Minutes July 2004

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July 2004

DRAFT MINUTES OF A MEETING OF MAWNAN PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON THURSDAY, JULY 15TH, 2004 IN THE MEMORIAL HALL

Present : Cllr D Gartside (Chairman), Cllrs Mrs M Briars, M Dearnley, N Gilmore, C Hibbert, P Moyle, D O’Dell, R Sadler, R South, R Taylor

PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA (this item will not to exceed 10 minutes)

Agenda Item 5 c) Tetra Mast - Over 30 residents of Mawnan Parish attended to meeting to give their views on the tetra mast application to be considered by the council. The Chairman acknowledged that the Council was aware of the concerns regarding health and safety of the system but asked in particular to hear of any other comments from the public. The following areas of concern were also expressed :

· The application is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and will have an impact on the area
· The type and quality of fencing erected around the proposed mast
· Monitoring and control of the output signal as it had been noted that output above the published levels would further increase the health risks.
· The transport of equipment to install the mast and service the site.
· That the mast appeared to be sited in woodland which would inhibit the signal and how to preserve these trees.
· Future usage of the mast for other equipment i.e. mobile telephones
· A conflict with the PPG 8 (impact on the community)
· The circulation of the application for consultation.

The Chairman thanked residents for attending the meeting and raising many useful points which the Council would consider during its deliberations of the item on the Agenda.

40/04 TO ACCEPT APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Apologies were received and accepted from Mrs Loomes (Tree Warden) and P C M Whyte.

41/04 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
a) In Items on the Agenda

Agenda Item 5 a) Cllr Dearnley Personal Interest in Scout Group
Agenda Item 8 d iv & vii) Cllr Gilmore Business interest

b) Of gifts of a value of more than £25
There were no declarations of gifts of a value of more than £25.

42/04 TO CONFIRM MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING

It was proposed by Cllr Dearnley, seconded by Cllr Mrs Briars and

RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting of June 17th, 2004 be accepted as a true record and duly signed.

43/04 TO REPORT MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES NOT ON THE AGENDA (for information only.)
There were no matters arising from the Minutes which were not on the Agenda.
44/04 AGENDA ITEMS
a) S137 Donations – Donation to Constantine Sea Scouts in recognition of their recent beach cleaning.

Cllr Dearnley declared an interest and withdrew.

The Clerk reported that the Constantine Sea Scouts had carried out a beach cleaning exercise which had included some beaches in the parish of Mawnan. It was proposed by Cllr Sadler, seconded by Cllr Hibbert and

RESOLVED that under S137, the Council donate the sum of £25 to Constantine Sea Scouts with thanks for the cleaning of beaches in the parish.

b) To consider the installation of a dog waste bin at Woodlands

Cllr Dearnley asked that the Council consider siting a dog waste bin at the entrance to Woodlands as the area was well used by walkers. The Clerk was asked to enquire of the district council about the cost of supplying and erecting the bin and the item would be placed on the Agenda of the next meeting.

c) Tetra Mast – to consider a response to initial consultation document
The Council discussed the issues surrounding the advance consultation on the siting of a tetra mast. It took into account many of the issues raised by the public before the meeting. The Council was reluctant to make a detailed written response in advance of a formal application and it was proposed by Cllr Gartside, seconded by Cllr South and

RESOLVED that the Council write to acknowledge receipt of the proposal and will hold a public meeting when it receives the formal planning application and make its comments in the normal way.

The Council also took the opportunity to discuss the way in which it would deal with the formal application and it was proposed by Cllr South, seconded by Cllr Sadler and

RESOLVED that

1. On receipt of a tetra mast application, the Clerk should post a notice giving details of the planning and notice of the Planning Committee meeting at which the full application would be discussed.
2. That the notice board should include details of how to make comments on individual planning applications and details of the address of the planning authority.

d) Mawnan Parish Plan

The Chairman reported that this group was making progress and further meetings had been arranged.

e) Traffic and Parking
i) An update on Speed visor survey
Cllr South reported that the speed visor had been re-sited in the village to carry out a second survey but unfortunately it had been destroyed in a car accident before enough detailed information had been obtained. He was waiting to hear whether the machine was repairable and when it might return to the village. In the meantime the traffic calming measures approved under the Area Committee will be installed during the school summer holidays and there was a verbal commitment to carry out a further survey with the speed visor to assess the effectiveness of the changes.

ii) Parking Signs at Durgan
Cllr South reported that The Highways Department have agreed to replace the signs in the Passing Bays on the road to Durgan. The new wording will also include ‘NO PARKING – PASSING PLACE ONLY”

iii) Review of Sign Posts at Trebah Crossroads/Helford Passage

Cllr South reported that The Highways Department had inspected the signs at Trebah Crossroads and had agreed to redesign the signs to better help visitors.

f) Tree Planting at Nansidwell
Cllr South reported that he had discussed the tree planting with the County Council who confirmed that a licence was needed. However, CCC held a list of suitable trees and if allowed to plant trees of their choosing, CCC will also maintain the tree.

g) Public Toilets

The Clerk confirmed that she would be meeting with Mrs Nancholas to identify any outstanding building work and to assess a revised cleaning schedule to take into account the new toilet.

h) Mawnan in Bloom

The Council considered various suggestions for brightening the parish by means of planting and hanging baskets etc. Various suggestions were identified for improvement. It was agreed that the Clerk should find out more information about possible support from the Garden Club and also details of the Britain in Bloom competition for the September meeting.

45/04 CORRESPONDENCE

A schedule of correspondence received was circulated and is attached to these Minutes as a record.

46/04 REPORTS FROM COUNTY AND DISTRICT COUNCILLORS

a) District Council
Cllr Sadler confirmed that the Comprehensive Performance Assessment was taking place at Kerrier D C during July.

47/04 PLANNING APPLICATIONS
a) To Approve Minutes of the Planning Committee for Site Meetings Carried Out Since The Last Council Meeting
i) June 22nd, 2004 – Helford Passage
It was proposed by Cllr Sadler, seconded by Cllr Dearnley and

RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Parish Council Planning Committee Meeting of June 22nd, 2004 be accepted as a true record and duly signed.

ii) June 22nd, 2004 – Bourne Place, Budock Vean

It was proposed by Cllr Sadler, seconded by Cllr Dearnley and

RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Parish Council Planning Committee Meeting of June 22nd, 2004 be accepted as a true record and duly signed.

b) To Consider Planning Applications Received From The District Authority
i) PA04/00899/F Mr G Greenhalgh, Trestenner, Budock Vean Lame, Mawnan Smith – Erection of extensions and alterations to dwelling, erection of an outbuilding and swimming pool and retention of a shed. The Council requested a site meeting.
ii) PA99/00624/FE01 Mr & Mrs Davis, Honeysuckle Cottage, Sampy’s Hill, Mawnan Smith – Extension of time for the erection of an extension to existing dwelling NO OBJECTIONS
iii) PA04/00682/F Mr A Chamberlain, Perran Cottage, Budock Vean, Mawnan Smith – Erection of a wall on the foreshore The Council requested a site meeting.
iv) PA04/00958/F Mr & Mrs Shiers, Avalon, Maenporth Road, Maenporth – Erection of a replacement dwelling The Council requested a site meeting in accordance with its Standing Orders .
v) PA04/00937/F Mr & Mrs J Eva, 17 Shute Hill, Mawnan Smith – Erection of an extension to dwelling and replace of a pitched roof over flat roof of domestic garage NO OBJECTIONS
vi) PA04/00931/F Mr & Mrs P Moody, Bowling Green Cottage, Carwinion Road, Mawnan Smith – Erection of an extension to dwelling NO OBJECTIONS
vii) PA04/00879/F Rowe Holdings, West Bay Hotel, Maenporth – Demolition of former hotel and erection of eight apartments for holiday use. The Council requested a site meeting.
viii) Mawnan Self Build Group – Castle View Park, Mawnan Smith – Erection of 6 local need dwellings – amended plans. The Council stood by its previous comments regarding roof heights and impact on neighbouring properties.
ix) Mr & Mrs Dumont, Stranraer, Carlidnack Lane, Mawnan Smith – Erection of a new dwelling. The Council requested a site meeting in accordance with its Standing Orders

The Clerk was asked to try and arrange the necessary site meetings for Friday, June 23rd, 2004.

48/04 FINANCE AND PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS
a) To confirm External Auditors Report on Accounts to year end March 31st, 2004

The Clerk advised that the Council had received the Audited Accounts for the year to March 31st, 2004 which had been approved without comment.

b) To authorise payment of accounts

A schedule of invoices for payment was circulated. It was proposed by Cllr Sadler, seconded by Cllr Gilmore and

RESOLVED that cheques totalling £1147.45 be approved for payment and duly signed.

49/04 REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES

There were no reports from Committees and Representatives

50/04 DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of Mawnan Parish Council will take place on Thursday, September 16th, 2004 starting at 7.30pm.

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC

· Residents of West Bay expressed concern over the scale and impact of the planning application to build 9 holiday apartments. The Chairman confirmed that residents would be advised of the site meeting and would be offered an opportunity to explain their concerns further at that time.

· Members of the public queried the design of the traffic calming measures to be installed at Grove Hill. Cllr South gave details of the new signs and road markings to be installed in a hope to reduce the speed of traffic around the junction of Grove Hill and Shute Hill.