Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 19 January 2012.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 19 January 2012 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

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

The following interests were declared:-

Personal Interests

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

No announcements were made.

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

Sergeant Christian Evans and PCSO Thomas Fendall (Greater Manchester Police) attended the meeting to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to Neighbourhood Policing issues within the area represented by the Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         In respect of the recent spate of thefts of vehicle wing mirrors, a number of arrests had been made and no further incidents had since been reported.

·         Enforcement work was ongoing with regard to parking outside local schools with different schools being targeted on a rotational basis.

·         Complaints had been received in respect of taxis parking on Station Road, Cheadle and local firms had been contacted to advise them that they should not be parking there.

·         Concern was expressed in relation to speeding traffic on Bramhall Lane South from the Bramhall Green roundabout to Bramhall Village Centre, Moss Lane and Woodford Road.

RESOLVED – That Sergeant Evans and PCSO Fendall be thanked for their 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 the meeting and on the Council’s website at www.stockport.gov.uk/areacommittees).

Members of the public were 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.

One public question was submitted relating to the condition of the surfacing of Turves Road, Cheadle Hulme.

In response it was stated that Turves Road may already be programmed for repair, although members were not aware of any outstanding major problems following the recent repair of a collapsed drain.

The local Area Conditions Officer and the Highways Officer 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.

Andrew Wolfenden (Highways Officer) attended the meeting to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to highways issues within the Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme South area.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·        The cost of undertaking patch repairs to the full length of Church Lane, Woodford would be £3,700.  In response it was a requested that costings for the complete resurfacing of Church Lane be drawn up.

·        Camera inspections of the drains on Moor Lane and Woodford Road, Woodford would shortly be taking place.

·        The cost of planing Damery Court, Bramhall would be £4,300.

·        It was requested that the gullies on Bramhall Lane South be checked to ensure that they were not blocked as surface water during periods of inclement weather was draining onto the Bramhall Lane roundabout which was causing problems with flooding.

·        The work of Highways Services in undertaking patch repairs and resurfacing in the Cheadle Hulme South area was welcomed.

RESOLVED – That Andrew Wolfenden be thanked for his attendance.

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

No petitions were submitted.

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 they wished to address the Area Committee as part of the Open Forum arrangements.

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

There were no applications to consider.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Development).

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 of 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 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.

Development of landfill site to form 163 managed flats comprising of one, three/four storey blocks of flats (139 Units) and one three storey block of twenty-four sheltered flats for elderly persons with associated gas venting systems and construction of vehicular access from Midland Road. (Renewal of Outline Planning Permission DC002039).

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Mark Jordon on 474 3557 or email: mark.jordon@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 43068 for the development of landfill site to form 163 managed flats comprising of one, three/four storey blocks of flats (139 Units) and one three storey block of twenty-four sheltered flats for elderly persons with associated gas venting systems and construction of vehicular access from Midland Road on land at Midland Road and Geneva Road, Bramhall

a member of the public spoke against the application.

It was then

RESOLVED – That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to take into consideration the Area Committee’s concerns in respect of the appropriateness of the site for residential development and in particular with regard to the contamination of the site.

Erection of new detached dwelling at the rear of 3 Hill Top Avenue with associated hard standing areas. Removal of trees and alteration to existing hedging.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Dominic Harvey on 474 3544 or email: dominic.harvey@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 48452 for the erection of new detached dwelling at the rear of 3 Hill Top Avenue with associated hard standing areas and the removal of trees and alteration to existing hedging at 3 Hill Top Avenue, Cheadle Hulme,

a member of the public spoke against the application; and

the applicant spoke in support of the application.

It was then

RESOLVED – That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to undertake a site visit in view of the Area Committee’s concerns over whether the proposed development would serve to preserve and enhance the conservation area.

Application for retention and refurbishment of 2 modular teaching blocks and 2 storage containers.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Dominic Harvey on 474 3544 or email: dominic.harvey@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 48690 for the retention and refurbishment of two modular teaching blocks and two storage containers at St James Catholic High School, St James Way, Cheadle Hulme, it was

RESOLVED – That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to grant planning permission.

Single storey side extension and rear extension plus rear dormer. Increase in width of access and increase in hardstanding area to front.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Michael Crossley on 474 3549 or email: michael.crossley@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 48739 for a single storey side extension and rear extension plus rear dormer and an increase in width of access and increase in hardstanding area to front at 9 Pownall Road, Cheadle Hulme,

a member of the public spoke against the application on behalf of local residents; and

the applicant spoke in support of the application.

It was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

Single storey rear extension and internal alterations.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Michael Crossley on 474 3549 or email: michael.crossley@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 48812 for a single storey rear extension and internal alterations at 4 Brantwood Road, Cheadle Hulme, it was

RESOLVED – That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to grant planning permission.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Legal and Democratic Services).

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 Werneth 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 (Place Development) submitted a report of the Service Director (Legal and Democratic Services) (copies of which had been circulated) listing any outstanding or recently determined planning appeals and enforcements within the area represented by the Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

A representative of the Service Director (Place Development) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing proposals for the making and submitting of a Compulsory Purchase Order to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government  for the purchase of the house  known as the “Coach House”, No 33 Swann  Lane, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport as part of the Council’s continuing programme of seeking to bring empty houses back into beneficial residential use where the house has largely fallen into decay and is in need of restoration and refurbishment to arrest further deterioration and the detrimental effect the condition of the house was having on neighbouring property and the amenity of the surrounding area.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted and that the Executive be recommended to raise and submit a Compulsory Purchase Order to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government for the purchase of the house known as the “Coach House”, No 33 Swann Lane, Cheadle Hulme.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management).

The report details a proposed policy for dealing with obstructions and three policies creating a unified policy and licencing approach for uses of the highway that the Council is willing to consider. The policies recognise the need to address and balance the needs of a number of stakeholders including pedestrians, people with disabilities, residents, businesses and local traders and seeks to make controls more efficient and the response to problems more effective.

The Area Committee is requested to comment on the report.

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

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposed policy for dealing with obstructions and three policies creating a unified policy and licencing approach for uses of the highway that the Council was willing to consider. The policies recognised the need to address and balance the needs of a number of stakeholders including pedestrians, people with disabilities, residents, businesses and local traders and sought to make controls more efficient and the response to problems more effective.

The representative of the Service Director (Place Management) reported that since the report had been produced the Executive had given further consideration to the licensing of ‘A-Boards’ and tables outside cafes and that revised proposals would now be developed in these areas.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         Premises which already benefited from permissions for seating and tables on the highway would automatically transfer over to the new system for the remainder of their permission period.

·         Concern was expressed that ‘A-Boards’ needed to be regulated through some mechanism as problems had been experienced in certain locations with inconsiderately sited signage which had caused an obstruction for those with mobility and visual impairments in addition to parents with young children.

·         Consideration needed to be given to having a flexible approach to the setting of fees for café licences.

RESOLVED – That the comments of the Area Committee be taken into consideration as part of the consultation on the draft Obstructions Policy for Highways.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management).

The report details the findings of a consultation exercise with residents of Albany Road, Bramhall in respect of a request for a reduction of the current speed limit within the vicinity of Queensgate Primary School.

The Area Committee is recommended to consider the proposed scheme and determine the need for a reduced speed limit covering part of Albany Road, Bramhall.

Officer contact: Andrew Varey on 474 4809 or email: andrew.varey@stockport.gov.uk

The Area Committee has given approval to the following scheme at a cost of £1,000 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Bramhall South Ward allocation):-

20mph Speed Limit

Albany Road, Bramhall - from the junction with Meadway in a southwest, then west, then southerly direction to the limit of its adopted length.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management).

The report details the findings of a consultation exercise and a proposal to introduce a No Waiting At Any Time Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) on part of Rushton Drive, Bramhall.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the following:-

No Waiting at Any Time

Rushton Drive, Bramhall, east side from a point 10 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Heaton Avenue to a point 10 metres south of the southerly kerb line of Heaton Avenue.

Heaton Avenue, Bramhall, both sides from the easterly kerb line of Rushton Drive for a distance of 10 metres in an easterly direction.

Rushton Drive, Bramhall, west side, from a point 17 metres south of the projected southerly kerb line of Heaton Avenue for a distance of 37 metres in a southerly then westerly direction.

Carriageway Centre Line Road Marking

Edge of Carriageway Road Marking

Officer contact: Andrew Varey on 474 4809 or email: andrew.varey@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Management) (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the findings of a consultation exercise in respect of a proposal to introduce a No Waiting At Any Time Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) on part of Rushton Drive, Bramhall.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the following scheme at a cost of £600 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Bramhall North Ward allocation):-

No Waiting at Any Time

Rushton Drive, Bramhall - east side from a point 10 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Heaton Avenue to a point 10 metres south of the southerly kerb line of Heaton Avenue.

Heaton Avenue, Bramhall -both sides from the easterly kerb line of Rushton

Drive for a distance of 10 metres in an easterly direction.

Rushton Drive, Bramhall - west side, from a point 17 metres south of the

projected southerly kerb line of Heaton Avenue for a distance of 37 metres in a southerly then westerly direction.

Carriageway Centre Line Road Marking

Edge of Carriageway Road Marking

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management).

The report details the findings of a consultation exercise in respect of the introduction of additional measures to control parking around the junction of Bramhall Lane South and Holland Road, Bramhall.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Executive Councillor Transportation gives approval to the following:-

Revocation of No Waiting Monday-Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm

Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall, east side from the projected southerly kerb line of Holland Road for a distance of 5 metres in a northerly direction.

No Waiting at Any Time

Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall, west side from a point 5 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Holland Road for a distance of 15 metres in a northerly direction.

Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall, east side from the projected southerly kerb line of Holland Road for a distance 21 metres in a northerly direction.

Access Protection Marking across driveway entrance to 148 & 150a Bramhall Lane South.

2x SLOW Markings

Officer contact: Andrew Varey on 474 4809 or email: andrew.varey@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Management) (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the findings of a consultation exercise in respect of the introduction of additional measures to control parking around the junction of Bramhall Lane South and Holland Road, Bramhall.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Transportation) be recommended to give approval to the following scheme at a cost of £750 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Bramhall North Ward Allocation):-

Revocation of No Waiting Monday-Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm

Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall, east side from the projected southerly kerb line of Holland Road for a distance of 5 metres in a northerly direction.

No Waiting at Any Time

Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall, west side from a point 5 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Holland Road for a distance of 15 metres in a northerly direction.

Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall, east side from the projected southerly kerb line of Holland Road for a distance 21 metres in a northerly direction.

Access Protection Marking across driveway entrance to 148 & 150a Bramhall Lane South.

2x SLOW Markings

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management).

The report details the findings of a consultation exercise in relation to the introduction of double yellow lines at the junction of Bridge Lane /Hillcrest Road, Bramhall.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Executive Councillor (Transportation) gives approval to the following:-

No Waiting at Any Time

Bridge Lane, Bramhall, north side from a point 10 metres west of the westerly kerb line of Hillcrest Road to a point 10 metres east of the easterly kerb line of Hillcrest Road.

Hillcrest Road, Bramhall, west side from the northerly kerb line of Bridge Lane for a distance of 15 metres in a northerly direction.

Hillcrest Road, Bramhall, east side from the northerly kerb line of Bridge Lane for a distance of 10 metres in a northerly direction.

Officer contact: Andrew Varey on 474 4809 or email: andrew.varey@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Management) (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the findings of a consultation exercise in relation to the introduction of double yellow lines at the junction of Bridge Lane/ Hillcrest Road, Bramhall.

RESOLVED - That the Executive Councillor (Transportation) be recommended to give approval to the following scheme at a cost of £550 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Bramhall North Ward Allocation):-

No Waiting at Any Time

Bridge Lane, Bramhall, north side from a point 10 metres west of the westerly kerb line of Hillcrest Road to a point 10 metres east of the easterly kerb line of Hillcrest Road.

Hillcrest Road, Bramhall, west side from the northerly kerb line of Bridge Lane for a distance of 15 metres in a northerly direction.

Hillcrest Road, Bramhall, east side from the northerly kerb line of Bridge Lane for a distance of 10 metres in a northerly direction.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management).

The report outlines a request from Juno United FC for a 25 year lease in respect of the land and changing facilities at Thorn Grove Recreational Ground as shown single hatched on the plan attached to the report.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services enters in to appropriate negotiations with Juno United FC with a view to granting a 25 year lease on the land and buildings as shown single hatched on the attached plan which will be subject to an agreed scheme of improvements to the facility by the Club.

Officer contact: John Coles on 496 6099 or email: john.coles@nps.co.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Management) (copies of which had been circulated) outlining a request from Juno United FC for a 25 year lease in respect of the land and changing facilities at Thorn Grove Recreational Ground as shown single hatched on the plan attached to the report.

Members of the Area Committee expressed concern in relation to a number of potential factors around the granting of a lease at this site, namely the retention of access to the site by third parties and the potential for the transfer of the lease.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services be requested to determine the request for a  25 year lease on the land and buildings as shown single hatched on the plan attached to the report in consultation with Cheadle Hulme South Highways Ward Spokesperson.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Communities).

The report details proposals for the use of commuted sums for play provision in the area represented by the Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the allocation of a £334.62 commuted sum towards the improvement of the skate ramp at Woodford recreation ground.

Officer contact: Vanessa Brook on 474 4446 or email: vanessa.brook@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Communities) (copies of which had been circulated) detailing proposals for the use of new commuted sums for play provision in the Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme South area and locations of the play areas where these sums were to be spent.

RESOLVED – That consideration of this item be deferred until the next meeting of the Area Committee pending clarification of the sites from which commuted sums had been accrued and how long those sums had been held by the Council awaiting allocation.

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of the Chair.

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

The Chair reported that he had received a request from a representative of the Bramhall Oil Terminal for the Area Committee to undertake a visit to the site following a recent change in ownership.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make arrangements for the Area Committee to undertake a visit to the Bramhall Oil Terminal.

There are currently 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: Damian Eaton, 0161 474 damian.eaton@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 – That the report be noted.