Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 8 March 2018.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 8 March 2018 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

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

The following interests were declared:-

Personal and Prejudicial Interests

No urgent decisions were reported.

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

The Chair reported that this would be the last meeting of the Area Committee to be attended by Councillor Stuart Bodsworth who would be retiring from the Council in May 2018 after 15 years of service.

The Chair paid tribute to the contribution that Councillor Bodsworth had made to the work of the Area Committee and the wider Borough during his term of office, and wished him well in his future endeavours.

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

The Chair reported that representatives of Greater Manchester Police had been unable to attend the meeting on this occasion.

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 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.

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.

Emma Warrington (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:-

·         It was requested that the Bramhall South and Woodford ward councillors be provided with additional information in relation to the progression of the proposed resurfacing of Woodford Road to Chester Road, including any provisional dates for the commencement of the works.

·         Concern was expressed in relation to the lack of consultation with ward councillors over the boroughwide removal of the ‘bring’ recycling sites. It was further commented that the removal of the recycling facilities at the Meadway car park in Bramhall may allow for the reconfiguration of the remaining clothing bin and removal of the fencing to allow for the provision of a further four car parking bays.

·         It was commented that the Area Committee had made a contribution of £1,800 for the remediation of the site of the former recycling facility adjacent to the shops on Fountains Road, Cheadle Hulme however only part of the works associated with this had yet been undertaken.  It was stated that either the outstanding works needed to be completed or the Area Committee should be reimbursed for the balance of its contribution.

·         An update was requested in relation to the progression of the flood investigation works on Moor Lane, Woodford previously approved by the Area Committee.

·         The double yellow lines on Hazel Road, Cheadle Hulme had not been reinstated following resurfacing work and it was requested that this be attended to as a matter of priority.

·         It was commented that the Council was looking to develop a strategy to deal with ongoing issue of damage to grass verges throughout the Borough.  A discussion took place in relation to the potential strategies that might be employed to mitigate against such damage including opposition to the removal of verges and their replacement with tarmac, and that installing physical barriers to prevent damage such as wooden stumps or bollards was expensive and subsequently made it difficult to maintain the verges in the future.

·         It was requested that the Council’s approach to the installation of verge protection measures be circulated to members of the area committee.

·         The Area Committee had previously agreed to the removal of the recycling site at Woods Lane car park, Cheadle Hulme on the basis that this would facilitate the provision of new short stay parking bays.  Members reiterated that the additional bays should provide for short stay parking as this was essential to prevent the spaces being occupied throughout the day by staff and visitors to the adjoining Cheadle Hulme High School site.

·         Compressed leaf mulch had obscured the No Waiting At Any Time markings on Station Approach, Cheadle Hulme and blocked the gullies on the road and station car park.

RESOLVED – That Emma Warrington be thanked for her attendance.

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

One petition was submitted on behalf of the residents of the Dairyground Road Estate, signed by 184 signatories requesting action to address the inappropriate use of roads on the estate by heavyweight highway maintenance vehicles, haulage trucks and JCB diggers associated with the operation of an industrial depot from the Pennington Stables site.

RESOLVED – That the petition be referred to the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration to respond to the planning enforcement, traffic services, highway maintenance, environmental health issues raised by the petitioners.

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 an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received on behalf of the Friends of Bramall Hall and Park for a grant of £800 towards the cost of transporting and re-erecting a redundant shed within the park to allow for the storage of tools.

Harry Hill attended the meeting and submitted an application received on behalf of the Friends of Bramall Hall and Park for a grant of £800 towards the cost of transporting and re-erecting a redundant shed within the park to allow for the storage of tools.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to the award of a grant of £800 from the Ward Flexibility Budget (£400 from each of the Bramhall North and Bramhall South & Woodford ward allocations) to the Friends of Bramall Hall and Park towards the cost of transporting and re-erecting a redundant shed within the park to allow for the storage of tools.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received on behalf of I Love Bramhall, I Love Cheadle Hulme and Friends of Lumb Lane Park for a grant of £1,250 towards the cost of holding a ‘Paws and Play in the Park’ event at Lumb Lane Park on 7 May 2018.

Wendy Green attended the meeting and submitted an application received on behalf of the I Love Bramhall, I Love Cheadle Hulme and Friends of Lumb Lane Park for a grant of £1,250 towards the cost of holding a ‘Paws and Play in the Park’ event at Lumb Lane Park on 7 May 2018.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to the award of a grant of £1,250 from the Ward Flexibility Budget (£500 from each of the Bramhall North and Bramhall South & Woodford ward allocations and £250 from the Cheadle Hulme South ward allocation) to I Love Bramhall, I Love Cheadle Hulme and Friends of Lumb Lane Park towards the cost of holding a ‘Paws and Play in the Park’ event at Lumb Lane Park on 7 May 2018.

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

The report details an application received from Churches Together in Bramhall and Woodford to hold a Sunday service on the Croquet Lawn in Bramhall Park on 13 May 2018.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application.

Officer Contact: Iain Bate on 0162 474 4421 or email: 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 from Churches Together in Bramhall and Woodford to hold a Sunday service on the Croquet Lawn in Bramhall Park on 13 May 2018.

RESOLVED – That the application be granted.

The report details an application received from I Love Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme to hold a community fun day and dog show on Lumb Lane Recreation Ground on 7 May 2018.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application.

Officer Contact: Iain Bate on 0162 474 4421 or email: 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 I Love Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme to hold a community fun day and dog show on Lumb Lane Recreation Ground on 7 May 2018.

RESOLVED – That the application be granted.

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).

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager outlined the procedure approved by the Council for public speaking on planning applications.

Construction of a new garage.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Jane Chase on 0161 474 3550 or email: jane.chase@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. DC067715 for the construction of a new garage at 1 Crossways, Ladybrook Road, Bramhall,

a member of the public spoke against the application; and

the applicant spoke in support of the application.

It was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

Erection of 4 dwellings.

The Area Committee is recommended to refuse planning permission.

Officer contact: Jane Chase on 0161 474 3550 or email: jane.chase@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. DC068554 for the erection of four dwellings at Moorend Farm, 181 Woodford Road, Woodford,

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 green belt.

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 Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South 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 Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration 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.

It was commented that the enforcement appeal at 17 Shiredale Close, Cheadle Hulme fell within the Cheadle Hulme North ward, and was therefore not within the purview of this area committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report details the findings of the Review of Outcomes tour undertaken on Wednesday, 11 October 2017 and requests that the Area Committee gives consideration to the arrangements for the 2018 tour.

The Area Committee is recommended to :-

(1)  Comment on and note the findings of the 2017 Annual Review of Outcomes Tour.

(2) Nominate a completed development site to be included on the list of sites to be inspected on the 2018 Annual Review Tour; and

(3) Nominates Members to attend the Annual Review Tour on October 5 2018.

Officer contact: Kevin Brooks on 474 4905 or email: kevin.brooks@stockport.gov.uk  

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the findings of the Review of Outcomes tour undertaken on Wednesday, 11 October 2017 and requesting that the Area Committee gives consideration to the arrangements for the 2018 tour.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That consideration of the nomination of a completed development site to be included on the list of sites to be inspected on the 2018 Annual Review Tour; and the nomination of members to attend the Annual Review Tour on 5 October 2018 be deferred to the next meeting of the Area Committee.

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

The report details the findings of a consultation exercise following concerns in relation to traffic issues in the vicinity of the car park entrance to Manor Lodge, specifically that on occasions parked vehicles are said to be causing an obstruction, together with reduced highway visibility and creating a hazard and seeking approval for the introduction and revocation of traffic regulation orders.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the legal advertising of limited waiting and No Waiting At Any Time traffic regulations orders and associated revocations on Park Road, Cheadle Hulme as detailed in the schedule attached to the report ,and subject to the receipt of no objections within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders at a cost of £650 to be funded form the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Cheadle Hulme South 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 the findings of a consultation exercise that had been undertaken following reported concerns in relation to traffic issues in the vicinity of the car park entrance to Manor Lodge, specifically that on occasions parked vehicles are said to have caused an obstruction, together with reduced highway visibility and created a hazard. 

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the legal advertising of the limited waiting and No Waiting At Any Time traffic regulations orders and associated revocations as detailed in Appendix A and B within the report on Park Road, Cheadle Hulme, and subject to the receipt of no objections within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders at a cost of £650 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Cheadle Hulme South ward allocation).

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 on 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 Ward Delegated budgets.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.