Thursday, December 07 2006

Minutes December 2006

12/06
WEST WITTERING PARISH COUNCIL

MINUTES of the Meeting of the Parish Council,
Held on Thursday, 7th December 2006 in the Sports Pavilion,
Rookwood Road, West Wittering
PRESENT: Mr. R Hutton, (Chairman), Mr. R. Shrubb, (Vice Chairman), Mr. R. Holmes, Mr. T Tupper, Mr. D. Wright, Mr. D. Hopson, Mr. W. Buckland, Mrs. J. Harper, and 18 members of the Public. Cllr Montyn was also in attendance.

89. West Wittering Youth Drop In
The Chairman opened the meeting to allow representatives from this group to give a presentation on the work that the group had carried out on disabled access in West Wittering. Following this presentation it was proposed by the Chairman to give the group £250 by way of grant to further fund the work of the group. This was seconded by Mr. Shrubb and members agreed.
90. Pagham to East Head – Coastal Defence Strategy consultation
The Chairman opened the meeting to allow Mr. David Lowesley to address the meeting regarding the recently published consultation document. He emphasized the natural and geological factors that the report addressed including climate change and rising sea levels. He pointed out the difficulty in predicting the future so this report focused on strategic management of the coastline.
Questions from members of the public included concern over the extent of the feasibility of the report, and lack of research. In particular more information needed to be forthcoming regarding realignment and the interim measure to protect the Harbour. Cllr Montyn expressed concern over the need to ensure public opinion was taken into account and that the outcomes would be transparent.
The Chairman told the meeting that there would be further consultation with the District Council and the Environment Agency in January, and that further public meetings would be arranged in February 2007. He thanked Mr. Lowesley for attending the meeting.
91. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Mr. Robertson
92. CODE OF CONDUCT
Mr. R. Shrubb declared his interest in the item concerning Scotts Farm caravan site.
93. MINUTES
On a proposal by Mr. Shrubb, seconded by Mr. Holmes, the minutes were approved and signed by the Chairman.
94. CLERKS REPORT AND ACTION LIST PROGRESS
(a) Allotments
No items to report.
(b) Footpaths and Open Spaces
No items to report
(c) Sportsfield Management
No items to report
(d) Snowhill
No items to report
(e) Memorial Hall
No items to report
(f) F&GP
No items to report
(g) Village Green
No items to report
(h) Twinning.
No items to report.

(j) Parish Plan
No items to report
95. CORRESPONDENCE
Members noted that items as listed in the Clerks report had been circulated.
(a) Letter from Medical Centre
Members noted the reply concerning the new telephone system and the fact that the patients were not consulted regarding the change. Concern was expressed over the fact that a touch tone phone is required to access the new extensions. It was agreed to convey the Parish Council’s concerns to the Practice Manager.
96. FINANCE
(a) Balances at 1st December 2006 were £47551.51
(b) Additional accounts were passed for payment as follows; £
(i) CDC Planning Fee 135.00
(ii) Mr. Hamper Potts Litter 63.00
(iii) Wicks Farm Materials 29.38
217.38
(c) On a proposal by Mr. Holmes, and seconded by Mr Tupper, payment was authorised as follows;
(i) Clerks Report 2451.24
(ii) Items above 217.38
(iii) Total 2678.62
97. GRANTS
On a proposal by Mr Hutton, seconded by Mr. Shrubb, grants were awarded as follows;
Chichester CAB £200
4Sight £200
Victim Support £200
Youth Group £250
MMVS £200
Neighbourhood Watch £75
WW PCC £450
98. BUDGET 2007/2008
Mr. Shrubb reminded Working parties that the budget would be prepared in January.
99. CLERKS SALARY
On a proposal by Mr. Shrubb, seconded by Mr Hutton, it was agreed to consider this item in closed session.
100. PLANNING
(a) Members noted that planning decision lists had been circulated.
(b) Scotts Farm – Update
Mr. Shrubb left the meeting. Mr. Wright reported on the recent meeting held between CDC, the owners of Scotts and the Parish Council which had identified a compromise to remove and reposition caravans on the disputed area. It was noted that a response was now needed from the owners.
Mr. Shrubb returned to the meeting.
(c) Planning Working Party
The Clerk outlined the current arrangements for dealing with planning applications, which had been in place since June 2006 on a trial basis. It was agreed that in future all decisions on planning applications would be made at an open meeting before each main Parish Council meeting, (starting at 6.45pm) with the exception of August when a planning meeting would be held but no Parish Council meeting. Cllr Montyn agreed to check with CDC that it was acceptable to deal with applications on this basis.
Members noted the decisions of the Planning Working party at its meeting on 1st December 2006 were as follows;
List No.44/06 WW/06/04469/FUL Demolition of bungalow and
erection of new house, 55 Marine
Drive West.
OBJECTION Not in keeping
WW/06/04911/TCA Tree surgery, Horse Chestnut,
Coach house, Pound Road
NO OBJECTION

List No.45/06 WW/06/04816/DOM Replace existing dwelling with
1 two storey house, 35-37
Marine Drive West
NO OBJECTION
WW/06/04988/FUL Change of use to 3x 2 bed flats,
and 2 x 1 bed flats, Fairlawns,
Marine Close.
NO OBJECTION
List No.46/06 NONE
List No. 47/06 WW/06/05314/DOM Renewal of unimplemented
permission, Barn Cottage, Elms
Lane, W Wittering
NO OBJECTION
WW/06/05049/DOM Change garage roof from hip to
gable, The Sidings, Elms Lane
NO OBJECTION
101. OTHER ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
(a) Affordable Housing Seminar
Mr. Hopson reported that he and Mr. Robertson had attended this seminar as part of the
research for the Parish plan preparation.
(b) LDF – Delivering Development Opportunities
Members noted the meeting at CDC on 25th January 2007 and in East Wittering (public
exhibition) on 8th February 2007.
102. OPEN FORUM
Mr. Cate suggested that the bye laws for the bank at Marine Drive should be researched
regarding the problems with damage.
103. CLERKS SALARY
On a proposal by Mr. Shrubb, seconded by Mr Hutton members agreed to increase the Clerks
salary to £4750 from 1st April 2006.

There being no further items for discussion, the meeting closed at 8.50pm.