Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 25 September 2014.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 25 September 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 interests were declared:-

Personal Interest

Personal and Prejudicial Interest

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

The Chair announced that a concert would be held in aid of the Mayor’s Charity at the Plaza, Stockport on Friday, 21 November 2014 at 7.30 pm with all proceeds being donated to the Royal British Legion and the Alex Hulme Foundation.

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that representatives of Greater Manchester Police had been unable to attend the meeting.

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.

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.

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 complex scheme for the resurfacing of Moss Lane, Bramhall had been completed successfully.

·         The proposed resurfacing of footways on Ladybrook Road, Bramhall had been brought forward to avoid conflict with works being undertaken by National Grid Gas in February 2015.

·         The installation of posts within the mowing strip on Highfield Road, Cheadle Hulme had been completed with the surfacing of the strip programmed to take place imminently.

·         Drainage works had been completed on Bridge Lane, Bramhall which had cleared fine root intrusion from the gullies and removed displaced joints to mitigate against further intrusion.

·         United Utilities had been notified of a mains water leak on Bramhall Lane South, and it was anticipated that works would commence on 15 November 2014 to make necessary repairs.

·         A temporary repair had been requested for a channel which had developed in the carriageway on the north side of the Handforth roundabout.

·         Discussions were ongoing with the NHS in relation to the maintenance of lighting columns on NHS land which lit adopted highway on Bramley Close, Bramhall.

·         It was noted that the Council was no longer able to undertake certain routine maintenance in parks due to budgetary constraints, and members enquired what support and materials might be made available to them to undertake some targeted leaf removal.

RESOLVED – That Carolyn Turner be thanked for her attendance.

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 Chelwood Food Bank for funding of up to £880 towards the cost of making repairs to a minibus.

Mr Steve Hough attended the meeting and submitted an application on behalf of Chelwood Foodbank Plus for Area Flexibility Funding towards the cost of making repairs to a minibus.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £600 (£200 from each ward allocation) to Chelwood Foodbank Plus for Area Flexibility Funding towards the cost of making repairs to a minibus.

To consider an application from the Targeted Youth Engagement Service for funding of up to £300 towards the cost to provide a series of intensive sessions covering issues around self esteem, sexual exploitation, appropriate relationships, sexual health culminating in a film being presented in schools across the borough by the young women who made it.

Mr Simon Leroux attended the meeting and submitted an application on behalf of the Targeted Youth Engagement Services CIC for Area Flexibility Funding towards the cost of providing a series of intensive sessions covering issues around self-esteem, sexual exploitation, appropriate relationships and sexual health culminating in a film being presented in schools across the borough by the young women who made it.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £750 (£300 from the Bramhall North ward allocation, £300 from the Bramhall South ward allocation and £150 from the Cheadle Hulme South ward allocation) to the Targeted Youth Engagement Services CIC towards the cost of providing a series of intensive sessions covering issues around self-esteem, sexual exploitation, appropriate relationships and sexual health culminating in a film being presented in schools across the borough by the young women who made it.

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.

Internally illuminated fascia signs to south western and south eastern elevations.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission subject to conditions.

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

In respect of plan no. 56030 for internally illuminated fascia signs to south western and south eastern elevations at 1-2 The Bramhall Centre, Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall,

a member of the public spoke on behalf of a number of objectors to the application; and

the applicant spoke in support of the application.

It was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

Change of use from retail and coffee bar to restaurant, with external extraction flue, alterations to elevations and external seating area.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission subject to conditions.

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

In respect of plan no. 56035 for the change of use from retail and coffee bar to restaurant, with external extraction flue, alterations to elevations and external seating area at 1-2 The Bramhall Centre, Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall,

a member of the public spoke on behalf of a number of objectors to the application; and

the applicant spoke in support of the application.

It was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

Formation of a soil bund.

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

Officer contact: Suzanne Broomhead on 218 1982 or email: suzanne.broomhead@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 56409 for the formation of a soil bund on land 200m North West of Woodford Road, it was

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

1) Demolition of existing single storey side extension 2) Construction of new two storey side extension to accommodate ground floor granny flat annex and first floor bedroom 3) Existing roof space conversion to create two bedrooms and an en-suite shower room, utilising the new side extension roof space 4) Construction of a new porch to the existing front door 5) Construction of a double car garage 6) External works to form a ramp access to access the new and enlarged rear patio 7) Alterations to existing elevations and new render finish to all elevations.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission subject to conditions.

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

In respect of plan no. 56540 for (1) demolition of existing single storey side extension (2) construction of new two storey side extension to accommodate ground floor granny flat annex and first floor bedroom (3) existing roof space conversion to create two bedrooms and an en-suite shower room, utilising the new side extension roof space (4) construction of a new porch to the existing front door (5) construction of a double car garage (6) external works to form a ramp access to access the new and enlarged rear patio; and (7) alterations to existing elevations and new render finish to all elevations at 7 Milverton Drive, Bramhall, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

Two storey rear extension incorporating balcony and single storey rear extension.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission subject to conditions.

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

In respect of plan no. 56546 for a two storey rear extension incorporating balcony and single storey rear extension at 20B Broadway, Bramhall,

a member of the public spoke against the application; and

the applicant spoke in support of the application.

It was then

RESOLVED – That the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to determine the application.

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: 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 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 details the findings of a consultation exercise and seeks approval for the introduction of a ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ Traffic Regulation Order on Truro Close and Dairyground Road, Bramhall.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the following scheme at a cost of £500 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bramhall North ward allocation):-

No Waiting at Any Time

Truro Close, Bramhall, both sides, from the south easterly kerb line of Dairyground Road for a distance of 15 metres in a south easterly direction.

Dairyground Road, Bramhall, south east side, form a point 10 metres north east of the north easterly kerb line of Truro Close to a point 10 metres south west of the south westerly kerb line of Truro Close.

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 proposals for the introduction of a ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ Traffic Regulation Order on Truro Close and Dairyground Road, Bramhall.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the following scheme at a cost of £500 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bramhall North ward allocation):-

No Waiting at Any Time

Truro Close, Bramhall, both sides, from the south easterly kerb line of Dairyground Road for a distance of 15 metres in a south easterly direction.

Dairyground Road, Bramhall, south east side, form a point 10 metres north east of the north easterly kerb line of Truro Close to a point 10 metres south west of the south westerly kerb line of Truro Close.

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

The report details the findings of a consultation exercise with local residents and seeks approval for the introduction of ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ Traffic Regulation Orders on Church Road and Granby Road, Cheadle Hulme.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Executive Councillor (Communities & Sustainability) give approval to the following scheme at a cost of £500 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Cheadle Hulme South ward allocation):-

No Waiting at Any Time

Church Road, Cheadle Hulme, north west side, from a point 22 metres south west of the south westerly kerb line of Granby Road to a point 23 metres north east of the north easterly kerb line of Granby Road.

Granby Road, Cheadle Hulme, south west side, from the north westerly kerb line of Church Road for a distance of 12 metres in a north westerly direction.

Granby Road, Cheadle Hulme, north east side, from the north westerly kerb line of Church Road for a distance of 15.5 metres in a north westerly 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 proposals for the introduction of ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ Traffic Regulation Orders on Church Road and Granby Road, Cheadle Hulme.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Communities & Sustainability) be recommended to give approval to the following scheme at a cost of £500 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Cheadle Hulme South ward allocation):-

No Waiting at Any Time

Church Road, Cheadle Hulme, north west side, from a point 22 metres south west of the south westerly kerb line of Granby Road to a point 23 metres north east of the north easterly kerb line of Granby Road.

Granby Road, Cheadle Hulme, south west side, from the north westerly kerb line of Church Road for a distance of 12 metres in a north westerly direction.

Granby Road, Cheadle Hulme, north east side, from the north westerly kerb line of Church Road for a distance of 15.5 metres in a north westerly direction.

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

The report details the findings of a consultation exercise with local residents and seeks approval for the introduction of ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ and time limited ‘No Waiting’ Traffic Regulation Orders on Tenby Drive, Cheadle Hulme.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to that element of the following scheme that falls within its purview, and is requested to recommend that the Executive Councillor (Communities & Sustainability) gives approval to the remainder at a cost of £950 to be funded from the Area Committee’s delegated budget (Cheadle Hulme South ward allocation):-

No Waiting at Any Time

Tenby Drive, Cheadle Hulme, both sides, from a point 10 metres south west of the south westerly kerb line of Station Road for a distance of 5 metres in a south westerly direction.

Proposed No Waiting 10am – 4pm

Tenby Drive, Cheadle Hulme, south east side, from a point 15 metres south west of the south westerly kerb line of Station Road for a distance of 85 metres in a south westerly then south easterly direction.

Officer contact: Andrew Varey on 0161 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 proposals for the introduction of ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ and time limited ‘No Waiting’ Traffic Regulation Orders on Tenby Drive, Cheadle Hulme.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to that element of the following scheme that fell within the purview of the Area Committee, and that the Executive Councillor (Communities & Sustainability) be recommended to give approval to the remainder at a cost of £950 to be funded from the Area Committee’s delegated budget (Cheadle Hulme South ward allocation):-

No Waiting at Any Time (Executive Councillor (Communities & Sustainability approval))

Tenby Drive, Cheadle Hulme, both sides, from a point 10 metres south west of the south westerly kerb line of Station Road for a distance of 5 metres in a south westerly direction.

Proposed No Waiting 10am – 4pm (Area Committee approval)

Tenby Drive, Cheadle Hulme, south east side, from a point 15 metres south west of the south westerly kerb line of Station Road for a distance of 85 metres in a south westerly then south easterly direction.

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

The report details an objection received to a proposed 20mph speed limit Traffic Regulation Order in the North Park Road Area, Bramhall.

The Area Committee is recommended to consider the objection and determine whether to proceed with the Scheme in the light of the objection; and if so to make the Order as advertised.

Officer contact: Andy Varey on 474 4809 or email: andrew.varey@stockport.gov.uk  or Zoe Allan on 474 3138 or email: zoe.allan@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a joint report of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services and the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) detailing an objection received to a proposed 20mph speed limit Traffic Regulation Order in the North Park Road Area, Bramhall.

RESOLVED – That notwithstanding the objection, the Order be made as advertised.

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

The report details an objection received to a proposed No Waiting at Any Time Traffic Regulation Order on Bramhall Park Road and specified adjacent side roads

The Area Committee is recommended to make the Order as advertised.

Officer contact: Andy Varey on 474 4809 or email: andrew.varey@stockport.gov.uk  or Zoe Allan on 474 3138 or email: zoe.allan@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a joint report of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services and the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) detailing an objection received to a proposed ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ Traffic Regulation Order on Bramhall Park Road and specified adjacent side roads.

RESOLVED - That notwithstanding the objection, the Order be made as advertised.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services.

The report details proposals to appropriate the properties at 60a and 60b Hulme Hall, Cheadle Hulme from the Single Property Budget to the Housing Revenue Account in order that the responsibility for their management may fall to the organisation with the necessary expertise to deal with residential tenants, specifically, Stockport Homes.

The Area Committee is recommended to comment on the proposed appropriation of this asset to the Housing Revenue Account.

Officer contact: Murray Carr on 474 3019 or email: murray.carr@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services (copies of which had been circulated) detailing proposals to appropriate the properties at 60a and 60b Hulme Hall, Cheadle Hulme from the Single Property Budget to the Housing Revenue Account in order that the responsibility for their management may fall to the organisation with the necessary expertise to deal with residential tenants, specifically, Stockport Homes.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services be recommended to give approval to the appropriation of the properties at 60a and 60b Hulme Hall, Cheadle Hulme from the Single Property Budget to the Housing Revenue Account.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for People.

The Area Committee is requested to provide political nominations for the Authority vacancy at Bradshaw Hall Primary School (Liberal Democrat) and St James Catholic High School (Independent).

Officer contact: Pam Dunham on 474 3847 or email: pam.dunham@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for People (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to provide nominations for Local Authority governor vacancies at Bradshaw Hall Primary School (Liberal Democrat vacancy) and St James Catholic High School (Independent vacancy).

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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 ward delegated budgets.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

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

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 budget.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.