Agenda and minutes

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

RESOLVED – That Councillor Sue Ingham be elected Chair of the Area Committee for the period until the next Annual Council meeting.

To appoint a Vice Chair for the period until the next Annual Council Meeting.

RESOLVED – That Councillor Geoff Abel be appointed Vice Chair of the Area Committee for the period until the next Annual Council Meeting.

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 15 April 2015.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 15 April 2015 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

The following interests were declared:-

Personal Interest

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

The Chair reported that agenda item 13 ‘Community Right to Bid: The Hollins Forecourt, Marple’ had been withdrawn.

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

One question was submitted by Marple Civic Society concerning the future involvement of Community Groups at Area Committee meetings.

RESOLVED – That the Area Committee would welcome the involvement of all Community Groups in the Marple Area Committee at future meetings and that they be encouraged to liaise further with the Chair of the Area Committee and Democratic Services Manager.

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.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Public Realm Inspector (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on public realm related issues in the Marple area.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a petition received form the Friends of Marple Memorial Park requesting the Area Committee to replace the roundabout in the Infants Play Area in Marple Memorial Park as a matter of urgency.

RESOLVED – That the petition be referred to the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration for consideration and that they be requested to submit a report to a future Area Committee meeting.

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 reported that 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.

1.    Targeted Youth Engagement Services C.I.C

2.    Marple Carnival Charities Committee

3.    St Martins Church

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

Target Youth Engagement Services

The applicant attended the meeting and presented the application for funding towards a project involving ten young women aged 16-19 years old.

RESOLVED – That the Area Committee does not wish to make a grant on this occasion but that the applicant be informed that the Area Committee would welcome the submission of an applicant for future projects which relate specifically to the Marple area.

Marple Carnival Charities Committee

The applicant attended the meeting and presented the application requesting funding to support the Marple Carnival.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £1000.00 (to be divided equally between the two wards) to the Marple Carnival Charities Committee to help support this year’s Marple Carnival.

St Martin’s Church

The applicant attended the meeting and presented the application requesting funding to help repair a vandalised Victorian stained glass window at the church.

REOSLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £300.00 (to be divided equally between the two wards) to St Martin’s Church to help repair the vandalised Victorian stained glass window at the church.

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 & Regeneration is authorised to determine conditions and reasons and they are not therefor 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 copying charges)

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager outlined the procedure approved by the Council for public speaking on planning applications.

In connection with permission to install a rear balcony extension at 1-3 Town Street, Marple Bridge.

The Area Committee are recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 058021 for proposed rear balcony area at 1-3, Town Street, Marple Bridge,

A member of the public spoke against the application and the applicant spoke in support of the application,

It was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions detailed in the schedule of plans.

In connection with demolition of existing college buildings, residential development comprising of 94 dwellings with associated open space including two local areas for play and site entrances from Hibbert Lane, Marple.

The Area Committee are recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 057596 for demolition of existing college buildings, residential development comprising 94 dwellings with associated open space including two local areas for play and site entrances from Hibbert Lane,

A member of the public spoke against the application and the applicant’s agent spoke in support of the application,

It was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted subject to the completion of a section 106 agreement in respect to open space provision and associated highway works.

In connection with proposed drive to create two off road car parking spaces and pavement crossing at 25 Longhurst Lane, Marple Bridge.

The Area Committee are recommended to refuse planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 057831 for permission to create a driveway/are of off road parking and associated access to serve a recently constructed dwelling at 25 Longhurst Lane, Marple Bridge,

A representative of the applicant spoke in support of the application,

It was then

RESOLVED – That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be requested to undertake a site visit to consider highway safety issues associated with the proposed development.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

The report summarises recent appeal decisions, lists current planning appeals and dates for local inquiries and informal hearings, progress upon authorised enforcement action set out by area committee.

The Area Committee are recommended to note the report.

Officer Contact: Joy Morton on Tel: 474 3219 or email: joy.morton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) summarising recent appeal decisions, listing current planning appeals and dates for local enquiries, informal hearings and progress on authorised enforcement action.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report seeks the Committee to make a formal decision on the nomination and whether under the terms of the Localism Act 2012 it is an asset of community value.

The Area Committee are requested to determine whether or not to list Rose Hill Allotments at Railway Road Marple as an asset of community value.

Officer Contact: Murray Carr on Tel: 474 3019 or email: murray.carr@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) requesting the Area Committee to give consideration to adding Rose Hill Allotments at Railway Road, Marple as an asset of community value under the terms of the Localism Act 2012.

RESOLVED – That Rose Hill Allotments at Railway Road, Marple be added as an asset of community value under the terms of the Localism Act 2012.

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

The report request the Area Committee to decide if the asset should be listed as as Asset of Community Value under the provisions of the Localism Act 2012.

The Area Committee are requested to determine whether or not to list Seven Stiles Allotments at Oakdene Road, Marple as an asset of community value.

Officer Contact: Murray Carr on Tel: 474 3019 or email: murray.carr@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) requesting the Area Committee to consider listing Seven Stiles Allotments at Oakdene Road, Marple as an asset of community value under the terms of the Localism Act 2012.

RESOLVED – That Seven Stiles Allotments at Oakdene Road, Marple be added as an asset of community value under the terms of the Localism Act 2012.

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

The report requests the Area Committee to decide is the asset should be listed an Asset of Community Value under the provisions of the Localism Act 2012.

The Area Committee are requested to determine whether or not to list Oldknow Recreation Ground, Oldknow Road, Marple as an asset of community value.

Officer Contact: Murray Carr on Tel: 474 3019 or email: murray.carr@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)  requesting the Area Committee to consider whether they wished to list Oldknow Recreation Ground, Oldknow Road, Marple as an asset of community value under the terms of the Localism Act 2012.

RESOLVED - That Oldknow Recreation Ground, Oldknow Road, Marple be listed as an asset of community value under the terms of the Localism Act 2012.

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

The report request the Area Committee to decide if the asset should be listed as as Asset of Community Value under the provisions of the Localism Act 2012.

The Area Committee are requested to determine whether or not to list The Hollins Forecourt, Marple as an asset of community value.

Officer Contact: Murray Carr on Tel: 474 3019 or email: murray.carr@stockport.gov.uk

With the consent of the Area Committee this item was withdrawn.

To consider a report of the East Area Housing Manager, Stockport Home Ltd.

The report provides an update on progress in delivery of Stockport Homes

Limited  (SHL) Neighbourhood Action Plans and provides members with the opportunity to comment on issues for inclusion in the 2015/2016 plan.

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

Officer Contact: Rebecca Cullen on Tel: 474 4372 or email: rebecca.cullen@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Chief Executive, Stockport Homes Ltd submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on progress in the delivery of the Neighbourhood Action Plans.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted and the representative of Stockport Homes Ltd be thanked for their attendance and presentation.

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

The report sets out proposal to widen the exit lane on Lisburne Lane at the signalised junction of Marple Road to allow cars to form a two lane side by side queue to increase vehicle capacity. This scheme also aims to improve pedestrian facilities by introducing push button pedestrian crossing control across Lisburne Lane and Marple Road which will result in a pedestrian crossing stage as part of the traffic signal operation at this junction. The existing central pedestrian island on Lisburne Lane is proposed to be removed.  

The report is being submitted for the information of this Area Committee.

The Area Committee is invited to acknowledge the proposals and note the report.

Officer contact: Graham Price, 0161 474 4893, 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 widen the exit lane on Lisburne Lane at the signalised junction with Marple Road.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted and the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be informed of the Area Committee’s concern at the current location of the bus stop on Marple Road and the possible negative impact that this may have on the proposed scheme.

The Area Committee are requested to note the current arrangements in relation to the role of Highway Ward Spokespersons 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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the Area Committee Highway Ward Spokesperson protocol and requesting the Area Committee to nominate highway ward spokespersons.

RESOLVED -  That Councillors Kenny Blair and Sue Ingham  be appointed as joint highway ward spokespersons for the Marple North and South wards.

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

The report requests the Area Committee to make appointments to outside bodies.

The Area Committee are requested to make appointments to the outside bodies listed.

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) requesting the Area Committee to appoint representatives to a number of outside bodies.

RESOLVED – That the following appointments to the Outside Bodies indicated be approved:-

Bridge Alms House and Sick Nursing Home – Councillor Shan Alexander

Marple Senior Citizens’ Hall Management Committee – Councillors  Geoff Abell and Kenny Blair

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 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 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 provide an update in relation to the investigations into speeding on Gibb Lane, Marple and permit parking on Capstone Drive, Marple.