Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 6 August 2014.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 6 August 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 Interests

Personal & Prejudicial Interests

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

The Chair reported that the Marple Food and Drink Festival had been a great success and that the event continued to go from strength to strength. He congratulated all those involved in running the event. The Chair further reported that on Saturday 20 September, Marple Brass Band had been successful in winning the Second Section National title at the championships held in Cheltenham. He congratulated all the participants on their excellent achievment.

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 submit 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.

One question was submitted relating to speeding traffic on Church Lane and Hibbert Lane, Marple.

RESOLVED – That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to investigate concerns about cars speeding on Church Lane and Hibbert Lane, Marple and submit a report to a future Area Committee meeting.

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.

Adam Cunningham (Public Realm Service) attended the meeting to report on current issues and to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to highway and environmental quality issues within the area represented by Marple Area Committee.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         Work was underway to address the issue of overgrown hedges on Buxton Road and Glossop Road.

·         Issuing of section 34 notices and the issuing of warning letters in response to the erection of banners on Carr Brow.

·         Litter problems in High Lane associated with a fast food take away.

·         Speeding vehicles in Etherow Country Park.

·         The need for surface improvement works on Montague Street at its junction with George Street.

RESOLVED – That Adam Cunningham be thanked for his attendance and presentation.

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

No petitions were submitted.

Explorer Belt Presentation

This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Shan Alexander. Local Scouts will attend the meeting and make a presentation.

Robert Roberts attended the meeting and made a presentation in respect to the Explorer Belt presentation. Robert explained that the Explorer Belt was a challenge of a lifetime. It was a chance to take part in a ten day expedition that brought a real understanding of a different country, its culture and way of life. Robert and two fellow scouts had visited Belgium. The Scouts had to demonstrate a number of skills and complete a number of tasks in order to achieve their goal.

RESOLVED – That Robert and his fellow scouts be congratulated on their efforts and that Robert be thanked for his attendance and presentation.

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

a)    All Saints Church, Marple

b)    Marple Business Forum Christmas Cracker Event

c)    Friends of Marple Station

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted application for Area Flexibility Funding (copies of which had been circulated) on behalf of a number of community groups as follows:-

(i) All Saints Church, Marple

Funding requested to support a work club which would meet fortnightly in the church.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £500 (to be divided equally between the two wards) for funding towards the provision of a fortnightly work club at the church.

(ii) Marple Business Forum Christmas Cracker Event.

Funding requested towards the Christmas market and entertainment on Market Street.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £500 (to be divided equally between the two wards) for funding towards the Marple Business Forum Christmas Cracker Event.

(iii) Friends of Marple Station

Funding requested towards improving the station and brightening up the waiting areas at the station.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £500 (to be divided equally between the two wards) for funding towards a project to improve and brighten up the station waiting areas.

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 application 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 & 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).

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

In connection with proposed demolition of existing dwelling and redevelopment to provide replacement dwelling.

The Area Committee are requested to recommend that the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee grants planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 54662 for proposed demolition of existing detached dwelling to be replaced with a new detached dwelling at Kelton, Higher Cliffe, Strines, High Peak, it was

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

In connection with demolition (in part) of the former Compstall Printworks and construction of 18 no. dwelling houses and 14 apartments with associated parking and landscape.

The Area Committee are requested to recommend that the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee grants planning permission subject to the conditions detailed in the report and the payment of a commuted sum in respect to open space provision and traffic regulation orders.

In respect of plan no. 55286 for demolition (in part) of the former Compstall Printworks and construction of 18 no. dwelling houses and 14 apartments with associated car parking at Compstall Printworks, Andrew Street, Compstall, it was

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

In connection with construction of five no. cottages with associated car parking, landscaping and boundary treatment.                                             (To Follow)

In respect of plan no. 55483 for construction of five no. cottages with associated car parking, landscaping and boundary treatment at the former Church Street garage, Church Street, Marple,

a member of the public spoke against the application and a representative of the applicant spoke in support of the application,

it was then

RESOLVED – That the Planning and Highways visiting team be requested to undertake a site visit to address the Area Committee’s concerns on the proposed development in respect to the potential for overdevelopment at the site and parking provision.

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 Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) listing outstanding and recently determined planning appeals and enforcement action within the area represented by Marple Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report details a proposal to divert section of footpath 148 Marple from a route shown by a solid black line between points A-C to a route shown by the broken black line between points A-B-C as detailed on the plan attached at Appendix 1 to the report.

The Area Committee are requested to consider and comment on the proposals detailed in the report.

Officer Contact: Ernest Nama on Tel: 474 4595 or email: ernest.nama@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) requesting the Area Committee to give consideration to the diversion of a section of footpath 148 Marple from the routes shown as a solid black line between points A-C to the route shown by a broken black line between points A-B-C on the plan attached at appendix 1 to the report.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to make an order under section 119 of the Highways Act 1980 diverting that part of footpath 148 Marple shown as a solid black line marked as A-C to a broken line marked A-B-C on the plan at Appendix one to the report.

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

The report outlines an agreement has been reached with Marple Golf Couse, Marple to dedicate a public footpath 77 metres long and 1.5 metres wide running parallel to footpath 75 Marple near the disused railway lines Middlewood Way.

The Area Committee are requested to consider and comment on the proposals detailed in the report.

Officer Contact: Thomas Purcell on Tel: 218 1555 or email: thomas.purcess@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) requesting the Area Committee to give consideration of a public path creation agreement in accordance with the provisions of section 25 of the Highways Act 1980.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the marking of a public path creation agreement in accordance with the provisions of section 25 of the Highways Act 1980 for the dedication of public footpath 75(a) Marple as shown on plan 75M_1.15, subject to the path being in a condition satisfactory to the Council prior to the agreement being concluded.

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

The report requests the Area Committee to appoint Councillors to lay wreaths on behalf of the Council at Remembrance Day Services at Compstall, High Lane, Marple and Marple Bridge War Memorials on Sunday 9 November 2014.

The Area Committee are requested to make nominations.

Officer Contact: Stephen Fox on tel: 474 3206 or email:stephen.fox@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to nominate Councillors to lay wreaths on behalf of the Council at Remembrance Day Services on Sunday 9 November 2014.

RESOLVED – That the following Councillors be nominated to lay wreaths at the Remembrance Services indicated:-

Compstall – Councillor Andrew Bispham

High Lane – tbc

Marple – Councillor Sue Ingham

Mellor – Councillor Andrew Bispham

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

The report outlines a request from the Friends of Marple Memorial Park would like to use the railings at the front of Hollins House Offices for a temporary display about the 141 Marple Men that fell during the first World War.

The Area Committee are requested to determine the application.

Officer Contact: Jane Bardsley on Tel: 474 2279 or email: jane.bardsley@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) outlining a request from the Friends of Marple Memorial Park to use the railings at the front of Hollins House offices for a temporary display about Marple men who fell during the first world war.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the application from the Friends of Marple Memorial Park to use the railings at the front of Hollins House offices for a temporary display about Marple men who fell during the first world war.

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 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: Stephen Fox on Tel: 474 3206 or 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 on Area Flexibility Funding.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.