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  Ewhurst Parish Council
Officers
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Chairman: David Young 01580 830000
Vice Chairman Robin Redsull 01580 830964
Clerk Karen Wake 01580 830106
Members for Ewhurst:-
Maggie Whitaker 01580 830481
Barbara Rainbow 01580 830711
Alastair Neill 01580 830245
Members for Staplecross
Brian Scowen 01580 830570
Member for Cripps Corner
Mary Reeve 01580 830240
The Parish Clerk can be e mailed karenwake@blueyonder.co.uk
The Chairman can be e mailed d.p.m.young@btinternet.com
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Ewhurst Parish Council
Minutes
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 10 APRIL 2006
AT ST MARK’S CHURCH ROOM, NORTHIAM ROAD, STAPLECROSS
PRESENT
Councillor David Young
Councillor Alastair Neill
Councillor Barbara Rainbow
Councillor Mary Reeve
Councillor Margaret Whitaker
APOLOGIES
Councillor Robin Redsull
Councillor Brian Scowen
IN ATTENDANCE
PCSO Peter Crotch Sussex Police
Karen Wake Clerk
Councillor Matthew Wilson Rother DC
Councillor Peter Jones East Sussex CC
The Chairman opened the meeting at 1930hrs with six members of the public present.
PC06.30 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies had been received from Councillor Redsull and Councillor Scowen (both for personal commitments).
PC06.31 DECLARATION OF INTERESTS
Members were reminded of the need to declare any personal or financial interests.
PC06.32 PCSO REPORT
PCSO Peter Crotch advised there had been very few incidents since the last meeting; one report of vehicle crime in Staplecross, a mower stolen from a garden and fly-tipping in Ewhurst Green.
It was understood that the family in caravans in Longwood Road would either be rehoused or moved on by Highways, but no action would be taken before the end of April.
PC06.33 RESIDENTS’ QUESTIONS
Six members of the Public were present, five of which made objections to the planning application for White Gables. Council noted the objections and advised that the matter would be considered at a future meeting, following a visit by Parish Councillors to the site.
Mr Philip Edwards provided details of his plans for land at Ewhurst Green. It was proposed to create fish ponds, plant mature natural species trees and create woodland trails and other activities for members of the public. The proposals were noted and would be considered in full once Council is consulted on the relevant planning applications.
PC06.34 MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 13 MARCH 2006
AGREED to approve the minutes of the meeting for signature.
PC06.35 MATTERS ARISING THE MEETING HELD ON 13 MARCH
PC06.35.1 Village Signs
Mins PC06.24.1, PC06.15.1, PC06.4.1, PC05.189.1, PC05.167.2, PC05.157.2, PC05.148.2, PC05.113 & PC05.133.2 refer. The Clerk advised that the paperwork for the Planning Applications had been received and that John Jacob Studio had been asked to provide technical drawings to accompany the application.
With regards to the Staplecross site, the Clerk was sourcing a replacement bench and litter bin and proposals would be put to Members at the next meeting.
PC06.35.2 Notice boards
Mins PC06.24.2, PC06.15.2, PC06.4.2, 05.189.4, PC05.158, PC05.167.5 and PC05.178.5 refers. The Clerk reported that renovation of the notice board in Staplecross was almost complete and that Cllr Redsull would inspect the work, on his return from holiday.
PC06.35.3 Traffic Management
Min PC06.24.3, PC06.15.3, PC06.4.3 and PC05.194 refers. The Clerk had requested ESCC Highways’ assistance to appoint a traffic planning consultant who could review traffic management throughout the whole Parish, with particular regard to those issues identified at the December meeting. Councillor Jones confirmed he was in touch with Highways in order to ensure that the Parish Council’s request was actioned.
PC06.36 PLANNING
PC06.36.1 Applications for Planning Permission
The following Applications were considered: -
RR/2006/726/P – Ockham Farm, Dagg Lane, Ewhurst Green
Erection of security fencing. Members noted that this was a retrospective application, following enforcement action taken by Rother Planning. Council did not support the application as the style and nature of the fencing was considered inappropriate in the AONB.
RR/2006/870/P – Lower Morgay Farm, Junction Road, Staplecross
Conversion of garage for residential accommodation, to be used as a holiday let. Council deferred consideration of this application, pending a site visit.
RR/2006/543/P – Solomons Garden, Staplecross
Construction of swimming pool. Council supported this application.
RR/2006/908/P – White Gables, Northiam Road, Staplecross
Extension to provide additional living accommodation including double garage. Council noted the representations made earlier by members of the public. Consideration of this application was deferred pending a site visit.
PC06.36.2 Planning Permission Granted
RR/2005/3017/P – Staplecross Shrub Centre
Change of use of part of existing shrub centre to horticultural learning centre
RR/2006/20/P – Staplecross Club
Erection of single storey extension to form bar store, formation of new entrance and internal alterations. It was noted that a condition had been attached, requiring the erection of a barrier between the pedestrian and vehicular access.
RR/2006/30/P – Hollow Wall Oast, Rock Hill
Conversion of existing stable block to form ancillary annexe accommodation for family and friends, including the installation of a new tiled pitch roof. It was noted that the applicants had entered into a Section 106 obligation that required this accommodation to be ancillary to the principal dwelling.
RR/2006/152/P – Old Forge Cottage, Ewhurst Green
Demolition of existing single storey extension and reception of replacement two storey extension
RR/2006/155/P – Bre Cottage, Cripps Corner, Staplecross
Erection of detached timber garden summerhouse
RR/2006/187/P – Archway Cottage, Battle Road, Cripps Corner
Erection of detached garage
PC06.36.3 Planning Permission Refused
RR/2005/3538/P – Adams Cottage, Adams Lane, Ewhurst Green
Erection of single storey extension
RR/2005/3581/P – The Cart Lodge, Brasses Farm, Ewhurst Green
Change of use and conversion to form dwelling
RR/2006/49/P – Court Lodge Farm, Ewhurst Green
Erection of detached single storey traditional cartshed building to house WCs and washing facilities for touring caravan site
RR/2006/108/P – Miles Farm, Beacon Lane, Staplecross
Use of land for the storage of touring caravans (maximum 20) between October and March
RR/2006/159/P – Lordine Court Caravan Park, Lordine Lane, Ewhurst Green
Continued use as a caravan park without compliance with condition 1 of A/53/393/A, A/60/80, A/60/980 and condition 2 of RR/2000/2222/P so as to extend season for two holiday caravans to be used by security personnel from 1 January to 31 March in any year
PC06.36.4 Other Planning Matters
The following application had been withdrawn
RR/2004/2706/O – Wish House, Beacon Lane
Lawful occupation of a dwelling in non compliance with an agricultural occupancy condition imposed under A/69/828
PC06.37 PARISH ACTION PLAN
The Chairman advised that Ben Reeve had agreed to facilitate the production of a Parish Action Plan, which would be based on extensive consultation with residents. A presentation on the features of the Plan would be made by Ben and a representative from Action in Rural Sussex at the Annual Parish Meeting, the following day.
Council considered the provision of a grant to assist with the production of the Plan, but it was noted that the budget for the forthcoming year had been agreed. Council noted that some funding might be available from reserves, but a formal application from the Parish Action Plan management committee would be required, together with an outline budget for the project.
PC06.38 FINANCE REPORT
Council considered the budget report showing expenditure for the year to date. It was noted that total expenditure was within budget and expected to remain so for the rest of the year, although some areas exceeded budget, whilst others were below budget. The balance on the latest statement was noted as £16,154.77 and the bank reconciliation was presented to the meeting.
Council noted the following
Receipts
Millennium Book Sales 7.50
Bank interest 54.94
Payments
Council approved the following payments
Andy Boreham (installation of new picnic bench) 91.80
Phoenix (Stationery) 60.15
Marmax (Picnic Bench) 504.08
SALC (Membership subscription) 217.32
SERCO (Dog waste bins) 110.29
Clerk (Salary & expenses) 200.51
Risk Assessment
Members reviewed and approved the risk assessment. The Clerk was asked to consider a suitable strategy for storing a copy of the PC backup “off-site” i.e. not at the Clerk’s home.
PC06.39 REPORTS FROM MEMBERS
Councillor Whitaker reported that there was no formal agreement with Bodiam, Staplecross and Ewhurst Garden Society for maintenance of the planting around the Staplecross War Memorial. However, a member of the Society maintained the area, voluntarily.
Councillor Whitaker reported that ESCC Highways had undertaken to replace the signs in St Marks Car Park, but this had not yet been done.
Councillor Reeve reported that she had delivered a gift on behalf of the Parish Council to Claude Brann, to celebrate his 100th birthday.
PC06.40 DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING
Monday 8 May 2006 at 1930hrs
As there was no further business, the Chairman closed the meeting at 2140hrs.
Signed: Date:
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Ewhurst Parish Council
Meeting Dates
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Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of every month at 7.30pm during BST and 7.00pm during GMT
in St Marks' Church Hall Staplecross. The meetings last about 2 hours.
Residents of the Parish of Ewhurst, (including Staplecross and Cripps Corner) are most welcome; the early part of the meeting is reserved for resident’s question time. At other times comments from the floor are at the discretion of the Chair.
The Council does not meet in August.
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Ewhurst Parish Council
General Information
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