Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: November 5, 2024

Purpose: A draft of the design guide was approved for consultation earlier this year. The consultation has now taken place and cabinet are being asked to a) approve changes to be made to the design guide in response to the feedback received; and b) that the finalised design guide be published on the council's website and used in development management decision making and other development related discussions/processes.

Content: The Cabinet has considered the draft Stockport Town Centre Residential Design Guide that aimed to set out the council’s design expectations for this area of the borough, and has:-   (1) Approved the proposed amendments to the Town Centre Residential Design Guide as detailed in appendix 1 to this report and outlined in appendix 2; and   (2) Approved adoption of the (amended) Town Centre Residential Design Guide for publication on the council’s website and subsequent use as a material consideration in development management and other development related processes.

Alternative options considered: None.