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Minutes Council Meeting January 30 2024

Minutes of the Meeting of Stoodleigh Parish Council, held on 30th January 2024 in the Village Hall at 7.00pm 

Members present -: Chairman Cllr W Knowles  Cllr J Mansfield  Cllr G Parkman  Cllr C Payne  Cllr D Wotton

District Cllr C Adcock and District Cllr R Gilmour

  1. Apologies – these were received from Cllr S Davey and Cllr J Widdowson
  2. Declarations of Interest – none declared
  3. The Public – no members present
  4. Minutes of the Meetings held November 28th and January 11th – these were approved and signed as a true record
  5. Planning applications and outcomes

 23/01085/HOUSE and 23/01087/LBC Erection of a single storey extension following the demolition of the kitchen extension; replacement of windows with double glazing units, removal of stone wall to provide access for parking & relocation of the oil tank, Court Gardens – permission granted with conditions

23/01446/MFUL Erection of barn to incorporate stables and indoor arena following the demolition of the existing, Ashmoor Stud, Ashfields – permission granted with conditions

23/01591/CLU certificate of lawfulness for an existing conversion of outbuildings to kitchen/diner/utility room, Pine Cottage - withdrawn

23/01627/HOUSE & 23/01628/LBC Alterations to the internal layout, to include installation of additional windows/double glazing & rooflights, Down Farm – permission granted

24/00009/HOUSE Erection of rear and side extensions, additions of first floor and erection of a replacement garage, Oakdale – the Parish Council has visited the site but as the plans are likely to be revised making a final decision has been delayed.

Unauthorised developments, such as Bake’s Wood – this seems to becoming more common practice. Members of the council expressed some sympathy with Mr Aplin’s dilemma and Cllr Gilmour had tried to encourage a visit by the enforcement officer from MDDC planning department. The department is known to be under resourced at present and this is a discretionary service and not actually a legal requirement. The land in question is also technically in Washfield Parish.

  1. Reports

District Council – the latest report has been circulated. Attendance at the State of the District Debate in March was strongly encouraged.

Parish Council – Cllr Widdowson had sent a message that Roger Hill was to repair the notice board outside the Stoodleigh Inn and that the Defibrillator Rota was to be updated.

  1. Highways and Footpaths – in the absence of Cllr Davey the current problem seemed to be the Wheatlands bridle path with overgrown bushes
  2. The Garden Club – the proposal to enhance the Kissing Gate triangle was favourably agreed. The only reservation was the increase in time this might make to the grass cutting and whether the second less valued tree might be better removed.
  3. The Playground – the annual inspection is due in March and Cllr Widdowson will be present. Matt Berry has agreed to cut the grass in 2024 for the same fee.
  1. Schedule of Meetings – it was agreed to keep to the Tuesday format.

March 26th 2024 Parish Council Meeting

May 21st 2024 Annual Parish Council Meeting & Parish Council Meeting

May 29th 2024 ANNUAL PARISH MEETING

July 30th 2024 Parish Council Meeting

September 24th 2024 Parish Council Meeting

November 26th 2024 Parish Council Meeting

January 28th 2025 Parish Council Meeting

March 25th 2025 Parish Council Meeting

  1. Finance

Current account HSBC as at 12/1/24       £9880.61

Application has been made for a Precept 2024 of £6000

Payments were approved of £360 for the Clerk and £90 for HMRC

District Cllr Gilmour announced that there was possibly still some monies available under the S106 budget if the council had any eligible future plans