GREAT NESS and LITTLE NESS PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of an meeting of Great Ness and Little Ness Parish Council held in Nesscliffe Village Hall on Tuesday 5 May 2015 at 7.30pm.

Present Cllr D Nunn Chairman. Cllrs M Arthur, M Bustard, P Brooks, Miss E Gilbert and J Tailyour.

In attendance Anne Chalkley – Clerk/RFO. Shropshire Councillor Roberts.

01/15 ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN OF THE COUNCIL – a) It was PROPOSED by Cllr Brooks and SECONDED by Cllr Miss Gilbert that Cllr Nunn continue as Chairman. ALL AGREED. b) Cllr Nunn signed the Declaration of Acceptance of Office.

02/15 ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE COUNCIL a) It was PROPOSED BY Cllr Nunn and SECONDED by Cllr Brooks that Cllr Arthur continue as Vice Chairman. ALL AGREED. b) Cllr Arthur signed the Declaration of Acceptance of Office.

03/15 TO ACCEPT APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE – Cllr Evans (Holiday). Cllr Pearce (Work). Mathew Mead Community Action Officer (another meeting)

04/15 DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTERESTS – There were no pecuniary interests.

05/15 DISPENSATION – There were no dispensations.

06/15 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION SESSION - A period of 15 minutes is set aside to allow the public the opportunity to speak on an agenda item.

a) Zia Robins – Planning application 15/00460/OUT. The amended planning application is still not correct as it show the access going over the bridleway. b) Zia Robins reported that Shropshire Council, Clive Dean, is looking to do a heritage project for Nesscliffe Hill, Hopton Hill and The Cliffe, mostly owned and managed by Shropshire Council, with help from a range of volunteers and local organisations. The following list of activities has been suggested for a new project. These will be consulted upon with the local community and partner organisations. Conservation, Creation of a wildlife hide, Stone wall and revetment wall restoration, Woodland and common management and volunteer training , Community archaeology project- supervised excavations of historical sites. There will be a circular going out very soon. c) Marianne Kuipers reported that some of the planning applications are on very narrow lanes. These narrow lanes are not suitable for construction vehicles and she also has problems passing the large four wheel drives on these lanes. d) Zia asked about the Parish Council asking for a quiet lane scheme. e) Guy Davies - Stopping up order – Shropshire Council have no objections and we have planning permission with a 106 agreement. He did not agree with the time taken for the AED presentation.

07/15 MINUTES – I was RESOLVED to sign the minutes dated the 7 April 2015 as a true records.

08/15 REPORTS – To consider the following reports a) Clerks progress report

Issue Date Action I still have 5 Smart Water to sell if anyone is interested at £18.22 Smart Water October 2012 each.

I contacted the Police regarding the parking problem of the Planning Application April contractors for the new development. I have not received any response at present.

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I contacted Shropshire Council CiL Team who have informed me that the Parish Council has approximately £43,000 commitments CIL Money April with regard to new planning developments. The Parish Council will be contacted once the money is forthcoming.

08/15 b) Police Report – There were no Police present at the meeting. c) Shropshire Council - Cllr Roberts’ reported that Shropshire Council are still waiting for the SAMDev to be adopted and it now looks as if it could be July. SAMDev has been a major issue to the Parish Council and as soon as it is adopted the better. There is a plan whereby Shropshire Council and Telford and Wrekin Council join together to save money. The Private Company that Shropshire Council was looking into is still going ahead. The University is up and running and 60 students have applied and the student accommodation is on-going.

09/15 APPOINTMENT OF PARISH COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES – a) Local Joint Committee – Left open for all Councillors) b) Shrewsbury & Atcham Area Committee – Left open for all councillors c) Village Hall Committees – Cllr Arthur (Little Ness Village Hall) Cllr Brooks (Nesscliffe Village Hall) d) Youth Club Management Committee – Cllr Pearce

10/15 MEMBERS ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING: a) Standing Orders b) Financial Regulations c) Annual Risk Assessment d) Assets Register e) General Power of Competence

11/15 PLANNING – Planning Notifications (for information only)

1) 11/02568/FUL – Lane adjacent to The Old Water Tower, Wilcott – Residential development comprising of 4 dwellings in 2 blocks and creation of vehicular access – Pending decision. (The s106 Agreement has not been signed because there is a mortgage secured against the land and both the owner of the land and the bank has to sign the s106).

2) 13/02903/FUL - The Chapel , Well Lane, Nesscliffe, Shrewsbury, SY4 1DH - Change of use of former Methodist chapel from offices to 1no. residential dwelling. Permission Granted

3) 13/04318/FUL - St. Chads Farm , Nesscliffe, Shrewsbury, SY4 1DG - Conversion of existing agricultural storage building into two dwellings with associated parking and amenity space. Pending decision. (Awaiting the 106 Agreement to secure the affordable housing payment).

4) 13/04757/OUT - Development Land Opposite The Crescent, Nesscliffe, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Application for Outline Planning Permission (access for approval) for residential development and associated works. Applicant: J C & M W Suckley (Hopton Farm, Nesscliffe, Shropshire, SY4 1DJ) – Pending decision. (This application received a resolution by Members at Committee in April for approval subject to a Section 106 Legal Agreement to secure affordable housing; the s106 is in the process of being drafted and a decision will be released as soon as signed).

5) 13/05065/OUT - Proposed Dwelling North Of Top Farm, Kinton, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Outline application for the erection of dwelling including re-aligned agricultural access and removal of agricultural shed. (Awaiting 106 Agreement to be signed)

6) 14/01327/OUT - 4 Felton Butler Cottages, Nesscliffe, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 1A. Outline application for the erection of a detached dwelling and garage to include access. Pending decision. (Some conservation issues regarding the historic building there, we are looking to iron these out before proceeding with a recommendation for approval).

7) 14/02026/OUT - Land Adjacent Hill View, Little Ness, Shrewsbury, Shropshire - Outline planning application for the erection of 3No detached dwellings (to include scale) – Pending consideration.

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8) 14/00694/OUT – Mulberry Field, Great Ness, Shrewsbury - Outline planning application for the erection of three residential dwellings and associated works (all matters reserved). Amended site plan. Pending consideration.

9) 14/02388/OUT - 24 Valeswood Lane, Hopton, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 2LH - Outline planning application for a single detached residential dwelling (to include access). Permission Granted

10) 14/02329/FUL - Felton Butler Manor, Nesscliffe, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 1AS - Erection of 2 no. poultry sheds, 3 no. feed bins, ancillary buildings and concrete hard standing. Pending consideration.

11) 14/01945/FUL - Proposed Residential Development Land At, Wilcott, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Proposal: Proposed 2 No: 2 storey detached dwellings; including garages. Permission granted.

12) 14/02385/EIA - Foxholes Buildings, Little Ness, Shrewsbury, Shropshire - Erection of three poultry rearing buildings, eight feed bins and other ancillary buildings, landscaping including ground modelling and tree planting. Recommending Grant Permission.

13) 14/02767/OUT - Outline planning application for the erection of 4 No. detached dwellings including access - Residential Development Land, Opposite Top Farm, Kinton, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Refused

14) 14/02833/FUL - Proposed Agricultural Workers Dwelling, Great Ness, Montford Bridge, Shrewsbury, Shropshire - Erection of an agricultural workers dwelling and detached garage Applicant: Great Ness Poultry Ltd (Kinton Farm, Kinton, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 1AZ) – Pending consideration.

15) 14/03070/OUT - Proposed Residential Development Land, Wilcott, Shrewsbury, Shropshire - Outline application for the erection of 2 no. 4 bedroomed detached dwellings with detached double garages to include access. Recommending Grant Permission subject to a signed 106 agreement.

16) 14/03259/OUT - Proposed Residential Development East Of Wilcot Lane, Nesscliffe, Shrewsbury, Shropshire - Outline application for proposed housing development and access road (all matters reserved) Midland Groundworks Ltd (Mr Chris Birch, Clement Cottage, Gwern-y-Brenin, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 8AP). Pending decision.

17) 14/03357/OUT - Proposed Residential Development Opposite The Crescent, Nesscliffe, Shrewsbury, Shropshire - Outline application for the erection of up to 39 residential dwellings; change of use of land for Community development serviced site; School drop-off / pick-up facility; with open space landscaping buffer (to include access) Applicant: JC & MW Suckley (Mrs Caroline Beasley, Hopton Farm, Nesscliffe, Shropshire, SY4 1DJ). Pending decision.

18) 14/03619/OUT - Farm Buildings At Wilcot, Kinton, Shrewsbury, Shropshire - Outline application for the erection of three dwellings to include means of access - Mr T E Jones (Oakrill, Hopton, Nesscliffe, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 1DG). Pending decision.

19) 14/03618/OUT - Land To West Of 24 Valeswood Lane , Hopton, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 2LH - Outline application (all matters reserved) for the erection of one dwelling. Pending decision.

20) 14/03797/OUT - Development Land West Of Oakfield, Nesscliffe, Shrewsbury, Shropshire - Outline application for the erection of 8No dwellings (to include access). Pending consideration.

21) 14/03858/FUL - Proposed Earth Sheltered Eco Dwelling At, Hopton, Nesscliffe, Shrewsbury, Shropshire - Erection of earth sheltered eco house; formation of vehicular access; installation of septic tank. Pending decision.

22) 14/04029/OUT - Proposed Dwelling To The South Of, Valeswood, Little Ness, Shropshire - Outline application (access and scale for approval) for the erection of a detached dwelling with ground floor garage, stables and store to include alterations to existing vehicular access (amended). Pending decision.

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23) 14/03862/FUL - Adcote School Little Ness Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2JY - Erection of a three storey building to provide 34 twin study bedrooms and ancillary accommodation; Minor alterations to existing Junior School building to adapt entrance; associated car park, landscape and drainage. Pending consideration.

24) 14/03863/LBC - Adcote School Little Ness Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2JY - Erection of a three storey building to provide 34 twin study bedrooms and ancillary accommodation; Minor alterations to existing Junior School building to adapt entrance; associated car park, landscape and drainage. Pending consideration.

25) 14/04672/OUT - Kinton House , Kinton, Nesscliffe, Shrewsbury, SY4 1AZ - Erection of a 4 bedroom dwelling; including construction of a new vehicular access. (All matters reserved) Applicant: Mr & Mrs Michelle Potts (Kinton House, Kinton, Nesscliffe, Shrewsbury, SY4 1A – Pending decision.

26) 14/05108/FUL - Keepers Cottage, Valeswood Lane, Hopton, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 1DQ - Erection of 2 storey extension and replacement garage – Pending consideration.

27) 14/05257/FUL - Proposed Dwelling Adj Hopton Farm, Nesscliffe, Shrewsbury, Shropshire - Erection of a Single Plot Exception (SPE) affordable dwelling and formation of access – Pending consideration.

28) 14/05329/OUT - Proposed Dwelling At Valeswood Herb Farm , 19 Valeswood Lane, Hopton, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 2LH - Outline application (all matters reserved) for the erection of a single detached dwelling and garage – Pending decision.

29) 14/05719/OUT - Outline application for the erection of a detached single self-build dwelling and garage to include scale - Land Adjoining 2, Little Ness, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 2LA – Pending consideration.

30) 14/05711/FUL - Erection of one dwelling, double garage and formation of vehicular access - Proposed Dwelling Adjacent Oakfield, Great Ness, Nesscliffe, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 2LB – Pending decision.

31) 15/00771/MAW - Foxholes Farm, Little Ness, Shrewsbury, Shropshire - Construction of farm lagoon to store digestate with lined reception pit for safe out-loading; erection of a 1.8m security fence around the lagoon – Pending decision.

32) 15/01035/VAR - Foxholes Building, Little Ness, Shrewsbury - Variation of Condition No 3 attached to Planning Permission 13/01316/MAW dated 4 July 2013 erection of a 500kWeAnaerobic Digester (AD) plant for the purpose of farm diversification and for the production of renewable energy to amend the arrangement of the site. Permission Granted

33) 15/00560/OUT - Land East Of Stoneycroft, Valeswood, Little Ness, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 2LH - Outline application for the erection of one dwelling (all matters reserved). Pending decision.

34) 15/00740/OUT - Proposed Residential Development Land West Of The Gables, Nesscliffe, Shrewsbury, Shropshire - Outline Application for residential development (all matters reserved) Applicant: Mr & Mrs Neil Fardoe (C/o Agent) – Pending decision

35) 15/00903/OUT - Land Adjacent To The Nesscliffe Training Camp, Wilcott, Nesscliffe, Shropshire Proposal: Outline Application for the erection of 3No dwellings with garages (to include access) (re-submission). Pending decision.

36) 15/01235/OUT - The Chapel , Well Lane, Hopton, Shrewsbury, SY4 1DH Proposal: Outline application for the erection of two dwellings; including approval for the formation of vehicular access (some matters reserved) – Pending decision.

37) 15/01253/FUL - Proposed Dwelling North Of Kinton Grange, Kinton, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Proposal: Erection of a dwelling including formation of new access and demolition of redundant outbuildings. Pending decision.

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12/15 PLANNING APPLICATIONS – For consideration and decision.

a) Reference: 15/00460/OUT (validated: 02/02/2015) Address: Proposed Dwelling West Of Yew Tree Cottage, Valeswood, Little Ness, Shropshire Proposal: Outline application (All Matters Reserved) for the erection of a dwelling, garage and all associated works Applicant: Mr Staley (Yew Tree Cottage, Valeswood Lane, Valeswood, Little Ness, Shropshire, SY4 2LH) Decision: The Parish Council would only support this planning application if the access does not impede onto the bridleway and it complies with Highway conditions.

b) Reference: 15/01330/OUT (validated: 07/04/2015) Address: Proposed Dwelling East Of Green Meadow, Little Ness, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Proposal: Outline application (all matters reserved) for the erection of a single dwelling Applicant: Mr C Colquhoun (C/o Agent) Decision: No objections.

c) Reference: 15/01180/COU (validated: 14/04/2015) Address: Development Land South Of Charleston House, Great Ness, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Proposal: Change of use of agricultural land to domestic garden with new boundary hedge and fence (in association with planning permissions Ref 13/02229/OUT & 14/04155/REM) Applicant: Mr Steve Jennings (London House, Town Walls, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1TX) Decision: No objections

d) Reference: 15/01553/FUL (validated: 09/04/2015) Address: Communication Station At Stone House Farm, Holyhead Road, Nesscliffe, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Proposal: Works to facilitate the removal and replacement of the top section of the existing lattice tower, 3 no. existing antennas, 3 no. existing RRUs for a new parallel section with 6 no. antennas on off set brackets on a new frame head. Addition of 3 no. RRUs and 1 no. FTTA box on new steel work with 1 no. 300mm dish on a new pole Applicant: Vodafone Ltd (C/o Agent) Decision: No objections.

e) Reference: 15/01690/OUT (validated: 28/04/2015) Address: Land North Of Greystones, Little Ness, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Proposal: Outline application (all matters reserved) for the erection of one dwelling and detached garage Applicant: Mr Vaughan Wilkinson (Greystones, Little Ness, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 2LL) Decision: The Parish Council objected on the grounds of the site position, it was not infill or on the same building line, they would have to drive over the public footpath and it does not comply with the Parish Plan.

13/15 PLANNING b) Decision Process – Deferred to the next meeting. c) Stopping Up Order – After discussion the Parish Council supported this’ Stopping Up Order’.

14/15 PAYMENTS TO BE APPROVED – To approve and sign the payments.

Cheque No Payment to Description Net VAT Gross 10408 SALC Training 10.00 0.00 10.00

15/15 PAYMENTS – To consider, approve and sign payments after the agenda was sent out.

Cheque No Payment to Description Net VAT Gross 10409 SDH Accounting Internal Audit 128.00 0.00 128.00 10410 Graham Taylor Grass cut churchyard 140.00 28.00 168.00

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16/15 END OF YEAR ACCOUNTS 2013-14 – It was RESOLVED to approve and sign the following: a) Bank Reconciliations to the 31 March 2015. b) Working Account Receipt and Payments including spreadsheets up to the 31 March 2015. c) Playing Field and Youth Club Receipt and Payments including spreadsheets up to 31 March 2015. d) Bank statements dated 31 March 2015. e) Internal Auditors Report f) Governance Statement g) To sign the End of Year Accounts Statement for Mazars

The Chair reported that the Internal Auditors Report was extremely good and thanked the Clerk for all her hard work with the End of Year accounts.

17/15 YOUTH CLUB – Cllr Gilbert reported we would like to thank everyone for their support over the year. We are going from strength to strength having good numbers in between 20 – 30 young people each week. We have a good youth worker called Lee and we hope to keep him when the youth service go over to SYA in July. I do believe we have funding for the next 12 months. Thank you. We are also going to have our sponsored walk in June to raise money for our club. Christmas time we had a great party thanks to the kind donations of food and money from everyone. Thanks again.

18/15 LITTER BIN FOR WILCOT PLAY PARK – This has now been sorted.

19/15 COLLAPSE OF THE ADCOTE MILL BRIDGE – Awaiting on Shropshire Council, Richard Knight, to inform the Parish Council of a meeting arranged with all representatives to discuss the way forward.

20/15 NOTICE BOARDS – Cllr Pearce hand on that problem.,

21/15 SALC CORRESPONDENCE – E-mailed to members: a) Bulletin 14 and 25 April, b) Meeting with Planning Minister (09/04/2014) c) Training courses d) Information Bulletin 21April2015 e) West Mercia PCC Weekly Newsletter - New Resource For Rural Crime f) April Health and Wellbeing Newsletter g) Request To Promote Community Ownership & Management of Assets Prog. (COMA) To Members Councils In Your Areas

22/14 E-MAILED CORRESPONDENCE - a) Came and Co – Spring Bulletin Magazine b) March Monthly Police Report c) Shropshire Rural Hub April 2015 Newsletter d) Rural Services Network spotlight on Disability e) Weekly Email News Digest – 20, 27 April 2015 f) Rural Vulnerability Service - Fuel Poverty - April 2015 g) Shropshire Council Planning Application Decision Process

23/14 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED – with agenda a) Shropshire Council Remittance Advice for the Precept £16,000. b) HMRC VAT Refund c) The Pension Regulator d) St Andrews Summer Fair and Hog Roast – Friday 3 July 2015 letter of a one off amount of £50.00 for this year.

24/14 ANY URGENT BUSINESS NOT COVERED BY THE AGENDA a) Cllr Nunn reported that the finger post outside his house in Little Ness needs replacing urgently. The Clerk to action. b) Cllr Arthur reported that the soil is eroding near Greystones house that is the road that leads from Little Ness to Ruyton. Clerk to action.

Next Meeting – 2 June 2015 in Nesscliffe Village Hall at 7.30pm.

Meeting Closed at 9.30pm.

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