Parking layout amendment at Former Audi Car Dealership, Hyde

Summary of planning committee decision

Decided by Tameside Speakers Panel (Planning) on 22 Jul 2026.

26/00404/FULApproved

What was proposed

The application sought changes to the approved parking layout, including a substation, CCTV unit, amended charging points and the loss of one parking space.

“Proposal: Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Drawings) and Condition 11 (Car Parking Provision) of planning permission 25/00862/FUL (Change of use and building alterations to accommodate one retail unit (Use Class E(a)) and one fitness/recreation (Use Class E(d)) unit, with car parking (including EV charging points), servicing areas, delivery collection lockers, car wash bay and associated works) to allow for amendments to the car parking layout to include provision of…”

“Permission is sought to vary conditions 2 and 11 to amend the car parking layout to allow for amendments to the approved EV charging points and the installation of a substation and CCTV unit. The installation of the substation will require the loss of 1 No. parking space to allow for safe access and servicing of the substation. The overall EV charging provision will be unchanged.”

Officer report

The site

The site is a former vacant car dealership where the approved retail and fitness development was under construction and nearing completion.

“The site subject of this planning application relates to the redevelopment of a previously vacant car dealership. The site is located close to the junction of Stockport Road and Dowson Road, and to the South of Apethorn Lane.”

“The site was historically occupied by a car dealership and comprised the showroom building and surrounding hardstanding which served as parking areas and car display areas. The previously approved proposal for one retail unit and one fitness/recreation unit is currently under construction and is nearing completion.”

Officer report

Earlier planning permission

The earlier permission for retail, fitness, parking, servicing, lockers, a car wash and associated works was approved in March 2026.

“Change of use and building alterations to accommodate one retail unit (Use Class E(a)) and one fitness/recreation (Use Class E(d)) unit, with car parking (including EV charging points), servicing areas, delivery collection lockers, car wash bay and associated works.”

“25/00862/FUL – Change of use and building alterations to accommodate one retail unit (Use Class E(a)) and one fitness/recreation (Use Class E(d)) unit, with car parking (including EV charging points), servicing areas, delivery collection lockers, car wash bay and associated works. Approved 04/03/2026.”

Officer report

Why officers supported it

Officers considered the amendment minor, with four charging spaces retained, sufficient parking remaining and no significant highway safety or capacity concerns.

“In this instance, the primary change relates to a modest reduction in on-site parking provision, resulting in the loss of one car parking space. This reduction is considered to be minor in the context of the development as a whole. Sufficient parking provision would remain to serve the needs of the development, and the level of provision is not considered to give rise to significant highway safety or capacity concerns.”

“The application seeks a minor material amendment to vary conditions relating to the approved parking layout. The proposed changes are limited to facilitating the installation of a substation and CCTV unit and associated infrastructure, resulting in the loss of one parking space.”

Officer report

Committee decision

The committee granted planning permission subject to conditions.

“26.00404.FUL – Former Audi Dealership, Hyde Proposed Development Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Drawings) and Condition 11 (Car Parking Provision) of planning permission 25/00862/FUL (Change of use and building alterations to accommodate one retail unit (Use Class E(a)) and one fitness/recreation (Use Class E(d)) unit, with car parking (including EV charging points), servicing areas, delivery collection lockers, car wash bay and associated works) to allow for amendments…”

Minutes

Sources

  • Tameside Speakers Panel (Planning) minutes, 22 July 2026
  • Agenda and papers (council website)

Source: Plota analysis of Tameside's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.

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At the meeting

Council
Tameside
Date
Wednesday 22 July 2026
Recommendation
Officers recommended approval
Committee decided
Approved
Minutes
The council's minutes
Meeting
Agenda and papers (council website)

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