Minutes of Barnston Parish Council Meeting held on

Monday 9^th October 2006 at Barnston Village Hall

Present:

Mr G Ball

Mr C Brooks

Mrs P Singleton

Mrs H Rothwell

Mr R Townsend (Item 1)

Mrs S Sellens

Mrs D Jackaman(Clerk)

Apologies:  Mr R. Burlend, Mrs S. Tuttlebury, Mr M. LeMasurier

1.0

ROAD SAFETY

ACTION

1.1

Mr R Townsend reported that he was aware of one accident where a car had missed a bend and ended up in a field past the Barnston Bends.  He also reported that a hedge was overhanging the road on Parsonage Lane.  Clerk to investigate.

Clerk

1.2

Clerk to chase Highways again to repair dips in road between the Bushel and Sack Pub and the roundabout as you go towards Great Dunmow on the A130.

Clerk

1.3

Clerk to contact Highways and arrange repair of the potholes at the junction of Barnston Green and the High Easter Road.

Clerk

2.0

ROAD PROPOSALS

The Council were of differing opinions and would like further information regarding the 4 road options on the A131.  Clerk to investigate.

Clerk

30

MINUTES

The Minutes of the meeting held on Monday 11th September 2006 were approved and signed.

4.0

CLERKS REPORT

4.1

Speed Gun - The Clerk advised that she had contacted Dunmow Police again to try and find out the whereabouts of the Speed Gun that the Parish Council contributed to, but as yet had not received any response from them.  Clerk to look back in correspondence to see whether other Parishes contributed.

Clerk

4.2

The Clerk has put in a request to Highways to clean the Chevrons on the  Barnston Bends.  The damaged sign has been repaired.

4.3

Pedestrian Refuge Island - The Clerk has been in contact with Highways and is awaiting a response.

Clerk

4.4

Variable Speed Signs - The Clerk advised that a copy of the Public Liability Insurance had been sent to Highways.

4.5

Play Areas - Village Hall Play Area Fence - The Council unanimously agreed to arrange for the Brambles to be cut down from the fence in the play area.

Clerk

4.6

Wooden Post - The Council unanimously agreed to remove the old wooden post between Salmons Close and Mill Field.

4.7

5 Rayfield Close - Letter received from resident willing to take Option 2 - exemption.  Clerk contacted UDC and advised them of this decision.

4.8

5 Mill Field - Still awaiting a response from UDC.

4.9

Bushel & Sack Pub - It is understood that UDC are still proceeding with planning enforcement action against the owners.

4.10

57 Rayfield Close – The Council unanimously decided to arrange for brambles and ivy to be cut down from the wall next to this property.

Clerk

4.11

5 & 6 Rayfield Close – Hedges and plants are preventing the full use of the pavement outside these properties.  Clerk to contact residents and ask that they cut back vegetation.

Clerk

5.0

FINANCIAL POSITION

The financial positions as at 30.09.06 were as follows: £11803.59 in the current account and £726.44 in the NSB account.  Totalling £12,503.03.  This includes the second instalment of the Precept which was £7,000.00.

6.0

MINOR MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION

The Council unanimously agreed to purchase a Chaplet for the Remembrance Sunday Church Service on the 12^th November.  Mrs H. Rothwell kindly agreed to attend the Service on behalf of the Parish Council.

Mrs H. Rothwell

7.0

ITEMS FOR THE NEXT AGENDA

Relevant Matters Arising from this meeting would be put on the Agenda for next month’s meeting.

8.0

PLANNING RESULTS

UTT/1404/06/FUL - Single storey rear and side extension incorporating a garage and 2 No. new front bay windows.  Demolition of existing single storey rear extension and garage/workshop.  Fairmead, The Chase, Barnston.  This application was considered and there were no objections raised.

UTT/1501/06/FUL - Erection of bedroom and en-suite over existing garage.  Erection of single storey rear extension and replacement garage door. 4 Miller Close, Barnston.  This application was considered and there were no objections raised. 

UTT/1502/06/FUL - Removal of condition C.6.2. approved on planning application UTT/1029/03/FUL dated 07/08/03.  Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting that Order with or without modification), no development within Classes A to F of Part 1 of Schedule 2 and Class A of Part 2 of schedule 2 of the Order (i.e. any extension, outbuilding, garage or enclosure) shall take place without the prior written permission of the local planning authority.  The Courtyard, Onslow Green, Barnston.  This application was considered and the Council unanimously decided that all original conditions should stand.

RESULTS:

UTT/1187/06/FUL – Proposed change of detached recreation room to self contained annex.  Addition of two windows in the east elevation and two roof windows in north elevation.  Haydens, Onslow Green, Barnston.  It was noted that this application has been REFUSED.

UTT/1324/06/FUL – Additions, alterations and conversion of barn to form offices.  Mawkinherds Farm, Wellstyle Green, Barnston.  It was noted that this application has been REFUSED.

UTT/1325/06/FUL – Additions, alterations and conversion of barn to form offices.  Mawkinherds Farm, Wellstyle Green, Barnston.  It was noted that this application has been REFUSED.

APPEAL RESULTS:  

APP/C1570/A/06/2011553 – The Courtyard, Onslow Green, Barnston.  It was noted that this appeal has been GRANTED

9.0

CHEQUES

The following cheques were agreed and signed at the meeting:

Richard Mark Lawrance Ltd - Tree Surgeon

£680.00

Direct Debits/Standing Orders

Virgin Mobile

£   0.92

E-on Energy

£ 66.51

UDC - Garage Rent

£ 36.66

Just Lamps

£ 45.53

There being no further business the meeting closed at 9.00pm.  The next Parish Council meeting will take place on Monday 13^th November 2006 at 7.45pm