Slinfold Parish Council Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting 30 Oct 2008
Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting
Held on Thursday 30th October 2008
At 7.30pm at the Parish Room
239/08 Attendance and Apologies for Absence
Those present: Councillors R Hillyard (Chairman), C Burke, W Coad, M Dunkerton, N Jefferys, E Sorensen, G Stenton-Chandler and D White. Also present: M Hodgson (County), P Rowlinson (District) and Parish Clerk M Burroughs.
Apologies – Cllrs. A Skeates and R Nye (District).
There were two members of the public present with regard to Planning Application DC/08/2099 -Huntingrove.
240/08 Declarations of Interest and Notification of Change to Members’ Interests
There were no declarations of interest or changes notified to Members’ Register of Interests.
241/08 Parish Councillor Vacancy – fill vacancy by co-option.
Mr. John Griffiths withdrew his application for Parish Councillor; the vacancy for Parish Councillor remains open. The Clerk will advertise the vacancy again in the Village Magazine.
242/08 Chairman’s Announcements
i. Southern Water Draft Business Plan Questionnaire – Cllr. White agreed to look at the questionnaire and respond on behalf of the Parish Council.
ii. Allotments - A request from six residents with regard to the provision of allotments in the village was considered. The Parish Council recognises that it has to actively pursue an allotment site and agreed to place a request in the Village Magazine to enquire if local landowners may have a plot to lease or potentially buy. Cllr. Hillyard will also explore possibilities.
iii. Transport Theme Meeting – HDC 6th November 2pm. Cllr. Burke asked that The Clerk forward details of this meeting.
iv. Retirement Footpath/Tree Warden – David Laing, after many years of voluntary service to the village, has stood down as one of our Footpath and Tree Wardens for the village. The Parish Council wish to extend thanks to Mr Laing for his service to the village.
v. Cllr. D Harding has written to the Chairman/Clerk to advise that she has resigned as Parish Councillor. The Chairman will convey the Parish Council’s thanks to Mrs Harding and The Clerk will advertise the vacancy in the Village Magazine.
vi. Code of Conduct Consultation – Cllr. White agreed to look at this consultation. A response is due by 24th December 2008.
243/08 - Presentation by The Street Scene Team Wardens and questions and answers on this service.
The Street Scene Team Wardens did not attend the meeting nor did they give apologies for absence.
244/08 - Presentation by the PCSO Sylfan Hammond on Neighbourhood Policing Panels.
The PCSO advised the Parish Council of a new Sussex Police initiative whereby a panel will be set up comprising of members of the public who will meet quarterly to look at local policing issues and priorities. The panel will comprise of 9 or 10 members from Slinfold, Barns Green and Rudgwick and will meet once a quarter. The PCSO suggested that one of these members might be a Parish Councillor.
i. The Parish Council agreed to share the cost of meeting rooms with Rudgwick and Barns Green if the PCSO wanted to arrange this.
ii. An entry will be placed in the magazine to attract potential members to the panel.
iii. Cllr. Stenton Chandler volunteered to join the panel for the first 12 months.
245/08 Approval of the Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting on 25th September 2008, the Industrial Liaison Group Meeting on 6th October 2008 and the Finance Meeting 21st October 2008 as previously circulated.
The draft Minutes for the Parish Council and Finance Meeting, having been circulated, were taken as read and it was agreed that the Minutes be accepted and signed as a true record. The Minutes from the Industrial Liaison Group (ILG) were noted but will be approved at the next ILG meeting.
246/08 Matters arising from 245/08, for information only.
i) Cllrs. reported back on the following consultations:
o NHS Constitution – Cllr. White has reviewed the consultation and advised that the whilst there are no comments to make that the constitution should be reviewed as it contains valuable information with regard to principles and patients rights.
o Gypsy & Traveller Accommodation Needs – Members present agreed to Cllr. Dunkerton’s response. The Clerk will post this response on behalf of the Parish Council.
o WSCC Minerals & Waste Development – Cllr. White attended the meeting in October and advised that there would be fines if the County Council did not comply with requirements in time. Cllr. White also made suggestions at the meeting with regard to ‘site access’.
ii) The new dog bin has been re-sited in Clapgate Lane.
iii) Cllrs. Burke and Stenton-Chandler will attend the SLCC Regional Conference with The Clerk.
iv) Crop–Cam – The Clerk awaits a response from a Mr Donnithorne-Tait, the owner of this business.
247/08 Matters arising from the Public Session
Two members of the public spoke on planning application DC/08/2099; this matter was considered under 248/08.
248/08 Planning Report
Cllr. Burke presented the Planning Report to the Parish Council.
New and amended planning applications:
The following applications were received in the month and reviewed by the Planning Advisory Group. HDC has been advised of the Parish Council’s recommendations as follows:
HDC Application number / Name Applicant or Agent / Address & Post Code of application / Nature of application / Feedback to HDC Planning Committee (Date)DC/08/2274 / 27/10/2008 / Carpenters Hayes Lane Slinfold Horsham West Sussex RH13 0SJ / Single-storey rear extension, bay window to front and loft conversion to provide additional living accommodation / Review Outstanding
DC/08/2260 / 24/10/2008 / Wild Harrys Hayes Lane Slinfold Horsham West Sussex RH13 0SL / Reconstruction of fire damaged barns (Listed Building Consent) / Review Outstanding
DC/08/2259 / 24/10/2008 / Wild Harrys Hayes Lane Slinfold Horsham West Sussex RH13 0SL / Reconstruction of fire damaged barns (Full Planning) / Review Outstanding
DC/08/2186 / 13/10/2008 / Chapel Cottage The Street Slinfold Horsham West Sussex RH13 0RR / Conversion of garage into habitable space and re-positioning at front entrance door (Listed Building Consent) / Planning Advisory Committee (U 5/5) No Objection. Ratified PC Meeting 30 Oct 2008.
DC/08/2183 / 13/10/2008 / Chapel Cottage The Street Slinfold Horsham West Sussex RH13 0RR / Conversion of garage into habitable space and re-positioning at front entrance door (Full Planning) / Planning Advisory Committee (U 5/5) No Objection. Ratified PC Meeting 30 Oct 2008.
DC/08/2173 / 13/10/2008 / Jardine Cottage Stane Street Slinfold Horsham West Sussex RH13 0QX / Replace existing timber building with Oak framed garage / Planning Advisory Committee (U 5/5) No Objection. Ratified PC Meeting 30 Oct 2008.
DC/08/2151 / 09/10/2008 / Waterland Farm Cottage Waterlands Lane Rowhook Horsham West Sussex RH12 3PX / Erection of a single dwelling house with residential curtilage (Certificate of Lawful Use – Existing... / Planning Advisory Committee (U 5/5) No Objection. No evidence upon which to object. Ratified 30 Oct 2008
DC/08/2142 / 07/10/2008 / Slinfold Manor Five Oaks Road Slinfold Horsham West Sussex RH13 0SX / Construction of new raised terrace, garden steps and patios (Listed Building Consent) / Planning Advisory Committee (U 5/5) No Objection. Ratified PC Meeting 30 Oct 2008.
DC/08/2120 / 03/10/2008 / Stoneycroft Hayes Lane Slinfold Horsham West Sussex RH13 0SQ / Single-storey extension to the rear of the garage to link to the house and porch to front of the house / Planning Advisory Committee (U 5/5) No Objection. Ratified PC Meeting 30 Oct 2008.
DC/08/2099 / 01/10/2008 / Huntingrove Place Park Street Lane Slinfold Horsham West Sussex RH13 0RB / Erection of 3-bed permanent dwelling to serve the established equestrian establishment / Planning Advisory Committee (S 3/2) Objection. Referred to full Parish Council Meeting with the results of the site meeting and further investigations. PC Meeting 30/10 NO OBJECTION subject to Agricultural or Unilateral Condition which ties house to business
DC/08/2088 / 26/09/2008 / Caravan Camping Site Spring Lane Slinfold Horsham West Sussex RH13 0RT / Provision of 11 additional all-weather caravan pitches and 1 extension pitch / 20/10/2008 Planning Advisory Committee No Obj - Ratified PC 30/10
Planning applications pending consideration or decision by HDC:
The Parish Council received a report on all previous applications currently pending consideration or a decision by HDC.
Applications permitted, refused and withdrawn:
The following applications have been processed by HDC and the results follow:
AppRef. / Date Received / Address / Proposal / Status / Feedback from SPC to HDCDC/08/1936 / 08-Sep-08 / Carpenters Hayes Lane Slinfold Horsham West Sussex RH13 0SJ / Single-storey rear extension, bay window to front and loft conversion to provide additional living accommodation / Application Withdrawn / 25/9 No Objection (U 3/3) Ratified PC meeting 25/9/2008
DC/08/1926 / 08-Sep-08 / Automatic Telephone Exchange Streetfield Road Slinfold West Sussex / Felling and surgery works to various trees on the site / Application Permitted / 25/9 No Objection (U 4/4) Ratified PC meeting 25/9/2008
DC/08/1885 / 01-Sep-08 / Slinfold House The Street Slinfold Horsham West Sussex RH13 0RP / Surgery to a Oak, Pear, Holly, Hazel, Apple and Macrocarpa tree (Work to Trees in Conservation Area) / Application Permitted / 25/9 No Objection (U 5/5) Ratified PC meeting 25/9/2008
DC/08/1873 / 01-Sep-08 / Bramble Hill Farm Five Oaks Road Slinfold West Sussex / Erection of 4-bay Dutch barn for agricultural storage and retention of bund / Application Permitted / Planning Advisory Committee (S 4/1) 4 No Objs. PC meeting 25/9 agreed no objection but barn should be used for agricultural storage only.
DC/08/1872 / 01-Sep-08 / Bramble Hill Farm Five Oaks Road Slinfold West Sussex / Change of use of part of yard to ground worker storage / Application Permitted / Planning Advisory Committee (S 4/1) 4 Objs. PC 25/9 finely balanced but No Obj 4/1 on basis that should lead to improvements at this site.
DC/08/1871 / 01-Sep-08 / Bramble Hill Farm Five Oaks Road Slinfold West Sussex / Change of use of land and demolition of pole barn to provide and extension to existing car park / Application Permitted / Planning Advisory Committee (S 2/3) 3 Objs. PC 25/9 No Obj. 4/1, views are finely balanced but No Obj despite increase in traffic; site is hidden from public view. Opportunity to deal with issues and improve site.
DC/08/1864 / 29-Aug-08 / Violets Farm Guildford Road Slinfold Horsham West Sussex RH13 0RA / Occupation of barn as a single dwelling house since 1992 (Certificate of Lawful Use - Existing) / Application Permitted / No Objection (U 4/4), 12/9 Ratified PC meeting 25/9/2008
DC/08/1848 / 27-Aug-08 / Land On Northern Boundary Of Six Acres Slinfold West Sussex / Surgery to an Oak tree (Land south of 16 Lowfield Road, Slinfold) / Application Permitted / No Objection (U 4/4), 12/9 Ratified PC meeting 25/9/2008
DC/08/1779 / 18-Aug-08 / 1 - 19 Cloverfield Slinfold West Sussex / Replacement double glazed PVC windows (1-19 Cloverfield Slinfold) / Application Permitted / No Objection (U 4/4), 12/9 Ratified PC meeting 25/9/2008
DC/08/1735 / 11-Aug-08 / Rowarts Five Oaks Road Slinfold Horsham West Sussex RH13 0RL / Retrospective application to change the use of barn, outbuilding and surrounding land for the keeping of dogs / Application Refused / The Planning Advisory Committee OBJECT to this application: There should be some control over the number of dogs and standard of care. There appear discrepancies between the application form, maps and description. No plans relating to kennels or disposal of dog waste. It is recommended that Animal Welfare visit the site, especially in relation to number and breed size and associated facilities. Ratified at the full Parish Council Meeting on 28th August 2008
DC/08/1731 / 12-Aug-08 / Lower Lodge The Haven Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 9BE / Enclosed swimming pool/building with basement and carport attached (Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed) / Application Permitted / HDC advised 26/8/2008 - no response required
DC/08/1631 / 29-Jul-08 / 1 Collyers The Street Slinfold Horsham West Sussex RH13 0RR / Demolition of existing garage and construction of single-storey extension (Listed Building Consent) / Application Permitted / No Objection (U 5/5), 9/8/2008 Ratified PC 28/8/2008
DC/08/1630 / 29-Jul-08 / 1 Collyers The Street Slinfold Horsham West Sussex RH13 0RR / Demolition of existing garage and construction of single-storey extension (Full Planning) / Application Permitted / No Objection (U 5/5), 9/8/2008 Ratified PC 28/8/2008
DC/08/1628 / 28-Jul-08 / Mead Cottage Stane Street Slinfold Horsham West Sussex RH13 0RE / Replacement 2-bay garage with part lower floor and entire upper floor as an annexe for a dependant relative / Application Refused / The Planning Advisory Committee OBJECTS to this application until supporting evidence is submitted by way of a covenant, which restricts the use to family membership only. The Parish Council is concerned that the design and layout lends itself to be used in the future as a separate dwelling; the Parish Council has NO Objection if restrictions are put in place to prevent this from happening. Ratified PC 28/8/2008
DC/08/1506 / 11-Jul-08 / Rowarts Farm North, Five Oaks Road Slinfold Horsham West Sussex RH13 0RL / Continued use of barn for 6 stables, tackroom and feedstore and retention of sandschool and horsewalker / Application Permitted / Planning Advisory Committee - OBJECT given the lack of information upon which to make a decision. Require an explanation as to why this is needed a Design and Access Statement, Confirmation of temporary usage and detailed location drawings. 27/8 asked Cllr Nye for an update 28/8 PC agreed to wait for details from HDC before making a decision, continue to OBJECT. 24/9 Planning Officer recommends approval under delegated powers. Cllr Nye supports this. 25/9 PC no further action
DC/08/0994 / 29/04/2008 / Random Hall Hotel Stane Street Slinfold Horsham West Sussex RH13 0QX / Listed Building Consent (see 993) / Application Withdrawn / Discussed PC meeting 28/8. OBJECTION - The Parish Council object to the loss of the pond
DC/08/0993 / 29/04/2008 / Random Hall Hotel Stane Street Slinfold Horsham West Sussex RH13 0QX / 2-storey extension comprising 6 bedroom suites with single storey extensions to rear enclosing existing open air licensed area, in filling of part of pond, associated parking and alterations to existing bedrooms affected by new works and re-instatement of owner occupier's residence to provide 2 bedrooms and lounge area / Application Withdrawn / Discussed PC meeting 28/8. OBJECTION - The Parish Council object to the loss of the pond
DC/07/1258 Amended / 31-May-07 / Fairwinds II Park Farm Park Street Lane Slinfold Horsham West Sussex RH13 0RB / 3-Bed detached bungalow / Application Permitted / Objection 10/07/2007, Condition for Domestic Staff should remain. Upheld by full council 30 Aug 2007. At meeting 27/9 FC agreed that they would rather see a small bungalow rather than a mobile home provided that this is only ever used as staff accommodation. Feedback to HDC 1/10/2007
Appeals: None