Thursday, March 02 2006

Minutes March 2006

03/06
WEST WITTERING PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES of the Meeting of the Parish Council,
Held on Thursday, 2nd March 2006 in the Sports Pavilion,
Rookwood Road, West Wittering
PRESENT: Mr. R. Hutton, (Chairman) Mr. R. Shrubb, (Vice Chairman), Mr. W. Buckland, Mr. T. Tupper, Mr. D. Wright, Mr. J. Robertson, Mr. D. Hopson and 4 members of the Public. Cllr Taff Davies also in attendance.
19. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Mrs. J. Harper, Mr. B Holmes
20. MINUTES
Subject to Item 18 of the minutes of 2nd February 2006 reading that members agreed not to oppose the proposal for an additional pharmacy in the area, on a proposal by Mr. Shrubb, seconded by Mr. Robertson, the minutes were signed by the Chairman.
21. DECLARATION OF INTEREST (CODE OF CONDUCT)
Mr. Shrubb declared his interest in the item concerning Scotts Farm and the Conservation Area Character review.
22. CLERKS REPORT AND ACTION LIST PROGRESS
(a) Allotments
It was reported that there were 2 1/2 plots available and prospective tenants were being contacted. The Working Party reported that consideration was being given to clearing the strip behind the gate to bring on tamarisk plants. It was agreed to get quotes for clearing and rotivating.
(b) Footpaths and Open Spaces.
Members noted that Cakeham Estates had agreed in principle to dedicating part of its land for a cycle way to link the two parts of the village. A route needed to be agreed and the Clerk was asked to obtain a suitable plan.
(c) Sportsfield Management
Mr. Tupper reported that work had started to the new entrance gate, and the Clerk was requested to contact WSCC Highways for permission to create a new dropped kerb outside the entrance.
(d) Snowhill
Mr. Shrubb reported that he had been in contact with the Sailing Club regarding the proposals for this year’s beach maintenance which would take place on 25th March 2006. It was noted that the Parish Council did not need to contribute to additional beach material and that no raking would take place near the gabions. Mr. Shrubb confirmed that he would look at repairing the slipway at the same time as the track repairs were to be carried out.
(e) Memorial Hall
Mr. Nash reported that after the damage caused at a recent event at the Memorial Hall, the matter was now resolved and payment made in compensation.
(f) F&GP
Members noted the next meeting would be on June 19th 2006.
(g) Village Green
Members noted that an additional post had been put in to prevent parking on the grass verge.
(h) Village Design Statement
Mr. Robertson reported the draft VDS would be on display at the same time as the Conservation Area Character Appraisal, 10th March 2006, from 6.00pm to 9.00pm. He confirmed he had applied to the Harbour Conservancy for grant towards printing costs.
Twinning Committee
Mr. Wright reported that a “Call My Bluff” evening was arranged for 25th March 2006.
23. CORRESPONDENCE
Members noted that items as listed in the Clerks report had been circulated.
(a) A286 Highway Works
Members noted works in accordance with WSCC accident prevention measures.
(b) No Parking restrictions, Marine Drive
Members noted additional correspondence from residents, however felt that the matter was the responsibility of WSCC.
(c) Parking, Rookwood Rd
The Clerk reported a letter from the owner of 2Xs, concerning the possibility of staff working in businesses in the village being able to use a couple of spaces in the Pavilion car park, to ease congestion caused by parked cars in the summer season. Following discussion, on a proposal by Mr Shrubb, seconded by Mr Wright, members agreed in principle to allow parking in the Pavilion on a trial basis for the summer season. It was agreed that Mr Bassett would liaise with Mr Tupper regarding keys etc.
24. FINANCE
(a) Balances at 24th February 2006 were £38969.21
(b) Additional accounts were passed for payment as follows; £
(i) Staffurth and Bray Legal fees 2350.00
(ii) Southern Electric Pavilion 401.13
(iii) Southern Water Pavilion 109.17 (iv) C. Tranchant Garden 60.00 (v) JC Lilywhite Final payment 14352.20
17272.50
(c) On a proposal by Mr. Shrubb, seconded by Mr Tupper, payment was authorised as follows;
(i) Clerks Report 2476.55
(ii) Items above 17272.50
(iii) Total 19749.05
25. PLANNING
(a) Members noted that planning decision lists had been circulated.
(b) Land at Scotts Farm, Cakeham Road
Following the public meeting held on 9th February where members agreed to pursue the assertion with the District Council that there was no legal consent for any caravans to be sited in the disputed area, the Chairman reported that the District Council had responded and that they had disputed the Parish Council assertion. The Chairman had therefore agreed with five other Councillors to proceed and obtain a legal opinion from a specialist planning law firm. The opinion would be issued following a meeting week commencing 6th March 2006.
(c) Planning Application – Guild House
Members noted a letter from the applicant concerning proposals for Guild House.
(a) List No.05/06 NONE
List No.06/05 WW/06/00311/DOM Detached garage and
annex, Strand End East Strand OBJECTION
Possible separate unit of
accommodation
WW/06/00315/OUT Thatch End, Seaward
Drive, Residential Unit
OBJECTION
Overdevelopment
WW/06/00334/DOM Two storey side extension, North Cottage, Coombe Row,
OBJECTION
Unneighbourly
WW/06/00348/FUL Glentana, 49, The
Crescent,
OBJECTION
Overdevelopment
WW/06/00352/DOM Conservatory, creation of bedroom within garage 6, Holmwood Close
NO OBJECTION
WW/06/00382/ELD Licence to occupy mobile
home, Taurus,
Nunnington Farm
NO OBJECTION
List No.07/06 NONE

26. OTHER ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
(a) Peninsular Community Forum
Mr. Tupper reported on the recent meeting, in particular Mr Carvell’s presentation on planning and enforcement. Following discussion it was agreed to invite him to speak at the Annual Parish Assembly on 12th May 2006.
(b) Conservation Area Character Appraisal

Mr. Wright stated that he was against the exclusion of Snowhill Caravan site from the conservation area, and asked the Parish Council to consider supporting the retention of this area within the CA.
27. OPEN FORUM
Cllr Davies reported that he had met with Mr Hodd of WSCC to discuss the issue of verges and ditches in Chapel Lane and surrounding area, and that he would report back with information when it was to hand.

There being no further business for discussion, the meeting closed at 8.45pm.