Nether Stowey Parish Council MINUTES OF NETHER STOWEY PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 2010 AT 7.00pm IN THE VILLAGE HALL Present: Parish Councillors Tony Rich (Chairman) Robert Booth (from minute 3876) Peter Greig Malcolm Hogg Margaret Hogg Pat Pardoe John Roberts In attendance: District / County Cllr John Edney Chairman of CANS Mary Roberts Parish Clerk Ainslie Ensor 4 Parishioners 3872 Apologies Apologies were also received from Cllr Corbett (on holiday) and Cllr Youe (family commitment). The absences were approved. Apologies were also received from District Cllrs Dyer and Joslin. 3873 Minutes of Previous Meetings The Minutes of the Annual Parish Meeting held on 12 July 2010 were approved and signed by the Chairman. 3874 District / County Council Liaison Cllr Edney commented on the District Council response to the Hinkley Point C Stage 2 Consultation. He stated that Cllr David Huxtable would be speaking about the review of the 62 county farms at a public meeting, arranged by Over Stowey PCC, on 29 September. 3875 Committee Meeting Minutes The minutes, of the following committee meetings (copies of which are appended to these minutes) were noted: (i) Planning Committee: 27 July 2010 (approved), 26 August 2010 (approved), 20 September 2010 (draft). (ii) Finance & Audit Committee: 13 September 2010 (draft), 20 September 2010 (draft) (iii) Major Projects (Hinkley Point) Committee: 20 September 2010 (draft) 3876 Parish Council Vacancy Robert Booth was elected to fill the vacancy for a parish councillor and signed the Declaration of Acceptance of Office and joined the meeting. 24 September 2010 Page 1 of 22 Nether Stowey Parish Council 3877 Proposed Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Station The Clerk outlined the issues that could be included in the Parish Council’s response to the Stage 2 consultation. Following discussion it was agreed that the drafting of the Parish Council response to the Stage 2 Consultation be delegated to the Clerk to the Parish Council, in consultation with the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Council and the Chairman of the Major Projects (Hinkley Point) Committee. 3878 Reports Police The Clerk read a report from PCSO Karen Evans who was unable to attend the meeting. PC Rob Jacobs was still on sick leave. In his absence the beat was being covered by PC Anthony (Tex) Freeman. The beat had been fairly quiet over the summer but with the darker evenings usually comes an increase in non dwelling burglaries. All residents were urged to make the beat team aware of any suspicious activity in the area. Crime Statistics for the period 1 August to 24 September: Concern for safety 1, Suspicious Circumstances 2, Highway Disruption 2 (sheep on Banneson Road, chickens on A39). 3879 Correspondence Correspondence received included: Sedgemoor DC: Notification that the revised LDF Core Strategy would be published on 28 September for an 8 week consultation ending on 22 November 2010. A report would be made to the next Parish Council meeting Sedgemoor DC: Letter on Joint Funding of Local Services stating that there would be no SDC funds for Christmas lighting, installation and emptying of dog bins, public halls, floral decorations and public conveniences. There is no immediate impact for NSPC. A draft policy for the funding of local services was included. The Clerk was authorised to respond positively to the draft policy. Sedgemoor DC: Letter from Nick Garnett, Enforcement Officer Environment & Clean Surroundings, outlining his role and the law with regards to fly posting. It was agreed that the Clerk should write to all voluntary organisations in the village making them aware of the legal position regarding signage for events. Somerset CC: Reply from David Huxtable to Parish Council letters of 21 July regarding County Farms. Over Stowey PCC: Letter regarding the open meeting about County Farms to be held in Nether Stowey Church Centre on 29 September. External Auditor: Approval of Annual Return for 2009/10. The auditor had made a “non qualification” comment about the level of reserves. The Clerk reported that the Government was proposing legislation which could prevent parish councils from making large increases in their precept after 2011/12. A full report would be made to the Finance & Audit Committee 3880 Forthcoming Meetings and Events Saturday 25 September SALC AGM, Woolavington, 10am Monday 27 September Quantock Cluster Meeting, Combwich 6.45pm Tuesday 28 September Planning Training, Bridgwater House, 6.45pm Tuesday 28 September Library Focus Group meeting, Williton 2.30pm (Cllrs Greig and Pardoe to attend) Wednesday 29 September Open Meeting Re County Farms, Church Centre, 7.30pm Tuesday 12 October Finance & Audit Committee, time TBA Tuesday 12 October Sort It Plus Roadshow, Village Hall 10.30am to 12.30pm 24 September 2010 Page 2 of 22 Nether Stowey Parish Council Tuesday 12 October LDF Information Evening, North Petherton, 7.15pm (Chairman and Clerk to attend) Wednesday 13 October Village Maintenance Committee, time TBA Wednesday 20 October SALC Training, Staff Appraisals/Grievance Procedures, Burnham on Sea 7.00- 9.00pm Friday 22 October Oral History Project, Church Centre 7.00pm Monday 25 October CANS, Church Centre 7.30pm 3881 Date of Next Meeting The next meeting of the Parish Council will be in the Village Hall on Monday 8th November 2010 at 7pm. The meeting closed at 9.10pm 24 September 2010 Page 3 of 22 Nether Stowey Parish Council MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE HELD ON TUESDAY 27th JULY 2010 AT 11.00am IN THE PARISH COUNCIL OFFICE Present: Parish Councillors: Malcolm Hogg (Chairman) Rita Corbett Peter Greig Margaret Hogg Pat Pardoe Tony Rich In attendance: Assistant Parish Council Clerk Jean Falla P-0001 Apologies Apologies were received from: John Roberts The absence was approved. P-0002 Election of Chairman Cllr Malcolm Hogg was elected Chairman of the Committee for the remainder of the Council year. P-0003Committee Terms of Reference The Committee’s terms of reference approved by the Parish Council on 12 July 2010 were noted. P-0004Planning Application (i) Application Ref: 36/10/0012/DRT Address: 6 Five Lords Proposal: Erection of single storey extension to front elevation Applicant: Mrs Faris Response: No objection The above response was approved. P-0005Date and Times of Next Meeting - TBA The meeting closed at 11.50am 24 September 2010 Page 4 of 22 Nether Stowey Parish Council MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE HELD ON THURSDAY 26 AUGUST 2010 AT 11.00am IN THE PARISH COUNCIL OFFICE Present: Parish Councillors: Malcolm Hogg (Chairman) Rita Corbett Peter Greig Margaret Hogg Pat Pardoe In attendance: Assistant Parish Council Clerk Jean Falla P-0006 Apologies Apologies were received from: John Roberts, Tony Rich The absence was approved. P-0007 Planning Applications (i) Application Ref: 36/10/0013/CJA Address: 38 Castle Street Proposal: Erection of single storey side extension Applicant: Mr B Hunt Response: No objection (ii) Application Ref: 36/10/00015/LE Address: 18 Coleridge Road Proposal: Erection of two storey extension to rear elevation, partly on site of conservatory (to be demolished) and revised parking to rear Applicant: Mrs C Dobson Response: No objection (iii) Application Ref: 36/10/00016/LE Address: 18 Coleridge Road Proposal: Erection of two storey side attached dwelling Applicant: Mrs C Dobson Response: No objection (iv) Application Ref: 36/10/00017/CJA Address: 86 Castle Hill Proposal: Installation of an external unit for an air source heat pump in the back garden Applicant: Rev Attwood Response: No objection The above responses were approved P-0008 A39 Traffic issues It was decided that the Asst. Clerk would contact EDF’s traffic consultant to request copies (large scale) of the Ordnance Survey maps covering the A39. 24 September 2010 Page 5 of 22 Nether Stowey Parish Council P-0009Hinkley Point Power Station – Planning application: 3/32/10/25 It was decided that Councillor Greig would respond in writing to an invitation by Somerset County Council Environment Management Group to make observations on the application. P-0010 Date and Times of Next Meeting - TBA The meeting closed at 12.15pm 24 September 2010 Page 6 of 22 Nether Stowey Parish Council MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE HELD ON MONDAY 20th SEPTEMBER 2010 AT 11.00am IN THE PARISH COUNCIL OFFICE Present: Parish Councillors: Malcolm Hogg (Chairman) Peter Greig Margaret Hogg Pat Pardoe In attendance: Parish Council Clerk Ainslie Ensor P-0011 Apologies Apologies were received from Cllrs Rita Corbett (on holiday), Tony Rich (at another meeting), John Roberts (business), and Teresa Youe (business). The absences were approved. P-0012 Minutes of Previous Meetings The minutes of the Committee meetings held on 27 July 2010 and 26 August 2010 were approved and signed by the Chairman. P-0013 Planning Applications The following responses were approved. (i) Application Ref: 36/10/0018/RM Address: Coleridge Cottage & Gardens, Lime Street Proposal: Change of use of existing garage to use as welfare facilities for community use. Applicant: The National Trust Response: Support The application relates to the restoration of the gardens of the property, which is being carried out by the Parish Council in partnership with The National Trust. This is an important part of the overall vision to improve the experience of visitors to this important listed building. The garage in question has not been used for vehicles for some time and will provide essential on-site storage and facilities for local volunteers working in the garden. There remains land to the west side of the property for off road parking. (ii) Application Ref: 36/10/00019/RM Address: Coleridge Cottage & Gardens, Lime Street Proposal: Carry out internal repairs, improvements and alterations. Open up former fireplaces, improve ventilation and improvements to rear garden courtyard area with the relaying of paths, boundary walls, gates and fences and garage building.