KEEVIL AIRFIELD – update

The following update was received recently by Steeple Ashton Parish Council.

It has been some time since we last provided you with an update on progress with the DIO NSO TLZ project. We, therefore, thought that it was an appropriate time to write and confirm the latest position.

As you may recall, a briefing session regarding the project was held in July 2013 and was attended by representatives of various local Parish Councils. The meeting was well attended and a number of queries were raised on the night, the majority of which were answered at the time. There were, however, some queries that could not be answered given available information at the time. Many of these related to likely construction activity and routes.

We subsequently confirmed that since the meeting in July 2013 the project team has continued to look at the best way of constructing the NSO TLZ with a view to keeping construction impacts to a practical minimum. The design and layout of the NSO TLZ itself has also been the subject of further technical review. These factors led to delay in progressing the project meaning that we have not been able to undertake any further stakeholder engagement to date.

The technical review of the project, along with the consideration of construction impacts, is now nearing a conclusion and this means that over the coming months the project team expect to be able to re-engage with stakeholders. We are aware that the summer holiday period is not an ideal time to carry out further consultation and, therefore, it is likely to resume in early September starting first with a further meeting with representatives of Parish Councils. Shortly after this meeting a public drop-in session will be held. Once this consultation exercise has been carried out, and consideration has been given by the project team to any issues arising, the planning application will then be formally submitted to Wiltshire Council for determination. It is currently anticipated that the planning application will be submitted in mid/late October.

Given that the planning application will not be submitted until later this year, it is inevitable that the timescale for constructing the NSO TLZ will slip. In the light of other factors that also influence the construction programme (e.g. likely weather, ecological considerations), construction works are unlikely to commence in 2015 even if planning permission is secured.

We remain acutely aware that there is much local interest in the project and we appreciate that the lack of progress since the July 2013 meeting may have been frustrating. However, we trust that this update helps and we shall be in touch again shortly regarding the proposed dates for the consultation events referred to above.

Julian Bolitho MRTPI Director – Planning WYG Ropemaker Court, 11-12 Lower Park Row, Bristol, BS1 5BN

PARKING

When parking on the public highway in the village, please do not park across dropped kerbs, as residents need access at all times.

INDIVIDUAL ELECTOR REGISTRATION (IER)

A new scheme of electoral registration is being introduced across the country, and the transition from the present system to the new will begin on 10 June this year.

All currently registered electors will have their name and address checked against government records so that they can be confirmed under IER. The vast majority of those on the register will be automatically transferred to the ‘IER register’ without having to do anything.

Each currently registered elector will then receive a letter from the Electoral Registration Officer to let them know that either: • they have been confirmed and successfully transferred to the ‘IER register’ and do not need to do anything further, or • they need to provide additional information to their Electoral Registration Officer in order to be registered under IER. With IER, for the first time, new registrations can be completed on line at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote IER will make registering to vote safer and more convenient.

WEBSITE… www.steeple-ashton.co.uk Remember to use it!

STEEPLE ASHTON HISTORY – we have a link to some of the articles by Bryan Berrett. ST. MARY’S CHURCH – Church Service times and other information WHAT’S ON – See what events are planned in the village. INFO – Quick links to some of Wiltshire Council’s useful information (Rubbish and Recycling collection dates; Order new or replacement bins; Planning Applications) LINKS to Steeple Ashton Village Shop website; Parish Council Agendas, Minutes and Newsletters LOCAL CLUBS and GROUPS – description and contact details LOCAL SERVICES –including Architects, Computer Services, Garden and Home Maintenance, Builders, Plumbers Electricians, Decorators, Home Help and Support, Legal, Motor Repairs, Car and Taxi Services, Fabric and Furnishings, Health and Wellbeing, Pet Services.

WHERE TO STAY AND WHERE TO EAT – including links to The Longs Arms website. Details of holiday accommodation in the village.

PLANNING

Planning applications are considered at Parish Council Meetings and Planning Issues Only Parish Council Meetings. There is an Open Forum for members of the public to comment on planning matters prior to their consideration.

Planning decisions by Wiltshire Council Planning Committee:

Refused: 14/04344/FUL - Land North West Of 6 Holmeleaze Steeple Ashton Wiltshire - Change of format approved under application W/13/00152/FUL from a 2 bedroom bungalow to a 3 bedroom bungalow with garage.

New Plans:

14/05182/FUL - 3 Dark Lane North Steeple Ashton Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 6EY - Retrospective application for rear garage dormer

14/05595/FUL - 2 Church View Steeple Ashton Trowbridge BA14 6EJ - Demolition of existing garage and conservatory; erection of new garage/garden room and orangery

14/05829/VAR - St Marys Playing Field St Marys Steeple Ashton Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 6EN - Variation of condition 9 of planning permission W/12/01823/FUL - in order to facilitate the use of pavilion for functions. Please note that Wiltshire Council decides the description to use for the summary of the proposed development.

PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS

Monday 30th June: Main Parish Council Meeting Monday 21st July: Planning Issues Meeting Monday 11th August: Main Parish Council Meeting Monday 1st September: Planning Issues Meeting

Meetings are held in the Skittle Alley of the Village Hall, starting at 7.30pm. Planning Issues Meetings are held only if required.

PARISH COUNCIL OFFICE (2 St. Mary's School, High St.)

This is open to the public three times a week (Monday and Tuesday 2.30pm - 3.30pm; Wednesday 10am – 11am) or by appointment. The telephone number is 01380 871461. Lynda Beaven, Clerk to the Parish Council. Tel:01380 871461 email: [email protected]

For information the non-emergency POLICE CONTACT NUMBER is 101