OUTWOOD IN SURREY "The Village with the Mill"
01/11/2023
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C/O 2 Dirty Lane, Ashurst Wood, West Sussex RH19 3RY
Tel: 07592 151985 ~ Email: parish.clerk@outwood.org
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF OUTWOOD PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON WEDNESDAY 1st NOVEMBER 2023 AT 7.30 PM IN THE CHURCH ROOM, WASP GREEN LANE, OUTWOOD
PRESENT: Cllrs. Howard (Chair), de Wiggondene-Sheppard, Baldock, Devlin and Malley
APOLOGIES: District Cllr. Gillman
IN ATTENDANCE: The Clerk, County Cllr Farr; District Cllrs. Farr and Smith
ALSO PRESENT: 6 Members of the Public
PUBLIC QUESTIONS:
The following questions and points were raised by the public:
- Was there any news on the ‘car restoration business’ at Sawmills. – No-one has formally reported this to TDC for investigation and/or enforcement.
- Concern was raised on the increase in activity and potential infringement of planning law at the Tone Scaffolding Site in Green Lane. Representations were made requesting Outwood PC to join forces with other parishes in demanding action from Tandridge District Council. It was pointed out that Outwood PC did not see this situation in the same way. Cllr. Howard was worried about the use of inflammatory language and did not see that as a way forward. It was stated that ‘not liking’ something did not make it illegal. The site employed people in the locality and were also part of the community. The Council must take a balanced view on issues.
11/0695 MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
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- To approve the Minutes of the meeting held on 4th October – These were proposed and seconded for adoption and signed as a true record. RESOLVED
- Matters Arising - not covered elsewhere on the agenda. – None
11/0696 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Cllr. Howard declared a pecuniary interest in Agenda Item 6(c) Planning Application 2023/1091
11/0697 COUNTY COUNCILLOR’S REPORT – Nothing to report.
11/0698 DISTRICT COUNCILLORS' REPORTS
- A reminder about the Chair’s Charity Quiz Night and that all Parish Councils were invited to take part.
- The Boundary Review – there were no changes to the surrounding area
- Gatwick Airport closed the Inspectorate Portal a day early and this was being looked into
11/0699 PLANNING APPLICATIONS
- Application: 2023/1073
Proposal: Change of use from agricultural to gin distillery
Location: Brightleigh Farm, Millers Lane, Outwood
Comment: No objection
- Application: 2023/1244/NH
Proposal: Demolition of existing balcony. Erection of flat roof single storey extension to provide a larger living space which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 8 m, for which the maximum height would be 3m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 3m (notification of a proposed larger home extension)
Location: Orchard Farm, Woolborough Lane, Outwood
Comment: No objection
Cllr. Howard Left the room
- Application: 2023/1091
Proposal: Replacement of rear-facing velux window with two rear-facing dormer windows in a pre-existing loft conversion (certificate of lawfulness for a proposed use or development)
Location: 2 Brightleigh Meadow Cottages, Millers Lame, Outwood
Comment: No objection
Cllr. Howard returned to the meeting
- Application: 2022/1612/Cond2
Proposal: Details pursuant to the discharge of condition 8 (Contaminated Land Assessment) of planning permission ref: 2022/1612 dated 5th June 2023 for (Variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) of planning application 2021/2035 (Demolition of kennels. Erection of 4 residential dwellings, with associated parking and landscaping) to allow an addition garage/car port with solar panels to serve home 2 and the addition of solar panels to the approved
Location: Orchard Farm, Woolborough Lane, Outwood
Comment: No objection
11/0700 ANNUAL VILLAGE MEETING
The date of 15th April was AGREED on the basis that the speaker on Neighbourhood Planning was available 1.
11/0701 AVIATION AND TRANSPORT
District Cllr. Smith advised that he was unable to join the online meeting. Clerk to check whether Mark Wooller had any further information.
11/0702 COMMUNITY MATTERS
- Dog & Duck – Cllr Mally reported that she had been in contact with TDC and had established that the Funfair was not considered development and therefore no Planning Permission was needed. Regarding noise – it was re-emphasised that residents should complain online. The Parish Council had no powers in these matters. If Park & Ride was to go ahead, Planning Permission would be required. NOTED
THE MEETING WAS SUSPENDED TO ALLOW THE LANDLORD OF THE DOG & DUCK TO SPEAK
- He expressed concern that they were not notified of the meeting. The Clerk stated that individual members of the public are not notified and that the item has been on the agenda for the last few meetings.
- He stated that the pub follows all the rules.
- Loud music is stopped by 11pm and is therefore not a nuisance.
- They have no authority over parking on the verge.
THE MEETING WAS RE-OPENED
- Burial Ground – It was reported that the Planning Inspectorate had visited the site and had agreed that a CPO could be made in principle. Claire Coutinho MP had discussions with Michael Gove, the Secretary of Sate responsible, and he agreed to press TDC to issue the CPO. NOTED
- Sawmills – The Clerk was asked to chase for a response from TDC Planning regarding the Classic Cars restoration business. 2
- Kissing Gates – It was noted that the new kissing gates had been installed by SCC Courtesy of a grant from IGas. A further grant had been applied from through County Cllr. Chris Farr. NOTED
- First Aid Courses – The Clerk to explore the possibility of holding a course in Outwood. 3
- National Trust –
- 3 car parks will be resurfaced
- Looking to instal a kissing gate near the church
- Contractors have been appointed to deal with the Ash Die Back situation NOTED
11/0703 FINANCE – the following were proposed by Cllr. Malley, seconded by Cllr. Develin, and approved RESOLVED
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- To Approve Bank Reconciliation
- To Approve Detailed Receipts and Payments by Budget Heading
- To Approve List of Payments
11/00704 AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING – None
The meeting closed at 8.47pm
SIGNED: …………………………………………………………. DATE:…………………………………………..
CHAIR