14th July 2014 Minutes

PRESENT  C.Cook(Clerk), H. Longman,  S. Hannant ,  M. Ball,  J. Berry, J. O’Leary , P. Jackson, W. Kemp (District Councillor) , Brian Belton from Durrants and 5 members of the public.

  1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE received from L. Chenery & M. Somerville (CountyCouncillor)

2 .DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

       Chairperson asked for any declarations of interest. None declared

  1. MINUTES  OF  THE PREVIOUS  MEETING held on 9th June 2014 were  agreed as a true representation of meetings

Proposed by P. Jackson  seconded by M. Ball.

 

PRE PLANNING APPLICATION DISCUSSION REGARDING 26 PROPERTY PROPOSAL FOR LAND ADJACENT TO COLLEGE ROAD.

It was agreed to bring this item forward on the Agenda as all members of the public were in attendance specifically for this item.

Brian Belton of Durrants, acting on behalf of owners of land adjacent to College Road, presented the pre planning application proposal for 26 properties on this site. This would include a provision of 9 affordable properties.

After some discussion it was agreed that the Parish Council and members of the public who were in attendance are opposed to this proposed application and that the Parish Council currently preferred proposals for a number of smaller sites should be progressed.

  1. COUNTY/DISTRICT COUNCILLORS, COMMUNITY POLICING,      LOCAL ORGANISATIONS, CLUBS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES -– REPORTS / INFORMATION.

Police have communicated their visits to the Villages will be in conjunction with the Mobile Library. Dates to be advertised.

W. Kemp (District Councillor) repeated that within his budget he has some grant funding. Requirements suggested include Village Hall Car Park resurfacing and Signage etc

Planning permission needed for resurfacing. PP is not needed for sign indicating village facilities, car park etc unless grants are received from organisations who wish to advertise their involvement in funding of same.

MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF P.C. ASSETS

The inspection report gave mainly ‘Very Low’ and ‘Low’ scores which is excellent news. Various items, replacement bolt caps etc. to be dealt with. Purchase of further wet pour repair kit suggested. Signs are highlighted as advisable. Step edges to Village Hall have been repainted.

Defibrillator and cabinet have arrived. Cabinet to be fitted next Saturday.  A local electrician has offered to arrange the electrical supply free of charge. Once fitted we need to arrange awareness training and registration with the local ambulance trust. Shaun Corbett of Links Way has volunteered to be our Community Coordinator. Suggested that a deputy coordinator required.

  1. HIGHWAY/TRAFFIC CALMING/FOOTPATH MATTERS

Most of pot holes have been repaired. Repairs to pavements have now been completed and Beccles Road has been re-surfaced.

Letter to highways regarding problems with resurfacing, re-lining and replacement of cats eyes to be prepared to include suggestions re improvement to crossways corner lining and signing (see planning)

Agreed that letter of thanks be sent regarding the erection of fence on the corner opposite Queens Head which resolves the problems turning into Church Road.

 

 

 

  1. PLANNING

Conditions of the Planning Permission granted to the waste recycling centre at Crossways Corner include work to improve the visibility splay at the junction. This will mean some loss of screening but the trees and hedges will be replaced with new planting further back into the site. This will be a much needed improvement and we should urge highways to enhance this with better signage and road markings and replacement of broken signs. It would be a great improvement if a double white line was put on the main road to prevent overtaking when approaching the junction. Letter to Highways agreed under item 5

Retrospective planning application for a replacement barn at Home Farm was considered. Clerk to ask planning department to confirm ownership of Home Farm and land to which this application refers.

The situation regarding the site specifics on the latest Local Plan consultation was discussed at previous meetings. It has been agreed that we need to speak to the Inspector directly at the appropriate stage.  Inspector has indicated that this will probably not be until Oct/Nov.

Land next to Blaen Waun, Low Road;  This application went to appeal.

The inspector was very thorough and visited the site before the hearing. There was a site hearing also during the afternoon. We await his determination. H. Longman has spoken to Planning Officer and she says that determination is unlikely for at least 3 months after the hearing.

  • CHEQUES

 

BT                               Phone and Broadband                                      £125.84

C. Cook                       Clerks Wages, newsletters & petty cash            £432.16

NTTVH                       Hire of Hall                                                          £9.50

NPFA                          Subscription                                                       £20.00

HMRC                         Clerks Tax                                                       £100.75

K. Cox                         Wardens Wages                                               £32.08

Proposed by P. Jackson seconded by J. O’Leary that cheque payments be authorised.

  • PARISH PLAN

 

An open Morning event was held on Wednesday 9th July at which details of proposals for 26 housing developments on Beccles Rd and details re Gazes plans to improve visibility splays were on display. Information on Defibrillator, Good Neighbours Scheme & Mothers Union etc were also available.   A short questionnaire was given to residents asking for their thoughts on each of the areas covered in the original Parish Plan. Suggested from information received we plan a short questionnaire in September October newsletter to cover current points of interest and then update/rewrite plan accordingly.

 10. COMMUNICATION

No August newsletter

  • GENERAL DISCUSSION
  • DATE OF NEXT MEETING 11th AUGUST 2014

 

P. Jackson gave his apologies for this meeting and H. Longman commented that she may be limited in the time she is able to attend         

NOB meeting closed at 9.15pm

 

Signed………………………………………………….Date……………………..

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