Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 2 February 2015.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 2 February 2015 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair subject to, on the second line of the second paragraph of Minute 11, the replacement of the word ‘was’ with ‘is’.

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.

No announcements were made.

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 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.

One public question was submitted relating to traffic congestion caused by visitors to Woodley Sports Centre.

In response it was stated that the Council did not have control over the number of visitors to Woodley Sports and could not restrict traffic to the site.  It was reported that a study had been conducted for the Council of the traffic to the Woodley Sports Centre which recommended that the junction of Mill Lane with Hyde Road be widened to relieve congestion.  However, the cost of this measure would be in excess of £100,000 and the Council was in negotiations with Woodley Sports over the funding of this measure.

A further two public questions were submitted where the questioners were not present at the meeting

RESOLVED – That, in accordance with the Code of Practice, the Democratic Services Manager be requested to respond to the two questioners that were not present at the meeting in writing within seven days.

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.

Chris Pollitt (Senior 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:-

·         There were problems with accumulations of litter along high speed routes such as Crookilley Way, Bredbury.  Although litter picks were ordinarily undertaken annually, a further pick was being programmed in for this route which would necessitate traffic management systems being put in place.

·         The resurfacing of The Ridgway, Romiley was shortly due to commence.

·         Carriageway resurfacing on Barrack Hill Close, Romiley had been completed.

·         Concern was expressed in relation to the number and severity of pot holes that had recently opened up on Compstall Road, Romiley between its junction with Sandy Lane and the railway station.

RESOLVED – That Chris Pollitt be thanked for his attendance.

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

Hill Street, Romiley – Residents Permit Parking

To consider a petition received from residents of Hill Street, Romiley requesting that the Council amend the current permit parking scheme to Monday-Sunday 8.00 am – 10.00 pm.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported on the receipt of a petition signed by 12 signatories requesting that the Council amend the current permit parking scheme on Hill Street, Romiley to Monday-Sunday 8.00 am – 10.00 pm.

RESOLVED – That the petition be referred to the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration for investigation.

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 an application received from the Friends of Romiley Park for Area Flexibility Funding of £1,050 towards the cost of railings on the boundary wall of the Romiley Park at the junction of Compstall Road and Sandy Lane.

Mr Alan Smith attended the meeting and submitted an application on behalf of the Friends of Romiley Park for Area Flexibility Funding towards the cost of providing railings on the boundary wall of Romiley Park at the junction of Compstall Road and Sandy Lane.

RESOLVED - That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £1,050 to the Friends of Romiley Park towards the cost of providing railings on the boundary wall of Romiley Park.

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

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

A development application was submitted.

(NOTE: Full details of the decisions including conditions and reasons for granting or refusing planning permission and imposing conditions are given in the schedule of plans. The 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.

Change of use to a waste transfer station and materials recycling facility.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Mark Burgess on 474 3659 or email: mark.burgess@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 56285 for a change of use to a waste transfer station and materials recycling facility at Legget Site, Lingard Lane / Ashton Road, Bredbury, it was commented that the regulation of the use site following any planning approval would be the responsibility of the Environment Agency and not of the Council.

It was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

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: Joy Morton on 0161 474 3217 or email: joy.morton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management & 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.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a joint report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration and Deputy Chief Executive.

The report details a proposal to dedicate a bridleway on a section of footpath 52 Romiley and Bredbury over land owned by Manchester Waste Authority, and on a section of footpath 51 Bredbury and Romiley through to Mill Lane, over land owned by the Council, as shown marked  A-B-C-D-E, as detailed on the plan attached at Appendix 1 to the report.

The Area Committee is recommended to:-

(i)         dedicate a bridleway over the route between points A – B.

(ii)        enter into a dedication agreement with Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority for the dedication of a bridleway over their land between points B–C, C–D, and D–E.

Officer contact: Ernest Nama on 474 4595 or Jackie Connelly on 474 3134 or email: ernest.nama@stockport.gov.uk / jackie.connelly@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a joint report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration and Deputy Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal to dedicate a bridleway on a section of footpath 52 Romiley and Bredbury over land owned by Manchester Waste Authority, and on a section of footpath 51 Bredbury and Romiley through to Mill Lane, over land owned by the Council, as shown marked  A-B-C-D-E, as detailed on the plan attached at Appendix 1 to the report.

RESOLVED – (1) That approval be given to the dedication of a bridleway over the route between points A-B as detailed on the plan attached the report.

(2) That authority be given to the entering into of a dedication agreement with the Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority for the dedication of a bridleway over their land between points B-C, C-D, and D-E on the plan attached to the report.

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

The report details the results of a consultation on the change of an existing 'free' Permit Parking Scheme on John Street, Romiley to a 'chargeable' Permit Parking Scheme as set out in the current policy criteria.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to that element of the following scheme that falls within its purview, and to recommend that the Executive Councillor (Communities & Sustainability) give approval to the remainder with any costs associated with the scheme being funded from within service budgets:-

Revocation of existing Permit Parking Bays

John Street - Any Traffic Regulation Order pertaining to Residents Parking on John Street to be revoked in its entirety.

Residents Permit Parking Zone

John Street - East side from a point 3.5 metres north of the northern kerb line of Stockport Road for a distance of 14.5 metres in a northerly direction.

John Street - East Side from a point 21.5 metres north of the northern kerb line of Stockport Road for a distance of 15.5 metres in a northerly direction.

John Street - West side from a point 8.5 metres north of the northern kerb line of John’s Place for a distance of 5 metres in a northerly direction.

Residential Properties on the following streets may request parking permits. No’s 2, 3, 4 (flat 1 and 2) 5, 6 & 7 John Street and No’s 12A, 14A, 16A, 18A & 20A Stockport Road.

Officer contact: Graham Price on 474 4893 or email: graham.price@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 the results of a consultation on the change of an existing 'free' Permit Parking Scheme on John Street, Romiley to a 'chargeable' Permit Parking Scheme as set out in the current policy criteria.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to that element of the following scheme that fell within the purview of the Area Committee, and that the Executive Councillor (Communities & Sustainability) be recommended to give approval to the remainder with any associated costs to be funded from within service budgets:-

Revocation of existing Permit Parking Bays

John Street - Any Traffic Regulation Order pertaining to Residents Parking on John Street to be revoked in its entirety.

Residents Permit Parking Zone

John Street - East side from a point 3.5 metres north of the northern kerb line of Stockport Road for a distance of 14.5 metres in a northerly direction.

John Street - East Side from a point 21.5 metres north of the northern kerb line of Stockport Road for a distance of 15.5 metres in a northerly direction.

John Street - West side from a point 8.5 metres north of the northern kerb line of John’s Place for a distance of 5 metres in a northerly direction.

Residential Properties on the following streets may request parking permits. No’s 2, 3, 4 (flat 1 and 2) 5, 6 & 7 John Street and No’s 12A, 14A, 16A, 18A & 20A Stockport Road.

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

The report details an application received from Groundwork in Manchester, Salford, Stockport, Tameside & Trafford who are supporting the Friends of Tangshutt with their opening event on the 11 April 2015 at Tangshutt Playing Field.  The event will celebrate the opening of the new Play Area and Trim Trail.

The Area Committee is recommended to granted the application subject to the production of appropriate paperwork including a risk assessment.

Officer contact: Sharon Duke on 474 3289 or email: sharon.duke@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 an application received from Groundwork in Manchester, Salford, Stockport, Tameside & Trafford who were supporting the Friends of Tangshutt with their opening event on the 11 April 2015 at Tangshutt Playing Field.  It was proposed that the event would celebrate the opening of the new Play Area and Trim Trail.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application from Groundwork in Manchester, Salford, Stockport, Tameside & Trafford for the use of Tangshutt Playing Field on 11 April 2015 for a celebration event for the opening of a new play area and trim trail subject to the production of appropriate paperwork including a risk assessment.

To appoint a representative of the Council to the current vacancy on the Barrack Hill Educational Trust for the remainder of the 2014/15 municipal year.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager requested that the Area Committee make an appointment to the current vacancy on the Barrack Hill Educational Trust for the remainder of the 2014/15 municipal year.

RESOLVED – That the vacancy 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 on 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.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.