MINUTES OF THE WRAXALL & FAILAND PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD
7.30PM 13 MARCH 2007 IN FAILAND VILLAGE HALL
PRESENT – Cllrs. Ambrose (Chairman),
King (Vice Chairman), Sage, Mrs Shaw, Sykes, Delmas, Sheppard & Mrs Moon.
IN ATTENDANCE – D/Cllrs. Roberts & Cook
(from 7.58pm), Paul Smart Highways Dept.
PC
Adam Clarke 2707 (at 8.40) & Clerk.
PUBLIC – Martin Law, Ruth Gofton
(Property Manager, Tyntesfield & Bristol, National Trust)
Mr & Mrs Tyrrell
APOLOGIES – Cllrs. Down & Sapsed
& NS Liaison Officer Sally Varley.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST – 23 g & h Cllr. Mrs Shaw close neighbour in both cases.
23 m & n Cllr. King – family
involvement.
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MINUTES – The Minutes of the meeting held 13 February 2007.were agreed and
signed
PAUL SMART Senior Area Officer, Central
Area was then asked questions.
1.
Was the photo opportunity at the lay by, bottom of THL to go ahead?
YES.
2.
Can there be a final clearing & more frequent collections from the
litter bin. YES.
3.
Lorries are still driving on the grass. Can anything be done to stop
this like placing rocks there. NO, THIS IS NOT ALLOWED FOR SAFETY REASONS
4.
Cllr. King reported that the signs at Cuckoo Lane/Cadbury Camp Lane had
been demolished. Residents are also concerned re. speeding to Portishead. SIGNS
WILL BE REPLACED AND DAMAGE CLEARED.
5.
Cllr. Ambrose reported that refrigeration units/lorries were being
parked in the lay by at the bottom of THL and the drivers sleeping there. The noise of the units, which have to be left
on, was disturbing nearby residents. WRITE TO ENVIRONMENTAL SECTION.
6.
Despite being reported twice, the road sign at the B3128/Horse Race
Lane junction has still not been replaced. PAUL WILL LOOK INTO THAT.
SURGERIES are held by Paul, in Nailsea TC offices on
Tuesday mornings. He will let us know
when.
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ISSUES –
a)
LAND
IN TOWER HOUSE WOODS – Nothing heard from owner re acreage.
b)
AFFORDABLE
HOUSING – Surveys were sent out last week
Cllr. Mrs Moon asked that it be recorded that she was not comfortable
with the survey going out in the name of the Parish Council. She felt that it
was not the way to go about it.
c)
PARISH
PLAN – A letter explaining that we were about to undertake work towards a
Parish Plan was included with the survey at 22b. So far 8 residents have said that they would
be interested in joining the steering committee. Cllr. Sapsed also said he would be interested
and Cllr. Sage said he would take some professional photographs around the
parish..
d)
ROLL
OF HONOUR – No further action.
e)
ELECTION
– NOMINATIONS – Sets of forms which had been received from NSC, and which
included a nomination form, were passed
around for Cllrs. to take if they were standing at the forthcoming election.
There is an explanatory e-mail available if required.
f)
RUBBISH
OR RESOURSE – Cllr. Ambrose has not had a reply to either of his letters sent
23/2 & 12/3 to David Turner.
The following were dealt with at the February meeting but
are recorded here to give a full record of Applications.
a) APPLICATION 07/P/0230/TPO -
Silver Birch x 1- 30% crown reduction remove
left hand stems for Miss Warrington, Morphany, Hill
Drive, Failand.
RECOMMENDATION - Approve.
b) APPLICATION 07/P/0234/F -
Erection of a side conservatory for Mr & Mrs Van
Hoave, Birdcombe Cottage, Stoney Steep, Ham Lane, Wraxall.
RECOMMENDATION - No objection on actual P/A BUT there are concerns about the
proximity of the foundations to a neighbours boundary, as there is a drop of
some 10' to the neighbours ground level. We are writing to the Building
Control Inspector regarding this.
c)
APPLICATION 07/P/0255/TPO - Tree works at 5 Bowden Way, Failand
RECOMMENDATION - No concerns as the trees are only being reduced
d)
APPLICATION
07/P/0256/P - Tree work at 7 Bowden Way, Failand.
RECOMMENDATION - No concerns as the trees are only being reduced.
e)
APPLICATION
07/P/0268/F - Renewal of planning permission 05/P/0154/F to
allow for a change of use to open house and estate to the public. Retention
of temporary car park and visitor facilities including marquee, catering
kiosk, portaloos, shop and reception buildings at Home Farm for The National
Trust, Tyntesfield. All until March 2010.
RECOMMENDATION - Approve.
f)
APPLICATION
07/P/0288/LB - Provision of new mechanical extract fans to
kitchen, bathroom and scullery, replacement of roof-light over scullery,
demolition of existing glasshouse, provision of oil tank and installation of
heating and hot water system for The National Trust at Gardeners Cottage,
Tyntesfield.
RECOMMENDATION -Approve.
g)
APPLICATION
07/P/0290/F - Erection of single storey front extension for Mr D
Talboys, 18 Woodland Close, Failand.
RECOMMENDATION - REFUSE - See report sheet.
EXTRA ITEM -
PRE DETERMINATION AMENDMENT received re.06/P/1678/F
- 25/27 WESTON ROAD, FAILAND
There is now a different layout, a change to the
internal road and now 2 garages per property.
The road has been reduced to 3.5m and it was queried if this was
sufficient for fire engines and rubbish collection lorries. Paul Smart advised that it was wide enough
for single access.
The development contravenes Policy H7.
Jobs should be in place if any housing is to be
built.
Density should not exceed that of the neighbourhood
so 5 houses maximum otherwise it would be ‘a development’.
MEETING CLOSED 8.22 pm
Mrs Tyrrell stated that they had bought a house in
the vicinity because of the density – 9 on this plot 25/27, Weston Road is too
much.
MEETING OPENED 8.25 pm
Cllr. Sykes stated that the plans were false and
misleading in that a boundary had been left off.
There is a silver birch at the rear of the site on
which there is a TPO. It is said that
the TPO takes precedence over a P/A.
Cllr. Sykes will draft a ‘strong’ letter re. the way
this has been dealt with.
RECOMMENDATION – Unanimous for REFUSAL – CONTRAVENES
H7.
PC ADAM CLARKE 2707 (WHO WAS ON DUTY) then gave a
report on the crime figures for Jan. & Feb.
There were 16 reported crimes (10 in The Grove area)
7 assaults – domestic, 2 thefts – houses, 2 stolen –
vehicles, 2 thefts – Taking petrol without paying and from vehicle, 3
burglaries LCD TV’s through Patio Doors.
The Local Safety Scheme on B3130 by Battle Axes was
mentioned to PC.
PC CLARKE THEN LEFT TO GO BACK TO DUTIES.
h)
APPLICATION 07/P/0308/F – Erection of 3 no. detached dwellings after
demolition of existing dwelling with associated car parking and access, for Pb
& Sj Developments Ltd re. 45 Clevedon Road, Failand.
RECOMMENDATION – REFUSE on the grounds of:-
1.
Over development in the Green Belt settlement,
2.
Lack of amenity to proposed dwellings,
3.
Incomplete information,
4.
Work done without permission.
i)
APPLICATION 07/P/0398/F – Proposed erection of side and rear
extensions. Alterations to the roof to include
raising the roof height and dormers to front and rear elevations to create
first floor level accommodation for Mr Parker, 8 Sixty Acres Close, Failand.
RECOMMENDATION – No objections.
j)
APPLICATION 07/P/0437/TPO – Ash
x 1 – 25% crown reduction for Mr R Hellen, 7 Owen Drive, Failand.
RECOMMENDATION – Support – we would be governed by
the tree officer when she attends the site.
k)
APPLICATION 07/P/0488/F &
l)
APPLICATION 07/P/0489/LB – Provision of security measures to include
the erection of a security light to NW elevation of Wraxall Lodge, erection of
CCTV pole and camera and installation of vehicle traffic loops for The National
Trust, Wraxall Lodge, Tyntesfield
RECOMMENDATION – We are assured that the light will
be angled so as not to be activated by passing traffic, so APPROVE.
m)
ENFORCEMENT
– Land near Cricket Ground off Horse Race Lane, Failand (GLB’s). Noted
n)
ENFORCEMENT
– Gallop View Stables, Horse Race Lane, Lower Failand. Noted
EXTRA
ENFORCEMENT – Rose Cottage, Bristol Road, Wraxall. It had been reported that the spoil taken out
of Rose Cottage grounds whilst constructing the drive (06/P.2216/F) was being
dumped in the disused quarry. Enforcement Section state that a methods
statement was received by NSC on 17 January and approved at the beginning of
March. The statement allows for storage
in the quarry with some material being returned to the site for use and the
rest being removed to a licensed tip.
This will be checked upon completion to ensure compliance.
o) SITE VISIT BY INSPECTOR 10.45am 13 March 2007 – Weston Hill Farm,
Weston Road, Failand. Robert Gordon
Jones –re. Change of Use, Barn to Offices
Cllr. Sykes gave a report of the site visit.
.
p) Clerk reported on decisions made by North Somerset
Council on Planning Applications previously considered by this Parish Council.
The following were considered as the Cllrs. concerned had
managed to consider them prior to the meeting although they are not due until
27 March.
APPLICATION 07/P/0553/F – Proposed new roof to include
raising the roof ridge to create first floor level accommodation, three dormer
windows to the front elevation and one dormer with double doors and two
rooflights to the rear elevation.
Proposed front porch for Mr & Mrs Holden, 41 Clevedon Road, Failand.
RECOMMENDATION – No objections.
APPLICATION 07/P/0555/F – Change of use from agricultural
buildings to offices, storage and workshops ancillary to Rectory Cottage to
include erection of two storey detached building (barn A), single storey triple
garage and conversion of Barn B including erection of a first floor including
rooflights and erection of boundary wall and gates (retrospective) for Mr M
Sweet at Rectory Cottage. Wraxall Hill.
RECOMMENDATION – Approve.
APPLICATION 07/P/0541/TPO – Silver Birch x 1 – reduce
horizontal spread over No 7 by 20% at 5 Bowden Way, Failand.
RECOMMENDATION – No Objections.
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HIGHWAYS & TRANSPORTATION
a) G.P.GANG – Several items to be forwarded
to Pepe re GP Gang work.
b) POT HOLES & PATCHING –
Tower House Lane, Wraxall – work completed in 6 ½ working days.
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PROW – Diversion order No 1 has been withdrawn and replaced with No
2 showing the property concerned as Bristol Road, Wraxall.
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TYNTESFIELD – Ruth
Gofton had given a full report at the previous meeting. She reported that
the holly
hedge, on which they had used a previous grant, was thriving.
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CORRESPONDENCE
a) Western Power Distribution –
Copy of ‘Quality of Supply report 2006’
Noted..
b) New contractor and increase
in litter & dog bin rates to £1 from 1/4/07 (originally due
1/4/06) Noted
c)
NS Replacement Local Plan.
Letter received stating that the RLP will be adopted by NSC after 29
March 2007.
d) Re. Manor Farm – Letters from
Liam Fox & David Turner.
Cllr. Sykes will draft a reply
EXTRAS
Quartet
Community Foundation have granted £2,780 to create a Parish Plan.
Local
Safety Scheme (as mentioned previously) Comments requested on a scheme to
improve
the safety of the B3130 around the Battle Axes area.
VISIT
arranged to the Children’s Hospice at Charlton Farm Friday 16 March 2007.
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MEETINGS
a) ALCA NORTH SOMERSET GROUP –
Wednesday 21 Feb. 2007
Cllr Delmas reported that there had been 2 main
speakers – Bristol International Airport
Highlighting donations to Charities. They may get their fuel from the depot in
Flax
Bourton.
They are promoting car sharing to cut down on transport and they are
planning an underground car park
Second speaker was Linda Shaw
‘Volunteering at NSC’.
There are reports available
from CPRE & BIA..
b) TARMAC- DURNFORD QUARRY LOCAL
LIAISON GROUP @ Durnford Quarry.
Reminder of meeting 21 March 2007 Cllr. Sage cannot attend as he will be out of
the country..
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FINANCE
a) FOLLY FARM APPEAL – No action as it is not
in our area.
Renewal Premium for Insurance from Zurich has risen by more
than £100.
D/Cllr. Cook suggested trying NFU.
b) ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT – AUTHORISED.
Chq.
No. Payee
Details
Amount
|
1545 |
Freda
Shattock |
Reimburse
- Computer Repairs |
86.99 |
|
1546 |
NSC |
½
year rental – Community Room |
190.00 |
|
1547 |
NSC |
Labels
re. Affordable Housing Survey |
10.45 |
|
1548 |
Mrs
F Shattock |
Reimburse
– Stamps re. Affordable Housing Survey |
196.88 |
|
1549 |
Friendship
Office |
Rubber
Stamps & Sellotape |
35.92 |
|
1550 |
Mrs
F Shattock |
Reimburse
– Broadband 18.99 Sellotape
(Tesco’s) 2 @ 30p ea. Stamps
– 25.48 Talk
Talk – 13.69 |
58.76 |
|
1551 |
ERC
Cobb |
Safety
Reports – Mill. Green Feb. |
40.00 |
|
S/O |
Mrs
F Shattock |
Salary
– February |
1043.91 |
|
1552 |
Mrs
F Shattock |
Recognition
for 11 ½ hours worked re. Affordable Housing Needs Scheme |
45.00 |
30 CHAIRMAN’S
URGENT BUSINESS
Letter from gentleman who is
offering to deal with the office computer problems
Clerk advised that she was happy with the service
she got from the current ‘trouble shooter’ who she would ask if he was happy to
continue.
Belmont Estate are holding an event on 31 March – 1
April. Last time they had an event the surrounding
roads became very muddy. Letter to be
sent to Highways with cc Roger Lewis, asking if they could monitor and clean
roads if necessary.
NS Enforcement Dept. to be asked to look at the sign
at the top of Portbury Lane, Failand (advertising offices) and at the building
which is being constructed in the field at the side of the barn, and to take
action if necessary.
Question to be asked at Parish Voice prior to CAC
regarding Proliferation of Lighting.
Meeting closed 10.41pm