Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 10 March 2022.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 10 March 2022 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

The following interest was declared:-

Personal & Prejudicial Interest

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

The Chair informed the Committee that as part of the Stockport Climate Action Now (CAN) Fund to constituents, there was still £9000 available in every ward for projects that would reduce greenhouse gases in Stockport. Any group was able apply for up to £500, and the CAN team had just announced this week an additional tier to the Fund that could support larger projects in the wards. Any support or information could be sourced by email to stockportCANfund@stockport.gov.uk or via the website at

www.stockport.gov.uk/stockport-climate-action-now-can-fund

The Chair reported that the Paws in the Park event would be taking place at Lumb Lane on Monday 2 May 2022.

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

One petition was submitted on behalf of the residents of Maple Road and Lumb Lane, signed by 35 signatories, calling on the Council to investigate the traffic and speeding concerns of residents relating to Maple Road and Lumb Lane caused by those using the side street as a bypass and provide a solution to reduce the risk for regular road users, pedestrians and children.

RESOLVED – That the petition be referred to Traffic Services for investigation.

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.

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 Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) 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 Bramhall in Bloom for a grant of £600 (£500 from Bramhall South & Woodford and £100 from Bramhall North wards allocation) towards the cost of hiring hanging baskets planted with various brightly coloured plants in addition to maintaining the plots and containers.

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted an application received on behalf of Bramhall in Bloom for a grant of £600 (£500 from Bramhall South & Woodford and £100 from Bramhall North wards allocation) towards the cost of hiring hanging baskets planted with various brightly coloured plants in addition to maintaining the plots and containers.

The following comments were made:-

·         Noted that whilst it was unfortunate that the applicant was unable to attend on this occasion, the Committee had met the group on numerous occasions and felt it was worthwhile to consider the application.

·         Thanked the group and volunteers for the work that they do.

·         Welcomed the introduction of additional hanging baskets and plants to improve the aesthetic of the village.

·         Encouraged any residents interested in volunteering to contact the group for more information.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application from Bramhall in Bloom for a grant of £750 from the Ward Flexibility Budget (£500 from Bramhall South & Woodford and £250 from Bramhall North ward allocations) towards the cost of hiring hanging baskets planted with various brightly coloured plants in addition to maintaining the plots and containers.

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

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

Minor Material Amendment under S73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to vary condition 1 of DC068779 to facilitate the retention of the development as constructed.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission subject to conditions and a Section 106 Agreement.

Officer contact: Jane Chase on 0161 474 3550 or email: jane.chase@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. DC082748 for a Minor Material Amendment under S73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to vary condition 1 of DC068779 to facilitate the retention of the development as constructed at 168 Ack Lane East, Bramhall,

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

It was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be refused.

Erection of single storey side and rear extension, demolition of existing outbuilding, first floor rear extension, replacement windows, remodelled porch and new driveway/landscaping.

The Area Committee is recommended to refuse planning permission.

Officer contact: Mark Shaw on 07929 869540 or email: Mark.shaw@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. DC083293 for the erection of single storey side and rear extension, demolition of existing outbuilding, first floor rear extension, replacement windows, remodelled porch and new driveway/landscaping at 16 Syddal Road, Bramhall,

the applicant spoke in support of the application.

It was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

Installation of 4 no. 8.42m high lighting columns.

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

Officer contact: Jane Chase on 0161 474 3550 or email: jane.chase@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. DC083504 for the installation of 4 no. 8.42m high lighting columns at Queensgate Sports Club, Queensgate, Bramhall,

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

It was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

Erection of a block of apartments comprising nine 2-bed flats, with associated landscaping, car parking, bin & cycle store.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee grants planning permission subject to conditions and a Section 106 Agreement.

Officer contact: Jane Chase on 0161 474 3550 or email: jane.chase@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. DC083939 for the erection of a block of apartments comprising nine 2-bed flats, with associated landscaping, car parking, bin & cycle store at Fabrick, Warren Road, Cheadle Hulme,

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

It was then

RESOLVED – That the application be referred to Planning & Highways Regulation Committee and a site visit be undertaken.

Erection of one infill dwelling (resubmission of DC077533).

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee grants planning permission subject to conditions and a Section 106 Agreement.

Officer contact: Jane Chase on 0161 474 3550 or email: jane.chase@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. DC083677 for the erection of one infill dwelling (resubmission of DC077533) at Moorend Farm, 181 Woodford Road, Woodford, it was

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

Erection of single storey rear extension, first floor side extension, loft conversion, erection of detached garage and alterations to front garden/ driveway and front boundary.

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

Officer contact: Mark Shaw on 07929 869540 or email: Mark.shaw@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. DC082703 for the erection of single storey rear extension, first floor side extension, loft conversion, erection of detached garage and alterations to front garden/ driveway and front boundary at Stoneleigh, 3 Holly Road, Bramhall, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

To consider a report of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer).

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 Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) 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 details a proposal to divert part of Public Footpath 16 Hazel Grove and Bramhall from its current alignment through the Ashmead Farm yard area to a position west of the farmyard through open fields and upgrade to bridleway status with the addition of a section of unadopted path leading from Meadway Bramhall. The proposed diverted and upgraded footpath will provide improved access from the Meadway to the shared path alongside the A555.

The Area Committee is recommended to authorise 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.

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

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted a report of the Director of Place Management (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal to divert part of Public Footpath 16 Hazel Grove and Bramhall from its current alignment through the Ashmead Farm yard area to a position west of the farmyard through open fields and upgrade to bridleway status with the addition of a section of unadopted path leading from Meadway Bramhall.

RESOLVED – 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.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report details a proposal to supply and install new street name plate signage on Lytham Drive, Bramhall to incorporate 'leading to Westby Close & Warton Close' together with the 'No Through Road' symbol.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the supply & installation of the new street name plate signage on Lytham Drive, Bramhall at its junction with Seal Road as shown in Drawing No. NM36-Lytham Drive-Bramhall-01, at a cost of £475 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bramhall North Ward Allocation).

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

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted a report of the Director of Place Management (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal to supply and install new street name plate signage on Lytham Drive, Bramhall to incorporate 'leading to Westby Close & Warton Close' together with the 'No Through Road' symbol.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the supply and installation of the new street name plate signage on Lytham Drive, Bramhall at its junction with Seal Road as shown in Drawing No. NM36-Lytham Drive-Bramhall-01, at a cost of £475 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bramhall North Ward Allocation).

To consider a report of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer).

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 Strategic Head of Service & Monitoring Officer (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.