Rural Parish Council

Minutes of the Meeting of the Parish Council held on Tuesday 30 June 2015, in Rhydycroesau Village Hall starting at 7pm

Present: Councillors: M Lee (Chair), J Barlow, P Broomby, S Chalk, W Cheetham, P Davies, S Jones, A Milner, P Milner and R Milton. Clerk: Val Smout In attendance: Carole Warner Members of the Public: 12

01/15 Apologies for absence: Cllrs P May and J Middleton (accepted) and Councillor Joyce Barrow.

The Chair took the opportunity to thank the Clerk for her dedication and service to the Parish Council. Cllrs W Cheetham and P Milner presented the Clerk gifts in appreciation of her commitment. All wished the Clerk a long and happy retirement.

02/15 Public Participation Period: A representative from Rural Protection Group spoke in connection with the planning application at East of Three Trees. The Group’s objections to the application centred on scale, loss of the wall and the required excavation. It was calculated the 600 tonne of material, mostly rock, would be excavated. Transport of the material could only be made by a small wagon. A large lorry had recently caused damage to the village reinforced this fact. Should the application be recommended for approval by a Planning Officer, he requested Shropshire Councillor Joyce Barrow call the application in for determination by the Planning Committee. The representative also spoke in connection with the application at Fron Ucha and recommended a traffic management plan be a condition due to the location of the property. A resident spoke in connection with the application at North of Blakemere. He outlined the basis of the planning permission granted in 2009 and considered the variations requested totally disregarded the conditions attached to the original permission. Construction had already commenced and this had been reported to an Enforcement Officer. He advised he had requested Shropshire Councillors Joyce Barrow and Arthur Walpole to call the application in for determination by the Planning Committee if it be recommended for approval by a Planning Officer.

03/15 Disclosable Pecuniary Interests: Declaration of any Disclosable Pecuniary Interest in a matter to be discussed at the meeting. Cllr M Lee declared a possible bias and predetermination in item 9.6 Land at Avalon.

04/15 Police Report The Clerk reported that the Police were unable to attend the meeting and a written report would follow. a. Anti-Social Behaviour – Trefonen Playing Fields Clerk: Carole Warner, Orchard Cottage, Rowe Lane, Welshampton, Ellesmere, SY12 0QB Tel. 01948 710672 email: [email protected] www.2shrop.net/oswestry-rural-parish-council The Clerk confirmed that anti-social behaviour had been reported to the Police and they were monitoring the situation.

05/15 Minutes The minutes of the Annual Meeting held on 26 May 2015 were approved and signed.

06/15 Co-option of new Councillor for Rhydycroesau Mr RB Davies and Mr PJ Davies spoke in support of their applications for co-option. It was resolved to co-opt Mr PJ Davies to fill the vacant position.

07/15 Co-option of new Councillor for Sychtyn No candidates had come forward for consideration.

08/15 Planning a. Applications Received i. 15/02045/CPL Pool House, Ball Lane, Maesbury Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed use of part of the property for residential let Noted. ii. 15/02060/REM New Dwelling Plot 1, SW Of The Royal Oak, Treflach Approval of reserved matters (Plot 1) (appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) pursuant to outline planning permission 14/01300/OUT for the erection of 3 no. dwellings, alteration and extension of car park and alteration to vehicular access It was resolved to support the application subject to any conditions and recommendations made by Shropshire Council’s Natural Environment Team being complied with. iii. 15/02078/FUL Fron Ucha, Old Post Office Lane, Trefonen, SY10 9DP Erection of a double garage and garden store It was resolved to support the application subject to a traffic management plan being approved by Shropshire Council. iv. 15/01984/VAR Proposed Dwelling North Of Blakemere, Stoney Road, Treflach Variation of Conditions No. 4 (approved plans) and No. 5 (approved footprint) attached to planning permission 09/70009/OUT and peviously approved variation of condition application 11/05750/VAR to allow for a variation to the approved plans It was resolved to object to the application as it was considered overdevelopment of the site. The concerns of the local residents were noted. The commencement of construction would be reported to Enforcement Officers. v. 15/01784/LBC Aston Hall, Shrewsbury Road, Aston, SY11 4JH Works to facilitate restoration of storm damaged parts of two storey former rent office It was resolved to support the application. vi. 14/03308/FUL Proposed Dwelling East Of Three Trees, Sandrock Lane, Trefonen Erection of a two-storey detached dwelling; including the formation of a new vehicular access It was resolved to object to the application due to:

Minutes 30 June 2015 2 of 6 1. the proposal being out of character and excessive scale when compared to neighbouring properties; and 2. the amount of excavation required and transporting of material away from site. The site is accessed by a narrow and winding lane. Shropshire Council should ensure sufficient site visits are made prior to the determination of the application. vii. 15/01713/FUL Birch House, Treflach, SY10 9HQ Conversion of outbuilding to annexe to provide additional living accommodation It was resolved to support the application. b. Yew Tree, Morton The Clerk advised the removal of a stone hedge had been reported to Shropshire Council. c. Decisions Received - noted i. 14/05557/OUT Land East of, Weston Lane, Oswestry Outline application for erection of one dwelling to include means of access Decision: Refused (ORPC: Object) ii. 15/01943/FUL The Elms, Middleton SY11 4LT Erection of extension to existing agricultural building Decision: Grant Permission (ORPC: Support) iii. 15/01975/FUL Barley Mow Inn, Chapel Lane, Trefonen Alterations and extensions to provide improved kitchen facilities, additional storage and function room Decision: Grant Permission (ORPC: Support) iv. 15/01260/FUL 30 Glentworth Avenue, Morda SY10 9PZ Erection of a first floor side extension Decision: Grant Permission (ORPC: Support) v. 15/02141/AMP Woodhouse, Treflach, SY10 9HX Change of elevation to rear of dwelling at first floor by inclusion of bifold doors instead of previouly approved window with slate dormer roof construction over and formation of decking adjacent to doors marked A on elevation. Remove flat roof dormer and door to rear elevation and replace with velux rooflight marked B on elevation. Decision: Grant Permission (ORPC: Support) vi. 15/01211/FUL Pennant, Treflach Road, Trefonen, SY10 9DZ Erection of first floor extension to form ancillary accommodation to main dwelling Decision: Grant Permission (ORPC: Support) vii. 14/05131/FUL Land At Braeside, Old Post Office Lane, Trefonen, SY10 9DQ Erection of 5No Dwellings following demolition of existing bungalow Decision: Withdrawn (ORPC: Object) viii. 12/04360/FUL Weston Cotton House, Weston Lane, Weston, SY10 9ER Erection of one dwelling with attached garaging and erection of cartshed Decision: Withdrawn (ORPC: Object) ix. 14/02643/OUT Proposed Residential Development Land At Maesbury Marsh Outline application (All Matters Reserved) for residential development Decision: Grant Permission (ORPC: Support) Cllr T Milner reported residents’ complaints about the application. x. 15/00240/FUL Manor Farm, Crickheath, SY10 8BN

Minutes 30 June 2015 3 of 6 Formation of solar farm comprising the installation of (circa) 3,960 panels; five inverter cabinets; transformer building; sub-station; 2.4m high boundary fencing; access tracks and landscaping scheme Decision: Grant Permission (ORPC: Support)

09/15 Matters arising from the Minutes a. Parish Council Website It was resolved to purchase the domain name oswestryrural-pc.gov.uk through Best Host and that Silver Marbles Ltd would host the website. b. Glentworth Green It was resolved to include item 12.2 Correspondence from Mr & Mrs Abram and to allow Mr Abram to speak summarising his letter. It was resolved to request Mr & Mrs Abram to forward background papers regarding the requirement of a land drain for consideration. The Clerk reported on a meeting held with neighbouring residents to the Green regarding overgrown trees/shrubs between fences and a brick wall. The residents have requested the Council consider removing the trees/shrubs. It was resolved to investigate the boundary line prior to any decision being taken. c. Breiddon Close – Street Light The Clerk reported on a meeting with residents and that a location for a LED light had been agreed. The light had been ordered and was awaiting delivery. d. Morton – post and litter bin General discussion took place regarding the necessity of a litter bin (it was suggested that litter was being generated from visitors to the Playing Field) and the practical problems of emptying it. A local resident had offered to do so. It was resolved it was not wise to install a litter bin where only volunteers were available to empty it. It was agreed to advise the residents who had requested the bin to approach the Playing Field Committee for a bin on the Field. e. Shared Cost of Printing It was agreed to defer the item to the next meeting. f. Land at Avalon, Maesbury The Clerk advised that the land in question had been sold by Shropshire Council in July 2012. A small strip had been retained for a visibility splay. General discussion took place as to whether the Parish Council and/or local residents had been consulted prior to the sale. It was resolved that further information regarding the consultation process prior to sale of land would be carried out. g. Traffic Calming Measures – Trefonen The Clerk advised she was not aware of the nature of this item. h. Results of Police activity – Trefonen It was noted that Speed Cameras had been in use by the Police. Results of the activity would be requested. i. Finance/Personnel Committee It was resolved that the new Clerk would prepare Terms of Reference for consideration at the next meeting.

Minutes 30 June 2015 4 of 6 j. Christmas Lights General discussion took place regarding ways to build on improving engagement with the community. Competitions were considered: best residential Christmas Lights and photography. Further discussion would be required. k. Britain in Bloom It was noted that the competition included villages. Further information would be sought for future discussion. l. Report from Annual Town/Parish emergency Planning Briefing Cllr Chalk and the new Clerk reported on the meeting.

10/15 Shropshire Council – report for information a. Youth Commissioning Update – Proposals for St Oswald Local Joint Committee It was noted that £4,000 was available for the LJC. It was suggested that this limited amount of funds may be best used in Oswestry town. Cllr Broomby, the Parish Council’s LJC representative, agreed to put this proposal to the LJC.

11/15 Highways Report: a. The Report The report was noted. Cllr Chalk reported overgrown verges in Maesbury Marsh. Cllr Broomby requested 3 grit bins in Pit lane, Treflach. It was noted that a local resident would move the damaged bench at Silverdale Drive and keep it safe. b. Diversion of Footpath 161 (part) It was resolved there were no objections.

12/15 Correspondence: a. Shropshire Council SAMDev Consultation Noted b. Mr & Mrs J Abram This had been covered under the item ‘Glentworth Green’. c. RB Davies This had been covered under the item ‘Co-option of new Councillor for Rhydycroesau’. d. Oswestry Town Council – Internal Audit To be covered under the item Internal Audit report for 2014/15.

13/15 Finance and Accounts for Payment a. Accounts for payment The following accounts were approved for payment: V Smout 696.25 HMRC 184.55 BT 24.49 CPRE 36.00 Mark Evans 18.00 Lanyon Bowdler 566.00 Lawrence Direct 20.10

Minutes 30 June 2015 5 of 6 Micro Plus Computers 15.56 Oswestry Town Council 195.00 Royce Landscapes 744.00 Shaw & Sons 117.88 b. Internal Audit Report for 2014/2015 The Audit Report was received and the correction of the VAT return for one quarter was noted. 13.2 Annual Return for Financial Year ended 31 March 2015. Section 1 was approved and the responses to Section 2 were agreed.

14/15 Items for the next agenda from Councillors: The following items were requested: Report on AEDs, Morda sign, bridge at Rhydycroesau, maintenance of verge at junction of Malthouse Lane and Bellan Lane, CIL payments.

The Chair, Cllr Lee, declared the meeting closed at 8.47pm

Signed………………………………………………….. Date……………………………

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