Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 4 June 2013.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 4 June 2013were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

The following interest was declared:-

Personal and Prejudicial 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 Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: David Clee on 0161 474 3137 or e mail: 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.

No announcements were made.

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

The Chair reported that no representative of Greater Manchester Police was in attendance at the meeting.

A Member referred to the ‘day of action’ held by Stockport West INPT on 13 June 2013 when over forty members of the INPT spoke with local residents and businesses in Cheadle Hulme, Heald Green and Bramhall.

RESOLVED – That the Head of Community Safety and Neighbourhood Management be requested to provide Members of the Area Committee with feedback on the ‘day of action’.

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.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

•           It was important for members of the public to report potholes which needed repairing.

•           Damage by lorries to the reinstatement work at the junction of Queens Gardens and Bank Street, Cheadle.

RESOLVED – That David Wilson be thanked for his attendance.

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

-       Condition of Footway and Roadway - Coltishall House, Priory Road, Cheadle

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported upon the receipt of a petition containing twenty one signatures which had been submitted by residents of Coltishall House, Priory Road, Cheadle requesting the Council to improve the condition of the footpath and roadway leading from Coltishall House.

RESOLVED – That the petition be referred to the Service Director (Place Management) for investigation.

To consider a presentation from the Service Director (Major Projects)

The presentation will set out the key elements of the second phase consultation for the A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road Scheme, in particular on the final proposals for the junction treatments. This consultation will inform the final proposals for the junction treatments. This consultation will inform the final decision on the proposed scheme before it proceeds to formal planning application stage.

Officer Contact: Jim McMahon on 0161 474 4800 or e mail: jim.mcmahon@stockport.gov.uk

Jim McMahon, Service Director (Major Projects), attended the meeting and provided an update on the outcomes of Phase 1 of the consultation on the A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road Scheme. An update was also provided on the second phase consultation that was currently underway on the emerging preferred scheme.

The presentation covered the following key issues:-

•      There had been over 9000 responses as part of the Phase 1 Consultation, with 70% indicating support for the scheme and 13% not in favour.

·         As part of the local engagement activity, there was a clear difference of opinion between the response from the consultation as a whole and those of residents in the immediate vicinity of the proposed Junction 6 (Macclesfield Road). Additional information had been provided to the residents to explain the emerging preferred option for this junction treatment.

•      Every effort was being made to minimise the visual and noise impact of the road with sound bunds and fencing being proposed as well as landscaping treatments.

•      The proposed scheme would also include a dedicated cycle route along the entire length (including retrofitting the existing A555 road) as well as a range of measures to project access to rights of way that intersected the road route.

•      The second phase of consultation was currently underway and 85,000 letters had been sent to properties along the proposed route. Exhibitions and local liaison groups would also be held.

RESOLVED – That Jim McMahon be thanked for his attendance and presentation.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive of Stockport Homes.

Representatives of Stockport Homes will attend the Area committee to provide an update on the implementation of the Neighbourhood Action Plans for Cheadle and Cheadle Hulme North, and Gatley and Heald Green, highlighting particular successes and challenges. The report and presentation will also set out the proposed Plans for 2013/14.

The Area Committee is requested to note the outcomes of the earlier Neighbourhood Action Plans and comment on the draft plans for 2013-2014.

Officer contact: Maria Lindars on 0161 474 2965 or e mail: maria.lindars@stockporthomes.org

Sarah Mansell, Neighbourhood Manager, submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on the progress of the delivery of the Stockport Homes Neighbourhood Action Plans and seeking feedback on the draft 2013/14 action plans.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

•           The lack of take up of home insurance by tenants was of concern.

•           Stockport Homes’ encouragement of tenants to join the Stockport Credit Union

•           The number of anti-social behaviour problems raised by local residents and the fact that the highest proportion of it was not committed by young people.

•           The extent of the liaison and collaboration between Stockport Homes and Moss Bank Homes where they managed property in close proximity.

•           The work being undertaken by Stockport Homes to ameliorate the impact of changes to the payment of housing benefit resulting from the under-occupancy of accommodation.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That Stockport Homes and Moss Bank Homes be invited to make a joint presentation to a future meeting of the Area Committee.

To consider any applications for Ward Flexibility Funding or to receive feedback from organisations who have received funding:-

Cutting back the tree on the pathway between Marchbank Drive and Kingsway, Cheadle

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Iain Roberts.

Councillor Iain Roberts reported that the Cheadle and Gatley Ward councillors were proposing to allocate £285 from their Ward Flexibility Budget to cut back the tree on the pathway between Marchbank Drive and Kingsway, Cheadle.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £285 to Solutions SK to cut back the tree on the pathway between Marchbank Drive and Kingsway, Cheadle.

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).

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager outlined the procedure approved by the Council for public speaking on planning applications.

DC052220 - Listed Building Consent Application for the conversion, extension, restoration and alteration of the former hospital building to provide 78 residential apartments.

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

DC052222 - Hybrid Planning Application comprising:-

(a)       Full Planning Application for the conversion and extension of the former hospital building to provide 78 residential apartments and the erection of 100 residential apartments within three blocks to the north with associated access, parking, landscaping and open space.

(b) Outline Planning Application for the erection of 63 residential dwellings to the east and south and the erection of 59 residential apartments within two blocks to the south west with associated access, parking, landscaping and open space.

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

In respect of plan no. 52220 for a Listed Building Consent Application for the conversion, extension, restoration and alteration of the former hospital building to provide 78 residential apartments at the former Barnes Hospital, Kingsway, Cheadle;

and plan no. 52222, a hybrid planning application at the former Barnes Hospital, Kingsway, Cheadle comprising:-

(a)   full planning application for the conversion and extension of the former hospital building to provide 78 residential apartments and the erection of 100 residential apartments within three blocks to the north with associated access, parking, landscaping and open space

(b)   outline planning application for the erection of 63 residential dwellings to the east and south and the erection of 59 residential apartments within two blocks to the south west with associated access, parking, landscaping and open space

a local resident spoke against the application

and

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

It was then

RESOLVED (8 for) – That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to grant planning permission and examine closely the highways issues and lack of proposed affordable housing.

Demolition of existing detached bungalow and erection of detached two storey dwelling.

The Area Committee to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 52408 for the demolition of existing detached bungalow and erection of detached two storey dwelling at 105 Styal Road, Gatley

a local resident 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, subject to the conditions contained in the report.

Vehicular access and parking to the front.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission, subject to conditions.

In respect of plan no. 52512 for vehicular access and parking to the front at 32 Wilmslow Road, Cheadle

a representative of the applicant spoke in support of the application

It was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted, subject to the conditions contained in the report

Proposed two storey side extension with single storey rear extension plus widening of driveway (amended plans).

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission, subject to conditions.

Officer contact: Mark Burgess on 0161 474 3659 or e mail: mark.burgess@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 52583 for a proposed two storey side extension with single storey rear extension plus widening of driveway (amended plans) at 8 Firswood Mount, Gatley

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 Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to undertake a site visit in order to assess the proximity of the development to the neighbour at number 6 Firswood Mount and the relationship of the proposed development to this property, especially the difference in site levels.

Change of use from ground floor florist/card shop (A1) to hot food takeaway (A5) with extraction flue to rear elevation.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant permission.

In respect of plan no. 52204 for a change of use from ground floor florist/ card shop (A1) to hot food take away (A5) with extraction flue to rear elevation at 256 Finney Lane, Heald Green

It was

RESOLVED (6 for, 3 against) – That planning permission be refused on the grounds of parking and highway safety particularly on the frontage, both on the carriageway and the footway.

(NOTE: Councillors Keith Holloway, Pam King and Iain Roberts requested that their opposition to the above decision be recorded).

To consider a report of the Council Solicitor

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 or e mail: 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 details proposals to make changes to the Council’s Application Validation Checklist (AVC) for the validation of planning applications, and a new supporting document ‘Explanatory notes for the National and Local Information Requirements for the validation of Planning Applications’.

The Area Committee is recommended to comment on and note the proposals.

Officer contact: Chris Smyton on 0161 474 3657 or e mail: chris.smyton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the proposals to make changes to the Council’s Application Validation Checklist for the validation of planning applications, and a new supporting document ‘Explanatory Notes for the National and Local Information Requirements for the Validation of Planning Applications’.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report considers the impact of the recent Makers’ Markets on Cheadle Districts Centre and proposals for future Makers Markets within the Cheadle area.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer Contact: Graeme Vout on 0161 474 4562 or e mail: graeme.vout@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) considering the impact of the recent Makers’ Markets on Cheadle District Centre and proposals for future Makers Markets within the Cheadle area.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

•           The effect on the grass of the number of Makers Markets held on Cheadle Green during the summer months.

•           The Makers’ Markets could possibly be moved to an alternative venue.

•           The number of local stalls and the involvement of the local community needed to be analysed.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report sets out a request from Cheadle Civic Society to repeat the Makers’ markets held previously on Cheadle Green on the first Saturday of each month from August to December.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application, subject to the production of appropriate papers and event plans.

Officer Contact: Iain Bate on 0161 474 44221 or e mail: iain.bate@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Management) (copies of which had been circulated) in connection with a request from Cheadle Civic Society to repeat the Makers’ Markets held on Cheadle Green on the first Saturday of each month from August to December 2013.

RESOLVED - (1) That approval be given to Cheadle Civic Society to hold Makers’ Markets on Cheadle Green on 3 August, 7 September and 5 October 2013.

(2) That the events continue to be monitored and consideration be given at a future meeting to the request to hold events on 2 November and 7 December 2013.

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

The report advises the Area Committee of the financial standing of the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust as at 30 June 2013, indicates the amount of money available for distribution to organisations and reports on the relevant performance of investment funds.

The Area Committee is requested to:-

·         Note the contents of the report.

·         Formally adopt the Financial Accounts of the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust for the year ending 31 March 2013;

·         Decide upon the policy that they wish to adopt in respect of the distribution of the Trust;

·         Advise as to the investment policy that they wish to follow.

Officer Contact: Paula McDonald on 0161 474 4708 or e mail: paula.mcdonald@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) advising the Area Committee of the financial standing of the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust as at 30 June 2013, indicating the amount of money available for distribution to organisations and reports on the relevant performance of investment funds.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That the Financial Accounts of the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust for the year ending 31 March 2013 be formally adopted.

(3) That no distribution of the Trust be made at this moment in time.

(4) That the dividend received on the Investment Fund be reinvested back into it at a time to be determined by the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services.

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

The report seeks the comments of the Area Committee regarding the proposed public realm scheme, 20mph zone, cycle infrastructure and other speed limit changes in Cheadle District Centre, following the consultation exercise undertaken in May/June 2013.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend the Executive Councillor (Economic Development and Regeneration) to approve the measures outlined in paragraphs 2.16, 2.17 and 2.33 of the report and associated traffic regulation orders.

Officer contact: Mark James on 0161 474 2077 or e mail: mark.james@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) seeking the comments of the Area Committee regarding the proposed public realm scheme, 20mph zone, cycle infrastructure and other speed limit changes in Cheadle District Centre, following the consultation exercise undertaken in May and June 2013. The aim of the public realm scheme for Cheadle District Centre was to improve the attractiveness of the area, whilst being sympathetic to the Conservation Area.

RESOLVED – (1) That, subject to further consultation with Transport for Greater Manchester/ Urban Traffic Control and to Road Safety Audits,  the Executive Councillor (Economic Development and Regeneration) be recommended to :-

      (a) implement the following measures:-

·         the introduction of a 20mph speed limit within the shopping area of Cheadle to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

·         the introduction of a Toucan Crossing which will allow both pedestrians and cyclists to cross Gatley Road near to its junction with       Warren Avenue in order to link the quieter road cycle route between Wilmslow Road and Manchester Road via Warren Avenue, The Crescent, Hall Street, Brook Road and Mill Lane, and relocate the existing bus stop from the west to the east side of The Crescent.

·         relay the pavements and kerbs in the area with conservation style paving , including dropped crossings and associated   tactile paving at pedestrian crossing points.

·         the introduction of ‘Loading Only’ bays on High Street and Ashfield Road, which will allow easier loading/unloading to shop frontages.

·         the introduction of waiting restrictions (Monday-Saturday, 8.00am-6.00pm) on Wood Street and Chandley Street to improve visibility when exiting the car park and allow deliveries to the rear of the shops.

·         the introduction of a loading ban restriction on Eden Place and Ashfield Road at their junctions with High Street to keep the junctions free of vehicles which will allow easier access/egress to High Street and prevent congestion at these junctions.

·         the introduction of a Puffin Crossing on High Street between Eden Place and Ashfield Road to provide a controlled crossing         facility for pedestrians due to the poor accident record at this location.

·         the introduction of full controlled crossing facilities (green man) at the Manchester Road/High Street junction involving the creation of a staggered green man crossing across the Manchester Road arm. (This proposal has now been amended from the layout shown at consultation so not to encroach into the Green, ad shown on drawing 1221/High Street Mcr Rd/Option B.

·         the introduction a pedestrian refuge on Stockport Road just east of its junction with Oak Road to provide a further crossing facility for pedestrians and to provide protection for vehicles accessing/egressing Oak Road.

·         the reduction of the speed limit on Manchester Road from 40mph to 30mph from the railway bridge adjacent to Newland Road to        the M60 bridge.

(b) approve the associated Traffic Regulation Orders detailed in Appendix      C to the report.

(2)That an estimated cost be prepared for new paving for the Massie Street car park.

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

The report considers the introduction of ‘No Waiting at any Time’ restrictions on Wilmslow Road and Stanley road,

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) following concerns regarding parked vehicles on Wilmslow Road, Heald Green close to the signalised junction with Stanley Road.

Members felt that the proposed ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ restrictions should be extended on Stanley Road in order to improve the visibility of motorists and it was:-

RESOLVED – That the report be deferred to enable further consultation to take place with householders and premises affected by the revised proposal and a report be submitted to a future meeting of the Area Committee.

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

The report seeks approval for the introduction of uncontrolled dropped crossing points on Cliffmere Close and Orrishmere Road, Cheadle Hulme.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the introduction of three uncontrolled dropped crossing points at the points indicated on the plan attached to the report.

Officer contact: Andrew Varey on 0161 474 4809 or e mail: andrew.varey@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) in connection with the introduction of uncontrolled dropped crossing points on Cliffmere Close and Orrishmere Road, Cheadle Hulme,

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the introduction of uncontrolled dropped crossing points on Cliffmere Close and Orrishmere Road, Cheadle Hulme, as indicated on plan NM18/5638 attached to the report, at an approximate cost of £1,850 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Cheadle Hulme North Ward allocation).

To consider a joint report of the Council Solicitor and Service Director (Place Management)

The report considers an objection to a ‘No Waiting at any Time’ Traffic Regulation Order on Councillor Lane, Cheadle. The comments of Traffic Services are also included in the report.

The Area Committee is invited to consider the objection received and the comments of Traffic Services, and is recommended to amend the Traffic Regulation Order as set out in paragraph 3.5 of the report.

Officer contacts: Zoe Allan on 0161 474 3138 or e mail: zoe.allan@stockport.gov.uk, or Andrew Varey on 0161 474 4809 or e mail: andrew.varey@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) in connection with an objection received to a ‘No Waiting at any Time’ Traffic Regulation Order on the service road for Councillor Lane, Cheadle to address parking problems at the junction of the service road with the main carriageway of Councillor Lane.

RESOLVED – That, in light of the objection received, the Traffic Regulation Order be made as advertised, subject to the following amendment to the Schedule:-

Proposed No Waiting at Any Time

Councillor Lane, Cheadle (service road for 88 – 144) - south west side, from the southerly kerb line of Councillor Lane for a distance of 5 metres in a south easterly direction.

Councillor Lane, Cheadle (service road for 88 – 144) - north west side, from the southerly kerb line of Councillor Lane for a distance of 15 metres in a south easterly then easterly direction.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Education).

The Area Committee is requested to approve the reappointments as detailed in the report to the governing bodies at Ladybridge Primary School and Meadowbank Primary School.

Officer contact: Libby Evans on 474 3847 or email: 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) requesting the Area Committee to approve a number of re-appointments to the governing bodies at Ladybridge Primary School and Meadowbank Primary School.

Councillor Peter Burns reported that since the report had been submitted it was now necessary for the Area Committee to make a nomination to the vacancy at Etchells Primary School.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Children and Young People) be recommended to approve the following nomination and reappointments:-

Nomination

Name                         School                                   Party Affiliation

Mrs C Stuart             Etchells Primary                    Independent Ratepayers

Reappointments

Name                         School                                   Party Affiliation

Mrs G Holloway        Ladybridge Primary             Liberal Democrat

Mrs H Thompson     Meadowbank Primary         Liberal Democrat

Mrs M Pantall            Meadowbank Primary         Liberal Democrat