Kea Parish Council Minutes of meeting held on 20th October 2016 at 7pm in Kea Community Centre Present: Cllrs Alvey, Baker, Chamberlain, Cock, Dyer, Hill, Johnstone, Roberts, Spenceley, Treseder, Verran (chair), Wear, and the clerk, 2 members of the public and Mark Johnston representing Dunton Environmental. 1. Chairpersons Welcome: Cllr Verran welcomed everyone to the meeting 2. Apologies: Cllr Rutter 3. Declarations of interest: Cllr Hill declared an interest in item 6d, Cllr Cock declared an interest in 6f (Sparnock). 4. Public comment: One member of the public spoke regarding the issues that he has with works being carried out by a company that is situated across the road from his home. The company which provides boarding for dogs has now expanded to use a field that is adjacent to the member of the publics home and an enclosure is being erected made out of 8-foot- high steel fencing. There does not appear to be any planning consent for either the structure or the change of use of this agricultural land. Mark Johnson spoke about the activities that his company are carrying out at Wheal Jane, namely treatment of hazardous waste. He explained the types of waste that they treat are predominantly soils contaminated with heavy metals and hydro carbons and that the soil is retained on the Wheal Jane site once treated. Mark went on to explain that initially they had been advised that a planning application would not be necessary for their business, but they were later told that they would need to apply. They have a small amount of plant machinery on site along with a portable building used for office purposes. Dunton deal with up to 10 lorries per day delivering contaminated waste to the site. This is included within Wheal Janes limits for lorries visiting the site. Mark explained the methods of treatment that are used and answered questions from councillors regarding how noise and dust may affect the community. 5. Cornwall Councillors reports: Cllr Dyer reported that he has been liaising with Mr Tyson regarding the issues that he is facing. He also reported that he has concerns regarding traffic from Wheal Jane using the correct routes and wishes to be sure that the number of lorries using the site does not increase. Cllr Dyer also reported that the bridge at Greenbottom has been reopened, on time. He reported that traders in Chacewater are very pleased to regain passing trade. Cllr Chamberlain reported that there is a large pressure on a neighbouring parish due to the number of planning applications being submitted and that many are contentious. There are ongoing attempts to misinterpret the infill policy, and attempts to change sites from holiday accommodation to residential sites are becoming more of a problem. 6. Planning: a) PA16/07259 Mr Mark Sadler, Hugus Barn, Hugus. Installation of a log burner and flue system on a listed building. Proposal: To submit the following comment – Kea Parish Council support this application. Proposer Cllr Chamberlain, seconded by Cllr Johnstone and agreed by a unanimous vote. PA16/08339 Mrs Emma Jenkin, Jubilee Park woodland. Various tree works. Proposal: To submit the following comment – Kea Parish Council support this application. Proposer Cllr Treseder, seconded by Cllr Roberts, agreed by unanimous vote. 562 PA16/09142 Mr Peter Wood, 31 Halvarras Road, Playing Place. Demolition of garage and construction of single storey kitchen/dining room and bedroom. Proposal: To submit the following comment – Kea Parish Council support this application. Proposer Cllr Roberts, seconded by Cllr Spenceley, agreed by unanimous vote. b) PA16/09298 Mr B Mihell, Treloggas Barn, Old Kea. Proposed restoration and conversion of existing barn to form a dwelling, new garage/log store building. Relocation of existing public footpath. Proposal: To submit the following comment – Kea Parish Council strongly object to this application. They believe it to be development in open countryside and not permitted development of a barn. The barn structure is not worthy of protection. The garage/log store has been cynically positioned to move the footpath to the edge of the holding and we do not support that either. There are concerns regarding the style of building and we wonder if adjacent structures are listed. We also believe that temporary buildings on site are being used for office accommodation and possibly living accommodation without planning approval. Proposer Cllr Chamberlain, seconded by Cllr Alvey, agreed by unanimous vote. PA16/09281 Mr Marc Andrew, 33 Halvarras Road, Playing Place. Loft conversion and rear extension of property including updating/modernisation of existing dwelling. Erection of a porch. Proposal: To submit the following comment – Kea Parish Council support this application. Proposer Cllr Roberts, seconded by Cllr Alvey, agreed by unanimous vote. c) Planning decisions noted. d) EN13/01677Clerk read update from Joanne Patient, Development officer (enforcement) which stated that she has visited the site with a view to taking formal action. The land owner has been sent questionnaires regarding personal circumstances, the viability and sustainability of the wet fowl/poultry business and the alleged need for a residential facility on site. The council will consider their options when the questionnaires have been returned. e) None f) Discussion regarding concerns raised by parishioner about the actions of K9 Crusaders at Bissoe. Councillors felt that a letter should be sent to the Chief executive of Cornwall Council outlining concerns regarding the following issues – noise, planning concerns, conflict of interest/apparent inaction of Cornwall Council in the way the matter has been dealt with to date, public safety. Proposal: Clerk to draft a letter which will be approved by Chair and Vice chair prior to sending to Chief executive of Cornwall Council. Letter also to be copied to Cllr Dyer, Tregothnan land agent and Mr Tyson. A separate letter to be sent to animal health at Cornwall Council raising concerns. Proposer Cllr Baker, seconded by Cllr Chamberlain. Agreed by vote. Issues were raised regarding smells at Sparnock due to septic tanks waste being used on agricultural land. This has raised complaints from locals. Proposal: To report concerns to public health. Proposer Cllr Spenceley, seconded by Cllr Johnstone, agreed by vote. 7. To confirm minutes of last meeting: The minutes were amended and signed as a correct record. 8. Matters arising: Response to Highways issues read by clerk. Cllr Hill raised the issue that the finger post at Bissoe has still not been painted, it was agreed that Cornish Concrete could not be contacted the council would fund the painting of the post. Clerk to contact David Woolcock and request he paints post. 9. Specific highways issues: Cllr Hill has noticed that several road signs are missing around the parish, the ones that he has noticed are a) Baldhu/Chacewater/St Agnes sign at Quenchwell chapel cross roads which has rusted posts and will soon fall over, b) Kea Church/Truro sign missing at Killiow North Lodge cross roads, c) Baldhu sign missing at 563 Killiow North Lodge cross roads, d) Besore sign missing on Baldhu – Tomperrow road both sides, d) 14’3” Bridge sign missing on Baldhu – Tomperrow road. On Chyreen Lane there is a branch down, on the right when leaving Playing Place. Cllr Treseder raised issues when dropping children at Kea School due to a wall that runs along the side of the woods near the school. The woods are owned by Killiow and Cllr Treseder proposed that he contact Killiow to see if Killiow could reduce the height of the wall. This was seconded by Cllr baker and agreed by a majority vote. A large polystyrene float has washed up in coombe and is now abandoned near the end of the road. It is reported that local residents have requested its removal by the harbour master, but he stated it was the responsibility of Tregothnan as land owners. It is continuing to be difficult to see when turning out of road from Kea Church and road from Kea School due to growth of hedges. As there is ongoing road works, it is felt that this could be done at the same time. Proposal: To write to Bert Bisscoe regarding the council’s disappointment in the lack of response that they have got from the contractor regarding cutting back obstructing vegetation at Kea Corner, especially as road works are ongoing. This is now becoming hazardous. Also, mention the reluctance of the contractor to issue section 154 notices. Proposer Cllr Baker, seconded by Cllr Johnstone and agreed by vote. 10. Specific Footpath Issues: Cllrs Hill and Spenceley have walked more footpaths and have forwarded their observations to the clerk. The clerk has made a spreadsheet for all footpath issues and will fill details that she has and forward to councillors to complete when they have walked their foot paths. Footpath 5 – Cllr Baker and clerk have visited and spoken to land owner. He has stated that he will cut the path. Cllr Baker to re-visit in a couple of weeks to see if the path has been cut. 11. Play area, MUGA and skate bowl: Cllr Treseder gave an update from last working party group which included confirming that the tree works application is submitted, the leaf collection will be ongoing and seed will be planted for grass in the spring, use of tree stumps for play equipment was discussed, we will approach Cornish concrete for technical advice regarding the skate ramp, community chest funds have been agreed and the birds nest swing has been chosen. The following proposal was made: To spend the Community chest money on 2 picnic benches and a bin as soon as it is received, to get 2 quotes for tree works, 1 for cutting down trees and branches and the other for grinding stumps, to devolve powers to Chair and vice chair to agree tree removal quotes when planning has been agreed if quote is under a specified amount.