Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 10 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.

The following interests were declared:-

Personal Interests

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 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 reported that work would shortly on the construction of a new care home at Abney Court, Manchester Road, Cheadle.

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 local Public Realm 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.

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.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

• Problems were highlighted with identifying whether or not cars were licensed since the abolition of the requirement for car tax discs to be displayed in vehicles.
• A Member requested a presentation at a future meeting on litter and environmental issues dealt with in Cheadle and Cheadle Hulme District Centres.

·         The issue of the unsafe fencing on Daisy Bank Lane, Heald Green in the vicinity of a nearby stream had been satisfactorily resolved, although the fencing required treatment with wood preserve.

·         A van was parked regularly on the pavement at the junction of Bryon Drive and Dryden Avenue, Cheadle and needed investigating.

·         Two waste bins on Cheadle Road, Cheadle near to St Andrew’s Church had been vandalised and needed replacing.

RESOLVED – That David Wilson be thanked for his attendance

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

No petitions were submitted.

Geraldine Flanagan and Rick Jones will attend the meeting and make a presentation to members about Stockport District Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) and the Stockport Advice and Information for Life project that the CAB is leading on.

Geraldine Flanagan and Rick Jones attended the meeting and made a presentation to Members about the Stockport District Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) and the Stockport Advice and Information for Life project that the CAB was leading on.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         It was important that the CAB maintained face-to-face contact with customers.

·         The Citizens Advice Bureau was working closely with Stockport Homes with regard to where the kiosks would be placed and when they would be available.

·         The demand for face to face meetings with staff from the Citizens Advice Bureau had increased significantly.

·         The work undertaken by the CAB in helping to prevent scams was highlighted.

·         The work undertaken by the CAB  in helping to advise members of the public of the changes in national pension arrangements was discussed.

·         The training offered on the Stockport Advice and Information for Life project was very beneficial.

RESOLVED – That Geraldine Flanagan and Rick Jones be thanked for their presentation and for the work which they carried out.

To consider an application received from All Hallows Church – Youth Group towards the provision of equipment for the church youth group.

Mrs Janet Tysoe of All Hallows Church – Youth Group attended the meeting to answer questions from the Area Committee in relation to an application for Ward Flexibility Funding seeking funding towards the provision of equipment for the church youth group.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be recommended to make a grant of £452.92  to All Hallows Church – Youth Group towards the cost of the equipment for the church youth group, to be funded from the Cheadle Hulme North Ward budget.

To consider an application from Cheadle Golf Club towards the extension of the Bruntwood Park leisure facility by the provision of Footgolf.

Mr Iain Haig of Cheadle Golf Club attended the meeting to answer questions from the Area Committee in relation to an application for Ward Flexibility Funding seeking funding towards the extension of the Bruntwood Park leisure facility by the provision of Footgolf.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be recommended to make a grant of £650 to Cheadle Golf Club towards the provision of Footgolf, comprised as follows:-

Cheadle and Gatley Ward - £250
Cheadle Hulme North Ward - £200

Heald Green Ward - £200

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.

Two storey extensions to both sides, two storey extensions to front, part two storey part single storey rear extension and increase in roof height (amended description).

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of two storey extensions to both sides, two storey extensions to front, part two storey part single storey rear extension and increase in roof height (amended description) at 10 Delamere Road, Gatley,

a member of the public spoke against the application; and

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 where the extension would extend to and that the Area Committee requests that the site of the proposed development be ‘pegged out’.

Change of use and refurbishment of Bruntwood Hall from office to a 22 room luxury hotel, with associated bars and restaurant areas with external terrace and spa at ground floor. An additional courtyard extension to create additional circulation space is also proposed.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 57581 for a change of use and refurbishment of Bruntwood Hall from offices to a 22 room luxury hotel, with associated bars and refurbishment areas with external terrace and spa at ground floor; and an additional courtyard extension to create additional circulation space

three members of the public spoke against the application; and

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

It was then

RESOLVED – (Five for, One against) That planning permission be refused on the grounds of insufficient car parking.

The building of 4 No. 3 storey semi detached town houses behind 11 and 13 Albert Road. Re-modelling of existing access onto Albert Road.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 57661 for the building of 4 No. storey semi detached town houses behind 11 and 13 Albert Road. Re-modelling of existing access onto Albert Road,

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 – That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to undertake a site visit in order to assess the impact of the proposed development on the amenity of the area, and that the Area Committee requests that the proposed area of the development be ‘pegged out’ and an indication of the height of the buildings be given.

Proposed two storey side and rear extension with associated works.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer Contact: Jim Seymour on 0161 474 3656 or email: jim.seymour@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 57843 for a proposed two storey side and rear extension with associated works at 48 Davies Avenue, Heald Green, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

 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 Cheadle 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 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 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 to outline the allocation for 2015/2016.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report considers an objection received to a proposed 20 mph Speed Limit Traffic Regulation Order in the Clifton Road area, Gatley.

The Area Committee is requested to agree that the Order be made as advertised.

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 (copies of which had been circulated) regarding an objection received to a proposed 20 mph Speed Limit Traffic Regulation Order in the Clifton Road area, Gatley.

RESOLVED – That, notwithstanding the objection received, the Order to introduce a 20 mph Speed Limit Traffic Regulation Order in the Clifton Road area, Gatley be made as advertised.

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

The report considers the findings of an investigation into concerns regarding parking on residential roads adjacent to a local clinic in the vicinity of Councillor Lane, Cheadle.

The Area Committee is recommended to request the Executive Councillor (Communities and Sustainability) to approve the statutory legal advertising of a Traffic Regulation Order on Councillor Lane, Evesham Road, Calderbrook Drive and Hereford Road, Cheadle and proposed access protection markings 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 Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) regarding the findings of an investigation into concerns regarding parking on residential roads adjacent to a local clinic in the vicinity of Councillor Lane, Cheadle.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Communities and Sustainability) be recommended to approve the legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Order and, subject to no objections being received within twenty one days from the advertisement date, the Order be made:-

Revocation of No Waiting Mon-Fri 8.30am – 9am & 3.15pm – 4.30pm

Councillor Lane, Cheadle - south west side, from  a point 10 metres south east of the south easterly kerb line of Hereford Road for a distance of approx. 108 metres in a south easterly direction.

Evesham Road, Cheadle - both sides, from the south westerly kerb line of Councillor Lane for a distance of 15 metres in a south westerly direction.

          Proposed No Waiting at Time

Councillor Lane, Cheadle - south west side, from a point 10 metres south east of the south easterly kerb line of Calderbrook Drive to a point 10 metres north west of the north westerly kerb line of Calderbrook Drive.

Councillor Lane, Cheadle - south west side, from a point 10 metres south east of the south easterly kerb line of Evesham Road to a point 10 metres north west of the north westerly kerb line of Evesham Road.

          Councillor Lane, Cheadle - south west side, from a point 10 metres south east of the south easterly kerb line of Hereford Road to a point 10 metres north west of the north westerly kerb line of Hereford Road.

          Calderbrook Drive, Cheadle - both sides, from the south westerly kerb line of Councillor Lane for a distance of 10 metres in a south westerly direction.

Evesham Road, Cheadle -both sides, from the south westerly kerb line of Councillor Lane for a distance of 15 metres in a south westerly direction.

Hereford Road, Cheadle - both sides, from the south westerly kerb line of Councillor Lane for a distance of 10 metres in a south westerly direction.

Proposed Bus Stop Clearway

Councillor Lane, Cheadle - south west side, from a point 21 metres south east of the south easterly kerb line of Hereford Road for a distance of 18 metres in a south easterly direction.

Proposed No Waiting Mon – Fri 8.30am – 9am & 3.15pm – 4.30pm

Councillor Lane, Cheadle - south west side, from a point 10 metres south east of the south easterly kerb line of Hereford Road for a distance of 11 metres in a south easterly direction.

Councillor Lane, Cheadle -south west side, from a point 39 metres south east of the south easterly kerb line of Hereford Road to a point 10 metres north west of the north westerly kerb line of Evesham Road.

(2) That the Executive Councillor (Communities and Sustainability) be recommended to introduce access protection markings at 246 Councillor Lane, Cheadle and 248 Councillor Lane & 1 Evesham Road, Cheadle.

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

The report considers the outcome of an investigation into parking at the junction of Church Road and Stonepail Road, Gatley.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the statutory legal advertising of the No Waiting At Any Time Traffic Regulation Order on Church Road and Stonepail Road, Gatley 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 Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) regarding the outcome of an investigation into parking at the junction of Church Road and Stonepail Road, Gatley.

RESOLVED - The Area Committee be minded to approve the making of the following No Waiting At Any Time Traffic Regulation Order on Church Road and Stonepail Road, Gatley, at an approximate cost of £600, to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Cheadle and Gatley Ward allocation):-

Proposed No Waiting at Any Time

Church Road, Gatley - north west side, from a point 10 metres north east of the north easterly kerb line of Stonepail Road to a point 5 metres south west of the south westerly kerb line of Stonepail Road.

Stonepail Road, Gatley - north east side, from the north westerly kerb line of Church Road for a distance of 20 metres in a north westerly direction.

Stonepail Road, Gatley - south west side, from the north westerly kerb line of Church Road for a distance of 13 metres in a north 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 Place Management and Regeneration

The report advises the Area Committee of the findings of an investigation into concerns with regard to on-street parking on Byron Drive, Cheadle.

The Area Committee’s views are requested.

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 (copies of which had been circulated) regarding the findings of an investigation into concerns with regard to on-street parking on Byron Drive, Cheadle.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the extension of a dropped crossing on Byron Road, Cheadle, as outlined on plan NM18/5906 attached, at an approximate cost of £1,500 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Cheadle Hulme North Ward allocation).

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

The report outlines the Enforced Sales Procedure (ESP) and advises of the intention to use the ESP to acquire No 15 Gloucester Road, Heald Green, in order to recover the debt and to bring the property back into beneficial residential use.

The Areas Committee is requested to support, in principle, the acquisition of 15 Gloucester Road, Heald Green using the Enforced Sales Procedure or, if necessary, the use of compulsory purchase powers.

Officer Contact: Samantha McNichol on 0161 474 4242 or email: samantha.mcnichol@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 Enforced Sales Procedure and advising of the intention to use the procedure to acquire no. 15 Gloucester Road, Heald Green in order to recover the debt and to bring the property back into beneficial residential use.

RESOLVED – That approval be given, in principle, to the acquisition of 15 Gloucester Road, Heald Green using the Enforces Sales Procedure or, if necessary, the use of compulsory purchase powers.

There are no vacancies to consider.

There were no vacancies to consider.

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

The report considers an application from Cheadle Civic Society to hold Makers Markets’ on Cheadle Green on 6 June, 4 July and 1 August 2015.

At the meeting of the Area Committee held on 10 March 2015, the Area Committee approved the holding of Makers’ Markets on Cheadle Green on 4 April and 2 May 2015, subject to the production of the appropriate papers and the following:-

·         The scale of the event remaining approximately the same.

·         Consideration being given to whether there would be any loss of amenity for residents of Queens Gardens, for example resulting from noise from a band.

·         Consideration being given to putting up temporary fencing around the pond on Cheadle Green.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the application, subject to the production of the appropriate papers and the obtaining of a Temporary Event Notice and Street Collection Permit.

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 Cheadle Civic Society to hold a further three Makers’ Markets on Cheadle Green on 6 June, 4 July and 1 August 2015,

RESOLVED – (1) That approval be given to an application from Cheadle Civic Society to hold a further three Makers’ Markets on Cheadle Green on 6 June, 4 July and 1 August 2015, subject to the production of appropriate papers and the obtaining of a Temporary Event Notice and Street Collection Permit.

(2) That Cheadle Village Partnership be requested to review the impact of the Makers’ Markets and in particular carry out a survey of local shopkeepers to gauge the effect of the Makers’ Markets on their businesses.

The Chair advised that this would be the last meeting of the Area Committee that Councillor Pam King would be attending as she was not seeking re-election in the forthcoming local elections.

RESOLVED – That Councillor Pam King be thanked for her services to the Council and this Area Committee, and offered Members best wishes for the future.