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| Woldingham Parish Council MINUTES of a Meeting held at the Village Hall, Woldingham on 29 June 2006 at 7.30 p.m. Present: Jill Meekings; Bobby Johnson; Michael Batterbury; Sally Marks; Colin Packington; Jeff Jeffery; Rodney Fuller; Karen Newman (Clerk); Bill Williams; Julie Moylan 1. Apologies: None. 2. Minutes: The Minutes of the meeting held on the 25 May 2006 had been circulated and were signed by the Acting Chairman as a correct record. 3. Declarations of Interest: Cllr Sally Marks - member of another authority Surrey County Council; Cllrs Meekings and Batterbury - members of Ramblers 4. Matters arising: No matters arising. 5. Planning Matters: a. A copy of Appendix A had been circulated to all members before the meeting and the Council voted to ratify the recommendations of the Planning Group. b. Infringements: Cllr Packington read through the infringement report which had been circulated to all Councillors before the meeting. Mr Drea’s Property on BW92 - Cllr Packington advised that two of the stables had been dismantled and burnt on site and the third stable was due to be dismantled in the following week. Cllr Packington informed the meeting that the TDC Committee were discussing Park Mews at their meeting tonight and understood that it will be turned down. Cllr Marks asked for a letter to be sent saying that the Parish Council would like to share Counsel’s opinion and be informed how best to proceed and that it is essential that any decisions are made within the time limit. Clerk to send letter Cllr Packington advised the meeting that Springfield was being held ‘In Camera’ at the Committee meeting being held at TDC tonight. Cllr Jeffery and himself had drafted a letter to Mr Evans and copied Mr Weigel which was hand delivered to the Council offices. Cllr Packington mentioned that there is a Local Government Act of Parliament which allows them to hold such meetings. Cllr Marks advised that the ‘In Camera’ would be held in Park 2 of TDC’s Committee meeting and asked for a letter to be sent asking to see sight of the confidential papers which would be held in Part 2 of our next Parish Council meeting. Clerk to send letter c. The Chairman asked Cllr Williams to work alongside Cllr Packington in looking at properties that apply for planning permission. The Chairman explained that each pairing of Councillors has dedicated roads to look at and report back to the planning meetings. 6. Finance: a. Payments: The payments as Appendix B were signed and approved. b. St. Agathas Churchyard: The Chairman advised that a thank you letter had been received. 7. Highways & Rights of Way: a. Highways Monitoring and Reporting: Cllr Fuller advised that he had received one report. Cllr Marks reported that the potholes had been filled in Lunghurst and Station Roads. Cllr Marks advised that the Limpsfield Road Scheme had now been completed for the 2nd time and that the white lining had been done. Cllr Marks mentioned that there had been ‘comments’ in the press about Carillion and that Carillion were very worried about the bad publicity. Cllr Batterbury asked Cllr Marks about the trench in Lunghurst Road which was going to be filled by the Community Gang in January. Cllr Marks assured Cllr Batterbury that this was top of the list and that she is pressing for this to happen as soon as possible. Cllr Marks advised that from Wapses Lodge Roundabout going South on the A22 will be resurfaced with an anti slip surface. The Chairman advised that we had been copied in on a letter which Chesham & Farleigh Parish Council sent to Cllr P Langham, Chairman of Surrey County Council’s Local Committee talking about the reprofiling of the top of Halliloo Valley Road and Limpsfield Road. In this letter they mentioned that Woldingham Parish Council had requested that this work be carried out which is not true and a letter will be sent to Chesham & Farleigh stating that the PC never asked for the reprofiling to take place. Clerk to send letter Cllr Packington advised that he had spoken to David Knight re the 2 planting areas and confirmed that he had carried out the planting at the viaduct end. Cllr Packington thanked Mr Knight on behalf of the Parish Council for carrying out this work. Cllr Jeffery asked whether a letter had been written regarding the name board on the Crescent and whether a response and been received. Cllr Packington advised that he had written and would chase up. Cllr Packington to chase Cllr Batterbury advised that East Surrey Water will be replacing all water mains in Woldingham. b. Service Road: Cllr Packington advised that the ivy had now been cleared from the 11 trees near the Exchange. Cllr Packington mentioned that there were dumped cars and horticultural materials dumped on the Service Road. Cllr Packington asked PCSO Clive Harris Ross to find out the owners of the vehicles and that the horticultural materials were dumped in the area behind No. 6 the Crescent. It was agreed that the Clerk would write to the owner of No. 6 asking for the removal of the materials and advising that it might be beneficial to put of a 6ft high wire fence to stop this happening again in the future. Clerk to write to landlord The Chairman advised that the Clerk had written to the resident in the Crescent, who has still not paid our invoice dated July 2005.stating that the Parish Council had produced all the relevant documentation as requested and asking whether they could help further in any way - no response todate had been received. The Court hearing was still scheduled for the 8 August. c. Footpaths & Bridleways: Cllr Packington advised that the fallen tree on FP123 had now been removed. The Chairman mentioned that a letter had been received from Surrey Highways regarding extinguishing a short section of BW159 and were asking for comments. Cllrs Batterbury and Fuller to look at the drawing and comment back to Surrey Highways on behalf of the PC. Cllrs Batterbury and Fuller re BW159 Cllr Williams advised that the trees belong to the house on the corner near the Station Car Parking are overhanging the highway and the light in the lamp stand is not working. Cllr Williams asked for a letter to be sent to the occupant and to Highways requesting that the light is mended and the light should be more focused on the pavement to help people see where they are going. Clerk to send letter to occupant and Highways Cllr Packington raised the matter of the ‘Church Road Car Park’ and asked whether the Parish Council would consider carrying out the works. A long discussion took place with concern raised that this would be setting a precedent for other roads in the Village. A vote took place - 3 in favour and 6 against.
8. Reports: a. Tandridge Access Group APM 6/6 - Cllr Batterbury advised that he had requested the Agenda and the items were not relevant to Woldingham so he had hosen not to attend. b. Tidcombe Road Appeal - Little Wold, Tidcombe Road Appeal held in the form of a Hearing on 27/6/06 at TDC Offices. Present : TDC Planning Officer and a TDC Arboriculturist ; The Appellant, Mr M Weighill, The Appellant's Planning Advisor and Contractor; Three local Warlingham residents and Cllr Packington Representing Woldingham Parish Council The Inspector asked the views of each of the Parties in turn and I made a written statement on behalf of the PC which generally encapsulated the views of the opposing parties insofar as TDC, Cllr Packington and the local residents felt that both scheme A and B relating to 3 No very large properties proposed to be constructed in line of some four stories were too much for that position above the Green Belt and an AGLV. A site visit followed, and the rear garden and orchard to the house was noted to be in a derelict condition, ripe for redevelopment. However it was demonstrated that not very many mature broadleaf trees would be lost despite the considerable construction anticipated on this site.
Cllr Packington read out the statement below and handed copies to the Inspector and the Appellant’s adviser. My name is Colin Packington, I represent Woldingham Parish Council as a Councillor. My Council’s Parish is on a boarder location, the boundary of which is less than 50 metres from the property concerned and which is fully viewable from locations in Woldingham and hardly at all from Warlingham, being on a sloping hillside, tipping towards Marden Valley. My Parish Council strongly objects to this appeal on the basis that the proposals constitute backland development requiring the construction of a new access road of very steep gradient in an area of wooded hillside. The proposals for three in-line four storey large dwellings with wings together with the construction of the dominant access road will constitute a large structural bulking immediately adjacent to the Green Belt and an AGLV which necessarily will destroy a large section of the wooded hillside where the current appropriate taper development now stands. Tandridge District Local Plan 2001 policies BE1 and BE9 refer. Woldingham Village Design Statement Para. 3.2 in respect of open landscape and avoidance of loss of wooded hillside. Tomorrows Tandridge, Local Development Framework – Protect Green Belt and character of area with controlled spatial strategy.
c. Glebe AGM: Cllrs Batterbury and Packington attended and that they are looking into providing a multiple sports service and enlarging the car park. Cllr Marks mentioned that the drainage work they have had done in the Glebe has caused some ‘boggy patches’ in some neighbouring gardens. 9. Miscellaneous Matters: a. Airports: Cllr Batterbury advised that he is in touch with Tina Fry and that the next meeting is scheduled for 19 July The Chairman advised that she had been sent a holiday brochure advertising breaks in Guernsey with flights being from Biggin Hill or Bournemouth. b. Recycling: Cllr Batterbury reported that he had spoken to Rob Luck who had advised him that Tandridge were the 17th most efficient area in the Country for recycling. Cllr Marks advised that the Waste Disposal Authority are looking to close the Caterham and Bond Road sites and relocate to Godstone. It was agreed that this was too far for people to go and would encourage more fly tipping. It was decided that an article would go in the magazine and put on the website asking for residents’ views and looking for suggestions for any other acceptable site. c. Post Office/Village Shop: The Chairman advised that Cllr Jeffery had just handed out leaflets showing the facilities that Mr Amin is offering and one of those is the Post Office. The Chairman asked whether the PC is going to support the PO or support Mr Amin in setting up costs. A long discussion took place and it was agreed that the Clerk would write to Mr Amin asking for him to apply for a grant to help a future project which would benefit the community. Cllr Batterbury also requested that the Clerk includes in her letter an invitation for Mr Amin to come along to the next PC meeting. d. Litter Pick September 30 - Cllr Packington advised that the next litter pick will be taking place on September 30. e. Road Group: Cllr Jeffery advised that he had noted that Cllr Marks had mentioned that the Speed Initiative might not make the agenda of the June meeting even though he had been advised it would. Cllr Jeffery asked for the Parish Council to write to Mr Archer Reeves saying that we are pleased to know that it is on the June Agenda. f. Security: Cllr Jeffery advised that he had been informed that the Camera will be returning back to Church Road. The Clerk was advised to remind PCSO Harris Ross that the next Police meeting will be held at the Garden Village and there is restrictive parking. Cllr Johnson mentioned that when the monies were raised for the PCSO there was not enough money for the 3 years and the Chairman advised that she would contact Mr King. g. Christmas Tree/Decorations: Cllr Batterbury advised that he had been in touch with the Electricity Board and had been sent a form which would enable the Parish Council to apply for proper electrical supply.. h. Proposed Merger of Police: The Chairman asked Cllrs Marks and Williams to consider the proposed merger of Surrey and Sussex Police Forces so that the PC can make an informed response. 10. Meetings to attend: Planning Meeting 17 July 7.30pm - Warren Barn Farm 11. Correspondence: Correspondence received during the month was circulated to all Councillors during the meeting. 12. Any Other Business: a. Diary: All Councillors completed diary dates for July. b. The Chairman reminded Councillors that the next Parish Council meeting will be held in the Peace Hall, Garden Village. c. The Chairman mentioned that she had e-mailed all Councillors regarding feedback why we had withdrawn from the ESPLG Group. b. Cllr Marks advised the meeting that a Charity based in Redhill called Furnistore are in desperate need of beds both single and doubles. Furnistore can be contacted on 01737 789689. Meeting ended at 9.50 and was attended by 1 member of the public.
APPENDIX
A 06/635 Down End, Lunghurst Road - erection of single storey side/rear extension with pitched roof over and 2 dormer windows to rear roof slope. Erection of triple garage. No objection 06/650 Sunnyridge, The Ridge - erection of single storey rear extension. No objection 06/505 Park Mews , Marden Park -Change of use from agriculture to mixed agricultural use, the residential use confined to the stables building and defined cartilage. Object 06/807 Northdown House, Northdown Road - erection of outbuilding comprising triple garage and garden room. (certificate of lawfulness for a proposed development) NO objection 06/830 Meadowcroft, Station Road - erection of single storey extension to south elevation. NO objection Decisions by TDC under delegated powers Approve 06/454
13 Clare Court - formation of hard standing
06/636 Fairways, Southview Road - erection of first floor extension over flat roof with balcony. Alterations to sun room and erection of pitched roofs over dormer windows to west roof slope.
Withdrawn 06/421 Meadow Way, Northdown Road - demolition of porch. Erection of single storey extension to front elevation.
WOLDINGHAM PARISH COUNCIL JUNE 2006 Gold Account Balance as at 29 June 2006 £41,247.82 Paid in During the Month VAT monies £1,494.93 Monies from Garden Village re Golf Club £800.00 Paid During Month Village Hall Rental re AGM £49.50 Marilyn Sturgeon balance re Garden Village re Golf Club £500.00 Expenses to be paid: Karen Newman Wages & Expenses £484.21 Village Hall Rent £13.05 Colin Packington expenses £47.61 A1 Roadmarkings £176.25 Expenses for the month £1,270.62 Balance £2,323.11 | ||
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