MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF
WESTBY WITH PLUMPTONS’ PARISH COUNCIL
Held At Ballam Church
On 14th July 2016 at 19.15 Hours
17/31
Apologies: Cllr. J.Taylor and Cty. Cllr. P.Hayhurst
Present: Cllrs. A.Wareing, H. Butler, M.Ellison, D.Eaves, J.Brickles, J.Whittle and clerk, D.Kirkham
There were three members of the public in attendance
Declarations of Interest: Cllr. J.Brickles on any items relating to planning. Cllr.A.Wareing relating to 16/0456 due to neighbouring property to residence. Cllrs. H.Butler and A.Wareing declare an interest to any item relating to Cuadrilla.
17/32
MINUTES
The minutes of the Parish Council meetings held 9th June 2016, which had previously been circulated to all councillors, were approved and signed by the Chairman.
17/33
POLICE/CRIME AND DISORDER
In the absence of P.C.S.O., no crime report was received. Cllr. J.Brickles to request monthly report be emailed to clerk from Craig Eckersley from July onward
17/34
CORRESPONDENCE AND PARISH MATTERS
5.1 Cllr. M.Ellison reported that Peel Road was cleared and was happy with the result. Cllr. J.Brickles reported that only part of the areas of concern regarding litter, have been completed to date. In addition the Preston New Road Action Group have been active in clearing litter. The clerk to maintain monitoring of the effectiveness of FBC litter collection.
5.2 Cllr.M.Ellison thanked Cllr. J.Brickles for her efforts in organising the flower tubs around the parish. There will be a small charge for collection and delivery requested on next agenda – no objections raised from councillors.
5.3 The clerk confirmed purchase of laptop, projector, laminator, printer and sundry supplies – LALC grant utilised.
5.4 Flooding – Councillors expressed their disappointment in correspondences received from parties contacted regarding flooding within the parish. Cllr.J.Whittle explained that she has personally forwarded flooding images to Mr.Mark Menzies M.P. as had Mrs. Angela Laycock. Additionally, a former councillor forwarded images from a drone flight (inc. photography) over the flooded parish within the past two years. The clerk to re-correspond with Mark Menzies expressing these points and request a follow-up report. Cllr.A.Wareing explained that the two main dykes are the issue at hand. It was noted that the E.A. have still not commenced any action at the Lytham estuary. Cllr.J.Whittle noted that Liggard Brook has a proposal to be cleared by hand. Clerk to copy-in LCC on all correspondences.
5.5 Groundwater monitoring – Cllr. J.Brickles noted the insensitivity of Cuadrilla who started their activities on 4th July 2016 – the same day the Secretary of State received reports on the 2 local sites. Residents could be of the thinking that Cuadrilla have the go-ahead because of this. Clerk to correspond with Cuadrilla and cc Secretary of State and Mark Menzies M.P..
MEETING CLOSED AT 19h33 FOR OPEN DISCUSSION WITH MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC.
Members of the public commented on decisions and attitudes of certain FBC planning officers. Said members of the public commented on the unprofessional approach of the officers in question. This relates to planning application on West Moss Lane. Cllr. J.Whittle was aware of the application in question and was in agreement. Cllr. M.Ellison requested this be placed on the August agenda for further discussion.
Fly-tipping reported on Dickies Lane.
MEETING RECONVENED AT 19h47
17/35
CHAIRMANS ACTIONS
Cllr. M.Ellison gave her apologies for missing Weeton Civic Sunday due to ill health and thanked Cllr. H.Butler for deputising.
17/36
PAYMENTS, FINANCE AND STANDING ORDERS
a) The clerk outlined all payments and requests since last meeting and reported balances on accounts. Appendix 1.
b) Banking mandates signed by councillors.
17/37
HIGHWAYS
Cllr.J.Whittle reported grass and hedges overgrown on Ballam Road – clerk to report to Cllr. P.Hayhurst. Additionally cycle lane on A583 requires repainting.
Fly-tipping on Ballam and Brays Road have been cleared by local farmer.
Cllr. A.Wareing made comment that, as long as FBC insist on charging for various items to be tipped, fly-tipping will continue.
Cllr. A.Wareing requested the clerk correspond with Cllr.P.Hayhurst as to the on-going costs for the bridge repairs previously discussed.
Potholes reported – West Moss Lane and Moss House Road. Clerk to report to Cllr. P .Hayhurst.
Cllr. H.Butler reinforced the ‘litter epidemic’ within the parish and noted that fly-tipping is now on an industrial scale. Cllr.H.Butler has reported fly-tipping at one certain site on four occasions and FBC have not yet responded. Cllr.H.Butler suggested that a relaxation of rules at commercial tipping sites will result in less fly-tipping – clerk to correspond with relevant authorities.
Reported – white lines at Peel corner and also at Ribby Road roundabout require attention.
Cllr. D.Eaves reported excessive speed on Bambers Lane – LCC need to monitor this. Clerk to correspond.
Corka Lane route utilised as diversion for adjacent road closure – noted.
17/38
PLANNING
10.1 – Applications:-
16/0415 CROPPER ROAD FARM, CROPPER ROAD, WESTBY WITH PLUMPTONS
APPLICATION TO RENEW SITING OF RESIDENTIAL MOBILE HOME AS AGRICULTURAL WORKERS DWELLING
Cllr. H. Butler recommended approval; seconded by Cllr.J.Whittle; carried unanimously.
16/0422 7 SOUTH VIEW, LYTHAM ROAD, WESTBY WITH PLUMPTONS, FY8 4ND
APPLICATION FOR NON MATERIAL AMENDMENT TO PLANNING PERMISION 15/0455 TO INSERT WINDOW TO SIDE
No comment as no information provided by FBC.
16/0346 NORTHCOTE, BAMBERS LANE, WESTBY WITH PLUMPTONS FORMATION OF PITCHED ROOF TO REPLACE FLAT ROOF TO EXISTING OUTBUILDING, SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO REAR, AND OTHER ELEVATIONAL CHANGES ASSOCIATED WITH PROVISION OF EXTENDED RESIDENTIAL ANNEX
Cllr. A.Wareing recommended approval; seconded by Cllr.J.Whittle; carried unanimously.
16/0456 CROSSFIELD, FOX LANE ENDS, WESTBY WITH PLUMPTONS DOUBLE GARAGE AND BIN STORE
Cllr. H. Butler recommended approval; seconded by Cllr.J.Whittle; carried unanimously.
16/0458 EDGELEY, SCHOOL ROAD, WESTBY WITH PLUMPTONS, BLACKPOOL, FY4 5LJ DETACHED STORAGE BUILDING FOR HAY Cllr. H. Butler recommended approval; seconded by Cllr.J.Whittle; carried nanimously.
16/0474 THE FIRS, MOSS HOUSE LANE, WESTBY WITH PLUMPTONS, WESTBY APPLICATION TO DISCHARGE DETAILS ASSOCIATED WITH CONDITIONS RELATING TO 12/0691 CONDITIONS 2- MATERIALS, CONDITION 4-ECOLOGICAL FENCING DETAIL, CONDITION 5 -ECOLOGICAL METHOD STATEMENT, CONDITION 8 - LANDSCAPING, CONDITION 11- DRAINAGE AND CONDITION 14-FENCING RE RESIDENTIAL CURTILAGE – Noted.
10.2 - Decisions – all noted by the parish council
16/0266 GRANTED
THE OUTSIDE INN, HALLAM WAY, WESTBY WITH PLUMPTONS, BLACKPOOL, FY4 5NZ
INSTALLATION OF WINDOWS TO NORTH AND EAST ELEVATIONS,EXTERNAL LIGHTING, CANOPY TO SOUTH ELEVATION, FENCING AROUND OUTSIDE SEATING AREA, NEW GATES AND FENCING TO REAR
16/0105 GRANTED
FOURWAYS, FOX LANE ENDS, WESTBY WITH PLUMPTONS, PRESTON, PR4 2PJ
REMODELING OF EXISTING DWELLING TO INCLUDE: TWO STOREY EXTENSIONS TO FRONT AND REAR ELEVATIONS AND SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO REAR & REPLACEMENT WINDOWS THROUGHOUT.
16/0256 GRANTED
WHITEHILLS OF BLACKPOOL, PRESTON NEW ROAD, WESTBY WITH PLUMPTONS, FY4 5NB
RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION FOR CREATION OF AREA OF HARD STANDING TO BE USED AS A CAR PARK
16/0272 GRANTED
KEEPERS COTTAGE, WESTBY ROAD, WESTBY WITH PLUMPTONS, PRESTON, PR4 3PJ
SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO REAR
16/0252 GRANTED
CLIFTON BANK FARM, PLUMPTON LANE, WESTBY WITH PLUMPTONS, PRESTON, PR4 3WD
RE-SUBMISSION OF 15/0552 FOR ERECTION OF AGRICULTURAL BUILDING TO CREATE CATTLE HOUSING.
16/0312 GRANTED BONAVENTURE, BAMBERS LANE, WESTBY WITH PLUMPTONS, BLACKPOOL, FY4 5LQ SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION
17/39
ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA / DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
LALC resolutions to be placed on next agenda.
Cllr. A.Wareing requested that the clerk investigate Fox Lane Ends being placed within Wrea Green and not Westby as denoted by historical boundaries. Item for next agenda.
Next parish council meeting Thursday 11th August 2016
The Meeting Closed at 20.23 hours
Cllr. M.Ellison 11th August 2016
Chairman