Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 7 November 2016.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 7 November 2016 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 interests were declared:-

Personal Interest

Personal & Prejudicial Interest

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

On behalf of the Area Committee, the Chair thanked all those groups and volunteers involved in arranging events in the community over the festive period.

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 of the duties of the Area Committee subject to the exclusions set out in the code of practice.

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:-

·         Highway safety inspections on the light green routes would soon be completed and annual inspections continued.

·         The clearing of drains by United Utilities in the Whitehill Street west area and patch repair works on Crescent Park.

·         Drainage investigations and clearing works would be undertaken on Clifton Road near to the junction with Buckingham Road West.

·         The use of temporary traffic regulation orders in order to help facilitate road sweeping.

·         The poor state of the Reddish Baths building and fly-tipping

·         Fly-tipping on and near to Brighton Avenue in North Reddish.

·         Flooding on Whitehill Street West.

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

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

Councillor Roy Driver submitted a petition on behalf of residents of Bedford Street, Reddish requesting that the traffic calming measures on Bedford Street be updated as they were no longer acting as an active deterrent for slowing down traffic and acting as a deterrent for quad bikes and motor bikes.

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 in respect to costs for upgrading the traffic calming measures on Bedford Street, Reddish.

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.

1.    Greater Manchester Spatial Framework

Representatives of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration attended the meeting and made a presentation in respect to the consultation being undertaken by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority in respect to the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework.

Councillors discussed a number of issues relating to the Framework including Affordable Housing provision, building on the greenbelt, the number of brownfield sites in the borough that could potentially be developed and the impact of proposed developments in the Cheshire East borough particularly on the A34.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

1.    Stockport Canal Boat Trust

2.    Belle Vue Brass Band

3.    St Winifred’s Church Monday Club

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted Area Flexibility Funding applications (copies of which had been circulated) as follows:-

a)    Stockport Canal Boat Trust

Requesting funding towards the installation of a new platform to give access for wheelchairs to New Horizons.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £190.48 (to be divided equally between the four wards) to the Stockport Canal Boat Trust for funding towards the installation of a new platform to give access for wheelchairs to New Horizons.

b)    Belle Vue Brass Band

Requesting funding to help support the continuation of the group’s activities.

RESOLVED – That the application be informed that the Area Committee does not wish to make a grant on this occasion.

c)    St Winifred’s Church Monday Club

Requesting funding towards the hire of a coach for a day trip to the Queens Hotel in Llandudno.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £1,000 (to be divided between the four wards based on where the participants lived) for funding towards the hire of a coach for a day trip to the Queens Hotel in Llandudno.

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 connection with change of use of two warehouses to a place of worship / community centre, with external alterations including new/replacement windows and doors and an extended parking area (Part Retrospective).

The Area Committee are recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no.058645 for change of use of two warehouses to place of worship/ community centre, with external alterations including new/replacement windows at Units 1 & 2, Blackbrook Trading Estate, Weybrook Road, Heaton Chapel,

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

it was then

RESOLVED – (1) That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be requested to undertake a site visit in order to (i) assess the impact of the proposed new car park with properties on Highbury Road (giving consideration to the possible implementation of a physical barrier on the boundary) (ii) where possible view the proposed development from Highbury Road.

(2) That the Planning and Highways Committee be informed of the Area Committees concerns in respect to the hours of operation proposed and that the Area Committee is of the opinion that opening hours in the planning application must be strictly observed should planning permission be granted.

In connection with the construction of a 2.5 storey detached dwelling, incorporating accommodation with the roofspace, within an existing side garden forming part of the applicants’ property at 17 Lynton Road, Heaton Moor.

The Area Committee are recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 61256 for erection of detached house at 17 Lynton Road, Heaton Moor,

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 to consider objections raised by local residents in respect to the removal of established trees and alternatives for off street parking.

In connection with Outline planning application, with all matters reserved except for access, for the following:-

Demolition of existing golf centre buildings;

Provision of a maximum of 2 all-weather sports pitches, with a maximum

overall footprint of 34m x 54m, served by 6 floodlights to a maximum height of 10m , with no perimeter fencing;

The construction of a residential development comprising up to 75 two storey

dwellings, with a maximum overall dwelling height of 8.6m (with no changes to existing ground levels), with access off Harwood Road;

Internal alterations to an existing sports clubhouse, with no increase in the

existing internal footprint.

The Area Committee are requested to make a recommendation to the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee.

In respect of plan no. 062251 for outline planning permission, with all matters reserved except for access, for:

·         Demolition of existing gold centre buildings

·         Provision of a maximum of 2 all-weather spots pitches, with a maximum overall footprint of 34m x 54m, served by 6 floodlights to a maximum height of 10m, with no perimeter fencing

·         The construction of a residential development compromising up to 75 two storey dwellings, with a maximum overall dwelling height of 8.6m (with no changes to existing ground levels) with access of Harwood Road

·         Internal alterations to an existing sports clubhouse with no increase in the existing internal footprint

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 & Highways Regulation Committee be requested to undertake a site visit to consider the following issues:-

·         The effect on local wildlife and in particular badgers

·         The potential increase of traffic from Harwood Road onto Didsbury Road and associated congestion

·         The potential for an increase in anti-social behaviour associated with the development

·         Concern over floodlighting of the MUGA’s and the effect this may have on residential amenity

·         Hours of use of the proposed pitches including the fencing of the pitches to prevent dogs from accessing them

·         Increased potential for traffic congestion and parking pressure as a result of increased usage of the sports club – concern was expressed that the car park would not be adequate for the potential intensification of usage

·         The need to ensure that there is no opportunity for motorcycles to access Heaton Mersey Common as a result of any approved development

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: Joy Morton, 0161 474 3217, joy.morton@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 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 outlines a proposal to consolidate the existing Traffic Regulation Orders (TRO's) on the commercial estate off Coronation 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) requesting the Area Committee to agree to the consolidation of existing traffic regulation orders on the commercial estate off Coronation Street in 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 being made, at an approximate cost of £600.00 to be funded with contributions from the Drake Court development:-

Revoke No Waiting at Any Time:

Coronation Street

From the North Westerly limit of the adopted highway into Coronation Point for a distance of approximately 7 metres in a North Westerly direction.

Revoke parking for coaches and goods vehicles over 3.5T Monday to Saturday Midnight 7am &7pm – Midnight; Sunday all day:

Ann Street

South Westerly sider from a point 14 metres south east of the south easterly kerb line of Conway Street for a distance of 15 metres in a south easterly direction.

Introduce No Waiting at Any Time:

Coronation Street

South side from the entrance at Bankside Business Park to the entrance at Coronation Point;  a distance of approximately 56 metres.

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

The report requests the Area Committee to approve the allocation of commuted sums for play provision.

The Area Committee are requested to determine where they wish to allocate commuted sums for play provision.

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 (copies of which had been circulated) detailing commuted sums received by the Council from housing developers towards the cost of play provision. The report further sought Area Committee approval for the allocation of those commuted sums.

RESOLVED – That the following commuted sum be allocated to the indicated Play Area:-

Heaton Moor Park - £32,249.00

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 expressed concern at the delay and breached promises made by Network Rail in respect to repairing the roof at the Heaton Chapel Station and suggested that the Area Committee write to Network Rail requesting them to ensure that the current timescale for restoration is met and that they open consultations with stakeholders, particularly the friends group, about using the premises to their full potential.

He further explained that Northern Rail had taken a high handed approach when responding to a statement made by a member of the Friends Committee and in addition attempts had been made to prevent  Heatons North councillors informing the travelling public about broken promises regarding the repairs timetable.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to write to Network Rail and Northern Rail respectively on behalf of the Area Committee (i) expressing the Area Committees concern at the delay and breached promises made by Network Rail in the matter of repairing roofs at the station (ii) requesting them to ensure that the current timescale for restoration is met (iii) requesting them promptly opens consultations with stakeholders, particularly the friends group, about using the premises to their full potential and (iv) outlining the Area Committees grave concerns at  the destruction of habitat at the station by Northern Rail and requesting that plans are made for remedial measures which incorporates consultation with key stakeholders including the friends group and this Area Committee.

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 the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to provide an update to the next meeting on (i) the report into problems of flooding in the area and specifically on the problems experienced on Reddish Vale Road and (ii) problems associated with cars speeding in the Crescent Park area (as it was almost twelve months since the original request was made)

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

The report requests the Area Committee to make a formal decision on the nomination and whether under the terms of the Community Right to Bid it is an asset of community value or not, and the rationale for reaching that decision.

The Area Committee are requested to make a decision on the request to name Priestnall Allotments as an asset of community value.

Officer Contact: Paul Edgeworth on Tel: 218 1934 or email: paul.edgeworth@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider a proposal to list Priestnall Allotments at Laurel End Lane, Heaton Mersey as an asset of community value.

RESOLVED – That the Priestnall Allotments at Laurel End Lane, Heaton Mersey be listed as an Asset of Community Value.