6th August 2010

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF PARISH COUNCIL HELD IN THE BLUE HAVEN CLUB, SENNEN ON FRIDAY 6TH AUGUST 2010 AT 7.00PM.

PRESENT Councillors Mrs J Barker (Chairman), D Angove, A Thomas, Z Nicholas, A Tonkin and M Gwennap.

ALSO PRESENT Ward Councillor Bill Maddern, Mrs A Male (Clerk) and Mrs L Doble (Cornishman correspondent) and three members of the public.

64. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Apologies for absence had been received from Councillors A Semmens, C Angove and T Gwennap.

65. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Councillor Derek Angove declared a personal interest in Planning Application No 10-03647 as the applicant was the neighbour of his mother. Councillor Maddern, as a member of the West Sub-Area Planning Committee, advised that he would take no part in the discussion or resolution relating to any application but would remain to hear the comments of councillors.

66. POLICE INFORMATION No Police Information was available.

67. TO RECEIVE INFORMATION AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC  Mr Tonkin told the meeting that the smell from the sewerage treatment works had become unacceptable; it could be smelled from Mayon Green Farm. He reminded everyone that the residents had been promised odour control and no noise. Also the rubbish was being placed in skips not sealed containers, as had been promised. It was agreed to put this matter on the agenda for the next month’s meeting.  Mr Tonkin questioned the measures that had been put in place for Sennen to avoid any sewage escaping into the sea in the case of an emergency. Councillor Maddern told the members that there were emergency holding tanks that could cope for about six hours. It was agreed that this matter should be put on the agenda of next month’s meeting.

68. REPORT FROM WARD COUNCILLOR  Councillor Bill Maddern reported that he had met with Andy James (CC) and Councillor Semmens to discuss the problems at the top of Cove Road. Andy James had suggested three alternatives: more signage; reverting to a T-junction; speed cushions to the west of the junction. The third option would seem the best but the funding may have to come from the Ward Councillor’s Highway Allowance so it was being costed. It also did not solve the visibility problem. Andy James had also agreed to raise the road surface by an inch on the east side of the junction to prevent the ‘pooling’  Councillor Maddern had been contacted by Councillor Tonkin about the parking on Cove Road and the problems that it was posing to Lifeboat crews, the bus and delivery vehicles. The Civil Enforcement Officer (CEO) had attended and cleared the vehicles. Councillor Maddern had asked Councillor Tonkin to check the area that evening and he had reported that a few vehicles had returned, mainly locals. Councillor Maddern would request that the CEO would visit more frequently.

69. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the meeting held on the 2nd July 2010, having been circulated, and following the correction and removal of ‚Councillor‛ Keast in Minute 56, it was resolved that they should be signed as a true and correct record.

144 6th August 2010 70. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

 Horizon Fields– The clerk reported the communication that she had received from Andrew O’Brien which implied no further progress had been made. Councillor Maddern explained that Councillor Kaczmarek considered that ‚One ‛ meant that everybody in Cornwall should be considered to be ‚local‛. Members were told that there were growing concerns over the problems so it was resolved to invite Councillor Kaczmarek, Chris Burlton, Andrew O’Brien and any other officers involved, to an open meeting as soon as possible to give the residents and potential occupiers of the properties the opportunity to get answers to their questions.

71. PLANS  10-03647 – Mrs E Eames, Lor Hellyas, Access Track to Treeve Barn, Sennen – Replacement windows on rear elevation. It was resolved to support.  10-03812 – Mr and Mrs J E Day c/o West Cornwall Cottage Holidays, Albert Street, – Construction of conservatory and alterations including enlargement of accommodation in roofspace and provision of balcony at Seagulls, Marias Lane, Sennen. It was resolved to support.  10-04032 – Mr and Mrs S Rothwell, Flat A, 14 Lannoweth Road, Penzance – Construction of dwelling and associated works at Land adjacent to Wave Crest, Cove Hill, Sennen. It was resolved not to support because the Members had concerns over the access to the property, especially during construction works when the movement of large vehicles would greatly inconvenience neighbouring properties and may cause structural damage. There were also concerns that the stability of the land may be affected by the amount of material that would appear to require removal from the site. Further, the neighbouring property, Vine Tree, is of a traditional style and the Members felt that the proposed development would be out of character so they would prefer to see a design more in keeping with the surrounding properties.  10-04020 – Dr A Bleakley, Poldown, Escalls Cliff, Sennen – Construction of extension and alterations including replacement of flat roof with pitched roof on existing extension – The clerk informed Members that the flat roof was no longer being replaced with a pitched roof. It was resolved to support.

72. TO RECEIVE ANY PLANNING DECISIONS AND APPEALS  W1/10-0439 – Miss Heather Sawyer, Norton Holt, East End, Hook Norton, Oxon – Permission granted for the demolition of two single storey extensions and construction of one single storey rear extension at 10 Mayon Green Crescent, Sennen  W1/09-1386 – Mr J Abdilla, Unit 3, Mary Seacole Road, The Millfields, Plymouth – Permission granted for the demolition and construction of dwelling and associated works at Gwel-An-Treth, Marias Lane, Sennen Cove.

73. MENS INSTITUTE The clerk had received word that the Surf Club might be interested in the second room but were asking about whether they would be renting it in its present condition. They had suggested that the use of the room in return for improvements might be an option. Councillor Mrs Barker suggested that she and Councillor Semmens meet with representatives of the Surf Club to which the Members agreed. Councillor Tonkin informed the Members that the premises had been flooded that day.

74. PROPOSED MOVE OF BRITISH INTERNATIONAL HELICOPTERS FROM PENZANCE A number of letters objecting to BIH moving to Lands End Aerodrome had been received, all but one from outside the Parish. These had been given to the Members to read. Councillor Tonkin suggested that the Parish Council should insist that they are invited to meetings about this matter. Councillor Maddern pointed out that he could not speak on St Just Town Council’s behalf but he was certain that no representatives would be allowed to attend the meetings with because confidential information would be discussed and so the meetings would be closed. Councillor Tonkin pointed out that it was a waste of time discussing this matter if the Parish Council was not going to act but it was agreed that, as the proposed site was not in the Parish and it was generally considered that the flight path would not unduly affect the residents, the matter would be left to lie. 145 6th August 2010

75. FOOTPATHS AND GRASSCUTTING  Stile on Footpath 15 – The clerk had been in informed by Toby Lowe that, having discussed this issue with Councillor Semmens, he had become aware that this stile was, in fact, on Footpath 17. He had now agreed to look into repairing the handrail on this stile.  Councillor Derek Angove reported that some rocks had fallen onto Footpath 17 at Esters Field and that a teleporter may be required to replace them. The clerk agreed to contact Councillor Semmens about this matter.  A letter had been received about the state of Footpath 33/1; it had become overgrown and full of rabbit holes. It was agreed that the clerk should contact Michael Lugg.  It was reported that Stonechair Lane still needed trimming back and it was agreed that the clerk should contact Michael Lugg.  A note had been received about the overgrown vegetation at the entrance to theVellandreath Valley car park. It was agreed that the clerk should contact the landowner.  Councillor Tonkin enquired whether the spike on the footpath had been removed. Councillor Mrs Barker agreed to have a walk that way and check.

76. FINANCE Cheques totalling £90 were passed for payment

77. CORRESPONDENCE  A letter had been received concerning the lack of a play area with equipment for children of all ages. Councillor Tonkin offered the view that equipment was required for older children, such as a skateboard park. It was pointed out that the Parish Council had supported a group who had requested this in the past but they had not returned and now seemed to be unconcerned with the idea. Councillor Mrs Barker suggested that, if there was another group of youngsters interested in pursuing the matter, they should come with a responsible adult to a future meeting and put their ideas forward. It was also suggested that Devon and Cornwall Housing Association should be approached about the piece of vacant land close to the path to the school.  Two invitations to events at West Cornwall Hospital on 6th September and 25th September had been received. It was agreed that any councillors who were interested should inform the clerk.

78. ITEMS FOR TOWN AND PARISH FORUM No items were suggested for the forum.

79. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION / NEXT MONTH’S AGENDA  There had been an approach form Penzance Town Council about the review of the Judiciary in the South West and the clerk had supplied attending councillors with a copy of a report. It was agreed to place this item on the next agenda.

80. DATE OF NEXT MEETING The date of the next meeting would be Friday 3rd September 2010.

The meeting closed at 8.35pm.

Chairman 3rd September 2010

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