CHEADLE AREA COMMITTEE

Meeting: 9 July 2013 At: 6.00 pm

PRESENT

Councillor June Somekh (Chair) in the chair; Councillor Peter Burns (Vice-Chair); Councillors Keith Holloway, Sylvia Humphreys, Pam King, Adrian Nottingham, John Pantall, Paul Porgess and Iain Roberts.

1. MINUTES

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 4 June 2013 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

The following interest was declared:-

Personal and Prejudicial Interest

Councillor Interest

Adrian Nottingham Development applications DC052220 and DC052222 regarding the former Barnes Hospital, Kingsway, Cheadle as the agent gave financial support to the charity of which he is Chief Executive.

Councillor Nottingham left the meeting and took no part in the discussion or vote on the item.

3. PROGRESS ON AREA COMMITTEE DECISIONS

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.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

4. URGENT DECISIONS

No urgent decisions were reported.

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5. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

(i) Chair's Announcements

No announcements were made.

(ii) Neighbourhood Policing

The Chair reported that no representative of Police was in attendance at the meeting.

A Member referred to the ‘day of action’ held by West INPT on 13 June 2013 when over forty members of the INPT spoke with local residents and businesses in Cheadle Hulme, Heald Green and Bramhall.

RESOLVED – That the Head of Community Safety and Neighbourhood Management be requested to provide Members of the Area Committee with feedback on the ‘day of action’.

(iii) Public Question Time

No public questions were submitted.

(iv) Public Realm

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:-

• It was important for members of the public to report potholes which needed repairing. • Damage by lorries to the reinstatement work at the junction of Queens Gardens and Bank Street, Cheadle.

RESOLVED – That David Wilson be thanked for his attendance.

(v) Petitions

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported upon the receipt of a petition containing twenty one signatures which had been submitted by residents of Coltishall House, Priory Road, Cheadle requesting the Council to improve the condition of the footpath and roadway leading from Coltishall House.

RESOLVED – That the petition be referred to the Service Director (Place Management) for investigation.

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(vi) Open Forum - A6 to Relief Road Scheme Second Phase Consultation

Jim McMahon, Service Director (Major Projects), attended the meeting and provided an update on the outcomes of Phase 1 of the consultation on the A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road Scheme. An update was also provided on the second phase consultation that was currently underway on the emerging preferred scheme.

The presentation covered the following key issues:-

• There had been over 9000 responses as part of the Phase 1 Consultation, with 70% indicating support for the scheme and 13% not in favour. • As part of the local engagement activity, there was a clear difference of opinion between the response from the consultation as a whole and those of residents in the immediate vicinity of the proposed Junction 6 (Macclesfield Road). Additional information had been provided to the residents to explain the emerging preferred option for this junction treatment. • Every effort was being made to minimise the visual and noise impact of the road with sound bunds and fencing being proposed as well as landscaping treatments. • The proposed scheme would also include a dedicated cycle route along the entire length (including retrofitting the existing A555 road) as well as a range of measures to project access to rights of way that intersected the road route. • The second phase of consultation was currently underway and 85,000 letters had been sent to properties along the proposed route. Exhibitions and local liaison groups would also be held.

RESOLVED – That Jim McMahon be thanked for his attendance and presentation.

(vii) Open Forum - Stockport Homes Neighbourhood Action Plans

Sarah Mansell, Neighbourhood Manager, submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on the progress of the delivery of the Stockport Homes Neighbourhood Action Plans and seeking feedback on the draft 2013/14 action plans.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

• The lack of take up of home insurance by tenants was of concern. • Stockport Homes’ encouragement of tenants to join the Stockport Credit Union • The number of anti-social behaviour problems raised by local residents and the fact that the highest proportion of it was not committed by young people. • The extent of the liaison and collaboration between Stockport Homes and Moss Bank Homes where they managed property in close proximity. • The work being undertaken by Stockport Homes to ameliorate the impact of changes to the payment of housing benefit resulting from the under-occupancy of accommodation.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That Stockport Homes and Moss Bank Homes be invited to make a joint presentation to a future meeting of the Area Committee. Cheadle Area Committee - 9 July 2013

(viii) Ward Flexibility Funding

Councillor Iain Roberts reported that the Cheadle and Gatley Ward councillors were proposing to allocate £285 from their Ward Flexibility Budget to cut back the tree on the pathway between Marchbank Drive and Kingsway, Cheadle.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £285 to Solutions SK to cut back the tree on the pathway between Marchbank Drive and Kingsway, Cheadle.

6. DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS

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).

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager outlined the procedure approved by the Council for public speaking on planning applications.

(i) DC052220 and DC052222 - Former Barnes Hospital, Kingsway, Cheadle

In respect of plan no. 52220 for a Listed Building Consent Application for the conversion, extension, restoration and alteration of the former hospital building to provide 78 residential apartments at the former Barnes Hospital, Kingsway, Cheadle; and plan no. 52222, a hybrid planning application at the former Barnes Hospital, Kingsway, Cheadle comprising:-

(a) full planning application for the conversion and extension of the former hospital building to provide 78 residential apartments and the erection of 100 residential apartments within three blocks to the north with associated access, parking, landscaping and open space

(b) outline planning application for the erection of 63 residential dwellings to the east and south and the erection of 59 residential apartments within two blocks to the south west with associated access, parking, landscaping and open space a local resident spoke against the application and

Cheadle Area Committee - 9 July 2013 a representative of the applicant spoke in support of the application.

It was then

RESOLVED (8 for) – That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to grant planning permission and examine closely the highways issues and lack of proposed affordable housing.

(ii) DC052408 - 105 Styal Road, Gatley

In respect of plan no. 52408 for the demolition of existing detached bungalow and erection of detached two storey dwelling at 105 Styal Road, Gatley a local resident 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.

(iii) DC052512 - 32 Road, Cheadle

In respect of plan no. 52512 for vehicular access and parking to the front at 32 Wilmslow Road, Cheadle 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

(iv) DC052583 - 8 Firswood Mount, Gatley

In respect of plan no. 52583 for a proposed two storey side extension with single storey rear extension plus widening of driveway (amended plans) at 8 Firswood Mount, Gatley a local resident spoke against the application and a representative of the applicant spoke in support of the application.

It was then

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RESOLVED – That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to undertake a site visit in order to assess the proximity of the development to the neighbour at number 6 Firswood Mount and the relationship of the proposed development to this property, especially the difference in site levels.

(v) DC052204 - 256 Finney Lane, Heald Green

In respect of plan no. 52204 for a change of use from ground floor florist/ card shop (A1) to hot food take away (A5) with extraction flue to rear elevation at 256 Finney Lane, Heald Green

It was

RESOLVED (6 for, 3 against) – That planning permission be refused on the grounds of parking and highway safety particularly on the frontage, both on the carriageway and the footway.

(NOTE: Councillors Keith Holloway, Pam King and Iain Roberts requested that their opposition to the above decision be recorded).

7. APPEAL DECISIONS, CURRENT PLANNING APPEALS AND ENFORCEMENTS

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report of the Council Solicitor (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.

8. INTRODUCTION OF CHANGES TO THE COUNCIL'S CHECKLIST FOR THE VALIDATION OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the proposals to make changes to the Council’s Application Validation Checklist for the validation of planning applications, and a new supporting document ‘Explanatory Notes for the National and Local Information Requirements for the Validation of Planning Applications’.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

9. CHEADLE MARKETS

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) considering the impact of the recent Makers’ Markets on Cheadle District Centre and proposals for future Makers Markets within the Cheadle area.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

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• The effect on the grass of the number of Makers Markets held on Cheadle Green during the summer months. • The Makers’ Markets could possibly be moved to an alternative venue. • The number of local stalls and the involvement of the local community needed to be analysed.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

10. APPLICATION FROM CHEADLE CIVIC SOCIETY TO HOLD A 'MAKERS' MARKET' ON CHEADLE GREEN ON THE FIRST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH, FROM AUGUST TO DECEMBER.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Management) (copies of which had been circulated) in connection with a request from Cheadle Civic Society to repeat the Makers’ Markets held on Cheadle Green on the first Saturday of each month from August to December 2013.

RESOLVED - (1) That approval be given to Cheadle Civic Society to hold Makers’ Markets on Cheadle Green on 3 August, 7 September and 5 October 2013.

(2) That the events continue to be monitored and consideration be given at a future meeting to the request to hold events on 2 November and 7 December 2013.

11. BROOKFIELD PARK SHIERS FAMILY TRUST - ANNUAL REPORT 2012/13 AND UPDATE TO 30 JUNE 2013

A representative of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) advising the Area Committee of the financial standing of the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust as at 30 June 2013, indicating the amount of money available for distribution to organisations and reports on the relevant performance of investment funds.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That the Financial Accounts of the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust for the year ending 31 March 2013 be formally adopted.

(3) That no distribution of the Trust be made at this moment in time.

(4) That the dividend received on the Investment Fund be reinvested back into it at a time to be determined by the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services.

12. CHEADLE DISTRICT CENTRE PUBLIC REALM IMPROVEMENTS

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) seeking the comments of the Area Committee regarding the proposed public realm scheme, 20mph zone, cycle infrastructure and other speed limit changes in Cheadle District Centre, following the consultation exercise undertaken in May and June 2013. The aim of the public realm scheme for Cheadle District Centre was to improve the attractiveness of the area, whilst being sympathetic to the Conservation Area. Cheadle Area Committee - 9 July 2013

RESOLVED – (1) That, subject to further consultation with Transport for Greater Manchester/ Urban Traffic Control and to Road Safety Audits, the Executive Councillor (Economic Development and Regeneration) be recommended to :-

(a) implement the following measures:-

• the introduction of a 20mph speed limit within the shopping area of Cheadle to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

• the introduction of a Toucan Crossing which will allow both pedestrians and cyclists to cross Gatley Road near to its junction with Warren Avenue in order to link the quieter road cycle route between Wilmslow Road and Manchester Road via Warren Avenue, The Crescent, Hall Street, Brook Road and Mill Lane, and relocate the existing bus stop from the west to the east side of The Crescent.

• relay the pavements and kerbs in the area with conservation style paving , including dropped crossings and associated tactile paving at pedestrian crossing points.

• the introduction of ‘Loading Only’ bays on High Street and Ashfield Road, which will allow easier loading/unloading to shop frontages.

• the introduction of waiting restrictions (Monday-Saturday, 8.00am-6.00pm) on Wood Street and Chandley Street to improve visibility when exiting the car park and allow deliveries to the rear of the shops.

• the introduction of a loading ban restriction on Eden Place and Ashfield Road at their junctions with High Street to keep the junctions free of vehicles which will allow easier access/egress to High Street and prevent congestion at these junctions.

• the introduction of a Puffin Crossing on High Street between Eden Place and Ashfield Road to provide a controlled crossing facility for pedestrians due to the poor accident record at this location.

• the introduction of full controlled crossing facilities (green man) at the Manchester Road/High Street junction involving the creation of a staggered green man crossing across the Manchester Road arm. (This proposal has now been amended from the layout shown at consultation so not to encroach into the Green, ad shown on drawing 1221/High Street Mcr Rd/Option B.

• the introduction a pedestrian refuge on Stockport Road just east of its junction with Oak Road to provide a further crossing facility for pedestrians and to provide protection for vehicles accessing/egressing Oak Road.

• the reduction of the speed limit on Manchester Road from 40mph to 30mph from the railway bridge adjacent to Newland Road to the M60 bridge.

(b) approve the associated Traffic Regulation Orders detailed in Appendix C to the report.

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(2)That an estimated cost be prepared for new paving for the Massie Street car park.

13. 'NO WAITING AT ANY TIME' TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER - WILMSLOW ROAD/STANLEY ROAD, HEALD GREEN

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) following concerns regarding parked vehicles on Wilmslow Road, Heald Green close to the signalised junction with Stanley Road.

Members felt that the proposed ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ restrictions should be extended on Stanley Road in order to improve the visibility of motorists and it was:-

RESOLVED – That the report be deferred to enable further consultation to take place with householders and premises affected by the revised proposal and a report be submitted to a future meeting of the Area Committee.

14. CLIFFMERE CLOSE AND ORRISHMERE ROAD, CHEADLE HULME - DROPPED CROSSING POINTS

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) in connection with the introduction of uncontrolled dropped crossing points on Cliffmere Close and Orrishmere Road, Cheadle Hulme,

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the introduction of uncontrolled dropped crossing points on Cliffmere Close and Orrishmere Road, Cheadle Hulme, as indicated on plan NM18/5638 attached to the report, at an approximate cost of £1,850 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Cheadle Hulme North Ward allocation).

15. THE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL OF STOCKPORT (COUNCILLOR LANE (SERVICE ROAD FOR NOS. 88-144), CHEADLE) (PROHIBITION OF WAITING) ORDER 2013

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) in connection with an objection received to a ‘No Waiting at any Time’ Traffic Regulation Order on the service road for Councillor Lane, Cheadle to address parking problems at the junction of the service road with the main carriageway of Councillor Lane.

RESOLVED – That, in light of the objection received, the Traffic Regulation Order be made as advertised, subject to the following amendment to the Schedule:-

Proposed No Waiting at Any Time

Councillor Lane, Cheadle (service road for 88 – 144) - south west side, from the southerly kerb line of Councillor Lane for a distance of 5 metres in a south easterly direction.

Councillor Lane, Cheadle (service road for 88 – 144) - north west side, from the southerly kerb line of Councillor Lane for a distance of 15 metres in a south easterly then easterly direction. Cheadle Area Committee - 9 July 2013

16. NOMINATION OF AUTHORITY GOVERNORS

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Education) (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to approve a number of re-appointments to the governing bodies at Ladybridge Primary School and Meadowbank Primary School.

Councillor Peter Burns reported that since the report had been submitted it was now necessary for the Area Committee to make a nomination to the vacancy at Etchells Primary School.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Children and Young People) be recommended to approve the following nomination and reappointments:-

Nomination

Name School Party Affiliation Mrs C Stuart Etchells Primary Independent Ratepayers

Reappointments

Name School Party Affiliation Mrs G Holloway Ladybridge Primary Liberal Democrat Mrs H Thompson Meadowbank Primary Liberal Democrat Mrs M Pantall Meadowbank Primary Liberal Democrat

The meeting closed at 9.20 pm