LOWLANDS PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE PLANNING MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, ROCK METHODIST CHAPEL ON MONDAY, 21st JULY 2008 @ 7.30pm Present: Cllr. Mrs Mould (Chairman) Cllr. Miss Gilbert Cllr. Gisbourne (PC/NCDC) Cllr. Allan Rathbone Cllr. Mrs Webb Mrs Thompson (Clerk)

Minute AGENDA ITEMS Action

Chairman’s Welcome and Public Forum – the Chairman welcomed those present.

PL53/2008 Apologies for Absence – Cllrs. Gibson (family matter), Stone (on leave); Cllr. Medland was not present. Cllr. Brewer, CCC (NCDC meeting).

PL54/2008 Members’ Declarations:

a. Declarations of Interest, in Accordance with the Agenda – Cllr. Webb Clerk to in PL58a/2008. record b. Declarations of Gifts over £25 – none

PL55/2008 Understanding Parish and Town Council Needs for a Sustainable – Minute 124n/2008 refers. Members to complete the form All Members issued at the July Council Meeting. Deadline for responses 2nd August.

PL56/2008 Financial Matters a. Accounts for Payment – schedule No.2008/9-4a, to the value of £5,172.98 was APPROVED for payment.

NOTE – the Clerk reported the cost of materials for work to the dunes at Rock is £1,577 to date. It was AGREED to contribute £500 Clerk towards the project. b. Bank Signatures – Members signed the letter, requested by bank. c. Daymer Bay Beach Cleaning – the Clerk reported she had researched the paperwork, regarding the payments made to Mr Clerk Godfrey and it was confirmed the payment of £500 is outstanding for 2007. Payment to be made at the September Meeting.

PL57/2008 Planning Applications Received – a. 2008/01316, Land at Worthy Hill, Trebetherick – FP, erection of dwelling (revision of dwelling approved under 2006/02380). NO OBJECTION. b. 2008/01322, Shalmar Hollow, Rock – FP, erection of two storey extension to the rear (minor amendments to previously approved 2007/01090). NO OBJECTION.

/SML/Meetings/Minutes/2008-07-21.doc c. 2008/01330, 1 Penmayne House, Rock Road, Rock – FP, demolition of existing garage and erection of annexe ancillary to existing dwelling (resubmission of 2002/01802). OBJECT - Members have concerns the application is asking for an annexe, for what could easily be used as a separate dwelling. Members also have concerns about the volume of traffic this will create on an already busy Rock Road and feel there are insufficient parking spaces for a property of this size. d. 2008/01342, Tristan, Trebetherick – FP, erection of artists studio/bedroom to rear of building plus various internal works and change of roof lines. NO OBJECTION.

PL58/2008 Other Planning Matters – a. 2008/00868, 4 Trelawney Court, Rock – Minute PL48a/2008 refers. A draft reply to Mr Berry’s further email was discussed, an amendment was made and it was AGREED to send the reply (copy on file with planning application).

PL59/2008 Planning Applications Granted by NCDC – a. 2008/00817, The Ragleighs, Trebetherick – rebuilding of the roof structure to include accommodation within the roof space, conversion of existing double garage into a day room (living room) and removal of the existing flat roof to be replaced with a pitched roof and erection of a new single garage. b. 2008/00850, The Beach House, The Galleon Café, Polzeath – erection of timber building for use as an office. c. 2008/00878, Land off Pityme Farm – rotation of lifting gantry through 90 degree pivoting around one leg. d. 2008/00881, Sundowners, Cocklawelva, Rock – demolition of existing dwelling and erection of new two storey dwelling house including repositioning of the in-ground swimming pool. e. 2008/00885, Wynds, Trewiston Lane – application for removal of a condition 5 no longer relevant (permission shall enure for benefit of applicant only). f. 2008/00911, Hughenden, Rock Road – erection of a conservatory. g. 2008/00912, Mew Gull Lodge, Rock Rd – erection of a conservatory. h. 2008/00921, Trig, Rock – works to trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order, namely ongoing management of trees. i. 2008/00959, Birchdale, Shores Lane – erection of extension and alterations to side and rear of bungalow (revised design to planning permission no. 1008/00469 namely raising the height of the roof by 0.9m to allow a change in pitch from 18 to 25 degrees). j. 2008/00982, Brookfields, Trewint Lane – proposed loft conversion to include dormer windows.

PL60/2008 Planning Applications Refused by NCDC – a. 2008/00696, Witches Thimble, The Greenaway – erection of first floor extension to provide bedroom accommodation.

PL61/2008 Planning Applications Withdrawn – a. 2008/01085, Sandy Lodge, Daymer Bay – revised design to pool plantroom shed following approval no. 2007/02307.

/SML/Meetings/Minutes/2008-07-21.doc PL62/2008 Trewint Toilets – a. Repairs – Minute 118a/2008 refers. It was reported Mr Meneer does not wish to quote for the work. Cllr. Mould will speak to Cllr. Stone to Cllr. Mould see if he can assist. b. Refurbishment – Minute 118a/2008 refers. Members were concerned at the general cleanliness of the toilets. Cllr. Rathbone provided photographs of the toilets. It was felt the ladies and disabled toilets are adequate, but the gents. requires refurbishment. This matter was Clerk deferred to a Full Council Meeting. The Clerk to request NCDC to remove the abandoned chair on site. Clerk

PL63/2008 Information Only/Future Agenda Items – a. One Cornwall Localism Charter – a consultation event will be held on 22nd July 2008, 4pm to 7.30pm in the Council Chamber, . b. CALC General Meeting – Tuesday, 29th July 2008, 7pm in the Council Chamber, New County Hall. Topic: Charters and Community

Networks.

Marazion Town Council has submitted a motion for discussion: “That the Association seeks agreement with the Audit Commission in Plymouth to rotate the schedule of annual parish council audits.” The deadline for annual accounts to be submitted was July, then last year it moved to June, this year it was May. The Clerk reported she Clerk struggled to meet this. It was AGREED to support the proposal. c. Post Office Closures – the consultation document for Cornwall is available on the Post Office website: www.postoffice.co.uk/portal. Branches in the area, which it is proposed to close, include Trebetherick and Trevone. d. School Community Governor – closing date for the vacancy is 5th September 2008. Expressions of interest to the school. e. St Minver Pre-School Lease – a revised version of the lease has been received from the Chisholms solicitors. Mr Rushforth raised a Cllr. Mould number of queries. His letter was given to the Chairman. f. St Minver Football Club – the Clerk clarified that one of the items changed in the agreement with the Club, was the removal of the clause requiring them to pay for their electricity. This is now absorbed in the rent. g. Trewint Playing Field – Cllr. Mould advised the Meeting she had spoken to the Chairman of St Minver Highlands Parish Council

asking if they would consider making a further contribution to the children’s play area. Cllr. Gilbert to attend their next Meeting to Cllr. Gilbert explain the scheme. She reported she had applied for funding from the DCSF. h. Polzeath Street Traders – there is some concern regarding the effectiveness of the total ban on trading. i. Highway Working Group – three Members are required from the Lowlands. Appointments to be made at the Full Council Meeting.

Signature: ……………………………………………… (Cllr. Mrs Carol Mould) Chairman

Date: 1st September 2008

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