Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 12 November 2015.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 12 November 2015 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

No declarations were made.

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

Councillor Wyatt announced that a carol service would be held in Oak Meadow, Cheadle Hulme on Saturday, 20 December 2015 at 11.00 am.  

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.

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:-

·         United Utilities had undertaken repairs to a collapsed drain on Robins Lane, Bramhall.

·         Following concerns about the safety of a pedestrian bridge, investigations had established that the brook which ran between Marlow Close and Willow Avenue, Cheadle Hulme was in riparian ownership and work was ongoing to engage the adjacent landowners to share the cost of a safety inspection of the bridge.

·         Concern was expressed in relation to the condition of the surfacing of the carriageway of Ramsdale Road and Geneva Road, Bramhall.

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted an application on behalf of the Friends of the Ladybrook Valley for funding towards the cost of providing replacement tools and safety equipment.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be recommended to make a grant of £ 290.88 (Bramhall North ward allocation) to the Friends of the Ladybrook Valley for funding towards the cost of providing replacement tools and safety equipment.

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 filling station and adjacent MOT garage, proposed construction of new filling station, forecourt, canopy, pump islands and 2 no. 70,000 litre tanks.

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. 58787 for the demolition of existing filling station and adjacent MOT garage, proposed construction of new filling station, forecourt, canopy, pump islands and 2 no. 70,000 litre tanks at Church Road Services, 17 Church Road, Cheadle Hulme,

a member of the public spoke against the application; and

the applicant spoke in support of the application.

It was then

RESOLVED - That consideration of this application be deferred to the next meeting of the Area Committee to allow the highways engineer to take further account of peak traffic flows and the concentration of schools within the locality of the proposed development and to allow the applicant the opportunity to demonstrate the that the employment use of the site was no longer viable.

Erection of 3 bedroom bungalow with integral garage and basement.

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. 59901 for the erection of a three bedroom bungalow with integral garage and basement at Serendipity, 2 Damery Road, Bramhall,

a member of the public spoke against the application.

It was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted subject to the inclusion of an informative relating to the retention of the existing tree and hedge.

Change of use of existing stable/ residential building to 1no. 3 bedroom residential dwelling.

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

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

In respect of plan no. 59924 for the change of use of existing stable/ residential building to 1no. 3 bedroom residential dwelling at Moorwood Stables, Cinder Lane, Woodford,

the applicant spoke in support of the application.

It was then

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

Change of use from office (B1a) back to the original use as a semi-detached residential dwelling.

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

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

In respect of plan no. 59996 for the change of use from office (B1a) back to the original use as a semi-detached residential dwelling at 21 Mellor Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, it was

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

Change of use of ground floor and basement from A1 shop to A4 micropub.

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. 60193 for the change of use of ground floor and basement from A1 shop to A4 micropub at 8 Woodford Road, Bramhall,

the applicant spoke in support of the application.

It was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted subject to the imposition of a condition requiring that all patrons shall be off the premises at the end of the approved hours of operation each night and the inclusion of an informative relating to the undertaking of regular fire risk assessments and that the use of the rear yard shall cease for drinking purposes at 9.00 pm each day.

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.

It was reported that permission had been refused in respect of the judicial review that had been submitted relating to the proposed development on land adjacent to 8 Thornway, Bramhall for which had been considered by the Area Committee at its meeting on 16 July 2015.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

The report details proposals for the revision of some of the polling arrangements within the Bramhall North, Bramhall South and Woodford; and Cheadle Hulme South wards for the May 2016 local elections.

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

Officer contact: Steve Callender on 0161 474 3184 or email: steve.callender@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) detailing proposals for the revision of some of the polling arrangements within the Bramhall North, Bramhall South and Woodford; and Cheadle Hulme South wards for the May 2016 local elections.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         It was noted that there were no other suitable alternatives to the continued use of Nevill Road Primary School as the polling place for polling districts IA and IG in the Bramhall North ward.  It was requested that the Deputy Chief Executive write to the school to explain this position.

·         Members expressed their opposition to the proposed change of polling place from Moss Hey Primary School to Fords Lane Evangelical Church for polling district GC in the Bramhall South & Woodford ward on the basis that the current polling place was well known and well used and that the proposed change would result in traffic problems on Fords Lane.

·         It was commented that although not included within the report, discussions had previously taken place in relation to a proposal that the current two polling stations at Hurst Head Infant and Junior Schools would be changed to a combined station in the infant school except when it was a general election.

·         Support was expressed in relation to the proposal to change the polling place for districts BA and BC in the Cheadle Hulme South ward from Bradshaw Hall Primary School to Emmanuel CofE Church Hall and the church itself, respectively.

RESOLVED – That the Deputy Chief Executive be recommended to give consideration to the comments of the Area Committee in submitting proposals for the revision of polling arrangements within the area represented by the committee for approval by the Council Meeting.

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

The report details the proposed planning brief for Sim Chem House, Cheadle Hulme. The planning brief's objective is to guide the future development of this important site in Cheadle Hulme District Centre in order to ensure it contributes to the local economy and the well-being of the local community. It also aims to provide certainty for interested parties looking to either reuse the Sim Chem building or to redevelop the site.

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

Officer contact: Andy Kippax on 0161 474 4319 or email: andy.kippax@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposed planning brief for Sim Chem House, Cheadle Hulme.

The planning brief's objective was to guide the future development of the site in Cheadle Hulme District Centre in order to ensure it contributed to the local economy and the well-being of the local community. It also aimed to provide certainty for interested parties looking to either reuse the Sim Chem building or to redevelop the site.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         Concern was expressed that the building was not currently in a secure state.

·         It was suggested that the site could be redeveloped to provide new housing as opposed to apartments.

·         A further comment proposed that a mixed use residential and retail redevelopment of the site would be more sustainable.

·         The current approach to compulsorily purchase the property was considered to be the quickest route to securing a long term future for the site.

·         The planning brief was welcomed as the first step in securing the long-term future of the building.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report provides details of the consultation on the proposed Poynton Relief Road.

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

Officer Contact: Sue Stevenson on 474 4351 or email: sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Area Committee to consider the proposals for the Poynton Relief Road being developed by Cheshire East Council, working in cooperation with Stockport Council. The Relief Road was proposed to relieve congestion in and around Poynton, improve links to Macclesfield and support economic, physical and social regeneration of the area.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         Concern was expressed in relation to the impact of the additional traffic that would be generated by the proposed relief road on the A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road that was currently under construction and the existing routes throughout Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme.

·         There needed to be a review of the current SEMMMS strategy in the light of developments that had taken place since the original strategy was developed in 1998.

·         There needed to be a considered plan for the A34 corridor which would be significantly affected by increased traffic flows resulting from both the A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road and now the proposed Poynton Relief Road.

·         It was commented that the traffic problems within Poynton were partially the result of traffic management measures that had been implemented within the town centre.

·         The proposed mitigation measures to provide protection to residents of Bridle Road, Woodford were welcomed.

·         The Area Committee had previously expressed the view that the proposed alignment was not the correct one and reiterated that opinion.

RESOLVED – That the report and presentation be noted, and the comments of the Area Committee be considered as part of the Council’s response to the Poynton Relief Road consultation.

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

The report provides a response to a document submitted by ‘Hulme Hall Area Neighbourhood Voice’ concerning locality of Smithy Green on Hulme Hall Road, Cheadle Hulme.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Max Townsend on 0161 474 4861 or email: max.townsend@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) providing a response to the document that had previously been submitted to the Area Committee on behalf of ‘Hulme Hall Area Neighbourhood Voice’ concerning traffic problems within the locality of Smithy Green on Hulme Hall Road, Cheadle Hulme.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         There was an existing dropped crossing with tactile paving which indicated the pedestrians that this was a safe crossing location, however elderly residents did not feel safe using it.

·         It was requested that officers prepare a costing for the introduction of red warning markings at the dropped kerb crossing and high visibility pedestrian warning signage on Hulme Hall Road.

·         Comparative costs were also requested for the introduction of a controlled crossing at the same location.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration be requested to submit a report to the next meeting of the Area Committee providing costings for the introduction of additional measures to improve the safety of the pedestrian crossing on Hulme Hall Road, Cheadle Hulme.

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

The report details the findings of a consultation exercise following complaints that  vehicles were parking around the junction of Bude Close and Delfur Road, Bramhall particularly at school start and finish times.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the statutory legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Order and subject to the receipt of no objections within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the Order at a cost of £550 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bramhall North ward allocation):-

Proposed No Waiting at Any Time

Bude Close, Bramhall, both sides, from the westerly kerb line of Delfur Road for a distance of 10 metres in a westerly direction.

Delfur Road, Bramhall, west side, from a point 10 metres south of the southerly kerb line of Bude Close to a point 10 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Bude Close.

Proposed Access Protection Markings

For 12, 12a & 12b Delfur Road, Bramhall.

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 & Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the findings of a consultation exercise following complaints that vehicles were parking around the junction of Bude Close and Delfur Road, Bramhall particularly at school start and finish times and detailing proposals for the introduction of associated traffic regulation orders.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to the statutory legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Order and subject to the receipt of no objections within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the Order at a cost of £550 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bramhall North ward allocation):-

Proposed No Waiting at Any Time

Bude Close, Bramhall, both sides, from the westerly kerb line of Delfur Road for a distance of 10 metres in a westerly direction.

Delfur Road, Bramhall, west side, from a point 10 metres south of the southerly kerb line of Bude Close to a point 10 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Bude Close.

Proposed Access Protection Markings

For 12, 12a & 12b Delfur Road, Bramhall.

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 budget.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.