Agenda and minutes

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

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 10 July 2017 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

No declarations of interest were made.

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.

Sergeant Howard Smith attended the meeting to highlight issues and respond to Members’ questions regarding policing issues in the Heatons and Reddish area.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         There had been a recent series of theft in the areas around Greg Street in Reddish.

·         There was a perception that there had been an increase in car crime and burglaries in the Heatons area, and further details were requested.

·         There had been a number of complaints about off road biking in the Reddish area.

·         A Member enquired whether there were any other way of reporting crime apart from the 101 telephone number.

·         The bulletin produced every month by the police could be sent to councillors every month via Democratic Services.

·         Incidents of anti-social behaviour in the passageway off Sevenoaks Avenue, Heaton Moor were reported.

RESOLVED – That Sergeant Howard Smith be thanked for his 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.  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 had been submitted by a member of the public who was not present at the meeting. The Chair advised that, in accordance with the Code of Practice, a written response would be provided to the questioner.

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 representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that the Public Realm Officer was unable to attend this meeting of the Area Committee.

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

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 submitted by the ABC Group (copies of which had been circulated) requesting funding to support a trip for children and young people to the Stockport Plaza Theatre for the Christmas Pantomime.

With the agreement of the Area Committee, this application was deferred until the next meeting of the Committee.

To consider an application submitted by the Rotary Club of Stockport Lamplighter (copies of which had been circulated) requesting funding to support the Christmas Party at St John’s Community Centre, Heaton Mersey.

A representative of the Rotary Club of Stockport Lamplighter attended the Area Committee to answer questions from Members in relation to an application for Ward Flexibility Funding of £400 from the Rotary Club of Stockport Lamplighter towards the cost of a Christmas Party at St. John’s Community Centre, Heaton Mersey.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the application for Ward Flexibility Funding of £400 from the Rotary Club of Stockport Lamplighter towards the cost of a Christmas Party at St. John’s Community Centre, Heaton Mersey,

to be funded from the Ward Flexibility Funding allocations as follows:-

Heatons North Ward - £100

Heatons South Ward - £100

Reddish North Ward - £100

Reddish South Ward - £100

To consider an application submitted by the Friends of Heaton Moor Park (copies of which had been circulated) requesting funding towards improvements to the character and facilities of the park pavilion.

Representatives of the Friends of Heaton Moor Park attended the Area Committee to answer questions from Members in relation to an application for   Ward Flexibility Funding from the Friends of Heaton Moor Park towards improvements to the character and facilities of the park pavilion.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the application from the Friends of Heaton Moor Park for £1,000 towards improvements to the character and facilities of the park pavilion. to be funded from the Ward Flexibility Funding allocations as follows:-

Heatons North Ward - £750

Heatons South Ward - £250

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

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

A development application was 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 with an application for site remediation and earthworks, sewer diversion, erection of hoardings and erection of temporary welfare cabins to prepare site for development at Former Brighton Road Industrial Estate, Brighton Road, Heaton Mersey.

The Area Committee are recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 65870 for full planning permission for site remediation and earthworks, sewer diversion, erection of hoardings and erection of temporary welfare cabins to prepare the site for development at the former Brighton Road Industrial Estate, Brighton Road, Heaton Mersey

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 grant planning permission, subject to:-

·         clarification as to which buildings on and adjacent to the site were to be retained or demolished, and the access rights to adjacent residential properties and the ‘Hulme and Potts’ building.

·         clarification as to whether the site would be enclosed, with relevant access rights retained.

·         clarification of the mitigation measures with regard to the badger sett

·         clarification as to the amount of proposed earthworks as part of the application.

·         the impact on neighbours being ameliorated as much as possible

·         car parking for construction traffic being appropriately managed.

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: Paul Cassidy on Tel: 474 5142 or email:, paul.cassidey@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) summarising recent appeal decisions, listing current planning appeals, dates for local enquiries and informal hearings, and progress on authorised enforcement action.

It was reported that the appeal against the refusal of planning permission for the change of use from a dwelling to a children’s care home and the construction of a 1.8 metres high gate and fence at 604 Didsbury Road, Heaton Mersey had been allowed.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report alerts Councillors and the public to the consultation on the Local Plan Issues Paper which has recently commenced, provides information about consultation events and background to the Local Plan.

The Area Committee are invited to consider and comment on the report.

Officer Contact: Steve Johnsonon Tel: 474 3171 or email: steve.johnson@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the process and timescale for the ongoing consultation on the Local Plan Issues Paper and detailing a proposal to undertake a consultation event for the Heatons and Reddish area at Houldsworth Sports Village on Wednesday, 13 September between 6.00 pm and 8.30 pm.

Members of the Area Committee were encouraged to help promote attendance at the consultation event.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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 the current position on Ward Flexibility Funding. The position 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 or Regeneration.

The report requests to approve the cost of erecting a pedestrian safety barrier on Harcourt Street in Reddish.

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) regarding concerns expressed by members of the public in respect of the pedestrian route which connected Harcourt Street with Barlow Lane North, Reddish. The report proposed safety measures so that cyclists had to slow down before joining Barlow Lane North.

RESOLVED – That a proposal to erect two pedestrian safety barriers on Harcourt Street, Reddish, as shown on drawing number NM18-6156 attached to the report, and removal of an existing concrete bollard be approved at an approximate cost of £867, to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Reddish North Ward allocation).

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

The report sets out a request from the Friends of Manchester Road Play Area to hold a Funday at Manchester Road Pay Area on 24 September 2017 between the hours 1.00pm – 4.00pm, requiring access to set up and close down from 9.00am – 6.00pm.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the application, subject to the organiser obtaining appropriate papers, event plans, health and safety documentation, licences, insurances and any fees and charges that apply.

Officer Contact: Wayne Bardsley on 0161 474 2588 or email: wayne.bardsley@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) regarding an application from the Friends of Manchester Road Play Area to hold a Fun Day at Manchester Road Play Area on 24 September 2017 between the hours of 1.00pm and 4.00pm, with access required to set up and close down from 9.00am – 6.00pm.

RESOLVED – That the application from the Friends of Manchester Road Play Area to hold a Fun Day at Manchester Road Play Area on 24 September 2017 between 1.00am – 4.00pm be approved, with access required to set up and close down between 9.00am – 6.00pm and subject to the organiser obtaining appropriate papers, event plans, health and safety documentation, licences, insurances, and paying any fees and charges that apply.