Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 16 July 2012.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 16 July 2012 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair subject to the replacement of Mrs R Jones with Mrs J Jones in respect to Minute 12 ‘Nomination of Authority Governors.’

The following interest  was declared:-

Personal & Prejudicial Interest

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

Supplementary Planning Document for Woodford

The Area Committee is requested to note that a Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) for Woodford will be issued for public consultation from 3^rd Sept 2012 up to and including 15^th Oct 2012. 

The SPD consultation document will be available to view on the Council’s website at www.stockport.gov.uk/woodfordspd as well as at the Council’s main reception at Fred Perry House and all libraries and local information centres in Stockport during their regular opening hours.

In addition, the Council will be holding two Open Days at Woodford Community Centre, Chester Road, Woodford on: Friday 7^th Sept 3pm – 8pm and Saturday 29^th Sept 10am – 3pm.

For further information the Planning Policy team may be contacted on 0161 474 4395 or planning.policy@stockport.gov.uk

The Chair informed the Area Committee that the Supplementary Planning Document for Woodford would be issued for consultation from 3 September 2012 up to and including 15 October 2012.

He reminded Councillors that the deadline for nominations for the Pride in the Heatons and Reddish Awards 2012 was Wednesday 12 September 2012 and strongly encouraged Councillors to submit nominations as soon as possible.

Councillors and members of the public are invited to raise ‘Neighbourhood Policing’ issues with the local Neighbourhood Policing Team.

Inspector Smith (Greater Manchester Police) attended the meeting to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to Neighbourhood Policing issues within the area represented by Heatons & Reddish Area Committee.

The following issues were raised/comments made:-

·         A spate of vehicle crime in the Heaton Norris area.

·         There had been 200 fewer victims of crime this year when compared to the same time last year. However, shoplifting had increased and was putting extra pressure on resources.

·         Continued efforts to remind the public to secure their properties.

·         An increase in recorded anti-social behaviour in Heaton Moor associated with the former Stockport College site on Buckingham Road which was now in the process of being demolished.

·         Problems associated with anti-social behaviour on Betley Road, Reddish.

RESOLVED – That Inspector Smith be thanked for his attendance and presentation.

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 and at local libraries and information centres.  You can also submit via the Council’s website at www.stockport.gov.uk/publicquestions.

One question was submitted relating to the former Bulls Head Pub site.

RESOLVED – That the Service Director (Place Management) be requested to provide the questioner with a written response within 7 days.

The local Public Realm Officer 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.

Peter Loughlin (Public Realm Service) attended the meeting to report on current issues and to answer questions from councillors and members of the public in relation to public realm issues within the area represented by Heatons & Reddish Area Committee.

The following issues were raised/comments made:-

·         The monthly & quarterly routes in both Heatons North and Heatons South were having a walked inspection this month and all actionable defects noted would be programmed for repair within 28 days.

·         Reddish North and Reddish South monthly and quarterly routes had been walked in July and repair works on defects noted were on-going.

·         Annual route inspections commenced in July (across the borough):- Reddish North/Reddish South and Heatons North routes inspections were on-going and any actionable defects noted would be programmed for repair within 56 days. Heatons South routes were due to be walked in September.

·         A potential prosecution in relation to a duty of care offence relating to business waste.

·         A warning letter had been sent in relation to litter on land following information passed by Environmental Health concerning a property on Wellington Rd North and the landowner had complied with the notice requirements.

·         One fixed penalty notice had been issued for dog fouling on Grafton Street next to Lloyd St play area

·         Nine section 34 Notice formal Duty of Care notices had been complied with in relation to Trade Waste issues -One business had now been issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice for non-compliance of the original notice Section 34 Notice served on them and one case had now been passed to Legal Services for consideration for prosecution.

·         Timescales for responding to reports made to the call centre.

·         The interaction between the Public Realm and Planning Service when issuing Enforcement Notices.

·         The process for removing illegal signage on the highway.

·         A reminder that the Area Committee wished for notices to be erected in the local vicinity alerting the public when a Fixed Penalty Notice for dog fouling had been issued.

RESOLVED – That Peter Loughlin be thanked for his 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.

No organisation had indicated that they wished to address the Area Committee as part of the Open Forum arrangements.

To consider any applications for Area Flexibility Funding or to receive feedback from organisations who have received funding.

Friends of the Vale

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted an application for Area Flexibility Funding from Friends of the Vale for funding toward a reprint of the Brinnington, Reddish and Heatons A to Z walking and cycle maps.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £441 to the Friends of the Vale for funding toward the reprint of the Brinnington, Reddish and Heatons A to Z walking and cycle maps (To be divided equally between the four wards with the amount dependent on the decision of the Brinnington & Central ward Councillors)

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Development).

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

(a)  DC049146    154 Manchester Road, Heaton Norris

Retention of Static Hot Box to store hot Asphalt on site (retrospective)

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application.

(b)  DC050116    237 Wellington Road North, Heaton Chapel

Change of use from C3 to C2 (drug rehabilitation home)

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application.

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 of Place 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 for public speaking on planning applications.

In respect of plan no. 50116 for change of use from C3 to C2 (drug rehabilitation home) at 237 Wellington Road North, Heaton Chapel,

a member of the public spoke against the application,

a representative of the applicant spoke in support of the application

MOVED AND SECONDED – That planning permission be refused due to the detrimental impact the proposed development would have on the residential amenity of local residents, the proliferations of such uses in the locality and the perception of fear in the local community arising from the proposed use.

AMENDENDMENT MOVED AND SECONDED – That consideration of the application be deferred to allow for the submission of further evidence.

For the Amendment 3 Against 6

AMENDMENT NOT CARRIED

It was then

RESOLVED ( 6 for, 2 Against, 1 Abstention) - That planning permission be refused due to the detrimental impact the proposed development would have on the residential amenity of local residents, the proliferations of such uses in the locality and the perception of fear in the local community arising from the proposed use.

In respect of plan no.49146 for retention of Static Hot Box to store hot Asphalt on site (retrospective) at 154 Manchester Road, Heaton Norris, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Legal and Democratic Services).

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 Service Director (Legal & Democratic Services) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) listing any outstanding or recently determined planning appeals and enforcements within the area represented by the Heatons & Reddish Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management)

The report requests the Area Committee to consider an application for Street Trading Consent received from Heaton Mersey Village Conservation Group and the Council’s Parks and Recreation Team for Street Trading Consent at Heaton Mersey Park as part of a community day on 16 September 2012.

The Area Committee is requested to consider the application.

Officer Contact: Ian Walmsely 0161 474 4382, email: ian.walmsley@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Management) requesting the Area Committee to consider an application from Heaton Mersey Village Conservation Group and Stockport Council’s Parks Team for a Street Trading Consent at Heaton Mersey Park as part of a community day.

RESOLVED – That the application from Heaton Mersey Village Conservation Group and Stockport Council’s Parks Team for a Street Trading Consent at Heaton Mersey Park as part of a community day be approved.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management)

The report requests the Area Committee to consider a proposal to accept a surrender and the granting of a new long ground lease in respect to 5 Haigh Avenue, Reddish.

The Area Committee is requested to consider the proposal outlined in the report.

Officer contact: Anna Pacini 0161 496 6092.

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to give consideration to accept the surrender and agree to the granting of a new long ground Lease in respect of 5 Haigh Avenue, Reddish.

RESOLVED – That the Service Director (Place Management) be informed that the Area Committee supports the request to accept the surrender and agree to the granting of a new long ground Lease in respect of 5 Haigh Avenue, Reddish.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management)

The report requests the Area Committee to consider the implementation of a Traffic Regulation Order for Limited Waiting on Wellington Road North, Heaton Norris.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration) approves the Traffic Regulation Order for Limited Waiting on Wellington Road North, Heaton Norris.

Officer contact:  Max Townsend 0161 474 4861, max.townsend@stockport.goc.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Management) (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to give consideration to the introduction of a traffic regulation order for limited waiting on Wellington Road North.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Economic Development and Regeneration) be recommended to approve the following:-

Wellington Road North

Limited Waiting Monday to Saturday 8am to 6pm, 2 hours No Return within 1 hour

West side from a point 5 metres North of the North Westerly kerb line of Stitch Lane (Southerly Junction) for a distance of 18 metres in a Northerly direction.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management)

The report requests the Area Committee to consider an extension to restricted waiting on Tatton Road South in Heaton Moor.

The Area Committee is requested to consider and approve the restricted waiting proposals.

Office Contact: Max Townsend 474 4861 or email: max.townsend@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Management)(copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to give consideration to the introduction of a traffic regulation order on Tatton Road South, Heaton Moor.

RESOLVED - That the following be approved at an approximate cost of £650 to be funded via the Highway Maintenance and Local Initiatives delegated budget (Heatons North Ward allocation) :-

Tatton Road South

Extend No Waiting Monday to Saturday 8am-6pm

South West side from a point 3 metres South East of the boundary line between numbers 20 and 22 for a distance of 183 metres in a South Easterly direction.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management)

The report outlines an application for the use of Heaton Mersey Park received from Heaton Mersey Conservation Group to hold a Farmers Market and Family Fun Day on 16 September 2012.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application.

Officer contact: Amanda Evans 0161 218 1177, amanda.evans@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Management) requesting the Area Committee to consider an application from Heaton Mersey Village Conservation Group to hold a farmers market and family fun day in Heaton Mersey Park on Sunday 16 September 2012.

RESOLVED – That the application from Heaton Mersey Village Conservation Group to hold a farmers market and family fun day in Heaton Mersey Park on Sunday 16 September 2012 be approved.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management)

The report outlines a request for the use of Manchester Road Park received from Suzanne Sutherland to hold a Fun Day on 9 September 2012.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application.

Officer contact: Amanda Evans 0161 218 1177, amanda.evans@stockport.govuk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Services Director (Place Management) (copies of which had been circulated requesting the Area Committee to give consideration to an application to use Manchester Road Park for a fun day on Sunday 9 September 2012.

RESOLVED - That the application to use Manchester Road Park for a fun day on Sunday 9 September 2012 be approved.

This item has been placed on the agenda following a request by Councillors at the last meeting.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Management) (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider the use of commuted sums for play provision in the Heatons & Reddish committee area.

RESOLVED – That consideration of the report be deferred until the next meeting to enable Councillors to give further consideration to the proposals and that the Service Director (Place Management) be requested to provide details relating to the £1003.86 accrued from development no.943 (89/91 Heaton Road South) to enable the Area Committee to determine how that commuted sum should be spent.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Education).

The Area Committee is requested to provide a political nomination for the Authority vacancy at St Elisabeth’s CE Primary School.

Officer contact: Libby Evans on 474 3847 or email: libby.evans@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Education) (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to make a nomination to the vacancy at St Elizabeth’s CE Primary School and the re-appointments at Heatons and St Annes schools.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Executive Councillor (Lifelong Learning & Achievement) be requested to approve the following nomination:-

Name                         School                       Nominating Group

Cllr Kate Butler         St Elizabeth’s CE     Labour

(2) That the Executive Councillor (Lifelong Learning & Achievement) be requested to approve the following reappointments:-

Name                         School                       Nominating Group

Mr J Taylor                 Heaton School         Labour

Mr J Fynn                  St Annes RC                        Labour

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, 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, the current position on Area Flexibility Funding and the Highway Maintenance and Local Initiatives delegated budget.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management)

The report requests the Area Committee to consider a proposal to dispose of land at Kings Reach, Stockport.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the land at Kings Reach, Stockport subject to a provision that the Council would retain an option to reacquire the site should it be required to facilitate an extension to the Metro Link in to Stockport.

Officer Contact: George Perrin Tel: 474 4510 or email: george.perrin@stockport.gov.uk

(Note: The Chair was of the opinion that this item although not included on the agenda should be considered as a matter of urgency in accordance with section 100B 4(b) of the Local Government Act 1972 to enable the Area Committee to promptly consider the disposal of land at Kings Reach, Stockport)

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to give consideration to the disposal of land at Kings Reach, Stockport.

RESOLVED – That the decision to dispose of the land at Kings Reach, Stockport be delegated to the Service Director (Place Management) in consultation with the Chair of the Area Committee and the ward councillors.