Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 9 June 2015.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 9 June 2015 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. The report also included the current position on the ward delegated budgets.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The Chair reported on the success of the recent summer festivals held in the Cheadle area.

Members of the public are invited to put questions to the Chair of the Area Committee on any matters within the powers and duties of the Area Committee, subject to the exclusions set out in the Code of Practice (Questions must be submitted prior to the commencement of the meeting on the cards provided. These are available the meeting.  You can also submit via the Council’s website at www.stockport.gov.uk/publicquestions.

Members of the public were invited to submit questions on any matters within the powers and duties of the Area Committee, subject to the exclusions set out in the Code of Practice.

One question had been submitted in advance of the meeting by a member of the public who was not present at the meeting. The Chair confirmed that, in accordance with the Code of Practice, a written response would be provided to the questioner.

The local 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.

In the absence of the Public Realm Inspector, the Area Committee received a note on current public realm issues within the area represented by the Area Committee.

With regard to annual Highway Safety Inspections, the Area Committee was advised of the following information:-

Cheadle and Gatley Ward – inspections were currently taking place on both sides of the road in the vicinity of Styal Road and Park Road, and would then take place on Springfield Road and the ‘Lakes’ estate.

Cheadle Hulme North Ward – inspections were currently taking place on on Twining Brook Road then in the St. Davids Road area.

Heald Green Ward – inspections were currently taking place on Oakdale Road and Eastleigh Road, and would then take place on East Avenue and Branksome Drive.

With regard to the Public Realm Update, the Area Committee was advised that the Public Realm Inspector had received 155 customer enquiries relating to blocked gullies, defects in the highway, overgrown vegetation, graffiti and domestic waste being presented incorrectly. The Community Payback scheme were scheduled to work across the area of the Area Committee during the week commencing 20 July 2015 and a number of sites had been identified for litter clearance and/or removal of vegetation.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         A van parked on Outwood Drive, Heald Green had meant that the parking restrictions on Outwood Drive had been unable to be completed.

·         It was not always necessary for instances of overgrown vegetation to be reported as certain areas were affected each year.

·         The police would take action against vehicles which were not licensed and insured, not just abandoned vehicles.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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).

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

Refurbishment of Bruntwood Hall to create a 22 room luxury hotel, with associated bars and restaurant areas, external terrace and spa at ground floor and courtyard extension to create additional circulation space.

The Area Committee is recommended to authorise the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration to determine the application, subject to the completion of the Section 106 Agreement and the relevant commuted sum arrangements.

In respect of plan no. 58710 for the refurbishment of Bruntwood Hall to create a 22 room luxury hotel, with associated bars and restaurant areas, external terrace and spa at ground floor and courtyard extension to create additional circulation space at Bruntwood Hall, Bruntwood Park, Cheadle

a member of the public spoke against the application

and

a representative of the application spoke in support of the application

It was then

RESOLVED – (1) That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be authorised to determine the application, subject to the completion of the Section 106 Agreement and the relevant commuted sum arrangements.

(2) That the Area Committee requests that an informative be imposed advising the hotel operator that all negotiations with regard to any land and property transactions must protect the rights of park users and that the hotel business should operate in a manner which is respectful of all other park users and existing businesses at all times.

(3) That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to investigate whether part of the store for grounds maintenance equipment could be reduced in size through the use of barriers and the remaining area used for car parking for users of the hotel.

Erection of one detached dwelling (resubmission of application DC053379)

The Area Committee is recommended to refuse planning permission.

In respect of the erection of one detached dwelling (resubmission of application DC053379) at 9 Rodmill Drive, Gatley

a member of the public spoke against the application

It was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be refused for the reasons detailed in the report.

Change of use to separate dwelling

The Area Committee is recommended to grant temporary planning permission for a period of one year.

In respect of plan no. 57948 for a change of use to a separate dwelling at 22 Cranston Grove, Gatley

a member of the public spoke against the application

and

a representative of the applicant spoke in support of the application

It was then

RESOLVED – That temporary planning permission be granted for a period of one year.

Proposed adaptations and extensions to existing detached dwelling.

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

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

In respect of plan no. 58745 for proposed adaptations and extensions to an existing detached dwelling at 12 Mill Lane, Cheadle Hulme

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.

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 ca report of the Corporate Director for Corporate and support Services

The report considers the proposed grant of a lease of the pavilion to allow Abney Project Community Interest Company to continue to operate a tea room with ancillary retail sales.

The Area Committee is requested to note the contents of the report and provide any comments on the proposal to grant a further lease for a term of one year.

Officer Contact: Murray Carr on 0161 474 3019 or email: murray.carr@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) regarding the proposed granting of a lease of the pavilion to allow Abney Project Community Interest Company (C.I.C.) to continue to operate a tea room with ancillary retail sales in Abney Park.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services be advised that the Area Committee supports the proposal to grant a further lease to the Abney Project C.I.C. for a term of one year to continue to operate a tea room with small ancillary retail sales in Abney Park.

(2) That the operation be further monitored during this period to ensure it provides a positive contribution to the visitor experience at Abney Park with the C.I.C fulfilling its stated aims of contributing to the community and the C.I.C be advised to colloborate with Cheadle Civic Society in this regard.

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

The report considers the findings of an investigation into parking concerns at the junction of Barcheston Road and Broadway, Cheadle.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the statutory legal advertising of a No Waiting At Any Time Traffic Regulation Order and, subject to no objections being received within the statutory period, the Order can be made.

Officer Contact: Ed Parry on 0161 474 4801 or email: ed.parry@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 findings of an investigation into parking concerns at the junction of Barcheston Road and Broadway, Cheadle.

RESOLVED – (1) The Area Committee was minded to approve the following No Waiting At Any Time Traffic Regulation Order on Barcheston Road and Broadway, Cheadle at an approximate cost of £525 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Cheadle and Gatley Ward allocation):-

Proposed No Waiting at Any Time

Broadway, Cheadle - south side, from a point 10m west of the westerly kerbline of Barcheston Road to a point 10m east of the easterly kerb line on Barcheston Road.

Barcheston Road, Cheadle - both sides, from the southerly kerb line of Broadway for a distance of 15m in a southerly direction.

(2) That approval be given to the statutory legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Order and, subject to no objections being received within twenty one days from the advertisement date, the Order be made.

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

The report sets out commuted sums received by the Council from housing developers towards the cost of play provision in the Cheadle area.

That approval be given to the allocation of the commuted sums as detailed in the report.

Officer Contact: Richard Booker on 0161 474 4829 or email: richard.booker@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) inviting the Area Committee to consider proposals for the allocation of commuted sums received from housing developers for play provision.

RESOLVED – (1) That the following commuted sums be allocated to the play areas indicated:-

· £10,795.12 from development no.1143 (DC 049456, Wentworth Gardens, Old Wool Lane) for future play improvements at Bruntwood Park.

· £699.24 from development no.1150 (DC 054551, 2 Ashfield Road, Cheadle) for future play improvements at Diamond Jubilee Play Area (Cheadle Recreation Ground)

· £167.31 from development no.1151 (DC 054737, 10 Old Rectory Gardens, Cheadle) for future play improvements at Diamond Jubilee Play Area (Cheadle Recreation Ground).

· £334.62 from development no.1157 (DC 054954, 153 Styal Road, Heald Green) for future play improvements at Gatley Recreation Ground.

-£836.55 from development no.1168 (DC 054309, Land off Orchard Gardens, Gatley) for future play improvements at Gatley Recreation Ground.

-£836.55 from development no.1173 (DC 055115, 4 Grange Park Road, Cheadle) for future play improvements at Bruntwood Park.

(2) That approval be given to the reallocation of £2,053.86 that had previously been allocated to Brookfield Recreation Ground as follows:-

-£213.45 from development no.835 (4-10 Chapel Road) for future play improvements at Bruntwood Park.

-£334.62 from development no.908 (22 High Street) for future play improvements at Bruntwood Park.

 -£669.24 from development no.912 (Bulkley Road) for future play improvements at Diamond Jubilee Play Area (Cheadle Recreation Ground).

-£334.62 from development no.935 (Queen Street) for future play improvements at Diamond Jubilee Play Area (Cheadle Recreation Ground)..

-£501.93 from development no.968 (Brookfield Road) for future play improvements at Bruntwood Park.

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

The report considers an event application from Cheadle Civic Society to hold a Makers' Market on Cheadle Green on 5 September, 3 October and 7 November 2015.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the application, subject to the production of appropriate papers and obtaining a Temporary Event Notice and Street Collection Permit.

Officer Contact: Iain Bate on 0161 474 4421 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 event application from Cheadle Civic Society to hold a Makers’ Market on Cheadle Green on 5 September, 3 October and 7 November 2015.

RESOLVED – That the application from Cheadle Civic Society to hold a Makers’ Market on Cheadle Green on 5 September, 3 October and 7 November 2015 be approved, subject to the production of appropriate papers and obtaining a Temporary Event Notice and Street Collection Permit.

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

The report considers an event application from Lisa Graham of Muttley Crew Dog Walking and Pet Services to hold a Community Fun Day and Dog Show on 20 September 2015.

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

-       An agreed traffic/parking management plan

-       That the organisers ensure all litter is removed from the event site

-       That no roadside flyposting is undertaken to advertise the event.

Officer Contact: Iain Bate on 061 474 4421 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 event application from Lisa Graham of Muttley Crew Dog Walking and Pet Services to hold a Community Fun Day and dog show on 20 September 2015.

RESOLVED – That the application from Lisa Graham of Muttley Crew Dog Walking and Pet Services to hold a Community Fun Day and Dog Show on 20 September 2015 be approved, subject to the production of appropriate papers and event plans, to include:-

-       an agreed traffic/parking management plan

-       that the organisers ensure all litter is removed from the event site

-       that no roadside flyposting is undertaken to advertise the event.