Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 9 June 2016.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 9 June 2016 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 and Prejudicial Interest

No announcements were made.

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.

The local Public Realm Inspector will attend the meeting to provide an update on matters raised at previous committee meetings. Councillors and members of the public are invited to raise issues affecting local environment quality.

Jacky Budd (Public Realm Inspector) attended the meeting to report on current issues and to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to public realm issues within the area represented by the Central Stockport Area Committee. A written summary was also provided of the work carried out by the Public Realm Service and Public Protection Enforcement Officers in the Central Stockport area (copies of which had been circulated).

 The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         The Davenport and Cale Green Ward Councillors requested a maintenance schedule for the obstruction of footpaths by overgrown bushes.

·         The Public Realm section was asked to provide a list or map showing the monthly highway safety inspections in the four Wards in the Central Stockport area.

·         The Brinnington and Central Ward Councillors asked to be provided with more information regarding the abandoned vehicles in their ward.

RESOLVED – (1) That Jacky Budd be thanked for her attendance.

(2) That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to provide the information set out above.

To receive petitions from members of the public and community groups:-

(a)  Bulkeley Street, Edgeley – Residential Parking

A request has been received from nineteen residents of Bulkeley Street, Edgeley requesting that the Council investigates the need for a Residential Parking Scheme on the street.

(b)  Green Street, Cale Green – Residential Parking

A request has been received from three residents of Green Street, Cale Green requesting that the Council investigates the need for a Residential Parking Scheme on the street.

The following petitions were submitted:-

(a)  Bulkeley Street, Edgeley – Residential Parking

 A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that a petition had been received from nineteen residents of Bulkeley Street, Edgeley requesting that the Council investigates the need for a Residential Parking Scheme on the street.

RESOLVED – That the petition be referred to the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration for investigation.

(b)  Green Street, Cale Green – Residential Parking

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that a petition had been received from three residents of Green Street, Cale Green requesting that the Council investigates the need for a Residential Parking Scheme on the street.

RESOLVED – That the petition be referred to the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration for investigation.

(c)  Upper Brook Street, Stockport – Residential Parking

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that a petition had been received from fourteen residents of Upper Brook Street, Stockport requesting that the Council investigates the need for a Residential Parking Scheme on the street.

RESOLVED – That the petition be referred to the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration for investigation.

In accordance with the Code of Practice no organisation had indicated that they wished to address the Area Committee as part of the Open Forum arrangements

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive

The report summarises recent appeal decisions, current planning appeals and enforcement activity within the area represented by the Central Stockport Area Committee.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer Contact: Joy Morton on 0161 474 3217 or email: joy.morton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) listing any outstanding or recently determined planning appeals and enforcement activity within the area represented by the Central Stockport Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration.

This report details a proposal to hold the Annual Review of Outcomes on Friday, 7 October 2016.

The Committee is recommended to give approval to the date for the Annual Review and request that each Area Committee nominate a recently completed development site to be included on the list of sites to be inspected on the Annual Review Tour.

Officer contact: Kevin Brooks on 0161 474 4905 or email: kevin.brooks@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) outlining proposals for the holding of the Review of Outcomes Tour on Friday 7 October 2016 and requesting the Area Committee to nominate a recently completed development site to be included on the list of sites to be visited.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to consider the following sites to be visited on the Review of Outcomes Tour:-

·         residential development on Silk Close, Stockport.

·         Houses in Multiple Occupation at 35-37 Greek Street, Stockport

·         the residential development at the junction of Councillor Lane, Birdhall Lane and Adswood Road (the site of the former Greyhound public house). The Area Committee noted that this site fell within the area of the Cheadle Area Committee.

(2) That Councillors Chris Murphy, Maureen Rowles and Charlie Stewart be nominated to attend the Annual Review of Outcomes Tour on 7 October 2016.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration

The report presents a planning brief for land at 1-19 Higher Hillgate, Stockport.

The Area Committee is requested to note the contents of the report.

Officer Contacts: Andy Kippax on 0161 474 4319 or email: andy.kippax@stockport.gov.uk or Chris Parker on 0161 218 1446 or email: chris.parker@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) regarding a planning brief for 1-19 Higher Hillgate, Stockport.

Members were advised that a planning brief for the site had been approved in March 2006, but elements of the planning brief had been revised in the new brief attached at Appendix A to the report. A revised planning brief was necessary to offer certainty to prospective developers. The brief aimed to encourage a comprehensive development that would bring the site back into economic use to the benefit of the local community.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration

The report considers the findings of a consultation exercise and to seek approval to implement a 'Resident Permit Parking Scheme' on a section of Newbridge Lane, near to the signalised junction of Carrington Road / Stockport Road West / New Zealand Road.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the statutory legal advertising of a Traffic Regulation Order on Newbridge Lane, Stockport for the Residents Permit Parking Scheme and, subject to no objections being received within the statutory period, the Order can be made.

Officer Contact: Craig Peet on 0161 474 4813 or email: craig.peet@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) seeking approval to implement a residents’ permit parking scheme on a section of Newbridge Lane, Stockport,near to the signalised junction of Carrington Road, Stockport Road West and New Zealand Road.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Area Committee be minded to approve the following Traffic Regulation Order on Newbridge Lane, Stockport, with the costs to be met by funding associated with the Town Centre Access Plan, as follows:-

Proposed Traffic Regulation Order – Schedule

Newbridge Lane, Stockport – Residents Permit Parking Scheme

South side – from a point 40 metres south west of the intersection of its kerb line of New Zealand Road, for a distance of 49 metres in a south westerly direction.

(2) That approval be given to the statutory legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Order and, subject to no objections being received within twenty one days from the advertisement date, the Order can be made.

To consider a report of the Corporate Place Management and Regeneration

The report advises the Area Committee of the findings from a consultation exercise with local residents on a proposal for the introduction of a 20mph Zone in the vicinity of Cale Green Primary School.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the Moving Traffic Restriction ‘20mph Speed Limit Order’ as detailed in the report.

Officer Contact: Vivian Butterworth on 0161 474 4848 or email: vivian.butterworth@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) setting out the findings from a consultation exercise with local residents on a proposal for the introduction of a 20mph zone in the vicinity of Cale Green Primary School.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Area Committee be minded to approve the following Moving Traffic Restriction ‘20mph Speed Limit Order’ in the vicinity of Cale Green Primary School, to be funded by the developer undertaking the expansion of the school:-

Moving Traffic Restriction “20mph Speed Limit Order”

(2) That approval be given to the statutory legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Order and, subject to no objections being received within twenty one days from the advertisement date, the Order can be made.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration

The report considers the findings of an investigation into issues created by vehicles parking on Melrose Crescent, Adswood in the vicinity of its junction with Arley Grove.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the statutory legal advertising of a No Waiting At Any Time Traffic Regulation Order on Arley Close and Melrose Crescent, Davenport and, subject to no objections being received within the statutory period, the Order can be made.

Officer Contact: Craig Peet on 0161 474 4813 or email:  craig.peet@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated)  setting out the findings of an investigation into issues created by vehicles parking on Melrose Crescent, Adswood in the vicinity of its junction with Arley Close.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Area Committee be minded to approve the following No Waiting At Any Time Traffic Regulation Order on Arley Close and Melrose Crescent, Davenport at an approximate cost of £600 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Davenport and Cale Green Ward allocation):-

Proposed Traffic Regulation Order Schedule

Arley Close, Davenport – No Waiting at Any Time

Both sides – from the intersection of the southern kerb lines of Melrose Crescent to a point 11 metres in a southerly direction.

Melrose Crescent, Davenport – No Waiting at Any Time

South side – from a point 11 metres west of the intersection of the western

kerb line of Arley Close, to a point 10 metres east of the intersection of the eastern kerb line of Arley Close.

(2) That approval be given to the statutory legal advertising of the Traffic regulation Order and, subject to no objections being received within twenty one days from the advertisement date, the Order can be made.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration

The Area Committee is requested to approve the provision of a pedestrian guardrail, and removal and replacement of existing bollards on Windsor Street, Cale Green.

Officer Contact: Vivian Butterworth on 0161 474 4848 or email: vivian.butterworth@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) regarding the provision of a pedestrian guardrail, and removal and replacement of existing bollards on Windsor Street, Cale Green.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the installation of a pedestrian guardrail and associated bollard on the northern side of Windsor Street, Cale Green, at an approximate cost of £ 900 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Davenport and Cale Green Ward allocation).

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive

The report considers proposed disposal of two areas of land for inclusion in an affordable housing scheme on land at Bulkeley Street/Old Chapel Street, Edgeley.

The Area Committee is requested to note the contents of the report and provide any comments.

Officer Contact: Murray Carr on 0161 474 3019 or email: murray.carr@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) regarding the proposed disposal of two areas of land for inclusion in an affordable housing scheme on land at Bulkeley Street/Old Chapel Street, Edgeley.

RESOLVED – That the Deputy Chief Executive be advised that the Area Committee supports the proposals.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive

The report considers a proposal from the proprietors of The Salisbury Club, Truro avenue, Brinnington to make use of the land shown on the plan attached to the report as a ‘sitting out/beer garden’ for members of the club.

The Area Committee is requested to note the contents of the report and provide any comments.

Officer Contact: Murray Carr on 0161 474 3019 or email: murray.carr@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) regarding a proposal from the proprietors of The Salisbury Club, Truro Avenue, Brinnington to make use of the land shown on the plan attached to the report as a ‘sitting out/beer garden’ for members of the club.

RESOLVED – That the Area Committee be provided with clarification with regard to whether or not planning consent is required for the proposal and whether or not the Council could impose conditions on the hours of opening of the club.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration

The report considers a park event application from Stockport Harriers & AC to use Woodbank Memorial Park on various dates between November 2016 and March 2017 for a Primary Schools Cross Country League.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the application, subject to the event organiser obtaining the correct permissions, health and safety paperwork, and insurances.

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) regarding an application from Stockport Harriers and Athletic Club to use Woodbank Memorial Park on various dates between November 2016 and March 2017 for a Primary Schools Cross Country League

RESOLVED – That  the application from Stockport Harrier and Athletic Club to use Woodbank Memorial Park on various dates between November 2016 and March 2017 for a Primary Schools Cross Country League be approved, subject to the event organiser obtaining the correct permissions, health and safety paperwork, and insurances.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration

The report considers a park event application from Stockport Harriers & AC to hold the Manchester Area Cross Country League on 11 February 2017 from 12noon – 4.00pm, subject to the event organiser obtaining the correct permissions, health and safety paperwork, and insurances.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the application, subject to the event organiser obtaining the correct permissions, health and safety paperwork, and insurances.

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) regarding a park event application from Stockport Harriers and Athletic Club to hold the Manchester Area Cross Country League on 11 February 2017 from 12 noon – 4.00pm,

RESOLVED – That the park event application from Stockport Harriers and Athletic Club to hold the Manchester Area Cross Country League on 11 February 2017 from 12 noon – 4.00pm, be approved, subject to the event organiser obtaining the correct permissions, health and safety paperwork, and insurances.

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Philip Harding.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that this item had been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Philip Harding.

Councillor Harding reported on the former St Augustine’s Church, St Augustine’s Road, Edgeley and it was:-

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to investigate the possibility of making a Compulsory Purchase Order on the former St. Augustine’s Church, St. Augustine’s Road, Edgeley.

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Richard Coaton

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that this item had been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Richard Coaton.

Councillor Coaton reported on the number of sites in the Central Stockport area which should be developed to provide accommodation that is required, but remained undeveloped. He gave examples such as the site at the junction of Kent Road and Stockport Road, Cheadle Heath and Springmount Mill, Stockport.

RESOLVED – That Members of the Area Committee be advised of any action the Council is able to take from a legal point of view, including the use of compulsory purchase powers, to facilitate the development of unused sites.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration

To consider possible options to the problems caused by the gathering of high performance vehicles, commonly referred as ‘car cruising’, in Newbridge Lane car park

The Area Committee is requested to comment on the issues in the report, consider potential recommendations put forward and request any further information as necessary.

Officer Contact: Ian O’Donnell on 0161 474 4175 or email: ian.odonnell@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) regarding possible options to the problems caused by the gathering of high performance vehicles, commonly referred to as ‘car cruising’ in Newbridge Lane car park. It was estimated that at a recent car cruising event at Newbridge Lane Car Park that there was in excess of 200 cars present.

With the agreement of the Area Committee, a member of the public who took part in the gathering of high performance vehicles was permitted to address the Area Committee.

The following comments were made/issues raised by Members of the Area Committee:-

·         The people who took part in the gathering of high performance vehicles on Newbridge Lane car park did not have permission to use Council owned land for such a purpose. The organisers should have to apply to hold events and meet certain criteria, for example with regard to a licence for the events, payment of bonds, health and safety issues, environmental issues and insurance in a similar way that the organisers of the Roughleys Bike Show were obliged to do.

·         It was clarified that although it may be inappropriate for people to take possession of a public car park, it was not illegal. It was the behaviour in the car park that needed to be monitored.

·         The organisers should have regard to residents who lived nearby.

·         It was potentially intimidating to members of the public who wished to park at Newbridge Lane car park when the car cruising events were taking place, including customers of the Arden Arms public house.

·         The Greater Manchester Police and Crime Steering Panel was in the process of establishing a group to examine car cruising events across Greater Manchester with support from Police Officers, Community Safety Officers, Environmental Health Officers and Parking Managers.

·         The organisers of the car cruising events wished to use Heaton Lane car park, yet a Travelodge hotel was being built opposite it and the events would cause a nuisance to customers of the hotel.

·         Councillors and Officers needed to know the names of the organisers or organising committee who they could liaise with.

·         There had been reports of young children being present at the car cruising events causing additional safety problems.

·         It was not possible for the events to be ‘policed’ by the organisers.

RESOLVED – That liaison continue with the Greater Manchester Police and Crime Steering Panel and the work that it had initiated to examine a Greater Manchester wide solution to the problem, and that a further report be submitted to a future meeting of the Area Committee on progress with the work.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration.

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

(to begin no earlier than 6.30pm)

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/planningdecisions. Copies of the schedule of plans, or any part thereof, may be obtained from the Services to 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.

Change of use from vacant nightclub and retail unit (Sui Generis) to a 20 ensuite bedroom licensed HMO (Sui Generis), alterations to elevations and erection of a single storey extension.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission, subject to the conditions contained in the report.

Officer Contact: Daniel Hewitt on email: daniel.hewitt@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 59512 for a change of use from vacant nightclub and retail unit (Sui Generis) to a 20 ensuite bedroom licensed HMO (Sui Generis), alterations to elevations and erection of a single storey extension

a representative of the applicant spoke in support of the application

It was then

RESOLVED – That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to undertake a site visit in order to assess the application with regard to the character and appearance of the St. Peters Conservation Area, and car parking in the area.

Ground floor rear extension to dining kitchen.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee to grant planning permission, subject to the conditions contained in the report.

Officer Contact: Anthony Smith on 0161 474  3569   or email: anthony.smith@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 61635 for a ground floor rear extension to dining kitchen at 5 Brinnington Crescent, Brinnington, it was:-

RESOLVED – That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to grant planning permission, subject to the conditions contained in the report and the removal of permitted development rights.

Change of use from b1a into C4 Housing of Multiple Occupation .

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer Contact: Karyn Clarke on 0161 474 3551 or email: karyn.clarke@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 61715 for a change of use from B1a into C4 Housing of Multiple Occupation

a representative of the applicant spoke in support of the application

It was then:-

RESOLVED –  (1) That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to undertake a site visit in order to assess the car parking for the development.

(2) That the Local Development Framework Working Party be requested to review the development policies relating to houses in multiple occupation, in particular where the current uses are not residential.

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Philip Harding

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration will attend the meeting to update the Area Committee on various rail-related issues in the Central Stockport area.

RESOLVED – That the item be deferred until the next meeting of the Area Committee.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration

The report advises Members of a petition received following the decision made by the Area Committee on 9 June 2016 to revoke the Traffic Regulation Order for Residents’ Permit Holders Only parking on Upper Brook Street, Stockport.

The Area Committee is requested to consider and comment on the petition received, and it is recommended that the Executive Councillor (Communities and Housing) relaxes the required 51% criteria of households in favour of moving to a chargeable scheme on this occasion.

Officer Contact: Vivian Butterworth on 0161 474 4848 or email: vivian.butterworth@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) advising the Area Committee that since consideration of a report at the last meeting with regard to revoking the Traffic Regulation Order for Residents Permit Holders Only on Upper Brook Street, Stockport (Minute 17 of the meeting held on 9 June 2016 refers), a petition had been received requesting that the Council investigates the need for a Residential Parking Scheme on the street (Minute 4(iv) from this meeting refers).

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Communities and Housing) be recommended to relax the required 51% criteria of households in favour of moving to a chargeable residential parking scheme at Upper Brook Street, Stockport on this occasion.

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

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. The report also includes the current position on the ward delegated budgets.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: David Clee on 0161 474 3137 or email: david.clee@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) updating the Area Committee on progress on decisions taken by the Area Committee since the last meeting and the current position on Ward Flexibility funding. The report also included the current position on the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget.

With regard to the application for Ward Flexibility Funding from Stockport Carnival which had been submitted to various Wards, it was reported that the Stepping Hill Area Committee had agreed to contribute £100 towards the total requested of £948.46 for the cost of parks staff employed by Solutions SK at the carnival.  Members expressed concern that the other Wards indicated in the application had contributed to a small extent to a boroughwide event, and expressed regret that the majority of the funding would fall to this Area Committee on this occasion. Members noted that there was currently only £995.11 remaining in the Ward Flexibility budget for the Edgeley and Cheadle Heath Ward for 2016/17.

At the meeting of the Area Committee held on 17 December 2015, Members had considered a proposal to dispose of an area of land adjacent to 4 Bodmin Crescent, Brinnington and deferred the report, pending being provided with the financial information regarding the proposal. (Minute 13 of the meeting of the Area Committee held on 17 December 2015 refers). Upon being provided with the financial information, the Area Committee supported the proposal.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That approval be given to the Area Committee underwriting £848.46 as the balance of the Ward Flexibility Funding to Stockport Carnival to cover the cost of employment of parks staff from Solutions SK on the day of the carnival, but that the matter be referred to Group Leaders for consideration.

(3) That the £848.46 be underwritten on the following basis:-

Brinnington and Central Ward - £266.15

Davneport and Cale Green Ward - £266.15

Edgeley and Cheadle Heath Ward - £50

Manor Ward - £266.15

and if the Group Leaders agree to fund Stockport Carnival from an alternative budget, then the money be not allocated from the four Wards in the Central Stockport area.

(4) That the Corporate Director for Place Management be requested to consider alternative means of funding for Stockport Carnival for next year.

(5) That the Deputy Chief Executive be advised that the Area Committee supports the proposal to dispose of an area of land adjacent to 4 Bodmin Crescent, Brinnington.