cheadle area committee reports 7th june 2016

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CHEADLE AREA COMMITTEE

Meeting: Tuesday, 7 June 2016Tea: 5.00 pm

The Kingsway School,Foxland Campus,Foxland Road,Gatley

Business: 6.00 pm

Introductions

1. ELECTION OF CHAIR

To elect a Chair of the Area Committee until the next Annual Council Meeting.

2. APPOINTMENT OF VICE-CHAIR

To appoint a Vice-Chair of the Area Committee until the next Annual Council Meeting.

3. MINUTES (Pages 7 - 11)

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 19 April 2016.

4. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Councillors and officers to declare any interests which they have in any of the items on the

agenda for the meeting.

5. PROGRESS ON AREA COMMITTEE DECISIONS (Pages 12 - 17)

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

The report provides an update on progress since the last meeting on decisions taken bythe Area Committee and details the current position on ward flexibility funding. The reportalso includes the current position on the ward delegated budgets.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: David Clee on 0161 474 3137 or email: [email protected]

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AGENDA

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(vii) Ward Flexibility Funding - St Ann's Lourdes Group (Pages 30 - 35)

To consider an application received from St Ann’s Lourdes Group towards the costof a pilgrimage to Lourdes where they care for sick and elderly people.

Non-Executive Business

8. DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration

(a) To consider consultations (if any) received by the Corporate Director for PlaceManagement and Regeneration on any planning applications relevant to the Cheadle area.

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

(i) DC/061294 - 116 Styal Road, Gatley (Pages 36 - 46)

Proposed new raised roof and roof dormers. Single storey rear extension toexisting dormer bungalow and new garage.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend the Planning and HighwaysRegulation Committee to grant planning permission, subject to theconditions contained in the report.

Officer Contact: Anthony Smith on 0161 474 3569 or email:[email protected]

9. CHECKLIST FOR THE VALIDATION OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS (Pages 47 -185)

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration.

The report details the proposed re-adoption of the Council’s Application ValidationChecklist for the validation of planning applications.

The Area Committee is recommended to comment on and note the report.

Officer contact: Emma Curle on 0161 474 3542 or email: [email protected]

10. APPEAL DECISIONS. CURRENT PLANNING APPEALS AND ENFORCEMENTS(Pages 186 - 189)

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive

The report summarises recent appeal decisions, current planning appeals andenforcement activity within the area represented by the Cheadle Area Committee.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer Contact: Joy Morton on 0161 474 3217 or email: [email protected]

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Executive Business

11. BROOKFIELD PARK SHIERS FAMILY TRUST ANNUAL REPORT 2015/16 (Pages190 - 198)

To consider a report of the Borough Treasurer

The report advises the Area Committee of the financial standing of the Brookfield ParkShiers Family Trust and indicates the amount of money available for distribution toorganisations and provides commentary on the relevant performance of investment funds.

The Area Committee is requested to:-

note the contents of the report.

formally adopt the Financial Accounts of the Brookfield Park Shiers Trust forthe year ending 31 March 2016.

decide upon the policy that they wish to adopt in respect of the distribution ofthe Trust; and

advise as to the investment policy that they wish to follow.

12. CHEADLE AREA COMMITTEE COMMUTED SUMS FOR PLAY (Pages 199 - 203)

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration

The report details commuted sums received by the Council from housing developerstowards the cost pf play provision. The report also sets out the criteria that must used in

allocating sums for play provision.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the allocation of the commutedsums as detailed in the report.

Officer Contact: Richard Booker on 0161 474 4829 or email:[email protected]

13. AREA COMMITTEE WARD HIGHWAYS SPOKESPERSONS (Pages 204 - 205)

The Area Committee is invited to nominate Ward Spokespersons with whom the Corporate

Director for Place Management & Regeneration can consult on highway maintenance andtraffic management matters.

A copy of the Ward Spokesperson Protocol approved by the Area Committee at itsmeeting on 23 May 2011 is attached for information.

The Area Committee is recommended to nominate Ward Spokespersons inaccordance with the Protocol.

14. PATH ADJACENT TO 16 PARSONAGE WAY, CHEADLE

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Paul Porgess

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15. INSTALLATION OF BOLLARDS ADJACENT TO 228 STOCKPORT ROAD,CHEADLE

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Paul Porgess

DATE OF NEXT MEETING

Tuesday, 12 July 2016

Eamonn Boylan Chief Executive

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CHEADLE AREA COMMITTEE

Meeting: 19 April 2016 At: 6.00 pm

PRESENT

Councillor Peter Burns (Chair) in the chair; Councillor Adrian Nottingham (Vice-Chair);Councillors Graham Greenhalgh, Keith Holloway, Sylvia Humphreys, John Pantall,Paul Porgess, Iain Roberts and June Somekh.

1. MINUTES

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 15 March 2016were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Councillors and Officers were invited to declare any interests which thgey had in any of theitems on the agenda for the meeting.

The following interest was declared:-

Personal & Prejudicial Interest

Councillor Interest

Peter Burns Agenda item 11 ‘Park Event Application: OutwoodRoad Playing Fields (Heald Green Festival) – 25June 2016 as his wife is a member of theorganising committee.

Councillor Burns took no part in the discussion orvote.

3. PROGRESS ON AREA COMMITTEE DECISIONS

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of whichhad been circulated) updating the Area Committee on progress since the last meeting ondecisions taken by the Area Committee and the current position on Ward FlexibilityFunding. The report also included the current position on the ward delegated budgets.

RESOLVED –That the report be noted.

4. URGENT DECISIONS

No urgent decisions were reported.

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Cheadle Area Committee - 19 April 2016

5. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

(i) Chair's Announcements

No announcements were made.

(ii) Public Question Time

Members of the public were invited to submit questions on any matters within the powersand duties of the Area Committee, subject to the exclusions set out in the Code ofPractice.

One question had been submitted in advance of the meeting by a member of the publicwho was not present at the meeting.

RESOLVED – That, in accordance with the Code of Practice, a written response be

provided to the questioner.

(iii) Public Realm

David Wilson (Public Realm Inspector) attended the meeting to report on current issuesand to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to publicrealm issues within the area represented by the Cheadle Area Committee.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

The prevalence of motorists parking on the grass verge on the turn off fromCouncillor Lane, Cheadle in the vicinity of Adswood Park.

A Member requested that it be investigated how the grass verges could beprotected from parked cars at Radnomere Drive, Cheadle Hulme and BishopsClose, Cheadle.

Refuse collection operatives not replacing refuse bins near to the relevantproperties on Etchells Road, Heald Green.

Fly tipping at York Close, off Councillor Lane, Cheadle needed to be addressed.

RESOLVED – That David Wilson be thanked for his attendance.

(iv) Petitions

Greenbank Road, Gatley – Residents’ Parking Scheme

A petition was submitted containing twenty signatures requesting that the Councilinvestigate the need for a Residents’ Parking Scheme on Greenbank Road, Gatley.

RESOLVED – That the petition be referred to the Corporate Director for PlaceManagement and Regeneration for investigation.

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(v) Open Forum

In accordance with the Code of Practice, no organisation had indicated that they wished toaddress the Area Committee as part of the Open Forum arrangements.

(vi) Ward Flexibility Funding - All Hallows Church, Cheadle

Janet Tysoe, Community Development Worker from All Hallows Church, attended the Area Committee to answer questions from the Area Committee in relation to an applicationfor Ward Flexibility Funding towards the renovation and upgrade of the kitchen facilities atthe church.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be recommended to make a grantof £1,000 to All Hallows Church towards the renovation and upgrade of the kitchenfacilities at the church, to be funded from the Cheadle Hulme North Ward allocation.

6. DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS

A development application was 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 for Place Management and Regeneration is authorised todetermine conditions and reasons and they are not therefore referred to in committeeminutes unless the committee makes a specific decision on a condition or reason. In orderto reduce printing costs and preserve natural resources, the schedule of plans is notreproduced within these minutes. A copy of the schedule of plans is available on thecouncil’s website at www.stockport.gov.uk/planningdecisions. Copies of the schedule ofplans, or any part thereof, may be obtained from the Services to Place Directorate uponpayment of the Council’s reasonable charges).

(i) DC060950 - 100 Styal Road, Gatley

In respect of plan no. 60950 for a two storey rear extension at 100 Styal Road, Gatley, itwas

RESOLVED – That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended

to grant planning permission, subject to the conditions contained in the report.

7. PLANNING APPEALS, ENFORCEMENT APPEALS AND ENFORCEMENT NOTICES

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the DeputyChief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) listing any outstanding or recentlydetermined planning appeals and enforcements within the area represented by theCheadle Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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8. THE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL OF STOCKPORT (QUEENS ROAD,CHEADLE HULME) (RESTRICTION OF WAITING) ORDER 2016

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the CorporateDirector for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated)

setting out objections received to a proposed Restriction of Waiting Traffic RegulationOrder at Queens Road, Cheadle Hulme.

RESOLVED – That, notwithstanding the objections received to the proposed Restriction ofWaiting Traffic Regulation Order at Queens Road, Cheadle Hulme, the Order be made asadvertised.

9. FLOWER BED - PLATT STREET/JACKSON STREET, CHEADLE

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that this item had beenplaced on the agenda at the request of Councillor John Pantall.

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regenerationsubmitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) which updated the AreaCommittee on the current position with regard to a plot of land on Platt Street, Cheadle atthe junction of Jackson Street, outlined the responsibility which the Council had regardingthis land and sought comments from the Area Committee.

When Council Officers received a complaint regarding the installation of the flag pole atthe site on Platt Street/Jackson Street they had carried out a site inspection. As a resultthe Council were made aware that local residents had been looking after the shrub bed fora number of years. The Council looked at the maintenance of the shrub and the installationof the flag pole. Local residents were advised that they must apply for a licence to cultivatein order to continue maintaining the shrub bed and that the Council intended to remove theflag pole on the grounds of public safety.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be welcomed.

(2) That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested toprepare a report which details a draft policy and procedures for dealing with suchapplications in the future and that the comments of all the Area Committees be soughtprior to a decision being taken by the appropriate Executive portfolio holder.

10. PARK EVENT APPLICATION: WILLIAM SCHOLES PARK (CO-OP BANK, IT'S AKNOCKOUT) - 11 JUNE 2016

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the CorporateDirector for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated)regarding an application from the Co-operative Bank to hold an ‘It’s a Knockout’’competition for employees and their families at William Scholes Park on 11 June 2016.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the event application from the Co-operative Bankto hold an ‘It’s a Knockout’ competition for employees and their families at William Scholes

Park (Gatley Hill) on 11 June 2016, subject to the organiser obtaining appropriate papers,

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event plans, health and safety documentation, licences and/or insurances, and subject toreceipt of all applicable charges and the payment of a bond.

Councillor Adrian Nottingham in the Chair

11. PARK EVENT APPLICATION: OUTWOOD ROAD PLAYING FIELDS (HEALDGREEN FESTIVAL) - 25 JUNE 2016

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the CorporateDirector for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated)regarding an event application from the Heald Green Festival Committee to hold theannual community frstival on Outwood Road Playing Fields on 25 June 2016.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the application from the Heald Green FestivalCommittee to hold the annual Community Festival on Outwood Road Playing Fields on 25June 2016, subject to the organiser obtaining appropriate papers, event plans, health and

safety documentation, licences and/or insurances, and payment of charges and deposits.

Councillor Peter Burns in the Chair

12. COUNCILLOR PETER BURNS

The Chair advised that this would be the last meeting of the Area Committee that he wouldbe attending as he was not seeking re-election in the forthcoming local elections.

RESOLVED – That Councillor Peter Burns be thanked for his services to the Council andthis Area Committee, and offered Members best wishes for the future. The meeting closed at 6.46 pm

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CHEADLE AREA COMMITTEE Date: 7 June 2016PROGRESS ON AREA COMMITTEE DECISIONS

Report of the Democratic Services Manager

WARD FLEXIBILITY FUNDING

The amounts available to be spent in 2016/17, incorporating the monies carried forward and a budget of £3,000 per ward for 2016/17, areas follows:-

Cheadle and Gatley Cheadle Hulme North Heald Green

Funding awarded in2015/16

Cheadle Golf Club

Gatley Village Partnership

Cheadle VillagePartnership

Cheadle Village Hall

Walter Stansby MemorialPark

2nd Cheadle Scout Group

250

400

500

600

1000

650

Funding awarded in 2015/16

All Hallows Church – YouthGroup

Cheadle Golf Club

All Hallows Church – YouthGroup

Cheadle Village Partnership

Cheadle Village Hall

5th Cheadle Hulme ScoutingGroup and First Steps

452.92

250

500

500

400

1000

Funding awarded in 2015/16

Cheadle Golf Club


Budget carried forward

Plus budget of £3,000 for

2016/17

200

100

16,249.60

19,249.60

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The ‘It’s OK Club’

Budget Carried Forward

Plus budget of £3,000 for2016/17

500

£4,504.25

£7,504.25

Orrishmere Charity Pre-School


The ‘It’s OK Club’

Budget Carried Forward

Plus budget of £3,000 for2016/17

All Hallows Church

250

500

£10,242.38

£13,242.38

£1,000

£7,504.25 £12, 242.38 £19,249.60

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Appendix A - Resume Of Issues Progress Report

SCHEME

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I T H T R A F F I C

S E R V I C E S

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A W A I T I N G

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D A T E

COMMENTS

nchester Road,eadle

03/2014

Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted areport seeking the comments of the Area Committee regarding theproposed Manchester Road cycle route following the successful bid forfunding from the Department for Transport, via the Cycle City AmbitionGrant. The cost of the scheme was approximately £450,000 which wouldbe included in the 2014/15 Highways Capital Programme. Scheme onsite est 12 week construction programme. Civil works substantiallycomplete by end of October, works over M60 bridge delayed due toHighways Agency request for additional info. Works over the M60 bridgeto commence in February. On-going

k Tree Primaryhool, Queensad, Cheadle

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09/2015

Objection report to be submitted to Dec AC. Additional TRO’s to besubmitted to the Feb AC. Additional TRO’s report to be submitted. Onadvert

rrs Road,eadle

Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration outliningthe results of an investigation into parking concerns in the vicinity ofCarrs Road, Cheadle. Operative from 2nd May 2016

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EPS

10/11/2015

This scheme is now operative but issues with resident of CarrsAvenue

Woodthorpe Drive,Cheadle Hulme

EPS/CP

15/12/2015

Petition for the investigation into the need for a residents parkingscheme to be introduced. Criteria not met, Ward Spokesperson hasbeen informed

Orchard Gardens,Gatley

AV

16/02/2016

Investigation into parking concerns at the junction of Orchard Gardensand Longley Lane, Gatley. Currently with Ward Spokes regardingManchester CC feeLegal advertising started 18/05/2016 until 9/06/2016

Styal Road, Gatley

AV

16/02/2016

Vehicle Activated Speed (VAS) sign. Works order has been placed The poles have been erected, VAS to follow once ElectricConnection is established

Greenbank Road,Gatley

CP

19/4/2016

A petition was submitted containing twenty signatures requesting thatthe Council investigate the need for a Residents’ Parking Scheme onGreenbank Road, Gatley.

RESOLVED – That the petition be referred to the Corporate Director forPlace Management and Regeneration for investigationInvestigation works / surveys to begin.

Orchard Gardens /Longley Lane,Gatley

CP

9/02/2016

Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted areport to seek approval for introducing a TRO for ‘No Waiting At AnyTime’ restriction around the junction, as it had been cited that vehicles atthis location were causing a narrowing of the carriageway which onoccasions prevents access for larger vehicles such as refuge vehicles.The legal advertising started 18/05/2016 until 9/05/2016

Queens Road, A representative of the Democratic Services submitted a report of theP a

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eadle Hulme

/2016

Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies ofwhich had been circulated) setting out objections received to a proposedrestriction of waiting Traffic Regulation Order at Queens Road, CheadleHulme.

RESOLVED – That, notwithstanding the objections received to theproposed Restriction of Waiting Traffic Rergulation Order at QueensRoad, Cheadle Hulme, the Order be made as advertised.Works Orders placed to install Signage / Lining associated with theTRO prior to the order being sealed.

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Cheadle Area Committee Delegated Budget

Ward Balance broughtforward from

2014/15) £

Budget 2014/15£

Total Available£

Approved andEstimatedSchemes

£

Available Balance£

Cheadle and

Gatley

20,910 10,750 31,660 7,225 24, 435

Cheadle HulmeNorth

3,990 10,750 14,740 1,770 12,970

Heald Green 26,260 10,750 37,010 22,500 14,510

Total 51,160 32,250 83,410 31,495 51,915

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Agenda Item:

AREA COMMITTEECHEADLE

7th June 2016

NEIGHBOURHOOD ACTION PLANS

Report of the West Area Housing Manager (Stockport Homes Limited)

1. Purpose of the report

1.1 To update Members on progress in delivery of Stockport HomesLimited (SHL) Neighbourhood Action Plans (NAPs).

1.2 To seek Members comments on progress to date and any futureactions for inclusion in the current 2016 -2017 and future action plans.

2. Neighbourhood Action Plans

2.1 SHL’s NAPs are a holistic approach to ensuring the long termsustainability of neigbourhoods. During 2015-2016 a review andrefresh of the NAPs was undertaken to ensure that the frameworkbeing used addressed customer issues and reflected wider strategicobjectives of key stakeholders. This includes Stockport Council andother services including Greater Manchester Police, Stockport PrimaryCare Trust, Greater Manchester Fire Service, voluntary sectors andcustomers to ensure each NAP is focused on having a clear set ofpriorities and outcomes.

2.2 This NAP is one of seventeen across the Borough. Each one is basedon analysis of data and intelligence gathered from customers, keystakeholders and services working in the neighbourhood. The actionplan includes both housing and the wider issues that affect the qualityof life for residents, such as employment, the environment, health andwell-being and community safety. The plan is outcome focused taking

account the business and financial plans of SHL and ensuring that,where appropriate, resources are aligned to achieve agreed prioritiesand opportunities to work collaboratively in order to obtain externalfunding are maximised.

2.3 Each plan usually reflects the “patch” assigned to an individualNeighbourhood Housing Officer, and a number of NAPs may berelevant to each Area Committee. The plan will run for a year and willbe reviewed every year with customers, Stockport Council andpartners.

2.4 Each plan is a living document, and will be updated as conditionschange or new issues emerge within a neighbourhood. A continual

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dialogue with customers and key stakeholders will take place to ensurethe best services to customers are achieved, action is delivered andwhere new issues emerge solutions can be collectively agreed toaddress them.

3.0 Neighbourhood Achievements 2015-2016

3.1 The following summarises the key achievements during the year anddemonstrates the activity taking place to address neighbourhoodissues. During the year customers and stakeholders have receivedfeedback through Area Housing Offices, SHL’s Website, Social Media,Customer Action Groups and Tenants and Residents Groups. Regularupdates on progress have been made through the quarterly customernewsletter “Stockport at Home” and bi-annual NeighbourhoodNewsletter.

Neighbourhood Issue ActionCheadle andCheadle HulmeNorth

Laundries sited at theSheltered Schemesrequired someimprovements.

Across the borough,following consultation withresidents, we haverefurbished nine ShelteredHousing laundries includingthose located at OaktreeCourt, Queens Gardens andEdinburgh Close.

A spate of burglariesprior to Christmascaused concern tosome customers

SHL supported customersby conducting joint visitswith the Police in order toraise awareness andprovide crime preventionadvice.

There was a lack ofresident parkingspaces at Dorset Avenue flats.

White lines were painted onthe parking area to increasethe number of parkingspaces and make better useof the space provided.

The flats at Abbey

Road, The Cloistersand Priory Roadrequired investmentworks.

Communal doors within the

blocks have been replacedand work has been carriedout to enhance security.

Externalimprovement workswere needed to theflats at OaksideClose, Cheadle.

All fascias and soffits werereplaced and new recyclingprovisions installed.

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Some customerswould like to accesssocial activitieslocally to reducesocial isolation.

SHL has supportedresidents in four ShelteredHousing schemes to set upresidents associations andwe are developing activities

and support for the widercommunity through thesheltered schemes.

Support is also beingprovided for a group ofresidents at York Close whoare interested in improvingtheir local environment.

4.0 Neighbourhood Action Plans for 2016-2017

4.1 A refresh of the NAP has taken place this year to ensure that the plansare fit for purpose and consultation has taken place with partners toensure action plans are reflective of the Council’s and key partnerscurrent and future strategic objectives. Stockport Homes will supportthe aims of the Council’s Investing in Stockport Borough Plan 2015 – 20 and will continue to work with partners to review the plans andinvestigate opportunities to re-align resources and achieve theoutcomes of the Investing in Stockport programme while maintainingSHL’s current high quality service delivery.

4.2 SHL recognises that unemployment and benefit dependency aresignificant long-term threats to the sustainability of the neighbourhoodsit manages. The plans reflect the complex dependencies betweenpoverty, unemployment, crime, health and housing need and sets outat a neighbourhood level the a proposed plan of action to addressthese issues in partnership with customers and key stakeholders.

4.3 Each NAP provides background information, including data on theprofile of each neighbourhood, key services and facilities. Each planidentifies the key priorities for the year, through analysis of strategiesand local intelligence gathered through customer and stakeholderengagement. A copy of the proposed new plan is attached as AppendixOne.

4.4 The plans will be continually monitored and reviewed throughout theyear and regular updates provided to customers and partners throughfuture Neighbourhood Newsletters. Further information on any of theactions is available from the Area Housing Offices upon request.

5.0 Recommendations

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5.1 Members of the Area Committee

(i) Note and comment on achievements during 2015-16

(ii) Comment on the proposed Neighbourhood Action plansfor 2016-17

Background documents

Stockport Homes Neighbourhoods Action Plans (April 2016 - March2017) attached and available on request from East and West AreaHousing Offices or by visiting www.stockporthomes.org

For further information contact:

Maria Lindars, Area Housing ManagerEmail [email protected] or telephone 0161 474 4371

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Ward Flexibility Funding Application Form

Thank you for your interest in Stockport Council’s Ward Flexibility Fund. To give your group thebest chance of success please read the guidance notes and the questions on the applicationform carefully.

Please ensure that all boxes on this form are completed. You must also include all additionalinformation that is requested.

1. About Your Organisation

1. Name of Organisation/ Group

2. Organisation/Individual Address

3. Main Contact Details (for correspondence)

Title:

Name:

Role:

Address:

Postcode:

Home Phone Number:

Mobile Phone Number:

Email Address:

St Ann's Road North Allotment Association (SARNAA)

here is no address but the site is located in the Heald Green boundary and is adjacent to the junction of

St Anns Rd North, Heald Green, High Grove Public House on Silverdale Road, Gatley.

Post code: SK8 4RF -ish

Mr

Alfred Grigg

Secretary

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4. Please provide your bank account details

Account Name:

Account Number:

Sort Code:

5. What is the status of your Organisation/ Group?Please Tick

6. Please describe the main activities of your Organisation/ Group

7. When was your Organisation/Group established?

8. Does your organisation have the following policies and procedures in place?If you are awarded a grant you will be required to send copies of all relevant documents as partof the grant agreement.

A New Group ☐ Voluntary Organisation ☐ A Registered CharityNo. ☐

Company Limited by GuaranteeNo. ☐

Applying for Charitable Status ☐ Unregistered Association ☐ Friendly Society ☐ Other (Please specify) ☐ Housing Association ☐

A governance/management committee ☐ A Constitution/governing document/set of rules ☐ An Equal Opportunities Policy ☐ A Child Protection Policy (where necessary) ☐ A Health and Safety Public liability ☐

The provision of facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupations in the interests of social

welfare for the benefit of the inhabitants of Stockport its surrounding areas and specifically Cheadle,

Gatley and Heald Green through access to allotments.

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2. About Your Application

9. Please give us a brief description of your proposed/planned project or activityYou may wish to include details of what activities will take place, where will it happen, how oftenand who will take part. If you are applying for equipment you can tell us what will it be used forand why is it needed.

10. Who will benefit from this grant?e.g. local residents, young people, older people and how?

10(a) How Many Stockport residents will benefit?

10(b) Are there any restrictions on who will benefit from the funding?

11. Your Project’s BudgetPlease provide a breakdown of cost for your project including VAT where applicable and submitany estimates for the purchase of equipment or work to be done.

11(a) How much will the project/activity cost in total?

11(b) Tell us about other any other sources of income you have already applied for orraised so far in relation to this project

12. How much are you applying for from the Ward Flexibility Budget?

12(a) If the amount you are applying for covers only part of the project/activity, thenplease tell us how do you intend to fund any shortfall?

13. What is the planned timescale for spending this grant?

StartFinish

The communities of Cheadle, Gatley, Heald Green and Cheadle Hulme have access to an allotment site with a mix of plot

sizes. The physical and mental benefits of access to the outside and moderate aerobic activity are well documented,

particularly for the older members of the population. The obvious big benefit is the growth of healthy wholesome food.

60+

There are no restrictions on membership to anyone aged 18 and over.

£699 (incl VAT £121) to purchase Titan TP600 Chipmunk wood chipper. See attached.

None so far.

£699.

As soon as the funds are available.

40% of our site is wooded, see attached photo, for which we receive no support from SMBC but leaves us with the resulting

maintenance issue and the need to dispose of the cuttings ecologically. A wood chipper would facilitate this.

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3. Which Wards are you Applying to?You may tick more than one box. Please note that no grant of more than £1,000 in totality willordinarily be made.

Please tell us for each ward you wish to make an application to:-(a) how many people will benefit in that ward; and

(b) what proportion of funding from your overall application you are seeking fromeach ward.Number ofbeneficiaries

How muchfunding youare seeking

Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee

Bramhall North ☐ £

Bramhall South & Woodford ☐ £

Cheadle Hulme South ☐ £

Central Stockport Area Committee

Brinnington & Central ☐ £Davenport & Cale Green ☐ £

Edgeley & Cheadle Heath ☐ £

Manor ☐ £

Cheadle Area Committee

Cheadle & Gatley ☐ £

Cheadle Hulme North ☐ £

Heald Green ☐ £

Heatons & Reddish Area Committee

Heatons North ☐ £

Heatons South ☐ £

Reddish North ☐ £

Reddish South ☐ £

Marple Area Committee

Marple North ☐ £

Marple South ☐ £

Stepping Hill Area Committee

Hazel Grove ☐ £Offerton ☐ £

Stepping Hill ☐ £

Werneth Area Committee

Bredbury & Woodley ☐ £

Bredbury Green & Romiley ☐ £

Totals £

This total should add up tothe figure you provided in

Question 12

10 16

15

28

188

328

183

699

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4. Application Checklist and Declaration

1. I am authorised to make this application on behalf of the above organisation ☐

2. I certify that the information contained in this application is correct ☐

3.If the information changes in any way I will inform Democratic Servicesaccordingly. ☐

4.I give permission for Democratic Services to contact my organisation and/or myselfby phone, mail or e-mail with information about its activities and fundingopportunities.

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5.I/ we agree (if required) to attend an Area Committee meeting to explain how theproposal will improve the environmental, economic or social wellbeing of the areaand to answer any questions.

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6. Our details can be used for promotional purposes should this request besuccessful ☐

7. I/We will use this grant for the proposed project/activities stated in our application. ☐

8.I/we will not use the grant for any other purpose prior to contacting DemocraticServices in order to seek authorisation. ☐

9.I/we will provide appropriate proof of expenditure to Democratic Services, within 12months from the Grant being made. ☐

10. I/we will highlight the support of the Area Committee in recent publicity material. ☐

11.I/we agree to providing information to assist in the future monitoring of theeffectiveness of the funding including reporting back to the Area Committee onhow the grant has been spent and what difference it has made.

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12.I/we agree that the content of this completed application form and anysupplementary information provided may be published on the Council’s websiteand other publications as part of the application process.

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Print your name:

Signature: ……………………

or if submitted electronically tick this box to signify your agreement to the above terms ☐

Date:

A R Grigg

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Cheadle Committee07 June 2016

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS

Report of the Chief Execut ive

Item 1 DC: DC/061294SITE ADDRESS: 116 STYAL ROAD, GATLEY, CHEADLE, SK8 4JRPROPOSAL: Proposed new raised roof and roof Dormers. Single Storey Rear Extension toExisting Dormer Bungalow and New Garage

INFORMATION

These applications need to be considered against the provisions of the Human Rights Act1998. Under Article 6, the applicants [and those third parties, including local residents, who

have made representations] have the right to a fair hearing and to this end the Committee mustgive full consideration to their comments.

Article 8 and Protocol 1 Article 1 confer(s) a right of respect for a person’s home, other land andbusiness assets. In taking account of all material considerations, including Council policy as setout in the Unitary Development Plan, the Head of Development and Control has concluded thatsome rights conferred by these Articles on the applicant(s)/objectors/residents and otheroccupiers and owners of nearby land that might be affected may be interfered with but that thatnterference is in accordance with the law and justified by being in the public interest and on thebasis of the planning merits of the development proposal. He believes that any restriction onthese rights posed by approval of the application is proportionate to the wider benefits ofapproval and that such a decision falls within the margin of discretion afforded to the Councilunder the Town and Country Planning Acts.

This Copyright has been made by or with the authority of SMBC pursuant to section 47 of theCopyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 (‘the Act’). Unless the Act provides the priorpermission of the copyright owner’. (Copyright (Material Open to Public Inspection) (Marking ofCopies of Maps) Order 1989 (SI 1989/1099)

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Appl ication Reference: DC/061294 Location: 116 STYAL ROAD, GATLEY, CHEADLE, SK8 4JR

Proposal: Proposed new raised roof and roof Dormers. SingleStorey Rear Extension to Existing Dormer Bungalow and

New Garage

Type of Appl ication: Householder

Registration Date: 10/03/2016Expiry Date: 05/05/2016Case Officer: Anthony Smith

Appl icant: Mr J AkhterAgent : Holborow & Ormesher

COMMITTEE STATUSShould the Cheadle Area Committee be minded to grant permission under the DelegationAgreement the application should be referred to the Planning & Highways RegulationsCommittee as the application relates to a Departure from the Statutory Development Plan.

DESCRIPTION OF DEVELOPMENT

The application is seeking planning permission for the rising of the ridge height, rear and frontdormers, single storey rear extension and a replacement garage.

The existing height of the dwelling is 6m and it is proposed to raise this to 7m. Also included inthe proposed works are three dormers to the rear elevation and one to the front elevation. Theywould all incorporate pitched roofs and be sited below the ridge line of the roof.

A single storey rear extension is proposed that would in fill a recessed part of the existingdwelling. It would have a width of 2m and project out 5m with an overall height of 4m.

The new garage would be sited on the northern boundary with No.114 Styal Road and wouldhave a footprint of 3.6m by 7.5m with the overall height of 3.8m with a pitched roof.

The materials of construction would match the existing dwelling.

SITE AND SURROUNDINGS

The applicant’s property is a reasonably substantial bungalow located in a spacious plot. It isocated on the western part of Styal Road. The property is also located within the green belt.Access is gained from Styal Road and there is adequate parking for at least three cars awayfrom the highway. The site is fairly level with no significant change in the gradient in any

direction. The property currently comprises of white render and concrete tiles for the roof.

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To the north and south of the site are two storey dwellings. To the west of the site is openfarmland. Further along on Styal Road reveal a wider mix of properties, including gable roofsand some which have been extended in the past. As can be concluded, the streetscene isvaried with a mix of housing designs, roof styles and property ages.

POLICY BACKGROUND

Section 38(6) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 requiresapplications/appeals to be determined in accordance with the Statutory Development Planunless material considerations indicate otherwise.

The Statutory Development Plan includes:-

• Policies set out in the Stockport Unitary Development Plan Review May 2006 (SUDP)which have been saved by direction under paragraph 1(3) of Schedule 8 to the Planningand Compulsory Purchase Act 2004: &

• Policies set out in the Stockport Local Development Framework Core StrategyDevelopment Plan Document (CS) adopted 17th March 2011.

Saved policies of the SUDP Review

GBA1.2: CONTROL OF DEVELOPMENT IN GREEN BELT

GBA1.5: RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN GREEN BELT

CDH1.8: RESIDENTIAL EXTENSIONS

LDF Core Strategy/Development Management policies

SD-2: MAKING IMPROVEMENTS TO EXISTING DWELLINGS

SIE-1: QUALITY PLACES

Supplementary Planning Guidance

Supplementary Planning Document 'Extensions and Alterations to Dwellings' adopted February

2011 following public consultation.

Supplementary Planning Guidance (Saved SPG’s & SPD’s) does not form part of the StatutoryDevelopment Plan; nevertheless it provides non-statutory Council approved guidance that is amaterial consideration when determining planning applications.

National Planning Policy Framework issued by DCLG on 27 March 2012 with immediate effect(NPPF).

Paragraph 196 states that: “The planning system is plan-led. Planning law requires thatapplications must be determined in accordance with the development plan, unless material

considerations indicate otherwise. This Framework is a material consideration in planningdecisions”.

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NPPF Conformity

The Planning Advisory Services’ National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) CompatibilitySelf-Assessment Checklist has been undertaken on Stockport’s adopted Core Strategy. This

document assesses the conformity of Stockport’s adopted Core Strategy with the NPPF andtakes account of saved policies from the Unitary Development Plan where applicable. Nosignificant differences were identified therefore the development plan is in conformity with theNPPF.

PLANNING HISTORY

None

NEIGHBOURS VIEWS

The owners/occupiers of four surrounding properties were notified in writing of the application.The neighbour notification period expired on 11th April. To date, no letters of representationshave been received.

CONSULTEE RESPONSE

None

ANALYSIS

Residential Amenity

The applicant’s property is located in a spacious plot. The two properties either side of theapplicant’s dwelling do not look to be materially affected by the proposed extensions andalterations. The proposed extensions would be well separated from the rear elevations of thetwo properties both side (No.114 and No.118) and the principal habitable room windowsocated in those elevations. There would be no undue loss of light, outlook of privacy as a resultof the extensions. The impact upon the amenity of all surrounding properties is judged to beacceptable.

In view of the above, it is considered that the proposal would not unduly impact on theresidential amenity of the surrounding properties in accordance with UDP policy CDH1.8 andCore Strategy policy SIE-1.

Design

The design of the proposed extension is judged to be acceptable as it would respect thearchitecture of the existing dwelling, noting the roof form matches the existing dwelling. Thereare a variety of roof styles and ridge heights on Styal Road, including the two properties to thenorth and south which are two storey dwellings. Therefore, the principal of raising the ridgeheight of a bungalow is considered to be acceptable.

In view of the above, it is considered that the proposal would respect the design, scale,

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materials, character, appearance and proportions of the existing dwelling and would not resultn harm to the character of the street scene, the visual amenity of the area or the in accordancewith UDP policy CDH1.8 and Core Strategy policy SIE-1.

Energy Efficiency

Core Strategy DPD policy SD-2 states that the Council recognises the importance of improvingthe energy performance of Stockport's existing building stock. Therefore, energy efficiencymeasures and low carbon and renewable technologies are encouraged. Planning applicationsfor changes to existing domestic dwellings will be required to undertake reasonablemprovements to the energy performance of the dwelling. Improvements will include, but not berestricted to: loft and cavity wall insulation, draught-proofing, improved heating controls andreplacement boilers. Applicants will be asked to complete a checklist to identify whichmeasures are appropriate to their home.

The submission of an Energy Efficiency Statement and Checklist has been received by the

Local Authority. As such, the proposal complies with the requirements of Policy SD-2.

Green Belt

Saved UDP Policy GBA1.2 states that there is a presumption against the construction of newbuildings within the Green Belt unless it is for certain purposes, including limited extension andalterations to existing dwellings. Saved UDP policy GBA1.5 states that proposals relating toexisting residential uses may be permitted in certain cases, including alterations and extensionswhere the scale, character and appearance of the property would not be significantlychanged. The interpretation of significant change will vary according to the character of theproperty but as a general guideline, extensions which increase the volume of the originaldwelling by more than about one third are unlikely to be acceptable.

The material test to the acceptability of proposals within the Green Belt is the impact of thesiting, size and scale of the proposal on the character and appearance of the dwelling and onthe overall openness of the Green Belt.

The volume of the original dwelling (and garage) as it stood on 1st July 1948 has beencalculated as 546m3 and the volume of the resulting dwelling (including proposed garage) hasbeen calculated as 861m3 as such the volume of the proposed extensions and works wouldtotal 315m3 (Existing extensions total 168 cubic metres and the extensions/works proposed inthis application are 147 cubic metres) and represent a 58% increase on the volume of the

original dwelling.

In this respect, the volume of the proposed extensions would clearly exceed the one-thirdncrease in volume referenced in policy GBA1.5. Furthermore the raising of the ridge heightcould harm the openness of the Green Belt and, as such, the proposal would representnappropriate development within the Green Belt by virtue of a disproportionate addition.

Where development is considered inappropriate, it should only be granted where specialcircumstances exist. The material test to the acceptability of proposals within the Green Belt isthe impact of the siting, size and scale of the proposal on the character and appearance of thedwelling and on the overall openness of the Green Belt.

The agent for the application has submitted “very special circumstances” to justify the scheme,

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the conclusions of which are provided below;

• The property has permitted development rights and provides a realistic fallback position fordevelopment.

• The property is located in ribbon development and has little effect on the surrounding

properties. There would be adequate levels of separation between the proposed extensionsand the neighbouring properties. The property is also located in a very spacious plot withgood levels of separation on all sides.

• Some of the proposed development is located within the existing built footprint of the houseand much of the development would be sited to the rear elevation of the dwelling.

• Similar extensions have been granted permission by the Local Planning Authority in therecent past. The property would have a ridge height significantly lower than 118 Styal Roadto the south of the applicant’s property.

• The proposed extension does not harm the openness of the green belt due to the abovefactors.

It is acknowledged that the property is located within ribbon development on Styal Roadcomprising of other residential properties, some of which have been significantly extended inthe past. Some of these properties have been granted permission for their extensions by thePlanning and Highways Regulation Committee in recent years (No.102 Styal Road and No.118Styal Road to the south of the applicant’s property is to name two)

The property benefits from full permitted development rights for the erection ofextensions/outbuildings. Therefore sizeable extensions could be constructed without anycontrol from the Local Planning Authority, to both the side and/or rear, as an extension ordetached outbuilding, which could significantly reduce the openness of the green belt.

The applicant has demonstrated their permitted development fallback position and it wouldprovide a realistic option should planning permission be refused. The position includes a flatroof single storey rear extension.. There is also the option for flat roof side dormers and flatroofed single storey side extensions, both of which would be easily visible from public vantagepoints and be an example of poor aesthetics.

The applicant’s agent has not included a possible outbuilding which could also have a volumegreater than the original dwelling due to the large site in which the dwelling sits.

The volume increase for the potential permitted development extensions put forward by theagent for the scheme is excess of 67% on the original volume of the house. The possible

schemes under permitted development would not demonstrate good design and would appearas awkward additions to the dwelling with two prominent flat roof side extensions and otherncongruous extensions. The proposed scheme in this planning application is the preferredoption as it does demonstrate acceptable design and would not be an incongruous addition tothe streetscene.

Larger extensions albeit of a concentrated form can sometimes be accommodated whilstavoiding harm to the overall openness of the Green Belt. In this instance the resultingdevelopment is of a relatively concentrated form which overall, would be sympathetic to thecharacter of the area. Should planning permission be granted, a condition would be placed onthe permission removing all permitted development rights associated with extensions to the

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Summary

The proposal would not unduly impact on the residential amenity of the surrounding propertiesor prejudice a similar development by a neighbour, in accordance with UDP policy CDH1.8 andCore Strategy policy SIE-1.

The general design of the proposed development is considered acceptable in terms of itsrelationship to the existing dwelling, the character of the street scene and the visual amenity ofthe area in accordance with UDP policy CDH1.8 and Core Strategy policy SIE-1.

Other material considerations such as the Extensions and Alterations to Dwellings SPD and theNPPF have also been considered and it is judged the proposal also complies with the contentof these documents.

Whilst the proposal constitutes inappropriate development it would have only limited harm tothe openness of the Green Belt and the case for very special circumstances is sufficient to

outweigh harm by reason of inappropriateness. On balance the proposal amounts toSustainable Development, consequently it is recommended that permission be granted subjectto appropriate planning conditions.

Recommendation

Grant- with conditions

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INTRODUCTION OF CHANGES TO THE COUNCIL’S CHECKLIST FOR THEVALIDATION OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS

Report of the Corporate Director for Place

1.0. MATTER FOR CONSIDERATION

1.1 Proposed re-adoption of the Council’s Application Validation Checklist (AVC) for thevalidation of planning applications, and supporting document ‘Explanatory Notes for theNational and Local Information Requirements for the Validation of Planning Applications’.

2. SUMMARY

2.1. As a Local Planning Authority (LPA), Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council must

publish a local list of information requirements for submitted planning applications, inaddition to the national mandatory information requirements specified in the Town andCountry Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015. This is toprovide clarity to applicants on what information should accompany their applications.

2.2. The LPA previously published the approved “Planning Application Validation Checklist(AVC)” in September 2013 following consultation and consideration of responses.

2.3. This report is provided to members for information and comment, and to advise that the“Planning Application Validation Checklist (AVC)” is to be consulted upon as per theupdated list attached at Appendix A, and following consultation, be amended (as required)

and adopted for use.

2.4. Following noting by Area Committee the LPA will consult with the local community(including applicants and agents) on the draft validation list. It is noted that previousDepartment for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) guidance set out thatconsultation should be undertaken for at least eight weeks. This guidance was withdrawn in2014 and replaced by the by the Planning Practice Guidance (a government planning onlineresource), which does not include a timescale. Officers consider that consultation should beundertaken and that this should be for a period of eight weeks.

2.5. The consultation responses should be taken into account when preparing the final

validation list and the final list must be published on the LPA’s website. The planning portalwill also be informed of the planning application requirements to ensure the informationrequired for online applications is updated and readily available to applicants.

3. RECOMMENDATION

3.1. This report is provided for information and comment purposes only. Members shouldnote:

a) The “Planning Application Validation Checklist (AVC)” (attached at Appendix A) is to beconsulted upon, and;b) That following consultation the Director of Place would make any refinements,amendments, additions and/or deletions to the list as they consider reasonably necessary inresponse to any comments received from the consultation on the document and provided

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that no significant changes are needed and that no significant objections are received fromthe consultation issue a final “Planning Application Validation Checklist (AVC)” based uponthe draft attached at Appendix A.

4. BACKGROUND

4.1. As a Local Planning Authority (LPA), Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council mustpublish a local list of information requirements for submitted planning applications, pursuantto paragraph 193 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). This is in addition tothe national mandatory information requirements specified in the Town and CountryPlanning Development Management Procedure Order (DMPO). National guidance is alsocontained in Planning Practice Guidance: http://planningguidance.planningportal.gov.uk/

4.2. The information required to make a valid planning application to an LPA consists of:

Mandatory national information requirements; Information provided on the standard application form;

Information to accompany the application as specified by the LPA on their local list ofinformation requirements; and

The correct application fee.

Mandatory National Requirements4.3. Statutory national information requirements specify that a planning application is to beaccompanied by a location plan; site plan; ownership certificate (and notice); agriculturalland declaration; fee; a design and access statement (where relevant). There are also

specific requirements for outline planning applications and applications subject toenvironmental impact assessment.

Local Information Requirements4.4. A LPA may request supporting information with a planning application. Theserequirements should be specified on a formally adopted local list, which must have beenpublished on its website. The local list should be reviewed at least every two years.

4.5. The local list clarifies what information is required for applications of a specific type,scale or location. The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) states that a LPA’s locallist of information requirements for planning applications should be proportionate to the

nature and scale of development proposals.

4.6. The NPPF encourages LPAs to request only supporting information that is relevant,necessary and material to the application in question. Section 62(3) of the Town andCountry Planning Act 1990 gives LPAs a broad power to require that applications forplanning permission in their area may require such particulars as they think necessary andsuch evidence in support of anything in, or relating to, the application as they thinknecessary. Additionally, section 62(4)(A) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 andarticle 11(3)(c) of the DMPO require that information requested with a particular planningapplication must be:-

"reasonable having regard, in particular, to the nature and scale of the proposeddevelopment;and

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may require particulars of, or evidence about, a matter only if it is reasonable to think thatthe matter will be a material consideration in the determination of a planning application.”

5. VALIDATION LIST

5.1. In the local list the LPA should identify the drivers for each of the items on the list, suchas statutory requirements, national, regional or local plan policies, or published guidancethat explains how adopted policy should be implemented. In addition to requiring that thelocal list be proportionate to the nature and scale of development proposals, the NPPFrequires that the LPA recognises the cost burden on the applicant of providing additionalinformation.

5.2. The proposed updated list of local validation requirements is set out in the appended“Planning Application Validation Checklist (AVC)” (Appendix A) and is based upon the

previously approved list of September 2013. This list has been updated to take into accountof any changes in legislation since the publication of the last list.

5.3. The validation list includes two sections; one on the national requirements and one onthe local requirements and has been drafted to assist the applicant in determining whattypes of development require particular supporting information. As the necessaryinformation will vary depending upon the particular proposal and application site, there willneed to be an element of flexibility and proportionality in terms of applying the local list toeach application. The document encourages the applicant to engage in pre-applicationdiscussion with the LPA officers to discuss the necessary information.

5.4. The LPA Officers will ensure the information they require is proportionate to the typeand scale of development proposed at each site, and encourage the applicant to submitsuccinct documents.

Next steps5.5. Following noting by Area committee, a consultation period of eight weeks is to beundertaken, with the proposed list issued to the local community (including applicants andagents).

5.6. The draft updated local list will be displayed on the Planning section of the CouncilsWebsite for consultation and any consultation responses received will be taken into account

by the LPA when preparing the final validation list.

5.7. Providing no substantial objections are received or significant alterations are made tothe appended validation list, it is proposed (as set out in the recommendation section below)that the Director of Place would finalise the validation list.

5.8. Should significant objections be raised during the consultation period, and/or significantchanges be needed in response to the consultation responses, the validation list would bereturned to the Area Committee for comment.

5.9. There is a requirement in article 11(3) of the DMPO for the LPA to have published a listof their local information requirements on their website in order for a local informationrequirement to have a bearing on validation. The list must have been published (orrepublished) during the 2 year period immediately before the date on which the application

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is made. The final updated validation list will be published on the Councils Planninghomepage, with a clear signpost to where the local list can be found. The date of publicationof the local list will also be clearly visible.

Future reviews of the local list5.10. The LPA will monitor any changes to the DMPO made following the ConsultationPaper, and ensure the local list going forward is reviewed and updated in line with theDMPO requirements.

6. LIST OF APPENDICES5.1. Appendix A - Validation of Planning Applications; National list of planning application“Planning Application Validation Checklist (AVC)” .

7. LIST OF BACKGROUND PAPERS

7.1. Department for Communities and Local Government “Streamlining informationrequirements for planning applications” Consultation Paper, July 2012.1

7.2. Department for Communities and Local Government “National Planning PolicyFramework ” March 2012.

7.3. The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) Order 2015

7.4. Planning Practice Guidance (http://planningguidance.planningportal.gov.uk/)

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Stockport Metropolitan Borough

Council

APPLICATION VALIDATION CHECKLIST

(AVC)

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INTRODUCTION

The purpose of Application Validation Checklists (AVC) is to provide users of the

Development Management Service with clear guidance on the form and content of

information required for the submission and validation of different types of planning

application. The Validation Checklist is supported by an additional document

‘Explanatory Notes for the National and Local Information Requirements for the

Validation of Planning Applications’. This provides information on when the

information will be required, sources of guidance, relevant Development Plan Policy

and adopted Council Supplementary Planning Documents/ Guidance.

This Validation Checklist intends to set out the information required as clearly as

possible. It includes the statutory information required under the Town and

Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 –

the National List of Requirements; and also the additional information which this

Local Planning Authority requires to validate an application - the Local List of

Requirements. It was adopted on ?????? following an 8 week public

consultation period.

By providing AVCs for the scope and extent of the information required, it is hoped

applicants will have greater certainty of their responsibilities and the public will be

informed of the nature of development proposals leading to a more open, accessible

and efficient service. It will also ensue the information requested for the validation of

an application is consistent, and supported by existing legislation, Government

guidance and the relevant provisions of the Council’s adopted Development Plan.

Inevitably, given the complexity and breadth of the planning system, the information

required to validate different types of planning application can be extensive. The

Local Planning Authority will adopt a pragmatic and proportionate approach to

requests for information, and will only seek this where it is material to the

determination of a planning application. Please note that whilst it will treat each

application on its merits, any application submitted without the documentation

identified in this AVC as being required for the relevant application type is unlikely to

be validated. Furthermore, even where an application is validated it can be made

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application has not been provided. Take a realistic approach to the information that

the Local Planning Authority will need to assess your proposal. The failure to provide

information material to the determination of your application will lead to delay. The

statutory 8 or 13 week period for the determination of a planning application will only

commence when all the relevant documentation required by the Local Planning

Authority has been received.

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HOW TO USE THE VALIDATION CHECKLIST

□ Use the Checklist to check the types of documents which may be required for

the type of application you intend to submit.

□ Check the detailed guidance notes for each type of plan/ document required

by the National and Local List of Requirements by referring to the Council’s

document ‘Explanatory Notes for the Validation of Planning Applications’

□ Tick the Checklist for the relevant application type to show which documents

are being submitted with the application. With the exception of

electronic submissions, two copies of the completed application form

and each of

the documents must be supplied for the application to be validated.

Wherever possible, try to format your plans and elevations on A3

sheet size. Thi s reduces print time and costs for the Council where

printed copies are required for consultation. W hen a major application or

an application that has more than 10 a ttachments is being submitted

electronically, or when an Environmental Impact Statement forms part of

an electronic submission, it is helpful for the Local Planning Authority to

receive a copy of the application/ information on a CD-rom.

□ If in doubt, contact the Planning Service for advice:

http://www.stockport.gov.uk/services/environment/planningbuilding/planning/p

lanningapplicationprocess/

Pre application Advice

For all but the most straightforward developments it is strongly recommended that

contact is made with the Development Management Service before submitting an

application. In the first instance this should be through the submission of a pre-

application enquiry, a fee for which may be charged. Forms for pre-application

enquiries can be found at:

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Pre-application discussion will enable the information requirements 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 be

provided with the request for advice. Where appropriate the Case Officer will consult

with internal and external bodies for specialist advice on any issues raised before

responding. The reply will refer to material planning considerations including relevant

policies of the Development Plan, and where requested it will outline the information

requirements of the potential 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 the

potential developer may be necessary in some cases to clarify aspects of the

proposed development.

Prospective developers and their agents are also able to contact relevant external

bodies for advice prior to the submission of a planning application (e.g. United

Utilities, Environment Agency, English Heritage etc). The results of any consultation

should be shared with all parties.

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LOCAL AND NATIONAL VALIDATION REQUIREMENTS

This section sets out the local and national requirements for the validation of

applications which may be submitted to this Local Planning Authority.

The full list of applications is as follows:

1. Full Planning Application

2. Reserved Matters Application

3. Outline Planning Application

4. Householder Planning Application

5. Listed Buildings Consent Application

6. Conservation Area Consent Application (for demolition in a

Conservation Area)

7. Advertisement Consent Application

8. Lawful Development Certificate Application

9. Application for Prior Notification – All types of development unless specificallyidentified below.

10. Application for Prior Notification of Proposed Development in respect of

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Permitted Development by Electronic Communication Code Operators

11. Application for Prior Notification - Development consisting of a change of use of

a building and any land within its curtilage from use as an agricultural building to

a flexible use falling within either Class A1 (shops), Class A2 (financial andprofessional services), Class A3 (restaurants and cafes), Class B1 (business),

Class B8 (storage or distribution), Class C1 (hotels) or Class D2 (assembly and

leisure) of the Schedule to the Use Classes Order

12. Application for a Non-Material Amendment following a Grant of Planning

Permission

13. Application for Removal or Variation of Condition following a Grant of Planning

Permission

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14. Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition

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1. Full Planning

Application NATIONAL

REQUIREMENTS

Your application must include the following:

□ Completed standard application form

□ Location Plan (scale of 1:1250 or 1:2500)

□ Site Plan/ Block plan (scale of 1:100, 1:200)

□ Existing and proposed elevations (scale of 1:50 or 1:100)

□ Existing and proposed floor plans (scale of 1:50 or 1:100)

□ Existing and proposed site sections and finished floor and site levels

(scale of 1:50 or 1:100)

□ Roof plans (scale of 1:50 or 1:100)

□ Copy of other plans and drawings necessary to describe the application

□ Completed Ownership Certificate/ Agricultural Holdings Certificate

□ Design and Access Statement (for Ma jor Development, and planning

applications for the provision of one or more dwellings or a building or

buildings where the floor space created by the development is 100 square

metres or more in a Conservation Area)

□ The appropriate fee

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In addition to the information listed above the following information may be

required depending on the scale and nature of the development and where the

site is located.

□ Affordable Housing Statement

□ Agricultural Statement

□ Air Quality Assessment

□ Airport Safeguarding Information

□ Biodiversity Survey/ Assessment

□ Coal Mining Risk Assessment

□ Conservation Area Appraisal/ Listed Building Appraisal/ Heritage Statement

□ Contaminated Land Survey

□ Crime Impact Statement

□ Electronic Information (for Major Development in the Town Centre/ M60

Gateway to allow integration into Council’s Three Dimensional Town Centre

Model)

□ Energy Statement

□ Environmental Statement

□ Flood Risk Assessment

□ Foul Drainage Assessment and Surface Water Drainage Assessment

□ Green Belt Justification

□ Green Belt Volume Calculation

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□ Hazardous Installations Risk Assessment

□ Heritage Assessment

□ Land Stability Report and Coal Mining Risk Assessment

□ Landscaping Scheme

□ Landscape Character Statement and Landscape Impact Assessment

□ Lighting Impact Assessment/ Scheme

□ Noise Impact Assessment

□ Open Space Assessment

□ Other Plans and Drawings (not covered by the National Requirements)

□ Photographs/ Photomontages

□ Planning Obligations (Heads of Terms)

□ Planning Statement

□ Referencing of Plans and Drawings

□ Retail and Leisure Impact Assessment/ Sequential Assessment

□ Road Safety Audit

□ Statement of Community Involvement and pre-application discussion

□ Structural Survey

□ Sustainability Checklist

□ Travel Plan

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□ Telecommunications Information (ICNIRP report, mast sharing information

etc)

□ Transport Assessment

□ Travel Plan

□ Tree Survey/ Arboricultural Implications Study

□ Ventilation/ Extraction details

□ Viability Appraisal/ Marketing Exercise/ Business Plan

For guidance on whether the above documentation is required for a specific

development please refer to the Council’s document ‘Explanatory Notes for the

Validation of Planning Applications’.

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2. Reserved Matters


REQUIREMENTS


□ Completed standard application form or application in writing containing

sufficient information to enable the authority to identify the outline

planning permission in respect of which it is made

□ Such particulars as are necessary to deal with the matters reserved in the

outline planning permission

□ Site Plan/ Block plan (scale of 1:100 or 1:200)

□ Existing and proposed elevations (scale of 1:50 or 1:100)

□ Existing and proposed floor plans (scale of 1:50 or 1:100)

□ Existing and proposed site sections and finished floor and site levels

(scale of 1:50 or 1:100)

□ Roof Plans (scale 1:50 or 1:100)

□ Design and Access Statement (for Ma jor Development, and planning

applications for the provision of one or more dwellings or a building or




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□ Affordable Housing Statement

□ Agricultural Statement

□ Air Quality Assessment

□ Airport Safeguarding Information

□ Biodiversity Survey/ Assessment

□ Coal Mining Risk Assessment

□ Conservation Area Appraisal/ Listed Building Appraisal/ Heritage Statement

□ Contaminated Land Survey

□ Crime Impact Statement

□ Electronic Information (for Major Development in the Town Centre/ M60

Gateway to allow integration into Council’s Three Dimensional Town Centre

Model)

□ Energy Statement

□ Environmental Statement

□ Flood Risk Assessment

□ Foul Drainage Assessment and Surface Water Drainage Assessment

□ Green Belt Justification

□ Green Belt Volume Calculation

□Hazardous Installations Risk Assessment

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□ Land Stability Report and Coal Mining Risk Assessment

□ Landscaping Scheme

□Landscape Character Statement and Landscape Impact Assessment

□ Lighting Impact Assessment/Scheme

□ Noise Impact Assessment

□ Open Space Assessment

□Other Plans and Drawings (not covered by the National Requirements)

□ Photographs/ Photomontages

□ Planning Obligations (Heads of Terms)

□ Planning Statement

□ Referencing of Plans and Drawings

□ Retail and Leisure Impact Assessment/ Sequential Assessment

□ Road Safety Audit

□ Statement of Community Involvement and pre-application discussion

□ Structural Survey

□ Sustainability Checklist

□ Telecommunications Information (ICNIRP report, mast sharing information

etc)

□ Transport Assessment

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□ Travel Plan

□ Tree Survey/ Arboricultural Implications Study

□Ventilation/ Extraction details

□ Viability Appraisal/ Marketing Exercise/ Business Plan

For guidance on whether the above documentation is required for a specific

development please refer to the Council’s document ‘Explanatory Notes for the

Validation of Planning Applications’.

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3. Outline Planning


REQUIREMENTS


□ Completed standard application form

□ Location Plan (scale of 1:1250 or 1:2500)

□ Site Plan/ Block plan (scale of 1:100 or 1:200)

□ Copy of other plans and drawings necessary to describe the application

□ Completed Ownership Certificate/ Agricultural Holdings Certificate

□Design and Access Statement (for Ma jor Development, and planningapplications for the provision of one or more dwellings or a building or




LOCAL REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the information listed above the following info