Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 4 November 2014.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 4 November 2014 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair, subject to the amendment under Minute 2 ‘Declaration of Interest’ to change references to ‘Oliver Johnson’ to ‘Oliver Johnstone’.

No declarations of interest were made.

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

No announcements were made.

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.

Kay Williams, Public Realm Inspector, attended the meeting to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to highway and environmental quality issues within the area represented by the Stepping Hill Area Committee.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         A number of Notices had been issued in respect of untidy land, flyposting and improper presentation of refuse.

·         A notice had been issued to shop owners on Fulmar Drive, Offerton in respect of the condition of the pavement fronting their properties. The response period had now expired and further consideration would be given to the next steps to be taken.

·         An update was sought on a previous request to address damaged paving in Great Moor local centre. In response it was stated that this request would be prioritised, but that there was currently a high volume of repairs being addressed.

·         There was a blocked grid on Torkington Road, Hazel Grove in the vicinity of the Bull’s Head Public House that was leading to water pooling.

RESOLVED – (1) That Kay Williams be thanked for her attendance.

(2) That the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration be requested to provide an update to relevant ward councillors on the following issues:-

·         Drainage investigation at Buxton Road/ Southwood Road junction, Great Moor.

·         Update on reported vermin problems to the rear of shops on Lisburne Lane, Offerton.

·         Untidy pruning of hedges and trees on Marple Road, particularly near ’17 Windows’.

·         Uneven surface of the footway between Old Hall Drive and Half Moon Lane, Offerton.

·         White lining at the junction of Highfield Road, Hazel Grove.

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

No petitions were submitted.

Officers from the Council’s Place Directorate will attend the meeting to address concerns raised by members of the public and local councillors in relation to the sewer works on Dialstone Lane and the dangers caused on adjoining roads.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that this item has been placed on the agenda at the request of the Chair, but that a representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration was not able to attend the meeting as planned.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager provided the Area Committee with a summary of the concerns that had been raised by members of the public in relation to the United Utilities Sewage Works on Dialstone Lane, Offerton. In particular, residents had concerns about motorists speeding along the diversionary routes including Hollymount Road and Beaufort Road.

In response to the issues raised, a representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration had provided an update to the Area Committee. It was reported that:-

·         United Utilities had confirmed that the works on Dialstone Lane would be completed by 24 December 2014 and the temporary signals/ road closures would then be removed. This was nearly two months ahead of the original planned completion date of Feburary 2015. Further minor work was due to be carried out on Dialstone Lane during the New Year but that would be completed under local traffic control.

·         A traffic volume / speed count had been undertaken on Hollymount Road during June 2014 which indicated average 85^th percentile speeds of between 26-28mph. This data was consistent with that obtained in a historical count in 2007, and speeds were not considered to be excessive. In respect of the volume of vehicles, the figures recorded in both counts incated that there was an increase in traffic movements the road, although this never exceeded an average of 3 vehicles per minute in one direction). This was within the context of Hollymount Road being a designated diversion route for access to the side roads off Dialstone Lane for the duration of the sewage works.

RESOLVED – That the update be noted.

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

There were no outstanding 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:-

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.

Variation of condition 1 of DC021985 to allow opening from 05:00 am to 00:00 midnight daily (rather than the existing approved opening hours from 06:00 am to 11.00pm daily) (amended description).

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

In relation to plan no. 56570 for the variation of condition 1 of DC021985 to allow opening from 05:00 am to 00:00 midnight daily (rather than the existing approved opening hours from 06:00 am to 11.00pm daily) (amended description), at McDonalds, 260 London Road, Hazel Grove,

a member of the public spoke against the application, and

representatives of the applicant spoke in support.

It was then

RESOLVED – (1) (Five in favour, two against) That planning permission be refused on the grounds that the proposals would be detrimental to residential amenity.

(2) That Councillor Oliver Johnstone be nominated to assist the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration with the preparation of any appeal statement if required.

Approval of details in respect of layout, appearance, landscaping and scale of a residential development of 184 dwellings (approved under application reference DC046179).

The Area Committee is invited to recommend that the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 56357, for the approval of details in respect of layout, appearance, landscaping and scale of a residential development of 184 dwellings (approved under application reference DC046179) at Unit 1, Mirrlees Drive, Hazel Grove

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

It was then

RESOLVED - That the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee be informed of the Area Committee’s comments in respect of the application:-

·         The overall development would look attractive.

·         Assurances were sought and provided about the accessibility of the properties and the public spaces for those with physical disabilities.

·         Assurances were sought and provided in relation to access to local amenities and road widths having been addressed through amended plans.

·         Concerns were expressed that the separation between properties and garden sizes were below the preferred standard.

Reserved matters approval for access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale of 42 dwellings approved under planning application reference DC051671.

The Area Committee is invited to recommend that the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 56359 for reserved matters approval for access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale of 42 dwellings approved under planning application reference DC051671 at Unit 1, Mirrlees Drive, Hazel Grove, it was

RESOLVED - That the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee be informed of the Area Committee’s comments in respect of the application:-

·         The overall development would look attractive.

·         Assurances were sought and provided about the accessibility of the properties and the public spaces for those with physical disabilities.

·         Assurances were sought and provided in relation to access to local amenities and road widths having been addressed through amended plans.

·         Concerns were expressed that the separation between properties and garden sizes were below the preferred standard.

There are no outstanding appeals or enforcements.

There were no outstanding appeals to consider.

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

The report details a proposal to hold the Annual Review of Outcomes on 6 March 2015.

The Area Committee is invited to:-

·                nominate a completed development site to be included on the list of sites to be inspected on the Annual Review Tour and

·                nominate Members to attend the Annual Review Tour on 6 March 2015.

Officer: Emma Curle on 474 3542 or email: emma.curle@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal to hold the Annual Review of Outcomes Tour on 6 March 2015 and requesting the Area Committee to submit a recommendation for a completed development site within the Stepping Hill Area Committee area to be included on the list of sites to be inspected by the Tour delegates.  In addition the Area Committee was also asked to provide nominations for delegates to attend.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration be informed that this Area Committee strongly recommends that the Annual Review of Outcomes Tour 2014 visit both of the following sites:-

·         Aldi Supermarket, Lisburne Lane, Offerton.

·         New care home at the former Council Depot, Torkington Road, Hazel Grove.

(2) That Councillors Laura Booth, Wendy Meikle, Wendy Orrell and John Wright be nominated to attend the Tour.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive

To seek Area Committee views on a proposal to amend the current polling arrangements for Polling District UD of the Offerton Ward to change the location of the polling station from Dial Park Primary School, Half Moon Lane to the Offerton Community Centre, Mallowdale Road

The Area Committee is invited to provide its view on the proposed amendment to the Council’s polling arrangements for consideration by the Council Meeting on 22 January 2015.

Officer contact: Steve Callender, 0161 474 3268, steve.callender@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal to change the polling place for polling district UD from Dial Park Primary School, Half Moon Lane to Offerton Community Centre, Mallowdale Road.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Deputy Chief Executive be informed that the Area Committee support the proposal for the change of polling place to Offerton Community Centre, Mallowdale Road for polling district UD.

(2) That the Deputy Chief Executive be requested to investigate changing the current polling place for Hazel Grove Ward Polling District FD to Hazel Grove Methodist Church.

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

The report provides an update on:-

·         the progress with delivering the various phases of the SEMMMS (South East Manchester Multi Modal Strategy) Road schemes. The three phases are A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road, Poynton Relief Road and A6 to M60 Relief Road

·         the Poynton Relief Road consultation on the preferred route option and its future work programme including proposals for a section 8 agreement to be drafted to allow Cheshire East to lead this scheme development and delivery.

·         progress with the A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road scheme which is progressing through the statutory processes stages and subject to satisfactory completion describes the steps required to deliver the scheme

·         the status of the A6 to M60 route.

Further details of the consultation results for the Poynton Relief Road scheme can be found on the Cheshire East Council website at http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/highways_and_roads/poynton_relief_road.aspx

The Area Committee is invited to comment on the report and the proposed recommendations to the Executive as detailed in the report.

Officer Contact: Sue Stevenson on 0161 474 4351 or email: sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) updating the Area Committee on progress with delivering the various phases of the SEMMMS (South East Manchester Multi Modal Strategy) Road schemes, namely the (i) A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road (ii) Poynton Relief Road and (iii) A6 to M60 Relief Road.

It was clarified that Cheshire East Council had now agreed their preferred route, but that this would include land within Stockport Borough’s boundaries. As funding was in place, it was anticipated that work would begin on site in 2018.

Councillors commented that it was regrettable that the Highways Agency had removed the route protection on the A6 to M60 Relief Road route and the Council having taken over this responsibility was welcomed. It was clarified that the protections had needed to be removed to ensure that the Airport to A6 section of the road could be proceeded with.

Further clarification was sought on paragraph 10.5 in the report and the request for additional mitigation measures for residents of Bridle Road, Woodford. In response it was stated that because the proposed route was now closer to properties on Bridle Road than the previous protected route, Stockport Council had requested that Cheshire East Council ensure additional mitigation measures were provided so that the situation was no worse than would have arisen had the original route been used.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That Councillor William Wragg be nominated on behalf of the Area Committee to participate in the proposed SEMMMS Members’ Liaison Forum.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

The report summarises an objection received to a proposed Traffic Regulation Order at Levens Road, Hazel Grove and the response of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration to issues raised in the objection.

The Area Committee is recommended to make the Order as advertised.

Officer contact: Max Townsend or Zoe Allan, 0161 474 4861 or 0161 474 3138, max.townsend@stockport.gov.uk or zoe.allan@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 an objection received to proposals to introduce No Waiting At Any Time restrictions on Levens Road and Newby Road, Hazel Grove.

RESOLVED – That the Metropolitan Borough Council of Stockport (Levens Road and Newby Road, Hazel Grove) (Prohibition of Waiting) Order 2014 not be made and the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration be requested to introduce an Experimental Order for No Waiting At Any Time on the North Side of Levens Road.

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

The report sets out proposals for new and amended parking restrictions on The Boulevard and Vaudrey Drive in Hazel Grove to improve access for residents and remove double parking at this location.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the amendment of some of the existing restrictions on The Boulevard and introduce new restrictions on The Boulevard and the Vaudrey Drive, Hazel Grove, as set out in the report, at a cost of £800 to be funded from the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Stepping Hill Ward allocation).

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Area Committee to consider proposals to relocate existing parking bays on The Boulevard, Hazel Grove to improve access, and to introduce waiting restrictions at the junction of Vaudrey Drive to improve safety for motorists and pedestrians.

RESOLVED – That the following Traffic Regulation Order be approved, at a cost of £800 to be funded from the Stepping Hill Ward Delegated Budget,

Revoke Disabled Blue Badge holders Only:

The Boulevard

West side, 90° to the kerb, from a point 11 metres north of the junction with Vaudrey Drive for a distance of 5 metres in a northerly direction.

Revoke Limited Waiting 2 Hours in any 3 Hours Monday to Friday:

The Boulevard

West side, 90° to the kerb, from a point 16 metres north of the junction with Vaudrey Drive for a distance of 17 metres in a northerly direction.

East side, from a point 10 metres North of the junction with Vaudrey Drive for a distance of 49 metres in a Northerly direction to the Turning Head

Introduce Limited Waiting 2 Hours Monday to Friday No Return within 1 Hour:

The Boulevard

West side, 90° to the kerb, from a point 12 metres north of the junction with Vaudrey Drive for a distance of 9 metres in a northerly direction.

East side from a point 17 metres north of the junction with Vaudrey Drive for a distance of 39 metres in a northerly direction.

Extend No Waiting at Any Time:

The Boulevard

East side from a point 3 metres north of the projected Northerly building line of No. 8 for a distance of 3 metres in a southerly direction.

Vaudrey Drive

North side from a point 4 metres east of the easterly kerb line of Vaudrey Drive for a distance of a distance of 25 metres in an easterly direction.

South side from a point 5 metres east of the projected easterly kerb line of The Boulevard for a distance of 8 metres in an easterly direction.

Introduce Disabled Persons’ Parking Place (Blue Badge Holders Only):

East side, from a point 10 metres north of the junction with Vaudrey Drive for a distance of 7 metres in a Northerly direction.

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

The report sets out the results of an investigation into introducing a 20mph speed limit on Bosden Hall Road in Hazel Grove in response to the receipt of a petition from local residents. The investigation included speed surveys and a consultation with residents.

In light of the survey and available accident data, the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration is not in a position to formally recommend an extension to the existing 20mph Zone Order, but if the Area Committee wished to support a scheme they will need to recommend that the Executive Councillor (Communities and Sustainability) the schedule below: 

Introduction of a 20mph Speed Limit Zone:

Bosden Hall Road

From a point 15 metres from the junction at Commercial Road to the junction at Chapel Street and to tie in with existing

Bosden Hall Road

From the junction at Commercial Road for a distance of 15 metres in a South Easterly direction and to tie in with the above.

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) reporting back to the Area Committee on an investigation into the possible extension of the existing 20mph Speed Limit Zone near Hazel Grove Primary School to include Bosden Hall Road. The investigation had been undertaken following the receipt of a petition from local residents.

RESOLVED – That, notwithstanding the recommendation of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration, the Executive Councillor (Communities & Sustainability) be recommended to approve the following 20mph Speed Limit Zone, at a cost of £1,100 to be funded from Area Committee Delegated Budget (Stepping Hill Ward allocation):-

Introduction of a 20mph Speed Limit Zone:

Bosden Hall Road

From the junction at Commercial Road to the junction at Chapel Street and to tie in with existing speed limit zone.

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

The Area Committee is recommended to approve an application from Circus Starr for the use of Torkington Park for a Circus on 27 April 2015.

Officer contact: Sharon Duke, 0161 474 3289, Sharon.duke@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Area Committee to consider an application for the use of Torkington Park on 27 April 2015.

RESOLVED – That the application from Circus Start to hold a circus in Torkington Park from 26-28 April 2015 be approved, subject to the receipt of appropriate paperwork, event fee and bond payment.

There are no vacancies to consider.

There were no vacancies to consider.

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: Jonathan Vali, 0161 474 3201, jonathan.vali@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 on decisions taken by the Area Committee since the last meeting and the current position on the Area Flexibility and delegated budget.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.