ITEM NO: 8

Report To: EXECUTIVE CABINET

Date: 27 March 2013

Executive Member/Reporting Councillor Peter Robinson – Executive Member, Transport & Officer: Development Damien Bourke - Head of Strategic Development and Investment

Subject: CONSERVATION AREA APPRAISALS AND MANAGEMENT PROPOSALS

Report Summary: To inform the Executive Cabinet of the results of the public consultation undertaken for eight Conservation Area Appraisals and Management Proposals and seek authorisation to proceed with their formal adoption.

To request that the Executive Cabinet approves the release of the Draft Ashton Town Centre Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Proposals for consultation.

To note the outcome of the the Meadow Lane, Haughton Green Draft Character Appraisal and Management Options and recommend that subject to comments from the Cabinet, further work be undertaken to the area appraisal and on that basis go out to consultation.

To seek Executive Cabinet comments in respect of areas to be assessed for future conservation area designation.

Appendices 2 and 3 are very large documents and are available on request from Democratic Services. Recommendations: Members are asked to: 1. Note the proposed revisions made to 8 draft Conservation Area Appraisals and Management Proposals following public consultation in the following conservation areas: a) Carrbrook; b) Copley; c) Fairfield; d) Millbrook; e) Mottram-in-Longdendale; f) Portland Basin; g) St Anne’s Haughton; and h) Stalybridge Town Centre. 2. To approve the proposed formal adoption of the revised Appraisals and Management Proposals by the Council, noting that further procedures and notices will need to be undertaken to formally amend the conservation area boundaries in accordance with the findings of the revised documents; 3. To approve the proposed release of the Ashton Town Centre Draft Conservation Area Appraisal and

Management Proposals for internal consultation with Officers and Ward Members, followed by public consultation; 4. To note and approve the proposed release of the Meadow Lane, Haughton Green Draft Character Appraisal and Management Proposals for internal consultation with Officers and Ward Members, followed by public consultation on the options and implications of a conservation area in Haughton Green; 5. To approve and comment on the areas identified as priorities for future conservation area designation 6. To delegate authority to the Executive Director for Economic Growth Investment and Sustainability and the Executive Member for Transport and Development to develop a prioritised list of future Conservation Areas to be taken forward for appraisal. Final approval will be subject to a further report.

Links to Community Appropriately designated and well-managed conservation Strategy: areas provide better places to live, help to improve quality of life and contribute to a thriving economy, supporting a number of strands contained in the Community Strategy.

Policy Implications: This report meets the requirements of Section 69 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 in respect of the Local Planning Authority’s duty to identify areas of special architectural or historic interest. It is consistent with the policies in the 2012 National Planning Policy Framework, which places emphasis on identifying and understanding the significance of heritage assets and calls on local planning authorities to set out a positive strategy for the conservation and enjoyment of the historic environment.

Financial Implications: There are no immediate financial implications arising directly (Authorised by Borough from this report. Funding for this work is included within Treasurer) Planning & Economic Development revenue budgets 2012/13. Financial monitoring will continue throughout the consultation and production process to ensure any financial implications that may arise can be addressed.

Legal Implications: A key decision will be taken to implement these decisions. (Authorised by Borough An area must be designated as a conservation area if it is Solicitor) determined by the Council to be a part of the Borough “of special architectural or historic interest the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance” Designation of an area as a conservation area has consequences for permitted development rights in that area.

Risk Management: It is important that existing conservation areas are thoroughly reviewed and that new designations are appropriately made on the basis of credible material. To do otherwise could expose the Council to legal challenge.

Access to Information: Appendices 2, 3 and 4 are very large documents and are available on request from Democratic Services. The background papers relating to this report can be inspected by contacting the report writer, Nigel Gilmore, Group Engineering Manager by: Telephone:0161 342 3920

e-mail: nigel.gilmore@tameside.gov.uk

1.0 BACKGROUND

1.1 Section 69 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 places a statutory duty on local planning authorities to determine which parts of their area are of “special architectural or historic interest, the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance”. Sections 69-70 of the 1990 Act requires local planning authorities to consider from time to time whether they should designate new conservation areas or extend existing ones. Section 71 of the 1990 Act requires local planning authorities to formulate and publish proposals for the preservation and enhancement of any parts of their area which are conservation areas.

1.2 The determination of which parts of an authority’s area are of “special architectural or historic interest” (i.e. worthy of conservation area designation), implies a degree of selectivity. It follows that conservation areas must be of sufficient quality to merit protection and that their special architectural or historic character should be clearly defined. The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) notes that “When considering the designation of conservation areas, local planning authorities should ensure that an area justifies such status because of its special architectural or historic interest and that the concept of conservation is not devalued through the designation of areas that lack special interest”1. NPPF also calls for local planning authorities to “make information about the significance of the historic environment gathered as part of plan making or development management publicly available”2.

1.3 Tameside has nine existing conservation areas of varying type, size and character. Two - Ashton Town Centre and Stalybridge Town Centre - are listed within English Heritage’s 2012 ‘Heritage at Risk Register’, where they are described as being in ‘very bad’ condition and expected to deteriorate. The Register does not explain in full the particular circumstances that have led to their inclusion, but they are considered to be at risk for a wide range of reasons including economic decline, vacancy and erosion of historic character.

1.4 Fairfield, the first of the borough’s nine conservation areas, was designated in 1971. The last was St. Anne’s Haughton, designated in 1992. None of the nine conservation areas has been subject to a boundary review since the late 1990s. There are no published conservation area appraisals or plans for their management and enhancement, leaving these areas vulnerable to insensitive change and inappropriate development. The absence of formally adopted appraisals and management plans for Tameside’s designated conservation areas is undoubtedly a factor in English Heritage’s annual assessment for the Heritage at Risk Register.

1.5 English Heritage guidance sets out the need to articulate special interest and to support the conservation area designation in the first instance with evidence from some form of historic characterisation study – ideally a conservation area appraisal3. Best practice also encourages local planning authorities to undertake reviews of their designated conservation areas every five years. Appraisal or re-appraisal is an effective means of providing an up- to-date assessment of each conservation area, analysing the built form, historical context, natural setting and definition of special interest. It also identifies key positive and negative impacts, erosion of character and the appropriateness of the boundary. The Management Proposals are developed out of the findings of the relevant appraisal and are to be read in conjunction with that document. The Management Proposals provide guidance for development within and adjacent to each area, and set out policies and design principles that will enable change to be sensitively managed. This ensures that new development

1NPPF 2012, Paragraph 127 2 NPPF 2012, Paragraph 141 3 English Heritage, ‘Understanding Place: Conservation Area Designation, Appraisal and Management’, p. 4.

makes a positive contribution within each area, thus preserving and enhancing its special character and appearance in line with the statutory duties enshrined in the 1990 Act. 1.6 1.6The Council commissioned consultants to produce a series of appraisals for eight of Tameside’s nine conservation areas. Although the work was completed, the documents were not taken forward for public consultation or adoption. During 2008-10 the draft appraisals were thoroughly reviewed and updated in order to prepare them for the formal process of adoption.

2.0 RESULTS OF CONSULTATION ON CONSERVATION AREA APPRAISALS AND MANAGEMENT PROPOSALS FOR EIGHT EXISTING CONSERVATION AREAS

2.1 Following an Executive Decision Approval in January 2011, the draft Conservation Area Appraisals and Management Proposal documents for Carrbrook, Copley, Fairfield, Millbrook, Mottram-in-Longdendale, Portland Basin, St. Anne’s, Haughton and Stalybridge Town Centre were approved for release for public consultation.

2.2 Public consultation was undertaken in three stages. The consultation for Carrbrook, Copley, Millbrook and Stalybridge Town Centre took place between 24 January and 11 March 2011; Mottram-in-Longdendale, Portland Basin and St Anne’s Haughton between 30 May and 11 July 2011, and Fairfield between 18 July and 29 August 2011. Each area was subject to a six week period of public consultation during which written comments were invited. The draft documents were presented at District Assemblies and at informal drop-in sessions held within each of the conservation areas.

2.3 Appendix 1 contains a summary of the main outcomes of the consultation and proposed amendments for each area. Appendix 2 summarises the consultation responses received for each area. Appendix 3 contains the full and final Conservation Area Appraisals and Management Proposals, revised in line with comments received. Appendices 2 and 3 are very large documents and are available on request from Democratic Services.

2.4 The Conservation Area Appraisals require formal adoption by the Council in order that they can be published and the Management Proposals implemented. The Executive Cabinet is invited to endorse the formal adoption of these documents. Members are also asked to authorise the formalisation of boundary amendments through further advertisement in the press. This is a requirement of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, section 70(7), (8). It is also proposed to send written notification of boundary amendments to those residents directly affected by the changes.

3.0 DRAFT ASHTON TOWN CENTRE CONSERVATION AREA APPRAISAL AND MANAGEMENT PROPOSALS

3.1 Ashton Town Centre was designated as a conservation area in 1978 and extended in 1991. This conservation area was not included in the initial programme of appraisals undertaken by consultants. It was agreed, therefore, that a separate character appraisal be undertaken following consultation on, and adoption of, the eight completed conservation area appraisals.

3.2 A draft Appraisal and Management Proposals document has now been written for Ashton Town Centre. It is proposed to release this document for internal consultation among Officers and Ward Members, followed by a public consultation exercise similar to that conducted for the eight completed Appraisals. The Executive Cabinet is requested to authorise the consultation.

3.3 It is important that the Council proceeds with the adoption of the Appraisal and Management proposals for the Town Centre in view of the emphasis placed on Ashton in

the emerging Local Plan as the Borough’s primary town centre in terms of employment and retail. There is a clear need to ensure that projects brought forward as part of the Ashton Town Centre Development and Design Framework are informed by an understanding of the historic environment. The Appraisal will help meet this need. The accompanying Management Proposals will also set out guidelines to ensure that future development within and adjacent to the designated area is responsive to the historic context and change is appropriately managed.

4.0 MEADOW LANE, HAUGHTON GREEN DRAFT CHARACTER APPRAISAL AND MANAGEMENT OPTIONS

4.1 During the process of consulting on our existing Conservation areas, designation of a conservation area in Haughton Green has been requested by the community. This request has gained the support of local members and the local Member of Parliament. The draft Character Appraisal is now complete . In summary, the Character Appraisal of Meadow Lane, Haughton Green, found that the historic environment has suffered from erosion of character, however given the local support for designating this as a conservation area it is recommended that we progress to consult with the wider community on their appetite for conservation area status.

4.2 Whilst it is important to weigh up with the requirements of the NPPF, particularly with regard to the evidential justification for any designation it is also important to evaluate the views of local people and their enthusiasm for a conservation area.

4.3 The National Planning Policy Framework is clear that when considering conservation area designation, local planning authorities “should ensure that an area justifies such status because of its special architectural or historic interest, and that the concept of conservation is not devalued through the definition of areas that lack special interest” (Section 12, paragraph 127). Indiscriminate designation damages the credibility of current and future designations and could compromise the soundness of the Evidence Base required to support the borough’s Local Plan. Unjustified designations could be tested in future through Judicial Review, by the Planning Inspectorate when the Local Plan reaches the stage of Examination in Public, and in individual cases proceeding to planning appeal. There could be associated financial and reputational risks to the Council.

4.4 Whilst Haughton Green would not be a top priority for designation, the degree of local support is clearly important and it would be possible to designate an area including the few elements that retain sufficient special interest.

4.5 A proposal to proceed with conservation area designation would need careful consideration given residents may challenge the designation in the future. A number of alternative management options could be implemented, including the local listing of one historic structure4; a review of existing TPO (Tree Protection Order) coverage; enhanced interpretation of historic remains within Haughton Dale and exploration of the potential for a community archaeology project at the site of Haughton Dale Mills. A wider consultation on the conservation area would allow residents to explore these proposals in more detail, and give us confidence that designating the area is in the interests of residents as well as protection of the heritage of the area.

4.6 It is recommended that we proceed to consult the local community widely on the options and implications of a conservation area in Haughton Green.

4 Stone walkway fronting Haughton Green Terrace

5.0 PROPOSED CONSERVATION AREAS

5.1 The Greater Manchester Urban Historic Landscape Characterisation Study (GMUHLC) completed in 2011 by Greater Manchester Archaeology Unit highlighted the current lack of protection for a number of areas of potential special architectural and historic interest across Tameside. In the absence of formal designation these areas are vulnerable to change both through major development and ongoing erosion of character. Under the 1990 Act, the Council has a statutory duty to determine which parts of its area are of “special architectural or historic interest”. The first step towards formal designation is usually the carrying out of a character appraisal to determine whether the area is of sufficient quality, and to define carefully its special architectural or historic character. This latter will prove to be important subsequently, when the Council comes to determine planning applications, in order to enable it to establish whether (and if so how) proposed development would affect that character. Appraisal is undertaken in line with best practice guidance from English Heritage.

5.2 In recognition of the irreplaceable nature of the borough’s heritage assets and the rate of attrition of special interest within currently unprotected areas, it is intended to assess a number of sites for potential conservation area designation. The following list of areas for appraisal has been prioritised in line with the results of the GMUHLC Study, local knowledge and external requests for assessment:

a) Mossley – this area faces increasing pressure for development and is subject to ongoing erosion of character. We run the risk of losing significant areas of special interest in Roughtown, Top Mossley and Bottom Mossley through unchecked development. At present, Mossley is a relatively intact historic townscape and designation is of the highest priority to protect its integrity. There is considerable appetite for designation among local people. The Mossley and Stalybridge North East District Assembly have requested updates on progress towards a character appraisal for Mossley; although character assessment work has already commenced, it has not been possible to proceed with this work since Haughton Green was brought forward for assessment. There would be a distinct advantage in undertaking a thorough character appraisal of the whole of Mossley, with separate designations proceeding concurrently thereafter.

b) Broadbottom – again, a remarkably intact village centred on the railway. The historic core survives but is threatened by the recent loss of notable buildings such as the saw mill which has been lost to residential development. Local residents have already requested conservation area designation for the village.

c) Canal Infrastructure. Tameside’s canal infrastructure is over 200 years old and is a significant reminder of the borough’s industrial development. It also represents an important focus for regeneration, providing opportunities for waterside development, leisure and sustainable transport which should all be handled with the historic environment in mind. Very little of Tameside’s network is currently protected, with only small sections falling within existing conservation areas at Portland Basin, Fairfield and Stalybridge. Tameside is the “missing link” in this respect, with designation extending south of the borough beyond Stockport and Macclesfield at least as far as Crewe, and way up into Lancashire. Again, three separate conservation areas will need to be considered for the Ashton Canal, the Peak Forest Canal and the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.

d) Mottram Old Road, Stalybridge– an area that represents the shift from weavers’ cottages to 19th century terraces to late Victorian/Edwardian villas. Cheetham’s Park should certainly be included as an important example of a designed landscape, an asset type that is significantly under-represented in Tameside. The townscape is at

risk from backland development as well as erosion of character from incremental change.

e) Park Bridge, an area with significant remains of Tameside’s iron industry is currently facing pressure for residential development. Medlock and Tame Valley Conservation Association has recently submitted a request to designate the area in response to these proposals which are at pre-application stage. However, potential for CA status may be compromised by historic losses in the area.

f) Tame Valley– massively important in the historic industrial development of the borough and containing significant heritage assets likely to become more vulnerable as the economic base shifts. Highlighted in the Greater Manchester Urban Historic Landscape Characterisation as significant in a GM context. There may be a need to designate several conservation areas in the Valley due to its geographical extent, but this would require significant resource input in terms of assessment.

g) Gee Cross Hyde has very poor representation in conservation area terms. Gee Cross should certainly be appraised with a view to CA designation.

h) Broadoak Road/ Henrietta Street, Ashton - Broadoak Road/ Henrietta Street– an area of pre- and interwar planned development where many of the large villa properties retain Edwardian and Art Deco features vulnerable to alteration and loss. The Broadoak pub is of particular interest.

i) Hollingworth – similar in character to Broadbottom and facing similar pressures.

j) Christ Church and Taunton Road– similar to Broadoak. Centred on the listed church.

k) Currier Lane– an “enclave” with properties of a range of ages and styles.

l) Hodge Fold: The hinterland around Hodge Fold has buildings associated with the borough’s early textile industry and may merit a CA designation separate from Broadbottom.

m) Daisy Nook – Highlighted in the GMUHLC as an area of canal/industrial heritage. There may be potential for a cross-border conservation area with Oldham Council.

5.3 Members are asked to note that character assessment is an intensive process, generally requiring around 6 months per area for research, analysis and presentation of results. Staff resources will need to be taken into account when drafting a realistic programme for assessment.

APPENDIX 1 Summary of the Main Outcomes and Proposed Amendments for Conservation Area Appraisals and Management Proposals for Eight Existing Conservation Areas

1.0 CARRBROOK CONSERVATION AREA

Carrbrook Conservation Area Proposals (not to scale) © Crown copyright 2013 all rights reserved LA100022697

1.1 Background Information: The Carrbrook Conservation Area originally designated in 1975, is 10 miles east of Manchester and 2 miles northwest of Stalybridge. In 1975 the Conservation Area included the original planned Victorian industrial village of approximately 90 houses, Calprina Works, a bowling green, Buckton Vale Institute and areas of vacant land. In 1995 the Conservation Area was extended to include land to the west along Swallow Lane and School Lane and a number of listed buildings at Moorgate. A small section of the boundary opposite numbers 9-12 School Lane was redefined in 1997 and again in 1999.

1.2 Character Statement: Carrbrook is an excellent example of a Pennine settlement that developed from its origins as a cluster of agricultural hamlets through into an industrial village. The character of the area is derived from the surviving legacy of this development, which includes dispersed clusters of late 17th and early 18th century farm buildings and the more uniformly planned and tight-knit industrial village which developed in association with the Mills and works in the area. The area is rooted within the local landscape owing to the dominant presence of Pennine hills, which rise steeply to the north and east, and the use of local materials, notably in the earlier buildings.

1.3 Public Consultation: Public consultation on the draft Carrbrook Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Proposals document was held for a six week period 24 January 2011-11 March 2011. A notice inviting representation on the draft document was published in the Tameside Reporter on 25 January 2011. All owner/occupiers of buildings within the existing conservation area and within ten meters of the boundary were informed by letter of the public consultation. An informal drop in session at Buckton Vale Primary School was held prior to officers giving a short presentation and inviting representation on the draft document at the Stalybridge North East and Mossley District Assembly on 31 January 2011.

1.4 Eleven formal comments were made to the Council during this period. The main themes to come out of the public consultation surrounded local support for an area of land within Castle Clough to be considered for inclusion within the conservation area boundary and amendments to the wording within Design Principles to reflect that owners and occupiers of buildings within conservation areas should take into consideration the need to preserve and enhance both the character and appearance of the conservation area. A concise summary of comments received during the public consultation and proposed amendments to text within the Carrbrook Appraisal and Management Proposals document can be viewed in Appendix 2.

1.5 Recommendations for Approval: That the Carrbrook Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Proposals document (Appendix 3) be recommended for adoption and that the following Management Proposals are implemented:

Management Detail Action Proposals Boundary Areas recommended for That the Council under take further Amendments inclusion within the Carrbrook procedures and notices to formally Conservation Area boundary: amend the conservation area boundary  Castle Clough in accordance with the 1990 Planning  Land to the west of the Act Carr Settlement  Land at Warmholes  Land adjacent to the former Carr Mill  Other minor amendments to provide clarity, following distinctive boundary lines and physical features on relevant OS Maps Buildings at The Tameside Buildings at That the Council conducts a borough- Risk Risk Register be regularly wide update of the Tameside Buildings updated at Risk Register in order to provide an accurate account of the condition of the borough’s designated heritage assets.

Management Detail Action Proposals Proposed The following buildings will be That the Council continue to work the Tameside Local considered for inclusion within Tameside Local History Forum on the List5 the developing Tameside development of a borough-wide local Local List: list  Numbers 1-7 Castle Terrace, Buckton Vale Road  Buckton Vale Institute, Buckton Vale Road  K6 Red Telephone Kiosk, Buckton Vale Road  Clough House, Flash House, Flash Cottage and Number 17  Carrbrook Road  Pump House, Castle Lane  No’s 20-22 Carr Cottages, Carr Lane Design The following design principles To accept the amendments made to the Principles to be used to manage change wording within the Design Principles, and development within the particularly in relation to Repairs and Carrbrook Conservation Area: Maintenance.  Traditional Buildings  Sympathetic, Contextual Those recommendations within the Design Design Principles become a material  Demolition consideration during the development  Repairs and Maintenance management process.  Boundary Treatments and the Public Realm  Urban Grain and Traditional Street Patterns  Street Furniture  Views

5 A list containing buildings, structures or features which, whilst not statutorily listed, the local planning authority feels to be an important part of an areas heritage, due to architectural, historic, archaeological or artistic interest.

2.0 COPLEY CONSERVATION AREA

Copley Conservation Area Proposals (not to scale) © Crown copyright 2013 all rights reserved LA100022697

2.1 Background Information: Copley was designated as a conservation area in 1986 and extended in 1990. Copley is located nine miles east of Manchester in the north eastern edge of Stalybridge. The village developed on the lower slopes of the south eastern side of the Tame Valley and over time has been incorporated within the linear sprawl of development which straddles both sides of Huddersfield Road.

2.2 Character Statement: Once a separate village, Copley now forms part of the wider built-up area but remains identifiable as a separate place on the Huddersfield Road corridor. The nature of the surviving buildings (mill, church, school and housing) and their similar age (mid to late nineteenth century) reveal the earlier history of the village and tell the storey of a self-contained industrial village and a microcosm of Victorian society.

2.3 Public Consultation Summary: Public consultation on the draft Copley Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Proposals document was held for a six week period between 24 January 2011 and 11 March 2011. A Notice inviting representation on the draft document was published in the Tameside Reporter on 25 January 2011. All owner/occupiers of buildings within the existing conservation area, the proposed boundary and within ten metres of the boundary were informed by letter on 20 January 2011 of the public consultation. Officers give a short presentation and invited representations on the draft document at the Stalybridge District Assembly on 9 February 2011 prior to holding an informal drop in session on the 18 February 2011 at St. Paul’s Church, Copley. A concise summary of comments received during the public consultation and proposed amendments

to text within the Copley Appraisal and Management Proposals document can be viewed in Appendix 2. 2.4 Only three written representations were received in relation to the Copley Conservation Area consultation and relate to bridleways, climate change and biodiversity and support for the extension of the conservation area along Huddersfield Road.

2.5 Recommendations for Approval: That the Copley Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Proposals document (Appendix 3) be recommended for adoption and that the following Management Proposals are implemented:

Management Detail Action Proposals Boundary Area recommended for That the Council under take further Amendments inclusion within the procedures and notices to formally amend Copley boundary: the conservation area boundary in accordance with the 1990 Planning Act  Nos. 105-135 Huddersfield Road  Nos. 96-154 Huddersfield Road

Area recommended for exclusion from the Copley Boundary:  Area of woodland to the north west from the conservation area Buildings at The Tameside Buildings That the Council conducts a borough-wide Risk at Risk Register be update of the Buildings at Risk Register in regularly updated order to provide an accurate account of the condition of the boroughs designated heritage assets. Article 4 It is recommended that That further consultation with the Direction6 the following properties owner/occupiers of the affected properties be included within the take place prior to an Article 4 (2) direction order: being made. This will enable the Council to  Albion Crescent, discuss the implications of an Article 4 (2) Nos. 64-94 direction and clarify the types of permitted Huddersfield Road development rights to be included in the  Staley House order. Huddersfield Road  No. 93 No written representations were received in Huddersfield Road relation to the recommended Article 4 (2)  Nos. 105-111 direction during the public consultation Huddersfield Road exercise. It is the Officer’s recommendation  Nos. 118-128 that, despite the widespread replacement of Huddersfield Road original sash windows and doors within the  Nos. 7-19 Copley conservation area, that this category of Park Mews Permitted Development be brought within  Nos. 1-14 stricter control through its inclusion within the Demesne Drive Article 4 (2) Direction in recognition of the desirability of protecting the historic character  Nos. 237-267

6 Article 4 (2) directions are used by local planning authorities (LPA) to bring under control a range of works authorised under Article 3 of the Town and Country (General Permitted Development) Order 1995. A LPA can restrict permitted development rights of property owners to carry out certain categories of development that would another wise be automatically allowed through the making of an Article 4 (2) direction.

Management Detail Action Proposals Demesne Drive and appearance of the conservation area  Ash Bank House and to reinforce recommendations made Richmond Street within the Design Principles.  Nos. 3-11 Richmond Street  Nos. 1-43 St. Paul’s Street  Nos. 2-34 St. Paul’s Street

It is recommended that the following Permitted Development rights be removed:  Extensions and alterations to a dwelling house (including conservatories)  Additions to the roof of a dwelling house (i.e. dormer windows)  Alterations to the roof of a dwelling house (i.e. loss or replacement of original roofing material)  Construction of a porch  Construction of hard standing  The demolition of boundary walls  Painting or rendering of the exterior of a building  Removal of stone setts and stone paving Proposed The following buildings That the Council continue to work with the Tameside will be considered for Tameside Local History Forum on the Local List inclusion within the development of a borough-wide Local List. developing Tameside Local List:  Albion Crescent, No. 64-94 Huddersfield Road  Staley House, Huddersfield Road  No. 93 Huddersfield Road  Nos.118-128 Huddersfield Road

Management Detail Action Proposals  The Reindeer (PH), No.109 Huddersfield Road  Nos. 7-19 Copley Park Mews  Nos. 3-11 Richmond Street Development Area of land identified for That the Council writes a development brief Brief development brief: for this area of land, given its sensitive  Land between Copley location and possible pressure for future Mill and St. Paul’s development. Church Design The following design To accept the amendments made to the Principles principles to be used to wording within the Design Principles, manage change and particularly in relation to Repairs and development within the Maintenance. Copley Conservation Area: Those recommendations within the Design  Traditional Buildings Principles become a material consideration  Sympathetic, during the development management Contextual Design process.  Demolition  Repairs and Maintenance  Boundary Treatments and the Public Realm  Urban Grain and Traditional Street Patterns  Street Furniture  Views

3.0 Fairfield Conservation Area

Fairfield Conservation Area Proposals (not to scale) © Crown copyright 2013 all rights reserved LA100022697

3.1 Background Information: The Fairfield Conservation Area was designated by Lancashire County Council in 1971 and extended in 1975. The area lies just to the south of Manchester Road and Droylsden town centre and is surrounded by housing. Nevertheless, it is rather hidden and remains an enclave with an air of seclusion and calm and is distinct in character from its surroundings. The Ashton Canal passes through the northern part of the area.

3.2 Character Statement: Fairfield is unique in having two ‘planned’ settlements dating from two significant periods in the development of planned towns. These provide a historic precursor to classic planned settlements in Europe and North America. The character of these areas remains remarkably well preserved and displays strongly the principles of order, simplicity, self-sufficiency and community on which they were founded.

3.3 The Ashton Canal area retains a strong historic character particularly within the cluster of buildings relating to the Canal infrastructure at Fairfield Top Lock with which they are intrinsically linked.

3.4 Public Consultation Summary: Public consultation on the draft Fairfield Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Proposals document was held for a six week period between 18 July 2011 and 29 August 2011. A Notice inviting representations on the draft document was published in the Tameside Reporter on 16 July 2011. All owner/occupiers of buildings within the existing conservation area boundary, within the proposed boundary and within ten metres of the boundary were informed by letter on 14 July 2011 of the public consultation. Officers held an informal drop in session prior to giving a short presentation and inviting representations on the draft document at the Droylsden District Assembly on 28 July 2011 at the Fairfield Moravian College.

3.5 14 written representations were received in relation to the Fairfield Conservation Area consultation. These broadly relate to key buildings of local interest, the boundary at Broadway North, and the requirement for further public consultation on the proposed Article 4 (2) direction, access into the site proposed for a development brief, biodiversity and species protection. Other representations received were in relation to the Moravian Church and specific details of place names and materials within the Settlement and at Fairfield Top Lock. Of specific note was the recommendation to exclude a short stretch of the Ashton Canal to the east of Fairfield Top Lock from the Conservation Area. A concise summary of comments received during the public consultation and proposed amendments to text within the Fairfield Appraisal and Management Proposals document can be viewed in Appendix 2.

3.6 Recommendations for Approval: That the Fairfield Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Proposals document (Appendix 3) be recommended for adoption and that the following Management Proposals are implemented:

Management Detail Action Proposals Boundary Area recommended for That the Council under take further Amendments exclusion within the Fairfield procedures and notices to formally amend boundary: the conservation area boundary in  Area of late 1970s accordance with the 1990 Planning Act social housing to the north of Fairfield Road  Nos. 29-341 Fairfield Road  Nos. 2-46 Gorseyfields  Park House, Gorseyfields  Egerton Mews, Gorseyfields  Short stretch of Canal to the east of Fairfield Top Lock

Buildings at The Tameside Buildings at That the Council conducts a borough-wide Risk Risk Register be regularly update of the Buildings at Risk Register in updated order to provide an accurate account of the condition of the borough’s designated heritage assets. Article 4 It is recommended that the That further consultation with the Direction following properties be owner/occupiers of the affected properties included within the order: take place prior to an Article 4 (2) direction  Nos. 1-14 Broadway being made. This will enable the Council North to discuss the implications of an Article 4  Nos. 1-23 Broadway (2) direction and clarify the types of  Nos. 20-26 Fairfield permitted development rights to be Avenue included in the order.

It is recommended that the following Permitted Development rights be removed:  Extensions and alterations to a dwelling

Management Detail Action Proposals house including porches and conservatories  Additions to the roof of a dwelling house i.e. dormer windows and satellite dishes  Replacement of original timber doors and windows  Alterations to the roof of a dwelling house i.e. loss or replacement of original roofing Welsh Slate, chimney stacks and terracotta chimney pots  The construction of hard standing  Demolition of boundary walls  Painting and rendering of the exterior of the building  Paint colours Proposed The following buildings will That the Council continue to work with the Tameside be considered for inclusion Tameside Local History Forum on the Local List within the developing development of a borough-wide Local List. Tameside Local List:  Nos.11b-11c Fairfield Square  West block of Fairfield High School for Girls, Fairfield Avenue  Nos. 20-26 Fairfield Avenue  Nos. 1-23 Broadway  Nos.1-14 Broadway North Development Area of land identified for That the Council writes a development Brief development brief: brief for this area of land, given its  Open land to the east of sensitive location and possible pressure the Conservation Area for future development. between the Moravian Settlement and the Canal. Design The following design To accept the amendments made to the Principles principles to be used to wording within the Design Principles, manage change and particularly in relation to Repairs and development within the Maintenance. Fairfield Conservation Area:  Traditional Buildings Those recommendations within the Design  Sympathetic, Contextual Principles become a material Design consideration during the development management process.

Management Detail Action Proposals  Demolition  Repairs and Maintenance  Boundary Treatments and the Public Realm  Urban Grain and Traditional Street Patterns  Street Furniture  Views

4.0 Millbrook Conservation Area

Millbrook Conservation Area Proposals (not to scale) © Crown copyright 2013 all rights reserved LA100022697

4.1 Background Information: The Millbrook Conservation Area was designated in 1991 and is a small village on the Huddersfield Road corridor approximately 10 miles east of Manchester, and less than 2 miles from Stalybridge. The village developed on the lower slopes of the eastern side of the Tame Valley, on either side of Swineshaw Brook.

4.2 Character Statement: Millbrook owes its character to the mills that formed the origins of its industrial development and the brook that runs through the village (providing the initial attraction for the mills). Today the character is still derived from both the natural valley topography and the Victorian industrial architecture of the mills and supporting housing and facilities. Stayley Hall provides a reminder of a Tudor settlement, underlining the continuing importance provided by the high ground and the crossing point over the Swineshaw Brook.

4.3 Public Consultation Summary: Public consultation on the draft Millbrook Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Proposals document was held for a six week period between 24 January 2011 - 11 March 2011. A notice inviting representation on the draft document was published in the Tameside Reporter on 25 January 2011. All owner/occupiers of buildings within the conservation area and within ten meters of the boundary were informed by letter on the 20 January 2011 of the public consultation. Officers give a short presentation and invited representations on the draft at the Stalybridge District Assembly meeting 9 February 2011 prior to holding an informal drop in session at Staley Cricket Club, Oxford Street on 18th February 2011.

4.4 Nine written representations were made to the Council during this period. The main themes to come out of the public consultation included information on the former police station, the request for further public consultation on the Article 4 (2) direction prior to an order being made, bridleways, climate change and biodiversity, support for proposed candidates for local listing, demolition of buildings within the conservation area, and amendments to the proposed conservation area boundary. A concise summary of comments received during the public consultation and proposed amendments to text within the Millbrook Appraisal and Management Proposals document can be viewed in Appendix 2.

4.4 Recommendations for Approval: That the Millbrook Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Proposals document (Appendix 3) be recommended for adoption and that the following Management Proposals are implemented:

Management Detail Action Proposals Boundary Area recommended for inclusion That the Council under take further Amendments within the Millbrook boundary: procedures and notices to formally  Land to the south of amend the conservation area Crowswood Drive boundary in accordance with the  Land adjacent to Stayley Hall 1990 Planning Act

Area recommended for exclusion from the Millbrook Boundary:  Section of the Stalybridge Country Park  Area of 20th century housing incorporating Nos. 9-13 Besom Lane and Nos. 1-12 and 2-10 Chapelfields Close  Land to the rear of Nos. 418- 420 and to the rear of Millbrook Inn, Huddersfield Road Buildings at The Tameside Buildings at Risk That the Council conducts a Risk Register be regularly updated borough-wide update of the

Management Detail Action Proposals Buildings at Risk Register in order to provide an accurate account of the condition of the boroughs designated heritage assets. Article 4 (2) It is recommended that the That further consultation with the Direction following properties be included owner/occupiers of the affected within the order: properties take place prior to an  Nos. 1 - 26 Cambridge Article 4 (2) direction being made. Terraces This will enable the Council to  Nos. 2 - 8 Cross Street discuss the implications of an  Nos. 9 - 15 Grenville Street Article 4 (2) direction and clarify the  Nos. 17 - 36 Grenville Street types of permitted development  The Royal Oak Huddersfield rights to be included in the order. Road  Former St. James’ School Only 1 written representation was Huddersfield Road received in relation to the  No.400a Oakwood House recommended Article 4 (2) direction Huddersfield Road during the public consultation exercise. It is the Officer’s  Nos. 397-425 Huddersfield recommendation that, despite the Road widespread replacement of original  Nos. 427-451 Huddersfield sash windows and doors within the Road conservation area, that this  Nos. 1 - 7 Oxford street category of permitted development  Nos. 1 - 21 Stamford Street be brought with stricter control  Nos. 6 - 28 Stamford Street through its inclusion within the  Nos. 30 - 54 Stamford Street Article 4 (2) direction in recognition  Nos. 1 - 3 Village View of the desirability of protecting the Victoria Street historic character and appearance  Victoria House Victoria of the conservation area and to Street reinforce recommendations made within the Design Principles. It is recommended that the following Permitted Development rights be removed:  Extensions and alterations to a dwelling house  Additions to the roof of a dwelling house i.e. dormer windows  Alterations to the roof of a dwelling house i.e. loss or replacement of original roofing material such as stone slate and or Welsh slate, chimney stacks and terracotta chimney pots  The construction of a porch/conservatory  The construction of hard standing  The demolition of

Management Detail Action Proposals boundary walls  The painting/rendering of the exterior of a building  The removal of stone setts and stone paving

Proposed The following buildings will be That the Council continue to work Tameside considered for inclusion within the with the Tameside Local History Local List developing Tameside Local List: Forum on the development of a  Nos. 1-26 Cambridge Terrace borough-wide Local List.  Nos. 2-8 Cross Street  Nos. 9-35 Granville Street  Tramway sub Station Huddersfield Road  The Royal Oak No. 364 Huddersfield Road  Nos. 427-451 Huddersfield Road  Nos. 397-425 Huddersfield Road  Former St. James School Huddersfield Road  Oakwood House, No. 400a Huddersfield Road  The Millbrook (former public house), Huddersfield Road  Nos. 1-7 Oxford Street  Nos. 1-21 Stamford Street  Nos. 6-28 Stamford Street  Nos. 30-54 Stamford Street  Nos. 1-3 Village View, Victoria Street  Victoria House, Victoria Street Design The following design principles to To accept the amendments made Principles be used to manage change and to the wording within the Design development within the Millbrook Principles, particularly in relation to Conservation Area: Repairs and Maintenance.  Traditional Buildings  Sympathetic, Contextual Design Those recommendations within the  Demolition Design Principles become a  Repairs and Maintenance material consideration during the  Boundary Treatments and the development management process. Public Realm  Urban Grain and Traditional Street Patterns  Street Furniture  Views

5.0 Mottram-in-Longdendale Conservation Area

Mottram-in-Longdendale Conservation Area Proposals (not to scale) © Crown copyright 2013 all rights reserved LA100022697 5.1 Background Information: Mottram-in-Longdendale was designated as a conservation area in 1973 by Cheshire County Council. The area lies in the south-east of the borough, at the foot of the South Pennine Hills and in the upper part of the valley of the River Etherow. Historically the development of the village has been closely connected with its position on the trans-Pennine route between Cheshire and Yorkshire. The modern line of this route, between the eastern end of the M67 and the A628/A57, runs through the northern part of the village.

5.2 Character Statement: Mottram is an area of significant historical and architectural interest within the region. The area contains a wealth of historic buildings which reflect the distinct periods in the development of the village from its origins as a medieval hilltop settlement through to its growth in the 17th century in association with agriculture, trans-Pennine trade

and early industrialisation, and periods of planned growth in the 18th and early 19th centuries. Many buildings and much of the historical pattern of the village survive intact, telling the story of a traditional hillside village and its transition through time.

5.4 Public Consultation Summary: Public consultation on the draft Mottram-in-Longdendale Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Proposals document was held for a six week period 30 May 2011 – 11 July 2011. A Notice inviting representation on the draft document was published in the Tameside Reporter on 26 May 2011. All owner/occupiers of buildings within the conservation area, and within ten meters of the boundary were informed by letter on 26 May 2011 of the public consultation. Offices give a short presentation and invited representation on the draft document at the Hattersley and Longdendale District Assembly, Hattersley Community Centre on 9 June 2011 prior holding an informal drop in session on the 21 June 2011 at the Mottram Community Centre, Church Brow.

5.5 Ten written representations were received by the Council during the public consultation on the draft document. The main themes from these representations include concern over the condition of a local building, the appropriateness of building materials, traffic flow, the loss of shops, species protection and biodiversity, and additional historical information on buildings and parcels of land within the Conservation Area. A concise summary of comments received during the public consultation and proposed amendments to text within the Mottram-in-Longdendale Appraisal and Management Proposals document can be viewed in Appendix 2.

5.4 Recommendations for Approval: That the Mottram-in-Longdendale Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Proposals document (Appendix 3) be recommended for adoption and that the following Management Proposals are implemented:

Management Detail Action Proposals Boundary Areas recommended for That the Council undertakes further Amendments inclusion within the procedures and notices to formally amend Mottram-in-Longdendale the conservation area boundary in conservation area accordance with the 1990 Planning Act boundary:  Nos. 5 & 6 Weavers Court  Section of the cemetery at St. Michael’s Church, Warhill Buildings at The Tameside Buildings at That the Council conducts a borough-wide Risk Risk Register be regularly update of the Buildings at Risk Register in updated order to provide an accurate account of the condition of the boroughs designated heritage assets. Article 4 That the following That the Council continues with the Article Direction Permitted Development 4 (2) Direction in the Mottram-in- rights continue to be Longdendale Conservation Area removed (summary):  All extensions  Alterations to design and materials of roofs, window frames and doors  Conservatories and porches to back or front of properties

Management Detail Action Proposals  Extra buildings in gardens that have a visual impact (e.g. sheds, pigeon cotes etc.)  Walls and fences  The painting, cladding of all exterior walls of a dwelling house (painting, rendering, cladding) Proposed The following buildings will That the Council continue to work the Tameside be considered for inclusion Tameside Local History Forum on the Local List within the developing development of a borough-wide local list Tameside Local List:  The Old Blacksmiths, between 4 & 6 Mottram Moor  Victoria Place, 25-31 Stalybridge Road  Warhill Cottage & Warhill Farm, Warhill  Mile End House, 32 Broadbottom Road  3-7 Market Place Design The following design To accept the amendments made to the Principles principles to be used to wording within the Design Principles, manage change and particularly in relation to Repairs and development within the Maintenance and the officer’s Stalybridge Town Centre recommendation that the an amendment Conservation Area: be made to Design Principle (Urban Grain  Traditional Buildings and Traditional Street Patterns) to reflect  Sympathetic, the reuse of local materials and/or where Contextual Design this is not possible that new material should  Demolition be sourced to match the original.  Repairs and Maintenance That those recommendations within the  Boundary Treatments Design Principles become a material and the Public Realm consideration during the development  Urban Grain and management process. Traditional Street Patterns  Street Furniture  Views

6.0 Portland Basin Conservation Area

Portland Basin Conservation Area Proposals (not to scale) © Crown copyright 2013 all rights reserved LA100022697

6.1 Background Information: Portland Basin was designated as a conservation area in 1991. The area lies to the south west of Ashton Town Centre where the Ashton, Peak Forest Canal and River Tame corridors converge and it is also bisected by the River Tame. The conservation area is bounded by Victoria Street/Hill Street to the north, Cavendish Street to the east, Alma Street/Railway Line to the south and Margaret Street to the west.

6.2 Character Statement: Portland Basin tells the story of Ashton’s industrial past, with historic mill and industrial buildings of bold design and architectural interest, set amongst a changing river and canal side environment, with both a strong natural setting and excellent examples of infrastructure and industrial heritage.

6.3 Public Consultation Summary: Public consultation on the draft Portland Basin Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Proposals document was held for a six week period 30 May 2011 – 11 July 2011. A Notice inviting representation on the draft document was published in the Tameside Reporter on 26 May 2011. All owner/occupiers of buildings within the existing conservation area, and within ten meters of the boundary were informed by letter on 26 May 2011 of the public consultation. Officers give a short presentation and invited representation on the draft document at the Dukinfield District Assembly, Dukinfield Town Hall on 7 June 2011 and the Ashton District Assembly, Ashton Town Hall on the 15 June 2011 prior holding an informal drop in session at Enterprise Plus, Cavendish Mill on the 27 June 2011.

6.4 Four written representations were made on this draft document during this period. These primarily relate to management and enforcement, nature conservation, climate change and biodiversity, support for a development brief for the area directly to the south of the Peak Forest Canal, and improvements to pedestrian links between the conservation area and the town centre. A concise summary of comments received during the public consultation and proposed amendments to text within the Portland Basin Appraisal and Management Proposals document can be viewed in Appendix 2.

6.5 Recommendations for Approval: That the Portland Basin Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Proposals document (Appendix 3) be recommended for adoption and that the following Management Proposals are implemented:

Management Detail Action Proposals Boundary Areas recommended for That the Council undertakes further Amendments exclusion from the Portland procedures and notices to formally Basin Centre conservation Area amend the conservation area boundary : boundary in accordance with the 1990  Triangular area of land Planning Act located to the south east of the Ashton Canal  Area to the north of the Ashton Canal, generally fronting Margaret Street, Hill Street and Cavendish Street Buildings at The Tameside Buildings at That the Council conducts a borough- Risk Risk Register be regularly wide update of the Buildings at Risk updated Register in order to provide an accurate account of the condition of the borough’s designated heritage assets. Proposed The following buildings will be That the Council continue to work the Tameside considered for inclusion within Tameside Local History Forum on the Local List the developing Tameside development of a borough-wide local

Management Detail Action Proposals Local List: list  Junction Mill Chimney, Margaret Street  No. 85 Cavendish Street  The Alma Bridge, Cavendish Street Development Area of land identified for That the Council writes a development Brief development brief: brief for this area of land, given its  Land between the Peak sensitive location and possible Forest Canal and Railway pressure for future development. Line to the south of the conservation area Design The following design principles To accept the amendments made to Principles to be used to manage change the wording within the Design and development within the Principles, particularly in relation to Stalybridge Town Centre Repairs and Maintenance. Conservation Area:  Traditional Buildings That those recommendations within  Sympathetic, Contextual the Design Principles become a Design material consideration during the  Demolition development management process.  Repairs and Maintenance  Boundary Treatments and the Public Realm  Urban Grain and Traditional Street Patterns  Street Furniture  Views

7.0 St. Anne’s, Haughton Conservation Area

St. Anne’s, Haughton Conservation Area Proposals (not to scale) © Crown copyright 2013 all rights reserved LA100022697

7.1 Background Information: St. Anne’s Haughton was designated as a Conservation Area in 1992. The area covers the historically important church building and its grounds, immediately adjacent to the M67 motorway.

7.2 Character Statement: St. Anne’s Church, together with the Rectory, Lychgate and grounds, constitute an exceptionally fine example of Victorian Church architecture and of work of the renowned architect, J. Medland Taylor. The buildings grounds are an intact example of a unified ecclesiastical design and are both of architectural and historic significance.

7.3 Public Consultation Summary: Public consultation on the draft St. Anne’s, Haughton Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Proposals document was held for a six week period 30 May 2011 – 11 July 2011. A Notice inviting representation on the draft document was published in the Tameside Reporter on 26 May 2011. All owner/occupiers of buildings within the conservation area, and within ten metres of the boundary were informed by letter on 26 May 2011 of the public consultation. Officers give a short presentation and invited representation on the draft document at the Denton and Audenshaw District Assembly, Denton Town Hall on 16 June 2011 prior holding an informal drop in session on the 23 June 2011 at St. Anne’s Primary School.

7.4 Only three written representations were received in relation to the St. Anne’s, Haughton Conservation Area consultation. These primarily relate to support for the document and in particular the inclusion in the document of the perimeter wall, climate change and

biodiversity. A concise summary of comments received during the public consultation and proposed amendments to text within the St. Anne’s, Haughton Appraisal and Management Proposals document can be viewed in Appendix 2.

7.5 Recommendations for Approval: It is recommended that the existing St. Anne’s, Haughton conservation area boundary remain unaltered in order to enhance and protect that part of St. Anne’s, Haughton which is considered to have special architectural interest.

8.0 Stalybridge Town Centre Conservation Area

Stalybridge Town Centre Conservation Area Proposals (not to scale) © Crown copyright 2013 all rights reserved LA100022697 8.1 Background Information: Stalybridge Town Centre was designated as a Conservation Area in 1991. The town which is located eight miles east of Manchester is located in the rolling foothills of the Pennines and bisected by the River Tame. The town developed rapidly through the 19th century in a relatively unplanned manner. Prior to 1750 Stalybridge was almost certainly restricted to a small hamlet with a population of no more than 140, located around Cocker Hill close to the bridge over the River Tame, which was until 1875 the ancient boundary between Lancashire and Cheshire.

8.2 Character Statement: Stalybridge is a fine example of an industrial Pennine town, the development of which has been rooted in the surrounding Pennine landscape. The character of the town derives from the legacy of its industrialisation from a small agricultural Pennine village in the early 18th Century, through to a thriving mill town. The landscape of the area has been a key factor in the town’s development, allowing for the bridging of the river alluded to in the town’s name and providing the water power for the early mills. The landscape setting of the town remains integral to its character, being evident in both its topography and views in all directions.

8.3 Public Consultation: Public consultation on the draft Stalybridge Town Centre Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Proposals document was held for a six week period between 24 January 2011 and 11 March 2011. A Notice inviting representations on the draft document was published in the Tameside Advertiser on 25 January 2011. All owner/occupiers of buildings within the existing conservation area, the proposed new boundary and within a ten metre’s radius of the boundary were informed by letter on 20 January 2011 of the public consultation. An informal drop in session was held at the Stalybridge Civic Centre prior to the Stalybridge District Assembly on 9 February 2011, where officers give a short presentation and invited representations on the draft document.

8.4 Seven written representations were received in relation to the Stalybridge Town Centre Conservation Area consultation. These primarily relate to bridleways, the night time economy, parking, town centre retail offer, vacant buildings and sites, climate change and biodiversity. There was also support for the extension of the conservation area along Huddersfield Road and one objecting to the designation of a conservation area in Stalybridge Town centre. A concise summary of comments received during the public consultation and proposed amendments to text within the Stalybridge Town Centre Appraisal and Management Proposals document can be viewed in Appendix 2.

8.5 Recommendations for Approval: That the Stalybridge Town Centre Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Proposals document (Appendix 3) be recommended for adoption and that the following Management Proposals are implemented:

Management Detail Action Proposals Boundary Areas recommended for inclusion That the Council undertakes further Amendments within the Stalybridge Town procedures and notices to formally Centre conservation area amend the conservation area boundary: boundary in accordance with the  Rassbottom Street (to include 1990 Planning Act nos 1-2 Station View, The Clough, Arden House and a section of original stone setts and steps leading to Rassbottom Brow).  Huddersfield Narrow Canal (to include the Canal and southern tow path extending from Armentieres Square to the footbridge across the Canal at Knowl Street).  Cocker Hill and section of Wakefield Road (to include 41- 55 and Prospect House Cocker Hill and nos 71-107, 68-76 and 78-94 Wakefield Road)

Management Detail Action Proposals  Knowl Street (to include works buildings to east of 43 Knowl Street, Staley Industrial Estate, 51-57 and 52-68 Knowl Street, 16-26 Millwood View and 1-5 Primrose Terrace).  Section of Grosvenor Square (to include 34-42 Grosvenor Street and 60-62 and 73 Melbourne Street).

Area recommended for exclusion from the Stalybridge Town Centre conservation Area boundary :  20th century Blandford development at Cocker Hill (to exclude 42-48 Blandford Court). Buildings at The Tameside Buildings at Risk That the Council conducts a Risk Register be regularly updated borough-wide update of the Buildings at Risk Register in order to provide an accurate account of the condition of the borough’s designated heritage assets. Proposed The following buildings will be That the Council continues to work Tameside considered for inclusion within the with the Tameside Local History Local List developing Tameside Local List: Forum on the development of a  1-2 Bohemia Cottages, Cocker borough-wide local list Hill  34-40 Market Street  59-61 Market Street  98-100 Market Street  Rififi (former cinema) Market Street  Melbourne Street  Former wharf building, number 39a Melbourne Street  Bulls Head (public house) Knowl Street  4-24 Knowl Street  1-19 Portland Place  1-11 Stamford Street (including 8-10 Old Street)  6-10 Stamford Street  Former Old St. Georges Sunday School, 30 Stamford Street  19th century railway station & buffet, Rassbottom Street  1 Waterloo Road & 96 Market Street  Former school, 2 Waterloo Road  3-5 Waterloo Road  6 Waterloo Road

Management Detail Action Proposals  Former fire station, 10 Waterloo Road  Former forge, 20 Waterloo Road Design The following design principles to To accept the amendments made to Principles be used to manage change and the wording within the Design development within the Principles, particularly in relation to Stalybridge Town Centre Repairs and Maintenance. Conservation Area:  Traditional Buildings That those recommendations within  Sympathetic, Contextual the Design Principles become a Design material consideration during the  Demolition development management process.  Repairs and Maintenance  Boundary Treatments and the Public Realm  Urban Grain and Traditional Street Patterns  Street Furniture  Views