DUNKESWELL PARISH COUNCIL

MInutes for the Meeting of Dunkeswell Parish Council held in the Village Hall at 7.30pm on Monday 16th August, 2004.

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

1 Minutes of the previous meeting held in the Village Hall on Monday 19th July, 2004 to be signed as a correct record of that meeting.

2 PLANNING
2.1 East Devon District Council Decisions (EDDC) - (for information)
04/P1325 WIMS (UK) Ltd. 5 units 19 & 19a, Flightway - replaces 03/P1984 23 industrial units (B1, B2, B8)
Permission granted with condition that other than parking of vehicles in the parking spaces given, no vehicles, goods or materials/machinery shall be stored or deposited outside the buildings.

04/P1559 Manley's Lane - permission refused for erection of fence.

04/T0045 1 Foxglove Close - reduce height of line of beech trees.

04/P1504 Flightway - (temporary permission compound offices/storage 3/4 years) permission is not necessary as this is permitted development by virtue of the provisions of Schedule II, Part 4, Class A in that they refer to:
“The provision on land of buildings, moveable structures, works, plant or machinery required temporarily in connection with and for the duration of operations being carried out on, in, under or over that land or on land adjoining that land.”

Applications -
2.2.1 04/P0078 British Light Aircraft Co. Ltd. - change of use - hangar from storage to assembly of aircraft/ extensions/alterations. Copy letter Thomas Designs to EDDC confirming that the site will be served by one lorry fortnightly, then weekly in future. The scrap metal business currently conducted there attracts two articulated lorries per day. Aircrafts will be flown from the site for delivery, thereby generating no traffic. It is hoped to employ 100 local people and ten to twenty experts as management. The site would be open 8am - 6pm five days per week. Mr Sworder to meet with Mr Carmicheal (EDDC) and Mr Sumpter to speak to Mr Tyrell (Briton House Properties) to gain further information.

2.2.2 04/P0484 Dunkeswell Kart Racing Club - formation of extended track. EDDC noise consultants report received, Sheldon have independently employed a consultant whose report is awaited. A meeting is scheduled for 20th September 2004 (Mr Sworder to attend).

2.2.3 04/P1221 WIMS (UK) Ltd., Culme Way - 30 residential units, parking, community facilities, extension to doctors surgery and pavilion. Mr Carmichael is to call a meeting to discuss the legal and detail aspects of this application with the Parish Council and the applicant (awaited). S W Parkes Architects have been supplied with a copy of the Parish Councils comments as supplied to EDDC.

2.2.4 04/PP1694 Mr Paradise, 4 Kennedy Way - Conservatory. Returned with no objection prior to meeting due to EDDC time restrictions, however Enforcement were informed about a 6ft boundary fence erected without permission against the highway. Proposed for recommendation of approval by Mr Sumpter, seconded by Mr Barrow and unanimously agreed.

2.2.5 04/P1859 Mr and Mrs Chambers, 9 Tencery Orchard - front porch. Returned with no objection due to EDDC time restrictions. Proposed for recommendation of approval by Mr Sumpter, seconded by Mr Barrow and unanimously agreed.

2.2.6 04/T0061Mrs Thornton, 57 Jenwood Road - fell, remove branches from and reduce height of beech trees. Proposed for recommendation of approval by Mr Barrow, seconded by Mr Luscombe and unanimously agreed.

2.2.7 04/P1937 Mr Martin, 10 Wulphere Close - conservatory. There were no objections to the conservatory, this was proposed for approval by Mr Sumpter, seconded by Mr Barrow and unanimously agreed. The clerk was instructed however to report the boundary fence to enforcement as it is over 2m high and is beside the highway.

2.2.8 04/P2026 RH & DV Dymond, Land at Turbury (Luppitt and Awliscombe)- farm building. Planning Committee to make site visit and recommendation.

2.2.9 04/P2010 Mr Paradise, 4 Kennedy Way - move fence position for privacy. Mr Sumpter proposed a recommendation to approve this application as the new position of the fence would be acceptable. Seconded by Mrs Russell and unanimously agreed.

2.2.10 04/P2027 Mr and Mrs Bradley, 1 Rhododendron Avenue - extension of conservatory. Proposed for recommendation of approval by Mr Sumpter, seconded by Mrs Russell and unanimously agreed.

2.2.11 04/P2051 M Kendrick and D Allison, The Royal Oak - two storey thatched house with garage
(amended design 03/P2490).Planning Committee to make site visit and recommendation.

2.3 Parish Plan - EDDC are holding a meeting to approve several Parish Plans tomorrow, it is hoped that Dunkeswell’s plan will be included.

2.4 EDDC are supporting the Parish Council in asking that BT retain the telephone box at Abbey.

2.5 EDDC Enforcement
Windwhistle Farm - further to enforcement notice, no action will be taken until 1st March 2005, to allow owners to resolve personal arrangements and find alternative accommodation. This is not a grant of temporary permission, just allows the occupants more time to comply with the notice. Mrs Boote assured the meeting that no further time extension would be considered in March.

Outstanding planning matters/applications as at the 16th August 2004: (for information)
October 2003 03/P2291 WIMS units 13 & 15 Flightway 03/P2407 WIMS Units 11, 11a & 12
January 2004 04/P0078 British Light Aircraft Co.
February 2004 04/P0041 46 Louis Way - extension 04/T0003 46 Louis Way - reduce ash tree
May 2004 04/P1061 Unit 2 Westerhope Units - storage barn/replace extractor hopper
04/P1155 High Dunscott - tiled pitched roof over existing flat roof
June 2004 04/P1214 Fishponds House - Marquee change of condition 2
04/P1189 Units 13.14 and 18b - 18j Flightway - live/work
04/P1240 Unit 1A, Flightway -living accommodation.
04/P1238 Ball Knapp - detached garage.
04/P1270 The Tower, Marcus Road - extension/variation of condition 88/P0857
04/P1488 10 Culme Way - PVCU Conservatory.
July 2004 04/P1528 9 Powell's Way - Demolish one of two garages/build bungalow
04/PP1694 4 Kennedy Way - conservatory.
04/P1737 Old Highwood Farm - new driveway for holiday let.
04/P1744 Nr Slade Farm - installation of temporary generator.

3 HIGHWAYS AND TRAFFIC
Clerk was asked to report potholes in Green Lane, by the police house, at Langford Bridge and ask when the resurfacing work will be taking place between Manley’s Lane and Chapel Corner. Fulfords advertisements had been increasing recently, the Parish Council are awaiting Highways action as they will fine offenders for removal of illegal notices.

4 FOOTPATHS AND BRIDLEWAYS
Nothing to report.

5 ENVIRONMENT
Environment Agency - The Otter, Sid, Axe and Lim catchments abstraction management strategy (CAMS) consultation document. (Feedback form supplied for comments - Mr Sworder to read).

EDDC - Surface water flooding sandbags request form for completion. None required at present.

Devon Structure Plan 2004 - a notice of intention to adopt the plan has now been received.

Best Kept Village Competition 2004 - The judges comments noted litter at Highfield on verges and around the shops, no dog fouling anywhere within the built up areas, some closed shops and the pub was also closed at the time of the visit. The grounds of St Nicholas’ Churchyard, Abbey and the Methodist Chapel were all complimented, as was the fact St Nicholas’ Church was open during the day. Overall mark 84 (lowest under 80 highest over 90).

6 COMMUNITY FACILITIES
6.1 Community policing report - PCSO Anning reported the theft of one car, theft of goods from another, one burglary on the Airfield, two assaults since the last meeting. He has also had extensive discussions with the Dog Warden (signs and cleaning programme are promised). 6 new Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinators have now been recruited. There has also been some vandalism in the New Century Park, banners temporarily stolen for a Blossom Hill open day and an escapee from Brookside Farm.

6.2 Internet access - DCC have paid £1047.71 into the Parish Councils account and the clerk has ordered the appropriate equipment/Bt phone line. A letter has also been received from DCC laying out the rules of the grant funding, this has been formed into a contract for The Fish Plaices approval.

6.3 Playground inspections - A letter has been received by DCP&LG from the installers of the cable slide that the surface below the slide is adequate and conforms to safety requirements.

7 FINANCE
7.1 Work has been completed on new equipment in the Churchill Playground and there are funds over from the grants raised which may be used for improvements. A quote from Franks Fencing and Paving of £225.85 for the installation of two wooden gates at the entrance to the playground has been received (or £285.64 including a metal chain). In addition a quote of £395 was given to replace the galvanised chain link on one side of the playground and replace one broken post. This would include removal of old fencing, tidying, labour, VAT and materials. It was decided to accept the quotation of £395 for the new fence and posts, but to discuss the option of putting up entrance gates in more depth with Franks Fencing.

7.2 Receipts - Devon County Council (Partnership Provision of Community Internet Access) £1047.71
7.3 Payments - Plugsocket (www.dunkeswell.net annual renewal fee for hosting plan) £41.10
Cut and Trim £30.00
Clerks remuneration (February 2004 - August 2004) £1743.10
PAYE (February 2004 - August 2004) £581.04
Taylor Made £2511.56

(Cheques proposed for agreement by Mr Barrow, seconded by Mr Sumpter and unanimously agreed).
Account balances - at 1/8/04 Paths Account £1325.30 (after above £1325.30)
Parish Account £6806.63 (after above£2947.54)

Further funds are awaited from DCP&LG towards the play equipment.

8 CORRESPONDENCE
The Pension Service - letter offering to come to community to speak on claiming pension credits.

Copy letter from Mr Athey to Parish News regarding 04/P1221and dog fouling on Blossom Hill. (For information).

New address for Tony Matthews (Local Service Officer); Little Moor House, Falcon Road, Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter EX2 7PL Tel. 01392 381300 fax. 01392 381320.

9 QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
The meeting to be adjourned for questions from the public.

A gentleman asked about the Community Travel Plan and the possible route of a bypass for the village, Mr Sworder explained that this was not as yet decided.

Mr Sumpter is to inform clerk of house number in Tower Way who have built a block wall behind their house to replace the Devon bank.

Dates for next meetings –
Ward Meeting: Monday 6th September 2004 7.30pm, Sheldon Village Hall
Planning Applications: Monday 13th September, 2004 7pm - 8pm - Village Hall
Parish Council: Monday 20th September, 2004, 7.30pm - Village Hall