The meeting closed at 8.55 pm

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PROGRESS ON AREA COMMITTEE DECISIONS

Report of the Head of Area Governance

DATE/MINUTE NO.

SUBJECT SUMMARY OF DECISION PROGRES

12 October2010Minute 5 (iv)(a)

EnvironmentalServices

That the Service Director (Legal &Property) be requested to clarify theCouncil's powers and policy for theremoval of advertising boards which

are attached to street furniture.

Please see agenda item 9

12 October2010Minute 5 (vi)

District and LocalCentres - FestiveDisplays and Events

That the Service Director(Regeneration) be requested (i) toliaise with Councillors in an effort tocompile a definitive list of NoticeBoards in the area and that wherepossible those Notice Boards,particularly in the District and LocalCentres be cleaned and maintainedto a better standard and (ii) identifylocal groups or individuals to

approach them with a view to themtaking responsibility for the NoticeBoards on behalf of the community.

This matter has been refeService Director (Regenerrequested. Since the resopassed by the Area Commcome to the attention of thGovernance and the AssisExecutive (Communicatioa policy on behalf of the Cto Notice Boards.

9 November2010Minute 5 (iv)(c)

Problems Associatedwith Flooding in theCheadle AreaCommittee area.

(1) That the Service Director(Environment) be requested toprovide an update at the January2011 meeting of the Area Committee.

An item will be placed on tthe January meeting of thCommittee.

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(2) That the Service Director(Environment) be requested to inviterepresentatives of United Utilities toattend the January 2011 meeting ofthe Area Committee.

(3) That the Service Director(Environment) be requested toprovide information to Councillorswith regard to flooding on landownership issues, new legislation andits implications.

9 November2010 Minute 5(v)

Petitions - Meadows That the petition and report be notedand the Service Director(Environment) be requested toreport to a future meeting when theinvestigations were complete.

This matter has been refeService Director (Environmconsideration.

9 November2010Minute 11

Finney Lane, HealdGreen

That the Service Director (Environment)

be requested to investigate theprovision of a controlled crossing onFinney Lane adjacent to ChristChurch.

This matter has been refeService Director (Environmconsideration.

AREA FLEXIBILITY FUNDING

The remaining amounts available to be spent in 2010/11 are as follows:-

Cheadle and Gatley Cheadle Hulme North Heald G

Manchester Marauders -Mar 10

100.00 Manchester Marauders - Mar10

100.00 Finney Mar 10


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Gatley Festival Committee- April 10

1200.00 Cheadle & Gatley FootballClub - May 2010

250.00 CheadleClub - M

Cheadle & Gatley FootballClub - May 2010

1000.00 Benja Fold Guiding - May2010

500.00 FriendsMay 20

Ash, Acorn and ChestnutResident's Association -May 2010

64.99 Cheadle Green Focus Group- August 2010

900 Pride in2011

Friends of Hall StreetGreen - May 2010

1000.00 Pride in Cheadle Awards -Oct 2011

333.33

Cheadle Green FocusGroup - August 2010

100.00

Pride in Cheadle Awards -Oct 2011

333.33

Remaining 205.35 Remaining 4813.30 Remain

Background Papers

Minutes of the Cheadle Area CommitteeCheadle Area Committee Progress on Area Committee Decisions reports

Anyone wanting further information please contact Steve Fox on 474 3206.


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Appendix A - Resume Of Issues Progress Report Cheadle

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Request for residents permit parking referred to the Service Director (TranPermit Parking consultation letter has

to be returned.Closing date for replies was 20th Auguschools have resumed. Plans have has been agreed to report the item

BIRD HALLLANE/EDGELEYROAD JUNCTIONAND BIRD HALL

Construction works in respect of the sHall Lane/Edgeley Road are nearingfacilities for pedestrians and cyclists underway.


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LANE CHEADLEHEATH ROUNDABOUTJUNCTIONALTERATIONS ANDIMPROVEMENTSFOR PEDESTRIANSAND CYCLISTSMCSTOCKPORT TOMANCHESTERAIRPORT CYCLEROUTE PROPOSED 20MPH LIMIT(EXTENSION)SOUTH OF BROWNLANE VICINITY,

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Service Director (Environment) seeproposed 20mph speed limits in the vWith democratic services.Implementation imminent.

Wilmslow Road,Grange Park Road,Schools Hill,Daylesford CrescentAM

Service Director (Environment) ourestrictions along certain lengths oSchools Hill and Daylesford CrescenExecutive Councillor (Transportatioproposal to proceed with the formal 1 objection to be reported back for cImplementation imminent as worworks.

Councillor Lane(one-way section,From BrookheadDrive) AV

Cllrs raised concerned regarding thServices have informed GM Police, Osite but cannot commit to long term eEstimated Cost for a build out to narNo further action has been requeste

Oakfield Avenue,Cheadle

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17/08/10 AV investigation. Replies to the consulmajority in favour, therefore the wadetails of the non-respondents.

HGVs CouncillorLane17/08/10 AM

Service Director (Environment) be reqcarrying out traffic counts at CouncEdgeley Road and Bird Hall Road an

surveys to be arranged.Coniston Road,Gatley17/08/10 GP

Service Director (Environment) suintroduce a traffic regulation order Coniston Road, Gatley.Currently on advert

Church Street &Mary Street, Cheadle12/10/10 AM

Service Director (Environment) iresults of a public consultation proposal to confirm experimental orders in Church Street and Mary

Highway Maintenance & Traffic Management Delegated Budget 2010/11 (Please note these figures estimation)

Cheadle and Gatley 24,650Cheadle Hulme North 32000Heald Green 25,500

Schemes approved since April 1st 2010

Cheadle & Gatley Ward Cheadle Hulme North Ward Hawthorn RoadMay 2010 - 650.00

Mobile Speed Sign Road Safety InitiativeAugust 2010 - 500

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Wilmslow Road/Grange RoadMay 2010 - 1000Mobile Speed Sign Road Safety InitiativeAugust 2010 - 500


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AGENDA

ITEM4(vi)

CHEADLE AREA COMMITTEE Date: 14 December 2010

THIRD GREATER MANCHESTER TRANSPORT PLAN CONSULTATIONON THE DRAFT LONG TERM HIGH-LEVEL STRATEGY

Report of the Service Director (Environment)

1. Matter for Consideration

1.1. A draft long-term high-level Strategy for Transport in GreaterManchester up to 2026 has been published for consultation. Theviews of all Area Committees will be included in the formulation ofthe Councils response by the closing date of December 24.

1.2. The Committee is asked to suggest amendments to the draft

strategy that will increase its benefits to Stockport.

2. Information

2.1. Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive (GMPTE) ispreparing a Third Local Transport Plan for Greater Manchester(GMLTP3) and with the Association of Greater ManchesterAuthorities (AGMA) has published a draft high-level TransportStrategy for consultation. Local Transport Plans are statutorydocuments. The first LTP covered the period 2001-2006, and thesecond, 2006-2011. The GMLTP3 covers the period 2011-2026.

2.2. The GMLTP3 has two main elements:

A high-level Strategy for transport in GM, up to 2026, and

10 Local Implementation Plans (LIP), one for each District, for2011-2015.

2.3. A draft Strategy has been prepared by GMPTE. The LIPs are beingprepared by Districts. The Stockport LIP will set out our plans todeliver the Greater Manchester long-term Strategy over the next fouryears, and will be aligned to anticipated funding allocations. Our LIP

will be published in March 2011.

2.4. The following are appended to this report:

Appendix A: Section 5 of the full Draft Strategy that sets out asummary of the key proposals for the long-term strategy, and

Appendix B: a copy of the Summary consultation brochure preparedby AGMA / GMPTE.

(Both documents can be accessed athttp://www.gmpte.com/LTP3/introduction.cfm)

2.5. GM Transport Strategy to 2026 and Context: The draft Strategy has

been prepared on the assumption that the Greater ManchesterStrategy (GMS) provides the framework of policy objectives, and that

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a Combined Authority (CA) will take over responsibility for transportin Greater Manchester and will work closely with a Local EnterprisePartnership (LEP).

2.6. The GMS identifies the priorities for transport interventions and

funding as:a) major transport interventions; b) access from specified residentialareas; c) surface access to Airport; d) transport networks; e) safety;f) integrated transport.

2.7. The draft Strategy proposes five Core Objectives for LTP3 thatwould apply across all of Greater Manchester, and lists priorities:

(1) Economy - Transport networks that support the GM economy:Major road and PT interventions; Access from residential areas;Access for freight; Surface access to Airport; Efficient and effective

rail and road networks

(2) Carbon/climate change - Reduced carbon emissions:Integrated land use and transport planning; Smarter travel choices;Low carbon travel; Improve transports env performance; Managetravel demand; Decarbonising procurement; Resilience to peak oiland climate change

(3) Public Health and wellbeing - Minimise adverse impacts oftransport on public health and community safety:More walking; a GM cycle route network; reduction in casualties;better safety; reduced emissions; better access to health facilities.

(4) Sustainable neighbourhoods and public spaces - Supportsustainable neighbourhoods:Access from priority neighbourhoods to areas of opportunity; accessfor people with disabilities; reduced impact of traffic on areas ofdeprivation; improved public realm; reduced impact on biodiversity,natural sites.

(5) Value for money:

Efficient networks; prioritise spending to maximise contribution toeconomic growth and gain third party funding; procurement;improved satisfaction levels

2.8. The majority of schemes and actions proposed are not specific toany Borough, and all are subject to availability of funding, having anadequate Business Case, and competing priorities within GreaterManchester.

2.9. Specific references to Stockport within the full Draft Strategy include:

A scheme for implementation - a Quality Bus Partnership scheme

on the Manchester-Hazel Grove corridor

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Expressions of support, subject to funding, scheme assessmentand competing priorities elsewhere in GM, for major schemes inStockport including Metrolink, Tram-Train, Stockport Town CentreAccess Improvements and Transport Interchange (Bus/railstations), and the SEMMMS A6 to Manchester Airport Relief

Road.

2.10. The final Strategy will set out a list of schemes and actions that willhave first call on funding in Greater Manchester for the foreseeablefuture.

2.11. It is desirable that the final Strategy reflects Stockports aspirationsfor transport development that will benefit the Borough, and thatStockports Local Implementation Plan (LIP) contains the prioritiesthat can be developed into full schemes for bidding for funding.

3. Financial Information

3.1. The amount of transport funding1 for Authorities may be announcedby Government in mid December. Stockport Council is anticipatinghaving smaller transport allocations than in previous years. It is alsoanticipated that payment will be made to GMITA / CombinedAuthority which will then allocate funding to Districts. GreaterManchester can also bid annually for schemes to be funded from twoother national transport funds: a Local Sustainable Transport Fund(guidance is awaited, but it is thought that Government favours smallscale schemes to change traveller behaviour and improve localsustainable modes of transport), and a Regional Growth Fund(whichrequires participation with the private sector).

4. Recommendation

4.1. Members are requested to note the contents of this report andcomment on the following matters:

1. Do the proposals set out in Appendix A help to meet GreaterManchesters Core Objectives?

2. Do these proposals meet the needs of Stockport?3. What do you consider to be the most important major schemes tobenefit Stockport?

4. Assuming that funding for transport will be constrained over thenext 4 years, what are the priorities for spending Stockportstransport funds?

1 LTP Integrated Transport Block grant (minor works), and LTP Maintenancegrant (roads)

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Appendix A: Extract - Section 5 of the full Draft Strategy that sets out asummary of the key proposals for the long-term strategy

5 Summary of our Key Proposals (Short, Medium & Long Term)5.1 Introduction

5.1.1 Through the development of the Greater Manchester Transport Fund,the Greater Manchester authorities are delivering the first elements of a 1.5billion package of investment in major transport schemes covering Metrolink,road, rail and bus networks. In developing our strategy for the next fifteenyears we are, however, aware that public funding will be limited, at least in theearly years, and that the delivery of individual schemes will be subject to theoutcome of the Comprehensive Spending Review.However, this is a long term strategy aimed at delivering the GMS, hence it isimportant to set out our aspirations in full so that individual schemes can bedelivered as funding allows. This will allow us to exploit any opportunities forfuture funding, particularly working with other sectors where schemes would

deliver wider, non-transport, benefits such as regeneration.

5.2 Better buses for Greater Manchester

Delivering key investment schemes that will enhance the role and image ofbus services in Greater Manchester, including:

o Cross City Bus Packageo Leigh-Salford-Manchester Buswayo Altrincham Interchangeo Bolton Interchangeo Rochdale Interchangeo Wythenshawe Bus Stationo Subject to funding, a future scheme for a new Stockport Interchangeand associated town centre access improvements

Continuing, as funding allows, to:o Improve passenger facilities and physical accessibility at bus stationsand bus stopso Enhance the role of the bus in providing feeder services to rail andMetrolinko Deliver orbital bus routes where these contribute to wider objectives

o Develop the role of Yellow School Buses in Greater Manchestero Refine the role of demand responsive and community transportservices

Delivering improved working arrangements, either through partnerships orcontracts, to drive up service standards with bus operators, including:

o A Code of Conduct for bus operators to ensure improved reliabilityand punctuality, better vehicles, improved cleaning, information andbest practice driving standardso New performance targets for punctuality and reliabilityo Improved vehicle standards

o Improved network coverage, particularly in the evenings andSundays

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o Quality Partnership Schemes on Manchester-Hazel Grove and Leigh-Bolton corridorso Over time and as funding allows, simplified fares systems and easierticketing choices, supported by the introduction of electronicSmartcards

5.3 Delivering the Metrolink vision

Delivering new Metrolink lines to:o MediaCityUKo East Didsburyo Ashton-under-Lyneo Oldham and Rochdale (including extensions to the town centres)o Manchester Airport via Wythenshawe

Delivering a second Metrolink route across Manchester City Centre from

Manchester Central to Victoria Delivering an additional depot at Old Trafford to support the expansion of thesystem Completing existing programmes for:

o Passenger facility stop improvements across the current systemo The roll-out of additional tramso The roll-out of new ticket machineso Delivering passenger information screens at stops

As funding allows:o Providing additional Park and Ride capacityo Developing the proposals for an extension to the Trafford Centre(with the potential to further extend to serve developments across theShip Canal)o Developing longer-term options for additional rapid transit routes,including to Stockport town centre

5.4 A rail system for our future economy

Developing effective working systems with DfT, Network Rail and trainoperators to ensure delivery of Greater Manchester requirements, particularly:

o Additional rolling stock to alleviate overcrowdingo Increased network capacity in the Northern Hubo Upgrade of key stationso Electrificationo Improved service patterns and frequencieso Improved train and station standardso Future High Speed Rail

Promoting major station improvements, at Manchester Victoria andelsewhere, to complement the economic growth of Greater Manchester As funding allows:

o Funding important local information, safety /security and accessibilityimprovements at commuter stations

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o Delivering additional capacity for park and rideo Developing options for the future potential use of East LancashireRailway, to enhance transport links

5.5 Fares, tickets and information on sustainable travel

Continuing to develop local travel information services As funding allows:

o Developing proposals for simplified fares systems across bus, railand tram systems and simpler day/season ticket options, supported byan electronic Smartcardo Developing the role of new technology in promoting and distributingtravel informationo Developing new information and marketing tools that supportresidents, businesses and commuters to develop travel plans that helppeople to travel in a more sustainable manner

o Developing integrated systems of support to help residents,businesses and commuters to develop sustainable travel plans

5.6 A new future for walking and cycling

Developing highway management systems that encourage walking andcycling Continuing to:

o Promote the health and environmental benefits of walking and cyclingo Prioritise speed reduction where there is a clear community needo Prioritising other local improvements to cycle routes, pedestrianfacilities and Public Rights of Wayo Ensuring better maintenance in support of road safety, walking andcyclingo Provide road safety and cycle training

As funding allows:o Developing a network of key cycle routes to local centres andfacilitieso Delivering more and better cycle parking at key destinations andpublic transport interchanges

o Developing the potential for innovative cycle hire systems

5.7 Managing our highways

Optimising traffic signals, traffic regulation orders and traffic lane usage onstrategic routes to key destinations to improve reliability Delivering new roads where these benefit the economy (Ashton NorthernBypass, Stage 2;SEMMMS, A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road; Wigan Inner Relief Road) Delivering an integrated transport solution (the Longdendale IntegratedTransport Strategy) to address the traffic and transport problems within the

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Providing strategic traffic management for road works, developers worksand major events to maximise the efficiency and reliability of the network Ensuring better enforcement of parking and moving traffic offences on keyroutes at key times Requiring maintenance works to be included in the network management

permit scheme to manage and minimise traffic disruption Providing a single maintenance standard for the strategic highway network Continuing, as funding allows, to:

o Ensuring that local street maintenance is targeted at local prioritieso Implement local neighbourhood traffic management and parkingschemes and environmental improvements for local centreso Develop a Traffic Control Centre for incident and routinemanagemento Make accurate, reliable and up-to-date travel information available forin-car and in-cab systems

5.8 Securing healthy and safe travel options

Developing an Air Quality Action Plan to reduce emissions As funding allows, continuing to:

o Deliver measures to encourage active travel, including cycle trainingfor all age groupso Provide local road safety training and educationo Support travel training for disabled peopleo Provide local safety projects to minimise traffic conflictso Provide driver improvement programmeo Deliver travel and safety information campaignso Prioritise high risk routes/times prioritised for enforcement of safetyrelated offenceso Introduce pedestrian priority and lower speeds where there is acommunity need and in new developmento Maintain and improve access for people with disabilities

5.9 A greener transport system

Promoting eco driving to reduce fuel consumption Improving street lighting management and (over time) the use of low energy

technology Exploring options to collaborate for bulk purchase, optimal use of salt,storage, vehicles and staff resources Maximising the use of recycled, re-used and cold materials for highwaymaintenance Supporting partners to establish a network of electric vehicle charging pointsto support the take-up of electric vehicles Delivering resilience plans for different weather, including adaptation andmitigation measures Continuing to:

o Use travel behaviour change techniques to promote sustainable

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o Support environmental improvements in local neighbourhoods andcentreso Promote rail and water borne freight where economically viable

As funding allows, introducing more green buses that reduce climatechange and local air pollutant emissions

Officer contact: Sue Stevenson 0161 474 4351, [email protected]

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CHEADLE AREA COMMITTEE Meeting: 14 December 2010

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS

Report of the Service Director (Regeneration)

1. MATTER FOR CONSIDERATION

To consider the following development applications:

DC045623 102 Styal Road, Gatley

2. INFORMATION

These applications need to be considered against the provisions of the HumanRights Act 1998. Under Article 6, the applicants [and those third parties, including

local residents, who have made representations] have the right to a fair hearing andto this end the Committee must give full consideration to their comments.

Article 8 and Protocol 1 Article 1 confer(s) a right of respect for a persons home,other land and business assets. In taking account of all material considerations,including Council policy as set out in the Unitary Development Plan, the Head ofDevelopment and Control has concluded that some rights conferred by these Articleson the applicant(s)/objectors/residents and other occupiers and owners of nearbyland that might be affected may be interfered with but that that interference is inaccordance with the law and justified by being in the public interest and on the basisof the planning merits of the development proposal. He believes that any restriction

on these rights posed by approval of the application is proportionate to the widerbenefits of approval and that such a decision falls within the margin of discretionafforded to the Council under the Town and Country Planning Acts.

This Copyright has been made by or with the authority of SMBC pursuant to section47 of the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 (the Act). Unless the Actprovides the prior permission of the copyright owner. (Copyright (Material Open toPublic Inspection) (Marking of Copies of Maps) Order 1989 (SI 1989/1099)

3. RECOMMENDATION

See individual reports

BACKGROUND PAPERS

These are contained in the individual application files.

Anyone wishing to inspect the above background papers or requiring further informationshould contact Ray Dickins on telephone number 0161 474 3550, or alternatively [email protected]

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Meeting:14 December 2010

Report of the Service Director (Regeneration

MATTER FOR CONSIDERATION

To consider the following development applications:

DC/045623 - 102 STYAL ROAD, GATLEY

Proposal - Two-storey side extension / rear extension, single storey rear extension,modification of front porch and installation of solar panels

INFORMATION

These applications need to be considered against the provisions of the HumanRights Act 1998. Under Article 6, the applicants [and those third parties, includinglocal residents, who have made representations] have the right to a fair hearing and

to this end the Committee must give full consideration to their comments.

Article 8 and Protocol 1 Article 1 confer(s) a right of respect for a persons home,other land and business assets. In taking account of all material considerations,including Council policy as set out in the Unitary Development Plan, the Head ofDevelopment and Control has concluded that some rights conferred by these Articleson the applicant(s)/objectors/residents and other occupiers and owners of nearbyland that might be affected may be interfered with but that that interference is inaccordance with the law and justified by being in the public interest and on the basisof the planning merits of the development proposal. He believes that any restrictionon these rights posed by approval of the application is proportionate to the wider

benefits of approval and that such a decision falls within the margin of discretionafforded to the Council under the Town and Country Planning Acts.

This Copyright has been made by or with the authority of SMBC pursuant to section47 of the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 (the Act). Unless the Actprovides the prior permission of the copyright owner. (Copyright (Material Open toPublic Inspection) (Marking of Copies of Maps) Order 1989 (SI 1989/1099)

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Application Reference: DC/045623

Proposal: Two-storey side extension / rear extension, single storeyrear extension, modification of front porch and installationof solar panels.

Type of Application: Full Planning Permission

Registration Date: 04/10/2010Expiry Date: 29/11/2010Responsible Officer: Julian Austin

Applicant: Mr HeiAgent : Mr Hei

Location:102 STYAL ROAD, GATLEY, STOCKPORT, CHEADLE, SK8 4JR

COMMITTEE STATUS

Departure from UDP Review to be determined by P&HRC. Cheadle Area Committeeto make recommendation only.

DESCRIPTION OF DEVELOPMENT

Application for a two storey side extension, rear extension, single storey rearextension, modification of front porch and installation of solar panels. The proposedtwo storey side extension will be 4.25 metres wide, set back 1.4 metres from thefront of the house. To the rear a flat roof single storey extension with roof lantern isproposed.

The access and driveway to the front will remain unchanged, the garage to the side /rear of the property will be relocated 2.5 metres rearwards.

The extension will provide internally two extra bedrooms and a bathroom at first floorand a study / guest room (with en suite), lounge, dining room and extended kitchen.

The attached plans illustrate the proposal.

SITE AND SURROUNDINGS

The application site is a two storey detached dwelling house on the western side ofStyal Rd. The site is within the Greater Manchester green belt, forming part of aribbon development. The property is served by a large garden approximately 35

metres in length. Beyond is open land which separates the built up areas ofStockport and South Manchester to the west.

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All the properties on the western side of Styal Rd are within the green belt, theproperties opposite on the eastern side of Styal Rd are within the predominantlyresidential area (as defined on the proposals map of the UDP Review).

The properties on this side of Styal Rd are a mixture of sizes and styles, with many

extensions evident. To the north, number 100 is a large two storey detacheddwelling that has been extended to the rear in the past. The properties immediatelyto the south are large bungalows with extended two storey dwellings found furthersouth at 112 and 114 Styal Rd.

SITE HISTORY

No relevant history

NEIGHBOUR REPLIES

The occupiers of five surrounding properties were notified in writing of thedevelopment. The occupier of number 100 has commented on the applicationstating:

No major objections, development should enhance our stretch of Styal Rd. Tworeservations:Ground floor side window will overlook property, could it be opaque glass.Relocation of mature trees. Concerns regarding relocation and shadowing ofgarden.

POLICY BACKGROUND

The following policies of the Stockport Unitary Development Plan Review are ofrelevance to these applications:

DCD1 - Design and CharacterDCD1.1 - Design PrinciplesGBA1 - Green Belt ProtectionGBA1.2 - Control of Development in Green BeltGBA1.5 - Residential Development in Green BeltCDH 1.8 Residential Extensions

ANALYSIS

In assessment of the application it is considered that the main issues of assessmentare the impact of the proposed development upon the character and appearance ofthe green belt and the impact to residential amenity.

Green Belt

The applicant has submitted that the volume of the extensions upon that of theoriginal dwelling will be 80%. However these are based on footprint only. The actual

volume for the additions and estimates that the volume upon the original dwelling willbe increased by 103%.

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In relation to the impact on the Green Belt, it is acknowledged that due to the volumeof the extension at approximately 103% this would be over the one-third guideline inpolicy GBA 1.5 and as such the proposal would comprise inappropriatedevelopment, contrary to Policy GBA1.2 and GBA1.5 and government guidance in

PPG2. It therefore follows that if the proposal comprises inappropriate developmentin the Green Belt, consideration should be given to whether there are other factorswhich would amount to very special circumstances sufficient to clearly outweigh theharm to the Green Belt. Members are aware that the onus is for the applicant todemonstrate very special circumstances. To demonstrate this case, the applicanthas submitted a design and access statement which outlines the case for veryspecial circumstances. The applicant states that the size is in line with other housesalong Styal Rd and provides photographic evidence in this respect.

It is considered that the applicant is correct in his assertion and that the character ofthe area is such that the scale of the extension would not be a detrimental addition to

the streetscene or cause harm to the openness of the green belt. Styal Road is atypical ribbon development with many extended properties. The footprint of theexisting property is relatively small in relation to the width of the plot, as such therewould still be generous space around the dwelling post development. Along thewestern side of Styal Rd, many properties have extended with development up to theproperty boundaries. As stated in policy GBA 1.5, the interpretation of significantchange will vary according to the character of the property. It is acknowledged thatthe volume of this extension is large and possibly in excess of other extensions onthe street however the plot in this instance is capable of providing such an extensionwith minimal harm. Additionally the extension has been designed to appearsubservient in appearance with materials and detailing appropriate to the originaldwelling. In light of this context it is considered that it would be difficult to argue andsustain a reason of inappropriate development within the green belt. The applicationis considered to be in accordance with green belt policies GBA 1.2 and GBA 1.5 ofthe Stockport Unitary Development Plan Review.

Residential Amenity

To the south of the application site is number 104 Styal Road, this property hasoutbuildings on the boundary which obscure any views of the application site, thisproperty will not be materially affected by the proposed development.

To the north of the site is number 100 Styal Rd, this property has extended to therear in the past, the side facing windows are not considered to be original principalhabitable windows and as such little weight is afforded to their protection. The sidefacing windows (ground floor and first floor) on the proposed two storey sideextension should be obscure glazed to avoid a loss of privacy occurring. Theproposal will not adversely affect neighbouring amenity in accordance with CDH 1.8of the Stockport Unitary Development Plan Review.

Other issues

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The proposal is considered to be in accordance with the adopted policies of theStockport Unitary Development Review and is recommended for approval.

SUMMARY

The application is a departure from the Stockport Unitary Development Plan Review.It does not, however, require referral to the Government Office for the North Westunder the Town and Country Planning (Consultation) (England) Direction 2009 asthe floorspace involved is less than 1000m2 and would not have a significant impacton the openness of the Green Belt. Under the Councils scheme of delegationhowever, the application must be determined by P&HRC and Cheadle AreaCommittee are only therefore requested to make a recommendation.

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CHEADLE AREA COMMITTEE Meeting: 7 December 2010

APPEAL DECISIONS, CURRENT PLANNING APPEALSAND ENFORCEMENTS

Report of the Service Director (Legal & Property)


This report summarises recent appeal decisions, lists current planningappeals and dates for local inquiries and informal hearings for planningappeals within the area represented by Cheadle Area Committee.

2. INFORMATION

The appeal decisions and details of current appeals for eachcommittee area are appended.

3. RECOMMENDATION

That the report be noted.

BACKGROUND PAPERS

Decision letters and notification of appeal arrangements issued by thePlanning Inspectorate for each of the appeals reported.

Anyone wishing to inspect the background papers should telephone JoyMorton on 474 3219

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1. APPEAL DECISIONS

Planning Appeals

None

2 OUTSTANDING APPEALS

Location of siteDate of Inquiry/hearing

2.1 Appeals to be heard at a local inquiry

None

2.2 Appeals to be heard at an informal hearing

None

2.1 Appeals to be determined by writtenRepresentations

Planning Appeals

Lancombe Launderette, 78 Church Road, Gatley

3 ENFORCEMENT

Former Nurses Home Cheadle Royal HospitalS215 Notice Condition of Land & BuildingsCompliance 24/12/10

181 Stayl Road, Heald GreenHigh Hedge -Remedial Notice

Compliance 18/5/11

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CHEADLE AREA COMMITTEE 14 December 2010

INTRODUCTION OF CHANGES TO THE COUNCILS CHECKLIST FOR THEVALIDATION OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS

Report of the Service Director (Regeneration)


1.1 Proposed changes to the Councils Application Validation Checklist (AVC) for thevalidation of planning applications.

2. INFORMATION

2.1 The purpose of this report is to seek agreement to changes to the CouncilsApplication Validation Checklist (AVC). In accordance with Government guidancean eight week consultation period on the AVC is also being undertaken with thelocal community, including applicants and agents. Should this consultation periodculminate in any significant amendments being proposed to the AVC it will bebrought back to Committee for further consideration. However, in view of the urgentneed to update the AVC it is considered necessary to seek Committee approval atthe earliest opportunity.

2.2 BACKGROUND

2.3 The aim of the AVC is to provide users of the Development Management Servicewith clear and up to date guidance on the form and content of information required

for the validation of planning applications. Through the use of the AVC applicantshave greater certainty of their responsibilities, and the public are informed of thenature of development proposals, leading to a more open, accessible and efficientservice. Where applicants do not submit the required information with anapplication it will remain invalid and will not be processed until such time as theinformation has been received. At all times the Local Planning Authority will makeproportionate requests for information, and will not use invalidation to prevent thestart of the determination period where an applicant has taken reasonable steps tofulfil the information requirements set out on the local list.

2.4 The current AVC was adopted by the Council in 2008, and has since become

outdated following changing planning and legislative requirements. Through theregular use of the Checklist it has also become apparent that there are gaps in thecurrent validation information requirements. Failure to obtain this information at thevalidation stage is impacting negatively on application processing times. Inreviewing the AVC all Local Planning Authorities are required to review national,regional and local planning policy to ensure that they have not missed any recentpolicies. The information requirements on the revised Local List are driven bystatutory requirements, national, regional or local plan policies, or publishedguidance that explains how adopted policy should be implemented.

2.5 The updated AVC is attached to this report with the proposed changes highlighted

in red text. The main additions and alterations can be summarised as follows:

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Change Where in DocumentReference to DevelopmentManagement and Communities,Regeneration and EnvironmentDirectorate (CRED).

Throughout

Reference to the DevelopmentManagement Procedure Order 2010(DMPO).

Throughout

Reference to amended guidancerelating to the submission of Designand Access Statements

Page 7

Reference to the need for requestedsurveys or assessments to beundertaken by competent personswith suitable qualifications andexperience.

Page 10

The requirement that applicants forinappropriate development withinthe Green Belt must demonstrate theexistence of very specialcircumstances to show whypermission should be granted.

Page 11

Reference to amended guidancerelating to the need for Retail andLeisure Impact Assessments.

Page 14

Specific reference to the need for a

Landscape Character Statement/Landscape Impact Assessment andNoise Impact Assessment for windturbines

Pages 15 and 23

Reference to the need forapplications for agriculturaldevelopment to be accompanied by aStatement of Agricultural Need.

Page 16

Reference to the need forphotographs and photomontages

where development proposals willhave a significant impact on theirsetting, and a photographic record ofbuildings where Conservation AreaConsent is sought for theirdemolition.

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Reference to the need forapplications for sensitive end uses(including residential, nursing/ carehomes, schools and hospitals) to beaccompanied by a Phase 1

Contamination survey.

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Reference to the need for nonhouseholder applications within Coal

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Mining Development Referral Areasas defined by the Coal Authority tobe accompanied by a Coal MiningRisk Assessment.

Reference to the need for existing

and proposed Coverage Plots fortelecommunications development

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Where an applicant has carried out awildlife survey in support of anapplication that identifies thepresence of a European ProtectedSpecies as a material consideration,the applicant must provide evidenceto demonstrate that (i) the proposeddevelopment meets a purpose ofpreserving public health or public

safety or other imperative reasons ofoverriding public interest includingthose of a social or economic natureand beneficial consequences ofprimary importance for theenvironment, (ii) there is nosatisfactory alternative and (iii) thatthe development will not bedetrimental to the maintenance of thepopulation of the species concernedat a favourable conservation status in

their natural range

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Reference to the need forapplications affecting heritage assetsto be accompanied by a HeritageStatement.

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The introduction of checklists for (i)applications for a new planningpermission to replace an extantplanning permission, in order toextend the time limit for

implementation/ Application forreplacement of associated listedbuilding and/ or conservation areaconsents in order to extend the timelimit for implementation (ii)applications for a non materialamendment following a grant ofplanning permission and (iii)applications for the removal orvariation of a condition following thegrant of planning permission.

Pages 58-61

An updated contact list Pages 62-66Reference to the updated definitionof Use Class C3 Dwellinghouses

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Reference to the guide to the rangeof information required forconsultations with English Heritage

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3. RECOMMENDATION

3.1 The Council is recommended to approve the updated AVC.

BACKGROUND PAPERS

A copy of the updated AVC is attached, with the proposed changes highlighted inred text.

Anyone requiring further information should contact Chris Smyton on telephonenumber 0161 474 3657 or alternatively email [email protected]

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STOCKPORT COUNCILCOMMUNITIES, REGENERATION AND ENVIRONMENT

DIRECTORATE

APPLICATION VALIDATION CHECKLIST[AVC]

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990

DRAFT

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STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

APPLICATION VALIDATION CHECKLISTS[Town and Country Planning Act 1990]

CONTENTS

Description Page No.

1. Introduction 4

2. Legislation background 4

3. Pre-Application Discussion 4

4. Validation of Applications 5

5. National Requirements 5

6. Local Requirements 10

INDIVIDUAL CHECKLISTS for different application types 30

Full Planning Application 31

Reserved Matters Application 36

Outline Planning Applications 40

Householder Planning Application 44

Listed Buildings Consent applications 47

Conservation Area Consent Applications 50

Advertisement Consent applications 52

Lawful Development Certificate applications 54

Prior Approval [Telecommunications] applications 56

Application for a new planning permission to replace an 58extant planning permission, in order to extend thetime limit for implementation/ Application for replacementof associated listed building and/ or conservation areaconsents in order to extend the time limit for implementation

Application for a non material amendment following a 59grant of planning permission

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1 INTRODUCTIONThe purpose of Application Validation Checklists [AVC] is to provide users of theDevelopment Management Service with clear guidance on the form and content ofinformation required for the submission of planning applications. By providing AVCsfor the scope and extent of the information required applicants should have greatercertainty of their responsibilities, and the public will be informed of the nature ofdevelopment proposals leading to a more open, accessible and efficient service.

Appendix 1 contains relevant contact details for the sources of advice and guidancereferred to in the Checklist. Links to the Stockport UDP Review and information onthe emerging Local Development Framework (LDF), including the Core Strategy,are provided.

2 LEGISLATION BACKGROUNDThe form and content of planning applications are prescribed by law and inparticular the The Town & Country Planning (Development Management Procedure)Order 2010 (DMPO).

Local Planning Authorities are encouraged to consult and adopt their own lists ofinformation requirements that are drawn from a recommended and nationallydefined list that is set out in government guidance. Once a Local Planning Authorityhas undertaken consultation and adoption of their local list in accordance with thegovernment guidelines, it can be used as the local requirement of the AVCs whenvalidating applications.

The Council has prepared this guidance for users of the Development ManagementService in this context. The guidance takes account of existing legislation, existingGovernment guidance, the relevant provisions of the First Review of the Unitary

Development Plan [UDP Review], emerging policies of the Local DevelopmentFramework [LDF]and the implementation of the e-government planning agenda.

3 PRE-APPLICATION DISCUSSIONFor all but the most straightforward developments it is strongly recommended thatcontact is made with the Development Management Service before submitting anapplication. In the first instance this should be with the Planning Case Officer whodeals with the area where the site is located. Contact details can be found inAppendix 1. Pre-application discussion will enable the informationrequirements of individual development applications to be assessed,identified and agreed. This would enable an individual Validation Checklist to

be completed and submitted with the formal application.

In order to fully assess the proposal as much information as possible should beprovided with the request for advice. Where appropriate the Case Officer will consultwith internal and external bodies for specialist advice on any issues raised beforefinally responding. The reply will refer to material planning considerations includingrelevant policies of the UDP Review and the emerging policies of the LocalDevelopment Framework [LDF] and outline the information requirements of thepotential application.

For particularly complex proposals it may be appropriate to set up a Development

Team of relevant officers to co-ordinate a Council response. A meeting with thepotential developer may be necessary in some cases to clarify aspects of theproposed development.

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Prospective developers and their agents are also able to contact relevant externalbodies for advice as part of a pre-application discussion [e.g. United Utilities,Environment Agency, English Heritage etc]. The results of any consultation shouldbe shared with all parties.

4 VALIDATION OF APPLICATIONS

Applications will need to provide all the information needs required nationally. Theseneeds have been detailed in government guidance and vary depending on theapplication type. The national information requirements are set out below at pages 4to 8. Applications must also include relevant local information. The local informationneeds are listed on the individual AVCs that are found later in this report.

An application will be considered invalid if it does not include any relevantinformation requirement contained in the National and Local lists.

It is recommended that potential applicants undertake pre-applicationdiscussion to identify the information needs for all but the most

straightforward of proposals. The Development Management Servicerecognises that the validation of planning applications has become morecomplicated in recent years. It can now provide a more proactive or fast trackvalidation service for those applicants or agents who need to determinewhether their application is complete for validation purposes with theminimum of delay. The service is optional and would attract a fee based onthe size and nature of the development proposed. Details are available on theCouncil website.

Where an application does not include relevant information requirements considerednecessary for its determination, the applicant will be informed accordingly in writingand an explanation given as to what is required to ensure validation. In thesecircumstances applicants may submit to the Council a written justification why therequested local information requirements are not considered to be appropriate in aparticular case. The Council will take account of any written justification and onlyinvalidate applications where it is satisfied that the additional information isnecessary to determine the application.

When an application has been validated, the processing of the application mayresult in further information requirements, without which it may be necessary torefuse permission.

5 NATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INFORMATIONThe following list of information needs is outlined at the beginning of each individualAVC and is mandatory for the validation of new applications.

5.1 The standard application formPlanning applications will be submitted on a standard application form that will beavailable electronically. The government encourages applicants to submitapplications electronically since it can reduce delay and costs. However applicantswill retain the right of submitting paper versions of the form and in doing so will needto provide three additional copies of the form.

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All applications should include copies of a location plan based on an up to date mappreferably to 1:1250 or 1:2500 scale. If the application is not submitted electronicallythen three copies of the location plan will be required. Wherever possible the planshould show at least two roads and surrounding buildings. The properties should benumbered or named to ensure the exact location of the application site is clear.

The application site should be edged clearly with a red line and include all land

necessary to carry out the proposed development. Land for example should beincluded that is required for the site access from a public highway, visibility splays,landscaping, car parking and areas of open space around buildings. A blue lineshould be drawn round any other land owned by the applicant that is close to oradjoins the application site.

5.3 Site Plan3 copies to be supplied unless the application is submitted electronically drawn to ascale of 1:500 or 1:200 and accurately showing:

The direction North;

The proposed development in relation to the site boundaries and other buildings

on the site with written dimensions including those to the boundaries; All the buildings, roads and footpaths on land adjoining the site including the

access arrangements;

The position of all trees on the site, and those on adjacent land that couldinfluence or be affected by the development;

The extent and type of any hard surfacing

Boundary treatment including walls or fencing where this is proposed

5.4 Other PlansIn addition other plans should be submitted dependent on the type of application

(see the individual AVCs for further information) and may include: Block plan of the site at a scale of 1:100 or 1:200 showing any site boundaries,

the type and height of boundary treatment (e.g. Fences, walls etc), the positionof any building or structure on the other side of such boundariesExisting and proposed elevations for example to a scale of 1:50 or 1:100. Theelevations should show clearly the proposed works in relation to what is alreadythere. All sides of the proposal must be shown and these should indicate wherepossible the proposed building materials and the style, materials and finish ofwindows and doors. Blank elevations must also be included; if only to show thatthis is in fact the case.Where a proposed elevation adjoins another building or is in close proximity, the

drawings should clearly show the relationship between the buildings, and detailthe positions of the openings on each property.

Existing and proposed floor plans to a scale of 1:50 or 1:100. The plansshould explain the proposal in detail. Where existing buildings or walls are to bedemolished these should be clearly shown. The drawings submitted should showdetails of the existing building(s) as well as those for the proposed development.New buildings should also be shown in context with adjacent buildings includingproperty numbers where applicable.

Existing and proposed site sections and finished floor and site levels to ascale of 1:50 or 1:100. The plans should show a cross section through theproposed building(s). In all cases where a proposal involves a change in ground

levels, illustrative drawings should be submitted to show both existing andfinished levels to include details of foundations and eaves and howencroachment onto adjoining land is to be avoided.

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Full information should also be submitted to demonstrate how proposed buildingsrelate to existing site levels and neighbouring development. Such plans should showexisting site levels and finished floor levels (with levels related to a fixed datum pointoff site) and also show the proposals in relation to adjoining buildings. This will berequired for all applications involving new buildings.

In the case of householder development, the levels may be evident from floor plansand elevations, but particularly in the case of sloping sites it will be necessary toshow how proposals relate to ground levels or where ground levels outside theextension would be modified. Levels should also be taken into account in theformulation of design and access statements.

5.5 Roof PlansRoof plans to a scale of 1:50 or 1:100 are used to show the shape of the roof and istypically drawn at a scale smaller than the scale used for the floor plans. Detailssuch as the roofing material, vents, and their location are typically specified on theroof plan.

5.6 Ownership CertificatesThe provisions of Section 65(5) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 andArticle12 of the Development Management Procedure Order 2010 (DMP0) requirethat an application for planning permission cannot be entertained without therelevant certificates concerning the ownership of the application site having beencompleted. All applications for planning permission except for approval of reservedmatters must include the appropriate certificate of ownership. An ownershipcertificate A, B, C or D must be completed stating the ownership of the property.

For this purpose an owner is anyone with a freehold interest, or leasehold interest

the unexpired term of which is not less than 7 years.

5.7 Notice(s)A Notice(s) to owners of the application site must be completed and served inaccordance with Article 11 of the DMPO.

5.8 Agricultural Holdings CertificateThis certificate is required whether or not the site includes an agricultural holding. Allagricultural tenants must be notified prior to the submission of the application. Thiscertificate is not required if the applicant is making an application for reservedmatters, renewal of temporary planning permission, discharge or variation ofconditions, tree preservation orders, or express consent to display anadvertisement.

5.9 The Correct Planning Fee where one is necessary.

5.10 Design and Access StatementsA Design and Access Statement [DAS] must accompany all applications for bothoutline and full planning permission, other than in the circumstances set out byArticle 10 of the DMPO. A DAS is a short report accompanying and supporting aplanning application that should seek to explain and justify the proposal in a

structured way. The level of detail required will depend on the scale and complexityof the proposal. The DAS should cover both the design principles and concepts thathave been applied to the proposed development and how issues relating to access

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to the development have been dealt with. In summary, a DAS is not statutorilyrequired for:

Engineering or mining operations;

development of an existing dwellinghouse, or development within the curtilage of adwellinghouse for any purpose incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse,where no part of that dwellinghouse or curtilage is within a designated area;

a material change in the use of land or buildings, unless it also involves operationaldevelopment;

extensions to the time limits for implementing existing planning permissions;

development of an existing flat for any purpose incidental to the enjoyment of the flatas such, where no part of the flat is within a designated area;

the extension of an existing building used for non domestic purposes where thefloorspace created by the development does not exceed 100 square metres andwhere no part of the building or the development is within a designated area;

the erection, construction, improvement or alteration of a gate, fence, wall or othermeans of enclosure, up to 2m high or the height of the existing means of enclosure,whichever is the higher, where no part of the building or the development is within adesignated area or the curtilage of a listed building;

development on operational land consisting of the erection of a building or structureup to 100 cubic metres in volume and 15m in height and where no part of thedevelopment is within a designated area;

the alteration of an existing building where the alteration does not increase the sizeof the building and where no part of the building or the development is within adesignated area;

the erection, alteration or replacement of plant or machinery where, as a result ofthe development, the height of the plant or machinery would not exceed the greaterof 15 metres above ground level, or the height of the original plant or machinery,

and where no part of the development is within a designated area; or development of land pursuant to section 73 (determination of applications to develop

land without conditions previously attached) of the Town and Country Planning Act1990.

In this context, designated area means a World Heritage Site or a conservationarea.

Design and access statements are not required for applications relating toadvertisement control, tree preservation orders or storage of hazardous substances.Neither are they required for applications for prior approval for proposed

development, or non-material amendments to existing planning permissions.

Applications for Listed Building Consent should be accompanied by a DAS andshould address:

The special architectural or historic interest of the building;

The particular physical features of the building that justify its designation as a listedbuilding; and

The buildings setting.

Under Policy HE6 of PPS5 Planning for the Historic Environment, all applicationsfor consent affecting heritage assets must also provide a level of information that isproportionate to the significance of the asset and the potential impact upon that

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significance of the proposals. Where an application requires the submission of aDesign and Access Statement, the assessment of the significance of the asset andimpact should be set out in the DAS as part of the explanation and justification forthe design approach.

The relevant Council Policy context can be found in the UDP Review in particularpolicies DCD1 [Design And Character], DCD1.1 [Design Principles], DCD1.2

[Design Appraisals] and DCD1.3 [Access for People with Access Difficulties].Government guidance on design issues and planning can be found in PlanningPolicy Statement1 Delivering Sustainable Development.

5.11 Reserved Matters ApplicationsA reserved matters application deals with some or all of the outstanding details ofthe outline application proposal, including:

Layout: the way in which buildings, routes and open spaces within the developmentare provided, situated and orientated in relation to each other and to buildings andspaces outside the development.

Scale: the height, width and length of each building proposed within thedevelopment in relation to its surroundings.

Appearance: the aspects of a building or place within the development whichdetermine the visual impression the building or place makes, including the externalbuilt form of the development, its architecture, materials, decoration, lighting, colourand texture.

Access: this covers the accessibility to and within the site for vehicles, cycles andpedestrians in terms of the positioning and treatment of access and circulationroutes and how these fit into the surrounding access network.

Landscaping: this is the treatment of land [other than buildings] for the purpose of

enhancing or protecting the amenities of the site and the area in which it is situatedand includes screening by fences, walls or other means, the planting of trees,hedges, shrubs or grass, the formation of banks, terraces or other earthworks, thelaying out or provision of gardens, courts, or squares, water features, sculpture, orpublic art, and the provision of other amenity features.

5.12 Outline applicationsAs a minimum all outline applications shall include information on

Use: the use or uses proposed for the development and any distinct developmentzones within the site identified.

Amount of development: The amount of development proposed for each use. For

example for residential development the number of proposed units and for otherforms of development the proposed floor-space for each use.

Indicative layout: an indicative layout with separate development zones proposedwithin the site boundary where appropriate.

Scale parameters: an indication of the upper and lower limits for height, width andlength of each building within the site boundary.

Indicative access points: an area or areas in which the access point or points tothe site will be situated.

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6 LOCAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INFORMATIONThe Government encourages Local Planning Authorities to prepare their own list ofinformation requirements in connection with applications for planning permission, andthis is referred to in their guidance [The Validation of Planning Applications]. Howeverthe Government also advises that before the local information requirements canbecome mandatory consultation is undertaken on the contents of a draft list and

account taken of the responses received. The final list should then be adopted by theCouncil for the purposes of the validation of planning applications.

The following list of local information requirements is the list prepared byStockport Council in accordance with Government guidance. The consultationperiod commenced on ** and lasted for a period of 8 weeks. The responsesreceived have been taken into account and the AVC revised as appropriate.Details of the consultation responses received are available on request and willalso be made available on the Development Management website. Hard copieswill be available to view at the Planning

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