Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 15 June 2017.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 15 June 2017 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

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

No declarations of interest were made.

No urgent decisions were reported.

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

The Chair reported that the Bramhall Festival had taken place on 24 June 2017 and extended the thanks of the Area Committee to the Bramhall Together Trust for their continued work in making the annual event a success.

It was further reported that a summer fair was taking place between 11am and 4pm on Sunday, 16 July 2017 to mark the opening of a new play area at South Park, Cheadle Hulme.

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

PC Carl Cummings and PCSO Maureen Crehan (Greater Manchester Police) attended the meeting to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to Neighbourhood Policing issues within the Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme South area.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         The level of burglaries within the area remained a cause for concern and the police continued efforts to educate the public in relation to crime reduction measures.

·         Concern was raised in respect of anti-social behaviour within the Happy Valley, Bramhall.

RESOLVED – That PC Cummings and PCSO Crehan be thanked for their attendance.

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 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.

Carolyn Turner (Public Realm Inspector) attended the meeting to report on current issues and to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to environmental and highways issues within the area represented by the Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         The footpath between Bodmin Drive, Bramhall and the Sunrise development was overgrown.

·         A street name plate on Hillcrest Road, Bramhall had become obscured by overgrown vegetation and had also become illegible.

·         A car sales company was using the highway to advertise vehicles for sale on Bramhall Lane South.

·         A number of saplings had been planted on the grass verge along Chester Road, Woodford and it was commented that these would make it difficult for farm vehicles to access Hilltop Farm.

RESOLVED – That Carolyn Turner be thanked for her attendance.

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

The report details a proposal to resurface the footway, including re-kerbing, outside house numbers 8 & 10 Syddal Road, Bramhall.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the resurfacing of the footway outside house numbers 8 & 10 Syddal Road, Bramhall at a cost of £3,711 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bramhall South & Woodford ward allocation).

Officer contact: Chris Pollitt on Tel: 474 2419 or email: chris.pollitt@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal to resurface the footway, including re-kerbing, outside house numbers 8 & 10 Syddal Road, Bramhall.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to the resurfacing of the footway outside house numbers 8 & 10 Syddal Road, Bramhall at a cost of £3,711 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bramhall South & Woodford ward allocation).

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 organisations 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 applications to consider.

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 & 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).

Retrospective amendments to application DC/006596 – Rear extension.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Adam Mustafa on 0161 474 4566 or email: adam.mustafa@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 64874 for retrospective amendments to application DC006596 for a rear extension at 309 Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall,

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 – That the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to undertake a site visit to assess the impact of the proposed development on the residential amenity of adjacent properties and its impact on the street scene by virtue of its scale and massing.

Upgrade and extension of the existing Ladybrook Valley footpath from Queens Road to Hall Road to provide a permanent cycle path that accords with modern design standards.

NOTE: As the application site straddles the boundary of both this and the Cheadle Area Committees, the application has been reported to both committees for recommendation, and will be referred to the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee for determination.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee grants planning permission.

Officer contact: Jane Chase on 474 3550 or email: jane.chase@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 65422 for the upgrade and extension of the existing Ladybrook Valley footpath from Queens Road to Hall Road to provide a permanent cycle path that accords with modern design standards,

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

Change of use from offices (Use Class B1) to nursery (Use Class D1) along with other associated works.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee grants planning permission.

Officer contact: Jane Chase on 474 3550 or email: jane.chase@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 65614 for the change of use from offices (Use Class B1) to nursery (Use Class D1) along with other associated works at 21 Mellor Road, Cheadle Hulme, it was

RESOLVED – (1 against) That the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to grant planning permission.

Single storey rear extension.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee grants planning permission.

Officer contact: Fiona Albarracin on 474 4561 or email: fiona.albarracin@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 65637 for a single storey rear extension at 41 Moor Lane, Woodford, it was

RESOLVED - That the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to grant planning permission.

Proposed single storey side extension to kitchen and single storey electricity sub-station.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee grants planning permission.

Officer contact: Jane Chase on 474 3550 or email: jane.chase@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 65801 for a single storey side extension to kitchen and single storey electricity sub-station at Woodford Park Garden Centre, Chester Road, Woodford, it was

RESOLVED - That the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to grant planning permission.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

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 Werneth Area Committee area.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Paul Cassidy on 474 5388 or email: paul.cassidy@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) listing any outstanding or recently determined planning appeals and enforcements within the area represented by the Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report details a proposal for the supply and installation of a 'Street name plate' which is clearer to the location of the properties, in order that the postal services can deliver post at Lyncombe Close, Bramhall.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the supply and installation of a 'Street name plate' on Lyncombe Close, Bramhall at a cost of £375 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bramhall South & Woodford ward allocation).

Officer contact: Craig Peet on 0161 474 4813 or email: craig.peet@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal for the supply and installation of a 'Street name plate' which is clearer to the location of the properties, in order that the postal services can deliver post at Lyncombe Close, Bramhall.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to the supply and installation of a street name plate on Lyncombe Close, Bramhall at a cost of £375 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bramhall South & Woodford ward allocation).

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

To report details a proposal for a package of revocations and new Traffic Regulation Order on and around Church Road and Ravenoak Road, Cheadle Hulme.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the package of Traffic Regulation Orders as detailed within the report.

Officer contact: Craig Peet on 0161 474 4813 or email craig.peet@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal for a package of revocations and new Traffic Regulation Order on and around Church Road and Ravenoak Road, Cheadle Hulme.

RESOLVED – That the request to recommend that the Cabinet Member for Communities & Housing proceed with the proposed package of revocations and new Traffic Regulation Orders be delegated to the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration in consultation with the Ward Spokesperson.

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

To report details a proposal for the introduction of limited waiting restrictions on Mountfield Road, Bramhall.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the statutory advertisement of the following scheme at a cost of£1,700 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bramhall South & Woodford allocation) and subject to the receipt of no objections within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the Order:-

No Waiting (Mon – Fri 9.30am – 10.30am / 2pm – 3pm)

Both sides – From the intersection of the eastern kerb lines of Meadway to a point 2 metres south of the southern building line of property No 37 .

Officer contact: Craig Peet on 0161 474 4813 or email craig.peet@stockport.gov.uk

RESOLVED – That consideration of this item be deferred to a future meeting of the Area Committee pending the conclusion of an ongoing consultation relating to amendments to traffic regulation orders throughout the wider Bramhall District Centre.

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

The report details an application received from Oak Meadow Focus Group to hold their annual garden party on 2 September 2017.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application.

Officer Contact: Iain Bate on 0161 474 4421 or e mail: iain.bate@stockport.gov.uk.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) detailing an application received from Oak Meadow Focus Group to hold their annual garden party at Oak Meadow on 2 September 2017.

RESOLVED - That approval to an application from Oak Meadow Focus Group to hold their annual garden party at Oak Meadow Park on 2 September 2017.

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

This report is part of the Executive’s continued Stockport wide response to road safety around schools, with the purpose of ensuring our children are safe walking to and from school. Some wards have already invested in the purchase and management of a Mobile Speed Indication Device. To that extent, where it has not already been facilitated, Area Committees are requested to consider their role in promoting road safety around schools and to indicate if this is an option they would like to pursue.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: David Warburton on 0161 474 2078 or email: david.warburton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal for the purchase and management of a Speed Indication Device for use exclusively within the Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South area.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to the purchase and the subsequent installation and maintenance of a mobile speed sign for use within the Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme South Area at a one off cost of £3,324.84 and an anticipated recurring annual cost of between £1,462.50 (year one) and £1,937.50 (years two and three) to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (33.3% from each ward allocation) subject to the Area Committee being consulted on the siting the sign.

To consider a report of the Leader of the Council; the Portfolio Holder for Reform and Governance and Portfolio Holder for Economy and Regeneration.

The purpose of the report is to outline emerging community engagement and conversation activity taking place throughout the course of this year and to consider opportunities for Area Committee led engagement during this period.

The Area Committee are asked to consider options for local engagement and identify any preferred approach(es) they may wish to explore further.

Officer Contact: Steve Skelton on Tel: 474 3174 or email: steve.skelton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Leader of the Council and Cabinet Members for Reform & Governance and Economy & Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) updating the Area Committee on emerging community engagement and ‘conversation’ activity taking place throughout the course of the year and inviting the Area Committee to consider opportunities for it to lead engagement during this period.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for People.

The report provides details of those maintained schools which have Local Authority Governors vacancies and requests that the Area Committee gives consideration to making nominations to fill those vacancies.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Pam Dunham on 0161 474 3914 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) providing the Area Committee with details of those maintained schools that had Local Authority Governor vacancies and requesting nominations to fill them.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for People be requested to give consideration to the appointment of Jonathan Shaw to fill the vacancy on the Governing Body of Cheadle Primary School.

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: Damian Eaton, 0161 474 3207 or email: damian.eaton@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 on decisions taken by the Area Committee since the last meeting and the current position on the Area Flexibility and the Delegated budget.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.