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Meeting held on Thursday 4th November 2004 in Itchen Abbas and Avington Village Hall.PRESENT: Alison Matthews (Chairman), Cynthia Bolton, Jennifer Ffennell, Steve Gapper, Fiona Parry, Geraldine Phillips, Eric Thompson, Paul Twelftree, Joyce Edgell (clerk). 10.1 APOLGIES: Elaine Labram, Martin Woodcock. 10.2 MINUTES of LAST MEETING The minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 7th October 2004 were approved and signed. 10.3 MATTERS ARISING ACTION a) Couch Green The bus shelter has been vandalised. Charlie Yeates to be ask to mend it. CB Peter Fisher to advise IVPC about replacing missing drain cover or to build a more substantial covering. It was agreed that FP can purchase new football nets. FP b) Low Cost Housing An ecological survey will be carried out on the drainage area. Graham Clifford (HCC) will look at the safety of the junction at the War Memorial, Martyr Worthy. c) Finger Posts and Sign in Church Lane, Easton As the owners do not wish to put a large sign on their wall, JAE to ask Norman Beaumont if he has started the sign. It is considered that a “Church Lane” only sign would be appropriate. JAE d) Footpaths The final version of the CA Crow Act Map has been received. CB reported that the Chilland to Itchen Abbas footpath will be resurfaced. CB to put an article in the magazines warning residents about the lorries in Chilland Lane. CB The dog fouling signs will be altered to alleviate any confusion. The ownership of the railway line footpath to be ascertained. CB e) Traffic Calming AM, EL,GP,ET met Graham Clifford at the junction in Easton. The proposed junction was marked out. JAE to write to Graham Clifford stating IVPC has discussed the proposals and has agreed. JAE f) Easton Cricket Club/ Open Space Fund A letter has been received from Roy Paramor on behalf of Easton Cricket Club, asking if any money could be forthcoming from the Open Space fund for improvements to facilities. This was discussed and before a decision can be reached JAE to write back asking for names of local people who would benefit. JAE also to ask about the positioningof the nets. JAE g) Pop Festival It is planned to hold the Pop Festival in 2005 as in previous years. AM to write to WCC stating similar comments as before. AM PT declared an interest as he receives tickets as a local resident. h) WCC Enforcement Officers’ Visit This will not now take place as the Enforcement officer has resigned. 10.4 COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS and QUESTIONS GP stated that a decision had been made to refurbish and modernise Easton Village Hall. New plans are to be drawn up. GP has asked about bye-laws regarding bonfires. The Environmental Health Department says there are no restrictions unless there is black smoke. CB commented about the moss etc. on the pathway between the Houses on Station Hill, Itchen Abbas. JAE to consult Neil Broadbent. JAE ET asked about the hedge on Pinders’ Corner in Easton. AM said that while the PC could ask residents to cut hedges, they could not require them to do so. SG stated the web site is still not up and running. He confirmed insurance premiums are not affected by flooding committees. PT commented on ensuing planning issues. Thornacre may seek a change of use from cattle rearing to green waste management. A plot of land opposite the cemetery in Alresford Road which is subject to an enforcement order regarding storage of building materials has been cleared and there is a change of ownership. A bungalow on the A272 at Morn Hill may be for light industrial use. FP commented on the amount of time and money being spent on improving the pavement in Martyr Worthy. It was considered these improvements were “over the top”. JAE to write to Susan Glasspool. JAE to also comment on the recent work carried out in Malthouse Close, Easton. JAE JF reported that sadly her sycamore tree has been condemned and will be felled shortly. This was an emergency so lack of usual notice. 10.5 FINANCE The following cheques were approved and signed: 101340 Alison Matthews (Expenses SDNP Enquiry) £56.35 101341 Joyce Edgell (Salary & Expenses October) £282.82 101342 Martyr Worthy Parish Hall (Hall Hire-Oct) £12.00 101343 Charlie Yeates (Footpaths-October) £38.48 10.6 PLANNING APPLICATIONS W19220 Pinder Centre, Avington Park. Siting of 2 stacked portakabins to provide temporary accommodation during building works. (Retrospective) NO COMMENT W09686/04TPOCA Mrs Ellis, Bevisbury House, Church Lane, Easton. Prune and thin hedge of trees as per previous application. NO COMMENT W17745/01TPOCA Mr Judson, Pipits Hill, Avington. Top various trees due to vulnerability in high winds: fell 1 or 2 if deemed necessary. Plans not yet received. AM declared an interest. W08288/15 Mr and Mrs Pinder, The Corner, Avington Park Lane, Easton. Detached garage and store (within the curtilage of a listed building). SUPPORT W03724/05 Mr Humphrey, Clock Cottage, Main Road, Itchen Abbas. Extension and alteration to existing dwelling, including conversion of existing garage and workshop to living accommodation; erection of detached garage/ancillary store building and alteration to existing driveway. SUPPORT W08772/03 Mrs Coleman, 6, Chapel Field, Chapel Lane, Easton. Additional extension to existing single storey rear extension. SUPPORT W16922/03 Mr Waldron, Itchen Down Farm, Northington Road, Itchen Abbas. Pitched roof over bay window and porch to rear. NO COMMENT W16922/04 Mr Waldron, Itchen Down Farm, Northington Road, Itchen Abbas. Demolish existing garage and erection of triple garage with studio store over. COMMENT that IVPC would like a condition that the studio is not occupied separately from the main house. W16315/07 Mrs Metcalf, Itchen Down House, Northington Road, Itchen Abbas. Change of use from agricultural land to recreational land (to allow the construction of a tennis court with 2.7m high chain link fence). NO COMMENT W01603/03 Integral Properties Ltd. The Roman Post, London Road, Micheldever. Demolition of existing public house and flats, night club and derelict outbuildings. Replace with 2 five bedroom dwellings with double garages, alterations to existing access, paddocks and associated landscaping. SUPPORT 10.7 PLANNING DECISIONS Noted as listed in the Agenda 10.8 PLANNING MATTERS South Downs National Park AM attended the public inquiry in Worthing when the Inspector discussed administrative arrangements with representatives of the Parishes. Banner Homes CB and AM had met residents of School Lane and an architect who may be instructed by Banner Homes to discuss local views on density etc. HAPTC-New Planning System-Compulsory Purchase Act 2004-Seminar 7/12/2004. PT or AM to attend WCC- Performance Plan PPG3-reply from Portfolio Holder. AM to obtain full report. AM Hotel Site at Morn Hill JAE to ring Michael Knappett. Planning Consultants, to see if IVPC’s decision date can be extended. JAE to acquire plans from the planning office. JAE Percy Hobbs-Planning Development Control Committee Meeting-10/11/04 10.9 CORRESPONDENCE WCC-Environment Strategy Consultation had been circulated for comments. AM to respond AM Hampshire Playing Fields Association Newsletter and AGM 22/11/04-FP M3 Route Management Consultation SG knows the person in charge of the Chievely improvements and expects to be in charge of improvements to Junction 9. It was suggested that he might like to attend the Annual Parish Meeting in April. 10.10 DATE of NEXT MEETING Thursday December 2nd 2004 at 7pm in Easton Village Hall. The meeting closed at 8.40pm |
