DUNKESWELL PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes for a Meeting of Dunkeswell Parish Council held in the Village Hall at 7.30pm, Monday 18th June 2007.

Present: Mr G Sworder (Chairman), Mr J Barrow (Vice Chairman), Cllrs Mrs B Russell and Mrs V Keitch,
Mssrs Mr C Sumpter ,M Stevens, B Procter, A Luscombe, County Councillor Mr Roger Boote,
District Councillor Mrs M Boote, PC Vickery 4783 and two members of the public.

Apologies: PCSO Anning 30012

All councillors are 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).

1.1 Minutes of the previous meeting held in the Village Hall on Monday 14th May, 2007 were signed as a correct record of that meeting with one amendment that a cheque was paid for £276.13 to South West Water for the connection of a new supply to the allotments.

2 PLANNING
2.1 Decisions (for information)
07/0943/FUL Orchard View – permission granted for loft conversion with roof lights and dormers

2.2 Applications (for recommendation)
07/1307/COU 1 The Laurels – change of use from garage to office RECOMMENDATION: Refusal as this is an unnecessary change of use as there is plenty of vacant office space on Flightway.
07/1371 4 Jenwood Road – partial demolition of fence and erection of 1.8m high close boarded fence in revised position RECOMMENDATION: Refusal as this proposal is not in keeping with the open plan design retained by estate (granted that there are other fences of this design being erected, but these are only rear fences, not those to the fore of properties).
07/1325/COU Land at Liberator Way – change of use to play park, allotments, BMX track, Multi Use Games Area (MUGA), including shelter, fencing and double row of sheds for allotment holders use. RECOMMENDATION: none made, as the whole council would need to declare an interest
07/1473/FUL Oaklea – demolition of agricultural building, replace with stable, track and out door ménage, change of use from agricultural to keeping horses. Mr Barrow declared an interest and did not vote as he owns the neighbouring land. RECOMMENDATION: Approval however three aspects need attention – the report says this is a dead end and it is not, we are concerned about horse and rider safety as this is a busy road and that the visibility splay to the right of the entrance must be improved.
07/0906/FUL Royal Oak Inn – new four bed dwelling with garage (resubmission of 06/2270/FUL). Mr Sumpter declared an interest as he was previously engaged by the owners as architect. RECOMMENDATION: Approval
07/1621/FUL/FUL Land adjacent Park Lane – erection of new straw storage barn. RECOMMENDATION: Approval

2.3 Appeals
APP/U1105/A/07/2045523/NWF land south of the Royal Oak Inn - New dwelling and access,
APP/U1105/A/07/2045523 Land adjacent Unit 13 Flightway – retention of works to highway

Outstanding planning matters/applications as at the 18th June 2007: (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 05/2721/FUL Brookside Farm – change of use to residential, educational centre, activity equipment.
May 2006 06/0969/FUL Highfield Community Hall
August 2006 06/2038/COU Sheldon Grange –cross country course
November 2006 06/2607/FUL land rear of Culme Close – amendments to approved scheme 4no. dwellings including conservatory to each unit and extension to plot 1
December 2006 06/3398/FUL Rosemary Cottage – two storey extension.
March 2007 07/0353/COU Garages at Culme Way –
April 2007 07/0723/FUL 38 Catalina Close – extend existing garage to form store
07/0685/FUL The Old Kennels – extension to replace existing conservatory
06/2038/COU Equestrian Cross Country Course
May 2007 07/1165/FUL Unit 17 Flightway – inclusion of living accommodation
07/1167/FUL 3 Culme Close – erection of single storey dwelling and parking
07/0972/FUL 111 Tower Way – two storey extension
07/1243/TRE 18 Simcoe Way –recoppice one oak and 3 ash stools
07/1231/FUL Garages Culme Way – alterations to planning permission 07/0353

2.3 Letter sent to Stephen Belli Head of Development Control, EDDC objecting to many of his comments was sent, this is the second time there has been no reply to a parish council letter
2.4 Quality Parish Council Seminar was attended by Clerk and Chair and was very useful with much information on new powers being passed down to parish councils in the future (the Power of Wellbeing and Community Call for Action). As well as information on Transition Towns scheme.
2.5 Wind Turbine Studies – Chair has brought reports on wind turbine opportunities in the Blackdown Hills for councillors to study. Mr Procter was asked to give a formal response to the BHAONB Partnership regarding flying and wind turbines in the Blackdown Hills.

4 HIGHWAYS AND TRAFFIC
4.1 Safety Camera Partnership – still no further information received, but Inspector Gale is to attend our next meeting
4.2 Clerk reported that Luppitt Parish Council have asked that we contact land owners of Bywood and Bycott Farm to ask if they could clear overhanging branched from the Smeatharpe road. Clerk to action.
4.3 Mr Procter asked clerk to contact WIMS regards paring back hedge over the path at Flightway. Clerk to action.

5 FOOTPATHS AND BRIDLEWAYS
5.1 Report from Mr Barrow. Strimming is completed on all paths.

6 ENVIRONMENT nothing to report

7 COMMUNITY FACILITIES
7.1 Community policing report – PC Vickery/PCSO Anning – between 16/04/07 - 17/06/07the following crimes occurred: one dwelling Burglary – an elderly male was distracted by a male outside him house. Unknown to him at the time, another male was inside the house and stole cash from his bedroom – this is classed this as a "Distraction Burglary". There were two thefts – one involved money being taken from family member – a juvenile was arrested and given a Reprimand, the other was an unroadworthy horsebox stolen from isolated field. There were three thefts of Motor Vehicles, one from Industrial Estate, one from Simcoe Way and the other from Abbey Road. TWO of the vehicles have been recovered and returned to owners. There was a theft from motor vehicle - a dog was stolen from the rear of an insecure car. Since report, the dog has been located and returned to the owner. One Criminal Damage - damage to inside of a house – a juvenile has been arrested and charged to court. In addition to the above there were two assaults related to Domestic Incidents. Someone was arrested at each incident and both have been charged to court. The other three assaults are linked to one house and enquiries are continuing. (one Non Crime Domestic Incident and three Non Child Protection Incidents).
7.2 Playgrounds – Safety Inspection was carried out report has been passed to DCP&LG virtually all items have been dealt with. The new park attendant is to demolish the old shelter.
7.3 Sports field – soil is being sought onsite for the BMX track, works have been organised to begin next week.
7.4 Halls – nothing to report.
7.5 Litter bins – nothing to report.
7.7 Housing needs survey – a consultation was held in the hall last week, there were 20-30 answers to the last questionnaire. There are still some objectors to the first proposed site, but other suitable sites surrounding Highfield would be considered.
7.8 Allotments - water should now be connected.
7.9 School – Councillor Smith has still not offered a full reply, Cllr Boote to chase and Chairman to write again.

8 FINANCE
8.1 Receipts – none
8.2 Cheque payments - Cut and Trim £65.00
J L Barrow (footpaths account) £110.00
J Howard (footpaths account) £60.00
Community Hall (Annual Parish Meeting) £15.00
Payment by direct debit - Virgin Broadband (Public Access Computer) monthly £24.99
BT Quarterly payment (Public Access Computer) September,
December, March and June £32.99
(Cheques and direct debits for agreement).
Account balances - at 1/6/07 Paths Account £438.70
Parish Account £10333.58
8.3 Letters of thanks for donations – victim Support, Blackdown Support Group, Honiton Library, TRIP
QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC (The meeting to be closed before questions from the public). None
Dates for next meetings –
Planning Applications: Monday 9th July, 2007 7-8pm Dunkeswell Village Hall
Parish Council: Monday 16th July, 2007 7.30pm Dunkeswell Village Hall