DUNKESWELL PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes for a Meeting of Dunkeswell Parish Council held in the Village Hall at 7.30pm, Monday 15th October 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 five 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 17th September, 2007 were signed as a correct record of that meeting. AGREED.
2 PLANNING
Recommendation: APPROVAL the ash which is to be reduced needs no more than 10% reduction not 1/3rd.
Copy letters from EDDC to 2 The Laurels and Parachute Club Building asking for removal of temporary structures on both sites. For information.
Outstanding planning matters/applications as at the 20th October 2007: (for information)
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
May 2006 06/0969/FUL Highfield Community Hall
August 2006 06/2038/COU Sheldon Grange –cross country course
June 2007 07/1473/FUL Oaklea –stable, track and out door ménage
September 2007 07/2427/MFUL Highfield centre Culme Way – erection of ten bungalows.
07/2429/MFUL Land North of Powells Way – erection of 16 affordable dwellings.
07/2388/FUL 9 Powells Way – sub division of bungalow to form two self-contained bungalows and erection of porch and conservatory
07/2432/FUL Linden Park – replace existing conservatory with new
07/2555/FUL 11 Powells Way – infill extension and garage conversion
07/1473/FUL Oaklea – Demolition of agricultural building replace with stable
3.1 Two large potholes in Green lane, triangular manhole by old police house is sinking (SWW?), there are three manhole covers missing down Mill Lane (a dog fell down one).Clerk to report.
5 FOOTPATHS AND BRIDLEWAYS
Nothing to report
6 ENVIRONMENT
6.1 South West Water continues not to respond regards the pumping of sewage over load at the treatment plant.
7 COMMUNITY FACILITIES
7.1 Community policing report – PC Vickery/PCSO Anning – There were three crimes; 9 oak trees were stolen, there was a theft of a plastic visor from a motor vehicle and a criminal damage to a five bar gate. Mr Sworder asked about comments made by the Police over Mays Farm: Temporary Event Notice event which happened during August, it has been reported that MDDC ignored police objections in granting the licence. It was suggested writing to the Officers in charge of licensing at Middlemoor, Tiverton and also the licensing authority at MDDC. Clerk to write.
7.2 Playgrounds/Sports field update – New Century park bins to be collected from this week. Uffculme Environmental grant has been confirmed towards fencing the new sports field (The Parish Councils contribution will be £250), this will cover the fence around the park, but not the allotments as only half the grant has been given.
7.3 Halls – nothing to report
7.4 Housing needs survey – nothing to report
7.5 Allotments – no minutes of meetings have been copied to the Parish Council as yet, it seems there are still some uncultivated allotments, and a waiting list.
7.6 EDDC – maroons available if required for Sunday 11th November two minutes silence. None required.
8 FINANCE
8.1 Receipts – Refund from EDDC (out of goodwill) for those councillors who did not
attend Planning Training Event in September £70.00
Cheque payments - (Open Spaces Act 1906 ss9&10 – grass cutting)
Cut and Trim 2697 £40.00
Payment by direct debit - (Local Government Act 1972 s 137 – public access computer)
Virgin Broadband (Public Access Computer) monthly £24.99
BT Quarterly payment (Public Access Computer) September,
December, March and June £32.99
(Cheques agreed).
Account balances - at 1/10/07 Paths Account £268.70
Parish Account £9924.59
your information). It was resolved to adopt the new code in full including paragraph 12(2).
QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC (The meeting was closed before questions from the public).
A lady asked about litter bins in the village and alcohol containers being dropped, as well as speed calming for Highfield Estate. It was explained that this had been investigated by Highways, but they don’t have the funds to carry out the work.
Dates for next meetings –
Planning Applications: 12th November 2007 7-8pm Dunkeswell Village Hall
Parish Council: 19th November 2007 7.30pm Dunkeswell Village Hall
