Present:  Mr R Tully (Chairman), Mrs C Hunt, Miss E Bridge, Miss P Ellis, Dr. R Johnson, Mr I Jones, Mrs J. Lowe, Mr J Robinson, Mr B Tarr. In attendance:  – County Cllr Pennington and District Cllr Rowe

1          Apologies. - None

3          To confirm the minutes of the last meeting on 10^th May 2009

            Taken as read and signed by the Chairman,

4          Matters arising from the Minutes – Page 354 - Cllr Ellis advised that the owner of the broken seat on the drive to Badgers Retreat had written to D. Roache requesting a new replacement bench,  

5          Chairman’s Report – The Chairman advised that he had received a letter from Capital Holdings Ltd who was proposing to build 10/12 house in a field in broad path. It was agreed that a letter confirming receipt should be sent.    

6          Reports from County and District Councillors – District Cllr Pennington advised that with the change of power at County Hall he had been elected vice chair of the council. He was also on the audit committee. He was aware of the parking problems in the village and confirmed that he would arrange for the highways team to make contact with our council. He was concerned about the number of houses being proposed.

7          Planning

The following planning applications were considered at a planning meeting held on 29^th June 2009 at which the following councillors were present: Hunt, Robinson, Ellis, Bridge and Lowe

1)         Land South of Old Vicarage – Erection of new dwelling No objection

2)         Adams Orchard , Mill Hill – erection of detached garden office   Site meeting to be held

3)         11 Yonder Meadow –Application for addition of windows and roof light to store No objection

4)         Waterside House, Byter Mill – extension &alterations to dwelling including a new garage No objection

5)         4 Long Rydon – erection of detached garage No objection

      None

Ongoing Applications – Crownley, Lembury Road – retention of Dutch barn. Appeal to be lodged. Russells Barn, Lembury Road . A letter from SHDC was read out indicating that the premises is not being used as a private dwelling. SHDC also advised that they were seeking advice from their legal department concerning the signage at Four Cross. Midas Homes presentation. During the ten minute session points raised from the public were discussed. The Chairman asked for a vote to confirm who was in favour of the proposed development. No hands were raised thus confirming that all those members of the public attending the meeting were against the proposal

 

9          Parish Plan Implementation Group – Nothing to report at this time. 

10        Hoyle Copse – Cllr Jones reported that there was no work in progress at present. The chairman thanked the Hoyle Copse team for their continued good work. Cllr Ellis reminded the meeting that it was 10 years since the Copse was left to the village. She proposed that a plaque should be placed at both entrances as a tribute to Miss Birch. Cllr Jones advised that this was in hand.

11        Stoke Gabriel Burial Site  - Cllr Ellis advised that an article had been written in the parish magazine and hoped for some response.

            12        Highway and Hedgerow Matters  - Cllrs Ellis and Lowe both again advised that there were pot holes in Flood Street. Cllr Ellis advised that potholes were still evident from Four Cross to the boundary at Port Hill. The sign at the junction of Lembury Lane and Aish Road was still missing. Cllr Lowe raised the question of the garden services advertising posters. Cllr Bridge reported that the wall at Aish Road and Lembury Road was still cracked and has now become dangerous. Cllr Bridge would advise Cllr Robinson of the landowner’s address so a letter could be written. Cllr Jones raised the question of parking in the village and how SHDC were targeting the village. District Cllr Rowe was asked to raise this matter with South Hams. Cllr Hunt again raised the question of the state of Coombe House Land. Cllr Tarr again requested advice on when Combe Shute would be resurfaced. Cllr Tarr advised that the new gate erected at the entrance to the orchard was working well. Cllr Robinson advised that South Hams had agreed to include the area at Four Cross in the monthly grass cutting. District Cllr Rowe advised that the hedge before the bus stop required trimming. Cllr Tully advised that there were no signs at White Rock showing the direction of Waddeton which was causing problems.

13        Matters raised by Councillors – Cllr Tarr raised the proposed new development at Baltic Wharf and pointed out that the head of CRPE had suggested that any new builds should be where jobs are. Had the village been assessed for its needs? Cllr Hunt advised the meeting that travellers had moved in by Paignton School and landowners should be vigilant. Cllr Jones stated that the orchard was a village orchard and should remain as such. He had been in contact with the tree warden concerning a dead Ash tree near the church yard wall and advised that it should be taken down in the autumn. From the floor a member of the public stated how lovely the orchard looked this year. Cllr Bridge advised that the school was taking part in a food for life scheme to teach children about growing food and asked for assistance from gardeners. Cllr Ellis reported that the new opening in the Gabriel Court Hotel wall looked a mess. District Cllr Rowe advised that work had started to ensure permission continued. Cllr Ellis advised that the trial of the River link ferry had been a success and a new larger boat would be in place in the middle of July. Cllr Bridge suggested a family ticket for locals to encourage then to use the service. Cllr Robinson reported that since the SGBA had removed a top covering from the slipway it was now difficult to board the pontoon due to the sludge which now collected there. A letter would be written to their committee.

 

It was proposed by Cllr Tarr and seconded by Cllr Hunt to make these payments:

 

 

There being no other business the meeting closed at 8.55pm