Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 18 August 2015.

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

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

The Chair announced that construction work at Arden Primary School, Bredbury had almost been completed and that pupils were expected to move into the building from October half-term.

It was further announced that Werneth School had been included in the Government’s Priority Schools Building Programme which would mean that a completely new school building would be constructed and that this was due for completion in September 2016.

Finally, the Chair reported that the Friends of Romiley Station had received permission from Network Rail to take over the disused signal box at the station and that work was ongoing to tidy up the flower beds in the adjacent car park.

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.

Members of the public were invited to put questions to the Chair 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 speeding traffic on Sandy Lane, Romiley near its junction with Greave and Lane Ends and whether the Chair would be able to pursue this matter further.

RESOLVED – That, in accordance with the Code of Practice, the Democratic Services Manager be requested to respond to the questioner in writing within seven days.

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:-

·         The Community Payback Team had cut back vegetation on Dye Lane, Romiley.

·         Sections of Highfield Avenue and Harrytown, Bredbury had been resurfaced.

·         The Council had received seven reports of flytipping within the Werneth area which were currently being investigated.

·         Concern was expressed in relation to speeding traffic on Compstall Road, Romiley near its junction with Springwood Lane which had resulted in a number of accidents.

·         It was reported that there was a depression in the eastbound carriageway of Stockport Road West, Bredbury near its junction with The Broadway.

RESOLVED – (1) That Robin Boardman be thanked for his attendance.

(2) That the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration be requested to investigate whether there were any additional mitigation measures that could be implemented on Compstall Road, Romiley near its junction with Springwood Lane which would reduce the speed of vehicles and improve road safety and that a report be submitted to a future meeting of the Area Committee outlining any such proposals.

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 received from Romiley Allotments for area flexibility funding of £866 towards the cost of providing a canopy for an existing wooden shed at the allotment.

David Percy attended the meeting and submitted an application on behalf of the Romiley Allotments for Area Flexibility Funding towards the cost of providing a canopy for an existing wooden shed at the allotment.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £866 to Romiley Allotments towards the cost of providing a canopy for an existing wooden shed at the allotment.

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 from storage in retail space to light vehicle repairs (Retrospective).

The Area Committee is recommended to refuse planning permission.

Officer contact: Mark Burgess on 0161 474 3659 or email: mark.burgess@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 58317 for the change of use from storage in retail space to light vehicle repairs (retrospective) at the rear of 41 Compstall Road, Romiley, Stockport,

a member of the public spoke in support of the application.

It was then

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration be authorised to determine the application pending further negotiation with the applicant.

Demolition of detached garage and erection of 1 no. dwellinghouse.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Mark Burgess on 0161 474 3659 or email: mark.burgess@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 59080 for the demolition of detached garage and erection of 1 no. dwellinghouse at 84 Guywood Lane, Romiley, Stockport, it was

RESOLVED - That the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration be authorised to determine the application subject to the applicant entering into Section 106 agreement in respect of the provision of children’s and formal open space in accordance with saved UDP policy L1.2 and Core Strategy DPD Policy SIE-2.

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 details an application that has been received to modify the definitive map and statement for Stockport under section 53 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 by upgrading part of footpath 30 Bredbury & Romiley to a bridleway. 

The matter was deferred by the Werneth Area Committee on 8 December 2014 pending a re-evaluation of the evidence submitted as part of the original application and the process by which this material was assessed. as there was insufficient information to properly consider the issue.

It is recommended that:

(i)            The Committee resolve to make a modification order to upgrade footpath 30 Bredbury & Romiley to a bridleway.

(ii)          In the event that no objections are received to the order, or that any objections are withdrawn, the order be confirmed. In the event that objections are received, and sustained, the order be submitted to the Secretary of State for confirmation.

Officer contact: Thomas Purcell on 0161 218 1555 or email: thomas.purcell@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing an application that had been received to modify the definitive map and statement for Stockport under section 53 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 by upgrading part of footpath 30 Bredbury & Romiley to a bridleway.

RESOLVED – (1) That approval be given to the making and legal advertising of an Order under Section 53 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to upgrade to a bridleway part of Footpath 30 Bredbury & Romiley between points A – B – C – D as shown on the map at Appendix 1 to the report.

(2) That subject to the receipt of no objections, or to the withdrawal of any such objections to the proposed Order, the Order be confirmed or else referred to the Secretary of State for confirmation.

To consider a joint report of the Deputy Chief Executive and Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration.

The report details a number of objections that have been received in relation to a proposed Permit Parking Scheme for St Marks Street, Woodley.

The Area Committee is recommended to make the Order as advertised.

Officer contact: Graham Price on 474 4893 or email graham.price@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a joint report of the Deputy Chief Executive and Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a number of objections that had been received in relation to a proposed Permit Parking Scheme traffic regulation order for St Marks Street, Woodley.

RESOLVED - That notwithstanding the objections, the Order be made as advertised.

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

The Council is responsible for many kilometres of highway grass verges that are maintained on an ongoing basis in terms of mowing under the Street Cleansing and Grounds Maintenance contract.  However, the Council is receiving an increasing number of reports relating to damaged / rutted grass verges from vehicles parking half on and half off the verge or driving over the verge.

The report details the various options for the repair and prevention of damage to grass verges.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Johanna Smith on 0161 474 4896 or email: johanna.smith@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) outlining the Council’s responsibility for the maintenance of highway grass verges and the options that were available to the Council for preventative works and repairs to grass verges which had been damaged by vehicles.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report details the findings of a consultation exercise and seeks approval for the introduction of a ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ Traffic Regulation Order on St Aldates and Highfield Avenue, Bredbury.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the following scheme at a cost of £550, to be funded from the Area Committee’s delegated budget (Bredbury and Woodley ward allocation) subject to the receipt of no objections within 21 days from the advertisement of the proposed Order:-

Proposed No Waiting at Any Time

St Aldates, Bredbury, both sides, from its intersection with the southerly kerb line of Highfield Avenue, for a distance of 10 metres in a southerly direction.

Highfield Avenue, Bredbury, south side, from a point 10 metres east of the eastern kerb line of St Aldates, for a distance of 25 metres in a westerly direction.

Officer contact: Nathan Copley on 474 4808 or email: nathan.copley@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the findings of a consultation exercise and seeks approval for the introduction of a ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ Traffic Regulation Order on St Aldates and Highfield Avenue, Bredbury.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the legal advertising of the following scheme, and, subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the order at a cost of £550 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bredbury Green & Romiley ward allocation):-

Proposed No Waiting at Any Time

St Aldates, Bredbury, both sides, from its intersection with the southerly kerb line of Highfield Avenue, for a distance of 10 metres in a southerly direction.

Highfield Avenue, Bredbury, south side, from a point 10 metres east of the eastern kerb line of St Aldates, for a distance of 25 metres in a westerly direction.

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

The report details the findings of a consultation exercise and seeks approval for the amendment of an existing No Waiting at Any Time Traffic Regulation order on Bankfield Road, Woodley.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the following scheme at a cost of £550, to be funded from the Area Committee’s delegated budget (Bredbury and Woodley ward allocation) subject to the receipt of no objections within 21 days from the advertisement of the proposed Order:-

Revoke No Waiting at Any Time

Bankfield Road, Woodley. West side, from a point approx. 7 metres south of the southern kerb line of Woodlands Drive for a distance of approx. 75 metres in a southerly direction.

Bankfield Road, Woodley. East side from a point approx. 75 metres south of the projected southern kerb line of Woodlands Drive for a distance of approx. 80 metres in a southerly direction.

Proposed No Waiting at Any Time

Bankfield Road, Woodley. West side, from a point approx. 7 metres south of the southern kerb line of Woodlands Drive for a distance of approx. 53 metres in a southerly direction.

Bankfield Road, Woodley. East side from a point approx. 60 metres south of the projected southern kerb line of Woodlands Drive for a distance of approx. 95 metres in a southerly direction.

Officer contact: Nathan Copley on 474 4808 or email: nathan.copley@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the findings of a consultation exercise and seeks approval for the amendment of an existing No Waiting at Any Time Traffic Regulation order on Bankfield Road, Woodley.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the legal advertising of the following scheme, and, subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the order at a cost of £550 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bredbury & Woodley ward allocation):-

Revoke No Waiting at Any Time

Bankfield Road, Woodley. West side, from a point approx. 7 metres south of the southern kerb line of Woodlands Drive for a distance of approx. 75 metres in a southerly direction.

Bankfield Road, Woodley. East side from a point approx. 75 metres south of the projected southern kerb line of Woodlands Drive for a distance of approx. 80 metres in a southerly direction.

Proposed No Waiting at Any Time

Bankfield Road, Woodley. West side, from a point approx. 7 metres south of the southern kerb line of Woodlands Drive for a distance of approx. 53 metres in a southerly direction.

Bankfield Road, Woodley. East side from a point approx. 60 metres south of the projected southern kerb line of Woodlands Drive for a distance of approx. 95 metres in a southerly direction.

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

The details an event application for the use of the lawn at Chadkirk Country Estate as the venue for a private wedding.  The applicants also would like to use the Chapel as part of the function space.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application.

Officer contact: Sharon Duke on 0161 474 3289 or email: sharon.duke@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) detailing an application for the use of the lawn at Chadkirk Country Estate on 5 November 2016 as the venue for a private wedding and the use of the Chapel as part of the function space.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application for the use of the lawn at Chadkirk Country Estate on 5 November 2016 as the venue for a private wedding and the use of the Chapel as part of the function space.

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

The report requests the Area Committee to nominate Councillors to lay wreaths at Remembrance Day Services at Bredbury War Memorial and Romiley War Memorial on 8 November 2015.

The Area Committee is requested to nominate Councillors.

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) requesting the Area Committee to appoint Councillors to lay wreaths at Remembrance Day Services at Bredbury War Memorial and Romiley War Memorial on Sunday, 8 November 2015.

RESOLVED – That the following Councillors be appointed to lay wreaths on Sunday, 8 November 2015.

Bredbury War Memorial                  - Councillor Christine Corris

Romiley War Memorial                    - Councillor Hazel Lees

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 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 the Area Flexibility and the Delegated budget.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.