OUTWOOD

08/02/2023

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OUTWOOD PARISH COUNCIL

C/O 2 Dirty Lane, Ashurst Wood, West Sussex RH19 3RY

Tel:  01342 629165 ~ Email: parish.clerk@outwood.org

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF OUTWOOD PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON 8TH FEBRUARY AT 7.30PM IN THE CHURCH ROOM WASP GREEN LANE, OUTWOOD.

PRESENT:                                             Cllrs. Howard (Chair), Baldock, Gosling De Wiggondene-Sheppard and Wyer

APOLOGIES:                                       District Cllr. Gillman, County Cllr C Farr

IN ATTENDANCE:                             The Clerk and District Cllr. S Farr

ALSO PRESENT:                                 5 Members of the public

THERE WERE NO COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC

02/0599                MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING 

    1. To approve the Minutes of the meeting held on 4th January 2023.  These had been circulated in advance – proposed by Cllr. Baldock, seconded by Cllr. Gosling and signed as a true record

RESOLVED

    1. Matters Arising - not covered elsewhere on the agenda – none

02/0600                DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Cllr. De Wiggondene-Sheppard declared a non-pecuniary interest in Agenda Item 6 e(ii)

02/0601                COUNTY COUNCILLOR’S REPORT – NONE

02/0602                DISTRICT COUNCILLORS' REPORTS

The Boundary Commission Review had recommended that the number of District Councillors remain at 42, but that the number of wards will reduce from 20 to 14, with all wards having 3 councillors                                                                                NOTED

02/0603                PLANNING APPLICATIONS

  1. Application:                               2022/1316

Proposal:                      Change of use to vehicle storage

Location:                       Hunters Moon Farm, Woolborough Lane, Outwood

Comment:                    Inappropriate use of the Green Belt

  1. Application:                               2022/1490

Proposal:                     Demolition of existing buildings and erection of three dwellings with associated landscaping and parking

Location:                      Woolborough Hatch Woolborough Lane, Outwood

Comment:                   The site was too close to the motorway and would result in cramped plots.  It was also in the Green Belt

    1. Application:                2022/1665/N

Proposal:                     Conversion of an agricultural building to 4 dwellings and associated building works

Location:                       Cogmans Farm, Cogmans Lane, Outwood

Comment:                    No objection

    1. Application:                2022/1612

Proposal                      Variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) of planning application 2021/2035 (demolition of kennels. Erection of 4 residential dwellings, with an associated parking and landscaping) to allow an additional garage/car port with solar panels to serve home 2 and the addition of solar panels to the approved car port/garage serving homes 3 & 4.

Location:                      Orchard Farm Kennels, Woolborough Lane, Outwood

    1. Application:                2021/1285/Cond 1

    Proposal:                        Application seeking approval of details pursuant to condition 6 (site Development Scheme) of LPA ref: 2021/1285 Planning Inspectorate ref: APP/M3645/W22/3296205 (The development proposed is the use of land as a private gypsy and traveller site consisting of 2 pitches)

Location:                         Beechfield, Moats Lane, South Nutfield, Redhill

Comment:                      We don’t feel we can comment on this as the documents could not be accessed online

    1. Application:                2023/64

    Proposal:                        Demolition of agricultural/equestrian building and erection of new dwelling with association access and parking

Location:                         Burstow Lodge Farm, Rookery Lane, Smallfield

   Comment:                       We don’t feel we can comment on this as the documents could not be accessed online

                                                                                                                                              RESOLVED

02/0604                LAW AND ORDER             

  1. Police – Nothing to report
  2. Neighbourhood Watch – Nothing to report
  3. Speedwatch – Nothing to report

02/0605                REPORTS

    1. National Trust – It was reported that the yard had been tidied and work had been carried out in the community orchard, with sheep grazing there now.  Some trees had been felled due to Ash Die Back disease and the fallen wood was left for wildlife                          NOTED                 
    2. Highways – It was reported that Gayhouse Lane was in a bad state of disrepair, and that there was flytipping on Green Lane.  Residents were urged to report highway matters on the SCC website                                                                                                                     NOTED
    3. Lloyd Hall – Cllr. Gosling reported as follows:
      1. Notice Boards being repaired
      2. A good financial year despite 40% increase in running costs (£36,000). Net profit of over £8,000
      3. Total assets over £57,000
      4. Some issues with vandalism in addition to normal maintenance contribute to the high running costs in addition to the major items of expenditure.

NOTED

    1. Aviation and Transport – Nothing to report
    2. Community Matters
      1. To consider request from Salfords & Sidlow Residents re Ivy Hatch – adequately dealt with at the last meeting.
      2. To consider correspondence re Castle Pub – the following points were noted:
  • This building had been registered as an Asset of Community Value and the Parish Council is outraged at the lack of notification by TDC of the disposal of an ACV.  It was NOTED that the 6 week window to engage had already expired 1
  • The tenant is leaving and wishes to sell the remaining tenancy of 7-8 years. There is some interest.
  • The owners want to sell.
  • Outwood CBS Still involved in discussions with possibility of community funding

NOTED

      1. Application for Goods Vehicle Operator’s Licence, Stonehouse Farm, Prince of Wales Road, Outwood. It was NOTED that the County Councillor can put in an objection if appropriate
      2. To consider how to deal with dog mess in the village – Members considered it may be appropriate to install two dog waste bins – at the top of Wilmots Lane and near The Castle.  Costs would be confirmed and a decision made at the March meeting of the Council.

02/0606                FINANCE

  1. To approve List of Payments as follows  - to be paid by BACS from Unity Trust

R Rudin                                          £351.60

HMRC                                             £  80.40

G P Biddles Landscapes           £240.00

Data Simplexity                          £144.00

TOTAL                                            £815.00                                                                 RESOLVED

  1. To consider quote for annual inspection of MUGA - £64.50                    RESOLVED

02/0607                TO CONSIDER SPEAKER FOR ANNUAL VILLAGE MEETING

It was AGREED to invite Michaelann Pollard and Andrew Wright to give presentations at the Meeting

02/0608                TO CONSIDER ACTIONS FOR CORONATION OF KING CHARLES III

There would be a community picnic lunch held on Sunday 7th/or Monday 8th (TBC depending on other local factors).  Lloyd Hall to be asked if they want some type of community action in terms of grounds maintenance of similar

02/0609                AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING

  1. Cost of mowing Wells Field for next year
  2. Burstow Parish Council Neighbourhood Plan
  3. Annual Meeting of the Council 17th May

The meeting closed at 9.23pm

1 This had been sent out but never received by the Parish Council

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