Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 6 February 2014.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 6 February 2014 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:-

Personal Interest

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

No announcements were 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 and at local libraries and information centres.  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 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.

Three public questions were submitted as follows:-

(a)       The status of the first 100 metres of Spath Lane East, Cheadle Hulme in the light of the Council’s responsibility to maintain it as a footpath and the use of the footpath by residents as an access road.  The footpath also suffered from a number of potholes which varied in size and which may constitute a danger to pedestrians.

In response, it was stated that the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration had confirmed that a report would be submitted a future meeting of the Area Committee detailing the current position of Spath Lane East, Cheadle Hulme.  It was further commented that the Public Realm Inspector would visit Spath Lane East in relation to the concerns that had been raised at the meeting over the deterioration of condition of the footpath.

(b)       The responsibility for the maintenance of Billys Lane, Cheadle Hulme and consequent liability in the event of accident or injury in the light of the use of Billys Lane by allotment holders to access the council-owned Heathbank/ Billys Lane allotments.

RESOLVED – That in accordance with the Code of Practice, the Democratic Services Manager be requested to respond to the questioner in writing within seven days.

(c)        What action could be taken to alleviate traffic congestion resulting from parking generated by Cheadle Hulme School.

In response, it was stated that work was being undertaken in close consultation with Greater Manchester Police to develop a trial programme in the Cheadle Hulme South area to address issues associated with all-day parking on residential streets.

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

PCSO Danny Marshall (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:-

·         The most significant issue in the Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme South was the number of incidences of burglary.

·         There was an issue with regard to anti-social behaviour at key focal points such as the shops on the Dairyground Estate; Lumb Lane and the Bramhall Village Centre.  Additional resources, such as the mobile police station, would be used to help combat this, particularly around school holidays.

·         Local neighbourhood police officers and the Council’s Community Safety Unit had undertaken a ‘SNAP Day’ on Linney Road, Bramhall as a means of undertaking a pro-active, preventative approach to tackling burglaries by helping residents to conduct a home security survey to highlight any vulnerable areas in their homes.

RESOLVED – That PCSO Marshall be thanked for his attendance.

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.

Carolyn Turner (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:-

·         The number of reported pot holes had increased since the last meeting of the Area Committee, however a proportion of this could be attributed to multiple reports of the same defect.

·         The level of graffiti being reported had significantly reduced since October 2013.

·         Warren Close, Bramhall was due to be resurfaced during late March 2014 with gulley cleansing scheduled to take place at the same time during the road closure.

·         The carriageway of Carrwood Road, Bramhall at its junction with Bramhall Lane South had a noticeable dip in its surface and needed further attention.

·         A discussion took place around the deterioration of grass verges caused by vehicles mounting the kerb to pass other vehicles or to park.  It was acknowledged that residents valued the contribution that these verges made to the street scene; however a solution needed to be found to this problem.  It was commented that the introduction of bollards was often costly in terms of the ongoing revenue costs of maintaining them.  Members expressed their opposition to alternative measures such as replacing grass verges with hardstanding.

RESOLVED – That Carolyn Turner be thanked for her attendance.

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

The report details proposals for the installation of a dropped kerb and the resurfacing of a pathway between Dairyground Road and the car park at Dairyground Road shops, Bramhall.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the above proposals at a cost of £1,000 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Bramhall North ward allocation).

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

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing proposals for the installation of a dropped kerb and the resurfacing of a pathway between Dairyground Road and the car park at Dairyground Road shops, Bramhall

RESOLVED - That approval be given to the installation of a dropped kerb and the resurfacing of a pathway between Dairyground Road and the car park at Dairyground Road shops, Bramhall at a cost of £1,000 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Bramhall North ward allocation).

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

No petitions were submitted.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive of Stockport Homes.

The report provides an update on the progress of the delivery of Stockport Homes’ Neighbourhood Action Plans.

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

Officer contact: Maria Lindars on 474 4371 or email:  maria.lindars@stockporthomes.org

Feri Jebelli (Neighbourhood Housing Officer, Stockport Homes) attended the meeting and submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on the progress of the delivery of Stockport Homes’ Neighbourhood Action Plans.

It was commented that the removal of age restrictions on a number of Stockport Homes’ properties and had not resulted in a consequent rise in reports of anti-social behaviour

RESOLVED – That Feri Jebelli be thanked for her attendance.

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 Corporate Director for Place Management and 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 and 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 house and outbuildings with replacement by a semi-sunken low energy dwelling and garage.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Dominic Harvey on 474 3897 or email: dominic.harvey@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 53884 for the demolition of house and outbuildings with replacement by a semi-sunken low energy dwelling and garage at 541 Chester Road, Woodford,

the applicant’s agent spoke in support of the application.

It was then

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

Demolition of existing double garage and carport and erection of a detached two storey playroom/art room and the erection of a detached single garage and office with storage above.

The Area Committee is recommended to refuse planning permission.

Officer contact: Dominic Harvey on 474 3897 or email: dominic.harvey@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 54301 for the demolition of existing double garage and carport and erection of a detached two storey playroom/art room and the erection of a detached single garage and office with storage above at Flat 1, Somersby House, Somersby Court, Bramhall,

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

the applicant spoke in support of the application.

It was then

RESOLVED – (1 abstention) That planning permission be refused on the grounds that the propose development would harm the amenities that the occupier of 4 Somersby Court could reasonably expect to enjoy by reason of its overbearing impact and adverse effect on the character of the surrounding area.

Replacement shopfront to the front and side elevation and installation of ATM to front elevation.

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. 54501 for a replacement shopfront to the front and side elevation and installation of ATM to front elevation at 8, The Bramhall Centre, Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall,

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 planning permission be granted subject to the imposition of a condition relating to the submission of a delivery management plan.

Installation of external plant and erection of plant compound.

The area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Dominic Harvey on 474 3897 or email: dominic.harvey@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 54560 for the installation of external plant and erection of plant compound at Unit 8, The Bramhall Centre, Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall,

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 planning permission be granted.

Part first floor, part two storey side extension, conversion of existing garage to form additional living accommodation and first floor balcony to rear.

The Area Committee is recommended to refuse planning permission.

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

In respect of plan no. 54507 for a part first floor, part two storey side extension, conversion of existing garage to form additional living accommodation and first floor balcony to rear at 67 Southdown Crescent, Cheadle Hulme,

a member of the public spoke against the application.

It was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be refused on the grounds that the proposed development would unduly impact the residential amenity of 65 Southdown Crescent by virtue of the rear balcony being located in close proximity to the common boundary that would cause excessive overlooking of a private amenity area.

Change of use from A1 (retail) to A3 (restaurant).

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Dominic Harvey on 474 3897 or email: dominic.harvey@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 54584 for the change of use from A1 (retail) to A3 (restaurant) at 34 Woodford Road, Bramhall, it was

RESOLVED - That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be authorised to determine the application pending the expiration of consultation period and imposition of conditions relating to odour and noise control.

Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee grant planning permission.

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

In respect of plan no. 54588 for a two storey side extension and single storey rear extension at 32 Bridle Road, Woodford, it was

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

To consider a report of the Council Solicitor.

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 and Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee area.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Joy Morton on 474 3217 or email: joy.morton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report of the Council Solicitor (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.

To consider a report of the Council Solicitor.

The report details the appeal decisions for the Area Committee and of the Borough as a whole for 2012/13.  Information is also provided on success according to the maker of each decision, application for costs and the amount received or paid.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Karen Hillen on 474 3640 or email: karen.hillen@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report of the Council Solicitor (copies of which had been circulated) detailing appeal decisions for the Area Committee and for the Borough as a whole for 2012/13.  Information was also provided on success according to the maker of each decision, applications for costs and the amount received or paid.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report details the findings of a consultation exercise and to seeks approval for the introduction of No Waiting at Any Time traffic regulations orders on Marlborough Avenue, Cheadle Hulme.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the following scheme at a cost of £525 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management delegated budget (Cheadle Hulme South ward allocation):-

No Waiting at Any Time

Marlborough Avenue, Cheadle Hulme, south east side, from a point 10 metres north east of the north easterly kerb line of Blenheim Road for a distance of 11 metres in a north easterly direction.

Marlborough Avenue, Cheadle Hulme, north west side, from a point 10 metres north east of the north easterly kerb line of Blenheim Road, for a distance of 10 metres in a north easterly 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 Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the findings of a consultation exercise and seeking approval for the introduction of No Waiting at Any Time traffic regulations orders on Marlborough Avenue, Cheadle Hulme.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the following scheme at a cost of £525 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management delegated budget (Cheadle Hulme South ward allocation):-

No Waiting at Any Time

Marlborough Avenue, Cheadle Hulme, south east side, from a point 10 metres north east of the north easterly kerb line of Blenheim Road for a distance of 11 metres in a north easterly direction.

Marlborough Avenue, Cheadle Hulme, north west side, from a point 10 metres north east of the north easterly kerb line of Blenheim Road, for a distance of 10 metres in a north easterly direction.

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

The report details the findings of a consultation exercise and seeks approval for the introduction of a package of Traffic Regulation Orders on Plymouth Drive, Bramhall.

The Area Committee is 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).

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 Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the findings of a consultation exercise and seeking approval for the introduction of a package of Traffic Regulation Orders on Plymouth Drive, Bramhall.

RESOLVED – That approval be given 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

Plymouth Drive, Bramhall, south west side, from a point 27 metres north west of the north westerly kerb line of Dairyground Road for a distance of 31 metres in a north westerly direction.

Access Protection Markings

Rowan Lodge Plymouth Drive

1 – 13 Plymouth Drive

4 – 18 Plymouth Drive

To consider reports on applications received by the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration.

Officer contact: Iain Bate on 474 4421 or email: iain.bate@stockport.gov.uk

To consider an application received from the Operations Manager of Bramall Hall to hold a Plant Hunters fair at Bramhall Park on 6 April 2014.

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) detailing an application from the Operations Manager of Bramall Hall for the use of Bramhall Park on 6 April 2014 to hold a Plant Hunters Fair.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the application from the Operations Manager of Bramall Hall for the use of Bramhall Park on 6 April 2014 to hold a Plant Hunters Fair.

To consider an application from the Friends of South Park to hold an Easter Fair at South Park on 13 April 2014.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant permission subject to the production of a Temporary Event Notice and appropriate papers.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) detailing an application from the Friends of South Park for the use of South Park on 13 April 2014 to hold an Easter Fair.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the application from the Friends of South Park for the use of South Park on 13 April 2014 to hold an Easter Fair.

To consider an application from the Operations Manager of Bramall Hall in association with the Friends of Bramall Hall and Park to hold a family fun date/ summer fete at Bramhall Park on 20 April 2014.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant permission subject to the production of appropriate papers.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) detailing an application from the Operations Manager of Bramall Hall for the use of Bramhall Park on 20 April 2014 to hold a family fun day/ summer fete.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the application from the Operations Manager of Bramall Hall for the use of Bramhall Park on 20 April 2014 to hold a family fun day/ summer fete.

To consider an application received from Bramhall and Woodford Rotary Club to hold a Duck Race at Bramhall Park on 18 May 2014.

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) detailing an application from Bramhall and Woodford Rotary Club for the use of Bramhall Park on 18 May 2014 to hold a Duck Race.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the application from the Bramhall and Woodford Rotary Club for the use of Bramhall Park on 18 May 2014 to hold a Duck Race.

To consider an application from the Operations Manager of Bramall Hall to hold an open air theatre performance at Bramhall Park on 8 June 2014.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant permission subject to the production of appropriate papers.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) detailing an application from the Operations Manager of Bramall Hall for the use of Bramhall Park on 8 June 2014 to hold an open air theatre performance.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the application from the Operations Manager of Bramall Hall for the use of Bramhall Park on 8 June 2014 to hold an open air theatre performance.

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 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) updating the Area Committee on progress on decisions taken by the Area Committee since the last meeting and the current position on Area Flexibility and the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management delegated budgets.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.