TEWIN PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes
of the Parish Council meeting held on Wednesday 4th April 2007 in
Tewin Memorial Hall at 7.45pm
Present: Cllrs. Lawson (Chairman), K St Pier (Vice
Chairman), B. Evans, A.Hill (left the meeting at 10.35pm) M.Howe, D.Howson and
D.Lloyd.
In attendance: Mrs C.McFarlane (Clerk), Cllr McMullen, Cllr
B.Hammond and fourteen parishioners.
Police Community Support
Officer Paul Weston attended
to report on crime in the parish: there were 26 reported crimes (previous year
44) in the village over the last year of which 7 were detected (previous year
6).
Operation Arable is
still in existence and any sightings of off-road motorcycles (date, time,
location and distinguishing markings) should be reported to 0845 3300222.
Operation Sprain took
place today, 4th April, with police patrolling rural areas looking
for motorbikes but none were apprehended. Any bikers previously warned by the
police can have their bikes confiscated if caught a second time. It is hoped
that further operations will take place in the future.
Black panther sightings
should also be reported on 0845 3300222 with details of date, time location and
if enough information is gained the animal warden and the RSPCA will be
contacted.
It is hoped that covert
cameras will soon be used at the worst sites for flytipping.
There have been a few
reports of disturbances at Upper Green car park and the police would like to
encourage parishioners to report any such incidents on 0845 3300222.
The police are in the
process of re-establishing Neighbourhood Watch in Tewin and would like to
encourage parishioners to take part.
There have been several
incidents of purse pinching in Hertford and the police warn parishioners to be
vigilant. Purse alarms are available from the police please contact them on
01992 533013 if you would like one.
PARISHIONER COMMENTS
Mrs
Wilson attended on behalf of the residents of 78 Upper Green Road about the
planning application for 74 Upper Green Road. On behalf of Mr Manners she
strongly objected to the proposal in view of the new developments prominence
within the rural landscape, inappropriate change to the landscape, historical
value of the property, over development of the site, concern over the Dutch
barn, effect of the proposed access, impact of development on views from 78
Upper Green Road.
Mrs
Wilson also wished to personally object to the proposal because of the
historical importance of the property as it is a Cowper building which has to
date been sympathetically adjusted unlike the present proposal.
The Parish Council confirmed
that in accordance with the planning conditions imposed by East Herts Council
the nets will be in place for the duration of the cricket season and are fully
covered by insurance.
119.
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE were received
from Cllr S.Stott (holiday).
120.
MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING held
5th March 2007 were agreed and signed by the Chairman.
121.
MATTERS ARISING
122. FINANCE
Accounts for Payment - In
accordance with the Councils Financial Regulations the schedule of payments
amounting to £1349.03 was approved by the Council.
123.PLANNING
Planning
Applications Received
3/07/0474/FP/TH 74 Upper Green Road, Tewin Demolition of
existing dwelling, proposed replacement dwelling and one additional dwelling
TPC Obj due to concern over demolition of an existing important historical
building and replacement with two dwellings and the resultant high site
density.
3/07/0500/LB/SD
16 Hertford Rd, Tewin Alterations
& improvements to existing granny annexe incl conversion of adjustable
outbuilding to sitting room with enlargement of window TPC No Obj
3/07/0426/FP/JS
Tewin Cowper Church of England
Primary School, Tewin, Herts AL6 0JU External Open Shelter to primary school
reception class - TPC No Obj
3/07/0557&
0558/FP&LB/JS 9 Lower Green,
Tewin Single storey side and rear extension TPC No Obj
3/07/0618/FP/HS
39 Upper Green Road, Tewin
Alteration of rear ground floor extension roof from hipped roof to gable end
and addition of patent glazed canopy TPC No Obj
Planning
Decisions Received from EHC
3/07/0256/FP/GH 21 Firs Walk,
Tewin Wood Landscaping Works at rear of dwelling (Retrospective) TPC Obj as there is insufficient
detail provided, no side elevations for the foundations and no final side
elevations, great concern for the stability of the bank and the effect of the
reduced level on the health of the hedge between No 19 & 20.
EHC
Granted with 13 conditions
3/07/0127/FP
Muspatts Farm Churchfield Road,
Tewin New Grain store and landscaping bund TPC NO Obj EHC Granted
3/07/0114/FP
2 Upper Green, Tewin First Floor
side extension, 1 & 2 storey rear extension, new porch and internal
alterations TPC No Obj EHC Refused due to excessive size.
3/07/0130/FP/HS 26 Lower Green, Tewin Single storey front &
first floor front dormer extensions. Two-storey rear extension TPC No Obj
stressed importance of Conservation Area,
Care
of village green and to keep access free for other residents EHC Granted
Urbanisation
of Tewin Wood - Bryan Thomsett, Head
of Planning Policy, East Herts Council has advised us in writing that the
Inspector for the Local Plan has decided to delete Environmental Zones (ENV 36)
from the Local Plan. Other policies will still apply to development proposals
in Tewin Wood such as HSG13 Replacement Dwellings, GBC3 Appropriate Development
in the Green Belt, ENV3 Design and Environmental Quality, ENV5 Landscaping,
ENV9 Extensions to dwellings and ENV13 Residential annexes.
Planning
Officers will continue to seek to resist the most significant harmful impacts
of development.
Barker Review Whilst the Parish Council agreed to object to this
review at the last meeting, Cllr K St Pier and Cllr S Stott have not had time
to put together a response.
124. PLAYGROUND
Condition
Compliance
Conditions 3,4,6,7 and 9 are fully discharged. Conditions 5, 9, 10 and 11 are
discharged subject to minor details to be submitted to EHC. EHC advised the Parish Council that
construction can now take place.
Bee
Orchid The
bee orchid on the site of the playground has now been translocated. The Parish
Council agreed to contact the Ecology Officer about translocating the bee
orchid located by the goal posts as well.
Friends
of Tewin The
Parish Council agreed to send Friends of Tewin the letter assuming all responsibility
for the playground equipment they are purchasing with the grant, once it is
installed. Legal advice from EHC was obtained on this letter.
Final
Costing At
the last meeting the total cost of the playground was expected to be approx
£19,226 this will be increased by approx £950 which represents the
non-refundable VAT on the equipment purchased by Friends of Tewin from LNF
funds.
Installation Date Installation is expected to
commence on 19th April with delivery of a container to the car park.
This date has yet to be confirmed.
Insurance The Clerk will send the insurance company full
details of all the equipment, netting and surfacing to be insured. The Council
agreed to take cover for all risks.
Other Issues- The Parish Council agreed to notify the neighbours,
the tennis and cricket clubs, HCC and EHC of the decision to go ahead with the
playground as soon as possible.
Family Open Day The Friends of Tewin have set a date of 15th
July and hope to make this the official opening of the playground as well.
125. HIGHWAYS
Meeting
With Highways
Cllrs St Pier, Hill, Howson and Lloyd agreed to make themselves available to
meet with Highways on 3rd or 4th May to discuss works
within the parish.
Heavy
Vehicle Sign on Hertford Road Cllr K St Pier proposed to pay the remaining £225
for the Heavy Vehicle Sign. Cllr B. Evans seconded the proposal. The vote was
carried with 4 votes in favour, 1 against and 2 abstentions. The Clerk was
asked to report that the Heavy Vehicles sign at Hollybushes has fallen over.
Risk Assessment Dates This is set for 10am in the
tennis club car park on Friday 20th April 2007. A date for another
inspection will be set if required.
127.
LOWER GREEN
Electricity
on Lower Green
A formal quote from EdF has been received for £668.31 plus VAT and the
remittance sent off. Planning
permission is required from EHC and EDF will refund the money if planning
permission is refused.
Planning
Permission
- Cllr A.Hill proposed that the Parish Council apply to EHC for planning
permission for the electricity meter on Lower Green. Cllr D.Howson seconded the
proposal and the vote was carried with 6 votes for and 1 abstention.
Permanent
Christmas Tree on Lower Green The Parish Council discussed whether this would
be a more environmentally friendly option even though it is not an indigenous
species and would grow too big. Cllr D. Howson proposed not to allow a
permanent Christmas tree. Cllr A.Hill seconded the proposal and the vote was
carried with 6 votes in favour and 1 abstention.
128. PARISH PATHS PARTNERSHIP
Back Lane, FP15
Cllr K St Pier continues to liaise with the Countryside Access Officer about
improvements on these paths.
FP14 The stiles will in due course be replaced with
gates and new way markers.
129.
CORRESPONDENCE
A
Boards Mr Burton and Mr Beale both
complained about the presence of A Boards on the village green outside the Plume
of Feathers pub. The Parish Council
agreed to look into this.
Dog
Waste There have been several
complaints about dog mess left in Grass Warren. The Parish Council agreed to
reply with the advice from the EHC Dog Warden.
130.
REPORTS OF REPRESENTATIVES TO OUTSIDE BODIES
Tewin
School Nothing to report
Tewin
Charities Trustees Refer Paragraph
24 Playground above.
Tewin
Memorial Hall Nothing to report
Tewin
Website Modifications continue to
be made.
Locality
Policing Cllr D.Lloyd is hopeful
that covert cameras for flytipping will be available soon. Refer Report from Police Community Support
Officer Paul Weston on page 1.
Parish
Plan Steering Committee The
response rate for the questionnaires is an excellent 85.74% and the University
of Hatfield has now commenced analysis.
131.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next meeting will be
the Annual Parish Council meeting on Monday
14th May 2007 in Tewin Memorial Hall at 7.45pm.
As there was no further
business the meeting was closed at 11.07pm.
Three Valleys Water 0845-7823333
(fault/leak reporting)
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Ref: |
WORK
IDENTIFIED AS NEEDING TO BE DONE AND REPORTED TO THE PARISH ENGINEER. |
ACTION |
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1 |
Flooding
at junction of
Margery Lane with Churchfield Rd. Removal
of kerb on Churchfield Rd a possibility if TPC can arrange ditch in adjacent
field similar to White Horse Lane. |
Raj
looking into it. |
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2 |
Grass
Warren Broken
post and rail fence reported to EHC |
Report
Again |
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3 |
Bridge
Reflectors in
Churchfield Road White lining & chevrons to be repainted &
reflective discs/paint on bridge |
H/W Noted |
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4 |
Kerbing Two loose kerb stones on drive
opposite Tewin Stores |