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 on 12 March 2015 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

Councillors and officers were invited to declare any interests they had in any of the items on the agenda for the meeting.

The following interests were declared:-

Personal Interests

No urgent decisions were reported.

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.

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.

Two public questions were submitted.

The first question related to whether the Council would consider offering a trial of free parking on Saturdays and cheaper or free rents on a temporary basis to new market stall holders in order to attract shoppers and stall holders to the market.

The resident was advised that the issue of free Saturday parking would be considered by the Executive Councillor (Communities and Sustainability). With regard to market rents, as part of last year’s fees and charges exercise the Council had reduced rents on the outdoor market in a bid to attract new traders. The Council had also offered a generous package of incentives for new traders who wished to sell the type of goods the Council was trying to attract on particular days.

The second public question had been submitted by a member of the public who was not present at the meeting. The Chair advised that, in accordance with the Code of Practice, a written response would be provided to the questioner.

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).

RESOLVED – That Jacky Budd be thanked for her attendance.

No petitions were submitted.

In accordance with the Code of Practice no organisation had indicated that they wished to address the Area Committee as part of the Open Forum arrangements.

To consider a joint report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration and the Deputy Chief Executive

The report provides background information as to why the footpath diversion is necessary; details the legal grounds for diverting a public footpath, outlines the statutory process for diverting a public footpath; reports the outcome of the public consultation undertaken between 17-27 March 2015; requests that Members authorise the making of a diversion Order for the diversion of public footpath 112, Stockport and that, in the event that objections are received to the Order and are sustained, authorise the forwarding of the Order to the Secretary of State for confirmation.

The Area Committee is recommended to authorise the making of a diversion order for the diversion of that part of public footpath 112 Stockport, in accordance with Appendix 1 to the report, and, in the event that objections are received to the Order, and are sustained, authorise the forwarding of the Order to the Secretary of State for confirmation.

Officer Contact: Andy Kippax on 0161 474 4319 or email: andy.kippax@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a joint report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration and Deputy Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) which:-

·         provided background information as to why the diversion of Public Footpath 112 was necessary;

·         detailed the legal grounds for diverting a public footpath,

·         outlined the statutory process for diverting a public footpath;

·         reported the outcome of the public consultation undertaken between 17-27 March 2015;

·         requested that Members authorise the making of a Diversion Order for the diversion of part of Public Footpath 112 Stockport  under Section 257 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990; and

·         requested that, in the event that objections are received to the Order and are sustained, authorisation be given to the forwarding of the Order to the Secretary of State for confirmation.

RESOLVED – (1) That authorisation be given to the making of a Diversion Order under Section 257 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for the diversion of that part of Public Footpath 112 Stockport shown on the plan attached as Appendix 1 to the report.

(2) That in the event that objections are received to the Order, and are sustained, authorisation be given to the forwarding of the Order to the Secretary of State for confirmation.

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 the allocation for 2015/16.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report seeks Members’ comments on a request to use St Peters Square in Stockport Town Centre for the Roughley’s Bike Show 2015 event.

 Officer Contact: Graeme Vout on 0161 474 4562 or email: graeme.vout@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 a request to use St Peters Square in Stockport Town Centre for the Roughley’s Bike show event this year.

RESOLVED – That the request to hold Roughley’s Bike Show in St. Peter’s Square on 30 August 20215 be supported, subject to the event organisers:-

·         consulting with all neighbouring businesses and securing their support before the end of April 2015;

·         complying with the Council’s Guide to Events; and

·         complying with the Council’s Guide to Town Centre Managed Sites.

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

The report sets out a scheme to improve and increase cycle facilities on Newbridge Lane between St Mary’s Way and Warren Street, Stockport.

The Area Committee is requested to comment on the report and recommend the Executive Councillor (Communities and Sustainability) to approve in principle the implementation of the proposed scheme and for a consultation exercise to be undertaken for the associated Traffic Regulation Orders and TOUCAN crossing facilities, as detailed in the report.

Officer Contact: Georgina Summers on 0161 474 4853 or email: georgina.summers@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) setting out a scheme to improve and increase cycle facilities on Newbridge Lane between St Mary’s Way and Warren Street, Stockport.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Communities and Sustainability) be recommended to approve in principle the implementation of the proposed scheme to improve and increase cycle facilities on Newbridge Lane between St Mary’s Way and Warren Street, Stockport and for a consultation exercise to be undertaken for the associated Traffic Regulation Orders and TOUCAN crossing facilities as detailed in Schedules 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the report.

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

To report the proposal to introduce a Taxi Rank for Hackney Carriages on Warren Street as part of an experimental order in coordination with the Town Centre Access Package scheme.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend the Executive Councillor (Communities and Sustainability) to approve the statutory legal advertising of the experimental Traffic Regulation Order for a Taxi Rank for Hackney Carriages on Warren Street and, subject to no objections being received within the statutory period, the Order be made.

Officer Contact: Graham Price on 0161 474 48983 or email: graham.price@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) regarding a proposal to introduce a taxi rank for hackney carriages on Warren Street as part of an experimental order in co-ordination with the Town Centre Access Package scheme.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Communities and Sustainability) be recommended to approve the statutory legal advertising of the experimental Traffic Regulation Order for a taxi rank on Warren Street, Stockport, as detailed in Schedule 1 of the report 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

The report seeks approval for the introduction of a Moving Traffic Regulation Order for a 20mph zone associated with the Stockport Town Centre Access Plan.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the statutory legal advertising of the Moving Traffic Regulation Order detailed in the schedule to the report and, subject to no objections being received within the statutory period, the Order be made.

Officer Contact: Andrew Varey on 0161 474 4809 or email: andrew.varey@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) regarding the proposed introduction of a 20mph Moving Traffic Regulation Order for a 20mph zone in Edgeley associated with the Stockport Town Centre Access Plan.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Area Committee be minded to approve a Moving Traffic Regulation Order for a 20mph zone associated with the Stockport Town Centre Access Plan, as detailed in the schedule contained in Appendix A to the report and subject to the outcome of the statutory consultation, at an approximate cost of £60,500 to be funded from the Stockport Town Centre Access Plan scheme budget.

(2) That approval be given to the statutory legal advertising of the Moving 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

The report sets out the result of an investigation, following a request from the Police, into the need for waiting restrictions at the junction of West Park Road and New Bridge Lane and the associated build out construction at its junction with New Bridge Lane.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend the Executive Councillor (Communities and Sustainability) to approve the statutory legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Order contained in the report and, subject to no objections being received, the Orders be made.

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

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) setting out the results of an investigation, following a request from the Police, into the need for waiting restrictions at the junction of West Park Road and New Bridge Lane, Stockport and the associated construction of a build out at the junction of the two roads.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Executive Councillor (Communities and Sustainability) be recommended to approve the legal advertising of the following No Waiting At Any Time Traffic Regulation Order on New Bridge Lane and West Park Road, Stockport, at an approximate cost of £10,550 to be funded from the Stockport Town Centre Access Plan budget, and, subject to no objections being received within twenty one days from the advertisement date, the Order be made:-

No Waiting At Any Time

New Bridge Lane - south east side, from a point 10 metres south west of the south westerly kerbline of West Park Road to a point 30 metres north east of the north easterly kerbline of West Park Road.

West Park Road - both sides from the south Easterly kerbline of New Bridge Lane for a distance of 15 metres in a south easterly direction.

(2) That the Executive Councillor (Communities and Sustainability) be recommended to approve the construction of a build out at the junction of West Park Road and New Bridge Lane, Stockport.

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

The report outlines the results of an investigation into the need for waiting restrictions in the vicinity of the Evron Centre on Adswood Lane West.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the statutory legal advertising of a proposed No Waiting At any Time Traffic Regulation Order  on a section of Adswood Lane West, Shaw Heath and, subject to no objections being received within the statutory period, the Order be made.

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

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) outlining the results of an investigation into the need for waiting restrictions in the vicinity of the Evron Centre on Adswood Lane West, Shaw Heath.

RESOLVED – (1) The Area Committee was 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 £500 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Davenport and Cale Green Ward allocation):-

No Waiting At Any Time

Adswood Lane West – south east side, from a point 33 metres south west of the westerly kerbline of Cale Green for a distance of 24 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 can be made.

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

The report outlines the proposed appropriation and development of an area of Council owned land by Stockport Homes on the site of the former Prague Nightclub on land at Turncroft Lane, Offerton.

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

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) outlining the proposed appropriation and development of an area of Council owned land by Stockport Homes on the site of the former Prague Nightclub on land at Turncroft Lane, Offerton.

RESOLVED- That the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services  be advised that the Area Committee supports the proposed appropriation and development of an area of Council owned land by Stockport Homes on the site of the former Prague Nightclub on land at Turncroft Lane, Offerton.

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

The report considers a proposal to accept the surrender of the existing ground lease and the granting of a new ground lease of 125 years in respect of land at Newbridge Lane, Stockport.

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

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 a proposal to accept the surrender of the existing ground lease and grant a new ground lease of 125 years in respect of land at Newbridge Lane, Stockport.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services be advised that the Area Committee supports the proposal to accept the surrender of the existing ground lease and grant a new ground lease of 125 years in respect of land at Newbridge Lane, Stockport.

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that this item had been placed on the agenda at the request of councillor Sheila Bailey.

RESOLVED – That this item be deferred until the next meeting of the Area Committee.

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 Heath Primary School and Lark Hill Primary School.

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 nominations for the Authority Governor vacancies at Cheadle Heath Primary School and Lark Hill Primary School.

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 ward flexibility funding.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: David Clee, 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 consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration.

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

(to begin no earlier than 6.30pm)

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.

Conversion of a single dwelling (Class C3) into an 8 en-suite bedroom licensed HMO, utilising the basement, ground, first and second floors.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 57763 for the conversion of a single dwelling (Class C3) into an 8 en-suite bedroom licensed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO), utilising the basement, ground, first and second floors at 28 Church Road, Heaton Norris,

a member of the public spoke against the application.

It was then

RESOLVED – That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to undertake a site visit in order to assess the rear access to the property in order to determine whether there would be impact on adjacent residents requiring access for refuse bins.

Change of use from B1(a) office to a house of multiple occupation, insertion of rooflights and erection of railings.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 57953 for a change of use from B1(a) office to a house of multiple occupation, insertion of rooflights and erection of railings at 25 Greek Street, Stockport,

a representative of the applicant spoke in support of the application

 RESOLVED – That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to undertake a site visit in order to assess the size and space of the accommodation, and parking provision for 35 and 37 Greek Street.

Change of use from A2 office to house of multiple occupation, alteration to front elevation, insertion of rooflights and erection of railings.

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. 57954 for a change of use from A2 office to house of multiple occupation, alteration to front elevation, insertion of rooflights and erection of railings at 37 Greek Street, Stockport,

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

It was then

RESOLVED – That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to undertake a site visit in order to assess the size and space of the accommodation, and parking provision for 35 and 37 Greek Street.

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 enforcement activity within the area represented by the Central Stockport Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.