MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD AT FAILAND VILLAGE HALL

7.30PM 11 JANUARY 2005

 

PRESENT – Cllrs. King (Chairman), Sage, Sheppard, Down, Mrs Shaw, Mrs Parsons, Mrs Moon.

IN ATTENDANCE – D/Cllr. Roberts, Liaison Sally Varley, PC Mounter & Clerk.

PUBLIC – Two.

APOLOGIES – Cllrs. Sykes, Sapsed, Delmas, Nathan, D/Cllr. Cook, & PC Byford.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST – Nil.

 

1                     MINUTES – The minutes of the meeting held 14 December 2004 were agreed and signed.

 

2.                   PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT

 

a)       APPLICATION – 04/P/3010/F – Demolition of existing building and erection of two storey house for Mr & Mrs Black at Tinkers Firs, Tower House Lane, Wraxall.

 

RECOMMENDATION – (Already sent) – No objection – but we would prefer the building orientation to be as the original.  We recommend that construction be carefully monitored to ensure plans are adhered to.

 

b)       APPLICATION – 04/P/3107/F – Erection of a first floor extension over existing double garage and erection of a single storey rear extension for Mr G Oliver, 2 Vowles Close, Wraxall.

 

RECOMMENDATION - (Already sent) – No objection, with reluctance bearing in mind the impact on No.4. – taking light from their garden and bathroom window and it will loom over their property – but the owners on No. 4 do not propose to make a formal complaint in view of the reason for the proposed extension (to provide improved accommodation for an 8 year old wheelchair bound girl).

 

c)       APPLICATION – 04/P/3144/F – Erection of a two storey rear extension with external and internal alterations (amendments to previous application 03/P/0078/F) for Mr & Mrs Lineham, Belmont Farm, Belmont Hill, Wraxall.

 

RECOMMENDATION - (Already sent) – Approve.

 

d)       APPLICATION – 04/P/3168/F - Erection of side gable extension to property and replacement of free standing greenhouse with conservatory for Mr & Mrs Fletcher, School House. Sandy Lane, Lower Failand.

 

RECOMMENDATION – (One letter already sent in the time restriction)

An imaginative development, however, the large glass structure on the South West elevation is out of keeping with the rest of the building.  The extra accommodation on the Right Hand side of the North West elevation increases the bulk of the building.  Neighbours at Jubbs Court, immediately below School House, object to the visual appearance and the possible reduction of light to their property.

Further discussion at the meeting and a second letter sent to clarify the recommendation :- REFUSE – Inappropriate in the Green Belt and on that particular property.

 

e)       APPLICATION – 04/P/3191/TPO – Irish Yew – prune over drive to height of 4m, Yew x 2, Walnut x 1 – crown lift to 4m over drive, Ash x 1 – reduce long lateral over drive back to kerb for Mr Wedlake at Wraxall House Hotel, Wraxall.

 

RECOMMENDATION - (Already sent) – Support.

 

 

 

f)         APPLICATION – 04/P/3216/F – Erection of a first floor rear extension and a rear porch for Ms H Hunter, Snowdrop Cottage, Church Lane, Lower Failand.

 

RECOMMENDATION – No objection subject to you having consulted with the residents of the three neighbouring properties.  (Our Councillors have not been able to contact the neighbours in the time limit imposed on this application)

 

g)       APPLICATION – 04/P/3249/F – Erection of a replacement dwelling for Dr & Mrs I G Ryder, The Gables, Tower House Lane, Wraxall.

 

RECOMMENDATION – Support.

 

h)       APPLICATION 04/P/3260/F – Erection of single storey side extension for Mr & Mrs J Mitten, 1 Wraxall Piece, Green Lane, Failand.

 

RECOMMENDATION – REFUSE – This proposal is totally out of keeping with the row of cottages.  We understand that a reduction in size has been requested and we await the amended plans.

 

i)     APPLICATION – 04/P/3308/F – Erection of a rear dormer with balcony for Mr N

       Janson at 21 Clevedon Road, Failand.

 

This application had not yet been considered by the Councillors – reply is  

requested by 25 January.

 

J)       Clerk reported on decisions made by North Somerset Council on planning applications previously considered by this Parish Council.

 

 

At this point the Police Constable Leigh Mounter was asked to report on Crime figures – he handed pre-printed sheets to all Cllrs. present.

 

3               HIGHWAYS & TRANSPORTATION

 

a)       SLIP ROAD/CROSS TREE SITE - Further letter received from Highways – They propose that an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order be made to stop up the Slip Road as the bottom of Wraxall Hill.  Clerk to confirm that the Council is in agreement with this and asking that it be implemented asap. in view of the safety aspect.

 

REQUEST FOR ATTENTION – Replies read to Cllrs.

Cllr. Mrs Shaw asked that the Pot Hole near the junction of Sixty Acres Close with B3128 be reported.  This was originally reported on 29.11.04.

 

4               PROW

 

a)       MEETING WITH HIGHWAYS – Letter received suggesting a meeting

w/c 24.1. 05.  Cllr. King suggested 2pm 24.1.05.  Those hoping to attend:-

Cllrs. Sykes, King, Delmas, Mrs Parsons, someone from Police Traffic Mgt., a District Cllr. and Mr S O Young.

 

Paul Holder arrived and was introduced to Ruth Gofton.  He wished to speak about a bridleway through Tyntesfield.

5               TYNTESFIELD

 

a)       TEMPORARY CAR PARK – Ruth Gofton gave an update on the current progress regarding the temporary car park. The plans have been submitted to NS who are asking for more detailed plans of the terrain.  Hopefully they should go to CAC’s February meeting.  D/Cllrs. Roberts will ‘chase’ when full set of plans are with NS  

6               CORRESPONDENCE

 

a)       ALCA NEWSLETTER  - on the display board at the back of the room.

 

b)       ALCA VISIT TO BI AIRPORT - no one wished to attend.

 

7               MEETINGS

 

a)       ALCA PLANNING MEETING – 16 December 2004.

      Cllr. Mrs Moon gave a report on the meeting.

 

b)       FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AWARENESS

Liaison Officer, Sally Varley gave a report and handed out papers setting out the

details of which we should be aware.

 

8               FINANCE

 

a)       ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT

 

Chq No            Payee                                                             Details                                                            Amount

1330

R I Sykes

Expences re Alca Planning Meet.

14.00

1331

E R C Cobb

Safety Checks - Mill. Green Dec.

25.00

1332

Inland Revenue

Nat. Insce. Contributions

31.50

S/O

Mrs F Shattock

Salary – December

477.66

 

 

NEXT MEETING – It is likely that the next meeting will not be held on the 2nd Tuesday of February.  Details will be on the Agenda for that meeting.