Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 1 February 2017.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 1 February 2017 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

Councillors and Officers were invited to declare any interest they may have on any items on the agenda for the meeting.

The following interests were declared:-

Personal & Prejudicial Interests

The Chair reported that he had taken an urgent decision in respect to Springfield Avenue to enable a traffic regulation order to proceed. The scheme had been approved by the Area Committee but the subsequent Executive Decision Record had contained a minor typographical error.

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

No announcements were made.

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.

The following questions were submitted:-

a)    Terms of the Covenant that protects Marple Recreation Ground.

The Chair answered the question at the meeting.

b)    The checking and unblocking of the drain on Marple Recreation Ground

RESOLVED – That in accordance with the Code of Practice, the Corporate Director for Place Management and regeneration be requested to provide a written response within 7 days.

c)    Permission for planting of an orchard on Marple Recreation Ground.

The Chair answered the question at the meeting.

d)    Consultation on the planting of an orchard on Marple Recreation Ground.

RESOLVED – That in accordance with the Code of Practice, the Corporate Director for Place Management and regeneration be requested to provide a written response within 7 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.

Tim Device, Public Realm Inspector submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on issues relating to public realm and enforcement matters in the Marple area.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         The blocked gullies on Lower Fold were now running freely and a job had been raised to clear the gullies on Garth Road. Councillors requested that a report on the gullies for the full length of Windlehurst Road be submitted to a future meeting.

·         Trial digs were in the process of being carried out on Strines Road, Buxton Lane and Faywood Drive.

·         Solutions SK were carrying out footway and carriageway repairs on Compstall Road and Glossop Road, Marple Bridge.

·         Contractors working on behalf of United Utilities are carrying out an annual clean of their underground pumping station on Otterspool Road, Romiley near the junction with Vale Road. The work is scheduled to take place Saturday 4th March and will require stop/go boards between 09:30 and 13:00.

·         Contractors working on behalf of United Utilities will be undertaking works to disconnect and replace an old lead supply on Station Road, Marple, between the junctions of Stockport Road and Manor Hill Road.

RESOLVED – That Tim Devine be thanked for his attendance and presentation and that he be requested to arrange for a report to be submitted to a future meeting of the Area Committee in respect to the gullies on Windlehurst Road.

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

No petitions were submitted.

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

The report explains that on the 13th September 2016, extreme rainfall events hit parts of south west England and the south Pennines, with significant flooding observed across Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Staffordshire, and also in parts of west Cornwall. The rainfall event significantly affected Stockport, with the borough receiving approximately 44% of its total monthly rainfall in just one day. The report requests the Area Committee to comment on the various aspects of the flood events in September and specifically incorporates the draft Independent Section 19 Investigation Report in accordance with the Flood & Water Management Act (FWMA) on the investigation into the flooding events undertaken by Jacobs Consulting Engineers.

The Area Committee are invited to consider and comment on the report.

Officer Contact: Sue Stevenson on Tel: 474 4351 or email: sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing the opportunity for Councillors and members of the public to comment on the Council’s response to the extreme rainfall event which occurred on 13 September 2016 as well as on the draft Independent Section 19 Investigation report.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         A query was raised in respect to the accuracy of the river level data and how that data was arrived at and analysed.

·         Councillors asked about what additional proactive plans were being formulated.

·         If there were any areas which suffered from flooding that were not detailed in the report, councillors and residents were encouraged to inform the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

Representatives of the Friends of Marple Station will attend the meeting to report on a project being undertaken for the creation of a community hub at Marple station.

Representatives of the Friends of Marple Station made a presentation in respect to a project being undertaken for the creation of a community hub at Marple station.

RESOLVED – That the representative of the Friends of Marple Station be thanked for his attendance and presentation and that the support of the Area Committee be extended to the Friends Group to enable their ambition to create a community hub at Marple Station.

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

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted and Area Flexibility Funding application (copies of which had been circulated) on behalf of ‘Help the Hatters’ requesting funding to support a number of ongoing projects at Stockport Council.

RESOLVED – That the Area Committee would not wish to make a grant on this occasion.

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 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, or any part thereof, may be obtained from the Place Directorate upon the payment of the Council’s reasonable copying charges.)

In connection with plan no. 64057 for erection of 7 detached houses including demolition of one dwelling and provision of vehicular access.

The Area Committee are recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 64057 for erection of 7 detached houses, including demolition of one dwelling and provision of vehicular access at 10 Manor Road, 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 (1 against) – That planning permission be granted.

In connection with plan no. 63930 for replacement of existing pitched roof bungalow with two storey flat roof dwelling house plus alterations to existing driveway and associated boundary treatment (Re-submission of DC061816)

The Area Committee are recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no.63930 for replacement of existing pitched roof bungalow with 2 storey flat roof dwelling house, plus alterations to existing driveway and associated boundary treatment (resubmission of DC061816) at 12 Strines Road, Marple,

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

it was then

RESOLVED – That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee Visiting Team be requested to undertake a site visit to assess the impact of the proposed development on the street scene and on the residential amenity of neighbouring properties.

In connection with plan no. 64175 for single storey detached garage to the rear at 36, Mount Drive, Marple.

The Area Committee are recommended to grant planning permission.

In respect of plan no.64175 for single storey garage to rear (retrospective) at 36 Mount Drive, Marple,

a member of the public spoke against the application,

it was then

RESOLVED - That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee Visiting Team be requested to undertake a site visit to assess the impact of the proposed development on the residential amenity of local residents.

In connection with plan no.64428 for refurbishment of public house and landscape with new single storey side and rear extensions at the Devonshire Arms, Mellor.

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

In respect of plan no. 64428 for refurbishment of public house and landscape with new single storey rear and side extensions at the Devonshire Arms, 307 Longhurst Lane, Mellor

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

Proposed Golf Course Ball Stop Net and Close Boarded Fence.

The Area Committee is invited to recommend that the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee approve planning permission.

In respect of plan no. 64471 for the erection of a Golf Course Ball Stop Net and Close Boarded Fence adjacent to the A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road and Hazel Grove Golf Club,

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 Regulation Committee Visiting Team be requested to undertake a site visit to consider the impact of the proposed development on neighbouring residential properties.

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 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 Deputy Chief Executive submitted (copies of which had been circulated) summarising recent appeal decisions, listing current planning appeals and dates for local enquiries and informal hearings and progress on authorised enforcement action.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

The report outlines a community right to bid application and requests the Area Committee to make a formal decision on the nomination and whether under the terms of Community Right to Bid it is an asset or not, and the rationale for the decision.

The Area Committee are requested to determine the application.

Officer Contact: Paul Edgeworth on Tel: 218 1934 or email: paul.edgeworth@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider an application to list Marple Swimming and Leisure Centre as an asset of community value in accordance with the Localism Act 2012.

RESOLVED – That Marple Swimming and Leisure Centre, Stockport Road, Marple be listed as an asset of community value.

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

The report provides an update the Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP) review and an opportunity to comment on the current state of the Rights of Way network. This is part of the ongoing consultation reviewing our current ROWIP. The ROWIP review is looking at all off road walking, cycling and equestrian routes in Stockport and it is not limited to recorded Public Rights of Way.

The Area Committee are invited to comment on the report.

Officer Contact: Sue Stevenson on Tel: 474 4351 or email: sue.stevnson@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) updating the Area Committee on the Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP) and providing an opportunity to comment on the current Rights of Way network. The reviewed and new ROWIP would be for the period 2017-2027.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report details a proposal to upgrade the condition of the Middlewood Way north of the A6.

The Area Committee is requested to consider the proposals detailed in the report.

Officer Contact: Nicholas Robinson on Tel: 474 5012 or email: nicholas.robinson@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 consider proposals for upgrading parts of Middlewood Way utilising £50,000 of funding from the A6 MARR scheme and developers’ contributions.

RESOLVED - That the proposals for the upgrading of the Middlewood Way, north of the A6 as detailed in the report be approved.

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

The report outlines an objection to the proposed traffic regulation order.

The Area Committee are requested to consider the objection detailed in the report and are recommended to make the order as advertised.

Officer Contact: Max Townsend on Tel: 474 4861 or email: max.townsend@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 consider an objection received traffic regulation order at Peacefield and Ye Tree Close, Marple.

RESOLVED – That the order be made as advertised.

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.

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

The report requests the Area Committee to consider objections received for the implementation of traffic calming at Windlehurst Road.

The Area Committee are recommended to make the order as advertised.

Officer Contact: Jon Gudgeon on Tel: 474 4875 or email: jon.gudgeon@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider objections to proposed traffic regulation orders on Windlehurst Road, Marple.

RESOLVED - That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration in consultation with the Co-Chairs be authorised to determine if the orders be made as advertised.