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Minutes of the Planning Meeting 9 March 2010 held at Copythorne Parish Hall (7:00pm - 8:23pm)
9 March 2010
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PRESENT:
Cllr Lady Kara Hawks (Chairman); Cllr G James, Cllr I Milsom, Cllr I Mansell,
Cllr J Samways and Cllr G Stenson
An apology for absence was received from Cllr M Moriarty
166. NEW FOREST NON-NATIVE PLANTS PROJECT
Catherine Chatters of the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust gave a presentation on this topic.
A special 3-year project was being led by the Trust to combat numerous non-native plants in the New Forest. Particular examples were Japanese knotweed, Himalayan balsam and Giant hogweed which, if left unchecked, could devastate large areas and cause problems for farmers and fisherman and for the countryside generally. Many species had been introduced to the UK in the 19th century as ornamental plants but were now threatening native wildflowers.
In this area, the Trust would be concentrating on pulling up Himalayan balsam, especially along the Cadnam river. Volunteers were needed to help on working parties during the summer. The Clerk agreed to supply contact details for the local Scouts and Guides. Ms Chatters would provide the Council with some text for an article in Stanleys Own and on the website.
167. PLANNING MATTERS
Current application:
Members agreed to comment as shown on the following application:
10/94909 Newbridge Island Farm, Furzley Road, Newbridge (Application for certificate of lawful development for existing building as residential and associated works).
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Decisions:
Members noted details of recent decisions and applications referred to Committee, as shown in the list tabled at the meeting (appendix 1 in the minute book).
Other matters:
Members noted the following:
- an update on enforcement at Copperfield, Pollards Moor Road and Golden Meadows, Romsey Road, as previously notified to members
- confirmation from the NFNPA that new fencing at Riverside, Newbridge Road required planning permission
- receipt of enforcement schedules for March 2010 from the NFNPA
168. TOWN & PARISHES WORKING TOGETHER MEETING
Members received details of a meeting at Lyndhurst Community Centre on 25 March 2010 to discuss working relationships with the District Council and the National Park Authority. The meeting would also provide an opportunity to discuss joint working arrangements between parishes and the service provided by NFALC and HALC.
Cllr James could possibly attend and the Clerk agreed to enquire about Cllr Moriarty.
169. FINANCE MATTERS
Current balances:
Deposit A/c £5776.28 Current A/c £196.77
Payments:
The following expenditure was authorised:
Cheque
| 738 | TLC-Online | (Web site maintenance – January) | £30.00 |
The Clerk also suggested that quarterly payments for website maintenance would reduce administration for both parties. Agreed, Clerk to suggest to TLC-Online.
170. OTHER MATTERS
The Clerk reported the following updates on highway matters:
- Chinham Road/New Inn Road – no surface dressing planned. Further drainage investigations could commence in new financial year but resources were currently being prioritised on carriageway repairs
- Bus stop by “Bushfriars”, Winsor Road – Surveyor to arrange small hardstanding
- Road edge trials – mixed results from trials; road edge repairs using a resin material had withstood over-running traffic but traffic speeds had increased; repairs were therefore being restricted to hoggin which deteriorated in wet weather. Road edges in Furzley Road to be repaired with hoggin as soon as possible.
- Shepherds Road/Pundle Green drainage – the site had been submitted for funding in 2010/11 but had not been successful.
- Pollards Moor Road footway – vegetation and undergrowth had been cut back. Some footway patching required near the saw mill.
171. MEMBERS’ REPORTS
Councillor Stenson:
Broken stile on footpath 17. Clerk to report to Rights of Way
Councillor Lady Kara Hawks:
Tyres and other rubbish dumped on roadside near Golden Meadows, Romsey Road. Clerk to report to NFDC.
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