32 apartments at Queen Street, Dukinfield

What was proposed

The application sought outline permission for 32 apartments, with landscaping reserved, in a five-storey building containing one- and two-bedroom homes.

“Proposal: Outline application for residential development, 32 apartments (Use Class C3) (with landscaping matters reserved).”

“The application seeks outline consent for the residential development of 32 apartments (Use Class C3) (with landscaping matters reserved). The proposal is identical to the previously approved application (21/00881/FUL) in February 2022 which has now lapsed.”

Officer report

The site and its setting

The vacant former public house site is a hard-surfaced area in the Central Estate, close to Dukinfield town centre and local services.

“The site itself was formerly occupied by the North Star public house which was demolished over 16 years ago. The site comprises a vacant hard surfaced area, it is rectangular in shape and measures approximately 880sqm in area, the site is flat but there are retaining structures to the rear (southern) boundary to account for a change in site levels beyond the site. Vegetation within the site is largely self-set and no trees or shrubs are of any significant amenity value.”

“The site is situated in a highly sustainable and accessible location approximately a 15 minute walk (0.7 miles) from Dukinfield Town Centre. Dukinfield provides a range of shops, services and community facilities that meet day to day needs, including convenience retail, healthcare services and local employment.”

Officer report

Earlier planning decisions

The proposal matched a 2022 permission for 32 apartments, which had lapsed; earlier permissions allowed apartment schemes on the site.

“21/00881/FUL - Erection of a 5 storey apartment building (32no. total apartments) with associated landscaping, separate bin storage and undercroft car parking at Ground Floor level. Approved on 24.02.2022 3.2 07/00826/REM - Erection of 15no. 2 bed apartments and 3no. 1 bed apartments with undercroft car parking – Approved 12.09.2007 3.3 05/00373/OUT - Erection of 18no self-contained apartments within a 4 storey block – Approved 01/06/2005 4. PLANNING POLICY”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval because the proposal would reuse accessible brownfield land, provide housing and bring environmental and economic benefits.

“The site is located within a highly accessible and sustainable location; the proposals will represent an efficient use of urban land. Given the residential nature of the locality and the planning history of the site it is considered that residential development represents a highly appropriate land use for the site. The redevelopment of the site would bring about a number of benefits including:”

“Overall, when considering the proposal against the policies of the NPPF as a whole, the collective benefits associated with the proposal are positive. The development would accord with the main aims and objectives of the development plan and represent sustainable development. There have been no negative economic, social, or environmental impacts identified from the proposals.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

Consultees raised no objections subject to conditions, while affordable housing, green space and highway contributions were identified.

“Affordable Housing - Would be supportive of the application subject to affordable housing condition.”

“Contaminated Land – No objections subject to recommended conditions.”

Officer report

Who spoke

A speaker addressed the Panel in support of the application.

What members considered

The Panel was told that United Utilities accepted the proposal in principle, while drainage information would be addressed through a sustainable drainage condition.

“Proposed Development Outline application for residential development, 32 apartments (Use Class C3) (with landscaping matters reserved). [name withheld] addressed the Panel in support of the application. Decision The Panel were advised that since the agenda was published, a response had been received from United Utilities who deemed the proposal acceptable in principle.”

Minutes

The committee decision

The Panel resolved to grant planning permission subject to conditions and completion of a section 106 agreement.

“RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted subject to conditions and completion of a section 106 agreement.”

Minutes