Ilmer Past

Parish Council Minutes

PRESENT

Cllr Mrs Valerie McPherson BEM (Chairman)

Cllrs. Ian Walker, Jane Rogers, Rolf van Apeldoorn and Brian Richards

Clerk Susanne Griffiths

Deputy Clerk Jayne Mylchreest

3 members of the public

  1. WELCOME AND APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Apologies were received from Cllr Sally Whitworth.

2. MINUTES

The Minutes of the previous meeting of the Parish Council on the 19th July 2016 having been circulated were approved by the Meeting and signed by the Chairman.

3. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Members were asked to declare any pecuniary or non-pecuniary declarations of interest and the nature of that interest which they may have in any of the items under consideration at this meeting.

4. MATTERS ARISING FROM LAST MEETING NOT OTHERWISE ON THE AGENDA

The Tesco Grant Playground Equipment

The Deputy Clerk reported that the start of the project is likely to be in August and take approximately one week to complete. Security fencing will be installed around the work area so potentially the play area can remain open. The work will take approximately 1 week to complete. The supplier is to arrange a post installation risk assessment.

Neighbourhood Plan update

Cllr Brian Richards reported on the following-:

5. PLANNING APPLICATIONS

To consider New Planning Applications

16/06835/FUL

Address: Ray Farmhouse Thame Road Longwick Buckinghamshire HP27 9QU

Proposal: Householder application for the demolition of existing lean-to and porch; construction of new porch, chimney and insertion of flue and fenestration alterations in connection with the conversion of existing attached barn to create additional habitable living accommodation in association with existing dwelling.

Cllr Brian Richards proposed to recommend no objection to this application. Seconded by Cllr Val McPherson. All present agreed

Resolved: That the Parish Council has no objection.

16/06673/OUT

Address: Land To The South Of Rose Farm Thame Road Longwick Buckinghamshire HP27 9SW

Proposal: Outline application (including details of access) for the removal of existing buildings and construction of 65 dwellings with access from Thame Road, creation of pedestrian and cycle access to Walnut Tree Lane, public open space and landscaping.

Cllr Brian Richards proposed to object to this application. Seconded by Cllr Val McPherson. All present agreed.

Resolved: The Parish Council object to this application as planning permission has recently been granted for another development of 160 houses with the existing infrastructure already under pressure. The creation of a pedestrian and cycle access to Walnut Tree Lane is not a convincing reason to approve this application and not a suitable alternative to creating acceptable conditions for local pedestrians and cyclists on the Thame Road. There is the potential for further extensions to this development to the east given the extent of the Barn Road/Boxer Road scheme up to the railway line. The far reaching vista would be impaired from Whiteleaf Cross as the housing estate would be visible from there.

16/06860/FUL

Address: Land Adjacent Home Farm Thame Road Longwick Buckinghamshire HP27 9SW

Proposal: Demolition of existing livery and re-development of site to provide 3 x 4 bed detached dwelling houses with garages/car ports and associated works

Cllr Brian Richards proposed to recommend to approve the application. Seconded by Cllr Val McPherson.

Cllr Ian Walker counter proposed to object to the application due to the location of the property being outside of the village curtilage. Seconded by Cllr Jane Rogers.

A vote was taken on the counter proposal with 2 votes for and 3 votes against. Therefore the counter proposal was defeated.

Resolved: To recommend to approve the application.

16/06864/OUT

Address: Land Rear Of Hazeldene Lodge Thame Road Longwick Buckinghamshire HP27 9SW

Proposal: Outline application with all matters reserved for erection of one single dwelling.

Cllr Rolf van Apeldoorn proposed to recommend to approve the application. Seconded by Cllr Brian Richards. A vote was taken with 4 votes for and 1 abstention. Therefore the proposal was carried.

Resolved: To recommend to approve the application

16/07071/FUL

Address: Holly Tree Barn Owlswick Lane Owlswick Buckinghamshire HP27 9RJ

Proposal: Householder application for construction of single storey rear infill extension

Cllr Jane Rogers proposed to recommend no objection to this application. Seconded by Cllr Val McPherson. All present agreed.

Resolved: The Parish Council has no objection to this application.

16/06994/FUL

Address: Folly Cottage Ilmer Lane Ilmer Buckinghamshire HP27 9QZ

Proposal: Householder application for construction of single storey rear extensions and new front porch

Cllr Val McPherson proposed to recommend no objection to this application. Seconded by Cllr Rolf van Apeldoorn. All present agreed.

Resolved: The Parish Council has no objection to this application.

16/06375/FUL

Address: Land To North & Rear Of The Old Pigeons Thame Road Longwick Buckinghamshire HP27 9SU

Proposal: Erection of a two storey 5-bed detached dwelling with associated vehicular shared access and parking

Cllr Val McPherson proposed to recommend refusal of this application. Seconded by Brian Richards. All present agreed.

Resolved: The Parish Council recommends refusal of this application as it considers the proposal to be an overdevelopment of the site and has concerns that the dwelling is too large for the size of the plot. The plot does not sit within the building line. The proposed development is considered to be overbearing to the surrounding properties, particularly those at the rear. The Parish Council considers the proposal to be detrimental to the wildlife and unenvironmentally friendly if the trees are removed.

Notice of Planning Applications Approved

16/06682/CTR Decision Not to make a Tree Preservation Order

Address: Bank Farm Meadle Village Road Meadle Buckinghamshire HP17 9UD

Proposal: Remove 10 Plum trees and "sucker copses"

16/06893/MIN Decision Application Permitted

Address: Three Cottages Stockwell Lane Meadle Buckinghamshire HP17 9UD

Proposal: Proposed non-material amendment to permission for construction of two storey side extension, 2 x two storey rear extensions, conversion of attached garage into habitable accommodation with associated alterations and erection of a replacement double garage with store room over granted under householder

To receive Notice of Applications Refused

None

6. AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE NEXT MEETING

To discuss and decide on whether to proceed with the Neighbourhood Plan and to apply for a loan to fund the project (Cllr Brian Richards)

To receive an update on the playground equipment (Cllr Sally Whitworth)

To discuss and decide on whether to purchase a hand rail at footpath No 4 (Cllr Rolf van Apeldoorn)

To discuss and decide on whether to limit the access to the playing field (Cllr Val McPherson)

To discuss and decide on whether to obtain quotations for new notice boards to be considered at the estimates meeting in November (Cllr Rolf van Apeldoorn)

To receive an update on the provision of flower containers at the entrances to the village (Cllrs Val McPherson and Sally Whitworth)

To discuss and decide on the arrangements for the Christmas Parish Carol Service (Cllr Val McPherson)

To discuss and decide on the arrangements for the Remembrance Service (Cllr Val McPherson)

To discuss and decide on whether to impose a timescale to withdraw permission to use the playing field if the correct documents are not received (Cllr Brian Richards)

To discuss and decide on whether to write to Wycombe District Council to request 25% of the CIL monies relating to the approved Gladmans development

To receive the Auditors Report on the Annual Return

7. NEXT MEETING

The next meeting of the Parish Council will take place on Tuesday 20th September 2016 in Longwick Village Hall at 7.30 pm. There being no further business to discuss the Meeting closed at 4.50.

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