Cheadle Area Committee - 14 December 2010

Chief Executive’s Directorate
Town Hall, Stockport SK1 3XE

Contact: Democratic Services on 0161 474 3216
Email: democratic.services@stockport.gov.uk
Web: www.stockport.gov.uk/democracy
Area Governance
AGENDA
CHEADLE AREA COMMITTEE
Ladybridge Park Residents Club Meeting: Tuesday, 14 December 2010

Edenbridge Road Tea: 5.00pm
Cheadle Hulme Business: 6.00 pm
1. MINUTES
To approve as a correct record and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 9 November
2010. (Enclosed)
2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillors and officers to declare any interests which they may have in any of the items
on 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 Area

Committee since the last meeting and details the current position on area flexibility
funding.
The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.
Officer contact: Steve Fox, 0161 474 3206, email: stephen.fox@stockport.gov.uk
4. URGENT DECISIONS
To report any urgent action taken under the Constitution since the last meeting of the
Area Committee.
5. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
(i) Chairs Announcements
To receive announcements from the Chair about local community events or issues.
(ii) Neighbourhood Policing
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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 on
any matters within the powers and duties of the Area Committee, subject to the
exclusions set out in the Code of Practice. (Questions must be submitted prior to the
commencement of the meeting on the cards provided. These are available at the
meeting and at local libraries and Information and Advice Centres)
(iv) Environmental and Highway Services
The Area Conditions Officer and Highways Officer will attend the meeting to provide
an update on matters raised at the last Area Committee meeting. Councillors and
Members of the public are invited to raise issues affecting local environmental
quality.
(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 Term
High-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 Greater
Manchester up to 2026 has been published for consultation.
The Area Committee is requested to suggest amendments to the draft strategy

that will increase its benefits to Stockport.
Officer contact: Sue Stevenson 0161 474 4351, sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk
(vii) Ward Flexibility Funding
To consider applications for Ward Flexibility Funding or to receive feedback from

organisations who have received funding.
Cheadle Festival 2011 – Together Trust

Gatley Carrs Conservation Group
Commemorative 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

Two storey side extension/rear extension, single storey rear extension,
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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 attended
the meeting in order to speak or hear the Committee's deliberations on
development 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, ray.dickins@stockport.gov.uk
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 and
dates for local enquiries, informal hearings for planning appeals and enforcement action
within Cheadle Area Committee area.
The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.
Officer contact: Joy Morton, 0161 474 3217, email: joy.morton@stockport.gov.uk
8. INTRODUCTION OF CHANGES TO THE COUNCIL’S CHECKLIST FOR THE

VALIDATION OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS
To consider a report of the Service Director (Regeneration) (Enclosed)
The report details proposed changes to the Council’s 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, chris.smyton@stockport.gov.uk
9. OBSTRUCTIONS ON THE HIGHWAY – OFFENCES AND PENALTIES
To consider a joint report of the Service Director (Environment) and the Service
Director (Legal & Property) (Enclosed)
The report summarises the Council’s duty as highway authority in respect of

obstructions on the highway and details the various offences of obstruction and the
associated penalties.
The Area Committee is requested to note the report.
Officer contact: Paul Parkinson 0161 474 3213, paul.parkinson@stockport.gov.uk

Executive Business
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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 Regulation
Orders on Hall Street, Ernest Street and Crescent Road, Cheadle and introduce “No
Waiting at Any Time” and revocation of restriction of waiting at the junction of Hall Street
and Brook Road.
The Area Committee is requested to consider the proposals outlined in the

report.
Officer contact: Andrew Varey 0161 474 4809, andrew.varey@stockport.gov.uk
11. TRAFFIC CALMING – ST ANN’S 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 Nativity
and Carol Service on 24 December 2010.
The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application.
Officer contact: Tim Devine 0161 474 4419, tim.devine@stockport.gov.uk
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 vacancies

Etchells Primary School.
Officer contact: Libby Evans, 0161 474 3847, libby.evans@stockport.gov.uk
Dates of future meetings to be held at Ladybridge Residents Club, Edenbridge

Road, Cheadle Hulme
Tuesday, 25 January 2011

Tuesday, 1 March 2011
Tuesday, 22 March 2011
Tuesday, 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
Nos. 368 or 369 to Ladybridge Road
From 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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Meeting: 9 November 2010
At: 6.00 pm
PRESENT
Councillor Pam King (Vice Chair) in the Chair; Councillors Peter Burns, Sylvia
Humphreys, Mick Jones, John Pantall, Adrian Nottingham, Iain Roberts and June
Somekh.
1. MINUTES
AGENDA ITEM 1
The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 12 October
2010 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 been
circulated) updating the Area Committee on progress since the last meeting on
decisions taken by the Area Committee, the current position on Ward Flexibility
Funding 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) Chair’s Announcements
No announcements were made.
(ii) Neighbourhood Policing
Inspector Gilbertson, Greater Manchester Police attended the meeting to answer

questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to Neighbourhood
Policing 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 questions
from Councillors and members of the public in relation to environmental issues in the
area 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 of

which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider proposals to
resurface the footways and repair the kerbs at Brooklyn Crescent, Cheadle.
RESOLVED – That the following be approved at an approximate cost of £19,000 to

be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic
Management delegated budget:-
Brooklyn Crescent, Cheadle – Resurface footways (full length) and repair kerbs as
necessary.
(c) Problems Associated with Flooding in the Cheadle Area Committee Area
Representatives of the Service Director (Environment) attended the meeting and

gave an update on the current position and answered questions on the issues of
flooding in the area represented by the Cheadle Area Committee.
The representatives of the Service Director (Environment) informed the Area

Committee and members of the public that they held regular meetings with United
Utilities 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 United
Utilities was underway to determine who had responsibility for drainage in that
area.
 Land ownership issues and responsibilities for drainage.
 Flooding at Outwood Road and Cross Road where there were several land
owners.
 Flooding at Wilmslow Road at its junction with Chapel Street and at its junction
with Gatley Road.
 An obstruction had been removed from the culvert near Ladybridge Road and
that 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 provide

an update at the January 2011 meeting of the Area Committee.
(2) That the Service Director (Environment) be requested to invite representatives of

United Utilities to attend the January 2011 meeting of the Area Committee.
(3) That the Service Director (Environment) be requested to provide information to

Councillors with regard to flooding on land ownership issues, new legislation and its
implications.
(v) Petitions
The Head of Area Governance reported the receipt of a petition from residents of
Meadows 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 Meadows
Road.
RESOLVED – That the petition and report be noted and the Service Director
(Environment) be requested to report to a future meeting when the investigations
were complete.
(vi) Open Forum
(a) Archaeological Society – Cheadle Green Dig
Representatives of the South Manchester Archaeological Research Team, the

Archaeological Society, Salford University and the Service Director (Environment)
attended the meeting and gave a presentation on the Cheadle Green Dig. The
presentation detailed the history and archaeology of Cheadle Green, community
involvement and the success of the dig.
RESOLVED – That the representatives of the South Manchester Archaeological

Research 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.
(vii) Ward Flexibility Funding
The Head of Area Governance submitted an application on behalf of the Together

Trust (copies of which had been circulated) requesting funding towards Cheadle
Festival 2011.
RESOLVED – That consideration of the application from the Together Trust be

deferred 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 or
refusing planning permission and imposing conditions are given in the schedule of
plans. The Corporate Director, Communities, Regeneration & Environment is
authorised to determine conditions and reasons and they are not therefore referred to
in committee minutes unless the committee makes a specific decision on a condition
or reason. In order to reduce printing costs and preserve natural resources, the
schedule of plans is not reproduced within these minutes. A copy of the schedule of
plans is available on the council’s website at
www.stockport.gov.uk/planningdecisions. Copies of the schedule of plans, or any
part thereof, may be obtained from the Communities, Regeneration & Environment
Directorate upon payment of the Council’s 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 floors
above 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 in

the schedule of plans, including a requirement that the flats be sound level tested
prior 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 responded
to questions from the Area Committee.
It was then
RESOLVED – That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be requested

to undertake a site visit to assess the impact of the proposal on neighbouring
properties, the distance to adjacent properties and the proposed percentage increase
in size of the property.
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 recently
determined planning appeals and enforcements within the area represented by
Cheadle Area Committee.
RESOLVED –That the report be noted.
8. PROPOSED GATING OF BROOKHEAD ARCADE, CHEADLE
A representative of the Service Director (Communities) submitted a report (copies of

which had been circulated) providing an update on the informal and formal processes
carried 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 a

gating order at Brookhead Arcade as it would fail to address the problems that had
been encountered in the area.
(2) That the Service Director (Communities) be requested to monitor the anti-social
behaviour 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 the
lease of land off Oak Road, as identified in the report, to the Cheadle Hulme Branch
of the Royal British Legion.
RESOLVED – That, without prejudice to any future planning application, the

Managing Director, NPS be recommended to give approval to the granting of a lease
to the Royal British Legion for the purposes as detailed in the report, subject to
appropriate 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) requesting
the Area Committee to provide nominations for an Authority Governor
vacancies at Etchells Primary School.
RESOLVED – That the report be noted.
11. FINNEY LANE
(NOTE: The Area Committee was of the opinion that this item, although not included
on the agenda, should be considered as a matter of urgency in accordance with
Section 100B (4) (b) of the Local Government Act 1972 in order that the objection
could be considered promptly).
The Head of Area Governance reported that this item had been placed on the
agenda at the request of Councillor Peter Burns.
Councillor Burns requested the support of the Area Committee in requesting a traffic
count at Finney Lane.
RESOLVED – That the Service Director (Environment) be requested to investigate

the provision of a controlled crossing on Finney Lane adjacent to Christ Church.
The meeting closed at 8.55 pm

AGENDA ITEM NO.
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CHEADLE AREA COMMITTEE Date: 9 November 2010
PROGRESS ON AREA COMMITTEE DECISIONS
Report of the Head of Area Governance
DATE/ SUBJECT SUMMARY OF DECISION PROGRESS OFFICER

MINUTE NO. RESPONSIBLE
12 October Environmental That the Service Director (Legal & Please see agenda item 9. Joy Morton
2010 Services Property) be requested to clarify the
Minute 5 (iv) Council's powers and policy for the
(a) removal of advertising boards which
are attached to street furniture.
12 October District and Local That the Service Director This matter has been referred to the Brian Nash
2010 Centres - Festive (Regeneration) be requested (i) to Service Director (Regeneration) as Janine Watson
Minute 5 (vi) Displays and Events liaise with Councillors in an effort to requested. Since the resolution was Craig Ainsworth
compile a definitive list of Notice passed by the Area Committee, it has
Boards in the area and that where come to the attention of the Head of Area
possible those Notice Boards, Governance and the Assistant Chief
particularly in the District and Local Executive (Communications) is formulating
Centres be cleaned and maintained a policy on behalf of the Council in respect
to a better standard and (ii) identify to Notice Boards.
local groups or individuals to
approach them with a view to them
taking responsibility for the Notice
Boards on behalf of the community.
9 November Problems Associated (1) That the Service Director An item will be placed on the agenda for Kevin Melling
2010 with Flooding in the (Environment) be requested to the January meeting of the Area
Minute 5 (iv) Cheadle Area provide an update at the January Committee.
(c) Committee area.
AGENDA ITEM 3
2011 meeting of the Area Committee.
(2) That the Service Director
(Environment) be requested to invite
representatives of United Utilities to
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attend the January 2011 meeting of
the Area Committee.
(3) That the Service Director

(Environment) be requested to
provide information to Councillors
with regard to flooding on land
ownership issues, new legislation and
its implications.
9 November Petitions - Meadows That the petition and report be noted This matter has been referred to the Andrew Varey
2010 Minute 5 and the Service Director Service Director (Environment) for
(v) (Environment) be requested to consideration.
report to a future meeting when the
investigations were complete.
9 November Finney Lane, Heald That the Service Director (Environment) This matter has been referred to the Roger Lee
2010 Green be requested to investigate the Service Director (Environment) for
Minute 11 provision of a controlled crossing on consideration.
Finney Lane adjacent to Christ
Church.
AREA FLEXIBILITY FUNDING
The remaining amounts available to be spent in 2010/11 are as follows:-
Cheadle and Gatley Cheadle Hulme North Heald Green
Manchester Marauders - £100.00 Manchester Marauders - Mar £100.00 Finney Lane, Heald Green - £6749.74
Mar 10 10 Mar 10
Gatley Festival Committee £1200.00 Cheadle & Gatley Football £250.00 Cheadle & Gatley Football £500.00
- April 10 Club - May 2010 Club - May 2010 15
Cheadle & Gatley Football £1000.00 Benja Fold Guiding - May £500.00 Friends of East Avenue Park - £1000.00
Club - May 2010 2010 May 2010
Ash, Acorn and Chestnut £64.99 Cheadle Green Focus Group £900 Pride in Cheadle Awards - Oct £333.33
Resident's Association - - August 2010 2011
May 2010
Friends of Hall Street £1000.00 Pride in Cheadle Awards - £333.33
Green - May 2010 Oct 2011
Cheadle Green Focus £100.00
Group - August 2010
Pride in Cheadle Awards - £333.33
Oct 2011
Remaining £205.35 Remaining £4813.30 Remaining £3741.56
Background Papers
Minutes of the Cheadle Area Committee

Cheadle Area Committee ‘Progress on Area Committee Decisions’ reports
Anyone wanting further information please contact Steve Fox on 474 3206.
Appendix A - Resume Of Issues Progress Report – Cheadle
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SCHEME COMMENTS
WITH TRAFFIC
OBJECTIONS?
WITH LEGAL
CALLED IN?
ON ADVERT
OPERATIVE
OPS. DATE
AWAITING
SERVICES
DATE
Y/N
Y/N
Councillor Lane  Service Director (Transportation & Planning) be requested to submit a report to
Crossings a future meeting of the Area Committee detailing proposals to improve crossing
facilities on Councillor Lane, Cheadle. The existing Pelican Crossing at the
AM junction of Councillor Lane / Tarvin Road will be upgraded to a Puffin or Toucan
Crossing as part of the UTC programme in 2010.
Programmed for imminent construction
Gatley Village Local  Service Director (Transportation & Planning) with a view to the undertaking of a
centre review of the current access arrangements to Gatley Village Local Centre,
including both public transport arrangements and vehicular access.
AM Proposals will be discussed with Ward Councillors prior to consultation.
Discussions with Councillors taken place, consultation documents to be drafted
up shortly
Initial public realm improvement work to be co-ordinated with Pelican
upgrade work at Gatley Road / Church Road / Old Hall Road
Hall Street Area,  Request for residents permit parking in the Hall Street area of Cheadle. Petition
Cheadle referred to the Service Director (Transportation & Planning) for consideration.
Permit Parking consultation letter has been delivered, responses have started
AV to be returned.
Closing date for replies was 20th August 2010. Site surveys to commence when
schools have resumed. Plans have been issued to ward spokesperson, it
has been agreed to report the item to a future AC meeting.
BIRD HALL  Construction works in respect of the scheme for the roundabout junction at Bird
LANE/EDGELEY Hall Lane/Edgeley Road are nearing completion. Additional works to improve
ROAD JUNCTION facilities for pedestrians and cyclists along the Bird Hall Lane corridor are now
AND BIRD HALL underway.
LANE – CHEADLE
HEATH
ROUNDABOUT
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JUNCTION
ALTERATIONS AND
IMPROVEMENTS
FOR PEDESTRIANS
AND CYCLISTS
MC
STOCKPORT TO   Service Director (Environment) seeking approval to formally advertise the
MANCHESTER proposed 20mph speed limits in the vicinity south of Brown Lane, Heald Green.
AIRPORT CYCLE With democratic services.
ROUTE – Implementation imminent.
PROPOSED 20
MPH LIMIT
(EXTENSION)
SOUTH OF BROWN
LANE VICINITY,
HEALD GREEN
AM
Wilmslow Road,   Service Director (Environment) outlining proposals to introduce waiting
Grange Park Road, restrictions along certain lengths of Wilmslow Road, Grange Park Road,
Schools Hill, Schools Hill and Daylesford Crescent, Cheadle.
Daylesford Crescent Executive Councillor (Transportation) be recommended to approve the
proposal to proceed with the formal advertisement and notices.
AM 1 objection to be reported back for consideration
Implementation imminent as works order has been issued to clerk of
works.
Councillor Lane  Cllr’s raised concerned regarding the contravention of the one-way. Traffic
(one-way section, Services have informed GM Police, Officer Memory has stated officers will visit
From Brookhead site but cannot commit to long term enforcement.
Drive) AV Estimated Cost for a build out to narrow the exit point is £5207.33
No further action has been requested to date.
Oakfield Avenue,  Petition from residents requesting the introduction of residents parking at
Cheadle Oakfield Avenue, referred to the Service Director (Environment) for
17/08/10 AV investigation. Replies to the consultation have so far not resulted in a 51%
majority in favour, therefore the ward spokesperson has been issued18 the
details of the non-respondents.
HGV’s – Councillor  Service Director (Environment) be requested to investigate details of the cost of
Lane carrying out traffic counts at Councillor Lane, Birdhall Lane, Garners Lane,
17/08/10 AM Edgeley Road and Bird Hall Road and report back to a future meeting. Traffic
surveys to be arranged.
Coniston Road,   Service Director (Environment) submitted a report seeking approval to
Gatley introduce a traffic regulation order for ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ on part of
17/08/10 GP Coniston Road, Gatley.
Currently on advert
Church Street &  Service Director (Environment) informing the Area Committee of the
Mary Street, Cheadle results of a public consultation exercise carried out concerning the
12/10/10 AM proposal to confirm experimental orders to permanent traffic regulation
orders in Church Street and Mary Street, Cheadle.
Highway Maintenance & Traffic Management Delegated Budget 2010/11 (Please note these figures are currently and approximate
estimation)
Cheadle and Gatley – £24,650

Cheadle Hulme North – £32000
Heald Green – £25,500
Schemes approved since April 1st 2010
Cheadle & Gatley Ward Cheadle Hulme North Ward Heald Green Ward
Hawthorn Road Mobile Speed Sign Road Safety Initiative Mobile Speed Sign Road Safety Initiative
May 2010 - £650.00 August 2010 - £500 August 2010 - £500
Wilmslow Road/Grange Road
May 2010 - £1000
Mobile Speed Sign Road Safety Initiative
August 2010 - £500
Coniston Road, Gatley
August 2010 - £1700
Brooklyn Crescent, Cheadle - Nov 2010 -
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£19,000
Remaining: £1,800 Remaining: £31,500 Remaining: £25,000
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CHEADLE AREA COMMITTEE Date: 14 December 2010
THIRD GREATER MANCHESTER TRANSPORT PLAN – CONSULTATION

ON THE DRAFT LONG TERM HIGH-LEVEL STRATEGY
Report of the Service Director (Environment)
1. Matter for Consideration
AGENDA ITEM 4(vi)

1.1. A draft long-term high-level Strategy for Transport in Greater
Manchester up to 2026 has been published for consultation. The
views of all Area Committees will be included in the formulation of
the Council’s 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) is

preparing a Third Local Transport Plan for Greater Manchester
(GMLTP3) and with the Association of Greater Manchester
Authorities (AGMA) has published a draft high-level Transport
Strategy for consultation. Local Transport Plans are statutory
documents. The first LTP covered the period 2001-2006, and the
second, 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, for
2011-2015.
2.3. A draft Strategy has been prepared by GMPTE. The LIPs are being
prepared by Districts. The Stockport LIP will set out our plans to
deliver the Greater Manchester long-term Strategy over the next four
years, 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 a
summary of the key proposals for the long-term strategy, and
 Appendix B: a copy of the Summary consultation brochure prepared
by AGMA / GMPTE.
(Both documents can be accessed at
http://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 Manchester
Strategy (GMS) provides the framework of policy objectives, and that
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a Combined Authority (CA) will take over responsibility for transport
in Greater Manchester and will work closely with a Local Enterprise
Partnership (LEP).
2.6. The GMS identifies the priorities for transport interventions and
funding as:
a) major transport interventions; b) access from specified residential
areas; c) surface access to Airport; d) transport networks; e) safety;
f) integrated transport.
2.7. The draft Strategy proposes five Core Objectives for LTP3 that
would 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 transport’s env performance; Manage
travel demand; Decarbonising procurement; Resilience to peak oil
and climate change
(3) Public Health and wellbeing - Minimise adverse impacts of

transport 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 - Support

sustainable neighbourhoods:
Access from priority neighbourhoods to areas of opportunity; access
for people with disabilities; reduced impact of traffic on areas of
deprivation; improved public realm; reduced impact on biodiversity,
natural sites.
(5) Value for money:

Efficient networks; prioritise spending to maximise contribution to
economic growth and gain third party funding; procurement;
improved satisfaction levels
2.8. The majority of schemes and actions proposed are not specific to
any Borough, and all are subject to availability of funding, having an
adequate Business Case, and competing priorities within Greater
Manchester.
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 assessment
and competing priorities elsewhere in GM, for major schemes in
Stockport including Metrolink, Tram-Train, Stockport Town Centre
Access Improvements and Transport Interchange (Bus/rail
stations), and the SEMMMS A6 to Manchester Airport Relief
Road.
2.10. The final Strategy will set out a list of schemes and actions that will
have first call on funding in Greater Manchester for the foreseeable
future.
2.11. It is desirable that the final Strategy reflects Stockport’s aspirations

for transport development that will benefit the Borough, and that
Stockport’s Local Implementation Plan (LIP) contains the priorities
that can be developed into full schemes for bidding for funding.
3. Financial Information
3.1. The amount of transport funding1 for Authorities may be announced

by Government in mid December. Stockport Council is anticipating
having smaller transport allocations than in previous years. It is also
anticipated that payment will be made to GMITA / Combined
Authority which will then allocate funding to Districts. Greater
Manchester can also bid annually for schemes to be funded from two
other national transport funds: a Local Sustainable Transport Fund
(guidance is awaited, but it is thought that Government favours small
scale schemes to change traveller behaviour and improve local
sustainable modes of transport), and a Regional Growth Fund (which
requires participation with the private sector).
4. Recommendation
4.1. Members are requested to note the contents of this report and
comment on the following matters:
1. Do the proposals set out in Appendix A help to meet Greater

Manchester’s Core Objectives?
2. Do these proposals meet the needs of Stockport?
3. What do you consider to be the most important major schemes to
benefit Stockport?
4. Assuming that funding for transport will be constrained over the
next 4 years, what are the priorities for spending Stockport’s
transport funds?
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LTP Integrated Transport Block grant (minor works), and LTP Maintenance
grant (roads)
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Appendix A: Extract - Section 5 of the full Draft Strategy that sets out a
summary 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 £1.5
billion package of investment in major transport schemes covering Metrolink,
road, rail and bus networks. In developing our strategy for the next fifteen
years we are, however, aware that public funding will be limited, at least in the
early years, and that the delivery of individual schemes will be subject to the
outcome of the Comprehensive Spending Review.
However, this is a long term strategy aimed at delivering the GMS, hence it is
important to set out our aspirations in full so that individual schemes can be
delivered as funding allows. This will allow us to exploit any opportunities for
future 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 of
bus services in Greater Manchester, including:
o Cross City Bus Package
o Leigh-Salford-Manchester Busway
o Altrincham Interchange
o Bolton Interchange
o Rochdale Interchange
o Wythenshawe Bus Station
o Subject to funding, a future scheme for a new Stockport Interchange
and associated town centre access improvements
• Continuing, as funding allows, to:

o Improve passenger facilities and physical accessibility at bus stations
and bus stops
o Enhance the role of the bus in providing feeder services to rail and
Metrolink
o Deliver orbital bus routes where these contribute to wider objectives
o Develop the role of Yellow School Buses in Greater Manchester
o Refine the role of demand responsive and community transport
services
• Delivering improved working arrangements, either through partnerships or

contracts, to drive up service standards with bus operators, including:
o A Code of Conduct for bus operators to ensure improved reliability
and punctuality, better vehicles, improved cleaning, information and
best practice driving standards
o New performance targets for punctuality and reliability
o Improved vehicle standards
o Improved network coverage, particularly in the evenings and
Sundays
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o Quality Partnership Schemes on Manchester-Hazel Grove and Leigh-
Bolton corridors
o Over time and as funding allows, simplified fares systems and easier
ticketing choices, supported by the introduction of electronic
Smartcards
5.3 Delivering the Metrolink vision
• Delivering new Metrolink lines to:

o MediaCityUK
o East Didsbury
o Ashton-under-Lyne
o 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 the
system
• Completing existing programmes for:
o Passenger facility stop improvements across the current system
o The roll-out of additional trams
o The roll-out of new ticket machines
o Delivering passenger information screens at stops
• As funding allows:
o Providing additional Park and Ride capacity
o Developing the proposals for an extension to the Trafford Centre
(with the potential to further extend to serve developments across the
Ship 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 train
operators to ensure delivery of Greater Manchester requirements, particularly:
o Additional rolling stock to alleviate overcrowding
o Increased network capacity in the Northern Hub
o Upgrade of key stations
o Electrification
o Improved service patterns and frequencies
o Improved train and station standards
o Future High Speed Rail
• Promoting major station improvements, at Manchester Victoria and

elsewhere, to complement the economic growth of Greater Manchester
o Funding important local information, safety /security and accessibility
improvements at commuter stations
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o Delivering additional capacity for park and ride
o Developing options for the future potential use of East Lancashire
Railway, to enhance transport links
5.5 Fares, tickets and information on sustainable travel
• Continuing to develop local travel information services

o Developing proposals for simplified fares systems across bus, rail
and tram systems and simpler day/season ticket options, supported by
an electronic Smartcard
o Developing the role of new technology in promoting and distributing
travel information
o Developing new information and marketing tools that support
residents, businesses and commuters to develop travel plans that help
people 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 and

cycling
• Continuing to:
o Promote the health and environmental benefits of walking and cycling
o Prioritise speed reduction where there is a clear community need
o Prioritising other local improvements to cycle routes, pedestrian
facilities and Public Rights of Way
o Ensuring better maintenance in support of road safety, walking and
cycling
o Provide road safety and cycle training
o Developing a network of key cycle routes to local centres and
facilities
o Delivering more and better cycle parking at key destinations and
public 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 on
strategic routes to key destinations to improve reliability
• Delivering new roads where these benefit the economy (Ashton Northern
Bypass, Stage 2;
SEMMMS, A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road; Wigan Inner Relief Road)
• Delivering an integrated transport solution (the Longdendale Integrated
Transport Strategy) to address the traffic and transport problems within the
Longdendale area.
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• Providing strategic traffic management for road works, developers’ works
and major events to maximise the efficiency and reliability of the network
• Ensuring better enforcement of parking and moving traffic offences on key
routes 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 priorities
o Implement local neighbourhood traffic management and parking
schemes and environmental improvements for local centres
o Develop a Traffic Control Centre for incident and routine
management
o Make accurate, reliable and up-to-date travel information available for
in-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 training
for all age groups
o Provide local road safety training and education
o Support travel training for disabled people
o Provide local safety projects to minimise traffic conflicts
o Provide driver improvement programme
o Deliver travel and safety information campaigns
o Prioritise high risk routes/times prioritised for enforcement of safety
related offences
o Introduce pedestrian priority and lower speeds where there is a
community need and in new development
o 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 highway
maintenance
• Supporting partners to establish a network of electric vehicle charging points
to support the take-up of electric vehicles
• Delivering resilience plans for different weather, including adaptation and
mitigation measures
• Continuing to:
o Use travel behaviour change techniques to promote sustainable
travel
o Encourage the take-up of walking and cycling
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o Support environmental improvements in local neighbourhoods and
centres
o Promote rail and water borne freight where economically viable
• As funding allows, introducing more ‘green buses’ that reduce climate
change and local air pollutant emissions”
Officer contact: Sue Stevenson 0161 474 4351, sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk
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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
AGENDA ITEM 6
2. INFORMATION
These applications need to be considered against the provisions of the Human

Rights 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 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 person’s 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 of
Development and Control has concluded that some rights conferred by these Articles
on the applicant(s)/objectors/residents and other occupiers and owners of nearby
land that might be affected may be interfered with but that that interference is in
accordance with the law and justified by being in the public interest and on the basis
of 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 wider
benefits of approval and that such a decision falls within the margin of discretion
afforded to the Council under the Town and Country Planning Acts.
This Copyright has been made by or with the authority of SMBC pursuant to section
47 of the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 (‘the Act’). Unless the Act
provides the prior permission of the copyright owner’. (Copyright (Material Open to
Public 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 information
should contact Ray Dickins on telephone number 0161 474 3550, or alternatively email
ray.dickins@stockport.gov.uk
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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 Human

Rights 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 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 person’s 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 of
Development and Control has concluded that some rights conferred by these Articles
on the applicant(s)/objectors/residents and other occupiers and owners of nearby
land that might be affected may be interfered with but that that interference is in
accordance with the law and justified by being in the public interest and on the basis
of 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 wider
benefits of approval and that such a decision falls within the margin of discretion
afforded to the Council under the Town and Country Planning Acts.
This Copyright has been made by or with the authority of SMBC pursuant to section
47 of the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 (‘the Act’). Unless the Act
provides the prior permission of the copyright owner’. (Copyright (Material Open to
Public 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 storey

rear extension, modification of front porch and installation
of solar panels.
Type of Application: Full Planning Permission
Registration Date: 04/10/2010

Expiry Date: 29/11/2010
Responsible Officer: Julian Austin
Applicant: Mr Hei
Agent : 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 Committee

to make recommendation only.
DESCRIPTION OF DEVELOPMENT
Application for a two storey side extension, rear extension, single storey rear
extension, modification of front porch and installation of solar panels. The proposed
two storey side extension will be 4.25 metres wide, set back 1.4 metres from the
front of the house. To the rear a flat roof single storey extension with roof lantern is
proposed.
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 floor
and 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 of
Styal Rd. The site is within the Greater Manchester green belt, forming part of a
ribbon development. The property is served by a large garden approximately 35
metres in length. Beyond is open land which separates the built up areas of
Stockport 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, the
properties opposite on the eastern side of Styal Rd are within the predominantly
residential 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 detached
dwelling that has been extended to the rear in the past. The properties immediately
to the south are large bungalows with extended two storey dwellings found further
south at 112 and 114 Styal Rd.
SITE HISTORY
No relevant history
NEIGHBOUR REPLIES
The occupiers of five surrounding properties were notified in writing of the

development. The occupier of number 100 has commented on the application
stating:
No major objections, development should enhance our stretch of Styal Rd. Two
reservations:
Ground floor side window will overlook property, could it be opaque glass.
Relocation of mature trees. Concerns regarding relocation and shadowing of
garden.
POLICY BACKGROUND
The following policies of the Stockport Unitary Development Plan Review are of
relevance to these applications:
DCD1 - Design and Character

DCD1.1 - Design Principles
GBA1 - Green Belt Protection
GBA1.2 - Control of Development in Green Belt
GBA1.5 - Residential Development in Green Belt
CDH 1.8 – Residential Extensions
ANALYSIS
In assessment of the application it is considered that the main issues of assessment

are the impact of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of
the green belt and the impact to residential amenity.
Green Belt
The applicant has submitted that the volume of the extensions upon that of the
original 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 will
be increased by 103%.
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In relation to the impact on the Green Belt, it is acknowledged that due to the volume
of the extension at approximately 103% this would be over the one-third guideline in
policy GBA 1.5 and as such the proposal would comprise inappropriate
development, contrary to Policy GBA1.2 and GBA1.5 and government guidance in
PPG2. It therefore follows that if the proposal comprises inappropriate development
in the Green Belt, consideration should be given to whether there are other factors
which would amount to very special circumstances sufficient to clearly outweigh the
harm to the Green Belt. Members are aware that the onus is for the applicant to
demonstrate very special circumstances. To demonstrate this case, the applicant
has submitted a design and access statement which outlines the case for very
special circumstances. The applicant states that the size is in line with other houses
along Styal Rd and provides photographic evidence in this respect.
It is considered that the applicant is correct in his assertion and that the character of
the 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 a
typical ribbon development with many extended properties. The footprint of the
existing property is relatively small in relation to the width of the plot, as such there
would still be generous space around the dwelling post development. Along the
western side of Styal Rd, many properties have extended with development up to the
property boundaries. As stated in policy GBA 1.5, the interpretation of significant
change will vary according to the character of the property. It is acknowledged that
the volume of this extension is large and possibly in excess of other extensions on
the street however the plot in this instance is capable of providing such an extension
with minimal harm. Additionally the extension has been designed to appear
subservient in appearance with materials and detailing appropriate to the original
dwelling. In light of this context it is considered that it would be difficult to argue and
sustain a reason of inappropriate development within the green belt. The application
is considered to be in accordance with green belt policies GBA 1.2 and GBA 1.5 of
the Stockport Unitary Development Plan Review.
Residential Amenity
To the south of the application site is number 104 Styal Road, this property has
outbuildings on the boundary which obscure any views of the application site, this
property 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 the
rear in the past, the side facing windows are not considered to be original principal
habitable windows and as such little weight is afforded to their protection. The side
facing windows (ground floor and first floor) on the proposed two storey side
extension should be obscure glazed to avoid a loss of privacy occurring. The
proposal will not adversely affect neighbouring amenity in accordance with CDH 1.8
of the Stockport Unitary Development Plan Review.
Other issues
There are no protected trees on the site and as such the removal / replanting of trees
would not require permission, it is therefore not necessary to exert any control in this
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respect.
The proposal is considered to be in accordance with the adopted policies of the

Stockport 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 West
under the Town and Country Planning (Consultation) (England) Direction 2009 as
the floorspace involved is less than 1000m2 and would not have a significant impact
on the openness of the Green Belt. Under the Council’s scheme of delegation
however, the application must be determined by P&HRC and Cheadle Area
Committee are only therefore requested to make a recommendation.
Recommendation: GRANT
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CHEADLE AREA COMMITTEE Meeting: 7 December 2010
APPEAL DECISIONS, CURRENT PLANNING APPEALS

AND ENFORCEMENTS
Report of the Service Director (Legal & Property)
AGENDA ITEM 7
This report summarises recent appeal decisions, lists current planning

appeals and dates for local inquiries and informal hearings for planning
appeals within the area represented by Cheadle Area Committee.
2. INFORMATION
The appeal decisions and details of current appeals for each

committee area are appended.
3. RECOMMENDATION
That the report be noted.
BACKGROUND PAPERS
Decision letters and notification of appeal arrangements issued by the

Planning Inspectorate for each of the appeals reported.
Anyone wishing to inspect the background papers should telephone Joy

Morton on 474 3219
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1. APPEAL DECISIONS
Planning Appeals
None
2 OUTSTANDING APPEALS
Location of site
Date 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 written

Representations
Planning Appeals
Lancombe Launderette, 78 Church Road, Gatley
3 ENFORCEMENT
Former Nurses Home Cheadle Royal Hospital

S215 Notice Condition of Land & Buildings
Compliance 24/12/10
181 Stayl Road, Heald Green

High Hedge -Remedial Notice
Compliance 18/5/11
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INTRODUCTION OF CHANGES TO THE COUNCIL’S CHECKLIST FOR THE
VALIDATION OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Report of the Service Director (Regeneration)
1.1 Proposed changes to the Council’s Application Validation Checklist (AVC) for the
validation of planning applications.
2. INFORMATION
AGENDA ITEM 8
2.1 The purpose of this report is to seek agreement to changes to the Council’s
Application Validation Checklist (AVC). In accordance with Government guidance
an eight week consultation period on the AVC is also being undertaken with the
local community, including applicants and agents. Should this consultation period
culminate in any significant amendments being proposed to the AVC it will be
brought back to Committee for further consideration. However, in view of the urgent
need to update the AVC it is considered necessary to seek Committee approval at
the earliest opportunity.
2.2 BACKGROUND
2.3 The aim of the AVC is to provide users of the Development Management Service
with 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 applicants
have greater certainty of their responsibilities, and the public are informed of the
nature of development proposals, leading to a more open, accessible and efficient
service. Where applicants do not submit the required information with an
application it will remain invalid and will not be processed until such time as the
information has been received. At all times the Local Planning Authority will make
proportionate requests for information, and will not use invalidation to prevent the
start of the determination period where an applicant has taken reasonable steps to
fulfil 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 the
regular use of the Checklist it has also become apparent that there are gaps in the
current validation information requirements. Failure to obtain this information at the
validation stage is impacting negatively on application processing times. In
reviewing the AVC all Local Planning Authorities are required to review national,
regional and local planning policy to ensure that they have not missed any recent
policies. The information requirements on the revised Local List are driven by
statutory requirements, national, regional or local plan policies, or published
guidance 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 Document
Reference to ‘Development Throughout
Management’ and ‘Communities,
Regeneration and Environment
Directorate (CRED)’.
Reference to the Development Throughout
Management Procedure Order 2010
(DMPO).
Reference to amended guidance Page 7
relating to the submission of Design
and Access Statements
Reference to the need for requested Page 10
surveys or assessments to be
undertaken by competent persons
with suitable qualifications and
experience.
The requirement that applicants for Page 11
‘inappropriate’ development within
the Green Belt must demonstrate the
existence of very special
circumstances to show why
permission should be granted.
Reference to amended guidance Page 14
relating to the need for Retail and
Leisure Impact Assessments.
Specific reference to the need for a Pages 15 and 23
Landscape Character Statement/
Landscape Impact Assessment and
Noise Impact Assessment for wind
turbines
Reference to the need for Page 16
applications for agricultural
development to be accompanied by a
Statement of Agricultural Need.
photographs and photomontages
where development proposals will
have a significant impact on their
setting, and a photographic record of
buildings where Conservation Area
Consent is sought for their
demolition.
applications for sensitive end uses
(including residential, nursing/ care
homes, schools and hospitals) to be
accompanied by a Phase 1
Contamination survey.
Reference to the need for non Page 21
householder applications within Coal
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Mining Development Referral Areas
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as defined by the Coal Authority to
be accompanied by a Coal Mining
Risk Assessment.
Reference to the need for existing Page 24
and proposed Coverage Plots for
telecommunications development
Where an applicant has carried out a Page 25
wildlife survey in support of an
application that identifies the
presence of a European Protected
Species as a material consideration,
the applicant must provide evidence
to demonstrate that (i) the proposed
development meets a purpose of
preserving public health or public
safety or other imperative reasons of
overriding public interest including
those of a social or economic nature
and beneficial consequences of
primary importance for the
environment, (ii) there is no
satisfactory alternative and (iii) that
the development will not be
detrimental to the maintenance of the
population of the species concerned
at a favourable conservation status in
their natural range
applications affecting heritage assets
to be accompanied by a Heritage
Statement.
The introduction of checklists for (i) Pages 58-61
applications for a new planning
permission to replace an extant
planning permission, in order to
extend the time limit for
implementation/ Application for
replacement of associated listed
building and/ or conservation area
consents in order to extend the time
limit for implementation (ii)
applications for a non material
amendment following a grant of
planning permission and (iii)
applications for the removal or
variation of a condition following the
grant of planning permission.
An updated contact list Pages 62-66
Reference to the updated definition Page 69
of Use Class C3 Dwellinghouses
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Reference to the guide to the range Page 72
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of information required for
consultations with English Heritage
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 in
red text.
Anyone requiring further information should contact Chris Smyton on telephone

number 0161 474 3657 or alternatively email chris.smyton@stockport.gov.uk
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DIRECTORATE
APPLICATION VALIDATION CHECKLIST

[AVC]
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990
DRAFT
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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 58

extant planning permission, in order to extend the
time limit for implementation/ Application for replacement
of associated listed building and/ or conservation area
consents in order to extend the time limit for implementation
 Application for a non material amendment following a 59

grant of planning permission
 Application for removal or variation of condition following 60

grant of planning permission
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Appendices 61
1. Other Information and Development Management Contact details

2. Major Development Definition
3. Indicative thresholds for Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Draft
Travel Plans
4. Document Reference Conventions
5. English Heritage: information requirements
6. Greater Manchester Ecology Unit: Biodiversity Validation Checklist for Greater
Manchester
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1 INTRODUCTION
The purpose of Application Validation Checklists [AVC] is to provide users of the 52
Development Management Service with clear guidance on the form and content of
information required for the submission of planning applications. By providing AVCs
for the scope and extent of the information required applicants should 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.
Appendix 1 contains relevant contact details for the sources of advice and guidance
referred to in the Checklist. Links to the Stockport UDP Review and information on
the emerging Local Development Framework (LDF), including the Core Strategy,
are provided.
2 LEGISLATION BACKGROUND
The form and content of planning applications are prescribed by law and in
particular the The Town & Country Planning (Development Management Procedure)
Order 2010 (DMPO).
Local Planning Authorities are encouraged to consult and adopt their own lists of
information requirements that are drawn from a recommended and nationally
defined list that is set out in government guidance. Once a Local Planning Authority
has undertaken consultation and adoption of their local list in accordance with the
government guidelines, it can be used as the local requirement of the AVCs when
validating applications.
The Council has prepared this guidance for users of the Development Management
Service in this context. The guidance takes account of existing legislation, existing
Government guidance, the relevant provisions of the First Review of the Unitary
Development Plan [UDP Review], emerging policies of the Local Development
Framework [LDF] and the implementation of the e-government planning agenda.
3 PRE-APPLICATION DISCUSSION
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 with the Planning Case Officer who
deals with the area where the site is located. Contact details can be found in
Appendix 1. 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
finally responding. The reply will refer to material planning considerations including
relevant policies of the UDP Review and the emerging policies of the Local
Development Framework [LDF] and 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.
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Prospective developers and their agents are also able to contact relevant external53
bodies for advice as part of a pre-application discussion [e.g. United Utilities,
Environment Agency, English Heritage etc]. The results of any consultation should
be shared with all parties.
4 VALIDATION OF APPLICATIONS
Applications will need to provide all the information needs required nationally. These
needs have been detailed in government guidance and vary depending on the
application type. The national information requirements are set out below at pages 4
to 8. Applications must also include relevant local information. The local information
needs 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 relevant

information requirement contained in the National and Local lists.
It is recommended that potential applicants undertake pre-application

discussion to identify the information needs for all but the most
straightforward of proposals. The Development Management Service
recognises that the validation of planning applications has become more
complicated in recent years. It can now provide a more proactive or fast track
validation service for those applicants or agents who need to determine
whether their application is complete for validation purposes with the
minimum of delay. The service is optional and would attract a fee based on
the size and nature of the development proposed. Details are available on the
Council website.
Where an application does not include relevant information requirements considered

necessary for its determination, the applicant will be informed accordingly in writing
and an explanation given as to what is required to ensure validation. In these
circumstances applicants may submit to the Council a written justification why the
requested local information requirements are not considered to be appropriate in a
particular case. The Council will take account of any written justification and only
invalidate applications where it is satisfied that the additional information is
necessary to determine the application.
When an application has been validated, the processing of the application may
result in further information requirements, without which it may be necessary to
refuse permission.
5 NATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INFORMATION

The following list of information needs is outlined at the beginning of each individual
AVC and is mandatory for the validation of new applications.
5.1 The standard application form

Planning applications will be submitted on a standard application form that will be
available electronically. The government encourages applicants to submit
applications electronically since it can reduce delay and costs. However applicants
will retain the right of submitting paper versions of the form and in doing so will need
to provide three additional copies of the form.
5.2 The location plan
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All applications should include copies of a location plan based on an up to date map
preferably to 1:1250 or 1:2500 scale. If the application is not submitted electronically54
then three copies of the location plan will be required. Wherever possible the plan
should show at least two roads and surrounding buildings. The properties should be
numbered 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 be
included 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 line
should be drawn round any other land owned by the applicant that is close to or
adjoins the application site.
5.3 Site Plan

3 copies to be supplied unless the application is submitted electronically drawn to a
scale 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 could
influence 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 Plans

In 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 position
of any building or structure on the other side of such boundaries
Existing and proposed elevations for example to a scale of 1:50 or 1:100. The
elevations should show clearly the proposed works in relation to what is already
there. All sides of the proposal must be shown and these should indicate where
possible the proposed building materials and the style, materials and finish of
windows and doors. Blank elevations must also be included; if only to show that
this 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 detail
the positions of the openings on each property.
 Existing and proposed floor plans to a scale of 1:50 or 1:100. The plans
should explain the proposal in detail. Where existing buildings or walls are to be
demolished these should be clearly shown. The drawings submitted should show
details of the existing building(s) as well as those for the proposed development.
New buildings should also be shown in context with adjacent buildings including
property numbers where applicable.
 Existing and proposed site sections and finished floor and site levels to a
scale of 1:50 or 1:100. The plans should show a cross section through the
proposed building(s). In all cases where a proposal involves a change in ground
levels, illustrative drawings should be submitted to show both existing and
finished levels to include details of foundations and eaves and how
encroachment onto adjoining land is to be avoided.
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Full information should also be submitted to demonstrate how proposed buildings55
relate to existing site levels and neighbouring development. Such plans should show
existing site levels and finished floor levels (with levels related to a fixed datum point
off site) and also show the proposals in relation to adjoining buildings. This will be
required for all applications involving new buildings.
In the case of householder development, the levels may be evident from floor plans
and elevations, but particularly in the case of sloping sites it will be necessary to
show how proposals relate to ground levels or where ground levels outside the
extension would be modified. Levels should also be taken into account in the
formulation of design and access statements.
5.5 Roof Plans

Roof plans to a scale of 1:50 or 1:100 are used to show the shape of the roof and is
typically drawn at a scale smaller than the scale used for the floor plans. Details
such as the roofing material, vents, and their location are typically specified on the
roof plan.
5.6 Ownership Certificates

The provisions of Section 65(5) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and
Article 12 of the Development Management Procedure Order 2010 (DMP0) require
that an application for planning permission cannot be entertained without the
relevant certificates concerning the ownership of the application site having been
completed. All applications for planning permission except for approval of reserved
matters must include the appropriate certificate of ownership. An ownership
certificate 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 in
accordance with Article 11 of the DMPO.
5.8 Agricultural Holdings Certificate

This certificate is required whether or not the site includes an agricultural holding. All
agricultural tenants must be notified prior to the submission of the application. This
certificate is not required if the applicant is making an application for reserved
matters, renewal of temporary planning permission, discharge or variation of
conditions, tree preservation orders, or express consent to display an
advertisement.
5.9 The Correct Planning Fee where one is necessary.
5.10 Design and Access Statements

A Design and Access Statement [DAS] must accompany all applications for both
outline and full planning permission, other than in the circumstances set out by
Article 10 of the DMPO. A DAS is a short report accompanying and supporting a
planning 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 complexity
of the proposal. The DAS should cover both the design principles and concepts that
have 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 statutorily
required for: 56
 Engineering or mining operations;
 development of an existing dwellinghouse, or development within the curtilage of a
dwellinghouse 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 operational
development;
 extensions to the time limits for implementing existing planning permissions;
 development of an existing flat for any purpose incidental to the enjoyment of the flat
as such, where no part of the flat is within a designated area;
 the extension of an existing building used for non domestic purposes where the
floorspace created by the development does not exceed 100 square metres and
where 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 other
means 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 a
designated area or the curtilage of a listed building;
 development on operational land consisting of the erection of a building or structure
up to 100 cubic metres in volume and 15m in height and where no part of the
development is within a designated area;
 the alteration of an existing building where the alteration does not increase the size
of the building and where no part of the building or the development is within a
designated area;
 the erection, alteration or replacement of plant or machinery where, as a result of
the development, the height of the plant or machinery would not exceed the greater
of 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 Act
1990.
In this context, “designated area” means a World Heritage Site or a conservation

area.
Design and access statements are not required for applications relating to
advertisement 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 and

should address:
 The special architectural or historic interest of the building;

 The particular physical features of the building that justify its designation as a listed
building; and
 The building’s setting.
Under Policy HE6 of PPS5 ‘Planning for the Historic Environment’, all applications
for consent affecting heritage assets must also provide a level of information that is
proportionate 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 a
Design and Access Statement, the assessment of the significance of the asset and57
impact should be set out in the DAS as part of the explanation and justification for
the design approach.
The relevant Council Policy context can be found in the UDP Review in particular
policies 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 Planning
Policy Statement
1 ‘Delivering Sustainable Development’.
5.11 Reserved Matters Applications

A reserved matters application deals with some or all of the outstanding details of
the outline application proposal, including:
 Layout: the way in which buildings, routes and open spaces within the development
are provided, situated and orientated in relation to each other and to buildings and
spaces outside the development.
 Scale: the height, width and length of each building proposed within the
development in relation to its surroundings.
 Appearance: the aspects of a building or place within the development which
determine the visual impression the building or place makes, including the external
built form of the development, its architecture, materials, decoration, lighting, colour
and texture.
 Access: this covers the accessibility to and within the site for vehicles, cycles and
pedestrians in terms of the positioning and treatment of access and circulation
routes 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 situated
and includes screening by fences, walls or other means, the planting of trees,
hedges, shrubs or grass, the formation of banks, terraces or other earthworks, the
laying out or provision of gardens, courts, or squares, water features, sculpture, or
public art, and the provision of other amenity features.
5.12 Outline applications

As a minimum all outline applications shall include information on
 Use: the use or uses proposed for the development and any distinct development
zones 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 other
forms of development the proposed floor-space for each use.
 Indicative layout: an indicative layout with separate development zones proposed
within the site boundary where appropriate.
 Scale parameters: an indication of the upper and lower limits for height, width and
length of each building within the site boundary.
 Indicative access points: an area or areas in which the access point or points to
the site will be situated.
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6 LOCAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INFORMATION 58
The Government encourages Local Planning Authorities to prepare their own list of
information requirements in connection with applications for planning permission, and
this is referred to in their guidance [The Validation of Planning Applications]. However
the Government also advises that before the local information requirements can
become 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 the
Council for the purposes of the validation of planning applications.
The following list of local information requirements is the list prepared by

Stockport Council in accordance with Government guidance. The consultation
period commenced on ** and lasted for a period of 8 weeks. The responses
received have been taken into account and the AVC revised as appropriate.
Details of the consultation responses received are available on request and will
also be made available on the Development Management website. Hard copies
will be available to view at the Planning Service. The AVC was approved by the
Council’s Planning and Highways Regulation Committee on ** prior to being
adopted.
The list of local information requirements includes a comprehensive list of additional

information that may be required to accompany a planning application in order that it
can be properly assessed. The list describes the individual requirement and provides
related local plan policy references [e.g. the Unitary Development Plan Review
policies] and a government policy guidance reference [e.g. Planning Policy Statement/
Guidance]. Wherever possible advice is given on the criteria that determines when the
information will be required for a particular application, [e.g. Affordable Housing
Statement for development meeting the current policy thresholds], however it is not
possible to be prescriptive in every case. Where requests for surveys or assessments
are made, these should be undertaken by competent persons with suitable
qualifications and experience. Appendix 1 contains relevant contact details for the
sources of advice and guidance referred to in the Checklist. Links to the Stockport
UDP Review and information on the emerging Local Development Framework,
including the Core Strategy, are provided.
GENERAL TOPICS
6.1 Pre-application advice
It is recommended that potential developers contact the Development Management
Service with a draft application, after considering the checklist requirements and
before submitting formally for planning permission. This applies to all but the most
straightforward of proposals.
6.2 Document Referencing System

All documents accompanying applications shall be referenced for identification
purposes. Guidance on referencing can be obtained in Appendix 4 to this Checklist.
6.3 Planning Statement

The submission of a planning statement by an applicant, presenting his/her case for
why a development proposal should be granted planning permission, will normally be
expected. The statement should provide an overview of the issues raised and refer to
all relevant planning considerations, including relevant provisions of the First Review
Unitary Development Plan, Supplementary Planning Guidance and Documents,
Government guidelines in the form of Circulars or Planning Policy Statements, site
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characteristics etc. The Statement should include the result of consultation and pre-
application discussion with the Council, consultees and wider community involvement59
entered into by the applicant in accordance with the Statement of Community
Involvement. See paragraph 6.6.
It will often be useful for the Planning Statement to refer to a history of the site
including previous applications and present and previous uses to help set the context
of the new proposal. The statutory consultee the Theatres Trust requires justification
to be provided in a Planning Statement for any application involving a change of use
to or from a theatre.
The use of sketches, perspectives, photographs, three-dimensional models, computer

graphics and sketch models can be used to illustrate a supporting Planning
Statement.
Where a proposal constitutes inappropriate development in the Green Belt, the

Planning Statement must outline very special circumstances to show why permission
should be granted. Very special circumstances will not exist unless the harm by
reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, is clearly outweighed by other
considerations. There is no guidance set out nationally as to what a case for very
special circumstances should contain, and it is not possible to provide an exhaustive
list of what might constitute very special circumstances. However, case law and local
experience combined suggest that the following elements should be included:
(i) Demonstration of the existence of an essential objective that the proposal would
achieve;
(ii) demonstration of the harm that the proposal would cause to the Green Belt;
(iii) demonstration that the essential objective could not be achieved in any
alternative way that would be less harmful to the Green Belt; and
(iv) demonstration that the benefits of achieving the objective would outweigh the
harm to the Green Belt.
For example, where an applicant seeks to justify an inappropriate renewable energy

project in terms of the wider benefits associated with increased production of energy
from renewable sources the following information should be provided:
(i) Demonstration that other methods of reducing the properties’ carbon footprint
have already been put in place, are not viable [or are less viable] or would cause
a greater degree of harm;
(ii) evidence of the amount of energy that the proposal would generate;
(iii) where it is proposed that the energy created will feed into an existing
development, (i) evidence of the current and previous level of electricity
consumption at the development supported by electricity bills/ statements and (ii)
a detailed technical assessment of the current carbon footprint of the
development compared to the estimated carbon footprint once the proposal is
operational.
(iv) evidence that the siting of the development is optimum within the site in terms of
the balance between visual impact and energy generation potential. Proposals
for development in sensitive landscape settings may require a Landscape
Character Statement and Impact Assessment to determine their landscape and
visual effects. See paragraph 6.13 below [Landscape Character Statement and
Landscape Impact Assessment]; and
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(v) demonstration that the benefits of achieving the objective would outweigh the
harm to the Green Belt. 60
(vi) a demonstration that other methods of reducing the properties’ carbon footprint
have already been put in place, are not viable [or are less viable] or would cause
a greater degree of harm.
6.4 Landscape proposals

Applications for full and outline planning permission should include a detailed
landscaping scheme where landscaping is submitted for approval. Pre-application
discussions can be used to identify whether landscaping of a site is likely to be
required. Cases where landscaping may be required include prominent road
frontages, redevelopment sites, Conservation Areas and on or close to buildings
listed as being of special architectural or historic interest. In these areas either a
detailed landscaping scheme should be submitted with the application, or a scheme
that describes the landscape strategy and identifies the main areas and types of
planting and hard surfaces on a site plan to a scale of 1:200. Where the latter is
submitted and accepted it will be necessary to submit and seek agreement to a
detailed scheme at a later date. Further details can be found in UDP Review policy
DCD1.4 [Landscaping of new development]. See also paragraph 6.35 below
[Biodiversity and Geological Conservation]. You can contact the Landscape Institute
to find out details of practising Landscape Architects.
6.5 Tree Survey/ Arboricultural Implications

Survey details in line with BS5837 2005 are required of any trees and shall be
included with a planning application to enable the proper assessment of the
proposal. A survey plotted at a scale of 1: 200 should indicate any trees to be
retained and felled. It should specify the location, species size and crown spread
and health of each tree on the site and on adjacent land. An Arboricultural
implications assessment and method statement including tree protection plans
should be provided where appropriate. UDP Review policy NE2.1 “Tree and
Woodland Protection” advises how applications will be assessed.
Further guidance on how to integrate development with trees is available in the

current BS5837 “Trees in relation to construction – Recommendations”. The
submitted schemes should take account of the context of their surroundings
including buildings, site levels, existing vegetation and public utilities. The schemes
will be assessed by the Council’s own Landscape Architect and/ or Arboricultural
Officer.
6.6 Statement of Community Involvement

There are instances when communication with the community in whose area the
proposal site is located would be beneficial. Prospective developers can help
identify local issues and possible solutions before their particular scheme is finalised
and a planning application submitted. Forms and guidance on how to go about this
are available from the Planning Service [see contact details in Appendix 1] and are
also available on the Development Management website. In order to meet the
Government's new requirements Local Authorities are now required to publish a
Statement of Community Involvement [SCI] to explain how and when people with an
interest in the planning of the Borough can get involved in the process. The
Council’s adopted SCI is also available on the website. Applications should include
a summary report of any Community Involvement exercise undertaken including the
methodology used, the community contacted and the results obtained.
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Further guidance is available in Chapter 7 of Creating Local Development
Frameworks: A Companion Guide to PPS12. 61
6.7 Crime Impact Assessment
UDP Review policy DCD1.6 [Public Health, Safety and Security in Developments]
requires that design of development should properly address the safety and security
of people and property. Where new development raises significant issues of public
health, safety and security applications must be accompanied by a Crime Impact
Statement [CIS]. For all major development applications defined by law a CIS must
be submitted whilst other application categories will be assessed on a case by case
basis. Major development includes the erection of 10 dwellings or more, 1,000
square metres or more floor-space. A complete list of major development can be
found in Appendix 2.
Details of the form and content of a CIS can be obtained from the Greater
Manchester Police Design For Security Unit.
6.8 Sustainability Appraisal and Energy Statements

The sustainability appraisal should outline the elements of the scheme that address
sustainable development issues, including the positive environmental, social and
economic implications. Relevant policies of the UDP Review include ST1
[Sustainable Transport], MW1.2 [Sustainable waste management], DCD1.2 [Urban
Design Appraisals] and DCD1.8 Energy Efficient Design. In addition further advice is
available in the Council’s Supplementary Planning Document “Sustainable Design
and Construction”.
UDP Policy MW3 “Energy Efficiency” requires that developers should demonstrate
by means of an Energy Statement how they will achieve maximum efficiency of
energy resources and use of non-fossil fuel sources wherever appropriate in their
proposals.
For Major Developments [see appendix 2 for definition] applications should be

accompanied by a completed Council Sustainability Checklist. The Sustainability
Checklist can be obtained on the Council website.
6.9 Economic Statement

A supporting statement of any regeneration benefits from the proposal including
details of any new jobs that would be created or supported; the relative floor-space
totals for each use where known, any community and economic benefits; and
reference to any relevant economic or regeneration strategies may help to clarify
some of the benefits of the development. Economic Statements will be beneficial for
all major-employment-generating proposals and should be used to set out the
economic development and regeneration benefits of the scheme. Applicants should
demonstrate how their proposals will contribute, where appropriate, to the delivery of
economic development and regeneration strategies at regional, sub-regional and
local levels. Details of the Council’s regeneration strategies are available in the UDP
Review. However there will be cases for the inclusion of an economic statement for
smaller schemes where it can be demonstrated that benefits to the community will
result.
The regeneration benefits of a development may help to counterbalance some of

the negative aspects of a proposal.
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6.10 Affordable Housing Statement
UDP Review policy HP2.1 [Provision of Affordable Housing] requires that a62
development of 15 units or more or a site in excess of 0.5 hectares is assessed for
its suitability for affordable housing provision. Proposals that are considered suitable
will be required to provide up to 35% of the total dwellings as affordable units. The
criteria of suitability include:
1. Proximity of local services/facilities and public transport
2. The site’s suitability and the economics of its development taking account of any
demonstrable constraints; and
3. The need to achieve a successful housing development which would create
mixed and inclusive communities and would integrate well with neighbouring
housing areas.
Further details can be found in UDP Review policy HP2.1, the Council’s Affordable
Housing Supplementary Planning Guidance document and by contact with the
relevant Planning Case Officer. It is recommended that contact is made in advance
of submitting a planning application. A statement should be submitted with any
application indicating how affordable housing is to be addressed, and where this
involves a Section 106 agreement, a draft of the Agreement should be submitted
with the application.
6.11 Planning Obligations: Draft Section 106 Agreements

The Council through relevant policies of the UDP Review and associated planning
guidance will seek where appropriate to negotiate a planning agreement [Section
106 of the Town and Country Planning Act]. At present the topics for planning
obligations include open space provision [UDP Review policy L1.3], affordable
Housing [UDP Review policy HP2.1] and improvements to the transportation
network [UDP Review policies TD1, TD1.1 and TD1.2]. A Draft legal Agreement
including draft heads of terms should be submitted with the planning application to
enable it to be assessed at the same time where applicable.
Further guidance concerning the procedure for the scope, extent, compliance and
drafting of planning agreements can be obtained from the Planning Service.
Government guidance is contained in ODPM Circular 05/2005 Planning Obligations
that includes a model section 106 agreement.
6.12 Retail and Leisure Impact Assessments

An assessment addressing the impacts in policy EC16 (The Impact Assessment for
Planning Applications for Main Town Centre Uses that are not in a Centre and not
in Accordance with an up to date Development Plan) of Planning Policy Statement 4
‘Planning for Sustainable Economic Growth’, is required for planning applications for
retail and leisure developments over 2,500 square metres gross floorspace not in an
existing centre and not in accordance with an up to date development plan. This is
a requirement of Policy EC14 [Supporting Evidence for Planning Applications for
Main Town Centre Uses] of PPS4.
A sequential assessment is required for planning applications for main town centre
uses that are not in an existing centre and are not in accordance with an up to date
development plan. This requirement applies to extensions to retail or leisure uses
only where the gross floor space of the proposed extension exceeds 200 square
metres gross. This is a requirement of Policy EC14 [Supporting Evidence for
Planning Applications for Main Town Centre Uses] of PPS4.
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Smaller schemes may require similar information if it is considered that the
development would have a significant impact on a defined centre or centres. The63
Stockport Shopping Hierarchy is set out in adopted Stockport UDP Review Policy
PSD1 [Hierarchy of Shopping Centres]. Stockport’s District Centres are identified in
UDP Review Policy PSD2 [District Shopping Centres] and the Large Local and
Other Local Centres are identified in UDP Review Policy PSD3 [Local Shopping
Centres].
To obtain information for scoping the sequential and impact assessments initial
contact should be made with the relevant Planning Case Officer. Further information
is contained in PPS4 and the accompanying guidance Planning for Town Centres:
Practice Guidance on Need, Impact and the Sequential Approach (2009).
Please also refer to UDP Review Policy L1.4 [Indoor Sport / Recreation and Leisure
Facilities] and Planning Policy Guidance Note 17 ‘Planning for Open Space, Sport
and Recreation’ where relevant for indoor leisure proposals.
6.13 Landscape Character Statement and Landscape Impact Assessment

Policy LCR1.1 of the UDP Review indicates that planning permission shall not be
granted for development unless it protects or enhances the quality and character of
the rural area. Details of designated Landscape Character Areas within Stockport
can be found on the Proposals Map of the UDP Review. Proposals for development
in sensitive landscape settings, including agricultural and wind turbine development,
may require a Landscape Character Statement and Impact Assessment to
determine their landscape and visual effects. In order to fully consider relevant
applications they should include an assessment of landscape character, as well as
any siting, design and landscape treatment considerations that have been chosen to
minimise visual effects. Photomontages will be required where development
proposals will have a significant impact on their setting.
Applications for a Hedgerow Removal Notice [Hedgerow Regulations 1997] shall

also be accompanied by an assessment of the landscape character within which
they are sited.
6.14 Open Space Assessment

There is strong pressure for development of land in Stockport and existing provision
for formal open space is below the desired national standard. In consequence
proposals for development of land that involve loss of open space including public or
private sports grounds or land last used for active recreation will not be permitted
unless:
1. The development is ancillary to the use of the site as a playing field [e.g.
changing rooms] and does not affect its quantity or quality;
2. the development only affects land which is incapable of forming a playing pitch
[or part of one] and results in the retention and enhancement of pitches;
3. the playing fields that would be lost as a result of the proposal would be replaced
by a playing field[s] of equivalent or better quality, quantity, usefulness and
attractiveness in a location at least as accessible to current and potential users;
4. the proposal is for an outdoor or indoor sports facility of sufficient benefit for the
development of sport to outweigh the loss of the playing field.
Relevant applications should be accompanied by an open space assessment

including the extent of current usage, needs and opportunities for the use of the land
for open space and sport/recreation and the implications of the loss, including any
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mitigation measures. Where this assessment would involve entering into a legal
agreement to achieve an agreed objective a draft agreement should be submitted as64
part of the assessment [see paragraph 6.6]. Further details can be found in the
guidance set out in Planning Policy Guidance Note 17 ‘Planning for Open Space,
Sport and Recreation’ and UDP Review policy L1.1 [Land for active recreation].
6.15 Statement of Agricultural Need

For applications involving agricultural development, a supporting statement is
required under UDP Policy GBA2.2 [Control Over Agricultural Development] to
demonstrate that there is a genuine need for the building in the context of the
operation and viability of the agricultural unit. The Council will need to be satisfied
that agricultural buildings are genuinely required in connection with the agricultural
enterprise and will not lead to pressure for non agricultural uses. Proposals should
be related to the size of the holding, and should be associated with a viable farming
enterprise. Information that should be included with a Statement of Agricultural
Need includes the detailed requirement for the building being applied for, proof of
the size of the agricultural holding and the number of livestock (or the type of
agricultural activity), and evidence of the existence of a viable farming enterprise. A
letter of support from a local veterinary surgeon could also be provided, where
relevant.
6.16 Evidence to accompany applications for Town Centre uses

Applicants undertaking major developments [see appendix 2 for definition] within the
Town Centre/M60 Gateway area will be required to submit electronic information in
a required format that can be integrated with the corporate three dimensional [Virtual
Reality] model. This will allow the Council to assess the visual implications of the
development within the townscape context. Specification of the details required can
be discussed with the Planning Case Officer and the Council’s Surveying and
Cartography department. Relevant policy details include Unitary Development Plan
DCD1.2 [Design Appraisals]. The developer will be required to pay for the
administration of this service and charges will be set out.
6.17 Utilities Statement

The statement should include information (which may be a statement from the
relevant utility company) about how an application connects to, or affects the line of
or capacity of utility infrastructure, and will be particularly applicable to sites where
infrastructure may be absent, cross the site or where capacity may be inadequate.
Most new development requires connection to utility services, including electricity,
gas, telecommunications and water, foul and surface water drainage and disposal.
Planning issues which may arise include whether the existing services and
infrastructure have sufficient capacity to accommodate the supply/ service demands
that would arise from the completed development, whether the provision of services
on site would give rise to any environmental impacts, for example, excavations in
the vicinity of trees or archaeological remain s and whether existing utilities would be
adversely affected (e.g. pipelines).
Developers should also be aware of the impact their developments may have on
utility infrastructure near to their site including gas and oil pipelines and the
necessary precautions/stand-off distances required to maintain appropriate health
and safety standards. The Council will undertake consultation with utility companies
on relevant applications to seek their comments before determination.
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Further information may be obtained from the utility companies including United
Utilities, where a planning application guide is available. 65
6.18 Housing Phasing Policy
Policy HP1.2 [Phasing of Housing Development] of the UDP Review was
implemented by the Council on 24-March-2005. All applications for new housing
are subject to consideration of the policy when a situation of housing over supply
exists. In this situation, new housing will only be allowed where applications
demonstrate that the development is sited within a sustainable location and would
provide specified regeneration benefits. In periods of housing over supply
applications should be accompanied by a statement that addresses the issues
raised in Policy HP1.2 and demonstrates compliance.
6.19 Other Plans and details

These include additional plans or drawings which may be required in certain
circumstances, dependent on factors such as the location or characteristics of the
site and the scale and nature of the development. These might include street scene
elevations where the relationship of the proposal needs to be illustrated in the
context of its surroundings.
Photographs and photomontages may be requested where development proposals

will have a significant impact on their setting. Where Conservation Area Consent is
sought for the demolition of a building, a photographic record of that building should
normally be provided together with details of what will replace the demolished
building.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TOPICS
6.20 Airport Safeguarding

The Council is required to consult the Airport Authorities on certain categories of
application to ensure that development does not have an adverse safety impact on
aircraft. Safeguarding maps indicate areas where consultation is necessary to:
 Protect the air corridors by restricting the height of development;
 Protect the integrity of navigational aids, for example, from reflections of radio
signals;
 Protect visual aids to approach and runway lighting [e.g. from other light
sources]; and
 Reduce the hazard to aircraft from bird-strikes by controlling development likely
to significantly increase bird movements close to the flight paths [e.g. waste
treatment sites, new or revised water areas and sewage treatment sites].
Safeguarding zones for Manchester Airport and Woodford Aerodrome cover

significant areas of the Borough and are indicated in the Unitary Development Plan
Review [Diagrams 9a and 9b]. Application types that will require consultation
include:
 Any proposal likely to attract birds including tree planting, mineral extraction/
quarrying, waste disposal/ management, reservoirs or other significant areas of
surface water, land restoration, sewage works, nature reserves and bird
sanctuaries;
 Applications for Aviation use in any part of the Borough;
 All applications in the western part of Heald Green, in the immediate vicinity of
Woodford Aerodrome [e.g. Bridle Road area] and in the Mellor Moor area as
identified in diagrams 9a and 9b;
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 Buildings and structures over 15 metres in specified areas in diagrams 9a and
9b; 66
 Buildings and structures over 45 metres in height in areas identified in diagrams
9a and 9b;
 Buildings and structures over 90 metres in height in areas identified in diagrams
9a and 9b.
Where an application needs to be assessed further, the following details are

required:
1. The location of the site as a Ordnance Survey Grid Reference [to at least 6
figures for each of eastings and northings];
2. The elevation of the site [to an accuracy of 0.25m above ordnance survey datum
(AOD];
3. The layout, dimensions and particularly, heights of the proposed development;
4. Other information as may be necessary, for example, landscaping details to
enable the bird-strike potential to be assessed, or the types of cladding material
proposed so that the potential for radar reflection can be modelled. Details of a
proposed lighting scheme may also be required to ensure lighting does not
create a flight path distraction for pilots.
UDP Review policy EP1.9 [Aerodrome Safeguarding] provides more details of the
Council’s policy background and explanation.
Further information can be found in the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister’s
Circular 1/2003 ‘Safeguarding Aerodromes, Technical Sites and Military Explosive
storage areas etc’. Information on the Safeguarding Areas can also be obtained
from the relevant Planning Case Officer.
6.21 Air Quality Assessment

An Air Quality Assessment should be submitted where a proposal would be likely to
result in an adverse impact on the Council’s designated Air Quality Management
Area [AQMA]. In addition an assessment should also be made when sensitive
development [e.g. residential use] is proposed within the AQMA or when the
development outside the AQMA is likely to result in a significant impact on air
quality. The AQMA is broadly centred on the principal roads within the Borough [e.g.
the A6, the M60 and the A34]. Details can be obtained from the Council’s
Environmental Health Service.
6.22 Environmental Impact Assessment

An Environmental Statement [ES] must be provided for any development that falls
within Schedule 1 of the Environmental Impact Regulations 1999 [EIA Regulations].
For development included within Schedule 2 an ES must be provided where its
location and scale corresponds with the criteria listed in the EIA Regulations. A
screening opinion from the Council as to whether an ES is needed for Schedule 2
development may be requested. The application should be accompanied by a plan
to identify the site, a brief description of the nature and purpose of the development
and of its possible effects on the environment. Other information considered relevant
to determining the screening opinion may be requested also.
Where a screening opinion indicates that an ES is required applicants can request

from the Council a scoping opinion to indicate the information required to be
included in the ES.
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Development included within Schedule 1 and 2 include those that produce or are
likely to produce significant environmental impact including potential polluters. For67
further details please contact the relevant Planning Case Officer.
6.23 Flood Risk Assessment

A Flood Risk Assesment [FRA] will be required to demonstrate how flood risk from
all sources of flooding to the development itself and flood risk to others will be
managed now and taking climate change into account. Planning applications for
development proposals of 1 hectare or greater in Flood Zone 1 and all proposals for
new development in Flood Zones 2 and 3 should be accompanied by an FRA. This
should identify and assess the risks of all forms of flooding to and from the
development and demonstrate how these flood risks will be managed, taking climate
change into account. For major developments in Flood Zone 1, the FRA should
identify opportunities to reduce the probability and consequences of flooding.
The FRA should be prepared in consultation with the Council and should form part
of the Environment Statement when one is required by the Town and Country
Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (England and Wales) Regulations
1999
Planning Policy Statement 25 “Development and Flood Risk” provides

comprehensive government guidance in the preparation of an FRA.
The Stockport Unitary Development Plan Review states at policy EP1.7 [Flood
Prevention]:
An FRA should be submitted where the development may:
 be at risk of flooding:
 increase flooding elsewhere
 hinder future access to water courses for main tenance purposes
 cause loss of the natural flood plain
 result in extensive culverting
 affect the integrity of existing flood defences; or
 results in a significant increase in surface water run-off
Further details can be found in UDP Review policy EP1.7 [Flood Prevention], the
UDP First Review Proposals Map and from the Environment Agency. The
Environment Agency identifies the boundaries of Flood Risk Zones 2 and 3 and
provides standing advice for development within these zones on its website. N.B.:
Flood Zone 1 relates to the remain ing areas not included in Zones 2 and 3.
Please note that sewer flooding and reservoir inundation are the responsibility of
United Utilities where any requests for further information should be addressed.
6.24 Foul Sewage Assessment

Development, particularly of Greenfield sites usually results in new large areas of
impermeable surfaces such as roofs, roads, and car parking. The design of any
development should be clearly set out as part of the application and ensure that
surface water is managed locally and sustainable drainage systems are encouraged
to avoid surcharging of sewer systems. The assessment for sewage effluent
discharges should include a description of the type, quantities and means of
disposal of any trade waste or effluent. Guidance can be obtained from the
Environment Agency. See also reference to Utilities Statements in paragraph 6.17.
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6.25 Hazardous Installations [Risk Assessment]
UDP Review policy EP1.6 [Hazardous Substances and Development] controls the68
location of hazardous installations and residential and other development in the
vicinity of existing notifiable installations. Consultations are undertaken with relevant
agencies [e.g. the Health and Safety Executive] to assess the risk to the public, land
and surrounding environment. Planning permission will only be granted where the
Council and agencies are satisfied that the risks are considered acceptable.
Appropriate applications should be accompanied by an assessment of the relevant
risks the development would incur. Details of existing notifiable sites and pipelines
are available in the UDP Review and government guidance is available in Circular
04/2000 ‘Planning Controls for Hazardous Substances’.
6.26 Land Contamination

When considering planning applications Local Planning Authorities are under a duty
to take account of whether a site may be contaminated. They must be satisfied that
planning permission can be granted on land use grounds taking full account of
environmental impacts. Where relevant, developers are required to deal with
contamination in a manner appropriate to the intended after use of the land.
Developers and their agents should therefore provide as much information as
possible and it is recommended that they discuss the issue before submitting an
application.
Applications involving development of sites located on or within 250 metres of a

former landfill site will need to include a risk assessment of landfill gas migration.
The Council is required to consult the Environment Agency in these circumstances
and they provide standing advice to Local Planning Authorities for this purpose.
In addition, as a minimum requirement outline and full plan applications for sensitive
end uses must be a accompanied by a Phase 1 contamination survey.
Sensitive end use includes residential, nursing/care home, schools and hospitals.
A Phase I report consists of a desktop study, site walkover, conceptual model and a
basic hazard assessment. The desktop study comprises a search of available
information and historical maps which can be used to identify the likelihood of
contamination. A simple walkover survey of the site is also conducted to identify if
there are any obvious signs of contamination at the surface. Using the information
gathered, a ‘conceptual model’ of the site is constructed and a basic hazard
assessment is carried out. The submission of a Phase 1 Desktop Investigation, or
PRA (Preliminary Risk Assessment) provides the foundation for further
investigations, (if required) and should adequately characterise a development site
and the need for any further intrusive site investigations
This may be required for other uses depending on the nature of the development
proposed and the risk of any contamination which may be either as a result of
previous historic use or naturally occurring contamination such as radon.
Details can be obtained from the Council’s Environmental Health Service.
Further information can be found in Unitary Development Plan Review policy EP1.5
[Development on or near contaminated sites] and Planning Policy Statement 23
‘Planning and Pollution Control’.
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6.27 Landfill Applications
The UDP Review policies MW2 [Waste Management and Disposal], MW1.169
[Development Control Criteria for Minerals or Waste Development], MW1.2
[Sustainable Waste Management], MW1.3 [Mineral and Waste Sites: Schemes of
Working, Restoration and Aftercare], MW1.4 [Mineral and Waste Sites: Control over
Operations] and MW1.5 [Control of Waste from Development] sets out the criteria
against which applications for waste management and disposal are to assessed and
the information required to make that assessment. Such applications often raise
complex issues and it is important that all the necessary supporting information is
submitted with the application.
Information and Technical advice can also be obtained from the Greater Manchester
Geological Unit (GMGU).
6.28 Land Stability Report

Where development is proposed on unstable or potentially unstable land a land
stability report will be required. The report should establish the nature and extent of
the instability [N.B. responsibility for safe development of land rests with the
developer]. Further details can be found in Planning Policy Guidance 14
‘Development of unstable land’.
The Coal Authority as a statutory consultee on planning applications has formally

requested that the wording contained in the following box is contained within the
Local List validation requirements for planning applications. This requirement is
justified by PPG14.
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6.29 Lighting Assessment:

Where it is intended to install external illumination, full details should be included
with the application. This should include the type of light fixing [e.g. wall mounted or
free-standing columns, lantern wattage and manufacturer], the level of illumination
and spread, site layout indicating the location of lighting units and the proposed
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hours of usage. A lighting impact statement may be required for significant
floodlighting proposals. 71
Lighting details and an assessment should be provided for all proposals involving
the provision of publicly accessible developments, in the vicinity of residential
property, a Listed Building or a Conservation Area, or open countryside where
lighting would be provided or made necessary by the development.
UDP Review policy EP1.4 [Light Pollution] indicates that planning permission will not
be granted unless the external lighting proposed is the minimum necessary for its
purpose and would not have a detrimental effect on a set of listed criteria concerning
amenity and safety issues. Policy EP1.9 [Safeguarding of Aerodromes and Air
Navigation Facilities] deals with safety issues concerning aerodrome and air
navigation facility safeguarding [e.g. distraction/dazzle around flight-paths].
Developers are advised to refer to best practice guidance of the Institute of Lighting
Engineers “Reduction of Light Pollution.” The Department for Communities and
Local Government (DCLG) publication “Lighting in the countryside: Towards good
practice (1997)” is a useful guide for applicants and Local Planning Authorities.
6.30 Noise Impact Assessment

 Noise and Noise Sensitive Development: The impact of noise can be a material
consideration in the determination of planning applications. Wherever practicable
noise sensitive developments [e.g. housing, hospitals or schools] should be
separated from major sources of noise [e.g. road, rail and air transport]. It is equally
important that new development involving noisy activities that raise issues of
disturbance (for example industrial processes, plant machinery or wind turbines)
should if possible be sited away from noise sensitive uses.
Where a proposal raises the issue of noise, early consultation with the Planning
Case Officer should be undertaken to explore the measures that could be taken to
control the source of or limit the exposure to noise. Relevant guidance is contained
in Planning Policy Guidance Note 24 ‘Planning and Noise’.
Applications should be accompanied by a noise impact assessment prepared by a

suitably qualified acoustician that details the noise levels of the proposed
development and measures to mitigate the impact of the noise source or limit the
exposure to noise [e.g. sound insulation].
 Noise from aircraft landing and taking off from Manchester Airport: UDP
Review policy EP1.10 [Aircraft Noise] restricts noise sensitive proposals, such as
residential development, to ensure that aircraft noise does not impact unacceptably
on residents, workers and other building occupants in certain locations. Planning
permission will be refused if it cannot be demonstrated that adequate measures can
be introduced to mitigate the impact of aircraft noise to an acceptable degree. The
application should be accompanied by a report that sets out the mitigation measures
proposed and their anticipated impact on noise level reduction. Further details can
also be found in PPG24.
6.31 Pollution Statement

Applications that involve development that could pollute the environment should
demonstrate that the specific pollution is controlled to acceptable levels. The Council
has a planning responsibility to determine the location of potentially polluting
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development as well as controlling other development in proximity to any sources of
pollution. Further information can be found in UDP Review policy EP1.3 [Control of72
Pollution]. Advice will be sought from specialists on pollution issues including the
Council’s Environmental Health Officers and the Environment Agency where
appropriate.
6.32 Site Waste Management Plan

Proposed new development should be supported by site waste management plans
of the type encouraged by the code of practice published by the Department of
Trade and Industry in 2004 “Site Waste Management Plans: guidance for
construction contractors and clients.” These do not require formal approval by Local
Planning Authorities, but are intended to encourage the identification of the volume
and type of material to be demolished and/ or excavated, opportunities for the re-
use and recovery of materials and to demonstrate how off-site disposal of waste will
be minimised and managed.
Proposals involving the demolition of more than 1,000 square metres of floor space
should submit a Site Waste Management Plan.
6.33 Telecommunications Development

All telecommunications applications should be accompanied by a statement of
compliance with ICNIRP guidelines, evidence of assessment of alternative sites
and/or mast sharing, and a justification for why the installation is needed including
existing and proposed coverage plots. Photomontages of the development may be
required. Applications should also include results of pre-application consultation
carried out by the applicants with interested parties and members of the local
community including the Traffic Light Model system agreed by the code operators.
The policy background to telecommunications development includes UDP Review

policies EP1.11 [Telecommunications Development] and EP1.12 [Prior Approval of
Permitted Telecommunications Development] and Planning Policy Guidance Note 8
‘Telecommunications’. The Council has prepared Supplementary Planning
Guidance that provides detailed advice on Radio Telecommunications
Development.
6.34 Ventilation/ Extraction statement

All applications for restaurants [Class A3 use], hot food takeaways [Class A5 use]
and bars/pubs [Class A4 use] which sell hot food should include details of measures
for fume extraction. The measures for fume extraction should include details of the
mechanical equipment proposed including technical specification, the location and
design of any external pipe-work or flues, acoustic noise characteristics, odour
abatement techniques and the means by which a chimney would be capped to
prevent ingress by rain. Further information can be found in UDP Review policy
SE1.1 [Control of food and drink outlets].
This information may also be required for significant retail, business, industrial or
leisure or similar developments where substantial ventilation or extraction equipment
is proposed to be installed.
CONSERVATION/ HERITAGE TOPICS
6.35 Biodiversity and Geological Conservation survey and report

The policy background for Biodiversity and Geological Conservation includes:
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 UDP Review Policy NE1 ‘Biodiversity and Nature Conservation.’
 UDP Review Policy NE1.1Sites of Special Nature Conservation Importance 73
 UDP Review Policy NE1.2 ‘Sites of Nature Conservation Importance.’
 UDP Review Policy NE1.3 ‘Development and the Natural Environment.’
 UDP Review Policy NE1.4 ‘Land Management and the Natural Environment.’
 UDP Review Policy NE1.5 ‘Habitat creation, enhancing biodiversity and access
 UDP Review Policy NE1.6 ‘Species protection.’
 Planning Policy Statement 9: ‘Biodiversity and geological conservation.’
Guidance on the information detail that may be required has been developed by the
Association of Local Government Ecologists [ALGE] in collaboration with Natural
England and the Department of Environment Food and Rural Affairs [DEFRA].
Natural England advises that the report should detail:

 Survey methodology and results
 Assessment of impacts
 Proposed mitigation, compensation and enhancement measures
Natural England recommends that where there is a need for a Landscape Report in
addition to a Biodiversity and Geological Conservation Report these are integrated.
Local Biodiversity Requirements have been developed by Greater Manchester

Ecology Unit [GMEU] based on the ALGE guidance referred to above, and include:
 Table 1: Local requirements for protected species: criteria and indicative
thresholds [trigger list] for when a survey and assessment is required
 Table 2: Local requirements for designated sites and priority habitats: criteria
[trigger list] for when a survey and assessment are required
 Table 3: Ecological survey seasons: also includes brief guidance on what the
surveys should include and when they may not be required.
These tables can be found at Appendix 6.
In exercising their planning functions, Local Planning Authorities are required to

have regard to the requirements of the EC Habitats Directive when determining a
planning application, as prescribed by Regulation 3(4) of the Conservation (Natural
Habitats, &c) Regulations 1994 (as amended). Such due regard means that
planning authorities must determine whether the proposed development meets the
requirements of Article 16 of the EC Habitats Directive before planning permission is
granted. Therefore in the course of its consideration of a planning application,
where the presence of a European protected species is a material consideration, the
planning authority must satisfy itself that the proposed development meets three
tests as set out in the Directive. Where an applicant has carried out a wildlife survey
in support of the application that identifies the presence of a European protected
species as a material consideration, the applicant must provide evidence to
demonstrate that (i) the proposed development meets a purpose of preserving
public health or public safety or other imperative reasons of overriding public interest
including those of a social or economic nature and beneficial consequences of
primary importance for the environment, (ii) there is no satisfactory alternative and
(iii) that the development will not be detrimental to the main tenance of the
population of the species concerned at a favourable conservation status in their
natural range. If it is clear or perhaps very likely that the requirements of the
Directive cannot be met because, for example, there is a satisfactory alternative or
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because there are no conceivable other imperative reasons of over-riding public
interest then the authority will refuse permission. 74
GMEU welcomes pre-application discussion with Planning Officers, Applicants and
their Agents. It provides a data search service for applicants and their agents via
the GMEU website.
6.36 Heritage Statement

 Consent Affecting Heritage Assets
Under Policy HE6 of Planning Policy Statement 5 ‘Planning for the Historic
Environment’, all applications for consent affecting heritage assets must provide a
level of information that is proportionate to the significance of the asset and the
potential impact upon that significance of the proposals. For example, for a
substantial demolition it is reasonable to expect the applicant to provide detailed
information on the asset as a whole and a thorough explanation of the impact. An
application for a minor alteration to part of the asset is likely only to require detailed
information on the affected part of the asset, along with a brief explanation of how
the impacts relate to the significance of the asset as a whole. Advice on what
English Heritage might expect when considering an application referred to it is
available ON its website. The information requirements for planning permissions in
particular are explained in the Government’s Development Management Policy
Annex on Information Requirements (2010) and associated Guidance on Information
Requirements and Validation (2010). Both of these documents are available on the
CLG website.
These requirements apply whether a Design and Access Statement is required or
not. Where one is required the assessment of significance and impact should be set
out in the Design and Access Statement as part of the explanation and justification
for the design approach. See paragraph 5.10.
The Historic Environment Record (HER) (formerly known as the Sites and
Monuments Record) is a database of more than 17,000 records compiled and main
tained by the Greater Manchester Archaeological Unit (GMAU) on behalf of the ten
Greater Manchester authorities. It is a comprehensive reference source on the
Greater Manchester Historic Environment, including designations such as
Scheduled Ancient Monuments, Listed Buildings, Conservations Areas, Parks and
Gardens, buildings and features of local historic interest, historic landscapes, as well
as archaeological sites.
 Development within a Conservation Area

Development in or adjoining a Conservation Area should demonstrate how it
preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the area. All proposals to
erect new buildings within a Conservation Area must be accompanied by details to
demonstrate the impact on the setting and surroundings. The Council will not permit
the demolition of unlisted buildings within a Conservation Area where its retention is
necessary to preserve the character or appearance of the Conservation Area.
Applications that include demolition of unlisted buildings will only be approved where
it can be demonstrated that the development itself will preserve or enhance the
character or appearance of the Conservation Area and such applications will require
a detailed justification statement. Relevant UDP Review policies include HC1.1
[Demolition and tree felling in Conservation Areas] and HC1.3 [Special control of
development in conservation areas]”.
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English Heritage provides guidance on their information requirements when
consulted on proposals affecting nationally important historic assets. The guidance75
can be viewed at Appendix 5.
Details of Stockport’s Conservation Areas can be obtained from the Council web
site.
 Development and Listed Buildings:

The Council will not permit the demolition of listed buildings, including part
demolition, unless there are exceptional circumstances supported by clear evidence.
All proposals to demolish Listed Buildings must be accompanied by a structural
survey and justification as to why the building is not suitable for conversion. A
structural report should contain a survey, assessment of options, recommendations
and proposed specification. Applications will not be determined unless there is a
corresponding planning application for redevelopment of the site that will be
determined in tandem with proposals for demolition. Further details are available at
UDP Review policy HC2.2 [Retention of listed buildings].
The Council will require evidence to be submitted with applications that

demonstrates the continuation of the original use of the building is not a practical
proposition. Details should also be submitted to illustrate how relevant architectural
and historic features are to be retained as part of the proposal. [see UDP Review
policy HC2.3 [New Uses For Listed Buildings]. Further advice can be obtained from
Planning Policy Statement 5 ‘Planning for the Historic Environment’. Information is
also available on the Development Management web site including a link to English
Heritage. Where development involves work to Listed Buildings, a building of local
historic, architectural or other special character interest an impact statement should
be provided. The Council holds a list of these buildings to which UDP Review
policies HC2.1 [Development Affecting Listed Buildings] and HC2.5 [Development
Affecting Buildings of Local Interest] applies.
The Council for British Archaeology recommend that applications for listed building
consent and for development of land identified as of archaeological significance
should be supported by a heritage statement that includes:
1. A statement of the archaeological, architectural, historical or other
significance of the building, its site and setting, including any pre-application
research and evaluation;
2. A schedule of works affecting the building, its site and setting;
3. An assessment of the impact of the proposals on the special interest and
character of the building, its site and setting and that of any adjacent heritage
assets.
4. A justification for the proposals, in terms of the principles applied, together
with any mitigation measures proposed.

consulted on proposals affecting nationally important historic assets. The guidance
can be viewed at Appendix 5.
 Locally Listed Buildings

Stockport has prepared and keeps under review a list of buildings of local interest
that whilst not having a “statutory listed” status are nevertheless considered to be
important in terms of their architectural or historic character. Where proposals relate
to such buildings, evidence should be provided with the application that
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demonstrates how their character is to be safeguarded or that there would be no
ensuing loss of visual character or amenity, or that any impact is justified. Further76
details can be found in Policy HC2.5 of the Unitary Development Plan Review.
 Archaeological Assessment
There are within the Borough six sites of Scheduled Ancient Monuments that are
indicated on the UDP Review Proposals Map. There are also other parts of the
Borough that contain important archaeological remain s. Further information of
known sites is included on the Greater Manchester Sites and Monuments Record
that is main tained by the Greater Manchester Archaeological Unit.
An Archaeological Field Evaluation must be submitted for development that may

affect any known or suspected archaeological site. Further information can be found
at UDP Review policies HC3.1 [Development and Archaeology] and HC3.2 [Field
Evaluation and Development], and Planning Policy Guidance Note 16 ‘Archaeology
and Planning.’

consulted on proposals affecting nationally important historic assets. The guidance
can be viewed at Appendix 5
6.37 Structural Survey

 Re-use of buildings in the Green Belt: Applications for the conversion of existing,
permanent and substantial buildings within the Green Belt should include a
supporting structural survey to demonstrate the structural integrity of the building.
The application detail should demonstrate that the proposal would make a positive
contribution to any neighbouring buildings and the surrounding area. Further detail is
available at UDP Review policy GBA1.6 [Re-Use of Buildings in the Green Belt] and
Planning Policy Guidance Note 2 ‘Green Belts’.
 Demolition of Listed Buildings and unlisted buildings in Conservation Areas:
see references to Heritage Statements above for policy and guidance details
[paragraph 6.32].
 Housing Phasing Policy [UDP Review HP1.2]: a Structural Survey will be required
to support any proposal where it is contended that it will provide positive
regeneration benefits through the demolition of derelict or dilapidated buildings. See
also paragraph 6.17.
TRANSPORT TOPICS
6.38 Draft Travel Plan

The UDP Review Policy TD1.3 refers to travel plans in developments. The Council
will require applications for development that are likely to have significant transport
implications to be supported by a Travel Plan and Appendix 3 provides indicative
thresholds for their use. This will detail the measures to be implemented to
encourage staff, visitors and residents to travel using less environmentally damaging
forms of transport, improve safety, and deal with freight movements so that
environmental impacts are minimised. The requirement for a Travel Plan will depend
on the nature of the proposal but the Council will have regard to the guidance in
Planning Policy Guidance 13 ‘Transport’ at paragraphs 87 to 91 and Annex D.
Further guidance can be found in Using the Planning Process to secure travel plans:
best practice guidance for local authorities, developers and occupiers [ODPM and
DfT, 2002] and Making residential travel plans work [DfT, 2007].
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6.39 Parking and Access Arrangements: 77
Application details should include sufficient parking provision and servicing facilities
for new developments within the site curtilage to satisfy the needs of the
development. Where a lower provision than normal is proposed the application
details should also include evidence to support this [e.g. Green Travel Plans].
Further information is provided at UDP Review policy TD1.4 [Parking in
Developments] Appendix 9.
Policy TD1.6 [Accessibility and the Design of Development] of the UDP Review sets
out the accessibility criteria that new development needs to comply with for new
development. See also paragraph 5.3 that refers to the National information
requirements to provide a site plan to a scale of 1:500 or 1:200 including roads and
access arrangements.
6.40 Transport Assessment

A Transport Assessment [TA] should be submitted with any application that would
result in a material increase in traffic movement on roads, whether adjacent to or
remote from the site. The report should identify the effect of the development on the
road network, demonstrate that the increase could be accommodated in a
sustainable manner, indicate any works necessary to overcome any safety and
efficiency issues, and access provision in emergencies [e.g. Fire service vehicles
and equipment]. Scoping the TA can be carried out in consultation with the
Development Management Highway Engineers, contact details at Appendix 1. It is
advised that the TA is submitted to the Highway Engineers for consideration and
feedback in advance of the submission of an application. Further details can be
found in UDP Review policies TD1 [Transport and Development], TD1.1 [Achieving
Accessible Development] and TD1.2 [Transport Assessments].
Detailed guidance is available in the Council’s Supplementary Planning Document

concerning Transportation and Highway Design in residential areas. Guidance and
indicative thresholds for Transport Statements and Assessments are detailed in
appendix 3 of this document.
6.41 Highway Safety Audit:

A Stage 1 Safety Audit should be provided where new development proposals
include a new road which is intended for adoption as a public highway or it is
proposed to make a significant alteration to the existing road layout. The policy
background to this requirement includes; UDP Policy TD1.5 which refers to ‘Safety
and Capacity on the Highway Network’ whilst TD1.6 refers to ‘Accessibility and the
Design of Development.’ Policy TD2 refers to ‘Urban design and streetscape’ and
TD2.1 to ‘Homezones.’
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INDIVIDUAL CHECKLISTS 78
CHECKLISTS FOR DIFFERENT APPLICATION TYPES
The following application types have been assessed for their information requirements and
the relevant checklists are listed overleaf:
Full Planning Application
Reserved Matters Application
Outline Planning Matters application
Householder Planning Application
Listed Buildings
Conservation Area Applications
Advertisement Consent Application
Lawful Development Certificate applications
Telecommunications Development
Applications for a new planning permission to replace an extant planning permission, in

order to extend the time limit for implementation/ Application for replacement of associated
listed building and/ or conservation area consents in order to extend the time limit for
implementation
Application for a non material amendment following a grant of planning permission
Application for removal or variation of condition following grant of planning permission
Pre-Application Discussion
It is recommended that potential applicants contact the Development Management

Service [DMS] before submitting their applications for consideration to the Council.
For all but the most straightforward proposal discussion before submitting an
application can save valuable time later.
Pre-application discussion will be recorded by the DMS and applicants should include the
reference they are given with their submitted application details. In addition the discussion
should include consideration of the information requirements including the completion of
the relevant checklists listed below.
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79
VALIDATION CHECKLIST
FULL APPLICATIONS FOR PLANNING PERMISSION, NON-HOUSEHOLDER
NATIONAL Compulsory requirements for your application Please

indicate
Completed form: 3 copies to be supplied unless the application is submitted YES/NO
electronically.
A Location Plan which identifies the land to which the application relates drawn YES/NO
to a recognised scale preferably 1:1250. A 1:2500 scaled plan may be required
if the development is within a location with few identifying landmarks. The plan
should indicate at least 2 roads where practicable, shows surrounding buildings
and indicate the direction of north. The application site must be clearly edged in
red and any other land adjacent owned by the applicant in blue. 3 copies to be
supplied unless the application is submitted electronically.
A copy of other plans and drawings or information necessary to describe
the subject of the application, [3 copies to be supplied unless the application is
submitted electronically] including:
 Block plan of the site [e.g. at a scale of 1:100 or 1: 200] showing any site YES/NO
boundaries
 Existing and proposed elevations [e.g. at a scale of 1: 50 or 1: 100] YES/NO
 Existing and proposed floor plans [e.g. at a scale of 1: 100 or 1: 200] YES/NO
 Existing and proposed site sections and finished floor and site levels [e.g. YES/NO
at a scale of 1: 50 or 1: 100]
 Roof plans [e.g. at a scale of 1: 50 or 1: 100]
The Completed Ownership Certificate [A, B, C or D – as applicable] as YES/NO
required by Article 12 of The Town & Country Planning (Development
Management Procedure) Order 2010 (DMPO). If you are unsure about which
Certificate to complete contact the Planning Service for advice.
Agricultural Holdings Certificate as required by Article 12 of The Town & YES/NO
Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) Order 2010 (DMPO).
In addition where Ownership Certificates B, C or D have been completed, YES/NO
notice[s] as required by Article 11 of The Town & Country Planning
(Development Management Procedure) Order 2010 (DMPO) must be given
and/ or published in accordance with this Article. If in doubt contact the Planning
Service. See contact details Appendix 1.
Application fee paid YES/NO
Design and Access Statement: Guidance on the preparation of Statements is YES/NO
available on the Council website and at paragraph 5.10 of the main checklist.
Additional LOCAL information that may be required for your application Please
Indicate
All plans and drawings submitted with the application shall be referenced for YES/NO
identification purposes [see appendix 4].
Supporting Planning Statement: provides an opportunity to present the YES/NO

applicants case and can be useful if the issues are complex or potentially
controversial. See paragraph 6.3 of main checklist for further details.
Tree Survey and Landscape Proposals: applications for sites containing YES/NO
significant tree cover should include a detailed survey. Development of
prominent sites, redevelopment schemes, sites in Conservation Areas and
proposals near to or involving listed buildings should include landscape detail.
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See paragraphs 6.4 and 6.5 of the main checklist for further details.
Statement of Community Involvement and pre-application discussion: YES/NO80
Forms and guidance on how to go about a community engagement exercise are
available from Development Management. See the contact details below and
paragraph 6.6 of the main checklist for further details. Where you have
discussed the proposal with Planning /Development Management beforehand
please supply reference number or contact officer.
Crime Impact Statement: a statement should be provided for all Major YES/NO
Developments as defined by law including 10 or more residential units or 1,000
square metres floor-space. See paragraph 6.7 of the main checklist for further
details.
Sustainability Appraisal and Energy Statements: detailed advice and a YES/NO
sustainability checklist is available on the Council website. See paragraph 6.8
of main checklist for further details.
Economic Statement: should identify the benefits of the proposal and are YES/NO
particularly relevant to larger schemes of previously developed land. See
paragraphs 6.9 of the main checklist for further details.
Affordable Housing Statement: a statement is required for development of 15 YES/NO
residential units or more and/or sites in excess of 0.5 hectares. See paragraph
6.10 of the main checklist for further details.
Planning Obligations: Heads of Terms: when a proposal is likely to require YES/NO
the completion of a legal agreement before planning permission can be granted
the details of the Heads of Terms of the agreement should be submitted with the
application. See paragraph 6.11 of the main checklist for further details.
Retail and Leisure Impact Assessments: An assessment is required for YES/NO
planning applications for retail and leisure developments over 2,500 square
metres gross that are not in an existing Centre and not in accordance with an up
to date Development Plan. A sequential assessment is required for planning
applications for main town centre uses that are not in an existing Centre and are
not in accordance with an up to date development plan. This requirement
applies to extensions to retail or leisure uses only where the gross floor space of
the proposed extension exceeds 200 square metres gross. Smaller schemes
may require similar information if it is considered that the development would
have a significant impact on a defined centre or centres. See paragraph 6.12 of
the main checklist for further details.
Landscape Character Statement and Landscape Impact Assessment: YES/NO
should be submitted for any proposals for development in sensitive landscape
settings or applications for a Hedgerow Removal Notice [Hedgerow Regulations
1997]. See paragraph 6.13 of the main checklist for further details.
Open Space assessment: an assessment will be required to accompany YES/NO

applications involving any development that leads to the loss of open space.
See paragraph 6.14 of the main checklist for further details.
Statement of Agricultural Need: should be submitted for proposals for new YES/NO
agricultural buildings. See paragraph 6.15 of main checklist for further details.
Evidence in support of Town Centre Developments: Major Proposals within YES/NO
the Town Centre and M60 Gateway area are to be accompanied by details to
enable a three dimensional image of the development to be integrated into the
Town Centre model. See paragraph 6.16 of the main checklist for further details.
Utilities Statement: a statement is particularly important where infrastructure is YES/NO
limited or absent. See paragraph 6.17 of the main checklist for further details.
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Other plans and details: may be required in certain circumstances, dependent YES/NO
on factors such as the location or characteristics of the site and the scale and 81
nature of the development. See paragraph 6.19 of the main checklist for further
details.
Airport Safeguarding detail: it is important to protect air corridors, YES/NO
navigational aids and other aviation safety features from inappropriate
development. See paragraph 6.20 of the main checklist for further details.
Air Quality Assessment: should be provided where the proposal may have an YES/NO
adverse impact on the Air Quality Management Area or involve residential use
there. See paragraphs 6.21 of the main checklist for further details.
Environmental Statement: is required for development defined in the YES/NO
Regulations. See paragraph 6.22 of the main checklist for further details.
Flood Risk Assessment: does the development have an impact on Flood YES/NO
Prevention? See paragraph 6.23 of main checklist for further details and the
Council website for Development Plan Policy.
Foul Sewage Assessment and Surface Water Drainage Assessment: an YES/NO
assessment will be required for significant development of Greenfield sites. See
paragraph 6.24 of the main checklist for further details. Guidance can also be
obtained from the Environment Agency.
Hazardous Installations: Risk Assessment: all applications involving the YES/NO
location of hazardous installations will be accompanied by a Risk assessment.
Land Contamination Report: a gas risk assessment must be submitted where YES/NO
the development is on or within 250m of a former landfill site. Additionally where
the proposed development has a sensitive end use a Phase 1 Contamination
Report must be submitted. The phase 1 should adequately characterise a
development site and if necessary the need for any further intrusive site
investigations. Sensitive end uses include developments such as residential,
nursing/care homes, schools and hospitals. This may be required for other uses
depending on the nature of the development proposed and the historic use of
the site. See paragraph 6.26 of the main checklist for further details.
Landfill and Waste Development: see paragraph 6.27 of the main checklist YES/NO
for further information.
Land Stability Report and Coal Mining Risk Assessment: a report should YES/NO
be submitted when development of known or suspected unstable land is
involved. A coal Mining Risk Assessment is is required for applications which fall
within the Coal Mining Development Referral Areas as defined by The Coal
Authority and held by the Local Planning Authority. See paragraph 6.28 of the
main checklist for further details.
Lighting Assessment / details of lighting scheme: full details of the scheme YES/NO
should be submitted and where the proposal is significant a lighting impact
assessment provided. See paragraph 6.29 of the main checklist for further
details.
Noise Impact Assessment and Sound Insulation Assessment: YES/NO
 Assessment of the acceptability of the location and design of noise
sensitive development and of development that raises issues of
disturbance, and measures to mitigate the impact of the noise source or
limit the exposure to noise [e.g. sound insulation]
 Specific Development Plan Policies apply to the impact of noise including
that from aircraft movements to and from Manchester Airport
See the Council website and paragraph 6.30 of the main checklist for further
details.
Site Waste Management Plan: see paragraph 6.32 of the main checklist for YES/NO
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further details.
Telecommunications report [ICNIRP report, mast sharing etc]: applications YES/NO82
must be accompanied by a statement of compliance with ICNIRP guidelines,
assessment of alternative sites and/or mast sharing and a justification for why
the installation is needed including existing and proposed coverage plots. See
paragraph 6.33 of the main checklist for further details.
Ventilation / Extraction Statement of fumes and odours etc YES/NO
Details of equipment for the treatment of fumes, odours etc should be submitted
where the use proposed will generate these [e.g. hot food take away, cafes etc].
Biodiversity and Geological Conservation survey and report: a wildlife YES/NO
survey is required where a development site may support protected species and
also where the site is on or near to an identified site of Ecological Importance or
where the site may support habitats identified as UK or local Biodiversity Priority
Habitats. Where an applicant has carried out a wildlife survey in support of the
application that identifies the presence of a European protected species as a
material consideration, the applicant must demonstrate that (i) the proposed
development meets a purpose of preserving public health or public safety or
other imperative reasons of overriding public interest including those of a social
or economic nature and beneficial consequences of primary importance for the
environment, (ii) there is no satisfactory alternative and (iii) that the development
will not be detrimental to the maintenance of the population of the species
concerned at a favourable conservation status in their natural range. See
paragraph 6.35 and Appendix 6 of main checklist for further details.
Heritage Assessment: under Policy HE6 of PPS5 ‘Planning for the Historic
Environment’, all applications for consent affecting heritage assets must provide YES/NO
a level of information that is proportionate to the significance of the asset and
the potential impact upon that significance of the proposals. These requirements
apply whether a Design and Access Statement is required or not. Where one is
required the assessment of significance and impact should be set out in the
Design and Access Statement as part of the explanation and justification for the
design approach. See paragraphs 5.10 and 6.36 of the main checklist for
further details.
Conservation Area Appraisal and Listed Building Appraisal: would include YES/NO
the impact of the development, including any demolition, on the character and
appearance of the Listed Building and/or Conservation Area. See paragraph
6.36 of main checklist for further details
Structural Survey: surveys are required in support of demolition of listed YES/NO
buildings and in Conservation Areas. Conversion of existing buildings [e.g.
barns] within the Green Belt requires surveys to demonstrate their structural
integrity. See paragraphs 6.36 and 6.37 of the main checklist for further details.
Draft Travel Plan: Non-residential proposals that are likely to have significant YES/NO
transport implications are to be supported by a Travel Plan. See paragraph 6.38
of the main checklist for further details.
Transport Assessment or Transport Statements: should be submitted for YES/NO
any proposal that would result in a material increase in traffic movement. See
paragraph 6.40 of the main Checklist and the Council website for further details.
Applicable threshold levels can be found in Appendix 3.
PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL SECTIONS ARE ANSWERED AND THE INFORMATION
PROVIDED FOR AN APPLICATION TO BE VALID
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CONTACT DETAILS
83
CRED [Development Management]
Stockport Council Telephone: 0161 474 3552-
Hygarth House Email: planning.dc@stockport.gov.uk
103 Wellington Road South Web: http://www.stockport.gov.uk/
Stockport SK1 3TT
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84
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF RESERVED MATTERS FOLLOWING OUTLINE

APPROVAL
National Compulsory requirements for your application Please

indicate
Completed form or application in writing containing sufficient information to YES/NO
enable the Council 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 YES/NO
outline planning permission
Such plans and drawings as are necessary to deal with the matters
reserved in the outline planning permission including:
 existing and proposed site survey/layout at a scale not less than YES/NO
1:200 and indicating all buildings/structures, walls, trees, hedges,
fences, ownership boundaries and position of adjacent houses and
buildings.
 existing and proposed floor plans at a scale of 1:50 or 1:100. YES/NO
 existing and proposed elevations at a scale of 1: 50 or 1:100 YES/NO
 existing and proposed site sections and finished floor and site YES/NO
levels at a scale of 1:50 or 1:100
 Roof plans at a scale of 1:50 or 1:100 YES/NO
Three copies of the application and three copies of the plans and YES/NO
drawings submitted with it unless the application is submitted electronically.
LOCAL additional information that may be required for your application Please
Indicate

controversial. See paragraph 6.3 of main checklist for further details
See paragraphs 6.4 and 6.5 of the main checklist for further details.
Statement of Community Involvement and pre-application discussion: YES/NO
forms and guidance on how to go about a community engagement exercise
are available from Development Management. See the contact details below
and paragraph 6.6 of the main checklist for further details. Where you have
square metres floor space. See paragraph 6.7 of the main checklist and the
Council website for further details.
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sustainability checklist is available on the website. See paragraph 6.8 of main 85
checklist for further details
Affordable Housing Statement: a statement is required for development of YES/NO
15 residential units or more and/or sites in excess of 0.5 hectares. See
Planning Obligations: Heads of Terms: when a proposal is likely to require YES/NO
the completion of a legal agreement before planning permission can be
granted the details of the Heads of Terms of the agreement should be
submitted with the application. See paragraph 6.11 of the main checklist for
further details.
Retail and Leisure Impact Assessments: An assessment is required for YES/NO
planning applications for retail and leisure developments over 2,500 square
metres gross that are not in an existing Centre and not in accordance with an
up to date Development Plan. A sequential assessment is required for
planning applications for main town centre uses that are not in an existing
Centre and are not in accordance with an up to date development plan. This
requirement applies to extensions to retail or leisure uses only where the gross
floor space of the proposed extension exceeds 200 square metres gross.
Smaller schemes may require similar information if it is considered that the
development would have a significant impact on a defined centre or centres.
Landscape Character Statement and Landscape Impact Assessment: YES/NO
should be submitted for any proposals for development in sensitive landscape
settings or applications for a Hedgerow Removal Notice [Hedgerow
Regulations 1997]. See paragraph 6.13 of the main checklist for further
details.
applications involving any development that leads to the loss of open space.
agricultural buildings. See paragraph 6.15 of main checklist for further details.
Evidence in support of Town Centre development: Major Proposals within YES/NO
the Town Centre and M60 Gateway area are to be accompanied by details to
enable a three dimensional image of the development to be integrated into the
Town Centre model. See paragraph 6.16 of the main checklist for further
details.
Utilities Statement: a statement is particularly important where infrastructure YES/NO
is limited or absent. See paragraph 6.17 of the main checklist for further
details.
Other plans and details: may be required in certain circumstances, YES/NO
dependent on factors such as the location or characteristics of the site and the
scale and nature of the development. See paragraph 6.19 of the main
checklist for further details.
Air Quality Assessment: should be provided where the proposal may have YES/NO
an adverse impact on the Air Quality Management Area or involve residential
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use there. See paragraph 6.21 of the main checklist for further details.
Environmental Statement: is required for development defined in the YES/NO 86
Regulations see paragraph 6.22 of the main checklist for further details.
Flood Impact Assessment: does the development have an impact on Flood YES/NO
assessment will be required for significant development of Greenfield sites.
location of hazardous installations will be accompanied by a Risk assessment.
Landfill and Waste Development: see paragraph 6.27 of the main checklist YES/NO
for further details.
Land Stability Report and Coal Mining Risk Assessment: a report should YES/NO
be submitted when development of known or suspected unstable land is
involved. A coal Mining Risk Assessment is is required for applications which
fall within the Coal Mining Development Referral Areas as defined by The Coal
Authority and held by the Local Planning Authority. See paragraph 6.28 of the
Lighting Assessment / details of lighting scheme: full details of the YES/NO
scheme should be submitted and where the proposal is significant a lighting
impact assessment provided. See paragraph 6.29 of the main checklist for
further details.
sensitive development and of development that raises issues of
disturbance, and measures to mitigate the impact of the noise source
or limit the exposure to noise [e.g. sound insulation]
 Specific Development Plan Policies apply to the impact of noise
including that from aircraft movements to and from Manchester Airport
details.
Site Waste Management Plan: see paragraph 6.32 of the main checklist for YES/NO
further details.
Telecommunications report [ICNIRP report, mast sharing etc]: YES/NO
applications must be accompanied by a statement of compliance with ICNIRP
guidelines, assessment of alternative sites and/or mast sharing and a
justification for why the installation is needed including existing and proposed
coverage plots. See paragraph 6.33 of the main checklist for further details.
Ventilation / Extraction of fumes and odours etc: details of equipment for YES/NO
the treatment of fumes, odours etc should be submitted where the use
proposed will generate these [e.g. hot food take away, cafes etc]. See
survey is required where a development site may support protected species
and also where the site is on or near to an identified site of Ecological
Importance or where the site may support habitats identified as UK or local
Biodiversity Priority Habitats. Where an applicant has carried out a wildlife
survey in support of the application that identifies the presence of a European
protected species as a material consideration, the applicant must demonstrate
that (i) the proposed development meets a purpose of preserving public health
or public safety or other imperative reasons of overriding public interest
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primary importance for the environment, (ii) there is no satisfactory alternative 87
and (iii) that the development will not be detrimental to the maintenance of the
population of the species concerned at a favourable conservation status in
their natural range. See paragraph 6.35 and Appendix 6 of the main checklist
Heritage Statement: under Policy HE6 of PPS5 ‘Planning for the Historic YES/NO
Environment’, all applications for consent affecting heritage assets must
provide a level of information that is proportionate to the significance of the
asset and the potential impact upon that significance of the proposals. These
requirements apply whether a Design and Access Statement is required or not.
Where one is required the assessment of significance and impact should be
set out in the Design and Access Statement as part of the explanation and
justification for the design approach. See paragraphs 5.10 and 6.36 of the
buildings and buildings in Conservation Areas. Conversion of existing buildings
[e.g. barns] within the Green Belt requires surveys to demonstrate their
structural integrity. See paragraphs 6.36 and 6.37 of the main checklist for
further details.
Draft Travel Plan: Proposals that are likely to have significant transport YES/NO
implications are to be supported by a Travel Plan. See paragraph 6.38 and
Appendix 3 of the main checklist for further details.
Transport Assessment or Transport Statement: should be submitted for YES/NO
any proposal that would result in a material increase in traffic movement. See
paragraph 6.40 of the main checklist and the website for further details.
CONTACT DETAILS

Hygarth House Eail: planning.dc@stockport.gov.uk
Stockport SK1 3TT
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88
OUTLINE APPLICATIONS FOR PLANNING PERMISSION

indicate
electronically.
A Location Plan which identifies the land to which the application relates drawn to YES/NO
a recognised scale preferably 1:1250. A 1:2500 scaled plan may be required if the
development is within a location with few identifying landmarks. The plan should
indicate at least 2 roads where practicable, shows surrounding buildings and
indicate the direction of north. The application site must be clearly edged in red and
any other land adjacent owned by the applicant in blue. 3 copies to be supplied
unless the application is submitted electronically.
A copy of other plans and drawings or information necessary to describe the
subject of the application, [3 copies to be supplied unless the application is
boundaries
 Indications of the use, amount of development, indicative layout, scale
parameters and indicative access points as appropriate. For further YES/NO
information. See paragraph 5.12 of the main checklist.
The Completed Ownership Certificate [A, B, C or D – as applicable] as required YES/NO
by Article 12 of The Town & Country Planning (Development Management
Procedure) Order 2010 (DMPO). If you are unsure about which Certificate to
complete contact the Planning Service for advice.
Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) Order 2010 (DMPO).
Design and Access Statement if required: Guidance on the preparation of YES/NO
Statements is available on the Council website and at paragraph 5.10 of the main
checklist.
LOCAL information that may be required for your application Please
Indicate

controversial. See paragraph 6.3 of the main checklist for further details.
significant tree cover should include a detailed survey. Development of prominent
sites, redevelopment schemes, sites in Conservation Areas and proposals near to
or involving listed buildings should include landscape detail. See paragraphs 6.4
and 6.5 of the main checklist for further details.
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forms and guidance on how to go about a community engagement exercise are
available from Development Management. See the contact details below and 89
paragraph 6.6 of the main checklist for further details. Where you have discussed
the proposal with Planning /Development Management beforehand please supply
reference number or contact officer.
square metres floor space. See paragraph 6.7 the main checklist for further details.
sustainability checklist is available on the Council website. See paragraph 6.8 of
the main checklist for further details
Affordable Housing Statement: a statement is required for development of 15 YES/NO
residential units or more and/or sites in excess of 0.5 hectares. See paragraph
6.10 of the main checklist for further details.
Planning Obligations: Heads of Terms: when a proposal is likely to require the YES/NO
completion of a legal agreement before planning permission can be granted the
details of the Heads of Terms of the agreement should be submitted with the
application. See paragraph 6.11 of the main checklist for further details.
Retail and Leisure Impact Assessments: an assessment is required for planning YES/NO
applications for retail and leisure developments over 2,500 square metres gross
that are not in an existing Centre and not in accordance with an up to date
Development Plan. A sequential assessment is required for planning applications
for main town centre uses that are not in an existing Centre and are not in
accordance with an up to date development plan. This requirement applies to
extensions to retail or leisure uses only where the gross floor space of the
proposed extension exceeds 200 square metres gross. Smaller schemes may
require similar information if it is considered that the development would have a
significant impact on a defined centre or centres. See paragraph 6.12 of the main
Landscape Character Statement and Landscape Impact Assessment: should YES/NO
be submitted for any proposals for development in sensitive landscape settings or
applications for a Hedgerow Removal Notice [Hedgerow Regulations 1997]. See

applications involving any development that leads to the loss of open space. See
agricultural buildings. See paragraph 6.15 of the main checklist for further details.
Evidence in support of Town Centre development: Major Proposals within the YES/NO
Town Centre and M60 Gateway area are to be accompanied by details to enable a
three dimensional image of the development to be integrated into the Town Centre
model. See paragraph 6.16 of the main checklist for further details.
Utilities Statement: a statement is particularly important where infrastructure is YES/NO

limited or absent. See paragraph 6.17 of the main checklist for further details.
Other plans and details: may be required in certain circumstances, dependent on YES/NO
factors such as the location or characteristics of the site and the scale and nature
of the development. See paragraph 6.19 of the main checklist for further details.
Airport Safeguarding detail: it is important to protect air corridors, navigational YES/NO
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aids and other aviation safety features from inappropriate development. See
paragraph 6.20 of the main checklist for further details. 90
Air Quality Assessment: should be provided where the proposal may have an YES/NO
adverse impact on the Air Quality Management Area or involve residential use
there. See paragraph 6.21 of the main checklist for further details.
Environmental Statement: is required for development defined in the YES/NO
Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations. See paragraph 6.22 of the main
Flood Risk Assessment: Does the development have an impact on Flood YES/NO
assessment will be required for significant development of Greenfield sites. See
paragraph 6.24 of the main checklist for further details. Guidance can also be
obtained from the Environment Agency.
location of hazardous installations will be accompanied by a Risk assessment. See
Land Contamination Report: a gas risk assessment must be submitted where YES/NO
the development is on or within 250 m of a former landfill site. Additionally where
the proposed development has a sensitive end use a Phase 1 Contamination
Report must be submitted. The phase 1 should adequately characterise a
development site and if necessary the need for any further intrusive site
investigations. Sensitive end uses include developments such as residential,
nursing/care homes, schools and hospitals. This may be required for other uses
depending on the nature of the development proposed and the historic use of the
site. See paragraph 6.26 of the main checklist for further details.
Landfill and Waste Development: See paragraph 6.27 of the main checklist for YES/NO
further details.
Land Stability Report and Coal Mining Risk Assessment: a report should be YES/NO
submitted when development of known or suspected unstable land is involved. A
coal Mining Risk Assessment is is required for applications which fall within the
Coal Mining Development Referral Areas as defined by The Coal Authority and
held by the Local Planning Authority. See paragraph 6.28 of the main checklist for
further details.
Lighting Assessment / details of lighting scheme: full details of the scheme YES/NO
should be submitted and where the proposal is significant a lighting impact
assessment provided. See paragraph 6.29 of the main checklist for further details.
Noise Impact Assessment and Sound Insulation Assessment:
 Assessment of the acceptability of the location and design of noise sensitive YES/NO
development and of development that raises issues of disturbance, and
measures to mitigate the impact of the noise source or limit the exposure to
noise [e.g. sound insulation]
 Specific Development Plan Policies apply to the impact of noise including
that from aircraft movements to and from Manchester Airport
details.
Site Waste Management Plan: YES/NO
Telecommunications report [ICNIRP report, mast sharing etc]: applications YES/NO
must be accompanied by a statement of compliance with ICNIRP guidelines,
assessment of alternative sites and/or mast sharing and a justification for why the
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installation is needed including existing and proposed coverage plots. See
paragraph 6.33 of the main checklist for further details. 91
Ventilation / Extraction Statement of fumes and odours etc YES/NO
Details of equipment for the treatment of fumes, odours etc should be submitted
where the use proposed will generate these [e.g. hot food take aways, cafes etc].
Biodiversity and Geological Conservation survey and report: a wildlife survey YES/NO
is required where a development site may support protected species and also
where the site is on or near to an identified site of Ecological Importance or where
the site may support habitats identified as UK or local Biodiversity Priority Habitats.
Where an applicant has carried out a wildlife survey in support of the application
that identifies the presence of a European protected species as a material
consideration, the applicant must demonstrate that (i) the proposed development
meets a purpose of preserving public health or public safety or other imperative
reasons of overriding public interest including those of a social or economic nature
and beneficial consequences of primary importance for the environment, (ii) there
is no satisfactory alternative and (iii) that the development will not be detrimental to
the maintenance of the population of the species concerned at a favourable
conservation status in their natural range. See paragraph 6.35 and Appendix 6 of
Environment’, all applications for consent affecting heritage assets must provide a YES/NO
potential impact upon that significance of the proposals. These requirements apply
whether a Design and Access Statement is required or not. Where one is required
the assessment of significance and impact should be set out in the Design and
Access Statement as part of the explanation and justification for the design
approach. See paragraphs 5.10 and 6.36 of the main checklist for further details.
buildings and buildings in Conservation Areas. Conversion of existing buildings
[e.g. barns] within the Green Belt requires surveys to demonstrate their structural
integrity. See paragraphs 6.36 and 6.37 of the main checklist for further details.
Draft Travel Plan: proposals that are likely to have significant transport YES/NO
implications are to be supported by a Travel Plan. See paragraph 6.38 of the main
Transport Assessment or Transport Statement: should be submitted for any YES/NO

proposal that would result in a material increase in traffic movement. See
paragraph 6.40 of the main checklist and the Council website for further details.
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HOUSEHOLDER APPLICATIONS

indicate
The Completed Householder application forms. YES/NO
3 copies unless the application is submitted electronically.
A Location Plan preferably to a scale of 1:1250 identifying the site. A 1:2500 YES/NO
scaled plan may be required if the development is within a location with few
identifying landmarks. The plan should indicate at least 2 roads where
practicable, show surrounding buildings and indicate the direction of north. The
application site must be clearly edged in red and any other land adjacent
owned by the applicant in blue.
3 copies unless the application is submitted electronically.
A copy of other plans, drawings and/ or information necessary to describe
the subject of the application [3 copies to be supplied unless the application is
 Block Plan of the site at a scale of 1: 100 or 1: 200 showing any site YES/NO
boundaries, type and height of boundary treatment, the position of any
building or structure on the other side of such boundaries.
 Existing and proposed floor plans at a scale of 1:50 or 1:100 YES/NO
 Existing and proposed elevations at a scale of 1: 50 or 1:100. YES/NO
 Existing and proposed site sections and finished floor and site YES/NO
levels at a scale of 1:50 or 1:100
 Roof plans at a scale of 1:50 or 1:100 YES/NO
Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) Order 2010
(DMPO).
In addition where Ownership Certificates B, C or D have been completed,
and/ or published in accordance with this Article. If in doubt contact the
Planning Service. See contact details Appendix 1.
Design and Access Statement: is not required unless the site is within a YES/NO
World Heritage Site or Conservation Area. Guidance on the preparation of
Statements is available on the Council website and at paragraph 5.10 of the
main checklist.
Indicate
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applicants case and can be useful if the issues are complex or potentially 93
Tree survey/Arboricultural implications: existing trees on site could have
significant implications for the development and the long term retention of the
tree(s). See paragraph 6.5 of the main checklist for further details.
Forms and guidance on how to go about a community engagement exercise
Parking and Access arrangements: parking and access arrangements both YES/NO
existing and proposed provision preferably on a site/ block plan scale 1:200.
Flood Risk Assessment: does the development have an impact on Flood YES/NO
Prevention? See paragraph 6.23 of the main checklist for further details and
the Council website for Development Plan Policy.
Land Contamination Assessment: protective measures must be taken YES/NO
where the development is on or within 250 m of an existing or former landfill
site and where the development includes any ground intrusion, e.g. an
extension. This is normally included as a condition and information would not
be required to validate the application. See paragraph 6.26 of the main
sensitive development, and measures to mitigate the impact of the
noise source or limit the exposure to noise [e.g. sound insulation]
 Specific Development Plan Policies apply to the impact of noise
including that from aircraft movements to and from Manchester Airport
See the website and paragraph 6.30 of the main checklist for further details.
Biodiversity Survey and Report: does the application involve work to roof YES/NO
spaces and/ or architectural features such as soffit boards, barge board, tiles
or cladding? If yes a bat survey may be required. A wildlife survey is required
where a development site may support protected species and also where the
site is on or near to an identified site of Ecological Importance or where the site
may support habitats identified as UK or local Biodiversity Priority Habitats.
Where an applicant has carried out a wildlife survey in support of the
application that identifies the presence of a European protected species as a
material consideration, the applicant must demonstrate that (i) the proposed
development meets a purpose of preserving public health or public safety or
other imperative reasons of overriding public interest including those of a social
or economic nature and beneficial consequences of primary importance for the
environment, (ii) there is no satisfactory alternative and (iii) that the
development will not be detrimental to the maintenance of the population of the
species concerned at a favourable conservation status in their natural range.
See paragraph 6.35 and Appendix 6 of the main checklist for further details.
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Heritage Statement: under Policy HE6 of PPS5 ‘Planning for the Historic YES/NO
Environment’, all applications for consent affecting heritage assets must 94
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95
APPLICATIONS FOR LISTED BUILDING CONSENT
Compulsory requirements for your application Please

indicate
electronically.
owned by the applicant in blue. 3 copies should be supplied unless the
application is submitted electronically
the subject of the application (3 copies to be supplied unless the application is
submitted electronically) including:
 Block Plan of the site to 1:100 or 1:200 scale showing any site YES/NO
boundaries;
 Existing and proposed elevations to a scale of 1:50 or 1:100; YES/NO
 Existing and proposed floor plans to a scale of 1:50 or 1: 100; YES/NO
 Existing and proposed site sections and finished floor and site YES/NO
levels at a scale of 1: 50 or 1:100;
 Plans to a scale of not less than 1:20 to show proposed works to YES/NO
doors, windows, shop fronts, internal decorative plasterwork/ joinery/
fireplaces/ floor coverings etc;
 Roof Plans to a scale of 1:50 or 1:100. YES/NO
Design and Access Statement is not required unless the site is within a YES/NO
World Heritage Site or Conservation Area. Guidance on the preparation of
Statements is available on the Council website and at paragraph 5.10 of the
main checklist. Contact details including the website are below.
Additional information that may be required for your application Please
Indicate
identification purposes [See Appendix 4].
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See paragraphs 6.4 and 6.5 of the main checklist for further details. 96
Forms and guidance on how to go about a community engagement exercise
scale and nature of the development. See paragraph 6.19 of the validation
Lighting Assessment / details of lighting scheme: full details of the YES/NO
scheme should be submitted and where the proposal is significant a lighting
impact assessment provided. See paragraph 6.29 of the main checklist for
further details.
Sound insulation assessment: specific Development Plan Policies apply to YES/NO
the impact of noise including that from aircraft movements to and from
Manchester Airport. See the Council website and paragraph 6.30 of the main
checklist for further details
survey is required where a development site may support protected species
and also where the site is on or near to an identified site of Ecological
Importance or where the site may support habitats identified as UK or local
Biodiversity Priority Habitats. Where an applicant has carried out a wildlife
survey in support of the application that identifies the presence of a European
protected species as a material consideration, the applicant must demonstrate
that (i) the proposed development meets a purpose of preserving public health
or public safety or other imperative reasons of overriding public interest
primary importance for the environment, (ii) there is no satisfactory alternative
and (iii) that the development will not be detrimental to the maintenance of the
population of the species concerned at a favourable conservation status in
their natural range. See paragraph 6.35 and Appendix 6 of the main checklist
Environment’, all applications for consent affecting heritage assets must YES/NO
Conservation Area Assessment: would include the impact of the YES/NO

development, including any demolition, on the character and appearance of
the Conservation Area. See paragraph 6.36 of the main checklist for further
details.
Structural Survey: surveys are required in support of demolition or significant YES/NO
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structural intervention in listed buildings and buildings in Conservation Areas.
Conversion of existing buildings [e.g. barns] within the Green Belt requires 97
surveys to demonstrate their structural integrity. The report should include a
detailed survey, full assessment of available structural solutions,
recommendations and a specification of works. See paragraphs 6.36 and 6.37
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CONSERVATION AREA CONSENT FOR DEMOLITION IN A CONSERVATION AREA

indicate
electronically.
identifying landmarks. The plan should indicate at least 2 roads where practicable,
shows surrounding buildings and indicate the direction of north. The application
site must be clearly edged in red and any other land adjacent owned by the
applicant in blue. 3 copies to be supplied unless the application is submitted
electronically.
boundaries
 Existing and proposed elevations [e.g. at a scale of 1: 50 or 1: 100] YES/NO

(Development Management Procedure) Order 2010 (DMPO) must be given and/ or
published in accordance with this Article. If in doubt contact the Planning Service.
See contact details Appendix 1.
Indicate

significant tree cover should include a detailed survey. Development in
Conservation Areas should include landscape detail. See paragraphs 6.4 and 6.5

forms and guidance on how to go about a community engagement exercise are
available from Development Management. See the contact details below and
paragraph 6.6 of the main checklist for further details. Where you have discussed
the proposal with Planning /Development Management beforehand please supply
reference number or contact officer.
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particularly relevant to larger schemes of previously developed land. See 99
Other plans and details: may be required in certain circumstances, dependent on YES/NO
factors such as the location or characteristics of the site. See paragraph 6.19 of
Biodiversity and Geological Conservation survey and report: A wildlife survey YES/NO
is required where a development site may support protected species and also
where the site is on or near to an identified site of Ecological Importance or where
the site may support habitats identified as UK or local Biodiversity Priority Habitats.
Where an applicant has carried out a wildlife survey in support of the application
that identifies the presence of a European protected species as a material
consideration, the applicant must demonstrate that (i) the proposed development
meets a purpose of preserving public health or public safety or other imperative
reasons of overriding public interest including those of a social or economic nature
and beneficial consequences of primary importance for the environment, (ii) there
is no satisfactory alternative and (iii) that the development will not be detrimental to
the maintenance of the population of the species concerned at a favourable
conservation status in their natural range. See paragraph 6.35 and Appendix 6 of
Environment’, all applications for consent affecting heritage assets must provide a YES/NO
potential impact upon that significance of the proposals. These requirements apply
whether a Design and Access Statement is required or not. Where one is required
the assessment of significance and impact should be set out in the Design and
Access Statement as part of the explanation and justification for the design
approach. See paragraphs 5.10 and 6.36 of the main checklist for further details.
Conservation Area Assessment: would include the impact of the development on

the character and appearance of the Conservation Area. See paragraph 6.36 of YES/NO

buildings and any buildings in Conservation Areas. See paragraphs 6.36 and 6.37
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ADVERTISEMENT CONSENT APPLICATIONS
NATIONAL requirements for your application Please

indicate
Completed application forms [3 copies to be supplied unless the application YES/NO
is submitted electronically].
owned by the applicant in blue. 3 copies provided unless the application has
been submitted electronically.
the subject of the application [3 copies to be supplied unless the application
has been submitted electronically] including:
 existing and proposed elevations at a scale of 1: 50 or 1:100 YES/NO
 Advertisement drawing at a scale of 1:50 or 1:100 showing the size of YES/NO
the advertisement, siting, materials and colours to be used, height
above ground, extent of projection and details of the method and colour
of illumination [if applicable].
Indicate
Supporting Planning Statement: will set the policy context of the application. YES/NO
Where you have discussed the proposal with Planning /Development
Management beforehand please supply details. See paragraph 6.3 of the
main checklist for further details
scale and nature of the development. See paragraph 6.19 of the main
Lighting Assessment: Details of the illumination method where applicable. YES/NO
See paragraph 6.29 of the main checklist for further details
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102
APPLICATION FOR A LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE [EXISTING AND
PROPOSED USE OR DEVELOPMENT]

indicate
Completed relevant form: 3 copies to be supplied unless the application is YES/NO
submitted electronically.
identifying landmarks. The plan should indicate at least 2 roads where practicable,
show surrounding buildings and indicate the direction of north. The application site
must be clearly edged in red and any other land adjacent owned by the applicant in
blue. 3 copies provided unless the application has been submitted electronically.
Such evidence verifying the information included in the application as can be YES/NO
provided
Such other information as is considered to be relevant to the application YES/NO
LOCAL Additional information that may be required for your application Please
Indicate

 Existing elevations at a scale of 1:50 or 1:100. YES/NO
 Proposed elevations at a scale of 1:50 or 1:100 YES/NO
 Existing floor plans at a scale of 1:50 or 1:100 YES/NO
 Proposed floor plans at a scale of 1:50 or 1:100 YES/NO
 Site Survey Plan to a scale of 1:50 or 1:100 YES/NO
applicant’s case and can be useful if the issues are complex or controversial. See
Supporting information: for example sworn affidavits from people with personal YES/NO
knowledge of the existing use.
Pre-application discussion details: where you have discussed the application YES/NO
with Planning /Development Management beforehand please supply reference
number or contact officer.
CONTACT

Web: http://www.stockport.gov.uk/
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103 Wellington Road South
Stockport SK1 3TT 103
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104
PRIOR APPROVAL APPLICATION [TELECOMMUNICATIONS

DEVELOPMENT]
Compulsory requirements for your application Please

indicate
A completed form or written description of the proposed development. YES/NO
owned by the applicant in blue. 3 copies provided unless the application has
been submitted electronically.
Application fee paid or clarification of the exemption reason. YES/NO
Evidence that the developer has given notice of the proposed development YES/NO
in accordance with A.3(1) of Part 24 of Schedule 2 to the General Permitted
Development Order 1995
Where the proposed development consists of the installation of a mast within 3 YES/NO
kilometres of the perimeter of an aerodrome evidence that the developer has
notified the Civil Aviation Authority, the Secretary of State for Defence or
the Aerodrome operator in accordance with A.3(2) of Part 24 of Schedule 2
to the General Permitted Development Order 1995.
Additional information that may be required for your application Please
Indicate

applicant’s case and can be useful if the issues are complex and controversial.
forms and guidance on how to undertake a community engagement exercise
area available from Development Management and can be downloaded from
the website. See paragraph 6.6 of the main checklist for further details.
development. See paragraph 6.20 of the main checklist for further information.
A copy of other plans and drawings or information necessary to describe YES/NO
the subject of the application including:
 Elevations of the telecommunications equipment to at least 1:100 scale
 Site layout plan to a scale of 1:200 indicating the position of the
equipment, boundaries and any landscape feature such as trees or
hedgerow
 Statement of compliance with ICNIRP requirements
 Mast Sharing Statement: investigation and evidence relating to
proposed site and surrounding facilities including area of search
 Alternative sites Statement: details of alternative sites considered and
reasons for their rejection
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 Photomontages
Further information is available at paragraph 6.33 of the main checklist and at 105
the Council website where the policy background and Supplementary Planning
Guidance is available.
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APPLICATION FOR A NEW PLANNING PERMISSION TO REPLACE AN EXTANT

PLANNING PERMISSION, IN ORDER TO EXTEND THE TIME LIMIT FOR
IMPLEMENTATION
APPLICATION FOR REPLACEMENT OF ASSOCIATED LISTED BUILDING AND/ OR
CONSERVATION AREA CONSENTS IN ORDER TO EXTEND THE TIME LIMIT FOR
IMPLEMENTATION

indicate
The original and 3 copies of a completed and dated application form. YES/NO
For applications to replace listed building or conservation area consents YES/NO
only: The original and 3 copies of a plan which identifies the land to which
the application relates and drawn to an identified scale showing the
direction of North; and
The original and 3 copies of other plans and drawings or information YES/NO
necessary to describe the subject of the application
The original and 3 copies of the completed Ownership Certificate [A, B, C or YES/NO
D – as applicable] as required by Article 12 of The Town & Country Planning
(Development Management Procedure) Order 2010 (DMPO). If you are
unsure about which Certificate to complete contact the Planning Service for
advice.
The original and 3 copies of the completed, dated Agricultural Holdings YES/NO
Certificate as required by Article 12 of The Town & Country Planning
(Development Management Procedure) Order 2010 (DMPO).
Indicate

controversial. See paragraph 6.3 of the main checklist for further details.
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APPLICATION FOR A NON MATERIAL AMENDMENT FOLLOWING A GRANT OF

PLANNING PERMISSION

indicate
Additional LOCAL information that may be required for your application
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APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OR VARIATION OF A CONDITION FOLLOWING

GRANT OF PLANNING PERMISSION

indicate
The original and 3 copies of a design and access statement YES/NO
required by Article 12 of the The Town & Country Planning (Development
Agricultural Holdings Certificate as required by Article 12 of the The Town & YES/NO
Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) Order 2010
(DMPO).
notice[s] as required by Article 11 of the The Town & Country Planning
Indicate

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Appendices
109
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APPENDIX 1 110
OTHER INFORMATION AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT CONTACT DETAILS
A
 Air Quality: See
http://www.stockport.gov.uk/services/environment/environmentalprotection1/airquality
 Association of Local Government Ecologists (ALGE): http://www.alge.org.uk/
C
 Coal Authority: http://www.coal.gov.uk/
 Contamination: See
http://www.stockport.gov.uk/services/environment/environmentalprotection1/landquality
 Core Strategy: See

http://www.stockport.gov.uk/services/environment/planningpolicy/ldf
 Council for British Archaeology: http://www.britarch.ac.uk/
D
 Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG):
http://www.communities.gov.uk/corporate/
 Design and Access Statements: See http://www.cabe.org.uk/publications/design-

and-access-statements
E
 English Heritage: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/
 Environment Agency: http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/
 Environmental Impact Assessment: See

http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/planningandbuilding/environmentalimpacta
ssessment
F
 Flooding: See www.environment-agency.gov.uk/flood
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G 111
 Greater Manchester Archaeological Unit:

Mansfield Cooper Building
The University of Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester, M13 9PL
Tel: (0161) 275 2321
Fax: (0161) 306 1714
Email: norman.redhead@manchester.ac.uk
Web: http://www.gmau.manchester.ac.uk/
 Greater Manchester Ecology Unit:

Ryecroft Hall
Manchester Road
Audenshaw, M34 5ZJ
Tel: (0161) 371 9171
Fax: (0161) 371 8014
Web: http://www.tameside.gov.uk/ecologyunit
 Greater Manchester Geological Unit:

Room 2.22 Williamson Building
University of Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester, M13 9PL
Tel: (0161) 275 7150
Fax: (0161) 275 7151
Email: gmgu@gmgu.org.uk
Web: www.gmgu.org.uk
H
 Health and Safety Executive: http://www.hse.gov.uk/index.htm
 Historic Environments Record (HER): See

http://www.gmau.manchester.ac.uk/her/index.htm
L
 Landscape Institute: http://www.landscapeinstitute.org/
 Lighting: See http://www.darkskies4ni.co.uk/images/ile.pdf and

http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/planningandbuilding/pdf/158352.pdf
 Local Development Framework: see

http://www.stockport.gov.uk/services/environment/planningpolicy/ldf
N
 National Grid: http://www.nationalgrid.com/uk/
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 Natural England: http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/ 112
P
 Planning Policy Statements/ Guidance Notes: See
http://www.communities.gov.uk/planningandbuilding/planningsystem/planningpolicy/pla
nningpolicystatements/
 Planning Portal: http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/
S
 Statement of Community Involvement: See
http://www.stockport.gov.uk/services/environment/planningpolicy/ldf/sci
 Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council Planning Services – Development

Management
1st Floor Hygarth House
103 Wellington Road South
Stockport. SK1 3TT
Tel: (0161) 474 3541
Fax: (0161) 474 3572
Email: planning.dc@stockport.gov.uk
Web: http://www.stockport.gov.uk/services/environment/planningbuildingplanningpolicy/
?view=Standard
 Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council - Environmental Health &Trading

Standards
Stopford House
Piccadilly
Stockport. SK1 3XE
Tel: (0161) 474 4184
Fax: (0161) 474 4369
Email: environmental.health@stockport.gov.uk
Web: http://www.stockport.gov.uk/services/environment/envhealth/
 Supplementary Planning Documents/ Guidance Notes: See

http://www.stockport.gov.uk/services/environment/planningpolicy/ldf/spd
 Sustainable Development: See

http://www.stockport.gov.uk/services/environment/planningpolicy/sustainabledevelopme
nt/?view=Standard
U
 United utilities: www.unitedutilities.com/?OBH=207
 Unitary Development Plan Review: See

http://www.stockport.gov.uk/services/environment/planningpolicy/udp/udp2006review
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V
113
 Validation of Planning Applications: See
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/planningandbuilding/validationguidance
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OFFICER CONTACTS: TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND EMAIL ADDRESSES. 114
The Development Management Service [DMS] is part of the Communities, Regeneration
and Environment Directorate and is based at Hygarth House, 103 Wellington Road South,
Stockport SK1 3TT. Office opening hours are 08.30 to 17.00 Monday to Thursday inclusive
and 08.30 to 16.30 on Friday. However, the public is able to inspect new and undetermined
planning applications at Council venues located throughout the Borough and via the
Council’s website on the Planning Data Base. Details of these venues and other
information relating to the Service can be found on the Council’s web site.
The DMS consists of Planning Case Officers and Enforcement Officers dealing with
planning applications and enforcement matters. The Support Team includes Highway
Engineers, Conservation Officers and a Design Specialist. Contact details for officers are
listed below.
Telephone Email
Development Team Manager: Emma 0161 474 3542 Planning.dc@stockport.gov.uk
Curle
Marple Committee: comprising Marple 0161 474 3657
North and South wards
Stepping Hill Committee: comprising 0161.474 3551
Hazel Grove, Offerton and Stepping Hill
wards
Werneth Committee: comprising 0161 474 3544
Bredbury Green and Romiley and
Bredbury and Woodley wards.
Bramhall Committee: comprising 0161 474 3540
Bramhall North, Bramhall South and and 3557
Cheadle Hulme South wards.
Cheadle Committee: comprising 0161 474 3538
Cheadle Hulme North, Heald Green and
Cheadle and Gatley wards.
Central Stockport Committee: 0161 474 3557
comprising Brinnington and Central, 0161 474 3656
Davenport and Cale Green, Edgeley
and Cheadle Heath and Manor wards.
Heatons and Reddish Committee: 0161 474 3557
comprising Heatons North, Heatons 0161 474 3656
South, Reddish North and Reddish 0161 474 3540
South wards.
Support Team Manager: Paul Hartley 0161 474 2620 Planning.dc@stockport.gov.uk
Enforcement 0161 474 Enforcement.dc@stockport.gov.uk
Contact Dave Westhead 3512, 3520
and 3515
Highway Engineers 0161 474 4905 Highways.dc@stockport.gov.uk
and 4906
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APPENDIX 2
115
MAJOR DEVELOPMENT DEFINITION
The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order
2010 defines major development as involving any one or more of the following:
 The winning and working of minerals or the use of land for mineral-working deposits;
 Waste development;
 The provision of dwelling houses where
o The number of dwelling houses to be provided is 10 or more; or
o The development is to be carried out on a site having an area of 0.5 hectare
or more and it is not known whether the development falls within the above
criteria;
 The provision of a building or buildings where the floor space to be created by the
development is 1,000 square metres or more; or
 Development carried out on a site having an area of 1 hectare or more.
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APPENDIX 3
116
INDICATIVE THRESHOLDS FOR TRANSPORT ASSESSMENTS [TA], TRANSPORT
STATEMENTS [TS] AND DRAFT TRAVEL PLANS [DTP]
These thresholds are for guidance purposes and should not be read as absolutes. The
Council may interpret them in light of their own circumstances and early pre-application
discussion is strongly recommended.
Thresholds based on size or scale of land use

Land use Use/description of Size No TS TA/TP
development assessment
1 Food retail Retail sale of food goods GFA <250 square >250 >800
[A1] to the public-food metres <800 square
superstores, square metres
supermarkets metres
convenience food stores
2 Non-food retail Retail sale of non-food GFA <800 square >800 >1500
goods to the public but metres <1500 square
includes sandwich bars, square metres
sandwiches or other cold metres
food purchased and
consumed off the
premises, internet cafes.
3 A2 Financial Financial Services-banks, GFA <1000 >1000 >2500
and building societies and square <2500 square
professional bureaux de change, metres square metres
services professional services metres
[other than health or
medical services]-estate
agents and employment
agencies, other services
–betting shops, principally
where services are
provided to visiting
members of the public.
4 A3 restaurants Restaurants and cafes- GFA <300 square >300 >2500
and cafes. use for the sale of for metres <2500 square
consumption on the square metres
premises, excludes metres
internet cafes [now A1].
5 A4 Drinking Use as a public house, GFA <300 square >300 >600
establishments wine bar or other drinking metres <600 square
establishment square metres
metres
6 A5 Hot food Use for the sale of hot GFA <250 square >250 >500
take aways food for consumption off metres <500 square
or on the premises square metres
metres
7 B1 Business Offices other than in use GFA <1500 >1500 >2500
within Class A2 [financial square <2500 square
and professional metres square metres
services], research and metres
development-
laboratories, studios and
light industry.
8 B2 General General industry [other GFA <2500 >2500 >4000
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Industry than classified as B1]. square <4000 square
metres square metres 117
metres
9 B8 Storage or Storage or distribution GFA <3000 >3000 >5000
distribution centres- wholesale square <5000 square
warehouses, distribution metres square metres
centres and repositories metres
10 C1 Hotels Hotels, boarding houses Bedroom <75 >75 <100 >100
and guest houses, bedrooms bedrooms bedrooms
development falls within
this class if no significant
element of care is
provided.
11 C2 Residential Used for the provision of Beds <30 beds >30 <50 >50 beds
institutions – residential beds
hospitals, accommodation and care
nursing homes to people in need of care
12 C2 Residential Boarding schools and Student <50 students >50 <150 >150
institutions – training centres students students
residential
education
13 C2 Residential Homeless shelters, Resident <250 >250 >400
institutions – accommodation for residents <400 residents
institutional people with learning residents
hostels difficulties and people on
probation
14 C3 Dwelling C3(a): those living Dwelling <50 units >50 <80 >80 units
houses together as a single unit units
household as defined by
the Housing Act 2004
(basically a ‘family’)
C3(b): those living

together as a single
family and recieving care;
and
C3(C): those living

together as a single
household who do not fall
within the C4 definition of
a house in multiple
occupation.
15 D1 Non- Medical and health GFA <500 square >500 >1000
residential services- clinics and metres <1000 square
institutions health centres, crèches, square metres
day nurseries, day metres
centres and consulting
rooms [not attached to
the consultant’s/ doctor’s
house], museums, public
libraries, art galleries,
exhibition halls, non-
residential education and
training centres, places of
worship, religious
instruction and church
halls.
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16 D2 Assembly Cinemas, dance and GFA <500 square >500 >1500
and Leisure concert halls, sports halls, metres <1500 square 118
swimming baths, skating square metres
rinks, gymnasiums, bingo metres
halls and casino, other
indoor and outdoor sports
and leisure uses not
involving motorised
vehicles or firearms.
17 Others For example stadium, TBD discuss discuss discuss
retail warehouse clubs,
amusement arcades,
laundrettes, petrol filling
stations, taxi businesses,
car/vehicle hire,
businesses, and the
selling and displaying of
motor vehicles,
nightclubs, theatres,
hostels, builders’ yards,
garden centres, Post
Offices, travel and ticket
agencies, hairdressers,
funeral directors, hire
shops and dry cleaners
Thresholds based on other considerations

Other considerations TS TA TA/TP
1 Any development that is not in conformity with the adopted
Development Plan.
2 Any development generating 30 or more two-way vehicle
movements in any hour
3 Any development generating 100 or more two vehicle
movements per day.
4 Any development proposing 100 or more parking spaces.
5 Any development that is likely to increase accidents or

conflicts among motorised users and non-motorised users,
particularly vulnerable road users such as children, disabled
and elderly people.
6 Any development generating significant freight or HGV
movements per day or significant abnormal loads per year
7 Any development proposed in a location where the local
transport infrastructure is inadequate, for example,
substandard roads, poor pedestrian/cyclist facilities and
inadequate public transport provisions.
8 Any development proposed in a location within or adjacent
to an Air Quality Management Area [AQMA].
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APPENDIX 4
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DOCUMENT REFERENCE CONVENTIONS
All drawing file names should be prefixed with a maximum eight character alpha/numeric,
followed by a brief description of the drawing. These drawings/ files will be accessible for
public view and must be clear and comprehensible.
Drawing Description [examples]
1. Plans and elevations as proposed
2. Plans and elevations as existing
3. Site Plan
4. Block Plan
5. Floor Plans [indicate/ describe each level]
6. Cross Sections: through the building
7. Cross Section: through the site
8. Roof Plans
9. Landscape Plans
10. Drainage Plans
11. Traffic Plans
12. Environmental Assessment Plans
13. Location Plans
14. Perspective Drawing
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APPENDIX 5
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ENGLISH HERITAGE: INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS
Guide to the range of information required for consultations with English Heritage
on proposals affecting nationally important historic assets.
The type and amount of information needed will vary in each case. The Approach of
English Heritage is proportionate according to circumstances. This is not a checklist of
information required by Local Planning Authorities, but the following items may be
necessary for proposals affecting nationally important heritage assets depending upon the
significance of the asset and the impact of the proposed changes:
 a plan of suitable scale showing the site, its location, size, extent and context;
 photographs, dated, numbered and cross-referenced to a plan, showing the site
and its setting in general and the area of proposed change in detail;
 a statement of significance which demonstrates an understanding of the historical,
archaeological, architectural and artistic interest of the site and in particular the
significance of those areas affected by the proposed works.
 Measured drawings of structures as existing and as proposed to show, where
appropriate:
 all floor plans;
 any external and internal elevations affected by the works;
 sections through floor, roof and wall structures, where these are affected by the
works;
 perspectives or photomontages, models or computer visualisations, to show
the impact of new works on the heritage asset and its setting;
 landscape works, to include contours and planting schemes;
 other material necessary to provide a full understanding of the impact of the works
on the significance of the heritage asset and its setting.
Drawings should be at a scale appropriate to show the impact of the proposals on the
heritage asset and its setting, usually 1:50. Plans, elevations and sections of structures as
existing should indicate elements proposed for demolition.
A written explanation of the proposed works to include:
 a statement of justification explaining why the works are desirable or necessary

(this should include a development appraisal where appropriate);
 a statement of significance;
 an impact assessment and mitigation strategy - an assessment of the impact of
the works on the significance of the asset and the steps that have been taken to
avoid or minimise any adverse impacts;
 a specialist assessment where any features of special historic, archaeological,
architectural and artistic interest may exist;
 a structural report by an engineer familiar with historic assets, which identifies
defects and proposes remedies, when works include significant elements of
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demolition or rebuilding.
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Always consider Planning Policy Statement 5 and the PPS5 Historic Environment Practice
Guide in relation to information requirements, in order for us to assess the impact of
proposals on the historic environment.
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APPENDIX 6
122
GREATER MANCHESTER ECOLOGY UNIT - BIODIVERSITY VALIDATION CHECKLIST
FOR GREATER MANCHESTER
Part 1 Local Requirements for Protected & Priority Species
If the application involves any of the development proposals shown in Table 1 (Column 1),
a protected species survey and assessment must be submitted with the application.
Exceptions to when a survey and assessment may not be required are also explained
below. The Survey should be undertaken and prepared by competent persons with
suitable qualifications and experience and must be carried out at an appropriate time and
month of year (see Table 3) in suitable weather conditions and using nationally recognised
survey guidelines/methods where available. The survey may be informed by the results of
a search for ecological data from a local environmental records centre/Greater Manchester
Ecology Unit (GMEU). The survey must be to an appropriate level of scope and detail and
must:
 Record which species are present and identify their numbers (may be approximate);
 Map their distribution and use of the area, site, structure or feature (e.g. for feeding,
shelter, breeding).
The Assessment must identify and describe potential development impacts likely to harm
the protected species and/or their habitats identified by the survey (these should include
both direct and indirect effects both during construction and afterwards). Where harm is
likely, evidence must be submitted to show:
 How alternatives designs or locations have been considered;

 How adverse effects will be avoided wherever possible;
 How unavoidable impacts will be mitigated or reduced;
 How impacts that cannot be avoided or mitigated will be compensated.
In addition, proposals are to be encouraged that will enhance, restore or add to features or
habitats used by protected species, even where there are currently no such species
present on the site. The Assessment should also give an indication of how species
numbers are likely to change, if at all, after development e.g. whether there will be a net
loss or gain.
Where species reports are submitted for badgers these should be marked as confidential
and not placed on the public record. Badgers are subject to unlawful persecution and the
release of locational information may lead to further damage to this species.
Exceptions for When a Full Species Survey and Assessment may not be Required
 Following consultation by the applicant at the pre-application stage, the LPA has stated
in writing that no protected species surveys and assessments are required.
 If it is clear that no protected species are present, despite the guidance in the table
below indicating that they are likely, the applicant should provide evidence with the
planning application to demonstrate that such species are absent (e.g. this might be in
the form of a letter or brief report from a suitably qualified and experienced ecologist, or
a relevant local nature conservation organisation).
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 If it is clear that the development proposal will not affect any protected species present,
then only limited information needs to be submitted. This information should, however, 123
(i) demonstrate that there will be no significant effect on any protected species present
and (ii) include a statement acknowledging that the applicant is aware that it is a
criminal offence to disturb or harm protected species should they subsequently be
found or disturbed.
 In some situations, it may be appropriate for an applicant to provide a protected

species survey and report for only one or a few of the species shown in the Table
below e.g. those that are likely to be affected by a particular activity. Applicants should
make clear which species are included in the report and which are not because
exceptions apply.
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Local Requirement for Protected Species: Criteria and Indicative Thresholds (Trigger List) for when a Survey and Assessment is Required
Species Likely To Be Affected And For Which A Survey Will Be Required
water plantain,
Proposals for Development That Will
Aquatic plants
Little ringed
White-clawed
Gt. Crested Newts
incl. Floating
Trigger a Protected Species Survey
Wintering Birds
Grasswrack
Black redstart
Breeding Birds
Water Vole
Barn Owls
crayfish
plover
Reptiles
Badger
Otters
Bats
Proposed development which includes the modification conversion, demolition or
removal of buildings and structures (especially roof voids) involving the following:
 All agricultural buildings (e.g. farmhouses and barns), whatever their condition, particularly of   
traditional brick or stone construction and/or with exposed wooden beams greater than 20cm
thick. The only exception is modern agricultural buildings of prefabricated construction with
steel/sheet materials.
 all other buildings of any type of construction except for those either of prefabricated 
construction with steel/sheet materials (such as modern warehouses) or flat roof structures with
no roof voids, soffit or barge boards.
 All unused industrial chimneys, which are unlined and of brick or stone construction 
 All tunnels, culverts, mines, kilns, ice-houses, adits, military fortifications, air raid shelters, 
cellars and similar underground ducts and structures;
 All bridge structures, aqueducts and viaducts (especially over water and wet ground). 
 buildings within the city/town centre 

Proposals involving lighting of churches and listed buildings or flood lighting of green space within  
50m of woodland, water, field hedgerows or lines of trees with obvious connectivity to woodland or
water.
Proposals affecting woodland, or field hedgerows and/or lines of trees with obvious connectivity to   
woodland or water bodies.
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Proposed tree work (felling or lopping) and/or development affecting:
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 old and veteran trees that are older than 100 years;  
 trees with obvious holes, cracks or cavities,  
 trees with a girth greater than 50cm at chest height;  
Proposals affecting gravel pits or quarries and natural cliff faces and rock outcrops with crevices, or    
caves.
Major proposals within 250m of a pond/ lodge or Minor proposals within 100m of pond
Where known records for great crested newt occur this should be 500m & 250m respectively. 
(Note: A major proposals is one that is more than 10 dwellings or more than 0.5 hectares or for non-
residential development is more than 1000m2 floor area or more than 1 hectare)
Proposals affecting or within 50m of rivers, streams, lakes, or other aquatic habitats (including *
    
ponds and lodges). *
Proposals affecting or within 100m of a canal      ***
Proposals affecting ‘derelict’ land (brownfield sites), allotments and railway land.    
Proposals affecting bare ground and/or sparsely vegetated sites, wherever they are located  
Proposals on upland/moorland sites (e.g. wind farms)        
Proposed development affecting any buildings, structures, feature or locations where protected           
***
species are known to be present *.
pondweed & Freiberg’s screw-

Aquatic plants incl. Floating
* Confirmed as present by either a data search (for instance via GMEU/local environmental records
water plantain, Grasswrack

centre) or as notified to the developer by the local planning authority or GMEU and/or by Natural
White-clawed crayfish
England, the Environment Agency or other nature conservation organisation.
Great Crested Newt
Little ringed
Wintering Birds
Black redstart
Breeding Birds
** Advice should be sought from GMEU on when wintering bird surveys will be required.
Not all lakes or rivers will require this survey.
Water Vole
Barn Owls
plover
Badgers
Reptiles
*** Additional surveys such as shading studies will also be required where floating water
Otters
Bats
plantain is confirmed (see GMEU website for further information
moss
(http://www.tameside.gov.uk/ecologyunit)).
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Part 2 – Local Requirements for Designated Sites and Priority Habitats
If the application is likely to affect any of the designated sites, priority habitats or
biodiversity features listed in Table 2, a survey and assessment for the relevant feature
must be submitted with the application. Exceptions to when a survey and assessment
may not be required are also explained below. The Survey should be undertaken and
prepared by competent persons with suitable qualifications and experience and must be
carried out at an appropriate time and month of year (see Table 3); in suitable weather
conditions and using nationally recognised survey guidelines/methods where available.
The survey may be informed by the results of a search for ecological data from a local
environmental records centre or GMEU. The survey must be to an appropriate level of
scope and detail and must:
 Record which habitats and features are present on and where appropriate around the
site;
 Identify the extent/area/length present;
 Map their distribution on site and/or in the surrounding area shown on an appropriate
scale plan.
The Assessment should identify and describe potential development impacts likely to
harm designated sites, priority habitats, other listed biodiversity features or geological
features (these should include both direct and indirect effects both during construction and
afterwards). Where harm is likely, evidence must be submitted to show:
 How alternatives designs or locations have been considered;

 How adverse effects will be avoided wherever possible;
 How unavoidable impacts will be mitigated or reduced;
 How impacts that cannot be avoided or mitigated will be compensated.
Proposals affecting an international site are also likely to need a Habitats Regulations
Assessment. Additional advice on this process can be obtained from Natural England or
GMEU.
In addition, proposals are to be encouraged that will enhance, restore or add to designated
sites, priority habitats and/or other biodiversity features. The Assessment should give an
indication of likely change in the area (hectares) of priority habitat on the site after
development e.g. whether there will be a net loss or gain. An ecological/geological survey
and assessment may form part of a wider Environmental Impact Assessment.
The results of the habitat assessment may identify the need to undertake further surveys
for protected/priority species.
Exceptions When a Full Survey and Assessment May Not Be Required
International and National Sites: A survey and assessment will not be required where the
applicant is able to provide copies of pre-application correspondence with Natural
England, where the latter confirms in writing that they are satisfied that the proposed
development will not affect any statutory sites designated for their national or international
importance.
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Regional and Local Sites and Priority Habitats: A survey and assessment will not be 127
required where the applicant is able to provide copies of pre-application correspondence
with the Local Planning Authority’s ecologist (where employed), or GMEU that they are
satisfied that the proposed development will not affect any regional or local sites
designated for their local nature conservation importance or any other priority habitats or
listed features.
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Criteria (Trigger List) for When a Survey and Assessment are Required
1. DESIGNATED SITES (as shown on the Council’s Development Plan Proposals

Map)
Internationally designated sites

Special Protection Area (SPA)
Special Areas of Conservation (SAC)*
Ramsar Site – (none currently in Greater Manchester)
Nationally designated sites

Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)
National Nature Reserve (NNR)
Regionally and locally designated sites

Local Sites - Sites of Biological Importance (SBI)
Local Nature Reserve (LNR)
2. UK PRIORITY HABITATS
 Ancient and/or species-rich hedgerows

 Lowland heathland and/or dry acid grassland
 Lowland meadows (e.g. species-rich flower meadows)
 Lowland mixed deciduous woodland (including ancient woodland)
 Lowland raised bog or Upland blanket bog
 Open Mosaic Habitats on Previously Developed Land
 Ponds (as defined by UK BAP)
 Reedbeds
 Rivers and streams (e.g. headwaters, natural stream courses)
 Standing open water and canals* (e.g. lakes, reservoirs, mill lodges, ponds) -
Eutrophic standing water
 Upland heathland
 Upland flushes, fens & swamps
 Upland woodlands (e.g. oakwoods, and birchwoods)
 Wet woodland
 Wood-pasture and parkland
3. OTHER BIODIVERSITY FEATURES
A full list of Greater Manchester Biodiversity Habitats and Species can be found at
http://www.gmbp.org.uk/site/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1.
Criteria (Trigger List) for When a Survey and Assessment are Required
* Developments affecting the Rochdale Canal SAC and other canals supporting floating
water plantain will require additional surveys such a shading studies (see GMEU website
for further information (http://www.tameside.gov.uk/ecologyunit).
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TABLE 3 ECOLOGICAL SURVEY SEASONS 129
Key: Optimal Survey Time Extending into
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC
Badgers
Bats
(Hibernation Roosts)
Bats
(Summer Roosts)
Bats (Foraging/Commuting)
Birds (Breeding)
BIRDS (Over Wintering)
TERRESTRIAL
Great–Crested Newts
AQUATIC
Otters
Reptiles
Water Voles
White-Clawed Crayfish
Habitats/Vegetation Woods
Points to note regarding surveys are as follows:
 For certain species and habitats surveys can be carried out at any time of year, but for
other species, particular times of year are required to give the most reliable results, as
indicated in Table 3
 Surveys conducted outside of optimal times (Table 3) may be unreliable. For certain
species (e.g. Great Crested Newt) surveys over the winter period are unlikely to yield
any useful information and are unlikely to be accepted. Similarly negative results
gained outside the optimal period should not be interpreted as absence of a species
and further survey work maybe required during the optimal survey season. This is
especially important where existing surveys and records show the species has been
found previously on site or in the surrounding area. An application may not be valid
until survey information is gathered from an optimum time of year.
 Species surveys are also very weather dependent so it may be necessary to delay a
survey or to carry out more than one survey if the weather is not suitable, e.g. heavy
rain is not good for surveying for otters, as it washes away their spraint (droppings).
Likewise bat surveys carried out in wet or cold weather may not yield accurate results.
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 Absence of evidence of a species does not necessarily mean that the species is not
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there, nor that its habitat is not protected (e.g. a bat roost is protected whether any bats
are present or not).
 GMEU/ Environmental Records Centre may have useful existing information and
records.
 Competent ecologists should carry out any surveys. Where surveys involve
disturbance, capture or handling of a protected species, then only a licensed person
(e.g. issued by Natural England) can undertake such surveys. Surveys should follow
published national or local methodologies. Further details may be found in the Local
Authority’s SPD for Biodiversity or on the following web sites:
IEEM at: (http://www.ieem.org.uk/Publications.htm - Guidelines for Survey
Methodology)
Natural England: http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/publications/default.htm
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OBSTRUCTIONS ON THE HIGHWAY – OFFENCES AND PENALTIES
Joint Report of the Service Director (Environment) and the Service Director
(Legal & Property)
The report summarises the Council’s duty as highway authority in

respect of obstructions on the highway and details the various offences
AGENDA ITEM 9
of obstruction and the associated penalties.
2. DUTY OF THE HIGHWAY AUTHORITY
2.1 The Council, as highway authority, has a duty under the provisions of
Section 130 Highways Act 1980 to “assert and protect the rights of the
public to the use and enjoyment of any highway for which they are the
highway authority”. Included within that duty is the additional duty to
prevent the obstruction of the highway.
2.2 Section 130 does not of itself create any offences, these being in later
sections of the Act, however, it does reinforce the Authority’s common
law duty to prevent and remove obstructions.
3. OFFENCES UNDER THE HIGHWAYS ACT 1980
3 Section 131(1) of the Highways Act 1980
A person who without either the consent of the highway authority for
the highway in question of an authorisations given by or under an
enactment or a reasonable excuse, paints or otherwise inscribes or
affixes any picture, letter, sign or other mark upon the surface of a
highway or upon any tree, structure or woks on or in a highway is guilty
of an offence
3.1 Section 132 of the Highways Act 1980
It is an offence to paint marks on a highway or to affix signs to trees,

structures or works on or in a highway. The penalty is a fine not
exceeding £2500 in respect of each sign. This section is commonly
used, for example, against kitchen companies and house builders who
plaster an area with signs attached to street furniture.
The limitation on this power is that it can only be used where fly posting
has occurred in or on the highway.
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3.2 Section 137 – It is an offence for a person in any way wilfully to
obstruct the free passage along a highway. The penalty is a fine not
exceeding £1000.
3.3 The extensive case law on this subject refers to many differing types of
obstructions but the common thread throughout the cases is the
highway authority’s duty to keep the highway free from obstruction.
The only exception to this is where the court considers the amount of
the obstruction to be ‘de minimis’ ie. so small that it can be overlooked,
a classic example from one of the cases being the obstruction caused
by the former practice of newsagents to display a folded copy of daily
newspapers on a rack attached to the outside wall of the shop.
3.4 Sections 137ZA and 137ZB were added to the Highways Act under the
provisions of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000. On
conviction for the offence of obstruction by a magistrates’ court then, as
well as, or instead of, imposing a fine of up to £1000, the court may
make an order for the defendant to remove the obstruction. On
conviction for a failure to comply with this order the penalty is a fine of
up to £5000 together with a fine of up to £250 for each day that the
obstruction remains in place.
4. EXEMPTIONS
4.1 Case law states that a highway authority cannot condone or licence an
unlawful obstruction but there are provisions of the Highways Act 1980,
Sections 115A to 115K which permit the licensing of obstructions under
certain circumstances for example to provide a service for the benefit
of the public or a section of the public. The section can be to provide
income either for the Council or for a third party.
4.2 It is under these provisions that the Council has entered into a contract
with JC Decaux in respect of the siting of illuminated advertisements at
certain locations. It is also these provisions that the Council uses to
authorise the street cafes in the Town Centre.
5. REMEDIES AND PENALTIES
5.1 The first and most obvious remedy available to the Highway Authority
is ‘self help’ under its duty under both the Common Law and Section
130 Highways Act 1980 to ensure that the highway is free from
obstruction.
5.2 This is the quickest and most effective remedy as it ensures that the
highway is immediately free from obstructions. A prosecution, if a not
guilty plea is entered, can take months to be resolved and does not
result in the removal of the obstruction. Even if the court, on
conviction, imposes an order for the removal of the obstruction this
could again take many weeks if not months to reach a conclusion.
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5.3 Remedies under the Highways Act 1980 include the procedures
outlined at Section 143 above.
5.4 There is also provision under Section 149 that if any thing is deposited
on a highway as to constitute a nuisance the highway authority may
serve a notice requiring the person who deposited it there to remove it
and if he fails to comply then the highway authority may make a
complaint to the magistrates’ court for a removal and disposal order.
5.5 However if the authority considers that the item deposited on the
highway constitutes a danger to users of the highway and that it should
be removed without the delay involved in seeking a removal and
disposal order, then it may remove the item forthwith. This is a re-
affirmation of the Common Law duty to ensure that the highway is kept
free from obstructions.
5.6 The authority can claim the expense of removing the item from the
person who deposited it or it may make an application to the
magistrates’ court for a disposal order. If the item removed is sold
then the Council can keep the money to defray any expenses.
5.7 The use of Anti Social Behaviour Orders (ASB0’s) for offences of ‘Fly
Posting’ is discussed on a paper elsewhere on the Agenda. The same
considerations as to their use for offences of obstruction will apply.
6. OFFENCES TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING ACT
6. Section 224 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990
It is an offence for any person to display an advertisement in

contravention of the regulations. The relevant legislation is contained in
the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements)
Regulations 2007.
6.1 Any person contravening the legislation is liable on summary conviction

to a fine, currently not exceeding £2500. This was increased under the
provision of the Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003. In the case of a
continuing offence there is £250 for each day on which the offence
continues after conviction.
6.2 According to the Town and Country Planning (Control of

Advertisements) Regulations 1992 (amended 1994 and 1999), a
person is deemed to be displaying an advertisement if they are:
The owner or occupier of the land on which the advertisement is

displayed; or
The advertisement gives publicity to a person’s goods, trade, business

or other concerns.
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6.3 However, in both cases, a person shall not be guilty of an offence if
they can prove that the advertisement was displayed without their
knowledge or consent.
7 Section 224 town & country planning act 1990.
7.1 It is a criminal offence to display an advertisement contrary to the Town

& Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) Regulations 1992.
The maximum penalty upon summary conviction is £2500.00 and
£100.00 each day the offence continues. A person shall be guilty of an
offence if they are the owner or occupier of the land on which it is
displayed or if the advert gives publicity on his goods, trade business or
other concerns.
7.2 A defence is if the person can prove the advertisement was displayed
without their knowledge.
BACKGROUND PAPERS
Anyone wishing to inspect the background papers should telephone Paul

Parkinson 0161 474 3213.
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Subject: Hall Street Area, Cheadle
Report to: (a) Cheadle Area Committee Date: 14 December 2010
Report of: (b) Service Director (Environment)
Key Decision: (c) NO / YES (Please circle)
Forward Plan General Exception Special Urgency (Tick box)
Summary:
AGENDA ITEM 10
A) Traffic Regulation Order for “Permit Holders Only” on Hall Street (part),
Ernest Street and Crescent Road, Cheadle.
B) The introduction of “No Waiting at Any Time” and revocation of

restriction of waiting to improve local safety and visibility at the junction of Hall
Street and Brook Road.
Recommendation(s):
The Service Director (Environment) recommends that the Area Committee

approve the following proposals:-
Revocation of No Waiting Monday – Saturday 8am – 6pm
i) Hall Street, Cheadle
South East side, from the south west kerb line of Brook Road for a distance of
15 metres in a south westerly direction.
ii) Brook Road, Cheadle
South West side, from the south east kerb line of Hall Street for a distance of
36 metres in a south east then north easterly direction to its junction with
Church Street.
Proposed No Waiting at Any Time
a) North West side, from the south west kerb line of Brook Road for a
distance of 10 metres in a south westerly direction.
b) South East side, from the south west kerb line of Brook Road for a
a) South West side, from the north westerly kerb line of Hall Street for a
distance of 10 metres in a north westerly direction.
b) South West side, from the south easterly kerb line of Hall Street for a
distance of 36 metres in a south east then north easterly direction to its
junction with Church Street.
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Proposed Permit Holders Only at Any Time Monday – Sunday Inclusive
a) North West side, from a point 5 metres north east of the north easterly
kerb line of Ernest Street for a distance of 30 metres in a north easterly
direction.
b) North West side, from a point 5 metres south west of the south
westerly kerb line of Ernest Street for a distance of 32 metres in a
south westerly direction.
ii) Ernest Street, Cheadle
a) North East side, from a point 10 metres north west of the north westerly
kerb line of Hall Street for the remainder of its length.
b) South west side, from a point 20 metres north west of the north
westerly kerb line of Hall Street for the remainder of its length.
iii) Crescent Road, Cheadle
kerb line of Hall Street for the remainder of its adopted length.
b) South West side, from a point 20 metres north west of the north
westerly kerb line of Hall Street for the remainder of its adopted length.
To reduce street clutter in the Conservation Area the Service Director

(Environment) also recommends that the signing for Permit Holders Parking
Only on Ernest Street and Crescent Road conform to the Department for
Transport (DfT) minimal signing initiative which does not require additional
signs or lines in the street but does require the site approval before being
erected on the highway.
Relevant Scrutiny Committee (if decision called in): (d)

Environment and Economy
Background Papers (if report for publication):

(e)
Contact person for accessing Officer: Andrew Varey

background papers and discussing the report Tel: 0161 474 4809
‘Urgent Business’: (f) YES / NO (please circle)
Certification (if applicable)

This report should be considered as ‘urgent business’ and the decision
exempted from ‘call-in’ for the following reason(s):
The written consent of Councillor and the Chief

Executive/Monitoring Officer/Corporate Director, Business Services for the
decision to be treated as ‘urgent business’ was obtained on
/will be obtained before the decision is implemented.
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HALL STREET AREA, CHEADLE
Report of the Service Director (Environment)
1. PURPOSE
A) Traffic Regulation Order for “Permit Holders Only” on Hall

Street (part), Ernest Street and Crescent Road, Cheadle.
B) The introduction of “No Waiting at Any Time” and revocation of

restriction of waiting to improve local safety and visibility at the
junction of Hall Street and Brook Road.
2. INFORMATION
2.1 Following a petition submitted to the Cheadle Area Committee for the
introduction of a Permit Parking scheme by residents within the Hall
Street Area, the Service Director (Environment) was requested to begin
an investigation.
2.2 Following a request by a resident, a site meeting with Ward Members

and Traffic Services officers took place with regard to junction safety as
a result of parked vehicles at Hall Street and Brook Road. It was
agreed to bring the two requests together and form one scheme.
2.3 Permit Parking consultation letters were delivered to residents of Hall

Street, Ernest Street, Crescent Road, Crescent Grove and Hall Grove.
2.4 The Service Director, Environment consulted with residents on the

need for a permit parking scheme and asked residents to supply
vehicle registrations, in order to ascertain the level of conflict between
residents and non-residents vehicles.
2.5 From the consultation with residents within the Hall Street area, 55
responses were received from 80 consultation letters delivered. Of the
responses 48 (60%) were in favour of a permit parking scheme, 7
(8.8%) were against. The investigation for a scheme was justified as
the response in favour of a scheme was above the 51% criteria
required.
2.6 A total of 6 surveys were carried out for 53 identified available on-street
parking spaces. The surveys concluded that there is sufficient evidence
to support the occupancy percentage levels in the council’s criteria to
justify a scheme for permit parking on part of Hall Street and all of
Ernest Street and Crescent Road, Cheadle.
2.7 From the 6 surveys conducted, 4 (66.7%) surveys were above 85% of
the street being parked up, 4 (66.7%) of the 6 surveys recorded non-
resident parking above 60%.
2.8 Residents state that the problem of non-resident parking is mainly due
to employees and visitors of the local shops. This is an issue which
residents encounter both during the working day and evenings.
2.9 Parked vehicles at the junction of Hall Street and Brook Road have
lead residents to raise concerns about the safety of the junction
especially reduced visibility. At present there is a restriction on waiting
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3. COST
3.1 Advertising £600

Lines and Signs £1300
Total £1900
To be funded from the Parking Revenue Budget
4. RECOMMENDATIONS
4.1 The Service Director (Environment) recommends the following

proposals.
4.2 Revocation of No Waiting Monday – Saturday 8am – 6pm
South East side, from the south west kerb line of Brook Road for a distance of
15 metres in a south westerly direction.
South West side, from the south east kerb line of Hall Street for a distance of
36 metres in a south east then north easterly direction to its junction with
Church Street.
4.3 Proposed No Waiting at Any Time
a) North West side, from the south west kerb line of Brook Road for a
b) South East side, from the south west kerb line of Brook Road for a
a) South West side, from the north westerly kerb line of Hall Street for a
distance of 10 metres in a north westerly direction.
b) South West side, from the south easterly kerb line of Hall Street for a
distance of 36 metres in a south east then north easterly direction to its
junction with Church Street.
4.4 Proposed Permit Holders Only at Any Time Monday – Sunday

Inclusive

a) North West side, from a point 5 metres north east of the north easterly
kerb line of Ernest Street for a distance of 30 metres in a north easterly
direction.
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b) North West side, from a point 5 metres south west of the south
westerly kerb line of Ernest Street for a distance of 32 metres in a
south westerly direction.
ii) Ernest Street, Cheadle
kerb line of Hall Street for the remainder of its length.
b) South west side, from a point 20 metres north west of the north
westerly kerb line of Hall Street for the remainder of its length.
iii) Crescent Road, Cheadle
kerb line of Hall Street for the remainder of its adopted length.
b) South West side, from a point 20 metres north west of the north
westerly kerb line of Hall Street for the remainder of its adopted length.
4.5 To reduce street clutter in the Conservation Area the Service Director
(Environment) also recommends that the signing for Permit Holders
Parking Only on Ernest Street and Crescent Road conform to the
Department for Transport (DfT) minimal signing initiative which does
not require additional signs or lines in the street but does require the
site approval before being erected on the highway.
Background Papers
These are held on File No. NM8/4394 & NM27/Hall Street, Cheadle in the
Network Management Section
Anyone wishing any further information please contact Andrew Varey 0161
474 4809.
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STOCKPORT COUNCIL
EXECUTIVE REPORT – SUMMARY SHEET

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Subject: Application for the use of Diamond Jubilee Park – 24 December
2010 – Nativity/Carol Service
Report to: (a) Cheadle Area Committee Date: 14 December 2010
Report of: (b) Service Director (Communities)
Key Decision: (c) NO / YES (Please circle)
Forward Plan General Exception Special Urgency (Tick box)
AGENDA ITEM 12
Summary:
An Application for Use of Parks has been received from St. Cuthbert’s Church
requesting permission to hold a Nativity/Carol Service at Diamond Jubilee
Park on 24 December 2010.
Recommendation(s):
To grant the application.
Relevant Scrutiny Committee (if decision called in): (d)
Environment and Economy
Background Papers (if report for publication): (e)
There are none

Contact person for accessing Officer: Tim Devine
background papers and discussing the report Tel: 0161 474 4419
‘Urgent Business’: (f) YES / NO (please circle)
Certification (if applicable)

This report should be considered as ‘urgent business’ and the decision
exempted from ‘call-in’ for the following reason(s):
The written consent of Councillor and the Chief

Executive/Monitoring Officer/Corporate Director, Business Services for the
decision to be treated as ‘urgent business’ was obtained on
/will be obtained before the decision is implemented.
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CHEADLE AREA COMMITTEE 14 December 2010
NOMINATION OF AUTHORITY GOVERNORS

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Report of Service Director (Learning & Achievement)
Exercise of the Area Committee’s delegated power to provide political

nominations for LA governor vacancies in local schools.
2. INFORMATION
1. The arrangements for appointments to school governing bodies are as follows:
AGENDA ITEM 13
1.1. Following the annual elections to the Council, the party groups will each identify
a representative Councillor to meet with the Corporate Director, Children & Young
People (known collectively as the Governor Representative Group) in order to
determine any necessary changes in the allocation of governing body seats, to
reflect both in aggregate and, so far as practicable, within the area of each Area
Committee, the political balance of the Council as a whole. The Group should aim to
avoid unnecessary disruption to individual schools. The allocation of governing body
seats by the Governor Representative Group will be subject to the approval of the
Executive Councillor (Children & Young People).
1.2. When political vacancies arise, the Corporate Director, Children & Young People
will prepare a report for the next practicable meeting of the relevant Area Committee.
The report will identify the vacancy and indicate which of the party groups needs to
be consulted in order to maintain the agreed political balance. The report will be
copied, by the Corporate Director, Children & Young People, to each member of the
Governor Representative Group, for information.
1.3. Where the relevant party group has at least one seat on the Area Committee it
will be for the group member (or members) to put forward names of appropriate
individuals to be considered for nomination by the Area Committee to fill the vacancy
(or vacancies).
1.4. Where the group entitled to influence the nomination has no seat on the relevant
Area Committee, the Committee will consult, via the Corporate Director, Children &
Young People, with the relevant member of the Governor Representative Group.
1.5. Following the meeting of the Area Committee, the nomination, if any, from the
Area Committee will be submitted to the Executive Councillor (Children & Young
People) who will have regard to that nomination when making an appointment.
1.6. If, for any reason, the Area Committee wishes to make a nomination for
appointment that does not accord with the allocations determined by the Governor
Representative Group and approved by the Executive Councillor (Children & Young
People), the Area Committee may nominate one of its members to discuss the
nomination, and the reasons for it, with the Executive Councillor (Children & Young
People). It will be open to the Executive Councillor (Children & Young People) to
agree to accept the Area Committee's nomination in exchange for the reallocation of
a seat elsewhere in the Borough.
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1.7. In the absence of a nomination from the Area Committee following the expiry of
four Area Committee cycles from the original notification of the vacancy, the
Corporate Director, Children & Young People will refer the matter to the Governor
Representative Group, which will have the responsibility of ensuring that a
nomination is made, having regard to the principles set out in 1.1 above, and
submitted to the Executive Councillor (Children & Young People) for approval.
1.8. In an attempt to reduce the number of Authority vacancies, nominations from

Council Employees (other than employees of the Children & Young People's
Directorate who are directly involved in support services to schools) will be
considered by the Executive Councillor (Children& Young People). In order to
maintain the overall political balance, 5% of each party's nominations will be
allocated to non party governors (officers) taking into account long standing
vacancies.
1.9. At any time the Executive Councillor (Children& Young People) may decline to
exercise his/her functions under this Protocol and refer the matter to the Executive
for a decision.
2.0 VACANCIES LESS THAN FOUR CYCLES
School Number of Political Group Date vacancy

vacancies occurred
Etchells Primary 1 Ind 26.08.10
School
Etchells Primary 1 Ind 26.08.10
School
Total 2
2.1 NOMINATIONS
There were no nominations at the time of writing this report on 25th November 2010
3. RECOMMENDATION
That the Area Committee considers the vacancies in 2.0 above.
Anyone requiring further information should contact Libby Evans on telephone

number 0161 474 3847 or alternatively email libby.evans@stockport.gov.uk

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Town Hall, Stockport SK1 3XE

Ladybridge Park Residents Club Meeting: Tuesday, 14 December 2010

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 Area

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Steve Fox, 0161 474 3206, email: stephen.fox@stockport.gov.uk

(i) Chairs Announcements

(iii) Public Question Time

(iv) Environmental and Highway Services

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

(vi) Open Forum

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

The Area Committee is requested to suggest amendments to the draft strategy

Officer contact: Sue Stevenson 0161 474 4351, sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

(vii) Ward Flexibility Funding

To consider applications for Ward Flexibility Funding or to receive feedback from

Cheadle Festival 2011 – Together Trust

6. DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS (Enclosed)

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

i) DC45623 102 Styal Road, Gatley

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application.

(b) To consider the remaining development applications.

Officer contact: Ray Dickins 0161 474 3538, ray.dickins@stockport.gov.uk

7. APPEAL DECISIONS, CURRENT PLANNING APPEALS AND ENFORCEMENTS

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

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

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

8. INTRODUCTION OF CHANGES TO THE COUNCIL’S CHECKLIST FOR THE

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

The Area Committee is requested to note the report.

Officer contact: Chris Smyton 0161 474 3657, chris.smyton@stockport.gov.uk

9. OBSTRUCTIONS ON THE HIGHWAY – OFFENCES AND PENALTIES

The report summarises the Council’s duty as highway authority in respect of

The Area Committee is requested to note the report.

Officer contact: Paul Parkinson 0161 474 3213, paul.parkinson@stockport.gov.uk

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

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

Officer contact: Andrew Varey 0161 474 4809, andrew.varey@stockport.gov.uk

11. TRAFFIC CALMING – ST ANN’S ROAD NORTH

12. APPLICATION FOR THE USE OF PARKS

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

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application.

Officer contact: Tim Devine 0161 474 4419, tim.devine@stockport.gov.uk

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 vacancies

Officer contact: Libby Evans, 0161 474 3847, libby.evans@stockport.gov.uk

Dates of future meetings to be held at Ladybridge Residents Club, Edenbridge

Tuesday, 25 January 2011

Public Transport Details at Time of Publication

No interests were declared.

3. PROGRESS ON AREA COMMITTEE DECISIONS

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

No urgent decisions were reported.

(i) Chair’s Announcements

No announcements were made.

(ii) Neighbourhood Policing

Inspector Gilbertson, Greater Manchester Police attended the meeting to answer

The following issues were raised/comments made:-

RESOLVED – That Inspector Gilbertson be thanked for his attendance.

No questions were submitted.