Prior
to the meeting, interviews were held in respect of the vacant position on the
Council and Mrs Sue Parsons was co-opted.
PRESENT Cllrs. Sage (Chairman),
King (Vice Chairman), Sapsed, Mrs Moon, Sykes, Down, Sheppard, Delmas, Smith
& Mrs Parsons.
IN ATTENDANCE District Cllr. Roberts
& Clerk.
APOLOGIES Cllr. Mrs Shaw, District
Cllr. Cook, Ruth Gofton National Trust, PC Mark Cornish.
PUBLIC One.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Cllr. Smith 22l, Cllr.
Delmas 22e,Cllr. Sykes 22h.
21
MINUTES The minutes of the meeting
held 9 March 2004 were agreed and signed.
In order to meet North Somersets deadlines, replies
to items a to f had already been sent.
a)
APPLICATION 04/P/0506/F Erection of a two storey side extension with
separate access and external staircase to first floor for Mr & Mrs G
Sparkes at 15 Woodland Way, Failand.
RECOMMENDATION We do not feel able to support this
application.
b)
APPLICATION 04/P/0558/LB Installation of new staircase.
c)
APPLICATION 04/P/0571/LB Form new opening and door in internal
wall.
d)
APPLICATION 04/P/0572/LB Installation of external door to the north
elevation.
All for Mr R Lewis & Ms
N Evans, Laundry Cottage, Belmont Estate, Wraxall.
RECOMMENDATION Approve all
three applications.
e)
APPLICATION 04/P/0563/TPO Poplar x1 crown reduction 30%, reduce 1no.
branch 60%. Poplar x1 crown reduction 30%, reduce 2no. branches by 60%. For
James J B Parkhouse at 16 Clark Close, Wraxall.
RECOMMENDATION Support.
f)
APPLICATION 04/P/0601/LUE Use/operation as petrol filling station and
shop with ATM for Mr & Mrs R Palmer at Wraxall Service Station.
RECOMMENDATION No objections
g)
APPLICATION 04/P/0605/O Erection of detached house and garage
(outline) for Mr & Mrs Buckley, 16
Belmont Drive, Failand
RECOMMENDATION Refuse.
h)
APPLICATION 04/P/0674/F Conversion of dwelling together with
conversion and extension of redundant farm sheds/barns to form a childrens
hospice, with associated new drive, parking and landscaping. Removal of existing barn and silo.
(Amendments to previously approved scheme) for Trustees of Childrens Hospice
South West at Charlton Farm, Charlton Drive, Wraxall.
RECOMMENDATION Support.
i)
APPLICATION 04/P/0729/LB Refurbish Buttery, internal alterations and
external refurbishment to the farmhouse and stone barns, extension to the stone
barns and demolish a barn and silo for Trustees of Childrens Hospice South
West at Charlton Farm, Charlton Drive, Wraxall.
Recommendation Support.
j)
APPLICATION 04/P/0690/TPO Sycamore x1 fell for Mr A Starr at 3
Short Way, Failand
This tree affects the neighbour in Bowden Way more
than Mr Starr. It is a nice shape and
could be reduced. However, Mr Starr has
other trees in the garden and, if felled, it would not affect the impact on the
countryside.
RECOMMENDATION Support
Meeting
closed 8.15pm to allow Amanda Wilson to address the meeting Opened 8.26pm
k)
APPLICATION 04/P/0713/LB & APPLICATION 04/P/0714/F Refurbishment
and renovation of existing lodge involving internal and external alterations
and extensions for Mr I Malpas & Ms A Wilson at Keepers Lodge, Tyntesfield
Estate, Wraxall.
RECOMMENDATION Support.
Cllr.
Smith left the meeting
l)
APPLICATION 04/P/0731/O Outline application for the erection of a
dwelling for Mr M Ward at Part of the garden of Hillside View, West Hill,
Wraxall.
RECOMMENDATION Refuse. Conservation site in the Green Belt.
Cllr.
Smith returned to the meeting.
m)
PRE DECISION AMENDMENT FOR INFORMATION ONLY TO 04/P/0086/LB
Installation of a fire alarm
system at The Mansion & Chapel, Tyntesfield.
Amendment Proposed revised position of the two
smoke detectors within the billiard room to comply with English Heritage
comments. The two detectors are proposed
to be positioned close to the two timber bosses along the centreline of the
ceiling. Both detectors are proposed to
be stained to match the ceiling. NOTED
n)
POST DECISION AMENDMENT FOR INFORMATION ONLY TO 03/P/2405/F.
extension.
Erection of first floor extension and porch to rear. Pitched roof to
existing
porch on west elevation. 5 no velux windows in roof. Replace windows
through
out. Raising of roof of single storey
outbuilding. Installation of velux
windows
and new door in double height outbuilding at Orchard Farm, Bristol Rd.
Wraxall. Amendment Changes to
fenestration on two storey extension. Noted
o)
POST DECISION AMENDMENT FOR INFORMATION ONLY TO 03/P/2071/F
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Amendment Increase in the depth of the proposed extension from 3.04 metres to
3.4 metres to be level with rear elevation of existing conservatory. Noted.
p)
CONSULTATION ON THE PLANNING APPEAL PROCESS . Cllr. Sykes had
studied and replied to this consultation
document.
q)
ALCA NOMINATIONS. Cllr. Delmas
nominated to continue as an Executive
Member.
r)
MILLENNIUM GREEN Removal of equipment. Cllr. Smith expressed his
disappointment that the equipment was to be removed
from the play area. He felt that
children should be catered for despite, in this case, there only being 4 who
made use of the area. It was pointed out
that the area would remain a play area but cost of inspections and maintenance
of the equipment was too expensive to be justified. This item will be revisited if there are
comments resulting from the notices which have been placed on the Notice Boards.
s)
Clerk reported on decisions made by North Somerset Council on planning
applications previously considered by this Parish Council.
Query on one decision 04/P/0058/F Clerk to
liaise with Cllr. Sheppard to write to Richard Kent re Warren COTTAGE/FARM.
a)
REQUEST FOR ATTENTION FORMS - Replies
Cllr.
Sapsed asked if we could request a speed limit of 40mph on B3128.
Explained that we have requested the 40mph on
numerous occasions over
several years.
a)
USE OF MECHANICALLY PROPELLED VEHICLES ON RIGHTS OF WAY
Letter
from Local Access Forum drawing the Councils attention to a possible
Problem.
a) PARISH VOICE 25.3.2004 Cllr.Sage had posed a further question at Parish Voice regarding the time given the PCs to reply to Planning Applications. NS state that they are allowing us 21 days when they need allow only 14. They will be no increase in the time allowed due to Government Deadlines.
b) NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL PLANNING PERFORMANCE
Following on from the previous item Cllr. Sykes put a motion to the meeting:-
Whilst congratulating North Somerset Councils planning team for winning Government performance cash, it should be recognised that success in chasing Government targets is at the expense of local democracy by denying adequate time
scales for proper discussion for residents and the Parish Council.
This motion was seconded by Cllr. King. Voting All in favour.
Copy of the motion to be sent to North Somerset, D/Cllrs. Roberts & Cook.
a) LOCAL INVESTIGATION & DETERMINATION OF MISCONDUCT ALLEGATIONS
Letter from ODPM & Standards Board for England. Cllr. Sykes felt that this was for Solicitors and should be dealt with by Malcolm Nicholson at North Somerset.
b) FAILAND VILLAGE HALL Public Entertainment Licence Supported.
c) QUALITY PARISH & TOWN COUNCIL SCHEME - Questionnaire from NS.
Taken by Chairman for completion.
Public meeting 20 April in LA re Stancombe Quarry variation of condition 2 of 99/1797.
Meeting 9 June 1pm re Statement of Significance for the Tyntesfield Estate.
PropertyWise The event for landlords 13 May Wintergardens WSM
Invitation to Workshops re NS Replacement Local Plan Second Deposit Draft.
Communities work Help your group make its impact.
NS/NHS Educational & Training Consortium.
Police Beat Surgery Grove 7.30pm 14 April.
a) ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT AUTHORISED
Chq. No. Payee Details Amount
|
1264 |
Community Action |
Affiliation fee |
20.00 |
|
1265 |
Zurich Insurance Company |
Annual premium |
289.76 |
|
S/O |
Mrs F Shattock |
Salary March |
464.91 |
|
1266 |
Adroit Printers |
Annual invoice Printing, p/copy etc etc. |
108.66 |
|
1267 |
Failand Village Hall |
Booking fee for APM Main Hall. |
30.00 |
|
1268 |
ALCA |
Subscription |
435.26 |
|
1269 |
Inland Revenue |
Quarterly NIC Contributions |
30.33 |
|
1270 |
CPRE |
Subscription |
25.00 |
|
1271 |
Mrs F Shattock |
Reimburse One Tel debited March & April.£60.11. Stamps £10.08 |
70.19 |
NEXT MEETING The next meeting of this Parish Council will be held on at 7.30pm Tuesday 11 May in Failand Village Hall.
7.30pm in FVH. Apart from the usual reports the main Speaker
will be from North Somerset Agricultural Society.