Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 10 August 2015.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 10 August 2015 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

To report any urgent action taken under the Constitution since the last meeting of the Committee.

Since the last meeting the Chair has agreed the following:-

1.    The nomination of the development at Fir Tree on Browning Road for the Review of Outcomes Tour.

2.    Noted that only one nomination had been invited yet Heatons and Reddish is made up of four wards and was given the same weighting as area committees with only two wards. The Chair informed the Corporate Director that if given the opportunity the Area Committee would have nominated the Passiv Haus on Alexandra Rd as the second priority.

3.    The Chair further requested that for the future the Corporate Director give consideration to nominations reflecting the size of the relevant Area Committees.

The Chair reported that since the last meeting he had agreed the following:-

·         The nomination of the development at Fir Tree on Browning Road for the Review of Outcomes Tour

·         That, given the Heatons and Reddish Area Committee was made up of four wards and that some Area Committee had only two, he has suggested to the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration that in future the Area Committee be invited to nominate two sites. Given the opportunity this year, the Area Committee would have nominated the Passiv Haus on Alexandra Road as its second priority.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

No declarations of interest were made.

No announcements were made.

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

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) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on issues relating to public realm and enforcement matters in the Heatons and Reddish area.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         Inspections on the yellow routes had been completed and would soon commence on the yellow routes.

·         Carriageway resurfacing on Tatton Road South, Heaton Moor

·         Network Rail would soon be carrying out inspections on the bridge at Crossley Road, Heaton Chapel.

·         Travellers in South Reddish Park.

·         Anti-social behaviour on the St Andrews Road Field.

·         Problems associated with ponding on Tatton Road South – gulley cleansing process.

·         The Council’s policy for cleaning public rights of way.

·         The establishment of Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders for gully cleansing – Councillors requested a report be submitted to a future meeting.

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

To receive petitions from members of the public and community groups.

A petition was submitted in relation to parking problems on Broadstone Road and the area surrounding Broadstone Hall Primary School .The petitioners requested that the Council investigate the possible installation of bollards or a crossing on Bollington Road and Broadstone Hall Road at Broadstone Hall Primary School to enable school children to get to school safely.

RESOLVED – That the petition be referred to the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration for consideration and that a report be submitted to the next meeting of the Area Committee.

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

There were no Area Funding applications to consider.

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

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

Two 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 with demolition of existing detached dwelling and erection of five new dwelling houses together with Access Drives and Car Parking at The Hollies, 66 Valley Road, Heaton Mersey.

The Area Committee are recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 57715 for demolition of existing detached dwelling and erection of five new dwelling houses together with access drives and car parking at The Hollies, 66 Valley Road, Heaton Mersey,

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 the Planning and Highways Visiting Team be requested to undertake a site visit in order to assess the impact of the proposed development on residential amenity and its potential for overdevelopment and that the Committee give further consideration to the issues raised in respect to there be no Affordable Housing proposed as part of the scheme.

In connection with plan no. 058645 for change of use of two warehouses to a place or worship/community centre, with external alterations including new/replacement windows and doors and an extended parking area (part retrospective) at Units 1 & 2 Blackbrook Trading Estate, Weybrook Road, Heaton Chapel.

The Area Committee are requested to recommend that the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee Visiting Team undertake a Site Visit.

In respect of plan no. 58645 for change of use of two warehouses to a place of worship/community centre, with external alterations including new/replacements windows and doors and an extended parking area (part retrospective) at units 1 & 2 Blackbrook Trading Estate, Weybrook Road, Heaton Chapel,

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

it was then

RESOLVED – That the Planning and Highways Visiting Team be requested to undertake a site visit to assess the impact of the proposed development on the amenity of local residents, in respect to parking and highways issues and in respect to the removal of trees and the suitability of proposed screening.

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 on Tel: 474 3217 or email: 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.

The report presents for consideration a local initiative scheme for the resurfacing of the carriageway on Bollington Road, South Reddish.

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

Officer Contact: Andrew Suggett on Tel: 474 2425 or email: andrew.suggett@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider a proposed highway maintenance scheme on Bollington Road, Reddish.

RESOLVED – That the following be approved at an approximate cost of £48,000, £10,000 of which to be contributed from the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management delegated budget (Reddish South ward allocation):-

Resurfacing of carriageway on Bollington Road, Reddish

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

The report outlines the options for the repair and prevention of damage to grass verges.

The Area Committee are requested to:

• Note the limited options available to the Council to take formal action against people who cause damage to grass verges.
• Endorse the approach to prevent repeated damage by considering each verge on a site by site basis.
• Agree the Ward Spokesperson as the point of contact for discussion and final decision on the recommended solution.

·         Note the costs of any works (above the cost of equivalent repair) will be requested from the ward Delegated Budget.

Officer Contact: Johanna Smith on Tel: 474 4896 or email: johanna.smith@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 options available for the repair of and for the prevention of damage to grass verges.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report outlines proposals to improve the access arrangements from Crossley Road into the Business Park and Sir Richard Fairey Road. The main aim of the scheme is to enhance pedestrian safety by introducing a new central refuge island to aid pedestrian crossing movements and formalising a one-way circulatory access for traffic. In addition, it is proposed to implement a dedicated right turn pocket and associated signing and lining to formalise a one-way circulatory access for traffic entering the site.

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

Officer Contact: Gary Kennedy on Tel: 07800618190 or email: gary.kennedy@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) informing the Area Committee on proposals to improve the access arrangements from Crossley Road into the Business Park and Sir Richard Fairey Road.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Supporting Places) be recommended to approve the proposals detailed in the report.

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

The report sets out proposals to install waiting restrictions at the junction of Bankhall Road and Hillcrest Avenue in Heaton Moor.

The Area Committee are requested to approve No Waiting restrictions at the junction of Bankhall Road and Hillcrest Avenue in Heaton Moor.

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 at the junction of Bankhall Road and Hillcrest Avenue in Heaton Moor.

RESOLVED – That the following be approved at an approximate cost of £460 to be funded via the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management delegated budget (Heatons North ward allocation):-

No Waiting at Any Time:

Bankhall Road  -  South west side from a point 10 metres South East of the South Easterly kerb line of Hillcrest Avenue in a North Westerly direction to a point 10 metres North West of the North Westerly kerb line of Hillcrest Avenue.

Hillcrest Avenue – Both sides from the South Westerly kerb line of Bankhall Road for a distance of 5 metres in a South Westerly direction.

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

The report requests the Area Committee to consider proposed No Waiting at Any Time and Restricted Loading on part of Poplar Street in Heaton Mersey.

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 introduction of No Waiting at Any Time and Restricted Load on part of Poplar Street, Heaton Mersey.

RESOLVED – That the proposals detailed in the report be approved at an approximate cost of £400.00 to be funded via the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management delegated budget (Heatons South ward allocation)

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

The Area Committee are requested to approve No Waiting at Any Time restrictions on Gregson Road in Reddish.

The Area Committee are requested to approve 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 No Waiting at Any Time restrictions on Gregson Road, Reddish.

RESOLVED – The Area Committee approved the following at an approximate cost of £650 to be funded via the Highways Maintenance and Local Initiatives delegated budget (Reddish South ward allocation):-

No Waiting at Any Time:

Gregson Road

North side from a point 44 metres east of the westerly kerb line of Greg Street for a distance of 67 metres in a westerly direction.

Gregory Way

Both sides from the Northerly kerb line of Gregson Road for a distance of 6 metres in a Northerly direction (to tie in with the restriction on the North side of Gregson Road).

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

The report presents for consideration issues relating to the formal adoption of the Tarvin Avenue Local Area of Play.

The Area Committee are requested to consider the proposals detailed in the report and inform the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration how they wish to proceed.

Officer Contact: Richard Booker on Tel: 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) presenting for consideration issues relating to the formal adoption of the Tarvin Avenue Local Area of Play.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That as a matter of urgency, the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to take action to address the problems of fly tipping and litter at the site including the empting of waste bins.

(3) That the Council Solicitor be requested to submit a report to the next meeting outlining what action the Council can take to encourage and ensure that the landowner maintains the site to a standard that does not present a risk or health hazard to the public.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services.

The report sets out a proposal to dispose of a parcel of land which is currently being used as a landscaped area in conjunction with an adjoining care home.

 
The Area Committee are requested to note the content of this report and provide any comments to the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services.

Officer Contact: Murray Carr on Tel: 4743019 or email:murray.carr@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) seeking comments on the proposal to dispose of a parcel of land which was currently being used as a landscaped area in conjunction with an adjoining care home.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be informed that the Area Committee supports the proposal to dispose of the parcel of land as detailed in the report.

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager. The report requests the Area Committee to appoint Councillors to lay wreaths on behalf of the Council at the Remembrance Day Services at Heaton Mersey War Memorial, Reddish War Memorial and St Paul’s Church, Heaton Moor on Sunday 8 November 2015.

The Area Committee are requested to make appointments.

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 Councillors to lay wreaths at the Heaton Mersey War Memorial, Reddish War Memorial and St Paul’s Church, Heaton Moor on Sunday 8 November 2015.

RESOLVED - That the following Councillors be nominated to lay wreaths at the Remembrance Day Services indicated on Sunday 8 November 2015:-

Heaton Mersey – tbc

St Paul’s Heaton Moor – Councillor David Sedgwick

Reddish – Councillor Tom Grundy

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor John Taylor.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that this item had been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor John Taylor.

Councillor Taylor requested that a report be submitted to a future meeting concerning the possible introduction of a ‘no right turn’ at the junction of Heaton Moor Road and the A6.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to investigate the possible introduction of a ‘no right turn’ at the junction of Heaton Moor Road and the A6.

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Alexander Ganotis.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that this item had been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Alex Ganotis.

Councillor Ganotis requested that a report be submitted to a future meeting outlining the costs for installing a bench in the close vicinity of the Savoy Cinema, Heaton Moor.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to submit a report to a future meeting of the Area Committee outlining the costs for the installation of a bench in the close vicinity of the Savoy Cinema, Heaton Moor.

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of the Chair.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that this had been placed on the agenda at the request of the Chair.

The Chair submitted a petition on behalf of residents of Sutton Road, Heaton Norris requesting the Area Committee to investigate the possible implementation of residents only parking.

RESOLVED – That the petition be referred to the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration for consideration and that a report be submitted to a future meeting of the Area Committee.

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Tom Grundy.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that this item had been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Tom Grundy.

Councillor Grundy reported that he was happy that this issue had been dealt with earlier in the meeting when the petition relating to parking and safety concerns in the vicinity of Broadstone Hall Primary School had been discussed.

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 on Area Flexibility Funding.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That Councillors Roy Driver and John Taylor be nominated to take part in the Review of Outcomes Tour.

(3) That in view of the petition submitted earlier in the meeting relating to parking and safety issues outside Broadstone Hall Primary School, the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to submit a comprehensive report outlining the number or traffic enforcement officers in the borough, which schools have been patrolled and when since September 1^st 2015 and the legal position in respect to issuing tickets to motorists parked illegally in the vicinity of schools.

(4) That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to submit a report to the next meeting in respect to the extension of the 20mph zone south of Heaton Moor Road.