MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD
THE COMMUNITY ROOM, THE GROVE, WRAXALL
PRESENT Cllrs.
Sykes (Chairman), King (Vice Chairman), Delmas, Sheppard, Down, Sage, Sapsed,
Mrs Shaw. & Mrs Moon from
APOLOGIES Cllrs. Ambrose, Mrs Parsons & Sally Varley (Liaison Officer).
IN ATTENDANCE
D/Cllr. Roberts, PC Adam Clarke, D/Cllr. Cook from
PUBLIC Eleven.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST 69c Cllr. Sykes, 69f D/Cllr. Cook.
MINUTES The minutes of the meeting held 13 September 2005 were read & signed.
a) APPLICATION
05/P/2063/F Erection of a single storey extension to existing block plant
for Castacrete Ltd at Plantation Works,
Decision made at previous meeting to recommend Rejection and to have the application called in to CAC.
b) APPLICATION 05/P/2108.F Erection of a pitched roof to replace existing flat roof. Erection of front porch and a side extension/infill linking existing dwelling and garage for Mr J Palmer, Newlands, Tower House Lane, Wraxall.
RECOMMENDATION Minimal amendment to 05/P/1427/F Approve.
c) APPLICATION 05/P/2175/F Erection of two detached dwellings with garages and access off Manor Way for Perspective Developments Ltd Land to rear of 13 Clevedon Road, Failand.
A long discussion ensued between residents and our Councillors. However Councillors were already of the opinion that the site was too crowded with two properties the prior application with one bungalow would be fine. They were also concerned regarding the lack of privacy which surrounding residents would be subjected to; the lack of sewerage provision; soak away could be a problem on Failands rocky base and the proposal to build over an existing sewer which serves other properties.
RECOMMENDATION NOT to support. Councillors objected in principle but if you are minded to approve they wish it to be called in.
d) APPLICATION
05/P/2205/F Erection of building to form giraffe house for Mr A Bush, Moat
House Farm,
It was felt that this would be less obvious if further down on the farm. The proposal is too large on the site.
RECOMMENDATION NOT to support at that height on that site.
e) APPLICATION
05/P/2271/F Erection of a two storey side extension to include garage. Increase ridge height of roof and
installation of dormer windows and balcony to north (front) elevation and
dormer window to the south for Mr P Green,
This is almost a duplicate of 04/P/2221/F which was granted despite our recommendation for refusal. This is the third application for this site. We can only reiterate what was said regarding the previous applications Inappropriate and would cause a loss of amenity on both neighbouring sites. It would be over development and out of character in this location.
RECOMMENDATION NOT to support.
f) PRE DECISION AMENDMENT FOR COMMENT 05/P/1073/F Retention and alteration of existing vehicular access and farm track for use as
1. unrestricted access for agricultural vehicles and
2. access for non agricultural vehicles for up to 14 days in any year with a
maximum of 25 vehicles on each day.
For North Somerset Agricultural Society on Field no. OS 0005 Station Road Flax
Bourton.
RECOMMENDATION No objection.
g) AMENDMENT FOR INFORMATION 05/P/1524/F for Mr Holder, 50 Charlton
Drive, Wraxall. Amendment comprises a reduction in the bulk of the proposal by
decreasing the pitch and width of the proposed extension.
EXTRA ITEM
APPLICATION 05/P/2293/TPO Copper Beech x 1 20% crown reduction and
crown thin for FA Bartlett Tree Expert Co Ltd. for Dr Kemple, Failand House, Oxhouse Lane, Failand.
RECOMMENDATION Support. It was felt that the proposed work would prolong
the trees life span.
h) Clerk reported on decisions made by North Somerset Council on Applications
previously considered by this Council,
a) PROVISIONAL JOINT LOCAL TRANSPORT PLAN PROGRESS REPORT
No difference from the Consultative Document. Town & Parish Councils are concerned re. the report. Report on what this PC would like done to be sent to D/Cllr. Cook for a briefing meeting on 27 October.
b) The Community Beat Officer gave a report on accidents on the B3128 (West Hill) & B3130 (by Battle Axes Pub) in Wraxall.
Statistics had been obtained from Highways Department of NS Council which showed 21 recorded accidents (injury accidents) on the B3128 West Hill and 6 recorded accidents around the area of The Battle Axes Pub on the B3130. There had been other accidents but only those resulting in injuries are recorded.
Four residents of West Hill attended the meeting (they stated that others were with them in spirit). Those attending were the ones most affected by the accidents in that the cars usually came to a halt by demolishing their front walls. It was stated that West Hill has a blind corner, which is just on the Bristol side of the accident spot, and a 40mph speed limit was requested. There have been attempts to stop the cause of accidents at that spot, usually by signage, but they have failed to make any difference. Clerk read a letter from John Painter at NS Highways Dept. stating that the corner is to be resurfaced hopefully before Christmas but certainly before 31 March 2006. This was welcomed by residents. Clerk to write to Highways requesting a 40mph speed limit from Cuckoo Lane to Stone Edge Batch but if that length was too great certainly from Cuckoo Lane to the top of Tower House Lane.
Other residents attended from the area around the Battle Axes pub. The accidents there had happened recently since the bend at Gable Farm had been improved. However the accidents recently mostly involved cars travelling towards Gable Farm and so that could have no influence on the situation. Residents stated that there was no signage on the road travelling towards Bristol and little on the road coming into Wraxall. More signage was requested regarding the bend and repeater speed limit signs after the one approaching the school from the Nailsea direction prior to the end of the 30mph after the Battle Axes approximately 350m south east of the junction with The Grove. It is estimated than 8 out of 10 motorists using that length of road are speeding. The Comm. Beat Officer said that he would request Police radar checks on that road.
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a) CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN MEETING 20.9.2005.
Unofficial footpath on Wraxall Hill. Access mainly for locals. Channel visitors to other parts of the wood.
a) ALCA NORTH SOMERSET 4.10.2005. Cllr. Sykes reported that Ian Edser had promised talks with Highways at PC. Richard Whittington had stated that there would be 2000 of the 5000 Post Offices closed next year.
b) ALCA AGM is on 15 OCTOBER 2005 Cllrs. Sykes & King will attend.
c) AVON WILDLIFE TRUST AGM Sunday 16.10.05 2.30PM
d) COMMUNITY ACTION AGM 20.10.05 Long Ashton Cllrs. Sykes, King & Ambrose will attend.
e) BUDGET/GRANTS MEETING 7.30PM TUESDAY 25 OCTOBER 2005 RE 2006/7
f) TENONS (formerly LA21) AGM 26.10.05 Weston College
g) TARMAC LOCAL LIAISON GROUP MEETING AMENDED DATE TO 2 NOV 2005
a) TRAFALGAR Beacon to be lit at 7.15 on Friday 21 October 2005. Cllr. Sage is arranging for Mulled Wine to be served to those attending.
Bells will be rung at Wraxall Church on Saturday 22 October 2005.
b) LOCAL WORKS MOTION This will be on November Agenda.
EXTRA ITEMS
Letter regarding letting a Film Company hire ones house. Taken by Cllr. Sapsed.
- Aggregate Levy letter read to Councillors.
a) ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT
Chq.
No. Payee Details
Amount
|
1405 S/O |
Parents & Toddlers Group Mrs F Shattock |
Grant Salary September |
100.00 1014.05 |
|
1406 |
ERC Cobb |
Safety Reports Mill. Green September |
25.00 |
|
1407 |
Mrs F Shattock |
Reimburse Broadband - 18.99 Copy Paper 3 x 750 sheets (for price of 500) = 3x£1.99 =£5.97 One Tel 22.7 21/8/05 £97.29 1000 Envelopes £16.27 2 Markers £1.00 Stamps £10.80 |
150.32 |