Agenda and minutes

To approve as 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 subject to the following: -

·         Item 4 (iii), Neighbourhood Policing – ‘Inspector Pickton’ being amended to correctly read ‘Inspector Picton’.

·         Item 6, Planning Appeals, Enforcement Appeals and Notices – Enforcement Notice Served ‘Wellington Road South’, report to be amended to reflect the current position and to be re-circulated to the Committee.

Councillors and officers to declare any interests which they have in any of the items on the agenda for the meeting.

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

No declarations of interest were made.

To report any urgent action taken under the constitution since the last meeting of the committee.

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

The Chair on behalf of the Area Committee informed the Central Stockport residents regarding Community NHS Leaders relating to a call for ‘Community NHS Leaders’ to work closer with community leaders in the various neighbourhoods across the borough.

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.

There were no public questions.

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

No petitions were submitted.

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of the Brinnington and Central ward members.

Tim Bowman (Director of Education) attended the meeting to provide an update on the proposed closure of St Mary’s Roman Catholic Primary School. He informed the meeting that a decision was taken by the Diocese on 14 March 2023 to end the consultation of the school closure, as they had changed their minds regarding converting the school into Academy Trust.

RESOLVED – That the update be noted.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive and Corporate Director (Corporate & Support Services) (to begin no earlier than 6.30pm).

(a) To consider the development applications where members of the public have attended the meeting in order to speak or hear the Area Committee’s deliberations.

(b) To consider the remaining development applications.

(c) To consider consultations (if any) received by the Corporate Director on any planning issues relevant to the area.

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

Conversion and Extension of the existing Seaton House, together with the construction of a new building to the rear to provide 35 dwellings (Use Class C3) with associated partial demolition, access, parking and landscaping.

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

Officer Contact: Jeni Regan on 0161 474 3531 or email: jeni.regan@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of application DC/085817 for the conversion and extension of the existing Seaton House, together with the construction of a new building to the rear to provide 35 dwellings (Use Class C3) with associated partial demolition, access, parking and landscaping.

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.

Variation of condition 1 (approved plans) of planning permission ref: DC/073782 for a revised design and access solution and reduction in number of dwellings to 131 from 133.

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

Officer Contact: Daniel Hewitt on 0161 218 1989 or email: daniel.hewitt@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of application DC/087393 for the variation of condition 1 (approved plans) of planning permission ref: DC/073782 for a revised design and access solution and reduction in number of dwellings to 131 from 133.

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 for Legal and 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 Central Stockport 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 for Legal and Democratic Governance submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) listing any outstanding or recently determined planning appeals and enforcements within the area represented by the Central Stockport Area Committee.

The following comments/issues were raised:

·         Regarding 30 Hampstead Lane this was actually for the Stepping Hill Area Committee.

·         Regarding 12 Ravenoak Road this was also for the Stepping Hill Area Committee.

·         Regarding 287 Wellington Road South. Members were advised that officers had already provided an update via email and a new notice would be served on the new owner.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report presents an action plan requested at the March meeting of the Committee to address concerns raised.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the progress made towards resolving the issues of anti-social parking outside McDonald’s previously raised and agree a forward approach.

Officer contact: Emma Stubbs by email: emma.stubbs@stockport.gov.uk

Emma Stubbs (Assistant Director Neighbourhoods, Stockport Council) attended the meeting, along with two representatives from McDonalds, to provide an update on anti-social parking at McDonalds, Wellington Road.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:

·         A parking marshal was now working on site from 8:30 hours to 11:30 hours during peak times to monitor parking.

·         Concern was expressed regarding the opening of the second exit which was also causing issues to the traffic flow. In response, it was stated that the car parking marshal would be alerted to these issues and that on site signage would also be considered to assist with vehicles leaving the site.

Thanks were expressed to all involved for the steps taken to resolve and monitor the issues.

RESOLVED – That the update be noted.

To receive a verbal update on Stockport County Football Club’s expansion plans, match day parking and the ongoing work to alleviate pressures on the existing Edgeley Resident Parking Scheme and issues of commuter parking in the area.

Officer contact: Richard Daniels on 0161 218 1621 or email: richard.daniels@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Assistant Director for Legal and Democratic Governance provided the following update on Stockport County Football Club’s expansion plans, match day parking and the ongoing work to alleviate pressures on the existing Edgeley Resident Parking Scheme and issues of commuter parking in the area:

·         Stockport County were continuing to liaise with local land-owners to explore more options on potential sites for match day car parking, working with the Council to identify any parcels of land that they have ownership of near the train station area on Match Days. The use of the Bergara Close Coach Compound was still working well but County were keen to adapt the area to help with the egress of fans. This discussion was ongoing with the relevant officers of the Council. There were currently no further updates on the stadium expansion plans. Civil Enforcement Officers continue to monitor on Match days and approximately 45 Fixed Penalty Notices have been issued on Match Days since the beginning of March 2023.

The Chair proposed that the update provided by Stockport County Football Club be noted and that the item be deferred to the next meeting of the Area Committee when a more detailed update could be provided.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:

·         an update on the parking survey be circulated to members by email; and

·         that a representative of the Highways Team be invited to attend the next meeting of the Area Committee to provide an update.

RESOLVED – (1) that the update be noted;

(2) that the item be deferred to the next meeting of the Area Committee when a more detailed update could be provided;

(3) that an update on the parking survey be circulated to members by email; and

(4) that a representative of the Highways Team be invited to attend the next meeting of the Area Committee to provide an update.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report details an application from Inflatable Adventure World Ltd to hold an Inflatable Activity Weekend at Woodbank Memorial Park on 16^th and 17^th September from 10:30 until 17:30, with access to the site required from Thursday 14^th September and vacating on 17^th September.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application subject to all appropriate paperwork and licences being obtained and submitted to the Council at least one week prior to the event taking place.

Officer Contact: Kath Hughes on 0161 474 4418 or email: kath.hughes@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Director of Place Management submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing an application from Inflatable Adventure World Ltd to hold an Inflatable Activity Weekend at Woodbank Memorial Park on 16th and 17th September from 10:30 until 17:30, with access to the site required from Thursday 14th September and vacating on 17^th September.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application from Inflatable Adventure World Ltd to hold an Inflatable Activity Weekend at Woodbank Memorial Park on 16 and 17 September 2023 from 10:30 hours until 17:30 hours (with access to the site from 14 September and vacating on 17 September), subject to all appropriate paperwork and licences being obtained and submitted to the Council at least one week prior to the event taking place.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report details an application from JK Events to hold an Inflatable Fun Weekend event at Woodbank Memorial Park on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd July at 11:00 until 17:30, accessing the site on 30th June and vacating 2nd July.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application subject to all appropriate paperwork and licences being obtained and submitted to the Council at least one week prior to the event taking place.

Officer Contact: Kath Hughes on 0161 474 4418 or email: kath.hughes@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Director of Place Management submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing an application from JK Events to hold an Inflatable Fun Weekend event at Woodbank Memorial Park on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd July at 11:00 until 17:30, accessing the site on 30th June and vacating 2nd July.

RESOLVED – That approval be given approval to an application from JK Events to hold an Inflatable Fun Weekend event at Woodbank Memorial Park on Saturday 1 July and Sunday 2 July 2023 from 11:00 until 17:30 hours (accessing the site on 30 June and vacating 2 July), subject to all appropriate paperwork and licences being obtained and submitted to the council at least one week prior to the event taking place.

To consider a report of the Assistant Director for Legal and 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 ward flexibility funding and delegated budget.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Charlotte Griffin on 0161 474 3235 or email: charlotte.griffin@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Assistant Director for Legal and 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. The report also set out the latest position on the ward flexibility funding and delegated budgets.

Councillor Wynne requested that the Manor Ward Councillors consider a decision on the outstanding Ward Flexibility Funding application relating to the Alexandra Skatepark Association, as the applicant was in attendance at the meeting and had asked that it be considered as soon as practicable.

RESOLVED – (1) that the report be noted; and

(2) that Manor Ward Councillors be asked to consider the outstanding Ward Flexibility Funding application for the Alexandra Skatepark Association as soon as practicable.

A representative of the Director for Place Management submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing an amendment to the application considered and approved at the Central Stockport Area Committee meeting 9 March 2023, specifically, to enable the vendors to sell food and drink, including alcohol, for the duration of the performances.

RESOLVED – That approval be approval to an amendment to the application considered and approved at the Central Stockport Area Committee meeting 9 March 2023, specifically, to enable the vendors to sell food and drink, including alcohol, for the duration of the performances.