Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 14 July 2015.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 14 July 2015were 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 interests were declared:-

Personal and Prejudicial Interests

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.

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.

Members of the public were 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.

Two public questions were submitted.

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

The second question related to a recent ‘street a week’ survey with regard to anti social behaviour and enquired what action was being proposed by the Police.

The Chair advised that the question would be referred to Inspectors Neil Cook and Roger Edwards (Greater Manchester Police, Stockport West division) for a response.

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.

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:-

·         a system should be developed where the hotspots for overgrown vegetation were attended to each year without residents having to complain.

·         weeds needed attending to along paths at the side of Parsonage Way, Cheadle and the path at the rear of Bishops Close was overgrown.

·         a blocked gulley needed attending to on Finney Lane, Heald Green, near to the junction with Queensway.

·         a street light on Stockport Road, Cheadle near to the BP garage was currently on all the time.

RESOLVED – That David Wilson be thanked for his attendance.

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that a petition had been signed by the residents of 20 properties on Carlton Avenue, Cheadle Avenue requesting the introduction of speed humps.

RESOLVED – That the 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 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.

Outline application including details of access and scale for the erection of single dwelling in garden to the rear of 14 Lynton Vale Avenue (Amended Description)

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 57891 for an outline application including details of access and scale for the erection of a single dwelling in the garden to the rear of 14 Lynton Vale Avenue, Gatley (amended description), it was

RESOLVED – That the application be deferred until the next meeting of the Area Committee.

Affordable housing scheme of 14 units comprising 4 number 3 bedroom 5 person and 10 number 2 bedroom 4 person houses

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

In respect of plan no. 58373 for an affordable housing scheme of 14 units comprising 4 number 3 bedroom 5 person and 10 number 2 bedroom 4 person houses at the Cross Keys Hotel, 10 Adswood Road, Cheadle Hulme

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 the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to grant planning permission, subject to the applicant being requested to minimise disruption to residents when the drainage works take place.

Removal of existing 2 no. 7 a side short grass football pitches and replacement with 3 no. 5 a side 3G pitches with associated floodlighting and fencing.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

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

In respect of plan no. 58609 for the removal of existing 2 no. 7 a side short grass football pitches and replacement with 3 no. 5 a side 3G pitches with associated floodlighting and fencing at South Manchester Sports Club, St Ann’s Road North, Heald Green

a representative of the applicant responded to Members’ questions

It was then

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

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 & Regeneration.

The report outlines the findings of the review of outcomes tour undertaken on Friday 6th March 2015.

The Area Committee is recommended to comment on and note the report.

Officer contact: Kevin Brooks on 474 4905 or email: kevin.brooks@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) outlining the findings of the review of outcomes tour undertaken on 6 March 2015.

It was further reported that it was proposed to hold the 2015 Annual Review of Outcomes Tour on 6 November 2015 and that the Area Committee was requested to make a recommendation of a completed development site within the Area Committee 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 findings of the Review of Outcomes Tour undertaken on 6 March 2015 be noted.

(2) That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to visit the residential development at Old Wool Lane, Cheadle Hulme (Wentworth Gardens)

(3) That Councillors Peter Burns, Graham Greenhalgh, June Somekh and Iain Roberts be nominated to attend the Tour in addition to those Members of the Area Committee who serve on the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee.

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

The report considers an application from Bruntwood Park BMX Club to host the North Region BMX Club Championships on 27 September 2015.

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

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 a request from Bruntwood Park to host the North Region BMX Club championships in the park on 27 September 2015.

RESOLVED – That the application from Bruntwood Park BMX Club to host the North Region BMX Club Championships in the park on 27 September 2015 be approved, subject to the production of appropriate papers and event plans.

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of the Chair

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) updating the Area Committee on Virgin Trains’ plans to change the access arrangements for pedestrians at Stockport Railway Station, introduce ‘Welcome Hosts’ and manage a ‘Guest Pass’ system so that non-rail users could still walk between the two sides of the Station as part of the installation of gate lines at both ends of the underpass.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report considers an objection received to a proposed Traffic Regulation Order on Argyll Road, Cheadle.

The Area Committee is recommended that, notwithstanding the objection received, the Order be made as advertised.

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 (copies of which had been circulated) regarding an objection received to a proposed Traffic Regulation Order on Argyll Road, Cheadle.

RESOLVED – That notwithstanding the objection received to a proposed Traffic Regulation Order on Argyll Road, Cheadle, the Order be made as advertised.

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

The report sets out the results of an investigation into traffic issues on the roads surrounding the redevelopment of Queens Road Primary School.. It is anticipated that there will be a change in traffic and vehicle movements and therefore key junctions and new school entrances need to be addressed to improve safety.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the statutory legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Orders detailed in the report 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

(NOTE: The Chair was of the opinion that this item, although not included on the agenda for the meeting, should be considered as a matter of urgency in accordance with Section 100B(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972 as Oak Tree Primary School would be opening in September 2015).

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) regarding the results of an investigation into traffic issues on the roads surrounding the re-development of Queens Road Primary School to form the new Oak Tree Primary School. It was anticipated that there would be a change in traffic and vehicle movements and therefore key junctions and new school entrances would need to be addressed to improve safety.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Area Committee be minded to approve proposed Traffic Regulation Orders on various roads in the proximity of the Queens Road (Oak Tree) Primary School, Cheadle Hulme as set out in the schedule detailed in paragraph 4.2 of the report and shown on drawing number 4144/001 attached to the report, at an approximate cost of £2,450 to be funded by the developer as part of the approved planning application.

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