Brief Report of the Milverton Parish Council meeting
on 4th March 2013
Councillors unanimously approved planning application 23/12/0006/T
23/13/0004
Demolition of Car Port and Outbuildings, Erection of Extension to
Dwelling to Incorporate a Garage with the Construction of a first
Floor with Dormer Windows and Raised Roof Pitch at Vickerys,
Houndsmoor, Milverton.
They also voted 6-3 to support the proposal for a new door in the church but would prefer that the glass panels were not inserted.
Given the changing nature and the sheer effort required
Councillors remained uncertain about the benefits of a Neighbourhood
Plan in relation to the effort required to produce one. It was agreed
that Councillors would conduct another house to house survey in
order to gauge levels of concern about development and interest in
developing a plan. The Chairman will start to compile some questions
with a view to agreeing a date at the next meeting.
Councillors thanked the Clerk for the draft response to
the a
TDBC's
Site Allocations and Development Management Plan Issues and Options
consultation and he was asked to add more emphasis to
parking issues. The Chairman then proposed that, with these minor
changes it be approved as the formal Milverton Parish Council
response. This was passed unanimously.
The
Council has received a reminder from TDBC that it was
still holding funds from local developments. These were £15k for
Childrens Play and £5K for Outdoor Recreation and both amounts had
to be spent by 21/09/2015. It
was suggested that a sub Committee be formed and agreed that this
would need to be discussed with the Recreation Ground Committee. It
was suggested that membership should also include TDBC. This
will also be on the agenda at the Annual Parish meeting.
Mr Roger Cotton was co-opted to take the place of Mr Barry Cottrell who resigned before Christmas.
Councillors discussed the footpath proposal from Turnpike along the
Hillfarrance Brook. They were concerned that a delay in
dealing with this would effectively cut off access for many years. It
was therefore agreed to approach the land owner with an access licence to see
if something could be negotiated. The Clerk was asked to draw up a proposal.
Several road matters were brought up. The Road
Policing unit are aware of the Butts Way speeding issue and will be carrying
out random checks.
It was reported that traffic volumes through Houndsmoor seemed to be
increasing.
Councillors
asked the Clerk to invite Dennis Quick of SCC Highways for another
tour of inspection particularly as the roads were deteriorating
after the harsh winter.
The
Clerk was asked when the double yellow lines for lower North Street
would be installed?
The
Clerk was asked for an update on the transport arrangements for the
Grange Farm solar farm.
