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Sunday 27 November 2011

Agenda for Milverton Parish Council on Monday, 5th December 2011 at 7.30pm


AGENDA
Questions from the Public
  1. Apologies
  2. Minutes
  3. Declarations of Interest and Matters Arising from minutes
  4. Planning
a) Applications for Parish Council Decision (See Below)
b) Applications for Parish Council Comment (See Below)
c) Other Planning Matters
  1. Creedwell
  2. Crime
  3. Roads
a) Parking – SCC Site Visit (Held over from November)
b) Grit Bins
  1. Footpaths
  2. Request for Funding into Research of Milverton Deer Park
  3. Allotments
  4. Correspondence
a) For Information
b) For action/Resolution
  1. Finance
a) October Report
b) November Report
c) Estimates 2012/13
  1. Matters to Report





TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT
PLANNING APPLICATIONSPLANNING APPLICATIONS
TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990


For Comment By the Parish Council

  1. 23/11/0036/LBAPPLICATION FOR THE RE-ROOFING AND INSULATION OF LOCKYERS, FORE STREET, MILVERTON

  1. 23/11/0044/T NOTIICATION TO FELL ONE MIMOSA TREE AND TO CARRY OUT MANAGEMENT WORKS TO ONE POPLAR TREE AND ONE BAY WITHIN MILVERTON CONSERVATION AREA AT LOCKYERS, FORE STREET, MILVERTON


Notes from Milverton Parish Councol November Meeting

Planning
NOTIFICATION TO FELL ONE LEYLANDII CYPRESS TREE WITHIN MILVERTON CONSERVATION AREA ART APRIL COTTAGE, SAND STREET, MILVERTON
The Parish Council supported the application.

INSTALLATION OF 12 PHOTO VOLTAIC PANELS ON SOUTH FACING ROOF OF HAVEN HOUSE, FORE STREET, MILVERTON
Having declared an interest the Clerk introduced the item left the room.
The Parish Council would prefer the panels to be sited symmetrically but supports the application in principle.

95.1.3 23/11/0038LB REPLACEMENT OF TIMBER WINDOWS TO DOUBLE GLAZED TIMBER WINDOWS TO ALL ELEVATIONS (FRONT AND REAR) TO SAME PATTERN AS EXISTING AT THE OLD GEORGE, FORE STREET, MILVERTON, (AMENDED SCHEME TO 23/11/0024) 
The Parish Council supported the application.

INTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO ATTIC ROOM WITH INSULATION OF ROOF AT KINGSLAND, NORTH STREET, MILVERTON
The Parish Council has no comment to make.

Other Planning Matters
Mrs Lumby asked why TDBC had passed the new gateway at Lower Lovelynch using officer delegated authority in the face of a Parish Council objection? The Clerk was asked to write to the Chief Planning officer seeking an explanation and clarification of the policy position when a Parish Council objected to a proposal..

Constituency Boundary Changes
The Clerk set out the basic proposals that, to equalise electorates numbers Wiveliscombe, Milverton and Bishops Lydeard would move in to the Bridgwater constituency.
Noting that the consultation concluded in early December it was agreed to ask the Clerk to obtain the views of Wiveliscombe and Bishop's Lydeard and have a fuller debate at the November meeting.
Wiveliscombe have responded and are opposed.
Bishops Lydeard and Cothelstone Parish Council discussed the Constituency Boundary changes at the October meeting. It was clear from the discussion that the Parish Council feels that Bishops Lydeard should remain in Taunton Constituency because of local links and local identity. It feels it is easy to make a case based on proximity to Taunton and the fact that people locally shop, work and use leisure facilities in Taunton and have few links with Bridgwater. It feels it is more difficult to find a solution to the problem of getting the right number of voters in each constituency and so need to come up with an answer to that.
If anyone can come up with a solution to the numbers problem, it would clearly be of huge benefit if we all promoted the same scheme. Failing that, I suggest each Parish Council objects in their own way using their own words while drawing attention to the consistent message against the change coming from the other Parish Councils in the area.
It was agreed to continue to liaise with Bishop's Lydeard and Wiveliscombe and, subject to those discussions write to the Boundary Commission opposing the change and making the following pointsYoung peoples faith in the electoral process will not be improved if this process is just seen as a numbers game instead of community/locality approach

  • Milverton has no local links at all with Bridgwater 
  • There will be a lack of knowledge of the local area from a Bridgwater based MP leading to lack of interest and awareness of local issues. The communities are not served by the same local papers for example.
  •  There is a huge physical disconnection and detachment between the electorate and a remote political representative 25 mile away. Our current one is only 7 miles away.
  • Poor public transport means vulnerable and elderley residents will find it very difficult and time consuming (change in Taunton) to get to Bridgwater meaning the MP will have to schedule more surgeries across a much wider area. Inevitably this will mean a reduction in democratic accountability
  • We will lose the District Council/Local MP connection which currently reinforces accountability and democracy. An absentee MP wont have much influence! 
  •  This is likely to impact on the local County Councillor who is already facing the prospect of a much larger ward.
  • How will the numbers game work if there is a large population influx? For example Hinkley Point will encourage significant temporary inward immigration over the next 10 years

Salt Bins 
Bins requested for Woodbarton (wheely) and Turnpike but residents cannot agree a location. It was decided to order 2 bins anyway with a default position at England's Corner. 
The Clerk was asked to order two bins . 
 
Feedback from Creedwell public meeting
  • The Clerk presented the feedback from the 105 who were present. They produced 343 individual comments and observations. The most concerned:
  • No development on the Creedwell field (64)
  • Up to 20 houses (15)
  • Concerns about Traffic (48)
  • Concerns about parking (31)
  • Damage to buildings (through increased traffic) (29)

Tuesday 18 October 2011

Milverton Parish Council Press Release: Creedwell Meeting

D Day Looms for Milverton


120 villagers attended a public meeting in Milverton last night to hear the latest situation on the development of Creedwell Orchard.

Parish Council Chairman, Jenny Hoyle, explained that, following informal meetings with Taunton Deane Borough Council and the Parish Council, S Notaro of Bridgwater intended to bring forward a planning application for houses on this contentious site. As a result the Parish Council wanted to know the feeling in the village towards a housing development in this location and therefore had called two public meetings.


This first meeting was to outline the current situation and answer questions. The second has been called for next Tuesday, the 25th October, at 7.30pm in the Victoria Rooms when the Parish Council will receive the views of the village.


Recognising that not everybody will be able to attend the meetings or be comfortable speaking in public, the Parish Council is also happy to receive views and representations by phone letter or email to the Clerk, Gwilym Wren.


Mrs Hoyle said “It was tremendous to see so many people here tonight and I hope they discuss this with their friend and neighbours. This is a really crucial time for our village and it is essential that everyone who has an opinion on a housing development at Creedwell, whether for or against, contributes to the debate.”



Word count 226


Notes for Editors

   1.

      The History of the Dispute
          *

            In July 1981 trenches were dug a field adjacent to Creedwell Orchard, Milverton ostensibly to start a housing development before the consent expired. Taunton Deane officials examined the site and concluded that the works did not match the approved plans and informed the developer that the planning permission expired on 7th August.
          *

            In November 2006 Bach Homes of Swindon applied to Taunton Deane for a Certificate of Lawfulness that the development at Creedwell Orchard had been started before planning permission expired. They, however, omitted to submit evidence from the Taunton Deane files about the siting and expiry of the permission.
          *

            Following several months of deliberation Taunton Deane’s Senior Solicitor concluded that on ‘the balance of probabilities a sufficient “start” was made to the development………to have kept the permission alive’.
          *

            Members of the Save Milverton Action Group carried out an extensive search of the Taunton Deane files and uncovered documentary proof that both the works carried out in 1981 and the application for the Certificate to legalise the works were based on a plan that had not received planning consent. Correspondence was also uncovered that proved Taunton Deane had informed the applicant in 1981 that his planning consent had expired.
          *

            This correspondence was submitted to Taunton Deane as new evidence and the Council agreed to review the Certificate.
          *

            In May 2009 Taunton Deane completed the review and concluded that despite that fact that the wrong map had been used and the trenches did not match the planning consent that these were not grounds to revoke the certificate.
          *

            A judicial review process was initiated by the Action Group but concluded that Taunton Deane was within its rights to exercise its 'discretion' not to revoke.
          *

            Further examination of the development plans revealed that the trenches were further away from the permitted location than had been initially realised. This information was submitted to Taunton Deane. However, the Deane solicitor again exercised her 'discretion' and declined to revoke the Certificate.
          *

            Bach Homes no longer has an interest in the site and it has reverted to the landowners, S Notaro.
   2.

      For further information or details please contact the Clerk to Milverton Parish Council, Gwilym Wren, Haven House, Fore Street, Milverton, Tel 01823 400657. Mobile 07876 146110. Email gwilwren@aol.com

Monday 3 October 2011

Milverton Parish Council Meeting 3rd October 2011

At tonights meeting members agreed to support the call by the Taunton & District Civic Society for a review of the Government's draft National Planning Policy Framework.

Members also expressed concern about the proposed Constituency Boundary changes, moving Milverton into Bridgwater, and agreed to contact the other affected parishes (Wiveliscombe and Bishops Lydeard) before considering their response in detail at the November meeting.

Councillors noted that Notaro were keen to press ahead with the development at Creedwell. Details of two Public Meetings were publicised to give parishioners the chance to understand the proposals and form a village view. The meetings will take place on 17th and 25th October and will be held in the Victoria Rooms at 7.30pm. It is likely that Notaro will hold an exhibition of its proposals soon after the second meeting.

Councillors discussed the proposal to purchase some land for a Play Area and noted that TDBC had invited a formal offer.  Councillors resolved to make a formal offer and the Clerk was asked to identify funding and seek a valuation to bring to a special meeting of the Parish Council on 11th October. This meeting will approve the final bid figure.

Councillors will undertake a site visist to the Courtfields Allotments on 5th November.

Sunday 25 September 2011

Milverton Parish Council Agenda 3rd October 2011

AGENDA
Questions from the Public
  1. Apologies
  2. Minutes
  3. Declarations of Interest and Matters Arising from minutes
  4. Planning
a) Applications for Parish Council Decision (See Below)
b) Applications for Parish Council Comment (See Below)
c) Other Planning Matters
  1. Constituency Boundary Changes
  2. Creedwell
    a) Development
    b) Play Area
  3. Crime
  4. Roads
  5. Footpaths
  6. Correspondence
a) For Information
b) For action/Resolution
  1. Finance
  2. Matters to Report








TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT
PLANNING APPLICATIONSPLANNING APPLICATIONS
TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990


For Decision By The Parish Council

  1. 23/11/0035 INSTALLATION OF WINDOW TO NORTH EAST ELEVATION AT FORT COTTAGE, ST MICHAELS HILL, MILVERTON

For Comment By the Parish Council

  1. 23/11/0035CA INSTALLATION OF WINDOW TO NORTH EAST ELEVATION AT FORT COTTAGE, ST MICHAELS HILL, MILVERTON
  1. 23/11/0034T APPLICATION TO CARRY OUT MANAGEMENT WORK TO ONE GINKO TREE INCLUDED IN THE TAUNTON DEANE BOROUGH (MILVERTON No 1) TREE PRESERVATION ORDER 1992 ON LAND ADJACENT TO STONE COTTAGE, SILVER STREET, MILVERTON
  2. 23/11/0037T NOTIFICATION TO FELL ONE FIELD MAPLE WITHIN MILVERTON CONSERVATION AREA AT 7 WOODBARTON, MILVERTON
  3. PROPOSAL TO SITE 12 PHOTO VOLTAIC PANELS ON SOUTH FACING ROOF OF HAVEN HOUSE, FORE STREET, MILVERTON


Milverton Parish Council 5th September 2011

Presentation by Geoff MAckett, SCC Civil Contingencies Unit about Emergency Rest Centres

Mr Mackett explained that within the Avon & Somerset Police Area they were preparing contingency plans for any potential mass evacuation (2500- 3000 people). This might be caused by a major gas leak or an unexploded bomb for example.
Therefore they were looking for potential emergency evacuation centres within communities. The communities would be expected to run the centres with appropriate support for up to 7 days with .no more than 200 people per centre.
Centres would be run in clusters of 5 under the management of a District Council who would provide support and finance and food but not volunteers as they would be expected to come from the host communities.
Arrivals would be initially screened elsewhere before being forwarded to the centres.
The purpose of the presentation was to raise the subject with the Parish Council and to ask it to consider the idea, if the Parish was interested then the CCU could discuss how to take it further.

Planning 
23/11/0019 INSTALLATION OF TWO DORMER WINDOWS IN THE REAR ELEVATION, TWO ROOF LIGHTS IN THE FRONT ELEVATION AND ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO THE REAR OF HILLVIEW, BUTTS WAY, MILVERTON
Councillors approved the application subject to imposition of the conditions set out in the Planning Officers Report.

23/11/0029 ERECTION OF EXTENSION TO THE REAR OF STONEHILLS, BICKLEY, MILVERTON
Councillors approved the application subject to imposition of the conditions set out in the Planning Officers Report.

23/11/0031 ERECTION OF SECURITY GATES WITH STONE PIERS AND WALLS AT LOVELYNCH FARM, BURN HILL, MILVERTON (RETENTION OF WORKS ALREADY UNDERTAKEN)
On a vote 8-2, Councillors objected to the proposal on the grounds that it's size and scale was incompatible with its rural setting and it was an inappropriate intrusion into the countryside. 

23/11/0030 ERECTION OF BUILDING TO PROVIDE HERB PROCESSING & FINISHED GOODS STORE AT COURT FARM, MILVERTON
Councillors supported the application. They commented that green would be a more appropriate colour.
Restorative Justice
Mr Hannaford reported that he had passed the Parish Council's representative role over to Mr Ainsworth-Smith and Mrs Renfree.
Roads
The Clerk read a report from PCSO Louise Fyne. Last Friday involving a car which had partially obstructed road and a large lorry.
“It was chaotic at first but I managed to get lorry on its way via another route and cleared quite a back log of traffic.
There were quite a few residents out exclaiming loudly to me  about the fact that lorries should not be coming through the village and taking pictures. Although I understand the issue and how it affects the residents of Milverton I had to deal with the immediate problem and have no legislation to refuse lorries travelling through. The car received a £ 30 Fixed penalty notice for affecting free travel through highway as it was parked in a position next to junction where it narrowed for all” vehicles.
Matters to Report
Mrs Lumby drew members attention to the publication of the new Parliamentary Boundary consultation on 12th September. NB The proposals plave Milverton into the Bridgwater constituency.

Sunday 14 August 2011

Milverton Parish Council 8th August 2011

Councillors were thanked by the Chairman for the efforts made to respond to TDBCs Core Strategy which will be submitted by the deadline of 19th August.

A report was received about the successful initial meeting to discuss proposals for teh Queens Diamond Jubilee in 2012.  Over 35 ideas were put forward and the Parish Council agreed, in principle to provide some financial support. The next meeting will be on 7th September at 7.30pm in the Victoria Rooms.

Councillors discussed the Police and SCC response to the concerns over speeding through Preston Bowyer. The Police were pursuing the issue through the local Speed Watch Group but the County Council were uanble to offer any practical assistance.

In addition a resident raised strong concerns over inconsiderate parking in the centre of Milverton. She related a string of recent incidents including parking on pavements which obstructed the elderly and young families,  damage caused to badly parked cars by a a tractor trying to enter Rosebank Road from Fore Street and the congestion caused by parking in in the narrow street outside the monthly market.

Several footpath issues were reported including access for dogs across the 'Creedwell Field' and blockages on paths towards Lower Lovelynch. The diversions at Preston Farm were also discussed. 

Councillors aslo receieved a report from the recent Recreation Ground committee meeting and were intrerested to hear that Pinders Circus was coming to Milverton in September.

The next Parish Council meeting will be on 5th September.



Tuesday 2 August 2011

August Agenda


AGENDA
Questions from the Public
  1. Apologies
  2. Minutes
  3. Declarations of Interest and Matters Arising from minutes
  4. Planning
a) Applications for Parish Council Decision (See Below)
b) Applications for Parish Council Comment (See Below)
c) Core Strategy
d) Other Planning Matters
  1. Queens Diamond Jubilee
  2. Creedwell
  3. Crime
  4. Roads
  5. Footpaths
a) Monthly report
b) Milverton Leaflet
  1. New Play Area
  2. Correspondence
a) For Information
b) For action/Resolution
  1. Finance
  2. Affordable Housing (Confidential Item)
  3. Matters to Report






TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT
PLANNING APPLICATIONSPLANNING APPLICATIONS
TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990


For Decision By The Parish Council

1. 23/11/0019 INSTALLATION OF TWO DORMER WINDOWS IN THE REAR ELEVATION, TWO ROOF LIGHTS IN THE FRONT ELEVATION AND ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO THE REAR OF HILLVIEW, BUTTS WAY, MILVERTON


For Comment By the Parish Council
2. 23/11/0024 REPLACEMENT OF TIMBER FRAMED WINDOWS WITH DOUBLE GLAZED UPVC TO 3 NO FLATS AND HAIRDRESSERS AT THE OLD GEORGE, FORE STREET, MILVERTON
3. INSTALLATION OF A 10 PANEL SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM TO THE SOUTH FACING ROOF OF OUTBUILDING AT MANSELL HOUSE, FORE STREET, MILVERTON


Monday 11 July 2011

Milverton Parish Council 11th July

Here are some brief notes about tonights meeting.


Planning
Planning applications were passed at The Old Dairy Ford Bridge and Bickely Farm.
A sub Committee was set up to look at the Core Strategy and advise on the consultation response.
The Chairman will speak at the TDBC Planning Committee meeting that discusses the Runnington Proposal.

Roads
Following Somerset County Council's offer of Small Transport  Scheme funding the Parish Council put forward a proposal to improve England's Corner. This is being regarded as the 3rd priority by SCC.
Following representations from a Preston Bowyer resident about speeding the Parish Council will request that the Milverton Traffic Action Group has a look at the situation.
Councillors expressed satisfaction with the resurfacing of Parsonage Lane.

Councillors expressed support for the proposed Car Share scheme.

Tree Warden
A renewed request will be placed in the Parish Magazine.

Kingsmead School Volunteers
Councillors were delighted with the efforts of the Kingsmead volunteers in clearing the Millennium Benches and the roundabout verges. The project was so successful that there are hopes that it will become an annual event.

Finance 
Thanks were offered to  Councillor Jenkins for setting up the PAYE system. In order to carry this work forward a Human Resources sub-committee was established.

Agenda July 11th

AGENDA
Questions from the Public
  1. Apologies
  2. Minutes
  3. Declarations of Interest and Matters Arising from minutes
  4. Planning
a) Applications for Parish Council Decision (See Below)
b) Applications for Parish Council Comment (See Below)
c) Other Planning Matters
  1. Victoria Rooms Grant Request
  2. Crime
  3. Roads
a) Monthly Report
b) Preston Bowyer Speeding
  1. Footpaths
  2. New Play Area
  3. Proposed Car Share Scheme
  4. Tree Warden
  5. Milverton School Governance
  6. Civil Contingencies Emergency Planning
  7. Allotments
  8. Correspondence
a) For Information
b) For action/Resolution
  1. Finance
a) Monthly report for June
b) Resolution for New Signatories for Bank of Ireland
c) Insurance 2011/12
  1. Affordable Housing (Confidential Item)
  2. Matters to Report

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT
PLANNING APPLICATIONSPLANNING APPLICATIONS
TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990


For Decision By The Parish Council

1. 23/11/0018 ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION AT THE OLD DAIRY, FORD BRIDGE, MILVERTON

2. 23/11/0014 CHANGE OF USE OF AGRICULTURAL LAND TO DOMESTIC CURTILAGE, ERECTRION OF DOMESTIC STORE AND OFFICE AND CHANGE OF USE OF AGRICULTURAL BUILDING TO DOMESTIC STORE AND WORKSHOP AT BICKLEY FARM, MILVERTON


For Comment By the Parish Council

3. 23/11/0020T NOTIFICATION TO FELL ONE BIRCH TREE WITHIN THE MILVERTON CONSERVATION AREA AT FORT COTTAGE, ST MICHAELS HILL, MILVERTON

Brief Report of June Meeting

     
    Madam Chairman reported that she and the Vice Chairman had recently attended a Chairmanship course organised by SALC and she thought it an opportune moment to refresh the protocols surrounding Parish Council meetings.
    The meeting is for Councillors and apart from the (unminuted) public question at the start only they should speak.
    Questions or statements from the public should only be taken in the the meeting starts if there is a specific point upon which a member of the public has specialist knowledge.
     
    Planning
    A planning site visit took place on 9th June which was attended by Madam Chairman, Mrs Burton, Mrs McHardy, Mr Phelps, Mr Gauntlett, Mr Ainsworth-Smith and the Clerk. 

    For Decision By The Parish Council
    23/11/0011 ERECTION OF TWO WOODEN GATES AT SNUG VIEW, SILVER STREET, MILVERTON
    Councillors approved the application subject to the conditions set out in the Planning Officer Report.
    23/11/0007 ERECTION OF FRONT GATES AND PEDESTRIAN ACCESS AND PAVING OF DRIVEWAY AT PEEL HOUSE, SILVER STREET, MILVERTON
    Councillors approved the application subject to the conditions set out in the Planning Officer Report.
    23/22/0012 ERECTION OF A TWO STOREY EXTENSION AND CONSTRUCTION OF DORMER WINDOW AT DAVY'S CLOSE, BUTTS WAY, MILVERTON
    Councillors approved the application subject to the conditions set out in the Planning Officer Report. 

    For Comment By The Parish Council
     23/11/0016T NOTIFICATION TO RAISE THE CANOPY OF A COPPER BEECH TREE WITHIN THE MILVERTON CONSERVATION AREA AT FORT COTTAGE, ST MICHAELS HILL, MILVERTON
    Councillors had no objection to the proposal but asked that the work be carried out in the autumn.
    26.2.2 23/11/0001 APPROVAL OF RESERVED MATTERS FOR THE ERECTION OF DWELLING TO SUPPORT PHEASANT REARING ENTERPRISE AT THE OLD QUARRY, FORD BRIDGE, MILVERTON (AS PER APPLICATION 23/07/0045)
    Councillors had no objection to the proposal.
     
    Somerset Strategic Housing Land Assessment
    Madam Chairman and Cllr Wren then lead a discussion on the
    • The Current Local Plan
    • The Emerging Core Strategy
    • Strategic Housing Assessment and its implications
    • A Neighbourhood Plan for Milverton
    The current Local Plan is still relevant but gradually policies are being phased out. The latest version of the Emerging Core Strategy sets out which ones are still current, which are obsolete and which are superseded.
    The Emerging Core Strategy was being considered by TDBC on 15th June with a view to it being sent for a final public consultation in July and August. Subject to minor amendments the final version would be considered by a Government Inspector at and Examination in Public in the spring. It would be up to the Inspector to call for evidence.
    The Strategic Housing Assessment sets out 2 areas in the village that could be used for residential development from the mid 2020s; they are the Creedwell site (15 units) and land between the Wiveliscombe Road and High Street (30 units). The Assessment is intended to give TDBC an idea of potentially development land beyond the life of the Core Strategy. However, the existence of these recommendations has caused considerable concern to neighbouring residents.
    In the context Cllr Wren recommended that the Parish refresh its Parish Plan and adding sections with a view to developing it into a Neighbourhood Plan in due course when the Localism Bill was passed. However, he warned that it would need a good number of volunteers to help push it forward.
    Madam Chairman summed up the discussion saying that the village needed a 'neighbourhood plan' to go forward with so as to be able to take advantage (or be ready for) any detailed proposals that arose out of the Core Strategy. If the Parish's submission was good enough then representatives
    might be called to give evidence to the inspector.
    It was agreed that the Parish Council would lead a process to refresh the Parish Plan. Cllr Wren agreed to set out some headings to allow work to start. Councillors Jenkins, Cottrell, Hannaford and Hendy all offered to assist.

    Crime
    The Clerk read PC Jo Jeffreys report for Milverton and North Deane Beat
    19/5 Malicious communications offence in Milverton
    31/5 Criminal Damage to a fence in Bagborough
    One neighbour dispute, informally resolved.
     
    Roads
    The Clerk read a letter from Mr Coombes of Wood Street which he had sent to the Highways Department suggesting improvements to speed limits on Wood Street and the Wiveliscombe Road.
    The Clerk reported a 5 day road closure between Raleghs Cross and Elworthy from 20th June.
    Cllr McMahon reported that SCC Highways had a small pot of money for minor highway improvements (eg signage, parking improvements, one way systems etc.)and invited the Parish Council to send him proposals before 27th June.
    Various suggestions were aired and it was agreed that they would be forwarded to him by the deadline.
     
    Footpaths
    Monthly Report
    As time was pressing Mrs Lumby deferred her monthly report and indicted that there were no pressing issues apart from the Creedwell footpath that was becoming choked with nettles.

    Allocation of Footpaths
    Mrs Lumby is seeking volunteers to manage individual footpaths. Volunteers need to be registered with SCC. She acknowledged that they may need to be categorised according to how much they were prepared to do for example those who just inspect and those who would be prepared to undertake repairs and maintenance.
    She reported that SCC had offered to donate a strimmer to allow parishes to carry out their own clearance. Training and PPE would be provided. Mrs Lumby would advertise this opportunity in the Parish magazine.
    She also reported that there would be a meeting on 15th to discuss the best way to use the Kingsmead volunteers.

    Millennium Benches
    Mrs Lumby said that she hoped that the Kingsmead students would be prepared to help clear the benches and if all went well this could possible become an annual task.

    Sunday 5 June 2011

    Milverton Parish Council Agenda 13th June 2011

    AGENDA
    Questions from the Public
    1. Apologies
    2. Minutes
    3. Declarations of Interest and Matters Arising from minutes
    4. Report from Madam Chairman
    5. Planning
    a) Applications for Parish Council Decision (See Below)
    b) Applications for Parish Council Comment (See Below)
    c) Somerset Strategic Housing Land Assessment
    d) Other Planning Matters
    1. Crime
    2. Roads
    3. Footpaths
    a) Monthly Report
    b) Allocation of Footpaths
    c) Millennium Benches
    1. Correspondence
    a) For Information
    b) For action/Resolution
    1. Finance
    a) Monthly report
    b) Audit and Accounts 2010/11
    1. Affordable Housing (Confidential Item)
    2. Matters to Report
    TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT
    PLANNING APPLICATIONS
    TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990


    For Decision By The Parish Council

    1. 223/11/0001 ERECTION OF TWO WOODEN GATES AT SNUG VIEW, SILVER STREET, MILVERTON

    2. 23/11/0007 ERECTION OF FRONT GATES AND PEDESTRIAN ACCESS AND PAVING OF DRIVEWAY AT PEEL HOUSE, SILVER STREET, MILVERTON
    3. 23/22/0012 ERECTION OF A TWO STOREY EXTENSION AND CONSTRUCTION OF DORMER WINDOW AT DAVY'S CLOSE, BUTTS WAY, MILVERTON

    For Comment By the Parish Council

    4. 23/11/0016T NOTIFICATION TO RAISE THE CANOPY OF A COPPER BEECH TREE WITHIN THE MILVERTON CONSERVATION AREA AT FORT COTTAGE, ST MICHAELS HILL, MILVERTON


    ARTICLE 20, TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING
    (DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE)ORDER 2010

    1. 23/11/0001 APPROVAL OF RESERVED MATTERS FOR THE ERECTION OF DWELLING TO SUPPORT PHEASANT REARING ENTERPRISE AT THE OLD QUARRY, FORD BRIDGE, MILVERTON (AS PER APPLICATION 23/07/0045)



    Milverton Annual Parish Council Meeting 16th May 2011

    Elections 
    Mrs Hoyle received 7 votes to Mt Phelps's 4 and was elected to post of Chairman for the coming year.Mr Phelps was appointed Vice Chairman for the coming year. 
     
    Somerset Strategic Housing Assessment
    The Clerk read an open letter from Messrs Mckaskie and Richardson concerning the TDBC Strategic Housing Assessment recommendations for the west of the village.
    It was agreed to use the letter to 'kick start' the process of delivering a Neighbourhood Plan. The Clerk was asked to place the matter on the next agenda and use it to form a group to take the issue forward.
    In his TDBC capacity The Clerk was asked to ascertain the status of the current plan and what the process and timetable was to replace it.
     
    Roads 
    The Clerk reported the various problems that had arisen as a result of the Triathlon notable the poor road signage, speed and abuse from riders and a lack of control over 1 way system. He was asked to write to Tone Leisure and copy the letter to the Police and SCC/TDBC.

    PC Jeffrey reported that she had followed up the reported of uncovered trailers coming through the village with Mr Whittle. In fact laden trainers had been routed through Nynehead and Allerford with only empty ones coming back through Milverton. It was agreed that representatives of the Parish Council should meet Mr Whittle and the police before next years harvest to agree routing etc.
     

    Footpaths 
    Mrs Lumby reported a problem with W7/28. She also reported that some of the Millennium benches were overgrown and was seeking volunteers. It was agreed to place this on the agenda at the next meeting.


     
     

    Sunday 8 May 2011

    Annual Milverton Parih Council Meeting Agenda

    AGENDA

    1. Election of Chairman
    2. Election of Vice Chairman
    3. Questions from the Public
    4. Apologies
    5. Minutes
    6. Matters arising from minutes
    7. Planning
      1. For Parish Council Decision (See Below)
      2. Somerset Strategic Housing Assessment
      3. Other Planning Matters/Date of next Planning Meeting
    8. Creedwell
    9. Appointment of Committees 2011/12
      1. Allotment Committee and Date of Next Meeting
    10. Appointment to Other Committees
      1. Twinning Association
      2. Victoria Rooms
      3. Milverton United Charities
      4. SALC Representative
      5. Youth Project
      6. Traffic Working Party
      7. Footpaths
      8. Play Area
    11. Appointment of Officers
    12. Affordable Housing
    13. Crime
    14. Roads
    15. Footpaths
    16. Annual Parish Meeting
    17. New Play Area
    18. Correspondence
    19. Finance
      1. Accounts for approval
      2. Annual Audit
    20. Matters to Report


    PLANNING APPLICATIONS

    Town & Country Planning Act 1990


    For Decision By the Parish Council

        1. 23/11/0001 ERECTION OF TWO WOODEN GATES AT SNUG VIEW, SILVER STREET, MILVERTON
    PLANNING OFFICER COMMENTS: THE APPLICATION WILL BE ASSESSED ON SITE

    For Comment By the Parish Council

        1. 23/11/0007 ERECTION OF FRONT GATES AND PEDESTRIAN ACCESS AND PAVING OF DRIVEWAY AT PEEL HOUSE, SILVER STREET, MILVERTON


        1. 23/11/0013/LB REPLACEMENT OF WINDOWS AND DOORS, ENLARGEMENT OF EXISTING WINDOW OPENING TO EAST ELEVATION TO FORM DOORWAY AND FORMATION OF SHOWER ROOM WITH NEW WINDOW OPENING AT PRESTON FARM, MILVERTON


    The Planning Meeting for May will be held on Thursday 12th May. Meet outside the Globe at 6.15pm.

    The agenda is as follows:
    6.20pm Snug View
    6.30pm Peel House