Agenda and minutes

To elect a Chair of the Area Committee until the next Annual Council Meeting.

RESOLVED – That Councillor Martin Candler be elected Chair of the Area Committee until the next Annual Council Meeting.

Councillor Martin Candler in the Chair

To appoint a vice chair of the Area Committee until the next Annual Council Meeting.

That Councillor Kevin Dowling be appointed vice-chair of the Area Committee until the next Annual Council Meeting.

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 10 April 2013.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 10 April 2013 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

No declarations of interest were made.

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

The Chair reported that Asda had decided not to pursue its plans to build a new store and petrol station on the Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College campus on Hibbert Lane.

He paid tribute to Councillor Sue Ingham for the way in which she had dealt with this controversial planning application during her time as Chair of the Area Committee.

Councillors and members of the public are invited to raise ‘Neighbourhood Policing’ issues with the local Neighbourhood Policing Team.

PC Gareth Lathem (Greater Manchester Police) attended the meeting and to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to Neighbourhood Policing issues within the area represented by Marple Area Committee. He reported that PC Scott Woods, the Community Policing Officer for Marple would be attending the next meeting of the area committee on 10 July 2013 to introduce himself.

He reported that there had been a rise in burglaries during May. Subsequently arrests had been made and a number of persons had been remanded in custody.

RESOLVED - That PC Gareth Lathem be thanked for his attendance and presentation.

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.

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.

Two public questions were submitted concerning Millbrow, Marple Bridge.

The first question related to the funding of a skip and the second question related to the replacement of play equipment at the Millbrow Play area.

RESOLVED (1) That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to consider funding a skip at Millbrow and should this not be possible, the Democratic Services Manager be requested to discuss with the questioner the possibility of making an application for Area Flexibility Funding.

(2) That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to investigate whether the replacement of the play equipment at Millbrow Play area could be funded from Commuted Sums and report back to the next meeting of the Area Committee.

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.

Adam Cunningham (Public Realm Enforcement Officer) attended the meeting to report on current issues and to answer questions from councillors and members of the public in relation to highway and environmental quality issues within the area represented by the Marple Area Committee.

The following issues were raised:-

·         A number matters were being investigated in relation to flyposting, flytipping and the advancement of refuse.

·         The Church Road carriageway had recently been resurfaced and it was planned to carry out patch resurfacing on Longhurst Lane.

·         Concern was expressed regarding litter in the River Goyt and along the canal.

·         Graffiti on Bridge 4 (by Goyt Mill) and Posset Bridge on the Peak Forest Canal and on the fence between the footpath on Ferns Close and Hollings Green.

RESOLVED – That Adam Cunningham 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.

No organisation 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 Area Flexibility Funding applications to consider.

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

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 of 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)

The Democratic Services Manager outlined the procedure for public speaking.

Demolition of existing home.

In respect of plan no. 51944 for the demolition of existing home at 25 Longhurst Lane, Marple Bridge (listed building consent), it was

RESOLVED – That Planning Permission be granted.

Demolition of existing house to be replaced by one dwelling.

In respect of plan no. 51945, demolition of existing house to be replaced by one dwelling at 25 Longhurst Lane, Marple Bridge,

the applicant’s agent attended the meeting to answer member’s questions.

It was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

Erection of one detached dormer bungalow.

In respect of plan no. 52067 for the erection of one detached dormer bungalow at 7 Station Road, Marple

a member of the public spoke against the application; and

the applicant spoke in support of the application.

It was then

RESOLVED – (1) That Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be authorised to determine the application subject to:

(a)  Payment of the commuted sum

(b)  A condition requiring no vehicles associated with the development enter or obstruct the entrance of 1 Station Road.

(c)  A condition to protect the mature Sycamore tree as detailed in the report.

(2) That the Council’s Arboricultural Officer be requested to give consideration to making a Tree Preservation Order in respect of the mature Sycamore tree adjacent to the site.

Proposed Agricultural fodder and machinery store.

In respect of plan no. 52134 for a proposed agricultural fodder and machinery store at land off Sandhill Lane, Sandhill Lane, Marple Bridge, it was

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

Erection of one detached dwelling.

In respect of plan no. 52461 for the erection of one detached dwelling at 61a Cote Green Road, Marple Bridge, it was

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

To consider a report of the Council Solicitor.

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 (Place Development) 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 Marple Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing a summary of changes to the planning system which came into force on 30 May 2013 with specific regard to:-

• Allowing the change of use for certain buildings without needing planning permission.

• Increasing the existing permitted development rights for extensions to homes and business premises, in non-protected areas, for a three-year period.

• Increasing existing permitted development for certain telecommunications equipment, such as masts and antenna.

The representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration circulated an addendum to the report at the meeting seeking the comments of the Area Committee on proposals to make amendments to the delegation arrangements within the Council’s Constitution (Part 3 – Scheme of Delegation) to allow the Planning Authority to determine those prior approval applications resulting from the increase in the existing permitted development rights for extensions to homes and business premises within the proscribed 42 and 56 day timeframes.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted and the Council be requested to support the representations being made by the Local Government Association, opposing the changes.

To consider a joint report of the Corporate Director, Place Management & Regeneration and the Council Solicitor.

The report informs the Area Committee of the existence of a claim to modify the Definitive Map and Statement for Stockport by upgrading existing footpaths to bridleways and adding two bridleways not previously recorded on the definitive map or statement.

The Area Committee is recommended to agree :-

1.    That the Council resolves to make an order under section 53(2)(a) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 that footpath 141 Marple from junction of Black Lane, Cobden Edge and Bogguard Road, Cobden Edge to the Metropolitan District Boundary be recorded on the map and statement as a Restricted Byway.

2.    That the Council resolves not to make an order with respect to the footpaths not on the definitive map: footpath 141 Marple to footpath 143 Marple points X – Y, and from the disused quarry, through Higher Cliffe Poultry Farm yard and onto the junction with bridleway 150 Marple points E – F.

3.    That the Council resolves not to make an order with respect to the part of the claimed route from the junction of footpath 141 Marple and footpath 144 Marple to the disused quarry points B – C – D – E.

4.    That in the event of there being no objections to the order the Council Solicitor will be authorized to confirm the order.

Officer Contact: Thomas Purcell on Tel: 218 1555 or email: thomas.purcell@stockport.gov.uk

Representatives of the Corporate Director, Place Management & Regeneration and the Council Solicitor submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) informing the Area Committee of the existence of a claim to modify the Definitive Map and Statement for Stockport by upgrading existing footpaths to bridleways and adding two bridleways not previously recorded on the definitive map or statement.

RESOLVED –  (1) That the Council resolves to make an Order under Section 53(2)(a) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 that footpath 141 Marple from junction of Black Lane, Cobden Edge and Bogguard Road, Cobden Edge to the Metropolitan District Boundary be recorded on the map and statement as a Restricted Byway.

(2) That the Council resolves not to make an Order with respect to the footpaths not on the definitive map: footpath 141 Marple to footpath 143 Marple points X -Y, and from the disused quarry, through Higher Cliffe Poultry Farm yard and onto the junction with bridleway 150 Marple points E – F.

(3) That the Council resolves not to make an Order with respect to the part of the claimed route from the junction of footpath 141 Marple and footpath 144 Marple to the disused quarry points B – C – D – E.

(4) That in the event of there being no objections to the Order the Council Solicitor be authorized to confirm the Order.

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

The report requests the Area Committee to consider proposed local initiative schemes on Alderdale Road and Peacefield.

The Area Committee are requested to consider the proposed schemes.

Officer Contact : Chris Pollitt on Tel: 474 2419 or email: chris.pollitt@stockport.gov.uk

The Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Management) (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to give consideration to highway maintenance schemes:

RESOLVED – (1) That the following be approved to be funded via the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management delegated budget (Marple South Ward Allocation):-

·    Alderdale Road -. The removal of flags and bitmac, full length from Junction of the A6 to Junction Hartington Road/ Cromley Road at an approximate cost of £28,000;

·    Peacefield – The preparation of footway for slurry seal at an approximate cost of £6,000

(2) That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to investigate the adoption of the footway between Marple Hall Drive and Cromwell Avenue.

(3) That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to provide an update in relation to the resurfacing of the carriageway between The Drive and Cross Lane.

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

The report provides and update on the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management delegated budgets up to the end of April 2013.

The Area Committee is requested to note the report.

Officer Contact: Simon Sherry on Tel: 474 2430 or email: simon.sherry@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Management) (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budgets as at the end of May 2013.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The purpose of this report is to report the results of a review of the local list of buildings of local architectural or historic interest within the Marple area to the Area Committee for consultation and consideration, prior to consultation with key owners and occupiers, local interest groups and subsequent consideration by the Executive Councillor for Regeneration.

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

Officer Contact: Paul Hartley on Tel : 474 4563 or email: stephen.fox@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) informing the Area Committee of the results of a review of the local list of buildings of local architectural or historic interest within the Marple area to the Area Committee for consultation and consideration, prior to consultation with key owners and occupiers, local interest groups and subsequent consideration by the Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration)

RESOLVED (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That the Service Director (Place Development) be requested to submit a further report to this Area Committee following the consultation being undertaken on the local list review.

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

The report outlines an application from Marple Locks Heritage Society to hold a festival in Marple Memorial Park on Sunday 30^th June 2013.

The Area Committee is requested to consider the report.

Officer Contact: Jane Bardsley on Tel: 474 2279 or email: jane.bardsley@stockport.gov.uk

The Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Management) informing the Area Committee of an application received from Marple Locks Heritage Society to hold a festival in Marple Memorial Park on Saturday 30 June 2013.

RESOLVED – That the application from Marple Locks Heritage Society to hold a festival in Marple Memorial Park on Saturday 30 June 2013 be approved.

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

The Area Committee is requested to consider the appointment of Councillors to outside bodies.

The Area Committee is recommended to make nominations to the Outside Bodies identified in the report.

Officer Contact: Stephen Fox on Tel: 474 3206 or email: stephen.fox@stockport.gov.uk

The Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider appointing representatives of the Council to outside bodies.

RESOLVED – That the following appointments be approved:-

Bridge Alms House and Sick Nursing Home – Councillor Shan Alexander

Marple Senior Citizens’ Hall Management Committee – Councillors Sue Ingham and Craig Wright

Walklate Educational Foundation – Mr Philip Harrison

The Area Committee is requested to note the current arrangements in relation to the role of Highway Ward Spokesperson and the monitoring of the Highway Maintenance and Local Initiatives Delegated Budget.

The Area Committee is requested to note the report and nominate a spokesperson for each ward.

Officer Contact: Stephen Fox on Tel: 474 3206 or email:stephen.fox@stockport.gov.uk

The Area Committee was invited to nominate Ward Spokespersons with whom the Service Director (Place Management) could consult on highway maintenance and traffic management matters.

RESOLVED – That Councillor Martin Candler be nominated as the Area Committee spokesperson for highway maintenance and traffic management matters.

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

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

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

The Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Education) (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to exercise its delegated power to provide nominations for LA Governor vacancies in local schools.

The Chair reported that the Area Committee had nominated Susan Jackson to the vacancy at Rose Hill Primary School at its last meeting although he understood that discussions were taking place regarding reconstituting the Governing Body which would result in a reduction of LA Governors.

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: Stephen Fox on Tel: 0161 474 3206 or email: stephen.fox@stockport.gov.uk

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 Funding.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to provide an update in relation to the introduction of a Permit Parking Zone on Church Road, Chadwick Street, John Street, East Vale and Empress Avenue.