Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 11 December 2014.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 11 December 2014 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

No declarations of interest were made.

No announcements were made.

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 Public Realm Officer will attend the meeting to provide an update on matters raised at previous committee meetings. Councillors and members of the public are invited to raise issues affecting local environment quality.

Jacky Budd (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 public realm issues within the area represented by the Central Stockport Area Committee. A written summary was also provided of the work carried out by the Public Realm Service (copies of which had been circulated).

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         There was a significant amount of graffiti on the bridge on Blackberry Lane, Brinnington and at the passageway near to the bus shelter in the vicinity of First House on Brinnington Road, Brinnington.

·         There was a significant amount of work involving in identifying who abandoned cars belonged to and subsequently having them removed.

RESOLVED – That Jacky Budd be thanked for her attendance.

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

Petition for the introduction of Permit Parking on Porlock Close, Offerton

To report the receipt of a petition from 7 signatories for the introduction of Permit Parking for the residents of Porlock Close, Offerton.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that a petition had been received from seven signatories for the introduction of Permit Parking for the residents of Porlock Close, Offerton.

RESOLVED – That the petition be referred to the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration for investigation.

Representatives from the Roughley’s Bike Show will make a presentation to the Area Committee on their charitable work.

Mr Andy Roughley from the Roughley’s Bike Show attended the meeting to outline to the Area Committee the charitable work carried out by the organisers of the show, both in respect of the monies raised by the bike show over the August Bank Holiday weekend and over the Christmas and Easter periods. 

Members expressed their gratitude for the way the bike show helped to promote Stockport to visitors to the borough. It had been held in the Market Place in Stockport for thirteen years and last year at Heaton Lane car park, but the car park was unavailable this year as refurbishment works were taking place. The event organisers were working with Council Officers to try and identify an alternative site. Members expressed the view that the identification of a permanent site for Roughley’s Bike Show would be helpful in the promotion of the event.

RESOLVED – That Mr Roughley be thanked for his attendance.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive

The report summarises recent appeal decisions, current planning appeals and enforcement activity within the area represented by the Central Stockport Area Committee.

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 Central Stockport Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The Area Committee is requested to approve the proposed installation of timber bollards in a bitmac strip along two sections of grass verges on Brinnington Road, Brinnington.

Officer Contact: Chris Pollitt on 0161 474 2419 or email: chris.pollitt@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) regarding the proposed installation of timber bollards in a bitmac strip along the edge of two grass verges on Brinnington Road, Brinnington; one outside number 245 and the other opposite St Paul’s Primary School.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the installation of timber bollards in a bitmac strip along the edge of two grass verges on Brinnington Road, Brinnington; one outside number 245 and the other opposite St Paul’s Primary School at an approximate cost of £2,750 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Brinnington and Central Ward allocation).

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

The report considers objections received to a proposed Traffic Regulation Order for waiting restrictions in Upper Brook Street and the surrounding area.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve, in the light of the objections received, an amended Traffic Regulation Order as set out in the report.

Officer Contact: Vivian Butterworth on 0161 474 4848 or email: vivian.butterworth@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) considering objections received to a proposed Traffic Regulation Order on Upper Brook Street, Gorsey Brow and Gorsey Mount Street, Stockport.

RESOLVED - That, as a result of the objections received, the original Order be amended as follows:-

Proposed Revocation No Waiting 8am-6pm

Upper Brook Street - South west side, from a point 10 metres south west of the south westerly kerbline of Gorsey Brow for a distance of 10 metres in a south westerly direction.

Proposed No Waiting At Any Time

Upper Brook Street - South west side, from a point 10 metres south west of the south westerly kerbline of Gorsey Brow for a distance of 10 metres in a south westerly direction.

Proposed No Waiting At Any Time

Upper Brook Street - North West Side, from the projected easterly kerbline of Gorsey Brow for a distance of 30 metres in a westerly direction.

Proposed No Waiting At Any Time

Gorsey Brow - East side, from a point 10 metres south east of the southerly kerbline of Upper Brook Street for a distance of 30 metres in a south easterly direction.

Proposed No Waiting 8.00am-6.00pm

Gorsey Brow - East side, from the southerly kerbline of Gorsey Mount Street for a distance of 16 metres in a north easterly direction.

Proposed No Waiting 8.00am-6.00pm

Gorsey Mount Street - South side from a point 25 metres east of the westerly kerbline of Gorsey Mount Street for a distance of 20 metres in an easterly direction.  From a point 5 metres west of the projected westerly kerbline of Gorsey Brow for a distance of 16 metres in an easterly direction.

Proposed No Waiting 8am-6pm

Gorsey Mount Street - West side from the southerly kerbline of Gorsey Mount Street for a distance of 10 metres in a northerly direction.

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

The report sets out the objections received to a proposed order for prohibition of waiting at Brinnington Crescent and Brinnington Road, Stockport.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the amended Order as set out in the report.

Officer Contact: Vivian Butterworth on 0161 4744848 or email: vivian.butterworth@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) regarding objections received to a proposed Prohibition of Waiting Traffic Regulation Order on Brinnington Crescent and Brinnington Road, Stockport.

RESOLVED -  That, in light of the objections received, an amended Traffic Regulation Order be approved as follows:-

No Waiting At Any Time

Brinnington Crescent

Both sides from the north westerly kerbline of Brinnington Road for a distance of 8 metres in a westerly direction.

Unadopted service road and entrance to Brinnington Rise Allotments

Both sides from the north westerly kerbline of Brinnington Road for a distance of approximately 50 metres in a westerly direction.

Brinnington Road

North west side from a point 28 metres south west of the southerly kerbline of the service road to Brinnington Rise Allotments to a point 23 metres north east of the northerly kerbline of the service road to Brinnington Rise Allotments to tie in with existing school keep clear markings, and from a point approximately 25 metres south west of the southerly kerbline of Brinnington Crescent to a point 10 metres north east of the northerly kerbline of Brinnington Crescent, and from a point 10 metres west of the westerly kerbline of the car park entrance to the Jack and Jill Public House to a point 10 metres east of the easterly kerbline of the car park entrance to the Jack and Jill Public House.

South east side from a point 33.5 metres south west of the projected north easterly kerbline of the service road to Brinnington Rise Allotments for a distance of approximately 82 metres in a north easterly direction, (to tie in with existing pedestrian crossing zig zag markings), and from a point 33 metres south west of the projected southerly kerbline of Brinnington Crescent for a distance of approximately 227 metres in a north easterly direction, (to tie in with the existing bus stop box markings).

Proposed Puffin Crossing

Brinnington Rise, from a point 121 metres south of the southerly kerb line of Brinnington Crescent.

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

The report outlines the result of an investigation into the difficulties caused by parked vehicles at the junctions of Crosby Street and Lowfield Road.

The Area Committee is requested to approve a Traffic Regulation Order for No Waiting At Any Time on Crosby Street at its junction with Lowfield Road.

Officer Contact: Vivian Butterworth on 0161 474 4848 or email: vivian.butterworth@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 result of an investigation into the difficulties caused by parked vehicles at the junctions of Crosby Street at its junction with Lowfield Road, Cale Green.

RESOLVED –  (1)That the Area Committee be minded to approve the following Traffic Regulation Order for No Waiting At Any Time, subject to the outcome of the statutory consultation, at an approximate cost of £550 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Davenport and Cale Green Ward allocation):-

No Waiting At Any Time

Lowfield Road - South east side from a point 5 metres south west of the south westerly kerbline of Crosby Street to a point 5 metres north east of the north easterly kerbline of Crosby Street.

Crosby Street - Both sides from the south easterly kerbline of Lowfield Road for a distance of 5 metres in a south easterly direction.

(2) That approval be given to the statutory legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Order and subject to no objections being received within twenty one days from the advertisement date, the Order be made.

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

To consider the results of an investigation with regard to moving to a chargeable Permit Parking scheme on Gordon Street, Stockport.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the revocation of the existing Traffic Regulation Order for Resident Permit Parking on Gordon Street, Stockport.

 Officer Contact: Vivian Butterworth on 0161 474 4848 or email: vivian.butterworth@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) setting out the results of an investigation with regard to moving to a chargeable Permit Parking scheme on Gordon Street, Stockport.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Area Committee be minded to revoke the existing Traffic Regulation Order for a Resident Permit Holders Only Monday-Saturday 8.00am-6.00pm on Gordon Street, Stockport, subject to the outcome of the statutory consultation, at an approximate cost of £700 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Brinnington and Central Ward allocation):-

Proposed Revocation of Traffic Regulation Order - Resident Permit Holders Only Monday-Saturday 8am-6pm Gordon Street, Stockport

North West Side

From a point 10 metres south west of the westerly kerbline of Whernside Close for a distance of 12 metres in a south westerly direction.

South East Side

From a point 15 metres south west of the southerly kerbline of Orphanage Street for a distance of 20 metres in a south westerly direction.

(2) That approval be given to the statutory legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Order and subject to no objections being received within twenty one days from the advertisement date, the Order be made.

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

The report sets out the proposed renewal of the leases for Units 1 and 16 Grand Central, Stockport.

The Area Committee is requested to note the contents of the report and provide any comments.

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) regarding the proposed renewal of the leases for Units 1 and 16 Grand Central, Stockport.

Unit 1 was currently occupied by Subway whose current lease was scheduled to expire on 22 January 2016 and it was proposed to grant a new lease to expire in March 2022. Unit 16 was currently occupied by Army Careers whose current lease expired on 15 January 2015. Due to the outsourcing of the army careers service to Capita, the army did not wish to renew the lease and terms had been provisionally agreed for the granting of a new lease to Capita.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services be advised that the Area Committee supports the proposals.

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

The report sets out a proposal by NHS Property Services Ltd to dispose of their freehold interest in a piece land on Mulberry Mount Street to enable the site to be developed into 64 affordable homes, grant funded by the Homes and Community Agency,  which will be acquired by Stockport Homes.

The Area Committee is requested to note the contents of the report and provide any comments.

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 Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) setting out a proposal by NHS Property Services Ltd to dispose of their freehold interest in a piece of land on Mulberry Mount Street to enable the site to be developed into 64 affordable homes, grant funded by the Homes and Communities Agency, which would be acquired by Stockport Homes.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services be advised that the Area Committee supports the proposal.

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

To consider a proposal regarding an approach by United Utilities to adopt a sewer which has been laid as part of the redevelopment of the former St Mark’s Church/Sunday School site on Berlin Road, Edgeley, which is now owned by the Council.

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

Officer Contact: Murray Carr on 0161 474 3649 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) regarding an approach by United Utilities to adopt a sewer which had been laid as part of the redevelopment of the former St Mark’s Church/Sunday School site on Berlin Road, Edgeley, which was now owned by the Council.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services be advised that the Area Committee’s supports the proposal.

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

The report sets out an application from Cancer Research to hold their Race for Life 2015 run in Woodbank Park 31 May 2015.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the application on condition that all appropriate paperwork is submitted.

Officer Contact: Josephine Holmes on 0161 474 3278 or email: josephine.holmes@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) regarding an application from Cancer Research to hold its Race for Life 2015 run in Woodbank Park on 31 May 2015

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application from Cancer Research to hold its Race for Life 2015 run in Woodbank Park on 31 May 2015, subject to the submission of all appropriate documentation.

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

To consider an application from the Cale Green Park Residents Association – Parks Group to hold their Summer Fun day in Cale Green Park on 28 June 2015.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the application, subject to the production of appropriate documentation.

Officer Contact: Josephine Holmes on 0161 474 3278 or email: josephine.holmes@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) regarding  an application from Cale Green Park Residents Association – Parks Group to hold its Summer Fun Day in Cale Green Park, Cale Green on 28 June 2015,

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application from Cale Green Park Residents Association – Parks Group to hold its Summer Fun Day in Cale Green Park, Cale Green on 28 June 2015, subject to the submission of all appropriate documentation.

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

The report considers an application from Michael Mulhearn to hold a children’s funfair in Woodbank Park between 28-31 August 2015.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the application on the production of the appropriate paperwork.

Officer Contact: Josephine Holmes on 0161 474 3278 or email: josephine.holmes@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) regarding an application from Michael Mulhearn to hold a children’s funfair in Woodbank Park between 28-31 August 2015

RESOLVED – That approval be given an application from Michael Mulhearn to hold a children’s funfair in Woodbank Park between 28-31 August 2015, subject to the submission of all appropriate documentation.

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

The report considers an application from the RSPCA to hold their second 'Big Walkies' sponsored walk in Woodbank Park on the 6 September 2015.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the application, subject to the production of the appropriate documentation.

Officer Contact: Josephine Holmes on 0161 474 3278 or email: josephine.holmes@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) regarding an application from the RSPCA to hold its second ‘Big Walkies’ sponsored walk in Woodbank Park on 6 September 2015,

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application from the RSPCA to hold its second ‘Big Walkies’ sponsored walk in Woodbank Park on 6 September 2015, subject to the submission of all appropriate documentation.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for People.

The Area Committee is requested to provide political nominations for the Authority vacancies at Cheadle Health Primary School and Pendlebury Pupil Referral Unit.

Officer Contact: Pam Dunham on 07800 617940 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 the Authority Governor vacancies at Cheadle Heath Primary School and Pendlebury Pupil Referral Unit.

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 ward delegated budgets.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: David Clee on 0161 474 3137 or email david.clee@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 Area Flexibility funding. The report also included the current position on the ward delegated budgets.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

(To be heard no earlier than 6.30pm)

(a)  To consider the development applications where members of the public have attended the meeting in order to speak or hear the Area Committee’s deliberations.

(b)  To consider the remaining applications.

(c)   To consider consultations (if any) received by the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration on any planning issues relevant to the Central Stockport Area Committee area.

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 Services to 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.

Change of use from B1a (offices) to a house of multiple occupation (HMO), together with the provision of parking to the rear (Amended Plans).

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 56573 for a change of use from B1a (offices) to a house of multiple occupation (HMO), together with the provision of parking to the rear (amended plans) at 35 Greek Street, Stockport,

a member of the public spoke against the application, and

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

It was then

MOVED AND SECONDED

That planning permission be granted, subject to the conditions contained in the report.

For the motion 3, against 8

MOTION NOT CARRIED

It was then

MOVED AND SECONDED

That planning permission be refused on the grounds that the application was contrary to those aspects of saved policy CDH1.4 ‘Houses in Multiple Occupation’ of the adopted Stockport Unitary Development Review relating to car parking and the application’s adverse effect on the character of the area as a result of the intensity of occupation of the property.

For the motion 8, against 3

MOTION CARRIED

It was then

RESOLVED - That planning permission be refused on the grounds that the application was contrary to those aspects of saved policy CDH1.4 ‘Houses in Multiple Occupation’ of the adopted Stockport Unitary Development Review relating to car parking and the application’s adverse effect on the character of the area as a result of the intensity of occupation of the property.

Change of use from A2 to a house of multiple occupation, plus parking, external alterations to front elevation and installation of new external access at basement level (Amended Plans)

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Karyn Clarke on 0161 474 3551 or email: karyn.clarke@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 56799 for a change of use from A2 to a house of multiple occupation, plus parking, external alterations to front elevation and installation of new external access at basement level (amended plans) at 37 Greek Street, Stockport,

a member of the public spoke against the application, and

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

It was then

RESOLVED - (8 for, 0 against, 3 abstentions) That planning permission be refused on the grounds of lack of amenity space and that the application was contrary to those aspects of saved policy CDH1.4 ‘Houses in Multiple Occupation’ of the adopted Stockport Unitary Development Review relating to car parking and the application’s adverse effect on the character of the area as a result of the intensity of occupation of the property.