Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 13 July 2015.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 13 July 2015 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

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

The Chair reported that Stockport Market was holding a ‘Foodie Friday’ on the last Friday of every month.  It was further reported that the Romiley Village Market took place on the first Saturday of every month at Romiley Village precinct, Compstall Road, Romiley.

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.

No public questions were submitted.

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.

Robin Boardman (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:-

·         Highway safety inspections were due to commence in Romiley on the ‘yellow’ routes.

·         The community payback team had undertaken clearance works on the grass verge outside 64 Mill Lane, Woodley

·         Issues of waste accumulation on Prestbury Drive, Romiley and Osborne Street, Bredbury had been resolved.

·         Concern was expressed in relation to low overhanging branches over the footway adjacent to Bredbury Railway Station.  In response, it was stated that this had since been cut back.

·         The road surfacing adjacent to a United Utilities manhole cover outside 66 Sandringham Road, Bredbury had begun to dip and required further investigation.

·         Overhanging shrubbery had begun to obstruct the passageway that ran between 24 and 26 Woodstock Crescent, Woodley.

RESOLVED – That Robin Boardman be thanked for his attendance.

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

No petitions were submitted.

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 Manager reported that no organisations had indicated that they wished to address the Area Committee as part of the Open Forum arrangements.

To consider an application from the 1st Bredbury & Woodley Scout Group for Area Flexibility Funding of up to £1,000 towards the cost of building works to the external areas of the scout hut to improve access for users.

Kay McConnell attended the meeting and submitted an application on behalf of the 1st Bredbury & Woodley Scout Group for Area Flexibility Funding towards the cost of building works to the external areas of the scout hut to improve access for users.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £1,000 to the 1st Bredbury & Woodley Scout Group towards the cost of building works to the external areas of the scout hut to improve access for users.

To consider an application from the Agricultural and Rural Centre Community Interest Company for funding of up to £1,000 towards the cost of new heating and lighting in our new nurture classroom and flooring outside stable block.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted an application on behalf of the Agricultural and Rural Centre Community Interest Company for Area Flexibility Funding towards the cost of new heating and lighting in a new nurture classroom and flooring outside stable block.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £1,000 to the Agricultural and Rural Centre Community Interest Company for Area Flexibility Funding towards the cost of new heating and lighting in a new nurture classroom and flooring outside stable block.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & 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 Directorate upon payment of the Council’s reasonable charges).

Change of use of 9 industrial units from Use Class B1(c) and B8 to B1(c), B2 and B8 uses.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee grants planning permission.

Officer contact: Mark Burgess on 474 3659 or email: mark.burgess@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 58889 for the change of use of 9 industrial units from Use Class B1(c) and B8 to B1(c), B2 and B8 uses at Units 1A, 1B, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6 and 7 Castlehill Industrial Park, Horsfield Way, Bredbury, Stockport, it was

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

Change of use to Auction House of part ground floor and first floor.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee grants planning permission.

Officer contact: Mark Burgess on 474 3659 or email: mark.burgess@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. DC058900 for the change of use to Auction House of part ground floor and first floor at Welkin Mill, Welkin Road, Bredbury, Stockport,

the applicant spoke in support of the application.

It was then

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

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 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 & Regeneration submitted a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (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 Place Management & Regeneration.

The report outlines the findings of the review of outcomes tour undertaken on Friday 6th March 2015.

The Area Committee is recommended to

(1)  Comment on and note the findings of the Review of Outcomes Tour held on 6 March 2015.

(2)  Note that it is proposed to hold the next Review of Outcomes Tour on Friday, 6 November 2015; and to:-

(i)            nominate a completed development site to be included on the list of sites to be inspected on the Annual Review Tour.

(ii)          nominate Members to attend the Annual Review Tour.

Officer contact: Kevin Brooks on 474 4905 or email: kevin.brooks@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) outlining the findings of the review of outcomes tour undertaken on Friday, 6 March 2015.

It was further reported that it was proposed to hold the 2015 Annual Review of Outcomes Tour on 6 March 2015 and that the Area Committee was requested to submit a recommendation for a completed development site within the Werneth area to be included on the list of sites to be inspected by the Tour delegates.  In addition the Area Committee was also asked to provide nominations for delegates to attend.

RESOLVED – (1) That the findings of the Review of Outcomes Tour undertaken on Friday, 6 March 2015 be noted.

(2) That the Annual Review of Outcomes Tour be requested to inspect the residential development at 2 Sandy Lane, Romiley.

(3) That Councillors Gordon, Lees and Lloyd be nominated to attend the Tour.

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

To consider a proposal for the disposal of a Council owned two storey residential building which comprises 14 units of one bed flats and bed sitsat Royley Carr, Bredbury.

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

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

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal for the disposal of a Council owned two storey residential building which comprises 14 units of one bed flats and bedsits at Royley Carr, Bredbury.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         Concern was expressed as to the level of scrutiny that the decision to dispose of the property would have prior to its consideration by the Executive.

·         The existing property required significant investment and had ongoing problems with voids and tenant turnover.

·         A discussion took place with regard to the potential for alternative housing providers to deliver affordable housing on this site.

·         It was noted that Equity Housing Group had earmarked funding available to deliver the proposed improvements to the site, whereas alternative providers may not necessarily be able to move as quickly.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted and comments of the Area Committee be forwarded to the Executive for their consideration.

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 on 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 the Area Flexibility and the Delegated budget.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration be requested to provide an update to ward councillors on the progress with obtaining the results of the origin and destination surveys undertaken by Transport for Greater Manchester at Carlton Avenue, Romiley.