Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 12 March 2015.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on12 March 2015 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.

There were no announcements made.

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.

It was reported that at the last meeting of the Area Committee a discussion had taken place with regard to the responsibility of the Council to maintain public rights of way.  In response, it was stated that the responsibility was to maintain pedestrian access only. 

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 an application received from Cheadle Golf Club for up to £1,000 for funding from the Area Flexibility Fund towards the cost of extending the Bruntwood Park Leisure Facility to provide a ‘footgolf’ centre.

Mr John Sandford attended the meeting and submitted an application on behalf of Cheadle Golf Club for Area Flexibility Funding towards the cost of extending the Bruntwood Park Leisure Facility to provide a ‘footgolf’ centre.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £350 (Cheadle Hulme South ward allocation) to Cheadle Golf Club towards the cost of extending the Bruntwood Park Leisure Facility to provide a ‘footgolf’ centre.

To consider an application received from Grove Lane Baptist Church for funding of £1,350 from the Area Flexibility Fund towards the cost of providing a defibrillator and associated training.

(NOTE: The Chair was of the opinion that this item, although not included on the agenda, should be considered as a matter of urgency in accordance with Section 100B(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972 in order that the Area Committee could give prompt consideration to an application for Area Flexibility Funding in the light of the length of time before the next meeting of the Area Committee at which the application could be considered).

Mr Eric Bogin attended the meeting and submitted an application on behalf of Grove Lane Baptist Church for Area Flexibility Funding towards the cost of providing a defibrillator and associated training.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £1,500 (£500 from each ward allocation) to Grove Lane Baptist Church for Area Flexibility Funding towards the cost of providing a defibrillator and associated training.

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 bungalow to dormer bungalow with rear extension.

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. 57072 for the conversion of bungalow to dormer bungalow with rear extension at 527 Chester Road, Woodford,

The applicant spoke in support of the application.

It was then

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

New detached dwelling adjacent to 8 Thornway.

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

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

Demolish section of garage and build part single / part 2 storey side extension and front porch.

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. 57733 for the demolition of a section of garage and building of a part single / part 2 storey side extension and front porch at 39 Moor Lane, Woodford,

the applicant spoke in support of the application.

It was then

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

Single storey rear extension.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee 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. 57980 for a single storey rear extension at 23 Moor Lane, Woodford

the applicant spoke in support of the application.

It was then

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 Werneth 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 & 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 and Regeneration.

The report provides an update on the Area Committee’s ward delegated budget position at the start of April 2015 and to outline the allocation for the 2015/16 financial year.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Andrew Suggett or Megan Black 474 2425 / 474 1410 or by email: andrew.suggett@stockport.gov.uk / megan.black@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 details proposals for the introduction of bollards upon the existing footways adjacent to the local shops on Fountains Road, Cheadle Hulme.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the introduction of 14 Middleton Bollards on Fountains Road, Cheadle Hulme at a cost of £3,500 to be funded form the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bramhall South & Woodford ward allocation).

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 a proposal for the introduction of bollards upon the existing footways adjacent to the local shops on Fountains Road, Cheadle Hulme.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the introduction of 14 Middleton Bollards on Fountains Road, Cheadle Hulme at a cost of £3,500 to be funded form the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bramhall South & Woodford ward allocation).

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

The report details the findings of a consultation exercise seeks approval for the introduction of a package of traffic regulation orders on Newhaven Close, Cheadle Hulme.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval the statutory legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Orders and, subject to no objections being received within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the Order at a cost of £950, to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Cheadle Hulme South ward allocation):-

Proposed No Waiting at Any Time

Ramillies Avenue, Cheadle Hulme, south east side, from a point 9 metres south west of the south westerly kerb line of Newhaven Close, to a point 8 metres north east of the north easterly kerb line of Newhaven Close.

Newhaven Close, Cheadle Hulme, both sides, from the south easterly kerb line of Ramillies Avenue, for 10 metres in a south easterly direction.

Proposed No Waiting Mon – Fri 8.30 – 9.30am – 2.30 - 3.30pm

Newhaven Close, Cheadle Hulme, both sides, from a point 10 metres south east of the south easterly kerb line of Ramillies Avenue, for a distance of 20 metres in a south easterly direction.

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 and seeking approval for the introduction of a package of traffic regulation orders on Newhaven Close, Cheadle Hulme.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the statutory legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Orders and, subject to no objections being received within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the Order at a cost of £950, to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Cheadle Hulme South ward allocation):-

Proposed No Waiting at Any Time

Ramillies Avenue, Cheadle Hulme, south east side, from a point 9 metres south west of the south westerly kerb line of Newhaven Close, to a point 8 metres north east of the north easterly kerb line of Newhaven Close.

Newhaven Close, Cheadle Hulme, both sides, from the south easterly kerb line of Ramillies Avenue, for 10 metres in a south easterly direction.

Proposed No Waiting Mon – Fri 8.30 – 9.30am – 2.30 - 3.30pm

Newhaven Close, Cheadle Hulme, both sides, from a point 10 metres south east of the south easterly kerb line of Ramillies Avenue, for a distance of 20 metres in a south easterly direction.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for People.

The Area Committee is requested to provide a nomination for the Authority vacancy at Bradshaw Hall Primary School (Conservative Group vacancy).

Officer contact: Pam Dunham on 474 3847 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) requesting the Area Committee to provide a nomination for an Authority vacancy at Bradshaw Hall Primary School (Conservative Group vacancy).

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: 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.