6th June 2006
Published unapproved for ratification at the July 4th meeting 514
MINUTES OF OKEFORD FITZPAINE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
HELD AT THE PAVILION ON JUNE 6th 2006
Present:- Cllr M Burt (chairman)
Cllr E Horton (vice chairman)
Cllr R Corben
Cllr Mrs A Buckley
Cllr S Corben
Cllr A Frampton
Cllr B Trowbridge
Also present:- S Parry (clerk), Cllr M Bignell (NDDC) and 16 members of the public.
1) APOLOGIES Mrs H Cox (DCC).
CLLR BURT ASKED IF EVERYONE WOULD STAND IN REMEMBERANCE OF THE LATE MR BERT RIDOUT.
2) MINUTES OF THE MAY 2nd MEETING having been circulated to the councillors and notice boards, were taken as read. To be amended as Cllr B Trowbridge and Cllr S Corben were late attending meeting. It was proposed by Cllr E Horton and seconded by Cllr R Corben that they be signed by the chairman, this was agreed.
3) MR M PINKNEY, SIGNPOST HOUSING Mr M Pinkney from Signpost Housing presented the proposed plans for affordable housing in Okeford Fitzpaine as rural exception site housing that are only available to rent to people with local connections to consist of 12 houses, 3- 2 beds, 8 � 3 beds and 1 � 4 bed each with 2 car parking spaces with a footpath link to the village, around the school Cllr Burt suggested waiting to discuss the path until the planning application is received by the Parish Council. Plans for a previous planning application for affordable housing was not shown to the Parish Council due to time constraints.
A member of public asked if the adjoining field would be developed in the future, Mr Pinkney answered that at the moment the field was agricultural and that Signpost may be able to build new houses in the future if it was proven that there is a real need for affordable housing in Okeford Fitzpaine. NDDC has shown evidence that more than 12 affordable homes are required in Okeford Fitzpaine.
Mr Pinkney said that generally when new builds are completed local schools are pleased to accept new children.
Grants to build new houses are time restricted and must be used. The money will not become available again.
A member of the public asked if the 12 houses could be distributed throughout the Parish, Mr Pinkney said he would email a response to this question.
A member of the public was concerned that the new houses would be very close to the poultry sheds as the recommended DEFRA guidelines are 400m between housing and sheds and the new houses are only 100m from the sheds are Signpost as potential landlords aware of this, Mr Pinkney replied that they are aware of this and that the planners views are that there is sufficient distance between the sheds and houses.
The Highway authority has been consulted and the plans are in conjunction with the highways recommendations.
Cllr Trowbridge said that the plans look good on paper but in reality will the local connection rule work, once the PC has approved this development more developments will occur and we will be unable to stop the process.
A member of the public was concerned that the housing would be offered to people working at the factory with no other local connections. Mr Pinkney replied that this was possible under the 106 agreement that states any person who lives works or has family connections within the area could be offered housing. Cllr Burt suggested contacting NDDC to address this question.
Cllr Horton suggested that members of the public make there views apparent when the planning application is made.
Cllr Trowbridge said that it is a democratic process and that the publics views should be spoken through the PC Cllr M Burt suggested having a special meeting with NDDC attending to answer more questions regarding policies for allocation of the properties, and distance of poultry sheds before making a decision as a PC. Cllr Burt thanked Mr Pinkney for attending.
Cllr Bignell added that at the full planning application stage parishioners have the opportunity to object to the plans.
4) POINTS OF THE PUBLIC RELATING TO ITEM 6 ONLY Recycling banks have no litter bin. The damaged roundabout at the recreation ground has had fencing removed.
5) DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST None.
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6) MATTERS ARISING
i) Recreation Ground No correspondence has been received from Sarah Wasey regarding installing a litter bin next to the recycling bins, clerk to contact again. The tractor has a puncture and no work was carried out on the pitch as the slitting machine has now been sold.
Cllr Burt suggested that the PC asks Mr Sims to look at the roundabout with a view to repairing, this was proposed by Cllr Burt and seconded by Cllr Trowbridge all in favour.
Cllr Trowbridge asked if the seesaw had been returned, Mr Senner informed the PC that the seesaw had not been returned yet but would forward the information to Cllr Horton. Cllr Mrs Buckley thanked Mr Senner for all his efforts.
Cllr Burt thanked the Football Club for painting the outside of the building
ii) Bowey Field A request from Mr Bert Ridouts family has been received to ask if they can put a tree of remembrance at the top of Bowey Field. Cllr S Corben suggested putting a tree of remembrance within the Recreation Ground as Mr Ridout contributed to the Football Club PC to investigate further.
iii) Chicken Processing Factory NDDC has tried to book the Village Hall for the 4th July giving the impression that the whole development committee will be in attendance, Cllr Burt suggested that a special meeting may be required.
A quarterly liaison meeting has been arranged with the PC and Faccenda on June 19th if the public have any points to make please forward them to Cllr Horton beforehand. No response regarding the rubber wheeled skips has been received, clerk to write again.
iv) New Cross A member of the public stated that Damory Coaches had reported that 95% of their coaches over a six month period had, had an incident at New Cross. Cllr Burt suggested that Damory Coaches report this to DCC directly.
v) Community Planning A briefing session will take place on July 8th Cllr Burt to attend.
vi) Fiddleford Seat Cllr Burt had reported the hole at the roadside, but it still has not been filled in, Cllr Burt will write to Mr Mann. A resident is looking after the grassed area by the seat.
vii) Housing Needs Item 3
viii) Belchalwell None.
x) Travellers Clerk to write to NDDC regarding unauthorised site requesting an update and results of the borehole tests that had taken place. Clerk also to write to Cllr H Cox to invite Cllr Cox to discuss and raise awareness of this matter further, hygiene should be mentioned as it is an unhealthy site.
xiv) Parish Plan Draft copy of questionnaire and covering letter was put forward to PC for approval, all Cllrs approved 600 copies to be copied, Football Club offered to copy both. Cllrs to deliver to each house in the Parish.
xv) Doctors Surgery A letter has been received from Dr Prior regarding ceasing surgery at Hillview Farmhouse, if anyone is experiencing difficulties attending Surgery at Child Okeford please contact the clerk. Cllr Burt expressed his thanks to Mrs J Handy for her hospitality. Discharged.
6) PLANNING MATTERS
i) Applications 2/2006/0568, Mr Harvey, Barkhill View, Garlands Lane, The Common, Okeford Fitzpaine, to amend permission 2/2005/0617 to enlarge summer room to full width of the existing bungalow, after much discussion it was proposed by Cllr R Corben and seconded by Cllr Horton that there is no objection all agreed.
ii) Decisions 2/2006/0367 Ms D Dubock, Land at OS ST 379112, South of Angers Lane, Broad Oak, Okeford Fitzpaine, Erect 1 No agricultural building for livestock, storing fodder and equipment. REFUSED.
2/2006/0452, Mr & Mrs Teversham, 14 Castle Avenue, Okeford Fitzpaine, erect conservatory. GRANTED.
2/2006/0301, Mr L Smith, The Scrap Yard, Okeford Common, Okeford Fitzpaine, erect incinerator. REFUSED.
2/2005/0071, Mr B Miller, Gorse Farm, Fifehead St Quintin, Okeford Fitzpaine, develop land by erection of an agricultural workers dwelling. GRANT OF OUTLINE PLANNING PERMISSION.
iii) Planning Other Clerk to send a reminder to request a site meeting at Back Lane Okeford Hill
6) CORRESPONDENCE
– NDDC � People and places
– Community magazine
– DAPTC � Circular
– P & CC � Books, forms order form & magazine
– DCA � News
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– DCC � Highways seeking to divert footpaths, no objections to lose footpath 21, footpaths 19 & 20 should remain as insufficient reasons given to remove paths, Proposed by Cllr Burt and seconded by Cllr Horton, all agreed.
– DCC � Highways remove footpath at Angers Lane, objected as inconvenience to general public and not sufficient reason to remove path, proposed by Cllr Horton seconded by Cllr Burt, all agreed.
– DPM � Byelaws
– Glasdon � Seating collection
– CAB � Public meeting (to be put on notice board)
– Charter 88 � Modern democracy (Cllr Burt to read and circulate).
– SturQuest � Minutes and Agenda May 8th (copy to Cllr Horton).
8) REPRESENTATIVES REPORTS
VILLAGE HALL, the footings are down and the electric lines have been moved, front wall to be removed and temporary wall to be put in place June 7th any volunteers would be appreciated.
Help is required on June 18th at the Fippenny Fayre to put up gazebos and help on stalls needed.
FOOTBALL CLUB, 1st team finished runners up in the league.
9) DISTRICT COUNCILLOR�S REPORT M Oliver elected as Chairman
10) POINTS FROM THE PUBLIC A member of the public asked when the recycling bins would be returned to Greenhayes as a number of residents had asked, why the PC had condoned the moving of the bins, Cllr Burt suggested that the residents write to the PC or NDDC with their views. Cllr Mrs Buckley said that the PC did not condone the move, but had they not been moved we would have lost his facility altogether.
11) FINANCIAL MATTERS
ACCOUNT TO PAY:-
Goddard Landscapes �2191.38
Total Butler � 646.02
S Parry � Salary � 330.29
TOTAL TRANSFER �3167.69
It was proposed by Cllr Horton and seconded by Cllr R Corben that the above be paid, this was agreed.
ACCOUNT RECEIVED
Donation Ellis � 10.00
Donation Band � 20.00
Donation TOPS � 10.00
TOTAL � 40.00
Annual returns completed by Mrs Burt, it was proposed by Cllr Horton and seconded by Cllr S Corben that Mrs Burt be paid for 4 hours work, all agreed.
Annual returns to be signed by Mrs Burt as responsible financial officer and Cllr Burt as chairman this was proposed by Cllr R Corben and seconded by Cllr S Corben, all agreed.
12) ANY OTHER BUSINESS None.
13) THE NEXT MEETING will be July 4th at the Pavilion, Castle Lane at 7.30pm.
The chairman thanked everyone and closed the meeting at 10.05pm.
