Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer).

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 Werneth Area Committee area.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Vicki Bates on 474 3219 or email: vicki.bates@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director (Place) & Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) (copies of which had been circulated) listing any outstanding or recently determined planning appeals and enforcements within the area represented by the Werneth Area Committee.

·         Concern was expressed in relation to the apparent lack of compliance with the tree replacement notice on land adjacent to Unity Mills, Poleacre Lane, Woodley and it was requested that action be taken to ensure that the replacement trees were planted within the current planting season.

·         Further clarity was requested with regard to the payment of costs associated with the enforcement action taken at land at Hillside Farm, Werneth Low Road, Romiley that was the subject of a planning application earlier on the agenda for the meeting. 

·         An update on progress with regard to the enforcement notice served at 123 Werneth Road, Woodley in relation to the removal of an unauthorised rear extension  was also requested.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.