Agenda and minutes

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

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 19 October 2023 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 & prejudicial Interest

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

The Chair on behalf of the Area Committee informed residents of the following:-

·         It was reported that a Christmas light switch on had recently taken place at Oak Meadow which was a successful and well attended event.

·         It was announced that a Christmas Market including entertainment and a grotto was scheduled to take place at Cheadle Hulme Precinct on Saturday 9 December 2023.

·         It was reported that family friendly Christmas events were scheduled to take place every Saturday and Sunday throughout December at Bramall Hall.

·         It was noted that ‘Light up Bramhall’ had taken place at Bramhall Hall on Sunday 16 November 2023 and was a huge success.

·         It was reported that a remote call was scheduled to be held on Tuesday 5 December 2023 with Cash Access at Bramhall Library, regarding the Banking Hub due to open in Bramhall in the future and was an opportunity for residents to ask questions and feedback into the plans.

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

It was reported that a representative of Greater Manchester Police was unable to attend the meeting due to operational commitments. It was noted that a written update had been circulated to Members in advance of the meeting. The Chair informed the Committee that representatives would be invited to attend the next meeting of the Area Committee in January 2024, however welcomed any neighbourhood policing questions or issues to be raised.

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.

One public question was submitted requesting an update in relation to the feasibility study on Bramley Close.

In response, it was advised that the Area Committee had requested that the officer concerned draft a response to the questioner.

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 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 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.

A representative of the Assistant Director - Legal & Democratic Governance submitted an application received on behalf of Chester’s Croft Residents Association for a grant of £500 from the Ward Flexibility Budget (Bramhall South & Woodford ward allocation) towards the cost of maintaining their defibrillator by purchasing replacement pads and batteries.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application from Chester’s Croft Residents Association for a grant of £500 from the Ward Flexibility Budget (Bramhall South & Woodford ward allocation) towards the cost of maintaining their defibrillator by purchasing replacement pads and batteries, subject to the Cabinet Member for Finance & Resources giving approval to a virement from the Ward Discretionary Budget to the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget. 

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.

A representative of the Assistant Director - Legal & Democratic Governance submitted an application received on behalf of Friends of Bramall Hall and Park for a grant of £350 from the Ward Flexibility Budget (Bramhall South & Woodford ward allocation) towards the cost of purchasing new equipment, including vacuum shredders and a wheelbarrow to assist with the maintenance of the park.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application from Friends of Bramall Hall and Park for a grant of £350 from the Ward Flexibility Budget (Bramhall South & Woodford ward allocation) towards the cost of purchasing new equipment, including vacuum shredders and a wheelbarrow to assist with the maintenance of the park, subject to the Cabinet Member for Finance & Resources giving approval to a virement from the Ward Discretionary Budget to the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget. 

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.

A representative of Caribbean Community Association attended the meeting and submitted an application for a grant of £138.42 from the Ward Flexibility Budget (£46.14 from each ward allocation) 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.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application from African and Caribbean Community Association for a grant of £138.42 from the Ward Flexibility Budget (£46.14 from each ward allocation) 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.

A representative of the Assistant Director - Legal & Democratic Governance submitted an application received on behalf of Hurricanes Cheerleading for a grant of £56 from the Ward Flexibility Budget (Cheadle Hulme South ward allocation) towards the cost of purchasing new club member uniforms for their members.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application from Hurricanes Cheerleading for a grant of £56 from the Ward Flexibility Budget (Cheadle Hulme South ward allocation) 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.

A representative of the Assistant Director - Legal & Democratic Governance submitted an application received on behalf of Cheadle Hulme Market Precinct Traders Group for a grant of £350 from the Ward Flexibility Budget (Cheadle Hulme South ward allocation) towards the cost of organising a Christmas Market & Grotto event for the benefit of the village, local shops and community.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to an application from Cheadle Hulme Market Precinct Traders Group for a grant of £350 from the Ward Flexibility Budget (Cheadle Hulme South ward allocation) 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.

Representatives of the Friendship Café at All Saints Church, Cheadle Hulme, attended the meeting and submitted an application for a grant of £1000 from the Ward Flexibility Budget (Cheadle Hulme South ward allocation) towards the cost of providing food, refreshments and heating costs as the Café becomes a warm space.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to an application from the Friendship Café at All Saints Church, Cheadle Hulme, for a grant of £1,000 (Cheadle Hulme South ward allocation) towards the cost of providing food, refreshments and heating costs as the café becomes a warm space, subject to the Cabinet Member for Finance & Resources giving approval to a virement from the Ward Discretionary Budget to the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget.

To consider a report of the 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 Deputy Chief Executive 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.

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

In respect of plan no. DC/088424 for a hybrid planning application proposing 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 at Cheadle College, Cheadle Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, SK8 5HA,

a member of the public spoke against the application, and

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

It was then

RESOLVED – That the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to undertake a site visit in light of concerns regarding traffic management and the potential overbearing nature of the proposed development.

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

In respect of plan no. DC/088616 for the proposed demolition of existing outbuildings and the construction of one bungalow with new access at Springcroft, 45 Hall Moss Lane, Woodford, Stockport, SK7 1RB,

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.

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

In respect of plan no. DC/088424 for the proposed erection of one detached dwelling at Land on the West Side of Bridle Road, Bridle Road, Woodford, Stockport, SK7 1QN,

the applicant spoke in support of the application.

It was then

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

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

In respect of plan no. DC/088281 for a proposed two storey rear extension and a single storey side/rear extension to incorporate the existing garage at 8 Carrwood Avenue, Bramhall, Stockport, SK7 2PX, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

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

In respect of plan no. DC/088566 for a part retrospective application for a 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 at 487 Chester Road, Woodford, Stockport, SK7 1PR,

the applicant spoke in support of the application.

It was then

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

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

In respect of plan no. DC/089696 for a 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 at 527 Chester Road, Woodford, Stockport, SK8 1PR, it was

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 Committee area.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

A representative of the Assistant Director - Legal & Democratic Governance submitted a report on behalf of the Director of Place Management (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the findings of a consultation exercise and seeking approval for the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order 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.

RESOLVED - That approval be given 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 of 15 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.

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

A representative of the Assistant Director - Legal & Democratic Governance submitted a report on behalf of the Director of Place Management (copies of which had been circulated) detailing 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.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to the proposal to widen an existing footpath between Sandringham Road and Twining Brook Road within its geographical purview as part of the Active Travel Fund 4 Ladybrook Valley scheme to be funded from the Active Travel Fund 4 budget, as shown on Drawing No. F274-004 and as follows:-

·         Widening and resurfacing the existing shared use path to 3m.

·         Provision of additional LED lighting columns along the route.

·         Dropped kerb access for cyclists at the entrance to the path from Sandringham Road.

·         Provision of bollards spaced 1.5m apart to prevent access from unauthorised vehicles, whilst maintaining access for pedestrians, cyclists, wheelchair users and pushchairs at the entrance to the path.

·         Provision of an access protection marking across the dropped kerb on Sandringham Road to prevent access to the path being blocked.

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

A representative of the Assistant Director - Legal & Democratic Governance submitted a report on behalf of the Director of Place Management (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the findings of a consultation exercise and seeking approval for the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order on Vaudrey Drive, Cheadle Hulme.

RESOLVED - That approval be given 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.

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

A representative of the Assistant Director – Legal & Democratic Governance submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) outlining a proposal for the virement of funds from the Ward Discretionary Budget to the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget.

RESOLVED - That the Cabinet Member for Finance & Resources be recommended to give 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).

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

A representative of the Director of Development and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on the delivery of the Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme District Centre Action Plans and initial thoughts as to how the £5,000 from UK Shared Prosperity Fund could be allocated. The report also provided an update on the support for large Local Centres.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         Members requested an update in relation to the engagement work with local businesses.

·         In response, it was reported that local businesses were continually notified of local events taking place outside of normal business hours, with the hope that increased opening hours may drive more footfall and enable local businesses to take advantage of this increased footfall.

·         It was suggested that further notice of discussions taking place at vision groups should be provided to enable greater involvement of all parties.

·         Members expressed thanks to officers for their efforts and work in both district centres.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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 ward flexibility funding. The report also included the current position on the highway and traffic management delegated budget.

RESOLVED - That the report be noted.