S Herman Locum Clerk to Chacewater Parish Council [email protected] Mobile 07597 620390 Minutes of Chacewater Parish council meeting of held in Chacewater Village Hall, on Friday 24th November 2017 at 7pm. SPH32/17 1. PRESENT: Cllr Stephens (Chairman) Cllr B Bailey (Vice-Chairman) Cllr Crocker Cllr Dyer Cllr Knill Cllr Holford Cllr Carley Cllr Kent 2. Apologies for Absence Cllr Chaplin and Cllr H Bailey 3. To receive declarations of interest a. Councillors to declare any disclosable pecuniary interest in any items on the agenda Cllr Dyer declared an interest on PA17/09633 Cllr B Bailey declared an interest on PA17/09682 b. Councillors to declare any non-registerable interest in any items on the agenda None received 4. Request for Consideration of Co-Option. Mr Chris Kent was co-opted on to the Parish Council. Cllrs Holford/Dyer 5. Public Question Time Comments made in support of PA17/09633 6. Police Report None 7. Cornwall Councillor report C. Cllr Dyer had met with representatives of Tregothnan Estates and visited Wheal Busy site concern was expressed regarding the condition of the Black Smiths (grade 2 listed building), however, Tregothnan Estate plan to repair the building but no start date was given. He also thanked Cllr Holford for his assistance when his vehicle got stuck. Mention was again made on Killifreth Stamps application of the need to retain the history of the. th 8. Approval of the Minutes of the Meeting held on Friday 27 October 2017 Approved Cllrs Dyer/B Bailey. Subject to the following amendment. 17a 01.09.17 TAKE AWAY SERVICE/STREET FOOD – CAR PARK The word “permitted” to be added the sentence to read Would be permitted, providing 9. Matters arising from those Minutes not covered by this agenda Enforcement at Todpool - Cllr Holford informed members that the road had been closed in order to install services to the site. Clerk to seek update from Enforcement. 10. AGENDA ITEMS 9.01/07.17– RISK ASSESSMENT Report from working party. On going 9.02/07.17 REMOVAL OF TREE, ROAD CLOSURE AND USE OF WOOD Tree wood ideas – Update from Cllr Bearham on costings and ideas On going. 9.03/07.17 ROAD MATTERS SPH33/17 Update on purchase and placement of agreed signs from Cllr Knill. Concealed entrance sign is sited and results show it is working. Unfortunately, it is continually being turned around Cllr Carley stated he would be willing to contribute £146 (cost of concealed sign) for one to be sited at Wheal Daniel. Agreed that the Council would accept this offer. Cllr Crocker/Bearham Cllr Knill to arrange. Part of check list, CORMAC have cleared drains. Cllr Dyer raised concerns regarding the overgrown hedges on the roads around Twelveheads, Bissoe and Creegbrawse These have grown so far out that the roads have been seriously narrowed. Especially the road between Twelveheads and Chacewater, so much so that some parents were concerned about driving their children to school. Agreed that a Highways Steward would be asked to come out and view. Cllr Carley informed members of damage to a parked car on Station Rd caused by a lorry driver. A photograph of the lorry had been sent to the police. Agreed that a request would be made to Cornwall Council to review of the” over provision” of disabled parking within the village of Chacewater. Cllrs Bearham/Holford. 9.04/07.17 LENGTHSMAN CONCEPT Held in abeyance 9.05/07.17 ILLEGAL USE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY Next meeting is scheduled for 7.30pm on Wed 29th November . Report by Cllr Holford on issues reported to PCSO Phillip Graham Cllr Holford Informed that all incidents up to the end of October had been submitted 9.07/07.17 DOG WASTE BINS AT WHEAL BUSY Confirmation from Tregothnan Estate that a bin would be supported but require exact location of bin at Wheal Busy . On going 9.09.07/17 SPEED WATCH. Report on the actions of the Chacewater Community Speedwatch Team Cllr Knill advised that he was going to write to Geoff Brown (portfolio holder) regarding speed watch as Police advised it was too dangerous to conduct speed watch checks. Buckingham Dip – speed watch area Meeting scheduled for next month. Request by Grace Pulford for the Council to consider a scheme of 20’s plenty within the village. The speed at which traffic travels through the village is dangerous and apparently ever increasing Cllrs Carley proposed that the council support 20mph Cllrs Carley/Kent Motion lost. Not enforceable and the Council were looking to resolve the speeding issues by other means. 9.10.09/17 CORONATION OAK –– CLLR B BAILEY Confirmation of siting of plaque top of car park steps On going 9.11.09/17 BON FIRE NIGHT Cllr B Bailey confirmed another successful night. A vote of thanks was given to all who gave their time. Cllr Carley asked that when the final figures are known, that a breakdown of expenditure is put in the “What’s On” 9.12.09/17 TRIMMING OF HEDGES AROUND PLAYING FIELD. Agreed 26th November to meet at 9 am to clear hedges. 9.13.09/17 TRURO AND ROSELAND COMMUNITY NETWORK PANEL MEETING, Report on the November meeting. A South West Water representative spoke on flood alleviation around Threemilestone and Truro Page | 2 SPH34/17 1 million pounds will be given to Area Networks panels for minor road issues. As previously noted, Cllr Knill will now lodge the road safety requirements with C. Cllr Geoff Brown (Portfolio Holder for Transport) Agreed flashing lights was the preferred option. Cllrs Crocker/Holford. Unanimous. Cllr Bearham stated that consideration should be given to installing a roundabout at Dangerous Crossing. 9.14.10/17 AFFORDABLE HOUSING DELIVERY INITIATIVE – CHACEWATER Cornwall Council’s Affordable Housing Team had accepted the invittation to attend the meeting on 15th December. Cllr Carley noted that Andrew George would be attending the next NDP meeting. 9.15.10/17 TAKE AWAY SERVICE/STREET FOOD – CAR PARK Rebecca Novell has advised that due to some technical problems the service will commence later than originally planned. 9.16.10/17 STREET CLEANSING AND BIN EMPTYING. Mrs S Crocker is ascertaining the best officer at Cornwall Council to deal with the termination of the agreement and the resulting issues. A meeting will then be arranged to finalise the details. 10 PLANNING APPLICATIONS RECEIVED PA17/09682 Proposal Non-material amendment (1) for minor dimensional/positional amendments to (PA16/096970 erection of 2 two storey three bedroom houses Location Land East Of 7 The Terrace Chacewater Cornwall Applicant Mrs J B Tanswell And Others Cllr B Bailey declared an interest. No objection. Cllrs Holford/Knill. Applicant Mrs J B Tanswell And Others Application PA17/09633 Proposal Outline planning application with some matters reserved: Proposed dwelling Location Land Adjacent Penlea Twelveheads Cornwall Applicant Mr Martin Dyer Cllr Dyer left the room. No objection, although open countryside, in this case the council considers it to be a natural infill site. However, it was felt that the smaller dormer was not in keeping The Council would ask that the build is in line with emerging NDP and that A+ rated property is designed. , Cllrs Bearham/Crocker PA17/05444 Proposal Enveloped slurry lagoon for septic tank waste Location Cross Lanes Farm Kerley Chacewater Truro Applicant Mr Brian Matthews A formal complaint. Because of officer error local residents were unaware of plan and the Council not given the correct amount of time for public consultation on a highly sensitive local issue. Object do not support, This site has been previously brought to the attention of the Council with historic environmental issues Cllrs Bearham/Carley. Unanimous. Copy to C. Cllr Dyer. Copy to Chief Executive 10.01/17 OTHER PLANNING MATTERS 10.01.1/17 Pre Planning Application - Valley View Kerley Chacewater Truro Cornwall TR4 8LG Pre-application advice for 3 bedroom dormer bungalow - Mr Eric Paul Loader - PA17/03064/PREAPP (Case Officer - Martin Woodley) With the information provided, agreed that the Council consider it to be a new development in countryside, and of excessive size. The lack of detail and scales provided in the plans are misleading. If full application is submitted the building should be tied to the land. The application also goes against polices within the emerging NDP. Cllr Bearham/Carley Page | 3 10.01.2/17 PLANNING NEWSLETTER ISSUE 2 OCTOBER 2017 SPH35/17 Circulated to members for information on 2/11/17 Noted 10.01.3/17 QUARTERLY PLANNING ENFORCEMENT REPORT Quarterly Planning Enforcement Report for the period 1st July -30th September 2017. A report prepared to summarise the level of enforcement activity for planning enforcement within Cornwall Council for the quarter 1 July 2017 – 30 September 2017. Circulated to members 31st October 2017 Noted 10.02/17 PLANNING DECISION NOTICES RECEIVED FOR INFORMTAION PA17/08024 WITHDRAWN Applicant: Mrs R Sandall Location: 1 The Rosary Road From Wheal Busy To Station Road Wheal Busy Chacewater TR4 8NT Proposal: Demolition and reconstruction of existing house (with Annex) and garage - together with extension of drive to create access directly onto Station Road (currently onto track/bridleway). PA17/06716 APPROVED Applicant: Hawkins Motors (Blackwater) Ltd Location: Hawkins Motors Blackwater Truro Cornwall TR4 8ET Proposal: Demolition of existing car showroom/workshop building and erection of new car showroom/workshop building, vehicle display/parking area and landscaping (decision PA16/02449) with variation of condition 2 for substitution of plans to allow increased building height, amended external levels, removal of stairs and amendments to elevations PA17/08791 APPROVED Applicant: Mr & Mrs Carley Location: Wheal Daniel Station Road Chacewater Truro Cornwall Proposal: Lean to roof to create log store, additional PV panels and wind turbines.