Agenda and minutes

To elect a Chair of the Area Committee for the period until the next Annual Council Meeting.

RESOLVED – That Councillor Yvonne Guariento be elected Chair of the Area Committee for the period until the next Annual Council Meeting.

To appoint a Vice Chair for the period until the next Annual Council Meeting.

RESOLVED – That Councillor Roy Driver be appointed Vice Chair of the Area Committee for the period until the next Annual Council Meeting.

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 10 April 2017.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 10 April 2017 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 items on the agenda for the meeting.

The following interests were declared:-

Personal 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.

The local Public Realm Inspector attended the meeting and provided an update on issues relating to public realm and enforcement matters in the Heatons and Reddish area.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         The emptying of trade wastes bins on Shaw Road and the bin at Heaton Chapel station.

·         Problems associated with blocked gullies on Penny Lane.

·         Lighting and CCTV at Lancashire Hill subway.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted and Janette Sadgrove be thanked for her 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 organisation had indicated that they wished to address the Area Committee as part of the Open Forum arrangements.

To consider an application from the Friends of Thornfield Crown Green Bowling Club.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted an Area Funding application (copies of which had been circulated) on behalf of the Friends of Thornfield Crown Green Bowling for the purchase of metal storage cabinets and notice boards.

RESOLVED – That a grant of £480.00 to the Friends of Thornfield Crown Bowling Green for the purchase of metal storage cabinets and notice boards from the Area Flexibility Fund (Heatons South Ward allocation) be approved.

To consider an application from Stockport District Scouts.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted an Area Funding application (copies of which had been circulated) on behalf of Stockport District Scouts to support a trip to Belgium in August 2017.

RESOLVED - That a grant to Stockport District Scouts from the Area Flexibility Fund to support a trip to Belgium in August 2017 be approved as follows:-

·         Heatons North ward- £208.33

·         Heatons South ward- £83.22

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & 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 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 plan no. 63392 for conversion of existing employment units and new build to create 34 residential dwellings at the Rope Works, Stanbank Street, Reddish.

The Area Committee are requested to recommend that the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee grant full planning permission subject to recommended conditions and completion of a section 106 agreement to a contribution to off-site public open space.

In respect of plan no. 63392 for conversion of existing employment units and new build to create 34 residential dwellings at The Rope Works, Stanbank Street, Reddish, it was

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

In connection with plan no. 63670 for the demolition of existing conservatory and conversion of vacant care home (Use Class C2) to form 10 no. apartments (Use Class C3), with associated access, parking, landscaping, bin storage and cycle shelter at Lea House, 37-39 Lea Road, Heaton Moor.

The Area Committee are recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 63670 for demolition of existing conservatory and conversion of vacant care home (Use Class C2) to form 10 no. apartments (Use Class C3) with associated access, parking, landscaping, bin storage and cycle shelter at Lea House, 37-39 Lea Road, Heaton Moor

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

it was the

RESOLVED – That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be requested to undertake a site visit to assess the impact of the proposed development on the residential amenity of neighbouring properties and on parking in the local area.

In connection with plan no 63927 for demolition of existing building and erection of residential development of 15 no. semi detached houses and 9 no. apartments with associated access, parking and landscaping at Bretheren Meeting Room, Woodlands Court, Heaton Mersey.

The Area Committee are recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 63927 for demolition of existing building and erection of residential development of 15 no. semi detached houses and 9 no. apartments with associated access, parking and landscapes at the Brethern Meeting Room, Woodlands Road, Heaton Mersey, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions specified in the schedule of plans.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

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 Heatons and Reddish 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 Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) summarising recent appeal decisions, listing current planning appeals and dates for local enquiries and informal hearings.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

To provide wooden posts on a bitmac strip on the grass verges at the junction of Goldsmith Road and Browning Road and Masefield Grove and Farley Way in North Reddish.

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

Officer Contact: Chris Pollitt on Tel: 474 2419 or email: chris.pollitt@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) requesting the Area Committee to consider a proposed local initiative scheme on Marlborough Drive, Heaton Chapel.

RESOLVED – That the provision of wooden posts on a bitmac strip for the grassed verges located at the junctions of Masefield Grove and Farley Way and also Goldsmith Road and Browning Road, North Reddish to be funded from the Area Committee delegated budget at an approximate cost of £1,320 (Reddish 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 provide wooden post on a bit mac strip to the verge outside number 2 Marlborough Drive, Heaton Chapel.

The Area Committee are requested to consider the proposals detailed.

Officer Contact: Chris Pollitt on Tel: 474 2419 or email: chris.pollitt@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) requesting the Area Committee to consider the introduction of a proposed maintenance scheme on Marlborough Drive, Heaton Chapel.

RESOLVED – That  the provision of fixed wooden posts on a 10 metre bitmac strip on the grass verge outside 2, Marlborough Drive, Heaton Chapel at an approximate cost of £300 (Reddish South Ward allocation) be approved.

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

The Area Committee are requested to consider a proposal  to undertake a design and feasibility study into traffic calming measures on Crescent Park and Deneway in Heaton Norris.

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

Officer Contact: Max Townsend on Tel: 474 4861 or email: max.townsend@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) requesting the Area Committee to consider the approval of funding to undertake a design and feasibility study to introduce traffic calming measures on Crescent Park and Deneway, Heaton Mersey.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to liaise with ward Councillors on the proposals detailed in the report.

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

The report sets out a proposal to approve No Waiting at Any Time restrictions on part of Harmsworth Drive and Peel Moat Road in Heaton Moor.

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

Officer Contact: Max Townsend on Tel: 474 4861 or email: max.townsend@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) requesting the Area Committee to approve No Waiting at Any Time restrictions on parts of Harmsworth Drive and Peel Moat Road, Heaton Moor.

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:

Extend No Waiting at Any Time:

Harmsworth Drive

North side from a point 13 metres East of the projected South Easterly property line of No. 2 for a distance of 20 metres in a Westerly and North Westerly direction.

South side from a point 12.5 metres East of the projected South Easterly property line of No. 2 for a distance of 24 metres in a Westerly and North Westerly direction.

Peel Moat Road

North side from the projected South Easterly kerb line of St James Road for a

distance of 7 metres in a North Easterly direction.

The approximate cost of the proposals was £600.00 to be funded from the Area Committee delegated budget (Heatons North Ward allocation)

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

The report requests the Area Committee to approve parking restrictions on parts of Broomfield Drive, Broomfield Close and Broom Avenue in Reddish. Also, to consider approving a feasibility study into removing the grass verge on Broomfield Close to create more parking spaces.

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

Officer Contact: Max Townsend on Tel: 474 4861 or email: max.townsend@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) requesting the Area Committee to approve parking restrictions on parts of Broomfield Drive, Broomfield Close and Broom Avenue, Reddish.

RESOLVED – That the parking restrictions on parts of Broomfield Drive, Broomfield Close and Broom Avenue in Reddish and a feasibility /engineering study into removing the grass verge on Broomfield Close to create additional parking spaces at an approximate cost of £700.00 to be funded from the Area Committee delegated budget ( Reddish North Ward allocation) be approved.

To consider a Democratic Services Manager.

The report requests the Area Committee to make appointments to outside bodies.

The Area Committee are requested to make appointments to outside bodies.

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to make appointments to a number of outside bodies.

RESOLVED – That the following Councillors be appointed to the Outside Bodies indicated:-

PrescottsCharity (nomination to the Executive)

Councillor Kate Butler and Councillor Tom Grundy

Heaton Chapel Community Council

Councillor Tom Grundy

Heaton Chapel Community Association

Councillor Tom Grundy and Councillor John Taylor

The Area Committee are requested to note the current arrangements in relation to the role of Highway Ward Spokespersons and the monitoring of the Area Committee delegated budget.

The Area Committee is requested to note the report and nominate spokesperson for each ward.

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to nominate traffic ward spokespersons.

RESOLVED – That the following ward spokespersons be appointed for the wards indicated:-

Heatons North – Councillor John Taylor

Heatons South – Councillor Colin Foster

Reddish North – Councillor Roy Driver

Reddish South – Councillor Tom Grundy

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: 474 3206 or email: stephen.fox@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 on Area Flexibility Funding.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted and the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to provide an update onteh programme for the erection of signs in park.