WRAXALL & FAILAND PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the meeting held 7 February 2005 at The Community Room, The Grove, Wraxall.

PRESENT – Cllrs. Sykes (Chairman). King (Vice Chairman), Delmas.

Mrs Shaw, Sapsed & Mrs Moon.

IN ATTENDANCE – D/Cllr. Roberts and Clerk.

PUBLIC – Three

APOLOGIES – Cllrs. Sheppard, Sage, Nathan, Down, Mrs Parsons

D/Cllr. Cook & Liaison Officer Sally Varley

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST – 10a Cllr. Sykes (neighbour)

9 MINUTES – The minutes of the meeting held 11 January 2005 were

agreed and signed.

10 PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT

c) APPLICATION 05/P/0059/LB – Replacement of the tarmacadam and

non-grassed triangle with random coursed Pennant paving surrounding the Village Cross. Wraxall & Failand Parish Council at Cross Tree Site, Wraxall Hill.

As the Parish Council could not discuss this P/A whilst it is on the Agenda (being submitted on their behalf)it was decided to ‘withdraw’ it temporarily.

Cllr. Sapsed left the meeting for another appointment.

a) APPLICATION – 04/P/3308/F – Erection of a rear dormer with balcony for Mr N Janson 21 Clevedon Road, Failand.

RECOMMENDATION –(Already sent) REFUSE. This is overdevelopment. The person submitting the application has not taken the surrounding neighbours into account.

It will overlook and take away the privacy of the two properties to the left, two to the right and one to the rear of No. 21.

We understand that the neighbours – two to the left and two to the right are sending in their objections directly to you.

b) APPLICATION – 05/0007/F – Erection of a front porch and alterations/extension to the main roof with two dormer windows to the front elevation and three to the rear for Mr C Gorman at 83 Clevedon Road, Failand

RECOMMENDATION – Refuse. Sheet, in explanation, sent to Planning Officer.

d) APPLICATION 05/P/0120/F – Extension to food barn for Mr & Mrs Bush Moat House Farm Failand Road Wraxall.

Site visit arranged for Thursday 10 Feb. with Cllr. King, D/Cllr Cook & Mr Bush.

e) APPLICATION 05/P/0154/F – Temporary change of use to open house and estate to the public. Associated work to provide temporary car park and visitor facilities for The National Trust Tyntesfield.

RECOMMENDATION – Approve.

f) APPLICATION 05/P/0006/F – Erection of dormer extension to rear roof slope (retrospective) for Mrs A Sunderland 61 Greenfield Crescent, Nailsea.

INFORMATION ONLY – NAILSEA APPLICATION

g) APPLICATION 05/P/0127/F – Erection of a front conservatory, entrance porch, a double garage and front and side dormers to include loft conversion. Creation of new vehicular entrance, conversion of garage and internal alterations for Mr & Mrs Buckley Crosslands Lodge Lane Nailsea. – INFORMATION ONLY – NAILSEA APPLICATION

Whilst we appreciate that this application is for information only, being a Nailsea application, our Councillors picked up on the fact that the proposed vehicle access is too near to the junction and the wrong side of the calming scheme. It would appear that inadequate notice has been taken of the traffic calming scheme.

h) PRE DECISION AMENDMENT FOR COMMENT – 04/P/2859/F Erection of a new detached dwelling with integral garage for PS Developments at Plot 3, 21 Weston Road Failand.

AMENDMENT – Alterations to incorporate horizontal glazing bars to all proposed windows, and the inclusion of soakaways to the proposed drainage system.

RECOMMENDATION – The recommendation is to support the alterations as specified. It is noted, however, that the ridge height of the roof has not been lowered and there is no mention of the removal of permitted development rights to prevent accommodation being developed in the loft. These actions were requested by the Parish Council when considering the original application. It is mentioned again to ensure it is not overlooked inadvertently. Note also that the plan shows a garage on the adjacent property which was converted to living accommodation last year.

i) PLANNING & THE FOREST OF AVON.

The following comments are to be e-mailed to admin@forestofavon.org.uk :-

1. Second Map – ‘Forest of Avon’ in the key is misleading. Gordano Parkland should identify Tickenham Ridge and Failand Settlement areas.

2. Third Map – Key wording could be easier to follow and consistent in wording – i.e. running metre or m.

j) LICENCING ACT – Dates & Venues. Cllrs. Sykes & Mrs Moon and the Clerk will attend the meeting at Long Ashton on 22 February 2005.

k) WASTE PLANNING IN THE WEST OF ENGLAND TO 2020 – Cllr. Mrs Moon will read the circular and compose comments to be sent in by 28 Feb. 2005.

l) Clerk reported on decisions made by North Somerset Council on Planning Applications previously considered by this Council.

11 HIGHWAYS & TRANSPORTATION

a) SPEED LIMIT ORDERS ON B3130 - Noted

b) REQUEST FOR ATTENTION FORMS – Replies read to Cllrs.

Councillors wished for RFA forms to be submitted in respect of B3128 Downs School to Portbury Lane Junction and the full length of Flax Bourton Road. Flooding on Clevedon Road, Failand has already been reported to NS.

12 MEETINGS

a) JANUARY 2005 SURVEY OF COMMUNITY ROOM RE: DISABILITY ACT

This was undertaken on 12 January by Andy Carey who will submit his report to his superiors. Thousands of pounds will need to be spent at this site to comply with all the points of the Act and there are many other NS buildings which will take priority over this one. It may be that the most important items will be addressed prior to the full implementation of the survey.

b) 19 OR 22 JANUARY 2005 PARISH PLAN WORKSHOP – No one attended.

c) 24 JANUARY 2005 SAFETY ASPECTS – THE ELMS/LODGE LANE

Copy of Mike Schneider’s notes to be placed in the file.

It was suggested at the PC meeting that a ‘priority’ system should be put in place at the ‘Renroc’ site

Cllr. King is meeting on Monday to find a suitable Bridleway site thro’ The Elms.

d) 2 FEBRUARY 2005 LA 21 – No one available to attend.

Councillors were reminded that there will be an ALCA meeting at 7.30pm Tuesday 15 February in Old School Rooms, Station Road, Congresbury.

13 CORRESPONDENCE

a) LETTER & E-MAIL re: ENFORCEMENTS – Noted.

b) HEDGEROW FORTNIGHT 12-27 FEB 2005 – Noted.

c) FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – THE LOCAL CHANNEL –No action.

14 CHAIRMAN’S URGENT ITEMS

LA Bypass Multi-occupancy traffic lanes approved.

Appeal re Manor Farm, Failand will take place 10am Tuesday 15 February 2005.

Selling off part of ones garden could attract Capital Gains Tax – Noted.

Brochure re. NS Safer Communities Audit 2004 – all Cllrs. to read within the year.

Taken by Cllr. Mrs Moon.

15 FINANCE

a) GRASS TENDERS – Three tenders had been received and were opened at the meeting. Clerk to ascertain that one of the tenders was current, and that the Company could still undertake the work in this area, having lost the NS contract. Decision as to which tender is accepted deferred until the March meeting.

b) STREET FURNITURE MAINTENANCE – Notices asking for tenders to be posted on the Notice Boards.

c) ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT

Chq No. Payee Details Amount

1333	Woodland Trust	Subscription	72.00
1334	Serviceteam	Grass Maintenance	120.61
1335	Mrs F Shattock	One Tel Telephone calls 22.11.04 – 21.12.04 £24.09, 22.12.04 –21.1.05 £15.87, Lazer Toner for printer £49.00 (compatible toner purchased thereby saving £9), Error correction – claimed on computer generated bill and Hard Copy bill -£29.55,Plastic Gripseal Bags for filing £2.95	62.36
1336	ERC Cobb	Mill Green Safety Checks – January	20.00
1337	Andrew Tavener	Supply/deliver/ spread two loads wood chip – Mill. Green – under swings	90.00
1338	BT	Line Rental	41.99
S/O	Mrs F Shattock	Salary – January	477.66

Meeting closed at 9.59pm.

NEXT MEETING – The next meeting of the Parish Council will take place oat 7.30pm on Tuesday 8 March 2005.