DUNKESWELL PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes for the Meeting of Dunkeswell Parish Council held in the Village Hall at 7.30pm on Monday 10th April 2006.
Present: Mr
G Sworder (Chairman), Mr A Guest (Vice Chairman), Mrs B Russell, Messrs J Barrow,
Mr C Sumpter
B Procter, A Luscombe, District Councillor Mrs M Boote and eleven members of
the public.
Apologies: Cllr M Stevens, County Councillor Mr Roger Boote, PC Vickery 4783,
PCSO Anning 30012
1 Minutes of the previous meeting held in the Village Hall on Monday 20th March,
2006 were signed as a correct record of that meeting. AGREED
All councillors were politely reminded of their obligation to declare interests under the Code of Conduct
In making decisions the Parish Council recognise their statutory duties provided for in Section 11A(2) of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 (National Parks) and Section 85 of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (AONBs) that in exercising or performing any functions in relation to, or so as to affect, land, they shall have regard to their purposes (ie conserve and enhance their natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage and to promote opportunities for the understanding and enjoyment of their special qualities by the public).
2 PLANNING
2.1 Decisions (for information)
06/0264/FUL 16 Kennedy Way – permission granted for single storey extension.
2.2 Applications
(for recommendation)
06/0241/FUL Dunkeswell Kart Circuit – race control tower
06/0319/MFUL Dunkeswell Kart Racing Circuit – newpits, workshops and visitors/user
facilities.
Also amended plans for comment received 14th March 2006 – 14 days for
comment.
Copy letter from Civil Aviation Authority stating that the height of the proposed
building, fences and entrance arch would compromise the use of runway 17 on
Dunkeswell Airfield. Letter from Air Westward Ltd raising a strong objection
to the application due to this infringement to their glide paths.
Sheldon parishioners have instructed a planning consultant from Foot, Anstey, Sargent solicitors. A twelve page report has been produced for submission to EDDC. Two separate noise consultants have been engaged and both conclude that the noise projections are inaccurate, and monitoring should take place. Highways have asked for further information on the traffic projections and realise there is a major potential traffic consideration. Overall the application does conflict with the objectives of the AONB, and there will be an objection from the AONB Partnership based on the impact of the building, traffic and noise. A meeting with the planners is still awaited as soon as all the information is collated.
It was agreed to write to EDDC asking that noise measurements be taken over a variety of weather conditions, and in several locations, as well as requesting an Environmental Impact Assessment as air, light and noise pollution are all yet to be addressed adequately. It has still not been established of the exact permissions which stand at present as past permissions have been unclear. There are also ambiguities in the application which need clarification. A prediction of just how this application will benefit the local economy is required and it will be stressed that we disagree with any suggestion that a quick decision can be made on this application as has been suggested by EDDC.
One letter
of objection (written to The Parish News) has been copied to the Parish Council
for information.
A gentleman asked that a public meeting should be held to hear all the facts
as soon as they are collated (this should include Highways and EDDC as well
as the applicant if they wish). Another gentleman asked that the noise control
barrier be extended to the north, and also why the track width has not been
subject to enforcement action. The Chairman replied that noise complaints had
only so far come from the west, and that the planners were visiting the track
today to assess the situation. A Gentleman explained that a meeting of fifty
residents of Blackborough was held recently and that those who had never previously
complained will now be doing so. It is often argued that the practice days (which
could be every Saturday) are often louder than the race days.
Recommendation: AWAIT FURTHER INFORMATION
06/0715/FUL Rosemary Cottage – removal of single storey extension and construction of two storey extension Recommendation: APPROVAL
05/2475/FUL
Land at The Old Forge – amended plans, the roof height is now level with
Garden Cottage and thatched, with a two metre public footpath around the corner.
Recommendation: APPROVAL
2.3 Enforcement
Windwhistle Farm - Enforcement have now visited the site and made a full inspection,
there is no evidence of anyone living there. Visits will be repeated every two
weeks as a mater of course to ensure no reoccupation.
Unit 2 Westerhope units, new storage barn – Mr Fisher has confirmed that the slight variance in building size was due to his purchase of a second hand building (the final size is five metres shorter, but five metres wider and half a metre higher) . The additional fee for a new application would be £4,240, are the parish council intent on a new application or will they support Enforcement in recommending a revised application? Inspection to be arranged before comment returned.
2.4 Housing
Needs Survey – nothing to report at present.
2.5 EDDC Local Plan 1995-2011 proposed modifications received.
Outstanding planning matters/applications as at the 10th April 2006: (for information)
January 2004 04/P0078 British Light Aircraft Co. (awaiting highways new proposal)
April 2005 05/0993/FUL Land at Highfield – 26 open market units, Land
off Powells Way - 19 affordable dwellings, community facilities recreational
land off Liberator Way
October 2005 05/2475/FUL The Old Forge – new dwelling.
05/2721/FUL Brookside Farm – change of use to residential, educational
centre, activity equipment.
December 2005 05/2475/FUL The Old Forge – revised drawings
January 2006 06/0051/CPE Westerhope Units, Long Lane - use as dwelling
February 2006 06/0043/FUL Lammasland – chemical store/workshop and hay
barn
06/0241/FUL Dunkeswell Kart Circuit – race control tower
06/0319/MFUL Dunkeswell Kart Racing Circuit – pits/workshops/visitors
facilities.
06/0430/FUL units 4a and 3b Marcus Road – renew 01/P0351 car breakers
yard
March 2006 06/0430/FUL units 4a and 3b Marcus Road – renewal of permission
of 01/P0351
06/0490/FUL Beechwood Farm, Long Lane – extension to house pigs.
06/0499/FUL unit 18G Flightway – retention of work live unit.
06/0497/FUL unit 18D Flightway – retention of work live unit
06/0588/TRE 10 Le Marchant Close – reduce height of four beech trees
06/0715/FUL Rosemary Cottage –construction of two storey extension
4 HIGHWAYS AND TRAFFIC
Royal Oak pavement – Nothing to report
Manley’s Lane adoption – Letter from Meg Booth. The survey of the drains showed that there are a number of problems – from 35 Manley’s Lane to the junction with the main road, this section of the drainage system needs to be entirely reconstructed as the pipe is sagging and cracked, as well as out of alignment. There is also need for a manhole at the junction, DCC Highways are currently in discussions with EDDC as they appear to be the owners of this sewer to seek their agreement. These problems will delay works as previously forecast by a couple of weeks.
Abbey Road Gulleys – EDDC are adamant that this is simply road surface water and will not resolve the situation The Chair proposed an approach from Angela Browning if no conclusion is reached, Mr Sumpter to have one final attempt.
Speedwatch -Traffic census now complete and the reports on the traffic speed watch experiment are being prepared. It is suggested that we await this prior to deciding on purchasing equipment or settling on engineered solutions.
Clerk to write letter to Highways about pedestrian struck in village – high visibility jacket, but walking on the wrong side of the road.
Potholes Long Lane and Percy Hill, Stentwood, SWW cover outside Quinains and lack of tar in tarmac laid beside road to Gypsy Cross. Mr Barrow asked for the road to be resurfaced between Green Lane and Highwood Farm.
5 FOOTPATHS
AND BRIDLEWAYS
Nothing to report.
6 ENVIRONMENT
Otter Rotters – Bridget Moss from Otter Rotters a not-for–profit
community enterprise that provides garden waste collection services for residents
across East Devon gave an insight into the five year old project which is soon
to extend to Dunkeswell and the surrounding areas. Tags will be available to
purchase from the Spar shop, these will then be left under a stone next to your
green waste bags and be collected fortnightly. All garden waste
will be taken and in the near future there will be facility to have kitchen waste collected. The service benefits the environment and householder through less individual car trips to the recycling centre. The final product will also be available to purchase as compost.
EDDC –
‘Think Pink’ the new waste contract with SITA has been agreed by
EDDC. New pink lorries will be seen collecting the refuse and there will be
several changes rolled out across the district over the next two years.
• By October 2006 all households will have recycling boxes
• In October a medium sized district will be selected for a trial scheme
where additional boxes for plastics, and cardboard will be supplied and weekly
collections made
• Wheelie bins with lids will be supplied to all homes by April 2008
• Post 2008 kitchen refuse may be collected
Defra –
Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 – From April 2006 it will
be possible for parish councils to issue fixed penalty notices for littering,
graffiti and fly posting, as well as dog control orders (such as banning dogs
and requiring owners to clear up after dogs. A free guide is available at www.defra.gov.uk/environment/localenv/legislation/cnea
Training courses will be a requirement for anyone authorised to issues these
fixed penalty notices, these will be launched in April (see same web address).
Clerk to request hard copy.
7 COMMUNITY FACILITIES
7.1 Community policing report – PC Vickery/PCSO Anning – 20th March
– 9th April two reports one a ABH assault (two juveniles known to each
other and no official complaint) and a non-crime child protection incident –
being investigated by social services.
7.2 Playground safety inspections – lottery application has been lodged
for the Churchill Playground.
7.3 Sports field – nothing to report
7.4 Halls – financial statement for the year
7.5 YETI project – appeal for grants of £100 - £500 towards
continued running costs. Clerk to request info on local use.
7.6 EDDC East Devon Youth Survey – information is available for use. Survey
was of secondary school children attending Axe Valley, Kings School and Sidmouth
College and included questions on work outside school, travel and leisure, problems
and worries, friends and activities.
8 FINANCE
8.1 Receipts – EDDC Precept (April – September 2006) £5034.00
Donation under
8.2 Cheque payments - Dunkeswell Childrens’ Play and Leisure Group £876.00
Payment by direct debit - Virgin Broadband (Public Access Computer) £24.99
BT quarterly payment (Public Access Computer) £33.97
(Cheques and direct debits for agreement).
8.3 Community
Council of Devon – earlier this year Dunkeswell Parish Council took part
in a survey of outdoor play
and sport equipment. We were randomly selected and have won a prize draw of
£200 to spend on outdoor play equipment.
Account balances
- at 1/4/06 Paths Account £571.80
Parish Account £2816.31
8.4 Letter of thanks for the Parish Councils donation from Honiton and District Ring and Ride.
8.5 EDDC Annual
Parish Councils Meeting Wednesday 29th March 2006 –Mr Sworder reported
that he, Mr
Sumpter and the Clerk had attended the meeting. Mr Williams has invited us to
request a meeting on taking powers to deal with tree matters.
8.6 Entry to the Best Kept Village competition has been submitted as usual, there was no entry fee this year.
8.7 Rural Aid /Community Fund - £20,000 with equal match funding is available for the next financial year. Grants of £500 to £3000 can be applied for (33% match funding from your own sources is necessary to apply). Eligible projects are refurbishments, extensions, toilets, roofs, heating, doors and in particular disabled facilities. Ideas for next meeting please.
QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC (The meeting to be closed before questions from the public).
Dates for
next meetings – Planning Applications: Monday 8th May, 2006 7pm –
7.30pm - Village Hall
Parish Council: Monday 8th May, 2006 7.30pm - Village Hall
Annual Parish Meeting; Monday 15th May 2006 7.30pm Community Hall
