Minutes for the Meeting of Dunkeswell Parish Council held in the Village Hall at 7.30pm on Monday 20th March 2006.

Present: Mr G Sworder (Chairman), Mr A Guest (Vice Chairman), Mrs B Russell, Messrs J Barrow, Mr C Sumpter
M Stevens, B Procter, District Councillor Mrs M Boote, PCSO Anning 30012 and three members of the public.
Apologies: PC Vickery 4783, Cllr A Luscombe, County Councillor Mr Roger Boote,

1 Minutes of the previous meeting held in the Village Hall on Monday 20th February, 2006 were signed as a correct record of that meeting.

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).

2 PLANNING
2.1 Decisions (for information)
05/3233/MFUL Powells Way – permission refused for sixteen dwellings and new vehicular access
06/0201/FUL Blossom Hill Caravan park – permission granted for play area
06/0094/FUL Land adjacent Flightway – permission refused for footpath
06/0178/FUL 2 Barrack Lodge – permission granted for conservatory

2.2 Applications (for recommendation)
Mr Procter declared an interest in the following two applications;
06/0241/FUL Dunkeswell Kart Circuit – race control tower

06/0319/MFUL Dunkeswell Kart Racing Circuit – new pits, workshops and visitors/user facilities.
Also amended plans for comment received 14th March 2006 – 14 days for comment. Traffic survey has been received, as has a plan and prediction of the sound barrier. The plan predicts a reduction in noise, but it is acknowledged by EDDC that it would not be sensible to grant an application based on a prediction in case it did not work. John Milverton has offered to come out for a meeting and provide more data (EDDC are awaiting another meeting with Nigel Mansell). It is recognised that many of the activities which are proposed need no further permission than is currently held. The issue that this is a large new building in an AONB and the visual impact should be assessed. It must be considered there has to be some clear relationship between any 106 Agreements which are proposed. Fence heights should be specified so as not to interfere with the operation of the airfield and tannoy systems should be reduced in any event. It was decided that a meeting between the planning committee and John Milverton should be arranged.

06/0430/FUL units 4a and 3b Marcus Road – renewal of permission of 01/P0351 erection of two light industrial units and change of use to car breakers /scrap metal yard. Recommendation: APPROVAL
06/0490/FUL Beechwood Farm, Long Lane – extension to house pigs. Recommendation: APPROVAL
06/0499/FUL unit 18G Flightway – retention of work live unit. For the sake of consistency work live applications continue to be refused on the grounds that living accommodation is not compatible with industrial development. If the District council are minded to approve these they must start to consider quality of life issues such as open space and play areas. Recommendation: REFUSAL
06/0497/FUL unit 18D Flightway – retention of work live unit Recommendation: REFUSAL
06/0588/TRE 10 Le Marchant Close – reduce height of four beech trees Recommendation: APPROVAL

2.3 Enforcement – Chalet type bungalow unauthorised development beside work live units to be reported to enforcement.
2.4 Housing Needs Survey – initial questionnaire returned.
2.5 Appeals –
05/1675/MFUL 14 open market residential units, community facilities and associated works. Main issue was if the development made appropriate provision of affordable housing and community recreational facilities. Appeal dismissed.
APP/U1105/A/06/2008771/NWF four dwellings together with club facilities for existing bowling and tennis club and extension to community facilities at Highfield (05/2655/FUL). Written representations by 6th April 2006.
6 Powells Way – Letter enforcement asking for parish councils view on the Inspectors decision. Reply sent confirming that the Parish Council agreed with the inspector’s decision.
Windwhistle – two appointments have been cancelled by the applicant, a final appointment has now been arranged for full inspection.
2.6 East Devon Local Plan; Inspectors Report for Part 2 of the Local Plan Inquiry – received from EDDC.

Outstanding planning matters/applications as at the 20th March 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
06/0264/FUL 16 Kennedy Way – single storey extension.
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

4 HIGHWAYS AND TRAFFIC
Royal Oak pavement – email from Meg Booth, she is currently costing the works and will be in touch soon.
Manleys Lane sign, request for new sign will not be processed until adoption is completed.
Road closure – 6th – 26th March 2006 between Fancy Farm and the Village Hall, to enable Gleeson to lay a sewer. Also full notice allowing closure for up to 18 months from 27th March 2006, (anticipated completion time two months).
Clerk to report water damage to road by playing field and need for proper drains to be installed. Also streetlight number 24 by the Chapel is staying on all day. The very large pothole on Percy Hill has already been reported by the clerk.

5 FOOTPATHS AND BRIDLEWAYS
Report from Mr Barrow. Nothing to report at present.
6 ENVIRONMENT
7 COMMUNITY FACILITIES
7.1 Community policing report – PCSO Anning – one theft from skip and one child protection incident. The Speedwatch has now been operating for six months and a report has been filed to the Chief of Police. If the report is approved then it will be down to the Parish Council to purchase equipment and keep the watch going.
7.2 Playground safety inspections – New Century Park 2005/6 under spend, projected cost for 2006/7 is £876 this was agreed as a donation.
7.3 Sports field –
7.4 Halls –
8 FINANCE
8.1 Receipts – P3 Grant (Footpaths Account) £545.00
Devon County Council (community access computer grant) £280.00
8.2 Cheque payments - A P Maynard (mending the baseball net Churchill playground) £40.48
T Bell (clerk expenses December 2005 – March 2006) £118.88 Mrs Russell reimburse Community Halls Conference £34.00
J Barrow (footpaths account) work on fp6 £71.00
J Howard (footpaths account) work on fp6 £56.00
C J Barrow (footpaths account) work on fp6 £72.85
Payment by direct debit - Virgin Broadband (Public Access Computer) £24.99
BT quarterly payment (Public Access Computer) £31.49
(Cheques and direct debits for agreement).

8.4 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. Chased yet again, meant to be getting back.
Account balances - at 1/3/06 Paths Account £97.80
Parish Account £3892.30
8.5 EDDC Annual Parish Councils Meeting Wednesday 29th March 2006 – Chairman, Mr Sumpter and clerk to attend
8.6 Community Internet Access – DCC have sent the parish £280 towards the running costs of the community
access computer provided that a total of at least two hours per week are offered free of charge to the public. It was suggested that his may be to young children or as 15 minute trial slots at the discretion of the parish council.

8.7 Letters of thanks received following donations: Devon Youth Association, Honiton Library, East Devon CAB, Victim Support.

QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC (The meeting to be closed before questions from the public).

Dates for next meetings – Planning Applications: Monday 10th April, 2006 7pm – 7.30pm - Village Hall
Parish Council: Monday 10th April, 2006 7.30pm - Village Hall
EDDC Annual Parish Councils Meeting Wednesday 29th March 2006