MEETING of EAST MARKHAM PARISH COUNCIL Minutes of East
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MEETING OF EAST MARKHAM PARISH COUNCIL Minutes of East Markham Parish Council meeting held on Thursday 6 February 2020 at 7 pm in East Markham Village Hall, Lincoln Road, East Markham Present: Councillors: D Littlewood (Chair), M Priddle, S Ogle, B Hardy, D Dodds, S Robertson Others Present: County Councillor J Ogle, P C Collier, PCSO Airey, Member of the public, E Reddish (Clerk) 1. To Receive Apologies and Approve Reasons for Absence Apologies received from Councillors J Hempsall, R Carlin, B Hunt and J Isaacs 2. To receive any Declaration of Interests in Items on the Agenda Cllr Littlewood informed the meeting he has an interest (related to residents) regarding Email from S Askew regarding trees blocking sunlight on College Lane. Correspondence Item No 14 3. To Approve the Minutes of the Meeting held on the 2 January 2020 The Minutes of the meeting of the 2 January 2020 were approved and signed by the Chair as a true record 4. Matters arising from the meeting held on 2 January 2020 a) Clerk informed the meeting that NALC has confirmed that the Agenda may be posted or emailed depending on individual preference of Councillors. Cllrs Robertson, Hardy, Priddle to receive mailed Agenda. Cllrs Dodds, Ogle, Littlewood to receive email copies of the Agenda. Clerk to enquire of the remaining Councillors and action. b) Clerk informed the meeting that names will not be published for the best kept garden Award 2020 c) Councillor Priddle will communicate further with local postal staff before Clerk approaches the Post Office regarding request of change of sorting of office 5. Finance a) To approve Payments and receive report on present finances ACCOUNTS PAID AS AT 06.02.2020 Bank Balances as at 31 December 2019 Business Reserve Account £68,466.09 Current Account £ 500.00 [email protected] 1 b) To further consider and set 2020-2021 Budget Councillors discussed the budget and financial implications for the financial year 2020-2021. The agreed budget and accompanying information notes is on Pages 8 - 11 of these Minutes. c) Internal Control Review - deferred to next meeting due to time constraints 6. Planning a) To receive an update on the Local Plan from Bassetlaw District Council and to Consider a response to the Local Plan from East Markham Parish Council County Councillor J Ogle informed the meeting that the Local Plan Consultation date is going to be extended. County Cllr Ogle said there was objection to the 20% cap. He cited the planning proposal for Cottom being objected to and West Burton being the more appropriate siting for this development. County Cllr Ogle commented on the new Industrial/commercial proposals Babworth Crossing to Worksop Cllr Ogle said East Markham could object to the 20% cap on grounds of: Lack of infrastructure Lack of medical facilities and distance to Hospital Roundabout at Beckland Hill could be commented upon Restrictions on entries into village creating bottle neck areas Full Risk assessments needed Councillors agreed the following mitigating points on 20% cap could also be highlighted: Roads to/from Village - Priestgate - closed for uncertain time, may never open Councillors discussed the 20% cap and the perceived anomalies in legislation, local and national. Councillors feel the 20% cap is being ignored and request the Clerk to write to local MP for clarification (Cllr Hardy to support). Clerk to write to BDC in response to Local Plan by the 26 February 2020 (Cllr Hardy to support) c) To Consider Planning Applications, Decisions, Notices and Correspondence CURRENT APPLICATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION Construct Open Porch Structure and Rendering to the Front Elevation 8 Queens Close East Markham Newark Nottinghamshire NG22 0QY Ref. No: 20/00026/HSE | Received: Tue 14 Jan 2020 | Validated: Wed 15 Jan 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision Councillors raised no objection Modification of 106 Agreement Under P.A. 16/10/00047 Development Land At Former Poultry Site Mark Lane East Markham Nottinghamshire Ref. No: 19/01664/VPO8 | Received: Tue 31 Dec 2019 | Validated: Fri 03 Jan 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision. Extension agreed to 12 February. [email protected] 2 Section 106, Former Poultry Site - Councillors discussed that the Parish Council take it on, with an endowment from the developers. Councillors discussed implications of taking on the Public space, or leaving the public space to be looked after by a Management Committee and resolved to take on the public space under Section 106, provided funding was sufficient. It was agreed that Clerk inform BDC that East Markham Parish Council are prepared to take on the public space to ensure it is kept to the standard desired within the village and does not disappear. Clerk to ask BDC to request a sum of £25,000 from the Developers for this Agreement. Clerk to also enquire from BDC - who would own the land, as there are gas tanks in this area. East Markham Parish Council believe these cannot be in public open space and that the Gas tanks belong to the management company. Residential Development Not Exceeding Nine Dwellings (Resubmission of 18/01603/PIP) Rosedene Farm Mark Lane East Markham Nottinghamshire Ref. No: 19/01459/PIP | Councillors Priddle and Hardy attended Committee on 5/2/19 Rosedene Committee Meeting 5/2/20 feedback from Cllrs Priddle and Hardy Cllr Priddle and County Cllr John Ogle made a submission objecting to the Planning Proposal. Counter Submission made that the business is failing, and would lead to a derelict site on East Markham. Councillors discussed how to further their grievance about Bassetlaw District Council seemingly not listening to local opinion of East Markham Parish Council Councillor Priddle and Hardy also reported with particular reference to the 20% cap stating that Bassetlaw District Council Planning Committee made comments regarding the 20% cap at East Markham and quotes: "East Markham have commented that the application contravenes the Government Cap on planning permissions for the village. The Government has not imposed a cap on planning permissions and is encouraging housing growth in sustainable locations. However, the Draft Bassetlaw Local Plan does impose a 20% cap on growth in rural settlements, including East Markham. This is based on the existing number of dwellings in the settlement as of August 2018. The policy cannot be given any weight in the determination of this application as the Draft Local Plan is at a relatively early stage and is currently being consulted upon." (taken from BDC Planning Committee Agenda 5/2/20 regarding Rosedene Farm) Councillor Priddle reported that the Planning Committee granted permission for the development, all Councillors expressed disappointment and frustration. Clerk to communicate with NALC regarding disappointment of Bassetlaw District Council - going over cap. See if any legal route can take. Or Ombudsman route. TRO 1244 Proposed Yellow Lines on Askham Road and High Street Consultation closure date 21 February 2020 Clerk to write to NCC requesting that yellow linage be extended to the opposite side of the crossroads at High Street also, stating that this is also a hazardous part of the road. [email protected] 3 PLANNING APPLICATIONS DECIDED 19/00944/HSE Kirkes Barn Church Street Single and Two Storey Front Extension, Two Storey Side Extension and Re-positioned Driveway with Rebuild of Boundary Wall Granted 19/01438/VOC Plot 5 Beckland Hill Remove swimming pool and convert attic to bedroom Granted Planning Correspondence 1. Low Street Byway 33 Order, formal letter received from Planning Inspectorate dated 13 January 2020 informing East Markham Parish Council that the Planning Inspectorate did not confirm the Order. 2. Air Con Planning Permission for the air con unit at the Village Hall has been applied for by Cllr Carlin 3. Gradient Mark Lane Councillor Hardy reported that Elan Developments are going to reduce the gradient on Mark Lane/Beckland Hill development. Taking out the bank and building a 3ft retaining wall. Nos 14,12,10 and possibly 8 chopping out hedges and roots. 4. College Court planting Councillors reported that 10 more trees have been planted at 6 Queens Court, leaving neighbours concerned about roots under properties. It was resolved the Clerk to write to residents again formally requesting they remove the planting and ornaments within 30 days otherwise East Markham Parish Council will carry out the work and charge the resident. 5. Flooding York Street Correspondence received from Environment Agency regarding York Street and Flooding. County Councillor Ogle further reported that investigations are ongoing regarding this flooding, and referred to the tunnel at the bottom of Beckland Hill. County Councillor Ogle said he is awaiting a Report from the Flood Officer. County Councillor Ogle commented that a ditch had been dug out on the field adjoining the Churchyard to aid water drainage. 6. Parking on Beckland Hill It was agreed that Clerk to write to Mr Cornwell, Beckland Hill stating there had been several complaints about obstructions on the road especially as Priestgate was now closed, and requesting Mr Cornwell remove cars belonging to his property off the road 7. Clerk informed the meeting that CIL funding attached to Holly House has not yet been charged as the development is at Outline stage. 8. EAST MARKHAM PROJECTS a) PLAYING FIELD CHANGING ROOM Councillor Robertson reported on the two proposed stages of the development and Councillors discussed implications. Councillor Priddle informed the meeting they are now awaiting the visual plans from the Architects and will report further at that point. 8. Update on Website Options [email protected] 4 Clerk reported that the costing charged by Sharpe Group limited to host the website is fair, as confirmed by NALC being about average. Clerk reported a free website for Parish Councils hosted by Hugo Fox but concerns have been muted that this may not be totally free, and that advertising on the site may soon be introduced.