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A meeting of Stoke Gabriel Parish Council was held on
Monday 28th June 2004 at 7.00 pm
Ten minutes were allowed at the beginning of the meeting for members of the public to put matters to the Council
33 members of the public were present
Present: Mr R Tully (chairman), Mrs C Hunt, Mr W Deval, Miss P Ellis,Mr N Hill, Mr I Jones,
Mrs R Rowe, Mr B Tarr, Mr C Wigfall
The Chairman extended the ten minute session to allow those present to express their views on the decision by South Hams Council to grant planning permission to the Gabriel Court Hotel to demolish part of the boundary wall and build a new vehicular access and car park. Cllr Rosemary Rowe explained how and why this decision was made by South Hams Council, despite the fact that the Parish Council had already submitted objections. Some members of the public made serious accusations against Mrs Rowe and Mrs Hunt with regard to this application, and in view of this it was decided that the Parish Council would write to the Chief Executive of South Hams Council requesting that they conduct an investigation to clarify the decision.
1 Apologies PC John Hodgson
2 Urgent Business brought forward by the Chairman
The Chairman congratulated Bill Deval on becoming chairman of Stoke Gabriel Football Club
3 Reports from County and District Councillors
Cllr Hawkins reported the following:
Stoke Bus the bus service is under threat and both Torbay and Devon County Councils have carried out a traffic survey to determine whether a subsidy is achievable.
Aish the traffic order has been achieved and signs erected.
Mrs Rowe reported the following:
Leisure services no decision has yet been reached as to whether this will become a charitable trust. 20% of the population use them but they take up the biggest part of the budget.
Local plan there have been meetings to try not to make Stoke Gabriel become over-developed with such schemes as business parks and housing developments. South Hams will try to involve the Parish Council in decision-making and the plan for the next ten years.
4 Planning
Mrs Rowe declared an interest and left the room while all planning applications were being discussed.
Applications
1) Trees fell maple and ash at Redway House, Coombe Shute. No objection.
2) Trees coppice or pollard 5 willow at Stoke Gabriel Scout HQ. No objection.
3) Southlands, Vicarage Road amendments to approved plans 52/0826/00/F for erection of dwelling and double garage. Mr Jones declared a personal interest and left the room while this item was being discussed. No objection.
4) Pool Cottage alteration of French door and enclosure of balcony. Objection.
5) Marina Developments Ltd, Galmpton Creek renewal of outline permission for redevelopment of quayside and adjoining area. No objection.
Applications approved by SHDC
1) Rowes Farm, Aish Road removal of condition for conversion of redundant to single dwelling (allow use as a permanent separate dwelling). Approved
2) Larkspur, Long Rydon erection of conservatory. Approved.
3) Gabriel Court Hotel part demolition of boundary wall. Approved subject to conditions.
4) Gabriel court Hotel new vehicular access and car park. Approved subject to conditions.
Applications withdrawn
1) Kings Cottage, Paignton Road listed building consent for replacement of roof with natural slate.
2) Kings Cottage, Paignton Road erection of extension.
Tree Preservation Order
1) Ash tree - Hillfield opposite The Chalet. No objection. Mrs Rowe abstained.
5 Accounts
Payment of the following accounts were proposed by Mr Hill and seconded by Mrs Hunt:
Allianz Cornhill local council insurance policy £553.29
J Hamilton - clerks salary June 04 £171.67
- quarterly expenses Apr-Jun £ 50.00
- postages £ 11.25 £232.92
Axworthys stationery £ 16.09
Nick Allday grid for lime kiln £167.44
SLCC Clerks manual + p&p £ 34.00
The Chairman signed the audit form for the year 2003/04.
6 Matters raised by the Clerk
Bus service DCC are putting out tenders to run a service after Stoke Bus ceases to operate after 24th July. The Parish Council will reply to DCC supporting the service.
Hoyle Lane some residents have complained about the lack of signs at the Aish end and lorries becoming stuck in the narrower part of the lane. Cllr Hawkins will deal with this.
Gabriel Court Hotel coaches a letter and photographs have been received from a resident of Yonder Meadow complaining about a coach which was parked in the cul-de-sac for several days with a noisy engine left running for some time. Some councillors noted also that the coach had become stuck in Paignton Road after dropping off guests at the hotel, causing traffic congestion. The clerk will write to the owner of the hotel requesting that he find alternative parking for coaches.
Devon Wildlife Trusts more information has been received regarding the River Dart project and the Trust expressed willingness to come to talk to the Parish Council at a later date, should they so wish.
Bonfires a member of the public has complained about bonfires being lit during the day. Mrs Rowe knows of no bylaws preventing this, but asked residents to use common sense and have courtesy for their neighbours. People may phone the Environment Officer at South Hams Council during office hours if they have a serious complaint.
Mayor of Totnes the Council has no objection to the Mayor wearing his chain of office during the opening of the Art Exhibition on 8th August 2004.
7 Minutes of Last Meeting
The minutes of the meeting of 24th May 2004 were agreed and signed.
8 Matters arising from the Minutes
Dart Forum Mrs Rowe had chaired the meeting which was poorly attended.
Tuberculosis a reply has been received from Defra stating that the matter is receiving attention.
Britain in Bloom the welcome/30mph sign is now obsolete and will be replaced by two separate signs by the Highways Department.
Miss Birchs Wood The Parish Councils solicitor now has the deeds and is working on the documentation. A survey is being carried out on Major Gillmores land and the grass has been cut. Six to nine volunteers form a working party every Friday.
Website Mr Wigfall reported that the website is now running again but there are still some problems including the Parish Council page which is not up to date. There have been 3400 visitors to the site so far.
9 Highway and Hedgerow Matters
Church Orchard walkers have reported dog fouling and a note will be placed in the parish magazine reminding dog walkers to clear up. The seat donated by the family of the late Frank Parnell has been vandalised and is not repairable.
Footpaths the path between Stoke Point and Duncannon is overgrown.
Barn Park the grass cutting carried out by the South Hams Operations Team is inadequate. A letter will be sent requesting a further cut before the Britain in Bloom judging on 15th July.
Yalberton Road the pavement near the cider farm is damaged. Torbay Council will be asked to make repairs.
10 Matters raised by Councillors
Village Retail Service Association grants are available to local shops or pubs which may get into financial difficulties.
Refuse collection South Hams Council are considering the use of wheelie bins with a fortnightly collection. The funding for this comes from government grants, not from council tax.
Yalberton Road a sign is needed to prevent large lorries turning left from Stoke Road. Cllr Hawkins will attend to this.
AONB Mr Jones attended a meeting at Stoke Fleming and has a set of plans. It is proposed that planning matters will be taken from SHDC and centralised in Bristol.
Long Road South the Chairman suggested forming a sub-committee in due course to deal with the proposed new business park.
V & A Car Park architect Peter Swallow will be meeting with the planning officer to determine whether the proposed plan can go forward, then report back to the Parish Council.
The meeting closed at 9pm
Date of Next Meeting
Monday 26th July at 7pm in the Village Hall
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