ROCHE
PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES
OF THE PARISH COUNCIL EXTRA-ORDINDARY MEETING HELD BY SKYPE ON WEDNESDAY, 28TH SEPTEMBER 2020 AT 6.00PM
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Present |
Cllr. D. Inch (Chairman) |
Mrs. J.
Burdon (Parish
Clerk) |
Cllr. G. Rowe (Vice-Chairman) |
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Cllr. M.
Edyvean |
Cllr. Mrs. I.
Northey |
Cllr. Mrs. J.
Oxenham |
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Cllr. P. Ames |
Cllr. D.
Yelland |
Cllr. Mrs. S.
Tippett |
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Call. Cllr.
J. Wood |
Steve Gudge -
CC |
Dylan Myers -
Designer |
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2 Members of
Public |
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Minute
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AGENDA ITEMS
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Action
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Apologies:- Councillors Mrs. J. Norris, P. Jones |
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Public Forum:-
Two Members of public joined, Brian Chapman and Paula Gardiner, along
with Mr. Dylan Myers, Planning Designer and Mr. Steve Gudge, Cornwall
Council. Brian
Chapman reported he was attending as an observer this evening but was really
interested in the planning application for Poachers, as he has concerns, and
wants to know whether he has to put in a formal objection. Councillor J. Wood commented that objecting
because you do not like the look of it needs to have planning grounds and he
needs to look at the neighbourhood design guide for Roche and Cornwall. Paula
Gardiner reported they have put in a planning application in and just wanted
to listen into the meeting this evening. Dylan
Myers reported he was attending to answer any questions and to see what the
Parish Council thought of the latest amendments with regards to the Poachers
site re-development. Councillor J.
Wood asked how he felt about density and the type of properties he noted are
fairly small. Dylan Myers advised they
had tried to stick with design guides and make it useful for people with
disabilities and to make sure there is enough parking etc. They have put forward for double yellow
lines. Councillor J. Wood advised
legal costs are quite high with regards to double yellow lines and he
wondered if the Parish Council would still want double yellow lines in this
area once the new road goes through. Dylan Myers reported it is hoped to
start this development in the new year.
He was going to bring a demolition plan to a future Parish Council
meeting. Councillor J. Wood asked
about blocking of the road with regards to the demolition, as a Parish
Council are we going to say he can work weekends or just weekdays and this
could cause absolute chaos in the middle of the village and needs to be
looked at seriously. Chairman thinks
may be better to deal with quickly and work all days, include weekends to get
demolition done as quickly and as soon as possible. |
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Members Declaration of
Interest on items raised on the Agenda/Requests for Dispensation:- None. |
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Notices for Side Roads Order:- Chairman asked if there was an update
on Victoria Junction. Steve
Gudge reported the contractors have this on their list of things to do, to
look at junction for Victoria and Old A30 to see what the best form of
junction would be, and they will need to come up with some proposals for this.
The access from Victoria Road to the railway bridge was also queried and it
was queried what developments are on this.
Steve Gudge reported they have an open mind on Victoria Road with
various proposals to close the road with restricted access and other
proposals to keep it open. It has
finally balanced and there are number of traffic orders to be dealt with.
This will have to be discussed with further consultation with the community,
unfortunately leaving it open could allow traffic to continue to use it,
making Roche a short cut, thus not reducing the traffic through the village. It
was resolved there were no objections to the side roads order (Proposed:
Councillor Mrs. I. Northey; Seconded: Councillor M. Edyvean) Action:
Clerk. Mr.
Steve Gudge left the meeting at 6.30pm. |
Clerk |
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Planning Applications/Results/Correspondence/Any Letters
received for or against any Planning Applications:- Clerk
reported that proposals for planning applications will be sent with the
following statement:- Due to the
restrictions placed on the Parish Council as a result of the pandemic
coronavirus, this response represents the opinion of Members of Roche Parish Council
identified through a consultation process and will be ratified at the next
appropriate meeting of the Parish Council. Planning Applications:- PA20/06208 Rosebay Court Limited Proposed demolition of existing
building and replacement with 10 two-bedroom apartments, Poachers Inn, 23 Fore
Street, Roche Support (Proposed: Councillor J. Wood; Seconded:
Councillor Mrs. I. Northey) Mr.
Dylan Myers left the meeting at 6.38pm. PA20/07038 Mr. & Mrs. Gardiner Proposed conservatory extension and
vehicular access, 24 Mayfield Drive, Roche Support (Proposed:
Councillor Mrs. S. Tippett; Seconded: Councillor J. Wood) PA20/07499 Mr. N. Lomax Provision of an agricultural
building for hay and equipment storage on small holding, Woodland Barton,
Wireless Road, Tremodrett, Roche It was resolved to go with the Cornwall
Council Planning Officers comments (Proposed: Councillor J. Wood;
Seconded: Councillor P. Ames) Update on PA18/09982
150 Dwellings at Land at Edgcumbe Road, Roche:- Clerk reported an email had initially been
received from Gavin Smith advising it was his intention to take this planning
application to a Committee Meeting with an officer recommendation of approval
with conditions to ensure that all provisions of the Neighbourhood Plan are
fully met. He would send a copy of the
Planning Officer report highlighting contributions as soon as possible. In terms of housing numbers, he confirmed
the current application is proposing up to 150 homes. Any planning
application to increase this number in the future would need to be carefully
considered at such time. Since this information had been received with a
link to the report which could be viewed 7 days before the date of the
meeting and any Councillors wish to speak to request using the on-line
form. Councillor J. Wood will be
attending the meeting and putting forward the Parish Councils concerns and
comments. It was agreed that the
Parish Council would not support until the road is approved and funding
received for commencement of the project Action: Cornwall Councillor
J. Wood. Update on PA19/00848
Retention and completion of dwelling with amended height/siting Little
Trerank, The Lodge, Access Road to Little Trerank, Roche - Appeal Dismissed, No Costs Claimed. Planning Results:- PA20/05759 Mr. & Mrs. D. Russell Proposed change of use of paddock to
menage (riding arena), with associated works, Land East of 139 Trezaise Road,
Trezaise Road, Roche Approved PA20/01589/PREAPP Mr. Michael John Kent Pre-application advice for the
demolition of existing garage to obtain access to rear garden to build two
new detached dormer bungalows with parking and gardens, 25 Chapel Road, Roche
Closed Advice Given |
Clerk Clerk Clerk Cllr. J. Wood |
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Land at Glebe Quarry Update:- Councillor J. Wood reported he had sent an
email advising with the impending start of the 'new road' which will bring with it 150
more houses the Parish Council is reluctant to embrace another large scheme
at this juncture. He knows that they will be
put under a lot of pressure because of the present economic situation. He
does, however, agree with them that until the road has taken the traffic out
of the village just loading the community with more housing now is not feasible. Education and health
facilities in the community are at capacity and the pedestrian access to the
school, park, surgery and shops is most unsatisfactory from the site proposed. We really do need a long delay mechanism on this site. Yes, he agrees
that it will eventually come forward but surely not now once again he repeated
that Cornwall Council must work with the community and not 'do things' to the
community. A response was received advising they fully understand where we are
coming from, as discussed earlier in the year the Council are not looking to
do anything to the community. They are currently delivering a scheme in
Veryan which we have fully involved the community in throughout and I am sure
Councillor German would be happy to discuss how this has worked. He understands this is still
a timing issue for the community, and he would report this back to colleagues
in property. As discussed before, the main reason for bringing forward
was to assist with removing the management burden of the site and generating
a benefit from it at the earliest opportunity. Councillor J. Wood reported they contacted him again about what
is happening, and he informed them until they come forward with information
regarding infrastructure on schools, doctors surgery, etc. No more development in the village at the
current time would be agreed by the Parish Council and at this time they will
be backing off, he is waiting for this in writing. |
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Distribution of Government Grant:- Councillor J. Wood and the Chairman
both suggested grants to organisations as set out in email circulated to come
from the £10,000.00 recently received from Cornwall Council. It was resolved to send grants as proposed
from this fund (Proposed: Councillor J. Wood; Seconded: Councillor D. Inch) Action:
Clerk to make payment by bank transfers and report in next month village
newsletter. |
Clerk |
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Review of Solar Grant Funds during Covid-19 (to look at
(a) Small Crisis Fund; (b) Spending Funds for Youngsters in the Village):-
Councillor J. Wood will speak with youngsters before the next Parish
Council Meeting. He was thinking about
something like a chat box , using an old storage container and have it
converted, to have one sited possibly in Football Social Club Car Park and
Roche Victory Hall Car Park, to give them a meeting place out of the rain. Chairman
reported his hope is to develop half of the tennis court area into a skateboard
park and incorporate elements of what Councillor J. Wood is talking about,
i.e. the chat shack. It may be worth getting a selection of contractors to
come and give us a proposal and Clerk has contacted other Councils to see
what costs were involved. He believes
we could do something as a wow factor, we have a great park, footpaths and
walkways and what we are missing is something for our teenagers to do and
hang around in. Other areas that have
skateboard parks are well used and keep the children off the streets. It
was resolved the Clerk, Councillors M. Edyvean, Mrs. S. Tippett and Chairman hold
an offline meeting to arrange obtaining some quotations and suggestions on
site (Proposed: Councillor J. Wood; Seconded: Councillor G. Rowe) Action:
Clerk. |
Clerk |
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Cemetery Matters (Including (a) Any Applications
for Memorials or Inscriptions; Updating Regulations and Fees and Charges
effective from the 1st December 2020):- No memorial applications received. Updating Regulations and Fees and Charge effective from 1st
December 2020:- It was resolved to update regulations and
fees and charges as set out effective from 1st October and in
future going forward to update fees and charges on the 1st January
each year, although not required for 1st January 2021 (Proposed:
Councillor Mrs. I. Northey; Seconded: Councillor P. Ames) Motion Carried Action:
Clerk. |
Clerk |
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Christmas Tree for the Village:-
Chairman reported that Andrew Thomas had agreed last year to put in place,
and we had Chris Tyrell to donate a tree.
Chairman suggested the best place would be on the roundabout to the
left of the Chinese and we can then come up with a power supply from one of
the local businesses and pay them and he asked if Councillor G. Rowe would
deal with this for the Parish Council Action: Councillor G. Rowe. New
Lights would be required, Clerk to liaise with Councillors G. Rowe and M.
Edyvean to purchase the lights Action: Clerk and Councillors. (Proposed:
Councillor Mrs. S. Tippett; Seconded: Councillor M. Edyvean) |
Cllr. G. Rowe Clerk |
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Any Urgent Matters the Chairman considers relevant for
this meeting:- None |
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Date of next Meeting:- Wednesday
the 14th October 2020 at 6.00pm in the Roche Victory Hall Large
Committee Meeting Roche, Roche Victory Hall or via Microsoft Teams depending
on the Countrys status next month.
There
being no further business to discuss the meeting closed at 7.25pm |
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Signature:
Chairman Date: 14th October 2020 |
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