Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 7 June 2018.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 7 June 2018 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.

With deep sadness, the Chair reported that Councillor Vine was unable to attend this meeting of the Area Committee due to the recent passing of her husband.  The Chair stated that the thoughts and sympathy of the Area Committee were with Councillor Vine, her friends and family at this difficult time.

The Chair then reported that there had been a recent traveller incursion on Woodford Recreation Ground, however, the police had now served notice under Section 61 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 requiring the travellers to leave the site by 10am on Friday, 13 July 2018.  Council officers were due to attend the site from 12 noon on Friday to commence a clear-up operation of the site.

Councillors expressed their thanks and appreciation to the police and Council officers for their actions in bringing a resolution to this stressful issue for local residents.

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.

No public questions were submitted.

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.

Emma Warrington (Public Realm Inspector) attended the meeting to report on current issues and to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to environmental and highways issues within the area represented by the Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         Gullies on Ladythorn Road at its junction with Bramhall Lane South were silted up and needed clearing.

·         Further discussions needed to be had with Network Rail to ensure that they fulfilled their duties as landowners to cut back overhanging vegetation on Midland Walk, Bramhall.

·         Waste continued to be left at the former ‘bring’ recycling site at the Meadway Car Park, Bramhall.

·         Following reports of dog waste on the on the path leading to the footpath across Bramhall Park Golf Club, it was requested that investigations be undertaken with regard to the placement of a new bin at this location.

·         It was reported that a container filled with waste had been left at the end of Blenheim Road, Cheadle Hulme and it was requested that officers ask the landowner to remove it.

RESOLVED – That Emma Warrington be thanked for her attendance.

To consider a petition received on behalf of the residents of Hulme Hall Avenue, Cheadle Hulme signed by seven 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 Hulme Hall Avenue, Cheadle Hulme signed by seven 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.

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 the Stockport Carnival Committee seeking funding toward the cost of the carnival.

The Cabinet Member for Reform & Governance, following a recommendation of the Borough-Wide Funding Group has already awarded £600. The Group recommended that the application be submitted to all area committees for them to consider whether they wished to make an award toward the remainder of the request.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted an application received on behalf of the Stockport Carnival Committee seeking funding toward the cost of the carnival.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the award of a grant of £150 from the Ward Flexibility Budget (£50 from each ward allocation) to the Stockport Carnival Committee towards the cost of the carnival.

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.

Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 3 storey building with 8 no. flats.

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. 62714 for the demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 3 storey building with 8 no. flats at 30 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 – That the Planning & Highways Regulation be recommended to undertake a site visit to assess the impact of the scale and massing of the proposed development.

Double side and single storey front and rear extensions.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

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

In respect of plan no. 68780 for a double side and single storey front and rear extensions at 12 Syddal Green, 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.

Change of use of part of the basement, first and second floors from C3 residential to A4 drinking establishment (part basement and ground floor already in A4 use).

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. 69401 for the change of use of part of the basement, first and second floors from C3 residential to A4 drinking establishment (part basement and ground floor already in A4 use) at 8 Mellor Road, Cheadle Hulme,

the applicant spoke in support of the application.

It was then

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

Two storey side and single storey rear extension following demolition of existing garage, conservatory and utility room.

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

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

In respect of plan no. 69496 for a two storey side and single storey rear extension following demolition of existing garage, conservatory and utility room at 25 Jenny Lane, 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 greenbelt.

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.

It was reported that since the publication of the report, the appeal against the refusal of planning permission for a new dwelling at Rose Cottage, Bridle Way, Woodford had been dismissed.  It was further reported that the appeal in respect of the failure of the Local Authority to give notice of its decision on the application for the demolition of the existing buildings and erection of 71 bedroom care home at The Orchard/The Hill, Robins Lane, Bramhall had been withdrawn.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report details an application to divert the footpath from the owner of the land, Stockport Council. The section of the existing footpath currently follows the line of a hedgerow in an open field to the end of the hedgerow. The diverted line will be moved approximately 2 metres south along its current alignment and follows a more open aspect which is considered to be aesthetically a more pleasing path for the public than the existing line. The diverted line is slightly longer and the diverted line will benefit from some work to provide an improved and more commodious surface.

The Area Committee is requested to consider whether to authorise the diversion of a section of footpath 14 a Hazel Grove and Bramhall from a route shown as a black solid line between Points A – B to a route shown in broken black lines between Points A – Y - B, as shown on the plan attached at Appendix 1.

Officer contact: Ernest Nama on 0161 474 4595 or email: ernest.nama@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 to divert a section of Footpath 14(A) (Hazel Grove & Bramhall) by approximately 2 metres south along its current alignment to follow a more open aspect.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the diversion of a section of footpath 14(A) (Hazel Grove and Bramhall) from a route shown as a black solid line between Points A–B to a route shown in broken black lines between Points A–Y–B, as shown on the plan attached at Appendix 1 to the report.

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

The Leader of the Council, in establishing the Borough-wide funding arrangements for 2017/18, agreed that a Review of these arrangements be undertaken and submitted to area committees.

This report sets out that Review and invites comments on the arrangements for 2018/19 and beyond.

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

Officer contact: Jonathan Vali on 0161 474 3201 or email: jonathan.vali@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing a review of the operation of the Borough-wide funding arrangements for the ward flexibility fund for the 2017/18 municipal year.  The report also outlined the arrangements for the operation of the fund for 2018/19 and sought comments on possible future funding models for the Borough-wide fund for 2019/20 and beyond.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         It was inappropriate for applications to be referred to the area committees following its consideration by the Borough-wide fund.

·         It was commented that the current funding model for the Borough-wide fund was fundamentally flawed if it was unable to meet demand at this early stage in the municipal year and alternative funding mechanisms needed to be considered from without the existing ward flexibility budget.

·         The Area Committee expressed its opposition to any proposal to clawback underspends in the ward flexibility budget.  The making of grants to local community organisations was seen as an integral part of the functions of the Area Committee which should not be eroded through the introduction of a clawback mechanism.

RESOLVED – That the comments of the Area Committee be forwarded to the Cabinet Member for Reform and Governance for her consideration.

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.