Category: Parish Council

Stoke Trister with Bayford Parish Council

Minutes of the Meeting of the Parish Council held on 4 January 2018 in Bayford Village Hall at 7.30pm

Public Forum: Parishioners voiced concerns over the people who have parked several vehicles and aggregate in the fields at Riding Gate. It appears that there is a business being run from there and also people living on this agricultural site. The Chairman explained to the public the course the Council are taking to resolve this issue. One parishioner asked if there was an update on Sunny Hill Farm. Cllr Smith stated that the extra people there should have left by the end of February.

Present: Cllrs: E Parsons (Chairman) T MacCaw (Vice Chairman) N Linsley, I Andrews, J Macfarlane, A Smith and M Grant. SCC Anna Groskop
Public: Jane Hollihead, Mary Summerfield, Sue Timms, Veronica Bygrave and Bert Luff.

72. Apologies – There were no apologies

73. Declarations of Interest – None

74. Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 21 September and 7 December 2017. Minutes of meeting of 9 November 2017 to be signed at next meeting. Planning Meetings of 3 November, 1^st and 15^th December2017

Proposed: Cllr MacCaw Seconded: Cllr Smith

75. Matters for report for meetings held on 9 November 2017

a. There were no matters to report

76. Planning Matters

a. New Planning Matters

b. Outcome of planning matters already considered

Planning Application No: 17/03859/LBC

Applicant: Mr & Mrs B Giles

Location: Hope Cottage, Bayford Hill Stoke Trister. BA9 9NJ

Proposal: Demolish existing single storey rear extension and the erection of two storey rear extension. Redesigning of rear extension, amended plans – No Objections. – Application permitted with conditions.

Planning Application No:  17/04218/FUL

Applicant: Mr & Mrs Perrott

Location:  School House Farm, Bayford Lane, Stoke Trister, Wincanton. BA9 9PE

Proposal:  Demolition of outbuilding and erection of replacement building to be used as annexe to School House Farm. – No objections. – Application permitted with conditions.

Wayside Thatch

The Clerk was requested to contact the Conservation Officer to see if the Council was satisfied with the finished product.

c. Housing Needs Survey

After a long discussion the previous Housing Survey vote was rescinded. The new vote was 5 to 2 against having the survey done at this present time.

77. Highways

a. Cllr Andrews requested a sign either side of the sharp bend near Little Bridges Cottages on the Cucklington road. Clerk to write to Gary Warren to request signs. It was agreed to make a donation of £100.00 towards the signs. Clerk to also speak with Gary Warren about the overgrown Laurel bush in Love Lane.

b. Beech Lane

Cllr Smith is still waiting to meet the new Highways Officer to resolve the issues of the potholes in Beech Lane.

c. SID

To be discussed at the March meeting

78. Footpaths

No further information.

79. Financial Matters

a. Statement of Account and bank reconciliation

b. Bank Balances to 31 December 2017. A resolution is sought to accept the financial statement as at 31 December 2017. Stoke Trister & Bayford Current A/C No: 0956598: 4192.15; Stoke Trister & Bayford

Current No2 A/C No: 2181062 – Reserve Account 7584.53; Stoke Trister Business Account No: 7416556  5098.68

Proposed: Cllr Andrews Seconded: Cllr MacCaw

c. A resolution is sought to sign the following cheque

Cheque No: 000441        Clerks salary & expenses, council expenses             545.91

Proposed: Cllr Parsons Seconded: Cllr Macfarlane

80. Website

No further information

81. Defibrillator

Cllr Smith contacted the Community Heartbeat Trust but due to pressure of work they did not have a representative to come and speak with the Council. It was unanimously agreed to go with the Community Heartbeat Trust to purchase the Defibrillator.

Proposed: Cllr Smith Seconded: Cllr Grant

82. Leigh Common

Cllr Smith to email the Clerk with a simplified agreement.

83. Clerk’s Hours

Cllr Linsley to speak with Justin Robinson of SALC to ascertain the Clerk’s hours.

84. Date of the next meeting 8 March 2018

Meeting closed at 9.24pm

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Chairman   Date

STOKE TRISTER WITH BAYFORD PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the meeting of the Parish Council held on 

Thursday 12 November 2020 at 7.30pm via Zoom

Public Forum

No members of the public joined the meeting. Chairman read the report from PCSO Tim Russell’s report and reported on the vandalism happening within the local villages.

Present

Cllrs: N Linsley (Chairman) M Grant (Vice Chairman), M Summerfield, R Webb-Bowen and J Garrett. C/Councillor A Groskop, D/Councillor R Bastable.

1.Apologies – None

2.Declarations of Interest – None

3.Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 12 November 2020

It was resolved to approve and sign the minutes as a true record:

Proposed Cllr Garrett s.Seconded Cllr Grant

4.Planning Matters

a.New Planning Matters

There were no new planning matters.

b.Outcome of planning matters already considered

Planning Application No: 20/00638/FUL

Applicants: Mr & Mrs Garrett

Location: Highcroft, Stoke Trister, Wincanton. 

Proposal: Erection of a dwelling (resubmission) – Awaiting decision.

Mrs Garrett had a response from the Planning Department acknowledging the letter she had written to them regarding her application but unfortunately no further information so far. 

Chairman reported on the letter that she had written to Val Keitch, Leader of the Council, regarding the lack of responses from the Planning Department. Chairman also spoke of the permission for two properties being allowed just across the road from Mr & Mrs Garrett’s application. Cllr Bastable’s response was that they were entirely different. Chairman stated the point was that the Planning Office approved the 2 houses despite a split vote in the Parish Council and much opposition from resident. However, the Planning Officer asked for clarification on what seemed like trivia relating to Mr & Mrs Garrett’s application which was unanimously supported by the Parish Council and residents.

5.Highways

Cllr Summerfield spoke of the installation of the Gateways and in particular the one coming from Wincanton through Bayford to Riding Gate. It had been placed on the right hand side of the road and past properties that lived in Riding Gate thus making them live in no man’s land. When the Clerk wrote to Gary Warren (Senior Traffic Engineer for South Somerset) to complain that the sign was in the wrong place he stated it had been agreed with Cllr Summerfield. Cllr Summerfield refuted this statement and said it was totally untrue. Chairman to take a look at the road at Riding Gate and Clerk and Cllr Summerfield will meet and decide where the sign will be reinstated.

6.Footpaths

Cllr Webb-Bowen reported on the Gate that had been erected in Devenish Lane. Mr Perry and Mr Hasket had erected the gate. The issues with the gate are still not resolved. Cllr Webb-Bowen said he would speak with Mr Perry again. Cllr Web-Bowen also mentioned that the bridle path in Riding Gate was blocked and had a broken stile.  Chairman had reported to South Somerset District Council that there were wet rotting leaves on the steps in Stoke Lane underpass, Rights of Way emailed her to say the problem had been resolved but it hasn’t. She emailed back to say it had not been resolved.  Japanese Knotweed along the track just off Stoke Lane which was reported in August 2020 and again now.  Cllr Webb-Bowen to investigate further and Cllr Bastable will also contact South Somerset District Council regarding this.

7.Financial

a.Statement of account and Bank Reconciliation

b.Bank balances to 31 October 2020.

A resolution is sought to accept the financial statement as at 31 October 2020. Stoke Trister & Bayford PC Current A/C£10,307.54 Stoke Trister&Bayford PC Reserve A/C£8715.71 Leigh Common Savings A/C £5105.98

Proposed: Cllr Summerfield Seconded: Cllr Garrett

c.A resolution is sought to agree the following payments

BAC’s	J D Electricals	115.00
BAC’s	Vale Signs & Print	90.00
BAC’s	PF & SE White	280.00
BAC’s	Paper Trees	67.50
BAC’s	Clerks salary, expenses & Council expenses.	573.97

Proposed: Cllr Garrett Seconded: Cllr Webb-Bowen

8.Riding Gate & East View

As there has been nothing done towards sorting out both of these issues Cllr Bastable suggested sending an email to Netta Meadows.

9.Defibrillator

Cllr Garrett discussed the completion of the defibrillator. Guardians are in place and she is now waiting to have an on site demonstration from Heartsafe. Unfortunately, this cannot happen yet due to Covid 19 guidelines. However, a Zoom training session has been requested by Cllr Garrett.

Cllr Grant was waiting for another cheque signature for the donation from the Polygon Trust.

10.Website

Chairman spoke of the different website prices she had obtained. Cllr Garrett requested finding out more from the Yeovil company. Cllr Grant spoke highly of the Milborne Port company. Cllr Webb-Bowen did say you only get what you pay for. Chairman will speak to both companies again.

11.Regulations

Chairman spoke about updating the out of date regulations, stating that she would look through them and put each section out to the Councillors to update. Cllr Bastable suggested speaking to SALC for Standing Orders. Cllr Webb-Bowen will take on the Risk Assessment and Cllr Garrett took on the Standing Orders.

12.Precept

Clerk to change the date on the top of the Precept paper. Chairman mentioned the £500 that was paid to the Parochial Church Council each year for cutting the grass in the Churchyard. Cllr Bastable stated that if it was an open churchyard then the Parish Council would be liable.

A resolution was requested to agree the Precept.

Proposed: Cllr Webb-Bowen Seconded: Cllr Grant

14.Date of next meeting

The date of the next meeting will be on Thursday 14 January 2021

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Chairman         Date

STOKE TRISTER WITH BAYFORD PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the meeting of the Parish Council held on 

Wednesday 16 December 2020 at 7.30pm via Zoom

Public Forum

No members of the public joined the meeting. 

Present

Cllrs: N Linsley (Chairman) R Webb-Bowen and J Garrett. 

Mrs A Perry 

1.Apologies – Cllr. Grant

2.Declarations of Interest – None

Extra Parish Council Meeting to Co-opt a Councillor

After discussions and questions, it was decided to co-opt Mrs A Perry as a Councillor with Stoke Trister with Bayford Parish Council

Proposed: Seconded:

Cllr Linsley Cllr Garrett

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Chairman Date

Stoke Trister with Bayford Parish Council

Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 12 March 2020 

in Bayford Village Hall at 7.30pm

Public Forum: A large proportion of the residents attended the meeting and the Chairman welcomed them all. Ben Giles did a short speech on the Unicorn Inn and made a request to the Parish Council put the Unicorn Inn on the Assets of the Community Value Register. The Chairman explained the process of registering the Inn as an asset of the community. The community has a timescale of 6 months to come up with a business plan and how to move forward.

A unanimous decision was taken to put the Unicorn Inn on the Assets of the Community Value Register.

Chairman spoke to the parishioners about the Annual Parish Meeting due to be held in May alongside the Annual Meeting of the Parish Council. It gave the parishioners a chance to speak of what things they would like to enhance their village.

Present: Cllrs: N Linsley (Chairman) M Grant (Vice Chairman) J Macfarlane, M Summerfield, J McKenna, and J Garrett. C/C Anna Groskop.

73. Apologies – Cllrs: R Webb-Bowen and D/C R Bastable

74. Declarations of Interest – Cllr J Garret on the planning section.

75. Minutes of the Parish Council Meetings of 9 January 2020 and Planning Meetings of 10 January and 6 February 2020.

A resolution is sought to approve and sign the minutes as a true record.

Proposed: Cllr Grant Seconded: Cllr Garrett

76. Financial Matters

a. Statement of Account and bank reconciliation

b. Bank Balances to 29 February 2020. 

A resolution is sought to accept the financial statement as at 29 February 2020. Stoke Trister & Bayford PC Current A/c £8069.23; Stoke Trister & Bayford PC Reserve A/c £8353.17; Leigh Common Savings A/c £5104.45.

Cllr J McKenna Seconded Cllr J Garrett

c. A resolution is sought to sign the following cheques

Cheque No: 000488 CANCELLED

Cheque No: 000489 Clerk salary, arrears, expenses and council expenses             653.15

Cheque No: 000490 SALC (training)   90.00

Cheque No: 000491 PCC Newsletter Donation   50.00

Cheque No: 000492 PCC Churchyard Donation             500.00

Chaequ No: 000493       Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance Donation             175.00

Cheque No: 000494 C.A.B. Donation   25.00

Proposed: Cllr J McKenna Seconded Cllr J Garrett

77. Planning Matters

a. New Planning Matters

Planning Application No: 19/02905FUL

Applicant: Mr R Cummins

Location:  Unicorn Inn, Bayford, Wincanton. BA9 9NL

Proposal:  Change of use of former public house and curtilage to residential (Use Class C3) & extensions to form 3 No. dwellings with associated parking- Refusal after representation from the public. We note Cllr Webb-Bowen’s statement.

b. Outcome of planning matters already considered:

Planning Application No:   19/03362/COL

Location:  Cynthia Paddocks, Leigh Common, Pen Selwood. BA9 8LD

Proposal:  Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness for the existing use of a dwelling – To be discussed with Planning Officer.

78. Highways

After a rather heated discussion on the gateway signs the Clerk was asked to check the minutes to see if a resolution had been passed for theses gates. Tim Cook had only just replied to the Clerk stating that some donation should be possible towards them. Clerk has papers to apply for donation. Chairman was going to speak with Pam Williams again regarding a discussion with Highways England.

79. Footpaths

Eve Wynn is confirmed as being the Footpaths Officer. Cllr Grant will be meeting with the Cucklington Chairman and Eve Wynn.

80. Riding Gate and East View

Clerk has written to Sam Fox several times but can still get no answer.

81. Defibrillator

Cllr McKenna had spoken to a company called Heart Safe who charged £2099.00 plus VAT. The batteries last for about 4 years and replacements are £99.00. Cllr McKenna was asked to invite the representative to our next meeting in May to talk to the Councillors.

82. Tender for grasskeep

This years’ tender went to Stuart Barfoot

83. Online Banking

Clerk waiting for all signed papers to send back to Lloyds Bank.

84. Computer 

Clerk to check on statement and security of free download for Windows 10.

85. Re-adoption Rules

Clerk to send all re-adoption papers to Councillors so that a signature or amendment can be made at the May meeting

86 Donatiions

It was unanimously agreed to pay all donations.

87. Website Check

Our organization is not big enough to warrant this.

Date of Next Meeting 

14 May 2020

Meeting closed at 9.17pm

Chairman………………………………………………………………Date……………………

Stoke Trister with Bayford Parish Council

Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held electronically on 10 September 2020

Public Forum:

There was no public forum as no public had contacted Councillors or Clerk for any issues they may have.

Present: Cllrs: N Linsley (Chairman) M Grant (Vice Chairman) J Macfarlane, M Summerfield, R Webb-Bowen and J Garrett. D/Cllr R Bastable

1. Apologies – C/Councillor Anna Groskop

2. Declarations of Interest – None

3. Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting of 9 July 2020 and Planning Meeting.

It was resolved to approve and sign the minutes as a true record

Proposed: Cllr Garrett Seconded: Cllr Webb-Bowen

4. Financial Matters

a. Statement of Account and bank reconciliation

b. Bank Balances to 31 August 2020. 

A resolution is sought to accept the financial statement as at 31 August 2020. Stoke Trister & Bayford PC Current A/c £10,459.43; Stoke Trister & Bayford PC Reserve A/c £8715.57; Leigh Common Savings A/c £5105.90. 

Proposed: Cllr Webb-Bowen Seconded: Cllr Garrett

c. A resolution is sought to agree the following payments. 

BAC’s payment Glasdon UK Ltd 3713.86

BAC’s payment Brue Computing         25.00

BAC’s payment AED Locator EU Ltd 2518.80

BAC’s payment Bayford Mission Hall donation     125.00

BAC’s payment Vale Signs & Print (signage)     116.00

BAC’s payment SALC (training)         30.00

BAC’s payment SALC (subs)         93.79

BAC’s payment Clerk Salary, arrears & expenses & Council

Expenses.   599.39

Proposed: Cllr Webb-Bowen           Seconded: Cllr Linsley

5. Planning Matters

a. New Planning Matters

Planning Application: 20/02418/FUL

Applicant: Mr Minney

Location: Riding Gate House, Riding Gate, Wincanton.

Proposal: Conversion of existing outbuilding to provide ancillary accommodation – No objections.

b. Outcome of planning matters already considered

Planning Application No: 20/00638/FUL

Applicant: Mr & Mrs Garrett

Location: Highcroft, Stoke Trister, Wincanton.

Erection of a dwelling (resubmission) – Awaiting decision.

Planning Application No:  20/01511/FUL

Location: Land adjacent to Orchard Farm, Leigh Common, Wincanton. 

Proposal: Construction of engineered noise attenuation bund. –

Stoke Trister with Bayford Parish Council have no objections to the attached application provided it is done completely in line with the plan produced – Awaiting decision.

6. Highways

No formal report from Cllr Summerfield.

Clerk reports that the gateways are at SSDC awaiting installation. Clerk has written to Gary Warren again requesting a date for installation. Several other 30mph signs have been erected in Bayford in an attempt to back up the gateways, when installed, in trying to keep traffic to the speed limit.

Chairman highlighted the parking on top of Bayford Hill on the left going towards Wincanton. This has made it dangerous for traffic coming from Bayford could be overtaking the parked cars etc., before oncoming traffic can be seen. As this is Wincanton area the Clerk has written to Wincanton Town Clerk regarding this problem. Unfortunately to date there has been no reply. Traffic Police were noticed in this area being mid-morning which is not as busy as rush hour. Clerk requested Police to check around 7 – 9am and 4 to 6pm when there was much more traffic.

7. Footpaths

Report from Cllr Webb Bowen. Councillors will be aware that SSDC are now taking an interest in Devenish Lane since installation of the gate.  I will speak to the land owners when I next see them.  As for bridleways, I was very pleased to see that a major refurbishment has clearly taken place to the bridleway entrance at the northern end of Beech Lane. Clerk contacted John Nicholson of Highways on the subject of the gate in Devenish Lane his reply was “Following some interesting discussions, I have been made aware that it was the local land owners that have installed the gate.  So, I have written to the various land owners behind the gate and await their replies.

Apparently the gate has been well received by local residents as it has reduce/removed the fly tipping and delinquency at the end of that nor though road.  Does the Parish (via the Clerk) have any views?” Councillors have no objections to the gate.

8. Riding Gate and East View

Clerk has had no response from Cllr Bastable regarding becoming involved with both of these issues. As both problems have now been going on for many years they need to be brought to a swift conclusion by SSDC. 

9. Defibrillator

Report from Cllr Garrett. Defibrillator – I am happy to report that the defibrillator has now being purchased following funding of £750 successfully secured by Mac from the Polygon Trust and £1,000 secured from SSDC’s Community Grants Fund, meaning that the cost to Stoke Trister and Bayford Parish Council has been reduced to about £560 currently. We also may be investing in some paint for the phonebox. Niru has provided an update on this.

The electrician is has indicated that he will be able to install it in the phonebox in the week commencing the 21^st September. I will be contacting the supplier to see if we can do a mail out/leaflet drop to the village to advertise the arrival. Unfortunately due to COVID 19 our training plans have been delayed, however the mail out will contain a link.

In the meantime I plan to recruit first responders and a monitoring team from Bayford now we physically have the item.

Clerk reports due to unforeseen circumstances the painting of the phone box is now to be done by a painter, Paul White. Paul is due to finish the painting in the very near future. Clerk can then finalise the donation from SSDC. The signage has been done.

10. Grit Bins

Thank you to those Councillors who checked the grit bins in their area. Clerk has checked the remainder and requested filling / not filling to SSDC.

11. Date of Next Meeting 

12 November 2020

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Chairman   Date

Stoke Trister with Bayford Parish Council

Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held electronically on 9 July2020

Public Forum:

There was no public forum.

Present: Cllrs: N Linsley (Chairman) M Grant (Vice Chairman) J Macfarlane, M Summerfield, R Webb-Bowen and J Garrett. 

1. Apologies – None

2. Declarations of Interest – None

3. Minutes of the Annual Meeting of the Parish Council and The Annual Parish Meeting held on 14 May 2020 plus electronically controlled Planning Meeting.

It was resolved to approve and sign the minutes as a true record

Proposed: Cllr Grant Seconded: Cllr Webb-Bowen

4. Financial Matters

a. Statement of Account and bank reconciliation

b. Bank Balances 30 June 2020. 

A resolution is sought to accept the financial statement as at 30 June 2020. Stoke Trister & Bayford PC Current A/c £17,707.88; Stoke Trister & Bayford PC Reserve A/c £8534.92; Leigh Common Savings A/c £5105.51. 

Proposed: Cllr Linsley Seconded: Cllr Grant

c. A resolution is sought to agree the following payments. 

Cheque No: 000498 Wessex Water   11.52 

Cheque No: 000499 Payman     72.00

Cheque No: 000500 Came & Company 355.94

BAC’s Payment 20/06/2020 Bayford Hall   60.00

BAC’s Payment 22/06/2020 P J Light (repairs) 385.00

BAC’s Payment 22/06/2020 Pinnacle Accountancy 120.00

BAC’s Payment due 9/07/2020 Clerk Salary, expenses &

Council Expenses 551.30

Proposed: Cllr Webb-Bowen Seconded: Cllr Linsley

5. Planning Matters

a. New Planning Matters

Planning Application No:  20/01511/FUL

Location: Land adjacent to Orchard Farm, Leigh Common, Wincanton. 

Proposal: Construction of engineered noise attenuation bund. –

Stoke Trister with Bayford Parish Council have no objections to the attached application provided it is done completely in line with the plan produced.

b. Outcome of planning matters already considered

Planning Application No: 20/00638/FUL

Applicant: Mr & Mrs Garrett

Location: Highcroft, Stoke Trister, Wincanton.

Erection of a dwelling (resubmission) – Awaiting decision.

6. Highways

No formal report from Cllr Summerfield.

Clerk has ordered the gateways and they will be installed by SSDC.

7. Footpaths

Cllr Webb-Bowen reported that he has now been contacted by the Rights of Way Volunteer and Trails Officer (Martin Cooper) and will be taking matters forward as advised by him and Cllr Grant.  The recently-installed gate on Devenish Lane will be an obvious priority.

8. Riding Gate and East View

No further information

9. Defibrillator

Cllr Garrett has worked extremely hard to bring the issue of the defibrillator to a final conclusion. I for one would like to thank her very much for the time and effort she has put into this. The defibrillator is now on order and will be installed as soon as possible.

10. Audit

The audit is now ready to send to the auditors

11. LGR

Only 3 replies made conclusive comments. Chairman wrote a letter to accompany the vote stating certain criteria to agree to the LGR

12. Date of Next Meeting 

10 September 2020

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Chairman   Date

Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 9 January 2020 

in Bayford Village Hall at 7.30pm

Public Forum:

Andy Chesterman (Bayford Neighbourhood Watch) presented the Council with “The Little Book of Big Scams” (4^th Edition)

Present: Cllrs: N Linsley (Chairman) M Grant (Vice Chairman) J Macfarlane, M Summerfield, J McKenna, R Webb-Bowen and J Garrett. D/C Robin Bastable

Public: Andy Chesterman

60. Apologies – Mrs P Gillman

61. Declarations of Interest – None

62. Minutes of the Parish Council Meetings of 14 November 2019 and Planning Meetings of 15 November and 6 December 2019.

A resolution is sought to approve and sign the minutes as a true record.

Proposed: Cllr Macfarlane Seconded: Cllr Garrett

63. Financial Matters

a. Statement of Account and bank reconciliation

b. Bank Balances to 31 December 2019. 

A resolution is sought to accept the financial statement as at 31 December 2019. Stoke Trister & Bayford PC Current A/c £8859.56; Stoke Trister & Bayford PC Reserve A/c £8352.12; Leigh Common Savings A/c £5103.80.

Proposed: Cllr: Summerfield Seconded: Cllr Grant

c. A resolution is sought to sign the following cheques

Cheque No: 000486 Website Hosting 192.40

Cheque No: 000487 Clerk salary, arrears, expenses and council expenses               790.33

Chairman noted the extra amount for the Clerks payroll which was previously agreed.

Proposed: Cllr Garrett Seconded: Cllr Grant

64. Planning Matters

a. New Planning Matters

Planning Application No:   19/03362/COL

Location:  Cynthia Paddocks, Leigh Common, Pen Selwood. BA9 8LD

Proposal:  Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness for the existing use of a dwelling – To be discussed with Planning Officer.

b. Outcome of planning matters already considered:

Planning Application No: 19/02457/HOU

Applicant: Mr & Mrs Andrews

Location: Park Farmhouse, Beech Lane, Stoke Trister. BA9 9PQ

Proposal: The erection of an oak framed detached garage building incorporating home officer and ancillary accommodation.- Application permitted with conditions

Planning Application No: 19/02369/FUL

Applicant: Mr Simon Minney

Location: Riding Gate House, Riding Gate, Wincanton. BA9 8NQ

Proposal: Conversion of an existing outbuilding to an annex/holiday let. – Application withdrawn due to bat survey. Robin Bastable has spoken with Sam Fox who states the caravan is legal.

Planning Application No: 19/01284/REM 

Applicant: Mr. Shaun Paul 

Location: Land adjacent to Highbrook, Devenish Lane. 

Proposal: Application of reserved matters following approval of 18/02145/OUT for the erection of a two storey detached dwelling to include access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale – Application permitted with conditions

Planning Application No:  19/01778/FUL

Applicant: Mrs J Calderwood

Location:  Land rear of 2 Cambria Villas Devenish Lane Bayford Wincanton. BA9 9NG

Proposal:  The erection of a new single storey dwelling and the formation of a new vehicular access off Bayford Hill – re-submission. No further information.

Planning Application No: 19/00373/FUL

Applicant: Mr & Mrs Garrett

Location:  Highcroft, Bayford Lane, Stoke Trister, Wincanton. BA9 9PG

Proposal:  Erection of a new dwelling. – No further information.

Planning Application No: 19/00258/OUT

Applicant: Mr M and Miss F Haskett and Thornton

Location:  Land at Church Farm, Stoke Trister, Wincanton BA9 9PG

Proposal:  Outline application with all matters reserved for the redevelopment of Church Farm buildings and bungalow and erection of 2 dwellings. – Application permitted with conditions.

65. Highways

Cllrs Summerfield and McKenna had a very informative meeting with Gary Warren. Gary Warren recommended the Gateway signs to be set in Bayford as they were extremely effective with drive slowly signs in Riding Gate. Chairman requested that they provided costings for supply and installation. It was agreed that the Clerk write to Tim Cook requesting a donation towards the cost. It was also agreed to put information in the Newsletter including any donation.

66. Footpaths

Cllr Grant is now in contact with the new trails officer Martin Cooper who is stationed at Taunton. He is fully aware of the issues in our area and Cllr Grant will continue to work with him to resolve these.

67. Riding Gate and East View

Clerk to contact Sam Fox to report increased traffic movement at Riding Gate fields and also to inform her that the Winnebago is back.

68. Defibrillator

Cllr McKenna stated that the South West Ambulance Service charge £1,800 for a 4 year loan. Electrodes, training and support for the community is all included. It also includes an external cabinet that needs to be heated. Clerk to contact BT to see if they could provide electricity to the phone box.

69. Annual Parish Meeting

Clerk to put advert in Newsletter for the Annual Parish Meeting

70. Online Banking

Chairman would check online to be able to begin and access Online Banking.

71. Grants

Chairman highlighted a letter from NALC warning us to not pay for church expenses.

72. Date of Next Meeting 

12 March 2020

Meeting closed at 9.09pm

Chairman………………………………………………………………Date……………………