BAYDON PARISH COUNCIL

 

 

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD AT THE BYPA HALL ON 8th AUGUST 2007

(Subject to approval at the meeting on 3 September 2007)

 

 

PRESENT: Mrs Barnes, Mr Carmichael, Mrs S Grove, Mr Haythornthwaite

Also in attendance: L Knight (Clerk), Cllr S Findlay and 26 members of the public

1.             APOLOGIES

None. All Parish Councillors were present at the meeting.

                                                                                                                          

2.             DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Mrs Grove declared a prejudicial interest in item 4.2

 

3.             MINUTES OF THE LAST PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

The minutes of the Parish Council meeting on 23rd July were agreed to be a correct record and were signed by Mr Barnes.

 

4.             ITEMS FoR CONSIDERATION

4.1         To adopt the new Code of Conduct

The Parish Council resolved to adopt the new Code of Conduct.

 

Mrs Grove joined members of the public. The meeting was suspended to allow members of the public to speak to the Council regarding agenda item 4.2. Mrs Grove left the room before the council considered it’s response to application K/56971/F 

 

4.2         To consider Planning Application K/56971/F which proposes alterations to the existing wall and gateway at Baydon House requiring associated diversion of bridleway 11 

Mr Barnes advised the meeting of the results of the straw poll held last year. 91 slips were returned, representing 40.8% of the homes in the parish. There were 52 ‘No’ votes, representing 22.6% of the homes in the parish and 42 ‘Yes’ votes. The Parish Council reviewed letters regarding the proposed diversion of the bridleway; 11 were from people who were against the proposal and 3 were in support of the application. It was noted that although a number of villagers supported the application and considered the rerouted path to be a good alternative, the majority of people in attendance at the meeting were against any changes to the rights of way. The Parish Council resolved not to support the application. 

 

Mrs Grove rejoined the meeting.

 

4.3         To consider Planning Application K/57028/F to raise part of the roof and insert dormer windows and rooflights at Finchley, Finches Lane

The Parish Council had no objections to application K/57028/F.

 

4.4         To consider changes to the grass cutting contract

It was agreed that Downsmead be cut fortnightly and the land on the corner of Manor lane be cut 6 monthly. Mr Barnes & Mr Haythornthwaite to map all the areas of grass verge within the village so that these can be reviewed at the next meeting.

 

 

 

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4.5         To approve the Risk Assessment

The Risk Assessment prepared by the Clerk was approved. The council resolved to review the Risk Assessment again in 6 months.

 

4.6         To consider a response to the West Berkshire Freight Route Network Consultation

Response to be sent by the Clerk.

 

4.7         To approve the annual return for 2006 – 2007

To be considered at the next meeting.

 

4.8         To note any planning decisions

Full planning permission granted for a conservatory at 11 Downsmead

Full planning permission granted for 24 residential dwellings and all associated infrastructure at land between Fortune Field and Baydon Cote

 

5.             ITEMS TO NOTE / ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING

It was noted that a number of residents would be interested in having allotments. The Clerk advised the meeting that the Council must receive 6 or more written requests for allotments before the matter can be considered.  

 

 

The meeting closed at 9.50pm

 

 

 

Signed :  ________________________________                      Date : _______________

 

 

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