Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 9 November 2017.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 9 November 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 interests were declared:-

Personal Interest

Disclosable Pecuniary Interest

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

There were no announcements 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.

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.

No public questions were submitted.

The 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 in view of the extensive business on the agenda for the meeting the Public Realm Inspector had been requested not 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 receive petitions from members of the public and community groups.

No petitions were submitted.

To consider an application received on behalf of First steps Orrishmere Pre-School and 5^th Cheadle Hulme Scout and Brownie Group for Ward Flexibility Funding towards the cost of playground markings on the hard standing area.  

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported on the receipt of an application for Ward Flexibility Funding submitted on behalf of First Steps Orrishmere Pre-School and 5^th Cheadle Hulme Scout and Brownie Group towards the cost of playground markings on the hard standing area

RESOLVED - That approval be given to the award of a grant of £500 to the First Steps Orrishmere Pre-School and 5^th Cheadle Hulme Scout and Brownie Group from the Ward Flexibility Budget (Cheadle Hulme South ward allocation) towards the cost of playground markings on the hard standing area.

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 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 & 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.

Hybrid application proposing the following:

Detailed Application for the erection of a new school (Use Class D1) with associated kitchen and dining facilities, swimming and hydrotherapy facilities (Use Class D2), infrastructure, drop-off parking, access, landscaping and ancillary works.

Outline Application (all matters reserved except access) for the demolition of the Chadderton building, Orchard / Wainwright / Hydrotherapy / Care block, Dockray building, part of existing college, 1 Scout Hut and 1 garage block, and erection of new campus facilities (Use Class D1/D2 - Reception, Family Assessment Units, Family Support Services, Administration / Training / Storage Facility, Sports Hall and Pavilion) with associated infrastructure, parking, landscaping and ancillary works.

Outline Application (all matters reserved) for the erection of up to 325 dwellings (Use Class C3) in northern fields with associated infrastructure, parking, access, landscaping and ancillary works.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee grants planning permission subject to conditions; the completion of a Section 106 legal agreement securing the heads of terms detailed above; and the application having first been referred to the Secretary of State to give him the opportunity to call in the application for his own determination should he wish to do so.

Officer Contact: Daniel Hewitt on 0161 218 1989 or email: daniel.hewitt@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 60928 for hybrid application at the Seashell Trust, 160 Stanley Road, Heald Green proposing the following:-

(i)         Detailed Application for the erection of a new school (Use Class D1) with associated kitchen and dining facilities, swimming and hydrotherapy facilities (Use Class D2), infrastructure, drop-off parking, access, landscaping and ancillary works.

(ii)        Outline Application (all matters reserved except access) for the demolition of the Chadderton building, Orchard / Wainwright / Hydrotherapy / Care block, Dockray building, part of existing college, 1 Scout Hut and 1 garage block, and erection of new campus facilities (Use Class D1/D2 - Reception, Family Assessment Units, Family Support Services, Administration / Training / Storage Facility, Sports Hall and Pavilion) with associated infrastructure, parking, landscaping and ancillary works.

(iii)       Outline Application (all matters reserved) for the erection of up to 325 dwellings (Use Class C3) in northern fields with associated infrastructure, parking, access, landscaping and ancillary works

two members of the public spoke against the application for a total of six minutes; and

two representatives of the applicant spoke in support of the application for a total of six minutes.

It was then

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

AMENDMENT MOVED AND SECONDED - That the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to refuse planning permission on the grounds that the proposed development would have a significant detrimental impact on the openness of the green belt and that the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee be further recommended to undertake a site visit to assess the overall impact of the proposed development.

At the request of the mover and seconder and with the consent of the Area Committee, the amendment was then withdrawn.

It was then

RESOLVED - That the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to undertake a site visit to assess the overall impact of the proposed development.

Reserved matters approval for 107 dwellings within Phase 2 (access, layout, appearance, scale and landscaping) following the grant of outline planning permission DC053832

Phase 2B - the construction of 45 dwellings (including six affordable units), associated internal access roads, footpaths, cycleways and landscaping.

Phase 2C - the construction of 62 dwellings (including six affordable units), associated internal access roads, car parking, footpaths, cycleways, public open space inclusive of LAP, LEAP and sports pitches, and landscaping including swales.

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

Officer contact: Dominic Harvey on 0161 474 3544 or email: dominic.harvey@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 66567 for a reserved matters approval for 107 dwellings within Phase 2 (access, layout, appearance, scale and landscaping) following the grant of outline planning permission DC053832 at Woodford Garden Village, Chester Road, Woodford including:-

Phase 2B - the construction of 45 dwellings (including six affordable units), associated internal access roads, footpaths, cycleways and landscaping.

Phase 2C - the construction of 62 dwellings (including six affordable units), associated internal access roads, car parking, footpaths, cycleways, public open space inclusive of LAP, LEAP and sports pitches, and landscaping including swales.

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

It was then

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

Erection of a two-storey extension, with balcony to front elevation, to form one residential unit above a Use Class A1 shop, with associated parking.

The Area Committee is recommended to refuse planning permission.

Officer contact: Helen Hodgett on 0161 474 3656 or email: helen.hodgett@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 66708 for the erection of a two-storey extension, with balcony to front elevation, to form one residential unit above a Use Class A1 shop, with associated parking at 42A Gillbent Road, Cheadle Hulme,

a member of the public spoke against the application; and

the applicant’s agent 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 residential amenity of neighbouring properties.

Temporary ground intrusive works lasting approximately 10 days comprising a number of boreholes, monitoring wells and trial pits.

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

Officer contact: Jane Chase on 0161 474 3550 or email: jane.chase@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 67014 for temporary ground intrusive works lasting approximately ten days comprising a number of boreholes, monitoring wells and trial pits at land off Midland Road, 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 the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to grant planning permission.

Use of the ground, first and second floor to the front of the premises for A3 (cafe/restaurant). Erection of a 3 storey extension to rear of building and used for A2 offices at ground floor and residential at first and second floors. Alterations to the external appearance of the building.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Jane Chase on 0161 474 3550 or email: jane.chase@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 67103 for the use of the ground, first and second floor to the front of the premises for A3 (cafe/restaurant); erection of a three storey extension to rear of building and used for A2 offices at ground floor and residential at first and second floors; and alterations to the external appearance of the building at 32 Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

Two storey side and rear extension.

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. 67212 for a two storey side and rear extension at The Gables, 64 Hall Moss Lane, Woodford, it was

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

Variation of condition 3 of planning permission DC042293 and condition 3 of planning permission DC065493  to allow the opening of the premises between the hours of 10am to midnight Sunday to Thursday and Bank Holidays and 10am to 1am Friday and Saturday.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Jane Chase on 0161 474 3550 or email: jane.chase@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 67230 for the variation of condition 3 of planning permission DC042293 and condition 3 of planning permission DC065493  to allow the opening of the premises between the hours of 10am to midnight Sunday to Thursday and Bank Holidays and 10am to 1am Friday and Saturday at 22C Station Road, Cheadle Hulme, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be refused on the grounds that the proposed variation would result in a detrimental impact on the amenity of nearby residential properties by virtue of noise disturbance resulting from the operation of the premises after midnight on a Friday and Saturday night.

Extend and remodel detached house at the rear, front and into the roof space. Raise the ridge of the extending house. A revision of consent DC-066486.

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. 67477 for to extend and remodel a detached house at the rear, front and into the roof space and raise the ridge of the extending house (revision of consent 66486) at 68 Moss Lane, Bramhall, it was

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

The proposed development consists of a fenced compound area with hardstanding, pumping station kiosk and vehicular access from the adjacent track.

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

Officer contact: Jane Chase on 0161 474 3550 or email: jane.chase@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 67478 for a fenced compound area with hardstanding, pumping station kiosk and vehicular access from the adjacent track at Woodford Road, Woodford, it was

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

Demolition of side and rear single story extensions. Erection of rear single story extension and side two story extension.

The Area Committee is recommended to refuse planning permission.

Officer contact: Callum Coyne on 0161 474 1985 or email: callum.coyne@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 67550 for the demolition of side and rear single story extensions, erection of rear single story extension and side two story extension at 15 Bancroft Avenue, Cheadle Hulme, it was

MOVED AND SECONDED – That planning permission be granted.

For the motion 3, against 5.

It was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be refused for the reasons specified in the report.

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.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report provides an overview of the pre-existing Highways Advertising arrangement and details proposals for the introduction of additional boundary signage for the purposes of identifying additional boundary locations with an accompanying potential for Highway Advertising.

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

Officer contact: Nick Whelan on 0161-474-4907 or email: nick.whelan@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) providing an overview of the pre-existing Highways Advertising arrangement and detailing proposals for the introduction of additional boundary signage for the purposes of identifying additional boundary locations with an accompanying potential for Highway Advertising.

The following comments were made:-

·         At such a time that new signage was erected to replace existing signs, the old signage and poles should be removed at the same time.

·         When specific proposals for new signage were produced, ward councillors should be consulted in advance of any works taking place.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

Currently the A555 Manchester Airport Eastern Link Road is being constructed and prior to completion the Traffic Regulation Orders as described in this report are to be legally advertised and recommended to be implemented to support the new carriageway.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Cabinet Member for Communities & Housing gives approval to the measures contained in the report.

Officer contact: Warren French on 0161 474 4817 or email: warren.french@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing proposals for the introduction of a package of traffic regulation orders to support the A555 Manchester Airport Eastern Link Road which was currently under construction.

RESOLVED – That the Cabinet Member for Communities & Housing be recommended to give approval to the legal advertising of the package of traffic regulation orders contained within the report, and subject to the receipt of no objections within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders.

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

The report details a proposal remove the remains of the former recycling site at the side of the shops and to reinstate the highway to a level to match the existing grassed area at Fountains Road, Bramhall.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the proposed scheme at a cost of £1,800 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bramhall South & Woodford ward allocation).

Officer contact: Chris Pollitt on 0161 474 2419 or email: chris.pollitt@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 remove the remains of the former recycling site at the side of the shops at Fountains Road, Bramhall, and to reinstate the highway to a level to match the existing grassed area.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the removal of the remains of the former recycling site at the side of the shops at Fountains Road, Bramhall, and the reinstatement of the highway to a level to match the existing grassed area at a cost of £1,800 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bramhall South & Woodford ward allocation).

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

The report details an application from the Council's Museum Service to hold an open air theatre event in Bramhall Park on 14 July 2018.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application subject to the organiser obtaining appropriate papers, event plans, health & safety documentation, and insurances.

Officer Contact: Iain Bate on 0161 474 4421 or e mail: 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 Council's Museum Service to hold an open air theatre event in Bramhall Park on 14 July 2018.

It was commented that that notwithstanding the concern which this Area Committee had previously expressed in relation to the damage that was being caused by the use of the Archery Lawn for car parking for events being held at the park, applications continued to be submitted which proposed its use as a means of mitigating against parking problems on local streets.  It was stated that there needed to be a long term plan to make adequate, permanent parking provision for Bramall Hall and Park which did not compromise the integrity or quality of the environment of the park or the amenity of local residents.

RESOLVED – That the application be refused on the grounds that the proposal makes inadequate provision for car parking.

The report details an application from the Council's Museums Service to host an open air theatre production of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet In Bramhall Park on 29 June 2018.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application subject to the organiser obtaining appropriate papers, event plans, health & safety documentation, and insurances.

Officer Contact: Iain Bate on 0161 474 4421 or e mail: 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 Council's Museums Service to host an open air theatre production of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet In Bramhall Park on 29 June 2018.

It was commented that that notwithstanding the concern which this Area Committee had previously expressed in relation to the damage that was being caused by the use of the Archery Lawn for car parking for events being held at the park, applications continued to be submitted which proposed its use as a means of mitigating against parking problems on local streets.  It was stated that there needed to be a long term plan to make adequate, permanent parking provision for Bramall Hall and Park which did not compromise the integrity or quality of the environment of the park or the amenity of local residents.

RESOLVED – That the application be refused on the grounds that the proposal makes inadequate provision for car parking.

The report details an application received from the local organisers of the Bramhall Parkrun for permission to continue to hold the weekly Saturday morning run through Bramhall Park during 2018.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the subject to the organiser providing appropriate papers, event plans, health & safety documentation, licences and/or insurances.

Officer Contact: Iain Bate on 0161 474 4421 or e mail: 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 local organisers of the Bramhall Parkrun for permission to continue to hold the weekly Saturday morning run through Bramhall Park during 2018.

It was commented that the organisers should be requested to put in place mitigation measures to prevent irresponsible parking associated with attendees at the events, with particular regard to parking along Bramhall Lane South.

RESOLVED – That the application be granted subject to the organiser providing appropriate papers, event plans, health & safety documentation, licences and/or insurances.

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 on 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.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.