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05.66 |
Apologies for absence: Cllrs
Buckland, Hunt, County Cllr Legg |
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05.67 |
Declaration of
interest in items on the agenda: Cllr Greg Kellaway re any discussion on
Mill Close Farm (see Agenda – Correspondence
Received) |
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05.68 |
The minutes of the meeting
held on 8th December 2005 were confirmed and signed by the
Chairman as an accurate record. |
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05.69 |
Matters arising: |
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05.69.1 |
The clerk reported that DCC
had undertaken a speed measurement test and the recorded speeds did not meet
the criteria for a Speed Indicator Device on A30 road at Oborne. Cllr Legg
intimated before the meeting that he would try to persuade DCC to use an
alternative and more appropriate speed test method to see if a prolonged
test would produce a different result. |
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05.69.2 |
Laybys between Goathill &
Purse Caundle. DCC pointed out the layby in question is in Purse Caundle
parish, and is the subject of some fly-tipping nuisance. Clerk to contact
Purse Caundle Parish Council to see if an agreement can be reached as to
what DCC with WDDC could do. The soil will, however, be removed and the road
thoroughly swept. |
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The meeting was adjourned
for members to receive reports and ask questions of representatives of
Dorset County Council and West Dorset District Council.
The matters raised
included:
WDDC Revised Local Plan and the Inspector’s Report. District Councillor
Gould pointed out that a significant change for villages without DDB’s would
involve some relaxation of the planning restrictions for such villages. For
example, affordable housing where a need could be shown via a Housing Needs
Survey may be permitted. WDDC will work for a reduction in the annual number
of new properties to be built in line with the Regional plan. There will be
6 weeks for consultation after 4th April. |
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05.70 |
The financial report for the
year 2005-6 to date was received and accepted. |
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05.71 |
Payments in accordance with
budget were approved: Clerk salary £211.82; Hire of Oborne Village Hall
£20.00 (February & March); |
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05.72 |
Planning applications dealt
with since last meeting or at this meeting:
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05.72.1 |
1/E/05/002427 Gainsborough
Dairy House, North Wootton, CASTLETON. Listed Building Consent. Convert
store rooms into ancillary accommodation and carry out internal alterations.
Listed Building Consent approved |
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05.72.2 |
1/E/05/002105 Cherry Bryn
POYNTINGTON. Erect two storey extension. Planning approval granted. |
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05.72.3 |
1/E/05/002234. Sherborne
Castle, CASTLETON. Erect extension to form disabled WC. Planning approval
granted. |
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05.72.4 |
1/E/06/000144 & 5 Grange
Farm, OBORNE. Listed Building Consent and planning application. Erect porch
to rear elevation and carry out internal and external alterations. Parish
Council recommendation: No objections |
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05.73 |
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Council decided to make no further representations with regard to the
appeal concerning 1/E/05/002068 Wellgoer Farmhouse, POYNTINGTON – Erect
detached dwelling with double garage. Construct vehicular access
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Council decided to make no further representation with regard to the
appeal concerning 1/E/05/000891 The Court House, POYNTINGTON – Change of
use of land to form extension of residential curtilage (involving tennins
court with perimeter fencing.
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05.74 |
Council decided to register
with DCC its objection to the application by Trail Riders’ Federation to
redesignate Trent Path Lane, Quarr Lane and Ratleigh Lane in Castleton as
byways open to all traffic. It further decided to support the Sherborne Town
Council’s letter on this matter. It also wished to record its thanks to Mr
Hart, the Rights of Way Liaison Officer for Castleton for his actions with
regard to this application. |
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05.75 |
The following reports on
meetings attended were received: |
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05.75.1 |
Sherborne Area Forum. 10th
February 2006 Cllr Mrs Oliver reported on the meeting attended by herself
and the Chairman. The Final Action Plan for Sherborne and the surrounding
area will be published after May 7th. However, the Workshop on
Environment, at least, was considered to be too narrowly focussed, as was
the recycling issue. |
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05.75.2 |
DAPTC Area Committee Meeting
– 21 February 2006. The Chairman drew attention to the proposed Dorchester
Transport Plan, and the fact that 120 houses per annum were being proposed
for Poundbury. Parking in Dorchester is a serious problem that may be
resolved by a park & ride scheme. DAPTC are trying to negotiate more cost
effective insurance arrangements with Zurich for smaller councils. |
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05.76 |
Council
noted the list of other items of correspondence received by the clerk. The
clerk pointed out that he had received representations about the state of
the buildings on Mill Close Farm Yard and that he had advised the
respondents that this could be usefully discussed at an Annual Village
Meeting. County Councillor Legg is also pursuing the matter with Mr Sewill
at DCC. |
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05.77 |
The
Chairman received the resignation of Cllr Ms Karin Limer. The clerk to
inform WDDC. |
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05.77
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The following items were
raised for next meeting’s agenda
The verge by Wincanton
Engineering on Castle Town Way, Castleton is still overhung dangerously by
the hedge, despite the matter being reported to DCC and forwarded to an
enforcement officer. This was regarded as dangerous both for schoolchildren
and horse riders who use the road regularly. The clerk was asked to pass on
the council’s disappointment that no action had been taken and to ask that
the matter be given a far higher priority.
There being no further
business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 8.25 p.m. |
