MINUTES OF THE WRAXALL & FAILAND PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD
11 DECEMBER 2007
As
A message was left on the
School door to advise any members of the public, who wished to attend, of the
adjournment
PRESENT – Cllrs. Ambrose (Chairman),
Smith, Thompson, Delmas, Pitt, Mrs Moon, Law & Sage.
APOLOGIES – Cllrs. King, Sheppard, Mrs
Shaw, PC Adam Clarke, WPC Jenny Clark & District Cllr. Cook.
IN ATTENDANCE – D/Cllr. Roberts, Liaison
Officer Sally Varley & Clerk.
PUBLIC – Chris Hunter & Ruth
Gofton (National Trust)
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST - 120 d, e & h – Cllr. Smith Works for the
Tyntesfield Estate.
CRIME FIGURES – In the absence of the
Police the Clerk gave the figures which had been provided by the Police.. Between the 13 Nov & 11 December there
had been 7 crimes – 2 Thefts of Oil from St. Bartholomew’s Church, Burglary,
a) RISK ASSESSMENT – Cllrs.
Delmas & Smith handed out Risk Assessment sheets to all Cllrs.
b)
TOWER
c)
PARISH PLAN
MEETING CLOSED 8.20PM
Chris Hunter told the meeting that the Steering
Group met on 8 November. Persons who had
expressed an interest had been invited (15).
Some joined the Thursday 13 Dec. meeting. In January the steering group should be able
to draw up the questionnaire which could then go out end Jan/early Feb. Web site will be discussed – they want to
bring that on line at the same time.
MEETING OPENED 8.24PM
d)
QUARRY ON B3130
It was felt that we should contact the Church
Commissioners in an effort to ascertain the ownership of the Quarry.
a) APPLICATION 07/P/2724/F –
Re-alignment of vehicular access to 3 properties together with partial
demolition and rebuild/extension of boundary wall and landscaping for Mr M
Aikens, Limekiln House, Portbury Lane, Wraxall
RECOMMENDATION – Accept providing PROW
re-alignment is approved.
b)
APPLICATION
07/P/2747/F – Construction of additional dormer window to side elevation for Mr
D Paddock, Batsford, Failand Lane, Failand.
RECOMMENDATION – Approve.
c) APPLICATION 07/P/2835/F –
Alterations to the roof to include raising the roof height, three dormer windows
and two rooflights to the front elevation and four dormer windows to the rear
elevation. Erection of a single storey
rear extension with rooflight (for ancillary use for disabled relative) for Mr
M Wilson, Wynscote, Bristol Road, Wraxall.
RECOMMENDATION – Neighbours on both side had
no objections to put forward but they had reservations. Cllrs. felt it was over development on a very
tight site – bungalow into house. Unanimous
for REFUSAL
d)
APPLICATION 07/P/2836/F – Change of use from sawmill to educational
centre with erection of single storey rear extension, link infill extension,
repairs including glazed ridge lantern, chimneys, weather boarding and doors,
make quarry safe, construct underground tank, resurface access road, parking
and landscaping for The National Trust, Engine House & Saw Mill,
Tyntesfield.
&
e)
APPLICATION 07/P/2841/F – Change of use from sawmill to educational
centre with erection of single storey rear extension, link infill extension,
repairs including roof, glazed ridge lantern, chimneys, weather boarding and
doors, internal alterations including new screen, floors, electrics, alarms and
glazed doors. Make safe quarry,
underground tank, resurface access road, parking and landscaping for The
National Trust, Engine House & Saw Mill, Tyntesfield.
(as above)
RECOMMENDATION for d) & e) - After a discussion there were various
questions which Cllrs. felt should be addressed. If the answers are satisfactory then they
recommend APPROVAL.
f)
APPLICATION 07/P/2934/T2 – Silver Birch x 1 – Fell 5 DAY NOTICE.
g) APPLICATION 07/P/2947/F – Conversion of
detached double car port with games room over into annexed accommodation with
erection of a porch to south elevation and infill walls to carport for Mr &
Mrs Clarke, Combe Gate, Tower House Lane, Wraxall.
RECOMMENDATION – No objection, however, no further
development after this and the existing dwelling and the converted car port
should remain as one item.
h) APPLICATION 07/P/2973/LB – Provision of
security measures to include the erection of a security camera mounted on a
pole, security light to North West Elevation and installation of vehicle
traffic loop concealed in access road for The National Trust, Wraxall Lodge,
Tyntesfield.
RECOMMENDATION -
APPROVAL so long as the light is angled so as not to cause a problem to drivers
on the B3130.
EXTRAS
33 CLEVEDON ROAD – AMENDMENT TO PLANNING
APPLICATION
D/Cllr. Roberts will ask Dominia Prout
to speak to the architect.
APPLICATION 07/P/2759/F – Retention of
existing conservatory for Mr M Fry, 53
Vowles Close, Wraxall. Rec’d at NSC 19.10.07. not rec’d by us
until 6.12.07 – after NSC had made their
decision.
MANOR FARM APPEAL DECISION
Appeal A Dismissed – Appeal B Allowed (front porch to be
retained)
i)
Clerk reported on decisions made by North Somerset Council on
applications previously considered by this Parish Council.
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HIGHWAYS & TRANSPORTATION
It
had been reported that a trench had collapsed across the road by the Battle
Axes. This will be investigated.
ENFORCEMENT
to be contacted regarding the silt & heavy stones which wash onto the B3130
from Rose Cottage following heavy rain.
PEPE
to be contacted again re. Water on the B3130.
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PROW
Cllrs.
Sheppard & Delmas walked Noah’s Ark Farm.
Mr Bush said that he was putting in proposals. Cllr. Sheppard spoke to Andy Caroll who does
not appear to have them.
Questions
for PROW section – Does Bush’s 5 year plan include PROW’s and can a PROW be
moved without permission as it is a Zoo.
Tony
Hibbitt has sent in a list of ‘wishes’ which has been forwarded to PROW
section.
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TYNTESFIELD
Ruth
Gofton said that the ‘over cropping’ of PROW’s was still being pursued.
Mains
water will be connected early in the New Year
The
annual Carol service for Staff, Tenants & PC will be on 20 Dec. Ring to
book.
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CORRESPONDENCE
a) Change telephone number on list - for
Police to 01934 638300 – PCSO Manager ( Adam’s desk 01934 638349 & Nailsea
Front Desk 01934 638366 – Force Service Centre 08454 567000).
b) SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY STRATEGY Consultation
process open until 17 December 2007.
Full draft available to view on:-
http://www.northsomersetpartnership.co.uk/community+strategy/draftsustainablecommu
nitystrategy1.asp - No comments.
c)
REQUEST FROM TERRY SMITH RE. PURCHASE OF PART OF LAND FOR SALE AT
BIRDCOMBE FARM – No monies available..
a) CPRE AGM 24 NOV. 2007 Cllr.
Ambrose gave a report.
He also said that he had asked Nigel Thompson
to speak at our APM. He will let him
know the date.
Various training courses were advised to
Cllrs. but there were no takers.
a) AGE CONCERN - DONATION REQUESTED – No funds available.
b) ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT –
Authorised.
Chq. No
Payee
Details
|
1659 |
C
Ambrose |
Travelling
Exp. July & Nov.2007 |
27.11 |
|
S/O |
Mrs
F Shattock |
Salary
– November 2007 |
1043.91 |
|
1660 |
ERC
Cobb |
Safety
Reports – November 2007 |
40.00 |
|
1661 |
Mrs
F Shattock |
Reimburse
– Broadband £18:99; 2xPrinter Toners & 2 Fax Films £101.76: 5
Reams copy paper – special price 53p 12
post it notes £8:21;4x Sellotape 5:28; 10
Lever Arch files £12.80; Wire bound
book of ruled paper £6.80; 4xPens£4:08 Talk
Talk – Nov. £19:01 |
177.46 |
TOTAL
EXPENDITURE £1288:48
CURRENT
ACCOUNT £3346:09
CAPITAL
RESERVE ACCOUNT £19053.55
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CHAIRMAN’S URGENT BUSINESS Nil.