Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 23 January 2024.

The minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 23 January 2024 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 interests

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 & 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

A representative of the Director for Legal & Democratic Governance submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) updating the Area Committee on progress since the last meeting on decisions taken by the committee and its executive Sub Committee, and detailed the current position on Ward Flexibility Funding, the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust, and Delegated Budget.

The Chair of the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust Sub Committee, Councillor Ian Hunter, provided an update on the last meeting of the Sub Committee.Members were advised that the fund’s surplus amount previously reported to Area Committee, was incorrect, and the surplus amount was approximately £30,000. It was noted that members were exploring ways to promote the availability of the Trust’s funds.

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 on any matters in the powers or duties of the Area Committee, subject to the exclusions set out within the Code of Practice.

There were no public questions.

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

Inspector Martin Baker (Greater Manchester Police (GMP)) attended the meeting to provide an update and answer questions in relation to neighbourhood policing issues within the area represented by the Area Committee.

The following comments were made/issues raised:

·         It was noted that all crimes were logged by the police and that the statistics regularly provided to members highlighted the top 5 crimes identified by area. Members were assured that all crimes were accurately recorded.

·         An update was given on recent arrests and warrants executed which included but were not limited to, warrants executed on a cannabis farm and a vape shop containing illegal vapes, as well as ongoing work to combat shop lifting incidents. It was noted that crime for most areas within Cheadle was on the downtrend.

·         The Community Speed Watch Scheme would be re-advertised. It was noted that a successful applicant of the scheme was now in post.

·         A safe business initiative to review the safety of people at local shops was expected to be delivered, and it was hoped that this piece of work would deter shop-lifting offenders coming to the area.

·         It was reported that 5 members of Inspector Baker’s team were due to leave the force, and that the recruitment process has begun to replace those leaving the team.

·         Sincere thanks were expressed to PC Moore for his work supporting a resident recently.

RESOLVED – That Inspector Baker be thanked for his attendance.

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:

OR

There are currently no development applications to consider.

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 Corporate & Support Services 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 upon payment of the council’s reasonable charges).

The Clerk outlined the procedure for public speaking on planning applications.

Proposed construction of a restaurant (Use Class E/Sui Generis) with associated internal access, car parking, servicing, hard and soft landscaping, and other associated works at Land North of Stanley Green Retail Park, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport. 

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee grant planning permission, subject to conditions and S106 agreement to secure biodiversity offsetting contributions. 

Officer contact: Osian Perks | osian.perks@stockport.gov.uk 

In respect of application DC/088368 for the proposed construction of a restaurant (Use Class E/Sui Generis) with associated internal access, car parking, servicing, hard and soft landscaping, and other associated works at Land North of Stanley Green Retail Park, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport,

a member of the public spoke in objection to the application, and

a representative of the applicant spoke in support of the application.

It was then

MOVED AND SECONDED – That the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to undertake a site visit at peak hours in light of the Area Committee’s concerns in relation to the public health risk given the proximity of the school to the site, as well as security, planned parking capacity, and traffic management concerns; to include a walk from the school to the site, and an assessment of the 20 additional car parking spaces proposed. Further, that the 24/7 hours of operation and barriers be considered in supporting the deterrence of anti-social behaviour. The committee were also recommended to consider the impact of the proposed development on footfall in nearby local centres.

For the motion 8.

MOTION CARRIED

It was then

FURTHER MOTION MOVED AND SECONDED – That the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to refuse planning permission in light of the Area Committee’s concerns in relation to the public health risk given the proximity of the school to the site, as well as security, planned parking capacity, and traffic management concerns.

For the motion 6, abstentions 2.

MOTION CARRIED

It was then

RESOLVED (8 for) – (1) That the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to undertake a site visit at peak hours in light of the Area Committee’s concerns in relation to the public health risk given the proximity of the school to the site, as well as security, planned parking capacity, and traffic management concerns; to include a walk from the school to the site, and an assessment of the 20 additional car parking spaces proposed. Further, that the 24/7 hours of operation and barriers be considered in supporting the deterrence of anti-social behaviour. The committee were also recommended to consider the impact of the proposed development on footfall in nearby local centres.

(2) (6 for, 2 abstentions) That the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to refuse planning permission in light of the Area Committee’s concerns in relation to the public health risk given the proximity of the school to the site, as well as security, planned parking capacity, and traffic management concerns.

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.

A representative of the Assistant Director for Legal & Democratic Governance reported that 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 received from Housebound Too Scooting for a grant of £50 (Cheadle West & Gatley ward only) towards the cost of arranging a social gathering and fundraiser day to promote mental well-being and to raise the profile of the organisation.

A representative of the Assistant Director for Legal & Democratic Governance submitted an application (copies of which had been circulated) received on behalf of Housebound Too Scooting for a grant of £50 from the Ward Flexibility Funding budget (Cheadle West & Gatley ward allocation) towards the cost of arranging a social gathering and fundraiser day to promote mental wellbeing and to raise the profile of the organisation.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Housebound Too Scooting for a grant of £50 (Cheadle West & Gatley ward allocation) towards the cost of arranging a social gathering and fundraiser day to promote mental wellbeing and to raise the profile of the organisation.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Tigers Basketball Club for a grant of £200 (£50 from Cheadle East & Cheadle Hulme North, £100 from Cheadle West & Gatley, £50 from Heald Green) towards the cost of purchasing basketball kits, training equipment and court hire.

David Ng attended the meeting and had submitted an application (copies of which had been circulated) on behalf of Tigers Basketball Club for a grant of £200 from the Ward Flexibility Funding budget (£50 from the Cheadle East & Cheadle Hulme North, £100 from the Cheadle West & Gatley and £50 from the Heald Green ward allocations) towards the cost of purchasing basketball kits, training equipment and court hire.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Tigers Basketball Club for a grant of £300 from the Ward Flexibility Funding budget (£100 from the Cheadle East & Cheadle Hulme North, £100 from the Cheadle West & Gatley and £100 from the Heald Green ward allocations) towards the cost of purchasing basketball kits, training equipment and court hire.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Samaritans of Stockport & District for a grant of £142.86 (£47.62 from Cheadle East & Cheadle Hulme North, £47.62 from Cheadle West & Gatley, £47.62 from Heald Green) towards the cost of advertisement and promotion, upgrading infrastructure and the purchase of publicity materials.

A representative of the Assistant Director for Legal and Democratic Governance submitted an application (copies of which had been circulated) received on behalf of Samaritans of Stockport & District for a grant of £142.86 (£47.62 from Cheadle East & Cheadle Hulme North, £47.62 from Cheadle West & Gatley, £47.62 from Heald Green) towards the cost of advertisement and promotion, upgrading infrastructure and the purchase of publicity materials.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Samaritans of Stockport & District for a grant of £142.86 from the Ward Flexibility Funding budget (£47.62 from Cheadle East & Cheadle Hulme North, £47.62 from Cheadle West & Gatley, £47.62 from Heald Green) towards the cost of advertisement and promotion, upgrading infrastructure and the purchase of publicity materials.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Stockport Armed Forces Community Organisation (SAFCO) for a grant of £300 (£100 from Cheadle East & Cheadle Hulme North, £100 from Cheadle West & Gatley, £100 from Heald Green) towards the cost of delivering an event to celebrate Armed Forces Day in the town centre.

Moz Perkins attended the meeting and had submitted an application (copies of which had been circulated) on behalf of Stockport Armed Forces Community Organisation (SAFCO) for a grant of £300 (£100 from Cheadle East & Cheadle Hulme North, £100 from Cheadle West & Gatley, £100 from Heald Green ward allocation) towards the cost of delivering an event to celebrate Armed Forces Day in the town centre.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from of Stockport Armed Forces Community Organisation (SAFCO) for a grant of £300 (£100 from Cheadle East & Cheadle Hulme North, £100 from Cheadle West & Gatley, £100 from Heald Green ward allocation) towards the cost of delivering an event to celebrate Armed Forces Day in the town centre.

To consider a report of the Assistant Director for Legal & 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

A representative of the Assistant Director for Legal & Democratic Governance submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) listing any outstanding or recently determined planning appeals and enforcement within the area represented by the Cheadle Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report provides an update on the activities relating to the delivery of Biodiversity Net Gain through the Planning and Development Management process.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Melanie Craven 0161 474 4378 | melanie.craven@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Assistant Director for Legal & Democratic Governance submitted a report of the Director of Place Management (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on the activities relating to the delivery of biodiversity net gain through the planning and development management process.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive and Director (Corporate & Support Services).

The report sets out the proposed re-adoption of the council’s Application Validation Checklist (AVC) for the validation of planning applications. As a Local Planning Authority, the council must publish a local list of information requirements for submitted planning applications, pursuant to the National Planning Policy Framework.

The Area Committee is requested to note:

a)    that the Planning Application Validation Checklist (Appendix A) is to be consulted upon; and

b)   that following consultation, the Deputy Chief Executive and Director (Corporate & Support Services) would make any refinements, amendments, additions and/or deletions to the list as they consider reasonably necessary in response to any comments received from the consultation, and provided that no significant changes are required and that no significant objections are received, to issue a final Planning Application Validation Checklist based upon the draft attached at Appendix A.

Officer contact: Mark Jordan 0161 474 3557 | mark.jordan@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Assistant Director for Legal & Democratic Governance submitted a report of the Deputy Chief Executive and Director (Corporate & Support Services) (copies of which had been circulated) setting out the proposed re-adoption of the council’s Application Validation Checklist (AVC) for the validation of planning applications. As a Local Planning Authority, the council must publish a local list of information requirements for submitted planning applications, pursuant to the National Planning Policy Framework.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

In light of changes to the planning system, it is considered necessary to make changes to the scheme of delegation for the determination of planning applications. It is also considered appropriate to review the planning protocol to ensure that it accurately reflects long-standing custom and practice as to how the council exercises its planning powers.

The Area Committee is requested to consider and recommend the necessary changes to the constitution and planning protocol.

Officer contact: Emma Curle 0161 474 3542 emma.curle@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Assistant Director for Legal & Democratic Governance submitted a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) considering the necessary changes to the scheme of delegation for the determination of planning applications.

RESOLVED – That the Council Meeting be recommended to approve the proposed changes to the constitution and planning protocol.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management. 

The report details findings of a consultation exercise seeks Cabinet Member approval for the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order in the form of ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ and restrictions on Freshfield, to include junction of Formby Drive and Finney Lane. 

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways & Transport Services approves the legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Order set out in Appendix A, and that subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date, the order can be made. 

Officer contact: Diane Knight 07929777412 | diane.knight@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Assistant Director for Legal & Democratic Governance submitted a report of the Director of Place Management (copies of which had been circulated) detailing findings of a consultation exercise and sought Cabinet Member approval for the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order in the form of ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ and restrictions on Freshfield, to include junction of Formby Drive and Finney Lane.

RESOLVED – That the Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways & Transport Services be recommended to approve the legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Order set out in appendix A, and that subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date, that the order be made (to be funded by the Delegated Budget (Heald Green ward allocation)).

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management. 

The report seeks Cabinet Member approval for the allocation of £10,000 from the Ward Discretionary Budget (Heald Green ward allocation) to investigate measures to alleviate parking problems at Greenway Road and surrounding roads in Heald Green and to improve the safe movement of traffic and pedestrians. 

The Area Committee is requested to recommend the Cabinet Member for Finance & Resources approves the use of £10,000 from the Ward Discretionary Budget (Heald Green ward allocation) towards investigating measures to alleviate parking problems and improve the safe movement of traffic and pedestrians at Greenway Road and surrounding roads in Heald Green. 

Officer contact: Diane Knight 07929777412 | diane.knight@stockport.gov.uk 

A representative of the Assistant Director for Legal & Democratic Governance submitted a report of the Director of Place Management (copies of which had been circulated) which sought Cabinet Member approval for the allocation of £10,000 from the Ward Discretionary Budget (Heald Green ward allocation) to investigate measures to alleviate parking problems at Greenway Road and surrounding roads in Heald Green and to improve the safe movement of traffic and pedestrians.

RESOLVED – That the Cabinet Member for Finance & Resources be recommended to approve the use of £10,000 from the Ward Discretionary Budget (Heald Green ward allocation) towards investigating measures to alleviate parking problems and improve the safe movement of traffic and pedestrians at Greenway Road and surrounding roads in Heald Green.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management. 

The report sets out the intention of Bruntwood Park BMX Club to utilise Bruntwood Park BMX Track to host their annual competitive North Regional Race on 28 April 2024. 

The Area Committee is requested to approve the application received from Bruntwood Park BMX Club to utilise Bruntwood Park BMX Track to host their annual competitive North Regional Race on 28 April 2024, subject to the event organiser obtaining and providing the relevant paperwork at least 2 weeks prior to the event, including any necessary licences, health and safety documentation, insurance certificates, a satisfactory traffic management plan and the payment of agreed fees and charges. 

Officer contact: James J Collins 07356118771 | james.j.collins@stockport.gov.uk    

A representative of the Assistant Director for Legal & Democratic Governance submitted a report of the Director of Place Management (copies of which had been circulated) setting out the intention of Bruntwood Park BMX Club to utilise Bruntwood Park BMX Track to host their annual competitive North Regional Race on 28 April 2024.

Resolved – That approval be given to the application received from Bruntwood Park BMX Club to utilise Bruntwood Park BMX Track to host their annual competitive North Regional Race on 28 April 2024, subject to the event organiser obtaining and providing the relevant paperwork at least 2 weeks prior to the event, including any necessary licences, health and safety documentation, insurance certificates, a satisfactory traffic management plan and the payment of agreed fees and charges.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management. 

The report sets out the intention of the Cheadle Muslim Association Welfare Trust to utilise Bruntwood Park to celebrate Eid on 16 June 2024. 

The Area Committee is requested to approve the application received from the Cheadle Muslim Association Welfare Trust to utilise Bruntwood Park to celebrate Eid on 16 June 2024, subject to the event organiser obtaining and providing the relevant paperwork at least 2 weeks prior to the event, including any necessary licences, health and safety documentation, insurance certificates, a satisfactory traffic management plan and the payment of agreed fees and charges. 

Officer contact: James J Collins 07356118771 | james.j.collins@stockport.gov.uk 

A representative of the Assistant Director for Legal & Democratic Governance submitted a report of the Director of Place Management (copies of which had been circulated) setting out the intention of the Cheadle Muslim Association Welfare Trust to utilise Bruntwood Park to celebrate Eid on 16 June 2024.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to the application received from the Cheadle Muslim Association Welfare Trust to utilise Bruntwood Park to celebrate Eid on 16 June 2024, subject to the event organiser obtaining and providing the relevant paperwork at least 2 weeks prior to the event, including any necessary licences, health and safety documentation, insurance certificates, a satisfactory traffic management plan and the payment of agreed fees and charges.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management. 

The report sets out the intention of the Heald Green Fest Events Committee to utilise Outwood Road Recreation Ground to host their annual Heald Green Fest event on 29 June 2024. 

The Area Committee is requested to approve the application received from the Heald Green Fest Events Committee to utilise Outwood Road Recreation Ground to host their annual Heald Green Fest event on 29 June 2024, subject to the event organiser obtaining and providing the relevant paperwork at least 2 weeks prior to the event, including any necessary licences, health and safety documentation, insurance certificates, a satisfactory traffic management plan and the payment of agreed fees and charges. 

Officer contact: James J Collins 07356118771 | james.j.collins@stockport.gov.uk  

A representative of the Assistant Director for Legal & Democratic Governance submitted a report of the Director of Place Management (copies of which had been circulated) setting out the intention for Heald Green Fest Events Committee to utilise Outwood Road Recreation Ground to host their annual Heald Green Fest event on 29 June 2024.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the application received from the Heald Green Fest Events Committee to utilise Outwood Road Recreation Ground to host their annual Heald Green Fest event on 29 June 2024, subject to the event organiser obtaining and providing the relevant paperwork at least 2 weeks prior to the event, including any necessary licences, health and safety documentation, insurance certificates, a satisfactory traffic management plan and the payment of agreed fees and charges.