THURNBY & BUSHBY PARISH COUNCIL Sue Bloy, Clerk to the Parish Council 0116 2786280 17 Shetland Way, Countesthorpe Email: [email protected] Leicester, LE8 5PU _________________________________________________________________________________ MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD AT THE HILL COURT COMMUNITY CENTRE, MAIN STREET, BUSHBY, ON MONDAY 10 FEBRUARY 2020, AT 7.00 P.M. PRESENT Members: Mr H Gopsill (Chair), Mrs A Burrell, Mr R Lamming and Mrs M Wakley District and County Councillor: Mr S Galton District Councillor: Mr P Elliott Clerk: Mrs S Bloy Members of the Public: There were three members of the public present. In addition, Mr P Stone (Stone Planning Services) and Mr J Roddy (Charterpoint Senior Living) were in attendance for agenda item 7 and Prof D Chiddick for agenda item 8. ACTION 20/26 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Apologies for absence were received and accepted from Mrs E Derrick, Mrs K Goodacre, Mrs S Johnstone, Mr J King and Mrs E Hale. 20/27 REQUESTS FOR DISPENSATION FROM MEMBERS ON MATTERS IN WHICH THEY HAVE A DISCLOSABLE PECUNIARY INTEREST No requests had been received. 20/28 VACANCY ON THE PARISH COUNCIL It was reported that as no requests for an election had been received, the Parish Council is now able to fill the vacancy by co-option. 20/29 MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 13 JANUARY 2020 The Minutes of the above meeting were approved and signed as a true record, subject to the correction of “Newstead” (minute 20/7, line 2) and the addition of “Mrs M Wakley reported that consultation letters had been delivered to neighbouring properties regarding the proposed wildflower area on Court Road and all responses had been positive. A site meeting is to be held with the LCC to confirm suitability of the site.” 20/30 MATTERS ARISING FOR INFORMATION It was reported that an update on the enforcement case in relation to the erection of a wall to the front of a property on Uppingham Road has been requested by the Clerk (minute 20/10 refers). 20/31 MATTERS RAISED BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC There were no matters raised by members of the public. 20/32 PRESENTATION BY STONE PLANNING SERVICES ON A PROPOSAL FOR A RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME ON LAND AT UPPINGHAM ROAD The Chair welcomed Mr P Stone and Mr J Roddy to the meeting. It was noted that Stone Planning is working with Charterpoint Senior Living to redevelop the Vans for Sale garage site at 787 Uppingham Road, together with the adjacent properties at 783 and 785 Uppingham Road as a 76-bed care home. Pre-application discussions had been held with the Planning Authority and letters are to be distributed to neighouring properties and St Luke’s school prior to submission of a planning application. The following issues were raised for consideration by the developers: ▪ the necessity to consult with the GP practice; 1 THURNBY & BUSHBY PARISH COUNCIL ▪ the adequacy of off-street parking for staff and visitors; ▪ the lack of local public transport for staff; ▪ the proposed ratio of staff to residents in the care home; ▪ the potential for providing pedestrian access to St Luke’s’ school from the A47. The Chair thanked the presenters, noting that the Parish Council will give formal consideration as a consultee when an application has been submitted to the Planning Authority. 20/33 PRESENTATION BY PROF D CHIDDICK ON PLANS FOR “THE HUB” AT MANOR FIELD The Chair welcomed Prof D Chiddick following an informal update on developments by Prof Chiddick and Associate Rector T Devass prior to the meeting. It was noted that significant funds towards the redevelopment and extension of the Manor Field Pavilion as “The Hub” have been raised/committed by St Luke’s as a “Resourcing Church”. The aim is to provide a café/meeting space and space for community support services. A public presentation is planned in March at the Memorial Hall and it is anticipated that a planning application will be submitted in the coming months. It was noted that the proposed extension to the car park will take up a small section of the play area and that there will be a net gain in the number of car parking spaces. The Chair thanked Prof Chiddick for the update, adding that the Parish Council looked forward to developments and future consideration of a planning application. 20/34 GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE A provisional date of Thursday 6 March 2020 was noted. 20/35 CLERK’S REPORT The following planning decision was reported: 19/01918/PCD – discharge of conditions 8 (archaeology), 9 (site access scheme) and 10 (access separation scheme) of 19/00569/FUL (913 Uppingham Road, Bushby). Approved. In addition, the Clerk reported that she has received notification from Groundwork UK that the Parish Council’s application for a grant of £2,191 has been approved. It was proposed by Mr H Gopsill and seconded by Mr R Lamming, that the grant be accepted and that the Clerk complete the due diligence process. Clerk 20/36 COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS There was nothing to report. 20/37 PLANNING APPLICATIONS Mrs A Burrell did not take part in discussion other than to provide advice. a) 19/01464/FUL – erection of single storey front porch and two storey side and rear extension (10 Stirling Drive). It was agreed to submit a NEUTRAL response. b) 20/00014/FUL – installation of new canopy, 2 air condition units and 1 freezer in rear yard, installation of cycle hoops and key klamp trolley bay rails to front elevation and external decoration (The Cooperative, 22 Station Road, Thurnby). It was agreed to submit a NEUTRAL response. c) 20/00025/PCD – discharge of conditions 3 (materials), 4 (levels) and 5 (landscaping) of 19/00569/FUL (913 Uppingham Road, Bushby). Noted. d) 20/00026/VAC – variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of 19/00569/FUL to change the house designs (913 Uppingham Road, Bushby). The Clerk reported that the case officer had confirmed that the collective impact of trees as cover to the development from the countryside will be taken into consideration. It was agreed to submit a NEUTRAL response, leaving detailed consideration to the officer. e) 20/00127/FUL – raising of garage roof eaves and ridge height and installation of roof lights to front and rear (10 Dalby Avenue, Bushby). It was agreed to submit a 2 THURNBY & BUSHBY PARISH COUNCIL NEUTRAL response. f) 20/00140/TCA – works to trees (726 Uppingham Road, Thurnby). In response to a question raised regarding works to trees/hedges during bird nesting time, it was noted that this aspect is covered in notes to applicants accompanying planning approval. It was agreed to submit a NEUTRAL response. g) 20/00147/TCA – works to trees (The Manor House, Main Street, Thurnby). It was agreed to submit a NEUTRAL response. h) 19/01941/FUL – amended plans to provide an elevation plan showing the proposed gates in a closed position from the street scene. (17 Dalby Avenue, Bushby). It was agreed to consider this application, in addition to those listed in the agenda and, submit a NEUTRAL response. It was proposed by Mr R Lamming and seconded by Mr H Gopsill that the above decisions be approved. This was RESOLVED. 20/38 RECEIPT OF HARD COPY PLANNING APPLICATION DOCUMENTATION It was agreed that the Parish Council wished to continue to receive hard copies of the following documentation: application form (these are needed in particular for works to trees); site location; current and proposed plans; and visuals. Other non-essential documents could be viewed on line. 20/39 PLANNING ENFORCEMENT MATTERS It was reported that there were no new case. 20/40 FINANCIAL MATTERS It was proposed by Mrs A Burrell and seconded by Mr H Gopsill that the following be approved. This was RESOLVED. Payments i) ICP Cleaning Services (3 weeks Hill Court cleaning) - £101.31 (84.42 + 16.89 VAT) ii) Target (dog bins – 5 weeks) - £147.25 (122.70 + 24.55 VAT) iii) Quick Cabs (taxibus) - £26.00 iv) JCS Cleaning Services (Hill Court, external windows) - £21.78 (18.15 + 3.63 VAT) v) Coles Nurseries (replacement tree for Wadkins) - £114.00 (95.00 + 19.00 VAT) vi) Tranter Fire and Security (Fire extinguisher maintenance (£87.83) + Dorgard units for Hill Court (£644.00)) - £742.23 (618.53 + 123.70 VAT) vii) DCK Accounting Solutions (Payroll) - £30.00 (25.00 + 5.00 VAT) viii) S R Bloy (Salary) - £929.60 ix) S R Bloy (reimbursement purchase of stationary items) - £9.99 Direct Debits i) HDC (Waste collection and monthly maintenance) -£79.57 ii) Total Gas and Power (electricity at Hill Court) - £32.95 iii) BT (Clerk and PCIC phone and broadband) - £115.47 iv) ESPO (gas) - £29.24 v) EMH Homes (service charge and insurance) - £146.67 Purchases i) Coles Nurseries (replacement trees for Telford Way and Oak for Jubilee Walk) In addition, the following income was noted: i) LCC (urban grass cutting) - £2616.31 ii) HMRC (VAT refund) - £3758.42 20/41 HIGHWAYS MATTERS a) Grange Lane pedestrian safety scheme – the following matters were reported: ▪ an update has been included in the forthcoming issue of the TABS newsletter; ▪ a request has been made for monitoring video footage to be taken on Grange Lane and Court Road/Main Street, noting that there may be issues regarding 3 THURNBY & BUSHBY PARISH COUNCIL release of the footage to the Parish Council for analysis; ▪ a resident had sent to the Clerk a video of a vehicle driving down the pavement on Grange Lane which had been forwarded to Highways. b) Speed and volume survey in Thurnby, Bushby and Scraptoft – it was reported that the survey had been completed for a seven-day period.