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Minutes of the meeting of High Littleton Parish Council held on Tuesday 12 November 2024 7 pm.
Councillors present
K Fuglesang, C Lindley, S Gould, A Godwin, P Ghillyer, R Lane and M Whiting.
Opportunity for the members of the public to speak (the public are asked to limit their address to 5 minutes with maximum time allowed 20 minutes). Please note that the Parish Council cannot make a decision on any item which is not on the agenda, but items may be put forward for a future agenda.
Three residents attended to address the Council with concerns, including an increase in traffic, re planning application 24/03036/PACOU.
The Council noted the concerns.
Agenda
2411.1 Apologies – to note apologies for absence
Apologies were received and accepted from L Sheen. And apologies were received from Ward Cllr A Morgan.
Agenda
2411.2 [TO RESOLVE] To confirm and approve minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on the 8 October 2024
Resolved – the Council agreed that the 8 October 2024 minutes were a true and correct record of the meeting.
2411.3 Declarations of Disclosable Pecuniary Interests and Request for Dispensations
To receive declaration of any members personal or prejudicial interest in any item on the agenda
None
Development Control, Forestry Works and Footpath Diversions
2411.4 Planning applications to consider and decide comment for submission to B&NES
a) Applications to consult
None
b) To note decision notifications
23/04622/VAR Hallatrow Business Park Wells Road Hallatrow BS39 6EX
Variation of condition 7 (Plans List (Compliance)) of application 22/02775/FUL (Change of use to learning and non-residential institutions (Use Class F1) for a temporary three year period with associated siting of porta-cabins and shipping containers (part retrospective)). Condition Number(s): Condition 7 – Approved plans Conditions(s) Removal: Please see covering letter Please see covering letter
Pending consideration
23/04623/VAR Hallatrow Business Park Wells Road Hallatrow BS39 6EX
Variation of condition 9 (Plans List (Compliance)) of application 22/02777/FUL (Change of use to storage or distribution (Use Class B8) for a temporary three year period with associated siting of porta-cabins and shipping containers). Condition Number(s): Condition 9 – Approved Plans Conditions(s) Removal: Please see covering letter
Pending consideration
23/04687/FUL Hallatrow Business Park Wells Road Hallatrow BS39 6EX
Material change of use (temporary) for B8 use and associated operational development (in connection with adjacent permitted use) (Retrospective).
Pending consideration
23/03092/LBA The Grange, Paulton Road, Hallatrow, BS39 6EG
External alterations for the replacement roof covering includes new tiles, battens and underlay.
Pending consideration
23/04686/FUL Parcel 0172 Wells Road Hallatrow
Material change of use (temporary) for F1 use and associated operational development (in connection with adjacent permitted use) (Retrospective)
Pending consideration
24/02319/PIP Parcel 1636 Wells Road Hallatrow Somerset
Permission In Principle Planning Application for the erection of 1no. self-build dwelling with associated works.
Refused – to be removed from the agenda
24/02290/FUL Hallatrow Business Park Wells Road Hallatrow BS39 6EX
Erection of warehouse (Use Class B8) with associated hard/soft landscape works; drainage; and ecological enhancement area, together with stopping up of existing business park access to vehicular traffic; creation of new vehicular access for business park off the A39 with right turn lane and widening of the A39 to accommodate a new public foot/cycle path.
Pending consideration
24/03036/PACOU Poultry Houses, Langfords Lane, High Littleton – Prior approval request for the change of use from an Agricultural Building to a Guest House.
Pending consideration
24/03125/ADCOU Poultry Houses, Langfords Lane, High Littleton
Prior approval request for the conversion and change of use of 1 no. existing barn to 10 no. dwellings with associated operational development.
Approved – to be removed from the agenda
24/03269/FUL Sunny Lea Westwood Avenue High Littleton BS39 6XY
Erection of detached Garage
Permitted – to be removed from the agenda
2411.5 {TO RESOLVE] to consider and decide response to the B&NES site assessment for the local plan for housing needs
Deferred. The Council agreed that the working group meet on 23 November 10 am to assess each site using the B&NES toolkit and a recommended response to be brought to the January meeting for agreement.
2411.6 To consider and decide any action to take re dangerous road conditions ( ie mud on road) in the parish
The Council agreed to refer to Ward Cllr A Morgan for advice. M Whiting to lead.
2411.7 [TO RESOLVE] To consider and decide replacement of expired defibrillator in Hallatrow and defibrillator in High Littleton due to expire May 2025
Resolved in principal that the Council will replace expired defibrillators if B&NES will no longer install or maintain. K Fuglesang to follow up on ownership of the expired Hallatrow defibrillator with B&NES. Any defibrillator purchase was agreed to be funded from CIL funds.
2411.8 {TO RESOLVE] to consider and decide replacing the damaged bench on Scumbrum Lane
Defeated. The bench is in Farmborough Parish and is believed to have been installed by the Hunters Rest. Clerk to contact both to advise of the damage.
2411.9 {TO RESOLVE] to consider and decide including more detailed comments on the current financial position and the budget in the minutes and/or website
Resolved that the annual budget be posted on the website once it is approved at the January meeting and to also publish a six-month budget report.
2411.10 {TO RESOLVE] to consider and approve Quarter 2 (Jul – Sept 2024) accounts and bank statement
Resolved to approve. The Council agreed that K Fuglesang sign the accounts.
2411.11 [TO RESOLVE] To consider and approve i) payments agreed during the 2023/24 financial year to be included in the 2023/24 CIL report ii) 2023.24 CIL Report
i) Resolved to approve PAT tester for Share & Repair Cafe £295 renovation of Lychgate £4683.60
play surface & swing seat for Recreation Ground £2708.33 and the relocation of footpath sign on Wells Rd £468.43 ii) Resolved to approve – Clerk to post on website and submit to B&NES.
2411.12 [TO RESOLVE] To review and approve financial regulations
Deferred.
2411.13 [TO RESOLVE] To approve the following finances
a) Payments –
b) To note receipts
2411.14 To consider draft budget for 2024.25
The Council considered the budget and agreed to maintain the same level of grass cutting and sweeping subject to cost and requested the Clerk to revise the draft with a proposed 2025.26 precept of £40 500 and to remove the maintenance of Council assets budget line.
2411.15 To receive any updates on district matters from Ward Cllr Ann Morgan
No news/updates.
2411.16 To receive reports and updates on current items
- Allotments
No news/updates.
- Recreation Ground
The Council noted that the guttering and fascias have been replaced.
- Police and Neighbourhood Watch
No news/updates.
- School Governors
S Godwin to circulate report of meeting with Headteacher.
- Grass and Cemetery
R Lane to monitor grass in case an extra autumn cut is needed and to assess the moss on the footpath.
- Charity of Mary Jones
S Gould reported that he is now the Parish Council trustee and will become Chairman of the charity on 1 January 2025.
- Parish Magazine
The Council noted the Christmas edition with a colour cover.
- Greyfield Wood
C Lindley reported a request to strim both side of the wood has been made with the West side being cut so far.
- Environmental Group
R Lane reported 17 items at the last Share and Repair Cafe and a quiz on 29 November in the Scout Hall.
- Parish sweeping
Clerk to request contractor prioritise Scumbrum/Scobell Rise and Butlass Close.
- Highway/footpath Issues
The Council agreed to request B&NES to assess the footpath from Scobell Rise to Greyfield/Clutton Terrace. P Ghillyer to liaise.
- Transport/buses
P Ghillyer to liaise with Paulton Parish Council on the route of the 2V bus which just misses High Littleton Parish.
- Neighbourhood Plan
S Gould reported that the 6-week consultation on the amended documents is underway.
- Streetlighting
No news/updates.
- Rosewell Home
No news/updates.
- Church Farm
No news/updates.
- Councillor vacancies
The Council agreed to include the vacancy(ies) in the next News & View editorial.
- Hallatrow polling station
No news/updates.
- Village planters funded by Ward Councillor fund
The Council noted that the £500 has been received.
- Councillor lanyards – [TO RESOLVE] to consider and decide a design for a Parish Council Logo
Deferred.
2411.17 Correspondence
[TO RESOLVE] to consider and decide resident request for a copy of the six-month budget report and for more detailed reporting re finances to Parishioners
Resolved to approve the 2025.26 budget, which includes the six-month figures, once amendment have been made and agreed, to be forwarded to the resident.
2411.18 Items for next meeting
Precept discussion
Sweep areas for January
2411.19 To note future meetings
Date of next meeting – 10 December 2024
| Kate Fuglesang Chair | Kirsty Headlong Clerk |