Agenda and minutes

With sadness, the Chair referred to the recent passing of Councillor Lenny Grice who had been a member of the Area Committee since his election to the Council in 2008.

All members present stood in silence as a mark of respect to the memory of Councillor Grice.

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 17 December 2015.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 17 December 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 agendas for the meeting.

The following interest was declared:-

Disclosable Pecuniary Interest

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

There were no announcements made.

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.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to write to Greater Manchester Police requesting that a representative attends the next meeting of the Are Committee to provide an update in relation to neighbourhood policing issues.

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:

·         Concern was raised that fly tipping continued to take place on Newlands Avenue, Bramhall and that this needed to be addressed as soon as possible.

·         It had been agreed that the contractors who were carrying out works on Woodford Road/Chester Road in Bramhall would clean the road and empty the gullies.

RESOLVED – That Carolyn Turner be thanked for her attendance.

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

No petitions were submitted.

David Bussard (Vice-Chair of the Woodford Neighbourhood Forum) will attend the meeting

David Bussard (Vice-Chair of the Woodford Neighbourhood Forum) attended the meeting to provide an update with regard to the evidence gathering that had taken place in connection with the preparation of a Neighbourhood Plan.  A copy of the Forums Annual Progress report 2015 had been circulated with the Area Committee agenda.  Mr Bussard made a presentation in relation to the following six key objectives:

·         Environment

·         Community

·         Development

·         Movement

·         Employment

·         Integration

It was reported that it is anticipated that a pre-submission consultation on the draft Plan would be undertaken early in 2016. The draft Plan would be revised following consultation and submitted to Stockport Council who will appoint an independent Inspector in consultation with Woodford Neighbourhood Forum to consider the proposals prior to the final plan being published prior to a referendum for Woodford residents taking place.

The following comments were made/issues raised:

·         Concern was raised that the surveys that had been carried out with residents were not wide ranging enough.

·         A discussion took place as to how the residents of the new housing development in Woodford could be integrated into the community, and what part Woodford Community Centre could play in this.

·         It was acknowledged that Woodford Neighbourhood Forum had carried out some excellent work, particularly in relation to their liaison with Redrow Homes.

·         The Community Centre is the hub of the community and provides an invaluable service for the residents of Woodford.

RESOLVED – That David Bussard be thanked for his report, presentation and attendance.

To consider an update from Alison Farthing (Culture, Tourism, Venues, Sport, Stockport Council) with regard to the repair and refurbishment of Bramall Hall following a grant of £1.6 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Alison Farthing (Culture, Tourism, Venues, Sport, Stockport Council) attended the meeting to provide an update with regard to the repair and refurbishment of Bramhall Hall following a grant of 1.6 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

The following comments were made/issues raised:

·         A discussion took place regarding car parking at Bramhall Hall and what would be appropriate to charge for this.

·         The children’s play area is to be improved and upgraded and it was felt that this would encourage families with young children to visit.

·         The website is excellent at informing people of the changes that are taking place and giving details of the refurbishments, along with details of forthcoming events that are to take place.

RESOLVED – (1) That Alison Farthing be thanked for her attendance.

(2) That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make arrangements for the Area Committee to meet at Bramhall Hall once the refurbishment works are completed.

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 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)

The Democratic Services Manager outlined the procedure approved by the Council for public speaking on planning applications.

Two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and new pitched roof over the existing rear extension to replace the flat roof.

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 60177 for a two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and new pitched roof over the existing rear extension to replace the flat roof at 26 Pine Road, Bramhall,

The applicant spoke in support of the application.

It was then

RESOLVED - That the application be granted.

2 storey rear extension to comprise extended kitchen/dining area, extended reception room and additional bedroom over. Additional alterations to the existing roof provide a new dormer over reduce headroom bedrooms.

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

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

In respect of plan no 60254 for the erection of a two storey rear extension to comprise an extended kitchen/dining area, extended reception room and additional bedroom over.  Additional alterations to the existing roof provide a new dormer over reduced headroom bedrooms at 42 Waterloo Road, Bramhall.

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

It was then

RESOLVED - That the application be granted, subject to the conditions contained within the report.

Amendments to planning permission DC058208 for the demolition of the existing outbuilding and erection of a new enlarged outbuilding.

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

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

In respect of plan no 060416 for amendments to planning permission DC058208 for the demolition of the existing outbuilding and erection of a new enlarged outbuilding at 21 Moor Lane, Woodford,

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 the application be refused on the grounds that the proposed outbuilding represented inappropriate development which would fail to preserve the openness and visual amenities of the Green Belt; that the development by virtue of its scale and size would have a detrimental impact on the openness of the Green Belt and that the applicant had failed to demonstrate that very special circumstances existing so as to justify such inappropriate development.

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 Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) listing any outstanding or recently determined planning appeals and enforcements within the area represented by the Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a joint report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration and the Deputy Chief Executive.

The report details a proposal to agree to a highway creation on Footpath 68 Cheadle and Gatley, that runs from the intersection with Bridleway 69 Cheadle and Gatley in the north on Mellor Road, and Swann Lane to the southwest, as shown marked A – B on the plan at Appendix 1 to the report.

To give effect to the creation, a resolution is required that, the Council are willing to create a bridleway and assume the maintenance responsibility.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the making of a bridleway creation order in respect of the section of the route between points A – B on the plan at Appendix 1 to the report.

Officer contact: Ernest Nama on 0161 474 4595 or email: ernest.nama@stockport.gov.uk or Jackie Connelly on 0161 474 3134 or email: jackie.connelly@stockport.gov.uk

The Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration and Deputy Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal for a highway creation on Footpath 68 Cheadle and Gatley, that ran from the intersection with Bridleway 69 Cheadle and Gatley in the north on Mellor Road, and Swann Lane to the southwest, as shown marked A-B on the plan at Appendix 1 to the report.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the making of a bridleway creation order in respect of the section of the route between points A-B on the plan at Appendix 1 to the report.

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

The report details a proposal to undertake feasibility and preparatory work in relation to the potential compulsory purchase of Sim Chem House in Cheadle Hulme.

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

Officer contact: Chris Parker on 218 1446 or email: chris.parker@stockport.gov.uk

The Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal to undertake feasibility and preparatory work in relation to the potential compulsory purchase of Sim Chem House in Cheadle Hulme.

The following comments were made/issues raised:

·         This was a very important space for Cheadle Hulme and at the present time it was an eyesore.

·         Should it be necessary to make a Compulsory Purchase Order, this action should be taken immediately.

RESOLVED – That the proposals be welcomed and this Area Committee would support the undertaking of a feasibility and preparatory work in relation to the potential Compulsory Purchase of Sim Chem House in Cheadle Hulme.

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

The report details proposals intended to improve the levels of safety and reduce the potential risk for road traffic incidents on Hulme Hall Road, Cheadle Hulme which includes:-

·        The re-alignment of the junction of Hulme Hall Road and Claremont Road.

·        New pedestrian island and widened footways on Hulme Hall Road near Hulme Hall Close.

·        New build out and pedestrian refuge at the junction of Hulme Hall Road and Swann Lane.

·        Realign the junction of Hulme Hall Road and Heathbank Road to reduce the speed of vehicles joining Hulme Hall Road.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Executive Councillor (Supporting Places) approves the proposals described in this report. 

Officer contact: Gary Kennedy on 07800618190 or email: gary.kennedy@stockport.gov.uk

The Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) which detailed proposals intended to improve the levels of safety and reduce the potential risk for road traffic incidents on Hulme Hall Road, Cheadle Hulme which included:-

·         The re-alignment of the junction of Hulme Hall Road and Claremont Road.

·         New pedestrian island and widened footways on Hulme Hall Road near Hulme Hall Close.

·         New build out and pedestrian refuge at the junction of Hulme Hall Road and Swann Lane.

·         Realign the junction of Hulme Hall Road and Heathbank Road to reduce the speed of vehicles joining Hulme Hall Road.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted and the Executive Councillor (Supporting Places) be recommended to approve the proposals as detailed in the report.

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

The report details a proposal for the naming of a linked series of bridle/ cycleways extending from Hilltop Drive in Marple, along the Goyt Valley, through to Dark Lane in Lower Bredbury as the Alan Newton Way.

The Area Committee is recommended to

(1) Note the report.

(2) Give approval to the naming of the new route as the Alan Newton Way.

(3) Support the proposal by giving consideration to the use of some of its Local Initiative Funding towards the total anticipated costs of £10,000.

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

The Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) which detailed a proposal for the naming of a linked series of bridle/cycleways extending from Hilltop Drive in Marple, along the Goyt Valley, through to Dark Lane in Lower Bredbury as the Alan Newton Way.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That approval be given to the naming of the new route as the Alan Newton Way

(3) That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to submit a further report detailing a breakdown of the projected costs of the proposed provision of signage and information boards.

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

The report details the findings of a consultation exercise and to seeks approval for the revocation and introduction of ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ Traffic Regulation Orders on Victoria Way, 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 Delegated Budget (Bramhall South & Woodford Ward):-

Revoke No Waiting, 8am-7pm

Victoria Way, Bramhall, both sides, from the westerly kerb line of Cromwell Road, for a distance of 12 metres in a westerly direction.

Proposed No Waiting, 8am-7pm

Victoria Way, Bramhall, north side, from the westerly kerb line of Cromwell Road, for a distance of 35 metres in a westerly direction.

Victoria Way, Bramhall, south side, from the westerly kerb line of Cromwell Road, for a distance of 43 metres in a westerly direction.

Officer contact: Nathan Copley on 474 4808 or email: nathan.copley@stockport.gov.uk

The Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) which detailed the findings of a consultation exercise and sought approval for the revocation and introduction of ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ Traffic Regulation Orders on Victoria Way, Bramhall as concerns had been raised that vehicles that parked on Victoria Way, adjacent to the existing waiting restrictions were impeding vehicular access to those properties near to the junction.

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.

Revoke No Waiting 8am-7pm

Victoria Way, Bramhall, both sides, from the westerly kerb line of Cromwell Road, for a distance of 35 metres in a westerly direction.

Proposed No Waiting, 8am-7pm

Victoria Way, Bramhall, north side, from the westerly kerb line of Cromwell Road, for a distance of 35 metres in a westerly direction.

Victoria Way, Bramhall, south side, from the westerly kerb line of Cromwell Road for a distance of 43 metres in a westerly direction.

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

The report details an event application from Bramhall Together Trust to hold Bramhall Festival on Woodford Recreation Ground on 25 June 2016.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application.

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

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 that had been received from Bramhall Together Trust to hold Bramhall Festival on Woodford Recreation Ground on 25 June 2016.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application from Bramhall Together Trust to hold Bramhall Festival on Woodford Recreation Ground on 25 June 2016.

The report details an event application from Bramhall & Woodford Rotary Club to hold a charity duck race and community fun day in Bramhall Park on 15 May 2016.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application.

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

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 that had been received from Bramhall & Woodford Rotary Club to hold a charity duck race and community fun day in Bramhall Park on 15 May 2016.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application from Bramhall & Woodford Rotary Club to hold a charity duck race and community fun day in Bramhall Park on 15 May 2016.

The report details an event application from Shout Media and Events Ltd to hold 'Disco in the Park' on Woodford Recreation Ground on 25 June 2016.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application.

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

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 that had been received from Shout Media and Events Ltd to hold ‘Disco in the Park’ on Woodford Recreation Ground on 25 June 2016.

RESOLVED – That approval be given in principle to an application from Shout Media and Events Ltd to hold ‘Disco in the Park’ on Woodford Recreation Ground on 25 June 2015, but that the organisers be requested to attend the next meeting of the Area Committee to address the concern raised regarding including hours of use and the number of stewards in order that appropriate conditions can be applied to the consent.

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 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 since the last meeting on decisions taken by the Area Committee and detailing the current position on area flexibility funding.  The report also included the current position on the highway and traffic management delegated budget.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.