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held in The Library Room, Wendover
on 4 April 2005 starting at 7.45pm and concluding at 9.30pm
PRESENT Cllr Gridley (Chairman)
Cllrs Mrs Ballantine, , Mrs Gregory, Mrs Kearney, Mrs McKechnie, McPartland, Mrs Myers, Peeler, Mrs Toplis, Worth and Wilkinson
11 members of the public; Dist Cllr Richards; Clerk: Ann Hooton
05/52 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE were received from Cllrs Mrs Clayton and Searle
05/53 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Cllr Wilkinson declared an interest in the agenda item regarding the grant application for safety lighting at the church which was made by his spouse.
05/54 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
a) Princess Mary Hospital site; Mrs Richards (Lionel Avenue) commented that there are 2 issues of concern relating to the Princess Mary Hospital site; the withdrawal of Grimleys' contribution towards additional car parking and possible changes to the junction by The Clock Tower
b) Planning application 05/00650/APP - 61 Perry Street; The applicant and residents from neighbouring properties expressed opposing views on the retrospective application to approve the building of a wall, various landscaping proposals and changes to fenestration.
05/55 DISTRICT COUNCILLOR'S REPORT
The Government may cap Aylesbury Vale District Council which is being questioned on its proposed level of precept and which may have to reduced it.
05/57 MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 7 MARCH 2005
It was proposed by Cllr Mrs Ballantine and seconded by Cllr Mrs Toplis that the minutes were a true record of the meeting. This was AGREED and they were signed by the Chairman.
05/58 MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
a) Minute 05/39 d) - post by traffic lights; there is still no sign of the post being removed as previously scheduled
b) Minute 05/50 d) - water leak in Library Approach Road; the leak has occurred on the customer's side and Thames Water is following it up. Thames Water may fix the leak and bill the customer.
05/59 FINANCE COMMITTEE held on 4 April 2005
The Chairman of the Finance Committee gave a verbal report. She had not verified the bank totals, but had checked the list of cheques presented for payment. The cheques were then signed.
The RFO's report had been received and noted and the transfer of funds (£8,000) from the Bank of Ireland to bank deposit account was AGREED.
05/60 RECREATION GROUNDS COMMITTEE meeting held on 15 February 2005
The Chairman of the Committee presented the minutes and the recommendations were AGREED.
05/61 FOOTPATHS COMMITTEE meeting held on 29 March 2005
The Chairman of the Committee presented the minutes and the recommendations were AGREED.
05/62 PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING held on 22 March 2005
The Chairman of the Planning Committee presented the minutes, the contents of which were received and noted.
05/63 PLANNING APPLICATIONS
The following applications were considered and responses AGREED as follows:
a) Bulletin 9
05/00522/APP First floor side extension; 13 Hale Road
No objection
05/00546//APP Erection of replacement toilet block;
Morris Range, London Road No objection
05/00560/APP Single storey front extension; MS Centre, Scarlett Avenue No objection
05/00587/APP Conservatory; 26 The Cedars No objection
05/00589/APP Erections of garden building; Beech Hut, Dunsmore Lane
The Parish Council notes that this is a large building in the Green Belt and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and would ask that the Local Planning Authority be satisfied that the colour proposed for the roof is acceptable and that the room will not be used for residential purposes.
05/00591/APP Single and two storey side extensions
94 Ellesborough Road No objection
05/00607/APP First floor rear extension; 106 Ellesborough Road
No objection
05/00630/APP Conservatory; 42 Thornton Crescent No objection
05/00632/APP First floor side extension, re-instatement of chimney to rear and new front bay window; 27 Lionel Avenue
No objection
05/00650/APP Erection of one dwelling and creation of new vehicular access onto Vicarage Close - amendment to 03/03199/APP; 61 Perry Street
The Parish Council does not like retrospective applications and notes that walls have been built instead of fences contrary to condition 5 of the original permission. Furthermore these walls have been completed before the commencement of the building contrary to condition 5 of the original permission. However, once the planting is in place shrubs and climbers will soften the appearance and walls, in principle, can be more attractive than fences where appropriate. The Parish Council is concerned at the height of the wall as it presents a dominant visual appearance and feels that it should be reduced significantly in height. There are no objections to the amendments to the fenestration.
05/00653/ALB Repairs to roof; Hale Farmhouse, Hale Road
The Parish Council will be guided by the Historic Buildings Officer
b) Bulletin 10
05/00341/ALB Installation of handrail to front to comply with Disability Discrimination Act
Palagan Travel, 19 Aylesbury Road No objection
05/00665/APP New conservatory to rear
6 Coombe Avenue No objection
05/00673/APP Single storey front and side extension
37 Aylesbury Road No objection
05/00681/ATP Pollard one ash tree; 8 Grange Gardens
The Parish Council will be guided by the District Arboriculturalist
05/00682/ATP Crown reduction by 33% one horse chestnut tree
9 Grange Gardens
The Parish Council will be guided by the District Arboriculturalist
05/00691/APP New front porch and two storey side extension
89 Thornton Crescent No objection
05/00693/APP Conservatory to rear
37 Water Meadow Way No objection
05/64 STREET NAMING
The Parish Council AGREED that the preferred name for Hospital Circular Road is Wood Lane.
05/65 PRINCESS MARY HOSPITAL SITE
It was AGREED that the Clerk will write to the County Council pressing for a response regarding the proposed review of the junction outside The Clock Tower.
05/66 WENDOVER MEMORIAL HALL
It was AGREED that £60,000 would be drawn down from set aside funds to pay for works to the Memorial Hall. The Clerk will liaise with the trustees over the procedure for dealing with VAT.
05/67 FLYING ACTIVITIES AT RAF HALTON
a) Halton Consultative Group; It was AGREED that the representative will find out
i) why the blue nosed Grob seems to be much quieter that the red ones;
ii) the view of other parishes of the impact of possible changes to The Clock Tower roundabout on their villages as a result of the Princess Mary Hospital site development; and
iii) the car parking deficit in Wendover.
b) Working Party Report; a meeting had taken place, with Mr Wilding being invited to join the group. The Working Party is trying to identify areas to pursue rather than duplicating the work of others. The new Station Commander will be approached to attend a meeting with the Group and the local MP.
05/68 ALLOWANCES FOR COUNCILLORS
It was AGREED that councillors will be paid an allowance of £50 pa with the Chairman receiving and allowance of £150 pa.
05/69 SAFETY LIGHTING AT ST MARY'S
It was AGREED that a grant of £1,000 will be given to Wendover PCC towards the installation of safety lighting under the Parish Council's powers as a result of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998.
05/70 THE GOODSON MAP
It was suggested that the map be re-sited on the side wall of The Flower Gallery, pending measurement of the site. The Lord of the Manor will be asked for his permission as the owner of the property.
05/71 CLERK'S REPORT
The Clerk's report was received and the contents noted.
05/72 MATTERS OF REPORT
a) Aylesbury Road pavement: This is being repaired.
05/73 CLOSURE OF MEETING
Resolution: to close the meeting to press and members of the public under s1 of the Public Bodies (Admissions to Meetings) Act 1960, it being against the public interest due to the confidential nature of the business to be transacted.
Renewal of grass cutting contract
A one year contract will be awarded to Mr Bishop subject to references from Stoke Mandeville Parish Council which also employs his services.
There being no further business, the Chairman closed the meeting at 9.30pm
Signed: Date: 3 May 2005
Chairman