Kelsale-cum-Carlton Parish Council
4 Chillesford Lodge Estate, Chillesford, Suffolk. IP12 2AL
Tel: 01394 459400, E-mail:
www.kelsalecarltonpc.org.uk
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the next meeting of Kelsale-cum-Carlton Parish Council will be held on Wednesday 28th November 2012 at 7:00pm in the Committee Room, Kelsale Village Hall
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AND PRESS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND
Welcome to Members of the Public:-
Democratic Quarter-Hour/Public Question Time - Residents are invited to give their views and question the Parish Council on issues on this agenda, or raise issues for future consideration at the discretion of the Chairman. Members of the public, whilst welcome to attend, may not take part in the meeting itself.
Reports from County and District Council Representatives
Report from Suffolk Constabulary
AGENDA
1. Apologies
2. To Receive Councillors Declarations' of Interest
(a) To Consider any Dispensations
3. To consider the Approval of the draft minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on Wednesday 24th October 2012.
To consider the Approval of the draft minutes of the Annual Parish Meeting
held on 9th May 2012.
4. Parish Clerk’s Report
5. Matters Arising from the Parish Clerk's Report
6. Matters Arising from the Parish Council meeting held on Wednesday 24th
October 2012
6.1 - Strengthening of Kelsale Bridge – Closure of Church Lane at the bridge
7. Parish Council Matters:
(a) To consider and Approve SCDC’s Proposed Heads of Terms for the lease of the Low Road Car Park
(b) Enhancement of Kelsale Village Centre and Proposal for Neighbourhood Plan
(c) To consider the SPLG Sizewell C Transport Questionnaire
(d) To consider tree works to a tree within Spinney Pocket Park
(e) To consider a request from Carlton Park residents for the Parish Council to consider purchasing a Grit Bin
8. Planning Applications:
(a) Planning Applications received since the last meeting -
Application No: C12/2138
Location: 40 Beaumont Cottages, Kelsale-cum-Carlton. IP17 2NW
Proposal: Front room extension and porch canopy roof.
Application No: C12/2175
Location: Cherry Trees, 7 Church Close, Kelsale-cum-Carlton. IP17 2PA
Proposal: Proposal: Reinstate the western boundary wall which was blown down during the 2011/12 winter. Rebuild this section of wall to a height which will reinstate the boundary feature without it being a hazard during high winds.
The Planning Group had No Objections to this application.
(b) To consider Planning Decisions confirmed since last meeting:
Application No: C12/1880
Location: Land West of Units 34-36, Carlton Park Industrial Estate, Ronald Lane, Kelsale-cum-Carlton
Proposal: Change of Use for the erection of industrial units with construction of vehicular access and associated works for a total site area of 3000sqm. Previously Granted under C89/1247, C92/1262 and C95/1034.
The Planning Group could not support this application for the following reasons:-
ñ The application was unclear and did not include any information regarding the dimensions of the proposed building.
ñ The application was unclear as to where the loading/unloading would take place.
ñ The application did not indicate that the 20 conditions as stated within the decision notice for C95/1034 would be enforced.
No decision has been made by SCDC, to date.
Application No: C12/1985
Location: Apple Trees, Carlton Rd, Kelsale-cum-Carlton. IP17 2QE
Proposal: Erection of single-storey extension to provide hydrotherapy pool/hot tub.
The Planning Group had No Objections to this application but requested that the following comment was taken into consideration:-
ñ When the conversion of this property was carried out it exceeded the foot-print allowance. The applicant is now proposing to make another significant increase in the foot-print of this property which will now cross the line of the village envelope.
This application has been Granted by SCDC with 4 Conditions.
Application No: C12/1891
Location: Land East of Rogman Farm, Lowes Hill, Kelsale
Proposal: Installation of one micro scale wind turbine (14.97m to hub, 5.6m diameter blades).
The Planning Group agreed that this application conformed to the current planning guidelines; but asked for the following matters to be considered by SCDC:-
ñ The Parish Council found this application confusing as the previous application stated that two wind turbines would be installed but the permission granted was for a single turbine.
ñ There is no evidence of potential wind run in this area to measure the total distance (or amount) of the travelled wind over a period of time.
No decision has been made by SCDC, to date.
Application No: C12/1865
Location: Part of land South East of Ashgrove Farm, Rendham Rd
Proposal: Installation of one micro scale wind turbine (14.97m to hub, 5.6m diameter blades).
The Planning Group agreed that that this application conformed to the current planning guidelines; but asked that the following matters to be considered by SCDC:-
ñ The Environment Impact Assessment appears to be incorrect and should be corrected prior to Approval.
ñ There is no evidence of the potential wind run in this area.
ñ The application states incorrectly that it is not close to any listed buildings.
ñ The legality regarding the appropriate siting distance from the dwelling and nearby hedges and ponds should be looked into.
No decision has been made by SCDC, to date.
9. Financial Matters:
(a) Financial Statement since last meeting
Income/Receipts
2012 Bonfire Event £ 3,673.21
Expenditure: (Direct Debits/Standing Orders)
EON Energy (Street Lighting) £ 49.91
Bank Balances:
Current Account as at 31st October 2012 £13,028.77
Business Reserve as at 31st October 2012 £12,023.76
Community Energy Co-operative Account as at 31st Oct 2012 £ 2,606.19
(b) To Consider/Approve the following cheque payments:-
Jo Jones Salary & Expenses £ 578.35
Rory Goldsmith Wages (Litter Collector) £ 75.00
Earl Soham Brewery Limited (Bonfire Event Refreshments) £ 165.22
Jacksons & Sons (Bonfire Event Refreshments) £ 114.80
Essex Pyrotechnics Ltd (Fireworks for Bonfire Event) £ 1,184.24
Mr V. Readhead (PA for Bonfire Event) £ 200.00
RG Landscape & Construction Ltd (Petanque pitch & Benches) £ 1,434.00
Kelsale Primary School (Sponsor a Stall – Xmas Fair) £ 20.00
John Davidson (Pipes) Ltd (Grit Bins) £ 487.12
R W White (Bonfire Event refreshments – BBQ) £ 93.31
J R Creasy (Bonfire Event refreshments – Burgers) £ 300.00
PRS for Music (Bonfire Event Music Permit) £ 28.25 TOTAL £ 4,680.29
10. To Receive a Report from the Community Energy Committee
11. To Receive Reports from Portfolio Holders and Liaison Representatives
12. Any Other Matters Arising (For information only)
13. Correspondence
14. Date of next Meeting
Signed: Joanne Jones, Clerk to the Council Dated: 21st November 2012
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