Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 5 August 2014.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 5 August 2014 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

Councillors and officers were invited to declare any interests which they had in any of the items on the agenda for the meeting.

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 ward flexibility funding.

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.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

No announcements were made.

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 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:-

·         In the absence of litter bins at the car park at Heald Green Village Hall, rubbish was being dumped and this needed to be monitored until the new bins were installed.

·         The grass verge on Queens Drive, Cheadle Hulme needed maintaining.

·         A Member enquired who had responsibility for clearing playing fields of rubbish left by spectators after fooball matches.

·         The unsafe fencing on Daisy Bank Lane, Heald Green in the vicinity of a nearby stream needed to be investigated.

·         Graffiti on footpaths in Heald Green and Gatley which had been put there by a company should be removed.

·         The pedestrian refuge at the junction of Turves Road and Wilmslow Road needed maintaining.

·         Work was scheduled to cut back the trees and bushes obstructing the pavement on a section of St. Ann’s Road, Heald Green,

RESOLVED – That David Wilson be thanked for his attendance.

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

The Area Committee is requested to approve the resurfacing of the carriageway on Drayton Drive, Heald Green from Mendip Close to New Hall Avenue.

Officer Contact: Chris Pollitt on 0161 474 2419 or email: chris.pollitt@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) regarding a proposal to resurface part of the carriageway on Drayton Avenue, Heald Green.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to resurfacing the carriageway on Drayton Drive, Heald Green, from Mendip Close to New Hall Avenue, at an approximate cost of £16,500 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Heald Green Ward allocation).

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

The Area Committee is requested to approve the resurfacing of the footway from the Bargain Booze shop to the Christ Church Catholic Church, Heald Green.

Officer Contact: Chris Pollitt on 0161 474 2419 or email: chris.pollitt@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) regarding the proposed resurfacing of part of the footway on Finney Lane, Heald Green, from the Bargain Booze shop to the Christ Church Catholic Church.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the resurfacing of the footway from the Bargain Booze shop to the Christ Church Catholic Church on Finney Lane, Heald Green at an approximate cost of £8,500 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Heald Green Ward allocation).

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

The Area Committee is requested to approve the resurfacing of the footway on Finney Lane, Heald Green on the north side from property numbers 186 – 192.

Officer Contact: Chris Pollitt on 0161 474 2419 or email: chris.politt@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) regarding the proposed resurfacing of part of the footway on Finney Lane, Heald Green, from property numbers 186 – 192.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the resurfacing of the footway on the north side of Finney Lane from property numbers 186-192 at an approximate cost of £5,000 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Heald Green Ward allocation).

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

Oak Road, Cheadle

To report the receipt of an e petition signed by 10 signatories requesting the Council to permanently resurface Oak Road, Cheadle and the avenues leading off it.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported on the receipt of an e-petition signed by ten signatories requesting the Council to permanently resurface Oak Road, Cheadle and the side roads leading off it.

RESOLVED – That the e-petition 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 any applications for Area Flexibility Funding or to receive feedback from organisations who have received funding.

There were no funding applications to consider.

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.

Single storey extension to the rear and two storey extension to the side. Internal Alterations.

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

In respect of plan no. 55946 for a single storey extension to the rear and two storey extension to the side; internal alterations at 161 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 and the removal of relevant permitted development rights relating to extensions to the property.

Demolition of vacant and derelict former public house to provide new-build convenience store (net trading area approximately 280 square metres) including ATM and associated car parking.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission, subject to appropriate arrangements to a commuted sum of £1,000 in order to provide waiting restrictions across the site frontage and the planning conditions contained in the report.

Officer Contact: Jim Seymour on 0161 474  3656 or email: jim.seymour@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 56122 for the demolition of a vacant and derelict former public house to provide a new-build convenience store (net trading area approximately 280 square metres) including ATM and associated car parking at The Malt Shovels, Councillor Lane, Cheadle Hulme

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

It was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted, subject to the planning conditions contained in the report except the condition relating to hours for deliveries being amended to 7.00am – 9.00pm Mondays to Saturdays and no deliveries being permitted on Sundays, and the payment of a commuted sum of £1,000 to provide waiting restrictions across the site frontage.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive

The report summarises recent appeal decisions, current planning appeals and enforcement activity within the area represented by the Cheadle Area Committee.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Joy Morton on 0161 474 3217 or email: joy.morton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (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

The report provides an update on the issues regarding the residential development at The Demmings (now named Wentworth Gardens), Cheadle.

The Area Committee is requested to note the report.

Officer Contact: Mark Burgess on 0161 474 3659 or email: mark.burgess@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on the issues regarding the residential development at The Demmings (now named Wentworth Gardens), Cheadle.

The report set out the current situation with regard to:-

·         Planning conditions that were required to be adhered to;

·         The restoration of the adjacent bridleway to its previous condition;

·         Re-instatement of the grass verge on Oakmere Drive;

·         Repairs on Old Wool Lane to ensure that the road was brought up to an acceptable and sustainable standard; and

·         A review of trees and landscaping.

Applications seeking to discharge relevant planning conditions had been submitted to the Council prior to the commencement of the development. It was confirmed that all pre-commencement conditions had been agreed by the Council.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a joint report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration and the Deputy Chief Executive.

The Area Committee are requested to consider whether to dedicate a bridleway on a section of footpath 40 Cheadle and Gatley over land owned by the Council, on Scholes Playing Field, as shown marked A – B on plan attached at Appendix 1.

The Area Committee are recommended to dedicate a bridleway over the route between points A-B on the plan attached at Appendix 1.

Officer Contacts: Ernest Nama/Jackie Connolly on 0161 474 4595/3134 or email: ernest.nama@stockport.gov.uk/jackie.connolly@stockport.gov.uk.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a joint report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration and Deputy Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) regarding a proposal to dedicate a bridleway on a section of Footpath 40, Cheadle and Gatley over land owned by the Council.

The funding for the access improvement project in Gatley was from Transport for Greater Manchester as part of the Cycle City Ambitions Grant. The access improvement project would guarantee the implementation of a 20mph zone between Beech Avenue to Gatley Station. A significant obstacle in linking the use by horse riders and cyclists between Foxland Road and Hawthorn Road would be removed through the dedication to a bridleway, and there would be additional benefits to pupils attending Kingsway School by bicycle and as an additional cycle route to Gatley Station.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to dedicate a bridleway over the route between points A-B on the plan attached as Appendix 1 to the report and as detailed in paragraph 3.1 of the report.

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

The seeks the Area Committee’s comments regarding the proposed Cycle links to Gatley Railway Station following the successful bid for funding from the Department for Transport (DfT), via the Cycle City Ambition Grant (CCAG).

The Area Committee is requested to comment on the report and recommend the Executive Councillor (Communities and Sustainability) approves the proposals shown on drawing 0251/005 REV B, the cycle link between Springfield Road and Beech Avenue through William Scholes Playing Fields (see drawing 0251/008), the cycle links between the proposed Toucan Crossing and Brentwood Drive (subject to consultation with affected residents and Ward Councillors) and the Traffic Regulation Orders detailed in the report.

Officer Contact: Mark James on 0161 474 2077 or email: mark.james@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) seeking the Area Committee’s comments regarding the proposed cycle links to Gatley Railway Station following the successful bid for funding from the Department for Transport via the Cycle City Ambition Grant to provide cycle safety improvements on/off the highway within the Borough.

It was also proposed to introduce a 20mph speed limit within the residential areas on both sides of Gatley Road.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Communities and Sustainability) be recommended to approve the proposals shown on drawing 0251/005 REV B, the cycle link between Springfield Road and Beech Avenue through William Scholes Playing Fields (see drawing 0251/008), the cycle links between the proposed toucan crossing and Brentwood Drive (subject to consultation with affected residents and Ward Councillors) and the proposed Traffic Regulation Orders detailed in paragraphs 4.2 – 4.5 inclusive of the report.

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

The report sets out proposals intended to improve the levels of safety and reduce the potential risk for road traffic incidents in the vicinity of the puffin crossing on Councillor Lane.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend the Executive Councillor (Communities and Sustainability) to approve the proposals detailed in the report and the proposed No Waiting At Any Time/No Loading 8.00amn-6.00pm Traffic Regulation Order on the Councillor Lane Service Road.

Officer Contacts: Gary Kennedy on 07800618190/email: gary.kennedy@stockport.gov.uk or Nigel Elliott on 0161 474 4928 or email: nigel.elliott@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) setting out proposals to improve the levels of safety and reduce the potential risk for road traffic incidents in the vicinity of the puffin crossing on Councillor Lane.

The main aim of the scheme was to improve visibility of the puffin crossing for both pedestrians and road users, together with improving pedestrian crossing facilities across the service road. The proposals also included formalising the parking arrangements including alterations to the waiting restrictions on the south side of the service road near the junction with Councillor Lane.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Communities and Sustainability) be recommended to approve the proposals set out in the report and the proposed No Waiting At Any Time/No Loading 8.00am – 6.00pm Traffic Regulation Order detailed in paragraph 6.2 of the report.

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

The report considers the findings of a consultation exercise following concerns expressed regarding parked vehicles causing safety issues on roads in the vicinity of Etchells Primary School, Heald Green.

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

Officer Contact: Andrew Varey on 0261 474 4809 or email: andrew.varey@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) in connection with the findings of a consultation exercise following concerns expressed regarding parked vehicles causing safety issues on roads in the vicinity of Etchells Primary School, Heald Green.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the following Traffic Regulation Order at an approximate cost of £600 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Heald Green Ward allocation):-

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

Merwood Avenue, Heald Green - north side, from the easterly kerb line of East Avenue for a distance of 16.5 metres in an easterly direction.

Proposed No Waiting at Any Time

Merwood Avenue, Heald Green - north side, from the easterly kerb line of East Avenue for a distance of 16.5 metres in an easterly direction.

Merwood Avenue, Heald Green - south side, from the easterly kerb line of East Avenue for a distance of 15.5 metres in an easterly direction.

East Avenue, Heald Green - east side, from a point 18 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Merwood Avenue to a point 20 metres south of the southerly kerb line of Merwood Avenue.

          East Avenue, Heald Green - west side, from a point 5.5 metres north of the projected northerly kerb of Merwood Avenue for a distance of 23 metres in a southerly direction.

East Avenue, Heald Green - west side, from a point 43 metres south of the projected southerly kerb line of Merwood Avenue for a distance of 46 metres in a southerly then south westerly direction.

Three Access Protection Markings      

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

To report the findings of a consultation exercise following concerns regarding traffic issues in the vicinity of Gatley Reformed Church on Elm Road, Gatley.

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

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

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) regarding the findings of a consultation exercise following concerns regarding traffic issues in the vicinity of Gatley United Reformed Church on Elm Road, Gatley

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the following Traffic Regulation Order at an approximate cost of £800 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Cheadle and Gatley Ward allocation):-

Revocation of No Waiting 8.00am – 11.00pm

Elm Road, Gatley - north east side, from a point 42 metres south east of the south easterly kerb line of Church Road for a distance of 6.6 metres in a south easterly direction.

Proposed Disabled Persons Parking Bay (Blue Badge Holders Only)

Elm Road, Gatley - north east side, from a point 42 metres south east of the south easterly kerb line of Church Road for a distance of 6.6 metres in a south easterly direction.

Proposed No Waiting at Any Time

Elm Road, Gatley - south west side, from the north westerly kerb line of Hawthorn Road for a distance of 100 metres in a north westerly direction (to join with the existing No Waiting at Any Time).

Elm Road, Gatley - north east side, from the north westerly kerb line of Hawthorn Road for a distance of 10 metres in a north westerly direction.

Hawthorn Road, Gatley - north west side, from a point 10 metres south west of the south westerly kerb line of Elm Road to a point 10 metres north east of the north easterly kerb line of Elm Road.

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

The report considers the outcome of an investigation into concerns regarding the passageway entrance to Rose Vale Park, Heald Green.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the installation of an A-Frame at the passageway entrance to Rose Vale Park on Motcombe Road, Heald Green.

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

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) regarding the outcome of an investigation into concerns regarding the passageway entrance to Rose Vale Park, Heald Green.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the installation of an ‘A-Frame’ on Motcombe Road, Heald Green at an approximate cost of £850 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Heald Green Ward allocation).

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

The report considers an application from Cheadle Village Partnership to hold a Makers Market on Hall Street Green on 4 October and 1 November 2014

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the application from Cheadle Village Partnership to hold a Makers Market on Hall Street Green on 4 October and 1 November 2014.

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) regarding an application from Cheadle Village Partnership to hold a Makers Market on Hall Street Green, Cheadle on 4 October and 1 November 2014.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the application from Cheadle Village Partnership to hold a Makers Market on Hall Street Green, Cheadle on 4 October and 1 November 2014.

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

The report considers an application from the Friends of East Avenue Park to hold a children’s Scooter and Bike Rally and Dog Show on 18 October 2014.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the application from the Friends of East Avenue Park to hold a children’s Scooter and Bike Rally and Dog Show on 18 October 2014, subject to the production of appropriate papers and event plans.

Officer Contact: Iain Bate on 0161 474 2419 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) regarding an application from the Friends of East Avenue Park to hold a children’s scooter and bike rally, and dog show on 18 October 2014.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the application from the Friends of East Avenue Park to hold a children’s scooter and bike rally, and dog show in East Avenue Park, Heald Green on 18 October 2014.

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

The report requests the Area Committee to nominate Councillors to lay wreaths at Remembrance Day Services at Cheadle, Gatley and Heald Green War Memorials on 9 November 2014.

The Area Committee is requested to nominate Councillors.

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) requesting the Area Committee to nominate Councillors to lay wreaths at Remembrance Day Services at Cheadle, Gatley and Heald Green War Memorials on 9 November 2014.

RESOLVED - That the following Councillors be appointed to lay wreaths on behalf of the Council at the Remembrance Day Services at Cheadle, Gatley and Heald Green War Memorials at Remembrance Day Services on Sunday, 9 November 2014.

There are currently no vacancies to consider.

There were no vacancies to consider.