Minutes of the Meeting of High Littleton Parish Council held on Tuesday 11 November 2025 7 pm.
Councillors present
A Godwin, K Fuglesang, C Lindley and P Ghillyer.
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.
The Council heard concerns from:
- Residents re planning application 24/02290/FUL.
The Council noted these concerns.
- A resident re a recent accident on Paulton Road.
The Council agreed to contact B&NES Highways for advice on any traffic calming measures which could be introduced.
Agenda
2511.1 Apologies – to note apologies for absence
Apologies were received and accepted from S Gould, R Lane, C Ingle and W Whiting. Apologies were received from Ward Cllr A Morgan.
Agenda
2511.2 [TO RESOLVE] To confirm and approve minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on the 14 October 2025
Resolved – the Council agreed that the 14 October 2025 minutes were a true and correct record of the meeting.
2511.3 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
A Godwin re item 2511.11 as she is a volunteer for the Repair Café.
Development Control, Forestry Works and Footpath Diversions
2511.4 Planning applications to consider and decide comment for submission to B&NES
a) Applications to consult
[TO RESOLVE] 24/02290/FUL (revised) Hallatrow Business Park Wells Road Hallatrow
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.
Resolved to comment – High Littleton Parish Council Supports the concerns of residents namely:
1) That the border between Hallatrow and White Cross will be compromised by allowing building outside the Hallatrow settlement boundary.
2) The additional noise pollution caused by vehicle movement on the site especially reversing and manoeuvring of goods vehicles; the likelihood of noise during anti social hours if no restraints are applied. The proposed move to 24/7 hour operation is a large concern. Residents have reported an intruder alarm chime/recorded message which on 3 occasions has started playing on a Saturday afternoon/evening and then not been deactivated by staff until Monday morning.
3) Excess traffic generated by additional workforce and longer hours of operation, and also the future garden centre traffic which will be using the new entrance. Currently the A39 is unsuitable for increased traffic with narrowing of the road causing several one lane areas, and the A37 through Temple Cloud is unsuitable for increased HGV use.
4) Light pollution causing a glow in the night sky affecting both residents and nocturnal wildlife. The Company have assessed that lighting shining into neighbouring homes is unacceptable but to date this has not been rectified.
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
23/04686/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
25/02196/OUT Parcel 5378 Hallatrow Road Paulton
Outline permission for the erection of a care home (Use Class C2), access, car parking, servicing and other associated works, with consideration of layout, scale, and access.
Pending consideration
24/04072/FUL Detached Part Of Rolmar High Street, High Littleton
Erection of 1no. 3bed residential dwellinghouse
Pending consideration
25/03196/REM Gordel White Cross Farm Bristol Road Farrington Gurney BS39 6TJ
Removal of condition 2 (Agricultural tie) of application C.2382 Date of Decision: 12/01/1976 (The erection of an agricultural dwelling on land adjoining White Cross Farm, Farrington Gurney).
Pending consideration
25/03044/OUT Parcel 4330, Paulton Road, Paulton
Outline planning application for the erection of up to 130 dwellings (including affordable housing), with public open space, landscaping, sustainable drainage system (SuDS), a vehicular access point and the demolition of a farm building. All matters reserved except for access.
Pending consideration
25/03278/FUL Site Location: Land Adjacent To Garden Cottage High Street High Littleton
Erection of block built garden shed (Retrospective)
Permit – to be removed from the agenda
25/03599/FUL 9 The Batch High Littleton BS39 6EL
Demolition of existing conservatory and replacement with new single storey rear extension.
Permit – to be removed from the agenda
25/03867/TPO Oakdene Greyfield Road High Littleton BS39 6XX
(T1) – Reduce by 3m due to losing limb and showing signs of rot in base.
Pending consideration
2511.5 [TO RESOLVE] to consider and decide any action to take re report of speeding on Greyfield road
Deferred. C Lindley to liaise with the Speedwatch Team re a potential site to monitor speed, and to investigate suitable signage ie ‘Please Drive Carefully Through Our Village’ funded from CIL.
2511.6 [TO RESOLVE] to consider and decide purchasing village name signs entering parish from Harts Lane, Scumbrum Lane, Timsbury Road and Goosard Lane
Deferred. C Lindley and P Ghillyer to obtain designs and costs.
2511.7 [TO RESOLVE] to consider and decide replacement of speed sign by the former Rosewell Care Home
Defeated.
2511.8 [TO RESOLVE] to consider and decide response to B&NES consultation on the draft Somer Valley Design Code Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) deadline 2 December
Resolved to comment that development sites that are being considered in the surrounding area (notably at Paulton, Timsbury and Farrington Gurney) would result in increased traffic flow through High Littleton / Hallatrow if taken forward. A detailed travel / traffic study is necessary to fully understand the impacts of development in the parish as part of any planning proposal.
2511.9 [TO RESOLVE] to consider and decide response to the Reset Local Plan Options document (public consultation Friday 3 October to Friday 14 November
Resolved to comment:
- Resolved to comment – The High Littleton Parish Council agree with the B&NES assessment that, due to the high landscape sensitivity around High Littleton, only limited options have been identified. However, there is potential for smaller-scale growth in Hallatrow, which may offer a more appropriate location for proportionate development, subject to further assessment.
- Two sites at Hallatrow could offer potential for development (1. Combe Lane and 2. land north of Fox Fields). However, these sites are a distance from local amenities (in High Littleton), are accessed close to a pinch point on the A39 and are currently Grade 1 agricultural land.
- Any development in the parish would need to address the policies of the High Littleton & Hallatrow Neighbourhood Plan.
- Larger development sites are being considered in the surrounding area (notably at Paulton, Timsbury and Farrington Gurney) that would result in increased traffic flow through High Littleton / Hallatrow if taken forward. A detailed travel / traffic study is necessary to fully understand the impacts of development in the parish as part of any planning proposal.
2511.10 [TO RESOLVE] to consider and decide change of bank
Deferred.
2511.11 [TO RESOLVE] to consider and decide request from Repair Café for funds towards 2026 hall hire
Resolved to approve a grant for the full cost for 2026 of £351.
2511.12 [TO RESOLVE] to consider and decide request re Community First Responder appeal for funds towards a second Community Response Vehicle dedicated for use across the Bath / Swindon / Wiltshire area
Deferred.
2511.13 [TO RESOLVE] to consider and decide 2026 funding for News & Views magazine
Resolved to approve.
2511.14 [TO RESOLVE] to consider and decide refurbishment/renewal of Parish Council noticeboards
Deferred. C Lindley has found a company in Cheddar who will supply and install noticeboards including posts for £1800 (gross) per noticeboard. The Council to obtain a second comparison quote.
2511.15 [TO RESOLVE] To consider and approve i) payments agreed during the 2024.25 financial year to be included in the 2024.25 CIL report ii) 2024.25 CIL Report
i) Resolved to approve VAS on Paulton Road £4998 and Recreation Ground guttering/fascia £2558.63 to be taken from CIL in 2054.25.
ii) Resolved to approve. Clerk to post on the website.
2511.16 [TO RESOLVE] To approve the following finances
a) Payments – Resolved to approve the following items for payment in November
| Description | Amount £ | |
| DD | Sage Payroll – Nov 2025 | 13.20 |
| DD | Pension Contributions– Oct 2024 | 43.31 |
| DD | Yu Energy – Oct 2025 | 126.85 |
| SO | D Stephenson – website maintenance | 25.00 |
| Total | 208.36 | |
| Bank Tsfr | A2B Print – Nov/Dec 2025 News & Views printing | 399.00 |
| Total | 399.00 | |
| Cheques | ||
| 002792 | Kirsty Headlong Nov 2025 Salary Pension PAYE Tax National Insurance Working from home allowance Net Total Clerk’s Expenses Oct mileage & stationery & admin Cheque Total | 1138.67 (24.75) (203.20) (7.25) 26.00 929.47 24.58 954.05 |
| 002793 | HMRC Employer’s and Employee’s NI Nov 2025 Nov 2025 Tax – K Headlong Total | 115.50 203.20 318.70 |
| 002794 | Austin sage – Recreation Ground grass cutting Oct 2025 | 330.00 |
| 002795 | ALCA – Assertion 10 training part 1 | 15.00 |
| 002796 | Holy Trinity – hall hire Aug – Nov 2025 | 120.00 |
| 002797 | Branching Out – grass cutting Oct & Nov | 610.00 |
| 002798 | B George – Nov & Dec News & Views delivery | 150.00 |
| 002799 | Trenjory Designs – Nove & Dec News & Views editing | 200.00 |
| Cheque Total | £2697.75 | |
| Grand Total | £3305.11 |
b) To note receipts
None.
2511.17 To consider draft budget for 2025.26
The Council noted and discussed the draft.
2511.18 To receive any updates on district matters from Ward Cllr Ann Morgan
The Council noted that Ward Cllr Morgan is continuing to liaise with B&NES re issues and future of Rosewell.
2511.19 To receive reports and updates on current items
- Allotments
No news/updates.
- Recreation Ground
No news/updates.
- Police and Neighbourhood Watch
No news/updates.
- Defibrillator/Bleed Kits
P Ghillyer and S Gould attended CPR training in October and P Ghillyer advised that 999 calls will not work for a defibrillator which is more than 500m away. Additional locations need to be considered in the parish. P Ghillyer to liaise with the training team for additional training sessions in the New Year for the defibrillator and bleed kits.
- School Governors
No news/updates.
- Grass and Cemetery
No news/updates.
- Charity of Mary Jones
The Council noted the next meeting is on 18 November.
- Parish Magazine
See item 2511.13
- Greyfield Wood – [TO RESOLVE] to consider and decide resident request for a Woodland Trust representative to regularly attend meetings
Defeated as C Lindley and P Ghillyer are Woodland Trust volunteers and Parish Council Woodland Trust representatives.
- Environmental Group
No news/updates.
- Parish sweeping – [TO RESOLVE] to consider and approve any areas to be swept
Resolved to approve the High Street from and prioritising outside the school and up to Emz. (And Greyfield Road time allowing).
- Highway/footpath Issues
No news/updates.
- Transport/buses
No news/updates.
- Streetlighting
P Ghillyer reported that he has so far received 2 expressions of interest for the repair of 2 lamps between the Legion and the Recreation Ground, and removal of light on the Gug and 3 posts at the bottom of Rotcombe Lane.
- Rosewell Home
See item 2511.18.
- Church Farm
Clerk confirmed that the deteriorating sheeting has been reported to B&NES Building Control.
- Councillor vacancy
The Council noted 1 vacancy.
- Hallatrow polling station – [TO RESOLVE] to consider and decide action to be taken re a polling station in Hallatrow
Deferred.
- CIL Funds – [TO RESOLVE] to consider and decide 2025 CIL projects/expenditure
Items 2511.5, 2511.6 and 2511.14 (signage and noticeboards).
- Ward Councillor Fund 2025.26 – [TO RESOLVE] to consider and decide a project in Hallatrow
No news/updates.
- Investment of reserve funds
No news/updates.
2511.20 Correspondence
Email from resident with i) concerns re suggestion for rumble strips on Hallatrow Hill and request that the Council resolve to consider a Pedestrian Bailey Bridge ii) a request that the Council resolve to find a solution to episodes of gridlock outside the school at pick up and drop off times due to parked cars
The Council agreed to liaise with B&NES Highways Engineers on any possible solutions to these issues. K Fuglsang to reply to resident.
2511.21 Items for next meeting
Review Financial Regulations
2026.27 Precept discussion
2511.22 To note future meetings
Parish Liaison Keynsham. Next dates – 18 March, 22 July and 21 October 2026
ALCA 52nd Annual General Meeting Saturday 25th October 10:15-12:00 online
Community Resilience Day – Thursday 20 November Weston, Bath 10am- 3.30pm
Somer Valley Forum – 24 November 6pm online
Date of next meeting – 9 December 2025
The Clerk handed the latest backup USB to C Lindley.
The Chair closed the meeting at 9pm.
| Kate Fuglesang Chair | Kirsty Headlong Clerk |