Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

The report summarises recent appeal decisions; lists current planning appeals and dates for local enquiries; informal hearings for planning appeals, and enforcement action by Area Committee area.

The Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Paul Cassidy on 0161 474 5388 or email: paul.cassidy@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) summarising recent appeal decisions, listing current planning appeals and dates for local inquiries and informal hearings according to area committees.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         It was requested that an update be provided for the next meeting of the Committee with regard to the undertaking of the site visit by officers to assess compliance with the serving of an Untidy Land Notice at 10 Bunkers Hill, Romiley.

·         The Committee welcomed the report that the Enforcement Team was now fully staffed with three enforcement officers, with each supporting a specific geographic area of the borough.

·         It was confirmed that Bellway Homes and Taylor Wimpey had notified the Council that they had appointed a contractor to complete the footpath between the development at the former Mirlees Works and Woodsmoor Railway Station.  It was anticipated that this would be completed within 16 weeks.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.