Minutes of the Meeting of High Littleton Parish Council held on Tuesday 11 October 2025 7 pm.
Councillors present
A Godwin, R Lane, S Gould, C Ingle and M Whiting. Ward Cllr Ann Morgan (arrived 7.30pm and left at 8pm). S Gould chaired the meeting.
Co-option of resident on to the Parish Council.
Resident C Ingle signed the acceptance form and was co-opted onto the Parish Council.
The Council noted the resignation of D Hunter from the Parish Council. Clerk to advice B&NES monitoring officer.
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
Agenda
2510.1 Apologies – to note apologies for absence
Apologies were received and accepted from K Fuglesang, P Ghillyer and C Lindley.
Agenda
2510.2 [TO RESOLVE] To confirm and approve minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on the 9 September 2025
Resolved – the Council agreed that the 9 September 2025 minutes were a true and correct record of the meeting.
2510.3 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
R Lane and A Godwin re item 2510.14 h) as Repair Café volunteers.
Development Control, Forestry Works and Footpath Diversions
2510.4 Planning applications to consider and decide comment for submission to B&NES
a) Applications to consult
[TO RESOLVE] 25/03599/FUL 9 The Batch High Littleton BS39 6EL
Demolition of existing conservatory and replacement with new single storey rear extension.
The Council resolved to support this application.
[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.
Deferred to November meeting. The Council have obtained an extension for their comment to enable a full consideration of the application.
[TO RESOLVE] 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.
The Council resolved to support this application.
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
25/02015/FUL Leafy Way Mearns High Littleton BS39 6JR
Erection of a replacement dwelling following demolition of existing and associated works.
Permit – to be removed from the agenda
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
25/03163/TPO 1 Paulton Road Hallatrow BS39 6EG
2no. ash trees – fell
Consent – to be removed from the agenda
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)
Pending consideration
2510.5 [TO RESOLVE] to consider and decide any action to take re report of speeding on Greyfield road
Deferred.
2510.6 [TO RESOLVE] to consider and decide purchasing village name signs entering parish from Harts Lane, Scumbrum Lane, Timsbury Road and Goosard Lane
Resolved to request B&NES put this forward for the next Traffic Regulation Order. Clerk to request.
2510.7 [TO RESOLVE] to consider and decide response to the Reset Local Plan Options document (public consultation Friday 3 October to Friday 14 November
Deferred. S Gould to draft a response for consideration and approval at the November meeting.
2510.8 [TO RESOLVE] to consider and decide change of bank
Deferred – S Gould to replace D Hunter in leading on this issue.
2510.9 i) [TO RESOLVE] to consider and approve Quarter 2 accounts and bank reconciliation. ii) For information – Six month budget report
i) Resolved to approve. The Council agreed that S Gould sign the accounts.
ii) The Council reviewed the report and agreed that it should be posted on the website.
2510.10 [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 to allow further consideration.
2510.11 [TO RESOLVE] to consider and decide request from Christmas Carol Committee for grant towards sweets for the Carol Concert in December
Resolved to approve a grant of £25.
2510.12 [TO RESOLVE] To approve the following finances
a) Payments
Resolved to approve the following items for payment in October
| Description | Amount £ | |
| DD | Sage Payroll – Oct 2025 | 13.20 |
| DD | Pension Contributions– Sept 2024 | 55.62 |
| DD | Yu Energy – Sept 2025 awaiting invoice | |
| SO | D Stephenson – website maintenance | 25.00 |
| Total | 93.82 | |
| Bank Tsfr | Defib Warehouse – battery | 289.00 |
| Total | 289.00 | |
| Cheques | ||
| 002787 | Kirsty Headlong Oct 2025 Salary Pension PAYE Tax National Insurance Working from home allowance Net Total Clerk’s Expenses Sept mileage & stationery & admin Cheque Total | 1138.67 (24.75) (203.00) (7.25) 26.00 929.67 10.74 940.41 |
| 002788 | HMRC Employer’s and Employee’s NI Oct 2025 Oct 2025 Tax – K Headlong Total | 115.50 203.00 318.50 |
| 002789 | Austin sage – Recreation Ground grass cutting Sept 2025 | 290.00 |
| 002790 | Frenchay Christmas Tree Farm – 18 ft Nordman Fir x 2 | 564.00 |
| 002791 | Branching Out – Sept grass cutting awaiting invoice | 610.00 |
| Cheque Total | £2722.91 | |
| Grand Total | £3105.73 |
b) To note receipts
B&NES Oct Precept instalment £20250
B&NES NEIGHBOURHOOD CIL FOR 21/05594/FUL £3461
2510.13 To receive any updates on district matters from Ward Cllr Ann Morgan
Ward Cllr Morgan reported that she continues to liaise with B&NES on the future of Rosewell and fly tipping issues on the site.
2510.14 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 – [TO RESOLVE] to consider and decide Councillor attendance at training on 28 October
Resolved – S Gould to attend.
- School Governors
No news/updates.
- Grass and Cemetery
R Lane reported that grass cutting satisfactory and the meadow has been mown and scythed and will be sown on 29 October.
- Charity of Mary Jones
S Gould reported that the next meeting will be held on 18 November where the school’s request for funding towards residential trips for Pupil Premium pupils will be considered along with vouchers for Christmas.
- Parish Magazine
The Council agreed that the back cover of the next edition could be used to advertise the dates for future repair cafes.
- Greyfield Wood – [TO RESOLVE] to consider and decide resident request for a Woodland Trust representative to regularly attend meetings
Deferred.
- Environmental Group
R Lane reported that the Fungi Walk on Sunday was well attended and 21 items were handed in for repair at the latest Repair Café. There is an Avon Needs Trees meeting on 21 October and a fund raising quiz on 21 November, both being held in the Church Hall.
- Parish sweeping – [TO RESOLVE] to consider and approve any areas to be swept
Resolved to approve weeds/moss on the footpath from New Road to Scumbrum Lane, footpath from Southover to Eastover and weeds on Hallatrow bridge, to B&NES via Fixmystreet initially.
- Highway/footpath Issues
The Council agreed to approach B&NES re rumble strips and VAS for Hallatrow Bridge. Clerk to request.
- Transport/buses
The Council noted that the Dunkerton & Tunley Lead Councillor for buses continues to pursue conversations with and action by WECA in relation to local bus services and this action continues alongside those of the Forgotten Valley Bus Campaign.
- Streetlighting
The Council agreed that P Ghillyer obtain quotes for repair of faulty lamps and disconnection of lamps which are no longer working and no longer required.
- Rosewell Home
See item 2510.13
- Church Farm
The Council agreed that the disintegrating plastic be reported to B&NES as a Health and Safety issue. Clerk to report.
- Councillor vacancy
The Council noted one vacancy.
- Hallatrow polling station – [TO RESOLVE] to consider and decide action to be taken re a polling station in Hallatrow
No news – to remain on the agenda.
- CIL Funds – [TO RESOLVE] to consider and decide 2025 CIL projects/expenditure
None identified at this meeting.
- Ward Councillor Fund 2025.26 – [TO RESOLVE] to consider and decide a project in Hallatrow
Deferred. The Council noted that this could be used towards rumble strips on Hallatrow Hill or possibly a book hut for residents.
- Investment of reserve funds
No news.
2510.15 Correspondence
B&NES email re Cherry Tree giveaway and Green Canopy project
The Council noted that three trees have been ordered by the Recreation Ground Committee.
2510.16 Items for next meeting
2026 News & Views funding
CIL report and update
2510.17 To note future meetings
Parish Liaison – Wednesday 15 October 2025 6.30pm Keynsham Community Space.
ALCA 52nd Annual General Meeting Saturday 25th October 10:15-12:00 online.
Date of next meeting – 11 November 2025
S Gould closed the meeting at 8.35pm.
| Kate Fuglesang Chair | Kirsty Headlong Clerk |