Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 6 March 2018.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 6 March 2018 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

No declarations of interest were made.

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 since the last meeting on decisions taken by the Area Committee and the current position on Ward Flexibility Funding. The report also included the position on the ward delegated budgets.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted

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

The Chair announced that the next meeting of the Gatley Village Partnership would be held on 21 April 2018.

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 the last committee meetings. Councillors and Members of the public are invited to raise issues affecting local environmental quality.

A report was submitted in relation to public realm issues within the area represented by the Cheadle Area Committee.

The following comments werre made/issues raised:-

·         A Member reported that there had been an accumulation of rubbish that needed clearing on Southview Gardens, Cheadle following the installation of the waiting restrictions.

·         Fly tipping had occurred at The Cloisters, Priory Road, Cheadle which needed addressing.

RESOLVED – That the Public Realm team be thanked for the report.

(i)            Condition of pavements and road – Airedale Close, Cheadle

To report the receipt of a petition from twenty four signatories requesting that the condition of the pavements and road at Airedale Close, Cheadle is improved as soon as possible as most of the residents are elderly and find it difficult to get around safely.

(ii)          Abney Café at Abney Hall Park

To report the receipt of an e petition containing 108 signatories requesting the Council to prevent the closure of the Abney Café in Abney Hall Park by allowing a small extension of time for the relevant documents to be submitted.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported on the submission of two petitions as follows:-

(i)            Condition of pavements and road – Airedale Close, Cheadle

A petition from twenty four signatories requesting that the condition of the pavements and road at Airedale Close, Cheadle is improved as soon as possible as most of the residents are elderly and find it difficult to get around safely.

(ii)          Abney Café at Abney Hall Park

A petition from 108 signatories requesting the Council to prevent the closure of the Abney Café in Abney Hall Park by allowing a small extension of time for the relevant documents to be submitted.

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

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.

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 an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received on behalf of the Gatley Festival Committee towards the insurance costs for the Gatley Summer Festival between 29 June – 1 July 2018.

A representative of Gatley Festival Committee submitted an application for Ward Flexibility Funding towards the insurance costs for the Gatley Summer Festival between 29 June – 1 July 2018.

RESOLVED – That the Ward Flexibility Funding application from the Gatley Festival Committee for £1,000 towards the insurance costs for the Gatley Summer Festival between 29 June – 1 July 2018 be approved, to be funded from the Cheadle and Gatley Ward allocation.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received on behalf of the Friends of Wright’s Wood for the cost of removing invasive species and to begin preparations to properly landscape the area.

A representative of the Friends of Wright’s Wood attended the Area Committee to answer questions from Members in relation to an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received on behalf of the Friends of Wright’s Wood for the cost of removing invasive species and to properly landscape the area.

 RESOLVED – That the Ward Flexibility Funding application from the Friends of Wright’s Wood for £1,000 for the cost of removing invasive species and to begin preparations to properly landscape the area be approved, to be funded from the Cheadle Hulme North Ward Flexibility Funding allocation.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received on behalf of Cheadle and Gatley Griffins towards the cost of a weekly ladies dodgeball event at Cheadle College.

A representative of the Cheadle and Gatley Griffins attended the Area Committee to answer questions from Members in relation to an application from Cheadle and Gatley Griffins towards the cost of a weekly ladies dodgeball event at Cheadle College.

RESOLVED - That the Ward Flexibility Funding from Cheadle and Gatley Griffins for £1,000 towards the cost of a weekly ladies dodgeball event at Cheadle College be approved, to be funded as follows:-

Cheadle and Gatley Ward - £500

Cheadle Hulme North Ward - £250

Heald Green Ward - £250

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received on behalf Edinburgh Tenants Association for the cost of hanging baskets and flowers to decorate the garden at the Edinburgh Close sheltered housing scheme.

In the absence of the applicant, this application was deferred until the next meeting of the Area Committee.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding on behalf of Oak Tree Court Tenants Association for the cost of a cabaret show in the sheltered housing scheme’s communal lounge.

A representative of the Oak Tree Court Tenants Association attended the Area Committee to answer questions from Members in relation to an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received on behalf of Oak Tree Court Tenants Association for the cost of a cabaret show in the sheltered housing scheme’s communal lounge.

RESOLVED – That the Ward Flexibility Funding from Oak Tree Court Tenants Association for £450 for the cost of a cabaret show in the sheltered housing scheme’s communal lounge be approved, to be funded from the Cheadle and Gatley Ward Flexibility Funding allocation.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received on behalf of the Queens Gardens Residents Association for the cost of a trip to Manchester and a river cruise and afternoon tea for residents of the elderly persons’ sheltered housing scheme.

In the absence of the applicant, this application was deferred until the next meeting of the Area Committee.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received on behalf of Trinity Church, Cheadle towards the cost of upgrading the a double-glazed replacement window for the lounge area at the church.

RESOLVED – That the application for Ward Flexibility Funding from Trinity Church, Cheadle for £918 towards the cost of a replacement window for the lounge area at the church be approved, to be funded from the Cheadle and Gatley Ward Flexibility Funding allocation.

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

(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 for Place Management and Regeneration on any planning applications relevant to the Cheadle 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/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.

Householder extension - demolition of the existing two storey side extension, and erection of two storey side extensions either side of main dwelling. Internal alterations generally and additional bedrooms within the loft space. Existing chimney breast to be removed. Remodel existing roof.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission, subject to new material planning considerations being raised by the submitted and assessed bat survey.

Officer Contact: Helen Hodgett on 0161 474 3656 or email: helen.hodgett@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 68080 for a householder extension at 14 Lynton Vale Avenue, Gatley – demolition of the existing two storey side extension, and erection of two storey side extensions either side of main dwelling. Internal alterations generally and additional bedrooms within the loft space. Existing chimney breast to be removed. Remodel existing roof.

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 planning permission be granted.

Application for approval of reserved matters appearance, landscaping and layout, following outline planning approval APP/C4235/W/16/3142428, erection of a single detached dwelling to the rear of 14 Lynton Vale Avenue, including access and scale.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission, subject to no new material planning considerations being raised by the submitted and assessed bat survey.

Officer Contact: Helen Hodgett on 0161 474 3656 or email: helen.hodgett@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 68154 for the approval of reserved matters appearance, landscaping and layout, following outline planning approval APP/C4235/W/16/3142428, erection of a single detached dwelling to the rear of 14 Lynton Vale Avenue, Gatley, including access and scale

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 –  (1) That the application be referred to the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee for determination, pending clarification being received from Officers of the proposed layout and impacts upon the privacy of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, in particular the relationship and distances between the proposed windows and all neighbouring properties, including the building lines of the proposed development, including the granted rear extension over the existing single storey extension at 11 Old Hall Lane (ref. DC/068196).

(2) That the agent/architect be requested to draw up the requested information regarding layout.

Householder extension – separate application in relation to the previously approved planning application number DC/064718. Additional works as follows:-

-       dormer roof extension/attic conversion

-       double storey side extension

-       single storey rear extension

-       lean-to roof to front elevation over porch and garage.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

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

In respect of plan no. 67774 for a householder extension at 23 Brown Lane, Heald Green  – separate application in relation to the previously approved planning application number DC/064718. Additional works as follows:-

-       dormer roof extension/attic conversion

-       double storey side extension

-       single storey rear extension

-       lean-to roof elevation over porch and garage

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 and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to undertake a site visit, specifically to view the rear dormer extension from the rear of Bruntwood Avenue.

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

The report details the findings of the Review of Outcomes tour undertaken on Wednesday, 11 October 2017 and requests that the Area Committee gives consideration to the arrangements for the 2018 tour.

The Area Committee is recommended to :-

(1)  Comment on and note the findings of the 2017 Annual Review of Outcomes Tour.

(2) Nominate a completed development site to be included on the list of sites to be inspected on the 2018 Annual Review Tour; and

(3) Nominates Members to attend the Annual Review Tour on October 5 2018.

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

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the findings of the Review of Outcomes tour undertaken on 11 October 2017 and requesting that the Area Committee gives consideration to the arrangements for the 2018 tour.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That the following completed development sites be considered for inclusion on the list of sites to be inspected on the 2018 Annual Review Tour:-

·         Ladybridge Farm barn conversion, Cheadle Hulme

·         Former High Grove public house, Silverdale Road, Gatley

(3) That Councillors Graham Greenhalgh and Sylvia Humphreys be nominated to attend the Annual Review Tour on 5 October 2018.

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor John Pantall.

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration  will attend the meeting.

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

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) updating the Area Committee on the request by a local resident for bollards to be reinstated in the middle of a bridleway at the north and south ends of Old Wool Lane leading to and from The Demmings Industrial Estate, Cheadle.

The section of the route in question formed part of Bridleway 34 Cheadle and Gatley. As a bridleway the installation of bollards along its alignment could be perceived as an obstruction if it was not described in the Definitive Statement for Stockport. However, as part of the Section 106 Agreement  it had been requested on 20 December 2012 that permission be given to the installation of bollards when subsequent surface improvement works on the bridleway commenced as part of the Demmings Road new housing development works.

The proposed installation of two drop bollards in the middle of the bridleway would satisfy the request of local residents. However, it was important to consult with the primary users (pedestrians and equestrians) through the Public Rights of Way Forum before installing the drop bollards in order to avoid any legal objections.

RESOLVED – That the proposed installation of two drop bollards in the middle of the section of the bridleway in question on Old Wood Lane be considered at the meeting of the Public Rights of Way Forum to be held on 19 April 2018 and the outcome reported back to Members of the Area Committee.

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

The report sets out the results of an investigation into drivers turning right from Church Road and travelling the wrong way along the one-way section of Gatley Green.

The Area Committee is requested to approve funds for a feasibility study to investigate proposals to install a small build-out at the junction of Church Road, to discourage drivers travelling up the one -way system of Gatley Green in the wrong direction.

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 results of an investigation into drivers turning right from Church Road, Gatley and travelling the wrong way along the one-way section of Gatley Green.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to funds for a feasibility study to investigate proposals to install a small build-out at the junction of Church Road to discourage drivers travelling up the one-way system of Gatley Green in the wrong direction, at an estimated cost of £750 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Cheadle and Gatley Ward allocation).

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

The report sets out the results of an investigation into traffic issues in the vicinity of the Gatley Road/Milton Crescent junction as it had been reported that on occasions parked vehicles are said to be causing an obstruction, together with reduced highway visibility creating a hazard.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend the Cabinet Member for Communities and Housing to approve the statutory legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Order set out in Appendix A to the report and, subject no objections being received within twenty one days from the advertisement date, 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 results of an investigation into traffic issues in the vicinity of the Gatley Road/Milton Crescent junction as it had been reported that on occasions parked vehicles were said to be causing an obstruction, together with reduced highway visibility creating a hazard.

RESOLVED – That the Cabinet Member for Communities and Housing be recommended to approve the statutory legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Order at an approximate cost of £700 to be funded from the Cabinet Member’s budget.

No Waiting at Any Time

Gatley Road (south side) - from a point 28 metres north east of the intersection of the eastern kerbline of Milton Crescent, to a point 61 metres north west of the intersection of the western kerbline of Milton Crescent.

Milton Crescent (west side) - from the intersection of the southern kerbline of Gatley Road for a distance of 13 metres in a southerly direction.

Milton Crescent (east side) - from the intersection of the southern kerbline of Gatley Road for a distance of 16 metres in a southerly direction.

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

The report sets out a number of objections received to the proposed Traffic Regulation Order for the Prohibition of Waiting restrictions on St. Ives Avenue/St Davids Road, Cheadle.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve that the Order be amended to take into account the objections received, as detailed in paragraph 4.4 of the report and shown on drawing number NM8-4976-02 attached to the report.

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 a number of objections received to the proposed Traffic Regulation Order for the Prohibition of Waiting restrictions   on St.Ives Avenue/St Davids Road, Cheadle.

RESOLVED – That the Order be amended as set out below and shown on drawing number NM8-497602 attached to the report:-

St Ives Avenue – No Waiting at Any Time

North Side – From the intersection point of the northern kerbline and the western kerb line of St David’s Road, for a distance of 23.5 metres in a westerly direction.

South Side – From the intersection point of the southern kerbline and the western kerb line of St David’s Road, for a distance of 27metres in a westerly direction.

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

The report sets out an application from Gatley Festival Committee to host an all-ticket Comedy Night on the sports court on Gatley Recreation Ground on 29 June 2018.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve 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 and the payment of any fee due.

Officer Contact: Iain Bate on 0162 474 4421 or email: iain.bate@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 an application from Gatley Festival committee to host an all-ticket comedy night on the sports court on Gatley Recreation Ground on 29 June 2018.

RESOLVED – That the application from Gatley Festival Committee to host an all-ticket comedy night on the sports court on Gatley Recreation Ground on 29 June 2018 be approved, subject to all appropriate paperwork and licences being obtained and submitted to the Council at least one week prior to the event taking place and the payment of any fee due.

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

The report sets out an application from Gatley Festival Committee to hold an all-ticket Music Night on the sports court on Gatley Recreation Ground on Saturday, 30 June 2018.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the application, subject to late night security and noise issues being addressed and all appropriate paperwork and licences being obtained and submitted to the Council at least one week prior to the event taking place, and the payment of any fee due.

Officer Contact: Iain Bate on 0161 474 4421 or email: iain.bate@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) setting out an application from Gatley Festival Committee to hold an all-ticket music night on the sports court on Gatley Recreation Ground on 30 June 2018.

RESOLVED – That the application from Gatley Festival Committee to hold an all-ticket music night on the sports court on Gatley Recreation Ground on 30 June 2018 be approved, subject to late night security and noise issues being addressed and all appropriate paperwork and licences being obtained and submitted to the Council at least one week prior to the event taking place, and the payment of any fee due.

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

The report sets out an application from Gatley Festival Committee to hold a Teddy Bears’ Picnic on Gatley Recreation Ground on 30 June 2018.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve 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 and the payment of any fee due.

Officer Contact: Iain Bate on 0161 474 4421 or email: iain.bate@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) setting out an application from Gatley Festival Committee to hold a teddy bears’ picnic on Gatley Recreation Ground on 30 June 2018.

RESOLVED – That the application from Gatley Festival Committee to hold a teddy bears’ picnic on Gatley Recreation Ground on 30 June 2018 be approved, subject to all appropriate paperwork and licences being obtained and submitted to the Council at least one week prior to the event taking place and the payment of any fee due.

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

The report sets out an application from Gatley Festival Committee to hold Gatley Festival on Scholes Park (Gatley Hill) on 1 July 2018.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve 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 and payment of any fees due.

Officer Contact: Iain Bate on 0161 474 4421 or email: iain.bate@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) setting out an application from Gatley Festival Committee to hold Gatley Festival on Scholes Park (Gatley Hill) on 1 July 2018.

 RESOLVED – That the application from Gatley Festival Committee to hold Gatley Festival on Scholes Park (Gatley Hill) on 1 July 2018 be approved, subject to all appropriate paperwork and licences being obtained and submitted to the Council at least one week prior to the event taking place and payment of any fees due.

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

The report sets out an application from Heald Green Festival Committee to hold Heald Green Festival on Outwood Road Recreation Ground on 30 June 2018.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve 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 and the payment of any fee due.

Officer Contact: Iain Bate on 0161 474 4421 or email: iain.bate@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 an application from Heald Green Festival Committee to hold Heald Green festival on Outwood Road Recreation Ground on 30 June 2018.

RESOLVED – That the application from Heald Green Festival Committee to hold Heald Green Festival on Outwood Road Recreation Ground on 30 June 2018 be approved, subject all appropriate paperwork and licences being obtained and submitted to the Council at least one week prior to the event taking place and the payment of any fee due.

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Paul Porgess.

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

Councillor Porgess reported on the damage which was being done to the grass verges at Radnormere Drive, Cheadle Hulme and requested that a report be submitted to a future meeting of the Area Committee on what actions could be undertaken to reduce the damage and discourage motorists from parking on the grass verges.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to submit a report on what could be done to try and prevent damage to grass verges in the Cheadle area.

The Chair advised that this would be the last meeting of the Area Committee that Councillor June Somekh would be attending as she was not seeking re-election in the forthcoming local elections.

RESOLVED – That Councillor June Somekh be thanked for her services to the Council and this Area Committee, and offered Members best wishes for the future.