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CHEADLE AREA COMMITTEE

Meeting: Tuesday, 10 November, 2015Tea: 5.00 pm

Ladybridge Park ResidentsClub,Edenbridge Road,Cheadle Hulme

Business: 6.00 pm

Introductions

1. MINUTES (Pages 8 - 16)

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 29 September2015.

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 17 - 22)

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 reportalso includes the current position on the ward delegated budgets.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

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5. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

(i) 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.

(ii) Chair's Announcements

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

(iii) 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.

(iv) Public Realm

(a)The local Public Realm Officer will attend the meeting to provide an update onmatters raised at the last committee meetings. Councillors and Members of thepublic are invited to raise issues affecting local environmental quality.

(b) Passageway between Argyll Road and Councillor Lane, Cheadle

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor JuneSomekh

(v) Petitions

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

(vi) Ward Flexibility Funding - 5th Cheadle Hulme Scouting Group and First StepsOrrishmere Charity Pre-school (Pages 23 - 29)

To consider an application from the 5th Cheadle Hulme Scouting Group and FirstSteps Orrishmere Charity Pre-school for Ward Flexibility Funding for theredevelopment of the toilet facilities at the scout building.

(vii) Ward Flexibility Funding - Walter Stansby Memorial Park (Pages 30 - 34)

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding from Walter StansbyMemorial Park for a payment from the Council to renew the Christmas Lights in thePark.


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Non-Executive Business

6. DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS

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

(a)To consider the development applications where members of the public have attendedthe meeting in order to speak or hear the Area Committees deliberations.

(b) To consider the remaining development applications.

(c) To consider consultations (if any) received by the Corporate Director for PlaceManagement and Regeneration on any planning issues relevant to the Cheadle area.

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

(i) DC059483 - Land off Europa Way, Bridgehall, Adswood, Stockport (Pages 35

- 62)

Erection of 153 dwellings (Reserved Matters application seeking approval forappearance, landscaping, layout and scale following Outline Planning PermissionDC050437)

The Planning and Highways Regulation Committee is recommended to grantplanning permission.

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

7. PLANNING APPEALS, ENFORCEMENT APPEALS AND ENFORCEMENT NOTICES(Pages 63 - 65)

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]. MONITORING VISIT

The Planning & Highways Regulation Committees visiting team shall whenever practical,inspect one completed development each cycle and report to the Planning and HighwaysRegulation Committee on the quality of the decision and any matters which should beaddressed.

The Area Committees are requested to select, on a rota basis, a recently completed

development site for inspection as part of the Councils approved practice of monitoringdevelopments and reviewing current policies.

The Area Committee is requested to select a site to be visited by the Visiting Team.
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Officer contact: Emma Curle on 474 3542 or email: [email protected]

Executive Business

9. BROOKFIELD PARK SHIERS FAMILY TRUST MID-YEAR UPDATE (Pages 66 - 69)

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services

The report provides an update on the financial standing of the Brookfield Park ShiersFamily Trust as at 30 September 2015, indicates the amount of money available fordistribution to organisations and reports on the relevant performance of investment funds.

The Area Committee is requested to:-

note the contents of the report;

decide upon the policy that they wish to adopt in respect of distribution of the

Trust; and advise as to the investment policy that they wish to follow.

Officer Contact: Paula McDonald on 0161 474 4708 or email:[email protected]

As the Area Committee acts as Trustee for the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust,Members are reminded of the need to consider whether the recommendations in thisreport further the charitable objects of the Trust and to give no weight to theinterests of the Council if the Councils interests do not align with those of the Trust.

10. CARRS ROAD, CHEADLE - NO WAITING TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER (Pages70 - 75)


The report outlines the results of an investigation into parking concerns in the vicinity ofCarrs Road, Cheadle.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the statutory legal advertising of a NoWaiting Traffic Regulation Order and, subject to no objections being received within

the statutory period, the Order can be made.

Officer Contact: Eraina Smith on 0161 474 4911 or email: [email protected]

11. TWINING BROOK ROAD AND EDENBRIDGE ROAD, CHEADLE HULME - NOWAITING AT ANY TIME TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER (Pages 76 - 80)


The report outlines the results of an investigation into dangerous parking at the junction ofTwining Brook Road and Edenbridge Road, Cheadle Hulme.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the statutory legal advertising of a NoWaiting At Any Time Traffic Regulation Order and, subject to no objections beingreceived within the statutory period, the Order can be made.
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Officer Contact: Andrew Varey on 0161 474 4809 or email:[email protected]

12. SILVERDALE ROAD, GATLEY - TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER (Pages 81 - 85)


The report outlines the results of an investigation into parking concerns adjacent to theparade of local shops on Silverdale Road, Gatley (property numbers 75-109).

The Area Committee is requested to approve the statutory legal advertising of aTraffic Regulation Order and, subject to no objections being received within thestatutory period, the Order can be made.

Officer Contacts: Eraina Smith/Andrew Varey on 0161 474 4911/4809 or email:[email protected]/[email protected]

13. PARK EVENT APPLICATION: VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS MAKERS' MARKET ONCHEADLE GREEN - 5 DECEMBER 2015 (Pages 86 - 89)


The report considers an application from Cheadle Civic Society for the use of CheadleGreen to hold a Christmas Makers' Market on 5 December 2015.

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

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

14. PARK EVENT APPLICATION: NATIVITY PROCESSION AND CAROL SERVICEON DIAMOND JUBILEE RECREATION GROUND - 24 DECEMBER 2015 (Pages 90 -94)


The report considers an application from St Cuthberts Church for the use of DiamondJubilee Recreation Ground to hold a nativity procession and carol service on 24 December2015.

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

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

DATE OF NEXT MEETING

Tuesday, 15 December 2015
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Eamonn Boylan Chief Executive

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CHEADLE AREA COMMITTEE

Meeting: 29 September 2015At: 6.00 pm

PRESENT

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

1. MINUTES

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 11 August 2015were 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 interests were declared:-

Personal and Prejudicial Interest

Councillor Interest

Sylvia Humphreys Agenda item 10 (Minute 10) Update on TrafficRegulation Order in the vicinity of Oak Tree PrimarySchool, Cheadle Hulme as she is related to a pupilat Oak Tree Primary School.

Councillor Humphreys left the meeting duringconsideration of the item and took no part in thediscussion or vote.

Personal Interest

Councillor Interest

Keith Holloway Agenda item 11 (Minute 11) Victoria Avenue andCheadle Road, Cheadle No Waiting At Any TimeTraffic Regulation Order as a resident of VictoriaAvenue.

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3. URGENT DECISIONS

No urgent decisions were reported.

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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 Flexibility

Funding. The report also included the current position on the ward delegated budgets.

RESOLVED That the report be noted.

5. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

(i) Chair's Announcements

No announcements were made.

(ii) Public Question Time

Members of the public were invited to put questions to the Chair of the Area Committee onany matters within the powers and duties of the Area Committee, subject to the exclusionsset out in the Code of Practice.

One public question was submitted relating to when waiting restrictions on Carrs Road,Cheadle would be implemented.

The questioner was advised by a representative of the Corporate Director for PlaceManagement and Regeneration that objections to the initial consultation on trafficmanagement proposals for the area were currently being examined by Officers and areport would be submitted to a future meeting of the Area Committee.

(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:-

A request was made for Officers to investigate an advertising trailer which waslocated on Demmings Road, Cheadle.

The vegetation on the footpath at Parsonage Way, Cheadle was overgrown andneeded cutting back.

RESOLVED That David Wilson be thanked for his attendance.

(iv) Petitions

(a) Gatley Skate Park Improvement

An e petition containing 59 signatures was submitted requesting improvements toGatley Skate Park in order to alter the terrain of the skate park. Another e petition

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was submitted containing 2 signatures requesting that the unused grass area becleared and that new ramps be built.

RESOLVED That the petitions be referred to the Corporate Director for PlaceManagement and Regeneration for investigation.

(b) High Grove Hotel, Silverdale Road, Gatley Asset of Community Vale Nomination

Two petitions were submitted in support of an Asset of Community Valuenomination with regard to the High Grove Hotel, Silverdale Road, Gatley which wasto be considered by the Area Committee later on in the meeting (agenda item 13refers). An e petition to list the site as an Asset of Community Value had beensigned by 414 people and a petition to keep the High Grove as a public house hadbeen signed by 72 people.

RESOLVE D That the petitions be considered in connection with item 13 on the

agenda for this meeting (Minute 13 refers) regarding High Grove Hotel, SilverdaleRoad, Gatley Asset of Community Value Nomination.

(v) 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.

(vi) Ward Flexibility Funding - Gatley Village Partnership

Andrew McKnight from Gatley Village Partnership attended the meeting to answerquestions from the Area Committee in relation to an application for Ward FlexibilityFunding seeking funding towards the cost of a sculpture on Gatley Green, near to the WarMemorial, as a commemoration to all servicemen from Gatley who lost their lives in war.

RESOLVED That the Democratic Services Manager be recommended to make a grantof 400 to Gatley Village Partnership towards the cost of a sculpture on Gatley Green,near to the War Memorial, to be funded from the Cheadle and Gatley Ward budget,subject to planning permission being obtained for the sculpture.

(vii) Ward Flexibility Funding - Cheadle Village Partnership

Peter Fraser from Cheadle Village Partnership attended the meeting to answer questionsfrom the Area Committee in relation to an application for Ward Flexibility Funding seekingfunding towards the provision and promotion of events on the day of the Cheadle VictorianChristmas MarketRESOLVED That the Democratic Services Manager be recommended to make a grantof 1,000 to Cheadle Village Partnership towards the provision and promotion of events onthe day of the Cheadle Victorian Christmas Market to be funded as follows:-

Cheadle and Gatley Ward - 500

Cheadle Hulme North Ward - 500

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(viii) Ward Flexibility Funding - Cheadle Village Hall

Mike Lappin from Cheadle Village Hall attended the meeting to answer questions from theArea Committee in relation to an application for Ward Flexibility Funding seeking fundingtowards refurbishment works at the hall.

RESOLVED That the Democratic Services Manager be recommended to make a grantof 1,000 to Cheadle Village Hall towards refurbishment works at the hall, to be funded asfollows:-

Cheadle and Gatley Ward - 600Cheadle Hulme North Ward - 400

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 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) DC057891 - 14 Lynton Vale Avenue, Gatley

In respect of plan no. 57891 for an outline application including details of access and scalefor the erection of a single dwelling to the rear of 14 Lynton Vale Avenue, Gatley(amended description)

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 (1) That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee berecommended to undertake a site visit in order to examine the proposed access to thedwelling and the impact on the existing access for residents and parking arrangements inLynton Vale Avenue.

(2) That the Area Committee requests that the position of the access along with the treesscheduled for removal be identified and marked out at the site visit.

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(ii) DC058331- The Alexandra Hospital, Mill Lane, Cheadle

In respect of plan no. 58331 for the delivery of new MRI Scanning Unit and change of useof former coal yard to form additional hospital car parking at The Alexandra Hospital, MillLane, Cheadle



It was then

RESOLVED That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommendedto grant planning permission and agree an additional planning condition to require aprotective screen fence to prevent loss of amenity from headlight light spillage to theproperties on the opposite side of Manchester Road.

(iii) DC059168 - 19 Dawson Road, Heald Green

In respect of plan no. 59168 for alteration to roof and side walls to form dormer bungalow(re-submission of Dc058451) at 19 Dawson Road, Heald Green



It was then

RESOLVED That planning permission be granted, subject to the conditions contained inthe report.

7. PLANNING APPEALS, ENFORCEMENT APPEALS & ENFORCEMENT NOTICES

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 withinthe area represented by the Cheadle Area Committee.

RESOLVED That the report be noted.

8. CREATION OF A BRIDLEWAY - UNRECORDED LAND THAT ALSO FORMS ASECTION OF FOOTPATHS 8(A) & 9(B) CHEADLE AND GATLEY

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a joint report of theCorporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration and Deputy Chief Executive(copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider making abridleway creation order on a section of Footpath 8(a) and 9(b) Cheadle and Gatley thatruns from the intersection with Footpath 8(a) Cheadle and Gatley and Gatley Road to the

intersection of Footpath (b) Cheadle and Gatley and Brentwood Drive.

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The Area Committee was advised that funding for the surface improvement works hadbeen secured through a Department for Transport Cycle City Ambition Grant. Theproposed bridleway upgrade was tied in with other Gatley Railway Station links works onGatley Road and Foxland Road, Cheadle which were currently underway. The proposalswoud enhance and better connect vehicular traffic free routes between communities in the

vicinity of Gatley Railway Station.

RESOLVED That the making of a bridleway creation order in respect of the followingsection of the route between points A-B, as shown on drawing number 0066_GatleyStation attached to the report, be approved :-

Commencing at Point A (a point 0.5 metre from the curb on the adopted highway at GatleyRoad at point A), and continuing generally north easterly for a distance of 87.7 metreswhere Footpath 8(a) Cheadle & Gatley intersects with Footpath 9(a) Cheadle & Gatley,and continuing in a south easterly direction for a distance of 34.9 metres at Point B (a pointwhere Brentwood Drive intersects with Footpath 9(b) Cheadle & Gatley.

9. DAMAGE TO HIGHWAY GRASS VERGES

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the CorporateDirector for Place Management & Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated)summarising the Councils policy and options in responding to damage to grass vergescaused by parked vehicles.

RESOLVED (1) That the limited options available to the Council to take formal actionagainst people who cause damage to grass verges be noted.

(2) That the approach to prevent repeated damage by considering each verge on a site bysite basis be endorsed.

(3) That the Ward Spokesperson be authorised to act as the point of contact for discussionand final decision on the recommended solution.

(4) That the costs of any works (above the cost of equivalent repair) being requested fromthe Ward Delegated Budget be noted.

10. UPDATE ON TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDERS IN THE VICINITY OF OAK TREE

PRIMARY SCHOOL, CHEADLE HULME

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that this item had beenplaced on the agenda at the request of Councillor Paul Porgess.

Councillor Porgess reported that following the opening of Oak Tree Primary School,Cheadle Hulme at the beginning of September there were still parking problems onQueens Road and junctions leading from it, and access protection markings were requiredfor certain properties. The safety of school children was also of paramount concern.

Members of the Area Committee expressed concern about the time it had taken for the

Traffic Regulation Orders approved at the last meeting of the Area Committee to beadvertised.

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RESOLVED That the Area Committee expresses concern about the safety of childrenattending the new Oak Tree Primary School in Cheadle Hulme and requests that theTraffic Regulation Orders approved by the Area Committee at its last meeting held on 11August 2015 (Minute 12 refers) be advertised and implemented as a matter of urgency.

11. VICTORIA AVENUE AND CHEADLE ROAD, CHEADLE - NO WAITING AT ANYTIME TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the CorporateDirector for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated)outlining the results of an investigation into parking concerns at the junction of VictoriaAvenue and Cheadle Road, Cheadle Hulme.

RESOLVED That the Executive Councillor (Supporting Places) be requested to approvethe legal advertising of the following No Waiting At Any Time Traffic Regulation Order onCheadle Road and Victoria Avenue, Cheadle Hulme at an approximate cost of 525 to be

funded from Ward Delegated Budget (Cheadle Hulme North allocation) and, subject to noobjections being received within twenty one days from the advertisement date, the Orderbe made:-

Proposed No Waiting at Any Time

Cheadle Road, Cheadle Hulme, north side - from a point 10 metres south east of thesouth eastern kerbline of Victoria Avenue to a point 10 metres north west of the northwestern kerbline on Victoria Avenue.

Victoria Avenue, Cheadle Hulme - both sides, 15 metres north east of the north easternkerbline of Cheadle Road for a distance of 5 metres in a south westerly direction.

12. BURNS AVENUE AND SHAKESPEARE DRIVE, CHEADLE - NO WAITING AT ANYTIME TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the CorporateDirector for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated)outlining the results of an investigation into parking concerns at the junction of Burnsavenue and Shakespeare Drive, Cheadle.

RRESOLVED (1) That the Area Committee be minded to approve a No Waiting At AnyTime Traffic Regulation Order on Burns Avenue and Shakespeare Drive, Cheadle, as setout below, at an approximate cost of 525 to be funded from the Area Committees Budget(Cheadle Hulme North Ward allocation):-

Proposed No Waiting at Any Time

Burns Avenue, Cheadle - south west side, from the north westerly kerbline of ShakespeareDrive for a distance of 13 metres in a north westerly direction.

Shakespeare Drive, Cheadle -, north west side, from the south westerly kerbline of Burns

Avenue for a distance of 15 metres in a south westerly direction.

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Burns Avenue, Cheadle - north east side, from the north westerly kerbline of ShakespeareDrive for a distance of 15 metres in a north westerly direction.

Shakespeare Drive, Cheadle - north west side, from the north easterly kerbline of BurnsAvenue for a distance of 15 metres in a north easterly direction.

(2) That approval be given to the statutory legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Orderand, subject to no objections being received within twenty one days from theadvertisement date, the Order be made.

13. HIGH GROVE HOTEL, SILVERDALE ROAD, GATLEY - ASSET OF COMMUNITYVALUE NOMINATION

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the CorporateDirector for Corporate and Support Services (copies of which had been circulated whichprovided Members with information about the nomination that the Council had received in

response to the Community Right to Bid from the Friends of the High Grove to list theHigh Grove Hotel, Silverdale Road, Gatley as an asset of community value.

The Community Right to Bid was one of the community rights derived from the LocalismAct 2012. The Right provided for voluntary and community organisations with a localconnection to nominate an asset (land and buildings) for inclusion on a list of communityassets. Should a listed asset come up for sale, voluntary and community organisationswould have a chance to delay a sale by up to six months in order to prepare a bid to buythe asset.

The Area Committee considered the information provided in the report, together withcomments from the Area Manager for Hydes Brewery and observations from HydesBrewery on specific points contained in the application form. An e petition to list the site asan Asset of Community Value signed by 414 people and a petition to keep the High Groveas a public house signed by 72 people had been submitted earlier in the meeting.

RESOLVED - (Seven for) That the High Grove Hotel, Silverdale Road, Gatley (the Asset)be listed as an Asset of Community Value as the Assets main use (i.e. not ancillary) hadrecently been or is presently used to further the social wellbeing or social interests of thelocal community and could reasonably do so in the future i.e. within the next five years.

14. GATLEY RECREATION GROUND- FORMER PAVILION

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the CorporateDirector for Corporate and Support Services (copies of which had been circulated) settingout a proposal to offer to let premises at the former pavilion at Gatley Recreation Groundon the open market to generate a revenue stream in order to bring a derelict building backinto use.

RESOLVED That the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services be advisedthat the Area Committee supports the proposal to offer to let premises at the formerpavilion at Gatley Recreation Ground on the open market to generate a revenue stream in

order to bring a derelict building back into use.

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15. PARK ROAD CEMETERY, CHEADLE

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of whichhad been circulated) regarding a request from an existing cemetery Deed of Allotmentholder at Park Road Cemetery, Cheadle to purchase the land for ongoing use as a private

cemetery.

RESOLVED That the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services be advisedthat the Area Committee supports the request from an existing cemetery Deed ofAllotment holder at Park Road Cemetery, Cheadle to purchase the land for ongoing use asa private cemetery.

16. APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILLORS TO LAY WREATHS AT REMEMBRANCE DAYSERVICES ON 8 NOVEMBER 2015

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which

had been circulated) inviting the Area Committee to nominate Councillors to lay wreathson behalf of the Council at the Remembrance Sunday Service at the Cheadle, Gatley andHeald Green War Memorials

RESOLVED - That the following Councillors be appointed to lay wreaths on behalf of theCouncil at Remembrance Day Services at Cheadle, Gatley and Heald Green WarMemorials on Sunday, 8 November 2015:-

Cheadle War Memorial Councillor Keith HollowayGatley War Memorial Councillor Graham GreenhalghHeald Green War Memorial Councillor Peter Burns

The meeting closed at 7.58 pm

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CHEADLE AREA COMMITTEE Date: 10 November 2015

PROGRESS ON AREA COMMITTEE DECISIONS

Report of the Democratic Services Manager

WARD FLEXIBILITY FUNDING

The amounts available to be spent in 2015/16, incorporating the monies carried forward and a budget of 3,000 per ward for 2015/16, areas follows:-

Cheadle and Gatley Cheadle Hulme North Heald Green

Funding awarded in2014/15

Chelwood Foodbank Plus

Cheadle VillagePartnership

Manchester Rugby Club

St. Anns Road NorthAllotment Association

Budget carried forward

Cheadle Golf Club

150

500

250

450

5,404.25

250

Funding awarded in 2014/15


Cheadle Village Partnership

Manchester Rugby Club

St Anns Road NorthAllotment Association


All Hallows Church YouthGroup

Cheadle Golf Club

250

500

250

50

11,095.30

452.92

250

Funding awarded in 2014/15


St. Anns Road North AllotmentAssociation


Cheadle Golf Club

100

450

13,549.60

200

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Gatley Village Partnership

Cheadle VillagePartnership

Cheadle Village Hall

400

500

600

All Hallows Church YouthGroup

Cheadle Village Partnership

Cheadle Village Hall

500

500

400

6,654.25 11, 992.38 16,349.60

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Appendix A - Resume Of Issues Progress Report

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nchester Road,eadle

03/2014

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 ofthe scheme was approximately 450,000 which would be included in the2014/15 Highways Capital Programme. Scheme on site est 12 weekconstruction programme. Civil works substantially complete by end ofOctober, works over M60 bridge delayed due to Highways Agency requestfor additional info.

cle Links totley Station

09/14

Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration

submitted a report seeking the Area Committees comments regarding the proposed

cycle links to Gatley Railway Station following the successful bid for funding from

the Department for Transport via the Cycle City Ambition

Grant to provide cycle safety improvements on/off the highway within the Borough.Scheme on site.

ldon Avenue,eadle

02/2015

A report setting out the results of an investigation with regard to parkedvehicles causing access problems on Waldon Avenue, Cheadle. Re-consultation underway with local residents, details will be reported back tothe Ward Spokesperson. Report issued to June AC meeting. Single YellowLine and signs have now been implemented on siteP

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Outwood Drive,Heald Green

AV

10/03/2015

Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration regarding thefindings of an investigation into the proposed extension of the existing NoWaiting At Any Time restrictions on Outwood Drive, Heald Green. Operativefrom 25thJune 2015. Lining crew having problems due to vehicle parkedblocking access. Traffic Services investigating if vehicle can be removed.Vehicle has been removed and lining crew has been informed that they areto complete the works. Scheme now complete

Councillor Lane,Cheadle

AV

04/15

Democratic Services Manager submitted a report regarding the findings ofan investigation into concerns regarding parking on residential roadsadjacent to a local clinic in the vicinity of Councillor Lane, Cheadle. Onadvert. Scheme now complete

ChurchRoad/StonepailRoad, Gatley

AV

04/15

Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Directorfor Place Management and Regeneration regarding the outcome of aninvestigation into parking at the junction of Church Road and StonepailRoad, Gatley. On advert. Operative from 24thAugust 2015. Lining crewhaving difficulties accessing the site, arrangements to be made tocomplete asap.

Argyll Road,Cheadle

AV

06/15

Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Directorfor Place Management and Regeneration regarding the findings of aninvestigation into parking concerns at the junction of Argyll Road andCouncillor Lane, Cheadle. Scheme now complete

Barcheston Roadand Broadway

Cheadle

EP

7/15

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report ofthe Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of

which had been circulated) regarding the findings of an investigation intoparking concerns at the junction of Barcheston Road and Broadway,Cheadle. Information sent to Legal to draft notices for advertising. On advertfrom 21stOctober 2015

Oak Tree PrimarySchool, Queens

Currently on advert for the TROs

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ad, Cheadleme

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09/2015

toriae/Cheadle Rd,eadle Hulme

09/2015

Executive Councillor (Supporting Places) be requested to approve thelegal advertising of the following No Waiting At Any Time TrafficRegulation Order on Cheadle Road and Victoria Avenue, CheadleHulme at an approximate cost of 525 to be funded from WardDelegated Budget (Cheadle Hulme North allocation) and, subject to noobjections being received within twenty one days from theadvertisement date, the Order be made

rnse/Shakespeareve, Cheadle

09/2015

That the Area Committee be minded to approve a No Waiting At AnyTime Traffic Regulation Order on Burns Avenue and ShakespeareDrive, Cheadle, as set out below, at an approximate cost of 525 to befunded from the Area Committees Budget (Cheadle Hulme North Wardallocation)

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Cheadle Area Committee Delegated Budget

Ward Balance broughtforward from

2013/14)

Budget 2014/15

Total Available

Approved andEstimatedSchemes

Available Balance

Cheadle andGatley

20,910 10,750 31,660 860 30,800

Cheadle HulmeNorth

3,990 10,750 14,740 1,635 13,105

Heald Green 26,260 10,750 37,010 0 37,010

Total 51,160 32,250 83,410 2,495 80,915

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Return to :Democratic ServicesTown Hall, Stockport SK1 3XE

Ward Flexibility FundingApplication Form

Thank you for your interest in Stockport Councils Ward Flexibility Fund. To give your group thebest chance of success please read the guidance notes and the questions on the applicationform carefully.

Please ensure that all boxes on this form are completed. You must also include all additionalinformation that is requested.

1. About Your Organisation

1. Name of Organisation/ Group

5thCheadle Hulme Scouting Group and First Steps Orrishmere Charity Pre-school

2. Organisation/Individual Address

Warwick CloseCheadle HulmeCheadleCheshireSK85NN

3. Main Contact Details (for correspondence)

Title: Mr

Name: Dave Muggeridge

Role: Treasurer

Address:

Postcode:

Home Phone Number:

Mobile Phone Number:

Email Address:

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2Return to :Democratic ServicesTown Hall, Stockport SK1 3XE

4. If your application is successful, which method of payment would you prefer?Please note, any grants of 1,000 or more must be paid via a bank transfer

If by cheque, what should it be made payable to?If by bank transfer, please provide the account number and sort code.5thCheadle Hulme Scout HQ Cttee

5. What is the status of your Organisation/ Group?Please Tick

6. Please describe the main activities of your Organisation/ Group

The scouting community offers activities for a fully inclusive community to enhance thechildren/young persons well being , by trying new skills and pushing themselves to have a go.

The charity Pre-school (which operates from the same building) offers Outstanding child carefor 2 year olds to school age. They provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment. Thisenables the children to learn and develop in many ways and to gain skills which help providethem with life skills.

7. When was your Organisation/Group established?Select a date from the drop down menu.Scout Building was opened in 1967 and the Pre-school was started in 1971

8. Does your organisation have the following pol icies and procedures in place?If you are awarded a grant you will be required to send copies of all relevant documents as part

of the grant agreement.

A New Group Voluntary Organisation A Registered CharityNo. 1020249

Company Limited by GuaranteeNo. Enter Company Registration No

Applying for Charitable Status Unregistered Association Friendly Society Other (Please specify)

Click here to enter text.

Housing Association

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A governance/management committee A Constitution/governing document/set of rules An Equal Opportunities Policy A Child Protection Policy (where necessary)

A Health and Safety Public liability

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2. About Your Application

9. Please give us a brief description of your proposed/planned project or activityYou may wish to include details of what activities will take place, where will it happen, how oftenand who will take part. If you are applying for equipment you can tell us what will it be used forand why is it needed.

The Scout Building Committee is consistently improving the building to keep it to a highstandard for all who use it. After years of patching and trying to improve the toilet and kitchenfacilities we feel we now need to address them on a more permanent scale. We would like todevelop the toilet area and gain a couple of small toilets for the pre-school children includingchildren with disabilities. At the moment the pre-school children use adult size toilets. Thepreschool has been required to accommodate children from 2 years and have noticed they arestruggling even with steps to use the toilets. Although we have a disabled toilet we would like toupdate this to the latest standards. The small kitchen area which adjoins the toilet stud wall, isin need of modernisation with the units being last replaced in the 1980s. In addition the kitchenneeds a new water heater. We have raised money for an new water heater, however have putthis on hold as we would like to replace and refurbish the area at the same time.

10. Who wil l benefit from this grant?The building is in the heart of where local residents live. We support a wide range of localresidents ranging from children who use the preschool, scouts and guides. Plus variouscommunity groups such as a karate group, occasional dance groups and as a venue forchildrens parties and community groups (rented for a nominal charge). We have StockportHomes (housing trust) directly in the area. We have Oak Tree primary school which is 5minutes walk away. Over the river in the Ladybrook Valley we have the Calderbrook estatewhich caters for many families. We have families who walk the short distance over theLadybrook River from Tarvin Road and Councillor Road. We have families from many areaswho use the building which helps provide a diverse setting from all walks of the community.

10(a) How Many Stockport residents will benefit?

160

10(b) Are there any restrictions on who wil l benefit from the funding?

No there are no restrictions. All groups are fully inclusive and diverse to everyone who use thegroups

11. Your Projects BudgetPlease provide a breakdown of cost for your project including VAT where applicable and submitany estimates for the purchase of equipment or work to be done.

The funding would be used to finance the required building work. Current estimates areapproximately 8,000 of which the Building Committee have already raised 500.

11(a) How much will the project/activity cost in total?

8,000 approximate

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11(b) Tell us about other any other sources of income you have already applied for orraised so far in relation to this project

We have raised so far 500 and have applied to Screwfix Foundation funding as many grantsdo not support building and maintenance projects

12. How much are you applying for from the Ward Flexibil ity Budget?

2,000

12(a) If the amount you are applying for covers only part of the project/activity, thenplease tell us how do you intend to fund any shortfall?

We will continue to fund raise. We have an excellent track record of fund raising, having over10,000 over the last four years to maintain the building. Fund raising has been a mix of grantapplications plus local events such as summer fair, auctions, sponsored events, bag packing.

13. What is the planned timescale for spending this grant?

Start 01 April 2016Finish Sunday, 01 May 2016

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3. Which Wards are you Applying to?You may tick more than one box. Please note that no grant of more than 1,000 in totality willordinarily be made.

Please tell us for each ward you wish to make an application to:-(a) how many people will benefit in that ward; and

(b) what proportion of funding from your overall application you are seeking fromeach ward.Number ofbeneficiaries

How muchfunding youare seeking

Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South Area Commit tee

Bramhall North Enter Number. Amount

Bramhall South & Woodford Enter Number. Amount

Cheadle Hulme South 100 1,000

Central Stockport Area Committee

Brinnington & Central Enter Number. AmountDavenport & Cale Green Enter Number. Amount

Edgeley & Cheadle Heath Enter Number. Amount

Manor Enter Number. Amount

Cheadle Area Committee

Cheadle & Gatley Enter Number. Amount

Cheadle Hulme North 60 1,000

Heald Green Enter Number. Amount

Heatons & Reddish Area Committee

Heatons North Enter Number. Amount

Heatons South Enter Number. Amount

Reddish North Enter Number. Amount

Reddish South Enter Number. Amount

Marple Area Commi ttee

Marple North Enter Number. Amount

Marple South Enter Number. Amount

Stepping Hill Area Commit tee

Hazel Grove Enter Number. Amount

Offerton Enter Number. Amount

Stepping Hill Enter Number. Amount

Werneth Area Commi ttee

Bredbury & Woodley Enter Number. Amount

Bredbury Green & Romiley Enter Number. Amount

Totals Enter Number. Amount

This total should add up tothe figure you provided in

Question 12

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4. Application Checklist and Declaration

1. I am authorised to make this application on behalf of the above organisation

2. I certify that the information contained in this application is correct

3.If the information changes in any way I will inform Democratic Servicesaccordingly.

4.I give permission for Democratic Services to contact my organisation and/or myselfby phone, mail or e-mail with information about its activities and fundingopportunities.

5.I/ we agree (if required) to attend an Area Committee meeting to explain how theproposal will improve the environmental, economic or social wellbeing of the areaand to answer any questions.

6. Our details can be used for promotional purposes should this request besuccessful

7. I/We will use this grant for the proposed project/activities stated in our application.

8.I/we will not use the grant for any other purpose prior to contacting DemocraticServices in order to seek authorisation.

9.I/we will provide appropriate proof of expenditure to Democratic Services, within 12months from the Grant being made.

10. I/we will highlight the support of the Area Committee in recent publicity material.

11.I/we agree to providing information to assist in the future monitoring of theeffectiveness of the funding including reporting back to the Area Committee onhow the grant has been spent and what difference it has made.

12.I/we agree that the content of this completed application form and anysupplementary information provided may be published on the Councils websiteand other publications as part of the application process.

Print your name: David Muggeridge

Signature:

orif submitted electronically tick this box to signify your agreement to the above terms

Date: Sunday, 11 October 2015

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Cheadle Area Committee 10thNovember 2015


DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS

Report of the Corporate Director Place

ITEM 1: DC059483

SITE ADDRESS: Land off Europa Way, Bridgehall, Adswood, Stockport.

PROPOSAL: Erection of 153 dwellings (Reserved Matters application seeking approval forappearance, landscaping, layout and scale following Outline Planning PermissionDC050437)

INFORMATION

These applications need to be considered against the provisions of the Human Rights Act1998. Under Article 6, the applicants [and those third parties, including local residents, whohave made representations] have the right to a fair hearing and to this end the Committeemust give full consideration to their comments.

Article 8 and Protocol 1 Article 1 confer(s) a right of respect for a persons home, other landand business assets. In taking account of all material considerations, including Councilpolicy as set out in the Unitary Development Plan, the Head of Development and Controlhas concluded that some rights conferred by these Articles on theapplicant(s)/objectors/residents and other occupiers and owners of nearby land that mightbe affected may be interfered with but that that interference is in accordance with the lawand justified by being in the public interest and on the basis of the planning merits of thedevelopment proposal. He believes that any restriction on these rights posed by approval ofthe application is proportionate to the wider benefits of approval and that such a decisionfalls within the margin of discretion afforded to the Council under the Town and Country

Planning Acts.

This Copyright has been made by or with the authority of SMBC pursuant to section 47 ofthe Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 (the Act). Unless the Act provides the priorpermission of the copyright owner. (Copyright (Material Open to Public Inspection)(Marking of Copies of Maps) Order 1989 (SI 1989/1099)

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ITEM 1

Appl icat ion Reference: DC/059483

Location: Land off Europa Way, Bridgehall, Adswood, Stockport

Proposal: Erection of 153 dwellings (Reserved Matters applicationseeking approval for appearance, landscaping, layout andscale following Outline Planning Permission DC050437)

Type of Appl ication: Reserved Matters

Registration Date: 19/08/2015Expiry Date: 18/11/2015Case Officer: Mark Jordan

Appl icant : Bellway Homes ManchesterAgent : Astle Planning and Design

COMMITTEE STATUS

Planning & Highways Regulations Committee (exceeds 100 dwellings and site area of morethan 3 hectares)

Reported to Cheadle & Central Area Committees for comment only.

DESCRIPTION OF DEVELOPMENT

This application seeks approval of reserved matters relating to (1) appearance; (2)landscaping; (3) layout and; (4) scale for the re-development of the site through the

construction of 153 dwellings.

Members will be advised that the principle of the re-development of the site for up to 168dwellings and the means of access to / from the site was accepted through the granting ofoutlining planning permission under application ref. DC050437 on 01/04/14. As part of theoutline consent contributions of 100,000 and 145,000 were agreed through a S106Agreement, towards the provision of affordable housing and recreational open spacerespectively. These matters remain un-changed and are not material considerations inrespect of the current reserved matters application.

The proposed development comprises the construction of 153 dwellings, which all are two

storey in scale and comprise pitched roof designs. External materials of constructioninclude a palette of facing brick, detail brick, roof tiles and render. The proposed dwellings

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northern site boundary.

The following policies are applicable:-

UDP Review Saved Policies

L1.2 - Childrens PlayEP1.7 - Development and Flood RiskEP1.10 - Aircraft NoiseHP1.1 - Housing Land AllocationsNE3.1 - Protection and Enhancement of Green ChainsUOS1.3 - Protection of Local Open Space

Core Strategy Policies

CS1: OVERARCHING PRINCIPLES: SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - ADDRESSINGINEQUALITIES AND CLIMATE CHANGECS2: HOUSING PROVISIONCS3: MIX OF HOUSINGCS4: DISTRIBUTION OF HOUSINGCS8: SAFEGUARDING AND IMPROVING THE ENVIRONMENTCS9: TRANSPORT AND DEVELOPMENTCS10: AN EFFECTIVE AND SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT NETWORK

Development Management Policies

SD-1: Creating Sustainable CommunitiesSD-3: Delivering the Energy Opportunities Plans - New DevelopmentSD-6: Adapting to the Impacts of Climate ChangeH-1: Design of Residential DevelopmentH-2: Housing PhasingH-3: Affordable HousingSIE-1: Quality PlacesSIE-2: Provision of Recreation and Amenity Open Space in New DevelopmentsSIE-3: Protecting, Safeguarding and Enhancing the EnvironmentT-1: Transport and DevelopmentT-2: Parking in Developments

T-3: Safety and Capacity on the Highway NetworkT-4: Protecting Disused Rail Alignments

Supplementary Planning Guidance

As part of the Councils commitment to the implementation of a Local DevelopmentFramework the Council has introduced Supplementary Planning Guidance entitledRecreational Open Space and Commuted Payments (adopted July 2006), andSupplementary Planning Document entitled, The Design Of Residential Development(adopted December 2007), 'Transport & Highways in Residential Areas' (adoptedSeptember 2006) 'Sustainable Transport SPD' (adopted December 2007) and SustainableDesign and Construction SPD [adopted May 2006].

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National Planning Policy

The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) issued by DCLG on 27th March 2012sets out the Governments planning policies for England, and how they are expected tobe applied.

Paragraph 6 states: The purpose of the planning system is to contribute to theachievement of sustainable development.

Paragraph 7 states: There are three dimensions to sustainable development:economic, social and environmental.

Paragraph 11 states: Planning law requires that applications for planning permission

must be determined in accordance with the development plan unless materialconsiderations indicate otherwise.

Paragraph 13 states: The National Planning Policy Framework constitutes guidancefor local planning authorities and decision-takers both in drawing up plans and as amaterial consideration in determining applications

Paragraph 14 states: At the heart of the National Planning Policy Framework is apresumption in favour of sustainable development, which should be seen as a goldenthread running through both plan-making and decision-taking.

For decision-taking this means (unless material considerations indicate otherwise):

approving development proposals that accord with the development plan without delay;and

where the development plan is absent, silent or relevant policies are out-of-date,granting permission unless:

any adverse impacts of doing so would significantly and demonstrably outweigh thebenefits, when assessed against the policies in this Framework taken as a whole; orspecific policies in this Framework indicate development should be restricted.

Paragraph 187 states "Local planning authorities should look for solutions rather than

problems, and decision-takers at every level should seek to approve applications forsustainable development where possible. Local planning authorities should workproactively with applicants to secure developments that improve the economic, socialand environmental conditions of the area.

Paragraph 197 states that In assessing and determining development proposals, localplanning authorities should apply the presumption in favour of sustainabledevelopment.

NPPF Conformity

The Planning Advisory Services National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)

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Compatibility Self-Assessment Checklist has been undertaken on Stockportsadopted Core Strategy. This document assesses the conformity of Stockportsadopted Core Strategy with the NPPF and takes account of saved policies from theUnitary Development Plan where applicable. No significant differences wereidentified therefore the development plan is in conformity with the NPPF.

PLANNING HISTORY

DC006788 Residential scheme (outline). Withdrawn.

DC011626 Residential scheme (outline). Granted 12/08/03.

DC021394 Variation of conditions attached to DC011626. Granted 02/02/06

DC023307 Construction of 170 houses and flats (reserved matters). Granted 22/08/07

DC023939 Variation of condition attached to DC021394 to allow extendedimplementation period. Withdrawn.

DC050437 Residential development for up to 168 dwellings with open space, accessand associated infrastructure (outline). Granted 01/04/14.

NEIGHBOURS VIEWS

A total of 96 nearby commercial and residential properties were notified in writing of theproposal. The application has also been advertised via site and press notices. The

consultation period expired on 25/09/15. A total of 3 letters have been received objecting tothe application on the following summarised grounds:-

(1) Loss of wildlife habitat;(2) Impact of additional traffic generation generated by 153 dwellings, particularly in respectof the safety of local children;(3) Loss of light to gardens serving existing properties;(4) Loss of privacy to existing properties;(5) Loss of accessibility to nearby football fields, bike ramps, fields, etc;(6) Concerns over level of noise and dust during construction;(7) Noise problems from other nearby premises along Birdhall Lane are already causing

problems for local residents;(8) Concern over when any potential start date would be if permission is granted;(9) The pedestrian pathway through to Bridgehall Community Orchard is only possiblepedestrian link. This path is well defined and well used by local people. The pedestrian linkmust be be built into the layout as a definitive path through the eastern boundary.

CONSULTEE RESPONSES

Arboricul tural Officer :Where tree planting is to occur in areas where there is no footpath Iwould recommend species such as Prunus Hillier spire and Crataegus monogyna Stricta asthey have very narrow canopies to prevent conflict with the highway.

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plantings can be in the site rather than around the perimeter.Species such as Quercus Ilex should not be used in proximity to the residential propertiesand so either the species needs changing on one of the group or the tree relocated.The use of fruiting species should also be considered where appropriate to enhance thebiodiversity and access for all to free fruit.The Aesculus and Acer species trees need to be changed to more appropriate species andwhere possible native species that enhance the biodiversity of the site.The size of the trees also needs to be increased with all tree planting to be a minimal ofheavy standards 14-16cm but preferring them to be extra heavy standards and eitherroot-balled or container grown to increase survival rates with container grown trees havinghigher survival rates.Hedges need to be altered with the loss of portugese laurels where possible to be replacedwith more appropriate species and where possible native evergreen hedging.

If the following alterations are made then this would be an acceptable scheme.

Updated response to additional information: No objection, however 16-18cm heavystandards would be so big that the small thorns on the upright hawthorn would not be anissue and the issue of growing into the highway would outweight the street scene issues theagents raise. We cannot have canopies impacting on the highway with regular refusewagons and emergency vehicles.

Highway Engineer: The layout of the estate road is acceptable in principle however thereare some minor alterations/inclusion that will be required prior to approval.

The existing traffic calming scheme includes speed cushions along Europa Way and a

number of these cushions are directly outside the access to driveways into the dwellings. Iwould therefore ask that the applicant makes minor amendments to some of the speedcushions to ensure that access to the proposed dwellings is not impeded. It may bebeneficial if the traffic calming on this section of the highway was amended to benefit boththe proposed dwellings and users of the highway particularly buses if speed tables wereintroduced at the junctions instead of the existing cushions. These details should be agreedwith the LPA prior to development commencement on site

The proposed layout does not include the location of existing lighting columns so if theapplicant needs to relocate these columns to allow driveway access then this should bemade clear on the layout plan itself.

The layout plan does not include the existing bus stops that are already in place alongEuropa Way. At this stage the location of the bus stops and how they are to beaccommodated within the development itself must be clarified. The application has sited theexisting bus service in proving the sites accessibility so a quality bus service would beenhanced by improvements to those existing bus stop and I would request a condition todeliver those improvements.

In addition to improve further the sites accessibility/permeability I would ask that apedestrian and cycle link from the Easterly side of the site to the footbridge over the railwayline is improved. This will provide a direct and convenient route towards Edgeley Centre via

Petersberg Road. A 3m wide route could be provided across Local Authority land and thiscould be delivered by the Council should a commuted sum be made available to cover the

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cost. I am therefore of the opinion that should permission be granted a S106 Agreementshould include for provision of a financial contribution of 25,000 to enable delivery of thisroute. This will greatly benefit the site and residents in particular and is fully in accordancewith National and Local Policy for providing accessible development. In addition to this wewould require the access from Pickmere Close into the development to be available topedestrians and cyclist and from the submitted plans this is not clear and the plans needamending.

The proposed estate roads will have to be adopted by the Council via a s38 agreementwhich should be in place prior to any development commencing on site. At this stage Iwould require the adoption of the grass verge along the boundary of the site and the futureLRT stop to be included in the s38 agreement.

The construction works will also affect the condition of the adopted highway of Europa Wayand I would therefore require a 278 agreement to be in place prior to development

commencing on site to ensure that both the foot way and carriageway areresurfaced/reconstructed along the development frontage post construction. The requestedamendments to the traffic calming could be completed at this time.

I would also require conditions with regards to the retention of visibility on individualdriveways and at the junctions on Europa Way to ensure that road safety is improved withinthe layout itself. Other requested conditions include cycle parking provision and theretention of parking within the development.

If the submitted plan could be amended to accommodate my comments and subject to therequested condition I would raise no objection to this planning application.

Recommendation: No objection subject to conditions

Updated response to additional information: It is essential that there is a public right ofaccess to the adjoining land to ensure the potential LRT Stop is capable of uninhibiteddelivery. The area highlighted (strip of land along the North side of the estate road) shouldultimately form part of the adopted highway network and the Council would accept Bellway,under license, managing and maintaining the area until such time as, or if at all, that it maybe required for LRT purposes. Without protection I would consider the deliverability of LRTto Stockport would be adversely and unacceptably affected.

Any future LRT proposal will have to bring forward adequate mitigation and landscaping toensure adjoining residential development is not adversely affected.

I have sought to be constructive supporting a shared surface road arrangement but need toprotect all interests and ensure future improvement is possible if deemed necessary. Theshared surface layout does not encourage general access but it would not preclude accessand passage by larger vehicles. It will not be likely to be the intention to direct LRT trafficthrough the housing estate however such movements cannot be prohibited.

In the event that an LRT stop is forthcoming I would reasonably foresee foot way provisionwithin the strip along the North side of the road would help reduce any future risk of conflict

that would arise by increased traffic movement in the area.

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Clearly any such works to improve the road network would form part of any futureapplication for construction of a LRT stop and associated facilities.

With respect to pedestrian linkage from the Eastern corner of the site I maintain my viewthat a link should be provided from the site upto the pathway which connects betweenCuddington Crescent and Petersburg Road. It has always been my opinion and there is noquestion that delivery of this link will greatly improve the accessibility of this site. It willprovide convenient and direct linkage to a nearby School and provide the shortest walkingand in part cycling route between the site and Edgeley Centre, which comprises publictransport, shops, employment, Schools, health services etc.

Notwithstanding the outline permission I will consistently maintain that this link should beprovided. The degree of benefit accrued by providing this link far outweighs any perceivablyrefute or concern that may be expressed. I consider the scheme is undermined by failing todeliver this connectivity; it will lack permeability and would do little to promote walking and

cycling routes.

My preferred methodology would be via a S106 Agreement but I would support a Grampiantype condition approach given the affected land is Council owned, giving comfort fordeliverability and enabling Bellway to undertake the works and bear the actual cost etc.

Planning Policy Officer (Sustainability): I have the following comments:

I cannot see a suitable energy statement on line. Section 5.0 of the DAS lays outsustainability aspects of the design, however this is not sufficient to satisfy the policyrequirements for an energy statement as laid out in Core Strategy Policy SD3 and the

Councils sample energy statement for large scale development:http://www.stockport.gov.uk/2013/2994/developmentcontrol/planningpolicy/sampleenergystatementlarge

An energy statement must either be a specific section in a revised DAS or a separatedocument including the following information as a minimum and as suggested in the abovesample energy statement.

Site details including the post code, site and building areas in metres squared

Acknowledgement that SD3 Policy carbon reduction targets of a minimum 40% over 2006

Part L apply (equivalent to a 13% reduction over 2013 Part L) since the site is for more than10 dwellings this saving can be achieved through design and does not have to includerenewable energy options, however it should be noted that the energy statement MUSTshow evidence of consideration of all low / zero carbon technologies as laid out in bulletpoint 4 regardless of any intent to use them or not to achieve the targets

A TER / DER calculation to show how the percentage improvement will be achieved (or atleast an acknowledgement that it will be done and I would suggest a condition on theapplication that such information will be submitted prior to commencement)

Evidence of technical feasibility (i.e. will the technologies work on the site and what levels ofannual carbon savings each offers) and financial viability (i.e. estimated costs especially for

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those technologies that are technically feasible but are not being used on grounds of costs)as laid out and suggested in the sample energy statement which includes web links toresources to help with estimated costs

Planning Policy (Open Space): The policy requirements of Dev Man Policy SIE 2 from theCore Strategy and the Recreational Open Space Provision SPG, indicates that occupancylevels of 100 or more are expected to provide 1.7 ha per 1,000 population for formalrecreation and 0.7 ha per 1,000 population for childrens play and casual recreation. Giventhe proposed housing numbers and types, the population capacity would be 623 whichrequires 4361 sum 0.44 Ha. (612 x 7sq.m. = 4361) for childrens play.

This policy requires as much as possible of the open space to be provided within or adjacentthe new development and play provision should incorporate facilities based on the hierarchyset out below;

1. Local Area of Play (LAP)2. Local Equipped Area for Play (LEAP)3. Neighbourhood Equipped Area for Play (NEAP)

As per Table 3 : Play facilities from the Core Strategy a LEAP should be provided where adevelopment exceeds a population capacity of 510 and every 50 persons requires theconsideration of a LAP and be within a walking distance of 100m of all homes.

A total of one LEAP and two LAPs would cater for a population of 610. The plan indicatesthat there is a LEAP in the south west corner of the site. As outlined in the Core Strategypolicy, the safety and security of children within play spaces is an important consideration in

the design. The orientation of the LEAP does not allow for natural surveillance. It istherefore suggested that residential properties which are in close proximity to the LEAP areredesigned in a way that would allow for the LEAP to be overlooked. The plan indicates thatthere are three LAPs are on the site. As previously mentioned two LAPs would be sufficientto cater for the population capacity, the design could be amended therefore to remove aLAP, providing that the remaining two are within a 100m of every home.

With regards to the Play Provision to be provided on site, par 3.337 under Dev Man PolicySIE 2 does not state that the Council should take on the maintenance; it is for the counciland the applicant to come to an agreement. If the applicant agrees to taking on themaintenance, it is suggested a condition is attached that covers future maintenance of

on-site open space in perpetuity, known as a submitting details of the managementarrangement for the future maintenance type condition.

In the event the applicant does not wish to take the maintenance on and they wish theCouncil to take this on their behalf, the commuted sums the applicant should pay for theCouncil taking on the maintenance of the LAPs should be consistent with B19/B20 ofCircular 05/2005.http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20120919132719/www.communities.gov.uk/documents/planningandbuilding/pdf/147537.pdf

Core Strategy Policy DM SIE 2: Provision of Recreation and Amenity Open Spaceindicates that residential schemes are expected to provide 1.7 ha per 1000 population forformal recreation. As mentioned above the requirement of the Core Strategy policy is for as

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much as possible of the open space to be provided on-site. The commuted sums for Formalrecreationalprovision to serve the future occupants would be as follows;

Provision 623 x 198.35 = 123,572.05Maintenance 623 x 17(sq.m) x 11.86 = 125609.26Total 249,181.31

With regards to the Play Provision to be provided on site. Par 3.337 under Dev Man PolicySIE 2 does not state that the Council should take on the maintenance, it is for the counciland the applicant to come to an agreement. If the applicant agree to taking on themaintenance, I would suggest putting a condition on the planning permission (in the event itis granted) that covers future maintenance of on-site open space in perpetuity, known as asubmitting details of the management arrangement for the future maintenance typecondition.

Planning Policy (Housing): No response received.

Nature Development Officer: I have looked at the proposed landscaping schedule andhave the following comments:

The proposed species mix contains many non-native ornamental species. I wouldrecommend that these species are substituted or at least augmented with native speciesbeneficial to wildlife to maximise the biodiversity benefits associated with the scheme. Thisis particularly important since part of the application area falls within designated GreenChain (the north and west of the site).

Following on from the above point, I would recommend that planting is supplementedparticularly around the northern, western and southern boundaries of the site, includinground the margins of the proposed LEAPs. This will help safeguard the functionality of theGreen Chain as a wildlife corridor, maintain habitat connectivity, and thus ensure that theproposed development does not contravene NE3.1 of the retained UDP.

Updated response to additional information:I would prefer for more native species/speciesbeneficial to wildlife to be incorporated into the landscaping strategy as per my previouscomments, however, I can accept the proposals outlined.

Environmental Health Contaminated Land: I would like to make the following comments

to be included on any decision made upon this application.

Please note that these conditions should be applied as a phased approach, dependingupon the outcome of each subsequent condition i.e if the investigation carried out to satisfyCTM1 recommends further works then CTM2 should then be applied etc.

CTM 3

Con 1 Informative

LFG3

CTM3The development shall not be occupied until the approved remediation scheme required to

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be submitted by Condition [XXXX] has been carried out. Within [XXXX] months ofcompletion of remediation measures, a validation report assessing the effectiveness of theremediation carried shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planningauthority. The report shall specify any further remediation measures necessary and indicatehow and when these measures will be undertaken.

ReasonTo ensure that any unacceptable risks from contamination to the future users of the landand neighbouring land are minimised, together with those to controlled waters, property andecological systems, and to ensure that the development can be carried out safely withoutunacceptable risks to workers, neighbours and other off site receptors in accordance withPolicy EP1.5, "Development on or near Contaminated Sites", of the Stockport UnitaryDevelopment Plan Review.

CON1 INFORMATIVEAny investigation or risk assessment which seeks to establish the presence or otherwise ofcontamination on or close to the site of a proposed development should be carried out inaccordance with current legislation and guidance.

LFG3:

No part of the development shall be occupied until all works necessary to prevent landfillgas migration into the development have been approved in writing by the local planningauthority and carried out in full.

Reason:

The adjoining land may contain landfill gas and it may be necessary to undertake remedialmeasures in order to comply with Policy EP1.5, "Development on or near ContaminatedSites", of the Stockport Unitary Development Plan Review.

Any works to be carried out must be undertaken in line with CIRIA 665

Environmental Health (Public Protection): I have assessed the above development and Ido not object to this development however there will need to be a revised noise reportundertaken- this is necessary as the noise report was undertaken in 2006.

However I have investigated noise complaints in this area only last year where a lowfrequency drone was reported and I found the source to be a large scale cardboard wasteand dust extraction unit and the noise from this is tonal in nature and operates 24 hours thisis situated to the rear of APS group which is on Birdhall lane . The noise was witnessed onOrchard vale and we did get this reduced to a level that was not audible on Orchard valehowever this may not be the case on the land that is identified for the houses.

There are also other noise sources in the area that may need to be assessed, there arenitrogen storage tanks that are situated just off Spectrum way.

Updated response to additional information: I feel that it would be prudent to conditioninternal noise levels within the finished properties to make sure that they can meet internal

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noise levels stated within BS8233:2014. Noise levels have changed in the area since 2012with some noises reducing and other noises increasing. There is a large dust/cardboardextraction unit which operates 24 hours and emits a low frequency noise and it has causedissues for occupants already in situ. The noise from the industrial equipment has beenreduced and no longer causes a problem in the complainant's property but this is somedistance away and the proposed development is much closer.

Condition 1The proposed houses will have to meet the internal noise guidelines stipulated inBS8233-2014 and these are;

living rooms Resting 07.00-23.00 35dB

Dining 07.00-23.00 40dB

Sleeping 07.00-23.00 35dB 23.00-07.00 30 dB

Gardens 50-55dB

Director of Public Health: The possible connection link to the north east of the siteenabling pedestrian and cycle access to Edgeley via the rail footbridge is crucial to ensuringthe site offers sustainable transport access to services beyond the railway line. To improvethe sustainable modes of transport to the site under CS9 and 10 this pedestrian link should,at a minimum, be maintained but ideally should be improved as a route to schools, openspaces and as a route to the railway footbridge to Edgeley including the District Centre,library and green spaces at that side of the rail line. It should be noted that this is not aPROW and that ideally this should be looked at for dedication for cyclists and pedestriansare far as practical, but for pedestrians especially along the whole route. In addition itshould be noted that pedestrian permeability on the site is important there is a 6lb weight

difference for the female population and a 10lb weight difference for mens populationbetween permeable and impermeable street designs (source).

Promoting sustainable transport (including active travel) contributes to management ofgood public health in the Borough, especially healthy weight. Achieving healthy weightreduces risks of other lifestyle diseases such as hypertension, coronary heart disease andstroke. Reducing risks of such diseases also reduces pressures on current and futurepublic sector health budgets. New development should reflect the fact that the builtenvironment can have major impacts on residents ability to be active. Active environmentsproduce benefits including ensuring a healthier local work force whilst benefiting theBoroughs economy and environment. In addition an appropriately designed builtenvironment can contribute to reducing social exclusion, as well as offering cycle andpedestrian routes for both commuters and recreational users.

Core Strategy Policy CS8 highlights the need for Local Areas of Plan, Local Equipped Areasof Play and Neighbourhood Equipped Areas of Play (which are critical to child developmentand activity levels) and the need for access to open space for general amenity use. Carefulconsideration should be given, from a public health perspective, to the requirements ofStockports planning policies around play and open space provision and/or contributions inorder to ensure that the maximum benefit can be achieved from this development, takingaccount of how provision of such, benefits both the mental and physical health of

populace. Compliance with these policies is critical because it contributes to improvedhealth for new and existing residents, who will be able to engage in activity as part of their

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everyday lives. Such design approaches foster community cohesion and enhance a senseof trust, benefiting mental as well as physical health. The view of green space enhancesthe human spirit offering real term benefits to peoples mental and physical wellbeing sincestress is known to exacerbate a wide range of health conditions.

Any prior agreements regarding affordable housing provision as required by StockportsCore Strategy policy H-3 should be carefully considered, including in termsof viability. Provision of affordable housing is important to health considerations sinceappropriate (including affordable) housing provision is key to tackling health inequalities inStockport. There is widespread recognition that an appropriate and decent homeenvironment contributes to improved health:-

(www.instituteofhealthequity.org/themes/physical-environment).

There is no evidence of the Councils Sustainability Checklist being submitted as part of theapplication, which is required on all major applications (according to the Validation

Checklist).

Drainage Engineer:This application is for reserved matters (Condition 1 of DC050437decision notice) for appearance, landscaping, layout and scale to outline planningpermission DC050437. As such these matters are for Planning Officers and is not for LLFAto comment on.

Following the recent receipt of additional information from the applicants' agent, furtherupdated comments are awaited from the Council's Drainage Engineer

Environment Agency: No objection in principle. The submitted revised Finished Floor

Levels shown on drainage layout drawing ELL-376-BW-C-CC-00-998 Rev L aresatisfactory.

United Utilit ies: No response received.

Design for Security:Having looked at the proposals we would recommend that due to thesize and nature of the proposal it should be accompanied by a thorough assessment of thecrime and disorder issues. We would like to see a Crime Impact Statement submitted

Network Rail: Network Rail has no objection in principle to the above but due to theproposal being next to Network Rail land and infrastructure

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