Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 23 September 2013.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 23 September 2013 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

No declarations of interest were made.

To receive any announcements from the Chair about local community events or issues.

No announcements were made.

Members of the public are invited to put questions to the Chair of the Area Committee on any matters within the powers and duties of the Area Committee, subject to the exclusions set out in the Code of Practice (Questions must be submitted prior to the commencement of the meeting on the cards provided. These are available the meeting and at local libraries and information centres.  You can also submit via the Council’s website at www.stockport.gov.uk/publicquestions.

No public questions were submitted.

The local Public Realm Inspector will attend the meeting to provide an update on matters raised at the last committee meetings. Councillors and Members of the public are invited to raise issues affecting local environmental quality and issues affecting the highway.

Janette Sadgrove and Robin Boardman (Public Realm Service) attended the meeting to report on current issues and to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to public realm issues within the area represented by Heatons and Reddish Area Committee.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         Footway improvements were to be carried out to part of the footway outside no’s 18 and 20 Mauldeth Road

·         Proposed footway repairs on Sevenoaks Avenue, Heaton Moor.

·         Light green routes were due their highway inspections during this quarter.

·         Carriageway re-surfacing on Longford Road West between Ruskin Road/Farlay Way was substantially complete.

·         Issues relating to fly tipping, trade waste and the removal of untaxed vehicles.

·         Disparity in levels of enforcement action being carried out in Reddish compared to the Heatons.

·         Problems associated with the passageway near to Egerton Road.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted that Janette Sadgrove and Robin Boardman be thanked for their attendance.

To receive petitions from members of the public and community groups.

No petitions were submitted

In accordance with the Code of Practice no organisation has indicated that they wished to address the Area Committee as part of the Open Forum arrangements.

In accordance with the Code of Practice no organisation had indicated that they wished to address the Area Committee as part of the Open Forum arrangements.

To consider any applications for Area Flexibility Funding or to receive feedback from organisations who have received funding.

(i)            Greater Manchester Army Cadet Force.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted an application (copies of which had been circulated) from the Greater Manchester Army Cadet Force for funding towards camping and sports equipment.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make of grant of £500 (Reddish South Ward allocation) to the Greater Manchester Army Cadet Force for funding towards camping and sports equipment.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Legal and Democratic Services).

The report summarises recent appeal decisions; lists current planning appeals and dates for local enquiries; informal hearings for planning appeals, and enforcement action within the Heatons and Reddish Area Committee area.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Joy Morton, 0161 474 3217, joy.morton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Head of Legal and Democratic Services submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) summarising recent appeal decisions, listing current planning appeals and dates for local enquiries, informal hearings for planning appeals and enforcement action within the Heatons and Reddish Area Committee area.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration.

The report outlines the findings of the review of outcomes tour undertaken in March 2013.

The Area Committee is requested to note the report.

Officer Contact: Kevin Brooks on Tel: 474 4905 or email:kevin.brooks@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) outlining the findings of the Review of Outcomes tour undertaken in March 2013.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration.

The report outlines an application for an on street trading application for the Reddish Christmas tree switch on - Thursday 28th November 2013.

The Area Committee are requested to consider the application.

Officer Contact: Kevin Lydon on Tel: 218 1535  or alternatively email kevin.lydon@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider an on street event application to hold a Christmas Market as part of the Christmas Tree switch on event at Houldsworth Square on Thursday 28 November 2013.

RESOLVED – That the application to hold a Christmas Market as part of the Christmas Tree switch on event on Thursday 28 November 2013 between 9am and 5.30pm be approved.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration.

The report seeks the Area Committee’s views on a request to use a new Four Heatons branding Logo developed by Heaton Moor Conservation Society and the Four Heatons Traders Association.

The Area Committee is requested to consider and comment on the report.

Officer Contact: Vincent McIntyre on Tel: 474 1538 or email: vincent.mcintyre@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to give consideration to allowing groups to use an official Heatons logo.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be informed that the Area Committee supports the proposals contained in the report.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration.

The report seeks permission to expand Heaton Moor Market onto Shaw Road on the 1st Sunday of the month commencing February 2014 and the associated road closures.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the proposals contained in the report.

Officer Contact: Vincent McIntyre on Tel: 474 1538 or email: vincent.mcintyre@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to give consideration to the temporary closure of Shaw Road/ Derby range for a produce market.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be informed that the Area Committee supports the proposal to allow the temporary closure of Shaw Road between Heaton Moor Road and Derby Range on the first Sunday of every month 08.00 – 16.00 to allow a produce market to take place for a trial period from February 2014-May 2014.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration.

The report details an application from Belle Vue Racers to hold a 5 mile run through Reddish Vale Country Park on 5 January 2014.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant permission subject to the submission of appropriate event plan and a plan of the rout to be agreed by the Corporate Director in consultation with the Friends of Reddish Vale Country Park.

Officer Contact: Jane Bardsley on Tel: 474 2279 or email: jane.bardsley@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider an application for the use of Reddish Vale Country Park from The Belle View Racers to hold a trail run on 5 January 2014.

RESOLVED – That the application from The Belle View Racers for the use of Reddish Vale Country Park on 5 January 2014 be approved.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive.

The report seeks Councillors views on the current polling arrangements within the area in order to inform the Polling District review currently underway.

The Area Committee is requested to consider and comment on the report.

Officer Contact: Steve Callender on Tel: 474 3268 or email: steve.callander@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to give consideration to the current polling arrangements in order to inform the current Polling District review which had recently commenced.

Councillors requested that the Chief Executive investigate the possible relocation of polling stations NG – Marbury Road, PD – Whitehill Resource Centre and MA – St Martins Church.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted and the comments of the Area Committee be referred to the Chief Executive for consideration.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Education).

The Area Committee is requested to provide political nominations for the Authority vacancy at

Officer contact: Libby Evans on 474 3847 or email: libby.evans@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Education) (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to give consideration to Local Authority Governor vacancies in local schools.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

The report provides an update on progress since the last meeting on decisions taken by the Area Committee and details the current position on area flexibility funding. The report also includes the current position on the highway and traffic management delegated budget.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Stephen Fox, 0161 474 3206 or email: stephen.fox@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) updating the Area Committee on progress since the last meeting on decisions taken by the Area Committee and on Area Flexibility Funding.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration.

The report provides the details of a recent consultation exercise with residents regarding a proposal to introduce traffic regulations orders.

The Area Committee is requested to consider the proposals contained in the report.

Officer Contact: Jon Gudgeon on Tel: 217 6111 or email: jon.gudgeon@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) providing details of a recent consultation exercise regarding the proposed introduction of Traffic Regulation Orders on Valley Road.

RESOLVED – That the proposals detailed in the report at Appendix 2 be approved.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration

Development applications were submitted.

(NOTE: Full details of the decisions including conditions and reasons for granting or refusing planning permission and imposing conditions are given in the schedule of plans. The Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration is authorised to determine conditions and reasons and they are not therefore referred to in committee minutes unless the committee makes a specific decision on a condition or reason. In order to reduce printing costs and preserve natural resources, the schedule of plans is not reproduced within these minutes. A copy of the schedule of plans is available on the council’s website at www.stockport.gov.uk/planningdecisions. Copies of the schedule of plans, or any part thereof, may be obtained from the Services to Place Directorate upon payment of the Council’s reasonable charges).

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager outlined the procedure approved by the Council for public speaking on planning applications.

Installation of 2.4m high black powder coated mesh fencing and gates to perimeter.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect to plan no. 53322 for the installation of 2.4m high black powder coated mesh fencing and gates to perimeter at St Johns Church of England Primary School, Poplar Street, Heaton Mersey,

Members of the public spoke against the application

it was then

RESOLVED – That consideration of the application be deferred to the next meeting and the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to submit further information concerning the proposed style and colour of the proposed fence and further information about the future of the site in question.

Erection of ten dwelling houses with associated access and landscaping (resubmission of DC052499)

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission subject to the conditions stipulated in the report.

In respect of plan no. 53463 for erection of ten dwelling houses and associated access and landscaping (re-submission of DC052499) at 244 Wellington Road North, Heaton Chapel,

a member of the public spoke against the application and the applicants agent spoke in support of the application,

it was then

RESOLVED – That the Planning and Highways Visiting Team be requested to undertake a site visit in order to assess the impact of the proposed development on the street scene and on the residential amenity of nearby residents.