Report of the Parish Council May 2019
Cllr Tyrone Ripley (Chairman), Cllr John Arnold (Vice Chairman), Cllr Pam Denny, Cllr Alan Horton, Cllr Gerry Lewin, Cllr Peter Masson, Cllr Janet Marshall, Cllr Gary Rosewell and Cllr Neil Sheppard. Clerk Mrs Wendy Licence.
Councillors
Cllr Tyrone Ripley was elected Chairman of the Parish Council for another year and Cllr John Arnold has been appointed Vice Chairman.
Neil Sheppard was co-opted onto the Parish Council.
Paddock and Recreation Ground
A new bin has been installed at the Recreation Ground.
The Parish Council has agreed that all dogs must be kept on short leads in the Paddock and only four dogs per dog walker. Owners must clean up after their dogs as dog fouling can lead to an increased risk in and toxocara canis can pass from dog poo to humans as Toxocariasis through contaminated sand or soil, and children are at particular risk.
Planning
i. Ref: 19/501302/FULL
Address: Antolin Interiors Sittingbourne Distribution Centre Spade Lane Upchurch ME9 7TT
Proposal: Upgrade of gatehouse, extension to existing hardstanding and addition of 3 no. disabled parking spaces, 4 no. electrical vehicles charging points and 1 no. substation.
Councillors considered the application and had no objections to the proposal.
ACTION: Clerk to inform Hartlip Parish Council of the application.
ii. Ref: Ref: 19/501773/OUT
Address: Land off Jubilee Fields Upchurch Kent ME9 7AQ
Proposal: Outline application for residential development of 41no. two, three and four bedroom houses. (All matters reserved except for access).
Councillors AGREED UNANIMOUSLY to object to the proposal.
ACTION: Cllr Rosewell to draft response.
iii. Ref: 19/501816/FULL
Address: Whitegate Stables Wallbridge Lane Upchurch Sittingbourne Kent ME8 7XH
Proposal: Change of use of the land for the stationing of a mobile home for a temporary period (Retrospective).
Councillors considered the application. Concern was raised that people should put structures on land and then apply for retrospective planning permission.
Councillors AGREED UNANIMOUSLY to object to the proposal.
iv. Ref: 19/501819/FULL
Address: 16 Oak Lane Upchurch Sittingbourne Kent ME9 7AT
Proposal: Construction of front porch and rear/side first floor extension. Conversion of extended loft into habitable space to include the installation of a rear dormer window and 2no. roof lights to front elevation. Internal alterations and changes to fenestration (Resubmission to 18/505524/FULL).
Councillors considered the application and had no comment to make save that neighbours’ comments be taken into consideration.
Allotments
There are still a few plots available in Upchurch and anyone interested in having an allotment garden should contact the Clerk. There is a preferential rate for residents.
Parking issues at Holywell School
The Swale Parking Enforcement Team are continuing to monitor the area. Drivers are requested to park in a safe and considerate manner, failure to do so may result in a fine.
Date of next meetings:
Full Council - Thursday 6th June 2019 at 7:30pm in Upchurch Village Hall.
The Planning Committee and General Purposes Committee - Wednesday 19th June at 7:30pm in the Committee Room of the Village Hall.
Wendy Licence - Clerk to the Parish Council
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