Thursday, February 02 2006

Minutes February 2006

02/06
WEST WITTERING PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES of the Meeting of the Parish Council,
Held on Thursday, 2nd February 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. J. Robertson, Mrs. J. Harper, Mr. D. Hopson and 10 members of the Public. Cllr Peter Jones and Cllr Taff Davies also in attendance.

10. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Mr. W.Buckland

11. MINUTES
Subject to Item 9 of the minutes of 6th January 2006 reading “Coastal Defence Strategy instead of East Head Strategy, on a proposal by Mr. Tupper seconded by Mr. Holmes, the minutes were agreed and signed by the Chairman.

12. DECLARATION OF INTEREST (CODE OF CONDUCT)
Mr. Shrubb declared his interest in the item concerning Scotts Farm and Mr. Hopson declared his interest in the planning application for Nunnington Farm. Under section 106 of the Local Government Act 1992 Mrs. Harper declared that she was unable to vote on the item concerning the budget for 2006/2007.

13. CLERKS REPORT AND ACTION LIST PROGRESS
(a) Allotments
Mrs. Harper reported that there was a 1/2 plot available and that a new gate post was needed. It was agreed to ask a local contractor for a quote for the new post.
(b) Footpaths and Open Spaces.
Members noted that a new finger post was required for the section from Elms Lane to Scotts Farm.
(c) Sportsfield Management
Mr. Hutton reported that the final account for the pavilion had been agreed but that some M&E works were outstanding. As soon as these are resolved the final account and retention payment would be made.
(d) Snowhill
Mr. Shrubb reported that quotes had been requested for the track repairs, and that the hand rails were being repaired.
It was also agreed to request the proposals for beach maintenance from the Sailing Club.
(e) Memorial Hall
Mrs. Harper reported that the AGM would be held on 10th May 2006.
(f) F&GP
Members noted the next meeting would be on June 19th 2006.
(g) Village Green
Members noted that work to The Pound was still outstanding because of the weather.
(h) Village Design Statement
Mr. Robertson reported that three teams were now working on the write up of the final document, with key discussions concerning the settlement boundary. The proposed adoption of the VDS by the District Council was planned for May 2006. Mr. Robertson drew attention to the Conservation Area Character Appraisal being undertaken by CDC, with a public display on 10th March in the Pavilion.
Twinning Committee
Mr. Wright reported that a French visit had been arranged for September 2006.

14. CORRESPONDENCE
Members noted that items as listed in the Clerks report had been circulated.
(a) Application for Pharmacy
The Clerk reported details of an outline proposal for a Pharmacy in East Wittering. Following discussion it was agreed that the status quo should remain as there was adequate provision and additional competition may be counter productive.
(b) WSCC – Highways Act 1980 – Berry Barn Lane
Members noted the Statement and Map deposited in respect of Berry Barn Lane.

15. FINANCE
(a) Balances at 27th January were £40581.52
(b) Additional accounts were passed for payment as follows; £
(i) RNS Grasscutting 1466.66
(ii) P. Bleathman Fees 1686.05
(iii) Dixon Hurst Kemp Fees 1076.90
(iv) G. Perkins Fees 1066.42
5296.03
(c) On a proposal by Mr. Holmes, and seconded by Mrs. Harper, payment was authorised as follows;
(i) Clerks Report 1226.93
(ii) Items above 5296.03
(iii) Total 6522.96
(d) Budget 2006/2007
Mr. Shrubb distributed proposals for the spending plans for 2006/2007. Members considered the options for increase and on a proposal by Mr Shrubb, seconded by Mr. Robertson; the precept for 2006/2007 was agreed by all members at £56050.00

16. PLANNING
(a) Members noted that planning decision lists had been circulated.
(b) Land at Scotts Farm, Cakeham Road
Mr. Wright reported on the Development Control Committee meeting on 1st February 2006. The District Council was satisfied that there were persons living permanently on the site in breach of the holiday licence. Regarding the retrospective planning application for the newly developed part of the site, Mr. Hutton asked all members to look at the submitted plans and information, and urged the public to write to the District Council if they had any comments. Following further discussion it was agreed to hold an open planning meeting to discuss and formulate the Parish Council response, on Thursday 9th February 2006, at 6.30pm.
(c) Planning Appeal – Land adj to The Chase Summerfield Rd
Members noted an appeal against this decision, comments as previous objection.
(d) Members noted the decision of the Planning Working party were as follows;
List No.02/06 WW/04840/DOM 2 storey rear extension,
Nunnington Cottage Rookwood Road,
NO OBJECTION
WW/06/00002/DOM Porch, Trident, Royce Way
NO OBJECTION
WW/06/00027/DOM Extension to rear, Wistrings,
60, Howard Ave
NO OBJECTION
List No. 03/06 WW/06/00082/DOM Carport and store, land adj
Woodbine Cottage, Cakeham Rd
NO OBJECTION
WW/06/00129/DOM Extension and loft conversion,
6, Southcote Ave,
NO OBJECTION
List No.04/06 WW/05/00064/FUL Replacement windows,
Heathfield Care Home,
Chichester Rd
NO OBJECTION
WW/05/04540/FUL New access, raising land,
decking, block sheds, roadways,
Scotts Farm, Cakeham Road
OBJECTION – Visually unacceptable in
Strategic gap.

17. OTHER ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
(a) Highways
Mr. Shrubb reported fly tipping in the lay by in Elms Lane and also reported were several footway/carriageway items.
(b) Drop In Youth Group
Mr. Shrubb reported that all the required police checks were in place.

18. OPEN FORUM
Mr. Morton asked the Council why they were looking to change contractors for grasscutting on the Village Green. He also asked the Council to make representation over the large vehicles using Elms Lane and to consider width restriction.
Mr. Tice of Marine Drive distributed photographs and plans of a newly constructed wall adjacent to the Public Footpath. It was agreed to ask WSCC if this compromised the right of way.
Mr. Piper asked the Council to reconsider its decision regarding a new pharmacy in the Village as he felt additional services would be of benefit to residents and holiday visitors. Members agreed to support the proposal.

There being no further business for discussion, the meeting closed at 9.20pm.