MINUTES OF THE WRAXALL & FAILAND PARISH COUNCIL HELD AT
7.30PM
10 JUNE 2008 AT
PRESENT – Cllrs. Ambrose (Chairman), King (Vice Chairman), Pitt, Law, Thompson, Delmas, Mrs Shaw, Sheppard, Sage & Smith.
IN ATTENDANCE – District Cllr. Roberts, Liaison Officer Sally Varley. PCSO 8017 Thompson & Clerk.
APOLOGIES – District Cllr. Cook, Cllr. Mrs Moon, Ruth Gofton National Trust & PC Adam Clarke 2707.
PUBLIC – Nil.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST – Nil.
57 MINUTES – The Minutes of the meeting held 13 May 2008 were agreed and signed.
58 CRIME FIGURES – PCSO Thompson gave apologies for PC Adam Clarke and the crime figures for May – Criminal Damage 1, Theft from vehicle 1, Theft 3 inc. Lead from Cottage on Tyntesfield & Office broken into and items taken on Tyntesfield
1 other, Total 6.
Cllr. Mrs Shaw queried low loaders & 42 ton Quarry Lorries using Belmont Hill.
PCSO will investigate.
59 TYNTESFIELD No report as Ruth Gofton was not at the meeting.
a) PARISH PLAN – Questionnaire to printers – back on track – meeting to finalise.
b) BOUNDARY – Cllrs. Law & Ambrose, Tony Tavener & Brian Symonds met to discuss terms of reference.
Nothing direct has been received from NTC. However it is recorded in their February 2008 Minutes.
We would lose 300 of the 900 houses. The school and Church may also be affected. Those left in Wraxall & Failand would see their Community Charge increase. The District Cllrs. may be affected. Cllr. Law felt that we should have a meeting with NSC to ascertain the legal process. As nothing had come to us from NTC D/Cllr. Roberts felt that we should ‘hold fire’ at present.
Although most people on The Elms, which is the area mentioned in the minutes by NTC, do not want to live in Nailsea, Cllr. Ambrose said that NSC do not have to take the wishes of the people into account.
9 of the 10 Cllrs. present felt that we should leave this item for at least a month.
c) CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
Cllr. Sheppard met with Brian Symonds & Tony Tavener on 6 June at FCC.
A copy of the discussion will be sent to all Councillors & Clerk.
d) QUARRY
Clerk to e-mail Morgan Baynham, head of Enforcement Dept. at NSC, asking who gave permission for the spoil to be put into the Quarry. The determination certificate states at Condition 7 ‘No work shall be commenced until a method statement specifying removal and disposal of the material produced from the excavation works, have been submitted to and approved, in writing, by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in strict accordance with the approved method statement unless otherwise agreed in writing.’ This does not state that the spoil could be stored in the Quarry but Clerk was told by Planning Dept. that they had said that the spoil could be put into the Quarry until the site work was finished when it should then be removed. (Rather strange that NSC should give, albeit temporary, permission to use the Quarry when they don’t own it).
a)
PLANNING NOTIFICATIONS – E-MAIL FROM
Richard Kent read to Cllrs.
OUR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR APPLICATIONS b – h & l had already been
notified to NSC. – AS UNDER.
b) APPLICATION 08/P/1003/F – Temporary erection of a mongolian yurt in one quadrant of the walled kitchen garden to provide learning facilities for up to 40 children until the sawmill educational facility becomes available in March 2009 for The National Trust at Tyntesfield.
RECOMMENDATION – Approve.
c) APPLICATION 08/P/1027/F – Erection of a single storey production building with link to existing industrial building for Vetco Gray Controls Ltd, 2 High Street, Nailsea.
RECOMMENDATION – No objection. However, no reduction in tree height should e undertaken.
d) APPLICATION 08/P/1032/F – Erection of a rear conservatory, front porch, single and 2 storey side extension following demolition of existing garage and kitchen extension. Insertion of 4 no. dormers to the front elevation and 1 no. dormer extension to the rear for Mr W Pearce, 22 Flax Bourton Road, Failand .
RECOMMENDATION – Approve.
e) APPLICATION
08/P/0801/F - INFO ONLY - Construction of a pedestrian footbridge over B3128,
Clevedon Road, Failand for Bristol Grammar School, University Road, Bristol.
(LONG ASHTON APPLICATION).
There is no support. There is no merit. There is no safety
cage. There must be a cheaper option.
It
results in reduced car parking.
f)
APPLICATION 06/P/1068/F – INFORMATION
ONLY – LONG ASHTON P/A
Erection
of a curving timber wall (max 9m high) to create a new façade to hotel and
country club with erection of 2-storey extensions to south/west, north/east and
north/west to provide 62 no. bedrooms together with the renovation of the
health club including swimming pools, banqueting area, reception and staff
rooms with associated landscaping and including demolition of sports hall for
Mountain Capital Ltd at Redwood Lodge Hotel & Country Club.
Our
comments taken to Long Ashton’s meeting by District Cllr. Roberts
g) APPLICATION
08/P/1073/LB - Replacement of all windows, repairs to bay roof on west
elevation, repairs to stonework and cleaning of stonework for Mr R Lewis,
Belmont House, Belmont Hill, Wraxall.
Report - The description of
the application needs amending to :- Replacement of 1 no. window (in ground
floor scullery) and repair to remaining windows.
Cllrs. visited the site and
were shown 1 no. replacement window and observed the repaired other windows.
Note: This is a paper exercise for work completed in 2006/7.
RECOMMENDATION
- Approve.
h) APPLICATION
08/P/1089/F - Retrospective application for the erection of a floodlight for
Tout Ltd, Wraxall Service Station, Bristol Road, Wraxall.
Cllrs.
visited the house opposite to the Service Station - they had no complaints.
The
house to the North is unoccupied.
The
house to the South - couldn't get an answer.
If any residents affected
it would be the two to the South. However, as the light has been in existence
for 8 years it is assumed that this application is a formality to clear up the
situation. Cllrs. tried to view the light from the vicinity of the 2 southerly
houses and felt that they were not able to see the light which is in the rear
of the Service Station site.
RECOMMENDATION
- Approve.
i) APPLICATION 08/P/1140/F – Erection of a single storey rear extension for Mr B Swift at 33, Vowles Close, Wraxall.
RECOMMENDATION – No objection – Voting 6 for – 3 against (1 abstention)
j) APPLICATION 08/P/1162/F – Alterations and extensions to provide granny annexe and carport following the demolition of existing double garage and single storey side extension. Creation of new vehicular access for Mr A Mikkelson, Tree Tops, Tower House Lane, Wraxall.
RECOMMENDATION – Majority in favour of Support with the conditions that:-
1. Delivery vehicles do not exceed one and a half tons (Lane is single track and
liable to subsidence on East side)
2. Delivery vehicles do not block the lane and
3 The existing garage is demolished prior to building work commencing to
allow access to the site.
k) APPLICATION 08/P/1175/F – Erection of a two storey rear extension (alterations to front elevation approved 06/P/2516/F) for Mr & Mrs Gerardi, Failand View, Horse Race Lane, Failand.
RECOMMENDATION – From memory Councillors think that there has been a previous extension of say 35 – 40%. Could this proposed extension take the amount of extension over the prescribed percentage?
The property was originally owned by a local farmer. Can NSC please investigate if there is an agricultural tie still on the property?
The recommendation is 9 to support the proposal (1 abstention) once the above has been investigated.
l)
PRE DECISION AMENDMENT TO 08/P/0629/F –
Use of land for up to 40 days in each calendar year for the purposes of
agricultural show, game fair and associated activities, with access from
Clevedon Road and Station Road – North Somerset Showground, Station Road, Flax
Bourton.
AMENDMENT
TO SITE DESCRIPTION AND CLARIFICATION OF PROPOSALS
RECOMMENDATION – The new information has not changed Councillor’s opinion of the application, which remain:- Access acceptable with annual re-assessment of the 40 day operation.
m) APPEAL
SITE VISIT re. GLB’s land near Cricket Ground, Failand.
Cllr Sage gave a report on
the site visit.
n) CAC
SITE VISIT re. 08/P/0442/F – Laundry Cottages, Belmont Estate
Both D/Cllr. Roberts & Cllr.
Ambrose spoke, at the site visit, in favour of the garages.
o) APPEAL
re. Land at 3 Ferney Row, Green Lane, Failand.
This
appeal has been withdrawn and no further action will be taken.
p) Clerk
reported on decisions made by NSC on planning applications previously
considered by this Parish Council
1. APPLICATION 08/P/1228/F INFORMATION ONLY - NAILSEA APPLICATION Erection of employment buildings for B1 or B8 use (Light industrial – wholesale warehouse) for Richard Payne, Kitto Developments Ltd re. Employment Site, Southfield Road Ind. Estate, Nailsea.
Nailsea have asked for expert opinion on traffic management and unsatisfactory access.
2. CLIFTON LODGE, FLAX BOURTON ROAD, FAILAND.
Cllrs. advised that ‘Enforcement Notices have been served upon the owner of the above property in respect of a change in use of land and storage of vehicles’.
3. PHONE BOX REMOVALS
LETTER RECEIVED FROM ANNA HAYES NSC asking for comments regarding the proposed removal of telephone boxes. Reply as follows:-
BOX AT CHURCH IN LOWER FAILAND 01275 373842 – No objection to the removal.
BOX NEAR OLD POST OFFICE, CLEVEDON ROAD, FAILAND 01275 392581 – This should be kept in service but at present the inside has been removed and needs replacing.
BOX AT BRISTOL ROAD, WRAXALL 01275 852141 – Strong objection to the removal of this box.
a) SPEED LIMIT – BEGGAR BUSH LANE (Letter from Howard asks us to discuss and put pressure on Highways)
b)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF USE BY VEHICLES
– LODGE LANE – 9 June for 2 weeks.
c)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF USE BY VEHICLES
– PORTBURY LANE – 23 June, 2 days.
Cllr. Smith asked if this could be changed as the two days specified are Tyntesfield ‘Open Days’ and Portbury Lane is the route directed from the Motorway. Cllr. Ambrose suggested that Ruth Gofton Property Manager of Tyntesfield should speak to NSC direct.
a) MOAT HOUSE FARM – APRIL MEETING - This had been discussed under planning at the previous meeting.
a)
E-MAIL ‘LAUNCH OF COUNTDOWN 2010 FUND AND
NERC S41 LIST PUBLISHED.
This is a great
opportunity to get a Grant but refers to Voluntary Organisations.
Clerk to give
to Mike Amos, Stephen Down, Jeffery Boswall & Pam Millman.
EXTRAS
1.
OAKHAM TREASURES – Invitation received
from Helen Sherrell, Oakham Farm,
Portbury Lane
asking for Cllrs. e-mails so that they can be sent invitations to the official opening
on 8 July. All Cllrs. happy to have
their e-mail address given (Cllr. Delmas’ mailing address given).
2.
STANDARDS COMMITTEE – Three Town/Parish
reps. are now to be on Comm.
Cllr. Horry has
resigned, Cllr. James Tonkin appointed
(He came 3rd in the original ballot) All except NTC &
W&F asked to nominate for the 3rd representative.
a) FEEDBACK FROM APM 22 APRIL 2008. Cllr. Ambrose felt that the meeting was too long and the style degenerated as the speaker turned up late and then had to ‘set up’.
Public seem to prefer some form of forum for questions. Some things were more interesting than others and needed more time. Consider prior to next APM.
b) AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPEN DAY 21 MAY 2008 – No one attended.
c)
TOWN & PARISH DEVELOPMENT CONTROL
WORKSHOP 5 TH JUNE. Cllr.
Ambrose will forward a copy of the handout from the meeting.
d) COUNCILLORS WORKSHOP 11 JUNE – ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
West Harptree Memorial Hall. 6.45 – 9 pm. Booking has been confirmed for Cllrs. Delmas, Law, Thompson & Smith. Agendas & map handed out.
e) COMMUNITY ACTION – SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES CONFERENCE – 26 June 9.30 – 3.30.
Booking made for Cllr. King.
f)
SHARING YOUR IDEAS TO CREATE SOLUTIONS –
30 June to celebrate the achievements of the NHS. – No takers.
g)
PLANNING TRAINING DAY 6 Sept. Bradley
Stoke – Noted.
h)
COUNCILLORS WORKSHOPS 2008 – Series of 4
evenings West Harptree.
The first of
these at d). Details of all 4 sent to
Cllr. Sheppard. .
a)
ANNUAL RETURN – APPROVED & SIGNED..
b)
PARISH COUNCILS AIRPORT ASSN. – Sub for
2008/9 due. Authority given to continue membership at £50 per annum.
c) ACCOUNTS APPROVED
Chq.
No. Payee
Details
|
1711 |
North Somerset Council |
Parish Council meeting at School |
18.00 |
|
1712 |
North Somerset Council |
Parish Council meeting at School |
18.00 |
|
1713 |
Cllr. Ambrose |
Chairman’s allowance |
330.00 |
|
1714 |
North Somerset Council |
Deposit on DVD. Refundable |
40.00 |
|
1715 |
Cllr. King |
Vice Chairman’s allowance |
110.00 |
|
1716 |
ALCA |
Workshop x 5 @ £20 |
100.00 |
|
S/O |
Mrs F Shattock |
Salary – May |
1069.77 |
|
1717 |
Mrs Cobb |
Safety Reports – Mill. Green – May |
40.00 |
|
1718 |
Mrs F Shattock |
Reimburse – Broadband £18.99 Talk Talk phone calls £12.82 Wine for internal auditor who makes no charge £12.00 |
43.81 |
|
1719 |
Citizens Advice Bureau |
Grant |
120.00 |
|
1720 |
CPRE |
Grant |
50.00 |
|
1721 |
Cross Tree Centre Appeal |
Grant |
100.00 |
|
1722 |
Failand Cricket Club |
Grant |
350.00 |
|
1723 |
FVH |
Grant |
200.00 |
|
1724 |
Failand Volunteer Drivers |
Grant |
75.00 |
|
1725 |
Multiple Sclerosis Therapy |
Grant |
200.00 |
|
1726 |
Community Transport |
Grant |
230.00 |
|
1729 |
Nailsea Disability Initiative |
Grant |
75.00 |
|
1730 |
National Trust, Tyntesfield |
Grant |
100.00 |
|
1731 |
St. Mary’s CEVA School – Portbury |
Grant |
100.00 |
|
1732 |
Toy Box Toddlers |
Grant |
50.00 |
|
1733 |
Woodspring Assn. for Blind People |
Grant |
150.00 |
|
1734 |
Wraxall Parochial Charities |
Grant |
230.00 |
|
1735 |
Wraxall CEVA School |
Grant |
450.00 |
|
1736 |
All Saint’s Church Wraxall` |
Grant |
1000.00 |
|
1737 |
All Saint’s Church Wraxall |
Grant |
500.00 |
|
1738 |
St. Bartholomew’s Church, Failand |
Grant |
850.00 |
|
1739 |
St. Bartholomew’s Church, Failand |
Grant |
250.00 |
Meeting closed 9.58pm