1 ROCHE PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE ICT SUITE, TREGEAGLE BUILDING, ROCHE CP SCHOOL ON WEDNESDAY, 22ND JULY 2015 AT 7.00PM Present Cllr. P. Ames Mrs. J. Burdon Cllr. M. Edyvean (Chairman) (Parish Clerk) (Vice-Chairman) Cllr. B. Higman Cllr. P. Gale Cllr. Mrs. I. Northey Cllr. Ms. A Carne Cllr. J. Smith Cllr. D. Laishley-Hayward Cllr. B. Higman Cllr. Mrs. S. Tippett Cwll. Cllr. J. Wood PCSO S. Tibbles Rev. Ruth Murffitt 16 Members of Public Minute AGENDA ITEMS Action 201/15 Apologies:- Councillors Mrs. V. Barrasin, Mrs. S. Tippett is hoping to attend if she can as she has a final exam this evening. 202/15 Monthly Neighbourhood Beat Manager Report:- PCSO S. Tibbles reported as follows:- Crime Figures for the period from 10th June to the 22nd July – Criminal Damage = 1 (0 detected); Theft = 3 (0 detected); Burglary = 1 (0 detected); Assaults = 1 (0 detected); Drive whilst disqualified = 1 (0 detected); Drugs Related Crime = 2 (0 detected); Threat to damage/destroy property = 1 (0 detected); Wound/Inflich GBH = 1 (0 detected); Drink Drive = 1 (0 detected). Total Crimes = 12 (0 detected). Chairman thanked PCSO Steve Tibbles for attending the meeting and reporting to the Parish Council. 203/15 Monthly Cornwall Councillor Report:- Cornwall Councillor J. Wood reported as follows:- Case for Cornwall – it seems to be heading in the right direction. Planning is abstracted which is quite good. It is very much about integration of services. Concerns with cut backs at Cornwall Council, especially with people still expecting the same service. Planning is especially getting behind. He is currently working with some people to get the Parish Magazine up and running after the summer. Library in the village is being negotiated to be put in new premises as the Café is closing, although they will be housing for another two months. Dog Bins – Individual licences need to be applied for each bin to be put up. A30 – he had a statement from the Government in respect of this. He believes the Parish Council needs to push the footpath from Roche to Victoria, he is receiving emails, letters, etc about this on a daily basis. It is believed we now need to force the hands of the land owner to get this moving. Parishioners are very distressed as they cannot get to work, he will be campaigning with the press next week and hopes the Parish Council will go along with this. Chairman thanked Cornwall Councillor J. Wood for attending the meeting and reporting to the Parish Council. 204/15 Public Forum:- Mr. Aaron Walkey advised he had a slight revision on his plans and he has penned in a garage but is not extending the size of the building. Mr. Clive Thomas thanked the Parish Clerk for updating the website with the Parish Council Minutes, which is very informative. 2 Reverend Ruth Murfitt expressed concern that the war memorial is looking in rough condition with weeds, etc., and there are places at the bottom that are also untidy as well. It is looking embarrassingly untidy and people visiting and local parishioners are expressing concerns, expecially the very middle part of the village. She has spoken to the Environment Warden who carries out a lot of work and she believes it should be paved and tidied. She also reported on the finger sign post which is rusty and broken off Action: Clerk to inform Cormac Clerk Solutions of the damaged sign. A disabled bay for outside the Church is also required, which Cornwall Councillor J. Wood is following up and wants to get a scheme in place for this. Chairman reported as far as the war memorial is concerned the Parish Council have instructed a Contractor to carry out works and replace with slate chippings. Mr. Cooper attended in respect of the Wheal Rose Planning Application, Chairman advised this will be discussed later under Planning. 205/15 Members Declaration of Interest on items raised on the Agenda/Requests for Dispensation:- None. th 206/15 Confirmation of Parish Minutes/Meeting held on the 10 June 2015:- Resolved the Minutes of the Monthly Meeting held on the 10th June 2015 as circulated be approved and signed by the Chairman (Proposed: Councillor P. Gale; Seconded: Councillor Mrs. I. Northey) Councillor B. Higman arrived at 7.18pm. 207/15 Matters Arising from the Monthly Parish Minutes of the Meeting held on the 10th June 2015:- Page 3 Min.137/15 Pedestrian Crossings, By-pass, Road Schemes:- Clerk Clerk reported nothing further had been received from Steve Double MP to date Action: Keep Pending. Page 3 Min.260/14 Ancient Stone on Harmony Road:- Clerk reported she had not heard further on this and had followed up again this week Action: Keep Clerk Pending. Page 3 Min.279/14(8) Caravan behind Trees with Bus on Old A30:- Clerk reported this is still with the Planning Enforcement Officer Action: Clerk to ask Clerk Cornwall Councillor J. Wood to follow up and keep Pending. Page 4 Min.44/15 Application for Donation – Pantomime Costume Storage:- Clerk reported a letter had been sent advising of the amount granted and we were waiting to hear back from them when they are to purchase the storage. Councillor Ms. A. Carne advised this is still on hold for the time being Action: Clerk Keep Pending. Page 4 Min.57/15 War Memorial – Gravel/Membrane:- Clerk reported she was still waiting to hear from Neil Stocks when he is likely to commence work Action: Clerk Keep Pending. Page 5 Min.109/15 Purchase of Defribrillator:- Clerk reported nothing further Clerk had been received from Steve Double MP to date Action: Keep Pending. Page 5 Min.148/15 New Laptop/Printer:- Clerk reported due to holidays and Dinah Crellin’s (DMC IT) work schedule it was impossible to install. 3 Dinah Crellin had purchased on her credit card and after liaison with the Chairman it was agreed to pay the invoice for the laptop and printer and arrange installation as soon as possible. Page 6 Min.182/15 Application for Financial Assistance from Harry Trethewey for Cornwall County Under 15’s Cricket:- Clerk reported a letter had been sent and she wished to keep this under matters arising until September when it will be included on the agenda again Action: Keep Pending and include Clerk under Matters Arising until September. 208/15 Any letters received for or against any Planning Applications:- None. 209/15 Planning Applications/Correspondence (Including Confirmation of Minutes of Planning Meeting held on the 10th June 2015 and Any Matters Arising):- Standing Orders were suspended to discuss the planning application for Mr. & Mrs. Buckland PA15/03650 (Proposed: Councillor P. Gale; Seconded: Councillor P. Ames) Motion Carried. Email received from Claire Broughton of Cornwall Council Planning in respect of this application advising she is going along with policy and will be granting permission. Cornwall Councillor J. Wood advised he would not support this going to Committee. It was resolved to accept the Planning Officers advice and grant permission (Proposed: Councillor P. Ames; Seconded: Councillor J. Smith (1 against) Action: Resolved to inform Clerk Claire Broughton of the proposal. Confirmation of Planning Minutes from Meeting held on the 10th June 2015:- th Resolved the Minutes of the Monthly Meeting held on the 10 June 2015 as circulated be approved and signed by the Chairman with an amendment to Page 1 …4 affordable and 4 open market… (Proposed: Councillor M. Edyvean; Seconded: Councillor P. Gale) Planning Applications Received to date:- PA15/04122 – Mr. & Mrs. D. Morrow – Proposed rear Extension and Clerk Conservatory, Pentewan House, Wesley Terrace, Bugle – Support (Proposed: Councillor J. Smith; Seconded: Councillor P. Ames) PA15/04672 – Mrs. Merle Jarrett – Erection of new conservatory to rear of lounge 3.2m wide and 3m deep. Accessed from existing lounge by patio doors which will remain in place, 10 Douglas Close, Roche – Support (Proposed: Clerk Councillor J. Smith; Seconded: Councillor D. Laishley-Hayward) PA15/05791 - Mr. Kester Salisbury – Replacement dwelling, Colbiggan Mine, Roche – Support for this application to go to Committee (Proposed: Councillor P. Ames; Seconded: Councillor J. Smith) Clerk Councillor Mrs. S. Tippett arrived at 7.45pm. PA15/06205 - Mrs. R. Buckland – Use of land for stationing of caravans, Site 11 Minorca Lane, Bugle – Same comments as previous appliations for Minorca Lane – Roche Parish Council request that their comments be recorded as “unable to comment because of a lack of information”. Despite Clerk frequent requests for clarification of map references and density of dwelling per acre the information requested has not been forthcoming. We as a Parish Council do take out responsibilities regarding Minorca Lane very seriously. 4 We are not choosing to absolve ourselves of duty of care but at this juncture we are left in no other position than to say “We are unable to comment”. We understand that a certificate of lawfulness will allow satisfactory work for improving the sanitation, health and hygiene facilities on the site (Proposed: Councillor B. Higman; Seconded: Councillor P, Gale) Aaron Walkey – Proposed Development at Land Adjacent to The House, Higher Trerank, Roche. Members that attended the site visit advised all trees would be remaining and only one house, any more than one would not be acceptable. There are Tree Preservation Orders on the majority of the trees. The opening would be slightly enlarged and the Councillors that attended were mindful to support this proposal. It was proposed the Parish Council supports the fact that Aaron Walkey continues with his planning application (Proposed: Councillor B. Higman; Seconded: Councillor P. Gale) 8 Members of the public left the meeting at 8.00pm.