Agenda

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 19 October 2023.

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

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

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.

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

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.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Chester’s Croft Residents Association for a grant of £500 (Bramhall South & Woodford ward allocation only) towards the cost of maintaining their defibrillator, by purchasing replacement pads and batteries.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Friends of Bramall Hall and Park for a grant of £350 (Bramhall South & Woodford ward allocation only) towards the cost of purchasing new equipment, including vacuum shredders and a wheelbarrow to assist with the maintenance of the park.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from African and Caribbean Community Association for a grant of £138.42 (£46.14 from Bramhall North, £46.14 from Bramhall South & Woodford, £46.14 from Cheadle Hulme South) towards the cost of organising a celebration of International Men’s Day, with health talks and activities regarding prostate cancer, diabetes and high-blood pressure.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Hurricanes Cheerleading for a grant of £56 (Cheadle Hulme South ward only) towards the cost of purchasing new club member uniforms for their members.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Cheadle Hulme Market Precinct Traders Group for a grant of £350 (Cheadle Hulme South ward only) towards the cost of organising a Christmas Market & Grotto event for the benefit of the village, local shops and community.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from the Friendship Café at All Saints Church, Cheadle Hulme for a grant of £1,000 (Cheadle Hulme South ward only) towards the cost of providing food and refreshments as well as to cover heating costs as the Friendship Café becomes a warm space for people to gather throughout the warmer months of the year as well as the colder ones.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

The following development applications will be considered by the Area Committee:-

Demolition of existing outbuildings and the construction of one bungalow with new access.

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

Officer contact: Osian Perks by email: osian.perks@stockport.gov.uk

Erection of one detached dwelling.

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

Officer contact: Osian Perks by email: osian.perks@stockport.gov.uk

Hybrid planning application seeking: Full (detailed) planning permission for the erection of a three storey college (Use Class F1(a)) with new car parking, cycle storage, plant, sub-station, hard and soft landscaping including new playing field, vehicular and pedestrian access and associated engineering and infrastructure, together with the demolition works necessary to separate the sports building from the remainder of the existing campus, the new entrance block and elevational treatment to the existing Sports Building; and Outline planning permission for the demolition of the existing college buildings and the erection of up to 32 dwellings with all matters reserved.

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

Officer contact: Rebecca Whitney on 0161 474 4405 or email: rebecca.whitney@stockport.gov.uk

Two storey rear extension and a single storey side/rear extension to incorporate the existing garage. (Amended)

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

Officer contact: Aisling Monaghan by email: aisling.monaghan@stockport.gov.uk

Part retrospective application for two storey rear extension and part single storey, part two storey side extension. Additional alterations include the insertion of new windows and a new entrance doorway.

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

Officer contact: Paul Birt by email: paul.birt@stockport.gov.uk

Proposed front porch extension to create a covered area, remove and make good external stone window heads, re-render all elevations and re-tile roof along with the enlargement of the existing driveway.

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

Officer contact: Paul Birt by email: paul.birt@stockport.gov.uk

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

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report details the findings of a consultation exercise and seeks approval for the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) No Waiting at Any Time at the junction of Balmoral Road and Buckingham Road and a limited stay disabled bay outside the Chemist on Buckingham Road, Cheadle Hulme.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the 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 orders at a cost of £1,200 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Cheadle Hulme South ward allocation):-

Proposed Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) Schedule

‘No Waiting at Any Time’

Buckingham Road – Southeast Side

From a point 11 metres northeast of the north-eastern kerb line of Balmoral Ave to point 18 metres southwest of southwestern kerb line of Balmoral Ave.

Balmoral Ave – Northeast Side

From its intersection with the south-eastern kerb line of Buckingham Road for a distance of15 metres in a south easterly direction

Balmoral Ave – Southwest Side

From its intersection with the south-eastern kerb line of Buckingham Road for a distance of 9 metres south easterly direction.

Disabled Bay

30 mins no return within 60 mins

Buckingham Road – Northwest Side

From a point 30 metres southwest to the projected southwest kerb line of Balmoral Ave for a distance of 6.6 metres in a south westly direction.

Officer contact: Diane Knight on 07929777412 or email: diane.knight@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report details proposals to widen an existing footpath between Sandringham Road and Twining Brook Road which forms part of the Active Travel Fund 4 Ladybrook Valley scheme. 

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the proposal to widen an existing footpath between Sandringham Road and Twining Brook Road as part of the Active Travel Fund 4 Ladybrook Valley scheme to be funded from the Active Travel Fund 4 budget. 

Officer contact: Pam Hibbert on 0161 474 4840 or email: pam.hibbert@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report details the findings of a consultation exercise and to seek approval for the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order on Vaudrey Drive, Cheadle Hulme.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the 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 orders at a cost of £800 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Cheadle Hulme South ward allocation):-

Proposed TRO Schedule

‘No Waiting at Any Time’

Vaudrey Drive, Cheadle Hulme (North East Side)

From the projected boundary of property nos. 18 & 20, for a distance of 42 metres in a north westerly then north easterly direction.

Vaudrey Drive, Cheadle Hulme (South West Side)

From the projected boundary of property nos. 35 & 37, for a distance of 30 metres in a north easterly then north westerly direction.

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

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

The report outlines a proposal for the virement of funds from the Ward Discretionary Budget to the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Cabinet Member for Finance & Resources gives approval to:-

(1)     A virement of £896.14 from the Ward Discretionary Budget to the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget (Bramhall South & Woodford ward allocation).

(2)     A virement of £1000 from the Ward Discretionary Budget to the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget (Cheadle Hulme South ward allocation).

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

To consider a report of the Director of Development and Regeneration.

The report provides an update on delivering Bramhall District Centre Action Plan and Cheadle Hulme District Centre Action Plan and initial thoughts on how the £5,000 from UK Shared Prosperity Fund is to be allocated. The report also provides an update on support for Large Local Centres.

The Area Committee is recommended to:

(1)  Note the progress made in developing the Bramhall District Centre Action Plan.

(2)  Note the progress made in developing the Cheadle Hulme District Centre.

(3)  Provide feedback on priority projects to allocate the £5,000 UKSPF to.

(4)  Note the plans to develop an information portal to support businesses and organisations in large Local Centres.

Officer Contact: Helen Walters on 0161 474 3734 or email: helen.walters@stockport.gov.uk

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