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MINUTES OF THE FREMINGTON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
HELD ON MONDAY 8th JUNE 2009 AT FREMINGTON PARISH HALL
AT 7.00PM
Present: Cllrs C Turner (Chairman), Mrs Bennett, Gill, Harris, Hockin, Jones, Jury,
Mrs McCormack-Hole, Piper, Sherborne, Silver, Mrs Tancock, G Turner & Wood
Clerk Mrs Mills
Services Officer Mrs Badcock
In Attendance: County & DistrictCllr Cannand members of the public
0906/01Prayers
The Chairman led the Council in prayers.
0906/02Apologies for Absence
Apologies were received from Cllr Brailey,
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0906/03Declarations of interest
Members are reminded that all interests must be declared prior to the item being discussed.
0906/04Chairman’s Announcements
- The Chairman advised that the planning application regarding the park and ride application 47649 would be deferred to 22nd June to allow a planning officer from North Devon Council to come and speak at the meeting
- The Chairman advised that a meeting was held regarding the Severn Sands. This was facilitated by the Counter Pollution and Salvage Officer for the South West. The meeting was attended by many agencies and various options will now be investigated
- There was a discussion on locking the gate to the car park at Beechfield. It was agreed in principle to lock the gate at 10pm but the Clerk would obtain additional quotes before finalising the matter
- Cllr G Turner asked that a one off payment could be made to the Muddlebridge Association to improve the allotments as they were not currently fit for purpose
Cllr Jury declared an interest and left the meeting
It was recommended that professional advice is sought and the matter referred to Parks and Playing Fields Committee for further discussion
Cllr Jury returned to the meeting
- Gardeners Delight is having difficulty in obtaining permission
for a sign to promote their business. Cllr Cann asked that the owner contacts him and he will try to take the matter forward
- There was a request from the Allotment Association at
Muddlebridge with regard to permission to have water connected. This was referred to Parks and Playing Fields Committee
- The Council was advised of the sudden death of Mr Shaddick and it was agreed to send a condolence card
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0906/05To agree the agenda between Part A and Part B (Confidential
Information)
It was resolved to agree the Agenda as published.
0904/06Police Report
The Police sent their apologies but they were unable to attend the meeting.
0906/07To receive questions and/or deputations or petitions from parishioners. All deputations or petitions to be referred without discussion to the Clerk for action, or to the next Council Meeting for discussion as appropriate. Any question requiring an answer at the Meeting to be submitted at least five working days before the Meeting
There were no questions.
0906/08To confirm and sign the minutes of meetings previously circulated
It was resolved with no votes to the contrary to confirm and sign the
minutes of the following meetings as a correct record:
-Annual Meeting of the Council held on Tuesday 14 May 2009 at 7.00pm
-Supplementary & Planning Meeting held on Tuesday 26 May 2009 at 7.30pm
0906/09To consider and adopt the minutes of committees and sub-committees previously circulated
It was resolved with no votes to the contrary to confirm and adopt the
minutes of the following meetings as a correct record:
-Parks & Playing Fields Committee Meeting held on 21 May 2009 at 9.45am
- Fremington Quay Landlord Committee Meeting held on Thursday 21 May 2009 at 11.45am
- Finance & Personnel Committee Meeting held on Tuesday 26 May 2009 at 6.45pm
0906/10Matters Arising
Questions were asked regarding Ellerslie Playing Field and the need to cut and strim before the Scouts use the area on Saturday 13 June 2009. There were further complaints regarding grass cutting; this is partly due to the number of cuts, which Devon County Council will pay for during the year. It was suggested that the Council write to the County Council asking that funding be increased so that the work can be completed to a higher standard.
The Clerk was asked if an enforcement notice had been received by the Parish Council regarding Tews Lane. It was confirmed that there had been correspondence but no notice.
A question regarding committee decisions was raised and it was agreed that communication between committee members should be redefined and that decisions should not be changed.
The issue of lack of support from some Councillors at community events was raised.
0906/11To receive reports on matters of policy or major decisions affecting North Devon and this parish in particular from the County Councillor and District Councillors
- County Councillor Cann spoke briefly to say that he was honoured to be elected as the County Councillor for the area and thanked those who had supported him. The owner of the site of the proposed Instow School has been contacted but no response has been received
- Cllr Gill reported Fremington Army Camp is expected to close with 9 redundancies and the local plan provided for about 200 homes; he felt it was more likely to be in the region of 350. The Manor will be protected.
Standing Orders were suspended and a member of the public asked that Councillors could speak a little louder
Standing Orders were re-instated
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- Cllr Jones congratulated Cllr Cann on his election. He enquired about the block paving on the main road at Fremington and Cllr Cann advised that it will be repaired
- Cllr Mrs McCormack-Hole asked that as many as possible attend and help at the Tews Lane Open Day on June 13th
0906/12Highways issues – update
There were no incidents to report.
0906/13Flooding issues - update
Standing Orders were suspended and a member of the public thanked the Council for the work done on clearing the stream. Standing Orders were re-instated
0906/14To consider Street Collection Permit in aid of North Devon Mini Register on behalf of Children’s Hospice SW.
It was resolved that there were no objections to this collection taking place.
0906/15To consider the provision of a website
Costings were given for set up and maintenance and further quotes will be sought, this matter to be brought back to a later meeting.
0906/16 To consider the purchase of risk management software
It was resolved to go ahead with the purchase of this software following some members viewing it in operation.
0906/17 To consider the Accident Prevention/Road Defect report from Devon and Cornwall Constabulary and safety aspects of crossing the main road
Following some discussion, it was agreed to arrange a meeting through Cllr Cann with the County Council to discuss road crossings. It was felt that islands in the middle of the road were unsatisfactory.
0906/18Matters to Note
- Letter from North Devon Council re decision on Planning Application 48015 at The Scrapyard, Yelland Road, Fremington, Barnstaple (21 May 2009)
-Devon & Cornwall Police Authority – Police Authority Liaison Meetings (20 May 2009)
It was resolved to note the above matters.
0906/19North Devon Council - Planning Applications
North Devon Council, the determining Authority, has asked for comments from this Parish Council on the following planning applications:
It was formally noted that participation of the Councillors who are also members of NDC in both the debate and subsequent vote (in respect of any of the above, were preliminary taking account of the information matters) was on the basis that the views expressed made available at the time to the Parish Council. The District Councillors were reserving their final views on the applications until they were in full possession of all the relevant arguments for and against.
48401Proposal: Demolition of existing & erection of new detached garage with ancillary living accommodation behind
Location: Tawview, 141 Yelland Road, Yelland, Barnstaple
Applicant/Agent: Mr C Daniel
It was resolved to recommend to North Devon Council that this application be APPROVED subject to there being no adverse comments from neighbours and a satisfactory site visit by a planning officer.
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48416Proposal: Application for variation of Condition 4 – Prior to the first occupation of any of the residential units with ECO facilities to be installed, those ECO facilities shall be provided in accordance with the approved drawing number PL070301 EF.02.A or such other scheme (which identifies that at least 15% of the predicted energy requirements of the development are met by the renewable energies) as previously agreed in writing with the local planning authority. These approved facilities shall then be retained in working order thereafter.
Location: Land off Yelland Road, Fremington, Barnstaple
Applicant/Agent: J S Bloor (Swindon) Ltd
It was resolved to recommend to North Devon Council that this application be APPROVED.
47649Proposal: Development of a Park & Ride totalling 590 spaces including waiting room, toilet facilities, covered bus shelter & bike store together with associated lighting, landscaping & fencing (amended & additional plans & information)
Location: Land off Old Torrington Road, Roundswell, Barnstaple
Applicant/Agent: North Devon College, c/o Drivers Jonas
(Consulted as adjoining Parish)
This was deferred to 22nd June when a planning officer will attend the meeting.
48461Proposal: Extension to dwelling together with conversion of garage to form additional living accommodation
Location: 3 Chilpark, Fremington, Barnstaple
Applicant/Agent: Mr P Humphries
It was resolved to recommend to North Devon Council that this application be APPROVED subject to there being no adverse comments from neighbours.
48465Proposal: Extension to dwelling & raising of garage roof
Location: 8 Deptford Villas, Sticklepath, Barnstaple
Applicant/Agent: Mr C Denham
It was resolved to recommend to North Devon Council that this application be APPROVED subject to there being no adverse comments from neighbours.
48466Proposal: Extension to dwelling
Location: 2 Lower Westlake Road, Roundswell, Barnstaple
Applicant/Agent: Mr C Newton
It was resolved to recommend to North Devon Council that this application be APPROVED subject to there being no adverse comments from neighbours.
0906/20North Devon Council – Planning Decisions
It was resolved to note that North Devon Council, the determining Authority, has APPROVED the following applications with conditions as filed:
45830Proposal: Change of use of meat processing factory to provide depot for council vehicles with vehicle maintenance workshops, residual green waste store, overnight vehicle parking, recycling plant & offices
Location: FMC Factory, Roundswell, Barnstaple
Applicant/Agent: Phillip Bristow – Reed Holland Associates
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47675Proposal: Change of use of redundant farm building to commercial vehicle workshop
Location: Lower Yelland Farm, Yelland, Barnstaple
Applicant/Agent: Mr S Sherry, Sherry Consultants
48015Proposal: Erection of 9 flats with associated bin store, cycle store, car parking & external works (amended drawings) proposed changes to boundary treatments, affordable housing schedule & location of Eco facilities (amendment to reserved matters application 45470)
Location: The Scrapyard, Yelland Road, Fremington, Barnstaple
Applicant/Agent: Tetlow King
See letter from North Devon Council re decision under Matters to Note
48201Proposal: Erection of dwelling
Location: Garden of 13 Chilpark, Fremington, Barnstaple
Applicant/Agent: John A Stromisk & Associates
48326Proposal: Erection of Porch
Location: 19 Taw View, Fremington, Barnstaple
Applicant/Agent: Miss S J Smith
There being no further business the meeting closed at 8 35pm
Signed ………………………………Dated ………………………..