Minutes

The minutes of the meetings held on 25 June 2014, copies of which had been circulated, were taken as read and, having been approved as a correct record, were signed by the Chairman.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Sylvia Seal and Sue Steele.

There were no declarations of interest.

Members noted that the next meeting of Area North Committee was scheduled for 2.00pm on Wednesday 27 August 2014 at the Village Hall, Chilthorne Domer.

There were no questions from members of the public.

There were no Chairman’s announcements.

There were no reports from members.

The Committee welcomed Inspector Tim Coombe, Sergeant Dean Hamilton and Constable Toni Lines from Avon and Somerset Police Constabulary to the meeting. 

Sergeant Hamilton provided a short verbal presentation to explain the role of neighbourhood policing and gave examples of recent initiatives. He also referred to local crime trends and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 40.

The Neighbourhood Development Officer (North) presented the grant application for funding towards refurbishment works to the pavilion, as detailed in the agenda, and highlighted the wider use of the building. She reminded members that a previous grant for other works had been awarded in 2010, and that the current application  ...  view the full minutes text for item 41.

The Neighbourhood Development Officer (North) presented the grant application for funding towards new accessible footpaths, as detailed in the agenda, and highlighted the location of the overflow car parking area in relation to the Millennium Hall. Members were informed that the road to the hall and playing field was unlit  ...  view the full minutes text for item 42.

The Area Development Manager (North) provided members with a brief verbal update. She reminded members of the current main activities locally and gave the following progress updates:

·         Thorney ring bank – funded, designed and contract awarded. Work hoped to commence in the coming weeks.

·         Access roads to Muchelney – raising  ...  view the full minutes text for item 43.

The Area Development Manager (North) advised that a report on the Langport and Huish Episcopi Conservation Area would be added to the Forward Plan for November or December.

One member raised some queries relating to some planning applications in Martock and Stoke Sub Hamdon that had been determined in previous  ...  view the full minutes text for item 44.

Members noted the report that detailed recent planning appeals that were lodged, dismissed or allowed.

The Committee considered the applications set out in the schedule attached to the agenda. The planning officers gave further information at the meeting and, where appropriate, advised members of letters received as a result of consultations since the agenda had been prepared.

(Copies of all letters reported may be inspected  ...  view the full minutes text for item 46.