LIMPSFIELD PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Meeting held on Tuesday, 2 September 2003, in the school hall, Limpsfield CE Infant School, Limpsfield at 7.30 pm
PRESENT: Chairman Mr C Walker (CW), Councillors Mrs R Harris (RH), Mrs C Heijmer (CH),
Mr J Pannett (JP), Mrs A Williams (AW), Mrs L Wingate (LW)
1.0 APOLOGIES
Apologies were received from Mr Brian Alexander and Mr Jonathan Jensen.
2.0 MINUTES
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved and signed as a true record. The Chairman thanked Angela Williams for chairing the previous two meetings on his behalf.
3.0 MATTERS ARISING
CW agreed to speak to John Tolley regarding the installation of a bench on the land adjacent to the Memorial Stores. Action: CW
4.0 PUBLIC SESSION
The Chairman welcomed Mr Loughborough to the meeting. Mr Loughborough expressed concern about poor visibility when exiting his driveway in Limpsfield High Street owing to parked cars. Whilst sympathising with his problem, members recommended that he should contact Surrey County Council Highways at the council offices to request that roadside markings be painted to ensure vehicles parked at a safe distance either side of the driveway.
5.0 CO-OPTION OF PARISH COUNCILLOR
The Chairman welcomed David Marnham to the meeting. It was unanimously resolved to co-opt David Marnham to the post of Parish Councillor. In order to give Mr Marnham an opportunity to study the Model Code of Conduct, it was agreed that he should sign the Declaration of Acceptance of Office in the presence of the Chairman prior to the next meeting. Action: CW / DM
6.0 COUNTY & DISTRICT COUNCILLOR REPORTS
The Chairman welcomed Mr Colin Hall to the meeting. Members thanked Mr Hall for the unstinting support he gave to the Parish Council.
Mr Hall shared the Parish Council's concerns about the lack of progress regarding the Bluehouse Lane footpath. Mr Hall recommended inviting Mr Skellett to the next meeting of the Council to discuss the issue. Agreed. Action: Clerk
Mr Hall reported that a Government Assessment Team was currently taking up a lot of officer time at the District Council.
From April 2004, on street parking will be decriminalised and councils will be responsible for enforcement. Studies have shown that the low density of parking in Oxted will not prove cost effective to police on its own. It is proposed to work in conjunction with Reigate and Banstead for a trial period of 18 months whereby their wardens will also enforce parking restrictions in Oxted and Limpsfield.
TDC stiffened up its response to the Government Consultation on the Future Development of Air Transport in the South East. It emphasised that the infrastructure was not in place for Gatwick to be expanded.
7.0 CHAIRMAN'S REPORT (including correspondence)
Corrrespondence:
· Tandridge Access Group
· TDC - response regarding installation of bench in Limpsfield High Street
· Oxted CAB - letter of thanks for grant
· SCC - local bus service reductions on hold.
8.0 PARISH COUNCILLORS' REPORTS
8.1 Rights of Way
· The Clerk has written to Philippa Gates. SCC Rights of Way, regarding the alleged diversion of footpath 605.
8.2 Planning
Planning Application List No 31
No objections to
TA/2003/1076 ROWLANDS, WESTERHAM ROAD, LIMPSFIELD
ERECTION OF 2 METRE HIGH CLOSE BOARDED FENCE AND GATES TO FRONT BOUNDARY.
TA/2003/1104 BALLARDS MEAD, BALLARDS LANE, LIMPSFIELD
ERECTION OF DORMER WINDOWS TO REAR & FRONT ELEVATIONS.
TA/2003/1184 THREE GABLES, BALLARDS LANE, LIMPSFIELD
ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO EAST ELEVATION.
TA/2003/1229 OXTED HEALTH CENTRE, 10 GRESHAM ROAD, OXTED
STATIONING FOR A TEMPORARY PERIOD OF 2 YEARS OF 2 OFFICE CABINS RAISED ABOVE GROUND LEVEL
TA/2003/1220 CHARTCROFT COTTAGE, PASTENS ROAD, LIMPSFIELD.
ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING & NEW DORMER WINDOWS (AMENDMENT TO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SCHEME TA/2002/1809).
Objections to
TA/2003/1033 THE HAY BARN, SHINGLE BARN FARM, DWELLY LANE, LIMPSFIELD
DEMOLITION OF EXISTING OUTBUILDING. ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY LINK EXTENSION TO NORTH EAST ELEVATION INCORPORATING CONVERSION OF GARAGE TO ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION & ERECTION OF DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE WITH STORE. Contravenes Policies RE8.1 & 2 and RE10.4 of the Local Plan.
TA/2003/1172 WILLOW PIGHTLE, BALLARDS LANE, LIMPSFIELD
ERECTION OF FIRST FLOOR SIDE EXTENSION WITH BALCONY, OVER STORE ROOM & GARAGES, INCORPORATING CONVERSION OF GARAGES TO ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION. ERECTION OF REAR ORANGERY & DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE. Contravenes Policies RE8.1 & 2 and RE10.4 of the Local Plan.
A letter of 'no objection' had already been forwarded to the Planning Department on the Hillview Farm application prior to the meeting. It was resolved by 4 votes to 2 that this letter should be superseded by a letter of objection:
TA/2003/1111 HILLVIEW FARM, GRANTS LANE, OXTED
CONTINUED USE OF UNIT 1A FOR STORAGE PURPOSES (B8) AND UNIT 1B FOR CAR REPAIRS (B2). Object on the grounds that Grants Lane is unsuitable for HGVs travelling to and from the site and to the carrying out of car repairs on a site where full planning permission was only granted 'to allow the storage of imported cars'.
TA/2003/1157 BRAMBLES COTTAGE,BRASSEY ROAD,OXTED
DEMOLITION OF EXISTING DWELLING & ERECTION OF 4-BED HOUSE WITH DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE WITH NEW DRIVEWAY/TURNING AREA. Object on the grounds that this is overdevelopment of the site and contrary to policy BE1.1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 of the Local Plan.
Planning Appeals
TA/2003/P/630 L/R Detillens Lane, Limpsfield, Surrey
Demolition of existing garage; erection of 3-bed detached chalet bungalow with detached double garage serving No. 6; widening of existing access.
Planning refusals
TA/2003/1045 Broadway Cottage, Stoneswood Road, Limpsfield
Erection of first floor extension to north elevation.
TA/2003/1060 Crabbett Wood, Itchingwood Common, Limpsfield
Demolition of existing garage and erection of 2 storey side extension.
TA/2003/681 The Cottage, Little Shepherds, Kent Hatch Road, Limpsfield Chart
Erection of 2 storey extension to south elevation.
TA/2003/694 Clementsdene, 88 Bluehouse Lane, Limpsfield
Demolition of existing nursing home and erection of one block of 6 x 2 bed & 4 x 1 bed flats together with basement parking and parking area with access from Bluehouse Lane.
Planning Approvals
TA/2003/1010/TPO 1 Bluehouse Gardens, Limpsfield
TPO 117 (T) - lop 4 branches of maple tree.
TA/2003/1066 Jessamine Cottage, High Street, Limpsfield
Replace existing fixed glazed panel window on rear elevation with opening window.
TA/2003/853 26 Park Road, Limpsfield
Erection of 2 storey rear extension together with two rear dormer windows and three front dormer windows (amended design).
TA/2003/912 47 Padbrook, Limpsfield
Erection of single storey rear extension and conversion of part of existing garage to utility room.
TA/2003/926 Greenfield Cottage, Pains Hill, Limpsfield
Extensions to part of existing roof to provide additional accommodation within roof space.
TA/2003/938 Boulthurst Farm, Pains Hill, Oxted
Change of use and alterations to agricultural barn to provide educational art studio with ancillary facilities.
TA/2003/974 44 Granville Road, Oxted
Erection of rear conservatory.
TA/2003/980/TCA 91 Bluehouse Lane, Limpsfield.
Crown lift beech by approx 4.5 m.
TA/2003/150 Stone Cottage, Dwelly Lane, Edenbridge
Erection of single storey side extension.
TA/2003/752 24 Snatts Hill, Limpsfield
Widening of existing drive and access.
TA/2003/792 Robins Wood, Uvedale Road, Limpsfield
Erection of 2 storey rear extension, with accommodation in roof and erection of pitched roof over existing dormer to west elevation.
8.3 Highways
Correspondence:
· A copy of the written response to the questions asked at the Local Committee meeting on 18 July. The Local Transport Plan Advisory Group will place the question regarding Bluehouse Lane safety on the agenda for its meeting on 22 July and will report back to the Local Committee with the results of its discussion on 26 September. Regarding the proposed traffic survey to be carried out in Woodhurst Lane in 2004/5, it was agreed to write emphasising that monies should be spent on implementing remedial schemes, not endlessly researching them. Action: Clerk
· The Clerk has written again to SCC regarding HGVs travelling down Featherbed Lane.
· Members expressed concerns about the proposed widening of the M25 to four lanes. It was agreed to write to the Highways Agency to insist that additional noise reduction measures are drawn up simultaneously with road widening plans. Action: Clerk
8.4 Publicity
There was nothing to report.
8.5 Trees, Village Green & Parish Office
The Chairman confirmed that the interior decoration of the parish office was nearly finished.
KAVBRO have repaired the roof tiles on the drinking fountain. Seeboard has still not collected the rubbish dumped in its enclosure next to the drinking fountain.
9.0 REPORTS FROM REPRESENTATIVES ON OUTSIDE BODIES
9.1 Limpsfield Common
The Chairman read out a report from Mark Richards. Improvements have been carried out to the surface of the Greensand Way as it runs through Happy Valley. The work was partly funded by Surrey County Council Rights of Way.
Mark is trying to collect as much local history information about the common as possible. He can be contacted on 07770 88 76 79.
9.2 Limpsfield School
There was nothing to report.
9.3 Police Community Partnership Group
The next meeting of the PCPG is on Wednesday, 15 October 2003, at St Peters Church Hall, High Street, Limpsfield. The Assistant Chief Constable of the Surrey Policy will be attending.
10.0 FINANCE
10.1 HLB AV Audit has concluded the audit of the Council's accounts for the year ended 31 March 2003. The Notice of Conclusion of Audit has been displayed in accordance with the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2003. There were no issues arising from the audit.
The audit fee is £141.00 (including VAT).
The Chairman thanked the Clerk for the accuracy of the accounts.
10.2 Grants
East Surrey Community Mediation. Resolved: to grant the sum of £100 under s137 of the LGA 1972 and to demonstrate the parish council's commitment to s17 of the Crime & Disorder Act 1998.
10.3 Accounts for Payment
· Seeboard direct debit £1.82
· Clerk's salary August (so 26 August 2003) £380.66
· HLB AV Audit (audit fee year ended 31 March 2003)(chq 192) £141.00
· Data Protection (renewal)(chq 193) £35.00
· G Cannon (internet connection)(chq 194) £15.00
· East Surrey Community Mediation (under s137 LGA 1972)(chq 195) £100.00
11.0 ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Members were in agreement that JP should reply to the Minerals Replacement Plan consultation on behalf of the parish council. Deadline for comment 30 September 2003. Action: JP
12.0 DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, 7 October 2003.
The meeting closed at 9.30 pm.