Parish Council Minutes
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MINUTES OF A MEETING of the St Goran Parish Council held on Thursday 4th May 2006 in the St Goran Church Schoolrooms at 7.30p.m. with Mr P. Grose in the Chair.
Present were Messrs Ayres, Bullen, Church, Husband, Lobb, Michell, Vian, Whatty, Mrs Gouldsmith, County Councillor Mr Hunkin and 10 members of the public.
PUBLIC SESSION
Mr Grose welcomed the members of the public and invited questions. One of the members of the public commented on the fact that residents of the Perhaver Estate are disappointed that planning permission was granted for the extension at number 6 Perhaver Park. This is now being built and it is believed that the roof is higher than in the plans. Other residents’ views will be lost and their properties devalued. The fear is that this will cause a precedent and the owners of other properties on the estate will also apply for similar alterations and this will then change the nature of the estate. Letters and phone calls to the Planning Department have been made but nothing appears to be being done. Mr Grose stated that if the roof is higher than stated in the plans enforcement action can be taken and it would have to be altered. He also expressed sympathy and explained that there is no planning entitlement to a view. However the Parish Council will make every effort to see that enforcement action is taken and that the site is visited as soon as possible.
The subject of footpaths was then brought up. The path up Bell Hill will be included in the ‘safer route to school’ scheme and is ongoing. The County Councillor has agreed to put in some monies from his own budget but this has to be match funded by the Parish Council who has already started a Development Fund for this type of project. The footpath from the Chapel down to the toilets in Gorran Haven is causing much concern. It was explained that this has been put in the hands of the County Council but it is really the responsibility of the land owners. There were no more comments from the public and the P.C. agreed to go into formal session.
APOLOGIES
Councillor D. Mutton and Councillor P. Trevarton (Restormel Borough Councillor).
ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN, VICE-CHAIRMAN & COMMITTEES
Mr Grose left the Chair and the Clerk took the next item.
Chairman. Mr Church nominated Mr Grose and this was seconded by Mr Whatty. It was unanimously agreed. Mr Grose accepted and took the Chair.
Vice-Chairman. Mr Church nominated Mr Husband and this was seconded by Mr Whatty. It was unanimously agreed.
Committees. Agreed to keep as last year.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE 6TH APRIL 2006
The minutes were agreed.
MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
Highway matters. Letter received from the Area Surveyor. Temporary speedvisors can only be put on A or B highways where there is a 30 or 40mph limit or where there is a school. Application form for licence to maintain the Triangle. Fee will be waived.
Treveague. Enquiries ongoing.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Footpaths. Mr Lobb reported that the Cornwall County Council Ranger is applying to have the wooden section of the steps to Little Perhaver beach replaced, with an extra concrete step at the top and a new handrail. Work should be completed before the start of the summer season. The Ranger will start his inspection and repairs of all the ‘Gold’ priority paths in the Parish during May or June. All missing signs will also be replaced. Mr Lobb suggested that the P.C. take on the cleaning of all other signs after this.
Beach. None
General Purposes. None.
CORRESPONDENCE
R.B.C. Details of Annual Meeting & Mayor Making Ceremony.
Gorran Haven Institute. Request to use the beach for ‘A day on the Sand’ on Bank Holiday Monday 28th August. Agreed.
Harbour & Fishermen's Society. Request to use the beach for Gorran Haven Gala Day on Sunday 6th August. Agreed.
C.C.C. Details of road closure at Chute Lane, 8th May for a maximum 2 days.
CAPTC. Details of consultation on possible restructuring of local government in Cornwall.
Mr Noote. Concern over application by proprietor of Harbour Reach Café for a liquor licence. Agreed to write to the licensing authority objecting to this on the grounds that there are a sufficient number of premises with this in the area and it is felt that it would encourage increased anti-social behaviour and rowdyism by young people drinking. The area is also in a no alcohol zone.
C.C.C. Report on preferred options and sustainability appraisal of Cornwall waste development framework.
St Goran Rowing Club. Letter in respect of the charges for the launching of boats from Gorran Haven beach in the 8 week summer period. Agreed that the gigs will be exempt from charges.
PLANNING
Mr Jonathon Dent. Re-building of dwelling at 3 Fort Cottages, Gorran Haven. Full Planning. Objection on the grounds that the proposed dwelling is an overdevelopment of the site and out of keeping with the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Conservation Area. It represents a new construction rather than a re-building and it would change the character of the area.
M.J. & J. Pascoe. Conversion of integral garage to dining room and porch addition at 37 Perhaver Way, Gorran Haven. Full Planning. No objection.
Architectural Services – Mr C.E.C. Gillard. Proposed erection of a bungalow and garage at Rear of Chez Nous, Portheast Way, Gorran Haven. Reserved Matters. No objection.
Cornwall County Council. Creation of additional class and storage space at Gorran School, Gorran. No objection.
Certificate of Lawfulness in respect of the agricultural condition on Pentargon, Gorran High Lanes. The P.C. agreed to oppose this on the grounds that the condition has not been breached because the owner is retired and lets some of the land for horses/donkeys. Also there is a need for affordable housing for those involved in agriculture.
BILLS FOR PAYMENT RECEIPTS
Mrs Miles clerk’s salary 330.20 vat refund 2,128.81
Mrs Miles clerk’s expenses 52.22 R.B.C. grant 702.00
Mrs Miles clerk’s purchases 51.92 R.B.C. precept 4,250.00
Mr Ayres padlock 14.99 7,125.81
Allianz Cornhill Insurance 399.55
CALC Annual Subs 247.19
Mr G. Widdows Annual Audit 128.00
Mr M. Crook grass-cutting 100.00
1,324.07
All the bills for April have been paid. Agreed to pay the bills for May and to transfer £5,000.00 to deposit account.
ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDING 31ST MARCH 2006
The Clerk presented the accounts. Mr G. Widdows has done the internal audit. The accounts were agreed and accepted. The external audit form was completed. Mr Whatty asked for clarification of what the sum of £1800.03 represents. The Clerk will provide these details at the next meeting. The external audit is to be done week commencing 22nd May and the necessary notices have been posted.
LIME KILN
There was some discussion on the problems involved with the Lime Kiln and it was agreed to invite the Trustees to come to a meeting at 7.00p.m. on the1st June immediately before the next P.C. meeting.
BUS SCHEDULES
The Parish transport representative, Mr Stephen Church explained that all the bus services, including the Gorran & District Community Bus, are subsidised by the County Council and schedules are dictated by the County Council. It is not known whether the current timetables are appropriate for the needs of the residents and potential bus users now that bus travel is free for the over 60s and the disabled. It was agreed to invite comments from parishioners by putting a notice in the Parish Magazine and on the notice boards.
PARISH PROBLEMS
Mr Bullen reported that there is water coming down the road at Chute Lane. He has also been informed that hedges need trimming at Tregavarras.
Mrs Gouldsmith reported that the hedge needs trimming by Lawn House in Chute Lane. She has also received further complaints about the hedges at Canton. Complaints have also been received about skateboarding in Gorran. A request has been made for the parking restrictions in Gorran Haven to be changed from May to October to June to October. The P.C. do not consider that this is appropriate. Mrs Gouldsmith also suggested that a camera be considered for siting on the Lime Kiln.
Mr Ayres expressed concern about the deterioration of the Snooker room building in Gorran Haven. There are young people in the village who would like be able to use this facility. Letter to be sent to the Institute.
Mr Lobb suggested that a beach committee meeting be held to discuss the procedures for implementing the beach safety scheme and that the beach warden be invited. Agreed to do this under beach committee report at the next P.C. meeting on 1st June.
Mr Michell brought up the problem of the poor condition of the road from Tregondean to Rushpool.
Mr Church stated that again none of the residents at Boswinger has received the new recycling leaflet.
Mr Grose read a letter from a concerned resident about the problems of no mobile phone signals at many areas in the parish and the fact that there will be a lot of opposition to the erection of a phone mast. Mr Grose stated that there are no plans at the moment for any phone mast and that any such application would be subject to planning legislation.
County Councillor Hunkin asked the P.C. if they would like the Area Surveyor to come to a walkabout of the Parish to identify all the problems. Agreed. Councillor Hunkin will arrange.
The meeting finished at 9.35p.m.
