Temporary bus depot at Lundy Site & Former Heaton Lane Car Park Site, Stockport

“PROPOSAL: Full planning application for demolition of buildings on Lundy Site, temporary use of Lundy Site and Former Heaton Lane Car Park Site as bus depot (Sui Generis) with associated buildings, including bus-washing and office accommodation for five years, together with access, drainage and associated works.”

“Temporary planning permission is sought for a five-year period for the “demolition of buildings on Lundy Site, temporary use of Lundy Site and Former Heaton Lane Car Park Site as bus depot (Sui Generis) with associated buildings, including bus- washing and office accommodation...together with access, drainage and associated works…”

“It is proposed to use this site to openly store circa. 83 buses when not in active use. Ancillary supporting buildings and structures on this site include:”

“Following demolition of all remaining buildings on the site, it is proposed to openly store 65 buses on hardstanding when not in active use. Ancillary supporting buildings and structures on this site include:”

“The proposed temporary relocation of the bus station to the application sites will enable the Stockport 8 development to proceed helping to address the Stockport’s housing needs whilst delivering the transformational town centre regeneration envisaged in the adopted Stockport Town Centre West Strategic Regeneration Framework. For the reasons set out above, no conflicts with local or national…”

“While I recognise the stated need for temporary infrastructure, I have serious concerns regarding the scale, intensity, and duration of the proposed use, particularly in relation to increased traffic movements, noise, air quality, and the resulting impact on nearby residential and commercial properties.”

“The proposal would introduce frequent early-morning and late-night vehicle movements, including idling buses, servicing operations, and staff activity. Given the proximity of the site to residential accommodation and local businesses, this would result in a material loss of amenity and would adversely affect both living conditions and the operation and viability of nearby businesses.”

“In respect of DC/097900 – Lundy Site & Former Heaton Lane car park site, Stockport, a full planning application for demolition of buildings on Lundy Site, temporary use of Lundy Site and Former Heaton Lane Car Park Site as bus depot (Sui Generis) with associated buildings, including bus-washing and office accommodation for five years, together with access, drainage and associated works, it was…”

“RESOLVED - That temporary planning permission be granted for a five-year period subject to conditions…”