MINUTES OF MEETING OF CHUTE PARISH COUNCIL
September 13th2012 7.30pm Chute Village Hall
Present
Cllr QuirkCllr Haines
Cllr CaddickCllr Howard (Wiltshire Cllr) (Part Time)
Cllr SykesPC Michael Bayliss (Part Time)
Apologies
Cllr TaylorFamily Matters
Cllr WithersFamily Matters
The meeting was attended by three members of the public
1.TO RECORD ANY APOLOGIES.
Members are reminded that, in accordance with the Council’s Code of Conduct, they must declare any personal and/or prejudicial interests and leave the meeting if appropriate.
2.TO RECEIVE ANY MEMBER'S DECLARATION OF INTEREST AS REGARDS ITEMS ON THIS AGENDA.
Cllr Quirk - E/11/0656/FUL Longview. Change of use of Agricultural land to Garden. Regrading of Land to the South and West of dwelling.
3.TO APPROVE AND SIGN, AS A CORRECT RECORD, THE MINUTES OF THE JULY 12TH 2012
Agreed and proposed by Cllr Haines and seconded by Cllr Sykes
4.TO DISCUSS ANY MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS ON JULY 12TH 2012.
No matters arising.
5.TO RECEIVE REPORTS FROM WILTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCILLOR AND WILTSHIRE POLICE
Councillor Howard (Wiltshire Council)
Changes to Healthcare
Some big changes in the medical world in Wiltshire will take place in April
- The NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) will cease to exist
- Decisions on local health funding will be transferred from the PCT to the Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Group. This body will comprise of GP’s, officers from Wiltshire Council and other. The Clinical Commissioning Group will have a staff of 70 and administer a budget of £460 million.
- At the same time, Wiltshire Council will take control of health protection, health improvement and other health services.
Tidworth Area Board Meeting Monday 17th September.
Two items on the agenda that are of special interest are:
- A review of housing needs. This will look at the current system forapplications for affordable housing and proposals for improvement, and will be of particular interest to those on the list of applicants for Council accommodation,
- An update of the new system of an elected Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Wiltshire to replace the existing [Police Authority from 22nd November. The Chief Constable will continue to lead Wiltshire Police, but will be held accountable to the elected PCC who will represent the interests of local people.
- The election for the new Wiltshire Crime and Police Commissioner will be November 15th 2012.
A question to Cllr Howard was:
How will the PCC be held to account?
The PCC will be held to account by the Police and Crime Panel. Cllr Howard advised that he is a member, and they have the power to sack the commissioner. The duration of the term is 4 years.
Wiltshire Police – PC Michael Bayliss
PC Bayliss reported that 2000litres of oil had been stolen from Gammons Farm.
PC Bayliss enquired whether the deaths of two children and an adult in Tidworth had affected the Chutes.
PC Bayliss was asked for an update on the Chute Causeway incident reported at the last meeting. PC Bayliss did not have an update or further information.
- CHILDREN’S PLAY AREA- KING GEORGE FIELD
The Clerk advised that a small group of parents were looking at the cost of refurbishing the Children’s play area on the King George Field. The clerk had requested an outline of the proposal and associated costs so that a potential grant could be applied for, but this had not been received.
- FINANCE
7.1To approve payment for July meeting Chute Village Hall£16.00
Payment Proposed by Cllr Sykes seconded by Cllr Haines
The RFO advised that payments made for the Queens Jubilee Celebrations were vat recoverable and duty bound to speak to Wiltshire Council.
The annual audit had been accepted and the returns to be published.
Clerk to action
- PLANNING APPLICATIONS.- TO RECEIVE, CONSIDER AND COMMENT ON PLANNING APPLICATIONS AS RECEIVED FROM WILTSHIRE COUNCIL.
8.1E/11/0656/FUL Longview. Change of use of Agricultural land to Garden. Regrading of Land to the South and West of dwelling.
This application was supported and proposed by Cllr Sykes and seconded by Cllr Haines
8.2 E/12/1071/FUL Erection of single dwelling to Prospect Cottages
Cllr Howard explained that he had spoken to the planning officer and her view is that it does not comply with H24. A decision would not be made until the end of consultation period. Cllr Howard requested the view of the Parish Council.
Two members of the public asked to speak withobjections to the application. This was granted as follows:
No consultation from the applicant had been made with neighbouring property owners. Ideas had been requested from the land owners for discussion, which did not happen and the first knowledge of the application was when received from Wiltshire Council planning department.
It was stated that this was inappropriate use of land.
An aerial view was produced to show that a building would disturb the equilibrium.The application was sympathetic style in flint and brick but was out of proportion in height and width.
There is an unacceptable impact on the significance of the heritage asset. The loss of the attractiveopen setting would be detrimental to the undesignated heritage asset and its setting, and to the
character of the conservation area. The local planning authority is advised in the NPPF that when determining planning applications they should take account of the desirability of sustaining and
enhancing the significance of heritage assets amongst other criteria
Nothing also in the application shows that the building would be sustainable.
The application is completely out of proportion to other Chute property’s and is a compromise to squeeze in a town house which has a towering effect.
The Chairman requested that the members of the public left the meeting.
The meeting re-adjourned so that the application could be discussed in full and the objections noted.
After reviewing the application in detail it was agreed to object to the application
Proposed by Cllr Quirk
Seconded by Cllr Haines and agreed by all.
8.3 E/2012/1081/LBC Lowerhouse Farm, Lower Chute
Alterations to refurbish the existing 1980's kitchen to present day. requirements including seeking the approval to the approach to the doorway and re positioning the doorway within the recessed area of the 1980's structure.
It was agreed to support this application
Proposed by Cllr Caddick seconded by Cllr Haines
8.4E/2012/1115 Fosgate House Upper Chute -Remove deadwood from Ash tree.
It was agreed to support this application.
Proposed by Cllr Caddick seconded b Cllr Sykes
9. CHESTNUT TREE UPPER CHUTE
The Clerk advised that two quotations have been receivedin line with Simon Turner’s recommendations. One quote was for £385 and the second quote was £400 to include the Yew Tree overhanging the well house.
Cllr Caddick advised that £600 have been held in reserve for tree work.
It was therefore agreed to follow Simon Turner’s recommendations for tree surgery.
Proposed by Cllr Sykes and seconded by Cllr Caddick
The clerk to action
- WELL HOUSE UPPER CHUTE
The company thatching a house in Upper Chute have been requested to look at the condition of the Well House thatch and advise on the condition. Cllr Caddick advised that a reserve of £400 is in precept.
- CODE OF CONDUCT
The clerk distributed the NALC Code of conduct detailing the changes on Discloseable Pecuniary Interest Regulations 2012.
This was accepted by all councillors and adopted.
- DISCLOSABLE PECUNIARY INTEREST REGULATIONS 2012
The clerk gave an update on the new regulations regarding spouses and partners. Cllr Withers will be reminded to complete her interests.
- WAR MEMORIAL - LOWER CHUTE
The clerk updated that a second quotation has now been received at a cost of £2480 compared to the first quote of £750. An application has now been made to the War Memorial Trust which has been acknowledged and we are awaiting further information.
- ANY OTHER BUSINESS:
Cllr Caddick advised that a letter had been received from Lloyds Bank requesting an update on signatories.
Cllr Caddick enquired whether any further response received fromVodafone and the letter from Claire Perry.
The clerk to investigate and update.
Casual Vacancy
Mr Keith Warrender expressed an interest in becoming a co-opted councillor
This application was welcomed by the councillors and a proposal to accept was made by Cllr Quirk and seconded by Cllr Caddick and agreed by all.
The clerk to action.
No other business was raised and the Chairman closed the meeting at 8.35pm,
Carolyn Wall – Chute Parish Clerk
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