MINUTES OF THE PYONS GROUP MEETING HELD AT 7.30 PM ON 2 JULY 2013 AT WESTHOPECHURCH.
Present: Mr. G.R. Vaughan (Chairman)
Mr R. Doran (Vice Chairman), Mrs S. Maxwell, Mrs L. Pugh, Mr D. Spooner, Mr A. Drew and MrN.C. Davies.
In attendance: District Cllr. A. Blackshaw; Mr Ted Bannister, neighbourhood planning officer, Herefordshire Council; and Mr R. Hewitt, Clerk to the Parish Council.
2014/50 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE. Apologies were accepted from Mrs C. Barrell, Mrs G. Dickson, Mr H. Patterson, Mr M. Verdin and Mr H. Ray.
2014/51 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST & REQUESTS FOR DISPENSATION
There were no declarations of interest or requests for dispensation made during the meeting.
2014/52 MINUTES OF MEETING.
The minutes of the Meeting of 4 June 2013 were proposed by Cllr. Davies, seconded by Cllr. Spooner, agreed unanimously and signed as a true record.
2014/53 FOOTPATHS SCHEME
There was no footpaths report.
2014/54 CLERK’S REPORT
The Clerk reported that Welsh Water is holding a consultation event in Hereford on 15 July 2013. An email has been sent to the member of the public who asked about the extent of consultation on the development of affordable housing at Canon Pyon. The noticeboard outside the shop at Canon Pyon is in the process of being moved to allow it to be viewed more easily by members of the public.
2014/55 VIEWS OF LOCAL RESIDENTS
There were no members of the public present at the meeting.
2014/56 NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN
Mr Ted Bannister said the consultation on the proposed neighbourhood development plan area had a few more weeks to go and there had been no feedback from members of the public to date. When asked about the proposed draft development strategy, Mr Bannister said it was a good idea to build on the development issues highlighted in the parish plan, but the draft development strategy could not be considered material in planning matters until it had been reviewed by a planning inspector and subjected to a local referendum.
Mr Bannister outlined the steps involved in the neighbourhood plan process and recommended the Pyons Group neighbourhood plan is completed at the same time or after the Core Strategy which is expected to be adopted by Herefordshire Council during spring 2014.
The parish council agreed that the next step is to review the analysis of the parish plan questionnaire and present the development issues to a parish meeting. The parish meeting will be an opportunity to ask for volunteers to join a neighbourhood plan steering group as well. Mr Bannister said he could attend the parish meeting, and it was agreed to set a date for the parish meeting once the parish plan questionnaire had been reviewed.
Mr Bannister said he would provide the Clerk with terms of reference for the neighbourhood plan steering group, terms of reference and project planning.
The Chairman thanked Mr Bannister for his time and information.
[Mr Bannister left the meeting.]2014/57 REPORT OF THE DISTRICT COUNCILLOR
District Cllr. Blackshaw said the latest report on local policing highlighted a domestic incident of common assault within the parish.
Cllr. Blackshaw provided an overview of a recent meeting with planning services to review the wording used in the document which refused planning permission for the proposed development of the land adjacent to 4 Valentine Court. There are no plans to update the document issued by planning services.
There is going to be a consultation on the services provided by Herefordshire Council. There will be scope for innovative thinking such as the proposal for the museum to become a charitable trust.
A recent meeting with Young Professionals in Herefordshire highlighted the passion, energy and enthusiasm of the business community in the county.
[District Cllr. Blackshaw left the meeting.]2014/58 LOCAL POLICE MATTERS
The meeting noted the May 2013 report from West Mercia Police, which identified two incidents within Pyons Group – an attempted theft and theft from several vehicles in Canon Pyon, and the theft of a scooter in Canon Pyon.
2014/59 FINANCE
The Clerk reported that Herefordshire Council has paid quarters 1-3 of the lengthsman grant (£2,092.50). The following payments were agreed: CPRE, subscription 2013-14 (£29.00) and the Clerk, expenses, May-June 2013 (£48.82).
The Clerk said the next meeting will consider the appointment of a new internal auditor for the 2013-14 accounts.
2014/60 HIGHWAY MATTERS
The meeting noted the cutting of the verge of the A4110 at the end of June 2013 had knocked over a roadside reflective mirror and 40mph sign. The parish council asked the Clerk to bring this to the attention of Amey.
Amey has carried out some minor drainage and investigation work to tackle the flooding on the U93400 at Kinford. The jetter will visit the site to jet and trace the systems within this section of road, and this will be programmed in when the machine is available. The erosion of the verge at Upper Derndale is being monitored by the programme team.
2014/61 LENGTHSMAN SCHEME
The meeting asked the lengthsman to clear a ditch in Canon Pyon – a blocked stretch of approximately 25 metres on the road by the Nags Head by the new house.
2014/62 PARISH PLAN
Cllrs. Drew and Spooner reported that the parish plan questionnaires were being analysed by Herefordshire Council, and this should be completed within 2-3 weeks.
2014/63 SHARED SPEED INDICATOR DEVICE (SID)
The Clerk reported Birley and Upper Hill Parish Council did not wish to participate in the proposal to share a SID. At a meeting with Cllr. Broughton from Burghill Parish Council it was suggested that Pyons Group approach Weobley Town Council to share a SID. The meeting RESOLVED to approach local businesses to request financial support for the purchase of a SID by Pyons Group Parish Council.
2014/64 LEDGEMOOR KIOSK APPRECIATION SOCIETY
The meeting RESOLVED to accept the written agreement for the Ledgemoor Kiosk Appreciation Society to maintain the adopted telephone box. The Clerk was asked to sign the agreement on behalf of the parish council.
2014/65 PYONS GROUP WEBSITE
There were no matters raised.
2014/66 MATTERS RAISED FOR NEXT MEETING (no discussion)
There were no matters raised. Members were invited to contact the Clerk should they wish to raise matters to consider at the next meeting.
2014/67 PLANNING
131130/O Land at Newend House, Canon Pyon – Site for the erection of two dwellings, garage, construction of vehicular access and construction of associated works. Amended plans to move vehicular access to the A4110. There were no objections from the planning group and this was ratified by the meeting.
131185/F Derndale, Canon Pyon – Variation of conditions 2 & 3 of planning permission N120577/F. The parish council had no objection to the proposed variation of the conditions in order to install solar panels.
131591/HN The Croft, Westhope – Proposed conservatory which extend beyond the rear wall of the dwellinghouse by 6 metres. The maximum height of the enlarged part of the dwellinghouse is 3.3 metres and the height of the eaves of the enlarged part of the dwellinghouse is 2.1 metres. The parish council had no objections to the proposed conservatory.
Planning Decisions – There were no planning decisions to report.
Date of next meeting: Tuesday, 3 September 2013, Ledgemoor Village Hall.
The Chairman declared the meeting closed at 9.30 pm.