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CHEADLE AREA COMMITTEE

Meeting: Tuesday, 9 February 2016Tea: 5.00 pm

Ladybridge Park ResidentsClub,Edenbridge Road,Cheadle Hulme

Business: 6.00 pm

Introductions

1. MINUTES (Pages 10 - 16)

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 17 December2015

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.

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

5. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Democratic Services

Town Hall, Stockport SK1 3XE

Contact: Democratic Services on 0161 474 3216

Email: [email protected]

Area Governance

AGENDA

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(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 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.

(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 - The 'It's OK Club' (Pages 23 - 30)

To consider an application from the Its OK Club for Ward Flexibility Funding.

6. DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS (Page 31)

To consider a report of the Chief Executive

(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 Chief Executive on any planningissues relevant to the Cheadle area.

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

(i) DC059845 - 157 Stanley Road, Heald Green (Pages 32 - 51)

Two storey extensions, front porch remodelling, raising of ridge height and internalrefurbishment


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The Area Committee is requested to recommend the Planning and HighwaysRegulation Committee to grant planning permission, subject to theconditions contained in the report.

Officer Contact: Anthony Smith on 0161 474 3569 or email:

[email protected]

(ii) DC060421 - 17 Church Road, Gatley (Pages 52 - 59)

Proposed change of use from A1 retail to A3 caf resulting in loss of first floor flat

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission, subjectto the conditions contained in the report.

Officer Contact: Jim Seymour on 0161 474 3656 or email:

[email protected]

7. PLANNING APPEALS, ENFORCEMENT APPEALS & ENFORCEMENT NOTICES(Pages 60 - 62)

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]

Executive Business

8. SIM CHEM HOUSE (Pages 63 - 76)


The report advises the Area Committee of the intention to seek approval from theExecutive Councillor (Thriving Economy) to undertake feasibility and preparatory work inrelation to the potential Compulsory Purchase Order of Sim Chem House in CheadleHulme.

The Area Committee is requested to note the report.

Officer Contact: Chris Parker on 0161 218 1446 or email: [email protected]

The Area Committee acting as Trustee for the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust

9. BROOKFIELD PARK SHIERS FAMILY TRUST (Pages 77 - 84)

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager

The Area Committee is requested to agree the criteria, guidelines, maximum grant
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available and possible priority for new initiatives with regard to the distribution ofmonies for the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust, in accordance with its previousdecision to reserve 25,000 from the Trust towards addressing the effect ofloneliness amongst elderly residents and the consequential effect on their health.

Officer Contact: David Clee on 0161 474 3137 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.

Executive Business

10. THE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL OF STOCKPORT (CARRS ROAD,CHEADLE HULME) (PROHIBITION AND RESTRICTION OF WAITING) ORDER 2015

(Pages 85 - 88)


The report consider objections received to a proposed Traffic Regulation Order at CarrsRoad, Cheadle Hulme

The Area Committee is recommended that the Order be made as advertised.

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

11. THE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL OF STOCKPORT (VICTORIAAVENUE, CHEADLE HULME) (PROHIBITION OF WAITING) AND (REVOCATION)ORDER 2015 (Pages 89 - 93)


To report sets an objection received to a proposed Traffic Regulation Order at VictoriaAvenue, Cheadle Hulme.

The Area Committee is recommended that the Order be made as advertised.

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

12. QUEENS ROAD, CHEADLE HULME - NO WAITING TRAFFIC REGULATIONORDER (Pages 94 - 98)


The report sets out the result of an investigation into traffic concerns on the roadssurrounding the new Oak Tree Primary School and proposes parking restrictions in andaround the turning head.

The Area Committee is requested to approve the statutory legal advertising of a No
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Waiting Traffic Regulation Order and, subject to no objections being received withinthe statutory period, the Order can be made.

Officer Contact: Craig Peet on 0161 474 4813 or email: [email protected]

13. WARREN AVENUE, CHEADLE - NO WAITING AT ANY TIME TRAFFICREGULATION ORDER (Pages 99 - 103)


The report sets out the result of an investigation into parking concerns on Warren Avenue,particularly the southern end of the street where there is a bend in the carriageway.

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.


14. ORCHARD GARDENS, GATLEY - NO WAITING AT ANY TIME TRAFFICREGULATION ORDER (Pages 104 - 109)


The report sets out the result of an investigation into parking concerns at the junction if

Orchard Gardens and Longley Lane, Gatley.


Officer Contact: Andrew Varey on 0161 474 4809 or email:[email protected]. BYRON DRIVE AND DRYDEN AVENUE, CHEADLE - NO WAITING AT ANY TIMETRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER (Pages 110 - 114)


The report sets out the results of an investigation into parking concerns at the junction ofByron Drive and Dryden Avenue, Cheadle.

The report sets out the result of an investigation into parking concerns at the junction ifOrchard Gardens and Longley Lane, Gatley.




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16. STYAL ROAD, GATLEY - VEHICLE ACTIVATED SIGNS (Pages 115 - 119)


The report sets out the findings of Mobile Speed Sign data collection and seeks approvaland funding for the implementation of a permanent Vehicle Activated Speed (VAS) sign.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend the Executive Councillor(Supporting Places) to approve the installation of two Vehicle Activated Signs onWide Base Poles erected on Styal Road, Gatley.

Officer Contact: Andrew Varey on 0161 474 c4809 or email:[email protected]

17. JACKSON STREET, CHEADLE (Pages 120 - 125)


The report considers the findings of a consultation exercise with regard to the existingResidents Permit Parking scheme currently in operation on Jackson Street, Cheadle.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend the Executive Councillor(Supporting Places) approve the statutory legal advertising of a No Waiting At AnyTime Traffic Regulation Order and, subject to no objections being received withinthe statutory period, the Order can be made.

Officer Contact: Andrew Varey on 0161 474 4809 or email:[email protected]. PROPOSED ALAN NEWTON WAY (Pages 126 - 128)


The report details a proposal for the naming of a linked series of bridle/ cyclewaysextending from Hilltop Drive in Marple, along the Goyt Valley, through to Dark Lane in

Lower Bredbury as the Alan Newton Way.

The Area Committee is requested to

(1) Note the report.

(2) Support the proposal by giving consideration to the use of some of its LocalInitiative Funding towards the total anticipated costs of 10,000.

Officer contact: Andy Kippax on 474 4319 or email: [email protected]

19. MINOR LAND AND PROPERTY TRANSACTION - LAND WITHIN BRUNTWOODPARK, CHEADLE (Pages 129 - 131)

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services
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The report sets out a proposal from the new owners of Bruntwood Hall, Bruntwood Park toinstall a new gas supply to the hall, as outlined in the report.

The Area Committee is recommended to support the proposal, subject to termsbeing agreed concerning hours of working, the carrying out of appropriate safetymeasures and any reinstatement works as may be required.

Officer Contact: Murray Carr on 0161 474 3019 or email: [email protected]

20. PARK EVENT APPLICATION: COMMUNITY FUN DAY AT CHEADLE GREEN - 26MARCH 2016 (Pages 132 - 135)


The report sets out an event application from St Mary's Parish Church to hold an Easterfun day on Cheadle Green on 26 March 2016.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application.

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

21. PARK EVENT APPLICATION : GATLEY FESTIVAL- COMEDY EVENING ATWILLIAM SCHOLES PARK- 1 JULY 2016 (Pages 136 - 141)


The sets out an event application from Gatley Festival Committee to hold a ComedyEvening in William Scholes Park on 1 July 2016.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application, subject to theproduction of appropriate papers, event plans, payment of a bond and any fees due.


22. PARK EVENT APPLICATION: GATLEY FESTIVAL - MUSIC EVENT AT WILLIAMSCHOLES FIELDS - 2 JULY 2016 (Pages 142 - 149)


The report sets out an event application from Gatley Festival Committee to hold anafternoon/evening music event on William Scholes Fields on 2 July 2016.


Officer Contact: Iain Bate on 0161 474 4421 or email: [email protected]. PARK EVENT APPLICATION: GATLEY FESTIVAL AT WILLIAM SCHOLESFIELDS - 3 JULY 2016 (Pages 150 - 161)


The report considers an event application from Gatley Festival Committee to hold theannual festival fun day on William Scholes Fields on 3 July 2016.


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DATE OF NEXT MEETING

Tuesday, 15 March 2016

Eamonn Boylan Chief Executive

Town HallStockportMonday, 1 February 2016


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Meeting: 15 December 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 10 November2015 were 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 11 (Minute 11) The MetropolitanBorough Council of Stockport (Queens RoadPrimary School Redevelopment) (Prohibition andRestriction of Waiting) (School Clearway) and(Revocation) Order 2015 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) The MetropolitanBorough Council of Stockport (Queens RoadPrimary School Redevelopment) (Prohibition andRestriction of Waiting) (School Clearway) and(Revocation) Order 2015 as a Governor at OakTree Primary School.

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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. 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 and the parking by office staff on Carrs Road and itsadjoining roads during the working day.

The questioner was advised that at the meeting of the Area Committee held on 10November 2015, Members had been minded to approve a Traffic Regulation Orderintroducing No Waiting on Monday Friday between 9.00am-5.00pm on various lengths ofCarrs Road, Cheadle and No Waiting At Any Time on various lengths of Carrs Road, StDavids Road, St. Margarets Road and Carrs Avenue. The Area Committee had furtherapproved the statutory legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Order and, subject to noobjections being received within the statutory period, the Order could be made. If anyobjections were received they would be the subject of a further report to the Area

Committee.

The questioner was provided with a copy of the Minutes of the meeting of the AreaCommittee held on 10 November 2015 which detailed the lengths of the roads which werethe subject of the proposed Traffic Regulation Order.

(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:-

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All the complaints of fly tipping had been investigated and cleared away.

Litter had accumulated in the subway near to South Park Road, Gatley and regularlitter picks were requested.

RESOLVED That David Wilson be thanked for his attendance.

(iv) Petitions

Councillor Paul Porgess presented a petition containing 5 signatures requesting theintroduction of a Residents Parking Scheme on Woodthorpe Drive, Cheadle Hulme.

The accompany letter to the petition suggested that a Residents Parking Scheme shouldnot be considered by itself as Woodthorpe Drive was a cul-de-sac off Vaudrey Drive andthe problems on Woodthorpe Drive were closely linked to Vaudrey Drive.

RESOLVED That the petition and accompanying letter be referred to the Chief Executive

for investigation.

(v) Ward Flexibility Funding - 2nd Cheadle Scout Group

Stuart Cox from the 2nd Cheadle Scout Group attended the Area Committee to answerquestions from the Area Committee in relation to an application for Ward FlexibilityFunding to enable two of the younger aged leaders to drive a minibus.

RESOLVED That the Democratic Services Manager be recommended to make a grantof 1,000 to the 2nd Cheadle Scout Groupto enable two of the younger aged leaders to

drive a minibus, to be funded as follows:-

Cheadle and Gatley Ward - 650Cheadle Hulme North Ward - 250Heald Green Ward - 100.

6. DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS

A development application was submitted.

(NOTE: Full details of the decisions including conditions and reasons for granting or

refusing planning permission and imposing conditions are given in the schedule of plans.The Chief Executive is authorised to determine conditions and reasons and they are nottherefore referred to in committee minutes unless the committee makes a specific decisionon a condition or reason. In order to reduce printing costs and preserve natural resources,the schedule of plans is not reproduced within these minutes. A copy of the schedule ofplans is available on the councils website at www.stockport.gov.uk/planningdecisions.Copies of the schedule of plans, or any part thereof, may be obtained from the Services toPlace Directorate upon payment of the Councils reasonable charges).

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

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(i) DC060010 - 2 Turnfield Road, Cheadle

In respect of plan no. 60010 for the erection of a pair of semi-detached houses in the sidegarden of an existing house at 2 Turnfield Road, Cheadle

a member of the public spoke against the application

It was then

RESOLVED That the application be deferred until the next meeting of the AreaCommittee to enable clarification with regard to whether the full length glazed windows onthe side gable elevation at no. 2 Turnfield Road are habitable or not.

7. PLANNING APPEALS, ENFORCEMENT APPEALS & ENFORCEMENT NOTICES

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration

submitted 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.


8. LOCAL ELECTIONS - MAY 2016 - POLLING STATIONS

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the DeputyChief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) detailing proposals for the revisionof some of the polling arrangements within the Cheadle Hulme North Ward for the May2016 local elections following the closure of Queens Road Primary School and the buildingof a new school, Oak Tree Primary School.

RESOLVED That the proposals for the revision of the polling arrangements within thearea represented by the Area Committee be supported.

9. POYNTON RELIEF ROAD CONSULTATION

A representative of the Chief Executive submitted a report and made a presentation(copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Area Committee to consider the

proposals for the Poynton Relief Road being developed by Cheshire East Council, workingin cooperation with Stockport Council. The Relief Road was proposed to relievecongestion in and around Poynton, improve links to Macclesfield and support theeconomic, physical and social regeneration of the area. Part of the route of the proposedrelief road was within the borough of Stockport.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

Members requested updated information on the traffic modelling with regard to theeffect of the road on the A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road and the A34/ A560Gatley Road junction. The representative of the Chief Executive agreed to request

that Cheshire East Council provide this information before the planning applicationwas submitted to the Council.

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Concern was expressed that the traffic modelling showed that the A6 to ManchesterAirport Relief Road and the Poynton Relief Road would increase traffic on the A34,and the proposed Seashell Trust development would inevitably increase traffic onthe A34 if a planning application was approved.

A joint approach to managing the A34 corridor between Cheshire East Council and

this Council was important. Concern was expressed about the possible building of industrial units near to the

A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road which would increase the volume of traffic onthe road.

RESOLVED (1) That the report and presentation be noted, and the comments of theArea Committee considered as part of the Councils response to the Poynton Relief Roadconsultation.

(2) That the Chief Executive be requested to provide members with further details on themodelling/ assumptions of the scheme in relation to projected traffic flows on the A34through the Cheadle area.

10. DRAFT PLANNING BRIEF - SIM CHEM HOUSE, CHEADLE HULME

A representative of the Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had beencirculated) detailing a proposed planning brief for Sim Chem House, Cheadle Hulme.

The planning briefs objective was to guide the future development of the site in CheadleHulme District Centre in order to ensure it contributed to the local economy and the well-being of the local community. It also aimed to provide certainty for interested parties

looking to either re-use the Sim Chem building or to redevelop the site.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

The planning brief was welcomed as the first step in securing the long term future ofthe building, but concern was expressed about identifying the owner of the buildingas it not been occupied since 2011 and the length of time it would take for aCompulsory Purchase Order to be issued.

Support was given for acceptable use C3 for the site dwelling houses.


11. THE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL OF STOCKPORT (QUEENS ROADPRIMARY SCHOOL REDEVELOPMENT) (PROHIBITION AND RESTRICTION OFWAITING) (SCHOOL CLEARWAY) AND (REVOCATION) ORDER 2015

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the ChiefExecutive (copies of which had been circulated) outlining the objections received to theproposed Traffic Regulation Orders on Queens Road and Buckingham Road, CheadleHulme and the comments of the Highway Engineer on them.

RESOLVED That the second objection to the Traffic Regulation Order be supported so

that the following part of the schedule be amended as follows:-

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Proposed No Waiting Monday Friday 8.30am 9.30am and 3.00pm 4.00pm

Buckingham Road, Cheadle Hulme - south east side, from a point 4 metres north of theprojected north easterly kerb line of Carlton Avenue for a distance of 35 metres in a southwesterly direction.(to replace the advertised proposal for No Waiting At Any Time on the

road).

Community Engagement

12. OPEN FORUM: PROACTIVE CARE PROGRAMME - CHEADLE UPDATE

Steve Sewell Programme Director, Stockport Together and Dr Sarah Griffiths, GP madea presentation on the Proactive Care Model which aimed to strengthen communitycapacity and improve the health literacy, service quality and outcomes of care for peoplesuch that fewer people would require hospital admission and consequently reducedemand on the current health and social care system.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

The collaborative work between GP partners and the establishment of multi-disciplinary teams in certain areas had made significant progress. Professionalbarriers had been broken down. There was a different approach between areas witheither attendance at multi-disciplinary meetings being rotated amongst different GPpractices or doctors from the same GP practice attending all the meetings.

A number of residents who attended GP practices in Heald Green and Gatley, forexample, would go to Wythenshawe Hospital out of choice. It was confirmed that

Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group liaised with Wythenshawe Hospital on aregular basis.

It was recognised that there were well recognised financial and service pressureson some of the domiciliary care providers all over the country.

The Proactive Care Programme would further engage with the voluntary sector.

The mapping of community assets was currently taking place and would inform theProactive Care Programme.

Decisions at a Greater Manchester level with the development of pooled budgetswould have a significant effect on the Proactive Care Programme.

The success of the preventative work would be judged by whether admissions toStepping Hill Hospital were reduced.

RESOLVED That Steve Sewell and Dr Sarah Griffiths be thanked for their attendance.

Executive Business

13. SANDERLING BUILDING, BIRD HALL LANE- PROPOSED RADIO TRANSMITTER

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the CorporateDirector for Corporate and Support Services (copies of which had been circulated)regarding the proposed granting of a licence to Pure Innovations Limited (Pure Radio) forthe placement of a radio transmitter on Sanderling Building, Bird Hall Lane.

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RESOLVED That the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services be advisedthat the Area Committee supports the proposal.

14. RESURFACING OF THE CARRIAGEWAY ON ROUNDHEY, HEALD GREEN

(NOTE: The Chair was of the opinion that this item, although not included on the agendafor the meeting, should be considered as a matter of urgency in accordance with Section100B(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972 to prevent undue delay in the considerationof the matter).

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the ChiefExecutive (Copies of which had been circulated) regarding a proposed scheme toresurface the carriageway on Roundhey, Heald Green.

The total cost of the proposed scheme was 45,000 and it was proposed that 22,500 befunded from the Area Committees Delegated Budget (Heald Green Ward allocation) and

22,500 from the Highways Maintenance budget.

RESOLVED - That the proposed scheme to resurface the carriageway on Roundhey,Heald Green, at an approximate cost of 22,500, be approved, to be funded from the AreaCommittees Delegated Budget (Heald Green Ward allocation).

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CHEADLE AREA COMMITTEE Date: 9 February 2016PROGRESS 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 North

Allotment Association

Budget carried forward

Cheadle Golf Club

Gatley Village Partnership

150

500

250

450

5,404.25

250

400

Funding awarded in 2014/15


Cheadle Village Partnership

Manchester Rugby Club

St Anns Road NorthAllotment Association


All Hallows Church YouthGroup

Cheadle Golf Club

All Hallows Church Youth

250

500

250

50

11,095.30

452.92

250

500

Funding awarded in 2014/15


St. Anns Road North AllotmentAssociation


Cheadle Golf Club

2

nd

Cheadle Scout Group

100

450

13,549.60

200

100

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Cheadle VillagePartnership

Cheadle Village Hall

Walter Stansby MemorialPark

2ndCheadle Scout Group

500

600

1000

650

Group

Cheadle Village Partnership

Cheadle Village Hall

5thCheadle Hulme ScoutingGroup and First StepsOrrishmere Charity Pre-School

2ndCheadle Scout Group

500

400

1000

250

5,004.25 10, 742.38 16,249.60

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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 theproposed Manchester Road cycle route following the successful bid forfunding from the Department for Transport, via the Cycle City AmbitionGrant. The cost of the scheme was approximately 450,000 which wouldbe included in the 2014/15 Highways Capital Programme. Scheme onsite est 12 week construction programme. Civil works substantiallycomplete by end of October, works over M60 bridge delayed due toHighways Agency request for additional info. Works over the M60bridge to commence in February

cle Links toley 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. Signage to be erected in February then scheme to

complete

cheston Road Broadway

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a reportof the Corporate Director for Place Management and RegenerationP

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Cheadle

AV

7/15

(copies of which had been circulated) regarding the findings of aninvestigation into parking concerns at the junction of Barcheston Roadand Broadway, Cheadle. Information sent to Legal to draft notices foradvertising. On advert from 21stOctober 2015. Objection report to besubmitted to a future AC

Oak Tree PrimarySchool, QueensRoad, CheadleHulme

EPS

29/09/2015

Objection report to be submitted to Dec AC. Additional TROs to besubmitted to the Feb AC. Additional TROs report to be submitted

VictoriaAve/Cheadle Rd,Cheadle Hulme

AV

29/09/2015

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. Objection report to be submitted to a future AC

BurnsAve/ShakespeareDrive, Cheadle

EP

29/09/2015

That the Area Committee be minded to approve a No Waiting At AnyTime Traffic Regulation Order on Burns Avenue and Shakespeare Drive,Cheadle. Operative from 8thMarch 2016

Carrs Road,

Cheadle

EPS

10/11/2015

Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration outlining

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

Twinning BrookRoad &Edenbridge Road,

Corporate Director for Place Management and outlining the results of aninvestigation into dangerous parking at the junction of Twining BrookRoad and Edenbridge Road, Cheadle Hulme. Operative from 11th

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eadle Hulme

11/2015

February 2016

erdale Road,ley

11/2015

Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration outliningthe results of an investigation into parking concerns adjacent to theparade of local shops on Silverdale Road, Gatley (property numbers 75-109). Operative from the 29thFebruary 2016

odthorpe Drive,eadle Hulme

S/CP

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Petition for the investigation into the need for a residents parkingscheme to be introduced.

Cheadle Area Committee Delegated Budget

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Ward Balance broughtforward from

2013/14)

Budget 2014/15

Total Available

Approved andEstimatedSchemes

Available Balance

Cheadle andGatley

20,910 10,750 31,660 2,285 29,375

Cheadle HulmeNorth

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

Heald Green 26,260 10,750 37,010 22,500 14,510

Total 51,160 32,250 83,410 26,420 56,990

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Cheadle Committee09 February 2016

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS

Report of the Chief Executive

Item 1: DC059845

SITE ADDRESS: 157 Stanley Road, Heald Green.

PROPOSAL: Two-storey extensions, front porch remodelling, raising of ridge heightand internal refurbishment.

Item 2: DC060421

SITE ADDRESS: 17 Church Road, Gatley.

PROPOSAL: Proposed change of use from A1 retail to A3 cafe resulting in loss offirst floor flat.

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 wider

benefits 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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Appl ication Reference: DC/059845Location: 157 STANLEY ROAD, HEALD GREEN, CHEADLE, SK8

6RFProposal: Two-storey extensions, front porch remodelling, raising

of ridge height and internal refurbishment

Type of Appl ication: Householder

Registration Date: 10/12/2015Expiry Date: 04/02/2016Case Officer: Anthony Smith

Appl icant: Mr MubarikAgent : Spazio Ltd

COMMITTEE STATUSShould the Cheadle Area Committee be minded to grant permission under theDelegation Agreement the application should be referred to the Planning & HighwaysRegulations Committee as the application relates to a Departure from the StatutoryDevelopment Plan.

DESCRIPTION OF DEVELOPMENT

The application is seeking planning permission for a two storey rear extension, risingof ridge height and a front porch.

The proposed two storey rear extension would project a maximum of 5.2m from theexisting rear wall. It would have a width of 13.7m and overall height of 7.2m with apitched roof.

A new porch is also proposed. It would project out 1.6m; have a width of 3m andoverall height of 3.5m with a lean to roof.

The ridge height of the dwelling would increase from 7.5m to 8.5m as part of theproposed works.

The materials of construction would match the existing dwelling.

SITE AND SURROUNDINGS

The applicants property is a reasonably substantial detached dwelling located in a

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spacious plot. It is located on the southern part of Stanley Road. The property is alsolocated within the green belt. Access is gained from Stanley Road and there isadequate parking for at least three cars away from the highway. The site is fairlylevel with no significant change in the gradient in any direction. The propertycurrently comprises of red brickwork and concrete tiles for the roof. However, a small

section on the rear elevation is rendered.

To the north of the site is Stanley Road and across the road are open fieldsbelonging to the Seashell Trust. To the east of the site is No.155 Stanley Road whichis a detached dwelling with a hipped roof. To the south of the site is open farmlandand is Cheshire Easts remit. To the west of the site is No.159 Stanley Road which isanother spacious detached dwelling with a hipped roof. Further along on StanleyRoad reveal a wider mix of properties, including gable roofs and some which havebeen extended in the past. As can be concluded, the streetscene is varied with a mixof housing designs, roof styles and property ages.

POLICY BACKGROUND

Section 38(6) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 requiresapplications/appeals to be determined in accordance with the Statutory DevelopmentPlan unless material considerations indicate otherwise.

The Statutory Development Plan includes:-

Policies set out in the Stockport Unitary Development Plan Review May 2006(SUDP) which have been saved by direction under paragraph 1(3) ofSchedule 8 to the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004: &

Policies set out in the Stockport Local Development Framework Core StrategyDevelopment Plan Document (CS) adopted 17th March 2011.

Saved policies of the SUDP Review

GBA1.2: CONTROL OF DEVELOPMENT IN GREEN BELT

GBA1.5: RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN GREEN BELT

CDH1.8: RESIDENTIAL EXTENSIONS

LDF Core Strategy/Development Management policies

SD-2: MAKING IMPROVEMENTS TO EXISTING DWELLINGS

SIE-1: QUALITY PLACES

Supplementary Planning Guidance

Supplementary Planning Document 'Extensions and Alterations to Dwellings'adopted February 2011 following public consultation.

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construction of new buildings within the Green Belt unless it is for certain purposes,including limited extension and alterations to existing dwellings. Saved UDP policyGBA1.5 states that proposals relating to existing residential uses may be permittedin certain cases, including alterations and extensions where the scale, character andappearance of the property would not be significantly changed. The interpretation of

significant change will vary according to the character of the property but as ageneral guideline, extensions which increase the volume of the original dwelling bymore than about one third are unlikely to be acceptable.

The material test to the acceptability of proposals within the Green Belt is the impactof the siting, size and scale of the proposal on the character and appearance of thedwelling and on the overall openness of the Green Belt.

The volume of the original dwelling as it stood on 1stJuly 1948 has been calculatedas 605m3and the volume of the resulting dwelling has been calculated as 900m3 assuch the volume of the proposed extensions would total 295m3and represent a 48%

increase on the volume of the original dwelling.

In this respect, the volume of the proposed extensions would clearly exceed the one-third increase in volume referenced in policy GBA1.5 and, as such, the proposalwould represent inappropriate development within the Green Belt by virtue of adisproportionate addition.

Where development is considered inappropriate, it should only be granted wherespecial circumstances exist. The material test to the acceptability of proposals withinthe Green Belt is the impact of the siting, size and scale of the proposal on thecharacter and appearance of the dwelling and on the overall openness of the Green

Belt.

However, there are "very special circumstances" that should be taken into accountwhen it comes to assessing the application;

The property has permitted development rights and provides a realistic fallbackposition for development.

The property is located in ribbon development and has little effect on thesurrounding properties. There would be adequate levels of separation betweenthe proposed extensions and the neighbouring properties.

Some of the proposed development is located within the existing built footprint of

the house and much of the development would be sited to the rear elevation ofthe dwelling.

The proposed extension does not harm the openness of the green belt due to theabove factors.

It is acknowledged that the property is located within ribbon development on StanleyRoad comprising of other residential properties, some of which have beensignificantly extended in the past. Some of these properties have been grantedpermission for their extensions by the Planning and Highways Regulation Committeein recent years (No.173 and No.175 Stanley Road to name two)

The property benefits from full permitted development rights for the erection ofextensions/outbuildings. Therefore sizeable extensions could be constructed without

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any control from the Local Planning Authority, to both the side and/or rear, as anextension or detached outbuilding, which could significantly reduce the openness ofthe green belt.

The options under permitted development would provide a realistic option should

planning permission be refused. The fallback position includes a two storey rearextension and a proposed outbuilding which would provide a realistic alternative ingaining extra habitable living space. There is also the option for flat roof sidedormers and a flat roofed single storey side extensions, both of which would beeasily visible from public vantage points and be an example of poor aesthetics.

The volume increase for the potential permitted development extensions put forwardfor the permitted development scheme is excess of 70% on the original volume ofthe house. The possible schemes under permitted development would notdemonstrate good design and would appear as awkward additions to the dwellingwith two prominent flat roof side dormers and other incongruous extensions. The

proposed scheme in this planning application is the preferred option as it doesdemonstrate acceptable design and would not be an incongruous addition to thestreetscene.

Larger extensions albeit of a concentrated form can sometimes be accommodatedwhilst avoiding harm to the overall openness of the Green Belt. In this instance theresulting development is of a relatively concentrated form (most of which would besited to the rear elevation) which overall, would be sympathetic to the character ofthe area. Should planning permission be granted, a condition would be placed on thepermission removing all permitted development rights associated with extensions tothe dwelling.

Summary

The proposal would not unduly impact on the residential amenity of the surroundingproperties or prejudice a similar development by a neighbour, in accordance withUDP policy CDH1.8 and Core Strategy policy SIE-1.

The general design of the proposed development is considered acceptable in termsof its relationship to the existing dwelling, the character of the street scene and thevisual amenity of the area in accordance with UDP policy CDH1.8 and Core Strategypolicy SIE-1.

Other material considerations such as the Extensions and Alterations to DwellingsSPD and the NPPF have also been considered and it is judged the proposal alsocomplies with the content of these documents.

Whilst the proposal constitutes inappropriate development it would have only limitedharm to the openness of the Green Belt and the case for very special circumstancesis sufficient to outweigh harm by reason of inappropriateness. On balance theproposal amounts to Sustainable Development, consequently it is recommended thatpermission be granted subject to appropriate planning conditions.

Recommendation

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157 Stanley Road, Cheadle, SK8 6RF

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Appl ication Reference: DC/060421Location: 17 CHURCH ROAD, GATLEY, CHEADLE, SK8 4NGProposal: Proposed change of use from A1 retail to A3 cafe

resulting in loss of first floor flatType of Appl ication: Full Planning Permission

Registration Date: 01/12/2015 07:00:13Expiry Date: 26/01/2016 07:00:13Case Officer: Jim Seymour

Appl icant: Executive Holdings LtdAgent : Archirama Ltd

COMMITTEE STATUS

Cheadle Area Committee - more than 4 letters of objection received contrary toofficer recommendation.

DESCRIPTION OF DEVELOPMENTChange of use of premises from shop (A1) and ground floor with flat above to cafe(A3) at both ground and upper floors.

The premises would be organised to provide a kitchen/preparation area, servingarea, staff room and seating area and ground floor and additional seating area atfirst floor level.

The hours of operation would be 7am to 7pm Monday to Saturday and 8am to 6pmon Sunday.

4 full time and 4 part time staff would be employed at the business.

SITE AND SURROUNDINGSThe application relates to no,. 17 Church Road which is a two storey corner propertylocated at the junction of Church Road and Elm Road. The property forms part of a

commercial frontage within Cheadle Village Large Local Centre. Retail and serviceuses form the centre. The premises are adjoined to the north east by a pharmacywith associated accommodation at first floor level.

POLICY BACKGROUNDThe adopted development plan for Stockport constitutes the Stockport Core StrategyDPD (Core Strategy) which was adopted in March 2011 and saved policies of theadopted Stockport Unitary Development Plan Review (UDP).

The application site is allocated within the Gatley Large Local Shopping Centre(Primary Shopping Frontage) and within the Gatley Village Conservation Area, as

defined on the UDP Proposals Map. The following policies are therefore relevant:-

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Saved UDP policies

HC1.3 : SPECIAL CONTROL OF DEVELOPMENT IN CONSERVATION AREAS

HC1.4 : NEW USES FOR BUILDINGS IN CONSERVATION AREAS

PSD2.2 : SERVICE USES IN THE TOWN CENTRE, DISTRICT AND LARGE

LOCAL CENTRES

Core Strategy DPD policies

CS5 : ACCESS TO SERVICES

CS6 : SAFEGUARDING AND STRENGTHENING THE SERVICE CENTREHIERARCHY

AS-1 : THE VITALITY AND VIABILITY OF STOCKPORTS SERVICE CENTRE

CS8 : SAFEGUARDING AND IMPROVING THE ENVIRONMENT

SIE-1 : QUALITY PLACES

SIE-3 : PROTECTING, SAFEGUARDING AND ENHANCING THEENVIRONMENT

CS9 : TRANSPORT AND DEVELOPMENT

T-1 : TRANSPORT AND DEVELOPMENT

T-2 : PARKING IN DEVELOPMENTS

T-3 : SAFETY AND CAPACITY ON THE HIGHWAY NETWORK

National Planning Legislation

THE NATIONAL PLANNING POLICY FRAMEWORK (NPPF)

PLANNING HISTORYNo previous relevant history.

NEIGHBOURS VIEWSThe occupiers of 8 nearby properties have been notified in writing of the proposal.

In total 4 letters of objection have been received on the following grounds:

1. There is not enough car parking to serve the development for staff or customers.2. The proposal will generate cooking smells and odours for residents.3. There will be noise from waste bins being emptied especially during the night.4. The cafe could become a restaurant and then open until later in the evening.5. There are already numerous places to buy food and other cafes in Gatley centre.6. The proposal has not been advertised on a lampost.7. The proposal is too close to residents houses on Elm Road.8. The proposal will create pressure for parking on Elm Road to the detriment ofresidents.9. There is already a problem of cooking odours in the area and this proposal willworsen the situation.10. Cooking odours are detrimental to residential amenity.11. The character of Gatley is transforming by stealth because of weak planning

decisions to become along line of catering establishments of dubious quality anddoubtful viability.

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12. Saturation point for eating establishments has now been reached and Gatleyshould be given a more balanced commercial nature.13. The proposal will increase pollution and litter in the area to the detriment of theamenities of the area.14. The proposal will increase noisy and anti-social behaviour in the area.

CONSULTEE RESPONSES

Policy Officer: The proposed change of use sits within Gatley Large Local centreaccording to Core Strategy: CS6 Safeguarding and Strengthening the ServiceCentre Hierarchy and occupies a soon to be vacant A1 use. The unit has 40 sqm ofgross floor space; therefore the proposal would lead to 40 sqm of A1 retail and thefirst floor flat being lost and the creation of 169 sqm of A3 caf overall . The unitwas recorded as Occassions in the Summer 2015 survey. The property sits withinthe defined Primary Shopping frontage within the centre of Gatley. Stockport UDPReview Policy PSD2.2 seeks to maintain and enhance the attractiveness of these

centres to shoppers, maintain and enhance their vitality and viability and theiressential retail characteristics.

UDP Policy PSD2.2 is permissive of proposals to change the use of a retail unit in aPrimary Shopping Frontage to an appropriate non-retail use provided that theproposal would not result in:i) the percentage of retail units in any block falling below 80% of the totalblock frontage length;ii) the length of continuous non-retail frontage exceeding 12 metres;iii) more than two adjacent units in non-retail use.

According to the Councils Summer 2015 vacancy surveys, approximately 61.5 % ofthe Primary Shopping Frontage is in retail use. The site has a frontage ofapproximately 8.6m, which would lead to 2.93% of A1 from the Primary frontagebeing further eroded by the proposal; this would leave 58.57% of the frontage in A1use, thereby uncompliant with criterion i). The site sits between Singers Pharmacyand Gatley Interiors (A1 uses); therefore the proposal complies with criteria (ii) and(iii) of PSD2.2 Part A (Primary Shopping Frontages).

The policy does state however that each application will be considered on its meritsand against the general aims of the policy, which are to maintain and enhance the

attractiveness to shoppers. The proposal would attract footfall to the centre duringthe daytime, thereby contributing to the centres economy and linked trips in thecentre. The proposal would complement the retail function of the centre, provide aservice for the convenience of shoppers, and enhance customer choice of eatingestablishments in the area.

Core Strategy Policy CS5 promotes a range of town centre uses, including cafs.The proposals will safeguard the vitality and viability of Gatley Local centre, throughmaintaining a range of main town centre uses in line with this policy.

The proposal is therefore acceptable under UDP Review Policy PSD2.2 (Service

Uses in the Local Centres) and Core Strategy policies CS5 and CS6.

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The proposed change will be a main town centre use within a local centre; this istherefore compliant with the sequential test set out under paragraph 25 from theNPPF and Core Strategy Policy CS6.

Regard should be had to residential amenity in respect of Core Strategy policies

CS5, CS6 and DMP SIE-1 and to Core Strategy policies DMP T-2 Parking inDevelopments and DMP T-3 Safety and Capacity on the Highway Network.

The proposal is acceptable in relation to UDP Policy HP1.3 Avoidance of Loss ofDwellings because the proposal is small scale and will be a source of employmentfor the local residential community.

Highways Engineer: The proposed development is within a designated shoppingarea and as such benefits from public car parking and good public transport links.The property has an existing use and any highway impact must be measured on anyadditional parking demand or access requirements the proposed development would

create. The size of the development is relatively small and any residual impactwould be minimal I therefore raise no objection to this application.

Recommendation: No objection

Environmental Health Officer: I have assessed the application above, I do not objectto the proposed development however there are a number of details that have notyet been supplied.

Condition 1

No development shall take place until a scheme showing details of;

(i) the means of ventilation and the removal of cooking odours and fumesfrom the premises, internal scaled drawings showing the internalarrangement of the system and the external ducting and its relationship toneighbouring properties

(ii) the sound attenuation measures associated with the ventilation systemand fume extraction and any mitigation measures

(iii) the finish of external flues including the extract point and the extract rateexpressed in m/s at the exit point of the system

(iv) a programme of maintenance of the equipment, has been submitted toand approved in writing by the local planning authority.

The premises shall not be opened for trading or used for the preparation of food untilthe ventilation and extraction measures have been installed in accordance with theapproved scheme or at any time when the approved ventilation and extractionmeasures are not operating in accordance with the approved scheme.

Reason

To ensure that cooking odours are adequately controlled in compliance with Policies

EP1.3, "Control of Pollution", and SE1.1, "Control of Food and Drink Outlets", of theStockport Unitary Development Plan Review and that the measures taken to control

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them are designed and carried out in compliance with Policies DCD1, "DESIGN ANDCHARACTER", and DCD1.1, "Design Principles", of the Stockport UnitaryDevelopment Plan Review.

Condition 2

Hours of use are;07.00-19.00 Monday-Friday07.00-19.00 Saturday08.00-18.00 Sunday and Bank Holiday

Condition 3

If the upstairs of the cafe shares a party wall with a residential property, then therewill need to be some acoustic insulation included in the scheme. Please providedetails of the insulation scheme.

If complaints are received by this service, we will investigate the matter for aStatutory nuisance under the Environmental Protection Act 1990.

ANALYSIS

Policy principle

The application site is located within Gatley Village Large LocalShopping Centre(Primary Frontage), as defined on the UDP Proposals Map. Saved UDP policyPSD2.2 and Core Strategy DPD policies CS5, CS6 and AS-1 seek to maintain andenhance the vitality and viability of District Centres by way of protection of existingA1 retail uses. PSD2.2 in particular seeks to retain a high percentage (80%) ofunits within the designated frontage in A1 use and seeks to avoid having longfrontage lengths of non A1 uses adjacent to each other. As will be noted from thepolicy officers comments above the proposal conflicts with part of these initial criteriabecause the frontage is already trading well below the desired A1 use percentage inpercentage terms. The policy however also allows for consideration to be given toother material factors. In this case weight can be given to the merits of the proposalin respect of its complimentary nature (including day time/early evening openinghours) and benefit of occupation of a soon to be vacant unit . The proposal would

therefore attract footfall to the centre during the daytime, thereby contributing to thecentres economy and linked trips in the centre. The proposal would alsocomplement the retail function of the centre, provide a service for the convenience ofshoppers, and enhance customer choice of eating establishments in the area whichwould enhance the attractiveness of the centre in line with Core Strategy policy CS5.On this basis these other material factors are considered to outweigh the conflictionwith the initial tests of policy PSD2.2 . In view of the above, the principle of theproposed A3 use is considered acceptable within the Cheadle District ShoppingCentre, in accordance with saved UDP policy PSD2.2 and Core Strategy DPDpolicies CS5, CS6 and AS-1.

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Comments have been received to the proposal from the Council Highway Engineer.The proposed introduction of a A3 cafe raises no significant concerns. The HighwayEngineer considers that the site is accessible, there is adequate public parking withina close and practical proximity of the site and there will be no significant change inrespect of trip generation and parking demand over and above the existing use of

the site. As such, in the absence of objections from the Highway Engineer, theproposal is considered acceptable in highway safety and parking grounds, inaccordance with Core Strategy DPD policies SIE-1, CS9, T-1, T-2 and T-3.

Impact on residential amenity

Residential uses lie a short distance to the rear off Elm Street. However, theapplication site is located within a District Shopping Centre, where occupants of suchnearby residential properties would reasonably expect a degree of noise and activityassociated with living in close proximity to commercial and retail use including latenight A3/A4/A5 uses. Indeed there are numerous other such uses within the district

centre itself so the introduction of a further use of this kind will not be significantlydifferent or great.

The hours of opening are 7am to 7pm Monday to S and 8am to 6pm on Sunday.These are relatively typical for this kind of cafe A3 use within a district centre and arenot anti-social or late. The Environmental Health Officer raises no objection to theproposed hours although a condition controlling these should be imposed.

The proposal does not include an proposals for on site cooking or the associatedextraction and filtration equipment. With all A3 uses there is the potential for impacton amenity in terms of fumes (if not dealt with properly) and outside noise anddisturbance from the equipment. No details on the technical specification have beenreceived however the EHO has recommended conditions to deal with this. It is alsoconsidered necessary to require some sound proofing on the party wall with theadjacent property at first floor level to protect amenity of this property particularly asthis could be used for residential purposes without the need for planning permission.Again a condition can be used to agree these details.

In view of the above, in the absence of objections from the Council EnvironmentTeam and subject to conditional control, it is considered that the proposed A3 use ofthe building and the proposed hours of opening would not result in undue loss of

residential amenity by reason of noise and disturbance or odour and as such, theproposal is considered to comply with Core Strategy DPD policies CS8, SIE-1 andSIE-3.

Impact on character of Conservation Area

The application site is located within the Gatley Village Conservation Area. SavedUDP policies HC1.3 and HC1.4 and Core Strategy DPD policies CS8, SIE-1 andSIE-3 seek to ensure that the use, siting, scale, design and materials of developmentwithin Conservation Areas are sympathetic to the site and surroundings andpreserve and enhance the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and

the overall visual amenity of the area. In terms of this proposal there are no externalalterations proposed and the application is therefore consider acceptable in terms of

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its impact on the character and appearance of the Gatley Village Conservation Area,in accordance with the relevant policies listed above.

SUMMARY

In conclusion, the proposal is considered to comply with relevant saved UDP andCore Strategy DPD policies and does not conflict with the advice contained withinthe NPPF. In the absence of objections from relevant consultees and subject toconditional control, the proposal is considered acceptable in terms of its policyprinciple, impact on the character and appearance of the Conservation Area, impacton residential amenity and with regard to the issues of highway safety and parking.As such, notwithstanding the objections raised, the application is recommended forapproval.

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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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PLANNING APPEALS

None Current

ENFORCEMENT APPEALS

CA/011079 Appeal Date Appeal Procedure

09/09/15 Written representations

Location The Sangam 202 Wilmslow Road, HEALD GREEN

Description Appeal against the refusal of planning permission for the siting of a storage container in the car park of the property

Case Officer Chantelle Jacobs

Appeal Decision Pending Appeal Decision Date

ENFORCEMENT NOTICES

Enforcement No. CA/010342

Action Serve Enforcement Notice

Location 2 MASSIE STREET, CHEADLE SK8 1BW

Description Unauthorised installation of replacement windows in Conservation Area

Case Officer Amanda Hopkins

Notice Served Date 15/08/2014

Compliance Date Not complied with, prosecution file being prepared

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Enforcement No. CA/11079

Action Serve Enforcement Notice

Location THE SANGAM, 202 WILMSLOW ROAD, HEALD GREEN

Description Without the benefit of planning permission the positioning of a storage container in the car park

Case Officer Dave Westhead

Notice Served Date 15/07/15

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Cheadle Area Committee Meeting: Thursday, 11February 2016

SIM CHEM HOUSE

Report of the Chief Executive

1. INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE OF REPORT

1.1 The purpose of this report is to inform members of the intention to seek approvalfrom the Executive Member, Thriving Economy to undertake feasibility andpreparatory work in relation to the potential CPO of Sim Chem House in CheadleHulme.

2. BACKGROUND

2.1 Sim Chem House is a large 6 storey office building occupying a prominent position

on Warren Road in the district centre of Cheadle Hulme. The building is a prominentfeature in the area and is visible to users of the district centre, people passingthrough the centre of Cheadle Hulme, from nearby dwellings and from the nearbyrailway station. It lies approximately 3 miles away from access to the M60 and M56motorways.

2.2 The building was last occupied in early 2011 when the then occupying company,Simon Carves Limited moved to their new purpose built offices in Manchester. Sincethe building became vacant in 2011, it has suffered from anti-social behaviourincluding vandalism, graffiti and fly-tipping and its condition is rapidly deterioratingtowards a derelict state.

2.3 The Council first received complaints about the building not long after it was closed,

in September 2011, when the rubbish in skips on the car park had been set alight.Since then, the building has deteriorated and the whole site has been affected byongoing vandalism and anti-social behaviour. GM Fire Service, the Police and theCouncil have had to respond to concerns raised about anti-social behaviour andCouncil officers have had to make repeated site visits with regards to litter, brokenglass and offensive graffiti.

2.4 The property is currently in the hands of the receiver and it is understood to beaffected by longstanding complex issues regarding the leasehold.

2.5 At its meeting on 15 December 2015, this Area Committee considered a planningbrief to guide the future development of this important site in Cheadle Hulme DistrictCentre and to ensure it contributes to the local economy and the well-being of the

local community. The brief was subsequently approved by the Executive Member,Thriving Economy on 4th January 2016 and it has since been published on theCouncils website.

2.6 Prior to consideration by Members, the brief was sent to all parties believed to havea legal interest in the building for their comments. No responses were received.

3. NEXT STEPS

3.1 The building continues to deteriorate and be the target of antisocial behaviour,graffiti and fly-tipping. Despite several requests, no information has been forthcoming with regards to any future plans to bring the building back into beneficial

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3.2 Given the above, officers will now seek approval from the Executive Member toundertake initial preparatory/feasibility work, including land referencing, valuationsand procurement of a developer partner in preparation for a potential futureCompulsory Purchase of the property.

3.3 Officers will report on progress to a future meeting, including the results of thepreparatory work.

4. RECOMMENDATIONS

4.1 Members are asked to note the contents of this report.

BACKGROUND PAPERS

Sim Chem Planning Brief (Final Version)

Anyone wishing to inspect the above background papers or requiring further informationshould contact Chris Parkeron telephone number Tel: 0161 218 1446 or alternatively [email protected]

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Planning Brief for Sim Chem

House, Cheadle HulmeJanuary 2015

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Table of ContentsObjective ................................................................................................................................................. 3

Background ............................................................................................................................................. 3

Site Information ...................................................................................................................................... 3

Planning History ...................................................................................................................................... 4

Site Features ........................................................................................................................................... 4

Constraints .......................................................................................................................................... 4

Accessibility ......................................................................................................................................... 4

Ground conditions .............................................................................................................................. 4

Planning Policies Affecting the Site ..................................................................................................... 4

Saved policies of the Stockport UDP Review .................................................................................. 4

LDF Core Strategy/Development Management policies ................................................................ 5

Supplementary Planning Documents.............................................................................................. 5

Other design guidance .................................................................................................................... 6

Validation Checklist ............................................................................................................................. 6

National Planning Policy ..................................................................................................................... 6

Potential Uses ................................................................................................................................. 6

Acceptable Uses .............................................................................................................................. 6

Preferred Uses ................................................................................................................................ 7

Unacceptable Uses .......................................................................................................................... 7

Housing ........................................................................................................................................... 7

Development Characteristics .............................................................................................................. 8

Building in Context........................................................................................................................... 8

Energy & Carbon Emissions ................................................................................................................ 8

Materials ............................................................................................................................................. 8

Access .................................................................................................................................................. 8

Parking ................................................................................................................................................ 8

Landscaping......................................................................................................................................... 9

Security ............................................................................................................................................... 9

Noise ................................................................................................................................................... 9

Manchester Airport Safeguarding Zone.............................................................................................. 9

Planning Applications .......................................................................................................................... 9

Contacts ................................................................................................................................................ 10

APPENDIX 1Location Plan .................................................................................................................. 12

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ObjectiveThe purpose of this document is to provide a planning brief to guide the future development

of this important site in Cheadle Hulme District Centre in order to ensure it contributes to thelocal economy and the well-being of the local community. It also aims to provide certainty forinterested parties looking to either reuse the Sim Chem building or to redevelop the site.

BackgroundSim Chem House is a large 6 storey office building occupying a prominent position onWarren Road in the district centre of Cheadle Hulme (see Appendix 1 for location plan). Thebuilding has a total net internal area of approximately 7,614 sq m (81,956 sq ft). To the rearof the site is a public footpath running from Ladybridge Road to Cheadle Hulme RailwayStation. The building is a prominent feature and is visible to users of the district centre,people passing through the centre of Cheadle Hulme including those using the adjacent

footpath, nearby dwellings and from the nearby railway station. It lies approximately 3 milesaway from access to the M60 and M56 motorways.

The building was last occupied in early 2011 when the then occupying company, SimonCarves Limited moved to their new purpose built offices in Manchester.

Since the building became vacant in 2011, it has suffered from anti-social behaviourincluding vandalism, graffiti and fly-tipping and its condition is deteriorating towards a derelictstate.

The Council first received complaints about the building not long after it was closed, inSeptember 2011, when the rubbish in skips on the car park had been set alight. Since then,

the building has deteriorated and the whole site was affected by vandalism and anti-socialbehaviour.

The GM Fire Service, the Police and the Council have had to respond to raised concernsfrom monitoring the area for anti-social behaviour to repeated site visits with regards to litter,broken glass and offensive graffiti.

Site InformationThe existing land use is offices with associated car parking (167 spaces) across a site of1.27 acres (0.5 Hectares).

Land ownership is as follows:

The freehold (MAN250683) is owned by Mr Benjamin Sparrow of Trevelloe Carn,Penzance, TR19 6NS

Simon Group plc sold their long leasehold interest in Sim-Chem House, the thenheadquarters of Simon-Carves Limited in Stockport, Cheshire to Padwick PropertiesLimited of Gibraltar in 2000.

The sale formed part of a sale and leaseback transaction whereby Simon-CarvesLimited has entered into a 21 year lease of the property, which has been guaranteedby Simon Group (there is no record of that lease with the Land Registry).

Padwick Properties Limited is the current proprietor; they are in liquidation so the

property vests in Colliers as trustees.

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Colliers International are acting on behalf of Erste Abwicklungsanstalt of WestLB,London Branch, Woolwich Exchange, Basinghall Street, London, EC2V 5HA whichhas the first liquid charge against the property.

Planning HistoryThe building was constructed during the 1960s. Originally named Griffin House, it is apurpose built office building and has retained in this use ever since. As such there is nosignificant planning history. Of note is the fact the adjacent office building, Lerryn House, 6Warren Street, has recently been converted to 11 residential apartments (see PlanningApplication Ref: DC/055176)

The details of this application can be viewed online at:http://planning.stockport.gov.uk/PlanningData/

It is assumed, given the existing use of the site, that all main services are available to thesite from the adjacent highways; details can be obtained from the appropriate statutory

provider.

Site Features

ConstraintsWhilst the site is located in an area that scores well in strategic accessibility terms, access tothe site is via a narrow street network which includes a one way system. Residential usesexist close-by and the site is bounded along its eastern side by a footpath and railway line.Any proposals that require planning consent will therefore need to be carefully consideredagainst the impact on the District Centre, the nearby residential uses and the capacity andsafety of the highway network.

The site is in private ownership.

AccessibilityCheadle Hulme District Centre has excellent train links to Stockport and Manchester, andpoints south. There are good bus services, and, after Stockport Town Centre, CheadleHulme District Centre is one of the most accessible locations in the Borough.

Ground conditionsThere is no current information regarding ground conditions. Any interested parties will needto carryout suitable ground investigation work at the appropriate tim