Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 6 June 2012.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 6 June 2012 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

No declarations of interest were made.

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

The Chair reported that the opening ceremony for the new Chadkirk Bridge and Bridleway would be held on Sunday 29 July 2012 at 11am.

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

Sergeant Cooper (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 issues were discussed/comments made:-

·         Crime statistics revealed a reduction in all areas including criminal damage, violent crime, public disorder and drug offences.

·         Anti-social behaviour in Marple Memorial Park

·         Plans in place for dealing with schools breaking up for the summer.

·         The effect of the poor weather on crime rates.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted and Sergeant Cooper be thanked for his attendance and presentation.

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.

Five questions were submitted as follows:-

a)    The public consultation in respect to the proposed ASDA development on Hibbert Lane.

b)    Footway and Highway issues on the ‘Lakes’ estate in High Lane

c)    Three questions relating to Elmfield Drive.

Question (a) was answered at the meeting.

RESOLVED – That questions (b) and (c) be referred to the Service Director (Place Management) for consideration.

The local Area Conditions Officer and the Highways Officer 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.

With the consent of the Area Committee this item was withdrawn.

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

No petitions were submitted.

(i)            Neighbourhood Action Plans

To consider a report of the East Area Housing Manager (Stockport Homes Ltd)

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

The Area Committee is requested to consider and comment on the report.

Officer Contact: Rebecca Cullen on 474 2944 or email: rebecca.cullen@stockporthomes.org

(ii)          Oasis for Carers

Chris Chesham, Oasis for Carers will attend the meeting and make a presentation in respect to the work of the Oasis for Carers organisation.

Neighbourhood Action Plans

A representative of the Chief Executive (Stockport Homes) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing the Area Committee with an update on progress for the delivery of Stockport Homes (SHL) Neighbourhood Action Plans.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

Oasis for Carers

Chris Cheesham, Oasis for Carers, attended the meeting and made a presentation in respect to the work of the organisation. The organisation supports and cares for those who care for others offering a facility for treatments and therapies for carers and the opportunity to talk and share experiences.

RESOLVED – That Chris Cheesham be thanked for her attendance and presentation.

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.

The Area Committee will consider the following development applications:

(a)       DC49066       Cataract Bridge Mills, 89 Longhurst Lane, Marple Bridge

Demolition of redundant mill and erection of 12 dwellings, landscaping and associated recreational open space.

The Area Committee is recommended that the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee grants planning permission.

(b)       DC049250     Springfield Cottage, Torkington Road, Hazel Grove

Proposed two-story side extension to dwelling.

The Area Committee is recommended that the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee grants planning permission.

(c)        DC049702     295 Longhurst Lane, Mellor

Two storey dormer style rear extension, single storey side extension.

The Area Committee is recommended that the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee grants planning permission.

(d)       DC049865     Former Peacefield Primary School, Cross Lane, Marple        

Development of 17 new 1 and 2 storey houses, consisting of 14 numbers of 3b5p houses and 2b3p bungalows.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Four 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 of 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 Place Directorate upon payment of the Council’s reasonable charges).

In respect of plan no.49066 for demolition of redundant mill and erection of 12 dwellings, landscaping and associated recreational space at Cataract Bridge Mills, 89 Longhurst Lane, Marple Bridge,

the applicants agent spoke in support of the application,

it was then

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

In respect of plan no.49250 for a proposed two story side extension to dwelling at Springfield Cottage, Torkington Road, Hazel Grove, it was

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

In respect of plan no. 49702 for two storey dormer style rear extension, single storey side extension at 295 Longhurst Lane, Mellor, it was

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

In respect of plan no. 49865 for development of 17 new 1 and 2 storey houses, consisting of 14 number 3 bed 5 person houses and 2 bed 3 person bungalows at former Peacefield Primary School, Cross Lane, Marple, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

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

The report explains highlights the development of an Enforcement Development Plan Document (DPD) to provide the borough wide framework for the Council taking formal Planning Enforcement action.

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

Officer Contact: Dave Westhead on 474 3520 or email: dave.westhead@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Service Director (Place Development) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) explaining that as part of the development of an Enforcement Development Plan Document (DPD) it was the intention to provide a borough wide framework for the Council taking formal planning enforcement action.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Legal and Democratic Services).

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 Marple Area Committee area.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

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

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

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a joint report of the Service Director (Legal & Democratic Services) and (Place Management)

The report presents the response following the submission of a petition to the January meeting of the Area Committee.

The Area Committee is requested to note the report.

Officer Contact: Karen Hillen on 474 3640 or email: karen.hillen@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Service Director (Legal & Democratic Services) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) outlining the results of an investigation following the submission of a petition to Marple Area Committee by the residents of Hollingworth Drive at the January 2012 meeting of the Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted and the Service Director (Place Management) in consultation with the Service Director (Legal & Democratic Services) be requested to submit a report to a future meeting outlining issues associated with the installation of bollards on the footway between 22 and 24 Hollingworth             Drive.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management)

Officer Contact: Rachel Bingham on 474 2409 or email: rachel.bingham@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider a proposed Local Initiative Scheme on Stuart Avenue, Marple.

RESOLVED – That the following be approved at an approximate cost of £16,500 to be funded from the Highway Maintenance and Local Initiatives delegated budget (Marple North Ward allocation):-

Stuart Avenue – to remove flagged footway and reconstruct using bituminous materials.

The Area Committee is requested to note the current arrangements in relation to the role of Highway Ward Spokesperson and the monitoring of the Highway Maintenance and Local Initiatives Delegated Budget.

The Area Committee is requested to note the report and nominate a spokesperson for each ward.

Officer Contact: Stephen Fox 0161 474 3206 email: stephen.fox@stockport.gov.uk

The Area Committee was invited to nominate Ward Spokespersons with whom the Service Director (Place Management) could consult on highway maintenance and traffic management matters.

RESOLVED – That Councillor Sue Ingham be nominated as the Area Committee spokesperson for highway maintenance and traffic management matters.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Education).

The Area Committee is requested to provide political nominations for the Authority vacancy at All Saints CE Primary School and the reappointment at Brookside Primary School.

Officer contact: Libby Evans on 474 3847 or email: libby.evans@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Education) requesting the Area Committee to suggest nominations and agree to re-appointment at a number of schools on the area covered by the Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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 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, the current position on Area Flexibility Funding and the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management delegated budget.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That reference to the A6 Buxton Road Scheme be deleted from the report as this was complete.

(3) That the Service Director (Place Management) be requested to attend the next meeting to report on (i) East Drive, Marple – Permit Parking and (ii) Queen Street, Marple.