Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 9 July 2018.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 9 July 2018 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

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

No declarations were made.

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

The Chair reported that the Chadkirk Well Dressing event held on Saturday, 28 July had been a huge success and had been attended by the Mayor.

It was then announced that the Romiley Methodist Railway Modellers would be holding a Model Railway Exhibition at Romiley Methodist Church on Saturday, 8 September 2018 with proceeds going to ‘Action for Children’.

It was further announced that the Romiley Young Farmers Show would be held on Sunday, 2 September 2018 at Gothic Farm, Cowlishaw Brow, Romiley.

Finally, it was reported that the Starting Point Community Learning Partnership would be organising an informal free lunch on Thursday, 16 August 2018 at the Windmill Café, Stockport to commemorate the 199^th Anniversary of the Peterloo Massacre and to remember those who walked to Peterloo fields in hope of change.

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 the meeting.  You can also submit via the Council’s website at www.stockport.gov.uk/publicquestions.

Members of the public were invited to submit questions to the Chair of the Area Committee on any matters within the powers and duties of the Area Committee.

Three questions were submitted as follows:-

·         Relating to whether the Council had received an application to release the Green Belt protection from the land occupied by Finland Park Farm and Mill Hill Farm and to build the proposed Bredbury Gateway Industrial Estate; would the Council welcome such an application; and would all residents of Woodley, Bredbury, Brinnington and Denton be informed about the receipt of such an application.

The Chair responded that he was not aware that any such development application had been received by the Council and that until such a time the Council would be unable to form a view on any future proposal for the use of the site.  It was further stated that the Council would follow its approved consultation process with regard to publicity around any development application, however this would not extend as widely as proposed by the questioner.  It was commented that all development applications were published on the Council’s website and would therefore be open to inspection by any interested party.

·         Relating to whether there had been any further developments with regard to the implementation of the recommendations from the Woodley Hyrdogeology Study.

The Chair replied that there had been no further developments to report since the last meeting of the Area Committee.

·         Relating to the commencement of resurfacing works on Werneth Road, Woodley.

The Chair replied that the works would be completed during 2018.

A further question was submitted that was ruled out of order as the Chair was of the view that it related to a quasi-judicial matter, questions relating to which were not permitted under the Public Question Time Code of Practice.

The local Public Realm Inspector will attend the meeting to provide an update on matters raised at the last committee meetings. Councillors and Members of the public are invited to raise issues affecting local environmental quality.

Robin Boardman (Public Realm Inspector) attended the meeting to report on current issues and to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to environmental and highways issues within the area represented by the Werneth Area Committee.

It was commented that the public right of way adjacent to 44 Urwick Road, Romiley was not currently passable due to overgrown vegetation.

RESOLVED – That Robin Boardman be thanked for his attendance.

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported on the receipt of a petition received on behalf of the residents of Woodbank Avenue, Bredbury requesting the provision of speed humps.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration be requested to make arrangements for the siting of the Area Committee’s Mobile Speed Indicator Device on Woodbank Avenue, Bredbury to determine the speed of vehicles using the road.

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that no organisations had indicated that they wished to address the Area Committee as part of the Open Forum arrangements.

To consider any applications for Area Flexibility Funding or to receive feedback from organisations who have received funding.

There were no applications to consider.

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

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

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 Chief Executive 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 Place Directorate upon payment of the Council’s reasonable charges).

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager outlined the procedure approved by the Council for public speaking on planning applications.

Demolition of existing buildings and erection of up to 7 dwellings with associated works.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Karyn Clarke 0161 474 3551 or email: karyn.clarke@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. DC066661 for the demolition of existing buildings and erection of up to seven dwellings with associated works at Further Hey, 41-43 Werneth Road, Woodley, Stockport

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 planning permission be granted.

Single storey rear extension, rear dormer extension and amendments to existing front dormer.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee grants planning permission.

Officer contact: James Appleton on 0161 474 2939 or email: james.appleton@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. DC070063 for a single storey rear extension, rear dormer extension and amendments to existing front dormer at 24 Central Drive, Romiley, Stockport, it was

RESOLVED – That the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to grant planning permission.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

The report summarises recent appeal decisions; lists current planning appeals and dates for local enquiries; informal hearings for planning appeals, and enforcement action within the Werneth Area Committee area.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Patrick Arran on 474 3219 or email: patrick.arran@stockport.gov.uk

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 within the area represented by the Werneth Area Committee.

It was commented that there had been no progress reported for a number of months with regard to the untidy land notice served at 10 Bunkers Hill, Romiley and further information was requested in relation to the action being taken to resolve this matter.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report details a proposal to introduce No Waiting At Any Time traffic regulations orders on Birchvale Drive and Peaslake Close, Romiley following concerns being raised by local residents in relation to the safety of the junction.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Order and subject to the receipt of objections within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders at a cost of £1060 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bredbury Green and Romiley ward allocation):-

No Waiting At Any Time

Peaslake Close (both sides) - From the intersection of northern kerbline of Compstall Road for a distance of 15 metres in a northerly direction.

Birchvale Drive (West Side) - From the intersection of the northern kerbline of Compstall Road for a distance of 18 metres in a north westerly direction

Birchvale Drive (East Side)- From a point of 8 metres of the northern kerbline of Compstall Road to the service road for 109 to 133 Compstall Road for a distance of 10 metres in a north westerly direction.

Officer contact: Julie Pelham on 0161 474 4846 or email: julie.pelham@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal to introduce ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ traffic regulations orders on Birchvale Drive and Peaslake Close, Romiley following concerns being raised by local residents in relation to the safety of the junction.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to the legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Order and, subject to the receipt of objections within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders at a cost of £1060 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bredbury Green and Romiley ward allocation):-

No Waiting At Any Time

Peaslake Close (both sides) - From the intersection of northern kerbline of Compstall Road for a distance of 15 metres in a northerly direction.

Birchvale Drive (West Side) - From the intersection of the northern kerbline of Compstall Road for a distance of 18 metres in a north westerly direction

Birchvale Drive (East Side)- From a point of 8 metres of the northern kerbline of Compstall Road to the service road for 109 to 133 Compstall Road for a distance of 10 metres in a north westerly direction.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regneration.

The report details a proposal to supply and install two new ‘street name plates’ to clearly notify motorists that Station Road is a private road.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the supply and installation of two new ‘street name plates’ on Station Road, Woodley at a cost of £375 to be funded frm the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bredbury and Woodley ward allocation).

Officer contact: Julie Pelham on 0161 474 4846 or email: julie.pelham@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal to supply and install two new ‘street name plates’ to clearly notify motorists that Station Road is a private road.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to the supply and installation of two new ‘street name plates’ on Station Road, Woodley at a cost of £375 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bredbury and Woodley ward allocation).

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

The report details a proposal to carry out large scale patching work to an unadopted highway at Station Road, Woodley.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the undertaking of large scale patching work to the unadopted highway at Station Road, Woodley at a cost of £9,000 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget.

Officer contact: Tony Gunter on 0161 474 2426 or email: tony.gunter@stockport.gov.uk

(NOTE: The Chair was of the opinion that this item, although not included on the agenda, should be considered as a matter of urgency in accordance with Section 100B(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972 in order that the Area Committee could give consideration to a proposal to fund additional carriageway improvement works on Station Road, Woodley in advance of the proposed commencement date for the works).

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal to carry out large scale patching work to an unadopted highway at Station Road, Woodley.

The Area Committee noted that the Council would not ordinarily consider it appropriate to use the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget for works on unadopted highways.  However, the Area Committee was of the view that there were extenuating circumstances in this instance, namely that the carriageway on Station Road had been damaged by vehicles using the road as thoroughfare between Hyde Road and Werneth Road during recent highway works on Hyde Road.

The Area Committee also considered that in making a decision to commit funding to this scheme, it would need to be satisfied that the in the light of the circumstances presented in this case the use of the Area Committee’s budget was both appropriate and justified.  The Area Committee noted that in making a decision on this scheme, it would not be committing either the Area Committee or the Council to commit any future funding to either this site or any other unadopted highway in within the Borough.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to:-

(1) rescind the Area Committee’s decision of 4 June 2018 (ACEDW259) to give approval to the undertaking of minor repairs to the unadopted highway at Station Road, Woodley at a cost of £1,000 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget. (Bredbury & Woodley ward allocation); and

(2) the undertaking of large scale patching work to the unadopted highway at Station Road, Woodley at a cost of £9,000 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget.

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

The report details a proposal to undertake improvements to the play area at Overdale Road Play Area to include the installation of a 1.7m high junior slide and a basket swing.  The cost of the provision and installation of the equipment in addition to the provision of new safer surface is £11,000 of which £6,023.16 has already been secured by way of commuted sums.  The Area Committee is requested to make a contribution amounting to the remaining balance of £4,976.84 to allow the works to progress.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the provision and installation of new play equipment at Overdale Road Play Area at a cost of £4,976.84 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bredbury Green and Romiley ward allocation).

Officer contact: Richard Booker on 0161 474 4829 or email richard.booker@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal to undertake improvements to the play area at Overdale Road Play Area to include the installation of a 1.7m high junior slide and a basket swing. 

It was noted that the cost of the provision and installation of the equipment in addition to the provision of new safer surface was £11,000 of which £6,023.16 had already been secured by way of commuted sums.  The Area Committee was requested to make a contribution amounting to the remaining balance of £4,976.84 to allow the works to progress.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to the provision and installation of new play equipment at Overdale Road Play Area at a cost of £4,976.84 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bredbury Green and Romiley ward allocation).

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

The report provides an update on progress since the last meeting on decisions taken by the Area Committee and details the current position on area flexibility funding. The report also includes the current position on the highway and traffic management delegated budget.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Damian Eaton on 0161 474 3207 or email damian.eaton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) updating the Area Committee on progress on decisions taken by the Area Committee since the last meeting and the current position on the Area Flexibility and the Delegated budget.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         The Chair commented that agreement had been secured to adopt an element of the highway at Annable Road to resolve the longstanding problem of parking and associated issues of vehicular access.

·         The Bredbury Green & Romiley ward highway spokespersons agreed to a proposal to provide a new street name plate at Dingle Hollow, Romiley.

·         It was commented that as a consequence of the improvements to the junction of Mill Lane and Hyde Road, Woodley the number of parking spaces at Woodley Civic Hall had been reduced.  Discussions were taking place with the Management Committee at the Civic Hall and Traffic Services to examine ways in which parking capacity at the Hall could be improved.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.