Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record the minutes of the meetings held on 12 October 2011 and 26 October 2011.

The minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meetings held on 12 and 26 October 2011 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

No declarations of interest were made.

No announcements were made.

Inspector Bray and PC Rigg (Greater Manchester Police) attended the meeting to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to Neighbourhood Policing issues within the area represented by Marple Area Committee.

The following issues were raised/comments made:-

·         An overall reduction in burglary and criminal damage.

·         The success of Operation Treacle.

·         Concern at a rise in theft from motor vehicles.

·         The restructure of the division.

·         Responding to metal theft is a top priority.

·         The Junior PCSO Scheme was now in operation at Rose Hill Primary School.

RESOLVED – That Inspector Bray and PC Rigg be thanked for their attendance and presentation.

Four public questions were submitted relating to:-

a)    Funding for the Connect 2 project.

b)    Consultation carried out in respect to the Connect 2 project.

c)    Costs for the distribution of the 2012 recycling calendars;and

d)    The public consultation on planning.

Questions a) b) and d) were answered at the meeting.

RESOLVED – That in respect to question c) the questioner be provided with a written response within 7 days.

(a) Alan Whitfield (Area Conditions Officer) attended the meeting to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to environmental issues within the area represented by Marple Area Committee.

RESOLVED - That Alan Whitfield be thanked for his attendance.

(b) Rachel Bingham (Highways Officer) attended the meeting to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to highway issues within the area represented by Marple Area Committee.

RESOLVED - That Rachel Bingham be thanked for her attendance.

A petition was submitted on behalf of residents of Glossop Road requesting some form of traffic calming in response to the number of accidents and cars speeding on Glossop Road.                 

RESOLVED – That the Service Director (Place Management) be requested to investigate this issue as a matter of urgency and report to the next meeting.

No organisation had indicated that they wished to address the Area Committee as part of the Open Forum arrangements.

There were no Area Funding applications to consider.

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

DC047519         Greenhill Cottage, Mill Brow, Marple Bridge

Sub-division of existing property to provide additional dwelling and creation of separate parking space.

The Area Committee is recommended to request that the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee grant planning permission.

(a)  To consider the development applications where members of the public have attended the meeting in order to speak or hear the Area Committee’s deliberations.

(b)  To consider the remaining applications.

(c)  To consider consultations (if any) received by the Service Director (Place Development) on any planning issues relevant to the Marple Area Committee area.

Officer contact: Emma Curle, 0161 474 3542, email emma.curle@stockport.gov.uk

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 of Place 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.

In respect of plan no. 47519 for sub-division of existing property to provide additional dwelling and creation of separate parking space at Greenhill Cottage, Mill Brow, Marple Bridge, 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 & Property)

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 Marple Area Committee area.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

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

A representative of the Service Director (Legal & Democratic Services) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) listing any outstanding or recently determined planning appeals and enforcements with the area represented by Marple Area Committee.

RESOLVED - That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management)

The report presents an application for the use of Market Street, The Hollins and Derby Way, Marple Christmas Food and Drink Market on Saturday 10 December 2011.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant permission.

Officer Contact: Cassie Mailvaganam on tel: 218 1582 or email@ cassie.mailvaganam@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Development) requesting the Area Committee to give consideration to the use of Market Street, The Hollins and Derby Way for the Marple Christmas Food and Drink Market on Saturday 10 December 2011.

RESOLVED – That the application to hold the Marple Christmas Food and Drink Market on Market Street, The Hollins and Derby Way on 10 December 2011 be approved.

To consider a joint report of the Service Directors (Place Development) and ( Legal and Democratic Services)

The report outlines the intention to market the Chadwick Street site for suitable District Centre uses.

The Area Committee is recommended to not the report.

Officer Contact: David Johnston on tel: 474 4551 or email: david.johnston@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Service Directors (Place Development) and (Legal and Democratic Services) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) informing the Area Committee of the proposal to market the Chadwick Street site (as detailed on the plan attached to the report) for suitable District Centre uses.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted and the proposal to market the Chadwick Street site for suitable District Centre uses be endorsed.

To consider a joint report of the Service Directors (Place Management) and (Legal & Democratic Services)

The report requests the Area Committee to consider an objection to a proposed traffic regulation order in the Rose Hill Primary School area, Marple.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the proposed traffic regulation orders.

Officer contact: Graham Price on tel: 474 3138 or email: graham.price@stockport.gov.uk

RESOLVED – With the consent of the Area Committee, consideration of this item was deferred until the next meeting.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management)

The report outlines an application from the Newton Heath Dog Training Club requesting permission to hold a Dog Obedience Show at Brabyns Park on 11 and 12 August 2012.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant permission.

Officer Contact: Tim Devine on tel: 474 4419 or email: tim.devine@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) of the Service Director (Place Management) requesting the Area Committee to give consideration to an application from the Newton Heath Dog Training Club requesting permission to hold a Dog Obedience Show at Brabyns Park on 11 and 12 August 2012.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the application from the Newton Heath Dog Training Club requesting permission to hold a Dog Obedience Show at Brabyns Park on 11 and 12 August 2012.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Learning & Achievement)

The report details a Conservative Political Group vacancy at High Lane Primary School.

The Area Committee are recommended to note the report.

Officer Contact: Libby Evans on tel: 474 3847 or email: libby.evans@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) of the Service Director (Learning & Achievement) requesting the Area Committee to note the current Conservative group political vacancy at High Lane Primary School.

RESOLVED - That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

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: Stephen Fox on tel: 474 3206 or email: stephen.fox@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 since the last meeting on decisions taken by the Area Committee, the current position on Area Flexibility Funding and the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management delegated budget.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Service Director ( Place Management)

The report provides the opportunity for the Area Committee to comment on the draft Parking Policy.

The Area Committee is requested to consider and comment on the report.

Officer Contact: Sue Stevenson on tel: 474 4351 or email: sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to comment on the draft strategy for parking which was currently being consulted on.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management)

The report requests the Area Committee to give consideration to a proposed scheme on Meadow Close, High Lane.

The Area Committee is recommended to approved the scheme.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) of the Service Director (Place Management) requesting the Area Committee to consider a proposed scheme on Meadow Close, High Lane.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the following scheme at an approximate cost of £3600.00 to be funded from the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management delegated budget (Marple South ward allocation)

Meadow Close

Full Length – remove existing paving flags along the entire length of the footway and replace with bitmac.