WOLSINGHAM PARISH COUNCIL

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD

TUESDAY 14TH JUNE   2022

7.00 PM

TOWN HALL, WOLSINGHAM

 

PRESENT: D. Sugden (Chair), Mrs. A. Savory,

Mrs. Y. Bell, Mrs. P. Dobson, J. Bell, H.G Dobson (Clerk)

            MEMBERS OF PUBLIC:  J. Green, W. Pybourne, Mrs. B. Pybourne, J. De Muschamp

1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE: D. Jones, O. Gardner, A. Vipond, AM Parkin, Mrs. E. Johnson, I Rodgers
2. TO RECEIVE QUESTIONS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC:
3. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST:
4. MINUTES OF ANNUAL MEETING HELD 10TH May, copy attached, e mailed
5. MINUTES OF MEETING HELD  10TH May 2022, copy attached, e mailed
6. MATTERS ARISING:
   1. Crepe Van trading update, Mr. De Muschamp addressed the meeting on his proposed new enterprise, and all hygiene and insurance documents were in place, for the sale of crepes and waffles. It was agreed to have the sale of produce from 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm on Thursday evenings but not on “show weekend”
   2. All litter and rubbish to be picked up at end of sale by the vendor. To operate for a trial period of six weeks. Certificates and copies of Liability Insurance to be passed to clerk.
   3. Recreation ground “rewilding” this was mentioned at the previous meeting and albeit it was something a lot of councils were trialling, to date this had not been a success, as mentioned at Langley Moor and Harperley roundabout. Agreed not to allocate additional space for “rewilding”. but to continue mowing. As to the request to plant cherry trees, this was deferred to the next meeting.
   4. Litter picking, the necessary equipment was now to hand and Mr. Buckle was looking for storage facilities to house the equipment as well as additional support from Wolsingham Comp. Cllr. Savory had passed his request to the school., for volunteers.
   5. Angate Toilets had recently been shotblasted (free of charge) Cllr. Savory asked that a letter of thanks be sent to the operator Finlay Shotblasting. Agreed
7. CORRESPONDENCE:
   1. Mr. C. Tombs, appreciation for Mrs. A. Savory in organising a meeting with Insp. Turner from Durham Constabulary, which had been very informative.
   2. Development at Durham Road Believe Housing Name for development, suggested Shaw’s Field or Meadow.
   3. Beavers request to plant a tree in recreation ground for Jubilee, agreed, tree to be planted adjacent to Princess Diana Memorial Tree
   4. CDALC nominations for executive Committee, from Weardale PC’s Cllr. A. Savory agreed to represent Wolsingham P.C.
   5. A letter regarding the Parish Council’s response to the Jubilee had been received via the Town Crier. Mr. Sugden had prepared a response outlining the support given to organisations and their appreciation of the support. As to the Union Jack not being raised, this had been an oversight regarding the safe erection.
8. FOOTPATH: Alleged Footpath Leazes DMMO Highways Comm. Report 22nd May 2022, this was a positive step forward but it could well be some time before the path is added to the definitive map as there may be an appeal and could go to a public enquiry.
9. MARKET PLACE: Annual Fair 2nd September – 5th September 2022, agreed to meet with fair operator Monday 4th July 11.00 am at the Town Hall.
10. ALLOTMENT TREES:
    1. Planning Permission applied for DM/22/01451TCA, DCC raise no objections
    2. Bat Survey: Barrett Environmental Ltd. awaiting survey report
11. RECREATION GROUND: East boundary wall adjoining Mill Race ownership lies with residents of Mill Race albeit some ivy needs removing on recreation ground side.
12. CLERK RETIREMENT: Future Planning / Draft Advert and Job Description Agreed to advertise post on website, Northern Echo Town Crier, AAP.and CDALC. with a closing date of 29th July.
13. FINANCE:
    1.  Internal Audit Report: M. Ackroyd,
    2. Report on cheques for payment to be included on website, with personal details redacted.
    3. To create a separate bank account for sinking fund (Skate Park)
    4. Annual Governance Return Year Ended 31st March 2022 agreed
    5. Annual Return Year Ended 31st March 2022 agreed
    6. Cheques for Payment agreed
    7. Reports to End May agreed.
14.  PLANNING:  DECIDED: Cllr. Savory declared a Declaration of Interest as she is a member of the South West Durham planning committee.

 

DM/22/01320/NMA   18, Holywood, alteration to roof design over the garage to hipped roof. Incorporation of solar panels to southern elevation

DM/22/01147/NMA   66A, Uppertown, non material amendment to planning permission DM/21/02124            

                                    For alterations to the roof geometry, removal of 2 Velux roof lights and installation of solar panels to southern elevation

DM/22/01088/TPO    15, Leazes Lane, remove failed branches to T1 Dawn Redwood, and remove failed branches and reduce width to reinstate 2m clearance from property to T2

DM/22/00764/FPA    46, Front Street, erection of boundary treatment (wooden fence and low retaining wall) widening of existing access onto Rectory Lane to the north with replacement wooden access gate.

DM/22/00602/FPA    Reservoir House, single storey rear extension including basement

DM/21/03733/VOC   Helme Park Hall Country House Hotel, variation condition 3 (approved plans) of planning permission DM/16/03162/OUT

DM/22/00988/HPN    Bishop Oak Cottage, single storey orangery to the rear (prior notification not required.

PLANNING: WITHDRAWN/ FINALLY DISPOSED OF

DM/15/00243/OUT    Land to the south and east of Ward Terrace, erection of 66 dwellings, provision of open amenity space and demolition of existing buildings

PLANNING : NOTIFIED;

DRC/22/ 00120                      Land West of Armond Carr Works, Inkerman discharge of conditions

( surface water drainage),4,(tree planting) and 6 ( dust management) DM/21/01717/FPA refers, no objection

DM/22/00381/FPA                Redgate Head, conversion of existing outbuilding to residential annexe, no objection

DM/22/01451/TCA                Allotments, The Causeway, remove two stems T1 sycamore, remove stems T2 ash, no objections raised.