Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 8 August and 13 September 2013.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meetings held on 8 August and 13 September 2013 were approved as correct records 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

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

The Chair reported that the ‘Proud of Stockport Awards 2014’ would be held on 4 February 2014 and that the final date for nominations would be 25 October 2013.

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

Inspector Dave Barrett (Greater Manchester Police) attended the meeting to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to Neighbourhood Policing issues within the Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme South area.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         Vehicle crime and burglary remained the biggest focus for policing resources.

·         It was a concern that in a significant proportion of burglaries and vehicle crimes, property had been left insecure.

·         ‘Operation Whistler’, which aimed to gather intelligence and target offenders who cause problems for the people of Stockport was currently in its eighth week and had proved very successful in increasing the number of arrests for serious acquisitive crime.

·         A number of Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Project (SNAP) days had been conducted in the Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme South area which targeted specific areas to try and reduce levels of criminal activity through setting up home watch schemes, distributing burglary packs and speaking to local residents.

·         A discussion took place with regard to the police and Council response to a recent traveller incursion at Ryecroft Park.

RESOLVED – That Inspector Barrett be thanked for his attendance.

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 and at local libraries and information centres.  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.

Three public questions were submitted.

The first question related to the remarking of white junction lines on Dennison Road and Granby Road, Cheadle Hulme and parking by pupils at Cheadle Hulme School on roads adjacent to the school.

In response, it was stated that an order would be placed for the remarking of the lines on Dennison Road and Granby Road, Cheadle Hulme.  It was also stated that ward councillors had previously expressed the view to Cheadle Hulme School that additional parking provision needed to be made to alleviate the impact of vehicles parking on nearby roads.

The second question related to a recent traveller incursion at Highfield Park, Cheadle Hulme and why the Council and the police had not pursued any action in respect of the fly-tipping and dog fouling that had taken place.

In response, it was stated that the difficulty in such circumstances was obtaining evidence of exactly who the offender was in order to pursue a successful conviction.  Pragmatic consideration also needed to be given as to whether the costs involved in pursuing any prosecution would exceed any reimbursement subsequently received.

The third question related to the contamination of the stream running through Highfield Park, Cheadle Hulme. 

It was confirmed that the matter had previously been raised with the Environment Agency, and that the likely cause was that a foul water sewer had been connected in error to a surface water sewer which was then draining into the stream.  It was reported that United Utilities had commenced a North-West-wide programme of identifying which roads had sewers that drained into rivers and streams from sewer plans, and then inspecting the sewers to see which ones were polluted.  It was anticipated that any misconnected drains in the vicinity of Highfield Park would be identified as part of this process.

The local Area Conditions Officer and the Highways Officer 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:-

·         The number of reported street lighting faults had risen as the darker evenings drew in.

·         The Community Payback team would be working in the Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme South area over the coming weeks.

·         Following requests from councillors, a litter bin had been installed on Tenement Lane, Bramhall.

·         A further order had been placed for the patching of the road surface on Ladythorn Road, Bramhall.

·         Planning permission had been granted for the erection of a fence around the substation adjacent to Bramhall Green roundabout which it was intended would prevent further instances of graffiti.

RESOLVED – That Carolyn Turner be thanked for her attendance.

To consider a petition received on behalf of the residents of Hillbrook Road, Bramhall, containing 21 signatories from 21 households, requesting the Council to introduce a residents’ permit parking scheme on Hillbrook Road.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported upon the receipt of a petition signed by twenty-one residents of Hillbrook Road, Bramhall, (copies of which were circulated) requesting the introduction of a residents only permit parking scheme.

RESOLVED – That the petition be referred to the Service Director (Place Management) for investigation.

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

There were no applications to consider.

Danielle Ryan (Victim Liaison Worker, Stockport Youth Offending Service) will attend the meeting to provide an update on the ‘Skate Ramp Project’ at Woodford Recreation Ground.

Danielle Ryan (Victim Liaison Worker, Stockport Youth Offending Service) attended the meeting to provide an update on the ‘Skate Ramp Project’ at Woodford Recreation Ground.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         Discussions had taken place with Greater Manchester Police to help identify young people who should be involved with the project

·         Those young people who had engaged with the service in the past did not tend to reoffend.

·         It was encouraging to note that during the painting of the skate ramp, a number of residents and contractors working in the park asked whether the young people had permission to work on the ramp.

RESOVLED – That Danielle Ryan be thanked for her attendance.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that in the absence of the Chair and Vice-Chair, that it would be necessary for the Area Committee to elect a chair for the duration of the consideration of plan no. 52611.

RESOLVED – That Councillor Suzanne Wyatt be elected Chair of the Area Committee for the duration of the consideration of plan no. 52611.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Development).

The following development applications will be considered by the Area Committee:-

Re-development involving demolition of existing buildings and construction of a single-storey convenience store (Class A1) installation of ATM and security shutters, retention of associated petrol filling station, replacement forecourt canopy, reconfiguration of the fuel forecourt and installation of 2 new fuel tanks.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

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

In respect of plan no. 52611 for the re-development involving demolition of existing buildings and construction of a single-storey convenience store (Class A1) installation of ATM and security shutters, retention of associated petrol filling station, replacement forecourt canopy, reconfiguration of the fuel forecourt and installation of two new fuel tanks at Church Road Services, 17 Church Road, Cheadle Hulme,

a representative of local residents spoke against the application; and

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

It was then

RESOLVED – (one against) That Planning Permission be refused on the grounds of the detrimental impact of the proposed development on residential amenity by virtue of noise associated with the operation of the premises; that the application was not compliant with the requirement of Core Strategy AED-6 such that the applicant had failed to demonstrate that the existing garage was no longer a viable employment use; that the proposed development would contribute to additional traffic generation resulting in parking problems and general highway congestion; and that the applicant had failed to demonstrate that the application contributed to the achievement of sustainable development.

Demolition of existing side and rear extension and garage and construction of two storey side and rear extension. Dormers to side elevation. Balcony to rear (Further additional plan received).

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. 52905 for the demolition of existing side and rear extension and garage and construction of two storey side and rear extension, with dormers to side elevation and a balcony to rear,

a member of the public spoke against the application, and

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

It was then

MOVED AND SECONDED – That planning permission be granted subject to a condition relating to the provision of a full-height balcony to prevent any potential for the overlooking of adjacent properties.

AMENDMENT MOVED AND SECONDED – That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to undertake a site visit in view of the Area Committee’s concerns that the proposed development would result in the overlooking of adjacent properties.

For the amendment two, against four.

AMENDMENT NOT CARRIED

It was then

RESOLVED – (Four for, two against) That planning permission be granted subject to a condition relating to the provision of a full-height balcony to prevent any potential for the overlooking of adjacent properties.

Single storey rear extension.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning and 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. 53005 for a single storey rear extension at 481 Chester Road, Woodford, it was

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

To consider a report of the Service Director (Legal and Democratic Services).

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, 0161 474 3217, joy.morton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report of the Council Solicitor (copies of which had been circulated) listing any outstanding or recently determined planning appeals and enforcements within the area represented by the Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management).

The report relates to an expired Experimental Traffic Regulation Order on Church Road/Hill Top Avenue and to requests the Area Committee to give consideration to the introduction of a new Traffic Regulation Order on Hill Top Avenue, Cheadle Hulme.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration) makes the Experimental Traffic Regulation Order permanent.

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 Service Director (Place Management) (copies of which had been circulated) detailing proposals for the introduction of a new Traffic Regulation Order on Hill Top Avenue, Cheadle Hulme following the expiration of an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Economic Development and Regeneration) be recommended to give approval to the following:-

Revocation of No Waiting Monday to Saturday 7.00 am to 6.30 pm

Hill Top Avenue, Cheadle Hulme - Both sides from its junction with Church Road for a distance of 10 metres in a northerly direction.

Church Road, Cheadle Hulme - north side from its junction with Hill Top Avenue for a distance of 35 metres in a westerly direction.

Church Road, Cheadle Hulme - From its junction with Hill Top Avenue for a

distance of 10 metres in an easterly direction.

Revocation of Limited Waiting – Monday to Friday 9.30am – 4pm, Saturday

7am – 6.30pm 20 Minutes - No Return within 1 Hour

Church Road, Cheadle Hulme, north side from a point 35 metres west of the

westerly kerb line of Hill Top Avenue for a distance of 13 metres in a westerly

direction.

No Waiting at Any Time

Hill Top Avenue, Cheadle Hulme - Both sides from its junction with Church Road for a distance of 10 metres in a northerly direction.

Church Road, Cheadle Hulme - north side from its junction with Hill Top Avenue for a distance of 20 metres in a westerly direction.

Church Road, Cheadle Hulme - From its junction with Hill Top Avenue for a

distance of 10 metres in an easterly direction.

No Waiting Monday to Saturday 7am - 6.30pm

Hill Top Avenue, Cheadle Hulme, west side from a point 24 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Church Road for a distance of 26.5 metres in a northerly direction

Proposed Limited Waiting -– Monday to Saturday 9.30 am to 4. 00 pm 20

Minutes - No return within 1 Hour

Church Road, Cheadle Hulme – north side, from a point 20 metres west of the

westerly kerb line of Hill Top Avenue for a distance of 34 metres in a westerly

direction

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management).

The report details proposals for the use of commuted sums for play provision in the Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme South Area and requests the Area Committee to give consideration to the location of those play areas where those sums should be spent. The report also outlines the criteria and background policy relevant to commuted sum use and allocation and supporting information, on a site by site basis, for each individual recommendation.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the allocation of commuted sums as detailed in the report.

Officer contact: Ian Walmsley on 474 4382 or email: ian.walmsley@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) of the Service Director (Place Management) detailing proposals for the use of new commuted sums for play provision in the Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme South area and locations of the play areas where these sums were to be spent.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the following allocations of commuted sums for the Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme South area:-

(i) The use of £669.24 from development no. 1065 (DC048542, 3 Hilltop Avenue, Cheadle Hulme) at Heathbank Road Play Area.

(ii) The use of £334.62 from development no. 1069 (DC051067, 5 Mellor Road, Cheadle Hulme) towards improvements to safer surfacing at Heathbank Road Play Area.

(iii) The use of £1338.48 from development no. 1084 (DC050707, Marlow Close, Cheadle Hulme) towards improvements to junior play equipment at Bruntwood Park.

(iv) The use of £1338.48 from development no. 1085 (DC050707, Hurley Drive, Cheadle Hulme) towards improvements to junior play equipment at Bruntwood Park.

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 South and Woodford on 10 November 2013.

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, 10 November 2013.

RESOLVED – That the following Councillors be nominated to lay wreaths on Sunday, 10 November 2013:-

To consider a report of the Service Director (Education).

The Area Committee is requested to provide political nominations for the Authority vacancy at Queensgate Primary School.

Officer contact: Libby Evans on 474 3847 or email: libby.evans@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Education) (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Area Committee to make a nomination of an Authority governor for Queensgate Primary School.

The representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that since the publication of the report, a further vacancy had arisen at Bramhall High School (Liberal Democrat Group nomination).

RESOLVED – (1) That the vacancy at Queensgate Primary School be noted.

(2) That the Executive Councillor (Lifelong Learning and Achievement) be recommended to approve the appointment of Mrs Spreuell to the governing body of Bramhall High School (Liberal Democrat Group vacancy).

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.