The monthly meeting of the Parish Council took place on Thursday 1st
2016 in the Village Hall and all Councillors were in attendance. Also present were Ward Cllr John Wright and
ten members of the public.
Cllr Ripley informed Members that Cllr Tucker has resigned and he
thanked her for her service to the Council and gave appreciation for all her
hard work over the past few years.
Cllr Lewin said that there have been very positive comments from
residents for the work that Cllr Tucker had put into the Parish Council.
Cllr Ripley was elected Chairman and Cllr Arnold was elected as Vice
Chairman.
Public Time
Residents raised concerns about the school bus service and Ward
Councillors John Wright and Gerry Lewin had also been contacted by residents
about the issue. The Parish Council will
contact KCC about the problems.
A resident asked if the Council meetings could be held in the school as
it is difficult to hear the meetings. The Parish Council is considering a PA system to address the problem.
Concerns about the caravan in The Paddock, 76 Horsham Lane were also
raised and residents expressed disappointment at how long it has taken the
Borough Council planning department to deal with it.
Complaints about young men riding motor bikes around the village were
raised. This has become a problem
throughout the area and must be reported to the police with as much information
as possible. The problem is affecting Newington, Lower Halstow and Hartlip
as well and the police have photographs of the bikes. Residents
are advised to report all incidents to the Police on 101.
Planning
i) Application Ref: 16/505960/FULL
Address: 119 Wallbridge Lane
Upchurch ME8 7XD
Proposal: Erection of a single storey
and two storey rear extension.
Councillors considered the application and had
no comments to make but views of neighbours must be taken into account.
ii) Application Ref: 16/506417/FULL
Address: 17
Horsham Lane Upchurch Kent ME9 7AN
Proposal: Erection of a single storey rear
extension to dwelling.
Councillors considered the application and had
no comments to make but views of neighbours must be taken into account.
iii) Application Ref: 16/506160/PNQCLA
Address: Holywell Farm Holywell
Lane Upchurch Kent ME9 7HN
Proposal: Prior notification for the change of use of two agricultural
buildings to two dwellings with building operations. For its prior approval
to: Transport and Highways impacts of
the development. Noise impacts of the development. Contamination risks on the
site. Whether the location or siting of the building makes it over wise
impractical or undesirable for the use of the building to change as proposed.
The design and external appearance impacts on the building.
Cllr Lewin informed Members that this is a redundant farm building and
the application is permitted unless there are strong reasons for refusal.
iv) Application Ref: 16/506249/LAWPRO
Address: Twinney Wharf, Susans Lane, Upchurch Kent ME9 7HA
Proposal: Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for temporary use
(i.e. not more than 28 days a year) for the holding of wedding receptions,
corporate events and parties, with associated temporary structures e.g.
marquees.
Cllr Lewin informed Members there are local objections to the granting
of this certificate.
v) Application: 16/506353/SUB
Address: 18 Wallbridge Lane Upchurch Kent ME8 7XH
Proposal: Submission of Details to discharge Condition 4 (Hard and Soft
Landscaping); Condition 13 (dust suppression); Condition 14 (Reptile Mitigation
Strategy) and Condition 19 (Water Energy Efficiency) all subject to
16/503183/FULL.
Cllr Lewin informed Members that this is a continuing series of
applications and there is nothing to comment on.
vi) 16/503680/FULL - The Paddock 76 Horsham Lane
Councillors considered the application and AGREED UNANIMOUSLY to object to the proposal.
Amenities
i) Bus Shelter
Work on the bus shelter will start
later in the month and will take two to three weeks.
ii) To consider suitable site
for defibrillator
Councillors agreed the second
defibrillator should be sited at The Three Sisters with the agreement of the
landlord.
iii) Village Christmas Tree
Councillors considered when to erect
the Christmas tree and agreed it should be put up two weeks before the
Christmas Tree Festival.
Paddock
and Recreation Ground
i) The Paddock Project
The Paddock Project group want to
have a meeting with the Council and this will be arranged shortly.
Grass cuttings have been left in the
area along the wall and in the hedgerow and a TV has been dumped in the area. The Clerk will contact the contractor.
ii) Recreation Ground –
Update for fencing and quote update for parking area
Councillors considered three quotes
for the parking area, two of the quotes only give a ball park figure and
further details will be obtained.
iii) To consider RoSPA report
The Council needs to be confident
with regards to providing a safe place for children to play and carries out an
annual safety inspection. The report
graded risks low and medium.
Burial
Ground and Churchyard
Cllr Hunt and Cllr Denny have
carried out a risk assessment of the Burial Ground.
Environment
The hawthorn by the recreation ground
is covered with hops and the Clerk will contact the contractor to cut it back.
The Clerk will contact Swale Borough
Council to see if a litter bin can be put in Oak Lane opposite the Recreation
Ground.
Reports
from Representatives
Members were informed that the
problems with rough sleepers in the Paddock have been addressed. The Police are investigating the problems
caused by nuisance bikers. Any
antisocial behavior must be reported to the Police.
There is an app called Self Evident
to which photographs of crimes can be sent to the Police.
Date
of next meeting 6th October 7:30pm at Upchurch Village Hall.
Wendy Licence
Clerk to the Parish Council
