Minutes of the Meeting of High Littleton Parish Council held on Tuesday 10 March 2026 7 pm.
Councillors present
A Godwin, K Fuglesang, S Gould, M Whiting, C Ingle, L Thornton and P Ghillyer.
Co-option of resident onto the Parish Council – Luanne Thornton completed a declaration of acceptance and register of interests form and joined the Parish Council meeting.
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 from:
- Residents with concerns re recent updates to documents regarding Hallatrow Business Park planning applications.
The Council agreed to enquire if, in view of the addition of new documents to the planning applications, the comments section on the portal would be opened for residents to provide comment.
- Residents with concerns re B&NES approval of planning application 25/04448/PACOU
The Council agreed to investigate if and how an appeal could be made.
Agenda
2603.1 Apologies – to note apologies for absence
Apologies were received and accepted from C Lindley and R Lane. Apologies were received from Cllr Ann Morgan.
2603.2 [TO RESOLVE] To confirm and approve minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on the 10 February 2026
Resolved – the Council agreed that the 10 February 2026 minutes were a true and correct record of the meeting.
2603.3 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
2603.4 Planning applications to consider and decide comment for submission to B&NES
a) Applications to consult
26/00640/FUL [TO RESOLVE] 12 Greyfield Road High Littleton BS39 6YA
Erection of first floor side extension
Resolved to comment – High Littleton Parish Council support this application subject to clarification on the number of parking spaces.
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.
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.
Permit – to be removed from the agenda
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
2603.5 For information – feedback from February Somer Valley Forum
P Ghillyer reported that the forum focussed on children and young people and initiatives in the area for them.
2603.6 [TO RESOLVE] To consider and decide funding speed counters on i) Hallatrow Bridge ii) New Road
Resolved to approve i) and ii). To be funded from CIL.
2603.7 [TO RESOLVE To consider and decide purchase of additional dog poo signs
Deferred. K Fuglesang to cover this issue in the next editorial.
2603.8 [TO RESOLVE To consider and decide request from Crimestoppers UK for a £200 grant
Defeated.
2604.9 [TO RESOLVE To consider and decide Clerk to have administrator access to the Unity Bank account
Resolved to approve.
2603.10[TO RESOLVE To consider and decide response to i) B&NES 25-076 Parking Charge Review – On Street ii) B&NES 25-079 Parking Charge Review – off Street
Resolved no comment be made on i) and ii).
2603.11 [TO RESOLVE] To approve the following finances
a) Payments – the following items were approved for payment in March.
| Description | Amount £ | |
| DD | Sage Payroll – Mar 2026 | 13.20 |
| DD | Pension Contributions– Feb 2026 | 43.31 |
| DD | Yu Energy – Feb 2026 | 122.05 |
| SO | D Stephenson – website maintenance | 25.00 |
| Total | 203.56 | |
| TSFR | A2B Print – MarApr News & Views printing | 399.00 |
| Cheques | ||
| 300001 | Kirsty Headlong Mar 2026 Salary Pension PAYE Tax National Insurance Working from home allowance Net Total Clerk’s Expenses Feb mileage & stationery & admin Cheque Total | 1138.67 (24.75) (203.20) (7.25) 26.00 929.47 3.33 932.80 |
| 300002 | HMRC Employer’s and Employee’s NI Mar 2026 Mar 2026 Tax – K Headlong Total | 115.50 203.20 318.70 |
| 300003 | Trenjory Designs – MarApr News & Views editing | 200.00 |
| 300004 | B George – MarApr News & Views delivery | 150.00 |
| 300005 | Charity of Mary Jones – 2025.26 grant | 1000.00 |
| 300006 | K headlong – replaces Feb salary cheque 002814 re change to Unity Bank | 939.98 |
| Cheque Total | £3541.48 | |
| Grand Total | £4144.04 |
b) To note receipts
None.
2603.12 To receive any updates on district matters from Ward Cllr Ann Morgan
Wad Cllr Morgan reported (via email) that she is liaising with B&NES on Rosewell and bus issues.
2603.13 To receive reports and updates on current items
- Allotments
No news/updates.
- Recreation Ground
K Fuglesang to liaise with C Ingle on his attendance at the next Recreation Ground Committee meeting.
- Police and Neighbourhood Watch
The Council noted the vehicle monitoring counter on Greyfield Road and a report is expected from the police.
- Defibrillator/Bleed Kits
No news/updates.
- School Governors
No news/updates.
- Grass and Cemetery
The Council noted that R Lane has met with the PCC this month.
- Charity of Mary Jones
The Council noted payment of the 2025.26 grant will be made this month.
- Parish Magazine
The Council noted delivery of the March/April edition is complete.
- Greyfield Wood
P Ghillyer reported logs are being removed gradually, stone has been laid on the main track and a collapsed mine has been sectioned off to be filled.
- Environmental Group
No news/updates.
- Parish sweeping – [TO RESOLVE] to consider and approve any areas to be swept
Resolved to approve pavement by the miner on New Road and the bench area opposite The Haynes. Any other areas nearby to be sent to the Clerk for inclusion.
- Highway/footpath Issues
The Council reviewed and updated the Highways Sheet. L Thornton to lead on the issues of prams and wheelchairs using the Hallatrow Bridge. K Fuglesang reported that the faulty VAS outside the school will be a priority in the new financial year.
- Transport/buses – [TO RESOLVE] to consider and approve a joint letter signed by the Chair and District Councillor to demonstrate unity and determination re the Cam Valley Bus proposal
The Council reviewed and commented on the draft provided by P Ghillyer. Amended draft to be circulated for comment/approval.
- Streetlighting
No news/updates.
- Rosewell Home
See 2603.12.
- Church Farm
No news/updates.
- Councillor vacancy – to be removed from the agenda.
The Council noted a full Council with the addition of Luanne.
- Hallatrow polling station – [TO RESOLVE] to consider and decide action to be taken re a polling station in Hallatrow
No news/updates.
- CIL Funds – [TO RESOLVE] to consider and decide 2026 CIL projects/expenditure
Resolved to fund the vehicle monitoring counters on Hallatrow Bridge and New Road from CIL. Resolved to approve funds for replacement plants for village planters.
- Noticeboard renewal progress
The Council noted that the company had been unable to remove the boards in February for refurbishment.
2603.14 Correspondence
Email re Call for Nominations: Chelwood Bridge Rotary Club Community Award 2025-2026
K Fuglesang to lead.
2603.15 Items for next meeting
Review Risk Register
Purchase of plants for planters
2603.16 To note future meetings
Somer Valley Forum. Next dates – 17 June, 16 September, 18 November 2026 6 pm
ALCA Group Meeting – 23 June 2026 7pm Peasedown St John
Parish Liaison Keynsham. Next dates – 18 March, 22 July and 21 October 2026
Date of next meeting – 14 April 2026
| Kate Fuglesang Chair | Kirsty Headlong Clerk |