Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 22 August 2012.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 22 August 2011 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

Councillors and officers to declare any interests which they have in any of the items on the agenda for the meeting.

No declarations of interest were made.

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

No urgent decisions were reported.

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

Councillor Tom Grundy reported that Andrew Gwynne MP would open the Reddish South Art Gallery on 8 October 2011. The displays on show at the gallery had been produced in conjunction with ARC - Arts for Recovery in the Community.

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

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

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

• Investigations remained ongoing in respect to the recent riots.
• Current levels of resources meant that staffing remained a challenge.
• The Safer Plates initiative.
• The recent closure of a 'crack house'.
• An increase in the number of thefts from sheds in the Heatons.
• Anti-Social behaviour problems in the the passageway near to Rudyard Grove.
• The loss of the schools based liaison officers.

RESOLVED - That Sergeant Smith be thanked for his attendance.

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 at the meeting and on the Council’s website at www.stockport.gov.uk/areacommittees).

Two public questions were submitted relating to a) venues for future meetings of the Area Committee and b) the consideration of a planning application relating to Mersey House, Battersea Road, Heaton Mersey.

Both questions were answered at the meeting.

The local Area Conditions Officer and the Highways Officer will attend the meeting to provide an update on matters raised at previous committee meetings. Councillors and members of the public are invited to raise issues affecting local environment quality.

(a) Muhammed Tyabb (Area Conditions Officer) attended the meeting to report on current issues and to answer questions from councillors and members of the public in relation to environmental issues within the Heatons & Reddish area.

The following issues were raised/comments made:-

• A sharp rise in the number of grafitti cases since the summer particularly in the Heaton Mersey and Heaton Moor area and the cost in officer time for combating the problem.
• Graffiti at the Thornfield Park sub station.
• The delay in graffiti removal associated with the slow return of indemnity forms. Councillors requested that a copy of the indemnity form be circulated to them.
• Fly tipping statistics.
• The lack of a district steward in Reddish and the affect this has on litter problems in the area, particularly in the Houldsworth Mill area.
• Problems associated with litter and fly tipping at the Reddish Vale pub site.

RESOLVED - That Muhammed Tyabb be thanked for his attendance and that he be requested to circulate comparative statistics for fly tipping for the past three years.

(b) Sharon Darwin (Highways Officer) attended the meeting to answer questions from councillors and members of the public in relation to highways issues in the Heatons & Reddish area.

The following issues were raised/comments made:-

·        A response to the petition on Brassington Road would be sent to the petitioners and councillors.

·        Potholes on Buckingham Road, Naseby Road, Ryeland Close and Kingsley Road.

·        Flooding problems on Belmont Way, Brook Avenue and Dumbarton Road.

·        Problems associated with the flooding of gardens in the Crescent Park/Deneway area. Frozen water in winter was particularly dangerous for local residents.

·        Obstructions on the highway.

RESOLVED - That Sharon Darwin be thanked for her attendance and that a report be submitted to a future meeting concerning the Council's policy for dealing with obstructions on the highway.

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

One petition was submitted relating to the removal of trees which were blocking the entrance on Mill Lane at the side of No. 103 Mill Lane preventing residents from accessing the rear of their properties.

RESOLVED - That the petition be referred to the Service Director (Place Management) for consideration.

Green Circle Waste

Representatives of the Service Directors (Place Development) and (Place Management) will attend the meeting and provide an update.

Representatives of the Service Directors (Place Development) and (Place Management) and of the Environment Agency attended the meeting and provided an update in respect to enforcement issues at the Green Circle Waste site.

The following issues were raised/ comments made:-

• A further breach of conditions notice had been served on 22 September 2011 in relation to condition three of the planning permission.
• The operators have requested a meeting with the Enforcement Team which would take place later in the week.
• The findings of the noise survey was that there was a statutory nuisance and the Environmental Health Team were working with the Environment Agency in respect to a permit variation.

RESOLVED - That the report be noted and the Service Directors (Place Development) and (Place Management) be requested to ensure that the ward councillors were kept informed of progress made in relation to enforcement issues at the Green Circle Waste site and if necessary arrange a further meeting with local residents.

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted an application from the Craig Road Allotment Society requesting funding towards a number of projects at the allotments.

Representatives of the Society attended the meeting and answered councillors' questions.

RESOLVED - That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £300.00 (Heatons South ward allocation) to the Craig Road Allotment Society towards a number of projects at the allotments.

Lynn Merilion, Stockport College and Kath Ludlum (Planning consultant) will attend the meeting and report on proposals for the redevelopment of the Heaton Moor Campus.

Lynn Merilion, Principal, Stockport College and Kath Ludlum (planning consultant) attended the meeting and reported on proposals for the redevelopment of the Heaton Moor Campus including the timeline for carrying out the consultation and the plans for the submission of a planning application for outline planning permission.

RESOLVED - That the report be noted and Lynn Merilion and Kath Ludlum be thanked for their attendance and presentation.

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

(i) DC0047246         Heaton Moor Primary Substation, Heaton Moor Road,

                                Stockport

Part demolition of WC to the rear of the main building and construction of new enwl switch house.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

(ii) DC047712        Chapel House, 394A Wellington Road North, Heaton Chapel, Stockport

Installation of ATM and side security door.

The Area Committee is recommended to refuse planning permission.

(iii) DC047713        Chapel House, 394A Wellington Road North, Heaton

                               Chapel

Service yard alterations, installation of a condenser and air conditioning units, erection of canopy and installation of external lighting columns.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

(iv) DC047760        Chapel House, 394A Wellington Road North, Heaton

                               Chapel

Display of three number illuminated fascia signs, three number non-illuminated euro car park signs, two number non-illuminated welcome/goodbye car park sign and two non-illuminated ATM signs.

The Area Committee is recommended to refer to the recommendations contained in the report.

(a)   To consider the development applications where members of the public have attended the meeting in order to speak or hear the Area Committee’s deliberations.

(b)   To consider the remaining applications.

(c)   To consider consultations (if any) received by the Service Director (Place Development) on any planning issues relevant to the Heatons and Reddish Area Committee area.

Officer contact: Cathy Hodgson, 0161 474 3540, email Catherine.hodgson@stockport.gov.uk

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, Services to 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 Services to 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 respect of plan no.47712 for installation of ATM and side security door at Chapel House, 394A Wellington Road North, Heaton Chapel,

the applicant's agent spoke against the application.

It was then

RESOLVED - That planning permission be refused on the grounds that the proposal would be harmful to highway safety and to the appearance of the locally listed building.

In respect of plan no. 47713 for service yard alterations, installation of condenser and air conditioning units, erection of canopy and installation of external lighting columns at Chapel House, 394A Wellington Road North, Heaton Chapel,

the applicant's agent spoke against the application.

It was then

RESOLVED - That planning permission be granted and the Service Director (Place Development) be requested to place an informative on the planning permission that operating hours should be 7am - 11pm Monday to Saturday with traditional opening hours on Sunday and that the deliveries should be restricted to 8am - 5pm Monday to Saturday, 9am - 4pm on Sundays.

In respect of plan no. 47760 for display of three number illuminated fascia signs, three number non-illuminated euro car park signs, two number non-illuminated welcome/goodbye car park signs and two non-illuminated ATM Signs at Chapel House, 394A Wellington Road North, Heaton Chapel,

the applicant's agent spoke in support of the application.

It was then

RESOLVED - (1) That planning permission be granted in respect to the three illuminated fascia signs, three non illuminated euro car park signs and the two non-illuminated welcome/goodbye car park signs.

(2) That planning permission be refused in respect to the two non-illuminated ATM signs.

In respect of plan no.47246 for part demolition of WC to the rear of the main building and construction of new enwl switch house at Heaton Moor Primary Substation, Heaton Moor Road, it was

RESOLVED - That planning permission be granted.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Legal & Property)

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 Democratic Services Manager.

The report requests the Area Committee to nominate Councillors to lay wreaths at Remembrance Day Services on Sunday 13 September 2011.

The Area Committee is requested to nominate Councillors to lay wreaths at the Remembrance Day Services at Heaton Mersey War Memorial, Reddish War Memorial and St Paul's Church, Heaton Moor.

Officer Contact: Steve 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) requesting the Area Committee to nominate Councillors to lay wreaths at Remembrance Day Services on Sunday 13 November 2011.

RESOLVED - That the following Councillors be nominated to lay wreaths at the Remembrance Day Services indicated:-

Heaton Mersey - Councillor Tom McGee

St Paul's Heaton Moor - Councillor Alexander Ganotis

Reddish - Councillor Tom Grundy

To consider a report of the Service Director (Learning & Achievement)          

The Area Committee is recommended to provide nominations for vacancies at Vale View Primary and Freshfield Nursery.

Officer contact: Libby Evans, 0161 474 3847, libby.evans@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Learning & Achievement) requesting the Area Committee to give consideration to making nominations to the school governor vacancies at Vale View Primary and Freshfield Nursery Schools.

RESOLVED - That the Executive Councillor (Children & Young People) be requested to make the following appointment:-

School                          Name                                                Nominating Group

Freshfield Nursery       Mr R Goddard                               Labour

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

The report provides an update on progress on decisions taken by the Area Committee since the last meeting and details the current position on area flexibility funding.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer Contact: Steve 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 the current position on Area Flexibility Funding.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to allocate £400.00 from the Area Flexibility Fund (Reddish North Ward allocation) to the Service Director (Place Management) towards the costs of defensive planting in the Station Road area.

No items were suggested on this occasion.