ILSINGTON PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 2005

ILSINGTON PARISH COUNCIL

PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING

9^th August 2005

at The School Room, Ilsington

Present: Mrs J Smith

Mr A Blackwell

Mr D Bardell

Mr M Foster

Mr P Gibson

Mr K Pepperell

Mr B Squire

and the clerk Mrs C Retallick

Apologies: Received from Mr M Retallick

The purpose of the meeting was to consider planning application from Teignbridge District Council and Dartmoor National Park.

a) 3 Leat Meadow , Liverton. Extension to rear and first floor extension over existing garage. No objection

b) Lounston, Ilsington. Agricultural dwelling No objection

c) Birchanger , Ilsington. Detached garage with playroom over and alteration to roof of house. No objection

d) Izzys Diner Shute Park

Erection of pitched roof additional storey over existing dwelling to provide four bedroom and bathroom. No objection

e) Pitts Plantation, Newton Abbot

Retention of use of woodland for the playing of paintball games.

Objection. The councilor pointed out that there is an excessive amount of tracks, two storey buildings have been erected, a diner is in operation. A larger area has been made for car parking. These things have been added and no permission seems to have been sought. There is also a worry that continuous temporary planning applications will eventually lead to a claim of a permanent structure.

Grant of Conditional planning Permission

1. Beckaside, Sigford - Amended plans to form additional accommodation

2 2 Ley Close, Liverton - Replace existing garage in rear garden with rendered block garage.

3 Gorse Blossom Farm, Bickington

Conversion of three barns and stores to three dwellings with garage etc...

Mr Neil Blackhurst was formally welcomed and signed the book of declaration of office.

Mr Pepperell was in attendance this amendment was made then these were signed as a true record.

Bench outside P Carrett residence has been repaired and he would like reimbursement, the clerk investigated and agreed that based on past minutes this bench is the responsibility of the parish council and therefore should stand the repair costs. Mrs Smith proposed we pay the full £65, this was agreed.

Mr Barker made inquires with regard to the gate at Trago footpath and an officer from DCC visited the site and suggested it was the owner’s responsibility to maintain.

The cattle grids and the damaged fences have been reported to DCC however they have still not been repaired and the clerk will contact Highways with regard to the Moorland Hotel and Green Lane grids.

Fallen tree at Lewthorn Cross has been reported. Mr Barker suggested that Roy Wills should liaise with the clerk regarding these points.

Broadband clerk made investigations for broadband, and found tiscali cheapest £14.99. The BT bill would be reduced if broad band was installed. Mr Christophers suggested the clerk speak to Lyn McKilerin at TDC ask about any offers will discuss again next month.

05/119 To receive reports from District, County Councillors and Police Officer.

Mr Barker reported that DCC have a low budget for highway maintenance. Primary Care Trust being re structured within Devon the new proposal is that there will only be one structure and doctors will have the money to send patients to specialists. Local hospitals are not under threat; the bureaucracy costs must be cut. Hopefully the patient service will be better.

Mr Barker has become a member of the Improvement and Efficiently board for saving costs throughout DCC.

Mr Christophers informed the council of the Teignbridge Corporate Plan and suggested we took a close look for types of funding that might be useful.

The goals post have arrived and this time next week they will be concreted in. Mr Christophers says there are two sets of posts which he will store unless there is another place needs it. He has taken advice for the correct measurements and siting for the post at Little Meadow. It has also been suggested that this area should be kept under review as for its usage.

Complaints have been received from the Summerhill area that the weeds are a problem the clerk was assured by the lengths man that they have been sprayed off – Mr Barker has also raised this same point with the local service office and the weeds should be removed. Mr Barker will chase this problem.

05/121 To consider the planning applications received from Teignbridge District

1. Moorview School, Stapehill Road, Liverton - Renewal of temporary planning permission for siting of 8 portacabins for use as classrooms, dining room and toilets and siting of one additional portacabin classroom.

2. 1 Wilton Cottages, Liverton - Demolition of single garage and provision of extension to provide double garage, utility, lobby, two additional bedrooms, one with en-suite facilities.

11. The Carpenters Arms, Ilsington - Relocation of external kitchen extract louver/fan, internal canopy and retention of existing louvered aperture

12. 2 Simms Hill, Ilsington - Rebuild garage with pitched roof incorporating study/storage loft and outside WC.

Mrs Smith was disappointed with the turn out for the opening of Little Meadow. However there were Mum’s there with their children and found out that Mum’s have been using the area on the way home from school, and asked about having a seating area there which could be used for picnics. Mrs Smith proposed that we buy and a picnic table. There followed a discussion about what sort to buy and it was decided to buy a wooden one now and investigate how much a concrete or other material bench would cost. Mr Barker suggested we should approach Trago to purchase the wooden one which would need to go onto a concrete base and fix with steel pegs. Councillors all agreed and will do as soon. Mr Mansfield will be in charge of working party to organise it.

Mr Bardell informed the meeting that he will not be able to continue to attend the TALC meetings because of increased work loads. The next meeting is about the gypsy and traveller sites update. Mrs Smith asked if any other councillor could make this commitment and could they consider it for the next meeting.

Mrs Smith attended a meeting at Liverton Village Hall committee and reported that they are very proactive. Already they have redecorated the kitchen and re varnish the floor. Good news from TDC and DNP the railing for around the hall do not need planning permission, they will match with the railings opposite at the old pottery, one quote in already for approx £4000. Mr Westaway suggested there may be others wanting to quote for this job and will contact the Chairman. A new web site has been set up www.livertonvillagehall also thought about using a professional fund raiser. They have received complaints about the bus shelter, a request was received to remove it and a discussion continued that people use it therefore should remain there.

Highways Agency- Road reconstruction A38 Peartree to Drybridge information leaflet.

Extension of temporary road closure at Hooks Bridge Cross and Hooks Bridge, Sigford.

Local works – Campaign to end ghost town Britain and promote sustainable communities.

A copy of a letter from a parishioner to the post office with regard to a post box in Haytor vale

05/126 To confirm the date of the next meeting of Ilsington Parish Council this will be held on Tuesday 25^th of October 2005 at 7.30 p.m. at Liverton Village Hall.