Minutes of the Meeting of High Littleton Parish Council held on Tuesday 10 February 2026 7 pm.
Councillors present
A Godwin, K Fuglesang, S Gould, M Whiting, R Lane, 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.
- Hallatrow residents attended with concerns regarding speeding through the village, lack of mph signage and the size of HGVs which use the road.
The Council noted these concerns and considered actions under item 2602.6.
- A resident raised concerns about speeding on Harts Lane, and that the road markings have faded.
The Council noted concerns and advised that issues such as faded road marking can be raised via Bathnes Fixmystreet – FixMyStreet
- A resident attended to view the meeting re becoming a Councillor via co-option.
Agenda
2602.1 Apologies – to note apologies for absence
Apologies were received and accepted from C Ingle. And apologies were received from Ward Cllr Ann Morgan.
2602.2 [TO RESOLVE] To confirm and approve minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on the 13 January 2026
Resolved – the Council agreed that the 13 January 2026 minutes were a true and correct record of the meeting.
2602.3 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
2602.4 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
23/04686/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
25/03044/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
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.
Pending consideration
25/04448/PACOU Poultry Houses Langfords Lane High Littleton
Prior approval request for the change of use from an agricultural building to an Apart Hotel comprising 3no. 1 bed flats, communal area and internal car parking for 4no. cars.
Pending consideration
25/04445/ADCOU Poultry Houses Langfords Lane High Littleton
Prior approval request for the conversion and change of use of 1 No. existing barn to 7 No. dwellings with associated operational development necessary to enable the conversion.
Approve – to be removed from the agenda
25/04658/FUL Gays Hill Bungalow Bungays Hill High Littleton BS39 6JS
Erection of a single storey front extensions to square off footprint. First floor extension to create two storey dwelling.
Pending consideration
25/04835/FUL 11 Rotcombe Vale High Littleton BS39 6JZ
Addition of insulation and new cedar cladding to replace existing tiles to the front elevation of the house.
Pending consideration
25/04742/PIP Poultry Houses Langfords Lane High Littleton
Permission in Principle for the erection of 3no dwellings to replace an existing agricultural building.
Pending consideration
2602.5 [TO RESOLVE] to review and approve process for the Parish Council to issue orders, instructions or directions
The Council reviewed the process and resolved that all decisions must be made at a Parish Council meeting under an appropriate agenda item.
2602.6 [TO RESOLVE] To consider and decide measures that can be taken to reduce speeding in the parish
Resolved to raise with B&NES the possibility of 1) widening the pavement on Hallatrow Bridge and making it priority to traffic in one direction 2) data collection of speed of vehicles on Hallatrow Hill and New Road 3) follow up with B&NES on a replacement VAS outside the school 4) recommendation to Hallatrow residents to consider setting up a Speed Watch Group to monitor speeds for evidence towards measures which can be taken.
Clerk to contact B&NES initially re 1 and 2. K Fuglesang to liaise with B&NES re 3).
2602.7 [TO RESOLVE] to consider and approve renewal of streetlighting electricity contract
The Council noted that due to an error on contract end date Yu has refused the switch. Resolved to authorise Valda to request takeover of the account at the end of the contract.
2602.8 [TO RESOLVE] to consider and decide refurbishment/renewal of Parish Council noticeboards
Resolved to request Arien Signs to remove the noticeboards to be assessed for refurbishment at an estimated cost (which will be reviewed on viewing of the boards) of £520 net. The Council agreed that should cost of refurbishment escalate then the Council will purchase new boards from the Arien Signs £2585 net for two boards (£3102.00 gross) to include installation of new boards and removal of olds boards with a comparison like for like quote from another company for two oak boards at £5630 net. To be funded from CIL.
2602.9 [TO RESOLVE] to consider and decide email addresses for Councillors and Clerk re complying with Assertion 10
Deferred.
2602.10 [TO RESOLVE] to consider and approve Quarter 3 Accounts (Oct – Dec 2025) and bank reconciliation
Resolved to approve.
2602.11 [TO RESOLVE] to consider and approve 2026 Mary Jones grant
Resolved to approve a grant of £1000.
2602.12 [TO RESOLVE] to consider and approve 2026 Dial A Ride grant request
Resolved to approve a grant of £200.
2602.13 [TO RESOLVE] to consider and approve purchase of additional Christmas lighting for 2026
Resolved to approve (by vote 3 for white only sets and 4 for coloured sets) 1 set of cool white to replace the faulty set and 4 sets of multi coloured at a cost of £415.82 .
2602.14 [TO RESOLVE] To approve the following finances
a) Payments – resolved to approve the following items for payment in February.
b) To note receipts
2602.15 To receive any updates on district matters from Ward Cllr Ann Morgan
Ward Cllr Morgan reported (via email) that B&NES have advised that nothing can be done about enforcing the repair of the flapping scaffold cover on Church Farm as it has to be at a certain level before it’s classified as ‘noise’ and she is awaiting a response re the information which is displayed on the digital bus stops.
2602.16 To receive reports and updates on current items
- Allotments
No news/updates.
- Recreation Ground
K Fuglesang reported that the Committee is considering refurbishment to the Pigeon Room and repairs to the roof.
- Police and Neighbourhood Watch
No news/updates.
- Defibrillator/Bleed Kits
P Ghillyer reported the new defibrillator is in place at the SPAR and codes have been added to the other two defibrillators. CPR training is being considered for October.
- School Governors
No news/updates.
- Grass and Cemetery
R Lane reported he will be meeting with the PCC in February. Clerk to forward 2026 grass cutting costs.
- Charity of Mary Jones
See 2602.11.
- Parish Magazine
No new/updates.
- Greyfield Wood
P Ghillyer reported that logging has finished and replanting begins on Friday. New stone will be laid on the main track and the woods will reopen on 16 February.
The Council noted an email from a resident regarding co-ordinating a group with Clutton Parish Council to liaise with the Woodland Trust – the Council considered this and decided that, as C Lindley and P Ghillyer have direct contact with the Woodland Trust Manager, this is not necessary.
- Environmental Group
R Lane reported a successful Technology Amnesty. The Council agreed that the Chromebook can be donated at the next amnesty.
- Parish sweeping – [TO RESOLVE] to consider and approve any areas to be swept
The Council noted a great job done at Hallatrow at the weekend. K Fuglesang to include in the News & Views article an explanation of what the Parish Council and B&NES do re street cleansing and how residents can help.
- Highway/footpath Issues
A Godwin raised concerns that the current streetlights do not sufficiently illuminate the pavements, particularly the bus stop outside the Church.
- Transport/buses
P Ghillyer to draft response to the Dunkerton & Tunley Parish Council request for support/letter to WECA/ B&NES Council regarding:
1. reintroduction of a revised 179 bus service
2. extending the timetable of the new 768 westlink minibus
- Streetlighting
P Ghillyer reported that all requested repairs have been completed.
- Rosewell Home
No news/updates.
- Church Farm
See item 2602.15.
- Councillor vacancy
A resident attended to view the meeting and expressed an interest in becoming a Councillor and will be co-opted at the March meeting.
- Hallatrow polling station – [TO RESOLVE] to consider and decide action to be taken re a polling station in Hallatrow
S Gould to liaise with the Owners of the Station.
- CIL Funds – [TO RESOLVE] to consider and decide 2026 CIL projects/expenditure
Noiceboard refurbishment/replacement x 2.
2602.17 Correspondence
2602.18 Items for next meeting
2602.19 To note future meetings
Somer Valley Forum. Next dates – 26 February, 17 June, 16 September, 18 November 2026 6 pm
P Ghillyer to attend on 26 February.
ALCA Group Meeting – 23 June 2026 7pm Peasedown St John
Parish Liaison Keynsham. Next dates – 18 March, 22 July and 21 October 2026
The Chair closed the meeting at 8.45pm.
Date of next meeting – 10 March 2026
| Kate Fuglesang Chair | Kirsty Headlong Clerk |