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Present Julia Clewes (Chairman), David House, Ian Parker, Trevor Williams, Robert Hembrow , Irene Browning.

In attendance Tony McKenzie (Clerk).

Low Cost Housing JR advised as follows

The buildings will arrive from Canada this week and open days will be held in the next 2 weeks. All people who had been offered houses following the interviews had accepted them. He was unable to supply the names of the successful people without their written permission because of the Data Protection Act. The Council was asked to supply a name for the development as soon as possible. An official opening by a high profile dignitary will take place in the autumn and he suggested that this was combined with the official opening of the new village hall. He reminded the Council that the proposed amenities area which would be graded, levelled and seeded by Falcon Rural Housing could be leased by them for a peppercorn rent on an annual basis and the Clerk was asked to put this on the agenda for the next meeting. He also advised that there is an exhibition at SCAT between 17^th and 19^th February and Falcon will be one of the participants showing all the materials etc that will be used.

Additional Rubbish Bin A member of the public asked if an additional bin could be provided at the bus stop opposite the Post Office and the Clerk was asked to pursue this with TDBC.

Planning Application 3 members of the public including one of the co-applicants spoke in support of the change of use application for the swimming pool and facilities at Holly Farm Cottages stating that the change would only apply to school term time and would give extra amenities to the village. It would not lead to any significant increase in traffic and that although the original permission was for holiday cottage guests only local residents had enquired about using the facilities.

Apologies - Apologies were received from Sue Hembrow and John Hembrow

Declarations of Interest: Robert Hembrow declared an interest in the planning application for the change of use of the swimming pool and facilities at Holly Farm Cottages .

Minutes of the Previous Meeting

The minutes dated Monday 9th January 2006 were agreed to be a correct record of that meeting and signed by the Chairman.

Matters Arising

Footpaths JC reported that the tarmac footpath at Polkesfield was in a bad state of overgrowth and the ditch was full of rubbish. After discussion it was agreed by all that the Clerk should contact TDBC to find out if it was a pavement or footpath before agreeing any action.

Highways JC reported on correspondence received from Somerset Accident Voluntary Emergency Service and the Environment Directorate at Somerset County Council re recurrent rollover road traffic accidents at Denmans Hill . As the Council has been in recent contact with Somerset Highways re this the Clerk was asked to write to them advising of the accidents in late January.

First Aid Course .The Clerk was asked to find out how many people would be required for St. Johns Ambulance to run a short course.

 

Planning

36/2005/015 Erection of 7 dwellings to meet local housing needs on land at Polkesfield

36/2005/022 Amendments to application at The Willows Curload

36/2005/023 Demolition of existing garage and replacement with double garage at Lea View Curload

36/2005/026 Erection of 2 storey extension to front and side of dwelling at Lovells Farm

House, Stoke St. Gregory.

36/2005/027LB Replacement of 3 UPVC windows in the first floor of the rear elevation, with painted hardwood timber framed windows, The Laurels, Meare Green

TDBC advise conditional approval for all the above applications

36/2005/025 Erection of extension to dwelling to replace conservatory at Old Station House, Curload

TDBC advise refusal

Letter from Planning Services –Enforcement re erection of Village Hall, Dark Lane. DH advised that since receipt of the letter the builder has met with TDBC and nothing is outstanding.

36/2006/001 Change of use of swimming pool and other facilities from use by occupants of holiday cottages to use by occupants of holiday cottages and by members of the public, Holly Farm Cottages, Meare Green

(RH expressed a prejudicial interest as the owner of the Holly Farm complex and left the meeting)

After discussion it was agreed by all present that the Council had no objections to the change of use of the swimming pool as this was considered an additional local amenity.

No concerns were expressed re the daytime use of other facilities but concern was expressed re evening use due to the affect of noise and light pollution from cars/car lights on nearby residents.

IB proposed that the application be totally supported. There was no seconder for this proposal.

DH proposed and it was seconded by TW that the application be supported with a condition re the affect of noise and light pollution for evening use. It was resolved by 4 votes for and 1 against to accept this proposal.

(RH returned to the room)

36/2006/002 Erection of 2 storey rear extension, alterations to access and formation of parking and turning circle on site of lean-to extension and garage (to be demolished)and removal of porch and formation of replacement window, Griggs Hill.

It was agreed by all present that this application be supported by the Council subject to a satisfactory Highways Authority assessment

Finance

484 G.K.WALLS £325.00 Grass and Hedge cutting at Burial Ground for 2005

485 S.A.L.C. £ 15.00 Attendance at Clerks Workshop and Training event

490 Taunton C.A.B. £ 25.00 Donation

491 Smith of Derby £ 211.50 Annual Maintenance of Church Clock

It was agreed that the above cheques should be passed for payment. Proposed: TW, seconded: DH, All in favour.

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