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HURLEY PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES of the Parish Council Meeting held from 7.30pm on Thursday 21 June 2007, at Gilchrist Thomas Village Hall, Littlewick Green.
PRESENT: Cllrs John Addiscott (Chairman), Mrs Sandra Baker, Steve Harrington, Geoff Hill, Mrs Kim McLaren, Tom Pratt, Harry Sparrow (Vice Chairman) and Chris Westacott.
Mrs Chrissie Robinson (Clerk)
6 Members of the public and Ward Cllr Mrs M Hunt
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Cllrs David Jarvis and David Burfitt.
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2 07077 OPEN FORUM
Cllr Mrs Hunt reported on Grundons where a wall had given way causing a slippage of 2000 sqm of waste and the continuing bad smells. Clearing up will take several months.
The Chairman thanked the public for attending and closed Open Forum at 7.45 pm
3 07078 DECLARATION OF INTEREST
Cllr Harrington declared a Personal interest in 07/01375 Fir Trees Cottages. Cllr Hill declared a Personal interest in the verges of Honey Lane.
4 07079 PLANNING REPORT
Letter from Mr A R P Day, Warren Row re The Old House (the Bistro) where outside decking/gazebo had been built. This may require a planning application and it was agreed to wait for information from RBWM Planning.
Emailed from RBWM: Hurley High Street Hurley to be entered on their data base as High Street Hurley.
CURRENT APPLICATIONS: Site visits are carried out prior to the meeting where appropriate.
07/01302 Manor House Hurley High Street Hurley SL6 5NB - single storey front extension. The subject of a Site Visit. It was proposed by Cllr Hill and seconded by Cllr Pratt then RESOLVED (7 in favour, 1 abstention) to SUPPORT the Application.
07/01306 4 Ashley Hill Place Cockpole Green Wargrave Reading RG10 8NL - two storey rear extension. The subject of a Site Visit. The site is not overlooked. It was proposed by Cllr Pratt and seconded by Cllr Hill then RESOLVED (Unan), to SUPPORT the Application.
07/01320 Hurley Lock Keepers Cottage Mill Lane Hurley SL6 5ND - detached outbuilding to operate as Tea Shop. The subject of a Site Visit. It was proposed by Cllr Baker and seconded by Cllr McLaren then RESOLVED (Unan), to SUPPORT the Application.
07/01375 1 Fir Trees Cottages Burchetts Green Road Maidenhead SL6 6QZ - single storey and two storey rear extensions. Observations were that the boundary was drawn wrongly and there is a single window which has been added but is not on the plan. It was proposed by Cllr Baker and seconded by Cllr Pratt then RESOLVED (6 in favour, 2 abstentions), to SUPPORT the Application taking note that the boundary is misleading as it is drawn incorrectly on the Application plan. However, the proposed extension is 1.8m from the boundary.
07/01394 Lee Farm House Hurley High Street Hurley Maidenhead SL6 5LT - single storey car park extension and alterations to existing outbuilding to form habitable accommodation. Amended to 'The Granary' below.
07/01394 The Granary Hurley High Street Hurley SL6 5LT - alterations to dwelling and provision of car port. The subject of a Site Visit. It was proposed by Cllr Sparrow and seconded by Cllr Baker then RESOLVED (6 in favour, 1 abstention), to SUPPORT the Application.
07/01521 Orchard Springs Star Lane Knowl Hill Reading RG10 9XY- detached granny annex. The subject of a Site Visit. The Application would entail demolishing a garage to build a one and a half high bungalow in the green belt. It was proposed by Cllr Sparrow and seconded by Cllr Baker then RESOLVED (5 in favour 2 abstentions), to OBJECT to the Application, as it was considered that the building was far too large to be an annex and that it would be over development of the Green Belt.
APPEALS
T0355/C/07/2045195 The Old Boathouse High Street Hurley - appeal against Enforcement Notice issued for the erection of a detached double garage, boundary walls and piers. To be decided by Written Representation send three copies of any comments to be received by 20 July 2007. One neighbour notification. The Clerk to send a reply cc the Environmental Agency.
Appeals Addressed to: The Planning Inspectorate, 3/21 Eagle Wing Temple Quay House 2 The Square Temple Quay Bristol BS1 6PB
BCC NOTIFICATION OF APPEAL 06/07328/CONCC by Marina, Harleyford Estate Henley Road Marlow against Refusal to Grant planning permission for land adjacent to the Marina.
STATUTORY NOTICE to transfer Holyport Manor Special School to a New Site, at Cannon Lane. Comments can be sent to Corporate Director of Learning and Care RBWM Town Hall St Ives Road Maidenhead SL6 1RF reply by 27 July 2007
DECISIONS
07/00799 5 East Arms Place Hurley Maidenhead SL6 5LE - rear conservatory. May07 HPC Objected late letter. GRANTED 1 Condition 1 Justification DP3 DP5 EN4 CA2 DG1 GB1 GB2 GB4 H14 N2 P4 T5.
07/00904 Broad Oak Burchetts Green Lane Maidenhead SL6 3QW - construction of two storey side extension (including double garage) rear conservatory, new vehicular access and boundary treatment. Site visited recently, known to Councillors. Applicants away and Site Visit not possible. April07 HPC Supported. GRANTED Conditions 6, Informative 3, Justifications 1. DP5 DP3 GB1 GB2 GB4 DG1 H14 T5 P4.
07/00932 5 East Arms Place Hurley Maidenhead SL6 5LE - detached timber summerhouse. May07 HPC SUPPORTED late letter. REFUSED GB1 GB2 DP3.
07/01023 4 Ashley Hill Place Cockpole Green Wargrave Reading RG10 8NL - construction of a swimming pool. Site visit. May07 HPC SUPPORTED. GRANTED
0701055 Ladye Place Hurley High Street Hurley Maidenhead SL6 5NB - erection of a single storey side extension, alterations to the roof shape of existing garage, new pedestrian gate and piers, replacement double entrance gates and the erection of a pergola. ((Amended wording on 1055/6was: detached 3 Bay garage: single storey extension and new pedestrian access gate with piers.)) May07 HPC: Objected to 3-bay garage; Supported Extension, store, access and piers. GRANTED 2 Conditions preservation ARCH2 ARCH4 EN4, 1 Justification DP3 DP5 EN4 EN6 ARCH2/3/4 CA2 DG1 GB1/2/4 H14 LB2 N1/2/5 P4 T5
07/01056 - Ladye Place Hurley High Street Hurley Maidenhead SL6 5NB erection of a single storey side extension, alterations to the roof shape of existing garage, new pedestrian gate and piers, replacement double entrance gates and the erection of a pergola. (Amended wording as above) Listed. GRANTS LISTED BUILDING CONSENT. 5 Conditions samples 1 Informative 1 Justification
Tree Works
07/01054 Ladye Place Hurley High Street Hurley Maidenhead SL6 5NB - in a conservation area notification to reduce, reshape and deadwood and remove crossed branches of a Horse Chestnut. Reviewed at Site Visit. May07 HPC Supported. OBJECTED. Tree Preservation Order 15 of 2007 received.
ITEMS ON PLANNING Raised by councillors
Common Land Honey Lane. Cllr Harrington provided information on the Insurance of trees by the Burchetts Green Village Association. The insurance company charges were £98 per year. It was agreed to pass the information on Rural Arbour Products Ltd to Cllr Burfitt to insure the trees separately. Cllr Hill reported that he had been cutting back the undergrowth edges on the verges.
Dell Cottages Cllr Addiscott had been in contact with Mr Lunn on the change of use. This has been delegated to Mr Tim Slaney and Cllr Addiscott will be contacted in due course. Mr Keeley commented to Cllr Addiscott that he has ten years of records.
EAST ARMS The pedestrian gate to the public footpath has been unlocked by a member of the public. It was reported that the residents believed they had the support of RBWM Planning to close the footpath to the public and install gates at the entrance. It was agreed that residents have no right to stop people walking on the footpath and the Parish Council objects to gated roads in Hurley. Cllr Addiscott to obtain a copy of the Enforcement Notice.
GRUNDONS - Cllr Baker is awaiting a reply with reference to the Liaison Committee.
Cllrs Pratt and Mrs Baker to send a draft letter to the Clerk, about the slippage, to be sent to the Environment Agency Mr J C Hall, email Mrs T May and Barry Howe. Mr David Willis is the Team Leader.
WHITE WALTHAM AIRFIELD: Next meeting at 7pm on 10 July 2007. Cllr Westacott to attend. The Clerk to send details of new representatives.
GRASSLANDS - The Lighting scheme has contradictions. A letter of objection has been sent to Planning and Councillors are to speak at the Development Meeting.
RBWM Maidenhead Development Control Panel meeting. Copies of advice of Planning Applications at the next meeting received. Next meeting on 27 June 2007 in the Council Chamber, Town Hall Maidenhead.
6 07081 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETING
The minutes of the meeting held on 26 April 2007 and 24 May 2007 were subject to a number of textural alterations. No Member disagreed with the record of decisions but there was a request for textual alterations to be made before formal acceptance. The Clerk advised that the Minutes and decisions could be adopted using wording such as: "It was proposed by Cllr name seconded by Cllr name then RESOLVED (Unan.) subject to a minor alteration, to adopt and approve the minutes of the meeting held on date. " Whereupon the Clerk would complete the alterations, but this was rejected by Members.
7 07082 MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES not covered by Agenda items.
Oak Bench: Cllr Burfitt emailed on the meeting with PPI and it has been agreed to position the bench on the river bank in the regatta field adjacent to the Wharf.
Rose Lane: Cllr Burfitt has been assured that it will be repaired in the Summer.
Star Lane and Hodgedale Lane: Cllr M Hunt stated there is £10,000 of lottery grant which may be used to repair the Lanes. Details were provided to Cllr Baker.
8 07083 CHAIRMANS INFORMATION REPORT
The report was circulated prior to the meeting. Cllr Addiscott reported that Mr David Oram responded to the letter on the fence affecting the site line of 2 East Arms Place, that an Officer would look into the matter and advise.
9 07084 PARISH PLAY AREAS: Knowl Hill and Hurley
Replacement of roof required on the slide: The Clerk obtaining an estimate. The Ariel rope needs tightening, which Mr J Bolton agreed to do.
Knowl Hill Play Area: Cllr Mrs Baker - copies of the Lightmain estimate were provided at the meeting. It was proposed by Cllr Sparrow, seconded by Cllr Pratt, then RESOLVED and AGREED for authorisation to spend the total on the Lightmain quotation (£14,578 excluding VAT). An Agenda item was requested on applying for funding for the amount over £10,000 provided by the Section 106 funding for the play area. Cllr Mrs Baker is applying for an award.
Rural Housing: Cllr Baker reported the representative Arleen Kersley will attend the next Parish meeting to talk about this scheme with reference to the grassed part of the Knowl Hill Play Area at 7.30pm.
The tree stump and broken fence reported by Cllr Sparrow, by the back of the play area, still needs to be removed by MDHA. The Clerk to write to the Chairman of MDHA.
10 07070 FINANCIAL REPORT It was proposed by Cllr Sparrow, seconded by Cllr Mrs Baker then RESOLVED (Unan) to AUTHORISE and APPROVE the Finance Statement.
The monthly report can be viewed at meetings and be available for inspection on request.
The monthly financial report can be viewed at the monthly meeting.
Due to IT loss in MSMoney of one months accounts the information has to be reentered and checked against the backup disc.
Accounts: Year end 2005/6 being prepared. A copy including the budget figures was provided by the Clerk and discussed. It was proposed by Cllr Addiscott and seconded by Cllr Pratt, to AGREE to authorise the Accounts. Councillors will receive a copy of the Accounts and it was AGREED that the Clerk would arrange a meeting with the internal auditors.
Biddles charge this year will be £20.00 plus vat to store the 5 Villages of Hurley book
Viking Invoice: cheque 1879 above, has a credit note deduction for £8.11.
It was AGREED that the Clerk was to order nine copies of the Standing Orders July 2003 from BALC. Two copies of the Code of Conduct are already on order. Also, to obtain ten copies of the SLCC Condition of Service for Clerks 2004.
11 07072 CORRESPONDENCE Items received, not covered elsewhere
11.1 WBC Consultation Core Strategy available on the website on wildlife sites within 15 km. Found on . Reply by 150407 email to .
11.2 RBWM Election of the Mayor
11.3 Countryside Services on Notice Boards
11.4 Parish Conference responses to Character Agreements and Section 106 Agreements.
12 07074 HIGHWAYS FOOTPATHS AND COMMON LAND
Milestone report was reviewed by Cllr Hill. Fp. 22 and Hodgedale Lane used by horses were worn down and the track needs repair. Fp. 25 passed through Cllr Hills garden inches from his house.
Burchetts Green Roundabout - reply from TV Police read out. Cllr Addiscott reported from Mr Oram, that RBWM was considering speed limits.
13 MODEL CODE OF CONDUCT - Standards Board Guidance - Register of Interests.
It was proposed by Cllr Sparrow, seconded by Cllr Mrs McLaren and RESOLVED (Unan) to adopt the new Model Code of Conduct.
14 07075 URGENT ITEMS FOR DECISION/COUNCILLORS ITEMS OF INTEREST
Police The Clerk reported that PC Wilkinson is arranging a drop in surgery, the suggested date for Hurley Village is 7 July 2007 from 10-12am.
Standing Orders: to be considered at the next meeting.
Outstanding Minutes: to be provided to Mr Joseph to be authorised.
15 07076 DATES OF FUTURE MEETINGS
Site Meeting if required: Tuesday 17 July 2007 at 7.30 pm
Next Parish Council Meeting 7.30pm Thursday 19 July 2007 at Burchetts Green School Proposed dates of meetings to the agreed.
Next Parish Conference: 7pm on 22 Nov 2007, at the Town Hall, Maidenhead.
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The Chairman closed the meeting at 11.30pm
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