GOODRICH & WELSH BICKNOR GROUP PARISH COUNCIL
SUMMARY OF ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION – THURSDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER 2021 at 19.30 hrs
Councillors are required to attend a meeting of Goodrich and Welsh Bicknor Group Parish Council to be held on Thursday 2nd September 2021 at 19.30 hrs at Goodrich Village Hall, for the purpose of transacting the following business:
1. MEMBERS’ INTERESTS RELATING TO ITEMS ON THIS AGENDA
2. APOLOGIES
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WILL BE INVITED TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL AT THIS TIME
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE MEETING OF 1ST JULY 2021.
4. PLANNING APPLICATIONS – Council to consider and agree any necessary actions or representations
(a) Applications – New Applications
212412 Losito Stud, Whitchurch
Proposed demolition of barn and replacement with a holiday let with music / art studio
(Neighbouring parish – site adjoining Goodrich & Welsh Bicknor PC and possible impact on parish residents)
212934 Field to the South of, Nutshell Drive, Goodrich
Proposed development of 4 no. 3 bedroom houses
213127 Alpine Cottages, Ferrie Lane, Symonds Yat HR9 6BL
Proposed demolition of the existing sunroom and replacement with new sunroom/orangery. General amendments to the roof, general internal alterations and general amendments to external landscaping
(Neighbouring parish – site adjoining Goodrich & Welsh Bicknor PC and possible impact on parish residents)
(b) Applications – Decisions (information item only)
211600 Goodrich Tennis Club, Tufts Lane, Goodrich HR9 6JA
Proposed replacement of existing clubhouse with building of same size and location
Permission Granted
210947 The Nutshell Caravan Park, Goodrich HR9 6HG
Proposed change of use from a touring site to a residential park home site for 39 caravans, for 12 months living
Permission refused
210800 Rocklands Coach House, Goodrich HR9 6JN
Proposed installation of a combination boiler to be located on the outside of building. Removal of stud wall between the kitchen and dining room. Repair the stone steps and archway on the north eastern elevation.
Listed Building Consent
212000 Well Cottage, Goodrich HR9 6JA
Proposed open sided oak frame gazebo within garden curtilage
Permission Granted
(c) Other Planning Matters
210277 Ferry Cottage, Goodrich HR9 6JN
Proposed change of use of paddock and part domestic curtilage to form camp site, change of use of existing store to toilet / shower block
Application withdrawn
(d) Alleged unauthorised development / change of use – council to consider updates from planning enforcement and agree any necessary actions.
a. The Prince Albert Angling Club at Huntsham Bridge (unauthorised camp site)
b. Welsh Bicknor Youth Hostel (unauthorised camp site)
c. Barn on Courtfield Estate (unauthorised development)
d. Rocklands Farm (unauthorised change of use)
e. Ferry Cottage – Council to receive update from Planning Enforcement following response from the Environment Agency, and agree any necessary actions.
5. NEW ITEMS
(a) Highways and Footpaths
i. General update on issues already reported
ii. TRO request(s) – update
iii. Council to receive update from Cllrs. Phillips and Hulse after meetings with BBLP / HCC during the summer break and agree next steps / actions, including considering likely impact on the 2022/23 budget and Precept.
iv. Council to consider correspondence over the summer break, between residents and BBLP / HCC regarding possible diversion of footpath GR17 at Old Forge, to include update from Cllr. Gort following meeting with BBLP.
vi. New issues – Council to consider any new concerns and agree any necessary actions.
(b) Litter Picking – Council to consider whether to purchase some warning signs for use during community litter picks to warn drivers of the presence of litter pickers on the road.
(c) Play Area / Greenspace
i. Council to consider contractor options for the ongoing maintenance of the Greenspace area, if available, and agree any necessary actions
ii. Council to consider any other matters and agree actions
(d) War Memorial – council to consider any current requirements for repair and agree future arrangements for ongoing maintenance of area around the memorial.
(e) Platinum Jubilee – council to consider and agree any events to take place for the Platinum Jubilee and agree any necessary associated actions.
(f) Dealing with Anonymous Correspondence – council to consider a suggestion that it only deals with correspondence from a names source.
(g) Spreading of chicken manure – council to consider a complaint received from a resident regarding the smell experienced around the Cruz end of the village, for residents and businesses.
(h) Zoom – Council to consider whether to continue to pay for Zoom facilities.
(i) Lengthsman Scheme – Council to consider information from neighbouring parish, combined with relevant comparisons to G&WP parish, for possible inclusion in 2022/23 budget
6. FINANCE
(a) Statement of Accounts (after paying July & August expenses + September wages)
Treasurers Account £ 23,250.40
Petty Cash £ 12.19
(b) Grant Applications under Section 137 of the Local Government Act 1972 – None received
(c) Un-cleared cheques as at 28/07/21
Miss A Jones (expenses paid in April) £ 105.58
Miss A Jones (expenses paid in May) £ 14.39
(d) Adverse variance to budget (˃£10.00)
Travel (unexpected travelling requirement for Clerk) £ 23.90
(e) Cheques for Payment
Miss A Jones (Zoom – 2 months upgrade to “Pro” @ £14.39, mileage to attend highways meeting (56 miles) @ £25.20 £ 53.98
Herefordshire Council (Moors Meadow pepper-corn rental) £ 10.00
Royal British Legion (remembrance wreath) £ 40.00
(f) Other Payments – Clerk’s wages and office allowance (28th Sept 2021 s/o) £ 346.34
(g) Income Received – None
7. CORRESPONDENCE – General – council to agree any necessary actions
(a) Herefordshire Council / Balfour Beatty
i. Leaders newsletter (June)
ii. 5 Year Housing Land Supply briefing note – July 2021. Notification that HCC’s housing land supply currently exceeds the 5 year requirement (6.9 years), meaning that NDPs that are more than 2 years old will still be given full weight within the planning process.
iii. Parish Summit June 2021 – workshop notes
iv. Advice that there is a new service from Herefordshire Police enabling you to sign up for their new messaging service ”Neighbourhood Matters”
v. Property Flood Resilience (PFR) Recovery Support Scheme – copy of letter that has gone out to households who have expressed an interest in the scheme.
vi. Riparian Responsibilities – details of the updated advice and procedures. Good maintenance guide also available by email.
vii. Details of three permanent Democratic Services Officer vacancies
(b) Ward Cllr. Mrs Watson – Monthly (July) report.
(c) Jesse Norman MP – reply to PC letter of complaint regarding the B4229
(d) Balfour Beatty Living Places
i. Updated Locality Steward list and notification that Tracy Morriss is the new Stakeholder and Communities Manager.
ii. Public Realm Roundup
(e) HALC – Information corners, including National Resilience Strategy – call for evidence (closes 27th September), NALC continues to urge Government to make remote meetings a permanent option, Volunteer drivers needed urgently for “Community Wheels”.
(f) Herefordshire Magistracy – Press Release, looking for volunteers to become magistrates in Herefordshire.
(g) AgeUK – advice that there will be a new Hereford Veterans Meeting Centre every Monday wef 2nd August.
8. CORRESPONDENCE – Consultations / Reports – Council to agree any actions representations
(a) West Mercia Police
i. Safer West Mercia Plan – consultation runs until Monday 1st November. There is a 44 page document accompanying this consultation which is available by email to interested parties.
ii. Local Policing Charter – Parish Council asked to advise what their top three priorities are for the Ross-on-Wye Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) should be.
(b) Herefordshire Council
i. Budget Consultation – Zoom session and associated questionnaire.
9. TRAINING MEETINGS AND SEMINARS
Monday 6th September – HCC – Budget Consultation (via Zoom). Booking closes 12pm the day before.
Tuesday 14th September – HCC – Parish Council Summit, to be held via Zoom from 7.00pm – 8.40pm
Monday 6th December – HCC – Parish Council Summit, from 7.00pm – details to be confirmed.
10. INFORMATION SHARE – NOT REQUIRING FORMAL DISCUSSION / DECISIONS / SPEND
11. ITEMS FOR NEXT / FUTURE MEETINGS
• 2022/23 Budget – first draft (October meeting)
• Old School Development (S106 payment) – Update, once confirmation of signed agreement is received from HCC – Clerk still chasing for advice / information
12. NEXT MEETING – Thursday 7th October
Issued Miss A Jones (Clerk) Friday 27th August 2021
Please note that this meeting is being held indoors at the village hall, although restrictions on indoor meetings have now been removed by central Government, the parish council respectfully asks that any attendees respect the vulnerable status of some residents and councillors, and their desire to remain cautious at this time. We therefore ask that attendees continue to wear face masks until they are seated. Hand sanitizer will continue to be made available, and seating arranged to maintain as much distance as possible between households / attendees. We thank you for your cooperation during this period of change, to accommodate differing levels of confidence among our community.