Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 10 March 2015.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 10 March 2015 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

Councillors and Officers were invited to declare interests in any of the items on the agenda.

 

The following interests were declared:-

 

Personal Interests

 

Councillor	Interest
Ben Alexander	Agenda item 13 ‘Park Event Application – The Big Lunch at Great Moor Park – 7 June 2015’ as he had previously attended meetings of the Friends of Great Moor Park.
Wendy Orrell	Agenda item 13 ‘Park Event Application – The Big Lunch at Great Moor Park – 7 June 2015’ as she had previously attended meetings of the Friends of Great Moor Park.
John Wright	Agenda item 13 ‘Park Event Application – The Big Lunch at Great Moor Park – 7 June 2015’ as he had previously attended meetings of the Friends of Great Moor Park.

 

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.

Members of the public were invited to submit questions to the Chair of the Area Committee on any matters within the powers of the Area Committee.

 

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 submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update in respect to public realm related issues in the Stepping Hill Area Committee area.

 

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

 

·         The condition of the grass verges on Poise Brook Road/Highlands Road following works undertaken by Gas Alliance.

·         Work had been undertaken alongside the Food Hygiene Team to remove waste from land to the rear of shops at the Fiveways, Hazel Grove.

·         The removal of an abandoned vehicle from Boothby Street, Great Moor.

·         Councillors requested further detail on what works had actually been carried out to the land in front of the shops on Turnstone Road.

 

RESOLVED – That the report be noted and that the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to ensure that a representative of the Public Realm Service attends the next meeting of the Area Committee.

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

Two petitions were submitted as follows:-

 

(a)  Residents Permit Parking – Lake Street,Great Moor

 

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to investigate the possible introduction of Residents Permit Parking on Lake Street, Great Moor and submit a report to a future meeting of the Area Committee.

 

(b)  Wellington Boots School Projects

 

RESOLVED - That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to investigate the issues raised in the petition and submit a written response to the petitioner and members of the Area Committee at the earliest opportunity.

 

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 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.

There were no Area Funding applications to consider.

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

 

(a)	To consider the development applications where members of the public have attended the meeting in order to speak or hear the Area Committee’s deliberations.
(b)	To consider the remaining development applications.
(c)	To consider consultations (if any) received by the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration on any planning issues relevant to the area.

 

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

A development application was 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.

Single Storey side and rear extensions, external works and internal adaptions.

 

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 057589 for single storey side and rear extensions, external works and internal adaptations at Broadlands, 6 Delamere Road, Hazel Grove,

 

two members of the public spoke against the application

 

it was then

 

MOVED AND SECONDED – That the Planning and Highways Committee Visiting Team be requested to undertake a site visit to consider the impact that the proposed development would have on neighbouring properties.

 

For the Motion 2 ; Against 6

 

It was then

 

RESOLVED – (6 For 2 Against) That planning permission be granted

There are no outstanding planning appeals, enforcement appeals nor enforcement notices.

There were no outstanding planning appeals, enforcement appeals or enforcement notices to consider.

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

 

To provide an update on the ward delegated budget position at the start of April 2015 and to outline the allocation for 2015/16.

 

The Area Committee is invited to note the report.

 

Officer contact: Andrew Suggett, 0161 474 2425, Andrew.suggett@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 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 & Regeneration.

 

The report seeks approval for new and amended Traffic Regulation Orders to consolidate the new Park & Ride scheme in Hazel Grove.

 

The Area Committee is invited to recommend that the Executive Councillor (Communities & Sustainability) approve a range of measures as set out in the report, including:-

 

·         Revoking existing No Waiting Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm on Tannock Road and Dunvegan Road

·         Introduce No Waiting at Any Time and No Loading at Any Time on the Access Road to the Park and Ride Development from the A6 Buxton Road; Tannock Road; Dunvegan Road; Kyle Road

·         Revoke No Waiting Monday to Saturday 8am – 7pm / No Loading Monday to Friday 8 – 9.30am & 4.30 – 6.30pm on the A6 Buxton Road

·         Revoke No Waiting Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm on Tannock Road

·         Introduce No Waiting at Any Time and No Loading at any Time on A6 Buxton Road; on the Access Road to the Park and Ride Development from the A6 Buxton Road; Tannock Road; Carlton Place

·         Introduce No Waiting Monday to Saturday 7am – 6.30pm / No Loading Mondayto Friday 7.00 – 9.30am & 3.30 – 6.30pm on A6 Buxton Road.

 

Officer contact: Max Townsend, 0161 474 4861, 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 approve (subject to public consultation) part 1 of the Traffic Regulation Order Schedule 1 and to recommend that the Executive Councillor ( Communities and Sustainability) approves Part 2 of the Traffic Regulation Order Schedule 1.

 

RESOLVED – (1) That the following be approved (subject to public

consultation) to be funded from developer contributions

 

Traffic Regulation Order Schedule 1

 

Part I: 

 

Revoke No Waiting Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm:

 

Tannock Road

 

South East side from a point 10 metres North East of the North Easterly kerb

line of Dunvegan Road in a South Westerly then Westerly direction to a point

10 metres West of the South Westerly kerb line of Dunvegan Road.

 

Dunvegan Road

 

North East side from the South Easterly kerb line of Tannock Road for a distance of 10 metres in a South Easterly direction.

 

South West side from the Southerly kerb line of Tannock Road for a distance of 20 metres in a South Easterly direction.

 

Introduce No Waiting at Any Time and No Loading at Any Time:

 

Access Road (to the Park and Ride Development from the A6 Buxton Road)

 

Both sides from a point 15 metres South West of the South Westerly kerb line

of A6 Buxton Road in a Southerly direction to and including the cul-de-sac

end (a distance of approximately 60 metres) including both sides of the

northwesterly entrance road into the development car park for a distance

of 18 metres.

         

Introduce No Waiting at Any Time:

 

Tannock Road

 

South East side from a point 10 metres North East of the North Easterly kerb

line of Dunvegan Road in a South Westerly then Westerly Direction to a point

10 metres West of the South Westerly kerb line of Dunvegan Road.

 

Dunvegan Road

 

North East side from the South Easterly kerb line of Tannock Road for a

distance of 15 metres in a South Easterly direction.

 

South West side from the Southerly kerb line of Tannock Road for a distance

of 25 metres in a South Easterly direction.

 

Kyle Road

 

Both sides from a point 55 metres West of the Westerly kerb line of Tannock

Road for a distance of 20 metres in a Westerly direction and to each side of

the carriageway closure/ cycle access situated 65 metres West of the

Westerly kerb line of Tannock Road.

 

(2) That the Executive Councillor (Communities and Sustainability)

be recommended to approve the following:-

 

Part II

 

Revoke No Waiting Monday to Saturday 8am – 7pm / No Loading

Monday to Friday 8 – 9.30am & 4.30 – 6.30pm:

 

A6 Buxton Road

 

Both sides starting from the mid-frontage of No. 8 in a South Easterly direction

to a point 55 metres South East of the South Easterly kerb line of Carlton

Place (a distance of approximately 480 metres). Note: To include both arms of

the junction at Tannock Road.

 

Revoke No Waiting Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm:

 

Tannock Road

 

Both sides from the South Westerly kerb line of A6 Buxton Road for a

distance of 15 metres in a South Westerly direction.

 

Introduce No Waiting at Any Time and No Loading at any Time:

 

A6 Buxton Road

 

North East side from a point opposite the mid-frontage of No. 8 in a South

Easterly direction to a point 85 metres North West of the projected Westerly

kerb line of Tannock Road (a distance of approximately 285metres).

 

North East side from a point 32 metres North West of the projected Westerly

kerb line of Tannock Road to a point 55 metres South East of the South

Easterly kerb line of Carlton Place (a distance of approximately 155 metres).

 

South West side from a point 14 metres North West of the projected North

Westerly building line of No. 25  ...  view the full minutes text for item 8.

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

 

The report sets out proposals to introduce No Waiting restrictions on parts of Norbury Grove, Norbury Crescent & Longmead Avenue in Hazel Grove to address dangerous parking at these locations.

 

The Area Committee is asked to recommend the Executive Councillor (Communities & Sustainability) approve the following Order, at a cost of £450 to be funded from the Strategic Network Budget

 

No Waiting at Any Time:

 

Norbury Crescent

 

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

 

Should the Area Committee wish to proceed at this stage with the introduction of  No Waiting restrictions on Longmead Avenue  as shown on drawing number: NM8/4788/02B; the schedule would read as follows:

 

No Waiting at Any Time:

 

Longmead Avenue

 

North side from a point 15 metres West of the Westerly kerb line of Chester Road for a distance of 25 metres in a Westerly direction.

 

Officer contact: Max Townsend, 0161 474 4861, 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 consider the issues raised in the report and to recommend that the Executive Councillor ( Communities and Sustainability) approved the traffic regulations order detailed in the report)

 

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Communities and Sustainability) be recommended to approve the proposals detailed in the report subject to:-

 

·         The inclusion of possible waiting restrictions on Norbury Grove but that the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to consult with residents further and report back to the Traffic Ward Spokesperson before the implementation of the scheme.

·         The introduction of No Waiting at Any time waiting restrictions on both sides of Norbury Crescent.

·         The proposed No Waiting at Any Time waiting restrictions being extended by a further 5 metres on the south side of Longmead Avenue.

 

 

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

 

The report details a proposal to install dropped kerbs on the Kyle Road Estate, Hazel Grove to improve access for pedestrians with mobility problems and disabilities.

 

The Area Committee is requested to approve the allocation of £6,000 from the delegated budget (Hazel Grove Ward allocation) for the implementation of the four sets of dropped crossings on the Kyle Road estate at the locations set out on the attached plan.

 

Officer contact: Nicholas Robinson, 0161 474 5012, nicholas.robinson@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 installation of four sets of dropped kerbs on the Kyle Road Estate, Hazel Grove.

 

RESOLVED – That the installation of four sets of dropped kerbs on the Kyle Road Estate in Hazel Grove at an approximate cost of £6,000 to be funded via the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management delegated budget (Hazel Grove ward allocation) be approved.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for People.

 

The Area Committee is invited to provide nominations for the following Local Authority Governor vacancies:-

 

·         Great Moor Infant (Liberal Democrat Group nomination);

·         St Philip’s Catholic Primary (Conservative Group nomination), and

·         St Simon’s Catholic Primary (Liberal Democrat Group nomination).

 

Officer contact: Pam Dunham, 0161 474 3847, 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) inviting the Area Committee to provide nominations for LA Schools Governor vacancies at Great Moor Infant, St Philip’s Catholic and St Simon’s Catholic primary 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: Jonathan Vali, 0161 474 3201, jonathan.vali@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 with decisions taken by the Area Committee since the last meeting and the current position on the Area Flexibility and delegated budgets.

 

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

(Note: the Chair has agreed to consider this item as a matter of urgency in accordance with Section 100B(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972 in order that application could be considered before the proposed date of the event as there would not be another area committee meeting before the proposed date).

 

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

 

The Area Committee is invited to consider an event application received from the Friends of Great Moor Park to hold a Big Lunch event in the park on the 7th June 2015.

 

Officer contact: Sharon Duke, 0161 474 3289, sharon.duke@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 received from the Friends of Great Moor Park to hold ‘The Big Lunch’ event on Sunday 7^th June 2015 - the event to include children’s funfair rides, a family fun dog show, bouncy castle and entertainment.

 

 

RESOLVED – That the application from the Friends of Great Moor Park to hold their annual ‘Big Lunch’ event on Sunday 7 June 2015 – the event to include children’s funfair rides, a family fun dog show, bouncy castle and entertainment be approved.