Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 5 February 2015.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 5 February 2015 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.

The following interests were declared:-

Personal Interest

Personal and Prejudicial Interest

Disclosable Pecuniary Interests

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

It was announced that the ‘Cheadle Hulme Family Market’ would be held on 28 March 2015 at The Shopping Centre, Cheadle Hulme.

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 request was made at a previous meeting of the Area Committee that litter bins be numbered in order that members of the public would be able to readily identify them when reporting issues to the Council.  In response it was stated that development was taking place with the Council’s website such that a member of the public would be able to pinpoint the location of litter bins on a map when reporting an issue.

·         Concern was expressed with regard to the accumulation of litter on land between Hartington Road, Bramhall and Bramhall Railway Station.  In response, it was stated that the Council could not remove the litter as the land in question was owned by Network Rail.  However, the Council was continuing to pursue Network Rail and Northern Rail to address the issue.

·         A grass verge had been damaged by a lorry on Grange Road, Bramhall and work was ongoing to track the vehicle responsible for the damage.

·         It was requested that the Community Payback Team be asked to undertake a litter pick on the footbridges over the railway line from Heathbank Road, Cheadle Hulme.

·         Clarification was requested on the responsibility of the Council to make Public Rights of Way accessible.

RESOLVED – That Carolyn Turner be thanked for her attendance.

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

No petitions were submitted.

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

Mr Roger Prydderch attended the meeting and submitted an application on behalf of the Bramhall Together Trust for Area Flexibility Funding towards the cost of holding the Bramhall Festival between 12-14 June 2015.

RESOLVED - That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £1,500 (£750 from each of the Bramhall North and Bramhall South & Woodford ward allocations) to the Bramhall Together Trust towards the cost of holding the Bramhall Festival

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 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.

Conversion of existing showroom/office building to provide 6 apartments, including external elevational alterations.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning & highways Regulation Committee 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. 56766 for the conversion of existing showroom/office building to provide 6 apartments, including external elevational alterations at The Courtyard, Hawthorn Farm, Woodford,

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.

Double storey side extension.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

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

In respect of plan no. 57495 for a double storey side extension at 15 Lyncombe Close, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle,

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 planning permission be granted.

Retention of 3 no. flag advertisements.

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. 57532 for the retention of 3 no. flag advertisements at 548 Chester Road, Woodford,

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 refused on the grounds of the detrimental impact of the proposed development on visual amenity.

Demolition of existing garages and erection of 8 no. 1 bedroom apartments in a three storey block with associated parking and landscaping. Replacement parking for 8 cars.

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. 57252 for thedemolition of existing garages and erection of 8 no. 1 bedroom apartments in a three storey block with associated parking and landscaping and replacement parking for 8 cars on land between 168-172 and 174-178 Gillbent Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, it was

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

Two storey side extension and two storey rear extension.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend 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. 57426 for a two storey side extension and two storey rear extension at 487 Chester Road, Woodford, it was

RESOLVED – That the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to grant planning permission subject to the removal of permitted development rights.

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: Joy Morton, 0161 474 3217 or email: joy.morton@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.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report details the findings of a consultation exercise on a proposal to introduce ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ traffic regulations orders at the junction of Fords Lane and Moss Lane, Bramhall.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval the statutory legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Order and, subject to no objections being received within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the Order at a cost of £550 to be funded from the Area Committee’s delegated budget (Bramhall South & Woodford ward allocation):-

No Waiting at Any Time

Fords Lane, Bramhall, west side, from the northerly kerb line of Moss Lane for a distance of 15 metres in a northerly direction.

Fords Lane, Bramhall, east side form the northerly kerb line of Moss Lane for a distance of 10 metres in a northerly direction.

Moss Lane, Bramhall, north side, from a point 10 metres west of the westerly kerb line of Fords Lane to a point 10 metres east of the easterly kerb line of Fords Lane.

Moss Lane, Bramhall, south side, from a point 10 metres east of the projected easterly kerb line of Fords Lane for a distance of 23 metres in a westerly direction.

Officer contact: Andrew Varey on 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 & Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the findings of a consultation exercise in relation to a proposal to introduce ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ traffic regulations orders at the junction of Fords Lane and Moss Lane, Bramhall.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Communities & Sustainability) be recommended to give approval the statutory legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Order and, subject to no objections being received within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the Order at a cost of £550 to be funded from the Executive Budget:-

No Waiting at Any Time

Fords Lane, Bramhall, west side, from the northerly kerb line of Moss Lane for a distance of 15 metres in a northerly direction.

Fords Lane, Bramhall, east side form the northerly kerb line of Moss Lane for a distance of 10 metres in a northerly direction.

Moss Lane, Bramhall, north side, from a point 10 metres west of the westerly kerb line of Fords Lane to a point 10 metres east of the easterly kerb line of Fords Lane.

Moss Lane, Bramhall, south side, from a point 10 metres east of the projected easterly kerb line of Fords Lane for a distance of 23 metres in a westerly direction.

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

The report details the findings of a consultation exercise on a proposal to introduce a Limited Waiting parking bay on Cromwell Road, Bramhall.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval the statutory legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Order and, subject to no objections being received within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the Order at a cost of £800 to be funded from the Area Committee’s delegated budget (Bramhall South & Woodford ward allocation):-

Limited Waiting Monday – Saturday 9am – 5pm for 1 Hour, No Return within 1 Hour

Cromwell Road, Bramhall, east side, from a point 20 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Moss Lane for a distance of 10 metres in a northerly direction.

Cromwell Road, Bramhall, east side, from a point 34.5 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Moss Lane for a distance of 11 metres in a northerly direction.

Officer contact: Andrew Varey on 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 & Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the findings of a consultation exercise on a proposal to introduce a Limited Waiting parking bay on Cromwell Road, Bramhall.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the statutory legal advertisement of following scheme and, subject to no objections being received within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the Order at a cost of £800 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bramhall South & Woodford ward allocation)

Proposed Limited Waiting Monday – Saturday 9am – 5pm for 1 Hour, No Return within 1 Hour

Cromwell Road, Bramhall, east side, from a point 20 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Moss Lane for a distance of 10 metres in a northerly direction.

Cromwell Road, Bramhall, east side, from a point 34.5 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Moss Lane for a distance of 11 metres in a northerly direction.

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

The report details the findings of a consultation exercise on a proposal to introduce ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ traffic regulations orders around the junction of St Michael’s Avenue and Robin’s Lane, Bramhall.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval the statutory legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Order and, subject to no objections being received within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the Order at a cost of £600 to be funded from the Area Committee’s delegated budget (Bramhall North ward allocation):-

No Waiting at Any Time

Robin’s Lane, Bramhall, north side, from a point 10 metres west of the westerly kerb line of St Michael’s Avenue to a point 10 metres east of the easterly kerb line of St Michael’s Avenue.

St Michael’s Avenue, Bramhall, west side, from the northerly kerb line of Robin’s Lane for a distance of 15 metres in a northerly direction.

St Michael’s Avenue, Bramhall, east side, from the northerly kerb line of Robin’s Lane for a distance of 13 metres in a northerly direction.

St Michael’s Avenue, Bramhall, east side, from a point 5 metres south of the southerly kerb line of the access road into the car park to a point 10.5 metres north of the northerly kerb line of the access road into the car park.

Proposed Access Protection Markings

(as shown on plan NM8/4783/002/Rev A)

Officer contact: Andrew Varey on 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 & Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the findings of a consultation exercise on a proposal to introduce ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ traffic regulations orders around the junction of St Michael’s Avenue and Robin’s Lane, Bramhall.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the statutory legal advertisement of following scheme and, subject to no objections being received within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the Order at a cost of £600 to be funded from the Area Committee’s delegated budget (Bramhall North ward allocation):-

No Waiting at Any Time

Robin’s Lane, Bramhall, north side, from a point 10 metres west of the westerly kerb line of St Michael’s Avenue to a point 10 metres east of the easterly kerb line of St Michael’s Avenue.

St Michael’s Avenue, Bramhall, west side, from the northerly kerb line of Robin’s Lane for a distance of 15 metres in a northerly direction.

St Michael’s Avenue, Bramhall, east side, from the northerly kerb line of Robin’s Lane for a distance of 13 metres in a northerly direction.

St Michael’s Avenue, Bramhall, east side, from a point 5 metres south of the southerly kerb line of the access road into the car park to a point 10.5 metres north of the northerly kerb line of the access road into the car park.

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

The report details the findings of a consultation exercise on a proposal to introduce No Waiting at Any Time to both sides of the junction of Ladythorn Road and Dairyground Road, Bramhall.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval the statutory legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Order and, subject to no objections being received within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the Order at a cost of £550 to be funded from the Area Committee’s delegated budget (Bramhall North ward allocation):-

No Waiting at Any Time

Ladythorn Road, Bramhall, north-east side, from a point 10 metres north of the northerly kerbline of Dairyground Road, to a point 30 metres south-east of the southerly kerbline of Dairyground Road.

Dairyground Road, Bramhall, both sides, from the north-easterly kerbline of Ladythorn Road, for a distance of 15 metres in an easterly. 

Officer contact: Nathan Copley on 474 4808 or email: nathan.copley@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 on a proposal to introduce No Waiting at Any Time to both sides of the junction of Ladythorn Road and Dairyground Road, Bramhall.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to the statutory legal advertisement of following scheme and, subject to no objections being received within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the Order at a cost of £550 to be funded from the Area Committee’s delegated budget (Bramhall North ward allocation):-

No Waiting at Any Time

Ladythorn Road, Bramhall, north-east side, from a point 10 metres north of the northerly kerbline of Dairyground Road, to a point 30 metres south-east of the southerly kerbline of Dairyground Road.

Dairyground Road, Bramhall, both sides, from the north-easterly kerbline of Ladythorn Road, for a distance of 15 metres in an easterly. 

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

The report details an application that has been received from the Rotary Club of Bramhall & Woodford for their annual Duck Race & Family Fun Day on Sunday 17th May 2015 at Bramall Park.

The Arae Committee is recommended to grant the application subject to the production of appropriate documentation including risk assessments, bond and fees.

Officer contact: Sharon Duke on 0161 474 3289 or email: sharon.duke@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 that has been received from the Rotary Club of Bramhall & Woodford to hold their annual Duck Race & Family Fun Day on Sunday 17th May 2015 at Bramall Park.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to the application from the Rotary Club of Bramhall and Woodford for their annual Duck Race and Family Fun Day on Sunday, 17 May 2015 at Bramhall Park.

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

To report upon a proposal to amend the current route of the 372 bus service such that the service would turn right into North Park Road after it leaves the bus stop at the shops instead of going straight across into Handley Road.   It will then turn right into Central Drive; turn left at the bottom and across into Tenement Lane; turn left into Linney Road and left again into Bramhall Park Road.  At the bottom when it joins Bramhall Lane South the bus will turn left and carry on towards Stockport as before.

Stagecoach are willing to incorporate this extra section of the route within the existing 372 bus route and it is proposed to commence on 1 July 2015 for a six month trial period to see if (a) it is popular with the residents and (b) well used.

Prior to the implementation of the proposals, it is requested that a consultation be carried out with those local residents would be affected by this change in the route to ensure that the majority are happy with this trial.

The Chair reported that this item had been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Alanna Vine.

Councillor Vine reported that following requests from a number of local residents a proposal had been submitted to amend the current route of the 372 bus service such that the service would turn right into North Park Road after it left the bus stop at the shops instead of going straight across into Handley Road.   The service would then turn right into Central Drive; turn left at the bottom and across into Tenement Lane; turn left into Linney Road and left again into Bramhall Park Road.  At the bottom when it joins Bramhall Lane South the bus would turn left and carry on towards Stockport as before.

It was reported that Stagecoach Manchester were willing to incorporate this extra section of the route within the existing 372 bus route and it was proposed to commence on 1 July 2015 for a six month trial period to see if (a) it was popular with the residents and (b) well used.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration be requested to undertake a consultation with local residents on the proposed amendment to the route of the 372 bus service.

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.

To consider an update from Sue Stevenson (Transportation Policy, Programmes and GIS Manager - Stockport Council) on the progression of the ‘Start of Works exhibitions’ which are being held in those communities affected by the works on the implementation of the construction works and how they may affect the local area.

Sue Stevenson (Transportation Policy, Programmes and GIS Manager, Stockport Council) attended the meeting to provide an update on the progression of the ‘Start of Works exhibitions’ which are being held in those communities affected by the A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road scheme on the implementation of the construction works and how they may affect the local area.

It was reported that there had been significant interest from local residents in the consultation events that had been held so far with more programmed to take place in the future.

RESOLVED – That Sue Stevenson be thanked for her attendance.