Parish Council Minutes

PRESENT

Cllr (Chairman) Val McPherson BEM

Cllrs Ian Walker, Sally Whitworth, Jane Rogers, Rolf van Apeldoorn, Richard Myers and Brian Richards

Clerk Susanne Griffiths

Deputy Clerk Jayne Mylchreest

No members of the public

1. WELCOME AND APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

No apologies were received.

2. MINUTES

The Minutes of the previous meeting of the Parish Council on the 16th May 2017 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. Cllr Jane Rogers declared a non pecuniary interest in Agenda item No 8 former Shoulder of Mutton public house.

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

A fence post is in need of repair at the playing field. A quotation has been received for the repair at £108.00. All present agreed to approve the quotation. The Clerk is requested to issue the work order. JM

Agenda item No 18 page 953 refurbishment of the two Milestones in the Parish. English Heritage has been contacted. Cllr Sally Whitworth agreed to contact local tradesmen. SW. All present agreed to put this item on the next agenda.

5. A REPORT FROM CLLR BENDYSHE-BROWN (BCC) ON MATTERS CONCERNING LONGWICK-CUM-ILMER PARISH COUNCIL

Cllr B Bendyshe-Brown reported on the following:-

• Road closure by Thames Water
• Bridleways 14 Owlswick and 21A Meadle
• Wellington House development
• Footpath from the Scout Hut to the school
• Speed Watch
• Flood management at the Bar Lane development
• Askett planning application

6. FINANCE

A/The income for May and the expenditure for June was examined by the Council. All present agreed that the necessary cheques be signed.

The Clerk presented the accounts together with the bank statements and bank reconciliation for the members' consideration together with a copy of all standing orders and direct debits made from the Parish Council account. All present agreed that the accounts were being handled in a satisfactory manner and the monies were all accounted for.

B/ Receipts £470.00 BALC Transparency Fund, £5,047.43 HMRC vat repayment, £13,873.15 WDC precept.

C/ Bank Balance £34,239.46 (allowing for the above payments).

7. CAPITAL ITEMS AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES

A. Playing Field

There were no medium or high risk issues highlighted in the Risk Inspection Report for May.

B. Children's play area

There were no medium or high risk issues highlighted in the Risk Inspection Report for May.

8. CORRESPONDENCE

Cllr Jane Rogers declared a non pecuniary interest in this agenda item and took no further part in the discussion.

An email has been received regarding the purchase of the former Shoulder of Mutton public house in Owlswick. The proposal is to purchase the building as a location for a post-rehab facility for spinal cord injury patients leaving Stoke Mandeville and become a 'half-way house' between hospital and a new life in the community and allow patients to experience life as a disabled person together with their family, but with support available if required. Cllr Sally Whitworth proposed to invite the developer to an informal meeting to discuss the proposal in more detail. All present agreed. The Clerk is requested to contact the developer for 3 possible dates to arrange a meeting. JM

A letter has been received from Wycombe District Council regarding a Town and Parish Working Group relating to the Local Government Reorganisation. W.D.C. request feedback regarding creating a town and parish charter that would enable W.D.C. to develop an understanding with parishes about how W.D.C. wants to work together moving forward. All present agreed to reply that the Parish Council would like to express an interest, subject to the decision of the Secretary of State's decision. JM

An email has been received from the Chilterns Conservation Board regarding a "Chalk, Cherries and Chairs" scheme. The Chalk, Cherries and Chairs scheme is all about the Chilterns landscape and people. How people have shaped the landscape and continue to do so. It will deliver major improvements to places for wildlife; conserve natural and historic landscape features. The Parish Council is requested to advise the appropriate contacts at the council or in the community to send information about the workshops and help with promoting and possibly hosting a workshop. All present agreed to reply that the Parish Council is unable to host a workshop. JM

An email has been received from the local preschool to request permission to use the playing field. An end of term party for the Longwick pre-school children is being held on Friday 21 July 2017 and permission is requested for a bouncy castle and several gazebos to be placed on the playing field in front of/next to the pre-school garden area from 9am till 1pm. All present agreed to grant permission to use the playing field subject to receiving a copy of the Risk Assessment and Public Liability Insurance and completion of the Parish Council playing field regulations. JM

9. REPORT ON THE NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN

Cllr Val McPherson informed the members that Cllrs Brian Richards and Richard Myers had met with the Planning Officer at Wycombe District Council to discuss a Sequential Flooding Report.

Cllr Brian Richards informed the members that W.D.C. has confirmed that the information in the recent newsletter sent to all residents in the parish regarding the Rose Farm application was correct. W.D.C. apologised for the delays due to the Local Plan but wishes the Neighbourhood Plan to progress and advised that there would not be a pre-examination report. The NP is currently with the solicitors.

10. AN UPDATE ON THE MEETING WITH CROUDACE HOMES

Cllr Val McPherson informed the members that she had met with Croudace Homes with Cllr Brian Richards to discuss the development. All present agreed to arrange a meeting with all the Councillors and Croudace Homes. The Clerk is requested to arrange the meeting. JM

11. AN UPDATE ON THE MEETING WITH BELLWAY HOMES

It was agreed at the Parish Council meeting on 16th May that the Chairman be given authority to contact the builders in advance of a meeting should it be considered useful. The Chairman accompanied by the Vice Chairman met a representative from Bellway and a number of issues such as street lighting, nest boxes, affordable housing, start dates, drainage issues etc. were discussed. These issues, and others, were considered by the parties at a meeting with the full Parish Council on Tuesday 13th June.

12. ARRANGEMENTS AND APPROVAL OF THE EXPENDITURE FOR THE REMEMBRANCE SERVICE

All present agreed for Cllr Rolf van Apeldoorn to make the arrangements for Saturday the 11th November 2017. All present agreed to approve expenditure up to £100 for the event and for Cllr Brian Richards to draft a letter to invite the local school children. RvA/BR

13. FORMAT, DATE AND TIME OF THE ANNUAL PARISH MEETING IN 2018

Cllr Val McPherson proposed to hold a separate meeting on Monday the 23rd April 2018 with doors opening at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. All present agreed. The Clerk is requested to book the village hall. JM

14. ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE CAROL SERVICE

All present agreed to hold the carol service on Monday the 18th December 2017 at 5pm. The Clerk is requested to book the village hall. JM

15. PROVIDING OUTDOOR ADULT FITNESS EQUIPMENT ON THE PLAYING FIELD

Cllr Richard Myers proposed to investigate possible grants to fund 8 pieces of adult fitness equipment for the parish. All present agreed. The Clerk is requested to investigate grants available. JM

16. A DESIGN FOR THE PARISH COUNCIL LOGO

Cllr Val McPherson proposed to include an article in the next newsletter to ask residents for ideas for the Parish Council logo. VM

17. A REVIEW OF THE PLAYING FIELD REGULATION POLICY AND ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN

Cllr Jane Rogers proposed that no changes be made to the policy but to put a notice on the website to apply for permission to use the playing field. JM

18. PLANNING APPLICATIONS

A/To consider New Planning Applications

17/06486/CTREE Address: Cozens Holdings Owlswick Buckinghamshire HP27 9RH Proposal: Fell to ground level 1 x Juniper Tree (T1)

The Longwick cum Ilmer Parish Council will abide by the decision of the Arboriculturalist.

17/06263/FUL Address: Plots 4 & 5 OS Parcel 8955 Askett Village Lane Askett Buckinghamshire Proposal: Laying of hardstanding & siting of 3 x mobile homes and touring caravan, bin stores and port-a-loo with creation of/alteration of access from highway to Plots 4 & 5 (Retrospective)

The Longwick cum Ilmer Parish Council objects strongly to this application on the following grounds:-

The proposal is not in line with the District Council's vision for this land in the emerging Local Plan which has been identified as unsuitable for housing.

The development is in an area of open countryside and has a serious detrimental impact upon the character and appearance of the countryside.

The development is on land which was agricultural before the hardstanding was laid and due to its layout design and use of caravans, has a complete lack of regard and is not in sympathy with the local landscape or building styles. It has no regard for the established landscape features.

The development damages the future public enjoyment of the area by impacting negatively upon the Lower Icknield Way.

The development does not conserve the scenic beauty, special character and appearance viewed from the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The Parish Council note that the application is a retrospective application and that development has already taken place illegally.

B/ Notice of Planning Applications Approved

17/05899/FUL Decision: Application Permitted Address: Lyndale Stockwell Lane Meadle Buckinghamshire HP17 9UD Proposal: Householder application for construction of roof extensions/alterations including 3 x front dormer windows, construction of single storey rear extension, new roof terrace to rear and associated external alterations (alternative scheme to pp 15/07444/FUL)

17/05621/FUL Decision: Application Permitted Address: Meadle Cottage Meadle Village Road Meadle Buckinghamshire HP17 9UD Proposal: Householder application for creation of new driveway crossing and closing off of existing driveway

17/05622/LBC Decision: Application Permitted Address: Meadle Cottage Meadle Village Road Meadle Buckinghamshire HP17 9UD Proposal: Listed building application for creation of new driveway crossing and closing off of existing driveway

WDC TPO Order NO 29/2016 Site: Trees located within the curtilage of the field boundary of OS Parcel 2075, Thame Road Longwick Buckinghamshire

C/ To receive Notice of Applications Refused

None.

19. AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE NEXT MEETING.

To receive a report from the Chairman of the Princes Risborough Town Council Local Plan Steering Group

To discuss and decide on action to be taken regarding the two Milestones in the Parish

20. NEXT MEETING

The next meeting of the Parish Council will take place on Tuesday 18th July 2017 in Longwick Village Hall at 7.30pm. There being no further business to discuss the Meeting closed at 9.30pm.

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