Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 4 November 2014.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 9 December 2014 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

No declarations of interest were made.

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 report also includes the current position on the ward delegated budgets.

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.

The Chair reported that the Cheadle Hulme Christmas Market held on 6 and 7 December 2014 had been a successful event. In addition, she reported that monthly police surgeries would be held on 18 December 2014, 15 January 2015 and 12 February 2015 between 6.00pm and 7.00pm at the Ladybridge Park Residents Club, Edenbridge Road, Cheadle Hulme.

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 Public Realm 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:-

·         Concern was expressed about the effect on the grass verges on Oakmere Road, Cheadle Hulme. caused by construction traffic  travelling to the nearby development site.

·         Concern was expressed about repair and reinstatement work to the verge and footway which was necessary following the development at Smithy Croft, Heald Green.

·         Concern was expressed about graffiti on the railway bridge near Rose Vale Park, Heald Green and the skateboard ramp in Gatley Recreation Ground.

·         The responsibility of the owners of takeaway premises for the removal of litter which was left in the immediate vicinity to their premises was highlighted.

RESOLVED – That David Wilson be thanked for his attendance.

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

The report considers the findings of an investigation into the need for a Traffic Regulation Order for a Permit Parking Scheme at Warren Avenue, Cheadle.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the introduction of a Permit Parking Scheme at Warren Avenue, Cheadle as detailed in the report.

Officer Contact: Andrew Varey on 0161 474 4809 or email: andrew.varey@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) setting out the findings of an investigation into the need for the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order for Permit Holder Only Parking following the submission of a petition to the Area Committee by residents who lived there.

RESOLVED – (Six for, one against) That the Area Committee be minded to approve the making of the following Traffic Regulation Order for Permit Holders Only Parking, subject to the outcome of the statutory consultation, at an approximate cost of £1,150 to be funded from the Parking Revenue Budget:-

Proposed Permit Holders Parking Only: Monday – Saturday 8.00am – 6.00pm

Warren Avenue, Cheadle - both sides from a point 30 metres south east of the south easterly kerb line of Gatley Road for the remainder of its adopted length in a south easterly then north easterly direction.

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

No petitions were submitted.

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.

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).

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager outlined the procedure approved by the Council for public speaking on planning applications.

The erection of a 50 seat premier grandstand with a wheelchair cut out.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 56291 for the erection of a 50 seat premier grandstand with a wheelchair cut out at Cheadle Heath Sports Club, Norbreck Avenue, Cheadle,

a representative of 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.

Two storey rear extension, two and single storey rear extensions, first floor extension to side and other alterations including hip to gable change, front gables, porch and boundary wall and gate.

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

In respect of plan no. 56810 for a two storey rear extension, two and single storey rear extensions, first floor extension to side and other alterations including hip to gable change, front gables, porch and boundary wall and gate at 173 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 permitted development rights.

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 details a proposal to hold the Annual Review of Outcomes on 6 March 2015 (2014 tour).

The Area Committee is recommended to submit their nomination for a completed development site within their area to be included on the list of sites to be inspected by the Tour delegates. In addition the Area Committee are asked to provide nominations for delegates to attend.

Officer: Emma Curle on 474 3542 or email: emma.curle@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal to hold the Annual Review of Outcomes Tour on 6 March 2015 and requesting the Area Committee to submit a recommendation for a completed development site within the Cheadle area to be included on the list of sites to be inspected by the Tour delegates.  In addition, the Area Committee was also asked to provide nominations for delegates to attend.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Annual Review of Outcomes Tour be requested to inspect the development at the former Mallard Court, Finney Lane, Heald Green – Extra Care Home.

(2) That Councillors Peter Burns, Pam King and June Somekh be nominated to attend the Tour.

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor John Pantall

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that this item had been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor John Pantall. A report regarding potential future uses for the site had previously been considered by the Area Committee at its meeting held on 16 June 2009.

Councillor Pantall reported on the history of the site in the vicinity of Mill Lane, off Ladybridge Road, Cheadle Hulme which was in private ownership.  A planning application in respect of a restaurant and associated works in 2008 had been refused planning permission as it was contrary to the Council’s policy for control of development in the Green Belt. The previous garden centre use had been considered by the Council to be no longer lawful since the main building which would be necessary to the business had been demolished. Consequently the future use of the site could only be considered with regard to the limited range of land uses considered appropriate in the Green Belt.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to approach the landowner to try and ascertain if he had any future plans for the land off Mill Lane, Cheadle Hulme.

(2) That Members be advised of progress with these investigations at the meeting of the Area Committee on 10 March 2015.

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

The report provides an update on:-

·         the progress with delivering the various phases of the SEMMMS (South East Manchester Multi Modal Strategy) Road schemes. The three phases are A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road, Poynton Relief Road and A6 to M60 Relief Road

·         the Poynton Relief Road consultation on the preferred route option and its future work programme including proposals for a section 8 agreement to be drafted to allow Cheshire East to lead this scheme development and delivery.

·         progress with the A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road scheme which is progressing through the statutory processes stages and subject to satisfactory completion describes the steps required to deliver the scheme

·         the status of the A6 to M60 route.

Further details of the consultation results for the Poynton Relief Road scheme can be found on the Cheshire East Council website at http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/highways_and_roads/poynton_relief_road.aspx

The Area Committee is invited to comment on the report and the proposed recommendations to the Executive as detailed in the report.

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

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) updating the Area Committee on progress with delivering the various phases of the SEMMMS (South East Manchester Multi Modal Strategy) Road schemes, namely the (i) A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road (ii) Poynton Relief Road and (iii) A6 to M60 Relief Road.

Members welcomed the report and the update with progress on the schemes.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That Councillor Peter Burns be nominated on behalf of the Area Committee to participate in the proposed SEMMMS Members’ Liaison Forum.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

The report details a proposal to change the polling place for polling district AA from the Cheadle Library Community Room, Ashfield Road, Cheadle to Trinity Methodist/United Reformed Church, Massie Street, Cheadle due to the availability of the church again which is the preferred location for the polling station.

The Area Committee is recommended to comment on the proposed amendment to the Council’s polling arrangements.

Officer contact: Steve Callender on 0161 474 3268 or email: steve.callender@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal to change the polling place for polling district AA from the Cheadle Library Community Room, Ashfield Road, Cheadle to Trinity Methodist/United Reformed Church, Massie Street, Cheadle.

RESOLVED – That the Deputy Chief Executive be informed that the Area Committee supports the proposal for the change of polling place to Trinity Methodist/United Reformed Church, Massie Street, Cheadle for polling district AA.

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

The report sets out a request by the owner of the land, as shown on the plan attached to the report, to purchase it.

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

Officer Contact: Murray Carr on 0161 474 3019 or email: 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) setting out a request by the owner of the land, as shown on the plan attached to the report, to purchase it.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services be advised that the Area Committee supports the proposal.

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Sylvia Humphreys.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that this item had been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Sylvia Humphreys, but had previously been discussed under item 5 (iii) on the agenda ‘Community Engagement – Public Realm’ for this meeting. (Minute 5 (iii) refers).

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for People

The Area Committee is requested to provide a political nomination for the Authority vacancy at Bolshaw Primary School.

Officer Contact: Pam Dunham on 07800 617940 or email: pam.dunham@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to provide a nomination for the Authority Governor vacancy at Bolshaw Primary School.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.