Decisions

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service & Monitoring Officer (Legal and Democratic Governance) reported that this item had been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Sheila Bailey.

Councillor Bailey reported on the problems caused by the increasing concentration of houses on multiple occupation (HMOs) particularly in the Central Stockport area, which in some cases had changed the character of the area. HMOs provided useful accommodation, particularly for people moving into an area, but it was their concentration that had become problematic, compounded by the fact that planning permission was not required for smaller HMOs.

Members were advised that an Article 4 direction could be made by a local planning authority to restrict the scope of permitted development rights, either in relation to a particular area or site, or a particular type of development anywhere in the authority’s area.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         There was a need for HMOs, but this was not necessarily in residential streets.

·         The problems were causing residents, particularly families, to move out of the Central Stockport area.

·         An Article 4 direction in relation to HMOs should be adopted by the Council in advance of the Local Plan being finalised.

RESOLVED – That this Area Committee recommends that the Council adopts an Article 4 Directive with regard to Houses in Multiple Occupation as a matter of urgency.

The Area Committee has given approval to the supply and installation of a new cable way post with safer surface repair and repair to the access ramp at a cost of £2,600 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bredbury Green & Romiley ward allocation.)

The Area Committee has agreed that notwithstanding the objections the order be made as advertised.

The Area Committee has given approval to the making of the order as previously advertised, subject to the amendment to the wording of the proposed order to reduce the scope of the ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ restrictions as follows:-

No Waiting At Any Time

Buxton Road

North Easterly side from a point 8 metres North West of the projected boundary line between No’s 91 & 93 for a distance of 10 metres in a North Westerly direction.

The Area Committee has agreed that notwithstanding the objections the order be made as advertised.

The Area Committee, acting in its capacity as trustee of the Brookfield Park Shiers Family Trust, has:-

·         Noted the contents of the report;

·         Formally adopted the Financial Accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 March 2021, attached as Appendix One to the report;

·         Reaffirmed its previous decisions to allocate £75,000 from the Trust to support projects from voluntary and community groups which aim to:-

- reduce loneliness for people aged 50 years or older (to include both enhancement of existing projects as well as new projects); and

- support voluntary groups for children and young people, young carers, addressing loneliness amongst children and young people, and supporting sports groups for people of all ages.

·         Retained the current investment policy.

The Area Committee has agreed that in the light of the objections received the order be amended as follows: -

Introduce No Waiting at Any Time:

Meltham Road

Easterly side from a point 10 metres North of the Northerly kerb line of Meltham Close in a Southerly direction to a point 10 metres South of the Southerly kerb line of Meltham Close.

Meltham Close

Both sides from the Easterly kerb line of Meltham Road for a distance of 10 metres in an Easterly direction (to tie in with the above).

Woodlands Road

West side from a point 31 metres North of the Northerly kerb line of Didsbury Road for a distance of 14 metres in a Northerly direction.

Burnage Lane

Easterly side from a point 40 metres North of the Northerly kerb line of Berwick Avenue in a Southerly direction to a point 21 metres South of the Southerly kerb line of Berwick Avenue.

Berwick Avenue

Both sides from the Easterly kerb line of Burnage Lane for a distance of 15 metres in an Easterly direction (to tie in with the above).

Printers Close

Both sides from a point 5 metres East of the Easterly kerb line of Burnage Lane for a distance of 5 metres in an Easterly direction (to tie in with existing).

The Area Committee has given approval to an application from Friends of Stockport Cemeteries (FOSC) for a grant of £1,000 from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget (£500 from Reddish South, £250 from Reddish North and £250 from Heatons North ward allocations) towards the cost of installing welfare facilities within Willow Grove Cemetery (Natsol – full access compost toilet with metal building).

The Area Committee has given approval to the installation of 2 planters on the footway outside number 21 Alderley Drive, Bredbury to prevent parking on this section of footway at a cost of £2,250 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bredbury & Woodley ward allocation).

The Area Committee has given approval to the legal advertisement of the following Traffic Regulation Orders and, subject to the receipt of no objections within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders at a cost of £700 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Stepping Hill ward allocation):-

No Waiting at Any Time:

Newby Road

North Easterly side from a point 10 metres North West of the North Westerly kerb line of Arnside Avenue for a distance of 51 metres in a North Westerly direction and to tie-in with existing.

South Westerly side from a point 15 metres South East of the (projected) South Easterly kerb line of Arnside Avenue in a North Westerly direction for a distance of 79 metres and to tie-in with existing.

The Area Committee has given approval to the legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Orders, and subject to the receipt of no objections within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders at a cost of £935 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bredbury & Woodley ward allocation):-

‘No Waiting At Any Time’

Leigh Drive, Woodley

Both sides: From the intersection of western kerb line of Gravel Bank Road, for a distance of 10 meters in a westerly direction.

Davenport Drive, Woodley

Both sides:  From the intersection of the eastern kerb line of Gravel Bank Road, for a distance of 10 meters in an easterly direction.

Werneth Hollow, Woodley

Both sides: From the intersection of the western kerb line of Gravel Bank Road, for a distance of 10 meters in a westerly then south easterly direction.

Hall Lane, Woodley

Both Sides: From the intersection of the north eastern kerb line of Gravel Bank Road, for a distance of 10 meters in a north easterly direction.

Gravel Bank Road, Woodley

East Side: From a point, 10 meters north of the intersection of the northern kerb line of Davenport Drive, to a point 10 meters south of the intersection of the southern kerb line of Davenport Drive.

Gravel Bank Road, Woodley

North East Side: From a point, 10 meters north west of the intersection of the north westerly kerb line of Hall Lane, to a point 10 meters south east of the intersection of the south easterly kerb line of Hall Lane

Gravel Bank Road, Woodley

West Side: From a point, 10 meters north of the intersection of the northern kerb line of Legh Drive, to a point 10 meters south of the intersection of the southern kerb line of Legh Drive.

Gravel Bank Road, Woodley

West Side: From a point, 10 meters north of the intersection of the northern kerb line of Werneth Hollow, to a point 10 meters south of the intersection of the southern kerb line of Werneth Hollow.

The Area Committee has given approval to an application from Stockport Neighbourhood Watch Association for a grant of £200 from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget (£50 from each ward allocation) towards the cost of establishing a website for Stockport Neighbourhood Watch Association which will help in their objective of building a safer, stronger and more connected community.

The Area Committee has given approval to the installation of 2 No bollards on the footway at the Smithy Green, High Lane junction in Woodley at a cost of £800 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bredbury & Woodley ward allocation).

Emma Curle (Strategic Head of Place Making and Planning) attended the meeting to provide a brief presentation on the proposed approach to engaging with communities and stakeholders as the Local Plan was developed and seeking input on further opportunities to engage with local communities.

The following comments were made/issues raised:

·         Members suggested that members of the community who had a learning disability, their families and support networks should specifically be consulted as part of the Local Plan engagement.

·         In response to a Member’s question, the Committee was advised that the majority of the consultations would take place ‘virtually’ online, but that ‘face to face’ meetings could also take place if this proved necessary.

·         The Worker Bee Markets which were held in the Borough could also prove to be a useful location for undertaking the consultation.

RESOLVED – That Emma Curle be thanked for her attendance and presentation.