Annual General Meeting - the Nayland and Wiston Community ...

Nayland with Wissington Community TimesNayland with Wissington Parish CouncilMeeting: 14th December 2011POLICE REPORTPCSO Amanda Colman reported on four crimes in the lastmonth; a burglary in Harpers Hill, theft in Bures Road, criminaldamage in Larch Grove, and a house was broken into in BearStreet. She added that generally there had been an increase intheft from building sites and catalytic converters being takenfrom vehicles.ALLOTMENT FIELDDiscussing the future use of the allotment field when currentgrants come to an end in 2013 councillors felt a working partyshould be set up to explore the options available and take theproject forward. Neil Catchpole, Landscape & BiodiversityOfficer at Dedham Vale AONB Stour Valley Project, will beasked for his advice.COMMEMORATIVE JUBILEE MUGSAlthough the number of children in the parish was not yetknown it was thought the Parish Council would only be able topart-fund the gift of mugs to residents aged 16 and under.Councillors agreed the chairman should act on their behalf onthe Jubilee Committee. They were happy with the style of thesample mug and hoped a photo of Queen Elizabeth could beincluded as well as the official diamond jubilee emblem.PLANNINGReviewing recent planning applications, Mr Battye said thosegranted included erection of conservatory and gym at the OldVicarage, 4 High Street; erection of a rear extension and cartlodgewith studio above at Smokey Farm, Campions Hill; constructionof new vehicular access at land west of Creems, Bures Roadand crown reduction of a Robinia pseudoacacia at 13 Fen Street.Councillors heard an appeal relating to change of use of buildingsfrom class B8 to classes B1, B2 and B8 with associated parkingand servicing areas at Harpers Hill Farm had been dismissed.Babergh had advised that an enforcement notice had beenissued in respect of The Lodge, 13a Court Street which is beingused as a separate accommodation unit contrary to planning.Between meetings councillors had no objections to extensions atthe Primary School but they were mindful of the parking andconsequent safety situation in the area. They had no objectionsto roof mounted solar PV array at the Fire Station; to internalalterations to a listed building at 50 Bear Street if conditionswere met to the satisfaction of the conservation officer; or toextensions and annexe accommodation at 2 Blacksmiths Cottages,Bures Road providing conditions were met and the annexeaccommodation was linked to the main dwelling.Councillors discussed an application for the erection of a twostoreyand single storey rear and side extension and erection ofa single storey detached outbuilding at 95 Bear Street. Anobjection had been received from the Conservation Societywho pointed out the property was on the Local List as it wasone of four pairs of houses in the Arts and Crafts style. Theywere concerned that the size of the extension would affect theA-line symmetry and the unique street scene and may set aprecedent if the application is approved. Councillors agreedthey had no objections to the application providing the planningofficer visited the site bearing these concerns in mind, ensuringappropriate construction materials were used, that there was noTHE NAYLAND WITH WISSINGTON PARISH COUNCILANNUAL PARISH ASSEMBLYMonday 30 th April 20128pm in the Village HallFurther details in next issuebusiness usage of the outbuilding and usage was linked to theresidential property.Councillors agreed to object to a roof light which has beeninserted without permission on an extension at 58 Bear Streeton the basis it affects neighbours’ amenity.Tom Gardiner expressed concern that there was ofteninsufficient time to adequately discuss and determine the affectof planning applications.DOG FOULINGA letter from Babergh’s Environmental Control Officer confirmedit was an offence for owners not to clear up after their dogs.With sufficient evidence (photographic and witness statement)it can lead to a fine of £1,000 and without such proof a warningnotice can be issued.It was agreed to organise a campaign of temporary notices,to include locations round the village hall playing field.It was noted that incidents of dog faeces being bagged andthen left should also be mentioned as the bags should bedisposed of appropriately.COPPER BEECH JUBILEE TREEFollowing a query by the Horticultural Society, Babergh’sArboricultural Officer had confirmed that the tree planted to replacethe Copper Beech was incorrect as it is a columnar shapevariety Hornbeam. Councillors will ensure that the correct tree,a Common Hornbeam with a natural shape, is planted.After discussion councillors agreed 4:1 that the new tree willbe dedicated to both the Silver Jubilee of King George V andthe Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.OUTDOOR FITNESS EQUIPMENTDuring discussion it was noted that Leavenheath held aconsultation event to establish a need for play equipment. PatriciaFuller agreed to contact Babergh for advice on the possibility oforganising a consultation event to establish whether there wasa need for outdoor fitness equipment in Nayland.FOOTPATHSRosemary Knox reported that a tree had come down blocking awell used footpath at Dead Lane, Wissington and the landownerwould be contacted.Discussing maintenance of the non-slip surface on HorkesleyLock bridge, which is the responsibility of Essex County Council,councillors agreed they would prefer the current mesh is removedand not replaced. Should the bridge need a non-slip surface itwas felt there were options available other than mesh whichcan be hazardous to animals.VILLAGE HALLRosemary Knox reported there were perpetual incidents ofdamage in the hall by the Youth Club. The VHMC have beenalong to talk to the Youth Club members. The club have a newchairman but are still short of volunteer parents.IN BRIEFDiscussing the poor condition of the Horse Watering area itwas felt repeating previous planting plans plus having a barriershould be considered.Following the report of a pedestrian injury at a site of scaffoldingin Bear Street the council will check with Highways that the siteis complying with permission and safety regulations.PARENTS URGED TO REGISTERINTEREST IN HIGH SCHOOLAround 200 attended the recent meeting at Stoke-by-Nayland Golf Club regarding the exciting new plans for alocal 11-16 secondary school at Stoke-by-Nayland.The application for the school will be submitted by the SeckfordFoundation, one of Suffolk's oldest charity foundations.Parents are urged to register or re-register their interest atwww.stokebynaylandfreeschool.org.uk.More information can be found at the website. Thank you.Page 2