Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 10 March 2014.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 10 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 and Prejudicial Interests

Disclosable Pecuniary Interest

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

The Chair reported that the Friends of Tangshutt Park would be holding a ‘May Day Celebration’ event on 5 May 2014 on Tangshutt Playing Fields and the meadow area of Tangshutt Local Nature Reserve and that ‘Incredible Edible Romiley’ would be attending the event which would incorporate a ‘plant swap’.

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 put questions to 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.

One public question was submitted relating to the current position with regard to the Junction 25 Recycling Centre.

In response, it was stated that the Junction 25 Recycling Centre had recently been the subject of a major fire.  Following inspections by the Environment Agency, the site’s permit to operate had been suspended.  It was reported that although the Council continued to monitor the site, any issues needed to be reported to the Environment Agency as they were the only body with statutory responsibility for regulating the control of the site.

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.

Alan Whitfield (Public Realm Inspector) attended the meeting to report on current issues and to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to environmental and highways issues within the area represented by the Werneth Area Committee.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         It was noted that the grass verges on the Mill Lane Estate, Woodley had now been reseeded following the damage caused by utilities vehicles during recent works.

·         Gas pipe replacement works were currently taking place within the Werneth area, and clarification was sought on the materials that would be used by the contractors in making good footways and driveways on residential properties.

RESOLVED – That Alan Whitfield be thanked for his attendance.

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

No petitions were submitted.

Jonathan Brown (Traffic Management and Streetworks Co-ordination Engineer, Stockport Council) will attend the meeting and provide an update on the ongoing United Utilities sewerage works on Otterspool Road, Romiley.

Jonathan Brown (Traffic Management and Streetworks Co-ordination Engineer, Stockport Council) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on the ongoing United Utilities sewerage works on Otterspool Road, Romiley.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         The additional signage which had been erected to direct vehicles to the Chadkirk Business Park was a significant improvement.

·         The increase in weekend working to expedite the progress of the roadworks was welcomed.

·         The increased presence of United Utilities contractors on site during working hours to monitor the temporary traffic signals was welcomed in the light of recent problems with the lights failing to change.

RESOLVED – That Jonathan Brown be thanked for his attendance.

To consider any applications for Area Flexibility Funding or to receive feedback from organisations who have received funding.

(NOTE: The Chair was of the opinion that this item, although not include don the agenda, should be considered as a matter of urgency in accordance with Section 100B(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972 in order that the Area Committee could consider and determine the application sufficiently in advance of the date of the proposed event to allow the event organisers to make the necessary arrangements for the festival).

Councillor Syd Lloyd submitted an application on behalf of the Romiley Traders for Area Flexibility Funding towards the cost of holding the Romiley Summer Festival.  Councillor Lloyd, upon presenting the application, left the room and took no further part in the discussion or vote on this item.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £700 towards the cost of holding the Romiley Summer Festival.

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

The report details an application received from Romiley Traders for the use of Romiley Park for the annual Romiley Summer Festival on 28 June 2014.

The Area Committee is recommended to be grant the application subject to the event organisers agreeing a final event layout with the Council; the provision of a full written risk assessment; proof of Public Liability Insurance and the event organisers issuing the Council with a bond of £500.

Officer contact: Richard Booker on 474 4829 or email: richard.booker@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) detailing an application from Romiley Traders for the use of Romiley Park on 28 June 2014 for the annual Romiley Summer Festival.

RESOLVED – (1) That approval be given to the use of Romiley Park by Romiley Traders for the annual Romiley Summer Festival on 28 June 2014 subject to the event organisers agreeing a final event layout with the Council; the provision of a full written risk assessment; proof of Public Liability Insurance and the event organisers issuing the Council with a bond of £500.

(2) That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to allocate £500 from the Area Committee’s Area Flexibility Budget to be held as a bond by the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration to satisfy the requirement of the parks application process, and that this bond be reallocated to the Area Committee’s budget in the eventuality that it is not drawn upon for this purpose.

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 and 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 Management and Regeneration Directorate upon payment of the Council’s reasonable charges).

Change of use from a workshop to a dog grooming shop.

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

Officer contact: Jane Chase on 474 3550 or email: jane.chase@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 54625 for the change of use from a workshop to a dog grooming shop at 217B George Lane, Bredbury, it was

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

Two storey garage block and single storey swimming pool block.

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

Officer contact: Jane Chase on 474 3550 or email: jane.chase@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 54683 for a two storey garage block and single storey swimming pool block at Oakwood Hall, Oakwood Road, Romiley, it was

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

To consider a report of the Council Solicitor.

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: Joy Morton on 0161 474 3217 or email: joy.morton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report of the Council Solicitor (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.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report details proposals for the disposal and future use of the former Highgate Day Centre, Bredbury by way of a lease to Mossbank Homes.

The Area Committee is recommended to note and comment on the report.

Officer contact: Murray Carr on 474 3649 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) detailing proposals for the disposal and future use of the former Highgate Day Centre, Bredbury by way of a lease to Mossbank Homes.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted and that the proposed approach to the disposal of the former Highgate Day Centre on the terms outlined in the report be endorsed.

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

The report details proposals for the use of commuted sums for play provision in the area represented by the Werneth Area Committee.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the allocation of commuted sums as follows:-

·         the use of £501.93 accruing from development no. 1129 (DC053746, Castle Hill, Bredbury) towards improved play landscaping and safer surfacing at Moat Walk Play Area, Brinnington.

·         the use of £334.62 accruing from development no. 1125 (DC053475, 4 Lowick Green, Woodley) towards improved play landscaping and safer surfacing at Riversdale View Play Area.

·         the use of £669.24 accruing from development no. 1120 (Braddon Road, Woodley) towards improved play landscaping and safer surfacing at Riversdale View Play Area.

Officer contact: Ian Walmsley on 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) detailing proposals for the use of new commuted sums for play provision in the Werneth area and locations of the play areas where those sums were to be spent.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the following allocations of commuted sums for the Werneth area:-

(i) The use of £501.93 accruing from development no. 1129 (DC053746, Castle Hill, Bredbury) towards improved play landscaping and safer surfacing at Moat Walk Play Area, Brinnington.

(ii) The use of £334.62 accruing from development no. 1125 (DC053475, 4 Lowick Green, Woodley) towards improved play landscaping and safer surfacing at Riversdale View Play Area.

(iii) The use of £669.24 accruing from development no. 1120 (Braddon Road, Woodley) towards improved play landscaping and safer surfacing at Riversdale View Play Area.

There are currently 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: Damian Eaton, 0161 474 3207 or email: damian.eaton@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 on decisions taken by the Area Committee since the last meeting and the current position on Area Flexibility and the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management delegated budgets.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.