Friday, May 15 2015
Minutes April 2015
MINUTES of the Meeting of the Parish Council,held on Thursday 2nd April 2015 in the Sports Pavilion,Rookwood Road, West Wittering, PO20 8LT
PRESENT: Mr K Martin, (Chairman) Mr R Shrubb (Vice Chairman) Mr W Buckland, Mr C Pine, Mrs J Barrett, Mrs H Codrai, Mr I Parker, Mr D Sadler, and 18 members of the public. Cllr Barrett was also present.
37. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
None
38. COMMUNITY WARDEN
The Chairman introduced Drew Allardice. He reported on the current problems and issues that he was dealing with in the community and in particular theft and damage to trees and fly tipping. The Chairman thanked him on behalf of the Council and residents for all his work.
39. DECLARATIONS UNDER THE CODE OF CONDUCT
None
40. PLANNING APPLICATIONS
The Council discussed the following planning applications;
| List No | Reference | Application details |
| 10/15 | WW/15/00400/TCA | Mrs Lucy Powell West Wittering Parochial School Pound Road West Wittering Notification of intention to reduce height by 3-4m and crown raise up to 2m (above ground level) on 1 no. Lime tree (by gate). Reduce height by 1m on 1 no. Lime tree.
NO OBJECTION |
| WW/15/00514/TCA | Mrs Lucy Powell Land South Of West Wittering Parochial School Pound Road West Wittering Notification of intention to fell 5 no. Sycamore trees.
NO OBJECTION |
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| WW/15/00604/TCA | Mr Sean McCreery Home Farm House Elms Lane West Wittering Notification of intention to reduce height by 3m and reduce by 3.5m on east sector 1 no. low limb on 1 no. Poplar tree (T4). Reduce by 1.5m on east sector on 2 no. Malus trees (T5 + T6) and 1 no. Sorbus tree (T7). NO OBJECTION | |
| WW/15/00575/OUT | Mr & Mrs Simmons Thatch End Seaward Drive West Wittering Construction of 2 no. dwellings and associated works. NO OBJECTION | |
| WW/15/00584/DOM | Mrs R Shepherd 34 Malthouse Cottages Rookwood Road West Wittering West Sussex Variation of condition 2 of planning permission WW/14/01891/DOM. NO OBJECTION | |
| WW/15/00590/PLD | Mr Peter Kite Merry Harbour Roman Landing West Wittering Small side extension to existing garage.NO OBJECTION | |
| 11/15 | WW/15/00517/DOM | Mrs Margo (Sarah) Dodd Fairhaven Chichester Road West Wittering Erection of single storey outbuilding (games and hobbies room) to east side of
main dwelling. An existing shed/timber garage is to be demolished and the new building will cover its footprint. NO OBJECTION |
| WW/15/00784/DOM | Mr And Mrs K And A Matthews Chenies 25 Seaward Drive West Wittering Side and rear extension to dwelling and detached garage and detached pool house. COMMENT Pool house should be further away from boundary, and condition re noise. | |
| 12/15 | WW/15/00786/FUL | Mr H Lenon The Hoy West Strand West Wittering Replacement house with detached garage. NO OBJECTION |
| WW/15/00791/DOM | Mrs Emma Leslie Rookwood House Rookwood Lane West Wittering
Swimming pool, pool house and storage / garage.NO OBJECTION |
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| 13/15 | WW/15/00805/FUL | Mr Clive Wilson Dolphins 33 Howard Avenue West Wittering Demolition of semi-detached chalet bungalow and replacement with new semi-detached chalet bungalow retaining connection with adjoining property.
OBJECTION – Uneighbourly and out of character with surrounding properties |
| WW/15/00819/DOM | Mr V MCloughlin 26 Malthouse Cottages Rookwood Road West Wittering
Single storey extension to rear of existing property to replace an old conservatory and minor ancillary works NO OBJECTION |
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| WW/15/00913/DOM | Mr Richard Cowell Basildon 20 The Crescent West Wittering Roof extension to create space for loft conversion with rooflights and rear dormer. Single storey rear extension. NO OBJECTION |
(a) Bin store adjacent to footway – enforcement action noted
(b) Notification of Appeal – 34 and 34A Marine Drive WW/14/03344/FUL
41. MINUTES AND MATTERS ARISING
On a proposal by Mr Buckland and seconded by Mr Pine the minutes were approved and signed by the Chairman.
42. ANNUAL PARISH ASSEMBLY 28th May 2015
Mr Pine confirmed he had a list of groups and organisations to be invited and the Clerk would be sending out invitations and would also ask if any display material was needed.
43. DISTRICT AND COUNTY COUNCILLOR UPDATE
Cllr Barrett reported on the inquiry into homes at Clappers Lane and the Local Plan. He also reported that the work to comply with enforcement re sewage disposal at Northfields was being undertaken with jetting and further flow measurement taking place. He also added that the negotiation of the lease with WSCC regarding the Youth Club was still ongoing.
44. CLERKS REPORT
(a) Allotments
Members noted that a plot holder had agreed to rotivate vacant plots if the Council agreed to pay for the hire of a rotivator. This was approved.
(b) Footpaths and Open Spaces
Members noted that all the agreements for the drainage work in Elms Lane were complete. It was also noted that repairs to the surface of Ellanore Lane would be undertaken week commencing 7th April. The Council also considered a complaint regarding the planting of a laurel hedge on footpath no.1 at Rookwood House. It was agreed that this was a matter for the Harbour Conservancy.
(c) Sportsfield and Millennium Meadow
Members agreed to approve the siting of a public access defibrillator at the Pavilion and on a proposal by Mr Shrubb, seconded by Mr Sadler agreed to fund the cost of the cabinet and installation and to maintain the unit in future.
Regarding the Four Seasons store it was agreed that Mr Parker, Mr Sadler and Mr Shrubb would arrange a meeting with the owner to see if the Council could assist in finding a tenant.
(d) Snowhill
Members noted that the cover of the security bollard had been damaged and that Mr Lansley had managed to repair it. It was however agreed to purchase 2 new lids for the future and to thank Mr Lansley for replacing it.
Mr Shrubb reported that he had met with the Sailing Club regarding the gate from the car park. It was agreed to leave them as they are at present.
(e) Memorial Hall
No items
(f) Finance
Members noted the budget monitoring report.
(g) Communication and Web site
The Chairman reported that the newsletter had been delivered by the end of March and that the database of addresses was being checked to ensure all households received a copy in future.
(h) Twinning
Mrs Barrett reported that a fund raising event was planned for 24th October 2015.
(i) Footway Lighting
No items
(j) East Head/CIAG
Mr Shrubb reported that the group was moving towards making plans for an open evening. Members noted the difficulties in agreeing the management of movement versus holding the line. Currently CDC lead the group but whether this was the best option going forward was also discussed.
45. CORRESPONDENCE
(a) Members noted items listed in the Clerks report had been circulated.
46. FINANCE
(a) Accounts for payment were authorised as follows;
| Payee | Details | £ | ||||||
| WSALC | Subscription | 803.55 | ||||||
| Pro Active | Newsletter mailing | 274.82 | ||||||
| Proactiv | Newsletter printing | 1183.23 | ||||||
| Wicks Farm | Mowing – Sportsfield | 196.50 | ||||||
| SSE | Pavilion | 329.59 | ||||||
| SALC | Posters | 2.04 | ||||||
| WWSC | Shingle | 294.60 | ||||||
| Chichester District Council | EHCIAG subscription | 350.00 | ||||||
| British Gas | Pavilion | 260.21 | ||||||
| Chichester District Council | Community Warden con’t | 3200.00 | ||||||
| Chichester District Council | NNDR | 354.96 | ||||||
| Knight Fencing | Repairs to benches | 376.73 | ||||||
| Mrs J Brown | Clerks salary and mileage | 989.25 | ||||||
| HMRC | Liabilities | 170.11 | ||||||
| Mrs M Waller | Caretaker | 200.00 | ||||||
| Mr D Waller | Litter picking | 100.00 | ||||||
| Mr S Ruff | Clear rubbish Elms Lane | 110.00 | ||||||
| Mr S Ruff | Mowing | 240.00 | ||||||
| Mr S Ruff | Seat Snowhill | 445.00 | ||||||
| TOTAL | 9880.59 | |||||||
(b) On a proposal by Mr Sadler, and seconded by Mr. Parker, payment of the above accounts was authorised by the Parish Council.
47. OTHER ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
(a) Telephone kiosk, Village Green
It was agreed to ask the Community Warden to patrol this area following vandalism.
(b) Vehicle – Rookwood Rd
It was agreed to report this to Highways
48. OPEN FORUM
There being no further business for discussion the meeting closed at 9.00 pm.
Signed: ……………………………………………………………. Chairman Date: …………………………….
The next meeting of the Parish Council will be held on Thursday21st May 2015 in the West Wittering Sports Pavilion, Rookwood Rd.
THESE MINUTES ARE IN DRAFT FORM UNTIL APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL AT THE NEXT MEETING, AND MAY BE AMENDED BY RESOLUTION. COPIES OF ALL UNAPPROVED MINUTES, AND AGENDA AND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT WEST WITTERING PARISH COUNCIL CAN BE FOUND ON THE PARISH COUNCIL’S WEB SITE: www.westwitteringparishcouncil.gov.uk