Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 15 March 2016.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 15 March 2016 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

No declarations of interest were made.

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reminded the Area Committee of the ceremony at St Mary’s Church for the lighting of a beacon to commemorate The Queen’s 90^th Birthday. The event would take place between 8pm and 9.30pm on 21 April 2016.

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 on any matters within the powers and duties of the Area Committee, subject to the exclusions set out in the Code of Practice.

Two questions were submitted by members of the public who were not present at the meeting.

The Chair briefly outlined the content of the questions for the benefit of members of the Committee.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to respond to the questions on behalf of the Area Committee.

(2) That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to refer the question relating to the bus stop on Sanderling Road, Offerton to Transport for Greater Manchester for further investigation.

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.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that a representative of the Public Realm Service was unable to attend the meeting. A written summary of Public Realm activity was submitted (copies of which had been circulated).

RESOLVED – (1) That the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration, in consultation with ward spokespersons, be requested to install signage on Offerton Road layby to discourage fly-tipping.

(2) That the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration, in consultation with ward spokespersons, be requested to install signage on Radford Close, Offerton to protect access.

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

There were no petitions to consider.

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 organisations had indicated that they wished to address the Area Committee as part of the Open Forum arrangements.

To consider an report from the Ladybrook Singers on a grant received in July 2015 toward the cost of new uniforms.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted feedback from the Ladybrook Singers (copies of which had been circulated) reporting on the use of grant the Group received from the Area Committee in July 2015 toward the cost of new uniforms.

Councillors welcomed the feedback and commended the group for their success in recent competitions.

RESOLVED – That the feedback be noted.

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

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

A development application was 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).

Installation of 4 non-illuminated sponsorship signs.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

NOTE: As the application straddles the boundary between Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee and Stepping Hill Area Committee, it will be necessary for the application to be considered by both Area Committees. In the event of a contrary decision by either Area Committee, the application will have to be referred to Planning & Highways Regulation Committee.

In respect of plan no. 61002 for the installation of 4 non-illuminated sponsorship signs at the roundabout at the junction of Bramhall Moor Lane and Jacksons Lane, Hazel Grove, it was

RESOLVED – (1) That the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to grant planning permission.

(2) That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to provide further detail to the Area Committee on the agreement between the Council and Market Force Ltd.

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 Stepping Hill Area Committee area.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Joy Morton, 0161 474 3219, joy.morton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Officer submitted a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) listing any outstanding or recently determined planning appeals and enforcements within the area represented by the Stepping Hill Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

The Planning & Highways Regulation Committee’s visiting team shall whenever practical, inspect one completed development each cycle and report to the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee on the quality of the decision and any matters which should be addressed.

The Area Committees are requested to select, on a rota basis, a recently completed development site for inspection as part of the Council’s approved practice of monitoring developments and reviewing current policies. 

The Area Committee is requested to select a site to be visited by the Visiting Team.

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager invited the Area Committee to select a recently completed development site for inspection as part of the Council’s approved practice of monitoring developments and reviewing current practices. It was the turn of Stepping Hill Area Committee to make a nomination.

RESOLVED – That the Planning and Highways Visiting Team be requested to visit the Stockport Georgians, Cromley Road, Woodsmoor in relation to the erection of a new football pavilion (DC059398).

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

The reports set out proposals to introduce No Waiting at Any Time restrictions at the junction of Trinity Gardens and Bramhall Lane in Davenport.

The Area Committee is invited to recommend that the Executive Councillor (Supporting Places) approve the following:-

Trinity Gardens

South West side from a point 15 metres South East of the South Easterly kerb line of Bramhall Lane for a distance of 8 metres in a South Easterly direction.

Bramhall Lane

From a point 10 metres South West of the South Westerly kerb line of Trinity     Gardens in a North Easterly direction to a point 25 metres North East of the North Easterly kerb line of Trinity Gardens.

Trinity Gardens

South West side from the South Easterly kerb line of Bramhall Lane in a South Easterly direction for a distance of 15 metres (to tie in with the aforementioned).

From the South Easterly kerb line of Bramhall Lane in a South Easterly direction for a distance of 8 metres.

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

A representative of the Democratic Services submitted a report of the Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Area Committee to consider proposals to introduce waiting restrictions on Trinity Gardens to protect access given the narrowness of the junction.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Supporting Places) be recommended to approve the following:-

Trinity Gardens

South West side from a point 15 metres South East of the South Easterly kerb line of Bramhall Lane for a distance of 8 metres in a South Easterly direction.

Bramhall Lane

From a point 10 metres South West of the South Westerly kerb line of Trinity     Gardens in a North Easterly direction to a point 25 metres North East of the North Easterly kerb line of Trinity Gardens.

Trinity Gardens

South West side from the South Easterly kerb line of Bramhall Lane in a South Easterly direction for a distance of 15 metres (to tie in with the aforementioned).

From the South Easterly kerb line of Bramhall Lane in a South Easterly direction for a distance of 8 metres.

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

The report sets out proposals to introduce Permit Parking Zones on Mount Pleasant and Neville Street (Inc. side streets) in Hazel Grove.

The Area Committee is asked to approve the following:-

Introduce Permit Parking:

Mount Pleasant

Both sides, from the junction at Bramhall Moor Lane to a point 10 metres East of the junction at Green Lane (level with the mid-point of the land at No. 57 and including part of Brewer’s Green). 

Neville Street

Both sides from the junction at Green Lane to the existing Prohibition of Driving fronting No’s 31 and 44.

Willard Street, Albert Street, John Street, Charles Street, Stanley Avenue & Gordon Avenue

Both sides for their full respective lengths.

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) summarising the outcome of a further consultation on the introduction of a residents permit parking zone for Mount Pleasant, Neville Street, Willard Street, Albert Street, John Street, Charles Street, Stanley Avenue and Gordon Avenue, Hazel Grove following the receipt of a petition from residents.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the statutory legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Order and, subject to no objections being received within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the Order at a cost of approximately £2,150 to be funded from the Parking Budget:-

Introduce Permit Parking:

Mount Pleasant

Both sides, from the junction at Bramhall Moor Lane to a point 10 metres East of the junction at Green Lane (level with the mid-point of the land at No. 57 and including part of Brewer’s Green). 

Neville Street

Both sides from the junction at Green Lane to the existing Prohibition of Driving fronting No’s 31 and 44.

Willard Street, Albert Street, John Street, Charles Street, Stanley Avenue & Gordon Avenue

Both sides for their full respective lengths.

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

The report details the findings of a consultation exercise and seeks approval for the alteration of a Traffic Regulation Order on Bean Leach Road, Offerton following reports that large vehicles were using the road in violation of the existing width restriction causing concern amongst residents due to excessive noise and damage to the highway.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the the Executive Councillor (Communities & Sustainability) gives approval to the following schedule at a cost of £18,500 to be funded from the ward Delegated Budget (Offerton ward allocation):

Revoke Width Restriction

Bean Leach Road, Offerton, approximately 20 metres south of the centre of its junction with Shearwater Road.

Proposed Weight Restriction, 7.5 tonnes, except for access

Bean Leach Road, Offerton, from its junction with Commercial Road to its junction with Marple Road, a distance of 1400 metres.

Officer contact: Nathan Copley on 0161 474 4808 or email: nathan.copley@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that the report had not been completed due to delays caused by the safety audit.

RESOLVED – That this item be withdrawn.

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Julian Lewis-Booth

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that this item had been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Julian Lewis-Booth.

Councillor Lewis-Booth reported that residents had raised concerns that following the recent resurfacing on Hazelwood Road, the speed cushions had been altered which was resulting in increased noise from vehicles passing over them. He also reported on further concerns about inappropriate vehicle movements in the area resulting from motorist seeking to circumvent speed and weight restrictions.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration be requested to

·         investigate the appropriateness of the speed cushion nearest no.22 Hazelwood Road and to take steps to ensure the noise and vibration caused by vehicle movements over this cushion were minimised;

·         make arrangements for a survey on Clarendon Road, Hazelwood Road and Commercial Road with a view to introducing further weight restrictions in light of concerns about the effectiveness of the existing restrictions.

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Wendy Orrell

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

Councillor Orrell reported on concerns raised by residents about motorists parking on grass verges on Conway Drive and damaging the verges and obstructing driveways.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration, in consultation with the Ward Spokespersons, be requested to introduce bollards and a tarmac strip as appropriate on Conway Drive outside nos. 14/16 to prevent inappropriate parking.

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 with implementing decisions taken by the Area Committee since the last meeting and the current position of the Area Flexibility budget.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.