Agenda and minutes

To elect a Chair of the Area Committee for the period until the next Annual Council Meeting.

RESOLVED – That Councillor Paul Moss be elected Chair of the Area Committee for the period until the next Annual Council Meeting.

To appoint a Vice Chair for the period until the next Annual Council Meeting.

RESOLVED – That Councillor Alexander Ganotis be appointed Vice – Chair of the Area Committee for the period until the next Annual Council Meeting.

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 8 April 2013

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 8 April 2013 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

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

The following interests were declared:-

Personal & Prejudicial Interests

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

In consultation with the Ward Councillors the Chair agreed to the grant of £253 from the Area Flexibility Fund (Heatons North Ward Allocation) to the Green Lane Club to enable and support street play on Egerton Road South.

The Chair reported that in consultation with the Heatons North Ward Councillors he had agreed to request the Democratic Services Manager to make an award of £253 from the Area Flexibility Fund to the Green Lane Club to support street play on Egerton Road South.

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

The Chair reported that the Football Foundation had approved a capital grant offer to a maximum payment of £418,513 to the Council and Reddish North End Football Club towards a new 3G AGP. The investment would bring a state of the art facility into the area for the benefit of not only the club but also the wider Stockport community and schools. He congratulated John Hargreaves of Reddish North End Football Club and officers of the Council for their efforts in securing the funding.

Councillors and members of the public are invited to raise ‘Neighbourhood Policing’ issues with the local Neighbourhood Policing Team.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that a representative of Greater Manchester Police had been unable to attend the meeting.

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 the condition of the highway.

Robin Boardman and Janette Sadgrove (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 rasied:-

·         Site visits undertaken jointly with environmental health regarding the waste issues at the rear of Shaw Road shops/flats.

·         A section 92a Notice was served on the owners of the land at the rear of 399 Wellington Road North (Tesco Express)

·         The Brown Routes were due their Annual Highways safety Inspection in both Heaton North and South and Reddish North and South wards.

·         An Estate walk about had taken place on the Didsbury Road Estate and there would be one shortly on the Blackbrook Road / Marbury Road on the 20^th June 2013

·         Marbury Road footways had just been resurfaced.

·         Five fly tipping cases were still being undertaken and interviews being held with the prospect of possible prosecution.

·         Two fly tipping cases were having their first hearing at Stockport magistrates Court.

·         The lines at the junction of Gorton Rd and Longford Rd were recently renewed greatly improving the appearance and safety.
The micro asphalt treatment on Belmont St footway (Belmont Way to A6) had been completed recently.

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

Reddish Buildings Preservation Trust – Reddish Baths Buildings.

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor David Wilson. Representatives of the Reddish Buildings Preservation Trust will attend the meeting and make a presentation.

Friends of Stockport Cemeteries

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Ton Grundy. Representatives of the Friends of Stockport Cemeteries will attend the meeting and make a presentation.

Councillor Alexander Ganotis in the Chair

(a) Reddish Buildings Preservation Trust

Representatives of the Trust attended the meeting and made a presentation on behalf of the Group in respect to their future aspirations for the regeneration of Reddish Baths and its associated buildings.

RESOLVED – That the representatives of the Trust be thanked for their attendance and presentation.

                                    Councillor Paul Moss in the Chair

(b) Friends of Stockport Cemeteries

Sheila Robins, Friends of Stockport Cemeteries attended the meeting and made a presentation in respect to the work of the group in the Area Committee and wider Stockport area.

RESOLVED – The Sheila Robins be thanked for her attendance and presentations.

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

There were no Area Funding applications to consider.

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

Removal of condition No1 attached to planning permission ref no. DC042155 to allow permanent use of premises as a term time educational facility (D1) for a maximum of eighteen students.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 050240 for removal of condition no.1 attached to planning permission ref no. DC042155 to allow permanent use of premises as a term time educational facility (D1) for a maximum of eighteen students,

a member of the public spoke against the application and a representative of the applicant spoke in support of the application,

it was then

RESOLVED (1 abstention) – That planning permission be refused on the grounds that the proposed change of use was not appropriate in the local area and it would have a detrimental impact on the amenity of local residents.

Installation of powder coated railings and balustrades.

The Area Committee is requested to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 051838 for installation of powder coated railings and balustrades, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

Variation of Condition 1 of planning permission J.71992 to allow opening hours until 00.30 hours on Fridays and Saturdays.

That planning permission be granted on a temporary basis of 1 year with a condition attached to restrict the operation of the premises to that

by Mr and Miss Donnelly.

In respect of plan no.051850 for variation of Condition 1 of planning permission J.71992 to allow opening hours until 00.30 hours on Fridays and Saturdays.

RESOLVED (4 in Favour, 2 against, 1 abstention) – That planning permission be granted.

Two storey rear extension.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 052045 for two storey rear extension at 21 Bryn Drive, South Reddish,

A member of the public spoke against the application and the applicant spoke in support of the application,

it was then

RESOLVED – That the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee Visiting Team be requested to undertake a site visit in order to assess the impact of the proposed development on neighbouring properties.

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 Council Solicitor submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) listing any outstanding or recently determined planning appeals and enforcements within the area represented by Heatons & Reddish Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing a summary of changes to the planning system which came into force on 30 May 2013 with specific regard to:-

• Allowing the change of use for certain buildings without needing planning permission.

• Increasing the existing permitted development rights for extensions to homes and business premises, in non-protected areas, for a three-year period.

• Increasing existing permitted development for certain telecommunications equipment, such as masts and antenna.

The representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration circulated an addendum to the report at the meeting seeking the comments of the Area Committee on proposals to make amendments to the delegation arrangements within the Council’s Constitution (Part 3 – Scheme of Delegation) to allow the Planning Authority to determine those prior approval applications resulting from the increase in the existing

permitted development rights for extensions to homes and business premises within the proscribed 42 and 56 day timeframes.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management)

The report outlines an application from Reddish Business forum for an Arts and Crafts Market as part of the “ReddFest” Arts and Crafts festival, to take place at Houldsworth Square and part of Leamington Road, Reddish on 15 June 2013.

The Area Committee is requested to consider the application.

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Management) requesting the Area Committee to consider an application from Reddish Business Forum for an Arts and Crafts Market as part of the “ReddFest” Arts and Crafts festival to take place on 15 June 2013 between 10am and 5pm at Houldsworth Square and part of Leamington Road.

RESOLVED – That the application for an Arts and Crafts Market as part of the “ReddFest” Arts and Crafts festival to take place on 15 June 2013 between 10am and 5pm at Houldsworth Square and part of Leamington Road be approved.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management)

To provide an update on the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management delegated budgets up to the end of April 2013.

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

Officer contact: Simon Sherry on Tel: 474 2430 or email: simon.sherry@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Management) (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budgets as at the end of May 2013.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

The Area Committee is requested to note the current arrangements in relation to the role of Highway Ward Spokesperson and the monitoring of the Highway Maintenance and Local Initiatives Delegated Budget.

The Area Committee is requested to note the report and nominate a spokesperson for each ward.

Officer Contact: Stephen Fox 0161 474 3206 email: stephen.fox@stockport.gov.uk

The Area Committee was invited to nominate Ward Spokespersons with whom the Service Director (Place Management) could consult on highway maintenance and traffic management matters.

RESOLVED - That the following Councillors be appointed as Ward Spokespersons for highways and traffic issues:-

Heatons North – Councillor Alexander Ganotis

Heatons South – Councillor Colin Foster

Reddish North – Councillors David Wilson

Reddish South – Councillor Walter Brett

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

The Area Committee is requested to consider the appointment of Councillors to outside bodies.

The Area Committee is recommended to make nominations to the Outside Bodies identified in the report.

Officer Contact: Stephen Fox 0161 474 3206 email: stephen.fox@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to make appointments to a number of Outside Bodies.

RESOLVED – That the following Councillors be appointed to the outside bodies indicated for the municipal year 2013/2014:-

·         Prescotts Charity – Councillors Kate Butler and Tom Grundy

·         Heaton Chapel Community Council – Councillor Tom Grundy

·         Heaton Chapel Community Association – Councillor Tom Grundy and Councillor Anthony O’Neill

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management)

The report outlines an application from Friends of the Vale to hold a Farm and Exotic Animal Safari Day at Reddish Vale Country Park on Sunday 18^th August 2013.

The Area Committee is requested to consider the application.

Officer Contact: Iain Bate on Tel: 474 4421 or email: iain.bate@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Management) (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider an application from the Friends of the Vale to hold a Farm and Exotic Animal Safari Day at Reddish Vale Country Park on Sunday 18 August 2013.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the application from the Friends of the Vale to hold a Farm and Exotic Animal Safari Day at Reddish Vale Country Park on Sunday 18 August 2013.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management)

The report outlines an application from Friends of the Vale to hold a Fun Day in Reddish Vale Country Park on Sunday 21st July.

The Area Committee is requested to consider the application.

Officer contact: Iain Bate on Tel 474 4421 or email: iain.bate@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Management) (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider an application from the Friends of the Vale to hold a Fun Day in Reddish Vale Country Park on Sunday 21^st July 2013.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the application from the Friends of the Vale to hold a Fun Day in Reddish Vale Country Park on Sunday 21^st July 2013.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management)

The report outlines an application from Reddish Vale Community Group to hold a Fun Day on Unity Park on Saturday 10th August.

The Area Committee is requested to consider the application.

Officer Contact: Iain Bates on Tel: 474 4421 or email: iain.bates@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Management) (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider an application from Reddish Vale Community Group to hold a Fun Day in Unity Park on Saturday 10 August 2013.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the application from Reddish Vale Community Group to hold a Fun Day in Unity Park on Saturday 10 August 2013.

There are no vacancies to consider.

There were no vacancies to consider

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Dean Fitzpatrick.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that this item had been placed on the agenda at the request of the Councillor Dean Fitzpatrick.

Councillor Fitzpatrick expressed concern that large vehicles including HGV’s were being misdirected by their satellite navigation systems to come of the M60 motorway at Junction 1 to Newby Road when they were trying to access the Newby Road Industrial Estate in Hazel Grove. He requested that officers investigate if signs could be erected drawing attention to this in the vicinity and that the Council writes to companies on the Newby Road Industrial Estate requesting them to in turn write to their associated suppliers and companies informing them of the problem.

RESOLVED – That the Service Director (Place Management) be requested to investigate if signs could be erected drawing attention to this in the vicinity and that the Council writes to companies on the Newby Road Industrial Estate requesting them to in turn write to their associated suppliers and companies informing them of the problem.

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Dean Fitzpatrick.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that this item had been placed on the agenda at the request of the Councillor Dean Fitzpatrick.

Councillor Fitzpatrick expressed concern that there was not sufficient space for both cars and bicycles to travel safely past a number of lay-bys on Didsbury Road and requested that the Service Director (Place Management) be requested to investigate these concerns as a matter of urgency and submit a report to a future meeting.

RESOLVED – That the Service Director (Place Management) be requested to investigate as a matter of urgency concerns associated with the ability of cars and bicycles to travel safely past a number of lay-bys on Didsbury Road and submit a report to a future meeting.

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 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, the current position on Area Flexibility Funding and the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management delegated budget.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management)

The report outlines a proposal to grant a lease for a section of Bowerfold Open-Space as shown single hatched on the attached plan. For the use as a Dog Exercise area by a local dog walking company.

The Area Committee is requested to consider the report.

Officer Contact: Jonathan Long on 474 3088 or email: jonathan.long@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Management)(copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to give consideration to a proposal to grant a lease for a section of Bowerfold open space for use as a dog exercise area.

RESOLVED – That consideration of this item be deferred until the next meeting to enable the Service Director (Place Management) to consult with the property owners on Bowerfold Lane whose properties back on to the land in question and that the results of the consultation be reported at the next meeting.