Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 26 February 2013.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 26 February 2013 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

The following interest was declared:-

Personal Interest

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 area flexibility funding. The report also includes the current position on the highway and traffic management delegated budget.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: David Clee on 0161 474 3137 or e mail: 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.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

No announcements were made.

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

The Chair reported that no representatives of Greater Manchester Police was able to attend the meeting.

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 and at local libraries and information centres.  You can also submit via the Council’s website at www.stockport.gov.uk/publicquestions.

One public question was submitted relating to the Executive’s proposal to reduce the amount of money spent on park maintenance in 2014/15

In response, Councillors Iain Roberts and John Pantall outlined the financial challenges facing the Council and the context in which these proposals should be considered. The savings proposed in the parks service were proportionate to savings being proposed in other services across the Council. There was currently an on-line consultation process to which everyone was encouraged to respond.

The local Area Conditions Officer and the Highways Officer 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.

David Wilson (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 Cheadle Area Committee.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

•           the importance of working with large retailers in order to ensure that waste was correctly disposed of.

•           The need to reinforce the message in schools and colleges about the importance of pupils not dropping litter.

RESOLVED – That David Wilson be thanked for his attendance and presentation.

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

A petition was submitted from the Friends of Abney Park on behalf of users of the park objecting to plan no. 51715 for the demolition of the existing office building and construction of a 80 bed care home, landscaping, car parking and associated works at Abney Court, Manchester Road, Cheadle.

RESOLVED – That the petition be noted and referred to the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee for its consideration as part of the determination of the application.

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 any applications for Ward Flexibility Funding or to receive feedback from organisations who have received funding:-

(a)  First Steps Orrishmere Pre School

(b)  5^th Cheadle Hulme Scout Group Buildings Committee

(c)  Stockport Bowls Development Group

(a) First Steps Orrishmere Pre School

Mrs Joanne Roberts attended the meeting to answer questions from the Area Committee about the group’s application for funding to improve the condition of the concrete car park which the children used for games and activities.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager advised that this application would also be considered by the Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee at its meeting on 11 April 2013.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant in principle up to a maximum of £1,000 (Cheadle Hulme North Ward allocation).

(b) 5th Cheadle Hulme Scout Group Buildings Committee

This application was considered in conjunction with the application referred to in (a) above from First Steps Orrishmere Pre School.

(c) Stockport Bowls Development Group

Mrs Joan Holt attended the meeting to answer questions from the Area Committee about the group’s application for funding towards the coaching of primary aged children in crown green bowling at Prospect Vale Primary School.      

RESOLVED – That the application be deferred until the next meeting of the Area Committee and the applicant encouraged to extend the scheme to other schools in the Heald Green area.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Development).

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

Change of use to develop the site as a waste storage treatment and recycling facility including open air soil screening and hardcore crushing and screening including parking.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no.50214 for a change of use to develop the site as a waste storage treatment and recycling facility including open air soil screening and hardcore crushing and screening including parking at the former brickworks site, Adswood Road, Cheadle Hulme,

the applicant’s agent responded to questions about the application

It was then

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

Two storey rear extension and single porch to front.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 51496 for a two storey rear extension and single porch to the front at 31 Twining Brook Road, Cheadle Hulme, 

a local resident spoke against the application

and

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 view the site and surroundings and that the applicant be requested to mark out the proposed extension on site.

Removal of existing conservatory, two storey side and part single storey part two storey rear extension.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission, subject to conditions.

In respect of plan no.51672 for the removal of the existing conservatory, two storey side and part single storey part two storey rear extension at 51 Firswood Mount, Gatley

the applicant spoke in support of the application.

It was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted, subject to the conditions contained in the report.

Demolition of existing office building and construction of an 80 bed care home, landscaping, car parking and associated works.

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

In respect of plan no. 51715  for the demolition of the existing office building and construction of an 80 bed care home, landscaping, car parking and associated works at Abney Court, Manchester Road, Cheadle

two local residents spoke against the application

and

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:-

•           whether the scheme would have an adverse impact on the openness of the Green Belt;

•           the impact and potential overlooking to the cottages;

•           the appearance of the development particularly given that users of the park and the conservation advice were contrary to each other;

•           traffic implications particularly given the different traffic patterns associated with the proposed development;

and that the applicant be requested to mark out the area of the proposal on site.

Extension and upgrade to existing car park and provision of pedestrian footpaths.

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

In respect of plan no. 51716  for the extension and upgrade to the existing car park and provision of pedestrian footpaths at Abney Hall Car Park, Manchester Road, Cheadle

a local resident spoke against the application

and

the applicant’s agent 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 relationship between this application and development application DC051715 regarding the demolition of the existing office building and construction of an 80 bed care home, landscaping, car parking and associated works at Abney Court, Manchester Road, Cheadle.

Reconfiguration and relocation of existing approved office and decked car park with additional car park

The Area Committee is requested to recommend the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee to grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Mark Burgess on 0161 474 3659 or e mail: mark.burgess@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 52042 for reconfiguration and relocation of existing approved office and decked car park with additional car park at Park Square, Bird Hall Lane, Cheadle Heath, it was

RESOLVED – That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to grant the application.

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 the Cheadle Area Committee area.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

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

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

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report requests the Area Committee to comment on the proposed introduction of play streets in Stockport.

The Area Committee is requested to comment on the report.

Officer contact: Sue Stevenson on 0161 474 4351 or email: sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing proposals for the introduction of play streets in Stockport following a number of expressions of interest in the potential for closing roads for the purposes of children being able to play out near their homes.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

•           Why the road closures would be limited to term time only when local councillors tended to receive more complaints from residents about children playing on the roads during the school holidays.

•           The need for residents to obtain public liability insurance to cover themselves in the event of an incident would deter them from participating in the initiative.

RESOLVED - That the Executive Councillor (Economic Development and Regeneration) be advised that this Area Committee supports the initiative in principle and recommends him to give consideration to its comments.

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

The report outlines proposed changes to the current pay and display tariff through the introduction of an hourly charge and highlights the likely effects of this change, This hourly charge will enable visitors to easily extend their parking time in one hour increments. This will enable people to spend more time in the borough’s car parks and on street parking if needed, and encourage them to spend more time in the borough’s centres and so support their economies.

The Area Committee is requested to comment on the report.

Officer Contact: Sue Stevenson on 0161 474 3451 or e mail: sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) outlining proposed changes to the current pay and display tariff through the introduction of an hourly charge and highlighting the likely effects of this proposed change.

It was reported that the hourly charge would enable visitors to easily extend their parking time in one hour increments. This would enable people to spend more time in the borough’s car parks and on street parking if needed and encourage them to spend more time in the borough’s centres and so supporting their economies.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Economic Development and Regeneration) be advised that this Area Committee supports the proposals.

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

The report details proposals to make amendments to the Council’s residential parking policy and seeks the comments of the Area Committee on the proposed changes.

The Area Committee is requested to comment on the proposed changes to the residential parking policy.

Officer contact: Sue Stevenson on 0161 474 4351 or e mail: sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing proposals to make amendments to the Council’s residential parking policy and seeking the comments of the Area Committee on the proposed changes.

The following comment was made/issue raised:-

•           Concern was expressed that it was proposed that the cost of a medical/care visitor permit would increase from £10 to £15 in 2014/15 and £20 in 2015/16.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Economic Development and Regeneration) be advised that this Area Committee generally supports the proposals and recommends him to give consideration to the above comment.

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

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 speed limit on Park Road, Cheadle.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the introduction of a Moving Traffic Restriction 20mph Speed Limit Order on Park Road, Cheadle.

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

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) advising the Area Committee of the findings from a consultation exercise with local residents on a proposal for the introduction of a 20mph speed limit on Park Road, Cheadle.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the introduction of a Moving Traffic Restriction 20mph Speed Limit Order on Park Road, Cheadle for its entire length at an approximate cost of £1,100 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget as follows:-

Cheadle and Gatley Ward - £550

Cheadle Hulme North Ward - £550

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

The Area Committee is requested to approve the introduction of seven morpeth bollards on the footways of St. Ann’s Road North, Heald Green, adjacent to the existing road narrowing chicanes.

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

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) in connection with the introduction of seven morpeth bollards on the footways of St. Ann’s Road North, Heald Green adjacent to the existing road narrowing chicanes.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the introduction of seven morpeth bollards on the footways of St. Ann’s Road North, Heald Green adjacent to the existing road narrow chicanes,  to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highways Maintenance and Traffic Management Budget at an approximate cost of £1,750 as follows:-

Cheadle and Gatley Ward - £500

Heald Green Ward - £1250

To consider a report of the Head of Property

The report considers a proposal to accept a surrender and the renewal of a lease in respect of land and buildings leased to Cheadle and Gatley Football Club at Cross Road, Heald Green.

The Area Committee is requested to note the contents of the report and provide any comments on the proposal to accept a surrender of the current lease and the granting of a new 25 year lease in respect of the land indicated to Cheadle and Gatley Football Club.

Officer Contact: Murray Carr on 0161 474 3649 or e mail: murray.carr@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services (copies of which had been circulated) in connection with a proposal to accept a surrender and the renewal of a lease in respect of land and buildings leased to Cheadle and Gatley Football Club at Cross Road, Heald Green.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2)That the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services be recommended to accept a surrender of the current lease and the granting of a new 25 year lease to Cheadle and Gatley Football Club in respect of the land shown on the plan attached to the report, subject to the land being available for general use by members of the public when not in use by the club.

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

The report requests the Area committee to consider the use of commuted sums for play provision in the Cheadle area and approve the location of play areas where those sums are to be spent.

The Area Committee is requested to consider the options contained in the report.

Officer Contact: Ian Walmsley on 0161 474 4382 or e mail: ian.walmsley@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Management) (copies of which had been circulated) detailing proposals for the use of new commuted sums for play provision in the Cheadle area and locations of the play areas where these sums were to be spent.

RESOLVED – (1) That approval be given to the following use of commuted sums for play provision in the Cheadle area:-

Bruntwood Park - £27,000 from development no. 1016

Cheadle Diamond Jubilee Park - £19,240.65 from development nos. 1015, 1014, 1009, 1029 and 1046

Rose Vale Park - £669.24 from development no. 1047

(2) That the proposals regarding Adswood Park, East Avenue Park and Gatley Recreation Ground be deferred.

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

The report considers a request from Manchester Harriers Athletics Club to hold primary schools cross country races at William Scholes Playing Fields on six Saturday mornings from September 2013 to March 2014 and one set of relay races on 19 March 2014.

The Area Committee is recommended to refuse the application for the reasons outlined in the report.

Officer contact: Ian Walmsley on 0161 474 4382 or e mail: ian.walmsley@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Management) (copies of which had been circulated) in connection with a request from Manchester Harriers Athletics Club to hold primary schools cross country races at William Scholes Playing Fields on six Saturday mornings from September 2013 to March 2014 and one set of relay races on 19 March 2014.

RESOLVED- (1) That the request to hold primary schools cross country races on six Saturday mornings from September 2013 to March 2014 be declined as these events clashed with football matches where the teams also required the use of the pavilion changing facilities and car park.

(2)  That the request to hold one set of primary schools relay races on 19 March 2014 be approved.

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

The report considers a request from the organisers to hold the Heald Green Festival at Outwood Road Playing Fields on 29 June 2013.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the application, subject to the production of appropriate papers and event plans.

Officer contact: Amanda Evans on 0161 218 1177 or email: amanda.evans @stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Management) (copies of which had been circulated) outlining a request from the organisers to hold the Heald Green Festival at Outwood Road Playing Fields on 29 June 2013.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the request from the organisers to hold the Heald Green Festival at Outwood Road Playing Fields on 29 June 2013, subject to the production of appropriate papers and event plans.

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

The report advises Members of an application for a community event organised by Cheadle Civic Society in partnership with Niche Events Limited to be held on Cheadle Green on 6 May 2013 between 11.00am and 5.00pm.

The Area Committee is requested to note the report.

Officer Contact: Cassandra Mailvaganam on 0161 218 1582 or e mail: cassie.mailvaganam@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Development) (copies of which had been circulated) advising the Area Committee of an application for a community event to promote local independent retailers which was being organised by Cheadle Civic Society, in partnership with Niche Events Limited, and was to be held on Cheadle Green on 6 May 2013 between 11.00am and 5.00pm.

RESOLVED – That the event be supported.

There are currently no vacancies to consider.

There were no nominations to consider.

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

The report details a proposal for the provision of a lease of the Pavilion Building Abney Park and to allow Abney Park Tearooms CIC to operate from the building.

The Area Committee is recommended to consider the proposal to grant a 25 year lease in respect of the property single hatched on the attached plan for the purposes as outlined in the report.

Officer contact: Jonathan Long on 474 3088 or email: jonathan.long@stockport.gov.uk

(NOTE: The Chair was of the opinion that this item, although not included on the agenda, should be considered as a matter of urgency in accordance with Section 100 B(4) (b) of the Local Government Act 1972 because of the undue delay if consideration of the item was left to the next meeting of the Area Committee).

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Management) (copies of which had been circulated) in connection with the proposed provision of a lease of the Pavilion Building, Abney Park and to allow Abney Park Tearooms Community Interest Company (CIC) to operate from the building.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Corporate Director, Corporate and Support Services be recommended to grant a 1 year lease to Abney Park Tearooms CIC to operate from the Pavilion Building, Abney Park, as indicated on the plan attached to the report.

(2) That a further report be submitted to a future meeting of the Area Committee following consultation  with the Service Director (Legal & Democratic Services) with regard to whether the lease beyond that period should be subject to competition.