Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 12 March 2014.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 12 March 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 & Prejudicial Interests

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

The Chair made the following announcements:-

·         The Friends of Marple Station would be holding their first meeting on Wednesday 30 April 2014 at the Navigation Public House.

·         Hawk Green Residents Association would be holding a May Day Festival on the 17 May 2014 to commemorate WWI in Hawk Green Recreation Ground.

·         There would be an Opening Event for the new Band Room in Marple Memorial Park on 18 May 2014 between 2pm and 4pm.

·         An update in respect to progress associated with the development of the Chadwick Street Car Park site.

·         That this would be Councillor Craig Wright’s last Area Committee Meeting. Councillor Wright had served as a Councillor for the Marple North ward for the past 8 years and during that time had been heavily involved in the running of the Marple Food and Drink Festivals which were a huge success, was a member of the Friends of Rose Hill Station and was the Council’s representative on the TfGM Committee. On behalf of the Area Committee the Chair, wished Cllr Wright all the very best for the future.

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 submit questions to the Chair of the Area Committee on matters within the powers and duties of the Area Committee subject to the exclusions set out in the code of practice.

One question was submitted at the meeting concerning traffic calming at the junction of Hogarth Road and Lower Fold following a traffic survey.

The Chair undertook to request the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration to submit a report to the next meeting of the Area Committee.

The local Public Realm Officer 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.

Wayne Bardsley (Public Realm Service) 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 Marple Area Committee.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         Overgrown hedges in the Ley Hey Park area.

·         Cars for sale on Middlewood Way lay-by.

·         Operations carried out in conjunction with Greater Manchester Police in respect to Scrap Metal merchants.

·         The issuing of warning letters in respect to fly posting.

RESOLVED – That Wayne Bardsley be thanked for his attendance and presentation.

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.

a)    Hawk Green Residents Association.

b)    The Brass Bands of Marple – The Charles Ingham Bandroom Fund

c)    Marple Bridge Association

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted Area Flexibility Funding applications (copies of which had been circulated) for consideration as follows:-

a) Hawk Green Residents Association

Requesting funding towards an event to commemorate the First World War

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £700.00 to the Hawk Green Residents Association for funding towards an event to commemorate the First World War.

b) The Brass Bands of Marple

Requesting funding towards the completion of a refurbishment project.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £250.00 to the Brass Bands of Marple for funding towards the completion of a refurbishment project.

c) Marple Bridge Association

Requesting funding towards the purchase of two new wooden planters.

RESOLVED - That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £200.00 for funding towards the purchase of two new wooden planters.

d) Marple Athletic Junior Football Club

Requesting funding towards the purchase of football goal posts.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £300.00 for funding towards the purchase of football goal posts.

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

Two 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 & 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).

Single storey rear extensions, increase in roof ridge height, dormers to front and rear elevations and creation of two new gable ends (Re – submission of DC051656)

The Area Committee are requested to recommend that the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 054609 for single storey rear extensions, increase in roof ridge height, dormers to front and rear elevations and creation of two new gable ends (resubmission of DC051656), it was

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

Demolition of existing detached double garage and erection of dwelling, including erection of new single detached garage for number 9 Manor Hill Road.

The Area Committee are requested to recommend that the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee grant planning permission.

In respect to plan no. 054663 for demolition of detached double garage and erection of detached dwelling, including the erection of new single detached garage for number 9 Manor Hill Road,

a member of the public spoke in support of the application,

it was then

RESOLVED – That the Planning and Highway 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 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 Council Solicitor submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) summarising recent appeal decisions, listing current planning appeals and dates for local enquiries, informal planning appeals and enforcement action within the Marple Area Committee area.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services.

The report outlines the findings/options discussed with Friends of Group for Marple Memorial Park in relation to vandalism and possible anti-social behaviour occurring in the park.

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

Officer Contact: Ronit Bowman on Tel: 281 1901 or email: ronit.bowman@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services (copies of which had been circulated) outlining the findings/options discussed with the Friends of Group for Marple Memorial Park in relation to vandalism and possible anti-social behaviour occurring in the park.

RESOLVED – That the report noted.

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

The report informs Members of the proposals to introduce ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ and ‘No Waiting Mon-Fri 8.30am-9.30am & 3pm-4pm’ waiting restrictionsand revoke existing Waiting Restriction ‘No Waiting Mon-Fri 8.30am-4.30pm’ at the junction of Hogarth Road/Lowry Drive/Constable Drive. There are also proposals to introduce ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ restrictions on Hogarth road at its junction with Cottam Crescent and the existing bus stop on Hogarth Road is to be made a Bus Stop Clearway ‘No Stopping  Mon-Fri 8am-4pm Except Buses.’

The Area Committee are requested to consider the proposals detailed in the report.

Officer Contact: Graham Price on Tel: 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 and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) informing the Area Committee of a proposal to introduce waiting restrictions on Hogarth Road, Marple Bridge, following a public consultation.

RESOLVED – That the proposals as detailed in Schedule 1 of the report be approved.

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

The report requests the Area Committee to consider an application from Compstall Community Council to hold the Annual Raft Race in Etherow Country Park on Sunday 8th June 2014.

The Area Committee are requested to give consideration to the application.

Officer Contact: Jane Bardsley on Tel: 474 2279 or email: jane.bardlsey@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) requesting the Area Committee to consider an application from Compstall Community Council to hold the Annual Raft Race in Etherow Country Park on Sunday 8 June 2014.

RESOLVED – That the application from Compstall Community Council to hold the Annual Raft Race in Etherow Country Park on Sunday 8 June 2014 be approved.

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

The reports requests the Area Committee to an event application received from Hawk Green Residents Association to hold a WW1 Commemoration and May Day Event on Saturday 17 May 2014.

The Area Committee are requested to give consideration to the application.

Officer Contact: Jane Bardsley on Tel: 474 2279 or email: jane.bardlsey@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) requesting the Area Committee to consider an application received from Hawk Green Residents Association to hold a First World War Commemoration and May Day Event on Saturday 17 May 2014.

RESOLVED – That the application from Hawk Green Residents Association to hold a First World War Commemoration and May Day Event on Saturday 17 May 2014 be approved.

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

The report requests the Area Committee to consider the allocation of s106 commuted sums to play facilities in the Marple area.

The Area Committee are requested to consider the proposals detailed in the report.

Officer Contact: Ian Walmsley on Tel: 474 4382 or email: ian.walmsley@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) requesting the Area Committee to consider the allocation of s106 commuted sums to play facilities in the Marple area.

RESOLVED – (1) That the amount of commuted sum detailed below be allocated to the parks identified:-

High Lane Park - £836.55

Marple Memorial Park - £669.24

(2) That consideration of the allocation of the commuted sum for £502.08 be deferred to enable further consultation with local parks groups.

There are no vacancies to consider.

There were no vacancies to consider.

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 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 and on the current position on Area Flexibility Funding.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That as a matter of urgency, the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to update the Area Committee on (i) resurfacing works on Rose Lane, Marple and (ii) the dedication and adoption of Railway Road, Marple.