Agenda and minutes

To elect a Chair of the Area Committee for the period until the next Annual Council Meeting.

RESOLVED – That Councillor June Somekh be elected Chair of the Area Committee until the next Annual Council Meeting.

Councillor June Somekh in the Chair

To appoint a Vice Chair of the Area Committee for the period until the next Annual Council Meeting.

RESOLVED – That Councillor Peter Burns be appointed Vice-Chair of the Area Committee until the next Annual Council Meeting.

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 9 April 2013.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 9 April 2013 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

The following interest was declared:-

Personal and Prejudicial 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 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.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that on 28 May 2013 the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration had given approval for Cheadle Civic Society to hold a Makers’ Market on Cheadle Green on 1 June 2013, subject to the production of appropriate papers and event plans, as the event was scheduled to take place prior to the next meeting of the Area Committee.

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

With regret, the Chair advised Members that the wife of Alan Murphy, a long standing member of the Cheadle Civic Society and a regular attendee of meetings of the Area Committee, had sadly passed away.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to convey the Area Committee’s condolences to Mr Murphy.

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

The Chair reported that no representative of Greater Manchester Police was in attendance at the meeting.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to investigate why no representative of Greater Manchester Police was present at 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.

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

Carolyn Turner (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 condition of the road surface on Priory Road, Cheadle.

•           Damage by lorries to the reinstatement work at the junction of Queens Gardens and Banks Street, Cheadle.

RESOLVED – That Carolyn Turner be thanked for her attendance.

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

-       E petition regarding road signage on Bolshaw Road, Outwood Road and Cross Road, Heald Green.

A petition containing 126 signatures was submitted by a resident of Outwood Drive, Heald Green requesting the Council to improve road signage on Bolshaw Road, Outwood Road and Cross Road, Heald Green and reinforce the 20 mph speed limit.

RESOLVED – That the petition be noted and referred to the Service Director (Place Management) 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 any applications for Ward Flexibility Funding or to receive feedback from organisations who have received funding:-

-       Stockport Bowls Development Group

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager advised the Area Committee that the application for Ward Flexibility Funding from Stockport Bowls Development Group had been withdrawn

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

The report outlines a proposed Local Initiative Scheme to resurface Jackson Street, Cheadle, from its junction with Stockport Road to no.13, Jackson Street.

The Area Committee is recommended to support the maintenance scheme outlined in the report and authorise the Service Director (Place Management) to order the work.

Officer Contact: Chris Pollitt on 0161 218 1492 or e mail: chris.pollitt@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) outlining a proposed highway maintenance and local initiatives scheme to resurface Jackson Street, Cheadle from its junction with Stockport Road to no. 13, Jackson Street.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the following Highway Maintenance and Local Initiatives Scheme to be funded at an approximate cost of £19,500 from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Cheadle Hulme North ward allocation):-

Jackson Street, Cheadle

The planing and resurfacing of the carriageway from the junction with Stockport Road to no. 13, Stockport Road.

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

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).

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

Change of use from vacant bank (A2) to hot food take away (A5) with extract flue to rear elevation.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 51651 for change of use from vacant bank (A2) to hot food take away (A5) with extract flue to rear elevation at 195 Gatley Road, Gatley

a local resident spoke against the application

and

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

It was then

RESOLVED (4 for, 0 against) – That planning permission be granted, subject to the conditions contained in the report.

Two storey side extension, new entrance porch, dormer enlargement to the front and the rear, two storey extension to rear and new balcony (resubmission of application DC050312).

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

In respect of plan no. 52303 for a two storey side extension, new entrance porch, dormer enlargement to the front and the rear, two storey extension to rear and new balcony (resubmission of application DC050312) at 175 Stanley Road, Heald Green

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 grant planning permission, subject to the conditions contained in the report.

Residential development for up to 168 dwellings with open space, access and associated infrastructure (outline).

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

In respect of plan no. 50437 for a residential development for up to 168 dwellings with open space, access and associated infrastructure (outline) on land off Europa Way, Bridgehall, Adswood

It was

RESOLVED – That, despite the Area Committee’s concerns regarding the affordable housing offer of only 5%, the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to grant planning permission.

(NOTE: Councillor Adrian Nottingham requested that his opposition to the above recommendation be recorded).

Change of use from ground floor florist/card shop (A1) to hot food take away (A5) with extraction flue to rear elevation.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 52204 for a change of use from ground floor florist/ card shop (A1) to hot food take away (A5) with extraction flue to rear elevation at 256 Finney Lane, Heald Green

It was

RESOLVED – That consideration of the application be deferred, pending the receipt of additional information from the Highways Officer regarding usage of the parking bays.

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

The report advises Members of the findings of a consultation exercise with local residents following concerns regarding the number of vehicles being parked on St Ann’s Road North adjacent to the pedestrian entrance/exit to Cheadle Royal Business Park.

The Area Committee is requested to approve a No Waiting at any Time Traffic Regulation Order on St Ann’s Road North, Heald Green.

Officer Contact: Andrew Varey on 0161 474 4809 or e mail: andrew.varey@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 the findings of a consultation exercise with local residents following concerns regarding the number of vehicles being parked on St Ann’s Road North, Heald Green adjacent to the pedestrian entrance/exit to Cheadle Royal Business Park.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the following ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ Traffic Regulation Order on St Ann’s Road, Heald Green at an approximate cost of £600 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Heald Green ward allocation):-

Proposed No Waiting at Any Time

St Ann’s Road North, Heald Green - east side, from a point 70 metres south of the southerly kerb line of Oakdale Drive (north junction) for a distance of 12.5m in a southerly direction.

St Ann’s Road North, Heald Green - east side, from a point 123 metres south of the southerly kerb line of Oakdale Drive (north junction) for a distance of 16m in a southerly direction.

St Ann’s Road North, Heald Green - east side, from a point 176 metres south of the southerly kerb line of Oakdale Drive (north junction) for a distance of 60m in a southerly direction.

To consider a report of the Council Solicitor

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 Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report of the Council Solicitor (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 Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration.

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing a summary of changes to the planning system which came into force on 30 May 2013 with specific regard to:-

•           Allowing the change of use for certain buildings without needing planning permission.

•           Increasing the existing permitted development rights for extensions to homes and business premises, in non-protected areas, for a three-year period.

•           Increasing existing permitted development for certain telecommunications equipment, such as masts and antenna.

The representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration circulated an addendum to the report at the meeting seeking the comments of the Area  Committee on proposals to make amendments to the delegation arrangements within the Council’s Constitution (Part 3 – Scheme of Delegation) to allow the Planning Authority to determine those prior approval applications resulting from the increase in the existing permitted development rights for extensions to homes and business premises within the

proscribed 42 and 56 day timeframes.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

• Concern was expressed that with regard to householder applications, the Council could only consider applications where an objection has been raised by an adjoining neighbour.
• Concern was expressed with regard to householder applications that the adjoining property may be owned by a landlord who was not sufficiently concerned to object to an application.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report provides an update on the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budgets for the Cheadle Hulme North, Cheadle & Gatley and Heald Green wards up to the end of April 2013.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contacts: Carl Taylor or Simon Sherry on 0161 474 2430/3420 or e mail: carl.taylor@stockport.gov.uk/ simon.sherry@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) providing an update on the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budgets for the Cheadle and Gatley, Cheadle Hulme North and Heald Green Wards as at the end of May 2013.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted

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

The report advises Members of the findings of a consultation exercise with residents of Brackenwood Drive, Cheadle following concerns regarding parked vehicles on Schools Hill close to its junction with Brackenwood Drive.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend the Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration) to approve No Waiting at any Time restrictions on Schools Hill and Brackenwood Drive, Cheadle.

Officer Contact: Andrew Varey on 0161 474 4809 or e mail: andrew.varey@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 the findings of a consultation exercise with residents of Brackenwood Drive, Cheadle following concerns regarding parked vehicles on Schools Hill close to its junction with Brackenwood Drive.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Economic Development and Regeneration) be recommended to approve the following ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ Traffic Regulation Order on Schools Hill and Brackenwood Drive, Cheadle at an approximate cost of £550 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Cheadle and Gatley Ward allocation):-

Proposed No Waiting at Any Time

Schools Hill, Cheadle - south east side, from a point 10 metres north east of  the north easterly kerb line of Brackenwood Drive to a point 10 metres south west of the south westerly kerb line of Brackenwood Drive.

Brackenwood Drive, Cheadle - both sides, from the south easterly kerb line of Schools Hill for a distance of 10 metres in a south easterly direction.

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

The report sets out the findings of a consultation exercise with residents with regard to the introduction of a Disabled Persons Parking Bay on Worcester Road, Cheadle Hulme.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order on Worcester Road, Cheadle Hulme to establish a Disabled Persons Parking Bay.

Officer Contact: Andrew Varey on 0161 474 4809 or e mail: andrew.varey@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) setting out the findings of a consultation exercise with residents with regard to the introduction of a Disabled Persons Parking Bay on Worcester Road, Cheadle Hulme.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the introduction of a Disabled Persons Parking Bay on Worcester Road, Cheadle Hulme at an approximate cost of £700 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Cheadle Hulme North Ward allocation) as follows:-

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

The report sets out the findings of a consultation exercise with residents with regard to the introduction of a Disabled Persons Parking Bay on Queens Gardens, Cheadle.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order on Queens Gardens, Cheadle to establish a Disabled Persons Parking Bay.

Officer Contact: Andrew Varey on 0161 474 4809 or e mail: andrew.varey@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) setting out the findings of a consultation exercise with residents with regard to the introduction of a Disabled Persons Parking Bay on Queens Gardens, Cheadle.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the introduction of a Disabled Persons Parking Bay on Queens Gardens, Cheadle at an approximate cost of £650 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Cheadle and Gatley Ward allocation) as follows:-

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services

The report considers the proposal to alter the existing lease terms to allow the change of use from office space to a Care Home, together with the release of 25 car parking spaces in favour of Abney Hall and improved pedestrian access from Manchester Road, Cheadle.

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

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) inviting the Area Committee to consider a proposal to alter the existing lease terms at Abney Court, Manchester Road, Cheadle to allow the change of use from office space to a care home, together with the release of 25 car parking spaces in favour of Abney Hall and improved access from Manchester Road, Cheadle.

RESOLVED – That the proposal to alter the existing lease terms at Abney Court, Manchester Road, Cheadle, as set out in the report, be supported.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services

The report sets out a proposal to accept a surrender of the current car park lease to Bruntwood Estates Limited with a view to granting a new lease to include additional land at Abney Park, Cheadle.

The Area Committee is requested to note the contents of the report and provide any comments on the proposal to the granting of a new lease to include the area indicated on the plan attached to the report.

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) inviting the Area Committee to consider a proposal to accept a surrender of the current car park lease to Bruntwood Estates Limited with a view to granting a new lease to include additional land at Abney Park, Cheadle.

RESOLVED – That the proposal set out in the report be supported.

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 approve the allocation of the commuted sums set out 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:-

East Avenue Park - £1,171.17 from development nos. 1038 and 1073

Gatley Recreation Ground - £25,032.07 from development no. 1016.

(2) That the proposals regarding Adswood Park be deferred and Members provided with information on whether the park benefited from commuted sums from developments in other Wards in the borough.

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

The report outlines a request from Cheadle Civic Society to hold a Makers’ Market on 6 July 2013.

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

Officer Contact: Iain Bate on 0161 474 4421 or e mail: iain.bate@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 Cheadle Civic Society to hold a Makers’ Market on Cheadle Green on 6 July 2013.

RESOLVED- (1) That approval be given to the request from Cheadle Civic Society to hold a Makers’ Market on Cheadle Green on 6 July 2013, subject to the production of appropriate papers and event plans.

(2) That a report be submitted to a future meeting of the Area Committee examining the impact of the recent Makers’ Markets on Cheadle District Centre.

(3) That the report referred to in (2) above be considered by the Area Committee prior to any future requests to hold Makers’ Markets on Cheadle Green.

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

The report considers proposals for existing and new notice boards within the Cheadle area.

The Area Committee is recommended to agree the proposals set out in Section 3 of the report.

Officer contact: Graeme Vout on 0161 474 4562 or e mail: graeme.vout@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) in connection with proposals for existing and new noticeboards in the Cheadle area.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That the proposals set out in Section 3 of the report be approved.

(3) That a policy be prepared with regard to what notices can be put on the noticeboards and that this be sent to Members of the Area Committee prior to local stakeholders taking on responsibility for the existing noticeboards in a particular Ward.

(4) That Ward Councillors be advised of any proposals to remove noticeboards in their Ward.

The Area Committee is invited to nominate Ward spokespersons with whom the Service Director (Place Management) can consult on highway maintenance and traffic management matters.

A copy of the Ward Spokesperson Protocol approved by the Area Committee at its meeting on 23 May 2011 is attached for information.

The Area Committee is recommended to nominate Ward Spokespersons in accordance with the Protocol.

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

The Area Committee was invited to nominate Ward Spokespersons with whom the Service Director (Place Management) could consult on highway maintenance and traffic management matters.

RESOLVED – That the following Councillors be appointed as Ward Spokespersons for highways and traffic issues:-

Cheadle and Gatley Ward    - Councillor Keith Holloway

Cheadle Hulme North Ward - Councillor Paul Porgess

Heald Green Ward               - Councillor Sylvia Humphreys

There are no currently vacancies to consider.

There were no nominations to consider.