Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 10 August 2017.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 10 August 2017 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 interest was declared:-

Disclosable Pecuniary Interest

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

The Chair reported that a Pink Parade would be taking place on 30 September 2017 as part of ‘Paint Cheadle Hulme Pink’ to raise money for Prevent Breast Cancer.

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

PC Karl Cummings and PCSO Maureen Crehan (Greater Manchester Police) attended the meeting to answer questions from councillors and members of the public in relation to Neighbourhood Policing issues within the Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme South area.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         Additional support was being provided to tackle burglaries in the Stockport area.

·         Concern was expressed that information relating to criminal activity was often circulated on social media which was inaccurate and the public were encouraged to treat such information with caution.

·         The police continued to provide crime prevention advice and would be doing so at the forthcoming Paint Cheadle Hulme Pink event on 30 September and in Bramhall Precinct on 7 October.

·         A member of the public commented that there had been a number of incidents of gangs of youths engaging in assaults robberies in the Bramhall area.

·         The swift response of the police to a robbery and abduction in Cheadle Hulme which resulted in the arrest of five men was welcomed.

·         It was commented that a number of residents had complained about the number of calls to the 101 police non-emergency telephone number which went unanswered or where there was a significant waiting time before the caller was connected.

RESOLVED – That PC Cummings and PCSO Crehan 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.  You can also submit via the Council’s website at www.stockport.gov.uk/publicquestions.

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 parking provision for visitors attending Bramhall Hall and Park during events.  As the questioner was not in attendance at the meeting, in accordance with the Code of Practice, the Democratic Services Manager was requested to respond to the questioner in writing.

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.

The Chair reported that the Public Realm Inspector had been unable to attend this meeting of the Area Committee, however it was stated that a summary of activities with the Public Realm service area had been circulated to members of the Area Committee separately.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a petition received on behalf of the residents of Snowdon Drive and Pembroke Close, Cheadle Hulme signed by five signatories requesting the introduction of a residents permit parking scheme.

The Network Management Service has undertaken a preliminary analysis of the request and have determined that as the properties in question have off road parking, and accordingly do not meet the criteria for the introduction of such a scheme, it is recommended that no further investigation be undertaken.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported on the receipt of a petition received on behalf of the residents of Snowdon Drive and Pembroke Close, Cheadle Hulme signed by five signatories requesting the introduction of a residents permit parking scheme.

It was reported that the Network Management Service had undertaken a preliminary analysis of the request and had determined that as the properties in question had off road parking, they did not meet the criteria for the introduction of such a scheme.

RESOLVED – That no further action be undertaken.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from the Friends of Hesketh Park for a grant of £396 towards the cost of the provision of a noticeboard.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported on the receipt of an application for Ward Flexibility Funding submitted on behalf of the Friends of Hesketh Park towards the cost of providing noticeboards.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to the award of a grant of £396 to ‘The Friends of Hesketh Park’ from the Ward Flexibility Budget (Cheadle Hulme South ward allocation) towards the cost of providing noticeboards.

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

The report provides an update on the public consultation being undertaken regarding transport issues and options in Stockport to inform the updating of the South East Manchester Multi-Modal Strategy to 2040.

The Area Committee is recommended to comment on and note the report.

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

Sue Stevenson (Head of Highways and Transportation, Stockport Council) attended the meeting and provided an update on the public consultation being undertaken regarding transport issues and options in Stockport to inform the updating of the South East Manchester Multi-Modal Strategy to 2040.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         Improved connectivity to Stepping Hill Hospital by public transport was noted as being of particular importance.  The lack of a direct link to the hospital by northbound 192 bus services was highlighted an example of the current disconnect.

·         The priority for the Council should be to ensure that the A6 to M60 Relief Road was progressed as quickly as possible.

·         There needed to be improvements to the frequency and speed of rail services from Bramhall Station to Manchester.

·         Various options for bringing Metrolink to the Borough were discussed.

·         It was proposed that a new railway station could be built on the Manchester to Atrincham via Stockport railway line to serve the Cheadle area.

RESOLVED – That Sue Stevenson be thanked for her attendance.

To consider a joint report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration and the Deputy Chief Executive

The Area Committee is requested to dedicate a bridleway over a section of land owned by the Council in the Ladybrook Valley and a section of land that is outside its ownership in the Ladybrook Valley, and consider the extinguishment of a section of Footpath 75 Cheadle and Gatley.

The Area Committee is recommended to:-

(i)         authorise the dedication of a bridleway over the section of the route between Points A–B–C–D–E and K–L–M–N, as shown on the plans at Appendices 5, 6, 7 and 8.

(ii)        authorise appropriate dedication agreements to be entered into between the Council and landowners of the land over which the sections of path marked A–B–C and D–E run.

(iii)       authorise the making of a bridleway creation order in respect of the sections of the route between points E – F – G – H – I and G - J, as shown on the plans at Appendix 6.

(iv)      authorise the making of a footpath extinguishment order under section 118 Highways Act 1980 to extinguish that section of footpath 75 Cheadle and Gatley between Points X – Y, as shown on the plan at Appendix 2.

(v)       in the event that objections are received to the creation and / or extinguishment orders, delegate authority to send the orders to the Secretary of State for confirmation, or not proceed with the orders, to the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration.

Officer contact: Ernest Nama on 0161 4595 or email: ernest.nama@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Head of Legal and Democratic Governance submitted a joint report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration and the Head of Legal and Democratic Governance (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal to dedicate a bridleway over a section of land owned by the Council in the Ladybrook Valley and a section of land that is outside its ownership in the Ladybrook Valley, and consider the extinguishment of a section of Footpath 75 Cheadle and Gatley.

It was commented that the proposal to extinguish that section of footpath 75 Cheadle and Gatley marked as being between Points X–Y on the plan at Appendix 2 should not be pursued as the said footpath traversed an open field which was not replicated in the proposed bridleway which was partially enclosed.

RESOLVED – (1) That:-

(i)            authorisation be given to the dedication of a bridleway over the section of the route between Points A–B–C–D–E and K–L–M–N, as shown on the plans at Appendices 5, 6, 7 and 8.

(ii)          authorisation be given to appropriate dedication agreements to be entered into between the Council and landowners of the land over which the sections of path marked A–B–C and D–E run.

(iii)     authorisation be given to the making of a bridleway creation order in respect of the sections of the route between points E – F – G – H – I and G - J, as shown on the plans at Appendix 6.

(iv)      in the event that objections are received to the creation orders, authority be delegated to send the orders to the Secretary of State for confirmation, or not proceed with the orders, to the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration.

(2) That the proposed making of a footpath extinguishment order under section 118 Highways Act 1980 to extinguish that section of footpath 75 Cheadle and Gatley between Points X – Y, as shown on the plan at Appendix 2 not be progressed.

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 Chief Executive 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.

Part first floor, part ground floor side extension, replacement of side outrigger with single storey side extension, basement excavation below existing dwelling to create additional living space to the dwelling and also a hydrotherapy and sensory space for disabled child.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee grants planning permission.

Officer contact: Adam Mustafa on 0161 474 4566 or email: adam.mustafa@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 65678 for a part first floor, part ground floor side extension, replacement of side outrigger with single storey side extension, basement excavation below existing dwelling to create additional living space to the dwelling and also a hydrotherapy and sensory space for disabled child at 481 Chester Road, Woodford,

the applicant spoke in support of the application.

It was then

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

Single storey side and rear extension.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Anthony Smith on 0161 474 3569 or email: anthony.smith@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 66011 for a single storey side and rear extension at 24 Syddal Road, Bramhall,

a member of the public spoke against the application.

It was then

RESOVLED – That planning permission be granted.

Temporary planning permission (5 years or more) for 2 existing mobile classrooms and 1 storage container situated adjacent to the main school building.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee grants planning permission.

Officer contact: Jane Chase on 474 3550 or email: jane.chase@stockport.gov.uk.

In respect of plan no. 66203 for temporary planning permission (5 years or more) for 2 existing mobile classrooms and 1 storage container situated adjacent to the main school building at St James Catholic School, St James Way, Cheadle Hulme, it was

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

Development of a nursery, primary and secondary school with sports hall, sports pitches and associated boundary treatments, external lighting, landscaping, parking and access.

NOTE: As the application site is located in close proximity to the boundary between the Cheadle Area Committee and the Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee the application is being reported to both Area Committees.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee grants planning permission.

Officer contact: James Ketley on 0161 474 3664 or email: james.ketley@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 66326 for the development of a nursery, primary and secondary school with sports hall, sports pitches and associated boundary treatments, external lighting, landscaping, parking and access on land to the south west of Cheadle College, Cheadle Road, Cheadle Hulme,

a member of the public spoke against the application; and

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

It was then

MOVED AND SECONDED – That the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to undertake a site visit to assess the impact of the proposed development on highway safety; and that the Committee be further recommended to grant planning permission.

AMENDMENT MOVED AND SECONDED – That the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to undertake a site visit to assess the impact of the proposed development on highway safety.

For the amendment 2, against 3.

AMENDMENT NOT CARRIED

It was then

RESOLVED – (3 for, 1 against) That the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to undertake a site visit to assess the impact of the proposed development on highway safety; and that the Committee be further recommended to grant planning permission.

Variation of condition 2 attached to planning permission DC020374 to extend the permitted trading hours of the Waitrose store at the above site to between 07.00 to 22.00 Mondays to Saturdays and 10.00 to 16.00 on Sundays.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Jane Chase on 474 3550 or email: jane.chase@stockport.gov.uk.

In respect of plan no. 66369 for the variation of condition 2 attached to planning permission DC020374 to extend the permitted trading hours of the Waitrose store at the above site to between 07.00 to 22.00 Mondays to Saturdays and 10.00 to 16.00 on Sundays at Waitrose, Station Road, Cheadle Hulme,

a member of the public spoke against the application; and

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

It was then

MOVED AND SECONDED – That planning permission be refused on the grounds that the proposed development would have a significant detrimental impact on the residential amenity of adjacent properties.

For the motion 2, against 4.

MOTION NOT CARRIED

FURTHER MOTION MOVED AND SECONDED – That planning permission be granted.

For the motion 4, against 2.

It was then

RESOVLED – (4 for, 2 against) That planning permission be granted.

Retention of Forecourt Enclosure.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Jane Chase on 474 3550 or email: jane.chase@stockport.gov.uk.

With the consent of the Area Committee, this item was withdrawn.

Proposed construction of one detached infill dwelling with a detached garage shared between the proposed dwelling and the existing dwelling.

The Area Committee is recommended to refuse planning permission.

Officer contact: Jane Chase on 474 3550 or email: jane.chase@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 66616 for the construction of one detached infill dwelling with a detached garage shared between the proposed dwelling and the existing dwelling at 456 Chester Road, Woodford,

the applicant spoke in support of the application.

It was then

RESOLVED – That the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to undertake a site visit to assess the impact of the proposed development on the openness of the green belt; and that the Committee be further recommended to grant planning permission.

Raised decking to rear (retrospective).

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Adam Mustafa on 0161 474 4566 or email: adam.mustafa@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 66665 for raised decking to rear (retrospective) at 58 Broadway, Bramhall,

a member of the public spoke against the application; and

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

It was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted subject to the imposition of a condition relating to the introduction of a 1.8m high privacy screen on the decking on its boundary with no. 60 Broadway.

First floor side extension, two storey front extensions, two storey rear extension and single storey rear extension, increase in the ridge height and rendering to the dwelling.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee grants planning permission.

Officer contact: James Appleton on 0161 474 3576 or email: james.appleton@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 66846 for a first floor side extension, two storey front extensions, two storey rear extension and single storey rear extension, increase in the ridge height and rendering to the dwelling at 68 Moss Lane, Bramhall, it was

RESOVLED – That the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to grant planning permission.

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 Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee area.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Paul Cassidy on 474 5388 or email: paul.cassidy@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager 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 Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee.

It was commented that the enforcement appeals listed in report in respect of 17 Shiredale Close, Cheadle Hulme and Gloucester Road, Heald Green did not fall within the purview of this Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

To consider an application from Stockport Council's Museum Service to hold a Plant Hunters' Fair in Bramhall Park on 22 April 2018.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application subject to the production of appropriate papers and event plans.

Officer contact: Iain Bate on 0161 474 4421 or email: iain.bate@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 an application from Stockport Council's Museum Service to hold a Plant Hunters' Fair in Bramhall Park on 22 April 2018.

RESOLVED – That the application be granted.

To consider an application from Churches Together in Cheadle Hulme to hold a carol service in Oak Meadow on December 2017.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application subject to all appropriate paperwork and licences being obtained and submitted to the Council at least one week prior to the event taking place.

Officer contact: Iain Bate on 0161 474 4421 or email: iain.bate@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 an application from Churches Together in Cheadle Hulme to hold a carol service in Oak Meadow on 9 December 2017.

RESOLVED – That the application be granted.

To consider an application from Prevent Breast Cancer charity to hold a family fun day on Oak Meadow on 30 September 2017.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application subject to all appropriate paperwork and licences being obtained and submitted to the Council at least one week prior to the event taking place.

Officer contact: Iain Bate on 0161 474 4421 or email: iain.bate@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 an application from the Prevent Breast Cancer charity to hold a family fun day on Oak Meadow on 30 September 2017.

RESOLVED – That the application be granted.

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 at Bramhall, Cheadle Hulme and Woodford War Memorials on 12 November 2017.

The Area Committee is requested to nominate Councillors.

Officer contact: Damian Eaton on 474 3207 or email: damian.eaton@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 at Bramhall, Cheadle Hulme and Woodford War Memorials on Sunday, 12 November 2017.

RESOLVED - That the following Councillors be nominated to lay wreaths on Sunday, 12 November 2017:-

Bramhall War Memorial                 - Councillor Lisa Walker

Cheadle Hulme War Memorial      - Councillor John Pantall

Woodford War Memorial                - Councillor John McGahan

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 om 0161 474 3207 or email: 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 on decisions taken by the Area Committee since the last meeting and the current position on the Area Flexibility and Ward Delegated budgets.

It was commented that the traffic resume contained within the wider Progress Report did not constitute a comprehensive summary of the activities of Traffic Services within the Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South area.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.