cheadle area committee agenda 4th november 2014

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CHEADLE AREA COMMITTEE

Meeting: Tuesday, 4 November, 2014Tea: 5.00 pm

Ladybridge Park ResidentsClub,Edenbridge Road,Cheadle Hulme

Business: 6.00 pm

Introductions

1. MINUTES (Pages 7 - 15)

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 23 September

2014.

2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Councillors and officers to declare any interests which they have in any of the items on theagenda for the meeting.

3. URGENT DECISIONS

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

4. PROGRESS ON AREA COMMITTEE DECISIONS (Pages 16 - 20)

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

The report provides an update on progress since the last meeting on decisions taken bythe Area Committee and details the current position on ward flexibility funding.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer Contact: David Clee on 0161 474 3137 or email: [email protected]

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5. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

(i) Chair's Announcements

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

(ii) Public Question Time

Members of the public are 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 (Questions must besubmitted prior to the commencement of the meeting on the cards provided. Theseare available the meeting. You can also submit via the Councils website atwww.stockport.gov.uk/publicquestions.

(iii) Public Realm

The Public Realm Officer will attend the meeting to provide an update on mattersraised at the last committee meetings. Councillors and Members of the public areinvited to raise issues affecting local environmental quality.

(iv) Petitions

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

(v) Open Forum

In accordance with the Code of Practice no organisation has indicated that theywished to address the Area Committee as part of the Open Forum arrangements.

(vi) Ward Flexibility Funding - Chelwood Food Bank Plus (Pages 21 - 25)

To consider an application from Chelwood Foodbank Plus towards the cost ofmaking repairs to a minibus.

(vii) Ward Flexibility Funding - Cheadle Village Partnership (Pages 26 - 35)

To consider an application from Cheadle Village Partnership towards the costs ofthe Cheadle Victorian Christmas Market Day to be held on 6 December 2014.

6. DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS (Page 36)

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

To consider consultations (if any) received by the Corporate Director for Place

Management and Regeneration on any planning issues relevant to the Cheadle area.

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


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(i) 90 Manchester Road, Stockport (Pages 37 - 48)

Retention of use of woodland/agricultural land for dog care day facility including

siting of portacabin and timber barn, creation of timber steps and erection oftemporary fencing.

The Area Committee is recommended to refuse planning permission.

Officer Contact: Jim Seymour on 0161 474 3656 or email:[email protected]

7. APPEAL DECISIONS, CURRENT PLANNING APPEALS AND ENFORCEMENTS(Pages 49 - 51)

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive

The report summarises recent appeal decisions, current planning appeals andenforcement activity within the area represented by the Cheadle Area Committee.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

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

8. THE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL OF STOCKPORT (CRANSTON

GROVE, GATLEY) (PROHIBITION OF WAITING) ORDER 2014 (Pages 52 - 54)

To consider a joint report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regenerationand the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services

The report considers objection received to a proposed Prohibition of Waiting TrafficRegulation Order at Cranston Grove, Gatley.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve that the Order be implemented asadvertised.

Officer Contacts: Andrew Varey/Zoe Allan on 0161 474 4809/3138 or email:[email protected]/[email protected]

9. THE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL OF STOCKPORT (CROSS ROAD,HEALD GREEN) (SCHOOL CLEARWAY) AND (REVOCATION) ORDER 2014 (Pages 55- 58)


The report consider objections to a proposed Traffic Regulation Order at Cross Road,Heald Green.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve that the Order be made asadvertised.
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Officer contacts: Andrew Varey/Zoe Allan on 0161 474 4809/3138 or email:[email protected]/[email protected]

10. PENDLEBURY ROAD, GATLEY - TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER (Pages 59 - 63)


The report sets out the findings of an investigation into the need for a Limited WaitingParking Bay on Pendlebury Road, Gatley.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the introduction of a Traffic RegulationOrder on Pendlebury Road, Gatley.

Officer Contact: Andrew Varey on 0161 474 4809 or email:[email protected]

11. BULKELEY ROAD, CHEADLE - REVOCATION OF DISABLED PERSONS

PARKING PLACE (Pages 64 - 67)


The report sets out the findings of a consultation exercise and seeks approval forthe revocation of a Traffic Regulation Order for a Disabled Persons Parking Place onBulkeley Road, Cheadle.

Officer Contact: Andrew Varey on 0161 474 4809 or email:[email protected]

12. APPLICATION FOR THE USE OF CHEADLE GREEN FOR A CHRISTMASMARKET - 6 DECEMBER 2014 (Pages 68 - 74)


The report sets out an application from the Cheadle Partnership to hold a ChristmasMakers Market on Cheadle Green on 6 December 2014.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the application, subject to theproduction of appropriate papers.

Officer Contact: Iain Bate on 0161 474 4421 or email: [email protected]

13. NOMINATION OF AUTHORITY SCHOOL GOVERNORS (Pages 75 - 76)

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for People

The Area Committee is requested to provide a political nomination for the Authorityvacancy at Bolshaw Primary School.

Officer Contact: Pam Dunham on 07800 617940 or email: [email protected]

DATES FOR FUTURE MEETINGS

Tuesday 9 December 2014Tuesday 3 February 2015
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Tuesday 10 March 2015

Eamonn Boylan Chief Executive

Town HallStockportMonday, 27 October 2014


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Meeting: 23 September 2014At: 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 and Iain Roberts.

1. MINUTES

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 5 August 2014were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Councillors and officers were invited to declare any interests which they had in any of theitems on the agenda for the meeting.

The following interest was declared:-

Personal Interest

Councillor Interest

Peter Burns Agenda item 19 Application to hold a ChildrensScooter and Bike Rally, and Dog Show at EastAvenue Park, Heald Green 18 October 2014 ashis wife was a member of the Friends of EastAvenue Park.

3. URGENT DECISIONS

No urgent decisions were reported.

4. PROGRESS ON AREA COMMITTEE DECISIONS

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of whichhad been circulated) updating the Area Committee on progress since the last meeting ondecisions taken by the Area Committee and the current position on Ward FlexibilityFunding.RESOLVED That the report be noted.

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Cheadle Area Committee - 23 September 2014

5. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

(i) Chair's Announcements

No announcements were made.

(ii) Public Question Time

No public questions were submitted.

(iii) Public Realm

David Wilson (Public Realm Inspector) attended the meeting to report on current issuesand to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to publicrealm issues within the area represented by the Cheadle Area Committee.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

In the absence of litter bins at the car park at Heald Green Village Hall, rubbish wasbeing dumped and this needed to be monitored until the new bins were installed.

The grass verge on Queens Drive, Cheadle Hulme needed maintaining.

A Member enquired who had responsibility for clearing playing fields of rubbish leftby spectators after fooball matches.

The unsafe fencing on Daisy Bank Lane, Heald Green in the vicinity of a nearbystream needed to be investigated.

Graffiti on footpaths in Heald Green and Gatley which had been put there by a

company should be removed. The pedestrian refuge at the junction of Turves Road and Wilmslow Road needed

maintaining.

Work was scheduled to cut back the trees and bushes obstructing the pavement ona section of St. Anns Road, Heald Green,

RESOLVED That David Wilson be thanked for his attendance.

Executive Business

6. HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE AND LOCAL INITIATIVES SCHEME - RESURFACING

OF CARRIAGEWAY ON DRAYTON DRIVE, HEALD GREEN

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the CorporateDirector for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated)regarding a proposal to resurface part of the carriageway on Drayton Avenue, HealdGreen.

RESOLVED That approval be given to resurfacing the carriageway on Drayton Drive,Heald Green, from Mendip Close to New Hall Avenue, at an approximate cost of 16,500to be funded from the Area Committees Delegated Budget (Heald Green Ward allocation).

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7. HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE AND LOCAL INITIATIVES SCHEME - RESURFACINGOF FOOTWAY ON FINNEY LANE, HEALD GREEN (FROM THE BARGAIN BOOZESHOP TO THE CHRIST CHURCH CATHOLIC CHURCH)

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate

Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated)regarding the proposed resurfacing of part of the footway on Finney Lane, Heald Green,from the Bargain Booze shop to the Christ Church Catholic Church.

RESOLVED That approval be given to the resurfacing of the footway from the BargainBooze shop to the Christ Church Catholic Church on Finney Lane, Heald Green at anapproximate cost of 8,500 to be funded from the Area Committees Delegated Budget(Heald Green Ward allocation).

8. HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE AND LOCAL INITIATIVES SCHEME - RESURFACINGOF FOOTWAY ON FINNEY LANE, HEALD GREEN (NORTH SIDE FROM PROPERTY

NUMBERS 186-192)

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regenerationsubmitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) regarding the proposedresurfacing of part of the footway on Finney Lane, Heald Green, from property numbers186 192.

RESOLVED That approval be given to the resurfacing of the footway on the north side ofFinney Lane from property numbers 186-192 at an approximate cost of 5,000 to befunded from the Area Committees Delegated Budget (Heald Green Ward allocation).

9. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT (CONTINUED)

(i) Petitions

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported on the receipt of an e-petition signed by ten signatories requesting the Council to permanently resurface OakRoad, Cheadle and the side roads leading off it.

RESOLVED That the e-petition be referred to the Corporate Director for PlaceManagement and Regeneration for investigation.

(ii) Open Forum

In accordance with the Code of Practice no organisation had indicated that they wished toaddress the Area Committee as part of the Open Forum arrangements.

(iii) Ward Flexibility Funding

There were no funding applications to consider.

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Non-Executive Business

10. 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 of plans.The Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration is authorised todetermine conditions and reasons and they are not therefore referred to in committeeminutes unless the committee makes a specific decision on a condition or reason. In orderto reduce printing costs and preserve natural resources, the schedule of plans is notreproduced within these minutes. A copy of the schedule of plans is available on thecouncils website at www.stockport.gov.uk/planningdecisions. Copies of the schedule ofplans, or any part thereof, may be obtained from the Services to Place Directorate uponpayment of the Councils reasonable charges).

The Chair outlined the procedure approved by the Council for public speaking on planningapplications.

(i) DC055946 - 161 Stanley Road, Heald Green

In respect of plan no. 55946 for a single storey extension to the rear and two storeyextension to the side; internal alterations at 161 Stanley Road, Heald Green

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

It was then

RESOLVED That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommendedto grant planning permission, subject to the conditions contained in the report and theremoval of relevant permitted development rights relating to extensions to the property.

(ii) DC056122 - The Malt Shovels, Councillor Lane, Cheadle Hulme

In respect of plan no. 56122 for the demolition of a vacant and derelict former public houseto provide a new-build convenience store (net trading area approximately 280 square

metres) including ATM and associated car parking at The Malt Shovels, Councillor Lane,Cheadle Hulme

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

It was then

RESOLVED That planning permission be granted, subject to the planning conditionscontained in the report except the condition relating to hours for deliveries being amendedto 7.00am 9.00pm Mondays to Saturdays and no deliveries being permitted on Sundays,and the payment of a commuted sum of 1,000 to provide waiting restrictions across the

site frontage.

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11. APPEAL DECISIONS CURRENT PLANNING APPEALS AND ENFORCEMENTS

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regenerationsubmitted a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (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.

12. POST DEVELOPMENT WORKS - RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AT THEDEMMINGS (NOW NAMED WENTWORTH GARDENS), CHEADLE

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regenerationsubmitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on the issuesregarding the residential development at The Demmings (now named WentworthGardens), Cheadle.

The report set out the current situation with regard to:-

Planning conditions that were required to be adhered to;

The restoration of the adjacent bridleway to its previous condition;

Re-instatement of the grass verge on Oakmere Drive;

Repairs on Old Wool Lane to ensure that the road was brought up to an acceptableand sustainable standard; and

A review of trees and landscaping.

Applications seeking to discharge relevant planning conditions had been submitted to theCouncil prior to the commencement of the development. It was confirmed that all pre-commencement conditions had been agreed by the Council.

RESOLVED That the report be noted.

13. DEDICATION OF BRIDLEWAY ON A SECTION OF FOOTPATH 40 CHEADLE ANDGATLEY, OVER LAND OWNED BY THE COUNCIL, ON SCHOLES PLAYING FIELD,GATLEY

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a joint report of the

Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration and Deputy Chief Executive(copies of which had been circulated) regarding a proposal to dedicate a bridleway on asection of Footpath 40, Cheadle and Gatley over land owned by the Council.

The funding for the access improvement project in Gatley was from Transport for GreaterManchester as part of the Cycle City Ambitions Grant. The access improvement projectwould guarantee the implementation of a 20mph zone between Beech Avenue to GatleyStation. A significant obstacle in linking the use by horse riders and cyclists betweenFoxland Road and Hawthorn Road would be removed through the dedication to abridleway, and there would be additional benefits to pupils attending Kingsway School bybicycle and as an additional cycle route to Gatley Station.

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RESOLVED That approval be given to dedicate a bridleway over the route betweenpoints A-B on the plan attached as Appendix 1 to the report and as detailed in paragraph3.1 of the report.

14. CYCLE LINKS TO GATLEY RAILWAY STATION

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regenerationsubmitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) seeking the Area Committeescomments regarding the proposed cycle links to Gatley Railway Station following thesuccessful bid for funding from the Department for Transport via the Cycle City AmbitionGrant to provide cycle safety improvements on/off the highway within the Borough.

It was also proposed to introduce a 20mph speed limit within the residential areas on bothsides of Gatley Road.

RESOLVED That the Executive Councillor (Communities and Sustainability) be

recommended to approve the proposals shown on drawing 0251/005 REV B, the cycle linkbetween Springfield Road and Beech Avenue through William Scholes Playing Fields (seedrawing 0251/008), the cycle links between the proposed toucan crossing and BrentwoodDrive (subject to consultation with affected residents and Ward Councillors) and theproposed Traffic Regulation Orders detailed in paragraphs 4.2 4.5 inclusive of the report.

15. COUNCILLOR LANE - ROAD SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regenerationsubmitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) setting out proposals to improvethe levels of safety and reduce the potential risk for road traffic incidents in the vicinity ofthe puffin crossing on Councillor Lane.

The main aim of the scheme was to improve visibility of the puffin crossing for bothpedestrians and road users, together with improving pedestrian crossing facilities acrossthe service road. The proposals also included formalising the parking arrangementsincluding alterations to the waiting restrictions on the south side of the service road nearthe junction with Councillor Lane.

RESOLVED That the Executive Councillor (Communities and Sustainability) berecommended to approve the proposals set out in the report and the proposed No Waiting

At Any Time/No Loading 8.00am 6.00pm Traffic Regulation Order detailed in paragraph6.2 of the report.

16. EAST AVENUE, HEALD GREEN - TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regenerationsubmitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) in connection with the findings ofa consultation exercise following concerns expressed regarding parked vehicles causingsafety issues on roads in the vicinity of Etchells Primary School, Heald Green.

RESOLVED That approval be given to the following Traffic Regulation Order at an

approximate cost of 600 to be funded from the Area Committees Delegated Budget(Heald Green Ward allocation):-

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Revocation of No Waiting Monday Friday 8.00am 6.00pm

Merwood Avenue, Heald Green - north side, from the easterly kerb line of East Avenuefor a distance of 16.5 metres in an easterly direction.

Proposed No Waiting at Any Time

Merwood Avenue, Heald Green - north side, from the easterly kerb line of East Avenuefor a distance of 16.5 metres in an easterly direction.

Merwood Avenue, Heald Green - south side, from the easterly kerb line of East Avenuefor a distance of 15.5 metres in an easterly direction.

East Avenue, Heald Green - east side, from a point 18 metres north of the northerly kerbline of Merwood Avenue to a point 20 metres south of the southerly kerb line of MerwoodAvenue.

East Avenue, Heald Green - west side, from a point 5.5 metres north of the projectednortherly kerb of Merwood Avenue for a distance of 23 metres in a southerly direction.

East Avenue, Heald Green - west side, from a point 43 metres south of the projectedsoutherly kerb line of Merwood Avenue for a distance of 46 metres in a southerly thensouth westerly direction.

Three Access Protection Markings

17. ELM ROAD, GATLEY - TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regenerationsubmitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) regarding the findings of aconsultation exercise following concerns regarding traffic issues in the vicinity of GatleyUnited Reformed Church on Elm Road, Gatley

RESOLVED That approval be given to the following Traffic Regulation Order at anapproximate cost of 800 to be funded from the Area Committees Delegated Budget(Cheadle and Gatley Ward allocation):-

Revocation of No Waiting 8.00am 11.00pm

Elm Road, Gatley - north east side, from a point 42 metres south east of the southeasterly kerb line of Church Road for a distance of 6.6 metres in a south easterlydirection.

Proposed Disabled Persons Parking Bay (Blue Badge Holders Only)

Elm Road, Gatley - north east side, from a point 42 metres south east of the southeasterly kerb line of Church Road for a distance of 6.6 metres in a south easterlydirection.

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Proposed No Waiting at Any Time

Elm Road, Gatley - south west side, from the north westerly kerb line of Hawthorn Roadfor a distance of 100 metres in a north westerly direction (to join with the existing NoWaiting at Any Time).

Elm Road, Gatley - north east side, from the north westerly kerb line of Hawthorn Roadfor a distance of 10 metres in a north westerly direction.

Hawthorn Road, Gatley - north west side, from a point 10 metres south west of the southwesterly kerb line of Elm Road to a point 10 metres north east of the north easterly kerbline of Elm Road.

18. MOTCOMBE ROAD, HEALD GREEN - INSTALLATION OF 'A-FRAME'

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration

submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) regarding the outcome of aninvestigation into concerns regarding the passageway entrance to Rose Vale Park, HealdGreen.

RESOLVED That approval be given to the installation of an A-Frame on MotcombeRoad, Heald Green at an approximate cost of 850 to be funded from the AreaCommittees Delegated Budget (Heald Green Ward allocation).

19. APPLICATION TO HOLD A MAKERS MARKET ON HALL STREET GREEN,CHEADLE - 4 OCTOBER AND 1 NOVEMBER 2014

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of whichhad been circulated) regarding an application from Cheadle Village Partnership to hold aMakers Market on Hall Street Green, Cheadle on 4 October and 1 November 2014.

RESOLVED That approval be given to the application from Cheadle Village Partnershipto hold a Makers Market on Hall Street Green, Cheadle on 4 October and 1 November2014.

20. APPLICATION TO HOLD A CHILDREN'S SCOOTER AND BIKE RALLY, AND DOGSHOW AT EAST AVENUE PARK, HEALD GREEN - 18 OCTOBER 2014

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the CorporateDirector for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated)regarding an application from the Friends of East Avenue Park to hold a childrens scooterand bike rally, and dog show on 18 October 2014.

RESOLVED That approval be given to the application from the Friends of East AvenuePark to hold a childrens scooter and bike rally, and dog show in East Avenue Park, HealdGreen on 18 October 2014.

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21. NOMINATION OF COUNCILLORS TO LAY WREATHS AT REMEMBRANCE DAYSERVICES

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of whichhad been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to nominate Councillors to lay

wreaths at Remembrance Day Services at Cheadle, Gatley and Heald Green WarMemorials on 9 November 2014.

RESOLVED - That the following Councillors be appointed to lay wreaths on behalf of theCouncil at the Remembrance Day Services at Cheadle, Gatley and Heald Green WarMemorials at Remembrance Day Services on Sunday, 9 November 2014.Cheadle War Memorial - Councillor June SomekhGatley War Memoral - Councillor Keith HollowayHeald Green War Memorial - Councillor Sylvia Humphreys

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22. NOMINATION OF AUTHORITY GOVERNORS

There were no vacancies to consider.

The meeting closed at 7.12 pm

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CHEADLE AREA COMMITTEE Date: 4 November 2014

PROGRESS ON AREA COMMITTEE DECISIONS

Report of the Democratic Services Manager

WARD FLEXIBILITY FUNDING

The amounts available to be spent in 2014/15, incorporating the monies carried forward and a budget of 3,000 per ward for 2014/15, areas follows:-

Cheadle and Gatley Cheadle Hulme North Heald Green

Funding awarded in2012/13:-

Gatley Shop Local Day

Cheadle and Gatley U3A


Solutions SK cuttingback the tree on thepathway between

Marchbank Drive andKingsway, Cheadle

St Anns Road NorthAllotment Association

St. Marys Parish Church,on behalf of the Cheadle

300

255

288

333

1000


Oak Meadow Focus Group

Cheadle and Gatley U3A

Cheadle Hulme Garden andAllotment Association


First Steps Orrishmere PreSchool

St. Anns Road NorthAllotment Association

Manchester Rugby Club

1,000

255

420

1,000

193

100

No funding awarded in2012/13

Funding awarded in 2013/14

St Anns Road North AllotmentAssociation

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Christmas Planning Group

Manchester Rugby ClubUnder 15s

Gatley Village Partnership

100

100

Under 15s

6,754.25 12,145.30 14,099.60

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SCHEME

CALLEDIN?

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SERVICES

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OBJECTIONS?

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AWAITING

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COMMENTS

eadle Districtblic Realmprovements

07/2013

Service Director (Place Management) submitted a report seeking thecomments of the Area Committee regarding the proposed public realmscheme, 20mph zone, cycle infrastructure and other speed limit changes inCheadle District Centre, following the consultation exercise undertaken inMay/June 2013. Civil works have commenced on site. Works continuingon site

4 Proposed Cycleute

09/13

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management andRegeneration submitted a report seeking comments regarding the proposed

A34 cycle route, following the successful bid for funding from theDepartment for Transport. Works continuing on site, funding to be reviewedbefore entering Manchester. Funding has now been reviewed and it hasbeen determined not to enter Manchester. Manchester City Council toseek funding for the continuation of the scheme. Directional signs tobe put on hold.

ybridge Rise,eadle Hulme

12/2013

Democratic Services Manager reported upon the receipt of a petition fromresidents of Ladybridge Rise, Cheadle Hulme requesting residents permitparking. Some surveys have been undertaken, additional surveys may berequired, will liaise with the Ward Spokesperson in due course. Ward

Spokes & Traffic Services have agreed that a consultation takes place withresidents which is currently underway. Scheme operative from 30thOctober 2014

nchester Road,eadle

Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted areport seeking the comments of the Area Committee regarding the proposedManchester Road cycle route following the successful bid for funding fromthe Department for Transport, via the Cycle City Ambition Grant. The cost of

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11/03/2014 the scheme was approximately 450,000 which would be included in the2014/15 Highways Capital Programme. Scheme on site est 12 weekconstruction programme.

Outwood Road,Heald Green

AV

15/04/2014

Report submitted by the Corporate Director for Place Management andRegeneration Tin connection with a request from the Councils Road SafetyTeam to implement a School Crossing Patrol upgrade on Outwood Road,Heald Green. In line crossing complete, scheme completion date set for13thAugust 2014

Finney Lane, HealdGreen adoptedfootway

AV

03/06/2014

Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration following aninvestigation into the possibility of clearly delineating the limit of the adoptedfootway adjacent to 248-258 Finney Lane, Heald Green as vehicles were

parking on the adopted section of the footway causing an inconvenience topedestrians. Works order has been issued to contractors.

Ashfield Crescent,Cheadle

AV

03/06/2014

Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration following aninvestigation into an existing Traffic Regulation Order on Ashfield CrescentRoad, Cheadle as it had been felt that the current restriction on parkingduring the afternoon had led to cars being parked in the vicinity of CheadlePrimary School, causing difficulties with traffic and pedestrian movements atschool finishing time.Operative from 11thSeptember 2014

Cross Road, HealdGreen

AV

8/07/2014

Corporate Director for Place Management and regarding an investigationinto a timing change of an existing Traffic Regulation Order adjacent toBolshaw Primary School regarding the need for children to board buses forschool journeys close to the school entrance. Objection received thereforeobjection report to be submitted to AC.

Finney Lane, HealdGreen serviceroad to car park

AV

08/07/2014

Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration requestingapproval to implement additional signs and road markings to complementthe existing Traffic Regulation Order at Finney Lane, Heald Green (accessroad between numbers 216 and 218) as vehicles were parking and waitingin this area. Works order issued to be completed by end of September

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uncillor Lane &vice Road,

eadle

08/2014

Corporate Director for Place Management and outlining the findings of aconsultation exercise following an investigation into parking at the junction ofCouncillor Lane, Cheadle and its service road, adjacent to 47 CouncillorLane. Scheme on advert

k Road/Cranstonove, Gatley

08/2014

Corporate Director for Place Management and setting out the findings of aconsultation exercise following concerns with regard to vehicles on ParkRoad, Gatley, close to its junction with Cranston Grove. Scheme on advert

ington Ave,eadle footpath

08/2014

Corporate Director for Place Management and regarding a request for theintroduction of an A Frame to prohibit motorcycles using a footpath betweenLavington Avenue and Minster Drive, Cheadle. Works order has beenissued to contractor.

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Area Flexibility Grant FundAPPLICATION FORM

Please ensure that ALLboxes on this form are completed. You must also include alladditional information that is requested.

(This Ap pl icat ion Form must also be signed & dated)

1. Name of Organisation/Group/Project:Chelwood Foodbank Plus

2. Organisation/Individual AddressChelwood Baptist ChurchAdswood RoadCheadle Hulme, Stockport

Post code: SK8 5QA

3. Main Contact Details (for correspondence)

Title: Rev

Name: Stephen Hough

Role: Foodbank Manager

Address: Chelwood Baptist ChurchAdswood Road, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport

Post code: SK8 5QATelephone:

Mobile Phone:

E-mail:

4. Please describe the main activities of your organisation/groupChelwood Foodbank Plus is a very busy foodbank providing emergency food for people inneed. We see about 120 clients a month all referred from Stockport agencies whichmeans that we feed around 360 people every month. Foodbank Plus also runs aHousehold Items Bank providing good quality Plates, Pots, Pans, cutlery as well as good

quality used electrical goods Toasters, Kettles and Microwaves (all pat tested) We alsorun a project for rough sleepers providing hot food, drinks, warm clothing and advice andsupport (we are working in partnership with Stockport Nightstop and the CAB) as well asoffering debt advice and support.

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5. Which Ward(s) are you applying to?

(You may tick more than 1 box)

Bramhall North Heald Green

Bramhall South

Bredbury & Woodley

Heatons North

Heatons South

Bredbury Green & Romiley

Brinnington & Central x

Manor

Marple North

Cheadle & Gatley

Cheadle Hulme North

x

x

Marple South

Offerton

Cheadle Hulme South

Davenport & Cale Green

x

x

Reddish North

Reddish South

Hazel Grove Stepping Hill

Edgeley & Cheadle Heath x

7. What is the status of your organisation? (Please Tick)

A New Group Voluntary Organisation

A Registered Charity

No:1155933x

Company Limited by Guarantee

No.______________

Applying for Charitable Status Unregistered Association

Friendly SocietyOther (Please specify)

_______________________________Housing Association

6. When was your organization/group established?Month-August Year2012

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8. Does your organisation have the following policies and procedures in place? If

you are awarded a grant you will be required to send copies of all relevantdocuments as part of the grant agreement.

A governance/management committeex

A Constitution/governing document/set of rulesx

An Equal Opportunities Policy

A Child Protection Policy (where necessary)

A Health and Safety Public liability x

10. Who will benefit from this grant (e.g. local residents, young people, olderpeople): - how?

Everyone that uses our food banks, the service users that avail of our homeless projectand clients that need our Pots & Pans project. That is anyone& everyone living inStockport with no restrictions.

9. Information about the Project/Activity (What are you hoping to achieve?)We provide a variety of services, namely a group of food banks across the whole of

Stockport and do not discriminate against any postcodes. We also run a homeless project,feeding and clothing service users and providing tents and sleeping bags. In addition tothis we run a pots and pans project supplying kitchen utensils and crockery to those thathave nothing.

We depend very much on our mini bus for transporting our volunteers, staff & foodand equipment. Our minibus needs some extensive mechanical work to make itroad worthy and without this work taking place we could not function and so manypeople rely very heavily on our emergency services.

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11. Breakdown of costs for your project/activityPlease provide a breakdown of cost for this application including VAT where applicable andsubmit any estimates for the purchase of equipment or work to be done.

Repairs to the minibus: 880.00 inclusive.

12. If the amount you are applying for covers only part of the project/activity:

We are applying for the full cost of repairs.

15. Timescale of this project: Immediately23 September 2014

Start Date?

Finish Date?

Or is it ongoing?

14. If the Application is successful, please state who you would like the chequemade payable to:Chelwood Foodbank

13. What other sources of income have you applied for or raised so far in relation tothis project?

We have applied to other wards for the same or part funding because we service so manyresidents from various wards.

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Declaration

I am authorised to make this application on behalf of the aboveorganisation

I certify that the information contained in this application iscorrect

If the information changes in any way I will inform the Head ofArea Governance accordingly.

I give permission for the Head of Area Governance to contactmy organisation and/or myself by phone, mail or e-mail with

information about its activities and funding opportunities.

I/ we agree (if required) to attend an Area Committee meeting toexplain how the proposal will improve the environmental,economic or social wellbeing of the area and to answer anyquestions.

Our details can be used for promotional purposes should thisrequest be successful

I/We will use this grant for the proposed project/activities statedin our application.

I/we will not use the grant for any other purpose prior tocontacting the Head of Area Governance in order to seekauthorisation.

I/we will provide appropriate proof of expenditure to the Head ofArea Governance, within 12 months from the Grant being made.

I/we will highlight the support of the Area Committee in recentpublicity material.

I/we agree to providing information to assist in the futuremonitoring of the effectiveness of the funding including reporting

back to the Area Committee on how the grant has been spentand what difference it has made.

Print your name: Steven Hough

Signature:

Date: 07 / 10 /2014

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Area Flexibility Grant FundAPPLICATION FORM

Please ensure that ALLboxes on this form are completed. You must also include alladditional information that is requested.

(This Application Form must also be signed & dated)

1. Name of Organisation/Group/Project:

Cheadle Village Partnership

2. Organisation/Individual Address

c/o Cheadle Parish Church OfficeThe Upper Room

11a WilmslowRoadCheadleSK8 1DW

3. Main Contact Details (for correspondence)

Title: Miss/Ms/Mrs/Mr Mr

Name: Peter Fraser

Role: Member of Cheadle Victorian Christmas Market Day planning group Member of Cheadle Village Partnership

Address:

Post code:Telephone:

Mobile Phone:

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4. Please describe the main activities of your organisation/groupThe chief aims and objectives of the Cheadle Village Partnership are referenced in itsconstitution as follows:

1. The Objects of the Partnership are to:1.1. Provide a forum for communication between bodies interested in and making decisions

relating to Cheadle Village and to promote the reputation of the Partnership amongst those

bodies in order that the Partnership is informed.1.2. To provide a platform for a unified multi-interest response to issues of all types which arise

in relation to Cheadle Village both in the local and broader geographical context.

1.3. To provide a platform for any opportunities for funding applications for the benefit ofCheadle Village.

As a not for profit umbrella group, one of the projects we are supporting and co-ordinatingis the Cheadle Victorian Christmas Market Day which takes place on the 6th December2014 (10am to 8pm).This application is from Village Partnership in line with objectives 1.2& 1.3 stated above, on behalf of the Cheadle Christmas Planning Group, which along withthe umbrella group of the Village Partnership also comprises the Cheadle Business and

Traders Association, Cheadle Civic Society and Cheadle Parish Church. This applicationis for for the provision and promotion of events on the day of the Market to encouragecommunity cohesion and promotion of Cheadle as a vibrant district centre with a widerange of retail outlets, other businesses and recreational spaces to which end we have thehave the support of the Councils Employment and Economic Development Team.To be as fully inclusive as possible this event is free, with easy access for those with adisability and activities for all ages.The event, with a Victorian theme, will run in conjunction with the monthly CommunityMakers Market which will be hosted on the refurbished Cheadle Green site and, assumingpermission for road closure is granted, to extend the event throughout the village anadditional range of stalls will be situated on Old Rectory Gardens. In addition there will be

a funfair and community stalls in the White Hart Car park, and a craft fair at Trinity Church.In addition St Marys and the village partnership will coordinate activities in both thechurchyard and inside the church and along Cheadle High street. Activities include aCharity Market in the churchyard supporting both local and international charities withconnections to Cheadle residents, inside a programme of live music, entertainment,children's crafts, history tours and bell ringing culminating in a Victorian Family Christmasand a Silver Band concert featuring Stockport Silver Band, whilst along the High Streetthere will be street entertainers, Victorian characters, musical performers and a Nativity-style treasure hunt. In addition to this there will also be stalls with a charity slant within theSt Marys churchyard. All local businesses have been encouraged to make the most of theopportunity and participate by dressing their windows and displaying a Victorian style

lantern - with some featuring a Nativity sheep character for the treasure hunt, considermarketing measures to attract business not only on the day but to encourage people backinto the village on future occasions, as well as 'going Victorian' for the day. Thisapplication supports the need for further promotional activities including the High Streetentertainers who will signpost when and where activities are taking place, the provision ofa programme of events and the furnishing of a Victorian themed environment to enhancethe ambience and enjoyment of the day by the local community. To ease congestion inthe village Park and Ride facilities have been provided by two community groups(Kingsway School and The Together Trust) and a local bus company (Bullocks) all ofwhich needs signage and stewards. We would expect to approach Solutions SK regardinghelp with road closure & Park & Ride signs etc.

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5. Which Ward(s) are you applying to?(You may tick more than 1 box)

Bramhall North Heald Green

Bramhall South

Bredbury & Woodley

Heatons North

Heatons South

Bredbury Green & Romiley

Brinnington & Central

Manor

Marple North

Cheadle & Gatley

Cheadle Hulme North

Marple South

Offerton

Cheadle Hulme South

Davenport & Cale Green

Reddish North

Reddish South

Hazel Grove Stepping Hill

Edgeley & Cheadle Heath

6. When was your organisation/group established?

Month April Year 2001

7. What is the status of your organisation? (Please Tick)

A New Group Voluntary Organisation

A Registered CharityNo.___________________

Company Limited by GuaranteeNo.______________

Applying for Charitable Status Unregistered Association

Friendly SocietyOther (Please specify)

Village Partnership affiliated to SMBC

Housing Association

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8. Does your organisation have the following policies and procedures in place? Ifyou are awarded a grant you will be required to send copies of all relevantdocuments as part of the grant agreement.

A governance/management committee

A Constitution/governing document/set of rules

An Equal Opportunities Policy In relation to beingaffiliated to SMBC

A Child Protection Policy (where necessary)

A Health and Safety Public liability

9. Information about the Project/Activity (What are you hoping to achieve?)Match funding to support the delivery of this event, in particular-

ensuring the safeguarding of the churchyard, the Green and Old Rectory Gardensto provide an environment that is fit for purpose

promotion of a community focussed event that will support local business, increasefootfall through the village, increase awareness of and encourage the ongoingaccess to local community resources, supporting local charities and the economy oflocal traders

promoting a sense of community and enhancing the vitality and viability of Cheadle

provision of a full day programme of all age activities, entertainment and market

stalls an event that is free of charge, accessible for all ages and those with disability

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10.Who will benefit from this grant (e.g. local residents, young people, olderpeople): - how?

Enhanced community cohesion through a full day programme of all age focusedcommunity events

Increased footfall through the village through promotion of the event

Access to all age activities through promotion of the event Local residents and visitors through awareness of local amenities and resources

Local businesses through increasedawareness of their presence from both localresidents and visitors to the even

How Many Stockport residents will benefit?

Are there any restrictions on who will benefit from the funding? If yes please give details:

11. Breakdown of costs for your project/activityPlease provide a breakdown of cost for this application including VAT where applicableand submit any estimates for the purchase of equipment or work to be done

Hire of gazebos, assembly, dismantle and festoon lighting for churchyard 1800.00Temporary flooring to ensure safe footing over tombstones 600.00Decoration of gazebos etc to provide Victorian theme 195.00Hire of silver band and saxophone group for community entertainment 300.00Childrens craft activities 75.00Community programme and awareness material 2000.00Costume Hire, consumables and sundries 500.00Street signage 200.00

Total 5670:00

12. If the amount you are applying for covers only part of the project/activity:How much will the project/activity cost in total? 5670

How much funding do you require from us? 1000(Normally a maximum of 1000)

How do you intend to fund any shortfall?See box 13 for other income. Some income from stalls will meet the shortfall. This

application is for funding to support the provision and promotion of a Victorian themedcommunity Christmas event. We would need to consider alternative sources of fundingshould this application not be successful and consider reducing what is on offer.

499 at any one time

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13. What other sources of income have you applied for or raised so far in relation tothis project?

St Marys Church Outreach Fund 1500.00

Sale of advertising space & themed decoration to local traders 1584.00

Civic Society Grant 500.00

Fees/Stall rental 365.00

14. If the Application is successful, please state who you would like the chequemade payable to

Cheadle Village Partnership

15. Timescale of this project

Start Date?

Finish Date?

Or is it ongoing?January 2015

April 2014

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Declaration

I am authorised to make this application on behalf of the aboveorganisation

I certify that the information contained in this application is correct

If the information changes in any way I will inform the Head of AreaGovernance accordingly.

I give permission for the Head of Area Governance to contact myorganisation and/or myself by phone, mail or e-mail with informationabout its activities and funding opportunities.

I/ we agree (if required) to attend an Area Committee meeting toexplain how the proposal will improve the environmental, economic orsocial wellbeing of the area and to answer any questions.

Our details can be used for promotional purposes should this requestbe successful

I/We will use this grant for the proposed project/activities stated in ourapplication.

I/we will not use the grant for any other purpose prior to contacting theHead of Area Governance in order to seek authorisation.

I/we will provide appropriate proof of expenditure to the Head of Area

Governance, within 12 months from the Grant being made.I/we will highlight the support of the Area Committee in recent publicitymaterial.

I/we agree to providing information to assist in the future monitoring ofthe effectiveness of the funding including reporting back to the AreaCommittee on how the grant has been spent and what difference it hasmade.

Print your name: Mr Peter Fraser

Signature:

Date: 24thOctober 2014

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Addendum

Cheadle Victorian Christmas Market Day6thDecember 2014 10am-8pm

Background

Cheadle Victorian Christmas Market Day is a joint initiative of Cheadle Village Partnership,

Cheadle Business and Traders Association, Cheadle Civic Society and Cheadle Parish Church

in association with the Makers Market and Niche Event Hire. The event is open to the

general public and is free at the point of access with no restrictions on age, sex or disability.

Last years inaugural event was very successful with a busy, well attended and thoroughly

enjoyable day.

What a fabulous day on Saturday for the Victorian market. Though just out of hospital Icouldnt miss it and have to thank every body concerned who made it a complete success.

We called in the village Green then through the village to the Church, finishing with theWhite Hart for the grandchildren to enjoy the rides etc there. We really enjoyed it all and,having lived in Cheadle for nearly forty years, I have never seen anything like this in the

village; it was truly wonderful and everyone was buzzing and really enjoying it all. I

hope this is a start of bigger and better things to come. Thank you to everyone who

worked hard on the day to make it such a success - also the church looked beautiful andreally informative about the history of the church. Many thanks to you all.

In keeping with the intentions of last year the purpose of the event is to enhance community

cohesion through a full programme of all-age community events and activities creating a

vibrant Victorian-style Market atmosphere throughout the village focussed round six

locations:

Cheadle Green Makers Market (showcasing the very finest local food, drink, art and

craft and artisan stalls), Christmas tree Switch on, live music, carolling and a dance

display.

St Marys Churchyard and building Charity style Market in churchyard including hot

food, live music, old fashioned games, craft stalls with both a local and worldwide

charity appeal. This is combined with activities throughout day inside church including

an interactive Church History tour, puppets, live music, dance and, at 5pm, a Victorian

Family Christmas presentation followed by a Brass Band Concert at 6:30pm

The White Hart Car Park funfair rides and games for children & a few Market style

stalls mainly local groups eg Civic Society.

Old Rectory Gardens (Service Road) Market Stalls provided by Makers Market

themed so as to not clash with local businesses

Trinity Church Traditional Annual Craft fair inside (10am-2pm), Marquee outside,

childrens activities and music along with the successful Toy collection for disadvantaged

families.

The Gallery Upper Room (above Tescos) Display of entries to Art Competition run in

conjunction with the Market Day in a Victorian themed Parlour atmosphere with

childrens activities and live music.

This event plays a significant part in promoting Cheadle Village as both a vibrant and varied

shopping centre and as a place that has a distinct identity and strong community spirit. The

Victorian Market Day is intended to contribute to this via:

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Increased footfall through the village through a well planned programme of promotion

for the event

Promoting access and involvement for all-ages through a range of activities

Increasing awareness of both local residents and visitors to the wide range of local

amenities and resources available in Cheadle

Increasing

awareness of local businesses, many of whom are participating in the eventvia advertising in the programme, themed shop window displays and staff dressed in

Victorian attire.

All local businesses have been encouraged to participate by dressing their windows,

displaying a Victorian style lantern and themed bunting - with some featuring delightful

bespoke Victorian style Nativity figures whilst others will feature a sheep named by the shop

and be part of a childrens treasure hunt. A programme of events will be produced and

distributed to approximately nine thousand homes as well as being available in all

participating shops & businesses.

The overall timing of the event is 10am-8pm although the final two hours are focusedaround the Church where there will be two free family events to round off the day, with the

Victorian Family Christmas at 5pm and the Brass Band Concert at 6:30pm.

The Village Green Makers Market 10am-5pm

Old Rectory Gardens Makers Market annex 10am-5pm

White Hart Car park Funfair and community stalls 10am-5pm

Trinity Church (Massie Street) Craft Fair 10am-2pm, Refreshments, music & Toy Collection

10am-5pm,

St Marys Church (High Street) Churchyard Charity Market 10am-6pm, Victorian Family

Christmas 5pm, Band Concert 6:30pm-8pm

The organizing group are aware that parking was difficult last year and have arranged with

Kingsway school (High Grove Road site) and the Together Trust (Schools Hill) to use their

grounds to create additional parking facilities. This is also being supported by local coach

firm Bullocks who are providing a free shuttle service between the two parking areas and

the Village centre.

Application for Cheadle Green states numbers above 250 this is in recognition of the

numbers expected throughout the day rather than at any one time in any one location.

Recognising the potential for a large crowd spread throughout the day stewards in High Vis

Jackets will be in place at all times at all 6 key locations as well as on the High Street and atthe Park and Ride centers to help manage crowds and ensure safety and order is

maintained. See Risk assessment for each location for further details.

See next page for Village layout plan

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Cheadle Area Committee 04 November 2014

Cheadle Area Committee

4 November 2014

Report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION

ITEM 1: DC/056489

SITE ADDRESS: 90 Manchester Road, Stockport, SK8 2NZ.

PROPOSAL: Retention of use of woodland / agricultural land for dog care dayfacility including siting of portacabin and timber barn, creation of timber steps

and erection of temporary fencing.

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 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: DC/056489Location: 90 MANCHESTER ROAD, STOCKPORT, SK8 2NZProposal: Retention of use of woodland / agricultural land for

dog care day facility including siting of portacabin

and timber barn, creation of timber steps anderection of temporary fencing.

Type of Application: Full Planning Permission

Registration Date: 11/09/2014Expiry Date: 06/11/2014Case Officer: Jim Seymour

Applicant: Muttley Crew Dogs LtdAgent : Cunliffe Planning Consultancy

COMMITTEE STATUSCheadle Area Committee - more than 4 letters received contrary to recommendation.

DESCRIPTION OF DEVELOPMENTRetrospective application to retain the change of use of land from open countryside/woodlandto use as a dog day care centre. The application relates to a 0.1 hectare split level site which isn part at a higher roadside level and in part at a lower land level at the bottom of a steepembankment adjacent with the railway track. Alongside the change of use the applicationncludes operational development. Operational development consists of a timber fence andgate at the site entrance and portacabin all situated on the higher roadside level. A long runstaircase leading down the embankment side gives access to a large shed structure used forhousing dogs, small decking area and steps at the lower ground level (railway line level).Beyond the large shed the site extends in a easterly direction to provide a dog run/exercisearea. This wider area is enclosed by 2m high "herras" type fencing. The outdoor run area is inpart surfaced in chippings. The site is accessed via a vehicular access point off ManchesterRoad. Car parking and vehicle turning has been provided to either side of this access howeverthese facilities are currently located outside the application site boundary.

The operation is run as a business by "Muttley Crew Dogs Ltd" and is essentially a dog day

care centre for people who require their dog looking after during the working day. Hours ofoperation are specified as Monday to Wednesday 8am until 6pm, Thursday 8am until 9pm,Friday 8am until 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday 11am to 4pm. The business employs 3 fulltime and 2 part time members of staff.

SITE AND SURROUNDINGSThe application relates to a former area of open countryside land and woodland situated to theeast of Manchester Road between the M60 and railway within a wider area of open countrysideand between Cheadle and East Didsbury forming part of the wider Mersey Valley. Theapplication site has two land distinct land levels with and upper section level with ManchesterRoad and a lower level adjacent to the railway track divided by a steep embankment. The land

s currently in use as a dog day care centre as described above on a unauthorised basis.

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To the north beyond the railway track lies further open countryside land occupied by CheadleWood Farm. To the east further open land continues towards the sewage works. Abney Hallies in extensive open grounds to the south beyond the M60. Other open land lies on theopposite side of Manchester Road to the west. A Garden Centre and public house lie on theopposite side of Manchester Road.

POLICY BACKGROUNDThe application site is allocated as lying within the Green Belt and the River MerseyLandscape Character Area on the UDP proposals map. The following policies of the CoreStrategy DPD and saved Policies of the Unitary Development Plan are relevant:

UDP ReviewGBA1.1 - Extent of Green BeltGBA1.2 - Control of Development in Green BeltLCR1.1 - Landscape Character AreasLCR1.1a - The Urban Fringe Including the River Valleys

Core Strategy DPDCS1 - Overarching principles: Sustainable Development - addressing inequalities and climatechangeSD-1 - Creating Sustainable CommunitiesCS8 - Safeguarding and improving the EnvironmentSIE-1 - Quality PlacesSIE-3 - Protecting Safeguarding and enhancing the EnvironmentCS10 - An effective transport networkT-1 - Transport and DevelopmentT-2 - Parking in DevelopmentsT-3 - Safety and capacity on the Highways Network

Advice within the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) is also relevant.

PLANNING HISTORYNo Previous Planning History.

NEIGHBOURS VIEWSThe application has been advertised on site and in the press as a Departure to theDevelopment Plan and a Development of Public Interest.

n total 20 letters of support have been received on the following grounds:

1. This is a good use of the site.2. Site was previously a dumping ground and proposal is an improvement.3. Land was previously empty and useless and now supports a thriving business.4. Business is a valuable part of the community.5. This is a positive use of the land and helps maintain it.6. Good additional use and employment for the area.7. Site has had previous problems of fly-tipping and travellers and proposal puts a stop to this.8. Facility provides an educational resource.

9. The business does lots of fund raising and charity work in the area.10. Site used to be an eyesore but is now much improved.

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11. The land is not useable for agriculture.12. Buildings are of a temporary nature and have low visual impact on the location.13. Buildings are sensitively coloured/designed to have low impact on the location.

CONSULTEE RESPONSES

Planning Policy:

DC/056489: 90 MANCHESTER ROAD, STOCKPORT, SK8 2NZ: Retention of use ofwoodland / agricultural land for dog care day facility including siting of portacabin andtimber barn, creation of timber steps and erection of temporary fencing.

The site falls within Green Belt and River Mersey Landscape Character area. It is 0.1ha in sizeand the applicants state it is owned by Stockport Council.

UDP Review (2006) Policy GBA1.2 (Control of Development in the Green Belt) states there is a

presumption against the construction of new buildings unless it is for, inter alia

(ii) essential facilities for outdoor sport and outdoor recreation, for cemeteries, and for otheruses of land which preserve the openness of the Green Belt and which do not conflict with thepurposes of including land in it;

The GBA1.2 policy wording is retained in paragraph 89 of the NPPF (bullet point 2) apart fromthe word essential facilities being replaced by appropriate facilities

This however is a dog care business where the buildings are not specifically appropriate tooutdoor recreation but are used for and form an integral part of the business for the exercise ofdogs during the day and which do not in themselves require a Green Belt location.

Thus the proposal constitutes inappropriate development within the Green Belt and as statedunder paragraph 87 of the NPPF

.inappropriate development is, by definition, harmful to the Green Belt and should not beapproved except in very special circumstances.

Paragraph 88 of the NPPF goes on to state:

Very special circumstances will not exist unless the potential harm to the Green Belt by reasonof inappropriateness, and any other harm, is clearly outweighed by other considerations.

The applicants contend (paragraph 9.6 of their submission) that the harm to the Green Belt isvery limited and the benefits to the business amount to very special circumstances whichoutweigh any harm.

Very Special Circumstances

The applicants refer to case law R. (on the application of Basildon DC) v First Secretary ofState 2004 EWHC 2759 Admin and 2005 JPL 942 Basildon which confirmed that a number of

ordinary factors , may , when combined together result in something very special Theapplicants very special circumstances are gathered together under the numbering below.

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1. The key very special circumstance put forward is by the applicant is paragraph 81 of theNPPF covering Green Belt which states local planning

authorities should plan positively to.. provide opportunities for (outdoor sport and)

recreation.

However for the reason stated above it is not considered the dog care buildings are specificallyappropriate to outdoor recreation and thus this does not form a very special circumstance.

n addition, Paragraph 81 of the NPFF also requires local authorities to retain and enhanceandscapes, visual amenity and biodiversity. As stated, the site falls within River MerseyLandscape Character area where under UDP Review (2006) Policy LCR1.1 (LandscapeCharacter Areas)

development in the Countryside will be strictly controlled and will not be permitted unless it

protects or enhances the quality and character of the rural area.

t is considered the introduction of new development here (two new buildings, informal carparking at the entrance to the site-not covered under the application- and fencing off of the siteusing Herras fencing) is not consistent with requirements for Landscape Character Areas underthis Policy; in particular that development should:

(ii) be accommodated without adverse effect on the landscape quality of the particular characterarea.

(iii) protect or improve existing recreational land, so as to maintain or enhance thepredominantly informal recreational role of the countryside around Stockport;

(iv) not impede, and where possible, improve public access for all to the countryside;

The site has been fenced off from the Strategic Recreation Route running alongManchester Road and protected under UDP (2006) Review Policy L1.8.

(v) protect or enhance the natural environment

Policy CS8 of the Core Strategy also requires that the landscape and character of theboroughs Countryside will be preserved and enhanced.

2. The applicants state that it is a successful business which requires an area of outdoorspace to allow the dogs to exercise. The site is accessible and safe

for the dogs and is unsuitable for grazing land and is unusable for agriculture or otheruses appropriate in the Green Belt due to its topography and woodland.

These issues in themselves do not provide very special circumstances for the developmentproposed to be located in the Green Belt.

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3. The applicants also contend the business provides and important local service toresidents of Stockport and nearby areas that provides

employment and education and training in dog handling and that there is no suitableland that meets those requirements that is not designated Green Belt or is public openland. The sites considered were Houldsworth Mill and industrial premises at Higher Bury

Street which were rejected as they had no secure outdoor area and because ofacoustics and builders merchants (site unidentified) which was contaminated.

t is not considered however that these normal business considerations or the limited trawl ofsites provide sufficient very special circumstances to justify development of this site in theGreen Belt.

4. The temporary nature of these structures

The applicants state the buildings are described as not fixed to the land and thus notpermanent structures and once no longer needed, can be easily moved, yet they are still

considered by the applicants to be essential to the use of the site as a dog care day facility.

However the structures still constitute development which is by definition inappropriate in theGreen Belt and would set a precedent if approved. Moreover the applicants infer in paragraph9.24 of their statement that future expansion of the site is being considered.

Conclusion

To conclude the harm to the Green Belt in this location from the development, which also formspart of the River Mersey Landscape Character area, is not considered to be outweighed by thevery special circumstances put forward and thus should not be approved.

Highways Engineer:

have no concern from a highway perspective about the principle of this use in this location.The scale of development is not such that it generates significant levels of traffic and I amsatisfied that the existing site access is appropriate and suitable for the proposed use.However, I note from the submitted drawings that no provision is made for car parking,manoeuvring and servicing space within the application site. This gives rise to risk of vehiclesstopping on the highway with potential harm to highway operation and safety. Whilst Iacknowledge this issue could be addressed by inclusion of additional land within the application

site, the application must be assessed as submitted and as such I can only recommend refusal.

ANALYSISThe application requires assessment in respect of the following areas for consideration:

1. Landuse/Principle of Development

The application site is located within the Green Belt, as defined on the UDP Proposals Map.

Saved UDP policy GBA1.2 states that within the Green Belt, there is a presumption against theconstruction of new buildings unless it is for the following purposes :

(i) Agriculture and forestry (unless permitted development rights have been withdrawn);

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(ii) Essential facilities for outdoor sport and outdoor recreation, for cemeteries, and for otheruses of lands which preserve the openness of the Green Belt and which do not conflict with thepurposes of including land in it;(iii) Limited extension, alteration or replacement of existing dwellings (in accordance with policyGBA1.5); or

(iv) Limited infilling or redevelopment of Major Existing Developed Sites identified on theProposals Map, in accordance with Policy GBA1.7.

The explanatory text to saved UDP policy GBA1.2 indicates that forms of development whichmay be permitted by this policy are appropriate in the Green Belt; all other forms ofdevelopment are inappropriate development which is, by definition, harmful to the Green Belt.

Advice within the National Planning Policy Framework is also highly relevant. Paragraph 79 ofthe NPPF states that the Government attaches great importance to Green Belts. Thefundamental aim of Green Belt policy is to prevent urban sprawl by keeping land permanentlyopen; the essential characteristics of Green Belts are their openness and their permanence.

Paragraph 80 of the NPPF states that the Green Belt serves five purposes :

To check the unrestricted sprawl of large built-up areas;

To prevent neighbouring towns merging into one another;

To assist in safeguarding the countryside from encroachment;

To preserve the setting and special character of historic towns; and

to assist in urban regeneration by encouraging the recycling of derelict and other urbanland.

Paragraph 87 of the NPPF states that as with previous Green Belt policy, inappropriatedevelopment is, by definition, harmful to the Green Belt and should not be approved except invery special circumstances. Paragraph 88 of the NPPF states that when considering anyplanning application, Local Planning Authorities should ensure that substantial weight is givento any harm to the Green Belt. 'Very special circumstances' will not exist unless the potentialharm to the Green Belt by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, is clearlyoutweighed by other considerations'.

Paragraph 89 of the NPPF states that a Local Planning Authority should regard the constructionof new buildings as inappropriate in Green Belt. Exceptions to this include :-

Buildings for agriculture and forestry; Provision of appropriate facilities for outdoor sport, outdoor recreation and for cemeteries,

as long as it preserves the openness of the Green Belt and does not conflict with thepurposes of including land within it;

The extension or alteration of a building, provided that the new building is in the same useand not materially larger than the one it replaces;

Limited infilling in villages and limited affordable housing for local community needs underpolicies set out in the local plan; or

Limited infilling of the partial or complete redevelopment of previously developed sites(brownfield land), whether redundant or in continuing use (excluding temporary buildings),which would not have a greater impact on the openness of the Green Belt and the purposeof including land within it than the existing development.

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Paragraph 90 of the NPPF states that certain other forms of development are also notnappropriate in Green Belt provided that they preserve the openness of the Green Belt and donot conflict with the purposes of including land in Green Belt. These are :

Mineral extraction; Engineering operations;

Local transport infrastructure which can demonstrate a requirement for a Green Beltlocation;

The re-use of buildings provided that the buildings are of permanent and substantialconstruction; and

Development brought forward under a Community Right to Build Order.

n response to the above national and local planning policy framework the application claimsthat the existing use and buildings is not inappropriate development on the basis that theexercising of dogs is an outdoor recreational use (an appropriate use in the Green Belt) andthat the structures and facilities that have been added to the site are essential facilities for thecontinued enjoyment of this outdoor recreational use (which is one of the approved categoriesof development in the Green Belt as outlined above).

The applicants submission is however not considered to be the correct interpretation of GreenBelt policy and therefore cannot be supported. The Council Planning Policy Officer commentsare enclosed above which confirm this. In summary the primary use of the proposal is acommercial business for the day care of dogs whilst the animals owners are at work. In thatsense the use is similar to a children's day nursery. In respect of the proposed use the dogsneed to be secure, have shelter and room to exercise (just like a children's nursery needs the

appropriate facilities) however this use does not require a Green Belt location and contrary tothe applicants claim the development is not considered to be an outdoor sport or recreationaluse. The dogs may need exercise facilities whilst they are on site but this is only because theyare there to be cared for in the first instance as a result of a business activity. The proposaltherefore does not justify the need for either a Green Belt location or the structures proposed tosupport it. Indeed it should be noted that Council has granted planning permission for similarfacilities recently on industrial sites in the borough. In addition the development is notconsidered to fall into any of the other categories of appropriate development or use set outabove.

n terms of impact on openness the proposal adds a commercial business to the site which was

previously unused open and wooded countryside. The location of the site is important in GreenBelt terms as it forms part of the wider band of Green Belt land with the Mersey Valley thatprovides a visual and physical break between Stockport and Manchester (Cheadle and EastDidsbury) and therefore these two densely populated areas merging together. This is one ofthe principle aims of Green Belt Policy as set out within paragraph 80 of the NPPF. The useencroaches into this open countryside location with a large fenced off and partly hard surfacedarea, two significant sized buildings, fencing, a car park area (that currently is not included inthe application) and significant run of metal and timber steps. The use introduces vehiclemovements to and from the site on a commercial scale and the associated visual impact , noiseand disturbance of vehicles that the site would otherwise not generate. The visual impact ofthe proposal is therefore significant and has a negative impact on the previous open character

of the site and openness of the Green Belt. On this basis the development is clearly harmful tothe Green Belt and represents inappropriate development.

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Despite the applicants initial claim regarding the proposals Green Belt Status the applicant hasalso submitted very special circumstances to outweigh the harm to the Green Belt by thedevelopment. The application claims weight should be given, in their view, to the unsuitabilityof the land for any other use, to the proposed buildings which are non permanent in nature and

the benefits the proposal offers in terms of employment and education (both now and in thefuture). As outlined by the policy officer above none of the submitted special circumstancesare considered to carry weight individually or cumulatively to out weigh the harm of thedevelopment to this Green Belt location.

n view of the above, the proposal is considered to represent inappropriate development withinthe Green Belt, contrary to saved UDP policy GBA1.2 and the NPPF.

2. Landscape Character AreaThe site is also allocated as lying within a Landscape Character Area. Saved UDP policyLCR1.1 and LCR1.1a specify that development in the countryside, urban fringes and river

valleys will be strictly controlled and will not be permitted unless it protects or enhances thequality and character of the rural areas. In principle development that does not meet thesebasic criteria and make a positive contribution to the surrounding landscape should not besupported. As outlined above the proposal is considered to represent a significant visualntrusion into this countryside setting. The proposal introduces a commercial business activityto the setting, does not improve access for the general public and has a overall negative impacton the landscape quality of the designation. On this basis the proposed development is notconsidered to comply with the above policies.

3. HighwaysThe application identifies a single access point off Manchester Road which leads to theentrance gate of the development. The submitted plans show the access within the red edgesite boundary. Site inspection reveals that car parking/vehicle manoeuvring provision has alsobeen provided either side of the access but the plans do not include for this . The highwaysengineer has been consulted on the application and whilst no objections are raised to thenature of the use in highways terms the submitted plans currently do not reflect the situation onsite and therefore do not provide adequate car parking or manoeuvring facilities. The facilitiesprovided are therefore outside the application site and not controllable under this application.On this basis the highways engineer cannot support the submission in its current format.

SUMMARY

n summary the application is not considered to be acceptable in respect of Green Belt Policyts impact on the Landscape Character Area and in highways terms and is accordinglyrecommended for refusal.

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AGENDA ITEM

APPEAL DECISIONS, CURRENT PLANNING APPEALS AND ENFORCEMENTS

Report of the Deputy Chief Executive

1. MATTER FOR CONSIDERATION

1.1 This report summarises recent appeal decisions, lists current planning appeals and dates for local inquiries and informalhearings, progress upon authorised enforcement action set out by area committee.

2. INFORMATION

2.1 The appeal decisions, details of current appeals and current enforcement action for each committee area are appended.

3. RECOMMENDATION

3.1 That the report be noted.

BACKGROUND PAPERS

There are no background papers.

Anyone with enquiries relating to planning appeals should telephone Joy Morton on 474 3219

Anyone with enquiries relating to enforcement activity should contact Dave Westhead on 0161 474 3520

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Area Committee: Cheadle

Application No. DoE Ref. No. Appeal Received Case Officer

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