ALBRIGHTON PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the Planning Meeting

Thursday 7th July 2011 at 7.15 pm in the Red House

 

Minutes of the Albrighton Parish Council planning meeting held on 7th July 2011 at 7.15 pm in the Red House.

 

PRESENT: Cllrs. D Beechey (Chairman), G Beechey, N Hester, M Holden, P Illes, D Johnson,

P Lusk, J MacLachlan, J Nelson.

 

PUBLIC SESSION:

 

No members of the public were in attendance.

 

1.      APOLOGIES:

 

Cllrs. R Blincoe, D Murray, M Pate, S Pate, S Pledger.

 

Each apology was accepted by the Council.

 

2.      DECLARATION OF INTEREST:

 

Personal:

 

Cllr. D Beechey declared a personal interest in agenda items 5 and 14.

 

Prejudicial:

 

Cllr. P Lusk declared a prejudicial interest in agenda item 3 (planning application 11/02548/FUL).

 

3.      PLANNING:

 

Planning applications:

 

11/02432/FUL Erection of two storey extensions to front and rear elevations; alterations to roof line to create first floor accommodation; erection of attached garage 22 Bush Close, Albrighton.

 

No objections to this application.

 

11/02548/FUL Construction of new horticultural crop store for flower and plant products, David Austin Roses, Bowling Green Lane, Albrighton.

 

Cllr. Lusk made a statement regarding the access to David Austin Roses and the use of HGV vehicles in Bowling Green Lane. He stated that the number of goods vehicles was increasing and many did not use the preferred route from the Shifnal Road but were leaving the M54 and travelling down Bowling Green Lane which caused congestion in the narrow roads. He had no objection to the planning application but felt that Shropshire Council should review the situation and improve the access roads.

 

After making his opening statement Cllr. Lusk left the meeting.

 

Cllr. Nelson stated that he agreed with Cllr. Lusk’s comments and members discussed the possibilities of improving the access from Loak Road and building a new access road over Ministry of Defence Land from the Shifnal Road. Members agreed that contact should be made with the Highways Department of Shropshire Council pointing out the problems. Members agreed to offer no objections to the planning application for a new horticultural store.

 

Cllr. Lusk rejoined the meeting for the rest of the agenda.

 

Action: Cllr. D Beechey to contact the Highways Department of Shropshire Council to point out the access difficulties to David Austin Roses and discuss possible solutions.

 

11/02663/FUL Erection of a tractor storage building, land to the rear of 33 High Street, Albrighton.

 

No objections to this application.

 

11/02664/TCA To remove one lime tree within Donington and Albrighton Conservation Area, Shrewsbury Arms, High Street, Albrighton.

 

No objection to this application but the applicant should be asked to replace the tree with another of a more suitable species on an alternative site.

 

11/02919/TCA To fell 1 Mulberry Tree and 2 Silver Birch Trees within Albrighton Conservation Area, 33 High Street, Albrighton.

 

No objection to this application subject to the proposed replacements.

 

11/02367/FUL Erection of two storey extension to side and attached single garage; insertion of a dormer window to front elevation, 8 Barrington Close, Albrighton.

 

No objection to this application.

 

Action: the Clerk to inform Shropshire Council of Council recommendations. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.      REPORT BY MR J BEESTON, SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, REGARDING A DISPUTED FENCE IN BUSHFIELD ROAD:

 

The Chairman outlined the objections to the erection of a two metre fence adjacent to the footpath on land owned by the householder and reported telephone conversations that he and the Clerk had had with Mr Beeston. The report had been circulated to members who noted that a planning application had been requested and asked the Clerk to place this item on the September planning meeting for review. Members pointed out that restriction on developments of this kind were included in the covenants relating to the properties on the estate and were concerned that this fence could establish a precedent that would change the character of the development if it was copied by other residents. Cllr. Nelson wished to know what enforcement action would follow if no application was received and it was agreed that this should be included in the discussion in September if appropriate.

 

Action: the Clerk to ensure that this item is placed on the planning meeting agenda on 1st September 2011.

 

5.      ALBRIGHTON TRADERS REQUEST FOR MATCH FUNDING FOR PROPOSED SIGNAGE PROJECT:

 

The Chairman outlined the details of the Trader’s signage scheme. Cllr. Illes proposed that a grant should be made up to a maximum of £2000 which was seconded by Cllr. Nelson and agreed by Council.

 

6.      NEIGHBOURHOOD PLANNING FRONT RUNNERS:

 

Cllr. Lusk reported that he had investigated the neighbourhood planning front runners scheme at the request of Council and said that Shropshire Council had already applied for funding and five projects had been agreed. There was another round in November 2011 but Cllr. Lusk said that he thought the county were not keen to take on more proposals. Shropshire Council felt that they were pioneers in community led planning based on the use of their toolkit which had been applied to Albrighton earlier in the year. Cllr. Lusk felt that neighbourhood planning offered a number of interesting possibilities, a view that was endorsed by Cllr. Nelson although the Council would need technical and professional advice if it was to pursue this course of action. Despite county reservations Cllr. Illes proposed that the Council should apply for funding under phase two of the scheme which was seconded by Cllr. Nelson and agreed by members.

 

Action: the Clerk to contact Shropshire Council to discuss an application for funding under phase two of the Front Runners scheme.

 

 

 

7.      REQUEST FOR SUPPORT FROM LEISTON TOWN COUNCIL FOR AN AMENDMENT TO PLANNING POLICY, PROPOSAL PURSUANT TO THE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES ACT 2007 AND 2010:

 

The Chairman read out the letter from Leiston Town Council regarding possible amendments to planning policy with regard to applications from large businesses. Cllr. Lusk proposed that the Council should support the principle of equal resources to be made available with regard to applications from large companies which was seconded by Cllr. Holden and agreed by Council.

 

Action: the Clerk to contact Leiston Town Council and indicate support from Albrighton Parish Council.

 

8.      CONDITION OF THE VILLAGE NOTICE BOARD AND MANAGEMENT OF NOTICES:

 

Cllr. MacLachlan drew members’ attention to the state of the village notice board. She said that the condition of the board was very poor and many notices were out of date and some advertised business interests. Cllr. Holden said that the board needed replacement and proposed that the Clerk should investigate the purchase of a new board. Cllr. Illes seconded the proposal which was agreed by Council. Cllr. Nelson asked whether a local craftsman could be employed to provide a new notice board.  

 

Action: the Clerk to investigate the purchase of a new notice board and report back to the Council at the earliest opportunity.

 

9.      PROPOSED SIGN TO BE ERECTED BY PATSHULL GREEN POND:

 

Cllr. D Beechey stated that Mr Peter Leigh said that he could obtain a sign for the pond at a cheaper price than the one supplied by Shropshire Council. The wording of the notice was considered and agreed. Cllr. Illes informed members that he had passed the papers regarding the village green proposals to Cllr. Holden who would report back to Council shortly.

 

Action: the Clerk to contact Mr Peter Leigh to ask about a new sign for Patshull Green pond.

 

10.  GROUND AT THE JUNCTION OF GARRIDGE CLOSE AND THE FOOTPATH THROUGH TO CROSS ROAD, REPORT BY HEARTWOOD ON OVERGROWN BUSHES AND FOLIAGE:

 

The Clerk described the background to this problem of overgrowing vegetation which was now causing a nuisance to the occupants of The Limes. A quotation from Heartwood which had been distributed to Councillors gave three options for solving the problem and Cllr. Nelson proposed that option 3 should be adopted by the Council. Cllr. Johnson seconded the proposal which was agreed by Council.

 

Action: the Clerk to contact Heartwood and ask them to initiate option 3.

11.  CONSIDERATION OF QUOTES FOR CATERING FOR THE APPROBATION CEREMONY 10TH SEPTEMBER 2011.

 

The Chairman explained that two quotations to provide the catering for the Approbation Ceremony on 10th September had been sought. One of the potential providers had withdrawn leaving just one quotation. Cllr. Lusk proposed that Ms. M Medlyn should be asked to provide the food in accordance with the Council brief which was seconded by Cllr. Illes and agreed by the Council.

 

Action: the Clerk to write to Ms Medlyn and ask her to proceed with the catering arrangements for the ceremony on 10th September.

 

12.  REPORT OF MEETING WITH GLEN MCGRANDLE 17TH JUNE ON IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ALBRIGHTON STREETSCENE:

 

The Chairman went through the report which had been distributed to members who noted the contents. Apart from some problems with weeds at the fire station that had not been sprayed Councillors agreed that there had been a big improvement.

 

13.  ACCESS AND DISABILITY ISSUES IN RELATION TO ALBRIGHTON:

 

Cllr. MacLachlan said that there was no data on the numbers of people with disabilities in Albrighton or their range of problems. She felt that it was necessary to establish the numbers involved so that an evening could be arranged in order to establish what gaps in provision existed and how the Council could help to improve the facilities available. Cllr. Lusk gave his support to this suggestion and suggested that the medical practice needed to be involved in order to provide a viable base for this research. Cllr. MacLachlan agreed to take the lead with regard to this initiative and report back to the Council.

 

14.  CORRESPONDENCE:

 

For information:

 

Citizens Advice Shropshire – launch of new guide at a LGA conference 28 - 30th June.

 

Received and noted.

 

Abney Avenue Park Committee – update on the Party in the Park.

 

Received and noted.

 

SEP Events – arrangements for the V festival, Weston Park, 19 – 22nd August.

 

Received and noted.

 

 

 

Shropshire Council – briefing on Community Infrastructure Levy 11th July 2011.

 

Cllr D Beechey to attend on behalf of the Council.

 

Pant Parish Council – removal of a notice board.

 

Received and noted.

 

Albrighton FC – proposals for the use of Clockmills football pitch.

 

Cllrs. Blincoe and Lusk to continue discussions with the football club.

 

For action:

 

Albrighton and Donington Playleadership Scheme – request for £3755.00 for the 2011 summer playscheme.

 

Cllr. Lusk proposed that the money should be paid as requested which was seconded by Cllr. Johnson and agreed by Council.

 

15.  TIMES AND DATES OF FUTURE MEETINGS:

 

·         Albrighton Parish Council meeting Thursday 21st July 2011 at 7.15 pm in the Red House.

·         Albrighton Parish Council planning meeting Thursday 4th August 2011 at 7.15 pm in the Red House.

 

Cllr Illes asked that an item on the new Parish Flier should be placed on the agenda for 21st July meeting.

 

There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.55 pm.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Chairman