Agenda and minutes

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

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 9 November 2015 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair subject to (i) the additional text in relation to Minute 4 (v) ‘Open Forum – Mental Health Provision’.

Concerns were raised in relation to reductions in mental health funding both in respect to the Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust and Stockport Council as well as reductions already carried out in the voluntary sector.

(ii) the inclusion of the text “including traffic calming measures” to minute 13 “Road Safety Improvements on Mauldeth Road.”

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

No declarations of interest were made.

To report any urgent action taken under the Constitution since the last meeting of the Committee.

The Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration in consultation with the Chair and Ward Spokesperson had authorised the legal advertising of the necessary No Entry and One Way Orders in order to fully implement the scheme for the Crossley Road/Sir Richard Fairey Road, proposed junction improvements.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration in consultation with the Chair and Ward Spokesperson had authorised the legal advertising of the necessary No Entry and One Way orders in order to fully implement the scheme for Crossley Road/Sir Richard Fairey Road proposed junction improvements

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

No public questions were submitted.

The local Public Realm Officer 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.

Janette Sadgrove (Public Realm Service) submitted a report (copies of which were circulated) providing an update on issues relating to public realm and enforcement matters in the Heatons and Reddish area.

The following comments were made/issues raised:

·         Concerns were expressed in relation to what appeared to be increased levels of fly tipping in North Reddish.

·         Problems persisted in relation to fly tipping on Brighton Road Industrial Estate.

·         Carriageway resurfacing works on Cambridge Road, Norfolk Avenue and Howard Avenue continued.

·         Footway repairs on Briarfield Road in South Reddish had commenced.

·         A litter bin would soon be installed on Tarvin Avenue

RESOLVED – That the report be noted and Janette Sadgrove be thanked for her attendance and presentation.

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.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that no organisation had indicated 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.    Christ with All Saints Church

2.    Reddish Villa Junior Football Club

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted Area Flexibility Funding applications as follows:-

a)    Christ With All Saints Church – requesting funding to support the provision of free Christmas dinners on Christmas Day to the elderly, the lonely and those suffering financial hardship.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £100.00 (Reddish South Ward allocation) to Christ with All Saints Church for funding towards the provision of free Christmas Dinners on Christmas Day to the elderly, lonely and those suffering financial hardship.

b)    Reddish Villa Junior Football Club – requesting funding toward the purchase of equipment.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £1000.00 (to be divided between the four wards based on a postcode analysis of players) for funding towards the purchase of club equipment.

c)    Heaton Mersey Village Conservation Group – requesting funding towards help support the conservation of two local nature reserves – Heaton Mersey/Mersey Vale Nature Park and Heaton Mersey Park/Heaton Mersey Bowl.

RESOLVED – That consideration of this application be deferred to the ward councillors and that they inform the Democratic Services Manager if they wish to make a funding grant.

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

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

Two 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 change of use from car sales pitch to a mixed use including coffee shop, car window tinting, tracking (car) and be appointment valeting centre (retrospective)

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

In respect of plan no. 059740 for change of use from car sales pitch to a mixed use including coffee shop, car window tinting, tracking (car) and by appointment valeting centre ( retrospective) at 22 Reddish Road, South Reddish,

a representative of the applicant spoke in support of the application

it was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions specified in the report.

In connection with proposed side extension to create a separate shop with a flat above.

The Area Committee are recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 059903 for proposed side extension to a create a separate shop with flat above at 480, Manchester Road, Heaton Chapel, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions specified in the report.

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 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.

The Planning & Highways Regulation Committee’s visiting team shall whenever practical, inspect one completed development each cycle and report to the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee on the quality of the decision and any matters which should be addressed.

The Area Committees are requested to select, on a rota basis, a recently completed development site for inspection as part of the Council’s approved practice of monitoring developments and reviewing current policies. 

The Area Committee is requested to select a site to be visited by the Visiting Team.

Officer contact: Emma Curle on 474 3542 or email: emma.curle@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee Visiting Team, wherever practical, each month visits once completed development to inspect the quality of the decision and to consider any relevant matters that they wish to address. With that in mind, the Area Committee were invited to nominate a site to be visited.

RESOLVED – That the Planning and Highways Visiting Team be recommended to visit the Passivhaus development scheme in the Heatons.

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

The report requests the Area Committee to consider a proposal to approve No Waiting at Any Time restrictions on part of Nelstrop Road in Heaton Chapel.

The Area Committee are requested to consider 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 Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) outlining the findings from an investigation into No Waiting at Anytime restrictions on part of Nelstrop Road and the revocation of a redundant order for No Stopping on School Markings and support the placement of a bollard on the footway.

RESOLVED – That the following be approved at an approximate cost of £250 to be funded via the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management delegated budget (Heatons North Ward allocation):-

Revoke no Stopping Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm on School Entrance Markings:

Nelstrop Road

West side from a point 17 metres south of the projected southerly kerb line of Nelstrop Crescent for a distance of 32.5 metres in a southerly direction and the placement of a bollard as shown in the plan attached to the report.

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

The report outlines a proposal to reshape the footpath so the footpath and block paved footpath are at the same level outside 124 Broadstone Hall Road North.

The Area Committee are requested to consider the proposals detailed in the report.

Officer Contact: Chris Pollitt on Tel: 474 2419 or email: chris.pollitt@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 consider the implementation of a local initiative scheme outside 124 Broadstone Hall Road South.

RESOLVED – That the following be approved at an approximate cost of £500.00 to be funded via the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management delegated budget (Reddish South ward allocation):-

To reshape the footpath – the footpath and block paving will be adjusted to the same level outside 124 Broadstone Hall Road South.

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

The report outlines the findings of an investigation into parking restrictions on Egerton Road South at the junctions with Langford Road and Lawton Road in Heaton Moor.

The Area Committee are requested to consider 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 Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) outlining the findings of an investigation into providing No Waiting at Anytime restrictions on Egerton Road South at the junctions with Langford Road and Lawton Road, Heaton Chapel.

RESOLVED – That the following be approved at an approximate cost of £700 to be funded via the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management delegated budget (Heatons North ward allocation):-

No Waiting at Any Time:-

Egerton Road North

North East side from a point 10 metres north west of the north westerly kerb line of Langford Road in a south easterly direction to a point 10 metre south east of the south easterly kerb line of Langford Road.

North East side from a point 10 metres north west of the north westerly kerb line of Lawton Road in a south easterly direction to a point 10 metres south east of the south easterly kerb line of Lawton Road.

Langford Road

Both sides from the North Easterly kerb line of Egerton Road South for a distance of 5 metres in a north easterly direction.

Lawton Road

Both sides from the North Easterly kerb line of Egerton Road South for a distance of 5 metres in a north easterly direction

Not including part of the Traffic Regulation Order, the provision of hazard lines as detailed in the plan attached to the report.

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

The report outlines a proposal for the introduction of No Waiting at Any Time restrictions at the junction of Cambridge Road and Manchester Road in Heaton Chapel.

The Area Committee are requested to consider 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 Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider the introduction of No Waiting at Any Time restrictions at the junction of Cambridge Road and Manchester Road, Heaton Chapel.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Supporting Places) be requested to approve the following:-

Revoke No Waiting Monday to Saturday 8am-9.30am and 4.30pm -6.30pm:

Manchester Road

South west side from a point 15 metres north west of the north westerly kerb line of Cambridge Road for a distance of 30 metres in a south easterly direction

Introduce No Waiting at Any Time:

Cambridge Road

Both sides from the south westerly kerb line of Manchester Road for a distance of 15 metres in a south westerly direction

Manchester Road

South west side from a point 15 metres north west of the north westerly kerb line of Cambridge Road for a distance of 30 metres in a south easterly direction

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

The report outlines a proposal to introduce No Waiting at Any Time restrictions on part of Didsbury Road in Heaton Mersey.

The Area Committee are requested to consider 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 Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider the introduction of No Waiting at Any Time restrictions on part of Didsbury Road, Heaton Mersey.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Supporting Places) be recommended to approve the following:-

No Waiting at Any Time:

Didsbury Road

South side from a point 15 metres south east of the south easterly kerb line of Meltham Road for a distance of 70 metres in a south easterly direction to the unnamed Access Road adjacent to no.585, including the first 6 metres of the Access Road on its Westerly side.

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

The report outlines a proposal for the introduction for No Waiting at Any Time restrictions at the junction of Heaton Close and Balmoral Road in Heaton Moor.

The Area Committee are requested to consider 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 Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider the introduction of No Waiting at Any Time restrictions on Balmoral Road and Heaton Close, Heaton Moor.

RESOLVED – That the following be approved at an approximate cost of £500.00 to be funded via the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management delegated budget (Heatons North ward allocation)

No Waiting at Any Time

       Balmoral Road

South West side from a point 10 metres North West of the North Westerly kerb line of Heaton Close in a South Easterly direction to a point 10   metres South East of the South Easterly kerb line of Heaton Close.

Heaton Close

Both sides from the South Westerly kerb line of Balmoral Road for a distance of 10 metres in a South Westerly direction

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

The report requests the Area Committee to approve an amendment to the Limited Waiting restriction fronting the shops at 135 - 151 Wellington Road North.

The Area Committee are requested to consider 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 Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider a proposal to amend the limited waiting restriction fronting the shops at 135-151 Wellington Road North in Heaton Norris prior to consideration by the Executive Councillor (Supporting Places)

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Supporting Places) be recommended to approve the following:-

Revoke Limited Waiting 1 Hour No Return within 1 Hour:

Wellington Road North

South west side from a point 9 metres north west of the north westerly kerb line of Sparthfield Road for a distance of 42 metres in a north westerly direction

Revoke No Waiting at Any Time/ No Loading Monday to Friday 7am – 10am & 4-7pm

Wellington Road North

South West side from a point level with the projected boundary line within No’s 149 & 151 in a north westerly direction for a distance of 4 metres

Introduce Limited Waiting 8am-6pm 1 Hour No Return within 2 Hours:

Wellington Road North

South West side from a point 9 metres north west of the north westerly kerb line of Sparthfield Road for a distance of 46 metres in a north westerly direction

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

The report sets out for consideration an objection to a proposed traffic regulation order on Bankhall Road and Hillcrest Avenue, Heaton Moor.

The Area Committee are recommended to make the order as advertised.

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 Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider an objection received to a proposed traffic regulation order at Bankhall Road and Hillcrest Avenue, Heaton Moor.

RESOLVED – That consideration of this report be deferred and the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to submit a report to the next meeting with a proposal amending the double yellow lines to be reduced to a distance of 5 metres on Bankhall Road at its junction with Hillcrest Avenue.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services.

The report outlines a proposal to dispose of an area of land to adjoining residents.

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

Officer Contact: Murray Carr on Tel: 474 3019 or email: murray.carr@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to comment on the proposal to dispose of two sections of land at Furnival Street, Reddish.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services be requested to consult with local residents, including those residents of Brighton Avenue, on the proposed disposal of the land and submit the results to a future meeting of the Area Committee for consideration.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services.  

                                                                                                                     (To Follow)

The report sets out a proposal to occupy office accommodation at the Heatons Centre to establish an Integrated Care Team to deliver integrated care services as part of Stockport Together.

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services (copies of which had been circulated) informing the Area Committee of a proposal to occupy office space at the Heaton Centre to support the work of Stockport Together.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services be informed that the Area Committee supports the proposal to occupy the office space at the Heaton Centre to support the work of Stockport Together.

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 – That the report be noted.