Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 9 February 2016.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 9 February 2016 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.

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 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.

RESOLVED – That, in accordance with the Code of Practice, a written response be provided to the questioner.

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:-

·        A prevalence of dog faeces on a footpath in the vicinity of Cheadle Road and Moseley Road, Cheadle Hulme needed to be cleared.

·        A request for a litter bin to be installed in the passageway in the vicinity of Queens Road, Cheadle Hulme was being investigated.

·        A resident had complained about loose paving stones on the High Street in Cheadle and this required investigation.

·        There were loose paving stones on Finney Lane, Heald Green, in front of property numbers 208-220, which needed to be remedied.

·        The footway which had recently been resurfaced on Radnormere Drive, Cheadle Hulme had deteriorated and this needed investigating.

·        Problems caused by contractors parking on the grass verges at Radnormere Drive, Cheadle Hulme and Finney Lane, Heald Green were highlighted.

·        There were a number of footpaths in the area where overgrown vegetation needed to be cut back.

·        The problems caused by trade waste being dumped were highlighted and the legal remedies discussed.

·        A request was made for the gullies to be cleaned following recent incidents of flooding in the vicinity of Wilmslow Road, Heald Green, near to the junction with Bolshaw Road.

RESOLVED – That David Wilson be thanked for his attendance.

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

No petitions were submitted.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive

The Council has a duty under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 to develop and consult on a Local Flood Risk Management Strategy for Stockport. The strategy is intended to demonstrate the Council’s understanding and role in managing the flood risk within the borough of Stockport and its role in working with other key stakeholders and the local community.

The Area Committee is requested to comment on the draft strategy in Appendix 1, including its proposed objectives and measures.

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

Sue Stevenson (Transportation Policy, Programmes and GIS Manager, Stockport Council) attended the meeting to submit the Local Flood Risk Management Strategy (copies of which had been circulated).  The Strategy was intended to demonstrate the Council’s understanding and role in managing the risk of flood within the borough of Stockport and its role in working with other key stakeholders and the local community.

 The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·        The local management role given to Stockport Council for the delivery of coordinated local flood risk management did not make it liable for incidents of flooding.

·        If an incident of flooding occurred, the Council had a duty to investigate it and put a report on its website.

·        As well as the main rivers in the borough, Chorlton Brook was also classified as a main river for the purposes of the Local Flood Risk Management Strategy. The Area Committee also requested confirmation of whether or Micker Brook was a main river for the purposes of the strategy.

·        The problems of increased house insurance for those people who lived in an area where there was a high risk of flooding was raised.

·        There were a number of areas in the Cheadle Hulme North Ward where there was frequently flooding-related problems, including in the vicinity of Station Road and Albert Road; in the vicinity of Queens Road; in the vicinity of Grange Avenue; near to  the rear of the Cross Keys public house; to the rear of Councillor Lane and near to Demmings Road.

·        As well as the proximity to residential development, incidents of flooding needed to be assessed with regard to continuing to provide services to elderly people.

·        In terms of responding to the consultation on the strategy, residents were encouraged to complete the form on the website , write to the Chief Executive of the Council or pass on information and comments to councillors at their Ward surgeries.

·        There was strong interest in the area for the creation of a community resilience group with regard to flood risk management.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider any applications for Ward Flexibility Funding or to receive feedback from organisations who have received funding.

There were no applications to consider.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive

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 Chief Executive 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.

Proposed two storey side, single storey rear and first floor rear extension.

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: Anthony Smith on 0161 474 3569 or email: anthony.smith@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 60659 for a proposed two storey side, single storey rear and first floor rear extension at 10 Daisy Bank Lane, Heald Green, it was

RESOLVED – That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to grant planning permission, subject to the conditions contained in the report.

Two storey side and rear extension, single storey rear extension and alterations to front elevation.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer Contact: Anthony Smith on 0161 474  3569  or email: anthony.smith@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 60683 for a two storey side and rear extension, single storey rear extension and alterations to front elevation at 10 Stonepail Close, Gatley

two members of the 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 Chief Executive 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 Chief Executive

The report sets out the proposed Cycle City Ambition Grant (CCAG) Cheadle Hulme scheme following the consultation exercise undertaken in November 2015 and recommends proposals which will allow Officers to progress an alternative scheme.

The Area Committee is requested to comment on the report and recommend that the Executive Councillor (Supporting Places) approve the detailed recommendations in the report.

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

A representative of the Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) setting out the proposed Cycle City Ambition Grant (CCAG) Cheadle Hulme scheme following the consultation exercise undertaken in November 2015 and recommending proposals which would allow Officers to progress an alternative scheme.

Members held differing views on the merits of a cycle route having shared use with pedestrians on pavements for a part of the route.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Supporting Places) be recommended to give approval to:-

(i) the 20mph zones and associated signing/lining/physical measures described in 2.8 and 2.9 of the accompanying report, subject to funding, further discussions with TfGM and relevance to the proposed Ladybrook Valley route;

(ii) the associated traffic regulation orders as described in Appendix A of this report and shown on Plans 3 & 4;

(iii) Traffic Services Officers continuing to investigate the possibility of providing a shared use route along the Ladybrook Valley between Bramhall Park and Demmings Road (to include carrying out a local consultation with properties that back/front onto the route and to start negotiations with landowners); and      

(iv) the design of and consultation on providing physical features (5 number of speed reducing junction tables) along Station Road, Cheadle Hulme to self-enforce the proposed 20mph zone.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive

The report considers a proposed speed limit amendment on the approaches to the Eden Park Road Roundabout, (A34). This speed limit amendment is associated with the planning permission given for additional housing on the Bradshaw Hall development site.

The Area Committee is requested to comment on the report and recommend that the Executive Councillor (Supporting Places) approves 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 Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposed speed limit amendment on the approaches to the Eden Park Road Roundabout, (A34) associated with the planning permission given for additional housing on the Bradshaw Hall development site.

 RESOLVED - That the Executive Councillor (Supporting Places) be recommended to give approval to the following traffic regulation orders at a cost of £5,000 to be funded by a developer contribution:-

Revocation of the existing 50mph speed limit

A34 both sides from a point 185 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Eden Park Road for a distance of 410 metres in a southerly then south easterly direction.

Proposed 40mph speed limit

A34 both sides from a point 185 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Eden Park Road for a distance of 410 metres in a southerly then south easterly direction.

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

 The report sets out a request from the new owners of Bruntwood Hall, Bruntwood Park, Cheadle to have rights granted to them in respect of erecting temporary hoardings around the hall whilst refurbishment works arte carried out and to lay new electricity cables, water mains and drains within Council owned land which adjoins the hall.

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

 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 from the new owners of Bruntwood Hall, Bruntwood Park, Cheadle to have rights granted to them in respect of erecting temporary hoardings around the hall whilst refurbishment works were carried out and to lay new electricity cables, water mains and drains within Council owned land which adjoins the hall.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services be advised that the Area Committee supports the proposal, subject to:-

·        a time limit being imposed on the duration for the erection of the hoardings

·        consideration being given to an alternative route for the laying of the new electricity cables, water mains and drains which go across the road near to the toilet block and avoid the route of the road as much as possible given its narrow width.

·        the laying of the new electricity cables, water mains and drains taking place at non-peak times which avoid holiday periods.

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

The report sets out a proposal from the new owners of Bruntwood Hall, Bruntwood Park to improve the electricity supply to the hall, as outlined in the report.

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

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 proposal from the new owners of Bruntwood Hall, Bruntwood Park to improve the electricity supply to the hall.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services be advised that the Area Committee supports the surrender of the current wayleave agreement with a view to granting a new agreement which will enable a new sub-station to be built.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive

The report sets out an event application from the proprietors of Abney Café CIC to hold an Easter Egg Hunt in Abney Park on 26 March 2016.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application, subject to the organiser obtaining appropriate papers, event plans, health and safety documentation, and/or insurances.

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) regarding an application from the proprietors of Abney Café CIC to hold an Easter Egg Hunt in Abney Park on 26 March 2016.

RESOLVED – That an application from the proprietors of Abney Café CIC to hold an Easter Egg Hunt in Abney Park on 26 March 2016 be approved, subject to the organiser obtaining appropriate papers, event plans, health and safety documentation, and/or insurances.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive.

The report considers an event application from Bruntwood BMX Club to host the North Region BMX Club Race at Bruntwood Park BMX track on 17 April 2016.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application, subject to the organiser obtaining appropriate papers, event plans, health and safety documentation, licences and/or insurances.

Officer Contact: Iain Bate on 0161 474 44221 or email: ian.bate@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) regarding  an application from Bruntwood BMX Club to host the North Region BMX Club Race at Bruntwood Park BMX track on 17 April 2016,

RESOLVED -  That an application from Bruntwood BMX Club to host the North Region BMX Club Race at Bruntwood Park BMX track on 17 April 2016 be approved, subject to the organiser obtaining appropriate papers, event plans, health and safety documentation, licences and/or insurances.

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

The report sets out a request from United Utilities for a wayleave agreement in order that a new electricity cable can be laid across the driveway.in Abney Park, Cheadle.

The Area Committee is request to consider the contents of the report and provide any comments.

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 Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) regarding improvements to a sewer pumping station located within the grounds of Abney Park, Cheadle which were being carried out by United Utilities. As part of the improvements it would be necessary to upgrade the power supply to the pumping station. United Utilities had asked for a wayleave agreement in order that a new electricity cable could be laid across the driveway, as shown on the plan attached to the report.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services be advised that the Area Committee supports the proposal, subject to United Utilities liaising with the Greenspace section regarding the timing of the works.

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

The report considers a proposal to enter into an additional agreement with BT Openreach to permit the construction of a new duct and the laying of new cables on land fronting Sanderling House on Bird Hall Lane.

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

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 Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) regarding a proposal to enter into an additional agreement with BT Openreach to permit the construction of a new duct and the laying of new cables on land fronting Sanderling House, Bird Hall Lane, Stockport.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services be advised that the Area Committee supports the Council entering into an additional agreement with BT Openreach to permit the construction of a new duct and the laying of new cables on land fronting Sanderling House, Bird Hall Lane, Stockport.