FARTHINGSTONE PARISH COUNCIL
A Parish Council meeting was held on Monday 23rd May 2011 in the Village Hall at 8.25pm.
Present – Mrs Jennie Miller in the chair, Dr Stephen Batterby, Mrs Susan Castle, Mr John Church, Mr Chris FitzGerald, Mr Peter Stanton, County Councillor Gina Ogden, and 6 parishioners.
Apologies – Mrs Sarah Hyatt.
Declarations of Members Interest
Personal None
Prejudicial Mr J Church & Mr C Fitzgerald both have an interest in planning
application DA/2011/0316
The minutes of the last meeting on were read, agreed and signed.
Matters Arising
None
Planning Applications
DA/2011/0308 Demolition of existing outbuilding. Demolition of rear wall and roof of single storey extension. Construction of single storey rear extension at Wheelwrights Cottage, Maidford Road, Farthingstone, NN12 8HE
The plans for this application were on show. The Councillors only concern raised was that the walls should be faced with stone as these can be seen from the footpath E2. PC letter to be sent to DDC.
DA/2011/0316 Construction of bed and breakfast units with seminar and workshop facility and associated car parking. Land at Bay Tree Cottage, Pansion Row, Maidford Road, Farthingstone, NN12 8HE
The plans for this application were also on show. Chairman asked the applicant Mrs Jenny Dicks to give an outline of this application. Various points where raised by Parish Council Members and Mrs Dicks answered questions. PC to send letter to DDC Planners.
Appeal No. APP/Y2810/A/11/2150677 – Outline application for demolition of 3 agricultural buildings and construction of 5 dwellings, garages and access (revised scheme) at Manor farm, Main Street, Farthingstone NN12 8EZ
This appeal is to be dealt with by the inspectorate. PC await outcome.
Correspondence
None
A.O.B
SC suggested that some residents who do not at present cut the grass outside their own property and on the side of the highway be asked to consider to do this in the interest of the appearance of Farthingstone. The County Council only undertake to cut this area very infrequently.
PS suggested that a laybye in Litchborough Road by the bungalows might be an option open to us to accommodate the two parked cars that have recently been left on the footpath at this location.
Paul Justice and Jenny Dicks both raised the matter of parked cars on the Maidford Road blocking the path.
Jenny Dicks implied that not all residents received flyers from FPC distributed recently. The Chairman made it clear that as far as delivery of FPC notices is concerned they are delivered to all households.
Date for next meeting Monday 18th July 2011 (TBC)
There being no further business the meeting closed at 9.30pm.Minutes to follow
