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Clerk: Philip Edwards (CiLCA) clerk@westharptreeparishcouncil.co.uk
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Councillors Present: H Colton, D Hooper, R Ireland (Chairman), S McCombe and J Mitchell
Also Present: Philip Edwards (Clerk)
2410_[1] Public Participation Session
There was no public participation contributed by members of the public.
MEETING ADMIN
2410_[2] Apologies for Absence
Apologies for absence were received from Cllr Weatherill
2410_[3] Declaration of Interest
Cllr Ireland declared an interest regarding planning application reference 24/03863/VAR
2410_[4] Confirmation of Minutes
RESOLVED: The Parish Council meeting minutes of Monday 16th September 2024 were confirmed as an accurate record and signed by Chairman.
REPORTS – To receive and note any reports:
2410_[5] Chairman’s Report
- The Chairman reported on litter picking activities in the village. The Parish Council confirmed that this activity was taking part independently from any Parish Council oversight and that any supervision or risk assessment would fall under the independent responsibility of the participants.
2410_[6] Clerk’s Report
- Noted: correspondence shared with council members listed in the appendix.
2410_[7] Meetings attended Reports
- Noted: there were no reports on meetings attended
2410_[8] Memorial Hall Reports
- Noted: the Chairman gave an update on hall matters, including a successful Bingo night
2410_[9] Highways Reports
- Noted: Cllr Colton reported that she had been clearing drains on Ridge Lane.
2410_[10] Recreation Ground Reports
- Noted: the council reviewed the grass cutting arrangements including deep rows of cut grass being left on the field by the contractor
- Reviewed: survey responses regarding play equipment for the recreation ground
- RESOLVED: The council selected a rope pyramid, basket swing and inclusive roundabout as preferred items for installation based on the survey results and subject to quotations and budget. Cllr Hooper offered to contact suppliers for quotations.
- RESOLVED: The council requested the Clerk to obtain quotes for removal of the Ash Tree and make subsequent arrangements to have it removed subject to quotations.
2410_[11] Ward Councillor’s Report
- A report was received from BANES District Cllr David Wood
2410_[12] FINANCE
(a) Payments and income – see appendix 2024-10 Finance Reports
- RESOLVED: payments to approve listed in finance report
- Noted: payments and Income listed in finance report
- Noted: bank reconciliation
- Noted: Year to date spend vs budget
2410_[13] PLANNING APPLICATIONS
2410_[14] Application Reference: 24/03782/TCA
Application Address: 1 The Courtyard, West Harptree, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 6HU
Proposal: Norway Maple T1 – crown reduction by 2m. Crown raise by up to 1m.
RESOLVED: The Council had no comment regarding tree works
2410_[15] Application Reference: 24/03858/TCA
Application Address: Ridgeway , Ridge Lane, West Harptree, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 6ED
Proposal: Bay (T1) – fell. Eleagnus (T2) – prune away from cherry by 2m. Cherry (T3) – crown reduction by 3.5m and crown raise by 2m. Dogwood (T4) – fell. Spruce (T5) – fell. Magnolia (T6) – crown raise by up to 2m. Sycamore (T7) – re-pollard to old pollard points at around 6m to clear away from road, lines and property.
RESOLVED: The Council had no comment regarding tree works
2410_[16] Application Reference: 24/03647/FUL
Application Address: Fairash House, Harptree Hill, West Harptree, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 6EQ
Proposal: Conversion of existing shed into a detached one storey, one bedroom dwelling.
RESOLVED: The council OBJECTED to this application and provided instructions to the Clerk regarding comments to send to BANES
2410_[17] Application Reference: 24/03863/VAR
Application Address: Harptree Surgery , Bristol Road, West Harptree, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 6HF
Proposal: Variation of condition 1 (Temporary Permission) of application 21/03192/FUL (Erection of a portable office (Portakabin) as a temporary structure (3 years) to increase room capacity at a GP Surgery in West Harptree. Due to social distancing, there is insufficient room (temporarily) within the Surgery to house all members of the team. Whilst the portable office is in place, internal works within Harptree Surgery will increase the number of consultation rooms and make for a permanent solution, allowing for the removal of the portable office.)
Noted: Cllr Ireland declared a personal interest and did not participate in the discussion or vote for this item.
RESOLVED: The council OBJECTED to this application and provided instructions to the Clerk regarding comments to send to BANES
See: https://westharptreeparishcouncil.co.uk/documents/planning-applications/ for full details of comments
2410_[18] ITEMS FOR ATTENTION OF THE CLERK
- Noted: there were no other items for attention of the clerk
- Noted: there were no requests for business to be considered at the next meeting
2410_[19] DATE OF NEXT MEETING
RESOLVED: Date of next meeting: Monday 18th November 2024, 7.30pm at West Harptree Memorial hall.
Diary: https://westharptreeparishcouncil.co.uk/diary-of-parish-council-meetings/
There being no further business, the Chairman closed the meeting at 20:38
Agreed as a correct record,
signed by the Chairman of the meeting: _______________________ on:_______________
(Chairman initial all other pages)
- Version: 1.1
- Status: Approved