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Friday 12 January 2018

Upchurch Parish Council Report - January 2018

Report of the Parish Council meeting 4th January 2018

Paddock and Recreation Ground
Councillors have agreed to purchase two litter bins for the Paddock and have obtained a grant of £364.50 towards them from County Councillor Mike Whiting. New bollards have been installed around the perimeter of Chaffes Lane making the Recreation Ground more secure from illegal incursions.
A resident asked if there were plans for the Paddock to upgrade the play area. Play equipment had previously been removed because it had become unsafe. The Council has looked at purchasing more equipment but it was expensive and the area needs to be fenced in which increases the cost. Details are being obtained from a company which is able to help Parish Councils obtain grants for play equipment.
Concerns were also raised about the problem of dog fouling in Chaffes Lane near the Recreation Ground. Dog walkers are asked to clean up after their dog and to dispose of the waste responsibly, the waste can be put in litter bins and domestic waste bins. It is an offence not to clean up after your dog and a person who is guilty of an offence will be issued with a fixed penalty notice. The amount of the penalty is £100. Failure to pay the fixed penalty will result in prosecution and a fine of £1,000.

Environment
Cllr Ripley extended a vote of thanks to Mr Bob Friend for his generous donation of a Christmas tree for the village.
 
Planning
i. Application Ref: 17/503860/FULL Address: St Thomas Yard, Holywell Lane Upchurch
Proposal: Change of use of land for the stationing of 3no. Mobile Homes and 3no. Touring Caravans for residential occupation with associated utility building, hard standing, steps to mobile homes, fencing, cesspools and new access (Retrospective).
Councillors considered the application and agreed that previous objections stood. Concerns were also raised about the multiple entrances which have been created; the damage caused to the hedgerow; drainage and sewerage issues; and the telecommunications caused by the applicant removing the telegraph pole. Councillors agreed unanimously to object to the application

ii. Application Ref: 17/505765/FULL Address: 10 Horsham Lane Upchurch
Proposal: Creation of a first floor extension and alterations to fenestration (Resubmission of 17/503948/FULL)
Councillors considered the application and had no comment to make save that neighbours’ views should be taken into consideration.

iv. Application  No:17/503464/FULL Location:  Land Adj to 18 Wallbridge Lane Upchurch
Proposal:  Amended  levels to site and frontage walling.
Councillors said there were drainage and environmental impact concerns which would be dealt with by the planning officer. Councillors considered the application and had no comment to make save that neighbours’ views should be taken into consideration.

17/505797/FULL 1 Callows Cottages Poot Lane Upchurch
Demolition of existing detached single garage and erection of a new detached double garage with a workshop.
Councillors considered the application and had no comment to make save that neighbours’ comments be taken into account.

i. Ref: 17/506032/FULL  Address: 2 Grenadier Close Upchurch Gillingham Kent ME8 8NQ
Proposal: Garage conversion.
Councillors considered the application and had no comment to make to the proposal save that the recommendation of officers, taking note of residents’ view, be accepted.

ii. Ref: 17/505463/FULL Address: The Paddock Holywell Lane Upchurch Kent
Proposal: Demolition of existing amenity building, erection of a replacement amenity building and extension of area to be used in association with the traveller site.
Councillors expressed concern that the proposal would have a detrimental effect on the area; the building would be closer to the boundary; there would be a bigger driveway; it is an expansion to the site. Councillors agreed to object to the proposal.

Burial Ground and Churchyard
The tree work has been completed in the church yard and this included a tree which was felled
because it had been highlighted a priority matter in the tree survey and it had to be addressed.

Church Clock
The Council is waiting to obtain a quotation to upgrade the clock. Next year will be the centenary of the clock. In a referendum held on 3rd June 1919 residents voted overwhelmingly for a clock to commemorate the end of World War 1 and this was erected on Christmas Day 1919. Councillors suggested that residents may be asked to contribute towards the work as was the case when the clock was purchased.

Battle’s Over 2018 Commemorations
The Battle’s Over 2018 Commemorations are a national event with churches ringing out bells for peace. Some villages are lighting beacons and there has been a lot of interest in Upchurch. A working party has been formed to consider a suitable event in Upchurch.

Date of next meetings:
Full Council - Thursday 8th February 2018 at 8:00pm in Upchurch Scout Hut.
The Planning Committee and General Purposes Committee - Wednesday 21st February at 7:30pm in the Committee Room of the Village Hall.

All residents are welcome to attend the meetings and there is a time for members of the public to comment, raise concerns or ask questions.

Wendy Licence - Clerk to the Parish Council
Tel: 01634 363906

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