Friday, July 07 2017

Minutes July 2017

MINUTES of the Meeting of the Parish Council,

held on Thursday 6^th July 2017 in the Sports Pavilion,

                                        Rookwood Road, West Wittering, PO20 8LT           

PRESENT: Mr R Shrubb (Chairman), Mr W Buckland, Mrs N Pike, Mrs J Barrett, Mr D Sadler and 4 members of the public. Cllr Barrett and Cllr Montyn were also present.

78.  APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE – Mr K Martin Mr H Patel Mr R Hutton Mr R Lewis

79.  DECLARATIONS UNDER THE CODE OF CONDUCT – None

80.  URGENT ITEMS – The Chairman agreed to take matters regarding quotes for footpath clearance, A 27 and enforcement matters.

81.  PLANNING - Noted the decisions of the Council were as follows:

List No	Reference	Application details
22/17	WW/17/01255/DOM	Miss Armstrong 3 Summerfield Road West Wittering PO20 8LX Proposed rear/side two storey extension and rear single storey extension, COMMENT too large for plot and condition should ensure no overlooking
23/17	WW/17/01222/LBC	Mr Gordon Wotherspoon Piggery Hall Piggery Hall Lane West Wittering PO20 8PZ External repair including demolition and re-building of chimney, replacement of external rendering with lime mortar, removal of decorations from external brickwork and replacement with lime wash or microporous paint.NO OBJECTION
	WW/17/01580/DOM	Mr J Baker Westgate Ellanore Lane West Wittering PO20 8AN Alterations to roof to provide loft conversion, part retrospective amendment to application 16/00575/DOM. OBJECTION increased bulk visual in CA and finish not in keeping with surrounding properties.
24/17	WW/17/01626/DOM	Mr & Mrs C Rigby Thetis House  Cakeham Road West Wittering PO20 8AA Amendments to front elevation to rationalise the roadside elevation. New pitch roof at the rear of the property to replace flat roof.NO OBJECTION
25/17	WW/17/01478/FUL	Mr E Kump Saltmarsh House Ellanore Lane West Wittering PO20 8AN New pool house and landscaping scheme, including revised pool layout.NO OBJECTION
	WW/17/01643/DOM	Mr Tom Talbot Ourlot 21 Jolliffe Road West Wittering PO20 8ET Demolition of rear conservatory, chimney and front bay. Construction of a single storey rear/side extension, rear dormer window, projecting bay window and front porch, replacement windows throughout. Additions and alterations.NO OBJECTION
	WW/17/01682/FUL	Mr And Mrs Nicholas And Valerie Hall Lapwings West Strand West Wittering Chichester Replacement dwelling with detached garage/boathouse. WITHDRAWN
26/17	NONE

82.  NDP UPDATE – The Clerk reported that the Steering Group had agreed that the reviewed CDC Local Plan would reflect the policies of the NP.

83.  ROOKWOOD RD TRO – The Clerk reported on further consultation with WSCC following the consultation events held at the end of May 2017. On a proposal by Mr Buckland and seconded by Mrs Barrett the Council approved the proposals and supported the scheme as circulated.

84.  ENFORCEMENT MATTERS – Noted that a property in Seaward Drive had been demolished contrary to planning consent and similarly a property in Watersedge Gdns. Cllr Barret asked for a copy of the on-going correspondence with CDC regarding the enforcement matters at Dolphins, Rookwood Lane.

85.  MINUTES – On a proposal by Mrs Pike and seconded by Mr Buckland the minutes were approved by the Council.

86.  DISTRICT AND COUNTY COUNCILLOR UPDATE – Cllr Barratt referred to the CDC bulletin which he had circulated. He reported on the A27 consultation and the Birdham Travellers site Appeal. And encouraged businesses to attend the A27 consultation events. Cllr Montyn assured the meeting that WSCC and Highways England were working with WW Estates to try to alleviate traffic issues. Both Councillors encouraged engagement in the Southern Gateway consultation and the Local Plan Review process. Mr Buckland stated that the issue with the level crossing in Chichester needed resolving as part of the development. Cllr Barrett agreed to chase CDC regarding the replacement litter bin outside Lazy Days in Rookwood Rd.

87.  CLERKS REPORT

a)     Allotments – No items

b)    Footpaths and Open Spaces – Mr Shrubb reported that some clearance work had been done. Members noted 2 quotes had been requested for clearing FP No. 5 and both quotes were for £240. On a proposal by Mrs Pike and seconded by Mr Sadler it was agreed to award the work to Contractor A, subject to discussion with WSCC.

Members noted the shingle had been removed from Marine Drive to allow easier access. Mrs Pike reported that she had looked at the records for the Village Green regarding the issue of parking. It was agreed the deeds were required to ascertain ownership. And as the village green is covered by bye laws this would constitute an offence under the bye laws .Following discussion members agreed that wooden bollards to fence the Councils land would probably be required in future to prevent unauthorised parking. The Chair opened the meeting to allow a member of the public to address the meeting. Regarding the boundary of private land and some damage to the bridge and ditches following construction. It was agreed a site meeting would be helpful once the deeds were to hand. The Chair then closed the meeting.

c)     Sportsfield Management – Noted that works would commence on the Outdoor Gym installation week commencing 17^th July 2017. Mr Buckland reported on his site visit to the rear of 37 Elmstead Park Road that the overgrown trees were on the other side of the boundary ditch. It was agreed to obtain quotes for clearance on the parish side of the Sportsfield.

d)    Snowhill – Members noted that the ramp had been repaired. It was also agreed to ask Mr Ruff to remove reported ragwort from near the sluice.

e)     Finance – On a proposal by Mrs Pike and seconded by Mr Buckland , members approved  payment as listed below

Payee	Details
Travis Perkins		Materials		48.97
West Sussex Drains		Pavilion gents		213.60
C Tranchant		Pavilion garden		45.00
HMRC		Liabilities		243.30
Mrs J Brown		Clerks salary and mileage		1190.37
Mr S Ruff		Footpaths		730.00
Mr S Ruff		Install seat Cakeham Rd		550.00
Mr S Ruff		Mowing maintenance		505.00
Viking		Box files, stationery		115.84
Playsafety		Play area inspection		121.80
Knight Fencing		Additional posts play area		270.00
WWCC		Annual Assembly		208.20
CSC		Paladin hire		56.50
CDC		Maintenance wall units		720.00
A Aylmore		Repair manhole		65.00
ICSA		Membership renewal Clerk		315.00
Sussex Estate Care		Marine Drive maintenance		108.00
Sussex Estate Care		Cycle path		294.00
Sussex Estate Care		Marine Drive Car Park		174.00
Wicks Farm Holiday Park		Mowing, keys		261.58
SSE		Pavilion		411.36
SSE		Public conveniences		162.68
AiRS		Membership		50.00
Uniguard		Service (Replacement cheque)		(203.40)
B&M Plant hire