MINUTES OF AN ORDINARY MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON TUESDAY 19th February
2008
At Grove House, South Milford at 7pm
PRESENT: Cllr's Roe, Upton, Jackson, Smith (Planning)
Cllr Hobman
Apologies: Cllrs Ward, Reilly, Plummer, Long
PLANNING 2008/01
1. Resubmission of previously withdrawn 8/57/267C/PA 40 dwellings following
the demolition of existing building land adj Southlands House, Southlands Close,
South Milford
The following comments were made with regard to the above Planning Application
1. The type of development proposed is more suited to an urban/city environment
than to a rural village with minimal amenities available.
2. High density developments are new to South Milford. The culture of the village
is not accustomed to this type of development, and many people choose to live
in South Milford because it doesn't have these characteristics.
3. South Milford has already absorbed additional housing in recent times.
4. There is a limit to the extent South Milford can accept additional new housing
developments before the rural nature of the village is damaged.
5. There is insufficient recreation space in South Milford to accommodate the
needs of the existing population. The additional properties included in this
application would increase the problem. It is felt this is particularly significant
where large numbers of additional properties are involved and especially when
high density housing configurations with minimal garden space are considered.
In this context, the play area described in the design is woeful.
6. The style of the design is not in keeping with the remainder of South Milford.
7. Car parking arrangements are felt to be insufficient which would encourage
street and pavement parking.
8. A separate planning application for a change of use of and access to a commercial
property may add to road safety considerations around the site, especially if
children are crossing the route in order to use the small play area.
9. It is not clear why proposed link to the adjacent Barrett development is
seen as beneficial, especially if it allows through traffic onto the development.
10. In addition to the traffic calming close to the access to London Road, further
traffic calming is required closer to the properties.
11. The question of TV satellite dishes was raised - would each property have
its own? What are the planning implications of a potential eyesore?
12. It is not certain whether the site is in Greenbelt, or whether the review
of the Barratt development was clear in allowing development on this adjacent
site.
13. When this application came forward originally, the Parish Council requested
a site visit, and this request is repeated.
14. We would also suggest that due to the nature of the development Selby District
Council (as the Planning Authority), organise a public meeting in South Milford
to allow residents the opportunity to participate fully in the decision process.
Plus a copy of an e-mail from Greig J Markham - Selby Council interim Housing.
2. Section 73 applic. To continue with the dev. Without complying with condition
2 in relations to parking arrangements for the dev. To allow amendments to the
approved parking layout to provide parking for 7A High Street, 1A High Street,
South Milford. The PC feels that parking must be a condition.
3. Erection of two storey ext to the rear and conversion of the garage roof
void include dormer windows to create storage room/study Stone House, Old Quarry
Lane, Lumby. No objections
4. Amendments to approval 2005/1374/FUL for a dwelling with additional porch
and internal alterations 7A High Street South Milford. No objections.
5. Proposed dormer window ext and grd floor rear ext 85 Westfield lane, South
Milford. No objections.
6. Erection of a single storey ext to the side Ashton House 112B High Street.
Same comments as before - Building regulations in regards to the boundary.
7. Proposed erection of an agricultural workers dwelling incorporating a farm
office into the first floor of the garage Northfield Farm, Well Lane, South
Milford. The PC is concerned about this development being in greenbelt and the
future use of the adj land.
Permission Granted.
1. Erection of a new garage block 112B High Street, South Milford
Refused
1. Erection of a detached dwelling 24 Westfield Lane, South Milford
2. Proposed two storey and single storey side ext 112B High Street, South Milford
7.45pm planning finished.
2008/02
· The chair welcomed Nick Pratt of the Playing fields Assoc.
· Nick explained that he had come along to put a stop to the misunderstanding on what the PFC is trying to achieve in an area adjacent to the beck. The project they are looking at spending the grant money they have will not divert any water from the beck or interfere with the flow of the beck. If it is in anyone detrimental to the beck they will not go ahead. The PFC have an informally discussion with the Environmental Health Agency. They are looking at developing the Eastern end of the Tennis Court. There was a meeting to look at plans for this and they are in the process of redrawing some of the plans. Once these plans are finalised the PFC will go to the residents to see if they are ok with them. The PFC need to make a formal application before the Environmental Agency will speak to them, they will do this once they have spoke to residents and everyone happy. Cllr Hobman said that the PC would need the Environment Agency to say there would be no problems in connection with flooding. Cllr Roe seconded - all agreed.
2008/03 MINUTES
· The minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Parish Council held on 15th
January 2008 had been circulated along with the Notice of Meeting. Proposed
Cllr Upton seconded Cllr Jackson - all agreed.
Matters arising from previous meeting.
SMSA
· We have received an e-mail from Caroline Sampson SDC saying that she
needs to see a location plan and confirmation that we do not need planning permission
for the fence. Clerk to ask Neil Clarke for Plan to e-mail this directly to
Caroline and also send copy of Richard Sunter e-mail from Planning saying that
planning permission is not needed.
· Meeting Thursday - Cllr Roe attending.
Parking at School
· NYCC are monitoring this problem.
· Clerk to write to Paul Sheppard, copy Jim Snowball saying that the
PC are unhappy with there response. We have provided evidence and are still
not getting any further. We understand that there are costs implications and
would like to know how much it would cost for placing bollards on the pavement
near the school.
Cllr Snowball could not make this evening meeting but send along issues he has
been following up.
1. The ETRO on Milford Road. I have asked Paul Sheppard to organise a meeting
with all those organisations (including SMPC) and individuals who made comment
about the proposed ETRO order. The meeting should be arranged in the next two
weeks.
2. The damaged post on Whitecoats Lane have now been repaired but I have noticed
today that couple have been damaged again.
3. The Bus Shelter on High Street is on the job list.
4. The traffic problems outside the Primary School are being addressed.
5. The Post office have published there list of Post Offices to be closed and
I am pleased to tell that South Milford is not on that list.
6. I have spoken to the Officers at CC about the approval or otherwise of a
Certificate of Lawful use for the Malting. The response regarding Barrister
advice about the matter has now been received so I am hoping for a determination
by the end of this week.
7. The County Council will determine its 2008-2009 precept at Full Council on
Wednesday of this week with a recommendation of 4.75%.
2008 / 04 New Matters arising
a) Village Newsletter
· Cllr Reilly to write an article for the next Village newsletter deadline
7th March.
b) Flooding
· A report is about to be issued by Env. Agency will go with recommendations.
A walk down High Street to be arranged with MP J Grogan, PC and members of public.
c) Christmas Lights
· Cllr Smith to contact Village people and considered improvements.
d) Minerals and Waste Plan
· Latest submission draft. New green field crushrock site - no new sites.
· Waste management facilities - rail use.
· There maybe an Eco village within the Selby area. Darrington, Eggborough
and Gascoigne wood put forward and rejected.
e) A1 site.
· A meeting took place at Highways Agency Offices in Leeds between Cllr
Mackman, P Edwards - SDC, B Watson - NYCC, D Pilsworth of Highways Agency, Cllr
Hobman - SMPC and Peter Torrible of Land Dev. Practice. The meeting concluded
and everyone agreed that Planning had been illegal, because the land was not
own by the Transport Minister. Owned by Farmer. Peter Torrible spoke on behalf
of SMPC and wrote a letter summarising what was discussed.
· It was agreed that the entrance to the site needs blocking off to stop people parking there. Cllr Utpon suggested could we not ask for the entrance to be block off i.e. with sleepers or something similar. Clerk to write to NYCC copy in Cllr Snowball to ask if this can be done.
f) A63 Lumby Traffic.
· A meeting taking place on the 7th March - Cllr Hobman attending.
g) Post office
· Shop up and running. Post office progressing towards opening.
h) Elmet Forum - meeting cancelled.
i) Jag Meeting
· The meeting was very well attended last Wednesday in South Milford.
Cllr Hobman attend this and the Practioners meeting. The vandalism was raised
on High Street; the Police are going to employee Marhsalls. Neighbour Hood watch
was also discussed. To invite someone along to Open Meeting to discuss and see
if we can get someone interested in running in the village. Clerk to speak to
Jennifer Edwards.
j) Town Quarry
· A updated was received from Karen Crawshaw,
· Karen and Edward had a meeting with Peter Murphy of Selby Ground Works
at the Town Quarry to discuss how best to approach the project and funding.
They were advised that based on the area and their initial ideas £25,000
would be realistic and they would be able to raise the full amount via grants
etc. They need a letter to say that SMPC own the land and also a map including
boundaries. Clerk to contact SDC legal dept to see if they have one available.
A meeting as been arranged with a Forestry and Tree expert to discuss the most
appropriate trees for removal and best new species to be used to replace them
were necessary with a possibility of raising extra funds for the project by
selling timer of those trees removed and possibly retain those which could best
achieve a commercial value in future.
· The issue was also raised about the 30 mph speed limit.
k) Litter Bin - Mill Lane
A litter bin as been requested for this location. This route is used by School
Children and a litter bin is needed and it could be located next to the dog
bin. It was agreed that one is needed. Clerk to ask Edward French if the Village
people have any funding available and order.
2008/05 Correspondence
1. Letter to Caroline Sampson - re 106 monies for fencing - waiting for reply
2. copy e-mail to Mr Mardsen from Jennifer French - Traffic Calming
3. Audit Commission - informing of appointment of external auditor - Mazars
4. copy letter from Cyril & Susan Standley to SDC Environmental Group re
Recycling facilities - The PC fully supports and tried in July 07 to get facilities
in the village - no locations.
5. NYCC - Winter service leaflet 2007/2008
6. Wicksteed playscapes - pass to Playfields Assoc.
7. Queensbury Shelters
8. North Yorkshire Police - poster "Be safe be seen"
9 Yorkshire Rural Comm. Council 7-9 March 2008 at The Spa Complex Scarborough
10. Citizens Advice Bureau - Want to come along to meeting. - Invite to Open
Meeting.
11. NYCC - Rights of Way improvement plan for North Yorkshire was formally adopted
by the County in Oct 07.
12. Copy Of letter from SDC to The Owner/Occupier Laurel Farm re unauthorised
site compound Lumby
13 Paperwork from Selby District Council Parish and Town Council Forum - The
Civic Centre, Selby Tuesday 22nd Jan 08
14. Spring Crime Prevention page
15. Orders and reg. relating to the Conduct of Local Authority members of England
- Consultation Jan 08
16. Sherburn Aero Club - list of events - pass for Newsletter
17. Selby District Newsletter
18. e-mail Smart water - invite to Open Meeting
19. e-mail Hook Moor Wind Farm - exhibition Wed. Cllr Hobman may attend.
20. e-mail Edward French re Weed killing around village - Proposed Cllr Roe
seconded Cllr Jackson. All agree to appoint Steve Parkin again.
21. e-mail Michelle and Chris Whitehead - Sycamore Trees Town Quarry - Clerk
to ask DC Graham to come out and have a look.
22, e-mail Parking on pavements
23. e-mail Neighbourhood watch - Clerk to invite to Open meeting.
24. e-mail Cllr Peter Reilly - suggested setting up working party to identify
what we should / could do to improve the community and at the same time the
image of the PC. Proposed Cllr Hobman seconded Cllr Upton - all agreed. Clerk
to e-mail Peter and ask him to set up.
25. Letter from Paula Spencer of Girlguiding asking for a donation to attend
an international Guide Camp in Merseyside for 12 girls from South Milford plus
3 Adult Volunteers, this money would cover all costs. After discussion Cllr
Jackson proposed donating £1160.00 seconded Cllr Roe - all agreed.
2008/06 ACCOUNTS
A Rowling reimbursement 51.30
SDC room hire 203.58
SDC seat - Westfield Lane/Sand Lane 587.51
Money from Village People
R Levitt Xmas light electrician 143.94
Land Dev Practice Consultant 1166.19
Mr Borridale cleaning 100.00
A Rowling Stipend 259.60
Girlguiding Towton District donation 1160.00
Proposed Cllr Jackson seconded Cllr Roe
2008/07 A.O.B
Clerk to find out contact for CIPS group.
Chase NYCC again about the splitters on roundabout.
2008/08 Date of next meeting.
The next Open and Ordinary Meeting of the Parish Council will be held at Grove
House, Sand Lane, South Milford on Tuesday 18th March 2008 at 7pm. The meeting
closed at 9.40pm.