Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 5 March 2018.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 5 March 2018 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

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

The following interest was declared:-

Personal & Prejudicial Interest

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

The Chair reported that this would be the last Area Committee Meeting at which Councillor Tom Grundy would be in attendance as he was not standing for re-election in May 2018. On behalf of the Area Committee she thanked him for his hard work and dedication and wished him well for the future.

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 submit 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.

Two questions were submitted as follows:-

a)    The creation of a pathway at the bottom end of the field in North Reddish Park

Councillor Butler expressed her support for the proposal and requested that the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration investigate the costs associated with the request and submit a report to a future meeting.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Place Management be requested to investigate the costs for the creation of a pathway at the bottom end of the field in North Reddish Park and to submit a report to a future meeting of the Area Committee.

b)    The reinstatement of rail passenger services from Stockport to Manchester Victora via Reddish South and Denton Train Stations.

A number of Councillors responded to the questioner expressing their support for the proposal and agreement that it be included in the Local Transport Plan.

RESOLVED – That the response be noted.

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:-

·         Planned weed spraying in North Reddish.

·         Excellent work undertaken by the Community Payback Team in Brighton Avenue.

·         Key replacement for the gates on the alleyways on Oswald Street.

·         Fly-tipping and contaminated waste on Lyndale Avenue.

·         Advisory notices placed on cars that park on grass verges and the reaction from members of the public.

·         Efforts made by the Council to combat dog fouling.

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

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.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported the receipt of the following petitions:-

·         Brighton Road, Heaton Mersey – Residential Parking

·         Proposed re-classification of Belmont Way as an ‘A’ road

·         Broadstone Road, Heaton Chapel – Residential Parking

A member of the public submitted the following petition:-

·         Improving road safety near Manchester Road Park

RESOLVED – That the petitions be referred to the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration for consideration and that updates be provided to a future meeting of the Area Committee.

To consider an application for funding from Heaton Moor Park Ladies Bowling Club.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted an application for Area Flexibility Funding (copies of which had been circulated) requesting funding to support a project for the refurbishment of the toilet area at the club.

RESOLVED – That the application for £1,000.00 from Heaton Moor Park Ladies Bowling Club to support a project for the refurbishment of the toilet area at the club be approved (to be divided as follows - £750.00 Heatons North; £250.00 Heatons South)

To consider a funding application from the Heatons Art Group.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted an application for Area Flexibility Funding (copies of which had been circulated) on behalf of The Heatons Art Group for the purchase of PA Sound equipment.

RESOLVED – That the application for £600.00 from The Heatons Art Group for the purchase of PA Sound equipment be approved (to be divided equally between Reddish North, Heatons North and Heatons South wards)

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.

Outline application including details of access, layout and scale for the erection of nine apartments (three blocks each containing three units).

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

Officer Contact: Mark Burgess on 0161 474 3659 or email: mark.burgess@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 066556, an outline application including details of access, layout and scale for the erection of nine apartments (three blocks each containing three units) at the Old Canal Yard, Reuben Street, South Reddish,

a member of the public spoke against the application,

it was then

RESOLVED – That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee Visiting Team be requested to undertake a site visit to assess the impact of the proposed development on the residential amenity of local residents in view of previously approved planning applications in the local area.

Demolition of existing building and erection of a new mixed used development including 2 no. ground floor retail units and 5 no. apartments above with associated access, parking and bin/cycle store.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer Contact: Mark Burgess on 0161 474 3659 or email: mark.burgess@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 067467 for demolition of existing office building and erection of a new mixed use development including ground floor retail unites and 9 no. apartments above with associated access, parking and bin store at Shaw House, 18 Shaw Road, Heaton Moor,

the applicant spoke in support of the application

it was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted

Change of use of passageway to side and rear to form part of residential garden (retrospective).

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer Contact: Mark Burgess on 0161 474 3659 or email: mark.burgess@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 068358 for change of use of passageway to side and rear to form part of residential garden at 13 Howard Avenue, Heaton Chapel,

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

it was then

RESOLVED – That consideration of the application be deferred to the next meeting.

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.cassidy@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had bene 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 & Regeneration

The report details the findings of the Review of Outcomes tour undertaken on Wednesday, 11 October 2017 and requests that the Area Committee gives consideration to the arrangements for the 2018 tour.

The Area Committee is recommended to :-

(1)  Comment on and note the findings of the 2017 Annual Review of Outcomes Tour.

(2) Nominate a completed development site to be included on the list of sites to be inspected on the 2018 Annual Review Tour; and

(3) Nominates Members to attend the Annual Review Tour on October 5 2018.

Officer contact: Kevin Brooks on 474 4905 or email: kevin.brooks@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) outlining the findings of the Review of Outcomes Tour undertaken in October 2017 and the proposals for the 2018 tour.

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

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

The report sets out the results of an investigation regarding parking at the junction of Manchester Road and Whirley Close in Heaton Chapel. It had been reported that parked vehicles were hampering visibility of on-coming traffic on Manchester Road and safe turning manoeuvres at the junction.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend the Cabinet Member for Communities and Housing to approve the statutory legal advertising of the No Waiting At Any Time Traffic Regulation order on Manchester Road and Whirley Close, Heaton Chapel and, subject to no objections being received within twenty one days from the advertisement date, the Order can be made.

Officer Contact: Max Townsend on 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 results of an investigation concerning parking at the junction of Manchester Road and Whirley Close, Heaton Chapel.

RESOLVED – That the Cabinet Member (Communities & Housing) be recommended to approve 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

From a point 12 metres North West of the North Westerly kerb line of Whirley Closein a South Easterly direction to a point 13 metres South East of the South Easterly kerb line of Whirley Close.

Whirley Close

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

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

 The report sets out the results of an investigation into parking on Midland Road, Reddish. It had been reported that commuters using the railway station are parking on both sides of the road, creating a hazard at the bend fronting no. 2 Midland Road due to the lack of visibility of oncoming traffic.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the statutory legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation order detailed in the report and, subject to no objections being received within the statutory period, the Order can be made.

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

The Area Committee approved the legal advertising of the following traffic regulation order and that subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date, the order be made as advertised:-

Extend No Waiting Monday to Saturday 8am-6.30pm:

Midland Road

North East Side from a point 22 metres South East of the Easterly kerb line of Gorton Road in a South Easterly; then Easterly direction for a distance of 20 metres.

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

To report sets out a solution to an anomaly with a Traffic Regulation Order on Whitehill Street in Reddish.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the statutory legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Order detailed in the report and, subject to no objections being received within the statutory period, the Order can be made.

Officer Contact: Max Townsend on 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 a traffic regulation order on Whitehill Street, Reddish.

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, the order be made as advertised:-

Revoke No Waiting Monday To Friday 8am – 6pm:

Whitehill Street

South Easterly side from its North Easterly cul-de-sac end in a South Westerly

direction for a distance of 24 metres to the car park entrance at Reddish Working Men’s Club.

Introduce No Waiting at Any Time:

Whitehill Street

South Easterly side from its North Easterly cul-de-sac end in a South Westerly

direction for a distance of 24 metres to the car park entrance at Reddish Working Men’s Club.

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

To report sets out a solution to an anomaly with a Traffic Regulation Order on Broomfield Drive in Reddish.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the statutory legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Order detailed in the report and, subject to no objections being received within the statutory period, the Order can be made.

Officer Contact: Max Townsend on 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 a traffic regulation order on Broomfield Drive, Reddish.

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, the order be made as advertised:

Revoke No Waiting at Any Time:

Broomfield Drive

North side from a point 10 metres West of the Westerly kerb line of Broomfield

Close to a point 10 metres East of the Easterly kerb line of Broomfield Close.

South side from a point 10 metres West of the Westerly kerb line of Broom Avenue to a point 10 metres East of the Easterly kerb line of Broom Avenue.

South side from a point 12 metres West of the cul-de-sac end for a distance of 24 metres in a Westerly direction.

Broomfield Close

Both sides from the Northerly kerb line of Broomfield Drive for a distance of 10

metres in a Northerly direction.

Broom Avenue

Both sides from the Southerly kerb line of Broomfield Avenue for a distance of 10 metres in a Southerly direction.

Revoke No Waiting Monday to Friday 8.00 – 9.30am & 3.00 – 5.00pm:

Broomfield Drive

South side from a point 17 metres East of the North Easterly kerb line of Reddish Road for a distance of 12 metres in an Easterly direction.

Introduce No Waiting at Any Time:

Broomfield Drive

North side from a point 10 metres West of the Westerly kerb line of Broomfield Close to a point 10 metres East of the Easterly kerb line of Broomfield Close.

South side from a point 10 metres West of the Westerly kerb line of Broom Avenue to a point 10 metres East of the Easterly kerb line of Broom Avenue.

South side from a point 8 metres West of the cul-de-sac end (Easterly kerb line Broomfield Drive) for a distance of 24 metres in a Westerly direction.

Broomfield Close

Both sides from the Northerly kerb line of Broomfield Drive for a distance of 10 metres in a Northerly direction.

Broom Avenue

Both sides from the Southerly kerb line of Broomfield Avenue for a distance of 10 metres in a Southerly direction.

Introduce No Waiting Monday to Friday 8.00 – 9.30am & 3.00 – 5.00pm:

Broomfield Drive

South side from a point 17 metres East of the North Easterly kerb line of Reddish Road for a distance of 12 metres in an Easterly direction.

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

The report sets out a proposal for a dropped crossing (vehicle access) to a property on Carnforth Road in Heaton Moor.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the part-funding for a dropped crossing outside a property on Carnforth Road, Heaton Chapel.

Officer Contact: Max Townsend on 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 give consideration to a request to introduce a dropped kerb outside a property on Carnforth Road, Heaton Moor.

RESOLVED - That the part-funding of a dropped crossing (vehicle access) to a property on Carnforth Road, Heaton Chapel be approved at an approximate cost of £676.99 to be funded via the Area Committee delegated budget

(Reddish South ward allocation)

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 a position on ward delegated budgets.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.