Betley, Balterley & Wrinehill Parish Council

Minutes of the Meeting held on 27 June 2002

 

PRESENT        Steven K Ball

Rita Chisnall 

Ronald C Howarth

Anne Mountford

John Price                                                                                      (Chair)                                                                              

                        Frank A Speed

Jennifer J Walton

G Roger Gleave                                                                            (Clerk)

Twelve members of the public

 

APOLOGIES   Ian M Ashbolt

                        Ken Eaton

                        Bob E Lindblom

                        Roland P Seymour

BC David Becket, BC Gavin Webb & CC Ted Holland

 

PART 1 (open to the Public)

 

104/20  The Clerk informed the Council that Reg Jenks had not signed the ‘Register of Interests’ and ‘The Undertaking to Observe the Model Code of Conduct’ within the two month period from 23 April and thus had ceased to be a member of the Council.

            RESOLVED that

a)      A letter be sent to Reg Jenks thanking him for his long and loyal service to the Parish Council.

b)      Procedures be now be put in hand to obtain a replacement councillor.

 

105/02  The Council considered the following planning application.

02/00402/FUL: Garage block and garden equipment store (revised scheme); Fox Hollow, Cracow Moss, Betley.

            RESOLVED that the Council had no objections to the scheme.

 

106/20  The Council considered the following planning applications.

02/00442/0UT and 00/00455/LBC: Detached dwelling with garage and Demolition of outbuilding; Beechwood, Main Road, Betley.

RESOLVED that the Council rejects the proposal on the grounds that it would change the nature of the conservation area and furthermore the proposed access between Beechwood and Tudor House is narrow.

(4 for; 2 against; 1 abstention)

 

107/20  The Council considered the following planning application.

02/00445/OUT: Dormer bungalow; Land opposite 1 Church Villas, The Butts, Main Road, Betley.

RESOLVED that the Council had no objections in principle to this application.

 

108/20  The Council considered the following planning application.

02/00473/FUL: 5 dwellings, garage for existing dwelling access road with associated alterations to highway; Ivydene Garage, Main Road, Betley.

The Council recognised that this application concerned part of the area which was the subject of Council’s representation to the Local Plan 2011 for a re-location of the Green Belt boundary which was to be considered at the forthcoming Public Enquiry; but had been informed that this should not influence the discussion on this application.

RESOLVED that the Council recommends the rejection the application on the grounds that it is out of character for the village conservation area especially with regard to the design and size of the houses, their impact on the local residents and a potentially difficult access onto the Main Road.

(4 for; 3 abstentions)

 

109/20 The Council considered the following planning application from Crewe & Nantwich BC.

                        Single Storey Security Lodge at Wychwood Park, Weston, Crewe.

            RESOLVED that the Council had no objections.

 

110/02  The Council received the results of the following planning applications.

a)      02/00188/REM: Erection of dwelling; Land adjacent to Rostherne, Common Lane Betley.

REFUSED

(by virtue of the size and design in relation the size and width of the plot and relative to neighbours; and would fail to preserve or enhance the views along Common Lane)

b)   02/00269/FUL: Proposed garage, Post Office Lane, Balterley.

APPROVED

(with four schedule 2 conditions to protect amenity and openness of this Green Belt site)

c)   02/00313/FUL: Two storey rear extension; Beech Cottage, Main Road, Betley.

APPROVED

(with 4 schedule 2 conditions to protect amenity and safety and convenience of users of the highway)

                       

 

111/02  RESOLVED that the Part 1 and Part 2 minutes of the meetings (copies in minute book) held on 23 and 28 May be approved.

 

112/02  RESOLVED that the following reports/actions consequent upon a consideration of matters arising be approved.

a)      92/02 (a) Den Lane. Ted Holland was still hoping to get a resolution to the problem.

b)      92/02 (c) Sign at Balterley. The signs had been ordered.

c)      92/02 (d) Noticeboard in centre of the Village. Deferred to next meeting.

d)      92/02 (e) Litterbins. The Clerk hoped to order these in the near future.

e)      92/02/(f) and 103/02 Response to Local Plan. Chairman’s letter in response received

f)       97/02 10 June Meeting o Village Plan.  The meeting was well attended and the Chairman would report on future action at the next meeting.

g)      97/02 Golden Jubilee Celebrations.  These (copy of details in minute book) had been successful.  Frank Speed was especially thanked for his organisation of the Beacon.

 

113/02  RESOLVED that the financial statement (copy in minute) as at 20 June be received.

 

114/02  The Clerk reported that District Audit had been appointed the external auditor for the Council for five years.  District Audit would be providing guidance as to the audit procedures to be used for the financial year ended 31 March 2002.

 

115/02 The Council considered a request from Betley Play Group for a grant.  The Chairman said that he would look into the request and it should be considered at the nest meeting.

 

116/02  RESOLVED that the payment of invoices (copy in minute book) be approved.

 

117/02  The Council received the booklet ‘The Code to protect You’ and the consultation paper ‘Local investigation and determination of misconduct allegations’.

 

118/02  The Council received Countryside Publications ‘Vital Villages Update’ and a booklet on Section 17 of the Crime and Disorder Act that outlined parish council responsibilities in this matter.

 

119/02  RESOLVED that the Clerk should be supported in his attendance at the Annual Training Day organised by the SPCA.

 

120/02  RESOLVED that the correspondence under agenda item 1 be received and appropriate action taken.

a)      Items 12 (b) (iii) and 12 (c) (ii) & (iii) be filed

b)      Items 12 (b) (ii); 12 (c) (i) (iv) & (v) be placed in the Reading Room.

c)      Item 12 (i) Community Chest 2002/2003 The notices outlining the details of the scheme should be displayed.

d)      Item 12 (iv) Community Forum The Chairman usually attended this meeting.

e)      Item 12 (c) (vi))’Reaching out to Young People’ The leaflet be sent to ‘Girls’ Talk’.

f)       Bonfire It was noted that Newcastle Lion Club would be holding a bonfire on 2 November.

 

121/02  The Clerk was asked to examine the correspondence concerning the new 30mph sign in Wrinehill.

 

 

Signed…………………………….

 

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