a. Discussion took place on the proposed repairs to the public right of way adjacent to St John the Baptist church at Itchen Abbas, which has been prone to flooding during periods of heavy rain.
Councillor Flemons said that she had researched getting the path repaired using the Worthy Conservation Volunteer Force. The repairs would be financed with half of the costs coming from the County Council and the remainder of costs coming from the Parish Council and the initial estimate indicated that the work would cost approximately £500. Mrs Andrews who owns the path has said that she has no objection to the work taking place and if heavy equipment needs access she will grant permission to move it over the field she owns next to the path.
The main fear expressed by Councillors about digging out the land and where necessary fitting shuttering to support the infill is that it would be urbanising what is a rural area and that this is unacceptable. It was therefore overwhelmingly agreed that scalpings should be spread over the worst areas to facilitate drainage using local volunteers. County Councillor Porter said that she may be able to provide grant funding to cover part of the costs.
Councillor Flemons said that she would write to Mrs Andrews for permission to undertake the work.
b. Lit signs – County Councillor Porter said that she would be preparing a full report to the next Parish Council Meeting.
c. Couch Green:-
i. Winchester City Football Club has now gone into full liquidation and the possibility of recovering their debt is unlikely. The Council therefore felt that pursuing the debt would result in further loss of public money and instructed the Clerk not to proceed. However the debt will remain on file and should the Club reform attempts will be made to recover it.
ii. King George V Portakabin: Councillor Flemons has employed a plumber who has got one shower working for a cost of £460 and there will be an additional cost of £160 per additional shower. She asked for permission to get one additional unit fitted over the weekend. She has arranged for an electrician to certificate that the showers are safe to use, but the earliest this can be undertaken is the 7th September.
It was unanimously agreed that one additional shower should be installed over the weekend, however until the electricity has been certificated as safe to use, the showers may not be used. A Notice must be put up prohibiting their use and the Football Club needs to be informed.
d. Councillor Flemons said that the nets in the Playing Field next to the football pitches had been damaged by the contractors during mowing. Serco the contractor although not accepting liability has agreed to pay 50% of the costs.
It was agreed that the nets be replaced with a better quality nets so that they would last longer. Because of the special size Councillor Howell was asked to measure the existing nets and give the Clerk the size and the Clerk would obtain a quotation for the next meeting.
10.004 Matters for Decision/Discussion:
a. Provision of seats on local footpaths – it was agreed that a bench should be obtained and positioned in the Main Road, Itchen Abbas by “The Down House”, County Councillor Porter will identify its location. The land where it will be located is owned by the Owen and Hunt families. Councillor Flemons will contact Nick Owen to obtain his permission to site the bench.
b.Councillor Flemons reported that a tree has come down on the Triangle at Avington at the junction with Lovington Lane by the golf course, leaving an unsightly mess. The Upper Itchen Valley Society has generously offered to fund the cost to clear the site and replace the tree with a Sorbus.
10.005 Parish Councillors Reports and Questions:
a. Councillor Robinson – Reported that she had had an enquiry from Mr Vernon Tottle about the Veterinary Centre Laboratory, Northington Lane removing a strip of scalpings off the drive. It was explained that the removing of the scalpings is not a Planning Enforcement matter. Councillor Robinson said that she had a contact at the Veterinary Centre which she would give to Mr Tottle so that he could approach them directly.
b. Councillor Gapper – Reported that the football club had put up markers only to find that when they returned the next day the markers had been removed and that a notice had been put up saying “dog walking”. Councillor Flemons will put up a sign asking that dog walkers clean up after their animals.
c. Councillor Thompson – Said that the drains in Easton are blocked up and need clearing. County Councillor Porter – Said that she would contact the County Highways and asked that Easton be given priority in their drain clearing programme.
d. Councillor Flemons –
i. Proposed a vote of thanks for the work Ron Darley had undertaken during his tenure as Clerk to the Parish Council. This was unanimously agreed.She said that she would write to Ron expressing the thanks of the Parish Council.
ii. She asked the new Clerk to provide all Councillors with a model “Standing Orders” and “Financial Regulations” so that they can be discussed and adopted at the next meeting of the Parish Council.
iii. Asked the Clerk to prepare a simplified Agenda and send it to all Councillors for their consideration.
iv. Said that the Council needed to improve the changing facilities at Couch Green and that we would need funding to cover the costs. The clerk was asked to obtain an ‘Open Spaces Claim Form’ from Winchester City Council, and that Councillor Flemons would obtain three quotations for the required work.
e. Councillor Harris – raised concern about the Prince’s Mead School’s planning application.
10.006 Finance:
It was unanimously agreed that the Council should pay its bills:
Cheque List September 2010
| Transaction |
Cheque No. |
Payee |
Payment For |
Gross |
VAT |
Net |
39 |
102094 |
Serco |
Grounds Maintenance |
£551.12 |
£82.08 |
£469.04 |
| 41 |
102094 |
Serco |
Weekly Play Area Inspections |
£47.00 |
£7.00 |
£40.00 |
| 42 |
102095 |
C F Yeates |
Footpaths Maintenance |
£137.50 |
£0.00 |
£137.50 |
| 44 |
102096 |
Guardwell Securities ( Paid |
Recreation Ground Changing |
£14.10 |
£2.01 |
£12.09 |
| 45 |
102096 |
Postage (Paid to Ron Darley |
Clerks Expenses (Postage) |
£5.73 |
£0.00 |
£5.73 |
| 43 |
102096 |
Mr Ron Darley |
Clerks Salary |
£221.66 |
£0.00 |
£221.66 |
| 46 |
102097 |
HM Customs and Inland |
Clerk Tax |
£55.43 |
£0.00 |
£55.43 |
| 47 |
102098 |
Southern Electric |
Recreation Ground Changing |
£24.80 |
£3.69 |
£21.11 |
| 48 |
102099 |
C F Yeates |
Footpaths Maintenance |
£121.00 |
£0.00 |
£121.00 |
| 49 |
102100 |
Eddie Mason |
Clerks Salary |
£211.14 |
£0.00 |
£211.14 |
| Totals Paid |
|
|
|
£1,389.48 |
£94.78 |
£1,294.70 |
10.007 Planning
Applications: See Appendix B attached to these Minutes
Decisions : See Appendix C Attached to these Minutes
Other Council issues – discussed earlier at the meeting
10.008 Correspondence:
a. Hampshire Association of Local Councils
i. Notice of AGM which will be held on Saturday 23rd October – Noted
b. An irate Email had been received from Robert West alleging that a member of the Parish Council had entered one of his properties, Stillwater House, without obtaining his permission. County Councillor Porter said that it was she that had entered the site in her capacity as a County Councillor and that she would write to Mr West and explain what she was doing there.
10.009 Date of the Next Meeting – The next meeting will be held on Thursday 7th October in the Martyr Worthy Village Hall at 7:00pm.
There being no additional business the meeting closed at 9:15pm
Appendix A - County Report September 2010
The County Council mourns the loss of the executive member for Children's Services, Cllr David Kirk. Despite our political differences, I will miss him - his enthusiasm for good state education was above politics, and he was supportive of achieving more places in the area for local children. We await a replacement.
Operation Restore did mend the road, but oh what confusion and a fuss. I have been offered an explanation by Stuart Giddings, but I hope to extract an apology for you too. Would any of you like to join me to hear his explanation?
The list of new Grit Bins is going out to Parishes within the next seven days. As I hadn't heard anything, I enquired about the progress of this recently. The reply from Chris Lait (HCC) to me explains all... Dear Cllr Porter: I have this very day had the letter approved to go out to all Councillors and Parishes informing them of the locations for bins in this first phase. I hope the letter will be out with all the relevant bin locations, which are being compiled by the Highway Managers, within the next few days. The letter does ask if further locations have been identified and these can be conveyed to the relevant highway manager, Chris Wilson in Winchester.lf the parish is unsure if their bins have been included they can contact Chris or await the confirmation list.
The Micheldever Station Salt Store was approved- salt for this bin will come from Europe to avoid road blockages from Northern UK sites.
Two other winter snow resilience initiatives: Farmers are being offered more contracts for spreading grit/salt as well as ploughing. If you know anyone who may be interested, but hasn't received a request yet, please ask them top contact me. Secondly 4x4 owners wilting to give lifts/help out in snowy weather will be asked to join a contact list to ensure hospital appointment etc. aren't missed. I don't know yet if payment will be given for this service, over and above mileage costs
.
Mobile Library Provision is again under review – paper due on Sept 7th.
I have now asked the Affordable Housing team if they can help me to reach someone who can actually install lights at Shepherd's Field.but so far no success, but will keep trying.
Proposed short footpath section on B3047 is one of a number of proposals. I will find out which of the bids will successful in the first week of October
Drainage clearance will take place in October- but I have already asked for the section on Bridgets Lane to be cleared out- they did it this week.
Cllr Jackie Porter
Appendix B - Planning Applications
Planning applications received 5th July 2010
10/01039/FUL
Applicant: Mr Keith Sloan
Proposal: (HOUSEHOLDER) Replacement UPVC windows to front, side and rear elevations
Location: Woodland Halt Old Station Road Itchen Abbas Winchester Hampshire SO21 1BA
Council Recommendations: No objection
10/01159/FUL & Ref No: 10/01160/LIS
Applicant: Mr & Mrs C Pinder
Proposal: Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of a glazed link and sunroom
Location: Martyr Worthy Manor Church Lane Martyr Worthy Winchester Hampshire SO21 1DY
Council Recommendations: No objection
10/01161/LIS
Applicant: Mr & Mrs C Pinder
Proposal: External alterations to remove canopy over front door and erect a replacemcent portico
Location: Martyr Worthy Manor Church Lane Martyr Worthy Winchester Hampshire SO21 1DY
Council Recommendations: No objection
10/01416/LIS
Applicant: Mr And Mrs Kim Gottlieb
Proposal: Proposed new dormer windows to north and south elevations (RESUBMISSION)
Location: Black Farm Avington Winchester Hampshire SO21 1DA
Council Recommendations: Objected
10/01403/FUL
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Philip Marter
Proposal: (HOUSEHOLDER) Two storey side extension single storey rear extension
Location: 13 Bridget’s Lane Martyr Worthy Winchester Hampshire SO21 1AR
Council Recommendations: No objection
10/01426/FUL & 10/01435/LIS
Applicant: Mr T Mezger
Proposal: (HOUSEHOLDER) Change of roof covering to outbuildings from asbestos cement sheeting to natural slate (WITHIN THE CURTILAGE OF A LISTED BUILDING)
Location: Manor Farm Outbuildings Easton Lane Easton Hampshire
Council Recommendations: Supported
10/01712/FUL & 10/01428/LIS
Applicant: Mr And Mrs K Gottlieb
Proposal: (HOUSEHOLDER) Single storey lean to extension (WITHIN THE CURTILAGE OF A
LISTED BUILDING) *
Location: Black Farm Avington Winchester Hampshire SO21 1DA
Council Recommendations: Objected
10/01701/TPC
Applicant: Mr Peter Gammie
Proposal: 1no. Yew 3m crown raise. 1no. Pyrus species 3m crown raise. 1no. Beech 3m crown raise. 1no. Box Elder 3m crown raise. 1no. Lawson Cyprus remove overhanging limbs, crown raise to 2m and reduce height by 25%. 2no. Monterey Cyprus remove overhanging limbs, crown raise to 2m and reduce height by 25%.
Location: Tudor Thatch Easton Winchester Hampshire SO21 1EE
Council Recommendations: Not seen
Planning applications received 12th July 2010
10/01421/FUL
Applicant: Mr & Mrs S Upcraft
Proposal: (HOUSEHOLDER) Increase height of existing external brick and flint wall to match brick and flint wall on opposite side of courtyard.
Location: The Elms Main Road Itchen Abbas Winchester Hampshire SO21 1BN
Council Recommendations: No objection
Planning applications received 19th July 2010
10/01857/TPO
Applicant: Mr Anthony Hurlin
Proposal: 1no. Ash fell.
Location: Jessamine House Easton Winchester Hampshire SO21 1EF
Council Recommendations: Supported
Planning applications received 26th July 2010
10/01438/FUL & 10/01439/LIS
Applicant: Mrs D Sanders
Proposal: (HOUSEHOLDER) Single storey side extension, enlargement of existing dormer window to en suite bathroom
Location: The Corner Easton Winchester Hampshire SO21 1EG
Council Recommendations: No objection
10/01837/TPC
Applicant: Dr William Collis
Proposal: Fell 'Hedge' of 16 Leylandii.
Location: Ardath Meadow Easton Hampshire
Council Recommendations: Not seen
10/01934/TPC
Applicant: Mr Mortimer
Proposal: 1no. Poplar fell.
Location: Dell House Lower Chilland Lane Martyr Worthy Winchester Hampshire SO21 1EB
Council Recommendations: Not seen
Planning applications received 2nd August 2010
10/01323/FUL
Applicant: Mr D Leeming
Proposal: Variation of condition 20 of approved planning permission-09/01306/FUL; all weatherboarding, timber screens and external surfaces of window framework to be stained black and retained and maintained as such in perpetuity.
Location: Lone Farm Northington Road Itchen Abbas Hampshire
Council Recommendations: Supported
Planning applications received 9th August 2010
10/01401/FUL & 10/01402/LIS
Applicant: Princes Mead School
Proposal: Erection of conservatory
Location: Princes Mead School Worthy Park House Worthy Park Lane Kings Worthy Winchester Hampshire SO21 1AN
Council Recommendations: No objection
10/01583/FUL
Applicant: Ms Karen Wells
Proposal: (AMENDED DESCRIPTION) (HOUSEHOLDER) Two-storey rear extension, new porch and replacement of the existing upvc windows
Location: 5 The Terrace Easton Winchester Hampshire SO21 1EG
Council Recommendations: Pointed out discrepancies with application & plans
10/01607/FUL
Applicant: Mr Alastair Haig-Haddow
Proposal: (HOUSEHOLDER) 2 No single storey extensions
Location: Harfield Farm Chapel Lane Easton Winchester Hampshire SO21 1HG
Council Recommendations: No objection
10/02120/TPC
Applicant: Mr Winstone
Proposal: Crown reduce by 15% 1no variegated Maple. Remove 1no. Acacia.
Location: Walnut Cottage Easton Winchester Hampshire SO21 1EE
Council Recommendations: Not seen
Planning applications received 23rd August 2010
10/01774/FUL
Applicant: Mrs P Culshaw
Proposal: (HOUSEHOLDER) Proposed two storey rear extension and elevational alterations
Location: The Willows Easton Winchester Hampshire SO21 1E
Council Recommendations: Objected
Appendix C - Planning Decisions
Planning decisions received 5th July 2010
10/00753/FUL & 10/00754/LIS
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Jonathan Poole
Proposal: Ground floor extension, alterations to the fenestration, first floor extension, detached garage & home office (amendment to previously approved scheme 07/02138/FUL) (HOUSEHOLDER)
Location: Vine Cottage Main Road Itchen Abbas Winchester Hampshire SO21 1BQP
Decision: Application Permitted with conditions
Planning decisions received 12th July 2010
10/00935/FUL
Applicant: Mr Philip Wolfe
Proposal: (HOUSEHOLDER) Proposed swimming pool with patio area.
Location: Manor Farm House Easton Lane Easton Winchester Hampshire SO21 1EQ
Decision: Application Permitted with conditions
Planning decisions received 19th July 2010
10/00820/FUL & 10/00822/LIS
Applicant: Mr Philip Wolfe
Proposal: (HOUSEHOLDER) Proposed porch to the annexe with alterations to the adjoining garden wall
Location: Manor Farm House Easton Lane Easton Winchester Hampshire SO21 1EQ
Decision: Application Permitted with conditions
10/00849/LIS
Applicant: Mr & Mrs H Fox
Proposal: New internal opening to join two dwellings (Bat and Ball)
Location: Wickets Easton Winchester Hampshire SO21 1EG
Decision: Application permitted with conditions
10/00939/FUL
Applicant: Mr A Wickham
Proposal: (HOUSEHOLDER) Erection of a garage
Location: Field House Main Road Itchen Abbas Winchester Hampshire SO21 1AT
Decision: Application permitted with conditions
Planning decisions received 26th July 2010
10/01172/FUL
Applicant: Mrs Kathy Turberfield
Proposal: (HOUSEHOLDER) Erection of two storey rear extension and pitched roof single garage (RESUBMISSION)
Location: Park View Main Road Itchen Abbas Winchester Hampshire SO21 1BQ
Decision: Application permitted with conditions
10/01239/FUL
Applicant: Mr And Mrs Mason
Proposal: (HOUSEHOLDER) Single storey side extension and a front entrance porch
Location: 14 Bridget’s Lane Martyr Worthy Winchester Hampshire SO21 1AR
Decision: Application permitted with conditions
10/01546/FUL
Applicant: Head Of Landlord Services
Proposal: (Extension to the time limit for implementing planning permission 05/00052/FUL) Construction of new sewage treatments works
Location: Sewage Treatment Works And Premises Couch Green Martyr Worthy Hampshire
Decision: Application permitted with conditions
.
10/01622/TPC
Applicant: Mrs J Faber
Proposal: 1no. Beech fell.
Location: Upper Chilland House Lower Chilland Lane Martyr Worthy Winchester Hampshire SO21 1EB
Decision: That no objection be raised
Planning decisions received 2nd August 2010
10/01029/FUL
Applicant: Mr D Petrie
Proposal: (HOUSEHOLDER) Removal and remodelling of modern extensions to the rear and two storey extension, alterations to the roof t provide first floor accommodation.
Location: Franklyns Farm House Rectory Lane Itchen Abbas Winchester Hampshire SO21 1BN
Decision: Application Permitted
10/01260/FUL & 10/01261/LIS
Applicant: Mr David Lyons
Proposal: (HOUSEHOLDER) New power kiosk for Lower Chilland House and Mill Island to supply 3 phase power.
Location: Lower Chilland House Lower Chilland Lane Martyr Worthy Winchester Hampshire SO21 1EB
Decision: Application Permitted
Planning decisions received 9th August 2010
10/01039/FUL
Applicant: Mr Keith Sloan
Proposal: (HOUSEHOLDER) Replacement UPVC windows to front, side and rear elevations
Location: Woodland Halt Old Station Road Itchen Abbas Winchester Hampshire SO21 1BA
Decision: Application Permitted
Planning decisions received 16th August 2010
10/01159/FUL & 10/01160/LIS
Applicant: Mr & Mrs C Pinder
Proposal: Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of a glazed link and sunroom
Location: Martyr Worthy Manor Church Lane Martyr Worthy Winchester Hampshire SO21 1DY
Decision Application Permitted
10/01161/LIS
Applicant: Mr & Mrs C Pinder
Proposal: External alterations to remove canopy over front door and erect a replacement portico
Location: Martyr Worthy Manor Church Lane Martyr Worthy Winchester Hampshire SO21 1DY
Decision: Application Permitted
10/01416/LIS
Applicant: Mr And Mrs Kim Gottlieb
Proposal: Proposed new dormer windows to north and south elevations (RESUBMISSION)
Location: Black Farm Avington Winchester Hampshire SO21 1DA
Application Refused
10/01403/FUL
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Philip Marter
Proposal: (HOUSEHOLDER) Two storey side extension single storey rear extension
Location: 13 Bridgets Lane Martyr Worthy Winchester Hampshire SO21 1AR
Decision: Application Refused
10/01857/TPO
Applicant: Mr Anthony Hurlin
Proposal: 1no. Ash fell.
Location: Jessamine House Easton Winchester Hampshire SO21 1EF
Decision: Application Permitted
Planning decisions received 23rd August 2010
09/02523/FUL & 09/02524/LIS
Applicant: Mr David Lyons
Proposal: Restoration of Chilland Mill, remodelling of existing Eel House and erection of new garage (AFFECTS THE SETTING OF A LISTED BUILDING) (THIS APPLICATION MAY AFFECT THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY)
Location: Chilland Mill Lower Chilland Lane Martyr Worthy Hampshire
Decision: Application Permitted
10/00045/FUL
Applicant: Test Valley Trout (Itchen) Ltd
Proposal: (Extension of time limit for implementing planning permission 05/00065/FUL) Erection of hatchery building
Location: The Test Valley Trout Farm Main Road Itchen Abbas Hampshire
Decision: Application Permitted
10/01421/FUL
Applicant: Mr & Mrs S Upcraft
Proposal: (HOUSEHOLDER) Increase height of existing external brick and flint wall to match brick and flint wall on opposite side of courtyard.
Location: The Elms Main Road Itchen Abbas Winchester Hampshire SO21 1BN
Decision: Application Permitted
10/01435/LIS W21858/01LB
Applicant: Mr T Mezger
Proposal: Change of roof covering to outbuildings from asbestos cement sheeting to natural slate
Location: Manor Farm Outbuildings Easton Lane Easton Hampshire
Decision: Application Permitted |
