MINUTES OF THE WRAXALL & FAILAND PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD AT
7.30PM
9 MAY 2006 AT FAILAND VILLAGE HALL, FAILAND
PRESENT – Cllrs. Sykes, King, Mrs
Shaw, Sage, Delmas, Down, Sheppard, Sapsed, Ambrose, Mrs Moon from 7.54pm.
APOLOGIES – Cllr. Mrs Parsons.
IN ATTENDANCE – D/Cllrs. Cook &
Roberts, Liaison Officer Sally Varley & Clerk.
PUBLIC – Clive Thompson, Jane
Hadler & Ian Dyer re: Elms (30h) & Ruth Gofton – National Trust.
ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN – Cllr. Ambrose was proposed
by Cllr. Sykes and seconded by Cllr. Mrs Shaw.
As there were no other nominations Cllr. Ambrose was duly elected.
Cllr.
King, seconded by Cllr. Ambrose, gave a vote of thanks to the outgoing Chairman
Cllr. Sykes.
VICE CHAIRMAN – The Chairman, Cllr. Ambrose
asked Cllr. King to be his Vice Chairman.
Cllr.
King agreed to this after asking if this was acceptable to the other Cllrs.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST – Nil.
MINUTES – The minutes of the meeting held 11 April were amended to show that Planning Application 06/P/0714/F at 24f was ‘retrospective’.
The recommendations for applications at a),b) & c) had already been advised to NS in order to comply with their deadlines.
a)
APPLICATION 06/P/0769/F – Retention of existing fences, landscaping,
repositioned vehicular access, French doors and balcony on first floor of the
east elevation and extended doors/windows to west elevation (retrospective) for
Mr & Mrs I Mcgregor, 21 Weston Road, Failand.
RECOMMENDATION – Approval of the retrospective application, but with a recommendation to restrict the life of the ‘out of character’ front fence,
b)
APPLICATION – 06/P/0849/F – Formation of an access (retrospective) and
erection of mesh fence (proposed) for Mr Vane-Percy, Bristol & Clifton Golf
Club, Beggar Bush Lane, Failand.
RECOMMENDATION – The proposed mesh fence appears to
be to protect Pedestrians, Horses etc from bad shots. It would have been nice to have a hedge
planted on one side of the fence but other than that there is no problem.
c)
APPLICATION 06/P/0861/F – Change of use from agricultural land to
domestic curtilage and construction of an access track and erection of boundary
fencing to the rear of 27, 28 & 29 Gable Cottages for Mr J P Barnes, 29
Gable Cottages, Bristol Road, Wraxall.
RECOMMENDATION – We would recommend only outline
planning on the current information and could not recommend full approval until
the following questions are satisfactorily answered:-
1.
The datum levels of the new track, noting the drawings show level rear
gardens,
however in reality the land slopes.
2.
The extent to which the new stock-proof fence would extend.
3.
How is the vehicle turning/passing manoeuvre to be carried out in a 4m
tract,
without extensive reversing the full length of
the track?
4. Is there any further intention to access
the property grounds?
d)
APPLICATION 06/P/0950/F – Erection of a first floor side and a two
storey rear extension and alternation to side window for Mr & Mrs Rushin,
The Copse, Tower House Lane, Wraxall.
This is to be re-allocated as one of the originally
allocated Cllrs. was a neighbour of the applicant prior to their moving to the
property which is the subject of this P/A.
e)
APPLICATION – 06/P/0811/F – Barn conversion (change of use NOT new
built) by The Observatory for Robert Jones, Ashton Hill Farm, Weston Road,
Failand LONG ASHTON APPLICATION
After a discussion it was decided that we should
register the strongest objections to this application. Despite it being in LA
it is on the border of Failand.
f)
33 CLEVEDON ROAD, FAILAND - Update given by Cllr. Sykes. It would
appear that the owners do not feel that it would be viable with 4 dwellings so
5 more likely on the next PA.
They have until 17 May to appeal re. terrace of 7 –
the original PA.
g)
APPEALS – MANOR FARM 05/P/2815/F &03/0079/E – Comments have been
sent regarding the 2 Appeals. We have
stated that the two are linked and should be taken together. Also asked that it should be heard at an
Informal Hearing not Written representations.
h)
APPEAL – LAND AT LODGE LANE – RETAIL.
DECISION – Appeal Allowed.
MEETING
CLOSED 8.21. REOPENED 8.41
After
listening to the residents comments regarding the Appeal D/Cllr. Roberts felt
that a
meeting should be arranged between NS, PC and residents.
Liaison Officer suggested that Legal Council Advice should be sought –
often cheaper
than
Solicitor or Barrister.
It
would seem that the Appeal hinged on the fact that Outline planning had already
been
granted. ‘Outline’ to be raised
at the Planning Meeting-Development Control on 19 May
2006
and also at Parish Voice.
i)
APPEAL – 13 CLEVEDON ROAD, FAILAND – DECISION – Dismissed. (2 Houses)
The PA re. 2 bungalows is ongoing – these are higher
that the houses.
j)
Clerk reported on decisions made by North Somerset on applications
previously considered by this Parish Council.
Cllr. Mrs Shaw asked if we had received a
determination certificate re 3 Ferney Row, Failand which she had been told was
refused. Clerk to investigate.
a)
SLIP ROAD – BOTTOM OF WRAXALL HILL – Experimental Order received. Order comes into operation on 22 May 2006 for
a max. period of 18 months. Objections
and representations to the Experimental Order continuing indefinitely together
with the grounds on which they are made must be sent in writing to the Director
of Development & Environment quoting
MJ/P/6/307 by 24 November 2006
b)
DOWN’S SCHOOL EGRESS – E-mail from Frank Cox to WFPC & Briefing
Note from Down’s School Governor to Dr Liam Fox.
It was felt that the response
from Highways was ‘abominable’. They are
not being
Positive. They could have
come back with positive views that they can do.
Suggestions
were Speed Activated Signs
which could have words other than just the speed of passing
vehicles. These could be solar powered if electricity
is not close at hand.
Highways to be asked to cut
back the growth around the school signs.
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MEETINGS
a)
STRATEGY FOR PROVISION OF SWIMMING & LEISURE FACILITIES – 20TH APRIL
It was felt that there must be specific proposals
and that other Parishes should be involved
b)
DEVELOPMENT CONTROL WORKSHOP – 18th MAY Cllrs. Ambrose &
Sykes will attend.
c)
ALCA NORTH SOMERSET GROUP AGM – Thursday 8 June 2006 Those attending
will be Cllrs. Ambrose, King, Sykes & Delmas.
d)
ANNUAL PARISH MEETING – Cllr. Sykes regretted that this was so poorly
attended and disappointing for all who had put a lot of work into it.
e)
REPORT FROM NS COUNCIL MEETING 2/5/06. D/Cllr. Roberts stated that
D/Cllr Cook had concluded his year in the office of Chairman of NS Council.
Unfortunately the ruling party has decided to take the Budget out for the
Chairman and there is also now no car & no PA – Anything that the new
Chairman does will be ‘off her own back’.
Anyone wishing her to attend a function should write to her at her home
address. It is regrettable that there
will be no PR which is needed. There
will be no contact with South Wales which will be damaging as the tourist trade
from that region is immense.
a)
JOINT WORKING ARRANGEMENTS – Letter from The Leader of NS was read to
Cllrs.
a)
STREET FURNITURE MAINTENANCE TENDERS
Only one received in response
to the advertisements. Accepted.
b)
ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT - Approved
Chq. No. Payee Details Amount
|
1448 |
Sita |
Emptying
Dog Bins – Feb 06 |
17.86 |
|
1449 |
Cllr.
Chris Ambrose |
Travelling
WSM Feb & March |
34.62 |
|
1450 |
Inland
Revenue |
NIC
Contrib. Jan – Mar quarter |
232.71 |
|
1451 |
BT |
Line
Rental |
44.00 |
|
S/O |
Mrs
F Shattock |
Salary
April 2006 |
1043.91 |
|
1452 |
Western
News. (South) Ltd |
Ad.
Re APM |
60.51 |
|
1453 |
Mrs
Sykes |
APM
Refreshments |
30.00 |
|
1454 |
ERC
Cobb |
Safety
Reports Mill Green April |
20.00 |
|
1455 |
Mrs
F Shattock |
Reimburse
– Broadband 18.99 One Tel Calls 18.82 |
37.81 |
|
|
|
|
|
c) GRANT PAYMENTS (HALF YEARLY PRECEPT RECEIVED)
Chq.
No.
Payee
Details
Amount
|
1456 |
Grant |
120.00 |
|
|
1457 |
Comm.
Drug Misuse Forum |
Grant |
150.00 |
|
1458 |
CPRE |
Grant |
100.00 |
|
1459 |
Crimestoppers |
Grant |
50.00 |
|
1460 |
Multiple
Sclerosis |
Grant |
200.00 |
|
1461 |
Nailsea
Comm. Transport |
Grant |
100.00 |
|
1462 |
National
Trust |
Grant |
200.00 |
|
1463 |
Parents
& Toddlers |
Grant |
150.00 |
|
1464 |
St
John Ambulance |
Grant |
100.00 |
|
1465 |
St
Mary’s CEVA Primary School |
Grant |
200.00 |
|
1466 |
Victim
Support |
Grant |
120.00 |
|
1467 |
Vitalise
(Winged Fellowship) |
Grant |
100.00 |
|
1468 |
Woodspring
Ass. For Blind |
Grant |
150.00 |
|
1469 |
Wraxall
CEVA School |
Grant |
300.00 |
|
1470 |
Failand
Church |
Grant
for Burial Ground |
750.00 |
|
1471 |
Failand
Church |
Grant
towards Roof Repairs |
750.00 |
|
1472 |
Wraxall
Church |
Grant
for Burial Ground |
750.00 |
|
1473 |
Wraxall
Church |
Grant
towards Churchyard Wall |
750.00 |
a)
Cllr. Sapsed gave
an update on Cross Tree Site. Final
application can now be made to Heritage Lottery Fund. Ruth Gofton volunteered to help PCS as she
has experience of applying to the Lottery Fund.
He will be asking for letters of support from societies in the village.
Meeting closed 9.53. Next meeting June 13th 2006