Minutes Of The Meeting Of Lezant Parish Council

1 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF LEZANT PARISH COUNCIL HELD IN LEZANT CHURCH ROOM ON TUESDAY 14th OCTOBER 2014

Present: Cllrs B Jones (Chairman), G Scott, G Green, I Nash, W J Broomfield, P J Cairns, J Milne Home, G Holter, N Burden Clerk: Eira Hancock Three members of public – Mr & Mrs Regan and Mr D Oriss Apologies received from Cllr L Shelley

14.089 Declarations of Interest. Cllrs Green and Scott declared an interest in the planning application for Mr & Mrs Regan, Stoneleigh. They were permitted to participate in the discussion, but not to vote.

14.090 Confirmation of the Minutes. The minutes of the meeting held on 9th September 2014 were approved by all present and signed by the Chairman.

14.091 Matters arising from Previous Meeting.  Neighbourhood Plan. Carried forward as Cllr Shelley absent.  Jubilee Field Toilet Block. Two quotes have been received. It was suggested the Bottonnett Turbine Community Payment could be used. Propose to carry out work in the Spring when this has been received. Clerk to ask both contractors to update quotes to include new plastic windows and Clerk doors, and refurbishment of all floors.  Bus Shelter Light. Clerk to obtain m-pan number from Western Power and Clerk quote for connection and running costs. Meanwhile investigate solar powered light.

Mr and Mrs Regan were welcomed to the meeting and the item, Planning, brought forward so they could answer questions on their outline application PA14/09080 for erection of a three bedroom dwelling at Stoneleigh, Rezare. Cllr Nash has viewed the application and site. He asked why the dwelling was sited at an angle? They replied that this was to maximise sunlight for the solar panels and the view. It was asked why a bungalow when most other properties in Rezare are houses? This is so that the property is no higher than the roof line of Stoneleigh, and practicality as a retirement home on one level. Mr Regan said that the position within their garden is so that there is no gap for infill and to keep the property within the village boundary. The Regans wish to stay in the village for the long term. A letter of support from a neighbour was read aloud by the Chairman. Cllrs raised the following concerns; i) siting has an impact on the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the other side of the road, ii) could set a precedent for building on nearby field, iii) is a bungalow in keeping with other properties? It was proposed and agreed to hold a site meeting at 5pm on Tuesday 21st October 2014. Clerk

Mr D Oriss of Kelisryn, Greystone Bridge attended to inform Councillors of his intention to apply for outline planning for a new office/workshop and new dwelling. The dwelling will be an annexe to the main property and there is no intention to sell this separately.

14.092 New Standing Order 1 (l) regarding the photographing, recording or broadcasting of a meeting. It was proposed to adopt the standing order as drafted by CALC. The motion was carried by the majority. One Councillor voted against. Clerk

14.093 Finance.  Current and Taxi Accounts Financial Statements (circulated prior to meeting) were approved.  Accounts for payment were approved as follows: Transfer grant to taxi account - £750.00 Lezant Lunch Club Community Fund Payment - £200 2 J Braunton Cleaning - £87.36 Clerk’s Expenses September - £33.66

14.094 Planning A Resolution was signed to adopt the new planning protocol agreed in July.  PA14/09255 Mr D Dinnis, Home Park, Lezant, Implement Store. Supported nem. con.  PA14/09080 Mr & Mrs A Regan, Stoneleigh, Rezare, already discussed.  Approvals Cornwall Council has approved applications for The Mowhay, Trekenner and Land at Trekelland Farm.

Councillors have become aware of a Pre-Application Request (PA14/02586) to Planning for a residential development on Land North of The Oaks, Trekenner. It was proposed that Cornwall Council Planning should have an obligation to inform local councils of such requests. Clerk to write to CALC. Clerk

14.095 Highways. Highways have responded to the request for restriction signs for large vehicles on the narrow lane beside Kilmar View. They are unwilling to take any action at present.

14.096 Footpaths. No response has been received from Chris Monk regarding footpath 7 through Lowley Farm. Other items needing attention are the gate leading from Footpath 1 (Trebithick) to the road at Trecarrell Mill doesn’t open, sign broken from Wenford to Walston, and steps need attention on Footpath 13 (Trefrize Mill). Cllr JMH Milne Home will telephone Chris Monk regarding these.

14.097 Correspondence  Letter read out from J Stephens, Trebullett Farm – no response  Vodaphone Rural Open Sure Signal Programme – no action  The Mobile Infrastructure Programme – no action  Headway Cornwall request for donation - no action  BT Phone Boxes – Enquire about adoption. Suggested could be used for Clerk defibrillator or book exchange.

14.098 Parish Business  Bus service from Treburley to Callington New Road. No response received from N Truscott, Cornwall Council. Contact Dan Rogerson MP so he can make representations.  Any other Business Brought by Members.  Cllr Green thanked the Members who took part in the Horticultural Society Skittles and congratulated them on their win.  The handrail on the Jubilee Field Tower is loose.  Cllr Nash has reported a persistent smell emitting from the sewage pipeline from Lezant to Trekenner to Balfour Beatty.  The new drainage ditch at Lower Trebullett is already silting up as not very Clerk deep. Clerk to inform Oliver Jones of concerns.  Branches removed to allow access of the new wind turbine have been left in gateways. Clerk to ask highways to ensure that they are removed. Clerk  The Parochial Church Council does not have the funds to install acoustic panels in the Church Hall.  Cllr Scott has reported very bad state of road from Rezare through Lowley Bridge. Clerk to report as well. Clerk 14.099 Date of next meeting. Tuesday 11th November 2014 at 7.30pm. The Meeting closed at 9.40pm.

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