Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 7 March 2017.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 7 March 2017 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 position on ward delegated budgets.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The Chair advised the Area Committee that a Family Sports Day would be held at William Scholes Playing Fields on 22 April 2017.

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 regarding the redevelopment of Bruntwood Hall, Cheadle..

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager arrange for a written response to be sent to the questioner.

The local Public Realm Inspector 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. He reported that the following routes would shortly be subject to their annual highway safety inspection:-

·         Cheadle and Gatley Ward – South Park Road and Pendlebury Road, Gatley

·         Cheadle Hulme North Ward – Old Wool Lane and New Hey Road, Cheadle

·         Heald Green – Gleneagles Road and Neal Avenue, Heald Green..

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

• The Area Committee was pleased on the progress made on the public right of way from Ladybridge Road to Station Road, Cheadle Hulme.
• The increasing amount of fly posting by waste removal operators was a cause for concern.
• The Public Realm team was congratulated for the community litter pick in Heald Green.
• Concern was expressed about the condition of the grass verge on Queensway, Heald Green..

RESOLVED – That David Wilson be thanked for his attendance.

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 an application for Ward Flexibility Funding from the Gatley Festival Committee towards the provision and promotion of events for the Gatley Summer Festival which will take place between 30 June – 2 July 2017.

A representative of the Gatley Festival Committee attended the Area Committee to answer questions from Members in relation to an application for Ward Flexibility Funding from the Gatley Festival Committee towards the provision and promotion of events for the Gatley Summer Festival which would take place between 30 June – 2 July 2017.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be recommended to make a grant of £1,000 to the Gatley Festival Committee towards the provision and promotion of events for the Gatley Summer Festival which would take place between 30 June – 2 July 2017.

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

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

The following development application will be considered by the Area Committee:-

A development application was 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.

First floor loft extension including increase in ridge height.

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. 65423 for a first floor loft extension including increase in ridge height at 106 Styal Road, Gatley, it was

RESOLVED – That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommend to grant planning permission, 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 Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) summarising recent appeal decisions, listing current planning appeals and dates for local enquiries, informal hearings and progress on authorised enforcement action.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

During the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework consultation events held over November and December 2016 and through dialogue with communities and local members following these events, it is clear that there is a desire for communities to become more actively involved in the process of identifying sites.  Therefore, it has been decided that in advance of the start of any formal wider ‘call for sites’ exercise which will take place as part of the Issues and Options consultation on the Local Plan, that a specific ‘brownfield call for sites’ should be opened.  This will help to provide further information and evidence which will allow the Council to update data and provide further evidence to inform the GMSF and the Local Plan.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report and put forward suggested sites.

Officer contact: Emma Curle on 0161-474-3542 or email: emma.curle@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) informing the Area Committee of efforts by the Council to identify appropriate brownfield sites in Stockport for inclusion in the Stockport Local Plan. The report requested the Area Committee to comment on the report that had previously been considered by the Environment and Economy Scrutiny Committee.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

• The fundamental problem was that there was no legal mechanism to ensure that brownfield sites were developed first.
• A Member that that the assumptions behind the twenty year plan for the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework were incorrect.
• There was no funding available to assist the clearing of brownfield sites which were on contaminated land meaning that the condition of some brownfield sites could not be tackled which would have an adverse affect on the environment as well.
• If more houses did need to be built, more higher density housing should be explored
• The infrastructure needed be in place to support housing developments. for example public transport, health facilities, schools, leisure facilities and employment. The discussion on the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework needed to revert back to all these issues and not concentrate solely on targets for housing development.
• Air quality was an important issue as well, particularly with more motorists using roads as a result of housing developments.
• The Greater Manchester context needed to be looked as a core part of the Brownfield First strategy for Stockport.
• Many people under the age of 35 could not afford to own their own home therefore lower costs of renting houses were required.

The Chair reminded members of the public that as well as contacting the Council via the website or email with regarding to suggesting brownfield sites which could be developed, they could also contact their local councillors..

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

The report requests the Area Committee to give consideration to proposals for alternative arrangements for the funding of those ward flexibility fund applications for boroughwide events.

The Area Committee is recommended to comment on the proposed arrangements.

Officer contact: Craig Ainsworth on 0161 474 3204 or email: craig.ainsworth@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Area Committee to consider options for considering application for Ward Flexibility Funding that had borough-wide implications.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

• Whilst not ruling out the possibility of some of the underspends being reallocated in the future, it was:-

RESOLVED – That the Area Committee supports the option of taking 10% from the current amount allocated to each Ward (£300) in order to fund boroughwide applications (option (a) in the report).

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

 The report considers an application from Gatley Festival Committee to hold a Comedy Night on Gatley Recreation Ground on 30 June 2017.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the application, subject to the organiser providing appropriate papers, event plans, health and safety documentation, licences and/or insurances, and the payment of a bond and all event fees.

Officer Contact: Iain Bate on 0161 474 4421 or e mail: 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 application from the Gatley Festival Committee to hold a Comedy Night at Gatley Recreation Ground on 30 June 2017.

RESOLVED – That the application from the Gatley Festival Committee to hold a Comedy Night at Gatley Recreation Ground on 30 June 2017 be approved, subject to the organiser providing appropriate papers, event plans, health and safety documentation, licences and/or insurances, and the payment of a bond and all event fees.

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

The report sets out an application from Gatley Festival Committee to hold a Race Night on Gatley Recreation Ground on 1 July 2017.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the application, subject to the organiser providing appropriate papers, event plans, health and safety documentation, licences and/or insurances, and the payment of a bond and all event fees.

Officer Contact: Iain Bate on 0161 474 4421 or e mail: iain.bate@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) regarding an application from the Gatley Festival Committee to hold a Race Night at Gatley Recreation Ground on 1 July 2017.

RESOLVED – That the application from the Gatley Festival Committee to hold a Race Night at Gatley Recreation Ground on 1 July 2017 be approved, subject to the organiser providing appropriate papers, event plans, health and safety documentation, licences and/or insurances, and the payment of a bond and all event fees.

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

The report sets out an application from Gatley Festival Committee to hold the Gatley Festival on William Scholes Park on 2 July 2017.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the application, subject to the organiser providing appropriate papers, event plans, health and safety documentation, licences and/or insurances, and the payment of a bond and all event fees.

Officer Contact: Iain Bate on 0161 474 4421 or e mail: 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 application from the Gatley Festival Committee to hold the Gatley Festival at William Scholes Park on 2 July 2017.

RESOLVED – That the application from the Gatley Festival Committee to hold the Gatley Festival at William Scholes Park on 2 July 2017 be approved, subject to the organiser providing appropriate papers, event plans, health and safety documentation, licences and/or insurances, and the payment of a bond and all event fees.

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

The report considers an application from St James' Catholic High School to use Bruntwood Park as a staging point for a student sponsored walk around parts of Bramhall and Cheadle in aid of charity on 7 July 2017.

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

Officer Contact: Iain Bate on 0161 474 4421 or e mail: 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 application from St. James’ Catholic High School to use Bruntwood Park as a staging point for a student sponsored walk around parts of Bramhall and Cheadle in aid of charity on 7 July 2017.

RESOLVED – That the application from St James’ Catholic High School to use Bruntwood Park as a staging point for a student sponsored walk around parts of Bramhall and Cheadle in aid of charity on 7 July 2017 be approved, subject to the organiser providing appropriate papers, event plans, health and safety documentation, licences and/or insurances.

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.

Councillor Pantall reported on concerns expressed by a number of members of the public about parking by staff on roads adjoining the AA’s offices near Old Road, Cheadle. Two possible solutions included the use of shuttle buses and the use of the car park at Cheadle Town Football Club. There were no obvious traffic regulation solutions to the problem.

In 2011 a ‘good neighbour’ concord had been agreed between the AA and local residents. This now needed to be looked at again with Officers from the Place Directorate to try and find a solution to the problem.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Place Management be requested to submit a report to a future meeting of the Area Committee.

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

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

Councillor Porgess reported that Hale Walk and Birtles Close contained Mossbank properties. Hale Walk could not be accessed by cars and residents had to park on Kelsall Road or at the Birtles Close car parking area. The path connecting Hale Walk with the parking area at Birtles Close was in the Ladybrook Valley and too muddy to use. He requested that chippings were spread over it to make it passable.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to investigate the matter.