Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 29 January 2018.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 29 January 2018 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 & Prejudicial Interests

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 Service) attended the meeting and provided an update on issues relating to public realm and enforcement related matters in the Heatons and Reddish Area Committee area.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         Litter problems in the vicinity of Heaton Moor shops.

·         Community Payback had been cutting back vegetation and litter picking in the Broadstone Road area and on the footway between Priestnall Road and Trentham Avenue.

·         Stockport Homes walk about had taken place on Somerford Road/Thornley Lane South and Coronation Street/Cabots Place.

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 any application from St Winifred’s Church Monday Club.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted an application for Area Flexibility Funding (copies of which had been circulated) on behalf of St Winifred’s Church Monday Club requesting funding to support an annual outing to Llandudno.

RESOLVED - That the application for funding from St Winifred’s Church Monday Club for £1000 be approved (to be divided equally between the Heatons North and South wards) to support a trip to Llandudno in the summer.

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 respect of plan no. 0667192 for the refurbishment and conversion of Elisabeth Mill to form 163 dwellings and redevelopment of the remainder of the site (formerly occupied by the Friedland Building and temporary contractors / marketing building) with 50 dwellings and community floor space; plus associated access and car parking (213 dwellings in total equating to an additional 12 units above the previous approval of DC/056881) at Elisabeth Mill, Houldsworth Street, North Reddish.

The Area Committee are requested to recommend that the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee grants planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 067192 for the refurbishment and conversion of Elisabeth Mill to form 163 dwellings and redevelopment of the remainder of the site (formerly occupied by the Friedland Building and temporary contractors/marketing building) with 50 dwellings and community floor space, plus associated access and car parking (213 dwellings in total equating to additional 12 units above the previous approval DC056881) at Elisabeth Mill, Houldsworth Street, North Reddish,

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

In respect of plan no. 068027 for construction of 3 no. independent single storey retail kiosks at 7, Tatton Road South, Heaton Moor.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission subject to the conditions detailed in the report.

In respect of plan no. 068027 for construction of 3 no. independent single story retail kiosks at 7, Tatton Road South,

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

it was then,

RESOLVED – (9 For, 2 Against, 1 Abstention) That planning permission be refused on the grounds that proposed development would result in an unacceptable over-development of the site in terms of additional vehicular traffic generation, associated congestion and overspill on-street parking in the immediate area, which would give rise to highway safety and operational issues on the highway network.

In respect of plan no. 068163 for first floor side extension and alterations to roof of existing garage and porch and other alterations to frontage. Replacement of existing conservatory with single storey rear extension at 44, Winchester Drive, Heaton Norris.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission subject to the conditions detailed in the report.

In respect of plan no. 068163 for first floor side extension and alterations to roof of existing garage and porch and other alterations to frontage and replacement of existing conservatory with single storey rear extension,

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.

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 are.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer Contact: Paul Cassidy on Tel: 474 5142 or email: paul.cassidy@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, dates for local enquiries and informal hearings and progress on authorised enforcement action.

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 a number of proposed road safety initiatives close to Broadstone Hall Primary School.

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

Officer Contact: Warren French on Tel: 0161 474 4817 or email: warren.french@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 proposals for road safety measures to be implemented in the vicinity of Broadstone Hall Primary School.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be informed that the Area Committee supports the following proposals to be funded via the Road Safety around School Initiative 2017/2018:-

·         Installation of 10 no. pencil bollards.

·         Installation access protection marking at the uncontrolled crossing point on Broadstone Hall Road South.

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

The report requests the Area Committee to approve No Waiting at Any Time restrictions at the junction of Manchester Road and Brooklands Close 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 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 proposals detailed in the report prior to making a recommendation to the Cabinet Member for Communities and Housing.

RESOLVED – That the Cabinet Member for Communities and Housing be informed that the Area Committee supports the legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Order and subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date the following order can be made:

No Waiting at Any Time:

Manchester Road

North East side from a point 10 metres North West of the North Westerly kerb line of Brooklands Close in a South Easterly direction to a point 10 metres South East of the South Easterly kerb line of Brooklands Close.

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

The report outlines the findings of an investigation into a request to introduce permit parking on St. Albans Avenue in Heaton Moor.

The Area Committee is requested to consider the findings of the consultation and make a recommendation to the Cabinet Member for Communities & Housing.

Officer Contact: Max Townsend on Tel: 0161 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 proposed traffic regulation orders on St Albans Avenue, Heaton Moor.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Place Management be informed that the Area Committee approves part 1 of the schedule detailed in the report and recommends that the Cabinet Member (Communities & Housing) approves the legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Order and subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date the following order can be made:-

Part I

Introduce Permit Parking (1 individual permit per property for a registered vehicle):

St Albans Avenue (No’s 3 – 19)

Both sides from a point 15 metres South East of the South Easterly kerb line of Heaton Moor Road in a South Easterly direction to its cul-de-sac end.

Part II

Introduce Permit Parking (1 individual permit per property for a registered vehicle):

St Albans Avenue (No’s 3 – 19)

Both sides from a point 4 metres South East of the South Easterly kerb line of

Heaton Moor Road for a distance of 11 metres in a South Easterly direction.

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

The report requests the Area Committee to consider approving the introduction of permit-parking on Cedar Grove in Heaton Moor.

The Area Committee are 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 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 traffic regulation orders on Cedar Grove, Heaton Moor.

RESOLVED -  That the legal advertising of the following traffic regulation order be approved and subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date that the order can be made:

Introduce Permit Parking (2 individual permits per property for registered vehicles):

Cedar Grove (No’s 1 – 18 Inc. 1 – 9 The Cedars and 12 & 14 Brownsville Road)Both sides from a point 10 metres North East of the North Easterly kerb line of Brownsville Road in a North Easterly direction to a point 10 metres South West of the South Westerly kerb line of Tatton Road North.

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

The report requests the Area Committee to consider the allocation of commuted sums in the Heatons and Reddish Area Committee.

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

Officer Contact: Richard Booker on Tel: 0161 474 4829 or email: richard.booker@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 allocation of commuted sums received towards the cost of play provision.

RESOLVED - That the allocation of commuted sums be approved as follows:-

Peel Moat Open Space - £43,116.80

Grafton Street Play Area - £386.49

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 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 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 provides an update on the 2017/2018 road safety around schools programme and the recommended list of schools for the 2018/2019 financial year.

The Area Committee is requested to noted the report.

Officer Contact: Warren French on Tel: 0161 474 4817 or email: warren.frech@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on the 2017/2018 road safety around schools programme and highlighting the recommended list of schools for the 2018/2019 financial year.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report outlines a number of proposed road safety initiatives at St Marys CE Primary School.

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

Officer Contact: Warren French on Tel: 0161 474 4817 or email: warren.french@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) suggesting the implementation of road safety initiatives in the vicinity of St Marys CE Primary School.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be authorised to approve the proposals in consultation with the ward Councillors to enable further investigations to be undertaken to consider the possible introduction of bollards as part of the scheme.

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 installation of Bus Clearway markings on Marbury Road in Heaton Chapel.

The Area Committee is requested to approve 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 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 installation of bus clearway markings on Marbury Road, Heaton Chapel.

RESOLVED - That the installation of two bus clearway markings be approved at an approximate cost of £600 to be funded via the Area Committee delegated budget (Heatons North ward allocation)

To consider an application from the Men in Sheds Group.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted an Area Flexibility Funding Application (copies of which had been circulated) requesting funding to support the creation of a Men in Shed Group in the Heatons.

RESOLVED – That the application from Heatons Men in Sheds for £995 (to be divided equally between the Heatons North and South wards) for funding towards the costs associated with the creation of the group and making premises fit for purpose as a place to meet and store equipment be approved..