Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 17 July 2012.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 17 July 2012 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:-

Disclosable Pecuniary 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, 0161 474 3137, 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 – (1)That the report be noted.

(2) That a report on notice boards in the Cheadle area be submitted to the next meeting of the Area Committee.

(3) That the work to lift the kerb height and reshape the footway and provide additional slot drainage to the rear of the footway at 253 Outwood Road, Heald Green and to lift the kerb height and reshape the footway at 189/191 Finney Kane, Heald Green be added to the list of outstanding works.

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

Supplementary Planning Document for Woodford

The Area Committee is requested to note that a Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) for Woodford will be issued for public consultation from 3rd September 2012 up to and including 15 October 2012. 

The SPD consultation document will be available to view on the Council’s website at www.stockport.gov.uk/woodfordspd as well as at the Council’s main reception at Fred Perry House and all libraries and local information centres in Stockport during their regular opening hours.

In addition, the Council will be holding two Open Days at Woodford Community Centre, Chester Road, Woodford on: Friday 7th Sept 3pm – 8pm and Saturday 29th Sept 10am – 3pm.

For further information the Planning Policy team may be contacted on 0161 474 4395 or planning.policy@stockport.gov.uk.

The Chair reported that the public consultation on the Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) for Woodford would run from 3 September 2012 up to and including 15 October 2012.

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

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

Inspector Steve Gilbertson (Greater Manchester Police) attended the meeting to report on current issues and 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:-

•           Targeted patrols as a deterrent to domestic burglaries.

•           The theft of vehicle number plates and the Safer Plates Scheme with regard to the fitting of tamper-proof screws to car number plates.

•           Incidents involving off road motorbikes in Gatley.

•           Intruders at the former Barnes hospital, Cheadle and the Cheadle Royal Nurses Home.

•           Regular patrols of the Brookhead Arcade in Cheadle Hulme.

•           Concerns raised by a number of incidents of ‘cold calling’ in the area.

•           Incidents of shoplifting on the High Street in Cheadle.

RESOLVED –That Inspector Gilbertson be thanked for his attendance and presentation.

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.

Two public questions were submitted regarding the condition of the car park at Massie Street, Cheadle and flooding at the junction of Wilmslow Road and the High Street in Cheadle.

RESOLVED – That the Service Director (Place Management) be requested to investigate the issues and report back to the questioner and to the Area Committee.

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.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

•           Work carried out using the probation service’s community payback scheme in subways off Borrowdale Road in Gatley and off Kingsway.

•           Graffiti near Cheadle Royal.

•           Litter on Demmings Road, Cheadle.

•           Gulleys which were prevented from being cleaned by parked cars.

•           The public right of way near to Daisy Bank Lane, Heald Green.

•           Recurring problems with residents allowing hedges to grow over the boundaries of their property and the remedies open to the Council.

RESOLVED – That David Wilson be thanked for his attendance and presentation.

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.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that no organisations had indicated that they wished to address the Area Committee as part of the Open Forum arrangements.

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

Gatley Village Business And Traders Association

To consider an application for funding towards the cost of a Gatley Shop Local Day.

Mr David Fernandez, Chairman of the Gatley Village Business and Traders Association, attended the meeting to answer questions from councillors in relation to an application for funding towards a Gatley Shop Local Day which was being held on Saturday 29 September 2012.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be recommended to make a grant of £300 towards the cost of the Gatley Shop Local Day from the Cheadle & Gatley Ward allocation.

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

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

(i)            DC049292  – 40 Foxland Road, Gatley

Removal of conditions 1 (time limit) and 2 (hours of operation) of planning permission DC043612

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application

(ii)        DC049827 –  Sandringham Road, Cheadle Hulme

Demolition of 13 existing garages and redevelopment of site to provide 6 residential units with ancillary car parking

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application.

Officer Contacts: Mark Burgess/Dominc Harvey, 0161 474 3659/3544,

Emailmark.burgess@stockport.gov.uk/dominic.harvey@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)

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

(i)         DC049292        40 Foxland Road, Gatley

In respect of plan no. 49292 for the removal of conditions 1 (time limit) and 2 (hours of operation) of planning permission DC043612 at 40 Foxland Road, Gatley

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

It was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

(ii)        DC049827   Sandringham Road, Cheadle Hulme

In respect of plan no. 49827 for the demolition of 13 existing garages and redevelopment of site to provide 6 residential units with ancillary car parking at Sandringham Road, 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 – That the Service Director (Place Development) be authorised to determine the application upon the applicant entering into a Section 106 Agreement to provide a commuted sum for both informal children’s open space and formal sports provision.

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 the Cheadle Area Committee.

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 on a proposal for the introduction of a 20mph Speed Limit within the Broadway area of Cheadle.

The Area Committee’s views are requested.

Officer contact: Andrew Varey, tel. no. 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) advising the Area Committee of the findings of a consultation exercise with local residents on a proposal for the introduction of a 20mph speed limit within the Broadway area of Cheadle.

RESOLVED –  That approval be given to the following scheme at an estimated cost of £3,200 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget:-

Moving Traffic Restriction “20mph Speed Limit Order”

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

This report considers the findings of a consultation exercise and proposes the introduction of Traffic Regulation Order at the junction of Broadway and Broadway Avenue, Cheadle.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the No Waiting at any Time restrictions 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 regarding parked vehicles at the junction of Broadway and Broadway Avenue, Cheadle and proposing the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order at the junction of the two roads.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the following scheme at an estimated cost of £600 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget:-

Proposed No Waiting at Any Time

Broadway, Cheadle - north west side, from a point 10 metres north east of the north easterly kerb line of Broadway Avenue to a point 10 metres south west of the south westerly kerb line of Broadway Avenue.

Broadway Avenue, Cheadle - both sides from the north westerly kerb line of Broadway for a distance of 10 metres in a north westerly direction.  

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

This report considers the findings of a consultation exercise with residents of Crossefield Road and Meadway Road, Cheadle Hulme and to seek approval for the introduction of a Traffic Regulation  Order.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the No Waiting at any Time proposals as detailed in paragraph 4 of 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) in connection with the findings of a consultation exercise with residents of Crossefield Road and Meadway Road, Cheadle Hulme regarding parked vehicles causing reduced visibility and seeking approval for the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order.

RESOLVED –  (1) That approval be given to the following scheme at an estimated cost of £650 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget:-

Proposed No Waiting at Any Time

Meadway Road, Cheadle Hulme - west side from a point 10 metres south of the southerly kerb line of Crossefield Road (west junction) to a point 10 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Crossefield Road.

Crossefield Road, Cheadle Hulme -, both sides from the westerly kerb line of Meadway Road (west junction) for a distance of 10 metres in a westerly direction.

Meadway Road, Cheadle Hulme -, both sides, from the southerly kerb line of Crossefield Road (north junction) for a distance of 10 metres in a southerly direction.

Crossefield Road, Cheadle Hulme - south side, from a point 12 metres west of the westerly kerb line of Meadway Road (north junction) to a point 13 metres east of the easterly kerb line of Meadway Road.

Crossefield Road, Cheadle Hulme -north side, from the projected westerly kerb line of Meadway Road for a distance of 6.5 metres in an easterly direction.

(2) That access protection markings be introduced.

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

The Area Committee is recommended that the Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration) approves the upgrading of the existing zebra crossing as detailed in the report.

Officer contact: Mark James, Tel: 474  2077, email mark.james@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) in connection with a proposal to upgrade the existing zebra crossing to a puffin type crossing on Schools Hill, Cheadle which would provide better control for pedestrians wishing to cross at this location including school children crossing to the nearby Lady Barn School, pedestrians using the adjacent bus stops and people wishing to access Bruntwood Park.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration) be recommended to approve the upgrading of the existing zebra crossing to a puffin crossing at Schools Hill, Cheadle, as detailed in the report, at an approximate cost of £50,000 to be funded from the development agreement received from the extension to the Sainsbury Store at Cheadle Royal.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Legal and Democratic Services) and Service Director (Place Management)

The area Committee is requested to consider objections to a proposed Traffic Regulation Order at Depleach Road, Cheadle.

The Area Committee is requested to implement the scheme as advertised or to implement the proposals in paragraph 4.2 of the report.

Officer Contact: Zoe Allan/Andrew Varey on 0161 474 31384809, e mail zoe.allan@stockport.gov.ukandrew.varey@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) of the Service Directors (Legal and Democratic Services) and (Place Management) requesting the Area Committee to consider objections to a proposed Traffic Regulation Order at Depleach Road, Cheadle.

RESOLVED – That, notwithstanding the objections received, the Order be made as advertised.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Legal and Democratic Services) and Service Director (Place Management)

The Area Committee is requested to consider objections to a proposed Traffic Regulation Order at Rectory Gardens, Cheadle.

The Area Committee is requested to agree that the advertised proposals for No Waiting at ant time be implemented as advertised and consider the objections to the advertised proposal for limited Waiting 20 minutes Monday – Saturday 8.00am – 6.00pm, No Return within 1 Hour.

Officer contact: Zoe Allan/Andrew Varey, Tel: 474  3138/4809, email zoe.allan@stockport.gov.uk/andre.varey@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) of the Service Directors (Legal and Democratic Services) and (Place Management) requesting the Area Committee to consider objections to a proposed Traffic Regulation Order at Old Rectory Gardens, Cheadle.

RESOLVED – That, in the light of the objections received, the Order be not made as advertised.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Legal and Democratic Services)

This report requests the area Committee to consider financial assistance in respect of a contribution to the cost of future maintenance of an elm tree within the boundary of 30 Whitegates Road, Cheadle.

Members’ views are requested.

Officer contact: Jackie Connelly on 0161 474 3134, e mail: jackie.connelly@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Legal and Democratic Services) (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider financial assistance in respect of a contribution to the cost of future maintenance of an elm tree within the boundary of 30 Whitegates Road, Cheadle.

RESOLVED – (1) That a financial contribution be made to the future maintenance of an elm tree at 30 Whitegates Road, Cheadle adjacent to public footpath number 18, Cheadle and Gatley as there was considered to be some public benefit.

(2) That the financial assistance referred to in (1) above be only given at such time as the Council deems that the spread of the tree encroaches onto the public footpath, is only made to the current landowner and will be up to 50% of the costs to be decided based upon the requirements at the time.

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Peter Burns.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that this item had placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Peter Burns.

Councillor Burns presented a limited edition plate which commemorated the Cheadle and Gatley Urban District Council which had existed between 1894 and 1974.

RESOLVED – That the commemorative plate be placed in the civic insignia cabinet in the Town Hall.

There are currently no vacancies to consider.

There were no vacancies to consider.

(NOTE: The Chair was of the opinion that this item, although not included on the agenda for the meeting, should be considered as a matter of urgency in accordance with Section 100B(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972 in order for the Area Committee to consider the issue at the earliest available opportunity).

 A representative of the Democratic Services Manger reported that this item had been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Peter Burns.

Councillor Burns reported on the poor condition of the overflow car park at Bruntwood Park and it was:-

RESOLVED – That the Service Director (Place Management) be requested to arrange for temporary repair work to be undertaken to the pot holes in the overflow car park at Bruntwood Park.