Clyro Community Council
AUGUST 2005 MINUTES
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF CLYRO COMMUNITY COUNCIL -
held in the Village Hall on
TUESDAY 9th AUGUST at 8pm
PRESENT: Cllr. B. Morgan (Chairman) Cllr. Price (Vice Chairman)
Cllr. Green Cllr. Herdman Cllr. Hood
Cllr. M. Morgan Cllr. Wheeler
County Cllr. M. Morris
APOLOGIES: Cllr. Smith
MINUTES: The minutes of the July 2005 meeting were approved by Councillors and signed by the Chairman.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: Cllr. Herdman – re Planning application no. PR639900.
PLANNING MATTERS
NEW: PR161906- Listing Building Consent: Erection of extensions at Baskerville Hall Hotel
and
NEW: PR161907- Full: Erection of new function room, bar, cellars and toilet extensions to existing hotel at Baskerville Hall Hotel.
The plans were discussed. Councillors voted in favour of these applications.
NEW: PR57304 – Full: Conversion disused agricultural building into dwelling and erection of car port and boiler room with loft over at Pwll Wilkin
Cllr. Hood proposed and Cllr. Wheeler seconded, acceptance. The Council voted in favour.
NEW: PR639900 – Full: Erection of barn and lean to store for hay and implements and change of use of land for siting of log cabin for holiday let and installation of septic tank at Hom Mill Farm (formerly part Lower Cwmgwannon)
- Cllr. Herdman left the meeting –
The Council voted in favour of this application, with two observations: the Vice Chairman’s suggestion that there should be an archaeological survey, because this is very close to the site from which the standing stone St. Mailog’s Celtic Cross came, which is now in Llowes Church; and a comment that the building will be conspicuous, as it is on the skyline.
- Cllr. Herdman returned to the meeting -
Re PR 631500 – Conservation Area Consent: Demolition of existing defective, dis-used potter’s workshop and shop and PR631501 – Full: Erection of a dwelling on site of existing buildings at dis-used potter’s workshop, shop and yard at Clyro - Refusal received.
MATTERS ARISING
HIGHWAYS MATTERS UPDATE
The Clerk has contacted Highways about the leylandii hedge along the A438. As the relevant person is on holiday, the Clerk to contact Sir John Harvey Jones directly.
GATE FROM BYPASS INTO PLAYING FIELD
Wynne Davies (PCC) has emailed the Clerk and written to County Cllr. Morris saying that ownership of the gate has now been established, and it will be repaired in the next two weeks.
ADVERTISEMENT BOARD AND MAINTENANCE OF LAND ON BUTTERCUP MEADOW.
Correspondence with Steve Packer and Ian Prior (Enforcement Officer) was read to Councillors. The Community Council has in the last month been offered £3,500 as a one-off payment for taking over the open ground on the Buttercup Meadow site. The majority of Councillors thought that the Community Council should not take on the responsibilities which this would entail, and which would commit the village and successive councils for the foreseeable future. The Clerk responded accordingly. The Enforcement Officer has again been asked to pursue removal of the sign.
Following discussion, the Clerk now to ask for a copy of the most recent Persimmon landscaping plan, and to ask Planning how this matter can be resolved.
REPORTS ON DOCUMENTS READ; MEETINGS ATTENDED; ACTIVITIES ETC.
SCHOOL GOVERNOR’S REPORT
Cllr. Williams being absent, Cllr. Herdman told the meeting that painting and work on the kitchen ceiling was being undertaken at the school.
POLICE REPORT
P.C. Swales was not at the meeting.
REPORT FROM COUNTY COUNCILLOR MORRIS
County Cllr. Morris talked about case law in relation to conditions of planning. If these are not met, and a complaint is made, all the work the subject of the planning application will be deemed to have been undertaken without permission.
Re Primary school reorganisation: The Welsh Assembly has reorganised the education of children with special needs, which now becomes the responsibility of social services.
The Powys Director of Education has resigned.
CORRESPONDENCE
POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL - POLICY FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL ORGANISATION Public consultation received. This was taken by Cllr. Herdman, who will pass it on to the Chairman.
POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL RE CONSULTATION ON FUNDING OF VILLAGE HALLS/COMMUNITY CENTRES
It was suggested that this could be passed to David James, of the Hall Committee.
APPLICATION OF TRANSFER OF LICENCE TO NEW BASKERVILLE ARMS LICENSEE
For information only.
MID AND WEST FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Copies of the Integrated Risk Management Plan are available
ONE VOICE WALES
Information received about employment etc. No action taken.
ADJUDICATION PANEL FOR WALES – ANNUAL REPORT 2004-5
Taken by the Chairman.
LOCAL ACCESS FORUM
Nomination for members wanted. No action taken.
TOM FAIRFIELD
Copy received of correspondence between Tom and Clarence Meredith, Steve Packer and re environmental matters in Powys. To be kept on file.
POWYS UNITARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN, DEPOSIT DRAFT OCT 2004
Notice received of the preparation of an environmental report on the Powys Unitary Development Plan, deposit draft. This can be viewed at www.ecr.powys.gov.uk, and is also available for purchase from the County Council.
FINANCIAL MATTERS
BANK BALANCES
Not yet received this month.
INTERNAL AUDITOR’S INVOICE
The Internal Auditor, Dawn Farnsworth, has submitted an invoice for £15 for her services over the last year. Cllr. Hood proposed, and Cllr. Herdman seconded, payment. This was agreed.
BRITISH LEGION DONATION
Cllr. Hood proposed, and the Chairman seconded, payment of a donation of £30 (in accordance with the Council’s powers under Sections 137 and 139 of the Local Government Act 1972). This was agreed.
CLERK’S SALARY
Cllr. M. Morgan proposed, and Cllr. Herdman seconded, payment to the Clerk of £86.95. This was agreed.
PAYMENTS
Two cheques were drawn, as follows:
To the Internal Auditor: £15
Clerk’s salary and expenses: £86.95
OTHER BUSINESS
The Chairman then thanked all those who had come to the meeting and
THE MEETING WAS FORMALLY CLOSED AT 9.15pm. Minutes were taken by the Clerk.
CHAIRMAN:
………………………………………… DATE …………………………..
held in the Village Hall on
TUESDAY 9th AUGUST at 8pm
PRESENT: Cllr. B. Morgan (Chairman) Cllr. Price (Vice Chairman)
Cllr. Green Cllr. Herdman Cllr. Hood
Cllr. M. Morgan Cllr. Wheeler
County Cllr. M. Morris
APOLOGIES: Cllr. Smith
MINUTES: The minutes of the July 2005 meeting were approved by Councillors and signed by the Chairman.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: Cllr. Herdman – re Planning application no. PR639900.
PLANNING MATTERS
NEW: PR161906- Listing Building Consent: Erection of extensions at Baskerville Hall Hotel
and
NEW: PR161907- Full: Erection of new function room, bar, cellars and toilet extensions to existing hotel at Baskerville Hall Hotel.
The plans were discussed. Councillors voted in favour of these applications.
NEW: PR57304 – Full: Conversion disused agricultural building into dwelling and erection of car port and boiler room with loft over at Pwll Wilkin
Cllr. Hood proposed and Cllr. Wheeler seconded, acceptance. The Council voted in favour.
NEW: PR639900 – Full: Erection of barn and lean to store for hay and implements and change of use of land for siting of log cabin for holiday let and installation of septic tank at Hom Mill Farm (formerly part Lower Cwmgwannon)
- Cllr. Herdman left the meeting –
The Council voted in favour of this application, with two observations: the Vice Chairman’s suggestion that there should be an archaeological survey, because this is very close to the site from which the standing stone St. Mailog’s Celtic Cross came, which is now in Llowes Church; and a comment that the building will be conspicuous, as it is on the skyline.
- Cllr. Herdman returned to the meeting -
Re PR 631500 – Conservation Area Consent: Demolition of existing defective, dis-used potter’s workshop and shop and PR631501 – Full: Erection of a dwelling on site of existing buildings at dis-used potter’s workshop, shop and yard at Clyro - Refusal received.
MATTERS ARISING
HIGHWAYS MATTERS UPDATE
The Clerk has contacted Highways about the leylandii hedge along the A438. As the relevant person is on holiday, the Clerk to contact Sir John Harvey Jones directly.
GATE FROM BYPASS INTO PLAYING FIELD
Wynne Davies (PCC) has emailed the Clerk and written to County Cllr. Morris saying that ownership of the gate has now been established, and it will be repaired in the next two weeks.
ADVERTISEMENT BOARD AND MAINTENANCE OF LAND ON BUTTERCUP MEADOW.
Correspondence with Steve Packer and Ian Prior (Enforcement Officer) was read to Councillors. The Community Council has in the last month been offered £3,500 as a one-off payment for taking over the open ground on the Buttercup Meadow site. The majority of Councillors thought that the Community Council should not take on the responsibilities which this would entail, and which would commit the village and successive councils for the foreseeable future. The Clerk responded accordingly. The Enforcement Officer has again been asked to pursue removal of the sign.
Following discussion, the Clerk now to ask for a copy of the most recent Persimmon landscaping plan, and to ask Planning how this matter can be resolved.
REPORTS ON DOCUMENTS READ; MEETINGS ATTENDED; ACTIVITIES ETC.
SCHOOL GOVERNOR’S REPORT
Cllr. Williams being absent, Cllr. Herdman told the meeting that painting and work on the kitchen ceiling was being undertaken at the school.
POLICE REPORT
P.C. Swales was not at the meeting.
REPORT FROM COUNTY COUNCILLOR MORRIS
County Cllr. Morris talked about case law in relation to conditions of planning. If these are not met, and a complaint is made, all the work the subject of the planning application will be deemed to have been undertaken without permission.
Re Primary school reorganisation: The Welsh Assembly has reorganised the education of children with special needs, which now becomes the responsibility of social services.
The Powys Director of Education has resigned.
CORRESPONDENCE
POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL - POLICY FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL ORGANISATION Public consultation received. This was taken by Cllr. Herdman, who will pass it on to the Chairman.
POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL RE CONSULTATION ON FUNDING OF VILLAGE HALLS/COMMUNITY CENTRES
It was suggested that this could be passed to David James, of the Hall Committee.
APPLICATION OF TRANSFER OF LICENCE TO NEW BASKERVILLE ARMS LICENSEE
For information only.
MID AND WEST FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Copies of the Integrated Risk Management Plan are available
ONE VOICE WALES
Information received about employment etc. No action taken.
ADJUDICATION PANEL FOR WALES – ANNUAL REPORT 2004-5
Taken by the Chairman.
LOCAL ACCESS FORUM
Nomination for members wanted. No action taken.
TOM FAIRFIELD
Copy received of correspondence between Tom and Clarence Meredith, Steve Packer and re environmental matters in Powys. To be kept on file.
POWYS UNITARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN, DEPOSIT DRAFT OCT 2004
Notice received of the preparation of an environmental report on the Powys Unitary Development Plan, deposit draft. This can be viewed at www.ecr.powys.gov.uk, and is also available for purchase from the County Council.
FINANCIAL MATTERS
BANK BALANCES
Not yet received this month.
INTERNAL AUDITOR’S INVOICE
The Internal Auditor, Dawn Farnsworth, has submitted an invoice for £15 for her services over the last year. Cllr. Hood proposed, and Cllr. Herdman seconded, payment. This was agreed.
BRITISH LEGION DONATION
Cllr. Hood proposed, and the Chairman seconded, payment of a donation of £30 (in accordance with the Council’s powers under Sections 137 and 139 of the Local Government Act 1972). This was agreed.
CLERK’S SALARY
Cllr. M. Morgan proposed, and Cllr. Herdman seconded, payment to the Clerk of £86.95. This was agreed.
PAYMENTS
Two cheques were drawn, as follows:
To the Internal Auditor: £15
Clerk’s salary and expenses: £86.95
OTHER BUSINESS
The Chairman then thanked all those who had come to the meeting and
THE MEETING WAS FORMALLY CLOSED AT 9.15pm. Minutes were taken by the Clerk.
CHAIRMAN:
………………………………………… DATE …………………………..
