Agenda

To approve as a correct record and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 17 October 2023.

To report any urgent action taken under the constitution since the last meeting of the committee.

To consider a report of the Assistant Director for Legal and Democratic Governance.

The report provides an update on progress since the last meeting on decisions taken by the Area Committee, including its executive Sub Committee, and details the current position on ward flexibility funding, the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust, and delegated budget.

To receive a verbal update (if any) from the Democratic Services Officer on the progression and/ or success of projects which have received a grant from the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust to assist members of the Area Committee in the monitoring of the effectiveness of the fund.

The Area Committee is requested to note the report.

Officer contact: Charlotte Douglass 0161 474 3235 | charlotte.douglass@stockport.gov.uk

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

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.

Councillors and members of the public are invited to raise neighbourhood policing issues with the local Neighbourhood Policing Team.

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

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.  

The report provides an update on the delivery of the Cheadle District Centre Action Plan, including initial thoughts as to how the £5,000 from UK Shared Prosperity Fund is to be allocated, as well as proposed support provision for Large Local Centres.

The Area Committee is requested to:

a)    Note the progress made in in developing the Cheadle District Centre Action Plan.

b)   Provide feedback on priority projects to allocate the £5,000 UKSPF to.

c)    Note the plans to develop an information portal to support businesses and organisations in large Local Centres.

Officer contact: Helen Walters 0161 474 3734 | helen.walters@stockport.gov.uk   

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Make a Difference for a grant of £500 from the Cheadle Hulme North ward allocation towards the cost of running additional arts and craft sessions at a wellbeing café (Heald Green). The Friday Hub supports people who are in isolation, lonely, elderly, have mobility issues and may be experiencing anxiety or mental health issues. 

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from African and Caribbean Community Association for a grant of £138.42 (£46.14 from Cheadle West & Gatley, £46.14 from Cheadle East & Cheadle Hulme North, £46.14 from Heald Green) towards the cost of organising a celebration of International Men’s Day, with health talks and activities regarding prostate cancer, diabetes and high-blood pressure.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Cheadle Civic Society for a grant of £1000 (£500 from Cheadle East & Cheadle Hulme North and £500 from Cheadle West & Gatley) towards the cost of street signage for increasing awareness of the Cheadle Village Conservation Area.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from 2^nd Heald Green Girl Guides for a grant of £500 (Heald Green ward only) towards the cost of establishing a new Girl Guide unit, to promote and advance social welfare in young girls in the local community.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Hurricanes Cheerleading for a grant of £112 (£42 from Cheadle West & Gatley and £70 from Cheadle Hulme North) towards the cost of purchasing new club member uniforms for their members.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

(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 Deputy Chief Executive on any planning issues relevant to the area.

The following development applications will be considered by the Area Committee:

Outline planning permission (access only) for up to 278 dwellings, retention of the existing Heald Green Community Theatre building, retention of the existing Clubhouse to facilitate its use as a community hub (sui generis) for flexible uses within Use Class E (a)(b)(e)(g(i)) and Class F2 (a)(b) (The combined retail and shop sales within Use Classes E(a) and F2(a) to be limited to a maximum of 200 sqm net floorspace), associated landscaping and open space and all user access from Pymgate Lane, Grasmere Road and Troutbeck Road and non-motorised user access from Styal Grove, Yew Tree Grove and Rose Vale Park.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee:-

(1) Undertakes a site visit; and

(2) Grants planning permission, subject to the completion of the necessary Section 106 agreement.

Officer contact: Chris Smyton on 0161 474 3657 or email: chris.smyton@stockport.gov.uk

Reserved Matters planning application for appearance, landscaping, layout, scale and access for the second phase of residential development (124 dwellings and open space) following hybrid approval ref: DC/060928 (EIA development - subsequent application).

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee grants planning permission subject to the receipt of an updated ecological survey confirming no new issues of significance requiring reassessment of the application; and the imposition of conditions.

Officer Contact: Daniel Hewitt on 0161 218 1989 or email: daniel.hewitt@stockport.gov.uk

The erection of a residential development comprising houses and apartments, together with all associated works including landscaping, public open space and car parking.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee grants planning permission subject to the imposition of conditions and the completion of the Section 106 Agreement.

Officer contact: Jane Chase on 0161 474 3550 or email: jane.chase@stockport.gov.uk

Class B8 self-storage facility, pump house, sprinkler tank, parking area, landscaping and associated works.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Chief Planning Officer grants planning permission subject to the imposition of conditions and informatives.

Officer contact: Jane Chase on 0161 474 3550 or email: jane.chase@stockport.gov.uk

Hybrid planning application seeking: Full (detailed) planning permission for the erection of a three storey college (Use Class F1(a)) with new car parking, cycle storage, plant, sub-station, hard and soft landscaping including new playing field, vehicular and pedestrian access and associated engineering and infrastructure, together with the demolition works necessary to separate the sports building from the remainder of the existing campus, the new entrance block and elevational treatment to the existing Sports Building; and Outline planning permission for the demolition of the existing college buildings and the erection of up to 32 dwellings with all matters reserved.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee grants planning permission subject to:-

·         Conditions,

·         The completion of a Section 106 legal agreement securing the heads of terms detailed above,

·         No objections being raised by the Nature Development Officer in respect of Biodiversity Net Gain,

·         No new substantive issues being raised during the remainder of the public consultation period, noting that this will end prior to the consideration of the application by the Planning and Highways Committee on 14th December 2023.

Officer contact: Rebecca Whitney on 0161 474 4405 or email: rebecca.whitney@stockport.gov.uk

Retention and reconfiguration of temporary car parks and Stanley Road bellmouth approved under DC/077824 for a further period of 3 years. Extension to temporary southern car park for an additional 52 parking spaces with associated lighting.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee grants planning permission subject to conditions.

Officer contact: Rebecca Whitney on 0161 474 4405 or email: rebecca.whitney@stockport.gov.uk

Proposed front and rear extensions. Increase of roof to form living accommodation and alterations to elevations. Proposed single-storey granny annexe outbuilding. (Re-submission of DC/089437).

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission subject to conditions.

Officer contact: Rob Farris at rob.farris@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Assistant Director for Legal and Democratic Governance.

The report summarises recent appeal decisions; lists current planning appeals and dates for local enquiries; informal hearings for planning appeals, and enforcement action within the Cheadle Area Committee area.

The Area Committee is requested to note the report.

Officer contact: Vicki Bates 0161 474 3219 | vicki.bates@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report details a proposal to amend the existing Experimental Prohibition of Driving (except for Permit Holders) Traffic Regulation Order at Broomfield Drive, South Reddish, Bulkeley Street, Edgeley and Ashfield Crescent, Cheadle, to that of a Permanent Traffic Regulation Order.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways & Transport Services approves the Traffic Regulation Order set out in Appendix A, to be established on a permanent basis. 

Officer contact: Nicola Ryan 0161 474 4409 | nicola.ryan@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management. 

The report details proposals to widen an existing footpath between Sandringham Road and Twining Brook Road which forms part of the Active Travel Fund 4 Ladybrook Valley scheme. 

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the proposal to widen an existing footpath between Sandringham Road and Twining Brook Road as part of the Active Travel Fund 4 Ladybrook Valley scheme (to be funded from the Active Travel Fund 4 budget). 

Officer contact: Pam Hibbert 0161 474 4840 | pam.hibbert@stockport.gov.uk