Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 30 January 2017.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 30 January 2017 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 interest was declared:-

Personal 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 volunteers and officers who had participated in spring clean events over the course of the last few weeks. The litter picks in particular had a positive impact on the local environment.

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 were 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 were starting on the dark green routes this quarter with annuals and quarters remaining on going.

·         A number of warning/advisory notices and literature for waste presented incorrectly have been sent to residents in hot spot areas.

·         Community payback had recently concentrated their efforts in the area in and around Station Road in North Reddish. They had also undertaken a litter pick in Heaton Mersey Bowl. Councillors suggested a number of further sites in the Heatons and Reddish area that they would like the Team to address some time in the future.

·         Councillors acknowledged the excellent resurfacing works undertaken on Central Drive.

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.

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

On the 13th September 2016, extreme rainfall events hit parts of south west England and the south Pennines, with significant flooding observed across Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Staffordshire, and also in parts of west Cornwall.

This report presents the various aspects of the flood events in September and specifically incorporates the following:

·         A draft Independent Section 19 Investigation Report in accordance with the Flood & Water Management Act (FWMA) on the investigation into the flooding events undertaken by Jacobs Consulting Engineers.

The Area Committee are invited to consider and comment on the report.

Officer Contact: Sue Stevenson on Tel: 474 4351 or email: sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) presenting for comment a draft Independent Section 19 Investigation Report in accordance with the Flood & Water Management Act (FWMA) on the investigation into the flooding events which had occurred in 13 September 2016.

Councillors thanked officers for their efforts and the effective response undertaken in response to the extreme weather conditions.

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.    Help the Hatters – please note that this application has been referred to all Area Committee for consideration by Central Stockport Area Committee.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted an Area Flexibility Funding application (copies of which had been circulated) on behalf of ‘Help the Hatters’ requesting a funding contribution for Stockport County Young Players and the Community Foundation. The representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that this application had been referred to the Area Committee from the Central Stockport Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That consideration of the application be deferred and the applicant be invited to submit a further application bespoke to Heatons and Reddish Area Committee.

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 plan no. 63092 for variation of planning condition 6 of DC016906 to read that the premises shall not be open for trading purposes except between 08.30 and 23.30 (Sundays to Thursday) and 08.30 and 00.00 (Fridays and Saturdays) at 110 Heaon Moor Road, Heaton Moor.

The Area Committee are recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 063092 for variation of condition 6 of DC016906 to read ‘The premises shall not be open for trading purposes except between 08.30 and 23.30 (Sundays to Thursdays) and 08.30 and 00.00 (Fridays and Saturdays) at 110, Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor

a representative of the applicant spoke in support of the application,

it was then

RESOLVED (2 against) – That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee Visiting Team be requested to undertake a site visit to assess the impact of the proposed hours extension on the residential amenity of neighbouring properties and that should they be minded to grant planning permission they do so for a six month trial period.

In connection with plan no. 63674 for the construction of 11 no. dwellings with vehicular access from Selby Street and conversion of the former Ash Hotel to provide up to 14 no. apartments following the partial demolition of the attached outbuildings to rear at the Ash Hotel, 232 Manchester Road, Heaton Norris

The Area Committee are recommended to grant planning permission subject to the conditions outlined in the report and the completion of a section 106 to address Affordable Housing and Public Open Space provision.

In respect of plan no. 06374 for construction of 11 no. dwellings with vehicular access from Selby Street and conversion of the former Ash Hotel to provide up to 14 no. apartments following the demolition of the attached outbuildings to the rear at Ash Hotel Tearooms, 232 Manchester Road, Heaton Norris,

a member of the public spoke against the application,

it was then

RESOLVED ( In support 7) – That planning permission be refused on the grounds of overdevelopment, concerns in respect to highway safety and the need for further information in respect to drainage at the site.

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 Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (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 provides an update on the Rights of Way (ROWIP) review and provides an opportunity to comment on the current state of the Rights of Way network. The review is looking at all off road walking, cycling and equestrian routes in Stockport and is not limited to recorded public rights of way.

The Area Committee are invited to consider and comment on the report.

Officer Contact: Sue Stevenson on Tel: 474 4351 or email: sue.stevenson@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) providing an update on the Rights of Way Improvement Plan review and providing the opportunity for Councillors to comment on the current state of the Rights of Way network.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         It would be helpful if the online map of the rights of way and footpaths included the appropriate number making them more easily identifiable especially if any concerns need to be report or complaint made.

·         Councillors noted that there would be a cut off in 2026 for the identification of and nomination of new public rights of way.

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 approve No Waiting at Any Time and No Stopping Except Buses on part of Crossley Road in Heaton Chapel.

The Area Committee are recommended 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 approve the introduction of No Waiting at Any Time and No Stopping Except Buses on part of Crossley Road (District Distributor) in Heaton Chapel.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Communities & Housing) be recommended to approve the following:-

No Waiting at Any Time:

Crossley Road

South West side from a point 10 metres North West of the North Westerly kerb line of the entrance to Boundary Court to a point 15 metres South East of the South Easterly kerb line of the entrance to Boundary Court.

Not forming part of the Traffic Regulation Order, a Bus Clearway Marking (No Stopping Except Buses) to be provided at the following location:

Crossley Road

South West side from a point 32 metres South East of the South Easterly kerb line of the entrance to Boundary Court in a South Easterly direction for a distance of 23 metres.

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

The report outlines an objection made by a resident of Heaton Moor who has objected to the proposed kerb to kerb road hump on Shaw Road adjacent its junction with Moorfield Grove.          

The Area Committee are recommended to approve that the order be made as advertised.

Officer Contact: Mark James on Tel: 474 2077 or email: mark.james@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 an objection to a proposal to install a road hump on Shaw Road, Heaton Moor.

RESOLVED – That the order be made as advertised.

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 – That the report be noted.

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

The report provides an update on noise barrier proposals for Belmont Way and the associated consultation undertaken, and seek approval of the Executive Member (Communities and Housing) to plant a vegetation screen instead of the 2m high, close boarded timber fence barrier proposals consulted.

The Area Committee are requested to note the report.

Officer Contact: Sue Stevenson on Tel: 474 4351 or email: sue.stevenson@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 comment on a proposal for noise barriers to be erected on Belmont Way which included the planting of a vegetation screen instead of a 2m high close boarded timber fence.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Communities and Housing) be recommended to approve the planting of a vegetation screen on Belmont Way instead of a 2m high close boarded timber fence barrier.