Minutes 14th June 2021

General Meeting and Planning and Licensing sub-committee

Attendees:

Mike Corlett (Chair MCo), Mark Clayton (RMC), Gordon Browne (GB),

Brian Johnson (BJ), Geoff Bridson (GB), John Leech (JL), Richard Kilpatrick (RK), Andrew Simcock (AS), Greg Stanton (GS), Debbie Hilal (DH)

1.Welcome and Apologies

Apologies: James Wilson, Linda Foley, Pam Venning, Carol Wilkinson, Dominic Hargreaves Louise Smail and Mary Christie

2. Minutes of the DCS General Meeting held on 12th April 2021 Minutes have been issued and accepted: Proposed (GB), Seconded (RK)

3. Matters Arising

Subject	Action	Individual Action/Response
Mersey Valley Flooding Protection	(RK) and (JL) have held a meeting with Environment Agency	1. (RK) & (JL) reiterated that the EA are responsible for the river up to the levee top. 2. MCC is responsible for clearing debris to public side of the river.   Importantly still no action taking place from either responsible group to clear up. Importantly no updated plan to prevent further flooding issued
Septic Tank Stenner Lane	Clarification required if seepage is still occurring.	(JL) agreed to re-escalate with Parks Ciaran Wilkinson as no further update received.
Fields in Perpetuity	DCS was advised by Cllr James Wilson that he would escalate and seek   further MCC Executive guidance regarding their views	To date no views or comments on this matter received from MCC

Still required: All three matters arising, still require response from MCC and the EA.

4. Planning and Licensing Sub Group

A meeting took place as usual, prior to General Meeting Chaired by (MCo). The details are at the end of the minutes, a summary is as follows:

Total Applications:  21 –

Approved: 21  

Withdrawn: 0

Further information required: 0

Suggestions and Comments made: 5

Refusals: 0

All house numbers are in the public domain on the MCC Planning and Licensing portal

5. Business

• Didsbury Plan and Future Didsbury

A copy of the plan has been sent to all DCS Members, Didsbury Traders Association, MCC Executive of Joanne Roney CEO, Sir Richard Lease, Mayor Andy Burnham and also Jeff Smith MP, all Didsbury East and West local councillors and the MCC District Management. In response we have received back two acknowledgements one from Sir Richard advising that discussions should be routed via our local councillors, which we have ensured are copied at each stage. Although at this early stage there has been a reticence to open discussions. On a positive note, we have had contact from Fiona Worrall District Director offering to meet up to discuss the proposals and concepts regarding the possible, and potential proposals.

• CAU 700 Wilmslow Road

Some contractor activity has been witnessed in the premises. Some discussions then took place regarding whether the activities are taking place, to split the premises into the smaller more flexible three unit`s option. Parts of the location look to have been stripped out, the Covid “closure signs removed and the Circus fly posting adverts removed. To date no Planning and Licensing applications received from the owners or their agents. Although (RK) advises it is strongly rumoured that it will be a bar/restaurant and part of the Deansgate group IVIIIVI.

• New Dockyard (Ex Stokers)

It appears that that the new bar operation, are carrying out Al fresco drinking on the frontage of Mad Giant. It was suggested that they may be using an App to take orders for service. It is unknown whether both managements are working in agreement. However there has also not been a submission of a request for a pavement license in line with other local organisations.

6. Finance and Membership

(MCo) reported that the bank balance stands at £8565.33, although those paying membership is reducing during this testing time.

7. A O B

Discussions took place regarding some rumours of damage taking place during the Mersey Valley flooding to both the bridges at the Waterside Manchester Road and Palatine Road Northenden, caused by tree debris floating down river, though not confirmed. It was suggested that contact is made with named Officers which (JL) will advise.

Next Planning & Licensing Meeting will be @ 6:45 for the sub group, and the General Meeting @ 7:30 on the 12th July 2021 via Zoom.

Planning Details (Item 4)

MCC Ref No	Address	Proposal	Comments	Approval
129724/FO/2021	179 School Lane	Change of use Ex Minshell Motor spares to restaurant Class E	This change has been approved by Planning with shorter hours closing 23:30 Sun-Thur and 00:01 Friday to Sun	Approval granted by MCC Planning
130348/TCA/2021	17 Didsbury Park	Works to fell Eucalyptus tree	Tree described as rotten. Householder has planted a replacement tree. The is to the rear of house in Conservation area.	DCS has no Objections to this proposal and actions taken
130150/FH/2021	22 Elm Road	Erection of first floor rear extension, flat roof terrace, raised patio and roof garden.	This proposal is in the Conservation area and the proposal should adhere to all regulations in place.	DCS is concerned that this is in the Conservation area
13038/LE/2021	17 Grenfell Road	Certificate of Lawful Existing Use	Seems that this 4 bed, C4 property has been used in unapproved HMO, for over 10 years. The DCS would request MCC Planning to ensure that all safety regulations are applicable and applied to this proposal	DCS would like assurance that the landlord is made aware of the HMO rules and the obligation to adhere to them
130384/LE/2021	19 Grenfell Road	Certificate of Lawful Existing Use	Seems that this 4 bed, C4 property has been used in unapproved HMO, for over 10 years. The DCS would request MCC Planning to ensure that all safety regulations are applicable and applied to this proposal	DCS again would like assurance that the landlord is made aware of the HMO rules and the obligation to adhere to them
130408/TCA/2021	Parkfield Ct Barlow Moor Rd	Works to trees and pruning already agreed under app 128490/TCA/2020	Works previously agreed with some additional works	DCS has no objection to this proposal
130445/TCA/2021	121 Lapwing Lane	Works and pruning to trees	Seems to be innocuous	DCS has no objection to this proposal
130487/TCA/2021	35 Pine Road	Works and pruning to trees to T1 Cherry Tree	Seems to be innocuous	DCS has no objection to this proposal
130533/FH/2021	30 Ford Lane	Erection of two storey side and rear ext to form add`l living accommodation	Plan includes bring forward window. Should be in line with existing building regulations.	DCS has no objection to this proposal
129687/FH/2021	14 Sandhurst Road	Erection of double garage to the front of the property.	Property is only a couple of years old. Extension outside of the Conservation area	DCS has no objection to this proposal
129980/FH/2021	5 Greylands Road	Erection of part single/part two storey side ext. To form add`l living accommodation	Outside of Conservation area	DCS has no objection to this proposal
130318/FH/2021	75 Morningside Drive	Erection of hip gable loft ext and installation of full width rear dormer	Outside of Conservation area	DCS has no objection to this proposal
130322/FH/2021	3 Parrswood Ave	Erection of single storey front and two storey side ext. To provide add`l living accommodation	Outside of Conservation area	DCS has no objection to this proposal
130370/FH/2021	23 Galbraith Road	Erection of single storey side ext, to provide add`l living accommodation	Outside of Conservation area	DCS has no objection to this proposal
130360/FH/2021	8 Willoughby Ave	Installation of rear dormer and erection of first floor side ext, to provide add`l living accommodation.	Outside of Conservation area	DCS has no objection to this proposal
130400/FH/2021	1 Raynham Ave	Erection of single storey side ext in roof space with dormer to front and rear and single storey exts to form add`l living accommodation	Outside of Conservation area	DCS has no objection to this proposal
130441/TCA/2021	633 Wilmslow Road	Works and pruning to trees Ash (T1) and Apple (T2)		DCS has no objection to this proposal
130440/FH/2021	38 Brooklawn Drive	Installation of hip gable conversion together with the installation of rear dormer	Outside of the Conservation area	DCS has no objection to this proposal
130519/TCA/2021	633 Wilmslow Road	Works and pruning to trees Ash (T1) and Apple tree (T2)		DCS has no objection to this proposal
130537/FH/2021	25 Kingsfield Road	Erection of single storey side ext, part single/part two storey rear ext to form add`l living accommodation	Outside of the Conservation area	DCS has no objection to this proposal
130565/FH/2021	18 Saddlewood Ave	Erection of a single storey rear ext, a part single/part two storey side ext, hip gable to loft ext conversion with rear dormer.	Outside of the Conservation area	DCS has no objection to this proposal