Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 4 March 2019.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 4 March 2019 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

No urgent decisions were reported.

Councillors and Officers were invited to declare any interests they had in any of the agenda items for the meeting.

Personal & Prejudicial Interest

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

No announcements were made.

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 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.

Janette Sadgrove (Public Realm Inspector) submitted a report providing an update on issues relating to public realm and enforcement related matters in the Heatons and Reddish area.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         When the ‘We are Watching You’ posters would be replaced on St. Elizabeth’s Way.

·         Planning enforcement issues relating to a lighting unit on the Brighton Road Industrial Estate.

·         A planting scheme undertaken in Heaton Norris.

RESOLVED – That Janette Sadgrove be thanked for her attendance and report.

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

·         A new skate park to cater for skateboards, scooters and bikers in Reddish

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive reported that an online petition had been submitted which had received 25 signatures requesting that a new skate park to cater for skateboards, scooters and bikers be provided in Reddish.

RESOLVED – That the petition be referred to the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration for consideration.

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 Deputy Chief Executive reported that no organisation had indicated that they wished to address the Area Committee as part of the Open Forum arrangements.

To consider an Area Funding application from the Love Heaton Norris Group.

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted an application on behalf of the Love Heaton Norris Group (copies of which had been circulated) requesting funding towards a project to install benches.

RESOLVED – That consideration of the application be deferred.

To consider and Area Funding application from the Greater Manchester Air Cadet Force.

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted an application on behalf of the Greater Manchester Air Cadet Force (copies of which had been circulated) requesting funding towards the purchase of ruck sacks for cadets for a planned expedition.

RESOLVED – That a grant of £1000.00 to the Greater Manchester Army Cadet Force for funding towards the purchase of ruck sacks and other equipment for the cadets for a planned expedition ( the funds to be divided between the four wards based on a postcode analysis of where the participants live) be approved.

To consider an Area Flexibility Funding application submitted by Arts Central.

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted an application on behalf of Arts Central (copies of which had been circulated) requesting  funding towards the staging of a musical theatre show (Heatons North ward £200.00, Reddish South ward £300.00 and Reddish North ward £400.00)

RESOLVED – That a grant of £900.00 to Arts Central for funding towards the staging of a musical theatre show (Heatons North ward £200.00, Reddish South ward £300.00 and Reddish North ward £400.00) be approved.

To consider an Area Flexibility Funding application from Heaton’s Men in Sheds.

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted an application on behalf of Heaton’s Men in Sheds (copies of which had been circulated) requesting funding towards the purchase of tools.

RESOLVED – That a grant of £500 to Heaton’s Men in Sheds for funding towards the purchase of tools (Heaton’s South ward allocation) be approved.

To consider an Area Funding application from the Friends of Cheshire Theatre School.

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted an application on behalf of the Friends of Cheshire Theatre School (copies of which had been circulated) requesting funding to help Reddish youngsters participate in the Dance World Cup.

RESOLVED – That a grant of £720.00 be awarded to the Friends of Cheshire Theatre School for funding to help Reddish youngsters participate in the Dance World Cup (Heatons North £210.00, Heatons South £360.00, Reddish North £60 and Reddish South £90) be approved.

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

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

Development application 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/planning. Copies of the schedule of plans, or any part thereof, may be obtained from the 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.

In connection with plan no.069446 for variation of condition 2 of J74353 to allow an extension of operational hours from 07:00 - 18:30 Monday to Friday, to 07:00 - 20:00 hours Monday to Friday and 07:00 - 16:00 hours on Saturdays at Elsa Waste Paper Ltd, Units 1-3 Station Road Industrial Estate.

The Area Committee are recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 069446 for variation of condition 2 of J74353 to allow an extension of operational hours from 07:00-18.30 hours Monday to Friday to 07:00-20:00 hours Monday to Friday and 07:00-16:00 hours on Saturday at 1 to 3, Station Road Industrial Estate, Station Road,

a member of the a representative of the applicant spoke in support of the application,

it was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be refused due to the detrimental impact that the proposed development would have on the residential amenity of local residents.

In respect on plan no.069159 for variation of condition 2 of J74353 to allow an extension of operational hours from 07:00 - 18:30 Monday to Friday, to 07:00

- 20:00 hours Monday to Friday at Elsa Waste Paper Ltd, Units 1-3 Station Road Industrial Estate.

The Area Committee are recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no.069159 for variation of condition 2 of J74353 to allow an extension of operational hours from 07:00-18:30 Monday to Friday to 07:00-20:00 hours Monday to Friday at 1 to 3, Station Road Industrial Estate, Station Road,

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

it was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be refused due to the detrimental impact that the proposed development would have on the residential amenity of local residents.

In respect of plan no.071712 for retention of external children's play area to rear of existing Nursery site (Retrospective) and variation of condition 17 of planning permission DC062694 to increase the maximum number of children attending the Nursery premises at any one time from 34 to 45 at 175, Didsbury Road, Heaton Mersey.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no.071712 for retention of external children’s play area to rear of existing Nursery site (retrospective) and variation of condition 17 of planning permission DC062694 to increase the maximum number of children attending the Nursery premises at any one time from 34 to 45 at 175 Didsbury Road, Heaton Mersey, it was

RESOLVED (9 for, 1 abstention) – That planning permission be refused due to the detrimental impact that the proposed development would have a detrimental impact on the residential amenity of local residents as well as concerns in respect to highway safety.

In connection with plan no.072079 for erection of detached dwelling with associated access, parking, garden and means of enclosure at 92 Barcicroft Road.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no.072079 for erection of detached dwelling with associated access, parking, garden and means of enclosure at 92, Barcicroft Road, Heaton Moor,

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

it was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

In connection with plan no.072241 for change of use from Insurance Brokers Office to Tattoo Studio at 3, Portland Grove, Heaton Moor.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no.072241 for change of use from Insurance Brokers (use class A2) to a Tattoo Studio (use class – sui Generis) at 3, Portland Grove, Heaton Moor,

a member of the public spoke against the application and the applicant spoke in support of the application,

it was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

In connection with plan no.072297 for variation of conditions 1, 3, 4, 5, 12 and 13 of planning permission DC067192 to facilitate the phased early occupation of the site/development.

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

In respect of plan no. 072297 for variations of conditions 1,3,4,5,12 and 13 of planning permission DC067192 to facilitate the phased early occupation of the site development at Elizabeth Mill, Houldsworth Street, North Reddish, it was

RESOLVED – That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to grant planning permission.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

The report summarises recent appeal decisions, list current planning appeals and dates for local enquiries, informal hearings for planning appeals and enforcement action within the Heatons and Reddish Area Committee area.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer Contact: Vicki Bates on Tel: 0161 474 3219 or email: vicki.bates@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) summarising recent appeal decisions, listing current planning appeals and enforcements with the Heatons and Reddish Area Committee area.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report requests the Area Committee to consider an objection to a proposed traffic regulation order on Newark Road and Fairfield Way, Reddish.

The Area Committee is recommended to agree that the order be made as advertised.

Officer Contact: Max Townsend on Tel: 0161 474 4861 or email: max.townsend@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider objections to a proposed traffic regulation order.

RESOLVED - That the order be made as advertised.

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

The report outlines proposals for road safety improvements at St Thomas' CE Primary School in Heaton Moor.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Orders and subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date the following orders can be made.

Officer Contact: Max Townsend on Tel: 0161 474 4861 or email: max.townsend@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider the introduction of traffic regulation orders in the vicinity of St Thomas’ CE Primary School.

RESOLVED – That the legal advertising of the following

Traffic Regulation Orders be approved and subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date the following orders can be made:

No Waiting at Any Time and No Loading Monday to Friday 8.15 – 9.15am & 3.00 – 4.00pm:

Buckingham Road

Both sides from a point 10 metres South West of the South Westerly kerb line of the Access Road to St Thomas’ CE Primary School to a point 10 metres North East ofthe North Easterly kerb line of the said Access Road.

St Thomas’ CE Primary School Access Road

Both sides from the North Westerly kerb line of Buckingham Road for a distance of 13 metres in a North Westerly direction

.

No Waiting at Any Time:

Buckingham Road

South East side from a point 17 metres South West of the South Westerly kerb line of Brownsville Road to a point 10 metres North East of the North Easterly kerb line of Brownsville Road.

South East side from a point 10 metres South West of the South Westerly kerb line of Peel Moat Road for a distance of 5 metres in a South Westerly direction.

Brownsville Road

Both sides from the South Easterly kerb line of Buckingham Road for a distance of 10 metres in a South Easterly direction.

North East side from a point 10 metres North West of the North Westerly kerb line of Clarence Road to a point 10 metres South East of the South Easterly kerb line of Clarence Road.

Clarence Road

Both sides from the North Easterly kerb line of Brownsville Road for a distance of 10 metres in a North Easterly direction.

Not forming part of the Traffic Regulation Order, the erection of four child warning signs as shown on attached drawing number: NM8-5094-001A.

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

The report requests the Area Committee to approve the costs for the provision of a Bus Clearway marking and Hazard Lines on Marbury Road in Heaton Chapel.

The Area Committee is requested to consider the proposals detailed in the report.

Officer Contact: Max Townsend on Tel: 0161 474 4861 or email: max.townsend@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to approve proposals for the installation of Bus Clearway markings and Hazard Lines on Marbruy Road.

RESOLVED – That the installation of a Bus Clearway markings and Hazard Lines on Marbury Road in Heaton Chapel at an approximate cost of £450.00 to be funded via the Area Committee delegated budget (Heatons North Ward allocation) be approved.

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

The report requests the Area Committee to approve the cost for a new direction sign on Wellington Road North in Heaton Moor.

The Area Committee is requested to determine the proposals detailed in the report.

Officer Contact: Max Townsend on Tel: 0161 474 4861 or email: max.townsend@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider a proposal to install a Station direction sign in Heaton Chapel.

RESOLVED – That the following be agreed (i) that the Cabinet Member for Communities & Housing be recommended to approve the installation of a new directional sign to Heaton Chapel Station on Wellington Road, Heaton Moor at an approximate cost of £473 to be funded via the Area Committee delegated budget (Heatons North ward allocation) and (ii) that the design for the sign be agreed with the Traffic Ward Spokesperson.

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

The report seeks comments regarding the proposed Moving, Waiting and Loading/Unloading Traffic Regulation Orders associated with Town Centre Access Plan project TCAP801 in the vicinity of Wellington Road North (A6) and Travis Brow and the approval of the Cabinet Member (Housing and Communities) for advertising of the orders.

The Area Committee is invited to comment on the report.

Officer Contact: Sally Laws on Tel: 0161 474 4923 or email: sally.laws@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) seeking the comments of the Area Committee in respect to the proposed traffic regulation orders.

Councillors reported that confusion persisted in respect to the northbound operation of the bus lane and that the markings on the southbound side needed to be remarked.

RESOLVED – That subject to the comments above the Cabinet Member for Communities and Housing be recommended to approve the proposals detailed in the report.

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Jude Wells.

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive reported that this item had been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Jude Wells.

Councillor Wells reported that previous concerns relating to Councillors being nominated to be trustees had been resolved and formally requested that the Area Committee nominate herself and Councillor Guariento to be appointed to the Bridge Almshouses Charity Committee.

RESOLVED – That Councillor Jude Wells and Yvonne Guariento be appointed as representatives to the Bridge Almshouses Charity Committee.

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: Stephen Fox on Tel: 0161 474 3206 or email: stephen.fox@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) updating the Area Committee on progress since the last meeting of the Area Committee and on the current position on Ward Flexibility Funding. The report also included the position on ward delegated budgets.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report outlines an application from Stockport County Supporters Co-operative who have applied to hold their annual half-marathon on Sunday 8th September 2019 with a circular route being run from and back to Stockport County Football Club along the Trans Pennine Trail between Woolpack Bridge through Mersey Vale and on into Manchester. The event will start at 9.30am and finish at 12.30pm, setting up from 9.00am.

The Area Committee is requested to determine the application.

Officer Contact: Wayne Bardsley on Tel: 0161 474 2588 or email: wayne.bardsley@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider an application from Stockport County Supporters Co-operative have applied to hold their annual half-marathon Sunday 8th September 2019

RESOLVED – That the application from Stockport County Supporters Co-operative to hold their annual half-marathon on Sunday 8th September 2019 be approved with a circular route being run from and back to Stockport County Football Club along the Trans Pennine Trail between the Woolpack Bridge through Mersey Vale and on into Manchester (see route map attached). The event will start at 9.30am and finish at 12.30pm, setting up from 9.00am.