Planning Meeting 12th June 2009 PARISH COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE PLANNING MEETING HELD IN THE BLUE HAVEN CLUB, SENNEN, ON FRIDAY 12TH JUNE 2009 AT 7.00PM.

PRESENT Councillors A Semmens (Chairman), T Gwennap, D Angove, M Gwennap, A Tonkin, Z Nicholas, C Angove and P Shannon.

ALSO PRESENT Ward Councillor Bill Maddern, Mrs L Double (“Cornishman” correspondent) and ten members of the public.

303. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Mrs J Barker.

304. TO RECEIVE DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Councillor P Shannon declared a prejudicial interest in Planning Application No09‐0504‐HP, the applicant being a relative, and left the room during discussion about this matter.

305. POLICE MATTERS PC Dan Care being unable to attend the meeting, Councillor A Tonkin reported that there had been six crime reported in the period 1st May to 10th June 2009, compared to six in a similar period in 2008. The crimes were: burglary from a dwelling or insecure property, the property being entered and cash, debit and credit cards being stolen; criminal damage to a vehicle parked in Sennen Heights, the windscreen being smashed; criminal damage to a vehicle in Atlantic Crescent, a tyre being slashed; the theft of a handbag from Lands End Hotel; criminal damage to a vehicle parked at Beach car Park, , the bonnet and offside panels being scratched; burglary from Skewjack Farm when a non‐dwelling or insecure garage was entered and two off‐road motorcycles and one helmet were stolen. There were no further matters raised.

306. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the meeting held on the 1st May 2009, having been circulated, it was resolved that they should be signed as a true and correct record.

307. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES a) Children’s Play Area – The Safety Inspection had been carried out by ROSPA and the comments were considered remembering that the inspection had occurred just before the equipment was painted. It was generally agreed that the comment concerning lack of ‘Dog Ban and Ownership’ signs was incorrect. It was reported that most areas had trip hazards at the edges and the ground levels should be built up. . The tops of the balance beam/stepping posts required be made non‐slip. The members were told that the missing spring toy had been located and the clerk was requested to make enquiries about a replacement spring. b) MUGA – Comments were brought to the meeting that the new surface of the MUGA was not of a very good standard; it was reported to be holding water in places and the joins were not uniform. It was agreed that the Chairman should have a look and the clerk would alert Monster that it would need inspecting before the lines were repainted. c) Skateboard Area – For a further time, nothing had been heard from the youngsters who were requiring this project. It was agreed that the clerk should write to them again because the councillors were unable to proceed without the information.

308. PLANS a) Application No 09‐0501‐P – Mr T Jenkin, The Ark, 4 Sunny Corner Lane, Sennen – extension and alterations to existing dwelling. It was resolved to support.

90 Planning Meeting 12th June 2009 b) Application No 09‐0504 – HP – S Buzzacott, Sen Pren, Mayon Green, Sennen – construction of conservatory on south west elevation. It was resolved to support.

309. DECISIONS AND APPEALS a) Application No 09‐0376‐HP – Ian Box, Roseland, Sunny Corner Lane, Sennen – permission granted for the demolition of existing garage and construction of two extensions and construction of pitched roof over rear extension.

310. CORRESPONDENCE There were no items for discussion.

311. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION OR THE NEXT MONTH’S AGENDA Councillor A Tonkin commented on the lack of notification about planning applications now that Council had taken over. He appreciated that neighbours and those being affected by the application were notified but was concerned by the lack of notices in the newspaper. He was reminded that only large developments and those considered to be sensitive were publicly advertised,

The meeting closed at 7.39pm

Chairman 3rd July 2009

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