The Housing, Economy & Environment Scrutiny Committee met on Monday 14 September 2026 to discuss the Stockport Local Plan: Regulation 19. The committee provided comments on the draft plan, which is intended to guide future development in Stockport until 2042.

The committee's comments focused on several key areas. There was general agreement on the importance of having an up-to-date local plan, with members seeking assurance that the plan was robust and legally compliant. Concerns were raised regarding the scale and affordability of proposed housing, particularly the provision for social rent, and the council explained the viability assessments that had informed these decisions. The committee also discussed the need for a mix of housing types and the protection of existing social housing. Infrastructure provision, including transport, education, healthcare, and open spaces, was a significant point of discussion, with members seeking assurances that it would keep pace with development. The council outlined the policies in place to require developers to contribute to necessary infrastructure. Finally, members discussed the plan's approach to climate change and sustainable development, with a focus on balancing ambition with deliverability and evidence. The committee ultimately expressed satisfaction that the draft plan was sufficiently robust to proceed to the next stage of consultation.