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Present: - Councillors P Cook, Mrs T Dipper, M Green (Vice Chairman), B
Thomas, S White (Chairman) and Mr R Jacob (Parish Clerk).
In Attendance: Cllr R Cann (DCC), Cllr B Moores (NDC) and 4 parishioners.
2906/1 PRAYER
The Clerk led the Council in prayer.
2906/2 APOLOGIES
Cllrs N Crombie, C Harper, A Johns, G May and PC Hodgson.
2906/3 POLICE REPORT
a) Crime: -
PCSO Cornish said that 3 crimes had been reported in the parish since the last
meeting, namely, a burglary (beach kiosk), theft of a handbag (on the beach)
and a domestic (non crime specific). (Noted)
b) Other Matters: -
PCSO Cornish said that 5 incidents had been reported in the parish since the
last meeting, namely, x2 assist ambulance with a patient, x1 welfare, x1 false
alarm and x1 vehicle obstruction. (Noted)
c) Neighbourhood Watch Update: -
PCSO Cornish said he would do all he could to assist the parish council with
its “messaging” initiative (see item 2906/9 (i) (b)). (Noted)
d) Marine Watch: -
PCSO Cornish said he was, in liaison with the Home Office, considering the
introduction of such an initiative in Instow and was currently seeking
suitable funding to support it. (Noted)
2906/4 PARISHIONERS
a) Instow Verges/Pavements and Hedgerow: -
(i) A parishioner said the hedgerows and associated verges/pavements
throughout the parish were poorly maintained and that it was time they were
attended to. He referred in particular to the hedge/verge/pavement between
Atturm and the Tarka Trail Bridge (Marine Parade – Seaward side), Atturm
towards West Yelland on Anstey Way (Slip road etc), Anstey Way/Junction of
Marine Parade (Atturm) towards Bideford and from Anstey Way towards the parish
church. (Noted)
(ii) The Clerk advised IPC he had endeavoured to draw these pressing issues to
the attention of DCC’s Highways Superintendent but to no avail. (Noted)
(iii) The Clerk advised Council he had also received complaints about the
unkempt verge adjacent to the Charter toilets opposite the Sand Dunes car park
entrance which appeared to be privately owned. (Noted)
(iv) A discussion then ensued at the conclusion of which Cllr Cann (DCC) said
he would liaise immediately with DCC Highways and get all matters, as at (ii)
and (iii) above, sorted as a matter of some priority. IPC thanked Cllr Cann
for his valuable assistance. (Action: Cllr Cann)
b) Footpath Number 3 – Venn Cross to Tarka Trail: -
(i) A parishioner said he still believed that where this footpath crossed the
Tarka Trail (near the Picnic Area) was badly signed. The Clerk reminded
Council that both gates had waymarkers fitted that indicated the direction of
travel for walkers. (Noted)
(ii) The parishioner said on two occasions recently he had found these gates
tied by binder twine and wire and felt that the authorities should be advised.
IPC RESOLVED to advise DCC’s Footpath Warden. (Action: The Clerk)
c) Armed Forces Veterans Day/65th Anniversary D Day Landings: -
A parishioner provided information of relevance to the above and thanked all
persons concerned for the organisation of an excellent service at Instow
Church to mark the 65th Anniversary of the Day Landings. The Chairman thanked
Cllr Dipper for her valuable contribution in this respect. (Noted)
2906/5 REPORT COUNTY COUNCILLOR R CANN
a) DCC Elections: -
Cllr Cann thanked everybody who had supported him and said he was delighted to
still be in a position to provide a service to Instow. He added that his
re-election had re-invigorated him although he felt some regret he was not in
a position to sit as a member of the Executive; he was, however, leader of the
non-aligned group. (Noted)
b) DCC Council Meeting (25th June): -
Cllr Cann said he had tabled two questions as regards “Members Allowances” (he
had suggested that allowances be reduced to the 2005 level adjusted to the
2009 rate) and “Westleigh Junction off A39/Fremington Rural” (this junction
had long been the source of concern to him and residents and the advice he had
been given was that the only real solution was a roundabout – portfolio holder
to give this serious consideration for implementation at earliest
opportunity). (Noted)
c) Instow New School: -
Cllr Cann said DCC were still awaiting a reply from a landowner. (Noted)
d) Instow – Traffic Issues (see also item 2906/8 (e) (iii)): -
(i) Cllr Cann said he had hoped to meet up with a senior DCC Highways Officer,
on site at Instow, prior to the meeting but that he could not coordinate the
time/date of the meeting with the availability of the Clerk or an IPC Cllr
representative. He said he hoped to re-arrange it prior to the July meeting of
IPC. (Noted)
(ii) IPC RESOLVED to support such a meeting with the Clerk and a Cllr
representative to attend if available. (Action: Cllr Cann & The Clerk)
e) Instow – Signage Problems: -
Cllr Cann said there was still an issue within Instow of the misplacement of
signs on the highway and that because of complaints he had received he was
going to pursue the matter soonest. (Action: Cllr Cann)
f) General: -
Cllr Cann spoke of “Food Waste Collection” (successful to date – 3.2 tonnes
per week) and “Dry Recycling Collections/In House Savings” (successful to date
– 3.2 tonnes per week). (Noted)
2906/6 REPORT OF DISTRICT COUNCILLOR B MOORES
a) DCC Elections: -
Cllr Moores congratulated Cllr Cann on his success in the recent DCC Elections
and said he would be very happy to continue to work with him. (Noted)
b) Instow New School: -
Cllr Moores said he had finally received a response from DCC and that it
merely confirmed everything that Cllr Cann had advised IPC of late. (Noted)
2906/7 MINUTES
It was RESOLVED that the May 2009 minutes of Instow Parish Council be approved
and signed. (Noted)
2906/8 MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
a) Item 2905/10 (b) – Village Gateway Initiative: -
The Chairman provided IPC with an update; he said DCC Highways had failed the
project during its “safety audit” process but that he was soon to meet up with
an Officer and endeavour to resolve DCC’s concerns by tweaking the project
wherever necessary. Cllr Cann said he would assist in this process.
(Action: The Chairman/Cllr Cann)
b) Item 2905/10 (d) - DCC Commons Act 2006/IPC Actions: -
(i) In the absence of Cllr Harper, the Clerk provided IPC with an update on
Cllr Harper’s action(s) to register the land (beach) between the mean high
tide mark and the seawall along Marine Parade between the Commodore Slipway
and Boathouse Flood Defence Gate as common land. (Noted)
(ii) The Clerk advised IPC what information he had gleaned from the Crown
Estate as regards the ownership of this land; email (dd 17.6.09) refers.
(Noted)
(iii) The Clerk told IPC of his enquiries with DCC’s Land Charges Manager
reference “Instow’s Village Green – Recreation Ground” and whether to
de-register or de-register/re-register in IPC’s name; he referred to an email
(dd 17.6.09) from DCC’s Land Charges Manager. In a nutshell it was recommended
that IPC should take no further action as the Recreation Ground, whilst
registered as a “Village Green” was fully protected from development. (Noted)
(iv) After a discussion IPC RESOLVED to take no further action and to accept
the guidance as at (iii) above. (Noted)
e) Item 2905/10 (e) – Marine Parade/One Way Bus Service Proposal (see also
item 2906/5 (d)): -
(i) The Clerk advised IPC he had liaised with Cllr Cann (DCC) by email
(22.5.09) reference this matter and asked him to liaise with DCC Highways at
the Civic Centre to establish an appropriate course of action. (Noted)
(ii) The Clerk referred to a telephone conversation (28.5.09) and an email (dd
29.5.09) from DCC’s Chief Assistant Engineer reference “Instow Traffic Issues
– Instow Seafront”; the Clerk outlined DCC’s recommendation, that was, a DCC
Traffic Team review the seafront parking/traffic flow with a parish working
group in the autumn 2009. The Clerk suggested that this also ought to include
a meeting with the bus companies. (Noted)
(iii) Cllr Cann then said he was to arrange a site meeting in Instow during
the next couple of weeks with a senior DCC Highways Officer and that he would
liaise with the Clerk when the details were known; it was RESOLVED that the
Chairman and/or another Cllr ought to be present. (Action: Cllr Cann/The
Clerk)
d) Item 2905/11 (i) (e) – Parish Council Workshop/Local Development Framework:
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(i) The Clerk reported that Cllr Mrs Dipper had attended the Braunton event
(28.5.09) and was to give a report. (Noted)
(ii) Cllr Mrs Dipper then spoke to a report that had been circulated; a
discussion ensued. (Noted)
e) Item 2905/11 (i) (k) – Quality Parish Council Reaccreditation Update: -
(i) The Clerk told IPC that before re-accreditation could be applied for IPC
needed to put in place: -
a) A “Community Engagement Strategy”
b) Adopt (as a minimum) a “NALC/SLCC Terms and Conditions” agreement for
salaried staff.
c) Adopt a “Training Statement of Intent” to include Clerk and Cllrs. (Noted)
(ii) The Clerk outlined each point in greater detail and a discussion ensued.
(Noted)
(iii) The Clerk reported receipt of a letter (dd 8.6.09) from NALC (Taunton
Office) reference “Submission of Section 7 – The Power of Well-Being”; he said
this confirmed receipt of the Clerk’s submission paper for his personal local
government qualification including the fact it had been sent to a verifier.
(Noted)
2906/9 CORRESPONDENCE
(i) Matters for discussion/resolution or noting
a) Letter (dd 20.5.09) from NDC (Technical Support Administrator) reference
“Street Collection Permit – ND Mini Register on behalf of Children’s Hospice
SW”: -
(i) The Clerk said this stated that this collection was to take place in the
parish of Instow between the hours of 8 am and 6 pm on Monday 31st August
2009. (Noted)
(ii) The Clerk advised IPC that in view of the fact this was a bone fide
charity and an annual collection he had told NDC (email of 28.5.09 refers)
that IPC would have no objection. (Noted)
(iii) IPC RESOLVED to ratify this decision. (Noted)
b) Neighbourhood Watch – Messaging (Item 2905/10 (a) (iii and iv)): -
(i) Cllr Mrs Dipper advised IPC of her enquiries of relevance to this matter
since the last meeting; email (dd 9.6.09) to Clerk refers. She said she was in
a position to receive copies of relevant email messages on a regular basis and
could vet those that were not relevant to Instow. (Noted)
(ii) IPC then discussed the implications at the conclusion of which it was
RESOLVED that the Clerk should contact the Instow Website webmaster to
ascertain if it was possible to have a “Neighbourhood Watch” web page onto
which relevant messages could be posted. (Action: The Clerk)
c) All Saints Chapel Grounds – Play Area: -
(i) The Clerk advised IPC of his enquiries of Reverend Calway and members of
the PCC as regards the possible use of the Chapel’s grounds as a form of
children’s play area bearing in mind that the chapel was also going to be made
use of as a community resource. (Noted)
(ii) IPC then discussed the implications at the conclusion of which it was
RESOLVED to support such an initiative in principle subject to the agreement
of the Instow PCC; Clerk to speak to the Reverend Calway. IPC recognised that
if this project was to succeed both IPC and the PCC would need to work in
harmony and that much professional advice and guidance would be necessary.
(Action: The Clerk)
*** Cllr Green declared an interest on this matter ***
d) North Devon Cricket Club (NDCC) – Licensing Application: -
(i) The Clerk told IPC that NDCC was applying for the grant of a premises
licence to enable it to:
(a) Sell alcohol on and off the premises on Thursday 30th July 2009 from 10.30
hrs to 21.00 hrs, Friday 31st July 2009 from 12.00 hrs to 0200 hrs and
Saturday 1st August 2009 from 12.00 hrs to 01.00 hrs.
(b) To enable regulated entertainment on the 31st July and 1st August 2009
from 19.00 hrs to 01.00 hrs
(c) To enable late night refreshment on 31st July and 1st August 2009 from
23.00 hrs to 03.00 hrs.
(ii) After a discussion IPC RESOLVED to offer no objection to this application
but to express concern about the possible impact on neighbouring properties
with rowdyism and noise. (Action: The Clerk)
e) Letter (dd 11.6.09) from NDC (Technical Support Administrator) reference
“House to House Act 1939: PDSA and Cats Protection League”: -
(i) The Clerk said this stated that this collection was to take place in the
parish of Instow between Monday 19th October and Saturday 24th October
(inclusive). (Noted)
(ii) The Clerk advised IPC that in view of the fact this was a bone fide
charity and an annual collection he had told NDC (email of 16.6.09 refers)
that IPC would have no objection. (Noted)
(iii) IPC RESOLVED to ratify this decision. (Noted)
f) Press Release Email (dd 16.6.09) from Cllr Cann reference “NDC Campaign for
a Poop Free Summer”: -
The Clerk provided Cllrs with a copy of the press release; a discussion
ensued. (Noted)
g) Letter (dd 18.6.09) from Instow Pre School Group reference “BBQ – Friday
10th July 2009”: -
The Clerk said this letter sought permission from IPC to use part of Instow
Sands (as leased by IPC from the Crown Estates) on which to hold a BBQ; all
rubbish would be removed and the beach left as found. IPC RESOLVED to approve
this event; Clerk to liaise with writer. (Action: The Clerk)
(ii) Taw and Torridge Estuary Forum and associated Matters (Placed in
“Briefing Folder” for information of Cllrs)
(i) Emails (dd 26.5.09 and 27.5.09) from Environment Agency (EA) reference
“Bathing Water Date for Instow, Westward Ho! and Saunton Sands as at 26th May
2009” and response by Clerk (dd 26.5.09): -
IPC to note that this sample has exceeded the guideline standard for bacti
counts; for fuller explanation see response email from EA (dd 27.5.09).
(ii) Email (dd 4.6.09) from Environment Agency (EA) reference “Bathing Water
Date for Instow, Westward Ho! and Saunton Sands as at 4th June 2009”
(iii) Email (dd 12.6.09) from Environment Agency (EA) reference “Bathing Water
Date for Instow, Westward Ho! and Saunton Sands as at 12th June 2009”
(iv) Email (dd 18.6.09) from Environment Agency (EA) reference “Bathing Water
Date for Instow, Westward Ho! and Saunton Sands as at 18th June 2009”
(v) Email (dd 5.6.09) from Mrs Rosemary Day (IPC’s TTEF Representative)
reference “TTEF Minutes – 20th April 2009”
(iii) Matters to note: (Placed in “Briefing Folder” for information of Cllrs)
a) DAPC Matters (Various): - (i) Email (dd 17.4.09) reference “DPFA
Conference/AGM 2nd July 2009”; (ii) Email (dd 28.5.09) reference “Inwardleigh
and Folly Gate Parish Council – Clerk Vacancy”; (iii) Email (dd 28.5.09)
reference “BBC Radio 2’s Jeremy Vine Show”; (iv) Email (dd 5.6.09) reference
“Case Studies – Assets Transfer to QPC”; (v) Email (dd 8.6.09) reference
“Networking Lunches”; (vi) Email (dd 8.6.09) reference “Clerk Vacancy –
Exbourne and Jacobstowe”; (vii) Email (dd 8.6.09) reference “Clerk Vacancy –
Tavistock”; (viii) Email (dd 8.6.09) reference “E-Bulletin 28th May 2009”;
(ix) Email (dd 9.6.09) reference “DPFA Conference”; (x) Email (dd 9.6.09)
reference “Traffic Regulation Orders – Town Council Owned Car Parks”; (xi)
Email (dd 10.6.09) reference “Calor Gas Village of the Year”; (xii) Email (dd
11.6.09) reference “Public Policy Exchange Symposium”; (xiii) Email (dd
12.6.09) reference “SLCC Devon Branch Newsletter”; (xiv) “Village Green
Magazine – Issue 116/June 2009” containing letter/posters of relevance to
“Renewal of Subscription”, “DPFA Conference/AGM”, “Community Building Team
Drop In Events” and “Empowering Communities in Devon – 22nd July 2009”; (xv)
Email (dd 15.6.09) reference “E-Bulletin 12th June”; (xvi) Email(dd 15.6.09)
reference “Job Vacancy – Clerk Hennock PC”; (xvii) Email (dd 15.6.09)
reference “NALC Autumn Conference 2009” and (xviii) Email (dd 16.6.09)
reference “DAPC – Training Reminders”.
b) NDDC Members Services Weekly Information Sheet for w/e 22.5.09, 29.5.09,
5.6.09 and 12.6.09.
c) Email (dd 21.5.09) from Cllr Cann (DCC) reference “Instow Primary School –
Land Update”: -
(i) Confirms what Cllr Cann advised IPC (21.5.09); copied to Cllrs with email
addresses.
(ii) Email (dd 5.6.09) from DCC to Cllr Cann reference “Instow School Update”;
states that DCC is chasing a reply from a local landowner reference a possible
new school site.
d) Email (dd 24.5.09) from Cllr Harper reference “L Driver – Scooter
Obstruction Marine Parade”.
e) Email (dd 24.5.09) from Cllr Harper reference “Quay Car Park – Trailer”: -
Details passed to NDC Car Parks Department for suitable attention and note
left on trailer requesting owner to contact the Clerk.
f) Email (dd 24.5.09) from Cllr Harper reference “Gun Cartridge Casings –
Second Beach”.
g) Letter (dd 20.5.09) and posters from Devon and Cornwall Police Authority
reference “Police Authority Liaison Meeting – North Devon/Council Chamber,
Civic Centre, Barnstaple at 7.30 pm on Monday 15th June 2009 and Lantern Youth
Club, Ilfracombe at 7.30 pm on Tuesday 23rd June 2009”: -
Posters placed on parish council notice boards and details passed to Cllrs
with their agenda papers (4.6.09).
h) Email (dd 28.5.09) and attachments from DCC Highways reference “Road
Closure, Quay Lane, Instow – 18th July 2009”: -
Copied by email to Secretary of Instow on Show Committee, copy placed at post
office for information of parishioners and copy provided to Cllrs with their
agenda papers (4.6.09).
i) Crown Estate News (Spring 2009).
j) Telephone call (dd 29.5.09) from a Barnstaple resident reference “Nuisance
Dogs on Beach”: -
Clerk advised caller of the intricacies surrounding the control of dogs on the
beach and assured him that IPC would take his complaint seriously.
k) Glasdon Catalogue – Local Councils.
l) Senior Council for Devon – Magazine (Issue 3 – June 2009)
m) Letter (undated) from trp (SW) Ltd reference “Introduction – Playground
Equipment etc”.
n) Letter (undated) from Westree Company reference “Tree Related Work”
o) “Mole Valley Farmers Newsletter (June 2009) – No 541.
p) North Devon Direct Magazine – Issue 13/Summer 2009.
q) Minutes of NDC’s Standards Board Meeting of 27th May 2009 at 7 pm.
r) RD and Express Magazine – May 2009.
s) Email (dd 3.6.09) from Clerk to NDCCS reference “Coastal Footpath Sign –
Defective”: -
NDCCS sorting this out asap.
t) Devon In Touch Monthly News Round-Up (June 2009): -
Copied placed at post office for information of parishioners.
u) NDC - Declaration of Results of DCC Poll: -
Copies placed at post office and parish hall for information of parishioners.
v) Parish Paths Partnership Spring Newsletter.
w) Copy email (dd 16.6.09) from Treasurer of Instow PCC to Cllr Cann (DCC)
reference “Instow Bank Restoration Project – Final Accounts”: -
For information of IPC.
x) NDC Agenda and associated papers for Meeting of Wednesday 24th June 2009 at
7 pm.
2906/10 FINANCE
1. INCOME: -
Car Park Takings Period ending 27th May 2009 £ 597.00
Ditto Period ending 3rd June 2009 £ 736.20
Ditto Period ending 13th June 2009 £ 664.40#
Car Park Season Ticket No. 6 £ 80.00
TOTAL : - £2,077.60
Key: -
# Car Park Takings on a par with 2008.
2 EXPENDITURE: -
Mr M Harris Village Handyman £ 496.00#
Mr M Harris Grass Cut (No 2) £ 250.00
Mr P Cook Beach Cleaning £ 425.00
Mr R Jacob Clerks Remuneration £ 1080.00
Mr R Jacob Clerks Expenses £ 395.34
Inland Revenue Re Mr R Jacob £ 270.00
Mr G May Tractor Garage Rental (April – June 2006) £ 112.80*
BemroseBooth Supply of Car Park Tickets £ 221.95
NDC Car Park Annual Licence 2009 £ 1735.72
DAPC Local Council Review Annual Subscription 2009 £ 13.50
TOTAL: - £ 5,000.31
Key: -
# Includes £48 P3 activity (repair of stiles, fingerposts etc)
* £16.80 VAT recoverable
3. BANK – STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS: -
Lloyds Bank Treasurers a/c no. 02348842 as @ 28.5.09 (Statement) = £ 1,508.80*
Lloyds Bank Business a/c no. 02350065 as @ 20.3.09 (Statement) = £14,971.51+
Key:
* According to Clerk’s records this is £1.58 (5 cheques to the value of
£1507.22 uncashed).
+ According to Clerk’s records this is £18,633.94 as at date of meeting.
4. RESOLUTION REQUIRED: -
IPC RESOLVED to transfer £5,000.00 from Lloyds Bank Business account number
02350065 to Lloyds Bank Treasurers account number 02348842 to cover cheques as
at 2 above. (Action: The Clerk)
5. MISCELLANEOUS: -
(a) Mole Valley Farmers – IPC Account (May 2009): -
The Clerk advised Cllrs that this confirmed IPC was in balance. (Noted)
(b) D Day Landing Wreath Purchase: -
The Clerk reported receipt of a letter (dd 26.5.09) from The Royal British
Legion confirming receipt of the donation payment (see May meeting); filed by
Clerk. (Noted)
(c) Crown Estate (CE) Beach Lease 2010+ : -
(i) The Clerk confirmed that as of date of the meeting no “head of terms” has
been forwarded by the CE for IPC’s perusal. (Noted)
(ii) The Clerk reminded IPC, however, he was to meet with CE’s agent at Instow
on 26th June (Noon) and would discuss the renewal of the beach lease and
ownership of the beach between the mean high tide mark and seawall (Commodore
to Boathouse). (Noted)
(d) Audit Commission- Annual Return for the Year ended 31st March 2009: -
(i) The Clerk confirmed he had returned the signed Annual Return 2008/9 form
to Mrs Mary Jane Scott (25.5.09) for final completion by her and onward
transmission to the AC. (Noted)
(ii) The Clerk said that no requests, as of the date of the meeting, had been
received by him as a result of the publication of the “Exercise of Electors
Rights” form at the post office (“Inspection Days” being Monday to Friday {9
am to 5 pm} for the period 22nd May to the 19th June 2009 (i.e. 20 working
days). (Noted)
(e) Letter (May 2009) and pamphlet from Lloyds TSB reference “Commercial
Deposit Account Interest Rates”: -
The Clerk advised IPC this had been filed for future reference. (Noted)
(f) Email (dd 16.6.09) from Charity Commissioner reference “Charity Commission
News”: -
The Clerk said he had forwarded a copy of this email to Cllr Trustees of the
Recreation Ground charitable account for their information. (Noted)
2906/11 PLANNING
a) Erection of office accommodation to rear, conversion of existing offices to
form 1 flat with new staircase together with formation of first floor outside
decking area to provide seating and to the rear a lean-to and additional
parking facilities at The Decks, Marine Parade, Instow (Reference No 48388): -
(i) The Clerk reported he had advised NDC Planning (email 22.5.09 refers) of
IPC’s decision to recommend refusal of this application on the grounds of
“over intensification of the site and privacy issues for neighbouring
properties” and also made a request (email of 22.5.09 to NDC Planning copied
to Cllr Moores) of Cllr Moores (NDC) to “call in” the application for
consideration by NDC’s Planning Committee. (Noted)
(ii) The Clerk reported receipt of an email (dd 26.5.09) and attachments from
a parishioner reference this application setting out his reasons for
objection; the Clerk elaborated. The Clerk confirmed he had acknowledged
receipt of the email. (Noted)
(iii) The Clerk reported receipt of two emails (dd 15.6.09) from Cllrs Cann
and Moores together with an email (dd 15.6.09) from NDC Planning. The Clerk
advised IPC that in summary, NDC Planning had, as a consequence of responses
from DCC Highways and NDC Environmental Health (who had expressed concerns
about “highway issues” and “decked area – the impact this would have on the
amenity of the neighbouring property, which is semi detached”) decided to
write to the agent outlining said concerns and to suggest that the parking and
decked seating area were omitted from the scheme and the application
resubmitted for further consideration; this would in theory mean that only the
new office store would be applied for. (Noted)
b) Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of canopy at North Yeo,
Marine Parade, Instow (Reference No 48462): -
i) The Clerk reported receipt (12.6.09) of this application and of having
passed it immediately to the Chairman for the attention of IPC’s PSC; for
response by 30th June 2009 or an extension would need to be applied for.
(Noted)
(ii) The Clerk confirmed that details of the application had been placed on
the Instow website for the information of parishioners. (Noted)
(iii) After a discussion, led by IPC’s PSC, IPC RESOLVED to recommend APPROVAL
of this application. (Action: Then Clerk)
c) Listed building application for demolition of existing conservatory and
erection of canopy at North Yeo, Marine Parade, Instow (Reference No 48463): -
i) The Clerk reported receipt (12.6.09) of this application and of having
passed it immediately to the Chairman for the attention of IPC’s PSC; for
response by 30th June 2009 or an extension would need to be applied for.
(Noted)
(ii) The Clerk confirmed that details of the application had been placed on
the Instow website for the information of parishioners. (Noted)
(iii) After a discussion, led by IPC’s PSC, IPC RESOLVED to recommend APPROVAL
of this application. (Action: Then Clerk)
d) Erection of single storey extension at The Meadows, Instow to provide 6
additional bedsits for care home (amended design to that approved by planning
permission 48294), Instow (Reference No 48139): -
The Clerk said this stated that NDC Planning had GRANTED permission for this
application with conditions as listed. (Noted)
e) Erection of replacement roof together with insertion of dormer window at
the annexe rear of Orchard House, 4 Victoria Terrace, Marine Parade, Instow
(Reference No 48339): -
The Clerk said this stated that NDC Planning had GRANTED permission for this
application with conditions as listed. (Noted)
f) Listed building application for erection of replacement roof together with
insertion of dormer window at the annexe rear of Orchard House, 4 Victoria
Terrace, Marine Parade, Instow (Reference No 48367): -
The Clerk said this states that NDC Planning had GRANTED permission for this
application with conditions as listed. (Noted)
g)“Town and Country Planning General Regulations 1992 – Regulation
3/Construction of footway/cycleway on eastern verge on the private road
between the B3233 and the Estuary Business Park, Yelland, Barnstaple
(Reference No JR/DCC/2755/2008): -
(i) The Clerk referred to an email (dd 10.6.09) from DCC to Cllr Cann (copied
on to IPC) stating that a bird nesting survey had been carried out on the site
of this proposed cycleway and that as no birds were identified it had been
agreed that clearance of the vegetation could be undertaken prior to the end
of the bird nesting season (31st July) provided that a survey to identify
nesting birds was undertaken immediately prior to the commencement of the
clearance. If nesting birds were identified then the work would be immediately
stopped until the nesting season has finished. (Noted)
(ii) The Clerk referred to an email (dd 12.6.09) from a parishioner to Cllr
Cann (copied to IPC) in respect of this matter; he elaborated. (Noted)
2906/12 ANY MATTER RAISED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHAIRMAN
a) Dangerous Anchors/Moorings – Instow Beach: -
Cllr Mrs Dipper said she was concerned about a number of anchors/mooring drums
on the beach near to the Commodore slipway that appeared dangerous and a
health and safety hazard. During a discussion it was established these were
the property of Instow Marine and a RESOLUTION was passed to ask it to move
them or at least make them safe. (Action: Cllr Cook)
b) Unkempt Grass Verges – IIB Flower Beds: -
Cllr Cook said he had received several unfavourable comments about the
apparent unkempt state of the IIB flower beds within the various grass verges
throughout the village. He said the same situation had prevailed last year and
he had hoped there would have been a marked improvement this year. IPC
RESOLVED to have the Clerk advise the Chairman of IIB of the nature of the
complaints and to seek an early solution to the problem. (Action: The Clerk)
c) Overgrown Hedge – Rectory lane, Instow: -
Cllr Cook said that although some work had been done on hedges within Rectory
Lane by various landowners, one particular hedge on the left hand side (going
up the road past Rectory Close) was in need of trimming on road safety
grounds. IPC RESOLVED to notify DCC Highways. (Action: The Clerk)
There being no other business the meeting was closed.
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