Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 9 June 2016.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 9 June 2016 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.

Disclosable Pecuniary Interest

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

Councillor Holt announced that Bramall Hall would be reopened to the public on 30 July 2016 following extensive renovations.  It was stated that access to the Hall over the weekend was by ticket only, however the events taking place in Bramhall Park to celebrate the reopening were open to all.

It was further announced that Stockport Council, the Environment Agency and United Utilities would be holding a community drop-in session on Tuesday, 19 July between 4.30 pm and 7.30 pm at Hazel Grove High School, following recent flooding in the Bramhall area.

The Chair reported on the ongoing residential development at the former BAe Woodford site and stated that show homes were now open.

Councillor Hunter reported that the summer fair held at South Park on 3 July 2016 had been a success and congratulated the Friends of South Park for their hard work.  Councillor Hunter commented that conversely, due to poor weather, the Garden Party at Oak Meadow had to be cancelled on the day of the event.

Finally, it was announced that there would be an annual open day at the Billys Lane Allotments on 7 August 2016 and that the 57^th Annual Cheadle Hulme Flower Show was due to be held on 3 September 2016.

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:-

·         Concern was expressed in relation to the ongoing delays for the replacement of the barriers on Benja Fold, Bramhall.  It was explained that due to the age of the supporting posts, they were no longer manufactured and as such it was taking time for bespoke replacements to be made.

·         It was commented that there were a number of unauthorised vinyl advertising banners being erected on street furniture at the traffic lights on Albert Road, Cheadle Hulme.

·         The highway defect on the carriageway of Manor Road at is junction with Carrwood Road, Bramhall, which had been reported at the last meeting of the Area Committee, had grown larger and it was requested that the works to remediate this be brought forward.

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 a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration

The report provides an update on the flooding incidents in the Stockport area that occurred on 11 June 2016, the immediate response of the Council and ongoing work to support residents affected and review the potential causes.

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

Officer Contact: Caroline Simpson on 0161 218 1940 or email: caroline.simpson@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on the flooding incidents in the Stockport area that occurred on 11 June 2016, the immediate response of the Council and ongoing work to support residents affected and the review of the potential causes.

Sue Stevenson (Stockport Council) attended the meeting to answer questions from councillors and members of the public on behalf of the Council as the Lead Local Flood Authority.

The Chair expressed his disappointment that representatives of United Utilities and the Environment Agency had declined an invitation to attend this meeting of the Area Committee to explain their role in, and response to, the recent flooding in the Bramhall area. 

The following comments were made /issues raised:-

·         There had been very exceptional rainfall which had been estimated as being a 1 in 162 year event. 

·         The ground was already saturated following a period of wet weather which increased the risk of surface water flooding.

·         An investigation was taking place in accordance with Section 19 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 to identify the causes behind the flooding.  It was requested that the final report be submitted to the Area Committee upon completion for its consideration.

·         It was reported that some residents had been deterred from applying for the £300 grant offered by the Council to residents of properties affected by flooding by the requirement to provide bank account information.  In response it was stated that the Council no longer offered payment by cheque and that all transactions were by electronic bank transfer.

·         United Utilities offered a discretionary payment system in those circumstances where they considered that they had some degree of responsibility for the flooding which had occurred.  Such payment had been made in the Offerton area, however at this stage United Utilities did not consider that their systems had contributed to the flooding in the Bramhall area.

·         It was stated that there needed to be a comprehensive assessment and survey of existing drains and culverts.  In response it was stated that a programme of surveys was scheduled to take place initially in high risk areas which had been identified as Cheadle and Romiley, however this was subject to review.

·         It was likely that incidences of rainfall experienced on 11 and 12 June would increase as a result of climate change and that existing drainage infrastructure had not been built to cope with such levels.

RESOLVED – (1) That Sue Stevenson be thanked for her attendance.

(2) That the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration be requested to submit the Section 19 Flood Report in to a future meeting of the Area Committee upon its completion.

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

No applications were submitted.

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.

Demolition of existing house and proposed three storey (including attic) 5 bedroom detached house and new additional drive access.

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. 61577 for the demolition of existing house and proposed three storey (including attic) five bedroom detached house and new additional drive access at 45 St Michaels Avenue, Bramhall, Stockport,

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 consideration of this application be deferred to the next meeting of the Area Committee to allow the opportunity for discussions to take place with the applicant in relation to the potential for the amendment of the application to ameliorate some of the concerns that had been raised with particular regard to the width of the proposed development and its relationship with neighbouring properties.

Alterations to existing garage to allow it to become ancillary living accommodation to the main dwelling.

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

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

In respect of plan no. 61711 for alterations to existing garage to allow it to become ancillary living accommodation to the main dwelling at 9 Ack Lane West, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle,

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 subject to the removal of permitted development rights in respect of the outbuilding.

Two storey side and rear extension.

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

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

In respect of plan no. 61729 for a two storey side and rear extension at 3 Spath Walk, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, it was

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

Two Storey Side Extension to Existing Dwelling with Internal alterations.

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

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

In respect of plan no. 61799 for a two storey side extension to existing dwelling with internal alterations at Blakeney, 230 Church Lane, Woodford, it was

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

Demolition of 3 bed bungalow and erection of two 5 bedroom semi-detached dwellings.

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. 61819 for the demolition of three bed bungalow and erection of two five bedroom semi-detached dwellings at 7 Ack Lane West, 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.

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 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 & Regeneration.

The report outlines the proposed arrangements for the Annual Review of Outcomes Tour and requests the Area Committee to submit their recommendations for a completed development site within their area to be included on the list of sites to be inspected by the Tour delegates. In addition the Area Committee is asked to provide nominations for delegates to attend.

The Area Committee is recommended to:-

(1) Nominate a completed development site to be included on the list of sites to be inspected on the Annual Review Tour.

(2) Nominate Members to attend the Annual Review Tour on Friday, 7 October 2016.

Officer contact: Kevin Brooks on 0161 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 a proposal to hold the Annual Review of Outcomes Tour on 7 October 2016 and requesting the Area Committee to submit a recommendation for a completed development site within the Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South area to be included on the list of sites to be inspected by the Tour delegates.  In addition the Area Committee was also asked to provide nominations for delegates to attend.

It was reported that the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee had proposed that the housing development at the former BAe Woodford site, Woodford should be included on the Tour in addition to any site that may be nominated by the Area Committee in view of the strategic importance of the development.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Annual Review of Outcomes Tour be requested to inspect (i) the new sixth form building at Cheadle Hulme High School; and (ii) the residential development on Carrwood Road, Bramhall.

(2) That all members of the area committee be extended an invitation to attend the Tour.

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

The report details proposals to transfer Cheadle Hulme and Werneth Recreation Centres to Cheadle Hulme High School and Werneth High Schools respectively in line with the provisions of the final Business Case for the Investing in Stockport: Leisure Facilities project which was agreed by the Executive in February 2015.

The Area Committee is recommended to comment on and note the report, prior to its consideration by the Executive at its meeting on 19 July 2016.

Officer Contact: Peter Ashworth on 0161 474 2392 or email: peter.ashworth@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing proposals to transfer Cheadle Hulme and Werneth Recreation Centres to Cheadle Hulme High School and Werneth High Schools respectively in line with the provisions of the final Business Case for the Investing in Stockport: Leisure Facilities project which was agreed by the Executive in February 2015.

Linda Magrath (Headteacher of Cheadle Hulme High School) also attended the meeting and explained how the Cheadle Hulme Recreation Centre would operate under the stewardship of Cheadle Hulme High School.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         Members welcomed the assurance that public access to the facilities would be maintained following any transfer which would include access for leisure key holders.

·         A discussion took place in relation to pricing structures and the hours of operation of the facility.

·         Further work was being undertaken in respect of the implications for the revenue stream for the Council currently provided for by the photovoltaic panels installed at the facility.

RESOLVED – That the Executive be recommended to grant a co-terminus lease in respect of Cheadle Hulme Recreation Centre to Cheadle Hulme High School and transfer responsibility for the operation of the Recreation Centre from Life Leisure to Cheadle Hulme High School subject to the preparation of appropriate documentation governing the terms and conditions by which the facilities will be managed and public use would be safeguarded.

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.

Concern was expressed that Appendix C of the report which detailed a number of traffic schemes which were currently under investigation did not include any that had previously been raised for the Cheadle Hulme South ward, including:-

·         The extension of the existing No Waiting At Any Time traffic regulation orders at the junction of Church Road and Ravenoak Road, Cheadle Hulme around the junction to include the roundabout to prevent parking on the roundabout by patrons of The Church Inn public house.

·         The extension of the existing No Waiting At Any Time traffic regulation orders on both sides of Woodfield Road, Cheadle Hulme to extend around its junction with Church Road.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration be requested to investigate the implementation of the above schemes.