Agenda and minutes

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

Councillors Lenny Grice and Lisa Walker were nominated for election to the office of chair of the Area Committee for the period until the next Annual Council Meeting.

For Councillor Grice – 3

For Councillor Walker - 4

RESOLVED – That Councillor Lisa Walker 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.

Councillors Lenny Grice and Linda Holt were nominated for appointment to the office of vice-chair of the Area Committee for the period until the next Annual Council Meeting.

For Councillor Grice – 3

For Councillor Holt – 4

RESOLVED – That Councillor Linda Holt 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 16 April 2015.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 16 April 2015 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.

The Chair welcomed to the meeting those councillors who had been newly elected or returned for a further term of office in the Local Elections held on 7 May 2015.

It was announced that the Cheadle Hulme Family Market would be taking place on 27 June 2015 between 1.00 pm and 4.00pm at Cheadle Hulme Precinct.

It was further reported that the Bramhall Festival was due to take place between 12 and 14 June 2015.

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.

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.

One public question was submitted relating to the grant of planning permission for the erection of a new sports pavilion, car and coach park, an all-weather sports pitch and extension to the Junior School at Cheadle Hulme School, Claremont Road, Cheadle Hulme and what measures were being taken to safeguard the area in relation to flood risk, air quality and traffic.

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration responded that a Flood Risk Assessment had been submitted with the application and a condition had been imposed as part of the grant of planning permission requiring the submission and approval of a scheme to regulate surface water runoff.  It was further stated that there were no conditions in relation to air quality as the site was not within an Air Quality Priority Area.  The Council's Highway Engineer had also concluded that the proposal did not intensify the use of the site and would not give rise to any increase in traffic movements and would improve upon the existing arrangements; contribute towards addressing existing off site difficulties and provide some relief and benefit for residents.  Finally, it was stated that there was no requirement for an Environmental Impact Assessment associated with the development and the Secretary of State had not made any comment to the contrary.

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:-

·         Gully cleansing had taken place on the roundabout in the centre of Bramhall Village.

·         A traffic bollard at the junction of Ladythorn Road and Bramhall Lane South had been damaged by a vehicle and required replacement.

·         A manhole cover was loose and causing a noise nuisance as vehicles travelled over it on Carrwood Road near its junction with St Michaels Avenue.

·         Concern was expressed in relation to the quality of the reseeding of the grass verge on Grange Road at its junction with Ringmore Road.

RESOLVED – That Carolyn Turner be thanked for her attendance.

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

One petition was submitted with 142 signatories relating to a request that the Council give consideration to acquisition of land to the rear of Truro Close, Delfur Road, Bude Close and Padstow Road, Bramhall.

RESOLVED – That the petition be referred to the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration for investigation with a view to establishing the status of the land in question and the Council’s ongoing liabilities and obligations; and further after having considered the above matters whether it would be practical or prudent for the Council to pursue to the acquisition of the land.

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 any applications for Area Flexibility Funding or to receive feedback from organisations who have received funding.

There were no Area Flexibility Funding items to consider.

To consider a report of the West Area Housing Manager (Stockport Homes Limited).

The report provides an update on the progress in delivering the Stockport Homes Limited Neighbourhood Action Plans for the Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme South plan area.

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

Officer contact: Maria Lindars on 0161 474 437 or by email at:  maria.lindars@stockporthomes.org

A representative of the Chief Executive, Stockport Homes Ltd submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on progress in the delivery of Stockport Homes Neighbourhood Action Plans. The report also requested Councillors to comment on further issues which the Action Plans may address in 2015/2016.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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).

New detached dwelling adjacent to 8 Thornway.

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

RESOLVED – That consideration of this application be deferred to the next meeting of the Area Committee pending notification of the date of the meeting at which it would be considered being given to the applicant, agent and those who have expressed an interest in the application.

Demolition of existing garage to side elevation and outrigger to rear. Extension to side and rear of ground floor to provide new kitchen/family room, pantry, utility room and cloakroom/WC. Stairs down to newly excavated basement area to provide dining room. Extension and internal alterations to first floor to provide additional bedroom with balcony area, dressing room and en suite bathroom.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee grant planning permission subject to a condition removing Permitted Development rights for extensions.

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

In respect of plan no. 57900 for the demolition of existing garage to side elevation and outrigger to rear; extension to side and rear of ground floor to provide new kitchen/family room, pantry, utility room and cloakroom/WC; stairs down to newly excavated basement area to provide dining room.; extension and internal alterations to first floor to provide additional bedroom with balcony area, dressing room and ensuite bathroom at 20 Longsight Lane, 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 subject to the removal of permitted development rights.

Installation of 2 shipping containers 2.53m high adjacent to those already on site for storage

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee grant planning permission subject to conditions restricting permission to five years only; and that the containers are to be painted dark green.

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

In respect of plan no. 57978 for the installation of two shipping containers 2.53m high adjacent to those already on site for storage at Woodford Community Centre, Chester Road, Woodford.

RESOLVED – That the application be referred to the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee for their consideration.

Two storey rear extension to nos. 115 and 117 Moor Lane.

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

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

RESOLVED – That consideration of this application be deferred to the next meeting of the Area Committee pending notification of the date of the meeting at which it would be considered being given to the applicant, agent and those who have expressed an interest in the application.

Two storey side extension, two storey rear extension, single storey front extension and new boundary wall and gates to front.(Re-submission of DC057156).

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning & 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. 58096 for a two storey side extension, two storey rear extension, single storey front extension and new boundary wall and gates to front (re-submission of DC057156) at 132 Moor Lane, Woodford, it was

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

Widening of existing pedestrian access gate to front of house to allow for vehicular access and laying out of front driveway with gates and pillars (Re-submission of DC056529).

The Area Committee is recommended to refuse planning permission.

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

RESOLVED – That consideration of this application be deferred to the next meeting of the Area Committee pending notification of the date of the meeting at which it would be considered being given to the applicant, agent and those who have expressed an interest in the application.

Demolition of existing garden outbuilding and building of new enlarged garden outbuilding.

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

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

RESOLVED – That consideration of this application be deferred to the next meeting of the Area Committee pending notification of the date of the meeting at which it would be considered being given to the applicant, agent and those who have expressed an interest in 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 0161 474 3217 or email: joy.morton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management & 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 joint report of the Corporate Directors for Place Management & Regeneration and Corporate and Support Services.

The report details an objection to a proposed Traffic Regulation Order at Ladythorn Road, Bramhall.

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

Officer contact: Nathan Copley on 474 4808 or email: nathan.copley@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 objection to a proposed Prohibition of Waiting Traffic Regulation Order at Ladythorn Road, Bramhall.

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

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

To report the findings of a consultation exercise and to seek approval for the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) to improve safety and access for motorists and pedestrians in the vicinity of Nevill Road School.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the legal advertising of the a Traffic Regulation Order as set out in the report and, subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date, the orders can be made. The Order includes the following elements:-

·         Proposed No Waiting at Any Time restrictions on parts of Nevill Road, North Park Road,  Rushton Drive, Handley Road

·         Proposed No Waiting Mon – Fri 8am – 5pm restrictions on parts of North Park Road

·         Proposed No Waiting Mon – Fri 8.30am – 4.30pm/No Loading Mon – Fri 8.30 –  9.15am, 3.00 – 3.45pm on parts of Earle Road, Abingdon Road

·         Proposed No Loading Mon – Fri 8.30 –  9.15am, 3.00 – 3.45pm on parts of Nevill Road, Earle Road, Abingdon Road

·         Proposed Disabled Persons Parking Place on North Park Road

Officer contact: Nathan Copley, Tel: 0161 474 4808; email nathan.copley@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 the findings of a consultation exercise and seeking approval for the introduction of a package of Traffic Regulation Orders in the vicinity of Nevill Road School to improve safety and access for motorists and pedestrians.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to the statutory legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Orders and, subject to no objections being received within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the Order at a cost of £2950 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bramhall North ward allocation):-

Proposed No Waiting at Any Time

Nevill Road, Bramhall, both sides, from a point 10 metres west of the western kerbline of Bramhall Lane South, for a distance of 13 metres in a westerly direction.

North Park Road, Bramhall, north west side, from a point 6 metres north east of the north easterly kerbline of Rushton Drive to a point 10 metres south west of the south westerly kerbline of Rushton Drive.

North Park Road, Bramhall, north west side, from a point 10 metres north east of the north easterly kerb line of North Park Road to a point 10 metres south west of the south westerly kerbline of North Park Road.

North Park Road, Bramhall, both sides, from the north westerly kerb line of North Park Road for a distance of 10 metres in a north westerly direction.

North Park Road, Bramhall, south east side, from a point 10 metres north east of the north easterly kerbline of Handley Road to a point 10 metres south west of the south westerly kerb line of Handley Road.

Rushton Drive, Bramhall, south west side, from the north-westerly kerbline of North Park Road for a distance of 10 metres in a north westerly direction.

Rushton Drive, Bramhall, north east side, from the north-westerly kerbline of North Park Road, for a distance of 22 metres in a north westerly direction.

Handley Road, Bramhall, both sides, from the south-westerly kerbline of North Park Road for a distance of 15 metres in a south easterly direction.

Proposed No Waiting Mon – Fri 8am – 5pm

North Park Road, Bramhall, western side, from a point 15 metres south of the south westerly kerbline of Heaton Avenue, for a distance of 28 metres in a southerly direction.

Proposed No Waiting Mon – Fri 8.30am – 4.30pm/No Loading Mon – Fri 8.30 – 9.15am, 3.00 – 3.45pm

Earle Road, Bramhall, both sides, from a point 10 metres north of the northern kerbline of Nevill Road, for a distance of 24 metres in a northerly direction.

Abingdon Road, Bramhall, west side, from a point 10 metres north of the northern kerbline of Nevill Road, for a distance of 17 metres in a northerly direction.

Abingdon Road, Bramhall, east side, from a point 10 metres north of the northern kerbline of Nevill Road, for a distance of 21 metres in a northerly direction.

Proposed No Loading Mon – Fri 8.30 – 9.15am, 3.00 – 3.45pm

Nevill Road, Bramhall, south side, from its western most extent, to a point 46 metres in an easterly direction.

Nevill Road, Bramhall, western end, covering school access, a distance of approximately 7 metres.

Nevill Road, Bramhall, north side, from its western most extent, to a point 55 metres an easterly direction.

Nevill Road, Bramhall, north side, from a point 10 metres west of the westerly kerbline of Abingdon Road to a point 10 metres east of the easterly kerbline of Abingdon Road.

Earle Road, Bramhall, both sides, from the northerly kerbline of Nevill Road, for a distance of 10 metres in a northerly direction.

Abingdon Road, Bramhall, both sides, from the northerly kerbline of Nevill Road, for a distance of 10 metres in a northerly direction.

Proposed Disabled Persons Parking  ...  view the full minutes text for item 11.

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

The report details an event application received from Juno United FC to hold a football tournament and barbecue on Thorn Grove Recreation Ground on 13 June 2015.

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

Officer contact: Iain Bate on 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 that had been received from Juno United FC to hold a football tournament and barbecue on Thorn Grove Recreation Ground on 13 June 2015.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to an application from Juno United FC to hold a football tournament and barbecue on Thorn Grove Recreation Ground on 13 June 2015.

The report details an application from Woodford Dog Training Club to hold weekly evening classes on Woodford Recreation Ground from 25 June to 6 August 2015.

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

Officer contact: Iain Bate on 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 that had been received from Woodford Dog Training Club to hold weekly evening classes on Woodford Recreation Ground from 25 June to 6 August 2015.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to an application from Woodford Dog Training Club to hold weekly evening classes on Woodford Recreation Ground from 25 June to 6 August 2015.

The report details an application from Oak Meadow Friends Group to hold a Garden Party on 11 July 2015.

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

Officer contact: Iain Bate on 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 that had been received from Oak Meadow Friends Group to hold a Garden Party at Oak Meadow Park on 11 July 2015.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to an application from Oak Meadow Friends Group to hold a Garden Party at Oak Meadow Park on 11 July 2015.

The report details an application from Manchester Fire & Rescue Service to hold a charity duck race in Bramhall Park on 19th July 2015.

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

Officer contact: Iain Bate on 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 that had been received from Manchester Fire & Rescue Service to hold a charity duck race in Bramhall Park on 19th July 2015.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to an application from Manchester Fire & Rescue Service to hold a charity duck race in Bramhall Park on 19th July 2015.

The report details an application from the Friends of Hesketh Park to hold a Summer Barbecue on 11 July 2015.

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

Officer contact: Iain Bate on 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 that had been received from the Friends of Hesketh Park to hold a Summer Barbecue at Hesketh Park on 11 July 2015.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to an application from the Friends of Hesketh Park to hold a Summer Barbecue at Hesketh Park on 11 July 2015.

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 Linda Holt

Bramhall South & Woodford          - Councillor John McGahan

Cheadle Hulme South                    - Councillor Lenny Grice

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, 0161 474 3207, 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 budget.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The Area Committee is requested to consider the formalisation of the existing parking restrictions in the Church Road/Woods Lane Car Park, Smithy Green, Cheadle Hulme and make a recommendation to the Executive Councillor ( Supporting Places).

Officer Contact: Adam Forbes on 0161 474 3680 or email: adam.forbes@stockport.gov.uk

(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 prompt consideration to proposals to formalise existing parking restrictions in the Church Road/ Woods Lane Car Park, Smithy Green).

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 proposals to formalise the existing parking restrictions for the eight short stay (maximum stay-length of two hours) parking bays fronting Church Road in the Church Road/ Woods Lane Car Park, Smithy Green.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the statutory legal advertising of the formalisation of the existing parking restrictions for the eight short stay (maximum stay-length of two hours) parking bays fronting Church Road in the Church Road/ Woods Lane Car Park, Smithy Green and, subject to no objections being received within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the Order at a cost of £700 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Cheadle Hulme South ward allocation).