Minutes for the Meeting of Dunkeswell Parish Council held in the Village Hall at 7.30pm on Monday 12th December 2005.

Present: Mr G Sworder (Chairman), Mrs B Russell, Messrs J Barrow, B Procter, A Luscombe, and two members
of the public.
Apologies: Mr A Guest (Vice Chairman), Mssrs C Sumpter, M Stevens, County Councillor Mr Roger Boote,
District Councillor Mrs M Boote, PC Vickery 4738 and PCSO Anning.

1 Minutes of the previous meeting held in the Village Hall on Monday 21st November, 2005 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)
05/2647/FUL Unit 18e Flightway – permission granted for construction of live/work unit.
05/2651/FUL Unit 18i Flightway – permission granted for construction of live/work unit.
05/2696/FUL 22 Louis Way – permission granted for single storey extension.
05/2803/FUL Dunkeswell Aerodrome – permission granted for hangar number 5
05/2655/FUL land at Culme Way – permission refused for four dwellings and facilities for bowling and tennis clubs/extension to community facilities.
05/2812/FUL Land adjacent to Flightway – permission refused for airfield viewing area

2.2 Applications (for recommendation)
05/0540/FUL Dunkeswell Kart Club, Airfield – formation of extended track (Cllr Procter declared an interest).
Sheldon Parish Meeting are composing a number of conditions which they feel should be imposed should permission be granted. Extremely efficient new sound measures are being put in place at present by the new owner. It being borne in mind that there are existing permissions which would allow seven days a week use of the parts of the area for motor sport. It was agreed that no objection would be made in principle but the matter would be reviewed for decision when all Sheldons conditions have been considered at the January meeting.

05/3139/TRE 17 Potters Stile – remove selected stems/thin canopy of ash, reduce height of beech trees. No objection. Recommendation: APPROVAL

05/3197/FUL 2 Liberator Way – single storey porch – no objection. Recommendation: APPROVAL

05/2475/FUL The Old Forge – revised drawings which show a new position for the proposed house on the plot, however the design remains unchanged and to these ends the Parish Council feel that the permission should be refused until a more fitting scale and design is presented. Therefore all previous comments on light and domination of the plot remain unchanged. Recommendation: REFUSAL

05/3220/FUL Unit 18F Flightway – construction of live/work unit. The Parish Council continue to recommend refusal, on the basis that living accommodation is not compatible with industrial development.
Recommendation: REFUSAL

05/3222/FUL Unit 18C Flightway – construction of live/work unit The Parish Council continue to recommend refusal, on the basis that living accommodation is not compatible with industrial development.
Recommendation: REFUSAL

05/3233/MFUL Powells Way – sixteen dwellings and new vehicular access. In principle we are not in opposition to the proposal, but would question the reason for the new highway to the rear. It is also specified that the original hedge bank should not be touched and that the area to the rear should be designated and planned as public open space. Recommendation: APPROVAL

05/3224/FUL Unit 18 H Flightway - construction of live/work unit The Parish Council continue to recommend refusal, on the basis that living accommodation is not compatible with industrial development.
Recommendation: REFUSAL

Minor amendments; to 13 and 14 on plot 15 Flightway have been approved by EDDC copy sent.

2.3 Appeals;
APP/U1105/A/05/1194481 14 residential units, community facilities and associated works – Land at Culme Way.
Written representations to the Planning Inspectorate by 4th January 2006.

Outstanding planning matters/applications as at the 21st November 2005: (for information)
January 2004 04/P0078 British Light Aircraft Co. (awaiting highways new proposal)
March 2005 05/0540/FUL Dunkeswell Kart Racing Club – formation of extended track
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.
November 2005 05/2721/FUL Brookside Farm – change of use to residential educational centre
05/2863/FUL 1 Kennedy Way – remove bank and erect a 1.8m high wall
05/2894/FUL Caravan 2, Lammasland –two bedroom chalet dwelling
05/2979/FUL 16 Le Marchant Close – single storey rear extension

4 HIGHWAYS AND TRAFFIC
Flashing sign for village to purchase (solar or mains), as seen in Dulford priced at approximately £3000.
Highways are to place speed detection tubes on the road in the old village and also at Wolford to monitor the effectiveness of the speed watch as well as to inform the police regarding the instances of the 20mph limit being broken. Future measures will be discussed at the next meeting.

Royal Oak pavement – The owner of the land attended the meeting and stated that he would be happy to donate land on corner for paving, Meg Booth of Highways has been contacted and a reply is awaited.

Potholes to be reported – Percy Hill, Chapel corner, Broadhembury road and Long Lane.

5 FOOTPATHS AND BRIDLEWAYS
Mr Barrow reported that further drainage measures have been put in place on footpath 15.

6 ENVIRONMENT
6.1 DCC – 5 Abbey Road, flooding issues – nothing to report.

7 COMMUNITY FACILITIES
7.1 Community policing report – PC Vickery/PCSO Anning – copy of police summary report forwarded to Brookside Farm in relation to their planning application. Three crimes were reported during the last month; shop lifting, criminal damage to a motor vehicle, and a burglary to a non-dwelling (since which two quad bikes and a pressure washer have been recovered at a Somerset address).
7.2 Playground safety inspections – works to be carried out – further funding is being sought through several sources
7.3 Sports field – nothing to report
7.4 Halls – Possible interest from drama group.
7.5 Anti Social Behaviour – Letter EDDC requesting Parish Councils views on the 6 key types of Anti-social behaviour in our area that we would wish to be reviewed in more depth.

8 FINANCE
8.1 Receipts – Public Access Computer (payment for printing) £30.00

8.2 Cheque payments -
Payment by direct debit - Clerk Expenses (September – December 2005) £145.99
Virgin Broadband (Public Access Computer) £24.99
Bradfords Building Supplies Ltd (maintenance of hall) £112.78
Bradfords Building Supplies Ltd (maintenance of hall) £9.55
Devon County Council (hall tables) £618.29
SLCC Return of AQA Portfolio £5.00
(Cheques and direct debits for agreement).

Account balances - at 1/12/05 Paths Account £525.79 Parish Account £5420.18

Dates for next meetings – Planning Applications: Monday 9th January, 2006 7pm – 8pm - Village Hall
Parish Council: Monday 16th January, 2006 7.30pm - Village Hall
EDDC Annual Parish Councils Meeting Wednesday 29th March 2006