Stoke Trister with Bayford Parish Council
Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 19 September 2019
in Bayford Village Hall at 7.30pm
Public Forum:
There was no public forum.
Present: Cllrs: N Linsley (Chairman) J Macfarlane, R Webb-Bowen and J Garrett.C/C Anna Groskop.
Clerk in attendance: Mrs P Gillman
Public: None
30. Apologies – Cllrs: M Grant, J McKenna and M Summerfield
31. Declarations of Interest – None
32. Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting. Cllr Macfarlane questioned the minutes of the Guide to Community Infrastructure from the July minutes. Chairman changed the minutes and they will be signed at the November meeting. Planning Meetings of 2, 30 August 2019
A resolution is sought to approve and sign the Planning minutes as a true record.
Proposed: Cllr Linsley Seconded: Cllr Garrett
33. Financial Matters
a. Statement of Account and bank reconciliation
b. Bank Balances to 31 August 2019.
A resolution is sought to accept the financial statement as at 31 August 2019. Stoke Trister & Bayford PC Current A/c £11037.73; Stoke Trister & Bayford PC Reserve A/c £8170.06; Leigh Common Savings A/c £5102.52.
c. A resolution is sought to sign the following cheques
Cheque No: 000480 SALC 80.00
Cheque No: 000481 Clerk salary, expenses and council expenses 542.27
Proposed: Cllr Macfarlane Seconded: Cllr Garrett
34. Planning Matters
a. New Planning Matters
b. Outcome of planning matters already considered:
Planning Application No: 19/01322/S73
Applicant: Hopkins Estates
Location: Land OS 3969 Part Devenish Lane, Bayford, Wincanton.
Proposal: Application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of planning approval 18/03272/FUL (amendment of roof material) – There were no objections to the change of roofing material. However, we would like to see the Planning Officers consultation with Wessex Water concerning the high pressure pipes underground. – Application permitted.
Planning Application No: 19/01284/REM
Applicant: Mr. Shaun Paul
Location: Land adjacent to Highbrook, Devenish Lane.
Proposal: Application of reserved matters following approval of 18/02145/OUT for the erection of a two storey detached dwelling to include access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale – No further information.
Planning Application No: 19/01778/FUL
Applicant: Mrs J Calderwood
Location: Land rear of 2 Cambria Villas Devenish Lane Bayford Wincanton. BA9 9NG
Proposal: The erection of a new single storey dwelling and the formation of a new vehicular access off Bayford Hill – re-submission
Planning Application No: 19/00373/FUL
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Garrett
Location: Highcroft, Bayford Lane, Stoke Trister, Wincanton. BA9 9PG
Proposal: Erection of a new dwelling. – No further information.
Planning Application No: 19/00258/OUT
Applicant: Mr M and Miss F Haskett and Thornton
Location: Land at Church Farm, Stoke Trister, Wincanton BA9 9PG
Proposal: Outline application with all matters reserved for the redevelopment of Church Farm buildings and bungalow and erection of 2 dwellings. – No further information.
Applicant: Mr Chris Bellars
Location: Land at Sycamore Farm, Stoke Trister, Wincanton.
Proposal: The conversion of existing domestic storage building into a single dwelling and the erection of a car port. – Application permitted.
c. Clerk to contact Council re comments on Planning Application No: 19/01322/S73 asking for the planning Officers consultation with Wessex Water.
d. Robin Bastable did not attend the meeting to give and update on Highbrook, Devenish Lane with regards to running a business, also any update on Church Farm.
e. Clerk to invite Simon Fox to our November meeting to explain the ethics of the Planning Department
35. Highways
No further information.
36. Footpaths
No further information.
37. Riding Gate and East View
Clerk contacts Sam Fox on a regular basis but no further information has been given on both of these issues.
38. Defibrillator
In Cllr McKenna’s absence Cllr Garrett had contacted Tim Cook re the defibrillator. He said that SSDC’s Community Grant Scheme will fund up to 50% of the total cost of a defibrillator.
39. Notice Board
Cllrs voted unanimously to allow Phil Light to repair the Bayford Notice Board. Cllr Linsley to arrange.
40. Clerk Salary & Spinal Column
Chairman to conduct an appraisal with Clerk.
41. Area East Meetings
After discussion it was decided to check the online Agenda for the Area East Meetings to see if it was relevant to out Council. Clerk to send to Chairman.
42. Unicorn Inn
Mark Warren’s email was reported re Unicorn Inn. He stated the owners were to apply for a change of use followed by a Planning Application for three dwellings
43. Signatories
It was agreed to add two more signatories to the account. Cllrs R Webb-Bowen and J Garrett.
44. Date of Next Meetings
14 November 2019
Meeting closed at 8.45pm
Chairman………………………………………………………………Date……………………