Minutes

Minutes of the Meeting of the High Littleton Parish Council held on Monday 14^th July 2008

Public Meeting

There were no members of the public present.

Councillors present

Mr Paul Wyatt (Chairman), Mr Robert Hitchens, Mr Keith Marshall, Mr Nicholas Pearson , Mr John Shears (until 20.28 hours), Mr Sean Skelhorn , Mr Ken Staplin and Mr Nicholas Pollett.

Apologies

Dr Ian Hale and Mr Les Kew (District Councillor)

Minutes of the Parish Meeting held on the 9^th June 2008

These were signed by the Chairman as a true record of the meeting

Declarations of Interest

None

Development Control, Forestry Works and Footpath Diversions

07/01602/VAR Variations of condition 11 of planning permission 05/00316/FUL to revise range of goods permitted to be sold at a garden centre, Parcel 0172 Wells Road , Hallatrow

Awaiting Decision

07/02424/EOUT Mixed use redevelopment of former printworks comprising offices, industrial residential, continuing care retirement community, pub/restaurant, community building, open spaces, associated infrastructure and access roads. Closed Polestar Purnell Factory Site Access Road To Works Paulton, B&NES BS39 7LQ

Awaiting Decision

08/00219/FUL Installation of front and rear dormer windows, 5 Lansdown Place , High Littleton

Awaiting Decision

08/01225/FUL (Resubmission of above)

Awaiting Decision

08/01567/FUL Erection of a single storey extension on north elevation, Up the Gug, Greyfield Road

Permitted. To be removed from the agenda

08/01511/FUL Erection of 3no. dormers to front elevation and 1 no. dormer to rear elevation, 1 West Houses, White Cross, Farrington Gurney

Refused. To be removed from the agenda

08/01751/LBA Internal and external alterations to install double glazing to all new metal casement windows and new door, Rugbourne Farm Access Road to Rugbourne Farm, High Littleton

Awaiting Decision

08/01747/LBA Internal and external alterations to install en-suite facilities in two first floor bedrooms and associated drainage, The Grange, Paulton Road Hallatrow

The Council agreed to support this application.

08/02019/RES Erection of 5 no. following demolition of existing house and garage (Reserved matters for outline application 06/02412/OUT), Oak House, Wells Road , Hallatrow

The Council agreed to support this application.

08/02281/FUL Erection of a two storey extension 12 Sixpence High Littleton

The Council agreed to support this application.

08/02205/REN Renewal of planning permission ref 03/01411/FUL dated 30 July 2003 for first floor extensions dormers and other alterations and replacement garage after demolition of existing garage, High Croft, Scumbrum, High Littleton

The Council agreed to support this application.

Planning application for a coffee shop at the Bookbarn, Hallatrow

No news.

Goosard Lane development – Section 106 agreement – provision to children’s play facilities

The Clerk sent the Section 106 agreement signed by the Council to Mr Simon Elias (B&NES Legal Department). Mr Elias returned the agreement with the document signed by the Vernon Hitchman Solicitor to the Council. Mr Elias stated that the monies will be sent once Mr Andy Chard B&NES Parks Technical Officer) receives sufficient details of the proposed play uses that are approved by the Council. Mr J Shears will meet with Mr Chard to discuss the matter.

Shelter – The Star Inn

Ms Jeanette Bokacz (B&NES Enforcement) emailed the Clerk to say she has visited the site and states that it requires planning permission. She has verbally notified the owner. Ms Bokacz will also send out a planning application form to the owner.

Agenda Items

1. Safer Walking

· Speed Restrictions Review

The Clerk wrote to Mr Mike Weston (B&NES Traffic Engineer) regarding the Councils request for a 40mph speed restriction between High Littleton and Hallatrow supported with the Council’s argument. Mr Weston replied that he has passed the Council’s letter to the Police asking if they will respond directly to the Council. No news. The Clerk was requested to chase the Police for a response.

· Proposed road improvements and request for continuation of footway on the Wells Road , Hallatrow in connection with the traffic implications of the housing development in Paulton (old Polestar Site).

Mr R Hitchens drafted a letter to Mr Councillor Charles Gerrish regarding the Council’s request for the extension of the footway along the Wells Road and the opportunities lost in securing finance for this project. Copies were sent to the Councillors to review. The Council agreed that the letter should sent to Mr Gerrish and copied to Mr Les Kew, Mr David Trigwell (Divisional Director Plaaning & Transport Development) and Mr Nick Jeannes (Team Leader for Traffic and Safety).

· Increasing number of vehicles using Harts Lane

The Clerk emailed Mr L Kew asking for developments. Mr Kew replied that he will look into the matter in the near future.

· Vehicles driving on the footway – High Street

Mr Mike Weston wrote to the Council stating that he disagrees with the proposal of bollards as it would create unnecessary obstruction. The only solution he can see is raising the footway in the future when the low floor buses are introduced to the bus route. The Council discussed the matter. Mr P Wyatt will speak to Mr Weston and inform him that although he may claim that he has not seen anyone driving on the footway, the Council has received reports that this is not the case.

Speeding in Hallatrow

The Council discussed this matter and agreed to remove from the agenda.

2. Parking matters

· Parking on Eastover Road .

The Clerk wrote to Somer Housing Trust on the 24^th June 2008 to request a response to the letter dated 17^th March 2008. The Clerk received a reply that the matter is being passed to the Asset Management Department.

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