MINUTES OF THE WRAXALL & FAILAND PARISH
COUNCIL MEETING HELD
7.30PM 10
OCTOBER 2006 IN COMMUNITY ROOM, WRAXALL.
PRESENT –
Cllrs. Ambrose, Sage, Mrs Shaw, Down, Sheppard, Sykes, Sapsed, Delmas from
7.53pm.
IN ATTENDANCE –
D/Cllr. Roberts, PC Adam Clarke & Clerk.
APOLOGIES –
Cllrs. King, Mrs Moon, Mrs Parsons, D/Cllr. Cook, Liaison Officer Sally Varley.
PUBLIC –
Seven
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST – Cllr. Down 79b Neighbour.
Mr Andrew Smith of English
Rural Housing Association addressed the Parish Council regarding Affordable
Housing and answered questions afterwards. He left brochures and Housing Need
forms for Councillors.
It was agreed that a
Housing Needs Scheme should be conducted with ERHA.
PC Adam Clarke then gave
the latest crime report. Overall crime is
down by 1 over the same period last year. Criminal damage remained at the same level (Nailsea
up by 25%). Dwelling burglary up by 2
but theft from motor vehicles was down by 2.
Today there had been a distraction burglary in Nailsea – he asked that
we be on guard and particularly to alert old persons. In
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MINUTES –
The minutes of the meeting held 12 September 2006 were agreed and signed.
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& ENVIRONMENT
b)
APPLICATION 06/P/2157/F – Erection of 5 loose boxes, a
hay barn and tack room and a 40m
x
20m menage for Mrs C Waugh at GLB’s, Land near Cricket Ground, off
MEETING CLOSED 8.06 FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AND THE APPLICANT
TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL . MEETING
RE-OPENED 8.33PM.
The recommendation, already sent to NS to meet their
deadline after consideration by a quorum, was read to Cllrs.
RECOMMENDATION – Report:-
1. Neighbours and adjacent landowners do not appear to have been notified by NSC.
It is regrettable that Parish Councillors have to do this [again] as neighbours react unfavourably.
2. Objections on highways and safety concerns are hardly reasonable. Traffic manages both transit and existing parking for events at the cricket field and the church. Poor sightlines and sparse passing places make potential danger obvious, and therefore safer.
3. There is concern over the increasing number of stables in the area. This is surely a change of use from agriculture to ‘horsiculture’. Most stables are said to be private and thus low usage. The future conversion to commercial stables seems possible and would considerable increase vehicle and trailer traffic.
4. Details of drainage are not given. Parking arrangements are not clearly specified.
5. However, the access track along the first
field will be a made-up road and the addition of several buildings etc in the
second field surely will be an intrusion
into the openness of the Green Belt in the midst of open fields. The
location is visually sensitive and near to the well-used Right of Way. Perhaps this could have been alleviated if a
site near the road had been considered, fitting into the cluster of other
buildings – but that is not the application.
There is increasing risk of the
rural nature of the Failand Settled Limestone Plateau being compromised by what
can be considered creeping urbanisation.
6. A full survey of all the existing stables in the area is needed, both private and commercial. If sustainable development is the view of NSC then full planning considerations should be given to improving several local roads – in short the area will become urbanised.
RECOMMENDATION – NOT TO SUPPORT THE APPLICATION
The full Council then debated the application and voted to support the
recommendation
as already sent to NS.
f)
APPLICATION
06/P/2216/F – Construction of new vehicular access for Mr P Young at Rose
Cottage,
MEETING
CLOSED 8.54PM.MR FOSTER ADDRESSED THE COUNCIL.
RE-OPENED
8.58PM.
RECOMMENDATION -
It was felt that this proposed the same splay as Rock Farm and as the
egress was onto the B3130 within a 30mph limit that Approval should be
recommended.
MEETING CLOSED AT 9PM AND REOPENED IMMEDIATELY after Mr
Tavener had advised as to where the previous owners had parked. (Disused Quarry
or Village Club car park).
VOTING as per the recommendation – 6 For, 1
Abstention, 1 Against.
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ISSUES –
a)
CROSS TREE SITE –
Cllr. Sapsed said that we should have received the ½ grant. (Clerk has not yet
received this). Work will start in the New
Year.
b)
MATTERS FROM
WORKING PARTIES
COMMUNICATION – Cllr. Sheppard suggested a Newsletter
- £150 per issue – we will need an editor.
PROFILE – Cllr. Sage said that he was happy to arrange
a large advertising sign.
PARISH PLAN – The Plan is still being circulated. Cllr. Sykes has spoken to Fay McIntyre who
can give funding advice. She is the
Parish Plan officer and is in touch with relevant officers, parishes &
departments and will come to talk to the PC if we so wish.
c)
ROLL OF HONOUR –
Recognition of ‘unsung persons’, not likely to be recognised elsewhere.
Cllrs. asked to let the Clerk know of any suggestions
and a list can then be compiled.
d)
MOTION –
INFILLING & GARDEN GRABBING – Proposed rule to protect the character
of
Wraxall & Failand.
‘New dwellings should be as distant from an existing
adjacent neighbour’s boundary as the neighbour’s dwelling is located, except
for developments between dwellings in a row along a road. Otherwise a proposal is entirely trading on
the design of the neighbour’s existing property, which could be considered a
form of amenity theft.
This is morally wrong and is solely
driven by the desire for financial gain’.
This motion was put on hold. Accepted and deferred.
e) MOTION –
FINISHING TIMES OF MEETINGS
It was felt that meetings should end by 10pm. However it was pointed out that if there was
any
unfinished business then the
PC would have to meet again the following night. Not popular!
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PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT
Recommendations
for a) to d) have been sent to NS after consultation by a quorum in order to
meet their deadlines. Cllrs required to confirm/amend decisions.
a) APPLICATION 06/P/2150/LB – Erection of a rear
timber framed conservatory for Mr R Conte, 1
RECOMMENDATION – This is the
06/P/1715/F.
The comment is the same for both – Approve.
c)
APPLICATION 06/P/2158/F – Change of use from 2
agricultural barns to 5 holiday units, a stable and store with associated
access road, landscaping and parking for Mr & Mrs B & P Jones at
Watercress Farm, Bristol Road, Wraxall.
d) & 06/P/2173/LB.
RECOMMENDATION – This appears to be in keeping
with other restoration work being carried
out at this site. As long as the Footpath is maintained the
recommendation is for Approval
e) APPLICATION 06/P/2159/F – Erection of 1.8metre
boundary fencing and a side gate to provide
access to the rear garden for Mr & Mrs N
Blackham, 7 Green
RECOMMENDATION – The area in which this
application site sits is open plan or low level
walls. A 1.8m fence is considered out of
character with the area and detracts from the
neighbourhood.
It would change the nature of the area and set a precedent. North Somerset
should also verify ownership of the land as it
may belong to them.
g)
APPLICATION
06/P/2249/F – Erection of a single storey side extension to nursery area for
Charlton Nursery Ltd, 49 Charlton Drive, Wraxall.
RECOMMENDATION – No objection.
h) Clerk reported
on decisions made by NS on Planning Applications previously considered by this
Parish Council.
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HIGHWAYS & TRANSPORTATION – No items.
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PROW
a)
Reminder that the
next PROW meeting will be on 24th October 2006 at The Grove.
b)
Cllr. Sykes reported
on his responses to ‘Consultation on the NSC Draft Enforcement Policy for PROW’
– Ineffectual.
c) NS FOOTPATH FORUM 7.30pm 12 October 2006 Congresbury,
Old School Rooms
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TYNTESFIELD –
No items.
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MEETINGS
a) ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT & REGENERATION FORUM x 2. Cllr. Ambrose reported on the two meetings.
Gov. want to know what barriers there are to Social Economy.
b) CENTRAL AREA
FORUM – 19 September 2006 Cllr. Sykes reported. There is a report on the
last 3 pages of the Central Area Committee
dated 4.10.2006 re. Agenda Item 6.14
c) TARMAC
LIMITED – 27 September 2006. Cllrs.
Ambrose reported that Tarmac had done
everything they said they would do re flora
& fauna. They will produce a précis
report. Our
concern is lorries, air quality & noise pollution. There will be auto plate recognition shortly.
d) ALCA NORTH
SOMERSET GROUP – 2 October 2006. Cllrs. Sykes reported on this meeting.
e) AGM TENONS
1.45pm 11 October 2006 Weston College WSM – Seminar: Flooding – Climate
Change. No one could attend.
f)
COMMUNITY
ACTION AGM 2pm 19 October 2006 Jubilee Pavilion Long Ashton – Cllrs. Ambrose
& Sykes will attend.
g) TASTE OF NORTH SOMERSET 11 – 2.30pm 23 October 2006
Failand (farm & village hall) – Cllrs. Ambrose, King, Sage and Down will
attend.
h) STRONGER NEIGHBOURHOODS ROADSHOW 12.30pm 7 November
2006 WSM – Cllrs. Sykes & Delmas will attend (also D/Cllrs. Cook &
Roberts).
i)
OPEN EVENING
FOR VILLAGE ORGANISATIONS IN FAILAND
7.00pm 10 November 2006 FVH – Cllrs.
Ambrose & Sykes will man a table.
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CORRESPONDENCE
a)
ECONOMIC SUMMIT
23 February 2006 – Document to be circulated – handed to Cllr. Delmas.
b)
VOLUNTEERS REQ’D
BY AVON WILDLIFE FOR ‘POND PROJECT’ – Nil.
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FINANCE
a)
ACCOUNTS FOR
PAYMENT – Approved.
Chq. No
Payee
Details Amount
|
1506 |
Sita
UK Ltd |
Emptying
Dog Bins – July |
17.86 |
|
1507 |
J
Chapman |
Computer
repairs |
30.00 |
|
1508 |
Mazars |
Audit
fee |
141.00 |
|
S/O |
Mrs
F Shattock |
Salary
– September |
1043.91 |
|
1509 |
ERC
Cobb |
Safety Reports – Mill.
Green – Sept. |
50.00 |
|
1510 |
Mrs
F Shattock |
Reimburse – Stamps £4.44 Broadband £18.99 Talk Talk £17.51 |
40.94 |
|
1511 |
Sita
UK Ltd |
Emptying Dog Bins –
August |
20.09 |
|
1512 |
ALCA |
Training &
Development Workshop for Cllrs. Course |
20.00 |
|
1513 |
Adroit
Printers |
Printing & Photo
copying |
58.73 |
TOTAL EXPENDITURE £1422.53
CURRENT ACCOUNT £2611.57
CAPITAL RESERVE ACCOUNT £25073.00
b)
BUDGET/GRANT
MEETING Date set for 6 November 2006.
c)
CPRE Sponsorship –
Deferred to Budget meeting
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CHAIRMAN’S URGENT BUSINESS
a)
SPECIFIC MINUTE was
authorised to confirm that the clerk may use her private bank card to make
purchases, on behalf of the Parish Council, over the internet or by telephone.
Also to use direct debits on private bank account for such things as Broadband
& Talk Talk telephone calls. Amounts
will be reclaimed in the ‘Reimbursement’ section of the Accounts. Monitoring will be by Finance Item of Agenda.
b) NORTH
BRISTOL NHS TRUST SEEKING TO BECOME NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Cllr. Mrs Parsons had submitted the forms on which her
comments were recorded. The forms are to
be forwarded to Foundation Trust Office at Frenchay Hospital.
c) Cllrs.
advised that the Appeal re. 05/P/1609/F – 33 Clevedon Road, Failand ( Demolition
of and
Change of Use from car showroom to residential
with the erection of 4no. 2 storey semi-
detached dwellings & 3no. terrace properties)
is going ahead despite a later P/A 06/P/1082/F
(Erection
of 5 dwellings) being approved. Written
representations. Comments in duplicate by
2/11 to
Mrs F. Dunn, Planning Inspectorate, Room 3/19a, Temple Quay House, 2 The
Square,
Temple Quay, Bristol, BS1 6PN quoting ref.
APP/DO121/A/06/2015708/NWF
Meeting closed at 10.22pm.