Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 14 April 2014.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 14 April 2014 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.

The following interests were declared:-

Personal and Prejudicial Interests

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

The Chair announced that ROC (Redeeming Our Communities) would be holding a number of initiatives within the Werneth area over the coming months.

It was further announced that the Romiley Summer Festival would be held on 28 June 2014 in Romiley Park and the Precinct.

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 and at local libraries and information centres.  You can also submit via the Council’s website at www.stockport.gov.uk/publicquestions.

No public questions were submitted.

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.

Alan Whitfield (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.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         Concern was expressed with regard to a worsening depression in the carriageway of Sandringham Road, Bredbury.  In response it was stated that once HGV traffic on the road had subsided, the intention would be to remediate the problem and that in the interim the condition of carriageway was being monitored.

·         The quality of the grass cutting by Solutions SK had been variable.

·         A member of the public commented that weed spraying routes appeared to miss certain areas of Romiley.

RESOLVED – That Alan Whitfield be thanked for his attendance.

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

No petitions were submitted.

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 feedback from Mr Doug Holland, representing St Mark's Parochial Church Council, on the use of a grant of £1,000 awarded by the Area Committee to the Church Council towards the cost of establishing a foodbank.

Doug Holland and Carol Perry, representing St Mark's Parochial Church Council, attended the meeting to report back on the use of a grant of £1,000 made by the Area Committee to the Church Council towards the cost of establishing a foodbank.

RESOLVED – That Doug Holland and Carol Perry be thanked for their attendance.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and 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 Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration 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 all buildings and structures and the erection of eight no. dwellings and associated works.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission subject to the applicant entering into a Section 106 agreement in relation to the provision and/or enhancement of children's play facilities and formal sports facilities within the locality.

Officer contact: Jane Chase on 474 3550 or email: jane.chase@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 55088 for the demolition of all buildings and structures and the erection of eight no. dwellings and associated works at The Winds, Beacon Road, Romiley, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

Demolition in part of existing school and erection of new two storey school building linked to retained Key Stage 1 building to provide three form entry primary school with associated car parking area, games court, sports pitches, hard and soft play areas and associated hard and soft landscaping, fencing and external lighting. Creation of pedestrian access onto Stockport Road West.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee grant planning permission subject to conditions and informatives.

Officer contact: Jane Chase on 474 3550 or email: jane.chase@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 55192 for the demolition in part of existing school and erection of new two storey school building linked to retained Key Stage 1 building to provide three form entry primary school with associated car parking area, games court, sports pitches, hard and soft play areas and associated hard and soft landscaping, fencing and external lighting and the creation of pedestrian access onto Stockport Road West,

Councillor Gordon spoke in support of the application.

It was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

Erection of single storey detached early years block with associated hard and soft landscaping, fencing, extension of car parking and external lighting.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee grant planning permission subject to conditions and informatives.

Officer contact: Jane Chase on 474 3550 or email: jane.chase@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 55197 for the erection of single storey detached early years block with associated hard and soft landscaping, fencing, extension of car parking and external lighting at Greave Primary School, Werneth Road, Woodley, it was

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

To consider a report of the Service Director (Legal and Democratic Services).

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: Joy Morton on 474 3217 or by email: joy.morton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report of the Council Solicitor (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.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report provides an update on the Area Committee’s delegated budget position as at the start of April 2014 and outlines the allocation for the 2014/15 financial year.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Andrew Suggett or Megan Black 474 2425 / 474 1410 or by email: andrew.suggett@stockport.gov.uk / megan.black@stockport.gov.uk.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on the Area Committee’s delegated budget position as at the start of April 2014 and outlining the allocation for the 2014/15 financial year.

RESOVLED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Education).

The Area Committee is requested to provide political nominations for the Authority vacancy at Greave Primary School.

Officer contact: Pam Dunham on 474 3847 or email: pam.dunham@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for People (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to provide a nomination for an Authority Governor vacancy at Greave Primary School.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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, 0161 474 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 budget.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.