Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 29 May 2012.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 29 May 2012 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

The following interest was declared:-

Personal Interest

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 the ward flexibility funding budget. 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: David Clee on0161 474 317, 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 since the last meeting on decisions taken by the Area Committee, the current position on Ward Flexibility Funding and the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management delegated budget.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

-       Catering in Abney Park.

The Chair reported that the Friends of Hall Street Green, Cheadle would be holding a launch event on 8 September between 12 noon and 3.00pm.

The proprietors of Abney Garden Teas outlined their plans for catering facilities in Abney Hall Park.

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

Sergeant Gareth Davies (Greater Manchester Police) attended the meeting to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to Neighbourhood Policing issues within the Cheadle area.

The following issues were raised/comments made:-

•           The success of business watch on the High Street in Cheadle.

•           Scams when people called at residents’ homes.

•           The work carried out by Police Officers in assisting in the success of Heald Green Festival.

RESOLVED –That Sergeant Davies 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.

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.

David Wilson (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 Cheadle Area Committee.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

•           The need for an area near to be cleared on Ashfield Road, Cheadle, near to the library using the community payback scheme.

•           Grafitti at Cheadle Royal.

•           The need for rose beds to be cut back at the junction of Orrishmere Road and Cheadle Road, Cheadle Hulme and Bank Street and Stockport Road, Cheadle.

•           Flooding problems caused by the recent heavy rainfall.

•           The need for a system where the street cleaning staff report back when gulleys can not be cleaned because they are blocked.

•           The need for residents to be advised when streets are to be cleaned so that they can remove cars which are parked on the highway and particularly over the grids.

•           Problems caused by taxis parking on the grass verge on Queens Road, Cheadle Hulme.

•           The number of fly tipping incidents since the last meeting of the Area Committee.

•           Litter bins and dog bins not being emptied near to the Ladybrook Valley.

•           Successful work carried out with regard to the cleaning of the passageway between Queens Road and Moseley Road, Cheadle Hulme.

RESOLVED – That David Wilson be thanked for his attendance.

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

No petitions were submitted.

Stockport Homes Neighbourhood Action Plans

To consider a report of the West Area Housing Manager (Stockport Homes Limited)

Representatives from Stockport Homes will attend the meeting to provide an update on the progress of the delivery of Stockport Homes (SHL) Neighbourhood Action Plans and seeks feedback on the draft 2012/13 action plans.

The Area Committee is requested to note the outcomes of the earlier Neighbourhood Action Plans and comment on the draft plans for 2012/13.

Officer Contact: Maria Lindars on 474 4371 or e mail: maria.lindars@stockporthomes.org

Joanne Richardson (Stockport Homes) attended the meeting to provide an update on the progress on the delivery of Stockport Homes Neighbourhood Action Plans and seek feedback on the draft 2012/13 action plans.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

•           the cleaning of the valleys near to The Cloisters.

•           the multi-agency team working with families who have difficulties, based within the Council, and which had resulted in reductions in anti-social behaviour.

•           How Stockport Homes worked with other landlords such as Mossbank Homes.

•           Work carried out in conjunction with Life Leisure in providing coaches at Gatley Skate Park and sports co-ordinators in the school holidays.

•           Successful work carried out on the Brookfield Road estate with regard to the installation of a multi-use games area (MUGA).

RESOLVED - That Joanne Richardson be thanked for her attendance and presentation.

To consider an application for Area Flexibility Funding from Manchester Rugby Club Senior Colts.

In the absence of a representative from Manchester Rugby Club Senior Colts, it was:-

RESOLVED – That consideration of the application be deferred.

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

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

(i)DC049456  – Old Wool Lane, Cheadle Hulme

Demolition of existing buildings and erection of 26 no. new dwellings, access, landscaping, open space and parking

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application, subject to the conditions set out in the report.

(ii)        DC049634 – 18 Daylesford Road, Cheadle

Two storey front and rear extension, increase in height of dwelling to provide additional storey of accommodation and new roof to side garage. Installation of 2 no. air conditioning units to side elevation. Widening of existing access, creation of second vehicle access point and new boundary wall and piers & gates.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application.

(iii)       DC049828– 166 Stanley Road, Heald Green

Construction of a synthetic sports pitch with associated floodlighting, fencing, viewing area and footpath

The Area Committee is recommended to request the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee to grant the application, subject to the conditions set out in the report.

(iv)       DC049833– 166 Stanley Road, Heald Green

Demolition of existing training centre building and erection of 17 no. residential units (Class C20, garden pavilion, electrical distribution panel and associated works, hard and soft landscaping, areas of play and parking facilities.

The Area Committee is recommended to request the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee to grant the application, subject to conditions.

(v)        DC049842– 166 Stanley Road, Heald Green

Construction of a playground/multi use games area with associated fencing, floodlighting and access paths.

The Area Committee is recommended to request the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee to grant the application, subject to conditions.

Officer Contact: Mark Burgess, 0161 474 3659,

E mail: mark.burgess@stockport.gov.uk

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 Service Director (Place Development) 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.

(i)         DC049456           Old Wool Lane, Cheadle Hulme

In respect of plan no. 49456 for the demolition of existing buildings and erection of 26 no. new dwellings, access, landscaping, open space and parking at Old Wool Lane, Cheadle Hulme

a representative of local residents spoke against the application,

and

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

It was then

RESOLVED –  (1) That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to undertake a site visit in order to consider the proposed access to the site and issues of highway safety and pedestrian safety.

(2) That should the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be minded to approve the application, then it be recommended that  permitted development rights be removed by way of condition to control future development.

(ii)        DC049634      18 Daylesford Road, Cheadle

In respect of plan no. 49634 for a two storey front and rear extension, increase in height of dwelling to provide additional storey of accommodation and new roof to side garage, installation of 2 no. air conditioning units to side elevation, widening of existing access, creation of second vehicle access point and new boundary wall and piers & gates at 18 Daylesford Road, Cheadle

a representative of local residents spoke against the application,

and

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

It was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

(iii)       DC049828      166 Stanley Road, Heald Green

In respect of plan no. 49828 for the construction of a synthetic sports pitch with associated floodlighting, fencing, viewing area and footpath at 166 Stanley Road, Heald Green, it was:-

RESOLVED – That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to grant the application, subject to the conditions contained in the report.

(iv)       DC049833      166 Stanley Road, Heald Green

In respect of plan no. 49833 for the demolition of existing training centre building and erection of 17 no. residential units (Class C20, garden pavilion, electrical distribution panel and associated works, hard and soft landscaping, areas of play and parking facilities at 166 Stanley Road, Heald Green, it was:-

RESOLVED – That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to grant the application, subject to the conditions contained in the report.

(v)        DC049833      166 Stanley Road, Heald Green

In respect of plan no. 49842 for the construction of a playground/multi use games area with associated fencing, floodlighting and access paths at 166 Stanley Road, Heald Green, it was:-

RESOLVED – That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to grant the application, subject to the conditions contained in the report.

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 Cheadle 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 Service Director (Place Development) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) of the Service Director (Legal & Democratic Services) listing any outstanding or recently determined planning appeals and enforcements within the area represented by Cheadle Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted

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

The report details the Boroughwide framework for the Council in taking formal Planning Enforcement action as part of an Enforcement Development Plan Document (DPD).

Due to the removal of Planning Policy Guidance 18: Enforcing Planning Control by the recently published National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), there is a requirement for Local Planning Authorities to develop a local planning policy document covering planning enforcement. In the case of the Council, this involves updating its existing standalone planning enforcement policy. The role of the Enforcement Policy DPD is to provide a framework to secure the implementation of the LDF, in particular to secure compliance with the adopted Core Strategy. The Enforcement Policy DPD will become part of the Local Development Framework (LDF) and will set out how the Council should carry out its planning enforcement activities.

The Area Committee is recommended to comment on the report.

Officer contact: Dave Westhead on 474 3520 or email: dave.westhead@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) of the Service Director (Place Development) which detailed the Boroughwide framework for the Council in taking formal planning enforcement action as part of an Enforcement Development Plan Document.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

This report advises the Area Committee of the findings of a consultation exercise with local residents of Lorna Grove, Dingle Grove, Mitchell Close and Altrincham Road, Gatley.

That a 20mph speed limit be introduced on Lorna Grove and Dingle Grove, Gatley, as detailed in the report.

Officer contact: Andrew Varey, Tel: 474  4809, email andrew.varey@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) advising the Area Committee of the findings of a consultation exercise with local residents of Lorna Grove, Dingle Grove, Mitchell Close and Altrincham Road, Gatley with regard to reducing the speed limit on Lorna Grove and Dingle Grove, Gatley from 30mph to 20mph.

RESOLVED –  That approval be given to the following scheme at an estimated cost of £1850 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget:-

Proposed 20 mph Speed Limit

Lorna Grove, Gatley – from the junction with Altrincham Road for its entire length.

Dingle Grove, Gatley – from the junction with Altrincham Road for its entire length.

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

The Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration) is requested to approve the establishment of a Disabled Persons Parking Bay on Finney Lane Service Road, Heald Green, as detailed in the report.

Officer Contact: Andrew Varey on 0161 474 4809, e mail andrew.varey@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) requesting approval to the establishment of a Disabled Persons Parking Bay on Finney Lane Service Road, Heald Green, as detailed in the report.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration) be recommended to approve the establishment of Disabled Persons Parking Bays on Finney Lane Service Road, Heald Green, as follows at an approximate cost of £1150 to be funded from the Strategic Network Budget as follows:-

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

The Area Committee is requested to formally adopt the Financial Accounts of the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust for the year ended 31 March 2012, decide upon the policy that they wish to adopt in respect of the distribution of the Trust and advise the Corporate Director, Corporate and Support Services as to the investment policy that they wish him to follow.

Officer contact: Paula McDonald, Tel: 474  4708, email paula.mcdonald@stockport.gov.uk@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director, Corporate and Support Services submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to formally adopt the Financial Accounts of the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust for the year ended 31 March 2012, decide upon the policy they wished to adopt in respect of the distribution of the Trust and advise the Corporate Director, Corporate and Support Services as to the investment policy that they wished him to follow.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That the Financial Accounts of the Brookfield Shiers Family Trust for the year ended 31 March 2012 be formally adopted.

(3)That there be no distribution of the Trust at the current time.

(4) That with regard to the investment policy, the potential of investing some of the cash deposits in corporate bonds be investigated.

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Paul Porgess

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that this item had been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Paul Porgess.

Councillor Porgess reported on the problems caused by children playing football on the car park at Lavington Avenue and kicking balls into people’s gardens and causing damage to cars. Over approximately the last four months several complaints had been received from residents on Lavington Avenue about young people playing ball games on the car park. The local policing team had been patrolling the area in an attempt to stop the ball games.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillors (Supporting Communities) and (Public Realm) be recommended to agree to the installation of a ‘No Ball Games’ sign at Lavington Avenue, Cheadle in view of the problems experienced by residents and that the Service Director (Place Management) be authorised to meet the cost of the signage from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management delegated budget (Cheadle Hulme North Ward allocation).

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

The Area Committee is requested to approve an application for the use of William Scholes Playing Fields for cross country events by Manchester Harriers and Athletics Club.

Officer Contact: Jonathan Long on 0161 474 3088 or e mail: jonathan.long@stockport.gov.uk

The Area Committee has approved an application for the use of William Scholes Playing Fields for cross country events organised by Manchester Harriers and Athletics Club to be held on 29 September, 13 October and 10 November 2012, and 12 January, 2 February and 9 March 2013.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) of the Service Director (Place Management) requesting the Area Committee to approve an application for the use of William Scholes Playing Fields for cross country events by Manchester Harriers and Athletics Club.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the use of William Scholes Playing Fields for cross country events by Manchester Harriers and Athletics Club on 29 September 2012, 13 October 2012, 10 November 2012, 12 January 2013, 2 February 2013 and 9 March 2013.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Education)

The Area Committee is requested to:-

•           Provide political nominations for the authority vacancies at Orrishmere Primary School and Outwood Primary School (paragraph 2.0 of the report).

•           Appoint Ms A Charles-Jones to the governing body at Outwood Primary School (paragraph 2.1 of the report).

•           Recommend the reappointment of the governors detailed in paragraph 2.2 of the report.

Officer Contact: Libby Evans on 0161 474 3847 or e mail: 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 LA Governors for Orrishmere Primary School and Outwood Primary School  and to recommend the reappointment of governors for various schools in the area.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Executive Councillor (Lifelong Learning & Achievement) be recommended to approve the following appointments of Local Authority Governors to the following schools:-

(2) That the Executive Councillor (Lifelong Learning & Achievement) be recommended to approve the following re-appointments of Local Authority Governors to the following schools:-