Item 1: Apologies for absence
Cllr Tremelling
Item 2: Public Speaking Period
Mr. Trevorrow spoke to the Council concerning his planning application PA15/06626
Item 3: Councillors Reports
3a) Councillor Nicholas’ Report
Cllr Nicholas reported as follows:
- Contrary to published reports, no decision has yet been made with regard to the cycle-cum-walkway around Mounts Bay
- She had, a couple of months ago, contacted both Kier Developments and Ms Warwick about the flooding in the field adjoining Collygree Parc. Nothing had been done. There had been flooding again earlier in the week and Kier have cleared the culvert that was blocked, and that had been responsible for the problem.
- She, Cornwall Cllr Mann and 2 highways officers had a “drive round” before Christmas. She has ascertained that to carry out certain works in Goldsithney would cost about £180,000. On enquiry of the highways officer concerning the highway works going on around Truro, she was advised that this came from Section 106 money.
- With regard to the works at Rosudgeon, to which Cllr Tremelling had alluded at a previous meeting, she has spoken to Planning Enforcement.
- She is due to meet with planning managers shortly in connection with various Protocol issues that have arisen recently.
3b) Crime Report
The clerk read out the following report received:
“Crime figures for the period 1st to 31st of December 2015.
For the above-mentioned period, there have been 2 crimes reported compared with 1 for the same period last year.
On the 4th the tyre of a car parked at Rosudgeon was damaged by a nail being inserted into the tread.
On the 27th a public order offence was committed between neighbours at Goldsithney, enquiries are ongoing.
PC Thomas, PCSO Taylor & PCSO Zeini
Penzance Neighbourhood Team.”
3c) Other Councillors’ reports
Cllr Moore reported that, with regard to St. Piran’s Hall:
- Mrs Somers was standing down as Lettings Secretary after 5 years sterling service. He asked that if Cllrs knew of anyone who might be prepared to take on the role, please could they let him know.
- He had met with the former organisers of the Youth Club to determine who owned the various pieces of equipment stored in the Hall. It became apparent that there was little likelihood of a Youth Club in the near future.
Item 4: Minutes of the last meeting
It was proposed by Cllr Moore and seconded by Cllr Keskeys that the Minutes of the Meeting held on 3rd December 2015 be signed. This was unanimously approved, but with Cllr Strawson abstaining, as she hadn’t then been present.
Item 5: Matters brought forward from last meeting
5 a) Parish Projects for 2016
- After lengthy discussion it was decided that there should be a discussion paper setting out matters that councillors would like to see done within the Parish. Cllrs were asked to e-mail the clerk within the next couple of weeks so that he could prepare a paper. ACTION: Clerk and all councillors.
- It was felt that Parishioners would be able to have their input into what they would like to see done at the Neighbourhood Planning Open Day to be held in February.
- It was felt that some money needed to be spent in Perranuthnoe. So far as parking was concerned, there is a land owner who is prepared to provide some land for parking, as a Charity Car Park, but care was needed not to make difficulties for the car park franchisee, who (as part of his lease) had the responsibility for running the public toilets. In regard to Perranuthnoe parking, Cllr Nicholas said that Highways had suggested having signs put up in terms that this was a No Parking Zone, as this was cheaper than going through the procedure for double-yellow lines.
(b) Equipment for paperless planning
It was decided to defer this for future consideration
Item 6: Plans and Planning Matters
a. PA15/09650. Single storey rear extension. 2 The Gables, Fore Street, Goldsithney. Mr. Barry Stimpson. It was proposed by Cllr Jago that this application be approved. This was seconded by Cllr Keskeys and carried unanimously but with the rider that Cllr Nicholas supports on the basis of the information now available but reserving the right to change her decision at a later date if further information comes to light (“Cllr Nicholas’ Rider”)
b. PA15/11000. Certificate of lawfulness existing use: use of the residential unit known as the Annexe, Trevelyan Farmhouse as a single dwellinghouse. The Annexe, Trevelyan Farmhouse, Rosudgeon. Mr. Tim Jones. It was proposed by Cllr Jago that no comment be made. This was seconded by Cllr Griffiths and carried unanimously, subject to Cllr Nicholas’ Rider (substituting “makes no comment” for “supports)
c. PA15/11184. Construction of extension and associated works. Trevean Farmhouse, Trevean Farm, Rosudgeon. Mr. & Mrs. Walker. It was proposed by Cllr Scobie that this application be supported. This was seconded by Cllr Keskeys and carried unanimously subject to Cllr Nicholas’ Rider.
d. PA15/06626. Landvue, Rosudgeon. Demolition of existing concrete store and erection of timber framed shed and formation of improved access to agricultural land. Land WNW of Landvue, Rosudgeon. Mr. Jeffry Trevorrow. It was proposed by Cllr Moore, seconded by Cllr Jago, that no comment be made. This was passed unanimously subject to Cllr Nicholas’ Rider, varied as for PA15/11000 above
e. PA15/11376. Replace old wooden windows and front door with new PVCU. Rosevean, Fore Street, Goldsithney. Ms Carol Fallet. It was proposed by Cllr Keskeys that the application be supported, so long as the design fitted into the Conservation Area. This was seconded by Cllr Strawson and carried by 7 votes, with Cllr Jago abstaining, but subject to Cllr Nicholas’ Rider.
f. PA15/11185. Conversion of agricultural building to form dwellinghouse and associated works. Trevean Farm, access to Acton Castle (sic), Rosudgeon. It was proposed by Cllr Keskeys that this application be supported. This was seconded by Cllr Wyatt and carried unanimously, subject to Cllr Nicholas’ Rider.
g. PA15/11557. Works to trees subject to a tree preservation order. Removal of two ornamental conifers and one ornamental maple. Beechfield, Trevean Lane, Rosudgeon. Mrs. J. Herzum. The Tree Officer having reported that he could see no objection, it was proposed by Cllr Keskeys that the application be supported. This was seconded by Cllr Strawson and carried unanimously, subject to Cllr Nicholas’ Rider.
h. PA15/11524. Outline application for the proposed residential development of 5 dwellings. Land adjacent to the Perches, Rosudgeon. Mr. H. Bryant. Whilst there is no objection in principle to development, it was proposed by Cllr Keskeys, seconded by Cllr Griffiths, that the application be opposed because there is no provision for Affordable Housing. This was passed by 7 votes in favour and 1 against and subject to Cllr Nicholas’ Rider (substituting “opposes” for “supports”)
i. Any others received by the time of the meeting on 7th January 2016. None
It was noted that the following planning permission had been granted:
a. PA15/09290. Mrs. A. Palmer. Allwynds, Ednovean Lane, Perranuthnoe. Proposed rear single storey extension and balcony area.
And that no planning applications had been refused.
Item 7: Date of next meeting
Thursday 4th February 2016 in Goldsithney Village Hall (St. Piran’s Hall) at 1930 hours
Item 8: Correspondence, telephone calls and other reports
a. Approve playground policy. This, having been previously circulated, it was proposed by Cllr Keskeys that (a) the policy be approved and (b) that Cllrs Griffiths and Tremelling be appointed the “Responsible Councillors”. This was seconded by Cllr Strawson and carried unanimously.
b. Neighbourhood Planning Sub-committee – update. Cllr Moore reported that he had circulated the Minutes of the meeting held on 17th December. He has e-mailed the volunteers who gave e-mail addresses and feels that the website needs to be updated with what the e-mail says. He will liaise with the clerk about writing letters to those volunteers who gave no e-mail address. He suggests the open meeting be on 15th February and will advise when the date has been finalised. He is gong to meet James Hardy in the next couple of days.
c. West Penwith Community Network Panel. The clerk advised that the next meeting is on 21st January
Item 9: Footpaths & Rights of Way
Cllr Griffiths reported that he had received no complaints about the state of the footpaths.
Item 10: Section 17
Crime & Disorder Act 1998 – Duty to promote Race Relations – Freedom of Information Act – Disability Discrimination Act 1995 – Human Rights Law – Personnel & Employment Law – Data Protection Act 1998.
Cllrs felt they had taken the Acts & Laws into consideration when making decisions.
Item 11: To receive advance notice of items for the next meeting’s Agenda
- Parking
- Neighbourhood Planning subcommittee -update
Item 12: Financial & Confidential Matters
a. Receive and approve Bank Reconciliation Statement. The statements for November and December having been previously circulated, it was proposed by Cllr Keskeys, seconded by Cllr Jago, that they be approved. Carried unanimously
b. Replacement of Councillor following resignation of Cllr Summers. The clerk advised that Cllr Summers had tendered her resignation and that he would advise Cornwall Council so that the procedures for a replacement can be set in train. ACTION: Clerk.
c. Approve for payment items listed on the schedule. It was proposed by Cllr Keskeys, seconded by Cllr Scobie and passed unanimously, that the items be passed for payment.
Payments Schedule
- 1. R. W. Beard. Bus shelter cleaning. £48.00
- 2. Gareth Griffiths (to reimburse him for lock guard for playground) £57.50. VAT £11.50. Total £69.00
- 3. South West Play. (Works at Playground) £142.00. VAT £28.40. Total £170.40
- 4. Clerk’s salary for December 2015
- 5. Payroll Direct. Invoice for PAYE and NI work. £26.83
The Meeting closed at 21.25 hours
