Marsh Baldon

Minutes,10th November 2009

10-Nov-2009

The Baldons Parish Council

7.30pm Tuesday 10th November 2009

The Baldons Village Hall

MINUTES

Present

Cllr Dorothy Tonge, Chairman

Cllr Charles Barclay, Vice-Chairman

Cllr John Maskell, Treasurer

Cllr Elizabeth Gillespie also as Councillor for South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC)

Cllr Chris Lake

Cllr Barbara Wright

Ralph Slaney, Clerk

Members of the Public 4

1 Introduction by Chairman (Agenda Item 1)

The meeting was introduced by Cllr Dorothy Tonge, Chairman of the Parish Council.

2 Apologies (Agenda Item 2)

Apologies for absence were received from:

(i) David Turner, Councillor, Oxfordshire County Council (OCC)

3 Declaration of Interests (Agenda Item 3)

No Declaration of Interests were received.

4 Minutes from the Previous Meeting ( 8th September 2009 ) {8245} (Agenda Item 4)

The Council approved the minutes of the 8th September with an amendment to Item 10b. Cllr Dorothy Tonge, Chairman, duly signed them as a correct record.

5 Matters Arising (not covered elsewhere on this agenda)

(a) Area Review of Subsidized Bus Services, Oxford and Abingdon Area 2009 {8206} (Agenda Item 5a)

The Council decided, particularly in the light of a subsequent discussion with Oxfordshire Rural Community Council (ORCC), since the last meeting, not to proceed with a new survey. However, it was agreed to respond to communication from John Wood, Assistant Passenger Transport Officer, OCC suggesting that the Service 49 be continued but that Service 49A could be replaced by a diversion of Service 116.(Minute 8th September 2009 10d) {8250} DT RS

6 Correspondence

(a) Mark Stevenson, Chairman, Dorchester Carbon Project: Wallingford to Oxford Cycle Route {8226 8246 8253} (Agenda Item 6a)

The Council reconfirmed its support this project and noted the interest expressed in the Parish Plan questionnaire responses, but chose to make no recommendation on the route at this stage. The Council agreed to write to Mark Stevenson to that effect and to seek clarification of the next steps. RS

(b) Philip Cook, Community Fund-raiser: Sue Ryder Care -The Nettlebed Hospice. {8254} (Agenda Item 6b)

The Council unanimously resolved to donate £50, proposed by Cllr Dorothy Tonge and seconded by Cllr Chris Lake. JM

(c) Rick Thompson, Project Liaison Office: BT Invites You to Adopt Your Local Red Telephone Kiosk. {E100 8257 8259} (Agenda Item 6c)

The Council agreed, at this time, not to adopt the telephone kiosk.

(d) Stephan Shaw, National Co-ordinator: More Powers to Local Councils, including them in the Sustainable Communities Act. {8258} (Agenda Item 6d)

It was agreed that the Council should write supporting the Early Day Motion. Further it was suggested that individual Councillors could also write should they feel inclined. RS ALL

(e) Eleanor Cowan, Manager, South & Vale Carers Centre: Request for funds. {8282} (Agenda Item 6e)

The Council unanimously resolved to donate £50, proposed by Cllr Dorothy Tonge and seconded by Cllr Barbara Wright. JM

7 District Councillor's Report

(a) Cllr Elizabeth Gillespie (SODC) (Agenda Item 7b)

Cllr Gillespie gave the current status of progress regarding the urban development scheme south of Oxford. She also spoke regarding the proposed 375 ft high windmill. It was reported that both Horspath and Garsington Parish Councils had opposed its installation. It was said that it would cost £2½ million to build and reference was made to their inefficiency. The Council agreed that it should write to Horspath Parish Council stating its support for their opposition and offer to help in any appropriate way. RS

8 Local Planning

(a) New Planning Applications

(i) 14 The Croft, Marsh Baldon {8239} (Agenda Item 8a i)

P09/W0862 Structural alterations to existing pre-fabricated concrete frame house; new external brick cladding; demolition of existing single-storey rear extension and construction of two-storey extension.

"The Parish Council considers that this planning application should be refused for the following reasons:

There are concerns by the Council to the detail of the proposed extension and therefore recommend refusal of the plans. The Council supports the necessary structural alterations and supports in principle the provision of an extension. However, there are serious concerns at the placement of windows on the ground and first floor northern facing aspect. These would appear to be contrary to SODC design guidance and will result in a loss of privacy for the neighbouring house number 15, and is therefore unneighbourly.

The Parish Council is also aware of the concerns of the occupier of number 15 The Croft.

Other house extension in The Croft have avoided creating this type of problem and No. 15 as one of only a few houses not so extended would be considerable affected were this plan to be given planning approval. If the plan were to be redesigned to resolve the problem the Council would be inclined to be more supportive." {8252}

(ii) 38 The Green, Marsh Baldon OX44 9LP {8241} (Agenda Item 8a ii)

P09/W0882/LB (Listed Building Consent) Reconstruction of ground floor structure to incorporate thermal insulation and damp proof membrane. Clarification of inner finishing to repaired front wall, to include insulated softwood studwork with plasterboard finish.

"The Parish Council considers that this planning application should be approved." {8251}

(iii) 38 The Green, Marsh Baldon OX44 9LP {8247} (Agenda Item 8a iii)

P09/W0886/LB (Listed Building Consent) Removal of 20th Century staircase and first floor plasterboard studwork partition.

"The Parish Council considers that this planning application should be approved with the following comments:

The proposal appears to be a practical way of integrating the two parts of the property, recognizing the nature and age of the staircase." {8267}

(iv) Hunters Moon, The Row, Toot Baldon {8275} (Agenda Item 8a iv)

P09/W0847 Erection of a two storey side extension, with chimney stack and glazed roof (resubmission of P08/W1186).

"The Parish Council considers that this planning application should be approved with the following comments:

There are no objections from the Council to the amended proposals. It has been noted that there is a ground floor window space on the western facing aspect which is not detectable on these plans. The applicant Mr Winn has indicated this wall is part of the original house and the opening was detailed on the original drawings submitted but was subsequently omitted in error by the architect." {8287}

(b) Planning Applications Amended

(i) 14 The Croft, Marsh Baldon. {8239 8252} (Agenda Item 8c i)

P09/W0862 Structural alterations to existing pre-fabricated concrete frame house; New external brick cladding; demolition of existing single-storey rear extension and Construction of new two-storey rear extension. (As amended by letter and drgno 11 Rev P2 received from the Agent dated 12th October 2009).

"The Parish Council has no strong views respecting this amened planning application and accepts that SODC will determine what it considers appropriate but wishes to make the following comments:

The Council considers this to be a modest extension and the amendment has pacified the neighbour's concern regarding loss of privacy due to the north facing upstairs window.

The lack of window natural light to the bathroom could be disadvantageous for future occupants." {8277}

(i) Durham Leys Farm Yard, The Green, Marsh Baldon. {8222 8233 8238} (Agenda Item 8b i)

P09/W0832/AG (Agricultural Notification) Agricultural Building.

(ii) The Cottage, Pebble Hill, Toot Baldon. {8200 8224 8249} (Agenda Item 8b ii)

P09/W0694 Demolition and rebuild of single storey side extension. Erection of two storey eastern extension and re-roofing of existing (amendment to planning permission P07/W1173).

(iii) 14 The Croft, Marsh Baldon {8239 8252 8293}

(iv) 38 The Green, Marsh Baldon OX44 9LP {8241 8251} 8291}

(v) 38 The Green, Marsh Baldon OX44 9LP {8247 8267} 8294}

P09/W0886/LB (Listed Building Consent) Removal of 20th Century staircase and first floor plasterboard studwork partition.

(d) Alleged Breach of Planning Control

(i) Hornbeam Cottage, Marsh Baldon. {8271 8284} (Agenda Item 8d i)

WE09/156 Creation of an access without planning permission.

The Chairman outlined the discussion she had had with the owners of the property and with SODC regarding the work already commenced in the garden which if extended to the road to create a parking bay would require planning permission. The Council was informed that there was no breach of planning control at this stage.

9 Finance

(a) Parish Council Accounts (Agenda Item 9a)

The Council received the current status of its accounts. {8295} (see end)

(b) Yearly Review of Clerk's Salary (Agenda Item 9b)

The Council unanimously resolved to increase the Clerk's salary by £100, proposed by Cllr Dorothy Tonge and seconded by Cllr Chris Lake.

The Council discussed its requirements for the forthcoming financial year and agreed that current reserves would accommodate some additional expenditure. There being no major items other than those that might arise from the Parish Plan priorities.

(d) Setting of Next Year's Precept (Agenda Item 9d)

After discussion of its forthcoming financial requirements and its current balance the Council unanimously resolved not to make an increase in the precept. The motion was proposed by Cllr Chris Lake and seconded by Cllr Elizabeth Gillespie.

(e) The Green (Agenda Item 9e)

The Council unanimously resolved to pay David Greenaway the sum of £100 for planings and to fill in pot holes on The Green. The motion was proposed by Cllr Chris Lake and seconded by Cllr Elizabeth Gillespie.

10 Speed Limit Order - B4015 (Agenda Item 10)

The Council agreed to instruct the Clerk to formulate and send a positive response to OCC's formal consultation letter regarding the proposed 50mph limitation on the B4015 road between Chiselhampton and Clifton Hampden with a recommendation that the section between Marylands Green and the Golden Balls roundabout should be better served with a 30mph limit. {8189 8191 8283} RS

11 Parish Plan (Agenda Item 11)

Cllr Dorothy Tonge gave an overview of the responses to the questionnaire and informed the Council of the forthcoming meeting 2.30pm - 5.30pm 21st November to which Anton Nath, Community Development Worker, Oxfordshire Rural Community Council (ORCC) would attend. Councillors queried how issues would be taken forward, the Chairman indicating some issues would be the responsibility of the Council whereas others would be the responsibility of other groups.

12 Village Matters

(a) School Parking (Agenda Item 12a)

The Council was updated with regard to the latest situation to alleviate the parking outside of the school and it was explained that Cllr Dorothy Tonge, Chairman, had written to the Village Hall Committee requesting the use of four parking spaces for use by the School but as yet no reply was forthcoming.

13 Nuneham Courtenay Parish Council

(a) Signage along the A4074 (Agenda Item 13)

The Council considered a response to the correspondence from Nuneham Courtenay Parish Council with regard to proposed alterations to road signage through the Parish of Nuneham Courtenay which also involves the Parish of Marsh Baldon. {E27}

Concern was expressed that the balance on the sign gave greater prominence to the Mole Inn rather than The Baldons and Councillors requested consideration of emphasizing Marsh Baldon and Toot Baldon separately with ‘village access only' and maintaining separate signage for the Mole Inn.

The Council agreed these views would be conveyed to Nuneham Courtenay Parish Council. During the discussion regarding the speed of vehicles through Nuneham Courtenay and the difficulty of right turning traffic from Marsh Baldon a suggestion was made for a mini-roundabout at the junction with Baldon Lane to help solve both problems. RS

14 Open Forum (Agenda Item 14)

No questions were raised from Member's of public.

15 Any Other Business (Agenda Item 15)

Mention was made that the shop at Nuneham Courtenay had now been sold but no understanding as to its future use was available.

Meeting Concluded 9.55pm

( Bold initializations following a paragraph indicate a specific action to be undertaken by the one's so initialized. File reference numbers are in brackets {xxxx} )

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