Minutes of the Planning Meeting 25 August 2009 held at Copythorne Parish Hall (7:00pm - 8:43pm)

 

25 August 2009
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PRESENT:

 

Cllr Lady Kara Hawks (Chairman); Cllr G James, Cllr I Milsom, Cllr M Moriarty and Cllr J Samways

Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs Mansell and Stenson

 

61. DECLARATION OF INTERESTS

 

Councillor Samways declared an interest in planning application 09/94359 (2 Brooksbank Cottages, Barrow Hill Road)

 

62. PLANNING MATTERS

 

Current applications:

 

Members agreed to comment as shown on the following applications:

 

09/94352 Wilbec House, Winsor Road, Winsor (Outbuilding with caravan port). Object (2)

 

09/94359 2 Brooksbank Cottages, Barrow Hill Road (Ground and first floor extensions). Support (3), subject to compliance with the 30% rule

(Councillor Samways declared an interest in this application, took no part in the discussion and did not vote thereon)

 

Cons 09/0221 Poona Cottage, Old Romsey Road, Cadnam (Tree works). No objection

 

Planning decision:

 

		Decision	PC comment
09/94249	Land to the rear of Uncle Toms Cabin, Romsey Road, Cadnam Outline application for detached house (removal of mobile home)	Refused	(5)
(Contrary to policy in that it would represent an additional dwelling in the countryside for which there is no demonstrable justification; the proposed development, as a result of its siting, would introduce a level of development that would harm the visual qualities of the distinctive New Forest landscape and the linear characteristics of Cadnam)

Other matters:

 

Members noted the following:

- a note from Mrs Allenby thanking the Council for its support in connection with the recent Paultons Park planning applications

- copies of letters written to the NFNPA by residents of Newbridge concerning the Paultons Park planning applications and related issues regarding noise, disturbance and quality of life in Newbridge village

- a note from NFNPA confirming that the farm shop in Romsey Road was not in breach of planning control in that produce available in the shop was produced on site

- a note from NFNPA confirming that planning consent was in place for use of a former barn as a dwelling off Kewlake Lane

- notice of a NFNPA public meeting on Wednesday 2 September 2009 at Applemore Health and Leisure Centre to discuss the next stages in the production of the National Park Management Plan and Core Strategy

 

63. NEW FOREST ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL COUNCILS – EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

 

A letter from Bramshaw Parish Council sought support for the nomination of Mrs Sue Bennison as a North East Quadrant representative on the Executive Committee of NFALC. Agreed, that the Council await the request for formal nominations before making a decision.

 

64. PARISH COUNCIL WEBSITE

 

Members considered a report of the Clerk on alternative website providers.

The report summarised discussions held with two companies and showed available services and costs. In the case of TLC Online, the design fee was £400 (one-off), with a monthly maintenance fee of £30 (fixed for two years). This covered maintenance of the site on the Council’s behalf. Alternative website addresses were available (.gov.uk and .org.uk), the latter being cheaper.

Agreed that the Council enter into a two-year contract with TLC, using a .org.uk web address. Discussions to be held with local organisations concerning the use of website space.

 

65. PARISH HALL INTERNET

 

Members discussed the process for allowing local groups to have access to the Council’s wireless broadband facilities at the Parish Hall. Agreed that, in the first instance, an article be included in the Stanleys Own magazine (October edition) inviting expressions of interest (Parish Hall Committee to be advised in advance).

 

66. FINANCE MATTERS

 

Current balances:

 

Deposit A/c £6622.40

Current A/c £1121.89

Payments:

 

The following expenditure was approved:

 

Cheque
708	British Telecom plc (Parish Hall telephone line (installation and rental))	£143.16
709	Audit Commission (Audit fees, 2008/09)	£155.25
710	M Derrick (Clerk’s salary and expenses – August)	£520.92

Audit of accounts, 2008/09:

 

The Clerk tabled a copy of the Audit Commission’s certificate confirming satisfactory completion of the 2008/09 audit.

 

67. OTHER MATTERS

 

New Forest Disability Service:

 

Presentation arranged for Planning meeting on 8 September 2009

Local policing:

 

PC Dee Faulkner, the replacement for PC Mike Bemand, hoped to attend the next Council meeting on 22 September 2009.

 

68. MEMBERS’ REPORTS

 

Councillor Samways:

 

Highway matters still outstanding – A-board at The Empress of Blandings, eroded road edges in Barrow Hill Road and uncut hedge in Winsor Road.

Councillor Moriarty:

 

Gulley cleaning carried out in New Inn Road/Chinham Road but query whether further drainage work to be undertaken.

Dog waste bins – how many in parish? Existing ones identified.

 

Cllr Milsom also commented on problem of dog waste.

Recent break-ins in Brockishill Road.

 

CHAIRMAN

 

DATE

 

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