Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 15 April 2014.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 15 April 2014 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.

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 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: 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 since the last meeting on decisions taken by the Area Committee and the current position on Ward Flexibility Funding.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The Chair thanked Cheadle Civic Society for their work in undertaking the improvements at Cheadle Green which were currently taking place.

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 public realm issues within the area represented by the Cheadle Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That David Wilson be thanked for his attendance.

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

No petitions were submitted.

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

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

There were no funding applications to consider.

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

The Chair outlined the procedure approved by the Council for public speaking on planning applications.

Demolition of existing building and erection of three dwellings with associated car parking (re-submission of application DC052620)

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 53841 regarding the demolition of the existing building and erection of three dwellings with associated car parking (re-submission of application DC052620) at the rear of 8 Brooklyn Road, Cheadle

a local resident spoke against the application

and

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

It was then

RESOLVED –  (1) That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be authorised to determine the application pending the applicant entering into a Section 106 Agreement or providing the relevant financial contribution/commuted sum payment (£5,852.70p for 3 no. 2 bedroom/3 person properties) towards the provision and maintenance of children’s and formal open space in the borough, in accordance with saved Unitary Development Plan policy L1.2 and Core Strategy Development Plan Document policy SIE-2.

(2) That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to include an informative in connection with the rights of ownership of the land.

Demolition in part of existing school and erection of new two storey school building to provide 3 form entry primary school with associated car parking area, games court, sports pitch, hard and soft play areas and associated hard and soft landscaping, fencing and external lighting.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee grant planning permission.

Officer Contact: Mark Burgess on 0161 474 3659 or email: mark.burgess@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 55186 for the demolition in part of the existing school and erection of a new two storey school building to provide a 3 form entry primary school, with associated car parking area, games court, sports pitch, hard and soft play areas and associated hard and soft landscaping, fencing and external lighting at Queens Road Primary School, Buckingham Road, Cheadle Hulme

a local resident spoke against the application

and

a representative of the applicant spoke in support of the application

It was then

RESOLVED – That the application be recommended for approval subject to the conditions contained in the report and additional conditions regarding drainage, a travel plan and a construction management plan, and referred to the National Planning Casework Unit for determination.

The importation of suitable material to create a biomass plantation, with areas of public amenity including the creation of new footpath links and areas of landscaping

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee grant planning permission, subject to conditions and informatives.

In respect of plan no. 54575 for the importation of suitable material to create a biomass plantation, with areas of public amenity including the creation of new footpath links and areas of landscaping at Adswood Biomass, Adswood Road, Stockport, it was:-

RESOLVED – That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to approve planning permission, subject to the conditions and informatives contained in the report and that particular attention be paid to the condition requiring a construction management plan which would manage the routing and timing of vehicles.

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 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 Council Solicitor (copies of which had been circulated) listing any outstanding or recently determined planning appeals and enforcements within the area represented by the Cheadle Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report provides an update on the Area Committee’s delegated budget position at the start of April 2014 and outlines the allocation for the 2014/15 financial year.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer Contacts: Andrew Suggett/Megan Black on 0161 474 2425/1410 or 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) providing an update on the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management delegated budget position at the start of April 2014 and outlining the allocation made for 2014/15.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report considers a proposal to reduce the existing 40mph speed limit on Manchester Road, Cheadle to 30mph.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend the Executive Councillor (Economic Development and Regeneration) to approve the speed limit reduction on Manchester Road, Cheadle from 40mph to 30mph following the implementation of the proposed cycle scheme on Manchester Road.

Officer Contact: Mark James on 0161 474 2077 or email: mark.james@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 proposal to reduce the existing 40mph speed limit on Manchester Road, Cheadle to 30mph.

The Area Committee was reminded that the Council had been granted funding from the Department for Transport to provide cycle safety improvements on and off the highway within the Borough. Funding had been made available throughout Greater Manchester for selected schemes where it had been agreed that significant real or perceived hazards to cyclists has been identified. One such scheme was along Manchester Road, Cheadle. During the consultation process and following discussions with Manchester City Council it had emerged that there was a need to lower the existing 40mph speed limit to 30mph due to the new road layout.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Economic Development and Regeneration) be recommended to approve the following speed limit reduction following the implementation of the proposed cycle scheme on Manchester Road, Cheadle:-

Revoke Existing 40mph Speed Limit

Manchester Road, Cheadle, from a point approximately 93 metres north of its junction with Stockport Road for a distance of 1080 metres in a northerly direction.

Introduce a 30mph Speed Limit

Manchester Road, Cheadle, from a point 93 metres north of its junction with Stockport Road for a distance of 1080 metres in a northerly direction.

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

The report seeks approval to the introduction of highway markings and bollards on the adopted footway adjacent to 248-258 Finney Lane, Heald Green.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Executive Councillor (Economic Development and Regeneration) approves the introduction of edge of carriageway markings, four Pedestrian symbol markings and two Ashton bollards on the adopted footway adjacent to 248-258 Finney Lane, Heald Green.

Officer Contact: Andrew Varey on 0161 474 4809 or email: andrew.varey@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) following an investigation into the possibility of clearly delineating the limit of the adopted footway adjacent to 248-258 Finney Lane, Heald Green as vehicles were parking on the adopted section of the footway causing an inconvenience to pedestrians.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Economic Development and Regeneration) be recommended to approve the following at an approximate cost of £1,000 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Heald Green Ward allocation):-

Finney Lane, Heald Green – adopted footway adjacent to nos. 248 – 258

The introduction of :-

·         Edge of carriageway markings

·         4 x pedestrian symbol markings

·         2 x ashton bollards.

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

The report considers the findings of a consultation exercise and to seek approval for the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order on Ashfield Crescent Road, Cheadle.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the Traffic Regulation Order as detailed in the recommendation to the report.

Officer Contact: Andrew Varey on 0161 474 4809 or email: andrew.varey@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) following an investigation into an existing Traffic Regulation Order on Ashfield Crescent Road, Cheadle as it had been felt that the current restriction on parking during the afternoon had led to cars being parked in the vicinity of Cheadle Primary School, causing difficulties with traffic and pedestrian movements at school finishing time.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the following Traffic Regulation Order at an approximate cost of £750 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Management and Delegated Budget (Cheadle and Gatley Ward allocation):-

Revocation of No Waiting Monday – Friday 8.30am – 9am, 11.30am – 2pm & 3.15pm – 4.30pm

Ashfield Crescent, Cheadle - south side, from the westerly kerb line of Ashfield Road for a distance of 35 metres in a westerly direction.

Proposed No Waiting at Any Time

Ashfield Crescent, Cheadle - south side, from the westerly kerb line of Ashfield Road for a distance of 10 metres in a westerly direction.

Proposed No Waiting Monday – Friday 8.30am – 9am, 11.30am – 2pm & 2.45pm – 4.30pm

Ashfield Crescent, Cheadle - south side, from a point 10 metres west of the westerly kerb line of Ashfield Road for a distance of 25 metres in a westerly direction.

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

The report considers an application from Mr N Best to hold a charity family fun day on 19 July 2014.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the application to hold a family fun day in East Avenue Park on 19 July 2014.

Officer Contact: Iain Bate on 0161 474 4421 or email: iain.bate@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 Mr N Best to hold a charity family fun day on 19 July 2014.

RESOLVED – That approval be given an application from Mr N Best to hold a family fun day on 19 July 2014 in East Avenue Park, Heald Green, subject to:-

him being requested to

·         provide portable toilet facilities or advise members of the public that none are available; and

·         clear the litter up at the conclusion of the event.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for People

The Area Committee is requested to provide a political nomination for the Authority vacancy at Cheadle 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 a nomination for the Authority Governor vacancy at Cheadle Primary School.

RESOLVED – That the vacancy at Cheadle Primary School be noted.