H36/05

PRESENT Mr Barclay in the Chair, Mrs Barber, Mrs Bebbington, Revd Cave, Mr Dufty, Mrs Frappell, Mr Gray, Mrs Hunt, Mr Jennings, Mrs Kemp, Mr Lees, Mrs Smith and the Assistant Clerk.  Also in attendance Mr Blatchford, Mr Cole, Mr Coleman and Mr Steadman

H37/05

APOLOGIES for absence were received and accepted from Mrs Blatchford, Mrs Heappey, Mr Middleton, Mr Millward and the Clerk.

H38/05

DECLARATION OF INTEREST

Mrs Kemp declared a personal interest in agenda item 5 d) Veterinary Hospital wall, as her dog is a client.

Mr Lees declared a personal interest in agenda item 5 d) Veterinary Hospital wall, as his dog is a client and the applicant is known to him.

 H39/05

MINUTES of the meeting of the Committee dated 9^th February 2005 were signed as a correct record of that meeting after the deletion of “to the residents” in the recommendation in minute number H23/05.  The minutes of the Committee dated 23^rd February 2005 were signed as a correct record of that meeting. 

H40/05

FINANCIAL MATTERS

a)Statement of Income and Expenditure

Noted.

b)Estimate for Summer hanging baskets

Members referred to the information in the Clerk’s report.  It was

RESOLVED:             to agree expenditure of £1021.25 for the summer

                                    hanging baskets.

H41/05

PLANNING

a)List of Planning Applications

Members considered the list and made recommendations listed below:-

TCREFNO	APPLNO	CAT	LOCATIONROAD	LOCATIONNO	APPLICANT	PROPOSAL	COMMENTS
2930	0321/05		Lodge Lane	Land at Lodge Lane	Bickfield Associates	Erection of two storey building to provide 3 no. retail units on ground floor with 2 units in retail (A1) use and 1 unit in food and drink (A3) use. Provide 4 no. self-contained flats on first floor. Formation of retail customer parking and separate residential parking.	Recommend refusal on the grounds that the development is not in keeping or up to the standard of the adjacent residential properties and the additional traffic generated would have adverse implications. The Council also feels that a food outlet is inappropriate adjacent to residential properties.
2931	0326/05		Downland Close	10	Mr & Mrs Johnson	Erection of a rear conservatory	Recommend accept
2932	0332/05		Riverway	14	Mr M Cooper	Erection of a single storey rear extension and a bay window to the front elevation.	Recommend accept
2933	0354/05		Silver Street	31	Mr A Bobruk & Ms J Coghill	Erection of a single storey side extension.	Recommend accept
2934	0356/05		Southfield Road	Coates Industrial Estate	JRW Properties	Part demolition of existing building to allow for access and ramp to create circulatory route for vehicles. Erection of workshop with office to the east elevation (site B)	Recommend accept

b)Problems with planning applications

The information in the Clerk’s report was noted and members agreed to ask ALCA to put forward the Town Council’s request that residents and local councils are notified of planning applications simultaneously if the response from North Somerset Council is not satisfactory.

c)Changes to planning rules

Members noted the information in the Clerk’s report.

d)Veterinary Hospital Wall

Members referred to the information in the Clerk’s report and she read out a letter which had been received from North Somerset Council stating that they would be unable to assist in this matter.  The meeting adjourned at 7.55pm to allow Mrs C Holmes to speak on the above item.

Mrs Holmes who was speaking on behalf of the Veterinary Surgery said that they would like to have another access to their business because of the difficulties with deliveries along the bridleway which is used by pedestrians.  She asked if the Council would facilitate a meeting as they would welcome an open and frank discussion with neighbours to work towards finding the best solution for the whole community.

The meeting reconvened at 8.05pm

After discussion it was agreed to arrange a meeting with local residents, the Veterinary Surgeon, the Chairman of Planning and Chairman of Council or his nominee, to arrange a meeting to endeavour to resolve the above issue.

e)Kingshill/Ravenswood Schools Security Fencing

Mr Barclay reported that he had received a letter from the local residents on the above and a copy would be available in the office.  The Assistant Clerk reported that a site meeting would be held on Wednesday 9^th March 4.00pm, meeting at Ravenswood School reception.

It was agreed to bring forward agenda item 10. Notice of Motion for the convenience of the District Councillors present.

H42/05

NOTICE  OF MOTION

Mr. R. Coleman introduced this motion.  After discussion it was

RESOLVED:             to RECOMMEND the Town Council to form a

                                    Community Trust to work in partnership with North

                                    Somerset Council and others to bring about the provision

                                    of a swimming pool in Nailsea.

It was agreed that the Chairman of Council would write a letter of support prior to the meeting to discuss the provision of a swimming pool in Nailsea.

H43/05

REPORTS OF SUB-COMMITTEES/WORKING PARTIES

a)Town Centre Advisory Working Party 4^th February 2005

Noted.

b)Town Orderly Working Party 18^th February 2005

After consideration it was agreed to add the cleaning of chewing gum to the list of duties and to await the schedule from Mr Carson.

H44/04

GYPSY OR TRAVELLER ENCAMPMENT ISSUES

Mr Lees spoke to this item and after consideration the Clerk was asked to enquire if it would be possible to secure land in the ownership of the Town Council so it can be protected from intrusion by travellers.

H45/05

HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORT ISSUES

a)Work to parapet

Members referred to the information in the Clerks report.  After discussion it was

RESOLVED:             to ask the Highway Department to remove the barriers

                                    and to replace them with an installation which is more

                                    aesthetically in keeping with our town.

c)Joint Local Transport Plan 2006-2011

Members referred to the information in the Clerk’s report and there were no Councillors who would be available to attend the consultation.

d)Quiet Lanes

The information in the Clerk’s report was noted and it was agreed to defer this item until the Statutory Regulations are introduced.

H46/05

ANY OTHER BUSINESS

1.      Mr Gray reported that he had received the minutes of the Pre Inquiry meeting which suggests that the timescales had changed and the Clerk was asked to check with the Consultants if they would need to revise its timetable.

2.      Mrs Frappell reported that Mr T Smith had resigned as Chairman of “The Friends of Stockway North Nature Reserve” and the Clerk was requested to write to them asking what their position is on opening the nature reserve to the public.