Date: 1 July 2021 Our Ref: 21/01125/FUL/Humphrey Mpezeni (Specialist – A)
Why have you received this?
South Somerset District Council is obliged to consult Town/Parish Councils as statutory consultees. You are not obliged to respond but if you wish your comments to be taken into account please follow the instructions below.
What is proposed? Application for the Construction of a new mixed-use Equestrian and Agricultural Building and a 60m x 30m outdoor all weather riding arena
Where is it proposed? Land At Devenish Lane Bayford Wincanton
How do I see the submitted plans and information digitally?
As you now know we will not be sending paper copies of applications to you, so all documentation must be viewed online.
When replying please do not copy in any other SSDC email addresses. We will not be able to reply answering questions posed within representations. If you cannot meet the deadline then your comments may not be considered. We will not chase after 21 days.
NB: For householder or minor applications, in the event of an appeal that proceeds by way of the expedited procedure, any representations made about the application will be passed to the Secretary of State and there will be no opportunity to make further representations.
The Chairman will allow a short period of time for public participation prior to each planning application meeting commencing.
1. Apologies – None
2. Declaration of Interest – None
3. Planning Application
Planning Application No: 20/00279/FUL
Applicant:
Location: Land at Hook Valley Farm, Shaftesbury Lane, Stoke Trister.
Proposal: Demolition of agricultural building (with prior approval to convert to dwelling – reference 19/00910/PAMB and erection of detached dwelling and garage.
The Parish Council will meet about 10 minutes prior to the meeting to consider the plans in detail
Mrs P Gillman
Clerk to the Parish Council Date: 28 March 2021
NO EMPLOYEE SHALL RECEIVE LESS FAVOURABLE TREATMENT ON THE GROUNDS OF GENDER, RACE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, MARITAL STATUS OR DISABILITY.
Date: 8 June 2021 Our Ref: 21/01446/FUL/Peter Thomas (Specialist)
Why have you received this?
South Somerset District Council is obliged to consult Town/Parish Councils as statutory consultees. You are not obliged to respond but if you wish your comments to be taken into account please follow the instructions below.
What is proposed? Application to raise sections of roof to allow use of vehicle lift.
Where is it proposed? Bayford Motors Bayford Hill Stoke Trister Wincanton
How do I see the submitted plans and information digitally?
As you now know we will not be sending paper copies of applications to you, so all documentation must be viewed online.
When replying please do not copy in any other SSDC email addresses. We will not be able to reply answering questions posed within representations. If you cannot meet the deadline then your comments may not be considered. We will not chase after 21 days.
NB: For householder or minor applications, in the event of an appeal that proceeds by way of the expedited procedure, any representations made about the application will be passed to the Secretary of State and there will be no opportunity to make further representations.
A resolution is sought to accept the financial statement as of 31 March 2022. Stoke Trister & Bayford PC Current A/c £23,569.28; Stoke Trister & Bayford PC Reserve A/c £9,136.98; Leigh Common Savings A/c £5,106.67.
c. A resolution is sought to accept the following payments.
BAC’s
Clerks’ salary, expenses, and council expenses
685.58
BAC’s
D & M Miland
42.59
BAC’s
Mrs Linsley (Steamer)
148.00
BAC’s
Mrs Linsley (Microwave)
145.98
BAC’s
Peter Fryer (Gardener)
50.00
BAC’s
Mrs Gillman (Flag/Pole/Brackets
50.81
Proposed: Cllr Webb-Bowen Seconded: Cllr Grant
6. Planning Matters
a. New Planning Matters
There were no new planning matters.
b.Outcome of planning matters already considered
Planning Application No: 22/00347/HOU
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Rushe
Proposal: Removal of existing conservatory. Addition of kitchen extension
Location: Manor House Manor Farm Lane Stoke Trister Wincanton Somerset BA9 9PH – Approved.
Planning Application No: 22/00348/LBC
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Rushe
Proposal: Removal of existing conservatory. Addition of kitchen extension
Location: Manor House Manor Farm Lane Stoke Trister Wincanton Somerset BA9 9PH –Approved
c. Any other planning matters received since the agenda was prepared.
There were no other matters.
7. Highways
Chairman to write to John Nicholson regarding the previous discussion she had with Gary Warren about the dangers of parked cars on Bayford Hill and the exiting of Love Lane.
b. SID
After a long discussion it was agreed to ask three companies to either give a demonstration or let the Clerk know where their nearest device is to be able to go and see it.
8. Footpaths
Cllr Garrett discussed footpaths as per her report. Report filed within minutes.
9. Riding Gate and East View
Clerk asked D/Councillor Bastable how to contact Heather Nesbitt as she had written to her several times with no response. Cllr Bastable suggested copying in the CEO and Council Leader to her future emails to Heather Nesbitt.
10. Defibrillator
No further information.
11. Audit
The audit was signed.
12. Donations
The payments of the yearly donations were unanimously agreed by all.
13. Notice Boards
It was unanimously agreed to allow Mr Perry to purchase and erect the two new notice boards in Stoke Trister.
Present: Mrs N Linsley, Mrs J Garrett Mrs Laura Rose-Walker, Mr M Grant, Mr R Webb-Bowen D/Councillor R Bastable
Clerk in attendance: Mrs P Gillman
Public: 22 members of the public.
1. Apologies for Absence: Mr A Chesterman
2. Minutes of the meeting of 13 May 2021
Signed off at the July 2021 Parish Council meeting.
3.Matters Arising from the Minutes
There were no matters to report.
4. Chairman’s Report
Stoke Trister with Bayford Parish Council Chairman’s Report 2021 – 2022
5. Neighbourhood Watch Report
Andy Chesterman sent his apologies.
Peter Munro, Stoke Trister – Mr Munro mentioned that it was advisable to make sure sheds were locked but apart from that things were relatively quiet.
6. Public Question Forum
One resident mentioned that there was no community spirit within the parish any longer as it has been lost over the past 20 years. A resident mentioned setting up a cinema club. Mrs Linsley stated that this is not something the Parish Council would consider financing but would support in any other way possible. One parishioner mentioned a broken gate and Mrs Garrett will investigate this. One parishioner asked what was happening to the pub. Another parishioner stated it is apparently up for sale confidentially but could not say with who and how much.
7. Date of next meeting
11 May 2023
There being no further business the meeting closed at 7.42pm.
Minutes of the meeting of the Parish Council held on
Thursday 10 March 2022 at 7.30pm in Bayford Hall
Public Forum
After extensive discussion with Helen Smith and Pam Williams regarding the Queens Platinum Jubilee Celebrations it was unanimously agreed to allow the 3rd tranche of the Opening up Safely Grant of £2,500 towards the celebrations.
Present
Cllrs: N Linsley (Chairman), M Grant (Vice Chairman), J Garrett, and L Rose-Walker.
Public: Helen Smith and Pam Taylor
1.Apologies – C/Councillor A Groskop and D/Councillor R Bastable
2. Declarations of Interest – None
3.Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 13 January 2022.
It was resolved to approve and sign the minutes as a true record
Proposed Cllr Rose-Walker Seconded Cllr Garrett
4.Planning Matters
a New Planning Matters
Planning Application No: 22/00347/HOU
Applicant: MR & MRS RUSHE
Proposal: Removal of existing conservatory. Addition of kitchen extension
Location: Manor House Manor Farm Lane Stoke Trister Wincanton Somerset BA9 9PH
Planning Application No: 22/00348/LBC
Applicant: MR & MRS RUSHE
Proposal: Removal of existing conservatory. Addition of kitchen extension
Location: Manor House Manor Farm Lane Stoke Trister Wincanton Somerset BA9 9PH
b. Outcome of planning matters already considered
There were no further planning outcomes
b Outcome of planning matters already considered
No further information.
5. Highways
Chairman has written to Gary Warren again regarding road safety.
Police have agreed to do extra patrols in Beech Lane and Devenish Lane.
Clerk to contact Traffic Management to request that Stoke Trister becomes a 20mph area.
b. SID
Further discussion regarding the SID it was agreed that the Clerk would send the websites of the companies recommended by Traffic Management.
6 Footpaths
Cllr Garrett sent her report to all Councillors and is now filed with the minutes.
Stoke Trister & Bayford PC Current A/C £22,128.47 Stoke Trister&Bayford PC Reserve A/C £9,136.91 Leigh Common Savings A/C £5,106.63
c A resolution is sought to agree the following payments.
BAC’s
Clerk Salary, expenses & council expenses.
621.81
BAC’s
Mrs Linsley (Flowers)
50.00
BAC’s
Mrs Linsley (Door Alarm)
119.99
BAC’s
Glasdon (Bin)
240.33
Proposed: Cllr Linsley Seconded: Cllr Grant
8 Riding Gate & East View
Still awaiting an update from Heather Nesbitt
9.Defibrillator
No further information
10.Risk Assessment
No further information
11. Street Party for 2022
Chairman would like to change the name to Jubilee Celebrations.
Parish has acquired a grant for £2,500 for the Jubilee Celebrations.
Proposed: Cllr Rose-Walker Seconded: Cllr Grant
12. Parish Plan
Cllr Garrett mentioned the changes she has made to the Parish Plan, all Councillors were very happy with the work she had done with the plan. Cllr Rose-Walker suggested putting in a question regarding wildlife on the plan.
13. May Elections
Chairman stated that she was happy to take the election papers to SSDC by hand.
14. Tender
The tender for this year was extensively discussed and decided.
15. Risk Assessment/Standing Orders/Financial Regulations/Freedom of Information/Code of Conduct
It was unanimously agreed to re-adopt all.
Proposed: Cllr R-Walker Seconded Cllr Grant
16. Date of next meeting will be on Thursday 12 May 2022
Minutes of the meeting of the Parish Council held on
Thursday 13 January 2022 at 7.30pm in Bayford Hall
Public Forum
No members of the public attended.
Present
Cllrs: N Linsley (Chairman) (M Grant (Vice Chairman), R Webb-Bowen, J Garrett, and L Rose-Walker. D/Councillor R Bastable
1.Apologies – C/Councillor A Groskop
2. Declarations of Interest – None
3.Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 11 November 2021.
It was resolved to approve and sign the minutes as a true record
Proposed Cllr Rose-Walker Seconded Cllr Grant
4.Planning Matters
a New Planning Matters
There were no new planning matters.
b Outcome of plannig matters already considered
There were no further outcomes.
5. Highways
Cllr Grant had contacted Gary Warren regarding the purchase of a SID. Gary Warren suggested it may be possible to share the cost and use of the SID with Charlton Musgrove. Although the Clerk had asked Charlton Musgrove previously to share and they refused. Cllr Bastable said he would speak about it at the next Charlton Musgrove meeting. Training will be given on how to use the SID and how to obtain the data from it.
On the dangers of driving out of Love Lane Gary Warren suggested painting the road by the lane to help with the visual exiting.
Clerk to contact Fly Tipping to report the rubbish along Beech Lane.
6 Footpaths
Cllr Garrett sent her report to all Councillors and is now filed with the minutes.
7 Financial Matters
a Statement of Account and Bank Reconciliation
b Bank Balances to 31 December 2021
A resolution is sought to accept the financial statement as at 31 December 2021. Stoke Trister & Bayford PC Current A/C £23,160.86 Stoke Trister&Bayford PC Reserve A/C £9136.75 Leigh Common Savings A/C £5106.55
c A resolution is sought to agree the following payments.
BAC’s
Clerk Salary, expenses & council expenses.
592.07
BAC’s
SALC
25.00
Cheque 000501
British Legion Wreath
21.00
BAC’s
Mrs Garrett Xmas lights and batteries.
75.47
BAC’s
Superplants Xmas tree
162.00
BAC’s
Mrs Linsley refreshments for Carol Singing.
91.55
BAC’s
ICO
35.00
Proposed: Cllr Garrett Seconded: Cllr Grant
The Chairman discussed a training session she had attended. The internal audit now has extra legislations needed. Chairman suggested having a letter to the Parish Council as a totality of the internal audit. Chairman to contact Brian Williams who has done the internal audit for many years to ask just what needed to be done.
Chairman to contact Mr Light to repair the Notice Board at the triangle in Stoke Trister village.
8.Riding Gate, East View & Sunnyhill Farm
Heather Nesbitt is dealing with all the above cases.
9.Defibrillator
No further information
10.Risk Assessment
Cllr Webb-Bowen asked the Clerk to send his draft copy of the Risk Assessment to all Councillors so they could send comments and views on Management.
11. Street Party for 2022
Chairman had spoken with various parishioners to see how interested villagers would be to a Street Party. Cllr Rose-Walker will continue to organise the party.
12. Flowers
Chairman discussed with the Councillors about sending some flowers to Eldryd Parsons widow Maureen. It was unanimously agreed to go ahead with this.
13. Rubbish Bin
It has been requested by a parishioner that we have another rubbish bin at the bottom of Devenish Lane. Clerk to check on sizes and prices then send to all Councillors for a decision.
14. Opening up Safely
It was discussed about the 3rd tranche available for opening up safely. It was unanimously agreed to apply for it.
15. Precept
The Precept was signed and will be sent to SSDC.
16. Date of next meeting will be on Thursday 10 March 2022
Minutes of the meeting of the Parish Council held on
Thursday 11 November 2021 at 7.30pm in Bayford Hall
Public Forum
No members of the public attended. Cllr Garrett requested a copy of the original Parish Plan. Chairman mentioned that she was learning Word Press so that she could amend the website when needed.
Present
Cllrs: N Linsley (Chairman M Grant (Vice Chairman), J Garrett, and L Rose-Walker. C/Councillor A Groskop. D/Councillor R Bastable
1.Apologies – Cllr Webb-Bowen and Cllr Diggle Perry
2. Declarations of Interest – Cllr Garrett planning application.
3.Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 16 September 2021.
It was resolved to approve and sign the minutes as a true record
Proposed Cllr Rose-Walker Seconded Cllr Garrett
4.Planning Matters
a.New Planning Matters
There were no new planning matters.
b Outcome of plannig matters already considered
Application No: 20/00638/FUL
Applicants: Mr & Mrs Garrett
Location: Highcroft, Stoke Trister, Wincanton.
Proposal: Erection of a dwelling (resubmission) – Application finally passed by Area East.
Application No: 20/02935/FUL
Location: Highbrook Devenish Lane Bayford
Proposal: Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of a replacement dwelling and detached garage. – Conflict in decision from Parish Council. Permitted with conditions.
Application No: 21/01039/COU
Location: Riding Gate House, Riding Gate.
Proposal: Change of use of land and siting of 1 No. camping pod to provide holiday accommodation. – Based on one individual building and with that in mind STWBPC have no objections to the application. – Approved with conditions.
Application No: 21/01330/FUL
Location: Church Farm Bayford Lane
Proposal: Redevelopment of Church Farm agricultural buildings and erection of 2 dwellings (as approved under 19/00258/OUT) together with construction of new vehicular access therto and to serve existing bungalow- STWBPC have no objection to the two dwellings applied for. However, we do notice that the two houses to be erected are 5 bedroom houses when the original approved outline application was for two 4 bedroom houses. Permitted with conditions.
5. Highways
Chairman mentioned that Aly Perry has resigned as councillor and we need to advertise for two councillors again. She also agreed to contact the owner of Manor House, Stoke Trister as he had shown an interest in being a councillor.
Cllr Grant agreed to look at the SIDS that Aly Perry was working on and to take over Highways temporarily. Cllr Grant mentioned fly tipping in Beech Lane at the A303 end. Clerk to contact the Council for clearance. Chairman had a meeting with Gary Warren regarding the traffic issues of parked cars at the top of Bayford Hill. Gary Warren said he would follow this up.
6 Footpaths
Cllr Garrett contacted Eve Wynn regarding several footpath problems. She is taking these issues on board but all her contractors are very busy at the moment and so she is unable to give a timescale as to when the matters can be resolved. Chairman suggested contacting Eve Wynn again to contact the landowners to clear the paths on their land. Eve Wynn has agreed to supply further footpath signs that Cllr Garrett and Cllr Rose Walker will put up together.
c A resolution is sought to agree the following payments.
BAC’s
Clerk Salary, expenses & council expenses.
591.99
Proposed: Cllr Grant Seconded: Cllr Garrett
8.Riding Gate, East View & Sunnyhill Farm
Cllr Garrett gave an update which was sent to Heather Nesbitt.
9.Defibrillator
Cllr Garrett mentioned a possible leak in the phone box housing the Defibrillator. It needed to be checked further when it rains more persistently.
10.Risk Assessment
No further information.
11. Street Party for 2022
Chairman had spoken with locals who could see a problem with street closures etc., they felt it better to have it in a local field. Cllr Rose-Walker was tasked to approach landowners to identify a suitable venue and get a working group together by January 2022.
12. Christmas Tree
It was discussed and agreed to have another Christmas tree again this year. Clerk to order the tree. It was agreed to buy lights for the tree in Bayford plus as there is nowhere to position a tree in Stoke Trister, lights will be bought to adorn the cherry tree in the triangle. Cllr Garrett was tasked with this purchase.
13. Christmas Carols
Bayford Hall has been booked for 18 December 2021 for Christmas Carols.
14. Remembrance Day
Chairman said that the wreath laying went well that morning. Spoke with Mr Munro who attended the service and both decided to work together next year on the service.
15. Opening up Safely
Chairman mentioned about the grant that was applied for from SALC. We were lucky enough to get both grants on offer. The Church will be given some and the Parish Council the remainder. They are to help local places to open up more safely to provide safety measures for cleaning etc.,
16. Precept
It was agreed to increase the annual donation to the Air Ambulance. The Precept was approved with a unanimous vote.
Proposed: Cllr Rose-Walker Seconded: Cllr Garrett
17 . Date of next meeting will be on Thursday 13 January 2022
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