MINUTES OF THE WRAXALL & FAILAND PARISH COUNCIL

HELD 7.30PM 12 OCTOBER 2004

IN THE COMMUNITY ROOM, THE GROVE, WRAXALL.

PRESENT – Cllrs. Sykes, King, Sage, Mrs Moon, Delmas, Mrs Shaw, Sheppard, Down, Mrs Parsons, Sapsed and Nathan (from 7.46pm).

IN ATTENDANCE – D/Cllrs Roberts & Cook, Liaison Officer Sally Varley & Clerk.

APOLOGIES – Police Insp. Chris Gardner & PC’s Leigh Mounter & Trevor Byford.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST – Nil

PUBLIC – Ruth Gofton, National Trust & Mr A J Tavener

Clerk reported that the Beat Managers had changed yet again. They are now

PC 1753 Leigh Mounter for Wraxall and PC3590 Trevor Byford for Failand. Both officers are attached to Nailsea and can be contacted on 01934 638349.

PC Mounter had advised that there had been 4 crimes in Wraxall and 2 in Failand between 1 Sept and 12 October.

62 MINUTES -The minutes of the meeting held 14 September 2004 were read and

signed

63 PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT

a) APPLICATION – 04/P/2270/F – Erection of a detached double garage for Mr T Thatcher at 67 Clevedon Road, Failand.

Due to time regulations the reply had been sent after consultation with Cllr. Mrs Shaw, Cllr. Down & Cllr King.

RECOMMENDATION – No objection in principle. However, Councillors and residents are concerned regarding the fact that the proposed garage is forward of the building line. Also it could set a precedent for tandem development.

There was a substantial garage at the site – 36 x 10 – which has been converted into living accommodation. I am told that it now has a window and DOOR. Could this be made a separate dwelling?

Councillors are very concerned regarding the proposal for a detached double garage which again is large and could again be made into living accommodation. The potential for abusing the system exists and the Parish Council feel that this should not be made possible.

b) APPLICATION – 04/P/2325/F – Erection of side and rear extensions, conversion

of existing garage to living accommodation and erection of detached double

garage for Mr & Mrs A Bannister at Birdwell Cottage, Tower House Lane,

Wraxall. Due to time restrictions the reply had been sent after consultations with

Cllrs. Delmas, Mrs Parsons & King.

RECOMMENDATION – No objections.

c) APPLICATION – 04/P/2363/F – Erection of a rear conservatory for Mr & Mrs McBride at 11 Hill Drive, Failand.

RECOMMENDATION – No objections.

d) APPLICATION 04/P/2453/F – Erection of single storey side extension for Mr & Mrs D R Jones at 19 Weston Road, Failand.

RECOMMENDATION – Approval.

e) APPLICATION 04/P/2505/TPO – Silver Birch x 1 fell, Silver Birch x 2 reduction by 20% for Luffman on behalf of Mrs S West, 5 Bowden Way, Failand.

RECOMMENDATION – Support.

f) APPLICATION 04/P/2512/TPO – Oak x 1 fell for BH Maule & Partners on behalf

of Arnold Booth 33, Riverway, Nailsea (On Parish Boundary with Nailsea)

Meeting closed 7.49pm – opened 7.50pm.

RECOMMENDATION – As the subject of this application is a healthy mature

Oak, councillors were reluctant regarding the felling and felt that alternative

means of restricting any damage to the dwelling should be found. (? Trenching

or root pruning). It would appear that an extension has been added to the

dwelling which must have been whilst the mature tree was in situ.

VOTING was 10 against felling with 1 abstention.

g) APPLICATION 04/P/2513/TPO – Ash x 1 & Oak x 1 Crown reduction 20% for

Luffman on behalf of Mrs Gillies, 3 Bowden Way, Failand.

RECOMMENDATION – Support.

h) PRE DECISION AMENDMENT FOR INFORMATION ONLY – 04/P/1271/LB – Construct swimming pool within racquet court area of existing building for Mr R Lewis & Ms N Evans at Belmont House, Wraxall – AMENDMENT – Additional information and plant room layout.

i) POST DECISION AMENDMENT FOR COMMENT – 03/P/1740/F – Demolish existing garage and terrace and extend drive. Rebuild terrace and provide new games room, double garage, utility and store beneath. Construction of new hard standing and garden terracing for Mr & Mrs K Finn at Hillcot, Clevedon Road, West Hill, Wraxall. AMENDMENT – Changes to the conservatory and games room adjacent to the eastern boundary of the site.

RECOMMENDATION – No objections. However, we note that it is close to, maybe even extending over, the boundary.

j) NORTH SOMERSET REPLACEMENT LOCAL PLAN

Meeting closed 8.13pm – reopened 8.14pm

Cllrs. Sykes & King will inspect the list of comments and advise.

k) NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL 2004-07 CORPORATE PLAN

This plan was passed around to Cllrs.

l) BUS SHELTER – THE GROVE

The roof of this bus shelter needs replacing. Cllr. King will approach the persons renewing the roof of The Village Club to see if they can carry out the work as they will be working near to the site.

m) LODGE LANE, WRAXALL

Enforcement officer acknowledged the pictures forwarded on from Stephen Young regarding the back entrance onto Lodge Lane. He advises that the gate is permissible but is querying the height of the fence.

n) NAILSEA ENVIRONMENTAL & ARCHAEOLOGICAL TEAM (Cllr. Barclay)

Cllrs. advised of the meeting date – 27 October, Church House, Nailsea.

o) FIREWORKS – Cllr. Sykes outlined the new law.

p) DISUSED QUARRY, BRISTOL ROAD, WRAXALL

A debate ensued and, because no owner can be found, some Cllrs. voiced the opinion that the Quarry should be owned by the Parish Council or North Somerset Council. If no use can be found for the Quarry (egress is onto the very busy B3130 with almost ‘blind’ site lines) it should be completely blocked for safety and for restricting persons using this area as an illegal dwelling area. Clerk to ask regarding the costs to secure ownership and any subsequent costs which may arise – D/C Cook suggested speaking to Nick Brain of Legal Section regarding this.

q) WRAXALL PAROCHIAL CHARITIES – request received for agreement for Mr R Llewellyn to continue for the next four years as one of the PC nominated trustees. Agreed.

r) NS COMMUNITY GROUP FORUM – Invitation received to briefing session and discussion regarding Planning for vital communities. October 16^th 11.00 – 12.00 Room 2 Nailsea Methodist Church, Silver St. Nailsea. Posters have been placed on Notice Boards.

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

EXTRA ITEMS

1. EMERGENCY REST CENTRES – Cllr. Sykes will speak to Tim Downey – Emergency Manager.

2. SHOWCASE EVENT 1 NOVEMBER 2004, Winter Gardens WSM – Noted

3. CLEAN NEIGHBOURHOODS – Consultation – No comments.

4. WRAXALL HOUSE HOTEL

Meeting closed 8.58pm – reopened 9.05pm

Appeal – alternative times proposed.

Need to ascertain if the proper process is to be undertaken or if the appeal hearing accepting

new’ times could be challenged. PC felt that a further letter should still be lodged objecting to the

changes, noise and alcohol.

63a HIGHWAYS & TRANSPORTATION

a) B3128 LOCAL SAFETY SCHEME – Tickenham to Portbury Lane.

Programmed for construction during the current financial year.

b) B3130 GABLE FARM SAFETY SCHEME – After consultations with Police, Jonathan Gall, Senior Engineer, considers that the speed limit should be altered from the ‘national speed limit’ (60) to 40mph from end of 30 through Wraxall to the existing 40 at the bottom of Belmont Hill. Traffic Regulation Order to be advertised within the next few weeks. There was a speed camera mentioned in the letter of 11 August to be installed ‘on the bend’ but not in the latest letter. Clerk to check.

Meeting closed 9.24pm

c) B3130 ACCIDENT STATISTICS - Mr A J Tavener gave a resume of the accidents which have occurred on the B3130 between the Nailsea border and Belmont Cross Roads. There have not been any accidents since work was carried out past Belmont Cross Roads. He thanked the PC & NS Council for the intended work, as above.

Meeting reopened 9.41pm

d) REQUEST FOR ATTENTION FORMS – REPLIES Noted

EXTRA ITEMS

1. GRIT BINS – Highway Services need an up date on Bins & Bags which are in

situ and if any more are required. (BINS are £100 each). When they have a

comprehensive list they will refill the bins and bags.

2. SLIP ROAD, WRAXALL HILL – Letter from Highway Services stating that whilst

the ‘stopping up’ of the slip road is favoured it will have to be the subject of an

Experimental Order which could last for a max. of 18 months and could be made

permanent if there are no objections. However, financial restraints mean that not

all schemes are possible in any one year. Clerk to write stating that School

Children are at risk at this junction and requesting early action.

3. LOCAL TRANSPORT PLAN – Cllr. Sykes gave a resume.

4. FREIGHT STRATEGY – E-mail from Wrington PC re. LGV recommended

routes. Copies of the e-mail taken by Cllrs. Sykes, King & Sage.

64 PROW

a) NATIONAL TRUST (TYNTESFIELD) FOOTPATHS & BRIDLEWAYS

Cllr. King had been asked by Bridleways Assn. to approach our ‘Buddy’ to speak to National Trust re Bridleways on Tyntesfield Estate.

Meeting closed 9.49pm

Ruth Gofton, who was at the meeting asked Cllr. King to ask- the Bridleways Assn to write to her.

Meeting reopened 9.50pm.

b) FOREST ENTERPRISE – BELMONT HILL & OXHOUSE BOTTOM EAST & WEST - Cllr. King will deal with this matter.

65 TYNTESFIELD

a) Temporary Car Park Site Visit – Friday 15 October 2.30pm

66 MEETINGS

a) TASTE OF NORTH SOMERSET NETWORK MEETING – APPLE CELEBRATION - TUESDAY 19 OCTOBER 9.30 – 1PM. THE PLUME OF FEATHERS, RICKFORD – Noted.

b) BUDGET MEETING 25 OCTOBER 2004 – Noted.

EXTRA ITEMS

1. ALCA PLANNING MEETING – 16 December 2004 New Council Chamber

Town Hall WSM. Cllr. King will attend. Items for discussion:-

Time scales on Planning Applications

Decisions on hearings – written etc.

Trees

2. COMMUNITY ACTION AGM – 13 October 2004. Cllr. Sykes will attend.

67 CORRESPONDENCE – Nil (all covered in previous items)

68 FINANCE

EXTRA ITEMS

1. Second half year Precept payment received

2. Community Room Rentals – WI £120 received.

a) ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT

Chq No. Payee Details Amount

1313	Wraxall Village Club	Grant re roof held from 2002/3 budget	500.00
1314	Serviceteam	Grass Mill. Green x 2	33.68
1315	Inland Revenue	NIC Contributions	36.35
1316	ERC Cobb	Clean Bus Shelter – Grove Safety Checks Mill. Green x 2	15.00
1317	Mrs F Shattock	Reimburse Printer paper (buy one, get one free £23.49 Telephone calls £5.98 Elastic Bands 1.79	31.26
1318	ERC Cobb	Street Furniture Maint.– budgeted	450.00
S/O	Mrs F Shattock	Salary – September	477.66

BUDGET MEETING 25.10.2004 AT 7.30PM COMMUNITY ROOM, THE GROVE, WRAXALL.

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE OF NEXT PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

The next meeting of this Parish Council will be at 7.30pm 9 November 2004 AT The Community Room, The Grove, Wraxall (FVH is unavailable due to roof repairs).