Agenda and minutes

To elect a Chair of the Area Committee until the next Annual Council meeting.

RESOLVED – That Councillor Mike Hurleston be elected Chair of the Area Committee for the period until the next Annual Council Meeting.

To appoint a Vice-Chair of the Area Committee until the next Annual Council meeting.

RESOLVED – That Councillor Lisa Walker be appointed Vice-Chair of the Area Committee for the period until the next Annual Council Meeting.

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 19 April 2018.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 19 April 2018 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

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

The following interests were declared:-

Personal Interests

Personal and Prejudicial 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.

The Chair reported that representatives of Greater Manchester Police had been unable to attend the meeting on this occasion.

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.

Two public questions were submitted as follows:-

·         Relating to the activities of the Council to promote Clean Air Day on 21 June 2018 and whether there had been any air quality measurements in Cheadle Hulme to measure the effect of the large volumes of traffic in the morning and evening rush hour periods.

In response, it was stated that the Council was working with Transport for Greater Manchester to promote Clean Air Day through an advertising campaign which included roadside billboards and advertising on buses.  Additional promotional activity was taking place through Stockport Connect and internally to members of staff in addition to distributing promotional materials to local partners such as Stockport Homes Group, Stepping Hill Hospital, the Probation Service and Equity Housing Group.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration be requested to respond to the questioner in writing in relation to that element of the question that requested information on air quality measurements in Cheadle Hulme.

·         Relating to (i) the potential for the Council to undertake works to improve the stability of a tree to the rear of Dennison Road, including a reduction in height of the tree and removal of ivy; and (ii) the condition of the footways on Dennison Road and Brock Drive, blocked gullies on Hulme Hall Avenue and how traffic will be managed during the work to repair Hulme Hall Avenue.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration be 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 Officer was 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 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 that they wished to address the Area Committee as part of the Open Forum arrangements.

To consider an application from Churches Together in Bramhall and Woodford for a grant of £750 from the ward flexibility budget for a ‘Holiday at Home’ scheme.

David Langton attended the meeting and submitted an application on behalf of the Holiday at Home group for ward flexibility funding towards the cost of events for seniors in Bramhall, Cheadle Hulme and Woodford.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to the award of a grant of £750 to the ‘Holiday at Home’ Group from the Ward Flexibility Budget (£250 from each ward allocation) towards the cost of events for seniors in Bramhall, Cheadle Hulme and Woodford.

To consider an application received on behalf of North Park Seniors for a grant of £660 from the Ward Flexibility Budget towards the cost of materials for monthly meetings of the Group.

David Langton attended the meeting and submitted an application on behalf of the North Park Seniors Group for ward flexibility funding towards the cost of monthly meetings at Parkside Social Club and trips out.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the award of a grant of £660 to North Park Seniors from the Ward Flexibility Budget (Bramhall North ward allocation) towards the cost of monthly meetings at Parkside Social Club and trips out.

To consider an application received on behalf of ‘I Love Bramhall and I Love Cheadle Hulme’ for a grant of £2,000 towards the cost of holding ‘The Big Bramhall Free Tea Party’.

Wendy Green attended the meeting and submitted an application on behalf of ‘I Love Bramhall and I Love Cheadle Hulme’ for ward flexibility funding towards the cost of holding ‘The Big Bramhall Free Tea Party’.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the award of a grant of £1,800 from the Ward Flexibility Budget (£600 from each ward allocation) to ‘I Love Bramhall and I Love Cheadle Hulme’ towards the cost of holding ‘The Big Bramhall Free Tea Party’.

To consider an application received on behalf of the BramhalL Together Trust for a grant towards the cost of holding a number of ebents through the Bramhall area over the course of the year.

(NOTE: The Chair was of the opinion that this item, although not included on the agenda, should be considered as a matter of urgency in accordance with Section 100B (4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972 in order that the Area Committee could consider the application in advance of the first event for which funding had been applied).

Jacqui Freeman attended the meeting and submitted an application on behalf of the Bramhall Together Trust for ward flexibility funding towards the cost of holding a number of events through the Bramhall area over the course of the year.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the award of a grant of £1,000 from the Ward Flexibility Budget (£500 from each of the Bramhall North and Bramhall South & Woodford ward allocations) to the Bramhall Together Trust towards the cost of holding a number of events through the Bramhall area over the course of the year.

To consider an application received on behalf of the the Friends of Heathbank Park for a grant towards the cost of holding a ‘party in the park’ event.

(NOTE: The Chair was of the opinion that this item, although not included on the agenda, should be considered as a matter of urgency in accordance with Section 100B (4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972 in order that the Area Committee could give consideration to the application in advance of the date of the event for which funding had been applied).

Rachel Davies attended the meeting and submitted an application on behalf of the Friends of Heathbank Park for ward flexibility funding towards the cost of holding a ‘party in the park’ event.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the award of a grant of £1,000 from the Ward Flexibility Budget (£750 from the Cheadle Hulme South ward allocation and £125 from each of the Bramhall North and Bramhall South & Woodford ward allocations) to the Friends of Heathbank Park towards the cost of holding a ‘party in the park’ event.

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.

Retrospective application for works to garage and roof structure; raised patio to rear of the house; playhouse and outbuilding; and children’s zip wire within rear garden.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Fiona Albarracin on 474 4561 or email: fiona.albarracin@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 62714 for a retrospective application for works to garage and roof structure; raised patio to rear of the house; playhouse and outbuilding; and children’s zip wire within rear garden at 43 Manor 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 – (3 for) That planning permission be granted.

Demolition of existing buildings and erection of 71 bedroom care home with associated landscaping, car park and access.

The Area Committee is recommended to refuse planning permission.

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

In respect of plan no. 67229 for the demolition of existing buildings and erection of 71 bedroom care home with associated landscaping, car park and access at The Orchard/The Hill, Robins Lane, Bramhall,

a member of the public spoke against the application.

It was then

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

Erection of first floor extension to create a two bedroom dwelling above the existing Class A1 Shop.

The Area Committee is recommended to refuse planning permission.

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

In respect of plan no. 68672 for the erection of first floor extension to create a two bedroom dwelling above the existing Class A1 Shop at 42A Gillbent Road, Cheadle Hulme,

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

It was then

RESOLVED – That the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to undertake a site visit to assess the impact of the scale and massing of the proposed development on adjacent properties and the potential for overlooking.

Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of a new dwelling.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application.

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

In respect of plan no. 69095 for the demolition of existing dwelling and construction of a new dwelling at 142 Moor Lane, Woodford, it was

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

Variation of S106 agreement attached to planning application J61542 in relation to the range of goods sold and to allow the sale of alcohol within the garden centre and ancillary restaurant.

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. 69118 for the variation of a Section 106 agreement attached to planning application J61542 in relation to the range of goods sold and to allow the sale of alcohol within the garden centre and ancillary restaurant at Woodford Park Garden Centre, Chester Road, Woodford,

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.

Demolition of the existing dwellings and erection of 71 bedroom care home with associated landscaping, car park and access (revised scheme).

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. 69146 for the demolition of the existing dwellings and erection of 71 bedroom care home with associated landscaping, car park and access (revised scheme) at The Orchard/ The Hill, Robins Lane, Bramhall,

a member of the public spoke against 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 scale and massing of the proposed development.

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: Patrick Arran on 474 3219 or email: patrick.arran@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.

In November 2017, Cabinet reviewed and agreed Stockport’s transport priorities following the outcomes of the South East Manchester Mutli Modal Strategy (SEMMMS) Issues and Options consultation.

Work has been progressing since this agreement was reached, to translate these priorities into a draft SEMMM Strategy document ready for public consultation prior to its final adoption by both Stockport and Cheshire East Councils.

A public consultation on the draft Strategy commenced on Monday 21st May and is due to run for a 6 week period. Following the consultation, the draft Strategy will be reviewed and revised in light of the feedback received and a final version will be submitted for consideration by the Council later this year.

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

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a draft South East Manchester Multi Modal Strategy which set out the priorities for the SEMMMS area out to 2040 and presenting what delivery of the strategy in its entirety could mean for the SEMMMS area.  While the delivery of the package of schemes will be subject to further investigations to evaluate the technical feasibility and commercial viability of individual schemes, the draft Strategy presented the priorities for the SEMMMS area which should be explored further and progressed by both the Council, its partners, and wider stakeholders.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         Consideration should be given to extending the use of the Greater Manchester Traincard into areas adjacent to the Greater Manchester boundary.

·         The SEMMM Strategy was a cross-border exercise and took account of developments taking place in Cheshire East.

·         It was commented that given the ongoing impact of traffic on the A34 consideration should have been given to holding an engagement event in the Cheadle Hulme area.  It was further stated that the programmed events needed to be widely publicised.  

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report details a proposal for the repair/reinstatement of grass verges including installation of wooden bollards along Bramhall Park Road, from house number 35 to just past the junction of Warren Close.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the proposed scheme at a cost of £4,200 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bramhall North ward allocation).

Officer contact: Chris Pollitt on 0161 474 2419 or email: chris.pollitt@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal for the repair and reinstatement of grass verges including installation of wooden bollards along Bramhall Park Road, from house number 35 to just past the junction of Warren Close.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to the repair and reinstatement of grass verges including the installation of wooden bollards along Bramhall Park Road, Bramhall at a cost of £4,200 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bramhall North ward allocation).

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

The report details the findings of an Audit following a petition the council received relating to an increase in heavy weight highway maintenance vehicles, Haulage trucks and JCB diggers in the residential area.

The Area Committee is recommended to give consideration to the package of measures identified in Section 4 of the report.

Officer contact: Craig Peet on 0161 474 4813 or email: craig.peet@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the findings of an audit following a petition the council received relating to an increase in heavy weight highway maintenance vehicles, haulage trucks and JCB diggers in the residential area of Lytham Drive / Seal Road / Fir Road, Bramhall.

RESOLVED – (1) That the recommendations of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration be endorsed with regard to the findings of the audit that had been undertaken of the routes that HGVs could use to gain access to the Pennington Farm site.

(2) That approval be given to the undertaking of Automatic Traffic Count Surveys at three locations on Seal Road and one location on Dairyground Road, Bramhall for a two week period at a cost of £1,500 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bramhall North ward allocation).

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

The report details a proposal to improve the lighting around the Chiltern Close junction and carry out an upgrade on the footpath to Bickerton Drive.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the provision of a new lighting column opposite the junction of Chiltern Close and upgrade the lanterns positioned either side of this junction to improve the lighting levels in addition to the upgrading of the lanterns on the existing footpath between Pennine Road and Bickerton Drive at a cost of £3,610 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bramhall North ward allocation).

Officer contact: Andy Jopling on 0161 474 2414 or email: andy.jopling@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal to improve the lighting around the Chiltern Close junction and carry out an upgrade on the footpath to Bickerton Drive.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to the provision of a new lighting column opposite the junction of Chiltern Close and to the upgrade of the lanterns positioned either side of this junction to improve the lighting levels in addition to the upgrading of the lanterns on the existing footpath between Pennine Road and Bickerton Drive at a cost of £3,610 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bramhall North ward allocation).

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

The report provides information on the availability of large poppies which can be erected on lighting columns in November to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of the Great War. 

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report and determine whether it wishes to authorise the Corporate Director to procure large commemorative poppies for erection on lighting columns within the Area Committee’s area.

Officer contact: Nick Whelan on 0161 474 4907or email: nick.whelan@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) informing the Area Committee of the availability of large poppies which can be erected on lighting columns in November to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of the Great War.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration, in consultation with the Ward Highway Spokespersons, be authorised to determine the number of large poppies that should be purchased for the Bramhall North, Bramhall South and Woodford and Cheadle Hulme South wards.

The Area Committee is invited to nominate Ward Spokespersons with whom the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration can consult on highway maintenance and traffic management matters.

A copy of the Ward Spokesperson Protocol previously approved by the Area Committee is attached for information.

The Area Committee is recommended to nominate Ward Spokespersons in accordance with the Protocol.

Officer contact: Damian Eaton 0161 474 3207 or email: damian.eaton@stockport.gov.uk

The Area Committee was invited to nominate Ward Spokespersons with whom the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration could consult on highway maintenance and traffic management matters.

RESOLVED - That the following Councillors be appointed as Ward Spokespersons for highways and traffic issues:-

Bramhall North                                 - Councillor Alanna Vine

Bramhall South & Woodford          - Councillor Brian Bagnall

Cheadle Hulme South                    - Councillor Suzanne Wyatt

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

To consider an application from the Friends of Heathbank Park to hold a community Party in the Park on Saturday, 7 July 2018.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application.

Officer Contact: Iain Bate on 0162 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 Friends of Heathbank Park to hold a community Party in the Park on Saturday, 7 July 2018.

RESOLVED – That the application be granted.

To consider an application from the Friends of Hesketh Park and Mellor Green to host a community barbecue in Hesketh Park on Saturday, 30 June 2018.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application.

Officer Contact: Iain Bate on 0162 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 Friends of Hesketh Park and Mellor Green to host a community barbecue in Hesketh Park on Saturday, 30 June 2018.

RESOLVED – That the application be granted.

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.