DUNKESWELL PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes for The Annual General Meeting of Dunkeswell Parish Council to be held in the Village Hall at 7.30pm, Monday 14th May 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, District Councillor Mrs M Boote and
no members of the public.
Apologies: A Luscombe, County Councillor Mr Roger Boote, PC Vickery 4783, 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 Mrs Boote took the chair for the nomination of Chairman Mr Sworder was proposed
and unanimously agreed. Mr Sworder accepted the post and took the chair for
the rest of the meeting and welcomed Vanetta Keitch to the parish council. Mr
Barrow was proposed for Vice Chairman and accepted (unanimously agreed).
Appointment of Chairman and officers:
Chairman: Mr Sworder
Vice Chairman: Mr Barrow
Planning Committee: Mr Sworder, Mr Sumpter and Mrs Keitch
Tree and Footpaths Warden: Mr Barrow
Transport and Traffic Representative: Left vacant for the time being
All posts were unanimously agreed
1.2 Minutes of the previous meeting held in the Village Hall on Monday 16th April, 2007 were signed as a correct record of that meeting. With two amendment – cheque to community first for insurance was not paid at the last meeting, but to be paid tonight and the amount is £597.56. Mr Barrow asked for a passing comment which was minuted to be struck from the ‘Footpaths’ section, as this was not something that had happened in this parish. AGREED
2 PLANNING
2.1 Decisions (for information)
06/3351/FUL Dunkeswell Kart Circuit – Permission granted for retention
of car parking and pits
07/0614/TRE 19 Louis Way – permission granted to fell one ash tree
06/2607/FUL land rear of 3 Culme Close – permission granted for amendments
to approved scheme of 4 dwellings including conservatory to each unit and extension
to plot 1.
07/0685/FUL The Old Kennels – permission granted for extension to replace
existing conservatory
07/0723/FUL 38 Catalina Close – permission refused to extend existing
garage to form store
2.2 Applications (for recommendation)
07/1165/FUL Unit 17 Flightway – inclusion of living accommodation within
previously approved building and alterations to fenestration. RECOMMENDATION:
refusal as the live work units should be limited to the rear hedgeline and not
be allowed in to the body of the industrial estate.
07/1167/FUL 3 Culme Close – erection of single storey dwelling and parking RECOMMENDATION: refusal as this development is too close to the highway and is infact a two storey dwelling on the plan.
07/0972/FUL 111 Tower Way – two storey extension RECOMMENDATION: approval
07/1243/TRE 18 Simcoe Way –re-coppice one oak and 3 ash stools RECOMMENDATION: approval (except two ash trees which lean drastically on the house side should be removed completely and the rest of the trees reduce by a third in height not half, or preferably cut right down and allow to regrow to a manageable height).
07/1231/FUL Garages Culme Way – alterations to planning permission 07/0353
approved dwelling over garages
RECOMMENDATION: refusal as the parking opposite the development is actually
a loading bay, and not parking for the shops. Therefore this application should
be refused as it shows two public parking spaces being taken in to the curtailage
of the dwelling. This should therefore be refused.
07/00582/CLU (MID DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL APPLICATION) Smeatharpe Stadium –
application for a certificate of lawfulness for the existing use of land for
motor racing – any representations should be made to MDDC by 9th May 2007.
Full application may be viewed online at www.middevon.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=113
Enforcement
Clerk to ask Enforcement to check the heights of the fences of the properties
to the rear of Azalea Close.
2.3 Applications withdrawn (for information)
07/0854/TRE 18 Simcoe Way – crown thin three ash trees
2.4 The Chairman recently wrote to the new head of Development Control a EDDC (Steven Belli). Three questions were asked; should the airfield not be statutory consultees regarding any neighbouring application which may affect the use of the airport. Secondly regarding the height of the fencing around the car parking area at the Kart circuit which will interfere with the use of the neighbouring runway when it is brought back into use, and thirdly could the parish council be consulted on any landscaping conditions which are put in place as conditions on this site. The Reply was that Exeter Airport was consulted (just 800m lower and twenty miles from the site), but they will in future consult with the airport over future developments, but there is no requirement to consult with parishes over landscaping. A suitable reply is to be sent objecting to the later point.
Outstanding planning matters/applications as at the 14th May 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 07/0943/FUL Orchard View – Loft conversion with roof lights
and dormers
06/2038/COU Equestrian Cross Country Course
4 HIGHWAYS AND TRAFFIC
4.1 Safety Camera Partnership - no reply as yet
4.2 Letter from DCC Highways – There has been a request for a directional
sign for Westerhope Units at Wolford
Cross, the Area Engineer is seeking the Parish Councils opinion on this. This
is a dangerous crossroads, any
sign should most definitely be higher than eyelevel to avoid any interference
with visibility and of a small scale
reading ‘Westerhope Units’ and not signs for the individual businesses.
It should also be suggested that a small
sign for ‘Dunkeswell Aerodrome’ should be placed off the A30 and
at Limers Cross to save traffic taking wrong
turnings. The parish council would like to arrange a meeting with Mr Riddell
to speak about signage in general, particularly in view of the parish being
offered the opportunity to determine signage applications in future.
4.3 Mr Barrow asked for a letter to be written to Dr Ian Harrison (copy to Cllr
R Boote and Cllr M Boote) complaining about the misuse of funds on Highways
and lack of funding for important works.
4.4 Potholes – Opposite Percy Farm, Chapel, water cover Quinains, outside
the gate of Marylea.
5 FOOTPATHS AND BRIDLEWAYS
5.1 Report from Mr Barrow. Nothing to report.
6 ENVIRONMENT
6.1 DCC Minerals and Waste Development Framework - Statement of Community Involvement
(Submission Draft) representations invited by 11th June 2007.
6.2 There is a new business waste recycling system in the area who will take
plastics and cardboard.
7 COMMUNITY FACILITIES
7.1 Community policing report – none given. Clerk to inform them of burnt
out car at Hutshayes.
7.2 Playgrounds – Safety Inspection was carried out report has been passed
to DCP&LG, clerk to question if this is the wrong report as it refers to
wood bark which is no longer exists in the Churchill Playground. A new playground
attendant is required for the New Century Park for the locking and unlocking
the playground.
7.3 Sports field – solicitors are still agreeing the overage on the site.
The BMX track is to be made shortly, the MUGA is hopefully to be paid for by
EDDC with Lottery money. There will be a metal shelter and fencing to be installed.
An application has been made to Peoples Millions (Big Lottery Fund) for £51,000.
7.4 Halls – Statement of account for 2006-7 received from Mrs Russell,
the hall requires £100.00 grant AGREED.
7.5 Litter bins – nothing to report
7.7 Housing needs survey – a meeting was held with Magna Homes and the
Community Council of Devon. An
additional housing needs survey has been enclosed in the next parish magazine.
There will be an open house
event at the Community Hall on the 13th June 2007 between 2 and 6pm. The Regional
Spatial Strategy states that we are 75,000 -150,000 houses short in the region
and the average house price is 8.5 times the lower quartile household income
in the area.
7.8 Allotments - an association has been formed and they have rotavated the
ground. A further meeting will be held shortly to form rules and collect subscriptions.
7.9 School – no reply has yet been received. Clerk to menace for a response.
7.10 letters from Devon County Council and Exeter City Council regarding the
proposal for a unitary authority for Exeter. Stakeholders are asked to give
views by 22nd June 2007 for more information:www.devon.gov.uk/index/democracycommunities/whitepaper.htm
8 FINANCE
8.1 Receipts – P3 Grant (towards specific projects) £800.00
VAT reclaim (2006/7) £1029.82
8.2 Cheque payments - EDDC Planning application fee sports ground £132.50
Community First (Insurance June 2006- June 2007) £597.56
Tony Mogford Associates ltd. (Play inspection) £164.50
DAPTC Quality Councils Seminar delegate fees £30.00
Cut and Trim £90.00
Village Hall (meeting with Magna Homes/CCD) £12.00
Dunkeswell Community Hall grant £100.00
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 AGREED).
Account balances - at 1/5/07 Paths Account £438.70
Parish Account £9927.38
8.3 Accounts for approval and Audit Commission return for authorisation. A VAT
reclaim in the sum of £1089.22 has been submitted.
8.4 East Devon District Council are hosting a welcome and refresher event at
the Knowle, Sidmouth at 5.30pm on Tuesday 15th May 2007. The evening will include
a briefing on structure and function of EDDC, roles of executives, scrutiny
and overview committees, planning and a chance to network over tea and biscuits
at the end of the evening.
8.5 Devon Wheels to Work (full details of scheme available) are requesting a
grant of £500 - £2000 from the
Parish Council. Agreed not to support this cause unless there are users in our
parish.
8.6 TRIP Community Transport Association have written to the parish council
informing us that Honiton Ring and Ride have recently merged with TRIP. This
will not affect services to our parish. TRIP wish to introduce their services,
thank us for our support (and ask for future support), ask to place an article
in our parish magazine and enlist our support in promoting their services as
well as in finding new volunteer drivers. Finally they ask if the parish council
feel there is a demand for any additional services in our area which they could
possibly provide.
Meeting closed at 9.45pm
QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC none
Dates for next meetings –
Annual Parish Meeting; 21st May 2007, 7.30pm Dunkeswell Community Hall
Planning Applications: Monday 11th June, 2007 7-8pm Dunkeswell Village Hall
Parish Council: Monday 18th June, 2007 7.30pm Dunkes
