Public
Time
– Rural Needs Housing - A resident queried the design of the voting form
to be used at the drop in event and another whether the voting form was going
to every house. It was also suggested extending the opening hours of the drop
in event to 8pm. Bus Shelter - A resident commented that he hoped that
the proposal to install a bus shelter hadn’t been shelved as he was aware of a
lot of support for this. Yellow Lines - A resident referred to the
proposal for yellow lines in the centre of the village and commented that were
they to be installed, the Police would no longer be interested so it would be
left to a Traffic Warden. Water at Allotments - He also referred to the
water usage at the allotments and the drought restrictions imposed by Southern
Water.
Correspondence – S
Dorsett – Dog faeces and speeding along Wallbridge Lane – An email asking if the Parish Council can do anything about
these two issues. Cllr Catford reported that PCSO John Cork had now taken over
from PCSO Lauren McCall and would be looking into both these issues. Also, the
Animal Control Officer from Swale BC had suggested trialling a scheme called
The Green Dog Walkers. This was a community led project which encouraged all
dog owners to be responsible owners. Members pledge to always clean up after
their dogs and to offer bags to other dog walkers. Cllr Tucker offered to
investigate this scheme. Please do let the Clerk know if you would be
interested in taking part in this.
Planning
- The
following applications were considered:
SW/12/0217 Land r/o 24 Wallbridge Lane – Demolition and replacement
of existing building for use as a tractor and implement store. Members were informed that this
had now been withdrawn.
ii) SW/12/0331 Frog Farm,
Susans Lane – Retrospective application for construction of barn. The Planning Review Team will
review this proposal that has been resubmitted because facts in the original
application contained errors.
iii) SW/12/0334 Oastfield Stud
& Livery, Track off Holywell Lane – Change of use from private stables to
stud & livery farm including erection of 3 foaling boxes, static mobile
unit and provision of parking and turning
– The
Planning Review Team will review this proposal and Cllr Lewin asked the Council
to challenge the environmental impact of a Stud & Livery plan next to a
residential property.
Permission granted:
SW/12/0079
39 Oak Lane – Two storey side and rear extension
SW/12/0078 The Brown Jug, 76
Horsham Lane – Rear kitchen extension and alterations including oil fired
boiler enclosure
Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Use
or Development:
SW/12/0057
14 Horsham Lane – Rebuild chimney stack previously demolished (Proposed)
Other
Planning matters - Proposal to review KCC Gypsy and Traveller
Allocation Policy –details of
the consultation can be accessed on line by visiting: www.kent.gov.uk/consultations
Rural Needs Housing a)
Drop In event – This
will be held on Monday 11th
June 2012 at Upchurch Village Hall between the hours of 3pm and 8pm.
Further details will follow. b) Voting
form – Members discussed various
ways the questions could be written and how it could be organised. It was
agreed that the sub group would meet to discuss this further. It was suggested
that the vote could be determined based on the majority.
Swale BC Draft Core Strategy:
Bearing Fruits –Cllr
Catford reported that he had attended this meeting which set out what the
Council’s overall development strategy was, confirming how much development was
likely to happen and where. It was confirmed that at this stage, there were no proposals
for housing in Upchurch.
Allotments and Recreation
Ground – Water at the Allotments – It was suggested that members should meet with the Clerk to
discuss the level of usage over the past few years. It was commented that
allotment holders respect the water restrictions in place by Southern Water due
to the drought conditions and that we all have to find ways to save water. Rent
due from Allotment Holders by 1st April 2012 – The Clerk reported that about 10 out of 40, plot holders had not
yet forwarded their rent payment. It was suggested that plots were monitored to
ensure they were being cultivated. Upchurch Scout Group – A request to the use Recreation
Ground for lighting of a Bonfire Beacon on Monday 4th June between
10.00 and 10.30pm to coincide with others across the country. It was agreed to
allow this request subject to a risk assessment being carried out.
Paddock – Renewal
of Lease – Cllr Lewin will
investigate this further. Footballs being kicked into the Paddock – It was suggested to see if this
issue was resolved by installing goal posts in the Recreation Ground before
installing netting on the boundary of the Paddock. The Clerk will also inform
PCSO John Cork of the problems this issue causes residents in Oak Lane opposite
the Paddock.
Burial Ground and Churchyard – Tree Related Subsidence at 2
Horsham Lane – Quotes have been
received for the removal of 8 large conifers and 1 ash tree in the Burial
Ground and it is hoped to carry this work out as soon as possible. Repairs
to Church yard gate – Members
were grateful for the repair work undertaken by Frank Osborne.
Environment – Queens
Diamond Jubilee – Cllr Kennard
has kindly offered a tree for the Council to plant in the Paddock and it is
hoped to arrange this for the autumn. It
was agreed to purchase 505 mugs to the sum of £1,136.25 plus VAT for the
children of our village of primary school age. These would be given to all the
children in the school and also to children living in the parish that attended
another primary school. It was hoped to sell some at cost at the fete and also
make them available to anyone wishing to purchase one.
Highways - Proposed
waiting restrictions in village centre -
Members
commented on the proposal for double yellow lines on
the corner of the junction between Oak Lane and Chaffes Lane, outside Snaffles
and bordering the Paddock. Also on the corner of the junction between Chaffes
Lane and Church Farm Road, and the corner of the junction between Forge Lane
and Church Farm Road. It was suggested to consult residents on this proposal at
the Annual Parish Meeting. Pavement Parking – A letter from Terry Lewis
concerned that there had been an increase around the village of people parking
on pavements. Motorists are requested to act sensitively when parking, leaving
a gap no less than 1 metre.
Next
meetings – Annual Parish Meeting 26th April
at 7.30pm at Upchurch Village Hall – Everyone is welcome, refreshments
will be available after the meeting. 3rd May and 7th June
at 7.30pm in the hall of Holywell Primary School.
Claire Attaway, Parish Clerk, 33 Church
Farm Road Tel: 01634 363906.
Website: www.upchurchpc.kentparishes.gov.uk
Opening hours Monday – Thursday 9am - 12pm.
Upchurch Parish Council
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