MINUTES OF KINGTON LANGLEY PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE COMMITTEE ROOM OF THE VILLAGE HALL ON MONDAY 10 JULY 2006

 

PRESENT:  Cllr. Peter Hart (Chairman), Cllr. Mrs. Betty Bird, Cllr. Mrs. Val Giles, Cllr. Dennis Gill, Cllr. Simon Harris, Cllr. Ms. Jill Saunders, Cllr. Rev. John Schofield, District Councillor Peter Green and Mrs. Sue Hart (Clerk) plus 15 members of the public.

 

APOLOGIES for absence were received from Cllr. Euan Sudbury (Business commitments).

 

 

71.06

 

 

RESIDENTS FORUM

 

None.

 

 

ACTION

 

 

 

72.06

 

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

 

None.

 

 

 

 

 

73.06

 

 

GUEST SPEAKER: CLLR. TOBY STURGIS, CHAIR, NWDC DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE

 

Cllr. Sturgis informed the Council of the role of the Development Control Committee, specifically with regard to their having to adhere to the Local Plan and to facilitate development within its policies.

 

Concerns had been expressed by Councillors that it had not been possible to prevent the later modifications to the Fitzurse Cottage development, in spite of the fact that was in a conservation area. Advice was requested from Cllr. Sturgis on how to handle such a situation in future.

 

Cllr. Sturgis’s general advice was that the Parish Council should work through its District Councillor, Cllr. Peter Green, to establish the Policy reasons for any objections. It is also important to speak at the Development Control Committee meeting citing the policies rather than more subjective issues. The New Local Plan (2011) should also be quoted. He also advised that it was very important to pay more attention to the conditions imposed on a Planning Application once approved by the Development Control Committee, and monitor whether those conditions are carried out in the course of development.

 

Cllr. Sturgis believed that if both the Parish Council and the District Councillor had an issue with a particular development, it should be possible to call it into the Development Control Committee for review.

 

On behalf of the Parish Council, the Chairman, Cllr. Peter Hart, thanked Cllr. Sturgis for his informative and helpful update. Cllr. Sturgis then left the meeting.

 

 

 

74.06

 

MINUTES

 

Minutes of the meeting held on 12 June 2006 had been circulated to all Councillors and were agreed by all. On a proposal from Cllr. Ms. Jill Saunders, seconded by Cllr. Mrs. Betty Bird, IT WAS RESOLVED that the Chairman, Cllr. Peter Hart, sign them as a correct record.

 

The following amendments were requested by the Clerk:

 

12 December 2005: Minute 129.05 – “National Grid … Wayleave  - £9.60”, should read “National Grid … Wayleave - £9.80”.

 

 

 

8 May 2006: Minute 58.06 – “Cheques issued and transfers since 13 March 06 meeting”, should read “since 10 April 06 meeting”.

 

On a proposal by Cllr. Ms. Jill Saunders, seconded by Cllr. Mrs. Betty Bird, IT WAS RESOLVED that the Chairman, Cllr. Peter Hart, sign these two amendments as a correct record.

 

 

 

75.06

 

 

 

 

 

MATTERS ARISING

 

There were no matters arising.

 

 

 

 

 

76.06

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RESIGNATIONS AND ELECTIONS

 

The Clerk had received a resignation letter from Cllr. Keith Burton, which was read out to the meeting. A new Vice-Chairman and also a new Councillor would need to be elected.

There were no volunteers for Vice Chairman, which will be carried forward to the next meeting. The Clerk was asked to put in place actions for a new Councillor to be elected.

 

On a proposal by Cllr. Rev. John Schofield, seconded by Cllr. Mrs. Betty Bird, IT WAS RESOLVED that the Cllr. Mrs. Val Giles take on the responsibilities of internal auditor to the Council.

 

 

 

 

Clerk

 

 

 

 

Cllr. Mrs. V Giles / Clerk

 

77.06

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VILLAGE PARTY REVIEW

 

It was agreed that this would be a general discussion with contributions from members of the public who were present.

 

The Chairman, Cllr. Peter Hart, read out a letter from local resident, Mr. Robert Atwell of Ashley House, Middle Common, whose family and friends had been involved in an attack at the end of the evening. Mr. Atwell expressed concern that the village party should take place again next year unless assurances could be given that it would be properly managed and that all possibility of trouble would be dealt with.

 

Speaking on behalf of the Party Organisers, Mrs. Anita Sartain said that she believed that siting of the bouncy castle had been the only village party issue and felt that events happening after the party was over was not the organisers’ responsibility. It was the organisers’ intention to flyleaf villagers to establish whether they wanted another party and which venue was preferred.

 

Mr. Ramon Weston told the Council of the history of the party and the fact that there had not been trouble until the past two years. Discussion then ensued regarding whether disturbances after the party should or should not be considered connected with the party and whether anyone other than the police should take any responsibility for prevention. Speakers included Mr. Brian Boyce, Mrs. Debbie Elkins, Mrs. Audrey Palmer and Mr. Chris Timbrell.

 

Cllr. Hart explained the Parish Council’s role with regard to activities on the Village’s Registered Commons. Mrs. Julia Timbrell reported that in the past the police had not wanted to enforce an issue she had had on the Commons.

 

Mr. Timbrell expressed concern that the Chairman’s article in the June issue of the Village Magazine gave the impression that the Parish Council did not want the party to happen next year. Cllr. Ms. Jill Saunders said this was the wrong impression and confirmed with Councillors that this was the case. Cllr. Hart agreed to put a further article in the August issue.

 

 

 

Mr. Weston said that in the past the Council had intentionally not been involved with the party. Cllr. Hart pointed out that this was an illusion, as behind the scenes things had to be organised, including public liability insurance, Parish Councillor representation at the party, and the fact that Road Closure had to be approved by the NWDC Solicitor, subject to quite stringent conditions.

 

Further discussion ensued regarding the police’s role and organisers for next year’s event. Mr. Terry Cornell believed that the beacon did attract people well after the party was over and that the beacon should be put out at the end of the party.

 

Mrs. Elkins asked about doing a questionnaire to villagers. Cllr. Rev. John Schofield agreed that it could be put with the Village Magazine. The Clerk, Mrs. Sue Hart, agreed to provide a list of villagers who were not on the distribution list so that they could be included as well.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cllr. P Hart

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mrs. S Hart

 

78.06

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLANNING

 

(a)    Planning Issues & Consents Granted: 

 

Planning Issues: 

 

Cllr. Hart advised Councillors that Yew Tree Cottage on the corner of Days Lane had now been sold and that a planning application was likely to be submitted. Cllr. Hart suggested that all Councillors should familiarise themselves with the site.

 

(b)    Planning Applications decided by North Wiltshire District Council:

 

06/00377/FUL Firs House, Upper Common – Conversion of part of outbuilding to a residential annex.

Granted – 22 June 2006

 

Planning Application Recommendations decided under powers delegated to the Parish Clerk:  None.

 

(c)     Planning Applications for consideration:

 

Reissued Planning Applications:

 

06/00684/FUL Former Genus Bull Unit, Kington Park, Malmesbury Rd - Conversion of redundant bldgs to offices (B1)-Foxley bldg; Conversion of bldgs to storage units (B8)-Startley bldg; Erection of replacement office bldg (B1)-Sherston bldg; Ancillary parking & access (Amended Plans – information only)

 

New Applications:

 

06/01361/S73A Old Chapel, 10 Silver Street - Erection of Greenhouse & Pergola (Retrospective)

Support with a comment on use of appropriate materials in a conservation area.

 

Cllr. Harris asked for clarification regarding retrospective planning applications. District Councillor Peter Green advised that the developer / householder does not commit an offence until permission had already been refused and the application had gone to appeal. He supported the view that in the above case, the materials for the greenhouse were not appropriate to a conservation area.

 

 

 

 

 

New Applications:

 

 

06/01505/FUL The Philberts, Church Road - Timber Framed Conservatory on Rear Elevation

 

06/01506/LBC The Philberts, Church Road - Timber Framed Conservatory on Rear Elevation

 

 

Supported.

 

 

Supported.

 

06/01672/FUL Glenhaven, Plough Lane – Demolish Existing Dwelling & erect 4 detached dwellings, garages & access

 

 

Not supported - Impact had not been assessed; undue impact on neighbouring properties;

contravenes new Local Plan Policy H3.

 

 

Neighbours to Glenhaven, Mrs. Ellett and Mr. & Mrs. Reynolds expressed concerns about the Glenhaven development, including:

 

(a)     The Grafton extension was not shown on development plans.

(b)     The application says that no trees were to be cut down but activities have been in place all week cutting down mature trees and having a continuous bonfire.

(c)     A power cable pole and manhole would need to be moved.

 

New Applications received too late for circulation to Councillors:

 

 

06/01563/FUL Langley Ridge, Plough Lane –

Demolition of Conservatory and Erection of New Conservatory

 

06/01564/LBC Langley Ridge, Plough Lane –

Demolition of Conservatory and Erection of New Conservatory

 

 

Supported.

 

 

Supported.

 

06/01579/FUL Barnby House, Parkers Lane – Garden Room

 

 

 

 

Usage of the garden room to be queried. Plans say it is to be an office whereas the application says a garden room.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Councillors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clerk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clerk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clerk

 

79.06

 

 

EROSION OF COMMONS

 

Notices of intention to award the contract had been posted on notice boards on the 5th July therefore contracts can be awarded after 3 weeks (26 July).

 

Cllr. Simon Harris would be added to the list of Councillors who would meet to finalise the decision. The group now comprises Cllr. Hart, Cllr. Gill, Cllr. Sudbury and Cllr. Harris. Cllr. Hart would convene a meeting after the 26th.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cllr. P Hart

 

80.06

 

FINANCE

 

(a)    Cheques issued and transfers since 12 June 2006 meeting:

 

30 Jun

The Consortium (Folders)

000918

£22.92

30 Jun

Allianz Cornhill (Extra premium)

000919

£60.93

3 July

Clerk Salary - June

000920

£250.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

£333.85

 

Payments Received: None.

 

Transfers Made:

 

10 July 06

From Deposit to Current Account.

 

£3,000.00

 

Direct Debits Paid: None.

 

The invoices for the above cheques had been inspected and approved by the signatories. On a proposal from Cllr. Rev. John Schofield, seconded by Cllr. Mrs. Betty Bird, IT WAS RESOLVED that cheques numbered 918-920 be approved by the meeting.

 

(b)    Bank accounts: The last reconciliation had been successfully carried out on the Monday 10th July 2006.

 

Bank Accounts and Petty Cash as at 30 June 2006:

 

 

Current account

 

£470.22

 

Deposit account

 

£10,880.43

 

Petty cash

 

£     17.27

 

Total

 

£11,367.92

 

(c)     Grants / Other Financial Actions:

 

NWDC grants for both the Commons Erosion Project and the Playing Fields Drainage Project have now been received. Both amounts will be held in the Parish Bank Account until the work has been done.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

81.06

 

CORRESPONDENCE

 

(a)    Received: 

·         Reply to letter to Stanton St. Quintin Household Recycling Centre re. recycling.

·         Letter from Mrs. BJ Hunt dated 4 July 2006 re. Right of Way to Park.

Cllr. Hart advised Councillors that this letter referred to the walk from the Langley Fitzurse School to the playing fields. For privacy reasons, residents were not happy that it should stay open all the time. The Parish Council is only an intermediary about this as the path is over private land. Cllr. Simon Harris believed that safety should come first. It was agreed that further investigation should be done regarding the possibility of access rights over Wessex Water’s land by the reservoir.

 

(b)    Circulated to Parish Council:

 

·         Splash! Summer Activities 2006

·         Invitation to WCC Event

·         Clerks & Councils Direct, Issue 46, July 2006

·         CPRE Countryside Voice, Summer 2006

·         SW Regional Assembly, Consultation on the Draft Regional Spatial Strategy for the South West, 2006-2026, June 2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cllr. P Hart / Cllr. S Harris

 

 

 

 

 

82.06

 

ANY OTHER BUSINESS

 

(a)     Anyone who wants copies of the 2002 Code of Contact should contact the Clerk.

 

(b)     The Clerk advised Councillors that she had taken over holding the Village historic records previously held by Mrs. Sheila Colhoun.

 

(c)     Cllr. Harris suggested that a leaving gift and event should be organised for Cllr. K Burton. Cllr. Harris would take responsibility for organising the event.

 

(d)     The Clerk suggested that a thank you letter be written to the village hall neighbour who stopped cutting his hedge at the start of the meeting in order that windows could remain open for the Council Meeting.

 

The meeting closed at 10:10 pm.

 

 

 

 

Clerk

 

 

 

 

Cllr. S Harris / Clerk

 

Clerk