Minutes of the Meeting of High Littleton Parish Council held on Tuesday 14 April 2026 7 pm.
Councillors present
K Fuglesang, M Whiting, P Ghillyer, R Lane, L Thornton (arrived 7.25pm) and Ward Cllr Morgan.
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 a resident regarding the intention of the Royal British Legion of selling the High Littleton hut and they also asked that the Parish Council request a plan from the Woodland Trust for restocking Greyfield Woods after the recent works.
Agenda
2604.1 Apologies – to note apologies for absence
Apologies were received and accepted from S Gould, C Ingle, C Lindley and A Godwin.
2604.2 [TO RESOLVE] To confirm and approve minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on the 10 March 2026
Resolved – the Council agreed that the 10 March 2026 minutes were a true and correct record of the meeting.
2604.3 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
2604.4 Planning applications to consider and decide comment for submission to B&NES
a) Applications to consult
[TO RESOLVE] 26/01052/TPO Montvale House Wells Road Hallatrow BS39 6EJ
Sycamore T1 – fell. Sycamore T2 – fell.
Resolved to support.
[TO RESOLVE] 26/01059/PACOU Tennis Court Farm Wells Road Hallatrow
Change of use of an existing agricultural building to a flexible commercial use under Class R of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended). The proposed use is B8 storage, specifically for the storage of vehicles/buses. No operational development is proposed.
The building will be used solely for storage purposes (Use Class B8) and no alterations to the existing building are required. This includes the storage of vehicles/buses. There will be no maintenance, repair, industrial activity, or commercial servicing carried out on site.
Resolved to support.
[TO RESOLVE] 25/03574/FUL Parcel 4919 High Street High Littleton
Erection of agricultural storage building
Resolved that the Council make no comment.
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.
To be considered at committee
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
25/04658/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
25/04742/PIP Poultry Houses Langfords Lane High Littleton
Permission in Principle for the erection of 3no dwellings to replace an existing agricultural building.
Pending consideration
26/00640/FUL 12 Greyfield Road High Littleton BS39 6YA
Erection of first floor side extension
Pending consideration
2604.5 Feedback from 18 March Parish Liaison meeting
No Councillors available.
2604.6 [TO RESOLVE] To consider and decide locations for additional dog fouling signs
Resolved to place a sign along the track towards Clutton.
2604.7 [TO RESOLVE] To consider and decide B&NES request for contribution to the cost of cutting back the trees around streetlights on the Mearns Lane at Rotcombe – £274.38
Resolved to approve. To be paid from CIL funds.
2604.8 [TO RESOLVE] To consider and approve end of year accounts and bank reconciliation
Resolved to approve. The Council reviewed the documents and agreed that the Chair sign the documents and bank reconciliation.
2604.9 [TO RESOLVE] To review and approve Risk Register
Deferred. All Councillors to review the schedules and advise the Clerk of any additions or alterations.
2604.10 For information – 2025.26 Audit
The Council noted the details for 2025.26 audit. S Gould, M Whiting and R Lane to view the completed documents.
2604.11 For information – Royal British Legion Hut to be listed for sale
The Council noted the Royal British Legion’s intention to sell the High Littleton hut. K Fuglesang and C Lindley to liaise to draft a letter to the Royal British Legion regarding the Royal British Legion holding the premises upon Trust for the purpose of pursuing the charitable aims and objectives of the Royal British Legion in High Littleton and the surrounding district. Councillors to consider use of any funds which may become available and/or use of land/building.
2604.12 [TO RESOLVE] To approve the following finances
a) Payments – resolved to approve the following items for payment in April.
| Description | Amount £ | |
| DD | Sage Payroll – Apr 2026 | 13.20 |
| DD | Pension Contributions– Mar 2026 | 43.31 |
| DD | Valda – 19.03 – 18.04.26 electricity | 153.10 |
| SO | D Stephensfon – website maintenance | 25.00 |
| Total | 234.61 | |
| Cheques | ||
| 300007 | Kirsty Headlong Apr 2026 Salary Pension PAYE Tax National Insurance Working from home allowance Net Total Clerk’s Expenses Mar mileage & stationery & admin Cheque Total | 1138.67 (24.75) (33.4) (7.25) 26.00 1099.27 2.12 1101.39 |
| 300008 | HMRC Employer’s and Employee’s NI Apr 2026 Apr 2026 Tax – K Headlong Total | 115.50 33.4 148.90 |
| 300009 | Arien Signs – 2 x oak noticeboards in installation 50 % | 1788.00 |
| 300010 | Branching Out – Mar sweeping | 250.00 |
| 300011 | B&NES – 2 x road traffic counters | 300.00 |
| 300012 | Austin Sage – recreation grass cutting Mar | 280.00 |
| Cheque Total | £3868.29 | |
| Grand Total | £4102.90 |
b) To note receipts
B&NES April precept instalment £21 000
2604.13 To receive any updates on district matters from Ward Cllr Ann Morgan
Ward Cllr Morgan advised that she will be meeting with the WECA Mayor regarding the bus issues – P Ghillyer to liaise with Ward Cllr Morgan re possible solutions for issues.
2604.14 To receive reports and updates on current items
- Allotments – resident report of plot not being worked
Clerk advised that current occupier wishes to release the plot which will be offered to the first person on the waiting list.
- Recreation Ground
K Fuglesang reported that the Committee are obtaining quotes to renovate the Pigeon Room. Clerk to request a budget from the Committee for 2027.28 to ensure more accurate planning for the precept request.
- Police and Neighbourhood Watch
No news/updates.
- Defibrillator/Bleed Kits
P Ghillyer reported High Littleton defibrillators all in service.
- School Governors
Ward Cllr Morgan reported that she is now a School Governor.
- Grass and Cemetery
The Council noted that the first cut of this year has been done. Clerk to advise contractor that the Council would prefer the cuttings to be picked up as per contract and to request a price to treat the moss on the path.
- Charity of Mary Jones
No news/updates.
- Parish Magazine
No news/updates.
- Greyfield Wood
P Ghillyer reported that he is liaising with the Woodland Trust on fallen trees on paths, the mine hole at the bottom of the main track has been fenced off and the rotten gate post has been reported to B&NES. P Ghillyer to request a plan of action, to restock the Woods, from the Woodland Trust and will ask to meet with a representative.
- Environmental Group
R Lane reported a quieter Repair Café with 15 items handed in for repair, a litter pick has taken place and the minutes of the AGM will be circulated.
- Parish sweeping – [TO RESOLVE] to consider and approve any areas to be swept
Resolved to approve the pavements from the Spar to the Haynes. And the moss clearing from path in the cemetery could also come from this budget.
- Highway/footpath Issues – for information: traffic counters to be placed near Hallatrow Bridge and on New Road
The Council noted counters to placed on 20 April for 7 days.
- Transport/buses – i) protest at a B&NES full council meeting re buses ii) [TO RESOLVE] to consider and decide response to West of England public engagement exercise on the Bus Plan, running 30 March to 10 May
i)this representation on behalf of residents deferred to after Ward Cllr Morgan has met with the WECA Mayor ii) This survey is aimed at individuals and the Council would like to encourage all residents to complete the survey, which can be done online or via a paper form.
- Streetlighting
P Ghillyer reported that he is working to update the consumption list.
- Rosewell Home
The Council noted a panel is down and there is fly tipping on the site.
- Church Farm
No news/updates.
- Hallatrow polling station – [TO RESOLVE] to consider and decide action to be taken re a polling station in Hallatrow
To remain on the agenda.
- CIL Funds – [TO RESOLVE] to consider and decide 2026 CIL projects/expenditure
Resolved to approve the cost of vegetation cut back on Rotcombe lane item 2604.7.
- Noticeboard renewal progress – [TO RESOLVE] to consider and approve installation cost of two noticeboards
Resolved to approve the cost of £395 gross to be taken from CIL.
2604.15 Correspondence
i) Email re Call for Nominations: Chelwood Bridge Rotary Club Community Award 2025-2026
K Fuglesang to provide a nomination to the Club.
ii) [TO RESOLVE] to consider and decide action re email from resident requesting measures re cars parking opposite Southover Road junction
Clerk to enquire if B&NES have a TRO for this area on their list.
iii) [TO RESOLVE] to consider and decide any action to take re resident report of inconsiderate parking on Greyfield Road
Clerk to request images of the parking to understand what the issues are. Clerk to request
2604.16 Items for next meeting
Annual Parish (Residents) Meeting and Annual Parish Council Meeting
Consider renewal of VAS by Station Inn.
2604.17 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 22 July and 21 October 2026
Date of next meeting – 12 May 2026
The Chair closed the meeting at 8.55pm
| Kate Fuglesang Chair | Kirsty Headlong Clerk |