Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 29 September 2011.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 27 September 2011 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

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

No declarations were made.

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.                         

The report provides an update on progress on decisions taken by the Area Committee since the last meeting and details the current position on area flexibility funding.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: David Clee, 0161 474 3137, 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, the current position on Ward Flexibility Funding and the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management delegated budget.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That Members of the Committee be provided with the plans for the scheme for St. Ann’s Road North, Heald Green.

To report any urgent action taken under the Constitution since the last meeting of the Area Committee.

No urgent decisions were reported.

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

There were no announcements by the Chair.

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

Sergeant Christian Evans and PC Dave Wright (Greater Manchester Police) attended the meeting to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to Neighbourhood Policing issues within the area represented by the Cheadle Area Committee.

The following issues were raised/comments made:-

•           the delivery of leaflets to make residents aware of car crime.

•           Robberies at Bargain Booze on Finney Lane in Heald Green and at the Spar shop on Foxland Road in Gatley.

•           Thefts at a number of Barclays Bank cash machines in the area.

•           Operation Treacle in the lead up to bonfire night and highlighting to young people the danger of fireworks.

•           The success of Operation Gotham, Greater Manchester Police’s anti-burglary campaign, in the area.

•           As part of Operation Antidote young people were being targeted who were causing annoyance and taking part in anti-social behaviour

•           The establishment of business watch in Gatley.

•           The safer plates scheme and advise on car security.

•           The enforcement of the no right turn out of Massie Street car park onto the High Street in Cheadle.

RESOLVED – That Sergeant Christian Evans and PC Dave Wright be thanked for their attendance and presentation.

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 at the meeting and on the Council’s website at www.stockport.gov.uk/areacommittees).

No public questions were submitted.

The local Area Conditions Officer and the Highways Officer 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.

a) David Wilson (Area Conditions Officer) attended the meeting to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to environmental issues within the area represented by the Cheadle Area Committee.

The following issues were raised/comments made:-

•           The incorrect presentation of waste by certain householders.

•           The use of litter bins for household waste.

•           The problems of fly tipping in the area.

•           Litter left in Gatley Brook.

•           The frequency of clearing large items of refuse left near to litter bins, particularly at bus stops.

•           The emptying of litter bins in shopping areas at weekends and whether larger or double litter bins were needed in such areas.

•           Recycling open days such as the ones held at Longley Lane recycling centre at Sharston.

RESOLVED – (1) That David Wilson be thanked for his attendance.

(2) That consideration be given to the feasibility of having larger or double litter bins.

(b) Councillors and members of the public raised issues in relation to highway issues within the area represented by the Cheadle Area Committee.

The following issues were raised/comments made:-

•           Pot holes at the junction of Norbreck Avenue and Ingle Road in Cheadle.

•           On Councillor Lane the warning sign for motorists turning left was too close to the junction with Stockport Road.

•           The flooding problems on Styal Road and at the A560/A34 junction in Cheadle.

RESOLVED – That the representative of the Democratic Services Manager advise Solutions SK of the issues raised so that they can be investigated.

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

No petitions were received.

Local Development Framework – Allocations Development Plan

The open forum will provide the opportunity for councillors and members of the public to ask questions and to discuss issues and possible solutions in terms of the use of land and buildings in their local area. In addition it is the intention to use the forum to raise awareness of the Allocations Development Plan Document (DPD) and to encourage the public to contribute to the process by feeding back through the formal consultation process. The main documents themselves went live on Monday 17 October 2011at www.stockport.gov.uk/allocationsdpd.”

Local Development Framework – Allocations Development Plan

Representatives of the Service Director (Place Development) attended the meeting and made a presentation on the consultation on the Stockport’s Allocations Development Plan Document that would support the spatial vision, objectives and strategic priorities of the Core strategy and would inform the allocation of uses of land in the borough.

RESOLVED – (1) That the presentation be noted.

(2) That a report be submitted to the next meeting of the Committee which includes the proposals for the Cheadle area.

To consider any applications for Ward Flexibility Funding or to receive feedback from organisations who have received funding.

There were no items to consider.

(a) The following development application will be considered by the Area Committee:-

 DC047498   20 Wilmslow Road, Cheadle

 Change of use from dental surgery to residential with two storey side/rear extension and provision of juliette balcony to rear elevation.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application.

(b) To consider consultations (if any) received by the Service Director (Place Development) on any planning issues relevant to the Cheadle area.

Officer Contact: Emma Curle, 0161 474 3542,

e mail: emma.curle@stockport.gov.uk

A development application was 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, Services to Place 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 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).

The Chair outlined the procedure approved by the Council for public speaking on planning applications.

Plan No. 47498           20 Wilmslow Road, Cheadle

In respect of plan no. 47498 for a change of use from a dental surgery to residential with two storey side/rear extension and provision of juliette balcony to rear elevation at 20 Wilmslow Road, Cheadle

a member of the public spoke against the application

It was then

RESOLVED – That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to undertake a site visit in order to view the rear of the property from neighbouring properties to assess the scale, design and massing of the proposal.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Legal and Democratic Services)              

The report summarises recent appeal decisions, lists current planning appeals and dates for local enquiries, informal hearings for planning appeals and enforcement action within Cheadle Area Committee area.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Joy Morton on 0161 474 3217, e mail: joy.morton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) of the Service Director (Legal & Democratic Services) listing any outstanding or recently determined planning appeals and enforcements within the area represented by Cheadle Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management)

The report advises the Area Committee of the findings of a consultation exercise with residents of Cambridge Road, Gatley and seeks approval to the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order.

The Area Committee is requested to approval the Traffic Regulation Order as detailed in the report.

Officer contact: Andrew Varey on 0161 474 4809, e mail: andrew.varey@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) of the Service Director (Place Management) advising the Area Committee of the findings of a consultation exercise with residents of Cambridge Road, Gatley and seeking approval to the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the following scheme at an approximate cost of £850 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Cheadle and Gatley Ward allocation):-

Revocation of No Waiting Monday – Friday 8.00am – 6.00pm

Cambridge Road, Gatley – both sides from a point 80 metres north east of the north easterly kerb line of Gatley Road for a distance of 20 metres in a north easterly then north westerly direction.

Proposed No Waiting at Any Time

Cambridge Road, Gatley – both sides from a point 80 metres north east of the north easterly kerb line of Gatley Road for a distance of 20 metres in a north easterly then north westerly direction.

Proposed No Waiting Monday – Friday 10.00am – 4.00pm

Cambridge Road, Gatley – west side from a point 10 metres north east of the north easterly kerb line of Gatley Road for a distance of 70 metres in a north easterly direction.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management)

The report seeks approval to the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order in the vicinity of Outwood Primary School .following complaints from local residents who use mobility scooters with regard to blocked dropped crossing points by parked vehicles.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the Traffic Regulation Order as detailed in the report.

Officer contact: Andrew Varey on 0161 474 4809, e mail: andrew.varey@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) of the Service Director (Place Management) seeking approval to the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order in the vicinity of Outwood Primary School following complaints from local residents who use mobility scooters with regard to blocked dropping crossing points by parked vehicles.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the following scheme at an approximate cost of £450 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Heald Green Ward allocation):-

Revocation of No Waiting Monday – Friday 8.30am – 9.30am and 3.15pm – 4.30pm

Outwood Road, Heald Green – north side from a point 50 metres west of the westerly kerb line of Viscount Drive to a point 75 metres west of the westerly kerb line of Viscount Drive.

No Waiting at any Time

Outwood Road, Heald Green – north side from a point 50 metres west of the westerly kerb line of Viscount Drive to a point 75 metres west of the westerly kerb line of Viscount Drive.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management)

The report details the findings of a consultation exercise with local businesses and residents of Wilmslow Road, Heald Green and seeks approval to the introduction of as Traffic Regulation Order.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Executive Councillor (Transportation) approvals the proposals detailed in the report.

Officer contact: Andrew Varey on 0161 474 4809, e mail: andrew.varey@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the findings of a consultation exercise with local businesses and residents of Wilmslow Road, Heald Green and seeking approval to the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order.

RESOLVED –  (1) That the Executive Councillor (Transportation) be recommended to approve the following:-

Proposed Limited Waiting Monday – Saturday 2 Hours, No Return within 1 Hour

Wilmslow Road, Heald Green – west side, from a point 8.5 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Merwood Avenue for a distance of 25.5 metres in a northerly direction.

Wilmslow Road, Heald Green – west side, from a point 43 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Merwood Avenue for a distance of 7.5 metres.

(2) That the Executive Councillor (Transportation) be recommended to take away the access protection from 174-176 Wilmslow Road and extend the bay outside 176 Wilmslow Road.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Legal and Democratic Services)

This report outlines proposals for changes to Poling Districts and Polling Stations as a result of the review of Polling Districts, Polling Places and Polling Stations.

The Area Committee is requested to comment on the proposals prior to consideration of the report by the Executive and Council Meeting.

Officer contact: Karen Randles on 0161 474 32688 or e mail: karen.randles@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Legal & Democratic Services) (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to give consideration to proposals for changes to Polling Districts, Polling Places and Polling Stations following the conclusion of a statutory review.

RESOLVED – That the recommendations of the Returning Officer be supported in so far as they relate to the Cheadle & Gatley, Cheadle Hulme North and Heald Green Wards.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management)

This report requests the Area Committee to consider an application from the Cheadle Christmas Steering Group to hold the Christmas Lights Switch On at Cheadle Green on 10 December 2011.

The Area Committee is requested to grant the application.

Officer contact: Tim Devine on 0161 474 4419 or e mail: tim.devine@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider an application from the Cheadle Christmas Steering Group to hold the Christmas Lights Switch On at Cheadle Green on 10 December 2011.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the application from the Cheadle Christmas Steering Group to hold the Christmas Lights Switch On at Cheadle Green on 10 December 2011.

There are currently no vacancies to consider.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that there was currently no vacancies to consider.