CHITTLEHAMPTON PARISH COUNCIL

 

Minutes of the meeting held on the 13th April 2011 at

The Methodist Hall, Chittlehampton. 7.30p.m.

 

Those present:  Mrs M Edwards (Chairman) Councillors Mrs A Davies, Mr M Ives, Mr I Rutland, Mr A Cook, Mrs S Brooks, Mrs C Goddard and Mrs R Warren (Clerk)

 

Apologies:  Cllr R Edgell.  

 

No Response:  Mr G Williams.

Members of the public:  1

 

Mr Walter White attended the meeting. He will be the District Councillor from after the 5th May 2011 and will be attending our meetings whenever possible.

 

A representative from South Molton Police attended the meeting. He reported that five phone calls had been made to the police since the 23rd February 2011. These were all of a minor nature.

 

Mrs Edwards announced that Lin Sherwood and Derek Pope had resigned as Parish Councillors. They have been thanked for their work on the Council.

 

Minutes of the meeting of the 23rd February 2011 were agreed and

signed along with the planning minutes of the 17th March 2011.

 

MATTERS ARISING

 

Pigeon Shoot:    The appeal against the recent planning application decision is in progress. The result should be known in about five weeks.

 

Boundary Review:   No further news.

 

Highway Matters:    No problems reported.

 

Snow Clearing: A subcommittee has been set up to put a plan in place to deal with disruptions caused by snowfall. This will be lead by Martin Ives with the assistance of Sally Brooks.

 

Affordable Housing:  Mrs Warren to chase up.

 

Umberleigh Pedestrian Crossing: No further news.

 

Public Open Space Funding:   Quotes are being obtained for work to the Square and other village enhancements.

 

Correspondence:   Correspondence received was dealt with. It was agreed to make a donation of £50.00 to The Twinning Association to mark their 25 year anniversary.

 

Finance                

Cheques issued:  £ 25.00 Go Devon. Donation.

                             £82.80 ROSPA Inspection.

                             £168.25 DALC Subscription.

                             £20.00 DPFA Subscription.

 

Planning:

Ref no:  52049

First Floor extension to garage at Seymour Cottage, Chittlehampton.

Decision: Approved subject to side windows being frosted and the roof does not overhang the neighbour’s property

Martin Ives declared an interest in this application and left the meeting.

 

Ref no: 51934

Conversion of stable to form dependent relatives living accommodation at The Old Brewery House, Chittlehampton, Umberleigh.

Decision: Approved.

                                         

Any other Business:   

Following comments made by a Councillor and the proposed changes to the planning rules it was agreed to reassess the way the Parish Council deal with Planning Applications.

 

This was Albert Cook’s last meeting before retiring after 60 years. As a memento of his years of service to the Parish Council he was presented with a Plate specially made by Roger Cockram. Mrs Edwards thanked him for all his hard work and wished him a very happy retirement. Albert spoke about the changes he has seen over the last 60 years in Chittlehampton.

 

The meeting ended at 9.30 pm. The next meeting will be on Wednesday the 18th May 2011 at 7.30pm in the Methodist Hall Chittlehampton.