Minutes of the Parish Council meeting of High Littleton Parish Council held on Tuesday 8 September 2026 7 pm.
Councillors present
K Fuglesang, L Thornton, C Ingle, M Whiting C Lindley, C Ingle, A Godwin 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.
Agenda
2609.1 Apologies – to note apologies for absence
Apologies were received and accepted from S Gould. And apologies were received from Ward Cllr Morgan.
2609.2 [TO RESOLVE] To confirm and approve minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on the 11 August 2026
Resolved – the Council agreed that the 11 August 2026 minutes were a true and correct record of the meeting.
2609.3 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
2609.4 Planning applications to consider and decide comment for submission to B&NES
a) Applications to consult
[TO RESOLVE] 26/03154/TPO 1 Paulton Road Hallatrow BS39 6EG
Beech T1 – reduce by 3m all over.
Resolved to support.
[TO RESOLVE] 26/03283/FUL Little Firs Wells Road Hallatrow BS39 6EJ
Erection of double storey side extension and single storey rear extension to provide additional living accommodation.
Resolved to support.
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
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
26/01303/LBA Cottage Farm Timsbury Road High Littleton BS39 6HL
External alterations for the installation of four replacement windows, replacement rainwater goods and repointing.
Pending consideration
26/01359/FUL Cottage Farm Timsbury Road High Littleton BS39 6HL
Erection of greenhouse, extension to decking, and porch
Pending consideration
26/02353/FUL 8 Claremont Gardens Hallatrow BS39 6EY
Erection of a two storey side extension.
Permit – to be removed from the agenda
26/02583/FUL 19 Rotcombe Lane High Littleton BS39 6JP
Proposed Double Storey Side Extension
Permit – to be removed from the agenda
26/02590/FUL Ash Ridge New Road High Littleton BS39 6JH
Erection of a detached timber BBQ cabin within the rear garden for ancillary domestic recreational use.
Pending consideration
26/02884/FUL 9 Rotcombe Lane High Littleton BS39 6JP
Erection of single storey side extension
Pending consideration
2609.5 [TO RESOLVE] To consider and decide any action to be taken re Royal British Legion Hut to be listed for sale
The Council noted that the hut has been put up for sale with a guide price of £90 000. The Council agreed to monitor progress.
2609.6 [TO RESOLVE] To consider and decide action to be taken re re-siting Hallatrow defibrillator
The Council noted that the Triangle could be used at a location for the Hallatrow defibrillator and noticeboard. Clerk to request permission from Property Services B&NES.
2609.7 [TO RESOLVE] To consider and decide quotes to replace VAS by the Old Station Inn
Resolved to approve the quote to Westcotec, who have proven that their signs are reliable and durable with good aftercare service and a six year warranty. Three quotes were obtained with the other suppliers being Elan City and Traffic Technology which both only gave a two year warranty.
2609.8 [TO RESOLVE] To consider and decide request from Citizens Advice Bath & North East Somerset to request a grant of £750 to help them continue providing free, confidential and independent advice to residents of High Littleton and Hallatrow
Resolved to approve a contribution of £500 by vote with seven councillors voting for.
2609.9 [TO RESOLVE] To review and approve grant application form
Resolved to approve.
2609.10 [TO RESOLVE] To review and approve Recreation Ground Financial Agreement terms and conditions
Resolved to approve with no amendments.
2609.11 [TO RESOLVE] To consider and agree process to undertake a thorough review of the Council Asset Register
The Council noted that replacement values need to be sought for all items. The Clerk will work to complete this and circulate for Councillor input
2609.12 [TO RESOLVE] i) To receive and decide any action to take from the 2025.26 External Audit report ii) To review the 2025.26 Internal Audit ii) To review the 2025.26 External Audit
Deferred.
2609.13 Christmas 2026 – i) [TO RESOLVE] to consider and decide request from Christmas Carol Committee for grant towards sweets for the Carol Concert in December ii) [TO RESOLVE] to consider and decide purchase of Christmas trees (x 2) installation, and dressing of trees
i) Resolved to approve a contribution of £25 ii) Resolved to retain 2025 suppliers and installers – costs for each are anticipated to be below £750 each with a quote of £600 for the two trees from Frenchay Christmas Tree.
2609.14 [TO RESOLVE] To approve the following finances
a) Payments
b) To note receipts
None
2609.15 To receive any updates on district matters from Ward Cllr Ann Morgan
The Council noted the email report from Ward Cllr Morgan on progress on the derelict Rosewell property.
2609.16 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 reported both High Littleton defibrillators in service and M Whiting is liaising re the replacement for the vandalised bleed kit.
- School Governors
No news/updates.
- Grass and Cemetery
The Council noted one cut this month which will leave capacity for cuts to be done in March 2027. The wild meadow will be scythed in October.
- Charity of Mary Jones
No news/updates.
- Parish Magazine
The Council agreed in principle to fund the magazine for 2027 (formal discussion will take place at the October meeting) and to a colour front cover for the November/December issue.
- Greyfield Wood
P Ghillyer to draft a response to the Woodland Trust plan for Greyfield Wood.
- Environmental Group
R Lane reported fourteen repairs at the latest Repair Café and there will be a foraging walk and talk on the 26 September which need to be booked to attend.
- Parish sweeping – [TO RESOLVE] to consider and approve any areas to be swept
Resolved to approve the bench area and pavement opposite the Haynes and the area of pavement leading to Scobell Rise.
- Highway/footpath Issues
The Council noted that the track leading to Clutton from Gores Park has been cut back.
- Transport/buses
The Council noted that the 100 bus is running.
- Streetlighting
P Ghillyer reported that with the shorter days he will be checking lights for issues.
- CIL Funds – [TO RESOLVE] to consider and decide 2026 CIL projects/expenditure
Clerk to update CIL spreadsheet and circulate for information.
- Relocation of bin to location near the Old Staton at Hallatrow
The Clerk reported that an email has been sent to highlight the issues at this location and a response is awaited.
2609.17 Correspondence
2609.18 Items for next meeting
Six monthly budget report
Adopt Internal Control Policy, Subject Access Request, Website Policy
DRAFT Local Plan consultation
Website
2609.19 To note future meetings
Somer Valley Forum. Next dates -16 September, 18 November 2026 6 pm online
B&NES Community Resilience Day at Avon Fire & Rescue Service, Hicks Gate Fire Station. 19 September 11am-3pm
Parish Liaison Keynsham. Next date 21 October 2026
Date of next meeting – 13 October 2026
The Chair closed the meeting at 9.00pm
| Kate Fuglesang Chair | Kirsty Headlong Clerk |