DUNKESWELL PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes for the Meeting of Dunkeswell Parish Council held in the Village Hall at 7.30pm on Tuesday 14th December 2004.

Present: Mr G Sworder (Chairman), Mr A Guest (Vice Chairman), Mrs B Russell, Messrs J Barrow, C Sumpter,
M Stevens, B Procter, A Luscombe, District, PCSO Anning and five members of the public.
Apologies: County Councillor Mr B Nicholson and Councillor Mrs M Boote.

1 Minutes of the previous meeting held in the Village Hall on Monday 15th November, 2004 were signed as a correct record of that meeting. Proposed by Mr Sumpter, seconded by Mr Barrow and unanimously agreed.

2 PLANNING
2.1 EDDC Decisions -
04/2665/FUL Unit 11 Flightway – Permission granted for amendment to form additional unit.
04/2644/FUL 30 Simcoe Way – Permission granted for replacement conservatory
Applications -
2.2.1. 04/P0484 Dunkeswell Kart Racing Club - formation of extended track. No decision has yet been reached – EDDCs comments on the results of all reports are awaited.

2.2.2 04/2807/TPO Mr Sinclair, 6 Louis Way – reduce one ash tree. Proposed for approval, with comment that this tree as suggested by Mr Barrow in a previous application should be taken down, the ash is too prolific for use in such close proximity to housing and has simply regrown. Proposed for approval by Mr Luscombe, seconded by Mr Sumpter and unanimously agreed.

2.2.3 04/2937/FUL Ms C Churchill, Highfield – new MOT workshop
Two letters of objection received one letter of support. There was much discussion leading to a majority of one in favour of this application. It was proposed by Mr Procter, seconded by Mr Luscombe and so agreed that the Parish Council should support this application as it is a small, long established business and valued local facility that should not be lost. It will be stipulated that there should be consideration given to neighbouring properties, noise levels and fumes should be minimised through extraction and insulation and the building should be kept as far from the boundary as possible (3 metres being preferable).

2.2.4 04/2920/TRE Mr Cooper, 16 Potters Stile – remove three low branches of ash tree. Proposed for approval by Mr Barrow, seconded by Mr Procter and unanimously agreed.

2.2.5 04/2917/TRE Mrs Hunt, 11 Powells Way – fell two ash and reshape three ash trees. Mr Barrow proposed this application for approval, stating that the application should infact be to fell three of the trees and reshape two. This was seconded by Mr Sumpter and unanimously agreed.

2.2.6 04/2943/FUL WIMS (UK) Ltd., Unit 18a Flightway - construction of live/work unit. Mr Sumpter proposed refusal of this application, as the Parish Council are against live work development. This was seconded by Mr Barrow and unanimously agreed. It will also be pointed out that these units are too close to the Abbey Lane hedge and the trees on that boundary to comply with the recently published regulations. If the District Council are minded to grant this application it is requested that forethought be given to planning of planting, open spaces, play areas and other necessary infrastructure to support living accommodation in this area.

2.2.7 04/3015/FUL WIMS (UK) Ltd., Unit 13 Flightway – construction of two stores/garages for use in connection with approved live/work units. Mr Sumpter proposed refusal of this application, as the garages were too far detached from the building and there was adequate parking available. This was seconded by Mr Luscombe and unanimously agreed.

2.2.8 04/3042/MFUL WIMS (UK) Ltd., Highfield – construction of 28 dwellings, alterations to playgroup and community facilities and associated works. This revised scheme now has no three storey development, more parking, no bungalows to the rear of the shops. As an existing permission exists, this scheme is preferable and will mean that the Community Hall remains central to the area and will be refurbished extensively and handed over to the Parish together with funding for its running and maintenance. In addition the bowling, dog walking and tennis areas have been offered to the parish, these are however to be treated separately in order to allow the organisations who use them to decide on funding routes. The application was proposed for approval by Mr Sumpter, seconded by Mr Guest and unanimously agreed. A meeting is to be requested with EDDC to decide the terms of the agreement regarding the hall.

2.2.9 04/3082/FUL N A Perry, Airfield Industrial Estate – lean to with apex roof for building and manufacturing. Proposed for approval by Mr Guest, seconded by Mr Sumpter and unanimously agreed.

2.2.10 04/2777/FUL Farm building at Turbury – amended plan for comments. Proposed for approval by Mr Procter, seconded by Mr Guest and agreed (there were two votes against on grounds that need does not exist).

2.2.11 04/3103/ADV Mr T Perkins, Royal Oak Inn – pole sign and boarding. There were no objections to the lit sign, provided that it does not interfere with the course of the new footpath, however, the plastic hoarding is not acceptable and out of keeping with the local environment. Proposed for refusal by Mrs Russell, seconded by Mr Sumpter and unanimously agreed.

2.2.12 04/3198/FUL WIMS (UK) Ltd., Unit 1a Flightway – garage. Approval of this application was proposed by Mr Guest, seconded by Mr Procter and unanimously agreed.

2.3 APPEALS – Appeal by Ken Purkess Caravans against refusal for permission to break and store caravans, Airfield Industrial Estate – dismissed, enforcement action has commenced and the applicant now has three months to comply.
Appeal lodged by Mr M Bell APP/U1105/A/04/1169271against the refusal of an extension including living accommodation at The Tower, Marcus Road – written representations to the Planning Inspectorate by 17th January 2005.

Outstanding planning matters/applications as at the 20th December 2004: (for information)
October 2003 03/P2291 WIMS units 13 & 15 Flightway (non determination appeal lodged)
January 2004 04/P0078 British Light Aircraft Co.
September 2004 04/P2051 The Royal Oak - thatched house (amended design 03/P2490).
04/P2348 Units 18a to 18g Flightway - live/work
04/P2346 Units 18h and 181 Flightway - live/work
October 2004 04/T0081 50 Louis Way – Pollard ash and beech trees and reduce maple.
November 2004 04/2752/FUL 28 Jenwood Road – two storey extension
04/2642/FUL Land adjacent Royal Oak Inn – Two storey thatched house/garage
04/2654/FUL 10 Wulphere close – fence and garden shed
04/2818/FUL 30 Simcoe Way – retention of garden shed
04/2807/TPO 6 Louis Way – reduce one ash tree
04/2777/FULTurbury Farm Long Lane – farm building
04/2903/FUL Meadowsweet – conservatory to front of property
3 HIGHWAYS AND TRAFFIC
Highways – 20/30&40mph speed limit changes were advertised week commencing 8th December 2004.

4 FOOTPATHS AND BRIDLEWAYS
DCC – Towards a rights of way improvement plan (consultation) (ROWIP) - The Countryside and Rights of Way Act (CROW) has placed DCC under a duty to produce a rights of way improvement plan. This covers footpaths, bridleways, cycle tracks, restricted byways and byways open to all traffic. Response requested. Mr Sworder reported that he had discussed the possibility of linking the footpaths via Rough Grey Bottom through the Blossom Hill caravan site with the owner, but due to security he refused this route. Other possibilities will be pursued.

5 ENVIRONMENT
6 COMMUNITY FACILITIES
6.1 Community policing report – PCSO Anning reported that there have been seven crimes in the parish since last month – several burglaries to joinery businesses and vehicles on the Industrial Estate, two domestic incidents and the theft of a packet of biscuits. PCSO Anning also warned of a smartly dressed woman claiming to have broken down, then using householders telephones to dial a premium rate number at £50 per minute.
6.2 Internet access – Computer is now installed and will be available shortly.
6.3 Playground safety inspections – quotes are still being obtained for the Churchill playground.

7 FINANCE
7.1 Payments - CEF (lamps for Christmas tree lights) £16.80
Devon Purchasing (cabinet public access computer) £332.60
Dunkeswell Village Hall Management Committee
(Publish minutes October 2003 – September 2004) £205.00
British Telecom (advance quarterly charges public access computer) £30.36
Cheques proposed for agreement by Mr Sumpter, seconded by Mr Barrow and unanimously agreed.

7.2 Clerk requests that authorisation be given for a direct debit of £24.99 per month to be collected by Virgin Broadband service for the public access computer. This slightly more expensive package is not on any contract and can be ceased at any time, it also offers unlimited downloads, thereby limiting any potential overbilling to the parish for excessive use. Agreed. Clerk to check the legality of direct debit with the Audit Commission.

Account balances - at 1/12/04 Paths Account £1185.30
Parish Account £7868.41

8 QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
(The meeting was adjourned for questions from the public). There were none.

Dates for next meetings – Planning Applications: Monday 10th January, 2005 7pm - 7.30pm - Village Hall
Parish Council: Monday 17th January, 2005 7.30pm - Village Hall