PTC 2019 Minutes

Deeping St James Parish Council

The Institute, 38 Church Street, Deeping St James, Peterborough PE6 8HD E-mail: clerk.dsjpc@btconnect.com

Tel: 01778 343266 //parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/deepingstjames

Parish Clerk: Julie Fortnum

Minutes of The Planning and Transport committee meeting held on 19 September 2019 at The Institute.

Present: Councillors Blessett, Hardy, Shinkins-Hoppe, Green, Hosking, Thomas and Bowell

Assistant Clerk

34.20 To receive apologies of absence.

Apologies were received from Councillor Gilbert

35.20 To receive declarations of interest, if any.

Declaration of Interest received from Councillor Hosking (38.20:S19/1488)

36.20 To agree the Minutes of the previous meeting held on 22 August 2019

Minutes agreed and signed by the Chair

37.20 To receive reports from the clerk, on Matters Arising not covered elsewhere on the agenda and a report on Planning Matters affecting Deeping St James from any District Council Members present

Notification from SKDC has been received of Public Speaking at the Planning Committee on 11 Sept ’19 on planning applications S19/0343 – Land to the rear of 10 Bridge St, DSJ and S19/0443 – Land off Linchfield Road, DSJ to which Councillor Hosking attended with the parish clerk.

The SKDC Planning Enforcement officer has advised that satellite dishes that have been installed on properties within the conservation area, without permission, are being reviewed.

A request for site visits has been sent to LCC Highways to discuss the feasibility of extending to 30mph speed limit on Station Road, DSJ and what road safety improvement options would be appropriate on Church Street, DSJ. A response from Cllr Davies asked the Clerk to contact Cllr Barry Dobson direct, to arrange this. An email has therefore been sent to Cllr Dobson.

Following a road safety audit by LCC, vegetation is to be cut back within the next few weeks, in preparation for the installation of the Bissel bus stops.

38.20 To receive and consider the following planning applications and put forward recommendations to the next Council Meeting or make decisions in accordance with the Committee’s delegated powers:

Ref. Address Proposal

S19/1471

Mr Myson 82A Eastgate, DSJ

Erection of railings to flat roof balcony with Juliet balcony

Approved under delegated powers

S19/1488

Mr Pragliola Land To The Rear of 81 Church Street, DSJ

Demolition of garage and erection of single dwelling

Recommend to full council that the following comments be submitted –

The parish council objected to the previous application S17/0752 on the grounds of inappropriate back land development in the conservation area along with the shared access on a sharp, blind bend posing a considerable traffic hazard.

Our objection to this application would remain that of inappropriate back land development in the conservation area, but the potential traffic hazard situation has, in the meantime, increased.

The former unused commercial site diametrically opposite (Broadgate House), is now being redeveloped with six residential dwellings. The access point will be close to the Waterton Arms, exiting left. The additional traffic flow will exacerbate the known problems on a sharp blind bend where there have been numerous minor accidents.

Any member of the public can attend all Council and Committee meetings to see the work of the Council.

Full Council meetings are held on the last Thursday of each month which start with a 30 minute public forum for questions and issues to be raised.

S19/1222

Mrs Griffiths 21 Broadgate Lane, DSJ

Reserved matters application for four dwellings and garage pursuant to S19/0256

Recommend refusal to Full Council with the following comments –

The construction of 4 dwellings on this small site would be an overdevelopment. Car parking for 4 dwellings could force problems on this cramped site both with difficulty for residents parking on the site and leading to unwanted and dangerous on street parking.

39.20 To discuss overhanging branches to neighbouring property from Cedar tree in the Cemetery

DSJPC have been contacted by a resident asking if attention could be given to the Cedar tree that backs onto their property. A lower branch is overhanging into their garden.

Recommend to Full Council that quotes be obtained for advice and the cost of any subsequent work that may be required on this TPO Cedar tree.

40.20 To consider Budget requirements for 2020/2021 and make recommendations to The Finance & General Purposed Committee

Estimated Out turn

Expenditure 2019/20

Recommend to Full Council that the same figures as last year be budgeted for 2020/2021 with additional £6000 for new or relocated bus shelters

Transport campaign - £500.00

Bus shelter maintenance/repairs - £1250.00

Speed camera maintenance - £250.00

New or relocated Bus Shelters - £6000.00

Total - £8000.00

41.20 To report the outcome of previous planning applications:

S19/0991

Mr & Mrs Bull 12 Tyghes Close, DSJ

Erection of single storey detached annexe

DSJPC - Approved under delegated Powers

S19/1373

Mrs Lord (SKDC) Priory Church, Church Gate, DSJ

Horse Chestnut – Reduce crown of scaffold limb by 2m in length

SKDC – Grant consent

DSJPC - Approved under delegated Powers

42.20 Date of the next meeting Thursday 24 October 2019 at 7.00pm at The Institute

Meeting closed at 7.40pm