Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 18 June 2024.

The minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 18 June 2024 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

No declarations of interest were made.

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

To consider a report of the Assistant Director for Legal & Democratic Governance.

The report provides an update on progress since the last meeting on decisions taken by the Area Committee, including its executive Sub Committee, and details the current position on ward flexibility funding, the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust, and delegated budget.

To receive a verbal update (if any) from the Democratic Services Officer on the progression and/ or success of projects which have received a grant from the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust to assist members of the Area Committee in the monitoring of the effectiveness of the fund.

The Area Committee is requested to note the report.

Officer contact: Charlotte Douglass 0161 474 3235 | charlotte.douglass@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Director for Legal & Democratic Governance submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) updating the Area Committee on progress since the last meeting on decisions taken by the committee and its executive Sub Committee, and detailing the current position on Ward Flexibility Funding, the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust, and Delegated Budget.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

An announcement was given on behalf of the Chief Planning Officer (Stockport Council):

‘Members of Cabinet have recently taken the decision to commence a period of consultation on the draft Local Plan on the 2nd of September running to the 28th of October. It is important that residents and other stakeholders engage in this process and tell us what they think about the proposed plan. During the period of consultation, the council will be holding a number of events and drop-in sessions where residents can learn more about the plan and its policies. A big part of this is a consultation event that will be held prior to the next meeting of the Area Committee – that is, from 4pm on the 10th of September, here at Trinity Church. The event will be an opportunity to learn more about the plan and to speak directly to planning officers and other specialist officers who will be on hand to help residents to understand more and how to make comments on the draft plan. This consultation will be widely publicised, please look out for further information in the usual places.’

A further announcement was made in relation to the Climate Action Now (CAN) Seed Fund, which was open for applications until February 2025 – or until the money was spent. The CAN Catalyst Fund opened for applications on 1 December 2024 until the end of February 2025.

It was noted that the Cheadle Village Partnership was scheduled to meet from 6pm on Thursday 8 August 2024. All were welcome to attend.

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.

Members of the public were invited to put questions to the Chair of the Area Committee on any matters within the powers and duties of the Area Committee.

A public question was submitted in relation to the condition of the public toilet facilities in Bruntwood Park.

RESOLVED – That the Director of Place Management be requested to respond to the questioner in writing.

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

Inspector Baker (Greater Manchester Police (GMP)) was unable to attend the meeting and had sent apologies. The Chair provided an update as to how GMP were addressing issues of anti-social behaviour in the centre of Cheadle. It was noted that more than one group was responsible, and that a main culprit had been arrested and banning notices had been issued to others via parents. It appeared that these measures had proved effective, and no issues had arisen since.

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

No petitions were submitted.

To consider a report of the Director of Development and Regeneration. 

The report provides an update on delivering the Cheadle District Centre Action Plan and includes recent successes and priorities for the next 6 months. 

The Area Committee is requested to: 

a)    note the progress made in delivering projects and events; and 

b)   provide feedback on initial ideas for priority projects to allocate the £5,000 UKSPF which will be discussed with Cheadle Village Partnership. 

Officer contact: Helen Walters 0161 474 3734 | helen.walters@stockport.gov.uk 

A representative of the Director of Development & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) which provided an update on the delivery of the Cheadle District Centre Action Plan and included recent successes, as well as priorities for the next 6 months.

Darren Flannery (District Centre Manager, Stockport Council) attended the meeting to speak to the report and respond to questions from the Area Committee.

Thanks were expressed to Darren for his work to support the vibrancy of Cheadle District Centre, along with the Cheadle Village Partnership. The structure of the village partnership was commended.

RESOLVED – That the progress made in delivering projects and events be noted.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from CAMEO for a grant of £40 (£20 from Cheadle East & Cheadle Hulme North and Cheadle West & Gatley ward allocations) towards the cost of afternoon entertainment and speakers for the event to speak on topical subjects e.g. How to Write Life History, Parkinson Groups etc.

Valerie Pickwell spoke to the application, having previously submitted the application (copies of which had been circulated) on behalf of CAMEO for a grant of £40 (£20 each from the Cheadle East & Cheadle Hulme North and the Cheadle West & Gatley ward allocations) towards the cost of afternoon entertainment and speakers for an event to speak on topical subjects e.g. How to Write Life History, Parkinson Groups etc.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from CAMEO for a grant of £40 (£20 each from the Cheadle East & Cheadle Hulme North and the Cheadle West & Gatley ward allocations) towards the cost of afternoon entertainment and speakers for an event to speak on topical subjects e.g. How to Write Life History, Parkinson Groups etc.

Stockport Armed Forces Breakfast Club is asking for £27.94 from each ward allocation towards the cost of two feather flags and two pull-up banners to replace damaged ones. The purpose of the feather flags and banners is to draw attention to passing motorists that ex-HM Armed Forces meet there.

A representative of the Assistant Director for Legal & Democratic Governance submitted an application for Ward Flexibility Funding (copies of which had been circulated) received on behalf of Stockport Armed Forces Breakfast Club for a grant of £27.94 from each ward allocation towards the cost of two feather flags and two pull-up banners to replace damaged ones.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Stockport Armed Forces Breakfast Club for a grant of £27.94 from each ward allocation towards the cost of two feather flags and two pull-up banners to replace damaged ones. The purpose of the feather flags and banners is to draw attention to passing motorists that ex-HM Armed Forces meet there.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

(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 Deputy Chief Executive 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 Corporate & Support Services 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 upon payment of the council’s reasonable charges).

Proposed two storey extension to side and rear and part single storey rear extension. Attic conversion with dormer. Porch.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission, subject to conditions as per the officer's report (DC/089300).

Officer contact: Rob Farris | rob.farris@stockport.gov.uk   

In respect of application DC/091222 for the proposed two storey extension to side and rear and part single storey rear extension. Attic conversion with dormer. Porch, at 50 Windsor Avenue, Gatley, Cheadle Stockport, SK8 4DU.

A member of the public spoke in objection to the application, and

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

It was then

RESOLVED – (1) That the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to undertake a site visit in light of the Area Committee’s concerns around overdevelopment of the site and massing, materials used and potential impact of the development on the street scene and character and appearance of the area.

(2) That the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee be requested to determine the application.

Proposed change of use from retail (Class E(a)) to a wine bar (Sui Generis Use). 

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission, subject to conditions as per the officer's report.  

Officer contact: Eve Woolstencroft | eve.woolstencroft@stockport.gov.uk  

In respect of application DC/091642 for the proposed change of use from retail (Class E(a)) to a wine bar (Sui Generis Use) at 138 Stockport Road, Cheadle, Stockport, SK8 2DP.

The applicant spoke in support of the application.

It was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted, subject to conditions as per the officer's report.

To consider a report of the Assistant Director for Legal & 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 Cheadle Area Committee area.

The Area Committee is requested to note the report.

Officer contact: Vicki Bates 0161 474 3219 | vicki.bates@stockport.gov.uk

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

An update in relation to the breach of planning control on Mill Lane was requested.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.  

The report asks the Area Committee to submit recommendations for a completed development site within their area to be included on the list of sites to be inspected by Tour delegates, and to provide nominations for delegates to attend the Annual Review of Outcomes on Friday 4 October 2024. 

The Area Committee is requested to: 

a)    nominate a completed development site to be included on the list of sites to be inspected on the 2024 Annual Review Tour; and 

b)   nominate members to attend the Annual Review Tour on 4 October 2024.  

Officer contact: Suzanne Broomhead 07800 617788 | suzanne.broomhead@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) which sought recommendations for a completed development site within the area to be included on the list of sites to be inspected by Tour delegates, and for delegates to attend the Annual Review of Outcomes Tour on Friday 4 October 2024.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Pear Tree Academy, Phase 1 of the Bloor Estate and Seashell Trust sites be included on the list of sites to be inspected on the 2024 Annual Review Tour; and

(2)  That Councillors Anna Charles-Jones, Mike Newman, Graham Greenhalgh and Ian Hunter be nominated to attend the Annual Review Tour on 4 October 2024.

To consider a joint report of the Director of Place Management and Assistant Director for Legal & Democratic Governance. 

The report sets out objections to proposed Traffic Calming measures and a 20mph Speed Limit for A34 Scheme 1 – Gatley Road, Cheadle. 

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways & Transport Services approves the implementation of the Traffic Calming and the Speed Limit Order as originally advertised. 

Officer contact: Zoe Allan 0161 474 4907 | zoe.allan@stockportgov.uk

A representative of the Director of Place Management and the Assistant Director for Legal & Democratic Governance submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing objections to proposed Traffic Calming measures and a 20mph Speed Limit for the A34 Scheme 1 – Gatley Road, Cheadle.

RESOLVED – That the Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways & Transport Services be recommended to approve the implementation of Traffic Calming and the Speed Limit Order as originally advertised.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report seeks Cabinet Member approval to legally advertise the introduction of Traffic Regulation Order on Manchester Road, Cheadle. 

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways & Transport Services approves the advertisement of the Traffic Regulation Order (Manchester Road, Cheadle) set out in appendix A and on the attached drawings at appendix B. 

Officer contact: Nick Whelan 0161 474 4907 | nick.whelan@stockport.gov.uk 

A representative of the Director of Place Management submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) which sought Cabinet Member approval for the legal advertising of the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order on Manchester Road, Cheadle.

RESOLVED - That the Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways & Transport Services be recommended to approve the legal advertisement of the Traffic Regulation Order on Manchester Road, Cheadle, set out in appendix A and attached drawing at appendix B, and subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date, that the order be made.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management. 

The report seeks approval for an allocation of funds for a traffic study at Ladybridge Road and Councillor Lane.  

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Cabinet Member for Finance & Resources allocate £4000 from the Ward Discretionary Budget (Cheadle East & Cheadle Hulme North ward allocation) for a traffic study at Ladybridge Road and Councillor Lane. 

Officer contact: Jamie Birtles | jamie.birtles@stockport.gov.uk 

A representative of the Director of Place Management submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) which sought Cabinet Member approval for the allocation of funds for a traffic study at Ladybridge Road and Councillor Lane.

RESOLVED - That the Cabinet Member for Finance & Resources be recommended to allocate £4,000 from the Ward Discretionary Budget (Cheadle East & Cheadle Hulme North ward allocation) for a traffic study at Ladybridge Road and Councillor Lane.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management. 

The report provides an update on funding applications that have been submitted for the Stockport CAN Seed Fund in wards in this area.   

The Area Committee is requested to determine the application for funding from the Stockport CAN Seed Fund. 

Officer contact: Nick Leslie | nick.leslie@stockport.gov.uk  

A representative of the Director of Place Management submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) which provided an update on funding applications that have been submitted for the Stockport Climate Action Now (CAN) Seed Fund.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to an application for CAN Seed Funding received from Make Build Grow C.I.C for a grant of £600 (Cheadle East & Cheadle Hulme North ward allocation) towards the cost of a planting project outside the Make Good shop front to support the community in an environmentally friendly way.