Parish Council Minutes

INTERIM PARISH COUNCIL MEETING - PLANNING

Minutes of the meeting held on

Monday 19th August 2002

At 7.30 p.m.

in the Village Hall, Warmington

 

1. ATTENDANCE

Mr D Rowell (Chairman) 
Mr R Bosworth (Vice Chairman)
Mr A Hinton
Mr V Cooper
Mr M Dixon 
Mr R Enfield
Mr D Short 
Mr P Banbridge
Mrs M Hodges

2. APOLOGIES: None

3. ABSENTEES: None

4. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: Mr Dixon declared an interest in item c) Planning Applications as owner of the property concerned.

5. ANY OTHER BUSINESS

a) Mrs Hodges reported problems with a dog at the bungalows near the Red Lion Pub. It was felt that dogs should be kept on leads around the village. Mrs Hodges to approach the person who raised the problem to ascertain how she would like to proceed.

b) Mr Hinton reported problems with the parking in Church Street at the recent funeral in the village. Whilst this was a one off, the Parochial Church Council will be approached to ascertain whether more cones can be put out for such occasions and the police will be informed for future occasions.

c) Mr Cooper reported that the Roses site has been tidied, but that there are now two posts sticking out half way to the path. The fence is up but no trees at present. The gap by the bus shelter has not been filled in. Mr Rowell to investigate.

d) Mr Dixon stated that flyers are to be produced for every household asking whether they would like a pavillion and sports facilities on the Leisure Field and whether they would be willing to form a committee to progress this. Mr Banbridge kindly offered to deliver all of the flyers.

e) Mr Rowell reported that he has been in contact with Elton Estates and that Bryants are to fence the play area. Discussion followed as to whether the fence should be metal or wood. 4 were in favour of metal, 3 wood and 2 did not mind either way. Mr Rowell would put forward a preference for metal if the Parish Council have a choice. Bryants have telephoned the Clerk to say that they will visit the Nene Pastures site to look at the outstanding items including the footpath across the Social Club. This to be followed up to ensure that an answer is given.

f) Mrs Hodges had been asked whom the small areas of shrubbery belong to around the Nene Pastures Estate. At present no one is tending them and they are full of thistles and rubbish. This to be investigated.

g) Mr Rowell reported that he, Mr Bosworth and Mrs Hodges had been interviewed on Radio Northampton re the Improving Your Patch Awards. At the Balloon Festival on Friday 16th August the Parish Council were awarded an Improving Your Patch award and were declared the East Northamptonshire Area Winner. This latter attracted a cheque for £100.

h) Mr Rowell reported that the Village Design Statement meeting previously planned for December 4th will now take place in the new year.

6. PLANNING APPLICATIONS

a) 9/11 Church Lane, Warmington – Two storey rear extension, addition of bay window and verandah. No objections.

b) Dwellinghouse, land adjacent no 14 Little Green at Springville House, Little Green, Warmington. After discussion the concerns of a few Parish Councillors were that the plot was unsuitable for a large property. With reservations, the Parish Council have no objection to a property being built on the plot as long as it is suitable for the size of plot. ENC to be made aware of these views, proposed Mr Enfield, seconded Mr Cooper, 5 in favour and 2 against. It was agreed that the Village Design Statement group should be made aware of this application.

c) Two dwellings at 44 Big Green, Warmington. Mr Dixon left the meeting at this point. Mr Hinton proposed and Mr Cooper seconded that there be no objections to this application. AIF.

The meeting closed at 8.40pm.