Report of the Meeting of the Council
held on the 15th July 2010
Present: Mrs. J. Byrne (Town Mayor), N. Amin, T. Clarke, Miss P.F. Cook, B Lazenby, L. Munson, Mrs. M. Munson, T Sheldrick and R. Whiting . In attendance: Sgt. Ian Watson (Suffolk Constabulary), Councillor B. Riley (Babergh District Council),
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies for absence had been received from Councillors D.G. Grutchfield, D. Buchanan; Mrs D.A. Haylock & Miss J. Nevard. These apologies were accepted. Non attendees – Councillors K. Grimsey and P. Matthews
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillor Miss P. Cook declared a personal interest in the Hadleigh Waiting Restriction Review 2009 (2010) as she is a local resident.
MINUTES
The Minutes of the Meeting of the Council held on the 17th June 2010 were confirmed and signed.
POLICING
The Chair welcomed Sgt. Ian Watson to Hadleigh and thanked him for finding the time to attend the meeting. Sgt. Ian Watson presented the Police Report for July and it was noted that 19 crimes had been recorded during the month. The offences comprised as follows: 6 thefts; 4 criminal damage – vehicle; 2 thefts of pedal cycles; 2 criminal damage – dwelling; 1 attempted burglary; 1 message, letter, e.mail, indecent/threat/false; 1 make off without payment; 1 common assault – non injury; 1 burglary dwelling. Of these crimes 2 had been detected. 33 parking tickets had been issued.
STANDING ORDER NO. 24
Councillor Miss P. Cook asked the Clerk to write a letter to the Chief Superintendent and to the Police Authority to express Hadleigh Town Council’s grave concerns over the loss of the Police Education Partnership (PEP) Officers. She informed Councillors on the valuable role of the PEP officers within schools and that as from the end of this school term this valuable service was no longer available. Sgt. Watson advised Councillors that he will be visiting local schools and working with teaching staff. He acknowledged that this would not meet the same needs as the PEP officers had but continued a liaison between the police and schools.
HADLEIGH WAITING RESTRICTION REVIEW 2009 (2010)
Councillors were asked for their opinions on two changes made to the above scheme: i) Duke Street a reduction in the length of the double yellow lines from 18.5m to 6.5m ii) Church Walk a shorter restriction allowing 3 cars to still park. The distance would be approximately 23m rather than 43m. Councillors approved item (i) but it was felt that no changes should be made to item (ii). Sgt. Watson agreed with the Council’s recommendations.
REPORT OF THE DISTRICT COUNCILLORS
Written reports had been received from Councillors Mrs. M. Munson, Mr. B. Riley and Mr. R. Whiting. Matters reported relevant to Hadleigh included: Merger possibilities between Mid-Suffolk District Council and Babergh District Council Scheme to rejuvenate Toppesfield Close Stroke services at the West Suffolk and Ipswich Hospitals Discussions regarding East House Progress on Calais Street Recreation Ground
REPORT OF THE COUNTY COUNCILLOR
There was no County Councillor report.
MAYOR’S COMMUNICATIONS
The Mayor reported:
i) a compliment received on the state of the cemetery
ii) a letter received from Babergh District Council on National Poop Scoop Week
iii) a letter received from Suffolk County Council confirming the resurfacing works on Benton Street and Gallows Hill
iv) a letter received from Babergh District Council in reply to the Clerks letter concerning Planning Application No: B/09/01309 White Lion, High Street. The Clerk was asked to reply advising that her letter was not a complaint but a request for the Chair of the Planning Committee and herself to have a meeting with the Chief Executive of Babergh District Council
v) an e.mail received from a visitor to Hadleigh who raised concerns over the behaviour of a group of young people in the Churchyard. This had been forwarded to the Dean and a reply sent from the Town Clerk.
ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT
It was RESOLVED that accounts amounting to £15,919.37 be approved for payment.
PLANNING COMMITTEE
The Minutes of the Meeting of the Committee held on the 1st July 2010 was noted.
POWER OF WELL BEING
Councillors accepted the Statement of Intent as to Community Engagement. Hadleigh Town Council would now qualify as a Power of Well Being Council and this power would take over from the S137 power.
REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
It was agreed that cheques for £500 would be forwarded to the applicants following publication of the Statement of Intent as to Community Engagement. There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.40pm Addendum Please write to Mrs. Carol A. Bailey BA(Hons) Town Clerk, Hadleigh Town Council, The Guildhall Hadleigh IP7 5DN if you are part of a voluntary organisation or community group wishing to be considered for a grant including the following information: • The specific amount of the grant • What the funding is for • Breakdown of costs and any funds already raised • How the project will benefit Hadleigh and its residents. This grant aid is not available to fund individuals, commercial or statutory organisations.
Mrs Carol A. Bailey BA(Hons) – Town Clerk
Report of the Meeting of the Planning Committee
held on 29th July 2010
Present: Miss P F Cook (Chair), Mrs J. Byrne (Town Mayor), T Clarke, D.G. Grutchfield, P Matthews, L Munson, Miss J Nevard, L. Munson and T. Sheldrick
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies were received from Councillors N Amin, K Grimsey and Mrs J Haylock.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Regarding applications B/10/00711/FUL and B/10/00712/LBC the following Councillors declared a personal interest: Cllr Miss J. Nevard as she knows the applicant and Cllr Mrs J. Byrne as she has provided historical details of the building to the applicant.
MINUTES
The Minutes of the Meeting of the Committee held on the 1st July 2010 was confirmed as a correct record and signed.
MATTERS ARISING
The Chair reported that with regard to the White Lion application, and the subsequent correspondence to Babergh DC, that she and the Clerk had a meeting scheduled for Tuesday 3 August 2010 with Mr M Hammond the Deputy Chief Executive. The outcome of this meeting would be put on the next agenda as a separate item.
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING
The Committee considered the applications for Planning Consent, details of which are listed below and upon which the following decisions were reached:-
B/10/00707/LC 6 Church Street, Hadleigh
Application for Listed Building Consent- Erect a double hanging advertising sign and replace wall plate advertising sign Approval was recommended (voting was unanimous)
B/10/00711/FUL 74 & 74A High Street, Hadleig
h External alterations. Approval was recommended (voting was unanimous)
B/10/00712/LBC 74 High Street, Hadleigh
Application for Listed Building Consent – External and internal alterations Approval was recommended (voting was unanimous)
B/10/00842/FHA Red House, Pound Lane, Hadleigh
Erection of 3 no extensions, together with the construction of a garden store. Approval was recommended (voting was unanimous)
B/10/00876/FUL Land west of Hill Farm, Pond Hall Road, Hadleigh
Change of use of agricultural land for use as a 50 pitch touring caravan park. Erection of single-storey visitor building. Erection of toilet/shower block. Erection of machine store. Approval was recommended (voting was unanimous subject to Highways Agreement)
B/10/00891/LBC 28 Bridge Street, Hadleigh
Application for Listed Building Consent-Remove existing door in kitchen and replace with window. Remove window in kitchen and replace with new design. Remove part of wall between kitchen and dining room and create new opening. Remove existing window in dining room and replace with a new rear exterior door. Square off bathroom walls. Double glazing in kitchen windows. Remove plywood covering walls in dining room and kitchen. Approval was recommended (voting was unanimous)
B/10/00894/TCA Tudor Gables, 15 George Street, Hadleigh
Felling of 1 no. Conifer Tree – Golden Leylandii or similar. This application was noted.
B/09/01464/DPA Calais Street Pavilion, Calais Street, Hadleigh
Application under Regulation 3 of Town and Country Planning General Regulation 1992- Erection of community building and security fencing; construction of play area and associated works (following demolition of existing community building). Approval was recommended (voting was unanimous)
ANY OTHER RELEVANT BUSINESS
The Clerk reported a telephone call she had received from Faithfulls regarding their planning application for Lady Lane/Tower Mill Lane. The company felt that the comments made by the Town Council regarding the application were not representative of the company’s intentions and had asked the Clerk to put to the Committee his offer to attend a future meeting. The Committee felt that as this application had already been dealt with and the comments forwarded to Babergh DC then there would be no benefit in this but they asked the Clerk to contact the company and suggest that for any future applications in the area they contact the Council prior to making the application which would alleviate any such problems occurring. The Chair reported that she had attended the Strategy Meeting at Babergh DC in her capacity on the Standards Committee. She reported that with regard to East House Babergh were currently looking to market the property again. After talks with English Heritage, it has been decided that Babergh DC will request planning permission to sell East House as one or two units together with the construction of four large detached properties with gardens. East House will then be marketed again to obtain the optimum price. The Mayor suggested that we bid again for East House either for the same amount or due to the current market a lower bid considering the amount of vandalism to the property and the fact it has now remained empty for the past four years. As this had been agreed by the Town Council previously she thought this would pose no problems but requested this be a separate item on the September Town Council agenda for discussion and decision by the Full Council. Cllr D. Grutchfield advised the Council that Ian Tippett, Babergh DC Officer, has another meeting with the residents of Toppesfield Close. The following item had been received late but as it was only an amended item it was discussed by Committee.
B/10/00732/FUL Land to Rear of 31 to 34 Lady Lane, Hadleigh
Proposed lighting to lorry yard as amplified by email from agent received 26th July 2010, to state that proposed lighting is required without restriction of hours. The Committee requested that the Clerk email Babergh DC informing them that the Council would not be happy with this and reiterating the comments made when the original application was received i.e. that the lighting should not be on when no-one is on site. There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.24pm
Mrs Carol A. Bailey BA(Hons) – Town Clerk
