15th March 2026
The matter has again been raised with Ms Bates and Ms Curle today.
Rubbish remains on land near Padden Brook in Romiley more than eight months after concerns were raised with Stockport Council about the condition of the site.
Local resident Sheila Oliver wrote to council officials in July 2025 calling for a Section 215 notice to be issued, a planning enforcement power that allows councils to require landowners to clean up land that is considered to be adversely affecting the amenity of an area.
In her email, Oliver urged the council to act immediately regarding waste and site conditions at the Padden Brook area. .
Responding at the time, Vicki Bates, Assistant Director for Governance and Monitoring Officer at Stockport Council, confirmed that the matter had been passed on for consideration.
“Thank you for your email. I have forwarded this to the Chief Planning Officer, Emma Curle, to consider,” she wrote.
However, as of 15 March 2026, residents say rubbish is still present on the site.
A Section 215 notice, issued under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, can require landowners to improve the appearance of land where its condition harms the surrounding area. Failure to comply can lead to enforcement action and potential fines.
The continuing presence of waste on the land has led some local residents to question whether stronger enforcement action should have been taken earlier.
It is currently unclear whether the council has issued a Section 215 notice or whether other enforcement steps are under consideration.
The Romiley Gazette has contacted Stockport Council for an update on the status of the site and whether enforcement action is planned.
Residents concerned about the condition of land in their area can report issues through the council’s planning enforcement service.
More about this issue can be read here – https://blog.cromptonthedog.com/category/padden-brook/
