Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 25 May 2011.

The minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 25 May 2011 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

Councillors and officers to declare any interests which they have in any of the items on the agenda for the meeting.

No declarations of interest were made.

To report any urgent action taken under the Constitution since the last meeting of the Committee.

No urgent decisions were reported.

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

The Chair reported that 'Civic Voice Day' would take place on Saturday 25 June 2011 and that various events would be held throughout the Marple area culminating with a picnic in Marple Memorial Park commencing at 1.00pm.

He further reported that the Locks Festival would take place in Marple Memorial Park on 3 July 2011.

Councillors and members of the public are invited to raise neighbourhood policing issues with local Neighbourhood Policing Team.

Inspector Brendan O'Brien (Greater Manchester Police) attended the meeting to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to Neighbourhood Policing issues within the area represented by Marple Area Committee. The following comments were made/issues raised:-

• There had been a substantial decrease in all types of crime in the first quarter of this financial year.
• The Neighbourhood Policing Team had recently been involved filming with ITV for a programme which would be aired on 30 June 2011.
• There had been 71 fewer instances of anti-social behaviour compared to the same period last year.
• The continued involvement of the Neighbourhood Policing Team in community events was welcomed.
• The recent consultation event at Stockport Town Hall involving the Chief Constable.

RESOLVED - That Inspector O'Brien be thanked for his attendance.

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 at the meeting and on the Council’s website at www.stockport.gov.uk/areacommittees).

No public questions were submitted.

The local Area Conditions Officer and the Highways Officer will attend the meeting to provide an update on matters raised at previous committee meetings. Councillors and members of the public are invited to raise issues affecting local environment quality.

Rachel Bingham (Highways Officer) attended the meeting to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to highways issues in the Marple area.

RESOLVED (1) That the report be noted and Rachel Bingham be thanked for her attendance and presentation.

(2) That the Area Committee would welcome the attendance of the Service Director (Environment) as agreed in January 2011, to explain the structure of the new service in respect to both the Highways and Traffic section.

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.

No organisation had indicated that they wished to address the Area Committee as part of the Open Forum arrangements.

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

There were no Area Flexibility Funding applications to consider.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Development).                                   

The following development applications will be considered by the Committee:-

(i)DC046747             49 Shirley Avenue, Marple

                                    Part two storey, part single storey side/rear extension

The Committee is recommended to grant planning permission

(ii)DC046779            Dean Fold, Threaphurst Lane, Hazel Grove

                                    Detached subterranean garage with patio above..

The Committee is recommended to grant planning permission

(a)    To consider development applications where members of the public have attended the meeting in order to hear the Committee's deliberations.

(b)To consider the remaining development applications.

Officer contact: Emma Curle on 0161 474 3542, e-mail emma.curle@stockport.gov.uk

Two 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, Services to Place 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 Services to Place Directorate upon payment of the Council’s reasonable charges)

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager outlined the procedure approved by the Council for public speaking on planning applications.

In respect of plan no. 46747 for part two storey, part single storey side/rear extension at 49 Shirley Avenue, Marple,

the Applicant's agent spoke in support of the application,

It was then

RESOLVED - That planning permission be granted.

In respect of plan no. 46779 for detached subterranean garage with patio above at Dean Fold, Threaphurst Lane, Hazel Grove, it was

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

To consider a report of the Service Director (Legal & Democracy)                              

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 area represented by Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee area.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Joy Morton, 0161 474 3217, email: joy.morton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Service Director (Legal & Democracy) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) listing any outstanding or recently determined planning appeals and enforcements within the area represented by the Marple Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive Stockport Homes Ltd.

The report provides the Area Committee with an update on progress in delivery of Stockport Homes (SHL) Neighbourhood Action Plans.

The Area Committee is requested to comment on the report.

Officer Contact: Rebecca Cullen 0161 474 2944 email: Rebecca.cullen@stockporthomes.org

A representative of the Chief Executive, Stockport Homes Ltd submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing the Area Committee with an update on progress in the delivery of the Stockport Homes Neighbourhood Action Plans. The following comments were made/issues raised:-

• The proposed estate walkabouts with PCSO's on 8 September and 6 October were noted.
• Parking issues at Park Bungalows.
• The recent Age Reduction consultation.
• Tenancy contracts in respect to the ownership of waste and recycling bins.
• The attendance by Stockport Homes representatives at community events.

RESOLVED - That the report be noted and the representatives of Stockport Homes be thanked for their attendance.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Communities)

The report requests the Area Committee to consider the use of commuted sums for play provision in the Marple Area Committee area and to approve the location of the pay areas where these sums are to be spent.

The Area Committee is requested to determine how the commuted sums are to be spent.

Officer Contact: Vanessa Brook 0161 474 4446 email: Vanessa.brook@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Communities) requesting the Area Committee to give consideration to the use of commuted sums in the Marple area.

RESOLVED - (1) That the use of commuted sums be approved at the locations identified:-

Brabyns Park - £4015.44

Moor End Road Mellor - £107.26

Marple Memorial Park - £1840.41

(2) That the Services Director (Communities) be requested to attend the next meeting of the Area Committee to contribute to the discussions in respect to the allocation of the remaining sums of £110.43, £22,188 and £334.62 and the possible allocation of money to alternative areas including Strines Road Rec and Carver Road.

(3) That the Service Director (Communities) be requested to consult with residents of Cromwell Avenue, Claremont Avenue and Marple Hall Drive as to how they would wish the £4,148.39 already allocated to be spent.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Environment)

The report outlines the results of the public consultation exercise carried out in June 2011 concerning the proposed waiting restrictions in the Rose Hill Primary School Area and seek approval to proceed with the implementation of the waiting restrictions and associated TRO's.

That the recommendations contained in the report be approved.

Officer contact : Graham Price 0161 474 4893 email: graham.price@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Environment) (copies of which had been circulated) updating the Area Committee on the results of the public consultation exercise which was carried out in June 2011 in respect .

RESOLVED - (1) That the implementation of the following waiting restrictions be approved, including Option 2 for Aragon Way/Seymour Grove as follows to be funded from a financial contribution from the Developer:-

Revocation of Existing restrictions.

No Waiting Monday-Friday 8.30am-9.30am & 3pm-4.30pm

Walton Drive

Both sides from north western kerb line of Dale Road for a distance of 10 metres in a north westerly direction.

Bowden Lane

South western kerb line from a point 48 metres of the South eastern kerb line of Dale road for a distance of 9 metres in a south easterly direction.

Bowden Lane

North eastern kerb line from a point approximately 48 metres from the south eastern kerb line of Dale Road to a point 15 metres north west of the north western kerb line of Seven Stiles Drive. (for its entire length)

Proposed No Waiting At Any Time

Walton Drive

Both sides from the north western kerb line of Dale Road for a distance of 10 metres in a north westerly direction.

Dale Road

North west side from a point 10 metres south west of the south western kerb line of Walton Drive to a point 10 metres north east of the north eastern kerb line of Walton Drive

North west side from a point 55 metres north east of the north eastern kerb line of Walton Drive for a distance of approx. 124 metres in a north easterly direction.

South east side from a point 15 metres south west of the south westerly kerb line of Bowden Lane to a point 25 metres north east of the north eastern kerb line of Bowden Lane.

Kingsbridge Close

South west side from the north western kerb line of Dale Road for a distance of 20 metres in a north westerly direction.

North east side from the north western kerb line of Dale Road for a distance of 15 metres in a north westerly direction.

Bowden Lane

North east side from the south eastern kerb line of Dale Road to a point 15 metres north west of the north western kerb line of Seven Stiles Drive. (to tie in with existing NWAAT)

North east side from a point 13 metres north west of the north western kerb line of Norbury Drive to a point 25 metres south east of the south eastern kerb line of Norbury Drive.

South west side from the south eastern kerb line of Dale Road for a distance of 57 metres in a south easterly direction.

South east side from a point 10 metres north west of the north western kerb line of Aragon Way to a point 10 metres south east of the south eastern kerb line of Aragon Way.

Seven Stiles Drive

South east side from a point approx. 15 metres north east of the north eastern kerb line of Bowden Lane for a distance of approx. 8.5 metres in a north easterly direction.

South east side from a point approx. 7 metres south west of the south westerly kerb line of Whiteoak Close to a point approx. 6 metres north east of the north eastern kerb line of Whiteoak Close.

Whiteoak Close

Both sides from the south eastern kerb line of Seven Stiles Drive for a distance of 6 metres in a south easterly direction.

Norbury Drive

Both sides from the north eastern kerb line of Bowden Lane for a distance of 28 metres in a north easterly direction.

Aragon Way

North west side from the south western kerb line of Bowden Lane for a distance of 112 metres in a generally south westerly and southerly direction.

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To consider a report of the Service Director (Communities)

The Area Committee is requested to consider an application for NB Leisure Scotland to hold a Charity Fun Fair at Marple Memorial Park from 15 Sept - 18 September 2011.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant permission.

Officer Contact: Tim Devine 0161 474 4419 email: tim.devine@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Communities) (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider an application from NB Leisure, Scotland requesting permission to hold a charity fun fair at Marple Memorial Park from 15 September 2011 to 18 September 2011.

RESOLVED - That the Service Director (Communities) in consultation with the Vice Chair of the Area Committee be authorised to determine the application.

There are 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 on decisions taken by the Area Committee since the last meeting and details the current position or Area Flexibility Funding.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer Contact: Steve Fox 0161 474 3206 email: stephen.fox@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 since the last meeting on decisions taken by the Area Committee and the current position on Area Flexibility Funding.

RESOLVED - That the report be noted.

(Note: The Chair was of the opinion that this item although not included on the agenda should be considered as a matter of urgency in accordance with Section 100B 4 (b) of the Local Government Act 1972 to enable the Area Committee to consider as a matter of urgency a request for Street Trading Consent on Market Street Marple)

The Chair reported that an event would be taking place on Market Street, Marple on 16 July 2011 for which Street Trading consent was required.

RESOLVED - That the Service Director (Regeneration) in consultation with the Chair of the Area Committee be authorised to approve a Street Trading consent application for Market Street on 16 July 2011.