Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 7 August 2014.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 7 August 2014 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

No declarations of interest were made.

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

It was announced that a ‘Bramhall’s Got Talent’ event would be held on Saturday, 4 October 2014 at 11.00 am in Bramhall Village Square.

It was further reported that the Cheadle Hulme Family Market would be held on Saturday, 18 October 2014 at 11.00 am in Cheadle Hulme Shopping Centre.

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 representatives 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.  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:-

·         A discussion took place on the progression of leaf clearance teams between different areas of the Borough following leaf fall during the Autumn period.

·         The resurfacing of the footway on Ladybrook Road, Bramhall would commence at the end of 2015.

·         The installation of posts on the mowing strip on Highfield Road, Cheadle Hulme had been partially completed with the remainder due imminently.

·         Resurfacing of the footways on Pennine Road, Cheviot Road and Chiltern Close, Bramhall had been ordered.

·         A community litterpick was due to take place in Woodford on Saturday, 27 September 2014.

·         It was reported that a chevron sign was missing on the Woodford Road roundabout and a bollard had been removed on the access to the roundabout from Chester Road, Woodford.

·         Cleansing vehicles continued to miss Newlands Avenue, Bramhall from their routine cleansing programmes as the vehicles being used were too large to negotiate the avenue.

·         Concern was expressed with regard to maintenance vehicles acting on behalf of Network Rail restricting access to Heathbank Road, Cheadle Hulme by blocking the carriageway.

RESOLVED – That Carolyn Turner be thanked for her attendance.

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 and 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 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.

Erection of 10 no. 3 bedroom houses and 1 no. 4 bedroom house with associated car parking and external works.

The Area Committee is recommended to refuse planning permission.

Officer contact: Dominic Harvey on 474 3544 or email: dominic.harvey@stockport.gov.uk

With the consent of the Area Committee, this item was withdrawn.

Internally illuminated fascia signs to south western and south eastern elevations.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

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

In respect of plan no. 56030 for internally illuminated fascia signs to south western and south eastern elevations at 1-2 The Bramhall Centre, Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall,

a member of the public spoke against the application on behalf of a number of local residents; and

a representative of the applicant spoke in support of the application.

It was then

RESOLVED – That consideration of this application be deferred pending the expiration of a further period of consultation on the proposals following the correction of the application form to include the correct dimensions of the internally illuminated fascia signs.

Change of use from retail and coffee bar to restaurant, with external extraction flue, alterations to elevations and external seating area.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission, subject to conditions.

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

In respect of plan no. 56035 for the change of use from retail and coffee bar to restaurant, with external extraction flue, alterations to elevations and external seating area at 1-2 The Bramhall Centre, Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall,

a member of the public spoke against the application on behalf of a number of local residents; and

a representative of the applicant spoke in support of the application.

It was then

MOVED AND SECONDED – That consideration of this application be deferred pending discussions between the applicant and the Development Management Service to provide clarity in relation to the detailed operation of the external seating area and the opening doors to the Ack Lane East frontage of the development.

AMENDMENT MOVED AND SECONDED – That planning permission be granted.

For the amendment 3, against 5.

AMENDMENT NOT CARRIED

It was then

RESOLVED (6 for, 2 against) – That consideration of this application be deferred pending discussions between the applicant and the Development Management Service to provide clarity in relation to the detailed operation of the external seating area and the opening doors to the Ack Lane East frontage of the development.

Construction of one 'Code for Sustainable Homes Level 4' detached house.

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

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

In respect of plan no. 55844 for the construction of one 'Code for Sustainable Homes Level 4' detached house at 11 Camberley Close, Bramhall,

a member of the public spoke against the application; and

the applicant’s agent spoke in support of the application.

It was then

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

Redevelopment of vacant site for 4 no. 2 bedroomed dwellings with associated access, car parking and landscaping works.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission subject to the payment of a commuted sum in respect of the provision of recreation and amenity open space.

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

In respect of plan no. 56101 for the redevelopment of vacant site for four no. two bedroomed dwellings with associated access, car parking and landscaping works on the vacant site located between 60 and 56 Hulme Hall Road, Cheadle Hulme, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

Single Storey Extension on Rear. First Floor Extension on side.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission subject to conditions.

Officer contact: Anthony Smith on 474 3569 or email: anthony.smith@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 56208 for a single storey extension on rear and first floor extension on side at 8 Long Croft Lane, Cheadle Hulme, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

Remodelling of the front of the existing detached dwelling, including a new porch and bay window. Rendering of the building.

The Area Committee is requested to recommended that the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Anthony Smith on 474 3569 or email: anthony.smith@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 56269 for the remodelling of the front of the existing detached dwelling, including a new porch and bay window and the rendering of the building at 213 Woodford Road, Woodford, it was

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

2 no. non-illuminated single stack board signs and 12 no. non-illuminated flag pole signs.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission subject to a condition restricting permission to 1 September 2020.

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

In respect of plan no. 56313 for two no. non-illuminated single stack board signs and twelve no. non-illuminated flag pole signs at the former Woodford Aerodrome, Chester Road, Woodford, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

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 and Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee area.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Joy Morton on 0161 474 3217 or email: joy.morton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and 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.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report details a proposal for the disposal of the former public conveniences at Bramhall Precinct.

The Area Committee is recommended to note and comment on the report.

Officer contact: Murray Carr on 0161 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) detailing a proposal for the disposal of the former public conveniences at Bramhall Precinct.

RESOLVED – That this Area Committee supports the proposed approach to the disposal of the former public convenience at Bramhall Precinct to the owners of the Precinct, subject, as part of the transaction, to the formalisation of the Council’s access rights to its retained car park adjacent to the site.

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

The report details the findings of a consultation exercise and to seeks approval for the introduction of a time limited ‘No Waiting’ Traffic Regulation Order on Victoria Close, Bramhall.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the following scheme at a cost of £700 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Bramhall South & Woodford ward allocation):-

Proposed No Waiting Monday – Saturday 10am – 4pm

Victoria Close, Bramhall, both sides from a point 10 metres east of the easterly kerb line of Ack Lane East for a distance of 17.5 metres in an easterly direction.

Officer contact: Andrew Varey on 0161 474 4809 or email: andrew.varey@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) detailing the findings of a consultation exercise and to seeking approval for the introduction of a time limited ‘No Waiting’ Traffic Regulation Order on Victoria Close, Bramhall.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the following scheme at a cost of £700 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Bramhall South & Woodford ward allocation):-

Proposed No Waiting Monday – Saturday 10am – 4pm

Victoria Close, Bramhall, both sides from a point 10 metres east of the easterly kerb line of Ack Lane East for a distance of 17.5 metres in an easterly direction.

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

The report details the findings of a consultation exercise and to seeks approval for the introduction of a ‘No Waiting At Any Time’, ‘No Stopping’ and ‘No Waiting’ Traffic Regulation Orders on  Woods Lane, Thorn Grove and St Brannocks Road, Cheadle Hulme.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the following scheme at a cost of £1350 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Cheadle Hulme South ward allocation):-

Proposed No Waiting at Any Time

Woods Lane, Cheadle Hulme, east side, from the north easterly kerb line of St Brannocks Road for a distance of 20 metres in a northerly direction.

Woods Lane, Cheadle Hulme, west side, from the northerly kerb line of Thorn Grove for a distance of 5 metres in a northerly direction.

Thorn Grove, Cheadle Hulme, north side, from the westerly kerb line of Woods Lane for a distance of 5 metres in a westerly direction.

Thorn Grove, Cheadle Hulme, south side, from the south westerly kerb line of St Brannocks Road for a distance of 10 metres in a westerly direction.

St Brannocks Road, Cheadle Hulme, north side, from the easterly kerb line of Woods Lane for a distance of 37 metres in an easterly direction.

St Brannocks Road, Cheadle Hulme, south side, from the southerly kerb line of Thorn Grove for a distance of 43.5 metres in a south then easterly direction.

Proposed No Waiting Monday – Friday 2.45pm – 4.15pm

Woods Lane, Cheadle Hulme, west side, from a point 5 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Thorn Grove for a distance of 36.5 metres in a northerly direction.

Proposed No Stopping Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm on School Entrance Markings

Woods Lane, Cheadle Hulme, east side, from a point 20 metres north of the north easterly kerb line of St Brannocks Road for a distance of 25.5 metres in a northerly direction.

Officer contact: Andrew Varey on 0161 474 4809 or email: andrew.varey@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) detailing the findings of a consultation exercise and seeking approval for the introduction of a ‘No Waiting At Any Time’, ‘No Stopping’ and ‘No Waiting’ Traffic Regulation Orders on Woods Lane, Thorn Grove and St Brannocks Road, Cheadle Hulme.

Members noted that an element of the proposals detailed within the report proposed the making of traffic regulation orders on that part of St Brannocks Road, Cheadle Hulme that had not been adopted by the Council, and accordingly ought not to be included as part of the wider scheme.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the following scheme at a cost of £1,350 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Cheadle Hulme South ward allocation):-

Proposed No Waiting at Any Time

Woods Lane, Cheadle Hulme, east side, from the north easterly kerb line of St Brannocks Road for a distance of 20 metres in a northerly direction.

Woods Lane, Cheadle Hulme, west side, from the northerly kerb line of Thorn Grove for a distance of 5 metres in a northerly direction.

Thorn Grove, Cheadle Hulme, north side, from the westerly kerb line of Woods Lane for a distance of 5 metres in a westerly direction.

Thorn Grove, Cheadle Hulme, south side, from the south westerly kerb line of St Brannocks Road for a distance of 10 metres in a westerly direction.

St Brannocks Road, Cheadle Hulme, St Brannocks Road, Cheadle Hulme, both sides to the limit of its adoption in a south easterly direction. 

Proposed No Waiting Monday – Friday 2.45pm – 4.15pm

Woods Lane, Cheadle Hulme, west side, from a point 5 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Thorn Grove for a distance of 36.5 metres in a northerly direction.

Proposed No Stopping Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm on School Entrance Markings

Woods Lane, Cheadle Hulme, east side, from a point 20 metres north of the north easterly kerb line of St Brannocks Road for a distance of 25.5 metres in a northerly direction.

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

The report details the findings of a consultation exercise and to seeks approval for the introduction of a ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ Traffic Regulation Order on Patch Lane and Woodford Road, Bramhall.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Executive Councillor (Communities & Sustainability) gives approval to the following scheme at a cost of £525 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Bramhall South and Woodford ward allocation):_

No Waiting at Any Time

Patch Lane, Bramhall, both sides, from the westerly kerb line of Woodford Road for a distance of 10 metres in a westerly direction.

Woodford Road, Bramhall, west side, from a point 10 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Patch Lane to a point 10 metres south of the southerly kerb line of Patch Lane.

Officer contact: Andrew Varey on 0161 474 4809 or email: andrew.varey@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) detailing the findings of a consultation exercise and seeking approval for the introduction of a ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ Traffic Regulation Order on Patch Lane and Woodford Road, Bramhall.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Communities & Sustainability) be recommended to give approval to the following scheme at a cost of £525 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Bramhall South and Woodford ward allocation):-

No Waiting at Any Time

Patch Lane, Bramhall, both sides, from the westerly kerb line of Woodford Road for a distance of 10 metres in a westerly direction.

Woodford Road, Bramhall, west side, from a point 10 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Patch Lane to a point 10 metres south of the southerly kerb line of Patch Lane.

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

The report details the findings of a consultation exercise and to seek approval for the introduction of a package of Traffic Regulation Orders at the junction of Hulme Hall Road and Dundonald Road, Cheadle Hulme.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Executive Councillor (Communities and Sustainability) gives approval to the scheme, as detailed in the report, at a cost of £1,400 (to be jointly funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (£1,000 from the Cheadle Hulme South ward allocation) and the Strategic Route Budget (£400)).

Officer contact: Andrew Varey on 0161 474 4809 or email: andrew.varey@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) detailing the findings of a consultation exercise and seeking approval for the introduction of a package of Traffic Regulation Orders at the junction of Hulme Hall Road and Dundonald Road, Cheadle Hulme.

Members discussed the proposals to erect a number of additional road signs as part of this scheme and requested that the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration discuss further the requirement for these additional signs with the Cheadle Hulme South ward spokesperson prior to the submission of the final scheme to the Executive Councillor (Communities & Sustainability) for approval.

RESOLVED – That, subject to further consultation with the Cheadle Hulme South ward spokesperson in relation to the number and siting of the signage proposed as part of the scheme, the Executive Councillor (Communities & Sustainability) be recommended to give approval to the following scheme at a cost of £1,400 (to be jointly funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (£1,000 from the Cheadle Hulme South ward allocation) and the Strategic Route Budget (£400)):-

Revocation of No Waiting Mon – Sat 8am – 6.30pm

Dundonald Road, Cheadle Hulme, north west side, from the south westerly kerb line of Hulme Hall Road for a distance of 25 metres in a south westerly direction.

Dundonald Road, Cheadle Hulme, south east side, from the south westerly kerb line of Hulme Hall Road for a distance of 10 metres in a south westerly direction.

Hulme Hall Road, Cheadle Hulme, south west side, from a point 10 metres north west of the north westerly kerb line of Dundonald Road to a point 19 metres south east of the south easterly kerb line of Dundonald Road.

Proposed No Waiting at Any Time

Dundonald Road, Cheadle Hulme, both sides, from the south westerly kerb line of Hulme Hall Road for a distance of 10 metres in a south westerly direction.

Hulme Hall Road, Cheadle Hulme, south west side, from a point 6 metres north west of the north westerly kerb line of Dundonald Road to a point 7.5 metres south east of the south easterly kerb line of Dundonald Road.

Proposed No Waiting Mon – Sat 10am – 4pm

Dundonald Road, Cheadle Hulme, north west side, from a point 10 metres south west of the south westerly kerb line of Hulme Hall Road for a distance of 15 metres in a south westerly direction.

Proposed Limited Waiting Mon – Sat 9am – 5pm for 30 minutes No Return

within 1 Hour

Hulme Hall Road, Cheadle Hulme, south west side, from a point 7.5 metres south east of the south easterly kerb line of Dundonald Road for a distance of 12 metres in a south easterly direction.

Proposed Residents Permit Parking Only

Hulme Hall Road, Cheadle Hulme, from a point 6 metres north west of the north westerly kerb line of Dundonald Road for a distance of 4 metres in a north westerly direction (to join and form extension of existing Residents Permit Parking Only).

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

The report details the findings of a consultation exercise and to seeks approval for the introduction of ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ and time limited ‘No Waiting’ Traffic Regulation Orders on Cheadle Road, Turves Road, Albert Road & Hulme Hall Road, Cheadle Hulme.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Executive Councillor (Communities and Sustainability) gives approval to the scheme, as detailed in the report, at a cost of £1,075 (to funded from the Strategic Route Budget).

Officer contact: Andrew Varey on 0161 474 4809 or email: andrew.varey@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) detailing the findings of a consultation exercise and seeking approval for the introduction of ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ and time limited ‘No Waiting’ Traffic Regulation Orders on Cheadle Road, Turves Road, Albert Road & Hulme Hall Road, Cheadle Hulme.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Communities & Sustainability) be recommended to give approval to the following scheme at a cost of £1,075 (to funded from the Strategic Route Budget):-

Proposed No Waiting at Any Time

Albert Road, Cheadle Hulme, south east side, from the north easterly kerb line of Hulme Hall Road for a distance of 41 metres in a north easterly direction.

Hulme Hall Road, Cheadle Hulme, both sides, from the south easterly kerb lines of Albert Road & Turves Road for a distance of 32 metres in a south easterly direction.

Hulme Hall Road, Cheadle Hulme, south west side, from a point 5 metres north west of the north westerly kerb line of Acacia Avenue to a point 5 metres south east of the south easterly kerb of Acacia Avenue.

Turves Road, Cheadle Hulme, south east side, from the south westerly kerb line of Hulme Hall Road for a distance of 34 metres in a south westerly direction.

Turves Road, Cheadle Hulme, north west side, from the south westerly kerb line of Cheadle Road for a distance of 60 metres in a south westerly direction.

Cheadle Road, Cheadle Hulme, both sides, from the north westerly kerb lines of Albert Road & Turves Road for a distance of 66 metres in a north westerly direction.

No Waiting Mon – Fri 8am – 9.30am & 4.30pm – 6.30pm

Hulme Hall Road, Cheadle Hulme, south west side, from a point 5 metres north west of the north westerly kerb line of Acacia Avenue for a distance of 34 metres in a north westerly direction.

Hulme Hall Road, Cheadle Hulme, south west side, from a point 5 metres south east of the south easterly kerb line of Acacia Avenue for a distance of 24 metres in a south easterly direction.

There are currently no vacancies to report.

There were no vacancies to consider.

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 budget.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

The report requests the Area Committee to nominate Councillors to lay wreaths at Remembrance Day Services at Bramhall, Cheadle Hulme and Woodford on 9 November 2014.

The Area Committee is requested to nominate Councillors.

Officer contact: Damian Eaton on 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) requesting the Area Committee to nominate Councillors to lay wreaths at Remembrance Day Services at Bramhall, Cheadle Hulme and Woodford War Memorials on Sunday, 9 November 2014.

It was reported that, with the agreement of members representing the Cheadle Hulme South ward, the laying of a wreath at Cheadle Hulme War Memorial would this year be conducted by a member from the Cheadle Hulme North ward.

RESOLVED – That the following Councillors be nominated to lay wreaths on Sunday, 9 November 2014:-