Cheadle Area Committee 9 Nov 2010

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Chief Executives DirectorateTown Hall, Stockport SK1 3XE

Contact: Democratic Services on 0161 474 3216Email: [email protected]

Web: www.stockport.gov.uk/democracy

AGENDA

AreaGovernanceCHEADLE AREA COMMITTEE

Ladybridge Park Residents Club Meeting: Tuesday, 9 November 2010Edenbridge Road Tea: 5.00pmCheadle Hulme Business: 6.00 pm

1. MINUTES

To approve as a correct record and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 12 October2010. (Enclosed)

2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Councillors and officers to declare any interests which they may have in any of the itemson the agenda for this meeting.

3. PROGRESS ON AREA COMMITTEE DECISIONS

To consider a report of the Head of Area Governance. (Enclosed)

The report provides an update on progress on decisions taken by the AreaCommittee since the last meeting and details the current position on area flexibilityfunding.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Steve Fox, 0161 474 3206, email: [email protected]

4. URGENT DECISIONS

To report any urgent action taken under the Constitution since the last meeting of theArea Committee.

5. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

(i) Chairs Announcements

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(ii) Neighbourhood Policing

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

(iii) Public Question Time

Members of the public are invited to put questions to the Chair of the Area Committee onany matters within the powers and duties of the Area Committee, subject to theexclusions set out in the Code of Practice. (Questions must be submitted prior to thecommencement of the meeting on the cards provided. These are available at themeeting and at local libraries and Information and Advice Centres)

(iv) Environmental and Highway Services

The Area Conditions Officer and Highways Officer will attend the meeting to providean update on matters raised at the last Area Committee meeting. Councillors and

Members of the public are invited to raise issues affecting local environmentalquality.

Problems associated with flooding in the Cheadle Area Committee area.

(v) Petitions

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

(vi) Open Forum

a) Archaeological Society - Cheadle Green Dig

Representatives of the Archaeological Society and the Service Director(Environment) will attend the meeting to give a presentation on the Cheadle GreenDig.

b) Census 2011 (Enclosed)

Jeff Barber (Census Area Manager - ONS) will attend the meeting to outline some ofthe challenges for conducting the 2011 Census.

Attached for information is a copy of the presentation.

(vii) Ward Flexibility Funding

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

Cheadle Festival 2011 Together Trust

Non-Executive Business

6. DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS (Enclosed)

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

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i) DC045256 14-20 Old Rectory Gardens, Cheadle

Change of use from offices on first and second floors above lock up shops to eightno. one bedroom flats.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application.

ii) DC045260 8 Nansen Road, Gatley

Single storey rear extension.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application.

(a) To consider development applications where members of the public have attendedthe meeting in order to speak or hear the Committee's deliberations on

development applications.

(b) To consider the remaining development applications.

(c) To consider consultations (if any) received by the Service Director (Regeneration)on any planning issues relevant to the Cheadle Area.

Officer contact: Ray Dickins 0161 474 3538, [email protected]

7. APPEAL DECISIONS, CURRENT PLANNING APPEALS AND ENFORCEMENTS

To consider a report of the Service Director (Legal & Property) (Enclosed)

The report summarises recent appeal decisions, lists current planning appeals anddates for local enquiries, informal hearings for planning appeals and enforcement actionwithin Cheadle Area Committee area.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Joy Morton, 0161 474 3217, email: [email protected]

Executive Business

8. BROOKHEAD ARCADE, CHEADLE

To consider a report of the Service Director (Communities) (To follow)

9. LAND OFF OAK ROAD, CHEADLE HULME

To consider a report of the Managing Director, NPS. (Enclosed)

The report requests the Area Committee to consider the lease of the land identified inthe report to the Cheadle Hulme Branch of the Royal British Legion.

The Area Committee is requested to consider the proposal outlined in the report.

Officer contact: John Coles 0161 495 6099, [email protected]

10. NOMINATION OF AUTHORITY GOVERNORS

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To consider a report of the Service Director (Learning & Achievement) (Enclosed)

The Area Committee is recommended to provide nominations for vacanciesEtchells Primary School.

Officer contact: Libby Evans, 0161 474 3847, [email protected]

Dates of future meetings to be held at Ladybridge Residents Club, EdenbridgeRoad, Cheadle Hulme

Tuesday, 14 December 2010Tuesday, 25 January 2011Tuesday, 1 March 2011Tuesday, 22 March 2011Tuesday, 19 April 2011

Public Transport Details at Time of Publication

From Stockport Bus Station - Nos. 368, 369 and 313 (Ladybridge Road)No. 309 (Councillor Lane)From Cheadle - No. 310 (Councillor Lane)From Cheadle Hulme - Nos. 313, 368 and 369 (Ladybridge Road)From Gatley - No. 11 from former Tatton Cinema to Cheadle Old Road, Edgeley thenNos. 368 or 369 to Ladybridge RoadFrom Heald Green - Nos. 368 or 369 (Ladybridge Road)

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If you require a copy of the agenda or a particular report(s) by e mail or in large print,Braille or audio, please contact the above person for further details. A minicomfacility is available on 0161 474 3128.

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AGENDAITEM

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CHEADLE AREA COMMITTEE

Meeting: 12 October 2010At: 6.00pm

PRESENT

Councillor Pam King (Vice Chair) in the Chair; Councillors Peter Burns, SylviaHumphreys, Mick Jones, John Pantall, Adrian Nottingham, Iain Roberts and JuneSomekh.

1. MINUTES

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 14September 2010 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Councillors and officers were invited to declare any interests that they had in any ofthe items on the agenda.

The following interest were declared:-

Personal and Prejudicial Interest

Councillor

Mick Jones

Interest

Plan no. 45091 for change of use from Class A1 to Class A3at 2a-2b Chapel Street, Cheadle as the owner of theproperty. Councillor Jones left the meeting and took no partin the discussion or vote on this item.

3. PROGRESS ON AREA COMMITTEE DECISIONS

A representative of the Head of Area Governance submitted a report (copies of whichhad been circulated) updating the Area Committee on progress since the last

meeting on decisions taken by the Area Committee, the current position on WardFlexibility Funding and the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management delegatedbudgets.

RESOLVED That the report be noted.

4. URGENT DECISIONS

No urgent decisions were reported.

5. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

(i) Chairs Announcements

No announcements were made.

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(ii) Neighbourhood Policing

Representatives of Greater Manchester Police attended the meeting to answer

questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to NeighbourhoodPolicing issues within the Cheadle Area Committee area.

The following issues were raised/comments made:-

There had been an increase in burglaries across the three wards but there hadbeen a reduction in anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime remained stagnant.

Problems associated with arson attacks on Queensgate Road and associatedconvictions.

Parking problems at Prospect Vale Primary School and measures taken toaddress them.

Anti-social behaviour in Cheadle Village 'Night Net' trial - improved communication between the Public Houses in

Cheadle Village.

RESOLVED That the representatives of Greater Manchester Police be thanked fortheir attendance.

(iii) Public Question Time

Members of the public were invited to put questions to the Chair of the AreaCommittee on any matters within the powers and duties of the Area Committee,

subject to the exclusions set out in the Code of Practice.

Three public questions were submitted relating to (a) the proposed gating of the alleybetween Dryden Avenue and Stockport Road, (b) the mobile breast screening unit atMassie Street car park and (c) traffic enforcement in Cheadle.

RESOLVED (1) That in response to question (a) the Service Director(Communities) be requested to respond to the questioner direct and provide anupdate report to the next meeting of the Area Committee.

(2) That in response to question (b) the Service Director (Environment) be requestedto investigate the issue of the mobile breast screen unit not being able to use MassieStreet Car Park and report back to the next meeting of the Area Committee.

(3) That in response to question (c) the Service Director (Environment) and theExecutive Councillor (Transportation) be requested to investigate the possibility ofproviding increased traffic enforcement patrols at Warren Avenue, Gatley Road,Massie Street, Mary Street, Ashfield Road and Cheadle High Street.

(iv) Environmental and Highway Services

(a) Environmental Services

Julie Henshall (Area Conditions Officer) attended the meeting to answer questionsfrom Councillors and members of the public in relation to environmental issues and

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gave an update on work relating to recycling initiatives in the area represented by theCheadle Area Committee.

The following issues were raised/comments made:-

Grafitti in Gatley. The litter bin on Foxland Road was now in place. Fly posting on empty buildings.and fly tipping in Heald Green. Work with the new intake at Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College. Advertising boards chained to street furniture. Fly posting at the British Legion on Turves Road

RESOLVED (1) That Julie Henshall be thanked for her attendance.

(2) That the Service Director (Legal & Property) be requested to clarify the Councils

powers and policy for the removal of advertising boards which are attached the streetfurniture.

(b) Flooding Ladybridge Road and Broadway/Wilmslow Road

Rod Camblin, Highways Officer attended the meeting and gave an update oninvestigations that were ongoing with regard to flooding in the Ladybridge Road,Broadway and Wilmslow Road areas.

Residents attended the meeting and expressed their concerns.

RESOLVED (1) That the Service Director (Environment) be requested to (i) attendthe next meeting of the Area Committee to provide a further update on action takenand future plans and (ii) invite representatives of United Utilities and the EnvironmentAgency to accompany him to that meeting.

(2) That the Service Director (Environment) be requested to include problems offlooding on Outwood Road and Cross Road, Heald Green to his list for investigation.

(v) Petitions

No petitions were submitted.

(vi) Open Forum

District and Local Centres Festive Displays and Events

A representative of the Service Director (Regeneration) submitted a report (copies ofwhich had been circulated) informing the Area Committee of the proposedprogramme of festive lighting displays and special events in the district and localcentres.

A representative of the Service Director (Regeneration) provided the Area Committeewith an update in respect to the provision of notice boards in the Cheadle AreaCommittee area.

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RESOLVED (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That the Service Director (Regeneration) be requested (i) to liaise with Councillors

in an effort to compile a definitive list of Notice Boards in the area and that wherepossible those notice boards, particularly in the District and Local Centres be cleanedand maintained to a better standard and (ii) identify local groups or individuals toapproach them with a view to them taking responsibility for the Notice Boards onbehalf of the community.

(vii) Ward Flexibility Funding

There were no ward funding applications to consider.

6. DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS

Development applications were submitted.

(NOTE: Full details of the decisions including conditions and reasons for granting orrefusing planning permission and imposing conditions are given in the schedule ofplans. The Corporate Director, Communities, Regeneration & Environment isauthorised to determine conditions and reasons and they are not therefore referred toin committee minutes unless the committee makes a specific decision on a conditionor reason. In order to reduce printing costs and preserve natural resources, theschedule of plans is not reproduced within these minutes. A copy of the schedule ofplans is available on the councils website at

www.stockport.gov.uk/planningdecisions. Copies of the schedule of plans, or anypart thereof, may be obtained from the Communities, Regeneration & EnvironmentDirectorate upon payment of the Councils reasonable charges).

A representative of the Head of Area Governance outlined the procedure approvedby the Council for public speaking on planning applications.

In respect of plan no. 45091 for change of use from Class A1 to Class A3 at 2a-2bChapel Street, Cheadle.

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

It was then

RESOLVED That planning permission be granted subject to the premises beingrestricted to solely A3 use and opening hours as detailed in the report.

In respect of plan no. 45425 for two storey rear extension at 16 Turnberry Road,Heald Green, it was then

RESOLVED - That planning permission be granted.

In respect of plan no. 45256 for change of use from offices on first and second floorsabove lock up shops to eight no. one bedroom flats at 14-20 Old Rectory Gardens,Cheadle.

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A member of the public spoke against the application and

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

It was then

RESOLVED That consideration of the application be deferred to allow the ServiceDirector (Regeneration) to liaise further with the applicant concerning the possibilityof gating the car park access to the rear of the property.

7. APPEAL DECISIONS, CURRENT PLANNING APPEALS ANDENFORCEMENTS

A representative of the Head of Area Governance submitted a report of the Service

Director (Legal & Property) (copies of which had been circulated) listing anyoutstanding or recently determined planning appeals and enforcements within thearea represented by Cheadle Area Committee.

RESOLVED That the report be noted.

8. LAND TO THE REAR OF 10 PRIEST AVENUE, GATLEY

A representative of the Service Director (Communities) submitted a report of theService Director (Legal & Property) (copies of which had been circulated) requestingthe Area Committee to consider a request from a resident to take a lease of the area

of land identified in the report.

RESOLVED That the Service Director (Communities) be informed that it is theopinion of the Area Committee that the lease should not be granted and that theexisting fencing be removed at the earliest opportunity.

9. MANAGEMENT OF ABNEY HALL PARK FISHING POND

A representative of the Service Director (Communities) submitted a report (copies ofwhich had been circulated) updating the Area Committee on the management of

Abney Hall Park Fishing Pond.

RESOLVED That the Service Director (Communities) be requested to grant amanagement licence to the Stockport District and Anglers Federation to manage andbailiff angling activities at Abney Hall Park pond.

10. LEASE OF PARK ROAD STADIUM, PARK ROAD, TO CHEADLE TOWNFOOTBALL CLUB

A representative of the Head of Area Governance submitted a report of the ManagingDirector, NPS (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee

to reconsider a request from the Trustees of Cheadle Town Football Club to acquirethe Councils freehold interest in the land and buildings currently leased to them.

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RESOLVED That the Managing Director NPS and the Executive Councillor(Finance) be informed that the Area Committee supports the proposed disposal of aninterest in the land, but preferably this should be done on a long leasehold basis ofsufficient duration to meet the conditions of funding bodies and that the Area

Committee would wish to see the implementation of a covenant ensuring that the siteshould only be used for sport/leisure activities.

11. CHURCH STREET AND MARY STREET, CHEADLE PROPOSEDCONFIRMATION OF EXPERIMENTAL TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDERS

A representative of the Head of Area Governance submitted a report of the ServiceDirector (Environment) (copies of which had been circulated) informing the AreaCommittee of the results of a public consultation exercise carried out concerning theproposal to confirm experimental orders to permanent traffic regulation orders inChurch Street and Mary Street, Cheadle.

RESOLVED That the Executive Councillor (Transportation) be recommended toapprove the experimental orders to permanent traffic regulation orders on ChurchStreet and Mary Street, Cheadle.

12. BROOKFIELD SHIERS FAMILY TRUST

A representative of the Head of Area Governance submitted a report (copies of whichhad been circulated) advising the Area Committee of possible options to administerthe application process for the trust.

RESOLVED That the Head of Area Governance be requested to administer the5000 made available from the Brookfield Shiers Family Trust and invite applicationsfor funding from community groups with a view to considering applications at theJanuary meeting of the Area Committee.

13. PRIDE IN CHEADLE AWARDS

A representative of the Head of Area Governance submitted a report (copies of whichhad been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider holding an awardsceremony in the Spring of 2011 and detailing possible award categories.

RESOLVED (1) That the Head of Area Governance be requested to makearrangements for the Pride in Cheadle Awards to be held in June 2011.

(2) That a 1000 contribution from the Area Committees ward flexibility budget beagreed to support the event to be divided equally between the three wards.

14. VENUE FOR AREA COMMITTEE MEETINGS

A representative of the Head of Area Governance reported that this item had beenplaced on the agenda at the request of Councillor Mick Jones.

Councillor Jones requested the Area Committee to consider finding alternativevenues for future meetings of the Area Committee commencing in May 2011 andreport back to a future meeting of the Area Committee.

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RESOLVED That the Head of Area Governance be requested to investigatepossible alternative venues for the Area Committee to meet at on a yearly rota basis.

15. NOMINATION OF AUTHORITY GOVERNORS

A representative of the Head of Area Governance submitted a report of theService Director (Learning & Achievement) (copies of which had beencirculated) requesting the Area Committee to provide nominations for twoAuthority Governor vacancies at Etchells Primary School.RESOLVED That the Executive Councillor (Children & Young People) berequested to make the following appointment:-

Name School Nominating Group

Mrs B Robb Etchells PrimarySchool

Independent

The meeting closed at 9.35 pm

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PROGRESS ON AREA COMMITTEE DECISIONS

Report of the Head of Area Governance

DATE/MINUTE NO.

SUBJECT SUMMARY OF DECISION PROGRES

17 August2010Minute 5 (v)

Petitions Oakfield Avenue - That the receipt ofthe petition be noted and referred tothe Service Director (Environment) forconsideration.

Dryden Avenue - That the receipt ofthe petition be noted and details ofthe objection be included in the reportsubmitted to the Area Committee onthis issue.

This matter has been refeService Director (Environmconsideration.

The Service Director (Envto submit a report to the NCommittee.

17 August2010Minute 12

HGV'S - CouncillorLane

That the Service Director(Environment) be requested toinvestigate details of the cost forcarrying out traffic counts atCouncillor Lane, Birdhall Lane,

Garners Lane, Edgeley Road andBirdhall Road and report back to afuture meeting.

The Service Director (Envinforms me that the cost wlocation for 1 week of an aclassified (separates carscount which gets speeds

by hour for 7 days. He sugCouncillor Lane & Birdhalsame week to see relativeHGVs on both roads

12 October2010Minute 5 (iii)

Public Question Time- Massie Street CarPark

That the Service Director(Environment) be requested toinvestigate the issue of the mobile

The Service Director (Envinforms me that over manhas been pleased to accoAGENDA ITEM 3


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breast screen unit not being able touse Massie Street Car Park andreport back to the next meeting ofthe Area Committee.

screening and blood donanumber of Council car parMassie Street East Car PaTraffic Services was approStockport PCT seeking a and more long-standing bfacility. We said we woulddiscuss options but advisefelt this raised significant pWe advised them to contaplanners in the first instanand have heard no more oWe would always be happPCT about their vehicles i

In principle, the Massie Ststill open for use by the PCwish to use it.

12 October2010Minute 5 (iv)(a)

EnvironmentalServices

That the Service Director (Legal &Property) be requested to clarify theCouncil's powers and policy for theremoval of advertising boards whichare attached to street furniture.

A report will be submitted meeting of the Area Comm

12 October2010Minute 5((iv)(b)

Highway Services -Flooding onLadybridge RoadandBroadway/Wilmslow

That the Service Director(Environment) be requested to (i)attend the next meeting of the AreaCommittee to provide a furtherupdate on action taken and futureplans and (ii) invite representatives

of United Utilities and theEnvironment Agency to accompanyhim to that meeting.

That the Service Director(Environment) be requested toinclude problems of flooding onOutwood Road and Cross Road,

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Heald Green to his list forinvestigation.

12 October2010Minute 5 (vi)

District and LocalCentres - FestiveDisplays and Events

That the Service Director(Regeneration) be requested (i) toliaise with Councillors in an effort tocompile a definitive list of NoticeBoards in the area and that wherepossible those Notice Boards,particularly in the District and LocalCentres be cleaned and maintainedto a better standard and (ii) identifylocal groups or individuals toapproach them with a view to themtaking responsibility for the NoticeBoards on behalf of the community.

This matter has been refeService Director (Regenerrequested. Since the resopassed by the Area Commcome to the attention of thGovernance and the AssisExecutive (Communicatioa policy on behalf of the Cto Notice Boards.

12 October2010Minute 12

Brookfield ShiersFamily Trust

That the Head of Area Governancebe requested to administer the5000.00 made available from the

Brookfield Shiers Family Trust andinvite applications for funding fromCommunity Groups with a view toconsidering applications at theJanuary meeting of the AreaCommittee.

Application forms will be sand applications will brougbefore the Area Committe

consideration in January 2

AREA FLEXIBILITY FUNDING

The remaining amounts available to be spent in 2010/11 are as follows:-

Cheadle and Gatley Cheadle Hulme North Heald G

Manchester Marauders -Mar 10

100.00 Manchester Marauders - Mar10

100.00 Finney Mar 10

Gatley Festival Committee- April 10

1200.00 Cheadle & Gatley FootballClub - May 2010

250.00 CheadleClub - M


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Cheadle & Gatley FootballClub - May 2010

1000.00 Benja Fold Guiding - May2010

500.00 FriendsMay 20

Ash, Acorn and ChestnutResident's Association -May 2010

64.99 Cheadle Green Focus Group- August 2010

900 Pride in2011

Friends of Hall StreetGreen - May 2010

1000.00 Pride in Cheadle Awards -Oct 2011

333.33

Cheadle Green FocusGroup - August 2010

100.00

Pride in Cheadle Awards -Oct 2011

333.33

Remaining 205.35 Remaining 4813.30 Remain

Background Papers

Minutes of the Cheadle Area Committee

Cheadle Area Committee Progress on Area Committee Decisions reports

Anyone wanting further information please contact Steve Fox on 474 3206.


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Appendix A - Resume Of Issues Progress Report Cheadle

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Councillor LaneCrossings

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Service Director (Transportation & Pla future meeting of the Area Committefacilities on Councillor Lane, Cheadjunction of Councillor Lane / Tarvin RoCrossing as part of the UTC programProgrammed for imminent constr

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Service Director (Transportation & Plreview of the current access arrangincluding both public transport arranProposals will be discussed with Discussions with Councillors taken plup shortlyInitial public realm improvement upgrade work at Gatley Road / Ch

Hall Street Area,Cheadle

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Request for residents permit parking referred to the Service Director (TranPermit Parking consultation letter has

to be returned.Closing date for replies was 20th Auguschools have resumed. Plans have has been agreed to report the item

BIRD HALLLANE/EDGELEYROAD JUNCTIONAND BIRD HALL

Construction works in respect of the sHall Lane/Edgeley Road are nearingfacilities for pedestrians and cyclists underway.


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LANE CHEADLEHEATH ROUNDABOUTJUNCTIONALTERATIONS ANDIMPROVEMENTSFOR PEDESTRIANSAND CYCLISTSMCSTOCKPORT TOMANCHESTERAIRPORT CYCLEROUTE PROPOSED 20MPH LIMIT(EXTENSION)SOUTH OF BROWNLANE VICINITY,

HEALD GREEN

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Service Director (Environment) seeproposed 20mph speed limits in the vWith democratic services.Implementation imminent.

Wilmslow Road,Grange Park Road,Schools Hill,Daylesford CrescentAM

Service Director (Environment) ourestrictions along certain lengths oSchools Hill and Daylesford CrescenExecutive Councillor (Transportatioproposal to proceed with the formal 1 objection to be reported back for cImplementation imminent as worworks.

Councillor Lane(one-way section,From BrookheadDrive) AV

Cllrs raised concerned regarding thServices have informed GM Police, Osite but cannot commit to long term eEstimated Cost for a build out to narNo further action has been requeste

Oakfield Avenue,Cheadle

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17/08/10 AV investigation. Replies to the consulmajority in favour, therefore the wadetails of the non-respondents.

HGVs CouncillorLane17/08/10 AM

Service Director (Environment) be reqcarrying out traffic counts at CouncEdgeley Road and Bird Hall Road an

surveys to be arranged.Coniston Road,Gatley17/08/10 GP

Service Director (Environment) suintroduce a traffic regulation order Coniston Road, Gatley.Currently on advert

Church Street &Mary Street, Cheadle12/10/10 AM

Service Director (Environment) iresults of a public consultation proposal to confirm experimental orders in Church Street and Mary

Highway Maintenance & Traffic Management Delegated Budget 2010/11 (Please note these figures estimation)

Cheadle and Gatley 24,650Cheadle Hulme North 32000Heald Green 25,500

Schemes approved since April 1st 2010

Cheadle & Gatley Ward Cheadle Hulme North Ward Hawthorn RoadMay 2010 - 650.00

Mobile Speed Sign Road Safety InitiativeAugust 2010 - 500

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Wilmslow Road/Grange RoadMay 2010 - 1000Mobile Speed Sign Road Safety InitiativeAugust 2010 - 500


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Introducing the 2011 Census

Jeff Barber

Census Area Manager (ONS)

Agenda

Challenge & Opportunity

Collaboration & Partnership Working

Use of Technology

How you can Help

CHALLENGE & OPPORTUNITY

Changes in society- Ageing- Increased migration- Complex family structures- Increased mobility- Less compliance

Meeting the publics expectations- On line interaction

- Ensuring data securityand confidentiality

SECURITY & CONFIDENTIALITY

Security & confidentiality are top priorities for census

200 year track record of census security

Results only released after 100 years for family historians

Confidentiality protected by law

All census staff sign confidentiality declaration

Census data does not leave UK

Strict physical and IT security

Independent security reviews to be carried out

Collaboration & Partnerships

Local authority support vital to achieve high quality Census ashared aim of high quality population estimates

Underpinned by Census Local Partnership Plan

LA / Community Groups / 3rd Sector

Raise awareness & understanding of relevance of

Census to individuals & communities

Maximise Response Rates

IMPROVING RESPONSE RATES

Follow up targeted to non respondinghouseholds

Special enumeration procedures for somepopulation groups (rough sleepers, Gypsies)

Range of accessible support materials

Extensive language support in printedmaterials and telephone help centre

Communication campaigns for ethnic minoritygroups and young people

National and local engagement with communitygroups

Support from local authorities using localexpertise

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Use of Technology

On-Line Information & Support:www.census.gov.uk

On-line completion of Census Questionaire

Questionaire Tracking

Focus Resources

Identify non-compliance

Simply Forgot

Apathy

Needs Support

Objection

How you can help

We would like your support andassistance through three phases:

planning

engagement

completion

Planning

you can help us to:

identify and access groups in yourcommunity

build successful census local

partnership planspromote census jobs within your

community (www.censusjobs.co.uk)

Engagementinvite us to pre-arranged events and meetings

host special events to explain the census and its relevance

promote the census key messages in your organisation andto your staff, customers, members, clients and stakeholdersthrough newsletters, websites and notice boards

encourage, support and assist participation

tie any events into the national census advertising andmarketing campaign

Completionhost a census completion event at a library,community centre or leisure centre

provide assistance for those requiring support

offer language assistance

ONS guidelines set outparameters for assistance

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KEY CONTACTS

Your Assistant Census Liaison Manager:

Mary Morgan

Tel: 0161 474 3125 / 07891 949206

Email: [email protected]================================

Census Area Manager (ONS):

Jeff Barber

Tel: 07801 331301

Email: [email protected]

Questions

Thank you

www.2011.census.gov.uk

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AGENDAITEM

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Cheadle Area Committee Meeting: 9 November 2010

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS

Report of the Service Director (Regeneration)

1. MATTER FOR CONSIDERATION

To consider the following development applications:

ITEM 1 DC045256 14-20 Old Rectory Gardens, Cheadle

ITEM 2 DC045260 8 Nanson Road, Gatley

2. INFORMATION

These applications need to be considered against the provisions of the HumanRights Act 1998. Under Article 6, the applicants [and those third parties, includinglocal residents, who have made representations] have the right to a fair hearing andto this end the Committee must give full consideration to their comments.

Article 8 and Protocol 1 Article 1 confer(s) a right of respect for a persons home,other land and business assets. In taking account of all material considerations,including Council policy as set out in the Unitary Development Plan, the Head ofDevelopment and Control has concluded that some rights conferred by these Articleson the applicant(s)/objectors/residents and other occupiers and owners of nearbyland that might be affected may be interfered with but that that interference is in

accordance with the law and justified by being in the public interest and on the basisof the planning merits of the development proposal. He believes that any restrictionon these rights posed by approval of the application is proportionate to the widerbenefits of approval and that such a decision falls within the margin of discretionafforded to the Council under the Town and Country Planning Acts.

This Copyright has been made by or with the authority of SMBC pursuant to section47 of the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 (the Act). Unless the Actprovides the prior permission of the copyright owner. (Copyright (Material Open toPublic Inspection) (Marking of Copies of Maps) Order 1989 (SI 1989/1099)

3. RECOMMENDATION

See individual reports

BACKGROUND PAPERS

These are contained in the individual application files.

Anyone wishing to inspect the above background papers or requiring further informationshould contact Ray Dickins on telephone number 0161 474 3550, or alternatively [email protected]

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Cheadle Area Committee 9th

November 2010

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS

Report of the Service Director (Regeneration)

To Consider the Following Development Applications

Item 1. DC045245 14-20 Old Rectory Gardens, Cheadle

Item 2. DC045260 8 Nanson Road, Gatley

INFORMATION

These applications need to be considered against the provisions of the Human

Rights Act 1998. Under Article 6, the applicants [and those third parties, includinglocal residents, who have made representations] have the right to a fair hearing andto this end the Committee must give full consideration to their comments.

Article 8 and Protocol 1 Article 1 confer(s) a right of respect for a persons home,other land and business assets. In taking account of all material considerations,including Council policy as set out in the Unitary Development Plan, the Head ofDevelopment and Control has concluded that some rights conferred by these Articleson the applicant(s)/objectors/residents and other occupiers and owners of nearbyland that might be affected may be interfered with but that that interference is inaccordance with the law and justified by being in the public interest and on the basisof the planning merits of the development proposal. He believes that any restrictionon these rights posed by approval of the application is proportionate to the widerbenefits of approval and that such a decision falls within the margin of discretionafforded to the Council under the Town and Country Planning Acts.

This Copyright has been made by or with the authority of SMBC pursuant to section47 of the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 (the Act). Unless the Actprovides the prior permission of the copyright owner. (Copyright (Material Open toPublic Inspection) (Marking of Copies of Maps) Order 1989 (SI 1989/1099)

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Application Reference: DC045256

Proposal: Change of use from offices on first and second floorsabove lock up shops to 8 no 1 bedroom flats.

Type of Application: Full Planning Permission

Registration Date: 19/08/2010Expiry Date: 14/10/2010Responsible Officer: Ray Dickins

Applicant: Index Investment Management LtdAgent : E.P. Smith

Location:14-20 OLD RECTORY GARDENS, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT

COMMITTEE STATUSArea Committee. 4 letters of objection

DESCRIPTION OF DEVELOPMENTProposal relates to a change of use of the two upper floors above 3 lock up shopsfrom offices to 8 one bed flats, 4 on each level.

External alterations consist of mainly of renovations, ie new window frames anddoors and construction of individual balconies at the front.The agent has indicated that his client owns the access road around the rear of theproperty and each flat will have an allocated parking space.

In support of the proposal, the applicant has indicated that the offices are notattractive when compared to more modern purpose built accommodation as theylack adequate parking, no lift provision, hence not DDA compliant, have low ceilingsand not conducive to installation computer floors and caballing.

UPDATESince the application was discussed;the agent has confirmed that:

* They will not be erecting gates along the access. The applicants have howeverbeen in talks with residents over the introduction of other possible measures torestrict access, although nothing has been agreed.

* They have designed a cycle store. Details awaited. Originally it was locatedadjacent to the access but it is understood that it will now be repositioned in the rearyard of the former off-licence (Unit 20). The Highway Engineer has seen a draft

design and indicates it to be acceptable.

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* A communal refuse store is being re-designed. This will take into account currentrequirements for recycling. The details are awaited but it is likely to be erected off therear passage as already indicated on the submitted plan.

* A Commuted Sum under Policy L1.3 has been agreed with the applicant although it

has not as yet been paid. The Commuted Sum has been calculated under theassumption that the flats should be assessed as two bed units, as the studyindicated on the plans was almost the same size as the bedroom. The descriptionwill be revised to refer to 8 x 2 bed flats.

* The applicant is willing to accept a condition that requires the flats to be sound leveltested prior to occupation, with the noise level not exceeding 35dBA. In response,Environmental Health have however reviewed their assessment of the property andindicated that they should be assessed as needing to comply with the same rating asnew dwellings and bearing in mind problems of externally transmitted noise fromadjacent flues, now seek confirmation from the applicant that they can achieve a

noise level of 30dBA in the bedrooms and living rooms at night, to comply withBS8223 with no single one off noise event exceeding 45dBA. The agent is to beasked to clarify whether this can be achieved.

The remainder of the report is as previously, with the addition of the October AreaCommittee comments as well as the comments of Regeneration who offer noobjection.

SITE AND SURROUNDINGSThe property is located at one end of a parade of mixed use 'shop units circa 1960's.The ground floor currently consists of:A bookmakers at 14A pizza takeaway at 1620 is vacant but was previously a Threshers off licence.

The offices extend over a vehicular access that extends around the back, wherethere is also a limited number of parking spaces.To the rear, the site backs onto the gable ends of two blocks of flats nos 1-15 DixonCourt these are separated from the property by the service road.

The site is located towards the fringe of the Cheadle District Shopping Centre.

POLICY BACKGROUNDUDP designation: District Centre. Within the District Centre it falls in a SecondaryFrontage. Relevant UDP Policy:

E4.1 Industrial, Warehouse ,Storage and Office Premises Outside EmploymentAreasPSD2.3 Use of Upper Floors in Shopping Centres.HP1.5 Living Over The ShopL1.3 Provision of Recreation and Amenity Space in New Developments. Under thispolicy, the application will attract a Commuted Sum for off site recreational open

space of 9,754.50

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RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORYNone relating to the upper floors

NEIGHBOURS VIEWSObjections have been received,from the occupiers of 1,2, 3,4,5,7,10,11,12a,14, and

15 Dixon Court. With the exception of the letter from the occupier of 2 Dixon Court,all are identical. Grounds of concern:

i. Where will occupiers park? There are already parking problems in the area andaround the serviceway and visitors to Dixon Court find it difficult to park. Thesituation will only be made worse by a residential use. Wheel clamping is a problemin the accessway.

ii. Where will residents put their litter? There is already problems with rubbish.

iii. The access is frequently blocked by delivery vehicles day and night which would

limit the ability of emergency vehicles to reach Dixon Court.

iv. There are problems with antisocial behaviour which could get worse.

Overall, their concerns relate to a combination of factors that cause inconvenienceand nuisance to the occupiers of Dixon Court and they do not consider theintroduction of flats eases these issues.

The Neighbour consultation period expired 19/9/2010

CONSULTEE RESPONSESHighway Engineer:The application is for change of use of first and second floor office accommodationinto 8 flats. Residential use is acceptable in a District Centre location which has goodaccess to amenities and sustainable travel choices. There is scope for some residentcar parking to the rear and other spaces are available within the Centre for thosewho have car usage.No highway objections are raised. Provision is required for covered and secure cycleparking for each flat, presumably a communal facility in the rear yard. Recommendgrant subject to a condition requiring cycle parking.

Planning Policy:Have verbally indicated concern over the loss of floorspace that providesemployment in District Centres and have requested that the applicant justifies theloss of office this floorspace by the submission of information on whether the site hasbeen marketed, for how long and the level of response.. Whilst they acknowledgethat Policies PSD2.3 and HP1.5 do allow for the establishment of livingaccommodation in underused floorspace above shops in District Centres they alsorefer to the fact that this has to be balanced against the potential loss ofemployment.

Berkley Brown, the letting agents, have subsequently indicated that have had a

board up for a least 2.5 years and have had one enquiry which was not followed up.They indicate that the premises had been on the market previously with other

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agents, again with little or no interest.

Planning Policy have verbally indicated that this is a reasonable time to demonstratethat the premises have been marketed.

Design Officer'The proposal includes fairly minor external works to the 1st and 2nd floor levels ofthe above addresses, including some alteration of the openings (mainly to the rear),new window frames/ doors, new balustrade, painting of the brickwork and increasingof the height of the kitchen ductwork to the rear. I have no objection in principle tothe above application; however it is a shame that the whole block is not beingproposed for upgraded at this time. The success of this scheme will be dependent onthe window frames selected and I view that windows with slim glazing bars would bemore appropriate for the building, so a powder coated frame is likely to be a bettersolution that UPVC (I note that the material proposed for the window frames is notindicated Design on the application form). I ask that this suggestion is made to theapplicant.

In response, the applicant has verbally agreed to install powder coated aluminiumframes as opposed to UPVC

Environmental Health Officer, Pollution Control:

'I have assessed the above application and have severe reservations about thisdevelopment as there are already wide spread complaints about odour and noisefrom the businesses on this parade. The parade houses 4 takeaways 3 haveextraction systems running vertically and extracting onto the roof of the property and

there is also associated fixed mechanical plant to the rear. Enforcement action hasbeen taken formally and informally.

The floor structure is of solid concrete and the applicant proposes to put in asuspended floor. This will protect the development from noise from the commercialpremise below but may not prevent structural vibration from the business and theexternal extraction/plant which are mounted on the external elevations.

The applicant has indicated that there will be improvements made to the extractionsystem for the pizza takeaway on the end of the parade via increasing the height ofthe ducting. This will have to go above ridge height and the terminal will have to be

changed so that the odour extracts the ducting vertically with a high velocity cowl ontop to reduce ingress of water and increase the extract velocity to protect the topfloor apartments from odour nuisance.

There may need to be more insulation needed in the roof space to reduce any noisefrom the extraction system penetrating the top floor apartments, when air is rushingthrough the ducting it causes noise and may penetrate into the apartment.

The applicant is proposing to fit double glazed draught sealed windows with soundinsulated glass; this will prevent some noise from entering the apartment. During thesummer months if the occupant wishes to open the windows they may be botheredby noise from the extraction systems which run for approximately 12 hours per day 7days per week also mechanical plant running 24 hours. There will be a need forventilation this can be provided by fitting acoustic trickle vents to the windows,

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however from the application I am not sure if the proposed window design is for thefront and back or the back only.

A number of the apartments have bedrooms which back onto the rear of the parade,therefore being subjected to noise at the most sensitive time of the day. Assurances

would have to be made that the noise levels must not exceed 35dBA (reasonablestandard) in the bedrooms in line with World Health Organisation Community NoiseGuidelines.

She concludes that it is likely that the occupiers of the proposed flats will makecomplaints about the existing extraction equipment. She is aware that the outcomeof an application for a flue at KFC is awaited.

Regeneration:No objections. The re-use of vacant offices for residential will add to the viability andvitality of the Centre.

ANALYSIS

Policy E4.1, Industrial Warehouse and Office Premises Outside EmploymentAreas.

This Policy indicates that proposals to redevelop or change the use of existingbusiness premises outside 'Employment Areas' will be permitted, provided;

i. The proposal would not adversely affect the provision of small and affordablebusiness premises.

ii. It would not adversely affect sustainable journeys and work patterns.

iii. Occupiers of any new or existing residential development would have areasonable standard of amenity

iv. The character and appearance of the surrounding area and environment would beprotected and enhanced.

v. There would be no adverse impact on the operation of the local transport system.

Taking each in turn, the application can be assessed as follows:

i. The offices appear to have been marketed for some considerable time withoutattracting new occupiers. The applicant and agent have said that in comparison withother accommodation on the market, it is no longer attractive for office use,particularly with the plentiful alternative options available. Bearing in mind the level offloorspace, it is unlikely to significantly impact on the overall provision of officespace.

ii. The loss of office space will not have an adverse affect on sustainable transport. Acondition will be imposed to require provision for cycle facilities.

iii. The Environmental Health Officer raises concern that the occupiers of the flats will

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be affected by noise and nuisance from the existing extraction equipment despiteany measures to mitigate their impact.

iv. Allowing a change of use to flats would result in the property being renovated andshould have no adverse impact on the surrounding area. Whilst the concerns of local

residents are noted, the applicant has indicated that each occupier will have aparking space, a new refuse area will be constructed and there is no overlooking.Their concerns seem to relate mainly to the commercial operations of the block

v. The scheme is small scale and will have no adverse impact on the local transportsystem

On balance the proposal has more positive elements than negative, the mainadverse issue being the reservations of the Environmental Health Officer.

2. Policy PSD2.3 'Use of Upper Floors in Shopping Centres'

This Policy indicates that a change of use of upper floors in shopping centres will bepermitted provided:

i. It complies with the requirements of Policy HP1.5 'Living Over The Shop'

ii. The scale of the proposal would not lead to parking problems.

iii. Proposals for office use meet the requirements of Policy E4.2 'Office Conversions'

iv. Residential amenities would not be adversely affected.

v. There would not be a net loss of residential accommodation.

vi. Separate access can be provided.

Taking each in turn the application can be assessed as follows:

i. Refer below

ii. The Highway Engineer offers no objection and the applicant has indicated that

parking will be provided.

iii. Not relevant

iv. The replacement of commercial with residential use should not have a adversematerial impact on adjacent residential occupiers.

v. Not relevant

vi. Separate access is available for the flats

3.Policy HP1.5, 'Living Over The Shop',

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This indicates that the creation of creation of residential accommodation will bepermitted provided that the scheme adequately safeguards residential amenities.Where the accommodation is above A3/4/5 Uses evidence must be produced toindicate adequate sound attenuation can be met

In assessment of this policy, the main issue is the comments of EnvironmentalHealth over the extraction system associated mainly with the pizza takeaway as wellas others. Whilst these concerns are noted, this has to be offset by the fact the theseextraction systems are already in existence. They cannot be removed as part of thecurrent application.

ConclusionsIn land use policy terms, the scheme appears an acceptable alternative use forvacant upper floor premises in a District Centre where there appears no immediatechance of a commercial occupier.

In terms of detail:

i. There are no objections from The Highway Engineer in terms of access, parkingand traffic generation and he acknowledges that the site is in a sustainable location.A condition can be imposed in respect of cycle storage for the flats in the event of anapproval.

ii. There are no overall objections from Planning Policy,to the loss of offices, bearingin mind the level of floorspace involved and the fact that attempts have been made tomarket the premises for some considerable time.

iii. There are no objections from the Design Officer, bearing in mind the applicant hasindicated willingness to change the style of the windows.

iv. The Comments of Environmental Health clearly do not favour residentialaccommodation but it has to be noted that any person moving to the flats would beaware of the location of the extraction equipment associated with adjacent premises.The question is how much weight should be placed on this aspect or whether as theequipment is already in existence and whether any problems with the equipmentwould be better dealt with under separate legislation.

It is accepted that the application is not without a certain compromise but it isrecommended for approval as a result of the on balance benefits. If however,Committee are mindful to grant consent, the application would have to be deferredand delegated for a Commuted Sum under Policy UL1.3

AREA COMMITTEE COMMENTS 12th OCT 2010The Planning Officer updated Committee and indicated that since the report waswritten:i. An additional objection has been received from the occupier of 29 Warren Ave.ii. The agent had confirmed that:* Each flat would have its own dedicated parking space to the rear off the service

road* A separate refuse facility would be provided to the rear of the former off licence.

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* Cycle storage facilities would be provided.* The Proposed UPVC windows would be replace with metal frames windows assuggested by the Design Officer.

The Officer summarised the issues.

A Mr Tim Haig spoke on behalf of local residents referring to the various issuesalready covered in third party comments and answered questions from Committee.He queried whether the access could be gated.

A Mr. Phillips spoke on behalf of the applicants and indicated that his clients hadpurchased the property and intended to renovate the building and create flats to rent.He indicated that the applicants also owned the access and adjacent residents onlyhad a right of way over it. They had no right to park in it. He was unsure how a gatedaccess would work as it also served access to the rear of the shops.

The Committee accepted that the property was located in a sustainable location, thatthere would be benefits to re-use of vacant accommodation and that there was aplentiful supply of alternative vacant office units in the area. This issue of whether itwas appropriate to gate the access was discussed as was the concerns raised byEnvironmental Health.

The Planning Officer reminded the Committee that if they were mindful to grant theapplication it would have to be deferred and delegated for a Commuted Sum.However, he also indicated that in calculating the Commuted sum he had questionedwhether the flats should be regarded as two bedroomed, as the 'study' was alsolarge enough to be occupied as a bedroom.

The Committee had some reservations about the scheme particularly as they wereaware of issues associated with noise from adjacent flues and they agreed to defer aDecision pending confirmation of the following:

i. Whether the property was in reality two bed units.ii. Whether the applicants were mindful to gate the access.iii. Whether the applicants could achieve a reduced noise levelDeferral would also give the applicant the opportunity to Provide further details of thecycle and refuse store.

RECOMMENDATIONGrant (Subject to a Commuted Sum)

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Application Reference: DC045260

Proposal: Single storey rear extension

Type of Application: Full Planning Permission

Registration Date: 10/08/2010Expiry Date: 05/10/2010Responsible Officer: Julian Austin

Applicant: Mr Mehran RafatkhanAgent :

Location:8 NANSEN ROAD, GATLEY, STOCKPORT, CHEADLE, SK8 4JL

COMMITTEE STATUSApplication called up by Councillor Roberts.

DESCRIPTION OF DEVELOPMENTThe applicant seeks permission for a single storey rear extension with storage spacebelow ground floor level. The proposal involves an extension to the rear of thegarage 6.5 metres beyond the rear elevation adjacent to the boundary. The southernhalf of the extension extends 6 metres beyond the rear elevation. A small platform isproposed beyond this to allow access by steps down into the garden. The extension

will be lower than the eaves of the existing property with a height of 5.8 metres at itshighest point.

Amended plans were submitted on the 19.10.2010, these minor amendments weredue to a discrepancy on the original plans which showed the extension encroachingover the boundary.

The attached plans illustrate the proposal.

SITE AND SURROUNDINGSThe application site is a two storey detached residential property. The site is within aresidential area and is served by a large garden approximately 60 metres in length.The ground falls away as you travel to the rear of the site towards the Gatley brookwhich runs through the garden.

The surroundings properties are all residential, however they vary in size, style anddesign, many have been extended in the past. The adjacent property to the north isa detached bungalow (no. 6 Nansen rd) that has been extended to the rear in thatpast. This property is at a lower level than the host site due to the rise in groundlevel as you travel south along this part of Nansen Rd. The boundary treatmentbetween the properties is a hedge approximately 3 metres in height. To the south

the property here (no. 10 Nansen rd) is a two storey detached property. Theboundary treatment between the properties is light shrubbery no more than 2 metres

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in height.

SITE HISTORYDC042897. Erection of two storey and rear single storey extension to detachedhouse with raised patio to rear. Withdrawn December 2009.

NEIGHBOURS VIEWSThe occupiers of four surrounding properties were notified in writing of the proposalon the 17 August 2010. One letter of objection was received from the occupier ofnumber 6 Nansen Road. Neighbours were re-notified in writing of the amendedplans received on the 22.10.2010. Any further comments will be reported atcommittee.

The objection received can be summarised as follows:

The design is out of proportion in terms of footprint, height, massing and bulk.

Huge increase, creates issues of loss of light and overbearing appearance. South facing side window will be severely affected.

Single storey description is misleading.

Concerns regarding proximity to boundary hedge.

Note number of references to the Design of New Residential Development SPD this SPD is not relevant as the proposal is for an extension not a new house.

POLICY BACKGROUNDThe site lies within the predominantly residential area as defined on the proposals

map of the Stockport Unitary Development Plan Review, adopted 31st May 2006.The following policies are therefore relevant:

CDH 1.1: New Residential Development in Predominantly Residential AreasCDH 1.8: Residential ExtensionsSupplementary Planning Guidance: Extensions and Alterations to Dwelling Part Oneand Part Two.

ANALYSISUDP Review Policies CDH 1.1 and CDH 1.8 and Supplementary Planning Guidance(SPG): Extensions and Alterations to Dwellings will permit extensions to residential

properties provided:

1. That the extension complements the existing dwelling in terms of design, scaleand materials and does not adversely affect the character of the street scene;

2. Does not cause damage to the amenity of neighbouring properties by reason ofoverlooking, overshadowing or loss of privacy and does not unduly deprive theproperty of amenity space or parking areas;

3. Does not prejudice similar developments by the occupiers of neighbouringproperties.

In assessment of the application the main issues to be considered are the impact to

neighbouring properties and the impact of the extension in relation to the existingdwelling and to the character of the area.

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StreetsceneThe extensions are to the northern side of the property behind the existing garageand to the rear (west). The southern side of the property will remain un-extended andas such views from public vantage points will be relatively unaffected. The majority

of the extension is to the rear and therefore the character and appearance of thearea will not be materially harmed. The next question with this in mind is whetherthe extension complements the design, scale and materials of the existing dwelling.

Design, scale and materials

The design is considered acceptable, the two roof slopes of differing heights appearto be a response to minimise the impact to neighbouring amenity whilst catering forthe change in levels on site. The result is an extension which in its own right from adesign perspective is considered acceptable. Whilst not a traditional design, aninnovative approach is offered, with minimal impact to the surrounding area likely to

be experienced given the sensitive siting to the rear of the property. The materialsof external construction will match those used on the original dwelling.

The proposal is single storey, below the ground floor level a storage area isproposed to utilise the space created below. In terms of its height, the extension willnot project above the eaves level of the existing property and will appear relativelysubservient in this respect. The projection rearwards and sloping ground means theextension will be 5.8 metres at its highest point. Although the proposal is large it willnot overly dominate the appearance of the house, additionally due to the generousplot size a very large garden will still be retained. As such it is considered that itwould be difficult to sustain an argument of overdevelopment. Furthermore asmentioned above, the proposed extensions are predominantly to the rear of theproperty and therefore of minimal harm to the character of the area / streetscene.

AmenityIn assessment of the impact to amenity, the properties to be considered are numbers6 and 10 Nansen Rd. With regards to number 10, this is a detached property of asimilar size and scale to the host site. To the rear at ground floor there are nohabitable windows on the rear portion of the property closest to the application site.From the nearest ground floor rear facing window of this property a reasonabledegree of outlook will be retained, there are no windows situated in the side of the

extension and as such privacy and overlooking will be minimal. The rear of theextension on this side does contain a platform 1.5 metres in depth, to avoid anyundue overlooking arising from this platfrom a 1.8 metre high screen should beprovided on this side (south), this detail can be dealt with by condition if necessary.

The occupier of number 6 Nansen Road has submitted objections to the application,a summary of which can be found above. Neighbours were re-notified of thechanges; at the time of writing (28.10.2010) no further comments had been received.Any comments received prior to committee will be summarised by the planningofficer at committee. The comment from the occupier of no. 6 in relation to theimpact to the side window is noted however the 2.4 metre rule for rear extensions

applies to extensions on semi detached properties and refers to the rear facingwindows of an adjacent property (not side windows).

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Rather as the SPG states; the council will examine the factors including levels,orientation and outlook in deciding the size of extension which should be permitted.

Number 6 has a rear facing window and a side facing window (serving a study). At

present the window looks out towards the two storey side elevation of the existinghouse, this is an unusual situation and a balanced approach should be taken.Whilst obviously considering the impact against UDP Review policy any impact tothis window needs to be realistically assessed against the impact compared to theexisting outlook and additionally the impact that could be achieved under permitteddevelopment.

The element of the side extension which will house the utility room is slightly higherthan the existing garage, this on its own does not require permission. The rearextension beyond will have a lower eaves level than the existing garage at a heightof 2.5 metres adjacent to the existing property. At the rear most point of the

extension (6.5 metres rearward) the height to eaves will be 3.5 metres (due to theground level change). The height of the roof is kept to a minimum with a shallowroof pitch to the ridge. As such it is considered that when the extension is viewedfrom this side window it will appear relatively subservient with daylight and viewsbeing received beyond. Additionally it is necessary to examine the potential whichthe applicant has to extend his property under permitted development rights. Inaddition to a 4 metres single storey rear extension, the applicant has the conceivableoption of constructing a 3 metre two storey rear extension without the need forplanning permission. This could extend the width of the existing property, at fullheight with the eaves and ridge height the same as existing. Having viewed theapplication site from the side window (study) of number 6 it is considered that thisform of extension would be much more harmful to the amenity of number 6 in termsof visual intrusion and daylighting than the application proposal.

To the rear number 6 has a rear facing habitable room opening, this part of number 6sits approximately 4 metres beyond the rear elevation of the application site (number8). Incorporating the informal 45 degree test to assess the impact to outlook it isconsidered a reasonable degree of outlook would be retained and the impact to thiswindow is considered minimal.

Between the two properties there is a hedge approximately 3 3.5 metres high

along the boundary, the extension will be sited approximately 150mm from thishedge. The hedge at present offers some amenity value to both the occupiers ofnumber 6 and number 8. The applicant has confirmed in writing that this hedge(which appears to be on the land of number 6) is not to be removed. With or withoutthe hedge the application is considered acceptable in light of the aboveconsiderations and in any event the removal of a hedge does not require planningpermission. It is important here that the assessment of the planning application doesnot get sidetracked through issues that are to be dealt with under civil legislation.The retention or otherwise of the hedge is a private issue which would need to beagreed between the two parties, so too are issues of access to neighbouring land ifnecessary for construction works and party wall legislation.

The application has been considered in light of the policy requirements of the UDP

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Review and all other relevant material considerations. Whilst it is considered thatthe proposal is finely balanced, when the merits of the application are examined it isnot considered that the impact to visual amenity and neighbouring amenity is of suchsignificance as to warrant a refusal. Although an extension at a smaller size wouldclearly be more acceptable and this has been suggested to the applicant at pre

application stage, this is not what is under consideration. The application has to beconsidered on its own merits and on balance is considered acceptable; the abovereport demonstrates that the application proposal complies with policy CDH 1.8 ofthe UDP Review.

The application is recommended for approval.

RECOMMENDATIONGrant

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AGENDAITEM

7

CHEADLE AREA COMMITTEE Meeting: 9 November 2010

APPEAL DECISIONS, CURRENT PLANNING APPEALSAND ENFORCEMENTS

Report of the Service Director (Legal & Property)


This report summarises recent appeal decisions, lists current planningappeals and dates for local inquiries and informal hearings for planningappeals within the area represented by Cheadle Area Committee.

2. INFORMATION

The appeal decisions and details of current appeals for eachcommittee area are appended.

3. RECOMMENDATION

That the report be noted.

BACKGROUND PAPERS

Decision letters and notification of appeal arrangements issued by thePlanning Inspectorate for each of the appeals reported .

Anyone wishing to inspect the background papers should telephone JoyMorton on 474 3219

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1. APPEAL DECISIONS

Planning Appeals

None

2 OUTSTANDING APPEALS

Location of siteDate of Inquiry/hearing

2.1 Appeals to be heard at a local inquiry

None

2.2 Appeals to be heard at an informal hearing

None

2.1 Appeals to be determined by writtenRepresentations

Planning Appeals

78 Church Road, Gatley

3 ENFORCEMENT

Former Nurses Home Cheadle Royal HospitalS215 Notice Condition of Land & BuildingsCompliance 24/12/10

I Brackenwood Drive, Cheadle

Enforcement NoticeU/A erection of fence in excess of 1 metreadjacent to a highway used by vehicular trafficCompliance 23/9/10 Complied With

181 Styal Road, Heald GreenHigh Hedge -Remedial NoticeCompliance 18/4/11

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AGENDAITEM

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CHEADLE AREA COMMITTEE Date: 9 November 2010

LAND OFF OAK ROAD, CHEADLE HULME, STOCKPORT

Report of the Managing Director of NPS Stockport Ltd

1.0 Purpose of the Report

1.1 To consider a request for a lease in respect of the land as shown crosshatched on the attached plan from the Cheadle Hulme branch of TheRoyal British Legion

2.0 Background

2.1 The land in question is owned by the Council and forms part of a largersite (as shown single hatched on the attached plan), parts of which are

already leased to the Scouts Association and the The North WestReserve Forces and Cadets Association for their respective localheadquarters.

2.2 As a result of the closure of the Cheadle Hulme Royal British LegionClub on Turves Road, Cheadle Hulme, the local branch are having tolook for a new home from which to administer and operate the annualPoppy Appeal. As such the site as shown cross hatched on theattached plan has been identified by them as being suitable for theirneeds.

2.3 In the circumstances the Royal British Legion has approached theCouncil with a request that the site be leased to them in order that theycan construct their own building thereon. A representative from theRoyal British Legion has approached the other users of the site andneither have any objections to the proposal.

2.4 The Area Committee is requested to consider the Royal British Legionsrequest to be granted a lease of the land as shown cross hatched onthe attached plan for the purposes of constructing a suitable building onthe site for the use as described above, subject to appropriate planning

permission being obtained.

3.0 Recommendation

3.1 It is recommended that approval be given to the granting of a lease tothe Royal British Legion for the purposes as out lined in this report inrespect of the land as shown cross hatched on the attached plan,subject appropriate planning permission being granted.

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CHEADLE AREA COMMITTEE 9 November 2010

NOMINATION OF AUTHORITY GOVERNORS

Report of Service Director (Learning & Achievement)


Exercise of the Area Committees delegated power to provide politicalnominations for LA governor vacancies in local schools.

2. INFORMATION

1. The arrangements for appointments to school governing bodies are as follows:

1.1. Following the annual elections to the Council, the party groups will each identifya representative Councillor to meet with the Corporate Director, Children & Young

People (known collectively as the Governor Representative Group) in order todetermine any necessary changes in the allocation of governing body seats, toreflect both in aggregate and, so far as practicable, within the area of each AreaCommittee, the political balance of the Council as a whole. The Group should aim toavoid unnecessary disruption to individual schools. The allocation of governing bodyseats by the Governor Representative Group will be subject to the approval of theExecutive Councillor (Children & Young People).

1.2. When political vacancies arise, the Corporate Director, Children & Young Peoplewill prepare a report for the next practicable meeting of the relevant Area Committee.The report will identify the vacancy and indicate which of the party groups needs to

be consulted in order to maintain the agreed political balance. The report will becopied, by the Corporate Director, Children & Young People, to each member of theGovernor Representative Group, for information.

1.3. Where the relevant party group has at least one seat on the Area Committee itwill be for the group member (or members) to put forward names of appropriateindividuals to be considered for nomination by the Area Committee to fill the vacancy(or vacancies).

1.4. Where the group entitled to influence the nomination has no seat on the relevantArea Committee, the Committee will consult, via the Corporate Director, Children &

Young People, with the relevant member of the Governor Representative Group.

1.5. Following the meeting of the Area Committee, the nomination, if any, from theArea Committee will be submitted to the Executive Councillor (Children & YoungPeople) who will have regard to that nomination when making an appointment.

1.6. If, for any reason, the Area Committee wishes to make a nomination forappointment that does not accord with the allocations determined by the GovernorRepresentative Group and approved by the Executive Councillor (Children & YoungPeople), the Area Committee may nominate one of its members to discuss thenomination, and the reasons for it, with the Executive Councillor (Children & Young

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People). It will be open to the Executive Councillor (Children & Young People) toagree to accept the Area Committee's nomination in exchange for the reallocation ofa seat elsewhere in the Borough.

1.7. In the absence of a nomination from the Area Committee following the expiry offour Area Committee cycles from the original notification of the vacancy, theCorporate Director, Children & Young People will refer the matter to the GovernorRepresentative Group, which will have the responsibility of ensuring that anomination is made, having regard to the principles set out in 1.1 above, andsubmitted to the Executive Councillor (Children & Young People) for approval.

1.8. In an attempt to reduce the number of Authority vacancies, nominations fromCouncil Employees (other than employees of the Children & Young People'sDirectorate who are directly involved in support services to schools) will beconsidered by the Executive Councillor (Children& Young People). In order tomaintain the overall political balance, 5% of each party's nominations will beallocated to non party governors (officers) taking into account long standingvacancies.

1.9. At any time the Executive Councillor (Children& Young People) may decline toexercise his/her functions under this Protocol and refer the matter to the Executivefor a decision.

2.0 VACANCIES LESS THAN FOUR CYCLES

School Number ofvacancies

Political Group Date vacancyoccurred

Etchells PrimarySchool

1 Ind 26.08.10

Etchells PrimarySchool

1 Ind 26.08.10

Total 2

2.1 NOMINATIONS

There were no nominations at the time of writing this report on 28th October 2010

3. RECOMMENDATION

That the Area Committee considers the vacancies in 2.0 above.

Anyone requiring further information should contact Libby Evans on telephonenumber 0161 474 3847 or alternatively email [email protected]

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