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Meeting held on Thursday 5th June
2003 in Itchen Abbas and Avington Village Hall.
PRESENT: Alison Matthews
(Chairman), Cynthia Bolton, Jennifer Ffennell, Steve Gapper, Elaine Labram, Fiona Parry,
Geraldine Phillips, Eric Thompson, Paul Twelftree, Martin Woodcock. 06.1 APOLOGIES: There were no
apologies. 06.2 ACCEPTANCE of OFFICE Geraldine Phillips, Paul
Twelftree and Martin Woodcock signed the Declaration of Acceptance of Office. Martin
Woodcock confirmed that he was willing to be Vice Chairman.
06.3 MINUTES of LAST MEETING The minutes of the meeting held
on May 8th 2003 were approved and signed. 06.4 MATTERS ARISING
ACTION a)
Couch Green An
estimate has been received for a post mounted litter bin
opposite KGV. There is no longer a post there, so project
to be shelved. The
KGV accounts were noted. Another
football team has shown an interest in using the football
pitch. This to be considered and discussed with the existing
users. b)
Old School Field Nothing
to report c)
Footpaths GP
stated that there is no sign of tipping on the footpath alongside
the Chestnut Horse. Some
owners are still leaving dog faeces on footpaths. CB to put a letter in the magazines.
CB d)
Traffic Calming WS
Atkins to meet with Graham Carter from HCC to present a
detailed scheme for Easton. IVPC would like the whole scheme to
be implemented at the same time. e)
South Downs National Park Nothing
to report f)
Address Management No
progress has been made re naming roads. JAE to find out who has replaced Alan Gutteridge.
JAE The
metal sign in Avington has now been painted. Other metal signs
which need renovating are the footpath sign in Easton, by
the Park Golf Course and by the Village Hall in Itchen Abbas. Orders
have been made for wooden signs at Bridgets Lane, Church
Lane, Martyr Worthy and mending the sign by Martyr Worthy
bus shelter.
g)
Low Cost Housing Southern
Water have agreed that only 4m need to be left clear of
the water pipe. A new plan is being drawn up. Drainage
may need to be put into nearby land. The application for 3
additional houses has been submitted. h)
VDS Bus
Shelters-WCC (Vivienne Fyfield) expects IVPC to pay the first
£1500 but she will provide a top-up to achieve a higher standard
of construction. i)
Flooding Work
of opening up the ditch should start by the end of July. Individual
home owners have been contacted asking about flooding
during the winter 2002/2003. The
flooding action plan to be filled in after the ditch has been opened. j)
Homelands Review The
survey was completed. Noise level was acceptable. 06.5 COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS
and QUESTIONS MW
commented on the increase and low level flying of helicopters. He will make enquiries.
MW MW
has commented to the bus company about buses stopping by
the sign in Martyr Worthy, which blocks the road. IVPC to request that the sign be removed so the buses will pull off by the
War memorial.
MW EL
stated that the hedge on the corner in Easton will be professionally trimmed
in the Autumn. It may be cut back in 2 stages. CB
asked about the tree stumps in Station Road. JAE to find out when they
are being removed. JAE to ask for the Station Close sign to be painted. JAE CB
voiced concern about the number of private cars at Prince’s Mead collecting
children at the end of the school day. AM to ring headteacher.
AM As
a result of the Play Inspection report, the Itchen Abbas and Avington Village
Hall Committee has approached the maker who will investigate. NB
and CB are becoming concerned about the state of a house in Station Close. SG
apologised that the software for IVPC website is problematic. Rubbish
bags have been left by the bin by the Itchen Abbas bus shelter. JAE to monitor if they are collected.
JAE FP
commented that the kerb stones in Church Lane, Martyr Worthy are not on the works’ list. She will talk to Neil
Broadbent.
FP She
queried whether cycles could be ridden on footpaths. They cannot. GP
stated that there is to be a consultation exercise, asking residents their opinions
about the new Easton village hall. The Electoral Roll to be used. GP to arrange with JAE a suitable time to access it.
GP JF said that Charlie Yeates has mended the Martyr Worthy
bus shelter.
06.6 FINANCE The
car allowance for the clerk is now 49.9p a mile. The
following cheques were approved and signed: 101238 Martyr Worthy Parish Hall (Hire April 3rd/28th)
£20.00 101239 Alison Matthews (Petrol-Hyde Housing, Southampton)
£21.13 101240 Southern Electricity (KGV)
£18.40 101241 Southern Water (KGV)
£12.18 101242 Joyce Edgell (May Salary &Half Yearly Expenses)
£335.39 101243 Charlie Yeates (April/May)
£235.99 06.7 PLANNING APPLICATIONS W09488/01
Mr Richardson, 6, Burntwood Cottages, Basingstoke Road, Martyr Worthy. Single Storey Side
and Rear Extension and Room in Roofspace of Existing Building. AM has responded commenting
on parking of large vehicles in the garden. W18353
Mr Loader, Lone Barn, Easton Lane, Easton. Demolition of Existing Dwelling and
Outbuildings and Replace with a Three Bedroom dwelling with Detached Triple Garage.
STRONGLY SUPPORT W13956/11TPOCA
Mrs Hall, West Hill Farmhouse, Avington Road, Avington. Coppicing 6 Sycamore Trees. NO
OBJECTION W17262LB
Mr and Mrs Howlett, Meadowside, Avington Park Lane, Easton. Alterations to Provide Single
Storey Extension to South Elevation, Conversion of Existing Attached Garage to form
Bathroom/Utility with new Window, Detached Single Garage. Neighbours still to be
consulted. W03711/01
Easton Manor Farm, Long Walk, Easton. Removal of Condition 3 on Planning Permission WIR
11605 (Agricultural Occupancy) OBJECT-to release it would conflict with Local Plan Policy. W07002/22
South Coast Fencing, Alresford Road, Winchester. Removal of Condition 2 of Planning
Permission W07002/20 (Office Use Restriction) SUPPORT-but only to be used in connection
with the fencing business. 06.8 PLANNING DECISIONS 06.9 PLANNING MATTERS Oil
Exploration-A31 Gap Closure. Discussions have been held with HCC about
the way the gap closures were handled. In future there will be more
consultation with residents. The
Heather Glen Appeal was well attended by residents. The
owners of Southwood House, Itchen Abbas informed IVPC that they
wish to build a tennis court. A formal application will be submitted. Planning
Aid-Helping to Vitalise your area-a scheme to give free advice. CROW
ACT 2000-Couch Green is not shown as common land. AM will remind the Countryside Agency again.
AM 06.10 CORRESPONDENCE The
Itchen Abbas and Avington Village Hall has been left off the plan of the Winchester District Landscape Character
Assessment.
AM AM
will respond to the Local Plan Review. The development frontage policy in Itchen Abbas conflicts with the densities
proposed in PPG3.
AM DEFRA-Good
Councillors’ Guide-Essential Guidance for Town and Parish Councillors-CIRCULATING HAPTC-Insurance Policies for Smallest Parish Councils-JAE
to respond.
JAE AONB-Jigsaw-FP to find out about a display.
FP HCC-Highway Maintenance-Parish Co-ordinator-PT
JAE WDAPC-AGM-18/06/2003-JF to respond
JF Summer
2003-Carers News-CB 06.11 DATE of NEXT MEETING Thursday
3rd July in Easton Village Hall at 7pm. There
being no other business, the meeting closed at 9.05 pm.
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