Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 9 July 2013.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 9 July 2013 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 ward 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.

Inspector Dave Barrett (Greater Manchester Police) and Nigel Hudson (Community Safety Unit, Stockport Council) attended the meeting to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to Neighbourhood Policing issues within the area represented by the Cheadle Area Committee.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

• Avoiding possible burglaries by closing windows in unattended rooms and not leaving keys in back doors.
• The launch of Operation Whistler aimed at targeting theft related offences with the aim of reducing burglary, car theft, shoplifting and other crimes.
• The crushing of illegally ridden off-road motorcycles.
• Off-road motorcycles being ridden in the vicinity of York Close, Cheadle Hulme.
• The problem of stolen car number plates.
• Scams emanating from people knocking on residents’ doors.
• Lorries over the weight limit using the bridge near to the Demmings Industrial Estate, Cheadle.
• Motorists breaking the speed limit on Councillor Lane.

RESOLVED – That Inspector Dave Barrett and Nigel Hudson be thanked for their 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.

Members of the public were 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.

One public question was submitted regarding the temporary closure of a section of the footpath at Old Wool Lane and why there was a need for the closure order to be extended.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that work on site was progressing but had not been completed, including the section of the footpath affected by the closure order. The Temporary Closure Order was in keeping with the Council’s duty to ensure safety on a public right of way, especially as heavy machinery was involved.

RESOLVED – That the issue be considered further at the next meeting of 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 issue was raised:-

•           Following work carried out to the pavements on Audlem Walk, Cheadle, there was a gap between the road and dropped kerb which caused difficulties for people with mobility problems.

RESOLVED – That David Wilson be thanked for his attendance.

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

No petitions were submitted.

To consideration a presentation from Marc Godwin on the work of the foodbank and other services based at Chelwood Baptist Church

Marc Godwin gave a presentation on the work of the foodbank and other services based at Chelwood Baptist Church. Mr Godwin referred to the expanding demand for the services provided, partly as a result of delays before people received welfare benefits and changes to the payment of housing benefit resulting from the under-occupancy of accommodation. The problems people experienced with ‘loan sharks’ and a lack of take up of free school meals were also contributory factors to the increase in the demand for the services of Chelwood Foodbank Plus.

RESOLVED – That Marc Godwin be thanked for his attendance and presentation, and the invaluable work carried out by Chelwood Foodbank Plus.

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

-       St. Ann’s Road North Allotment Association

 A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported on the receipt of an application for Ward Flexibility Funding from St Ann’s Road North Allotment Association towards the paving of the current grassed paths.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £1,000 to St. Ann’s Road North Allotment Association towards the paving of the current grassed paths, divided between the three wards in the Cheadle area as follows:-

-           Heald Green Ward - £474

-           Cheadle & Gatley Ward - £333

-           Cheadle Hulme North Ward - £193

(2) That approval be given to St. Ann’s Road North Allotment .Association retaining an unspent sum of £296.21 from a previous Ward Flexibility grant awarded by the Area Committee and used towards the works referred to in (1)  above.

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.

Outline application for the erection of one dwelling (resubmission of application DC050415)

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 52753 for an outline application for the erection of one dwelling (resubmission of application DC050415) on land between 54 and 60 Motcombe Road, Heald Green

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 refused on the grounds of the loss of amenity to the neighbouring property and one of the minimum separation distances to an adjoining property being contrary to the policies contained in the adopted Design of Residential Development Supplementary Planning Document.

Erection of one detached dwellinghouse (resubmission of application DC051214)

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 52823 for the erection of one detached dwelling house (resubmission of application DC051214) on land to the rear of 103 Gatley Road, Cheadle

two local residents spoke against the application (for three minutes in total).

It was then

RESOLVED – That the application be deferred until the next meeting of the Area Committee to allow for the provision of more accurate diagrams and detailed information with regard to the measurement of the access road from Gatley Road, and the application being referred to the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service for confirmation that emergency vehicles can access the dwelling.

First floor extension over garage

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

In respect of plan no. 52874 for a first floor extension over the garage at 34 Daylesford Crescent, Cheadle

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 determine the application.

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 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.

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of the Chair

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

The Chair reported that a written report was being prepared for the next meeting of the Area Committee and it was:-

RESOLVED – That consideration of the item be deferred until the next meeting of the Area Committee.

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

The report considers a series of access improvements in the vicinity of the Sainsbury’s store, Cheadle Royal, together with associated Traffic Regulation Orders.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend the Executive Councillor (Economic Development and Regeneration) to approve the proposed measures and the supporting schedule of Traffic Regulation Orders detailed in Appendix C to the report.

Officer Contact: Neville Kay on 0161 474 4836 or e mail: neville.kay@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) in connection with a proposed series of access improvements in the vicinity of the Sainsbury’s store, Cheadle Royal, together with associated Traffic Regulation Orders.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

•           With regard to plan no. 5004/SCR/ 05 A3/CONSULTATION attached to the report, a Member expressed concern about making the short section of the driveway access to Bruntwood Park adjacent to Oak Cottage (from Schools Hill) one-way as it would restrict access/egress for users of the park and the car park was utilised for dropping off and picking up children at nearby schools, as well as reducing the number of vehicles on Conway Road and Schools Hill.

•           Concern was expressed about the vegetation obscuring the sight line for the service entrance and entrance for staff parking at the back of the John Lewis’ store on Wilmslow Road, and the safety of pedestrians walking across the entrance.

•           It was not easy for pedestrians crossing the south side of Etchells Road as they left the bus stop.

RESOLVED – That, subject to consideration of the comments of the Area Committee, the Executive Councillor (Economic Development and Regeneration) be recommended to approve the access improvements in the vicinity of the Sainsbury’s store, Cheadle Royal and associated Traffic Regulation Orders.

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

The report outlines the results of an investigation of the need for a warning sign to advise motorists of pedestrians under the bridge that links Normanton Road in Edgeley & Cheadle Heath Ward, and Norbreck Avenue in Cheadle Hulme North Ward.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the erection of two illuminated warning signs on wide base poles, with electric connections.

Officer contact: Vivian Butterworth on 01            61 474 4848 or e mail: vivian.butterworth@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) outlining the results of an investigation of the need for a warning sign to advise motorists of pedestrians under the bridge that links Normanton Road in the Edgeley & Cheadle Heath Ward and Norbreck Avenue in the Cheadle Hulme North Ward.

Whilst the Ward spokespersons for both Wards had approved the proposal in principle, the Edgeley & Cheadle Heath Ward allocation had been spent for 2013/14. The Ward spokesperson for the Cheadle Hulme North Ward had agreed to fund the scheme with the proviso that the Edgeley & Cheadle Heath Ward repay their half in the next financial year.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to the erection of two illuminated warning signs on wide base poles, with electric connections, at a cost of £1,700 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Cheadle Hulme North ward allocation), with the proviso that £850 is repaid from the Edgeley and Cheadle Heath ward allocation to the Cheadle Hulme North ward allocation in 2014/15.

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

The report considers an application from Mrs Rebecca Greenhough, in partnership with the Friends of Abney Hall Park and Abney Garden Teas, to hold a village fete and charity dog show in Abney Hall Park on 29 September 2013.

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

Officer Contact: Iain Bate on 0161 474 4421 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 an application from Mrs Rebecca Greenhough, in partnership with the Friends of Abney Hall Park and Abney Garden Teas, to hold a village fete and charity dog show in Abney Hall Park on 29 September 2013.

RESOLVED – (1) That the application from Mrs Rebecca Greenhough, in partnership with the Friends of Abney Hall Park and Abney Garden Teas, to hold a village fete and charity dog show in Abney Hall Park on 29 September 2013 be approved.

(2) That the Service Director (Place Management) be requested to draft a policy for the use of parks by voluntary groups and individuals.

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

The report considers a proposal to accept a surrender of the current lease of land to the Scout Association with a view to granting a new 21 year lease to include both the land and the scout hut at Gatley Hill House, Gatley.

The Area Committee’s views are requested.

Officer Contact: Murray Carr on 0161 474 3649 or e mail: murray.carr@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services (copies of which had been circulated) advising the Area Committee of a proposal to accept a surrender of the current lease of land to the Scout Association with a view to granting a new 21 year lease to include both the land and the scout hut at Gatley Hill House, Gatley.

RESOLVED –That the report be noted.

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

The Area Committee is requested to provide a political nomination for the Authority vacancy at 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 provide a political nomination for the Authority vacancy at Meadowbank Primary School and a reappointment to the governing body at Lum Head Primary School.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Children & Young People) be recommended to approve the following reappointment:-

Name                                     School                                   Party Affiliation

Mrs J Porgess                       Lum Head Primary               Liberal Democrat

(2) That the vacancy at Meadowbank Primary School be noted.