1,328-home mixed-use neighbourhood at Land At Town Centre West, Stockport

What was proposed

The hybrid application sought three detailed residential buildings on Plot 1 and outline residential-led mixed-use development on Plots 2 and 3.

“Full planning permission for the demolition of existing buildings (across all Plots 1, 2 and 3), the redevelopment of Plot 1 for the erection of 3 residential buildings (use class C3) and supporting flexible commercial / community use (use classes E and F2b) and drinking establishments (sui-generis), new public realm, car parking, cycle parking, access, highway alterations, drainage and associated works; and:”

“Outline planning permission with all matters reserved for the redevelopment of Plots 2 and 3 for the erection of residential buildings (use class C3), supporting flexible commercial / community use (use class E and F2b) and drinking establishments (sui-generis). Plot 3D as identified on plan ref 70500-SKM-ZZ-ZZ-D- A-029520 is severable.”

Officer report

Planning history and bat surveys

Earlier committee members resolved to grant permission, after which further surveys found four day-roosts in buildings on Plot 2.

“Members will recall that at this committee’s meeting on 14 August 2025, they resolved to grant planning permission for the Stockport 8 development in accordance with the officer recommendation. That resolution was, amongst other things, subject to further bat surveys of the former Comfortable Gill public house building fronting King Street West with a commitment to return the application to committee should bats be found.”

“Since that decision was made, further surveys have taken place and although bat roosts were not found to be present in the former Comfortable Gill public house building, four day roosts have been found on the buildings currently occupied by Totally Local Company within Plot 2 of the Stockport 8 development (known as the Lundy site). This is also reported in Item 2 on the agenda due to the connection to and overlap with this application.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The applicant spoke in favour and explained the scheme, proposed affordable housing and its intended mix of residents and housing types.

The votes

Members rejected a proposal to defer the decision, then recommended approval and later granted permission with eight votes in favour and three abstentions.

“Members raised concern regarding the impact of the development on local residents, especially with regard to construction. A motion to defer the decision was proposed and seconded to allow for further information to be provided. The motion was voted on 3 for, 7 against.”

“Members then commented on and debated the application and resolved to grant planning permission in accordance with the officer recommendation following a vote (8 in favour and 3 abstentions).”

Officer report

The decision

Planning permission was granted for the hybrid development subject to conditions and completion of a legal agreement securing the stated heads of terms.

“In respect of DC094376 - Stockport 8, Land At Town Centre West, Stockport, SK3 0DU, a hybrid planning application seeking:”

“RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted subject to conditions and the completion of a legal agreement securing the heads of terms as detailed in the report.”

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