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HURLEY PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES of the Parish Council Meeting held from 7.30pm on Thursday 19 July 2007, at Burchetts Green School.
PRESENT: Cllrs Addiscott (Chairman),Mrs Sandra Baker, Steve Harrington, Geoff Hill, David Jarvis, Harry Sparrow (Vice Chairman) and Chris Westacott.
Mrs Chrissie Robinson (Clerk)
3 Members of the public. Cllrs Mrs M Hunt and Mrs H Wilson arrived late.
1 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Cllrs David Burfitt., Mrs Kim McLaren, Tom Pratt
2 RURAL HOUSING - Presentation by Arlene Kersley, CCB Rural Housing Enabler for Berkshire, on the programme to identify affordable housing need in rural villages, such as, disused play site on Choseley Road. Email: arlene.kersley@ccberks.org.uk
3 07080 OPEN FORUM
Dell Cottage: Mr C Keeley stated that there have been problems for many years.
Query from the floor: The planning assessment for a Change of Use by the RBWM requires evidence of a level of activity to prove there is a business on site. There is a need to keep records. Mr Loveridge is the owner occupier.
Cllr Mrs Wilson suggested the Environment Agency to check waste through a soil test which would tell them how much oil has been taken up.
Signage to the Berkshire College of Agriculture - BCA. Mr Stanton reported that SATNAVs and AA shows the entrance to be Hall Place and on arriving at the Village, visitors are lost. It was suggested that a 'College All Traffic quarter mile' sign in the Village and at the roundabout, as well as, using the full name of the College on the entrance would prevent this. Bisham Council had been informed and taken up this problem.
Cllr Mrs Hunt suggested that on the planning application for BCA, a condition is that they sign post as Berkshire College of Agriculture and Mr Stanton suggested also add Hall Place Lane.
Choseley Road Estate - Parking and rubbish tipping: Mr Keeley reported that on driving through he found six cars blocking the pavement. There is continuing rubbish tipping into the Chalk Pit common land which then has to be cleared. These were endorsed as problems for the MDHA and RBWM, it was suggested to contact the police. A flyer on cars may not be allowed. The District Councillors were requested to take this up at their meetings.
Linden Kennels: Mr Chandler reported on a planning application to put up various small business modules. There is a change of ownership. Bisham Council have objected. This was considered to be a Sphere of Mutual Interest and a copy of the application will be requested.
The Chairman thanked the public for attending and closed Open Forum at 8.30 pm
4 07081 DECLARATION OF INTEREST
Cllr Jarvis declared a Personal interest in 0701760 The Old Cottage, tree works, which are 200 yards from his property. Cllr Addiscott declared a Prejudicial interest in 07/01612 Channers, tree works. Cllr Hill declared a Personal interest in Honey Lane common land verges.
5 07082 PLANNING REPORT
Letters from Mr Day re The Old House and Milton Stanford were discussed and it was noted that the size of the entrance to Milton Stanford had been increased by traffic.
CURRENT APPLICATIONS: Site visits are carried out prior to the meeting where appropriate.
07/01798 Berkshire College of Agriculture Hill Place Burchetts Green Road Maidenhead SL6 6QR - development of parts of the site to provide four new educational buildings comprising horticultural teaching centre, a general teaching building, a vocational skills workshop and animal housing plus associated works.
The subject of a Site Visit. The proposed application appeared to tidy up the site and was not seen from Burchetts Green. There was an intensification of the site but this may be considered to be necessary and locally the opinion is favourable. There will be an increase in students but this may be off set by loosing the vets practice. It was proposed by Cllr Harrington and seconded by Cllr Jarvis then RESOLVED (Unan), to SUPPORT the Application subject to more effective signage on the approaches to the Berkshire College of Agriculture, Hall Place from any direction.
CERTIFICATE OF LAWFUL PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: (2 applications)
07/01721 The Coppice Green Lane Littlewick Green Maidenhead SL6 3RH - for alterations and extensions to include infilling of rear undercroft, extension of front porch, five dormer windows replacement attached garage. It was proposed by Cllr Addiscott and seconded by Cllr Mrs Baker then RESOLVED ( 6 in favour, 1 abstention), to defer the application to the Legal Department.
07/01778 Knowl Hill House Knowl Hill Common Knowl Hill Reading RG10 9YD - if outbuilding is lawful. It was proposed by Cllr Addiscott and seconded by Cllr Mrs Baker then RESOLVED (6 in favour, 1 abstention), to defer the application to the Legal Department.
Tree Works
07/01675 Furze Cottage Burchetts Green Lane Maidenhead SL6 3QP - in a Conservation area, to fell a Hawthorn. Reviewed by Cllr Hill. It was a small tree. It was proposed by Cllr Hill and seconded by Cllr Mrs Baker then RESOLVED (Unan), to SUPPORT the Application.
Change to Order of Items was proposed and AGREED (Unan) to discuss the application, Channers, where Cllr Addiscott has a Declaration of Interest last, whereupon the Councillor will leave the room for the duration of the item.
07/01760 The Old Cottage Gilchrist Way Littlewick Green Maidenhead SL6 3RF - in a Conservation area to fell a Conifer, a Juniper and a Sycamore. Reviewed by Cllr Jarvis. The Conifer was scruffy, there were a number of Junipers and it would be no harm to fell this one. The Sycamore was a seedling, 20ft high with the trunk 6ins. It was proposed by Cllr Jarvis and seconded by Cllr Sparrow then RESOLVED (Unan), to SUPPORT the Application subject to the Sycamore being reviewed by the Tree Officer.
07/01747 Kalee Cottage Coronation Road Littlewick Green Maidenhead SL6 3RA - in a Conservation area, to remove a branch and prune weeping branches of the outer crown of a Weeping Willow to give a maximum clearance over ground of 2.5 metres. Reviewed by Cllr Jarvis. This is necessary. It was proposed by Cllr Jarvis and seconded by Cllr Sparrow then RESOLVED (Unan), to SUPPORT the Application.
Cllr Addiscott had declared an interest in the next planning application, so passed Chairmanship of the meeting to Cllr Sparrow and left the room while it was considered
07/01612 Channers High Street Hurley Maidenhead SL6 5LT - in a Conservation area, to reduce a Cherry and a Eucalyptus and raise crown and reshape an Acacia. Reviewed by Cllr Harrington. The Cherry needs to be raised but unsure of the Eucalyptus. It was proposed by Cllr Harrington and seconded by Cllr Mrs Baker then RESOLVED (Unan), to SUPPORT the Application subject to the Eucalyptus being reviewed by the Tree Officer.
Cllr Addiscott rejoined the meeting.
DECISIONS
07/00635 The Warrener Warren Row Road Warren Row Reading RG10 8QS - construction of a detached stable block incorporating tack, hay and feed stores, wash area and four stalls. HPC Supported. 0507 Amendment of menage. GRANTED 7 Conditions DG1 GB1 2 NAP3 DG 2 N6, 2 Informatives, 2 Justifications, not significantly larger, not obtrusive, DP3 GB1 2 7 DG1.
07/00652 Beaumont Knowl Hill Common Knowl Hill Reading RG10 9YD - construction of a two storey side extension forming a self contained annex. Site Visit.
29March07 HPC Supported subject to the Condition that it can not be sold separately. REFUSED 1 reason disproportionate addition PPG2 GB1 2 4 DP3.
07/00770 Goulders Farm Buildings Warren Row Road Wargrave Reading RG10 8NT - change of use of Building 1 to General industry (B2), southern part of Building A to Storage (B8) and reversion of northern part of Building A to Agriculture. Site Visit. April07 HPC Supported. GRANTED 8 Conditions - wall GB8, landscape DG1 N6, parking etc, 1 Informative, 1 Justification DP3 4 8 GB1 2 8 R14 T5 IMP1.
07/01096 Meadow Cottage Mill Lane Hurley Maidenhead SL6 5ND - side conservatory. Site Visit. May07 HPC Supported. GRANTED.
07/01145 Southdown Shepherds Lane Hurley Maidenhead SL6 5NG - replacement double garage. Recent Site Visit. May07 HPC Supported. GRANTED 2 Conditions F1. 1 Justification.
07/01219 Ladye Place Hurley High Street Hurley Maidenhead SL6 5NB - detached 3 bay garage. May07 HPC Objected. REFUSED 5 reasons: development in the Green Belt GB1 DP3, impact on the openness PPG2 GB2 DP3, harm character and appearance of Conservation area DG1 CA2 CA6 N6, impact on nearby listed property LB2, footprint would reduce capacity of the floodplain F1 EN6.
07/01229 2 Choseley Cottages Lutmans Haven Knowl Hill Reading RG10 9YP - single storey front extension. Site Visit. May07 HPC Supported. REFUSED disproportionate addition to the original dwelling in the green belt. DP3 GB1 GB4
07/01306 4 Ashley Hill Place Cockpole Green Wargrave Reading RG10 8NL - two storey rear extension. Site Visit. June07 HPC Supported. GRANTED.
07/01320 Hurley Lock Keepers Cottage Mill Lane Hurley SL6 5ND - detached outbuilding to operate as Tea Shop. Site Visit. 0607 HPC Supported. GRANTED 3 Conditions GB1 2 DP3 T5 R14.
ITEMS ON PLANNING Raised by councillors
Common Land Honey Lane - Email from Cllr Burfitt re Agenda item 13.
Dell Cottages - Reported in Open Forum.
EAST ARMS The Enforcement Department has been in contact with 1 East Arms requesting a planning application for the additional fencing above the brick wall, in line with the planning decision. Since then, on discussion, this may be left as it is to give security in the garden. The trees are too far forward and would affect the sight line into the Henley Road. The Permitted path is blocked by a 2 m gate with padlock and a sign to say 'Trespassers will be prosecuted'. On trying to use this path two residents have been verbally abused. There is a planning condition for this path for the village to the Play Area and residents have been contacted. Bluespace, the developer, was not allowed to decrease the height of the gate by the residents. A Planning Condition Decision overrides the deeds and it has been suggested raising an Enforcement Order. It was proposed by Cllr Jarvis and seconded by Cllr Sparrow then RESOLVED (Unan), to reinforce this decision by sending a letter to the RBWM.
GRUNDONS Cllr Mrs Baker reported on a meeting, attended by Cllr Mrs Hunt. The Environment Agency has just received a report on noise complaints and hydroclave problems. The EA have commissioned surveys on both.
It was noted that the new permission has increased from 10 tonnes to 62.4 tonnes of waste in the new License. A meeting of the residents has been arranged on Saturday at 4pm to present a petition to Mrs T May MP at Grundons. A representative from Grundons will not be present but all machines will be turned off. It has been agreed that all complaints are to be directed to the EA, Mr JC Hall. Grundons have received a report today from February, which has not yet been received by the EA. The RBWM is contacting Barrie Howe on Grundons. Grundons agreed to a Liaison Meeting on 11 September and Cllr Mrs Hunt is invited as Chairperson and Cllr Mrs Baker to take the Minutes.
WHITE WALTHAM AIRFIELD: Cllr Westacott reported that the WWAC had had fewer complaints this year. There will be a Members Day on 8 September which will include a spitfire and aerobatics.
GRASSLANDS - Notice of the closure of Honey Lane from 23.7.07 to 3.8.07.
There is a new footpath on the north side of Honey Lane which would encourage crossing the road and is considered dangerous. Cllr Addiscott will send a letter urgently and Cllr Hunt requested to consider the matter.
Chapter House Hurley has a wall built and the details of the original planning decision to be emailed to Cllr Addiscott by the Clerk.
RBWM Maidenhead Development Control Panel meeting
Next meeting on 25.7.2007 in the Council Chamber, Town Hall Maidenhead.
6 07083 PROGRESS REPORT by the Clerk
6.1 SLCC SE Regional Conference attended by the Clerk - notes supplied to Councillors prior to the meeting.
6.2 It was suggested and proposed by Cllr Jarvis and seconded by Cllr Mrs Baker then RESOLVED (Unan), to authorise an additional cost up to £174.00 for a fax/printer.
7 07084 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETING
The Minutes of the Meeting of 21 June 2007 were a correct record subject to a number of minor textural alterations.
It was proposed by Cllr Sparrow and seconded by Cllr Jarvis, then RESOLVED (Unan), that the Minutes of 24 May 2007, are accepted as a fair reflection of the meeting to be signed by the Chairman.
It was proposed by Cllr Sparrow and seconded by Cllr Jarvis, then RESOLVED (5 in favour, 2 abstentions), that the Minutes of 26 April 2007, are accepted as a fair reflection of the meeting to be signed by the Chairman.
It was further AGREED, then RESOLVED (Unan) that the Annual Council Meeting minutes is accepted in principle, subject to formal approval at the next Annual Meeting, for the purposes of publishing Minutes on the council website.
8 07085 MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES - none.
9 07086 CHAIRMANS INFORMATION REPORT - see items in planning.
10 07087 PARISH PLAY AREAS: Knowl Hill and Hurley
Hurley: The tree stump and broken fence - has been removed by MDHA.
Knowl Hill: Cllr Mrs Baker reported that extra Funding was being sought through Awards for All (Lottery). Bank Statements and the last Accounts were required and signatures for the forms to be sent on.
The Lightmain estimate: included rehanging the second gate and it was proposed by Cllr Mrs Baker seconded by Cllr Hill and AGREED (Unan) that a second entrance without a gate was acceptable to allow easier access than using a heavy gate.
11 07088 FINANCIAL REPORT It was proposed by Cllr Sparrow, seconded by Cllr Jarvis 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.
Estimate and Invoice for work by Mr J Bolton was presented by the Clerk. The estimate has been requested for the work: on Hurley Play Area the roof of the slide play equipment and for tightening the ariel swing together with shortening the swing itself and at Knowl Hill the metal back for the bench.
It was proposed by Cllr Sparrow and seconded by Cllr Addiscott then RESOLVED (Unan) then AGREED to authorise Estimate dated 7.6.07 for work to be completed by Mr Bolton for Hurley ramp and end of platform £537.00 and Littlewick Green Notice Board and seat cleaned and oiled £125.00.
It was proposed by Cllr Sparrow and seconded by Cllr Addiscott then RESOLVED (Unan) then AGREED to authorise Invoice No. 1562 from Mr Bolton for £578.10 inc VAT for Hurley Play Area supply and fit ramp to slide £392; remove gate from Knowl Hill £35 and backboard from the goal post £65.
12 07089 CORRESPONDENCE Items received, not covered elsewhere
12.1 BCC Waste Development Consultation. Reviewed by Cllr Pratt.
12.2 BALC - Councillor Training - This one day course for £37, was offered to the new Councillors, Cllr Harrington and Westacott. It was proposed by Cllr Addiscott and seconded by Cllr Baker then RESOLVED (Unan), to authorise the expenditure. Reply by 10 August 2007.
12.3 RBWM Streetcare road closure 28 July 2007 for Hurley Village Fete.
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13 07090 HIGHWAYS FOOTPATHS AND COMMON LAND
13.1 Burchetts Green roundabout by the BCA: letter from RBWM received. The letter from RBWM Cllr Hunt, with attached plan, was read out and discussed. The suggested plan shows the addition of low triangles on the exit and entrances to the roundabout as well as painted hatching which was considered to be a safety feature to decrease the speeding on the roundabout.
13.2 07091 HONEY LANE C0MMON LAND verges - To consider the following motion proposed by Cllr Burfitt.
i The Parish Council authorise the acquisition of the piece of land known as "The Waste of the Manor of Hurley" situated in Honey Lane as outlined in the letter and plans received from the present owner Mr Geoff Hill.
ii The Parish Council authorise the Chairman & Clerk to contact Messrs C Joseph to arrange the legal of the transfer of the Common Land from Mr Hill to the Council.
iii. The Parish Council authorise the necessary expenditure incurred in the preparation and executing of the transfer documents.
iv. The Parish Council authorise the Clerk to take out public liability insurance with RPA Ltd immediately upon the exchange of the land.
v The Parish Council authorise the Clerk & Cllr D. Burfitt to arrange for the essential tree work as agreed between Mr Burfitt, the RBWM Aboriculturalist and Mr R Baird, tree surgeon, to be carried out as soon after completion of the land transfer as possible.
It was proposed by Cllr Addiscott and seconded by Cllr Jarvis then RESOLVED (5 in favour, 1 abstention), to SUPPORT the motion from Cllr Burfitt item 13.2 above.
13.3 A4 Roadworks The improved signage to accompany the new 40mph speed limit has not been completed. It was proposed by Cllr Jarvis and seconded by Cllr Addiscott then RESOLVED (6 in favour, 1 Abstention), to SUPPORT contacting RBWM to request completion of the remainder of the signage area from the Little China Restaurant, cc Cllrs Mrs Hunt and Mrs Wilson.
14 07092 STANDING ORDERS - Copies of the Model Standing Orders from BALC were provided by the Clerk. This item for discussion to be include on the Agenda for the next meeting.
15 07093 URGENT ITEMS FOR DECISION/COUNCILLORS ITEMS OF INTEREST
Linden Kennels Burchetts Green: concern was expressed on expansion plans. It was proposed by Cllr Jarvis and seconded by Cllr Sparrow then RESOLVED (Unan), to request a copy of the plans due to being a SPHERE OF MUTUAL INTEREST.
BCA Signage: suggestion was that this could be considered by the BGVA. One sign to A404 is wrong, a covering draft letter to be sent from Cllr Harrington to the Clerk.
Parking Knowl Hill: It was AGREED that cars need to be parked in the car park.
Police Surgery at Hurley: this was not well advertised or attended. The Clerk to contact PC Wilkinson (ref. number) and the Superintendent on parking problems.
16 07094 DATES OF FUTURE MEETINGS
Site Meeting if required: Sunday 19 August at 9.30 am. (held on Tuesday at 6.30pm)
Next Parish Council Meeting 7.30pm Thursday 23 August 2007 at St Pauls Church Warren Row.
Email sent from the Clerk prior to the meeting, with the original proposed dates. It was proposed by Cllr Sparrow and seconded by Cllr Jarvis then RESOLVED (Unan), to SUPPORT the changes to dates of the meetings to Oct 4, Nov 1 and 29, December 20 then January 10.
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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