Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 9 March 2015.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 9 March 2015 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

Councillor Alex Ganotis asked that a link be included in the minutes which directed those members of the public who were interested to the planning decision notice relating to plan no. 057334 – Peel Moat Recreation Centre, Buckingham Road, Heaton Moor which had been determined at the March meeting of the Area Committee to the appropriate page on the Council website. The decision notice was able to be viewed at:-

http://interactive.stockport.gov.uk/edrms/onlinemvm/getimage.asp?DocumentNumber=237706

Councillors and officers were invited to declare any interests they had in any of the items on the agenda for the meeting.

The following interests were declared:-

Personal Interests

Personal & Prejudicial Interests

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

The Chair reported that the annual Reddfest event would be held on 13 June 2015.

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.  You can also submit via the Council’s website at www.stockport.gov.uk/publicquestions.

Members of the Public were invited to submit 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 or practice.

No 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.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that the local Public Realm Inspector had been unable to attend the meeting. A report was submitted (copies of which had been circulated) outlining issues relating to public realm and enforcement issues in the Heatons and Reddish Area.

The following comments were made/issues were raised:-

·         The Highways Inspection Team were in the process of completing the dark green routes and would soon be starting blue routes in the area.

·         A number of schemes in the Heatons North area remained ongoing.

·         Estate walkabouts in the Reddish area.

·         Fly tipping next to Mersey Vale Primary School – Persimmon Homes had removed fly tipped materials from their land.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

No petitions were submitted.

Reclaim Project

Ruth Ibegbuna will attend the meeting and make a presentation.

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.

1.    Heatons Arts Trail

2.    Stockport Bowls Development Group

3.    Friends of Reddish South Station

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted applications for Area Flexibility Funding (copies of which had been circulated) as follows:

(a)  Heatons Art Trail

Requesting funding for the staging of an exhibition/workshop for the benefit of the local community.

RESOLVED –  That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £475.87 (to be divided equally between the Heatons North and Heatons South ward) to the Heatons Art Trail for funding towards an exhibition/workshop for the benefit of the local community.

(b)  Stockport Bowls Development Group

Requesting funding towards teaching Bowls to children from St Elisabeth’s School.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to write to the applicant inviting them to attend the next meeting and asking them to provide a more detailed breakdown for the funding requested.

(c)  Friends of Reddish South Station

Requesting funding to support an art project that would benefit the station.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £400.00 (to be divided equally between the Reddish North and South wards) to the Friends of Reddish South Station for funding towards an art project at the station.

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

The following development applications will be considered by the Area Committee:-

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 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.

In connection with refurbishment and conversion of Elisabeth Mill to form 152 dwellings; demolition and replacement of Friedland Building and temporary contractors/marketing building  and 49 dwellings and community floorspace and associated access, landscaping and car parking.

The Area Committee are requested to make a recommendation to the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee.

In respect of plan no. 056881 for refurbishment and conversion of Elisabeth Mill to form 152 dwellings, demolition and replacement of Friedland Building and temporary contractors/marketing building and 49 dwellings and community floor space and associated access, landscaping and car parking, at Elisabeth Mill and Friedland Building Site, Houldsworth Street, North Reddish

a representative of the applicant spoke in support of the application

It was then

RESOLVED – That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to grant planning permission.

In connection with demolition of existing repairs workshop and erection of 4 no.3 bed houses.

The Area Committee are recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 057187 for demolition of existing repairs workshop and erection of 4 no.3 bed houses, at 6-12 Whitefield, Heaton Chapel,

a member of the public spoke against the application,

it was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be refused as the Area Committee were concerned that the application would result in overdevelopment of the site and increased problems associated with parking.

In connection with condition 3 of planning permission DC015163 to state that air conditioning condensers AC1 and AC2 as annotated on the approved drawings shall not be used at any time between 0000 hours and 0600 hours.

The Area Committee are recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect to plan no. 057485 in connection with condition 3 of planning permission DC015163 to state that air conditioning condensers AC1 and AC2 as annotated on the approved drawings shall not be used at any time between 0000 hours and 0600 hours at Tesco Express, 184 – 190 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor

a member of the public spoke against the application.

it was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be refused due to the detrimental impact that the proposal would have on the residential amenity of nearby residents.

In connection with variation of condition 4 of appeal decision APP/C4235/A/03/1120351 to read “The premises shall not be open to customers outside the hours of 0600 and 0000.”

The Area Committee are recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect to plan no. 057486 for variation of conditions 4 of appeal decision APP/C4235/A/03/1120351 to read ‘The premises shall not be open to customers outside the hours of 0600 and 0000’ at Tesco Express, 184 – 190 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor,

a member of the public spoke against the application

it was then

RESOLVED – (1) That planning permission be refused due to the detrimental impact that the proposal would have on the residential amenity of nearby residents.

(2) That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to take enforcement action where necessary to ensure that previous planning conditions associated with the site are being adhered to.

In connection with two side storey and rear extension and single storey extension rear (amended plans)

The Area Committee are recommended to grant planning permission subject to the conditions detailed in the report.

In respect of plan no. 057743 for two side storey and rear extension and single story extension rear (amended plans) at 2 Fenwick Drive, Heaton Moor, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions detailed in the report and the submission of revised drawings.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

The report summarises recent appeal decisions, lists current planning appeals and dates for local inquiries and informal hearings, progress upon authorised enforcement action set out by area committee.

The Area Committee are requested to note the report.

Officer Contact: Joy Morton on Tel: 474 3219 or email: joy.morton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) summarising recent appeal decisions, listing current planning appeals and dates for local enquiries and informal hearings.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report outlines a proposal to make a decision on material choices along Mersey Vale and Reddish Vale sections of the Trans Pennine Trial within Stockport, as shown marked A – J, on plan at Appendix 1.

The Area Committee are requested to consider the proposals detail in the report and make a recommendation to the Executive Councillor (Communities and Sustainability)

Officer Contact: Ernest Nama on Tel: 474 4595 or email ernest.nama@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a joint report of the Council Solicitor (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider proposals for material choices along the Mersey Vale and Reddish Vale sections of the Trans Pennine Trail as marked A-J on the plan at appendix 1 to the report.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director be informed that the Area Committee rejects the use of chicanes and supports the retention of ‘A-Frames’  and horse stiles to prevent access to off road motorbikes and the use of a mixture of parallel strips of toptrek and tarmac (where possible) to suit the needs of pedestrians, equestrians and cyclists.

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

The report provides an update on the Area Committee delegated budget position at the start of April 2015 and to outline the allocation for 2015/16.

The Area Committee are requested to note the report.

Officer Contact: Megan Black on Tel: 474 1410 or email: megan.black@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 an update on the ward delegated budget position at the start of April 2015 and to outline the allocation for 2015/2016.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report sets out a proposal to amend the order for HGV overnight parking on Green Lane in Heaton Norris.

The Area Committee are recommended to approve the proposals detailed in the report.

Officer Contact: Max Townsend on Tel: 474 4861 or email: max.townsend@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 amend the order for HGV overnight parking on Green Lane, Heaton Norris.

RESOLVED - (1) That the following be approved at an approximate cost of £600 to be funded via the Highway Maintenance and Local Initiative Delegated budget (Heatons South Ward allocation)

Revoke Parking for Coaches and Goods Vehicles over 3.5T Monday to Saturday Midnight – 7am and 7pm – Midnight; Sunday all day

Green Lane

West side from a point 29 metres South of the Southerly kerb line of Kennedy Way for a distance of 64 metres in a Southerly direction

Introduce Parking for Coaches and Goods Vehicles over 3.5T Monday to Saturday Midnight – 7 am and 7pm – Midnight; Sunday all Day

Green Lane

West side from a point 23 metres South of the Southerly kerb line of Kennedy Way for a distance of 15.5 metres in a Southerly direction.

West side from a point 68 metres South of the Southerly kerb line of Kennedy Was for a distance of 33 metres in a Southerly direction.

(2) The Area Committee further requested that the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submit a report to a future meeting addressing the Area Committee’s concern at parking issues in the Green Lane area.

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

The report sets out a request from the Four Heaton's Traders Association who have applied to hold their 4th Annual Four Heaton's Traders Association Summer Festival at Heaton Moor Park, with car parking for the event at St Andrews Road Field (should it be required)

The Area Committee are recommended to approve the application.

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) outlining an event application submitted by the Four Heatons Traders Association to hold their annual summer festival at Heaton Moor Park and St Andrews Road Field on Sunday 14^th June 2015 between 6am and 8pm with the event taking place between 11am and 5pm.

RESOLVED – (1) That the application from Four Heatons Traders Association for the use of Heaton Moor Park to hold their annual summer festival on Sunday 14^th June 2015 between 6am and 8pm (the event to take place between 11am and 5pm) be approved

(2) That the decision to approve or otherwise the use of St Andrews Road Field for parking for the event be delegated to the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration in consultation with the Chair of the Area Committee, to enable the Area Committees concerns in respect to the potential for any damage caused to the field in the event of bad weather conditions to be addressed.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for People.

The report requested the Area Committee to exercise its delegated power to provide a political nomination for the Local Authority Governor Vacancy at Reddish Vale Nursery.

The Area Committee are recommended to make a nomination.

Officer Contact: Pam Dunham on Tel: 07800 617940 or email: pam.dunham@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for People (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to exercise its delegated power to provide a political nomination for the Local Authority vacancy at Reddish Vale Nursery.

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 on Tel: 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 – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to place an item on the agenda for the next Area Committee Meeting concerning parking issues at Broadstone Hall Primary School near to Bollington Road.