Cheadle Area Committee 9 Nov 2010

Chief Executive’s Directorate
Town Hall, Stockport SK1 3XE

Contact: Democratic Services on 0161 474 3216
Email: democratic.services@stockport.gov.uk
Web: www.stockport.gov.uk/democracy
Area Governance
AGENDA
CHEADLE AREA COMMITTEE
Ladybridge Park Residents Club Meeting: Tuesday, 9 November 2010

Edenbridge Road Tea: 5.00pm
Cheadle Hulme Business: 6.00 pm
1. MINUTES
To approve as a correct record and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 12 October
2010. (Enclosed)
2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillors and officers to declare any interests which they may have in any of the items
on the agenda for this meeting.
3. PROGRESS ON AREA COMMITTEE DECISIONS
To consider a report of the Head of Area Governance. (Enclosed)
The report provides an update on progress on decisions taken by the Area

Committee since the last meeting and details the current position on area flexibility
funding.
The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.
Officer contact: Steve Fox, 0161 474 3206, email: stephen.fox@stockport.gov.uk
4. URGENT DECISIONS
To report any urgent action taken under the Constitution since the last meeting of the
Area Committee.
5. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
(i) Chairs Announcements
To receive announcements from the Chair about local community events or issues.
(ii) Neighbourhood Policing
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Councillors and members of the public are invited to raise 'Neighbourhood Policing'
issues with the local Neighbourhood Policing Team.
(iii) Public Question Time
Members of the public are invited to put questions to the Chair of the Area Committee 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 be submitted prior to the
commencement of the meeting on the cards provided. These are available at the
meeting and at local libraries and Information and Advice Centres)
(iv) Environmental and Highway Services
The Area Conditions Officer and Highways Officer will attend the meeting to provide
an update on matters raised at the last Area Committee meeting. Councillors and
Members of the public are invited to raise issues affecting local environmental
quality.
Problems associated with flooding in the Cheadle Area Committee area.
(v) Petitions
To receive petitions from members of the public and community groups.
(vi) Open Forum
a) Archaeological Society - Cheadle Green Dig
Representatives of the Archaeological Society and the Service Director

(Environment) will attend the meeting to give a presentation on the Cheadle Green
Dig.
b) Census 2011 (Enclosed)
Jeff Barber (Census Area Manager - ONS) will attend the meeting to outline some of
the challenges for conducting the 2011 Census.
Attached for information is a copy of the presentation.
(vii) Ward Flexibility Funding
To consider applications for Ward Flexibility Funding or to receive feedback from

organisations who have received funding.
Cheadle Festival 2011 – Together Trust
Non-Executive Business
6. DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS (Enclosed)
The following development applications will be considered by the Area Committee:-

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i) DC045256 14-20 Old Rectory Gardens, Cheadle
Change of use from offices on first and second floors above lock up shops to eight
no. one bedroom flats.
The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application.
ii) DC045260 8 Nansen Road, Gatley
Single storey rear extension.
The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application.
(a) To consider development applications where members of the public have attended
the meeting in order to speak or hear the Committee's deliberations on
development applications.
(b) To consider the remaining development applications.
(c) To consider consultations (if any) received by the Service Director (Regeneration)
on any planning issues relevant to the Cheadle Area.
Officer contact: Ray Dickins 0161 474 3538, ray.dickins@stockport.gov.uk
7. APPEAL DECISIONS, CURRENT PLANNING APPEALS AND ENFORCEMENTS
To consider a report of the Service Director (Legal & Property) (Enclosed)
The report summarises recent appeal decisions, lists current planning appeals and
dates for local enquiries, informal hearings for planning appeals and enforcement action
within Cheadle Area Committee area.
The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.
Officer contact: Joy Morton, 0161 474 3217, email: joy.morton@stockport.gov.uk
Executive Business
8. BROOKHEAD ARCADE, CHEADLE
To consider a report of the Service Director (Communities) (To follow)
9. LAND OFF OAK ROAD, CHEADLE HULME
To consider a report of the Managing Director, NPS. (Enclosed)
The report requests the Area Committee to consider the lease of the land identified in
the report to the Cheadle Hulme Branch of the Royal British Legion.
The Area Committee is requested to consider the proposal outlined in the report.
Officer contact: John Coles 0161 495 6099, john.coles@nps.co.uk
10. NOMINATION OF AUTHORITY GOVERNORS

To consider a report of the Service Director (Learning & Achievement) (Enclosed)
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The Area Committee is recommended to provide nominations for vacancies
Etchells Primary School.
Officer contact: Libby Evans, 0161 474 3847, libby.evans@stockport.gov.uk
Dates of future meetings to be held at Ladybridge Residents Club, Edenbridge

Road, Cheadle Hulme
Tuesday, 14 December 2010

Tuesday, 25 January 2011
Tuesday, 1 March 2011
Tuesday, 22 March 2011
Tuesday, 19 April 2011
Public Transport Details at Time of Publication
From Stockport Bus Station - Nos. 368, 369 and 313 (Ladybridge Road)
No. 309 (Councillor Lane)
From Cheadle - No. 310 (Councillor Lane)
From Cheadle Hulme - Nos. 313, 368 and 369 (Ladybridge Road)
From Gatley - No. 11 from former Tatton Cinema to Cheadle Old Road, Edgeley then
Nos. 368 or 369 to Ladybridge Road
From Heald Green - Nos. 368 or 369 (Ladybridge Road)
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If you require a copy of the agenda or a particular report(s) by e mail or in large print,
Braille or audio, please contact the above person for further details. A minicom
facility is available on 0161 474 3128.
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Meeting: 12 October 2010
At: 6.00 pm
PRESENT
Councillor Pam King (Vice Chair) in the Chair; Councillors Peter Burns, Sylvia
Humphreys, Mick Jones, John Pantall, Adrian Nottingham, Iain Roberts and June
Somekh.
1. MINUTES
AGENDA ITEM 1
The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 14
September 2010 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.
2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillors and officers were invited to declare any interests that they had in any of
the items on the agenda.
The following interest were declared:-
Personal and Prejudicial Interest
Councillor Interest
Mick Jones Plan no. 45091 for change of use from Class A1 to Class A3
at 2a-2b Chapel Street, Cheadle as the owner of the
property. Councillor Jones left the meeting and took no part
in the discussion or vote on this item.
3. PROGRESS ON AREA COMMITTEE DECISIONS
A representative of the Head of Area Governance submitted a report (copies of which

had been circulated) updating the Area Committee on progress since the last
meeting on decisions taken by the Area Committee, the current position on Ward
Flexibility Funding and the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management delegated
budgets.
RESOLVED – That the report be noted.
4. URGENT DECISIONS
No urgent decisions were reported.
5. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
(i) Chair’s Announcements
No announcements were made.

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(ii) Neighbourhood Policing
Representatives of Greater Manchester Police attended the meeting to answer

questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to Neighbourhood
Policing issues within the Cheadle Area Committee area.
The following issues were raised/comments made:-
 There had been an increase in burglaries across the three wards but there had
been a reduction in anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime remained stagnant.
 Problems associated with arson attacks on Queensgate Road and associated
convictions.
 Parking problems at Prospect Vale Primary School and measures taken to
address them.
 Anti-social behaviour in Cheadle Village
 'Night Net' trial - improved communication between the Public Houses in
Cheadle Village.
RESOLVED – That the representatives of Greater Manchester Police be thanked for

their attendance.
(iii) Public Question Time
Members of the public were invited to put questions to the Chair of the Area
Committee on any matters within the powers and duties of the Area Committee,
subject to the exclusions set out in the Code of Practice.
Three public questions were submitted relating to (a) the proposed gating of the alley
between Dryden Avenue and Stockport Road, (b) the mobile breast screening unit at
Massie Street car park and (c) traffic enforcement in Cheadle.
RESOLVED – (1) That in response to question (a) the Service Director

(Communities) be requested to respond to the questioner direct and provide an
update report to the next meeting of the Area Committee.
(2) That in response to question (b) the Service Director (Environment) be requested
to investigate the issue of the mobile breast screen unit not being able to use Massie
Street Car Park and report back to the next meeting of the Area Committee.
(3) That in response to question (c) the Service Director (Environment) and the
Executive Councillor (Transportation) be requested to investigate the possibility of
providing increased traffic enforcement patrols at Warren Avenue, Gatley Road,
Massie Street, Mary Street, Ashfield Road and Cheadle High Street.
(iv) Environmental and Highway Services
(a) Environmental Services
Julie Henshall (Area Conditions Officer) attended the meeting to answer questions
from Councillors and members of the public in relation to environmental issues and
gave an update on work relating to recycling initiatives in the area represented by the
Cheadle Area Committee.
The following issues were raised/comments made:-
 Grafitti in Gatley.
 The litter bin on Foxland Road was now in place.
 Fly posting on empty buildings.and fly tipping in Heald Green.
 Work with the new intake at Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College.
 Advertising boards chained to street furniture.
 Fly posting at the British Legion on Turves Road
RESOLVED – (1) That Julie Henshall be thanked for her attendance.
(2) That the Service Director (Legal & Property) be requested to clarify the Councils
powers and policy for the removal of advertising boards which are attached the street
furniture.
(b) Flooding – Ladybridge Road and Broadway/Wilmslow Road
Rod Camblin, Highways Officer attended the meeting and gave an update on
investigations that were ongoing with regard to flooding in the Ladybridge Road,
Broadway and Wilmslow Road areas.
Residents attended the meeting and expressed their concerns.
RESOLVED – (1) That the Service Director (Environment) be requested to (i) attend
the next meeting of the Area Committee to provide a further update on action taken
and future plans and (ii) invite representatives of United Utilities and the Environment
Agency to accompany him to that meeting.
(2) That the Service Director (Environment) be requested to include problems of

flooding on Outwood Road and Cross Road, Heald Green to his list for investigation.
(v) Petitions
No petitions were submitted.
(vi) Open Forum
District and Local Centres – Festive Displays and Events
A representative of the Service Director (Regeneration) submitted a report (copies of

which had been circulated) informing the Area Committee of the proposed
programme of festive lighting displays and special events in the district and local
centres.
A representative of the Service Director (Regeneration) provided the Area Committee

with an update in respect to the provision of notice boards in the Cheadle Area
Committee area.
RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.
(2) That the Service Director (Regeneration) be requested (i) to liaise with Councillors
in an effort to compile a definitive list of Notice Boards in the area and that where
possible those notice boards, particularly in the District and Local Centres be cleaned
and maintained to a better standard and (ii) identify local groups or individuals to
approach them with a view to them taking responsibility for the Notice Boards on
behalf of the community.
(vii) Ward Flexibility Funding
There were no ward funding applications to consider.
6. DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
Development applications were submitted.
(NOTE: Full details of the decisions including conditions and reasons for granting or
refusing planning permission and imposing conditions are given in the schedule of
plans. The Corporate Director, Communities, Regeneration & Environment is
authorised to determine conditions and reasons and they are not therefore referred to
in committee minutes unless the committee makes a specific decision on a condition
or reason. In order to reduce printing costs and preserve natural resources, the
schedule of plans is not reproduced within these minutes. A copy of the schedule of
plans is available on the council’s website at
www.stockport.gov.uk/planningdecisions. Copies of the schedule of plans, or any
part thereof, may be obtained from the Communities, Regeneration & Environment
Directorate upon payment of the Council’s reasonable charges).
A representative of the Head of Area Governance outlined the procedure approved

by the Council for public speaking on planning applications.
In respect of plan no. 45091 for change of use from Class A1 to Class A3 at 2a-2b
Chapel Street, Cheadle.
A representative of the applicant spoke in support of the application.
It was then
RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted subject to the premises being

restricted to solely A3 use and opening hours as detailed in the report.
In respect of plan no. 45425 for two storey rear extension at 16 Turnberry Road,
Heald Green, it was then
RESOLVED - That planning permission be granted.
In respect of plan no. 45256 for change of use from offices on first and second floors
above lock up shops to eight no. one bedroom flats at 14-20 Old Rectory Gardens,
Cheadle.
A member of the public spoke against the application and
a representative of the applicant spoke in support of the application.
It was then
RESOLVED – That consideration of the application be deferred to allow the Service

Director (Regeneration) to liaise further with the applicant concerning the possibility
of gating the car park access to the rear of the property.
7. APPEAL DECISIONS, CURRENT PLANNING APPEALS AND

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

Director (Legal & Property) (copies of which had been circulated) listing any
outstanding or recently determined planning appeals and enforcements within the
area represented by Cheadle Area Committee.
RESOLVED –That the report be noted.
8. LAND TO THE REAR OF 10 PRIEST AVENUE, GATLEY
A representative of the Service Director (Communities) submitted a report of the

Service Director (Legal & Property) (copies of which had been circulated) requesting
the Area Committee to consider a request from a resident to take a lease of the area
of land identified in the report.
RESOLVED – That the Service Director (Communities) be informed that it is the

opinion of the Area Committee that the lease should not be granted and that the
existing fencing be removed at the earliest opportunity.
9. MANAGEMENT OF ABNEY HALL PARK FISHING POND
A representative of the Service Director (Communities) submitted a report (copies of

which had been circulated) updating the Area Committee on the management of
Abney Hall Park Fishing Pond.
RESOLVED – That the Service Director (Communities) be requested to grant a

management licence to the Stockport District and Anglers Federation to manage and
bailiff angling activities at Abney Hall Park pond.
10. LEASE OF PARK ROAD STADIUM, PARK ROAD, TO CHEADLE TOWN

FOOTBALL CLUB
A representative of the Head of Area Governance submitted a report of the Managing

Director, NPS (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee
to reconsider a request from the Trustees of Cheadle Town Football Club to acquire
the Councils freehold interest in the land and buildings currently leased to them.
RESOLVED – That the Managing Director NPS and the Executive Councillor
(Finance) be informed that the Area Committee supports the proposed disposal of an
interest in the land, but preferably this should be done on a long leasehold basis of
sufficient duration to meet the conditions of funding bodies and that the Area
Committee would wish to see the implementation of a covenant ensuring that the site
should only be used for sport/leisure activities.
11. CHURCH STREET AND MARY STREET, CHEADLE – PROPOSED

CONFIRMATION OF EXPERIMENTAL TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDERS
A representative of the Head of Area Governance submitted a report of the Service

Director (Environment) (copies of which had been circulated) informing the Area
Committee of the results of a public consultation exercise carried out concerning the
proposal to confirm experimental orders to permanent traffic regulation orders in
Church Street and Mary Street, Cheadle.
RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Transportation) be recommended to

approve the experimental orders to permanent traffic regulation orders on Church
Street and Mary Street, Cheadle.
12. BROOKFIELD SHIERS FAMILY TRUST

had been circulated) advising the Area Committee of possible options to administer
the application process for the trust.
RESOLVED – That the Head of Area Governance be requested to administer the

£5000 made available from the Brookfield Shiers Family Trust and invite applications
for funding from community groups with a view to considering applications at the
January meeting of the Area Committee.
13. PRIDE IN CHEADLE AWARDS

had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider holding an awards
ceremony in the Spring of 2011 and detailing possible award categories.
RESOLVED – (1) That the Head of Area Governance be requested to make

arrangements for the Pride in Cheadle Awards to be held in June 2011.
(2) That a £1000 contribution from the Area Committee’s ward flexibility budget be
agreed to support the event to be divided equally between the three wards.
14. VENUE FOR AREA COMMITTEE MEETINGS
A representative of the Head of Area Governance reported that this item had been
placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Mick Jones.
Councillor Jones requested the Area Committee to consider finding alternative

venues for future meetings of the Area Committee commencing in May 2011 and
report back to a future meeting of the Area Committee.
RESOLVED – That the Head of Area Governance be requested to investigate

possible alternative venues for the Area Committee to meet at on a yearly rota basis.
15. NOMINATION OF AUTHORITY GOVERNORS
A representative of the Head of Area Governance submitted a report of the

Service Director (Learning & Achievement) (copies of which had been
circulated) requesting the Area Committee to provide nominations for two
Authority Governor vacancies at Etchells Primary School.
RESOLVED – That the Executive Councillor (Children & Young People) be
requested to make the following appointment:-
Name School Nominating Group
Mrs B Robb Etchells Primary Independent

School
The meeting closed at 9.35 pm

AGENDA ITEM NO.
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CHEADLE AREA COMMITTEE Date: 9 November 2010
PROGRESS ON AREA COMMITTEE DECISIONS
Report of the Head of Area Governance
DATE/ SUBJECT SUMMARY OF DECISION PROGRESS OFFICER

MINUTE NO. RESPONSIBLE
17 August Petitions Oakfield Avenue - That the receipt of This matter has been referred to the Roger Lee
2010 the petition be noted and referred to Service Director (Environment) for
Minute 5 (v) the Service Director (Environment) for consideration.
consideration.
Dryden Avenue - That the receipt of The Service Director (Environment) intends Andy Dunn
the petition be noted and details of to submit a report to the November Area
the objection be included in the report Committee.
submitted to the Area Committee on
this issue.
17 August HGV'S - Councillor That the Service Director The Service Director (Environment) Andrew Marsh
2010 Lane (Environment) be requested to informs me that the cost will be £250 per
Minute 12 investigate details of the cost for location for 1 week of an automated
carrying out traffic counts at classified (separates cars, HGV’s etc)
Councillor Lane, Birdhall Lane, count – which gets speeds & volumes hour
Garners Lane, Edgeley Road and by hour for 7 days. He suggests that
Birdhall Road and report back to a Councillor Lane & Birdhall Lane during the
future meeting. same week to see relative numbers of
HGV’s on both roads
12 October Public Question Time That the Service Director The Service Director (Environment) Steve Thompson
2010
Minute 5 (iii) Park
AGENDA ITEM 3
- Massie Street Car (Environment) be requested to
investigate the issue of the mobile
informs me that over many years Parking
has been pleased to accommodate health
breast screen unit not being able to screening and blood donation vehicles in a
use Massie Street Car Park and
report back to the next meeting of
number of Council car parks, including
Massie Street East Car Park. In May,
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the Area Committee. Traffic Services was approached by
Stockport PCT seeking a site for a larger
and more long-standing breast screening
facility. We said we would be happy to
discuss options but advised them that we
felt this raised significant planning issues.
We advised them to contact the Council's
planners in the first instance
and have heard no more of their proposal.
We would always be happy to talk to the
PCT about their vehicles in the future.
In principle, the Massie Street Car Park is

still open for use by the PCT should they
wish to use it.
12 October Environmental That the Service Director (Legal & A report will be submitted to the December Joy Morton
2010 Services Property) be requested to clarify the meeting of the Area Committee
Minute 5 (iv) Council's powers and policy for the
(a) removal of advertising boards which
are attached to street furniture.
12 October Highway Services - That the Service Director Please see agenda item 5 (iv) Rod Camblin
2010 Flooding on (Environment) be requested to (i) Kevin Melling
Minute 5 Ladybridge Road attend the next meeting of the Area
((iv)(b) and Committee to provide a further
Broadway/Wilmslow update on action taken and future
plans and (ii) invite representatives
of United Utilities and the
Environment Agency to accompany
him to that meeting.
That the Service Director

(Environment) be requested to
include problems of flooding on
Outwood Road and Cross Road,
Heald Green to his list for
12 October District and Local

investigation.
That the Service Director This matter has been referred to the Brian Nash
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2010 Centres - Festive (Regeneration) be requested (i) to Service Director (Regeneration) as Janine Watson
Minute 5 (vi) Displays and Events liaise with Councillors in an effort to requested. Since the resolution was Craig Ainsworth
compile a definitive list of Notice passed by the Area Committee, it has
Boards in the area and that where come to the attention of the Head of Area
possible those Notice Boards, Governance and the Assistant Chief
particularly in the District and Local Executive (Communications) is formulating
Centres be cleaned and maintained a policy on behalf of the Council in respect
to a better standard and (ii) identify to Notice Boards.
local groups or individuals to
approach them with a view to them
taking responsibility for the Notice
Boards on behalf of the community.
12 October Brookfield Shiers That the Head of Area Governance Application forms will be sent out shortly Steve Fox
2010 Family Trust be requested to administer the and applications will brought be brought
Minute 12 £5000.00 made available from the before the Area Committee for
Brookfield Shiers Family Trust and consideration in January 2011.
invite applications for funding from
Community Groups with a view to
considering applications at the
January meeting of the Area
Committee.
AREA FLEXIBILITY FUNDING
The remaining amounts available to be spent in 2010/11 are as follows:-
Cheadle and Gatley Cheadle Hulme North Heald Green
Manchester Marauders - £100.00 Manchester Marauders - Mar £100.00 Finney Lane, Heald Green - £6749.74
Mar 10 10 Mar 10
Gatley Festival Committee £1200.00 Cheadle & Gatley Football £250.00 Cheadle & Gatley Football £500.00
- April 10 Club - May 2010 Club - May 2010
Cheadle & Gatley Football £1000.00 Benja Fold Guiding - May £500.00 Friends of East Avenue Park - £1000.00
Club - May 2010 2010 May 2010 18
Ash, Acorn and Chestnut £64.99 Cheadle Green Focus Group £900 Pride in Cheadle Awards - Oct £333.33
Resident's Association - - August 2010 2011
May 2010
Friends of Hall Street £1000.00 Pride in Cheadle Awards - £333.33
Green - May 2010 Oct 2011
Cheadle Green Focus £100.00
Group - August 2010
Pride in Cheadle Awards - £333.33
Oct 2011
Remaining £205.35 Remaining £4813.30 Remaining £3741.56
Background Papers
Minutes of the Cheadle Area Committee

Cheadle Area Committee ‘Progress on Area Committee Decisions’ reports
Anyone wanting further information please contact Steve Fox on 474 3206.
Appendix A - Resume Of Issues Progress Report – Cheadle
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SCHEME COMMENTS
WITH TRAFFIC
OBJECTIONS?
WITH LEGAL
CALLED IN?
ON ADVERT
OPERATIVE
OPS. DATE
AWAITING
SERVICES
DATE
Y/N
Y/N
Councillor Lane  Service Director (Transportation & Planning) be requested to submit a report to
Crossings a future meeting of the Area Committee detailing proposals to improve crossing
facilities on Councillor Lane, Cheadle. The existing Pelican Crossing at the
AM junction of Councillor Lane / Tarvin Road will be upgraded to a Puffin or Toucan
Crossing as part of the UTC programme in 2010.
Programmed for imminent construction
Gatley Village Local  Service Director (Transportation & Planning) with a view to the undertaking of a
centre review of the current access arrangements to Gatley Village Local Centre,
including both public transport arrangements and vehicular access.
AM Proposals will be discussed with Ward Councillors prior to consultation.
Discussions with Councillors taken place, consultation documents to be drafted
up shortly
Initial public realm improvement work to be co-ordinated with Pelican
upgrade work at Gatley Road / Church Road / Old Hall Road
Hall Street Area,  Request for residents permit parking in the Hall Street area of Cheadle. Petition
Cheadle referred to the Service Director (Transportation & Planning) for consideration.
Permit Parking consultation letter has been delivered, responses have started
AV to be returned.
Closing date for replies was 20th August 2010. Site surveys to commence when
schools have resumed. Plans have been issued to ward spokesperson, it
has been agreed to report the item to a future AC meeting.
BIRD HALL  Construction works in respect of the scheme for the roundabout junction at Bird
LANE/EDGELEY Hall Lane/Edgeley Road are nearing completion. Additional works to improve
ROAD JUNCTION facilities for pedestrians and cyclists along the Bird Hall Lane corridor are now
AND BIRD HALL underway.
LANE – CHEADLE
HEATH
ROUNDABOUT
– 20
JUNCTION
ALTERATIONS AND
IMPROVEMENTS
FOR PEDESTRIANS
AND CYCLISTS
MC
STOCKPORT TO   Service Director (Environment) seeking approval to formally advertise the
MANCHESTER proposed 20mph speed limits in the vicinity south of Brown Lane, Heald Green.
AIRPORT CYCLE With democratic services.
ROUTE – Implementation imminent.
PROPOSED 20
MPH LIMIT
(EXTENSION)
SOUTH OF BROWN
LANE VICINITY,
HEALD GREEN
AM
Wilmslow Road,   Service Director (Environment) outlining proposals to introduce waiting
Grange Park Road, restrictions along certain lengths of Wilmslow Road, Grange Park Road,
Schools Hill, Schools Hill and Daylesford Crescent, Cheadle.
Daylesford Crescent Executive Councillor (Transportation) be recommended to approve the
proposal to proceed with the formal advertisement and notices.
AM 1 objection to be reported back for consideration
Implementation imminent as works order has been issued to clerk of
works.
Councillor Lane  Cllr’s raised concerned regarding the contravention of the one-way. Traffic
(one-way section, Services have informed GM Police, Officer Memory has stated officers will visit
From Brookhead site but cannot commit to long term enforcement.
Drive) AV Estimated Cost for a build out to narrow the exit point is £5207.33
No further action has been requested to date.
Oakfield Avenue,  Petition from residents requesting the introduction of residents parking at
Cheadle Oakfield Avenue, referred to the Service Director (Environment) for
17/08/10 AV investigation. Replies to the consultation have so far not resulted in a 51%
majority in favour, therefore the ward spokesperson has been issued21 the
details of the non-respondents.
HGV’s – Councillor  Service Director (Environment) be requested to investigate details of the cost of
Lane carrying out traffic counts at Councillor Lane, Birdhall Lane, Garners Lane,
17/08/10 AM Edgeley Road and Bird Hall Road and report back to a future meeting. Traffic
surveys to be arranged.
Coniston Road,   Service Director (Environment) submitted a report seeking approval to
Gatley introduce a traffic regulation order for ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ on part of
17/08/10 GP Coniston Road, Gatley.
Currently on advert
Church Street &  Service Director (Environment) informing the Area Committee of the
Mary Street, Cheadle results of a public consultation exercise carried out concerning the
12/10/10 AM proposal to confirm experimental orders to permanent traffic regulation
orders in Church Street and Mary Street, Cheadle.
Highway Maintenance & Traffic Management Delegated Budget 2010/11 (Please note these figures are currently and approximate
estimation)
Cheadle and Gatley – £24,650

Cheadle Hulme North – £32000
Heald Green – £25,500
Schemes approved since April 1st 2010
Cheadle & Gatley Ward Cheadle Hulme North Ward Heald Green Ward
Hawthorn Road Mobile Speed Sign Road Safety Initiative Mobile Speed Sign Road Safety Initiative
May 2010 - £650.00 August 2010 - £500 August 2010 - £500
Wilmslow Road/Grange Road
May 2010 - £1000
Mobile Speed Sign Road Safety Initiative
August 2010 - £500
Coniston Road, Gatley
August 2010 - £1700
Remaining: £20,800 Remaining: £31,500 Remaining: £25,000
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AGENDA ITEM 5 (vi)

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Agenda
• Challenge & Opportunity
Introducing the 2011 Census • Collaboration & Partnership Working
• Use of Technology
Jeff Barber
Census Area Manager (ONS) • How you can Help
CHALLENGE & OPPORTUNITY SECURITY & CONFIDENTIALITY

• Security & confidentiality are top priorities for census
Changes in society
- Ageing • 200 year track record of census security
- Increased migration
- Complex family structures • Results only released after 100 years for family historians
- Increased mobility
- Less compliance • Confidentiality protected by law
Meeting the public’s expectations
• All census staff sign confidentiality declaration
- On line interaction
- Ensuring data security
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Cheadle Area Committee Meeting: 9 November 2010
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
Report of the Service Director (Regeneration)
1. MATTER FOR CONSIDERATION
To consider the following development applications:
ITEM 1 – DC045256 – 14-20 Old Rectory Gardens, Cheadle
AGENDA ITEM 6
ITEM 2 – DC045260 – 8 Nanson Road, Gatley
2. INFORMATION
These applications need to be considered against the provisions of the Human

Rights Act 1998. Under Article 6, the applicants [and those third parties, including
local residents, who have made representations] have the right to a fair hearing and
to 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 person’s 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 of
Development and Control has concluded that some rights conferred by these Articles
on the applicant(s)/objectors/residents and other occupiers and owners of nearby
land that might be affected may be interfered with but that that interference is in
accordance with the law and justified by being in the public interest and on the basis
of the planning merits of the development proposal. He believes that any restriction
on 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 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 of the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 (‘the Act’). Unless the Act
provides the prior permission of the copyright owner’. (Copyright (Material Open to
Public Inspection) (Marking of Copies of Maps) Order 1989 (SI 1989/1099)
3. RECOMMENDATION
See individual reports
BACKGROUND PAPERS
These are contained in the individual application files.
Anyone wishing to inspect the above background papers or requiring further information
should contact Ray Dickins on telephone number 0161 474 3550, or alternatively email
ray.dickins@stockport.gov.uk
Cheadle Area Committee 9th November 2010
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DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
Report of the Service Director (Regeneration)
To Consider the Following Development Applications
Item 1. DC045245 14-20 Old Rectory Gardens, Cheadle
Item 2. DC045260 8 Nanson Road, Gatley
INFORMATION
These applications need to be considered against the provisions of the Human

Rights Act 1998. Under Article 6, the applicants [and those third parties, including
local residents, who have made representations] have the right to a fair hearing and
to 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 person’s 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 of
Development and Control has concluded that some rights conferred by these Articles
on the applicant(s)/objectors/residents and other occupiers and owners of nearby
land that might be affected may be interfered with but that that interference is in
accordance with the law and justified by being in the public interest and on the basis
of the planning merits of the development proposal. He believes that any restriction
on 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 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 of the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 (‘the Act’). Unless the Act
provides the prior permission of the copyright owner’. (Copyright (Material Open to
Public Inspection) (Marking of Copies of Maps) Order 1989 (SI 1989/1099)
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Application Reference: DC045256
Proposal: Change of use from offices on first and second floors

above lock up shops to 8 no 1 bedroom flats.
Type of Application: Full Planning Permission
Registration Date: 19/08/2010

Expiry Date: 14/10/2010
Responsible Officer: Ray Dickins
Applicant: Index Investment Management Ltd

Agent : E.P. Smith
Location: 14-20 OLD RECTORY GARDENS, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT
COMMITTEE STATUS
Area Committee. 4 letters of objection
DESCRIPTION OF DEVELOPMENT
Proposal relates to a change of use of the two upper floors above 3 lock up shops
from offices to 8 one bed flats, 4 on each level.
External alterations consist of mainly of renovations, ie new window frames and
doors and construction of individual balconies at the front.
The agent has indicated that his client owns the access road around the rear of the
property and each flat will have an allocated parking space.
In support of the proposal, the applicant has indicated that the offices are not
attractive when compared to more modern purpose built accommodation as they
lack adequate parking, no lift provision, hence not DDA compliant, have low ceilings
and not conducive to installation computer floors and caballing.
UPDATE
Since the application was discussed;
the agent has confirmed that:
* They will not be erecting gates along the access. The applicants have however
been in talks with residents over the introduction of other possible measures to
restrict access, although nothing has been agreed.
* They have designed a cycle store. Details awaited. Originally it was located
adjacent to the access but it is understood that it will now be repositioned in the rear
yard of the former off-licence (Unit 20). The Highway Engineer has seen a draft
design and indicates it to be acceptable.
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* A communal refuse store is being re-designed. This will take into account current
requirements for recycling. The details are awaited but it is likely to be erected off the
rear passage as already indicated on the submitted plan.
* A Commuted Sum under Policy L1.3 has been agreed with the applicant although it
has not as yet been paid. The Commuted Sum has been calculated under the
assumption that the flats should be assessed as two bed units, as the study
indicated on the plans was almost the same size as the bedroom. The description
will be revised to refer to 8 x 2 bed flats.
* The applicant is willing to accept a condition that requires the flats to be sound level
tested prior to occupation, with the noise level not exceeding 35dBA. In response,
Environmental Health have however reviewed their assessment of the property and
indicated that they should be assessed as needing to comply with the same rating as
new dwellings and bearing in mind problems of externally transmitted noise from
adjacent flues, now seek confirmation from the applicant that they can achieve a
noise level of 30dBA in the bedrooms and living rooms at night, to comply with
BS8223 with no single one off noise event exceeding 45dBA. The agent is to be
asked to clarify whether this can be achieved.
The remainder of the report is as previously, with the addition of the October Area
Committee comments as well as the comments of Regeneration who offer no
objection.
SITE AND SURROUNDINGS

The property is located at one end of a parade of mixed use 'shop units circa 1960's.
The ground floor currently consists of:
A bookmakers at 14
A pizza takeaway at 16
20 is vacant but was previously a Threshers off licence.
The offices extend over a vehicular access that extends around the back, where
there is also a limited number of parking spaces.
To the rear, the site backs onto the gable ends of two blocks of flats nos 1-15 Dixon
Court these are separated from the property by the service road.
The site is located towards the fringe of the Cheadle District Shopping Centre.
POLICY BACKGROUND
UDP designation: District Centre. Within the District Centre it falls in a Secondary
Frontage. Relevant UDP Policy:
E4.1 Industrial, Warehouse ,Storage and Office Premises Outside Employment

Areas
PSD2.3 Use of Upper Floors in Shopping Centres.
HP1.5 Living Over The Shop
L1.3 Provision of Recreation and Amenity Space in New Developments. Under this
policy, the application will attract a Commuted Sum for off site recreational open
space of £9,754.50
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RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY
None relating to the upper floors
NEIGHBOURS VIEWS
Objections have been received,from the occupiers of 1,2, 3,4,5,7,10,11,12a,14, and
15 Dixon Court. With the exception of the letter from the occupier of 2 Dixon Court,
all are identical. Grounds of concern:
i. Where will occupiers park? There are already parking problems in the area and
around the serviceway and visitors to Dixon Court find it difficult to park. The
situation will only be made worse by a residential use. Wheel clamping is a problem
in the accessway.
ii. Where will residents put their litter? There is already problems with rubbish.
iii. The access is frequently blocked by delivery vehicles day and night which would
limit the ability of emergency vehicles to reach Dixon Court.
iv. There are problems with antisocial behaviour which could get worse.
Overall, their concerns relate to a combination of factors that cause inconvenience

and nuisance to the occupiers of Dixon Court and they do not consider the
introduction of flats eases these issues.
The Neighbour consultation period expired 19/9/2010
CONSULTEE RESPONSES
Highway Engineer:
The application is for change of use of first and second floor office accommodation
into 8 flats. Residential use is acceptable in a District Centre location which has good
access to amenities and sustainable travel choices. There is scope for some resident
car parking to the rear and other spaces are available within the Centre for those
who have car usage.
No highway objections are raised. Provision is required for covered and secure cycle
parking for each flat, presumably a communal facility in the rear yard. Recommend
grant subject to a condition requiring cycle parking.
Planning Policy:
Have verbally indicated concern over the loss of floorspace that provides
employment in District Centres and have requested that the applicant justifies the
loss of office this floorspace by the submission of information on whether the site has
been marketed, for how long and the level of response.. Whilst they acknowledge
that Policies PSD2.3 and HP1.5 do allow for the establishment of living
accommodation in underused floorspace above shops in District Centres they also
refer to the fact that this has to be balanced against the potential loss of
employment.
Berkley Brown, the letting agents, have subsequently indicated that have had a
board up for a least 2.5 years and have had one enquiry which was not followed up.
They indicate that the premises had been on the market previously with other
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agents, again with little or no interest.
Planning Policy have verbally indicated that this is a reasonable time to demonstrate
that the premises have been marketed.
Design Officer
'The proposal includes fairly minor external works to the 1st and 2nd floor levels of
the above addresses, including some alteration of the openings (mainly to the rear),
new window frames/ doors, new balustrade, painting of the brickwork and increasing
of the height of the kitchen ductwork to the rear. I have no objection in principle to
the above application; however it is a shame that the whole block is not being
proposed for upgraded at this time. The success of this scheme will be dependent on
the window frames selected and I view that windows with slim glazing bars would be
more appropriate for the building, so a powder coated frame is likely to be a better
solution that UPVC (I note that the material proposed for the window frames is not
indicated Design on the application form). I ask that this suggestion is made to the
applicant.
In response, the applicant has verbally agreed to install powder coated aluminium
frames as opposed to UPVC
Environmental Health Officer, Pollution Control:

'I have assessed the above application and have severe reservations about this
development as there are already wide spread complaints about odour and noise
from the businesses on this parade. The parade houses 4 takeaways 3 have
extraction systems running vertically and extracting onto the roof of the property and
there is also associated fixed mechanical plant to the rear. Enforcement action has
been taken formally and informally.
The floor structure is of solid concrete and the applicant proposes to put in a
suspended floor. This will protect the development from noise from the commercial
premise below but may not prevent structural vibration from the business and the
external extraction/plant which are mounted on the external elevations.
The applicant has indicated that there will be improvements made to the extraction
system for the pizza takeaway on the end of the parade via increasing the height of
the ducting. This will have to go above ridge height and the terminal will have to be
changed so that the odour extracts the ducting vertically with a high velocity cowl on
top to reduce ingress of water and increase the extract velocity to protect the top
floor apartments from odour nuisance.
There may need to be more insulation needed in the roof space to reduce any noise
from the extraction system penetrating the top floor apartments, when air is rushing
through the ducting it causes noise and may penetrate into the apartment.
The applicant is proposing to fit double glazed draught sealed windows with sound
insulated glass; this will prevent some noise from entering the apartment. During the
summer months if the occupant wishes to open the windows they may be bothered
by noise from the extraction systems which run for approximately 12 hours per day 7
days per week also mechanical plant running 24 hours. There will be a need for
ventilation this can be provided by fitting acoustic trickle vents to the windows,
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however from the application I am not sure if the proposed window design is for the
front and back or the back only.
A number of the apartments have bedrooms which back onto the rear of the parade,
therefore being subjected to noise at the most sensitive time of the day. Assurances
would have to be made that the noise levels must not exceed 35dBA (reasonable
standard) in the bedrooms in line with World Health Organisation Community Noise
Guidelines.
She concludes that it is likely that the occupiers of the proposed flats will make
complaints about the existing extraction equipment. She is aware that the outcome
of an application for a flue at KFC is awaited.
Regeneration:
No objections. The re-use of vacant offices for residential will add to the viability and
vitality of the Centre.
ANALYSIS
Policy E4.1, Industrial Warehouse and Office Premises Outside Employment

Areas.
This Policy indicates that proposals to redevelop or change the use of existing
business premises outside 'Employment Areas' will be permitted, provided;
i. The proposal would not adversely affect the provision of small and affordable
business premises.
ii. It would not adversely affect sustainable journeys and work patterns.
iii. Occupiers of any new or existing residential development would have a

reasonable standard of amenity
iv. The character and appearance of the surrounding area and environment would be
protected and enhanced.
v. There would be no adverse impact on the operation of the local transport system.
Taking each in turn, the application can be assessed as follows:
i. The offices appear to have been marketed for some considerable time without
attracting new occupiers. The applicant and agent have said that in comparison with
other accommodation on the market, it is no longer attractive for office use,
particularly with the plentiful alternative options available. Bearing in mind the level of
floorspace, it is unlikely to significantly impact on the overall provision of office
space.
ii. The loss of office space will not have an adverse affect on sustainable transport. A
condition will be imposed to require provision for cycle facilities.
iii. The Environmental Health Officer raises concern that the occupiers of the flats will
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be affected by noise and nuisance from the existing extraction equipment despite
any measures to mitigate their impact.
iv. Allowing a change of use to flats would result in the property being renovated and
should have no adverse impact on the surrounding area. Whilst the concerns of local
residents are noted, the applicant has indicated that each occupier will have a
parking space, a new refuse area will be constructed and there is no overlooking.
Their concerns seem to relate mainly to the commercial operations of the block
v. The scheme is small scale and will have no adverse impact on the local transport
system
On balance the proposal has more positive elements than negative, the main
adverse issue being the reservations of the Environmental Health Officer.
2. Policy PSD2.3 'Use of Upper Floors in Shopping Centres'
This Policy indicates that a change of use of upper floors in shopping centres will be
permitted provided:
i. It complies with the requirements of Policy HP1.5 'Living Over The Shop'
ii. The scale of the proposal would not lead to parking problems.
iii. Proposals for office use meet the requirements of Policy E4.2 'Office Conversions'
iv. Residential amenities would not be adversely affected.
v. There would not be a net loss of residential accommodation.
vi. Separate access can be provided.
Taking each in turn the application can be assessed as follows:
i. Refer below
ii. The Highway Engineer offers no objection and the applicant has indicated that
parking will be provided.
iii. Not relevant
iv. The replacement of commercial with residential use should not have a adverse
material impact on adjacent residential occupiers.
v. Not relevant
vi. Separate access is available for the flats
3. Policy HP1.5, 'Living Over The Shop',

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This indicates that the creation of creation of residential accommodation will be
permitted provided that the scheme adequately safeguards residential amenities.
Where the accommodation is above A3/4/5 Uses evidence must be produced to
indicate adequate sound attenuation can be met
In assessment of this policy, the main issue is the comments of Environmental

Health over the extraction system associated mainly with the pizza takeaway as well
as others. Whilst these concerns are noted, this has to be offset by the fact the these
extraction systems are already in existence. They cannot be removed as part of the
current application.
Conclusions
In land use policy terms, the scheme appears an acceptable alternative use for
vacant upper floor premises in a District Centre where there appears no immediate
chance of a commercial occupier.
In terms of detail:
i. There are no objections from The Highway Engineer in terms of access, parking
and traffic generation and he acknowledges that the site is in a sustainable location.
A condition can be imposed in respect of cycle storage for the flats in the event of an
approval.
ii. There are no overall objections from Planning Policy,to the loss of offices, bearing
in mind the level of floorspace involved and the fact that attempts have been made to
market the premises for some considerable time.
iii. There are no objections from the Design Officer, bearing in mind the applicant has
indicated willingness to change the style of the windows.
iv. The Comments of Environmental Health clearly do not favour residential

accommodation but it has to be noted that any person moving to the flats would be
aware of the location of the extraction equipment associated with adjacent premises.
The question is how much weight should be placed on this aspect or whether as the
equipment is already in existence and whether any problems with the equipment
would be better dealt with under separate legislation.
It is accepted that the application is not without a certain compromise but it is

recommended for approval as a result of the on balance benefits. If however,
Committee are mindful to grant consent, the application would have to be deferred
and delegated for a Commuted Sum under Policy UL1.3
AREA COMMITTEE COMMENTS 12th OCT 2010

The Planning Officer updated Committee and indicated that since the report was
written:
i. An additional objection has been received from the occupier of 29 Warren Ave.
ii. The agent had confirmed that:
* Each flat would have its own dedicated parking space to the rear off the service
road
* A separate refuse facility would be provided to the rear of the former off licence.
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* Cycle storage facilities would be provided.
* The Proposed UPVC windows would be replace with metal frames windows as
suggested by the Design Officer.
The Officer summarised the issues.
A Mr Tim Haig spoke on behalf of local residents referring to the various issues
already covered in third party comments and answered questions from Committee.
He queried whether the access could be gated.
A Mr. Phillips spoke on behalf of the applicants and indicated that his clients had
purchased the property and intended to renovate the building and create flats to rent.
He indicated that the applicants also owned the access and adjacent residents only
had a right of way over it. They had no right to park in it. He was unsure how a gated
access would work as it also served access to the rear of the shops.
The Committee accepted that the property was located in a sustainable location, that
there would be benefits to re-use of vacant accommodation and that there was a
plentiful supply of alternative vacant office units in the area. This issue of whether it
was appropriate to gate the access was discussed as was the concerns raised by
Environmental Health.
The Planning Officer reminded the Committee that if they were mindful to grant the
application it would have to be deferred and delegated for a Commuted Sum.
However, he also indicated that in calculating the Commuted sum he had questioned
whether the flats should be regarded as two bedroomed, as the 'study' was also
large enough to be occupied as a bedroom.
The Committee had some reservations about the scheme particularly as they were
aware of issues associated with noise from adjacent flues and they agreed to defer a
Decision pending confirmation of the following:
i. Whether the property was in reality two bed units.

ii. Whether the applicants were mindful to gate the access.
iii. Whether the applicants could achieve a reduced noise level
Deferral would also give the applicant the opportunity to Provide further details of the
cycle and refuse store.
RECOMMENDATION
Grant (Subject to a Commuted Sum)
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Application Reference: DC045260
Proposal: Single storey rear extension
Type of Application: Full Planning Permission
Registration Date: 10/08/2010

Expiry Date: 05/10/2010
Responsible Officer: Julian Austin
Applicant: Mr Mehran Rafatkhan

Agent :
Location: 8 NANSEN ROAD, GATLEY, STOCKPORT, CHEADLE, SK8 4JL
COMMITTEE STATUS
Application called up by Councillor Roberts.
DESCRIPTION OF DEVELOPMENT
The applicant seeks permission for a single storey rear extension with storage space
below ground floor level. The proposal involves an extension to the rear of the
garage 6.5 metres beyond the rear elevation adjacent to the boundary. The southern
half of the extension extends 6 metres beyond the rear elevation. A small platform is
proposed beyond this to allow access by steps down into the garden. The extension
will be lower than the eaves of the existing property with a height of 5.8 metres at its
highest point.
Amended plans were submitted on the 19.10.2010, these minor amendments were
due to a discrepancy on the original plans which showed the extension encroaching
over the boundary.
The attached plans illustrate the proposal.
SITE AND SURROUNDINGS

The application site is a two storey detached residential property. The site is within a
residential area and is served by a large garden approximately 60 metres in length.
The ground falls away as you travel to the rear of the site towards the Gatley brook
which runs through the garden.
The surroundings properties are all residential, however they vary in size, style and
design, many have been extended in the past. The adjacent property to the north is
a detached bungalow (no. 6 Nansen rd) that has been extended to the rear in that
past. This property is at a lower level than the host site due to the rise in ground
level as you travel south along this part of Nansen Rd. The boundary treatment
between the properties is a hedge approximately 3 metres in height. To the south
the property here (no. 10 Nansen rd) is a two storey detached property. The
boundary treatment between the properties is light shrubbery no more than 2 metres
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in height.
SITE HISTORY
DC042897. Erection of two storey and rear single storey extension to detached
house with raised patio to rear. Withdrawn December 2009.
NEIGHBOURS VIEWS
The occupiers of four surrounding properties were notified in writing of the proposal
on the 17 August 2010. One letter of objection was received from the occupier of
number 6 Nansen Road. Neighbours were re-notified in writing of the amended
plans received on the 22.10.2010. Any further comments will be reported at
committee.
The objection received can be summarised as follows:
• The design is out of proportion in terms of footprint, height, massing and bulk.
• Huge increase, creates issues of loss of light and overbearing appearance.
• South facing side window will be severely affected.
• Single storey description is misleading.
• Concerns regarding proximity to boundary hedge.
Note – number of references to the Design of New Residential Development SPD –

this SPD is not relevant as the proposal is for an extension not a new house.
POLICY BACKGROUND
The site lies within the predominantly residential area as defined on the proposals
map of the Stockport Unitary Development Plan Review, adopted 31st May 2006.
The following policies are therefore relevant:
CDH 1.1: New Residential Development in Predominantly Residential Areas

CDH 1.8: Residential Extensions
Supplementary Planning Guidance: Extensions and Alterations to Dwelling Part One
and Part Two.
ANALYSIS
UDP Review Policies CDH 1.1 and CDH 1.8 and Supplementary Planning Guidance
(SPG): Extensions and Alterations to Dwellings will permit extensions to residential
properties provided:
1. That the extension complements the existing dwelling in terms of design, scale
and materials and does not adversely affect the character of the street scene;
2. Does not cause damage to the amenity of neighbouring properties by reason of
overlooking, overshadowing or loss of privacy and does not unduly deprive the
property of amenity space or parking areas;
3. Does not prejudice similar developments by the occupiers of neighbouring
properties.
In assessment of the application the main issues to be considered are the impact to
neighbouring properties and the impact of the extension in relation to the existing
dwelling and to the character of the area.
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Streetscene
The extensions are to the northern side of the property behind the existing garage
and to the rear (west). The southern side of the property will remain un-extended and
as such views from public vantage points will be relatively unaffected. The majority
of the extension is to the rear and therefore the character and appearance of the
area will not be materially harmed. The next question with this in mind is whether
the extension complements the design, scale and materials of the existing dwelling.
Design, scale and materials
The design is considered acceptable, the two roof slopes of differing heights appear
to be a response to minimise the impact to neighbouring amenity whilst catering for
the change in levels on site. The result is an extension which in its own right from a
design perspective is considered acceptable. Whilst not a ‘traditional’ design, an
innovative approach is offered, with minimal impact to the surrounding area likely to
be experienced given the sensitive siting to the rear of the property. The materials
of external construction will match those used on the original dwelling.
The proposal is single storey, below the ground floor level a storage area is
proposed to utilise the space created below. In terms of its height, the extension will
not project above the eaves level of the existing property and will appear relatively
subservient in this respect. The projection rearwards and sloping ground means the
extension will be 5.8 metres at its highest point. Although the proposal is large it will
not overly dominate the appearance of the house, additionally due to the generous
plot size a very large garden will still be retained. As such it is considered that it
would be difficult to sustain an argument of ‘overdevelopment’. Furthermore as
mentioned above, the proposed extensions are predominantly to the rear of the
property and therefore of minimal harm to the character of the area / streetscene.
Amenity
In assessment of the impact to amenity, the properties to be considered are numbers
6 and 10 Nansen Rd. With regards to number 10, this is a detached property of a
similar size and scale to the host site. To the rear at ground floor there are no
habitable windows on the rear portion of the property closest to the application site.
From the nearest ground floor rear facing window of this property a reasonable
degree of outlook will be retained, there are no windows situated in the side of the
extension and as such privacy and overlooking will be minimal. The rear of the
extension on this side does contain a platform 1.5 metres in depth, to avoid any
undue overlooking arising from this platfrom a 1.8 metre high screen should be
provided on this side (south), this detail can be dealt with by condition if necessary.
The occupier of number 6 Nansen Road has submitted objections to the application,
a summary of which can be found above. Neighbours were re-notified of the
changes; at the time of writing (28.10.2010) no further comments had been received.
Any comments received prior to committee will be summarised by the planning
officer at committee. The comment from the occupier of no. 6 in relation to the
impact to the side window is noted however the 2.4 metre rule for rear extensions
applies to extensions on semi detached properties and refers to the rear facing
windows of an adjacent property (not side windows).
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Rather as the SPG states; “the council will examine the factors including levels,
orientation and outlook in deciding the size of extension which should be permitted.”
Number 6 has a rear facing window and a side facing window (serving a study). At
present the window looks out towards the two storey side elevation of the existing
house, this is an unusual situation and a balanced approach should be taken.
Whilst obviously considering the impact against UDP Review policy any impact to
this window needs to be realistically assessed against the impact compared to the
existing outlook and additionally the impact that could be achieved under permitted
development.
The element of the side extension which will house the utility room is slightly higher
than the existing garage, this on its own does not require permission. The rear
extension beyond will have a lower eaves level than the existing garage at a height
of 2.5 metres adjacent to the existing property. At the rear most point of the
extension (6.5 metres rearward) the height to eaves will be 3.5 metres (due to the
ground level change). The height of the roof is kept to a minimum with a shallow
roof pitch to the ridge. As such it is considered that when the extension is viewed
from this side window it will appear relatively subservient with daylight and views
being received beyond. Additionally it is necessary to examine the potential which
the applicant has to extend his property under permitted development rights. In
addition to a 4 metres single storey rear extension, the applicant has the conceivable
option of constructing a 3 metre two storey rear extension without the need for
planning permission. This could extend the width of the existing property, at full
height with the eaves and ridge height the same as existing. Having viewed the
application site from the side window (study) of number 6 it is considered that this
form of extension would be much more harmful to the amenity of number 6 in terms
of visual intrusion and daylighting than the application proposal.
To the rear number 6 has a rear facing habitable room opening, this part of number 6
sits approximately 4 metres beyond the rear elevation of the application site (number
8). Incorporating the informal 45 degree test to assess the impact to outlook it is
considered a reasonable degree of outlook would be retained and the impact to this
window is considered minimal.
Between the two properties there is a hedge approximately 3 – 3.5 metres high
along the boundary, the extension will be sited approximately 150mm from this
hedge. The hedge at present offers some amenity value to both the occupiers of
number 6 and number 8. The applicant has confirmed in writing that this hedge
(which appears to be on the land of number 6) is not to be removed. With or without
the hedge the application is considered acceptable in light of the above
considerations and in any event the removal of a hedge does not require planning
permission. It is important here that the assessment of the planning application does
not get sidetracked through issues that are to be dealt with under civil legislation.
The retention or otherwise of the hedge is a private issue which would need to be
agreed between the two parties, so too are issues of access to neighbouring land if
necessary for construction works and party wall legislation.
The application has been considered in light of the policy requirements of the UDP
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Review and all other relevant material considerations. Whilst it is considered that
the proposal is finely balanced, when the merits of the application are examined it is
not considered that the impact to visual amenity and neighbouring amenity is of such
significance as to warrant a refusal. Although an extension at a smaller size would
clearly be more acceptable and this has been suggested to the applicant at pre
application stage, this is not what is under consideration. The application has to be
considered on its own merits and on balance is considered acceptable; the above
report demonstrates that the application proposal complies with policy CDH 1.8 of
the UDP Review.
The application is recommended for approval.
RECOMMENDATION
Grant
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CHEADLE AREA COMMITTEE Meeting: 9 November 2010
APPEAL DECISIONS, CURRENT PLANNING APPEALS

AND ENFORCEMENTS
Report of the Service Director (Legal & Property)
AGENDA ITEM 7
This report summarises recent appeal decisions, lists current planning

appeals and dates for local inquiries and informal hearings for planning
appeals within the area represented by Cheadle Area Committee.
2. INFORMATION
The appeal decisions and details of current appeals for each

committee area are appended.
3. RECOMMENDATION
That the report be noted.
BACKGROUND PAPERS
Decision letters and notification of appeal arrangements issued by the

Planning Inspectorate for each of the appeals reported .
Anyone wishing to inspect the background papers should telephone Joy

Morton on 474 3219
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1. APPEAL DECISIONS
Planning Appeals
None
2 OUTSTANDING APPEALS
Location of site
Date of Inquiry/hearing
2.1 Appeals to be heard at a local inquiry
None
2.2 Appeals to be heard at an informal hearing
None
2.1 Appeals to be determined by written

Representations
Planning Appeals
78 Church Road, Gatley
3 ENFORCEMENT
Former Nurses Home Cheadle Royal Hospital

S215 Notice Condition of Land & Buildings
Compliance 24/12/10
I Brackenwood Drive, Cheadle

Enforcement Notice
U/A erection of fence in excess of 1 metre
adjacent to a highway used by vehicular traffic
Compliance 23/9/10 – Complied With
181 Styal Road, Heald Green

High Hedge -Remedial Notice
Compliance 18/4/11
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CHEADLE AREA COMMITTEE Date: 9 November 2010
LAND OFF OAK ROAD, CHEADLE HULME, STOCKPORT
Report of the Managing Director of NPS Stockport Ltd
1.0 Purpose of the Report
1.1 To consider a request for a lease in respect of the land as shown cross
hatched on the attached plan from the Cheadle Hulme branch of The
Royal British Legion
AGENDA ITEM 9
2.0 Background
2.1 The land in question is owned by the Council and forms part of a larger
site (as shown single hatched on the attached plan), parts of which are
already leased to the Scouts Association and the The North West
Reserve Forces and Cadets Association for their respective local
headquarters.
2.2 As a result of the closure of the Cheadle Hulme Royal British Legion
Club on Turves Road, Cheadle Hulme, the local branch are having to
look for a new home from which to administer and operate the annual
Poppy Appeal. As such the site as shown cross hatched on the
attached plan has been identified by them as being suitable for their
needs.
2.3 In the circumstances the Royal British Legion has approached the
Council with a request that the site be leased to them in order that they
can construct their own building thereon. A representative from the
Royal British Legion has approached the other users of the site and
neither have any objections to the proposal.
2.4 The Area Committee is requested to consider the Royal British Legions
request to be granted a lease of the land as shown cross hatched on
the attached plan for the purposes of constructing a suitable building on
the site for the use as described above, subject to appropriate planning
permission being obtained.
3.0 Recommendation
3.1 It is recommended that approval be given to the granting of a lease to

the Royal British Legion for the purposes as out lined in this report in
respect of the land as shown cross hatched on the attached plan,
subject appropriate planning permission being granted.
BACKGROUND PAPERS
For further details regarding this report, please contact John Coles, NPS Ltd
on 0161 495 6099.
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CHEADLE AREA COMMITTEE 9 November 2010
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NOMINATION OF AUTHORITY GOVERNORS
Report of Service Director (Learning & Achievement)
Exercise of the Area Committee’s delegated power to provide political

nominations for LA governor vacancies in local schools.
2. INFORMATION
AGENDA ITEM 10
1. The arrangements for appointments to school governing bodies are as follows:
1.1. Following the annual elections to the Council, the party groups will each identify
a representative Councillor to meet with the Corporate Director, Children & Young
People (known collectively as the Governor Representative Group) in order to
determine any necessary changes in the allocation of governing body seats, to
reflect both in aggregate and, so far as practicable, within the area of each Area
Committee, the political balance of the Council as a whole. The Group should aim to
avoid unnecessary disruption to individual schools. The allocation of governing body
seats by the Governor Representative Group will be subject to the approval of the
Executive Councillor (Children & Young People).
1.2. When political vacancies arise, the Corporate Director, Children & Young People
will prepare a report for the next practicable meeting of the relevant Area Committee.
The report will identify the vacancy and indicate which of the party groups needs to
be consulted in order to maintain the agreed political balance. The report will be
copied, by the Corporate Director, Children & Young People, to each member of the
Governor Representative Group, for information.
1.3. Where the relevant party group has at least one seat on the Area Committee it
will be for the group member (or members) to put forward names of appropriate
individuals to be considered for nomination by the Area Committee to fill the vacancy
(or vacancies).
1.4. Where the group entitled to influence the nomination has no seat on the relevant
Area Committee, the Committee will consult, via the Corporate Director, Children &
Young People, with the relevant member of the Governor Representative Group.
1.5. Following the meeting of the Area Committee, the nomination, if any, from the
Area Committee will be submitted to the Executive Councillor (Children & Young
People) who will have regard to that nomination when making an appointment.
1.6. If, for any reason, the Area Committee wishes to make a nomination for
appointment that does not accord with the allocations determined by the Governor
Representative Group and approved by the Executive Councillor (Children & Young
People), the Area Committee may nominate one of its members to discuss the
nomination, and the reasons for it, with the Executive Councillor (Children & Young
People). It will be open to the Executive Councillor (Children & Young People) to
agree to accept the Area Committee's nomination in exchange for the reallocation of
a seat elsewhere in the Borough.
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1.7. In the absence of a nomination from the Area Committee following the expiry of
four Area Committee cycles from the original notification of the vacancy, the
Corporate Director, Children & Young People will refer the matter to the Governor
Representative Group, which will have the responsibility of ensuring that a
nomination is made, having regard to the principles set out in 1.1 above, and
submitted to the Executive Councillor (Children & Young People) for approval.
1.8. In an attempt to reduce the number of Authority vacancies, nominations from

Council Employees (other than employees of the Children & Young People's
Directorate who are directly involved in support services to schools) will be
considered by the Executive Councillor (Children& Young People). In order to
maintain the overall political balance, 5% of each party's nominations will be
allocated to non party governors (officers) taking into account long standing
vacancies.
1.9. At any time the Executive Councillor (Children& Young People) may decline to
exercise his/her functions under this Protocol and refer the matter to the Executive
for a decision.
2.0 VACANCIES LESS THAN FOUR CYCLES
School Number of Political Group Date vacancy

vacancies occurred
Etchells Primary 1 Ind 26.08.10
School
Etchells Primary 1 Ind 26.08.10
School
Total 2
2.1 NOMINATIONS
There were no nominations at the time of writing this report on 28th October 2010
3. RECOMMENDATION
That the Area Committee considers the vacancies in 2.0 above.

Anyone requiring further information should contact Libby Evans on telephone
number 0161 474 3847 or alternatively email libby.evans@stockport.gov.uk

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Chief Executive’s Directorate

Town Hall, Stockport SK1 3XE

Ladybridge Park Residents Club Meeting: Tuesday, 9 November 2010

3. PROGRESS ON AREA COMMITTEE DECISIONS

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

The report provides an update on progress on decisions taken by the Area

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Steve Fox, 0161 474 3206, email: stephen.fox@stockport.gov.uk

(i) Chairs Announcements

(iii) Public Question Time

(iv) Environmental and Highway Services

Problems associated with flooding in the Cheadle Area Committee area.

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

(vi) Open Forum

a) Archaeological Society - Cheadle Green Dig

Representatives of the Archaeological Society and the Service Director

b) Census 2011 (Enclosed)

Attached for information is a copy of the presentation.

(vii) Ward Flexibility Funding

To consider applications for Ward Flexibility Funding or to receive feedback from

Cheadle Festival 2011 – Together Trust

6. DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS (Enclosed)

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

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application.

ii) DC045260 8 Nansen Road, Gatley

Single storey rear extension.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application.

(b) To consider the remaining development applications.

Officer contact: Ray Dickins 0161 474 3538, ray.dickins@stockport.gov.uk

7. APPEAL DECISIONS, CURRENT PLANNING APPEALS AND ENFORCEMENTS

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

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Joy Morton, 0161 474 3217, email: joy.morton@stockport.gov.uk

8. BROOKHEAD ARCADE, CHEADLE

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

9. LAND OFF OAK ROAD, CHEADLE HULME

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

Officer contact: John Coles 0161 495 6099, john.coles@nps.co.uk

10. NOMINATION OF AUTHORITY GOVERNORS

Officer contact: Libby Evans, 0161 474 3847, libby.evans@stockport.gov.uk

Dates of future meetings to be held at Ladybridge Residents Club, Edenbridge

Tuesday, 14 December 2010

Public Transport Details at Time of Publication

The following interest were declared:-

Personal and Prejudicial Interest

3. PROGRESS ON AREA COMMITTEE DECISIONS

A representative of the Head of Area Governance submitted a report (copies of which

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

No urgent decisions were reported.

(i) Chair’s Announcements

No announcements were made.

(ii) Neighbourhood Policing

Representatives of Greater Manchester Police attended the meeting to answer

The following issues were raised/comments made:-

RESOLVED – That the representatives of Greater Manchester Police be thanked for

(iii) Public Question Time

RESOLVED – (1) That in response to question (a) the Service Director

(iv) Environmental and Highway Services

(a) Environmental Services

The following issues were raised/comments made:-

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

(b) Flooding – Ladybridge Road and Broadway/Wilmslow Road

Residents attended the meeting and expressed their concerns.