Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 9 March 2023.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 9 March 2023 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

Councillors and officers were invited to declare any interests they had in any of the items on the agenda for the meeting.

The following interest was declared:-

Personal Interest

No urgent decisions were reported.

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

The Chair on behalf of the Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee announced that:-

·         Greater Manchester NHS Integrated Care Team had recently launched a Stockport Neighbourhood & Prevention workshop focusing on a new model of care, recognising the importance of individual factors such as education, housing, employment and environment in caring for the local community. The first workshop had been held on 21 January and had received good attendance from a range of organisations. Members were encouraged to pass along nominations to participate in the workshop, or to attend themselves.

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 on any matters in the powers or duties of the Area Committee, subject to the exclusions set out within the Code of Practice.

3 public questions were submitted as follows:-

·         Relating to the usage of pesticides by Stockport Council in the local area, and the potentially negative impact that this could have on local wildlife.

In response, the Chair reported that officers had responded that Stockport, in common with many Local Authorities, used glyphosates to control weed growth on the highway network, parks, and cemeteries and in specialist applications such as the control of Japanese knotweed. It was noted that glyphosate was subject to regular testing, which indicated that it was less toxic than common household products such as instant coffee, and that the cumulative effects of its usage would be minimal as it was not a persistent herbicide.

·         Alerting members to the ongoing bird nesting season in Stockport, and requesting that planning officers do not allow developers to cut back any hedges and trees

In response, the Chair reported that officers had responded that it was common for planning conditions to include a prevention from cutting back hedges and trees during nesting season from 1 March to 31 August. It was noted that the condition allowed for some works to take place, but only when a competent person had visited the site and determined that no birds would be harmed, or that appropriate protections were in place to protect birds nesting on the site.

·         Relating to the ability of local residents to attend area committee meetings and requesting that public questions where the questioner could not attend the meeting should be asked and responded to at the meeting.

In response, the Chair expressed regret that the public question process had been perceived as secretive by the questioner. It was commented that Stockport was one of only a small number of Councils which offered a public question time, and further noted that it was standard procedure at Area Committees and Full Council meetings for questions to be responded to in writing should the questioner be unable to attend the meeting to hear the response in person.

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

A petition was presented on behalf of residents of the New House Farm Estate, calling on the Council to refuse an ongoing application for the installation of a 5G mast on a popular local green space area, and to consult local residents on an alternative location for the installation.

RESOLVED – That the petition ben referred to Planning for investigation.

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 Assistant Director (Legal & Democratic Governance) 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 for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Autisk for an overall grant of £1300 (£100 from Bramhall North, £100 from Bramhall South & Woodford & £100 from Cheadle Hulme South ward allocations) towards the cost of hosting a free community family event for the King’s Coronation on such a historic day to bring the community together to have fun, enjoy the coronation service and celebrations and create memories that will last forever.

A representative of Autisk attended the meeting and submitted an application for a grant from the Ward Flexibility Budget towards the cost of hosting a free community family event for the King’s Coronation on such a historic day to bring the community together to have fun, enjoy the coronation service and celebrations and create memories that will last forever.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application received from Autisk for a grant of £300 from the Ward Flexibility Budget (£100 each from the Bramhall North, Bramhall South & Woodford and Cheadle Hulme South ward allocations) towards the cost of hosting a free community family event for the King’s Coronation on such a historic day to bring the community together to have fun, enjoy the coronation service and celebrations and create memories that will last forever.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Bramhall in Bloom for an overall grant of £2,000 (£750 from Bramhall North and £1250 from Bramhall South & Woodford ward allocations) towards the cost of hiring holestars/hanging baskets planted with various brightly coloured plants for Summer 2023 in addition to planting up the plots and containers that we continue to maintain.

A representative of Bramhall in Bloom attended the meeting and submitted an application for a grant from the Ward Flexibility Budget towards the cost of hiring holestars/hanging baskets planted with various brightly coloured plants for Summer 2023 in addition to planting up the plots and containers that we continue to maintain.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application received from Bramhall in Bloom for a grant of £2,000 from the Ward Flexibility Budget (£750 from Bramhall North and £1250 from Cheadle Hulme South ward allocations) towards the cost of hiring holestars/hanging baskets planted with various brightly coloured plants for Summer 2023 in addition to planting up the plots and containers that we continue to maintain.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Mountfield Rovers Junior Football Club for a grant of £1,000 from the Bramhall North ward allocation only towards the cost of purchasing a large storage shed/container to be situated, either behind the Village Club in a secure area there or at Bramhall High School.

A representative of Mountfield Rovers Junior Football Club attended the meeting and submitted an application for a grant from the Ward Flexibility Budget towards the cost of purchasing a large storage shed/container to be situated, either behind the Village Club in a secure area there or at Bramhall High School.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to an application received from Mountfield Rovers Junior Football Club for a grant of £1,000 from the Ward Flexibility Budget (£500 each from Bramhall North and Bramhall South & Woodford ward allocation)s towards the cost of purchasing a large storage shed/container to be situated, either behind the Village Club in a secure area there or at Bramhall High School.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Stockport LGBT+ Centre CIC for an overall grant of £2100 (£100 from each ward allocation) towards the cost of providing refreshments (coffee and sandwiches) during and after physical activities including walking with walking with litter picks in local green spaces, weekly squash and tennis sessions for all of the Stockport LGBTQIA+ community.

A representative of Stockport LGBT+ Centre CIC attended the meeting and submitted an application for a grant from the Ward Flexibility Budget towards the cost of providing refreshments (coffee and sandwiches) during and after physical activities including walking with walking with litter picks in local green spaces, weekly squash and tennis sessions for all of the Stockport LGBTQIA+ community.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application received from Stockport LGBT+ Centre CIC for a grant of £300 from the Ward Flexibility Budget (£100 each from Bramhall North, Bramhall South & Woodford and Cheadle Hulme South ward allocations) towards the cost of providing refreshments (coffee and sandwiches) during and after physical activities including walking with walking with litter picks in local green spaces, weekly squash and tennis sessions for all of the Stockport LGBTQIA+ community.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Social Events Activities for an overall grant of £1,000 (£150 from each ward allocation) towards the cost of promoting the social side of the group by purchasing paper, printer ink, receipt books, stamps, making telephone calls and taking photographs.

A representative of the Assistant Director (Legal & Democratic Governance) submitted an application received on behalf of Social Events Activities towards the cost of promoting the social side of the group by purchasing paper, printer ink, receipt books, stamps, making telephone calls and taking photographs.

RESOLVED – That the application be deferred until a later meeting of the Area Committee which could be attended by the applicant.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Avro Heritage Museum for an overall grant of £766.20 from Bramhall South & Woodford ward allocation only towards the cost of purchasing a blue plaque to recognise the contribution to aircraft design, development and construction of men and women at Woodford.

A representative of Avro Heritage Museum attended the meeting and submitted an application for a grant from the Ward Flexibility Budget towards the cost of purchasing a blue plaque to recognise the contribution to aircraft design, development and construction of men and women at Woodford.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application received from Avro Heritage Museum for a grant of £766.20 from the Ward Flexibility Budget (Bramhall South & Woodford ward allocation only) towards the cost of purchasing a blue plaque to recognise the contribution to aircraft design, development and construction of men and women at Woodford.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director (Place) & Deputy Chief Executive.

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 Assistant Director (Legal & Democratic Governance) outlined the procedure for public speaking on planning applications.

Demolition of Existing Outbuildings to erect 3 detached Single Storey Dwellings with the Retention of the Existing Flora Cottage. Single storey extension to Flora Cottage following demolition of existing conservatory.

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

Officer contact: Brian McParland by email at brian.mcparland@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. DC/086482 for the demolition of Existing Outbuildings to erect 3 detached Single Storey Dwellings with the Retention of the Existing Flora Cottage. Single storey extension to Flora Cottage following demolition of existing conservatory at Flora Cottage, 438 Chester Road, Woodford, it was

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

Single storey rear extension, external alterations including modifications to front porch, conversion of garage, pitched roof over existing two storey side extension, alterations to driveway and boundary treatments.

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

Officer contact: Sophie Anderson on 0161 474 3295 or email: sophie.anderson@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. DC/087683 for a single storey rear extension, external alterations including modifications to front porch, conversion of garage, pitched roof over existing two storey side extension, alterations to driveway and boundary treatments at 75 Newlands Avenue, Cheadle Hulme,

a member of the public spoke against the application.

It was then

RESOLVED – That the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to undertake a site visit to assess the angling of the proposed development with the neighbouring property and the impact of the proposed development on the street scene and residential amenity.

Two storey side and rear extension and single storey rear extension.

The Area Committee is requested to recommended that the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee grants planning permission.

Officer contact: Sophie Anderson on 0161 474 3295 or email: sophie.anderson@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. DC/087687 for the two storey side and rear extension and single storey rear extension at 130 Moor Lane, Woodford

a representative of the applicant spoke in support of the application. 

It was then

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

To consider a report of the Assistant Director - Legal & Democratic Governance.

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: Vicki Bates on 0161 474 3219 or email: vicki.bates@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Assistant Director (Legal & Democratic Governance) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) summarising recent appeal decisions; listing current planning appeals and dates for local enquiries; informal hearings for planning appeals, and enforcement action within the Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South Area.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report outlines a proposed highway maintenance scheme on Conway Road, Cheadle Hulme.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the maintenance scheme outlined in the report and authorise the Director of Place Management to order the work, to be funded through a part contribution cost of £10,000 from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Cheadle Hulme South ward allocation).

Officer contact: Simon Sherry on 0161 474 2420 or email: simon.sherry@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Assistant Director - Legal & Democratic Governance submitted a report of the Director of Place Management (copies of which had been circulated) outlining a proposed highway maintenance scheme on Conway Road, Cheadle Hulme.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the following maintenance scheme and authorises the Director of Place Management to order the work, to be funded through a part contribution cost of £10,000 from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Cheadle Hulme South ward allocation).

Cheadle Hulme South Ward

Conway Road, Cheadle – Carriageway Resurfacing from Turves Road to Llanberis Road.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report outlines the findings of a consultation exercise and seeks approval for the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order and Moving Traffic Regulation Order within Woodford Garden Village, Woodford.

The Area Committee is recommended to request that the Cabinet Member for Highways, Parks & Leisure Services gives approval to the legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) as set out in Appendix A and Moving Traffic Regulation Order (MTRO) as set out in Appendix B of the report and, subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders to be funded by way of developer contribution.

Officer Contact: Nicola Ryan on 0161 474 4409 or email: nicola.ryan@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Assistant Director - Legal & Democratic Governance submitted a report of the Director of Place Management (copies of which had been circulated) outlining the findings of a consultation exercise and seeking approval for the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order and Moving Traffic Regulation Order within Woodford Garden Village, Woodford.

Members welcomed the proposals, noting that they had been a longstanding request from members and residents, and thanked officers for their diligence in preparing the work.

RESOLVED – That the Cabinet Member for Highways, Parks & Leisure Services be requested to give approval to the legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Order as set out in Appendix A and the Moving Traffic Regulation Order as set out in Appendix B of the report and, subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders to be funded by way of developer contribution.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report details a proposal for the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order, No Waiting at Any Time and No Loading Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) and, subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the order to be funded by way of developer contribution.

Revocation Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) Schedule

No Waiting at Any Time

Duke Avenue, Cheadle Hulme (All Sides)

All sides from its intersection with the north western kerb line of Earl Road for the full extent of Dukes Avenue including the turning head.

No Loading Monday to Friday 9am-5pm

Duke Avenue, Cheadle Hulme (All Sides)

All sides from its intersection with the north western kerb line of Earl Road for the full extent of Dukes Avenue including the turning head.

Proposed Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) Schedule

No Waiting at Any Time

Duke Avenue, Cheadle Hulme (All Sides)

All sides from its intersection with the north western kerb line of Earl Road for the full extent of Dukes Avenue including both turning heads.

No Loading Monday to Friday 9am-5pm

Duke Avenue, Cheadle Hulme (All Sides)

All sides from its intersection with the north western kerb line of Earl Road for the full extent of Dukes Avenue including both turning heads

Officer Contact: Nicola Ryan on 0161 474 4409 or email: nicola.ryan@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Assistant Director - Legal & Democratic Governance submitted a report of the Director of Place Management (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal for the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order, No Waiting at Any Time and No Loading Monday to Friday 9am-5pm on Duke Avenue, Cheadle Hulme.

Members noted that Duke Avenue would soon fall under the remit of Cheadle Area Committee, following the implementation of proposed Ward Boundary changes in May 2023. Consequently, it was considered more suitable for the item to be considered by Cheadle Area Committee as any subsequent objections reports would be submitted to the Committee following the election.

RESOLVED – That the item be referred to Cheadle Area Committee.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

This report details a desk-top study of the parking availability on Maple Road, Bramhall, following the receipt of a petition from the residents.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the contents of the desk-top study and acknowledge the view of Network Management; the purpose of a Resident Permit Parking Scheme is not to provide parking for residents additional vehicles. Resident Permit Parking Schemes are inherently introduced to assist residents by making it easier to park nearer to their home, particularly in areas where off-street parking availability is minimal to none e.g. terraced residential streets without front gardens and that no further action be taken as the most of the residents have access to off-road parking for at least 1 vehicle.

Should the Area Committee not wish to accede to the above recommendation or believe there is an immediate need for a parking scheme in the area then funding to the amount of £4k will have to be made available from the Bramhall South Delegated Ward Budget to enable consultation and further investigation.

Officer Contact: Nicola Ryan on 0161 474 4409 or email: nicola.ryan@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Assistant Director - Legal & Democratic Governance submitted a report of the Director of Place Management (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a desk-top study of the parking availability on Maple Road, Bramhall, following the receipt of a petition from the residents.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         It was commented that the parking issues on Maple Road had been raised with Members by the residents.

·         It was noted that, since a petition in relation to the scheme had been presented to the Area Committee, work had been done to replace parking lines and signage on the road, as well as to put white junction protections in place which had eased some of the local parking issues.

·         The view was expressed that a full scheme to solve the parking issues could cost upwards of £20,000.

·         Overall, Members were in favour of approving the initial work to investigate the feasibility and cost effectiveness of a full parking scheme.

RESOLVED – That approval be given for further investigation and consultation work into a proposed resident parking scheme on Maple Road, Bramhall to be funded at a cost of £4,000 from Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bramhall South ward allocation). 

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report details an objection made in relation to the proposed Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) for Yew Tree Park Road, Kirkstead Road, Romsey Drive, Sawley Drive and Fountains Road, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport.

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

Officer contact: Caroline Aylmer-Shanks on 0161 474 4840 or email: c.aylmershanks@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Assistant Director - Legal & Democratic Governance submitted a report of the Director of Place Management (copies of which had been circulated) detailing s an objection made in relation to the proposed Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) for Yew Tree Park Road, Kirkstead Road, Romsey Drive, Sawley Drive and Fountains Road, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport.

Members noted that the points raised within the objection outlined in the report did not raise any issues which had not previously been taken into consideration by the Area Committee, and consequently sought to proceed with the making of the Traffic Regulation Orders as originally advertised.

RESOLVED – That, notwithstanding the objection, the Traffic Regulation Orders for Yew Tree Park Road, Kirkstead Road, Romsey Drive, Sawley Drive and Fountains Road, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport be made as originally advertised.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report details a proposal to revoke the decision made on 7 April to authorise the diversion of footpath 16 Hazel Grove and Bramhall and to consider whether to authorise the extinguishment of part of Public Footpath 16 Hazel Grove and Bramhall and upgrade a section of it to bridleway status with the creation of two further bridleways.

The Area Committee is recommended to:-

(1) Revoke the resolution passed at the Area Committee meeting on 7 April as follows: “That approval be given to the making of an Order under section 119 of the Highways Act 1980, diverting part of Public Footpath 16 Hazel Grove and Bramhall and upgrade to bridleway status with the addition of a section of unadopted path leading from Meadway Bramhall.”

(2) Authorise the making of an Order under section 26 of the Highways Act 1980, creating a new public bridleway along that path from Meadway to footpath 16 and marked A-B on the plan attached at Appendix A, and upgrading that part of Public Footpath 16 Hazel Grove and Bramhall marked B-C on the plan attached at Appendix A to Bridleway status and creating a further bridleway from point C-D on the plan attached at Appendix A.

(3) Authorise the making of an order under section 118 of the Highways Act 1980, extinguishing that part of Public Footpath 16 Hazel Grove and Bramhall marked E-F on the plan attached at Appendix A.

Officer contact: Sue Stevenson on 0161 474 4351 or email: sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

RESOLVED – That the consideration of this item be deferred to the next meeting of the Area Committee.  

To consider a report of the Assistant Director – Legal & Democratic Governance.

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: Georgia Latham on 0161 474 3229 or email: georgia.latham@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Assistant Director (Legal & Democratic Governance) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update 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.