ALBRIGHTON PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the Planning Meeting

Thursday 3rd February 2011 at 7.15 pm in the Red House

 

Minutes of the Albrighton Parish Council planning meeting held on 3rd February 2011 at 7.15 pm in the Red House.

 

PRESENT: Cllrs. D Beechey (Chair), M Pate (Vice Chair), G Beechey, R Blincoe, M Holden,

J MacLachlan, D Murray, J Nelson, S Pate, S Pledger.

 

CLERK: M Ward.

 

VISITING SPEAKER: Mr Ian Kilby (Shropshire Council).

 

MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC: No members of the public were in attendance.

 

PUBLIC SESSION:

 

The Chairman welcomed Mr Ian Kilby from Shropshire Council to the meeting and invited him to lead a discussion on planning matters in terms of development management and control. Mr Kilby distributed a paper copy of a series of power point slides to all members and outlined an agenda consisting of three major sections

 

·         What is Development Management?

·         Validation and Consultation Process.

·         The Determination Process – How to influence & Assess Merits.

 

Mr Kilby went through the slides related to each section and answered questions as they were raised. Sections on development planning, valid planning considerations relating to applications and retrospective developments were of particular interest. At the end of the presentation the Chairman thanked Mr Kilby for his efforts. The subject of planning and development was a complicated one and members had been able to reach a deeper understanding of the issues and their role within the process as a result of his presentation.

 

1.      APOLOGIES:

 

Cllrs. S Brown, N Hester, P Illes. D Johnson, P Lusk.

 

2.      DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST:

 

Personal:

 

None.

 

 

Prejudicial:

 

None.

 

3.      REPORT BY CLLR. NELSON ON THE DRAFT SUPPLEMENTARY PLANNING DOCUMENT PRIOR TO THE COUNCIL RESPONSE IN FEBRUARY 2011:

 

Because Cllr. Murray had already produced a document on this subject Council agreed to delegate this task to him and avoid a duplication of effort. Cllr. Murray stated that the consultation referred to several documents which did not identify any particular sites but confined themselves to matters of procedure. Cllr. Murray’s response had been distributed to Councillors and Cllr. D Beechey proposed that the matter should be deferred to the full Council meeting on 17th February in order that members had time to read the paper and familiarise themselves with the issues. The motion was seconded by Cllr. M Pate and agreed by Council.

 

Action: because the deadline for the consultation expires before the meeting on 17th February the Clerk was asked to contact the Shropshire Council to confirm that a late submission would still be acceptable. The Clerk to place this item on the agenda for the meeting on 17th February 2011.

 

4.      FURTHER DISCUSSION ON THE ALBRIGHTON AND SURROUNDING AREA PLACE PLAN” PRIOR TO THE SUBMISSION OF COMMENTS BY MARCH 2011:

 

The Chairman reminded members that the Council had already submitted comments to an earlier draft in November 2010. This was the final opportunity to comment on the update before the deadline in March 2011. The Chair had produced a draft paper which had been circulated to members for their consideration which was well received. Cllr. M Pate moved that the draft should be submitted to the county as the official response from Albrighton Parish Council which was seconded by Cllr. Holden and agreed by members.

 

Action: the Clerk to send the paper drafted by Cllr. D Beechey to Shropshire Council as the official response to the consultation from Albrighton Parish Council.

 

5.      ALBRIGHTON AND DONINGTON JOINT PARISH PLAN REVIEW AND THE FORMATION OF A STEERING GROUP TO MANAGE THE PRODUCTION OF A REVISED PARISH PLAN IN 2012:

 

Cllr Murray stated that it had been agreed that the last Parish Plan needed revising and he had asked for volunteers to join a new steering group in the Parish Magazine but none had been forthcoming. He also wished to identify any funding that might be available through section 106 agreements to support this exercise. Members were asked to write the names of possible helpers on a form supplied by Cllr. Murray and Cllr. MacLachlan stressed the need to consult local groups to ascertain their views if the draft revisions were to gain popular support. Cllr. Pledger submitted her suggested names during the meeting and other Councillors were asked to provide their suggestions as soon as possible.

 

Action: Councillors were asked to complete Cllr. Murray’s form asking for the names of possible members of the new steering group and return it to the Clerk before the next meeting on 17th February.

 

6.      NOMINATION OF REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL EMERGENCY PLANNING BRIEFING MONDAY 11TH APRIL 2011 AT THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, SHIREHALL:

 

 The Chair informed Councillors that Cllr. Hester who was the official representative on this body was unable to attend the meeting. Cllr. Blincoe volunteered to take his place.

 

Action: Cllr. Blincoe is to represent the Council at the Annual Emergency Planning Briefing on Monday 11th April 2011.

 

7.      CONSULTATION ON THE COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE DRAFT CHARGING SCHEDULE, RETURN TO BE RECEIVED BY SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL BY 18TH FEBRUARY 2011:

 

Cllr. D Beechey briefly outlined the proposed levy procedure. The document stated that over the period 1998-2008 around 60% of new dwellings in the county were on sites of less than five dwellings and made a negligible contribution to infrastructure. The proposed levy on all properties of 100 square metres or more would amount to £4,000 for a house in an urban setting and £12,000 for a house in a rural setting.

 

Cllrs Nelson felt that this was a contentious issue that needed further discussion and he proposed that it should be placed on the next agenda for 17th February. Cllr. M Pate agreed and seconded the motion which was unanimously agreed by the Council. Cllr. Murray offered to complete the consultation form before in draft before the next meeting.

 

Action: the Clerk to place this item on the agenda of the next meeting on 17th February and Cllr. Murray to complete the consultation form in draft.   

 

8.      DISCUSSION ON THE COMPACTION SKIP PROVISION FOR 2011/12:

 

Because Cllr. Illes was not present at the meeting members agreed to defer this matter to the business meeting on 17th February.

 

Action: the Clerk to place this item on the agenda of the business meeting on 17th February 2011.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.      PLANNING:

 

Planning applications:

 

10/05442/FUL Erection of a first floor rear pitched roof extension, erection of a two storey side extension, provision of pitched roofs over existing first floor front projections with attached pitched roof double garage to include utility room 16 Bush Close, Albrighton.

 

No objections to this application.

 

11/00194/FUL Erection of an orangery to replace conservatory 4 Manor Gardens, Albrighton.

 

No objections to this application.

 

11/00266/LBC External alterations including removal of existing extension’s cladding and replacement with insulated render and re-roofing of existing extension affecting a Grade II listed building The Old Windmill, Windmill Lane, Albrighton.

 

No objections to this application.

 

Grant permission:

 

10/05213/FUL Erection of a single storey extension and orangery to rear Manor Cottage, 21 High Street, Albrighton.

 

Received and noted.

 

Grant listed building consent:

 

10/04639/LBC Internal and external alterations affecting a Grade II Listed Building The Windmill, Windmill Lane, Albrighton.

 

Received and noted.

 

Application for Lawful Development Certificate (For information only):

 

11/00165/CPL Application for Lawful Development Certificate for the erection of a single storey extension 2 Grange Park, Albrighton.

 

Received and noted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.  CORRESPONDENCE:

 

·         St Mary’s Church, Albrighton – invitation to Education Sunday 13th February at 3.30 pm.

 

Received and noted

 

·         ALC – Invitation to Buckingham Palace Garden Party.

 

Cllr. M Pate proposed that Cllr. Blincoe’s name should be forwarded to ALC as the Albrighton Parish Council nominee. The motion was seconded by Cllr. Holden and unanimously agreed by Council.

 

Action: the Clerk to forward the name of Cllr. Blincoe on the form supplied by ALC.

 

·         Severn Trent Water – request for information regarding the future of Clockmills playing fields.

 

Members agreed that Cllr. Murray would draft a reply which would be considered at the next Council meeting on 17th February.

 

Action: the Clerk to place this item on the agenda of the business meeting on 17th February 2011.

 

11.  TIMES AND DATES OF FUTURE MEETINGS:

 

·         Parish Council meeting Thursday 17th February 2011 at 7.15 pm in the Red House.

·         Parish Council planning meeting Thursday 3rd March 2011 at 7.15 pm in the Red House.

 

Cllr D Beechey took the opportunity to inform members that the Tourism Group was scheduled to meet on Tuesday 8th March during the morning at a time to be determined.

 

Cllrs. Holden and MacLachlan tendered their apologies for the meeting on 17th March.

 

Cllr. Pledger asked for the date of the next LJC meeting.

 

There being no further business the meeting closed at 9.05 pm.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signed.................................................................Date.............................................................

Chairman