Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 11 August 2015.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 11 August 2015 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 interests were declared:-

Personal and Prejudicial Interest

Personal Interest

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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.

One public question was submitted relating to when waiting restrictions on Carrs Road, Cheadle would be implemented.

The questioner was advised by a representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration that objections to the initial consultation on traffic management proposals for the area were currently being examined by Officers and a report would be submitted to a future meeting of the Area Committee.

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 request was made for Officers to investigate an advertising trailer which was located on Demmings Road, Cheadle.

·         The vegetation on the footpath at Parsonage Way, Cheadle was overgrown and needed cutting back.

RESOLVED – That David Wilson be thanked for his attendance.

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

Gatley Skate Park Improvement

(a)To report the receipt of an e petition from 59 signatories as follows:-

Statement:

“We, the undersigned would like the skatepark to be improved, we would like a grindable ledge to be added to the park and also a round rail that can be grinded on, to give the skatepark new terrain to skate on.

Justification:

Gatley skatepark is a very popular skatepark and it is used by a lot of people of all ages and urban sports, we feel that the park needs things adding to it, and the terrain that we are asking you to provide us with is a big aspect we look to use at skateparks that we visit. having a grind ledge and a round rail would be highly appreciated amongst the community”.

(b) To report the receipt of an e petition from 2 signatories as follows:-

Statement:-

“We, the undersigned , as a skatepark would like you to clear the un used grass space area and fill it with stone and build brand new ramps on them to give the rider a more safer feeling when riding, therefore the ramps we would like is a roll in ramp, a box and a quarter pipe with a back wall behind it so people can do tricks of it and get more active, we would really appreciate it if you could do this to the skatepark. Many Thanks

Justification:-

Gatley ramps are getting really old and people are burning them! Which is making it less safer for kids who want to ride on them! We as a skatepark have came together to decide that the ramps are no longer safe and new ones should be built next to it to enhance the experience for the rider to make it fun and to also make kids more active”.

(a)  Gatley Skate Park Improvement

An e petition containing 59 signatures was submitted requesting improvements to Gatley Skate Park in order to alter the terrain of the skate park. Another e petition was submitted containing 2 signatures requesting that the unused grass area be cleared and that new ramps be built.

RESOLVED – That the petitions be referred to the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration for investigation.

(b)  High Grove Hotel, Silverdale Road, Gatley – Asset of Community Vale Nomination

Two petitions were submitted in support of an Asset of Community Value nomination with regard to the High Grove Hotel, Silverdale Road, Gatley which was to be considered by the Area Committee later on in the meeting (agenda item 13 refers). An e petition to list the site as an Asset of Community Value had been signed by 414 people and a petition to keep the High Grove as a public house had been signed by 72 people.

RESOLVE D – That the petitions be considered in connection with item 13 on the agenda for this meeting (Minute 13 refers) regarding ‘High Grove Hotel, Silverdale Road, Gatley – Asset of Community Value Nomination’.

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 an application for Ward Flexibility Funding from Gatley Village Partnership towards a sculpture on Gatley Green, near to the War Memorial, as a commemoration to all servicemen from Gatley who lost their lives in war.

Andrew McKnight from Gatley Village Partnership attended the meeting to answer questions from the Area Committee in relation to an application for Ward Flexibility Funding seeking funding towards the cost of a sculpture on Gatley Green, near to the War Memorial, as a commemoration to all servicemen from Gatley who lost their lives in war.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be recommended to make a grant of £400 to Gatley Village Partnership towards the cost of a sculpture on Gatley Green, near to the War Memorial, to be funded from the Cheadle and Gatley Ward budget, subject to planning permission being obtained for the sculpture.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding from Cheadle Village Partnership towards the provision and promotion of events on the day of the Cheadle Victorian Christmas Market.

Peter Fraser from Cheadle Village Partnership attended the meeting to answer questions from the Area Committee in relation to an application for Ward Flexibility Funding seeking funding towards the provision and promotion of events on the day of the Cheadle Victorian Christmas Market

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be recommended to make a grant of £1,000 to Cheadle Village Partnership towards the provision and promotion of events on the day of the Cheadle Victorian Christmas Market to be funded as follows:-

Cheadle and Gatley Ward - £500

Cheadle Hulme North Ward - £500

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding from Cheadle Village Hall towards refurbishment works at the hall.

Mike Lappin from Cheadle Village Hall attended the meeting to answer questions from the Area Committee in relation to an application for Ward Flexibility Funding seeking funding towards refurbishment works at the hall.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be recommended to make a grant of £1,000 to Cheadle Village Hall towards refurbishment works at the hall, to be funded as follows:-

Cheadle and Gatley Ward - £600

Cheadle Hulme North Ward - £400

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

(a)To consider the development applications where members of the public have attended the meeting in order to speak or hear the Area Committee’s deliberations.

(b) To consider the remaining development applications.

(c)  To consider consultations (if any) received by the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration on any planning issues relevant to the Cheadle area.

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 to the rear of 14 Lynton Vale Avenue, Gatley (amended description)

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 – (1) That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to undertake a site visit in order to examine the proposed access to the dwelling and the impact on the existing access for residents and parking arrangements in Lynton Vale Avenue.

(2) That the Area Committee requests that the position of the access along with the trees scheduled for removal be identified and marked out at the site visit.

Delivery of new MRI Scanning Unit and change of use of former coal yard to form additional hospital car parking

The Planning and Highways Regulation Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 58331 for the delivery of new MRI Scanning Unit and change of use of former coal yard to form additional hospital car parking at The Alexandra Hospital, Mill Lane, Cheadle

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 and agree an additional planning condition to require a protective screen fence to prevent loss of amenity from headlight light spillage to the properties on the opposite side of Manchester Road. 

Alteration to roof and side walls to form dormer bungalow (Re-submission of DC058451).

The Area Committee is recommended 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. 59168 for alteration to roof and side walls to form dormer bungalow (re-submission of Dc058451) at 19 Dawson Road, Heald Green

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 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 joint report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration and the Deputy Chief Executive

The Area Committee is requested to consider whether to agree to a highway creation on a section of Footpath 8(a) and 9(b) Cheadle and Gatley, that runs from the intersection with Footpath 8(a) Cheadle and Gatley and Gatley Road to the intersection of Footpath 9(b) Cheadle and Gatley and Brentwood Drive, as shown on the plan attached to the report.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the making of a bridleway creation order in respect of the section of the routes shown between points A-B on the plan attached to the report.

Officer Contact: Ernest Nama/Jackie Connelly on 0161 474 4595/3134 or email: ernest.nama@stockport.gov.uk/jackie.connelly@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) requesting the Area Committee to consider making a bridleway creation order on a section of Footpath 8(a) and 9(b) Cheadle and Gatley that runs from the intersection with Footpath 8(a) Cheadle and Gatley and Gatley Road to the intersection of Footpath (b) Cheadle and Gatley and Brentwood Drive.

The Area Committee was advised that funding for the surface improvement works had been secured through a Department for Transport Cycle City Ambition Grant. The proposed bridleway upgrade was tied in with other Gatley Railway Station links works on Gatley Road and Foxland Road, Cheadle which were currently underway. The proposals woud enhance and better connect vehicular traffic free routes between communities in the vicinity of Gatley Railway Station.

RESOLVED – That the making of a bridleway creation order in respect of the following section of the route between points A-B, as shown on drawing number 0066_Gatley Station attached to the report, be approved :-

Commencing at Point A (a point 0.5 metre from the curb on the adopted highway at Gatley Road at point A), and continuing generally north easterly for a distance of 87.7 metres where Footpath 8(a) Cheadle & Gatley intersects with Footpath 9(a) Cheadle & Gatley, and continuing in a south easterly direction for a distance of 34.9 metres at Point B (a point where Brentwood Drive intersects with Footpath 9(b) Cheadle & Gatley.

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

The Council is responsible for many kilometres of highway grass verges that are maintained on an ongoing basis in terms of mowing under the Street Cleansing and Grounds Maintenance contract.  However, the Council is receiving an increasing number of reports relating to damaged / rutted grass verges from vehicles parking half on and half off the verge or driving over the verge.

The report details the various options for the repair and prevention of damage to grass verges.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Johanna Smith on 0161 474 4896 or email: johanna.smith@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) summarising the Council’s policy and options in responding to damage to grass verges caused by parked vehicles.

 RESOLVED – (1) That the limited options available to the Council to take formal action against people who cause damage to grass verges be noted.

(2) That the approach to prevent repeated damage by considering each verge on a site by site basis be endorsed.

(3) That the Ward Spokesperson be authorised to act as the point of contact for discussion and final decision on the recommended solution.

(4) That the costs of any works (above the cost of equivalent repair) being requested from the Ward Delegated Budget be noted.

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Paul Porgess.

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration will report at the meeting.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that this item had been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Paul Porgess.

Councillor Porgess reported that following the opening of Oak Tree Primary School, Cheadle Hulme at the beginning of September there were still parking problems on Queens Road and junctions leading from it, and access protection markings were required for certain properties. The safety of school children was also of paramount concern.

Members of the Area Committee expressed concern about the time it had taken for the Traffic Regulation Orders approved at the last meeting of the Area Committee to be advertised.

RESOLVED – That the Area Committee expresses concern about the safety of children attending the new Oak Tree Primary School in Cheadle Hulme and requests that the Traffic Regulation Orders approved by the Area Committee at its last meeting held on 11 August 2015 (Minute 12 refers) be advertised and implemented as a matter of urgency.

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

The report outlines the results of an investigation into parking concerns at the junction of Victoria Avenue and Cheadle Road, Cheadle Hulme.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend the Executive Councillor (Supporting Places) 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) outlining the results of an investigation into parking concerns at the junction of Victoria Avenue and Cheadle Road, Cheadle Hulme.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Supporting Places) be requested to approve the legal advertising of the following No Waiting At Any Time Traffic Regulation Order on Cheadle Road and Victoria Avenue, Cheadle Hulme at an approximate cost of £525 to be funded from Ward Delegated Budget (Cheadle Hulme North allocation) and, subject to no objections being received within twenty one days from the advertisement date, the Order be made:-

Proposed No Waiting at Any Time

Cheadle Road, Cheadle Hulme, north side - from a point 10 metres  south east of the south eastern kerbline of Victoria Avenue to a point 10 metres north west of the north western kerbline on Victoria Avenue.

Victoria Avenue, Cheadle Hulme - both sides, 15 metres north east of the north eastern kerbline of Cheadle Road for a distance of 5 metres in a south westerly direction.

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

The report outlines the results of an investigation into parking concerns at the junction of Burns Avenue and Shakespeare Drive, 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: Eraina Smith on 0161 474 4911 or email: eraina.smith@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) outlining the results of an investigation into parking concerns at the junction of Burns avenue and Shakespeare Drive, Cheadle.

RRESOLVED – (1) That the Area Committee be minded to approve a No Waiting At Any Time Traffic Regulation Order on Burns Avenue and Shakespeare Drive, Cheadle, as set out below, at an approximate cost of £525 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Budget (Cheadle Hulme North Ward allocation):-

Proposed No Waiting at Any Time

Burns Avenue, Cheadle - south west side, from the north westerly kerbline of Shakespeare Drive for a distance of 13 metres in a north westerly direction.

Shakespeare Drive, Cheadle -, north west side, from the south westerly kerbline of Burns Avenue for a distance of 15 metres in a south westerly direction.

Burns Avenue, Cheadle - north east side, from the north westerly kerbline of Shakespeare Drive for a distance of 15 metres in a north westerly direction.

Shakespeare Drive, Cheadle - north west side, from the north easterly kerbline of Burns Avenue for a distance of 15 metres in a north easterly 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 Corporate and Support Services

The report provides the Area Committee with information about a nomination received in response to a Community Right to Bid with regard to the Highgrove Hotel, Silverdale Road, Gatley.

The Area Committee is requested to make a formal decision on the nomination and whether under the terms of the Community Right to Bid it is an asset of community value or not, and the rationale for reaching that decision.

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 which provided Members with information about the nomination that the Council had received in response to the Community Right to Bid from the ‘Friends of the High Grove’ to list the High Grove Hotel, Silverdale Road, Gatley as an asset of community value.

The Community Right to Bid was one of the community rights derived from the Localism Act 2012. The Right provided for voluntary and community organisations with a local connection to nominate an asset (land and buildings) for inclusion on a list of community assets. Should a listed asset come up for sale, voluntary and community organisations would have a chance to delay a sale by up to six months in order to prepare a bid to buy the asset.

The Area Committee considered the information provided in the report, together with comments from the Area Manager for Hydes Brewery and observations from Hydes Brewery on specific points contained in the application form. An e petition to list the site as an Asset of Community Value signed by 414 people and a petition to keep the High Grove as a public house signed by 72 people had been submitted earlier in the meeting.

RESOLVED - (Seven for) That the High Grove Hotel, Silverdale Road, Gatley (‘the Asset’) be listed as an Asset of Community Value as the Asset’s main use (i.e. not ancillary) had recently been or is presently used to further the social wellbeing or social interests of the local community and could reasonably do so in the future i.e. within the next five years.

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

The report sets out a proposal to offer to let premises at the former pavilion at Gatley Recreation Ground on the open market, to generate a revenue stream in order to bring a derelict building back into use.

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

Officer Contact: Murray Carr on 0161 474 3029 or email: murray.carr@stockpport.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 proposal to offer to let premises at the former pavilion at Gatley Recreation Ground on the open market to generate a revenue stream in order to bring a derelict building back into use.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services be advised that the Area Committee supports the proposal to offer to let premises at the former pavilion at Gatley Recreation Ground on the open market to generate a revenue stream in order to bring a derelict building back into use.

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

The report considers a request from an existing cemetery Deed of Allotment holder to purchase the land for ongoing use as a private cemetery.

The Area Committee is requested to note the contents of the report and provide any comments on the proposal to offer the sale of the sire as shown on the plan attached to the report.

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 (copies of which had been circulated) regarding a request from an existing cemetery Deed of Allotment holder at Park Road Cemetery, Cheadle to purchase the land for ongoing use as a private cemetery.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services be advised that the Area Committee supports the request from an existing cemetery Deed of Allotment holder at Park Road Cemetery, Cheadle to purchase the land for ongoing use as a private cemetery.

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

The Area Committee is asked to appoint councillors to lay a wreath on behalf of the Council at Remembrance Day Service at Cheadle, Gatley and Heald Green War Memorials on Sunday, 8 November 2015.

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) inviting the Area Committee to nominate Councillors to lay wreaths on behalf of the Council at the Remembrance Sunday Service at the Cheadle, Gatley and Heald Green War Memorials

RESOLVED - That the following Councillors be appointed to lay wreaths on behalf of the Council at Remembrance Day Services at Cheadle, Gatley and Heald Green War Memorials on Sunday, 8 November 2015:-

Cheadle War Memorial         –    Councillor Keith Holloway

Gatley War Memorial            –    Councillor Graham Greenhalgh

Heald Green War Memorial  –    Councillor Peter Burns