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Appendix A Thursday 15 December 2005
Slinfold Parish Council
PO Box 315, Billingshurst, West Sussex RH14 9XX
Tel: 01403 785864 Email:clerk@slinfold-pc.gov.uk
Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting
Held on Thursday 31st July 2008
At 7.30pm at the Parish Room
170/08 Attendance and Apologies for Absence
Those present: Councillors A Mawer (Chairman), C Burke, W Coad, M Dunkerton, D Harding, R Hillyard, N
Jefferys, A Skeates, E Sorensen and D White. Also present: M Hodgson (County) and Parish Clerk M Burroughs.
Apologies – Cllr. G Stenton-Chandler, P Rowlinson (District) & R Nye (District).
171/08 Declarations of Interest and Notification of Change to Members’ Interests
There were no declarations of interest or changes notified to Members’ Register of Interests.
172/08 Chairman’s Announcements
1. HALC – Meeting Monday 22 September 2008 – The Clerk was advised to send the Parish Council’s
apologies; representatives are unable to attend this meeting.
2. The Boundary Committee – the draft recommendations were discussed; it was agreed that no further
feedback would be given.
3. Recess from Parish Council meetings in August and/or December – it was agreed not to recess in August
or December but The Clerk was asked to schedule the AGM and the Annual Parish Meeting in 2009
on the same evening.
4. Warnham Draft Parish Design Statement – Cllr. Burke will review this and pass on to other Councillors
who may wish to comment. Comments are due by 31 August 2008 and should be channelled through
the Clerk.
5. Taylor Wimpey – an article in connection with ‘debt talks’ from the Telegraph was shared with members
present; this may impact upon the S106 agreement for Six Acres.
6. Sussex Rural Affordable Housing Conference, 25th September 2008 – The Clerk was asked to send the
Parish Council’s apologies, members are unable to attend.
173/08 Approval of the Minutes of the Annual Parish Council Meeting held on 26th June 2008
The draft Minutes, having been circulated, were taken as read and it was agreed that the Minutes be accepted and
signed as a true record.
174/08 Matters arising from 144/08, for information only
i) The Clerk has responded to the CLC with regard to improved working relationships.
ii) WSCC, Highways has agreed to meet with The Clerk to inspect the pavements in Streetfield Road and
Hayes Lane. This meeting will take place on 13th August; Cllr. Harding would like to be present.
iii) The dog bins have been installed. The bin in Clapgate Lane is crooked, this has been reported and the bin
will be reinstated. The bin in Hayes Lane has been poorly sited. Cllr. Hillyard agreed to meet with the
Waste Management and Cleansing Officer, HDC to agree upon a suitable location. The Clerk will
arrange this meeting.
iv) DC/08/0170 – Cllrs. Burke and Mawer shared the response from Ray Wright, Head of Development, HDC
in connection with the Parish Council’s request for an explanation as to why the application had been
permitted despite the objection raised. Both District Councillors Rawlinson and Nye disagreed with our
recommendations. Members felt that the District Councillors should have made members aware of their
decision since it had a direct bearing on the matter being delegated; this restricted the Parish Council from
making a representation. The matter of attendance at Parish Council meetings was raised. Members
agreed that the lack of communication between the District and the Parish Council was less than
satisfactory and that this is an issue that should be addressed. A suggestion was made that this issue be
raised with the Chairman of the District Council. Cllr. Sorensen suggested that Cllr. Mawer make contact
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with the District Councillors to advise them of the situation; Cllr. Mawer agreed to talk to both District
Councillors. Cllr. Skeates suggested that we ask for specific comment on matters prior to the monthly
meeting; the Clerk will co-ordinate this.
175/08 Matters arising from the Public Session
There were no matters arising.
176/08 Approval of the Minutes and the recommendations made to the full Parish Council of the Recreation
Youth & Environment Committee Meeting held on 22nd July 2008, as previously circulated.
The draft Minutes, having been circulated, were taken as read and it was agreed that the Minutes be accepted and
signed as a true record. Cllr. White signed the minutes.
i) It was RESOLVED to approve the cost of a planning application to be submitted by the Parish Council
for the MUGA for KGV field up to a maximum of £167.50.
ii) It was RESOLVED to trial R Pope as Handy Man subject to references and confirmation of Public
Liability Insurance. Cllr. Hillyard and the Clerk will arrange to meet with R Pope to discuss the
role. It was also RESOLVED that the Parish Council would be prepared to make a one-off payment of
£50 towards the cost of insurance.
iii) It was RESOLVED to approve the change in instruction to Kent County Council for KGV field i.e. to use
the saving of £194 on wet pour to purchase a wooden self-closing gate for the Greenfield entrance at a cost
of £186.
iv) It was RESOLVED to approve the cost of new protective work wear shoes for the Litter Warden of
£33.60.
177/08 Planning Report
Cllr. Burke presented the Planning Report to the Parish Council.
New and amended planning applications:
The following applications were received in the month and reviewed by the Planning Advisory Group. HDC has
been advised of the Parish Council’s recommendations as follows: DC/08/1618-20 had only been received
recently and are currently being reviewed by the Advisory Group.
HDC Feedback to HDC
Date received Address & Post Code of Name Applicant or
Application Nature of application Planning Committee
by HDC application Agent
number (Date)
Conversion of redundant stable
block (building 11) to provide
Gaskyns Lyons Road
indoor swimming pool,
DC/08/1620 28-Jul-08 Slinfold Horsham West Mr Eric Mariani Feedback Outstanding
associated facilities and
Sussex RH13 0QT
conservatory (Listed Building
Consent)
Conversion of redundant stable
Gaskyns Lyons Road block (building 11) to provide
DC/08/1619 25-Jul-08 Slinfold Horsham West indoor swimming pool, Mr Eric Mariani Feedback Outstanding
Sussex RH13 0QT associated facilities and
conservatory (Full Planning)
Demolition of existing building
(number 22) currently used as a
workshop and storage in
Gaskyns Lyons Road conjunction with stables and stud
DC/08/1618 25-Jul-08 Slinfold Horsham West farm and erection of replacement Mr Eric Mariani Feedback Outstanding
Sussex RH13 0QT building for use to stables and
stud farm mainly as tack room,
rug room, feed room, workshop
and storage
Nutwood Cottage
Guildford Road Clemsfold
DC/08/1580 22-Jul-08 Erection of cattery boarding pens Mr Robert Skinner No Objection (U5/5)
Horsham West Sussex
RH12 3PW
Slinfold Manor Five Oaks
Internal and external alterations Mr And Mrs David
DC/08/1559 21-Jul-08 Road Slinfold Horsham No Objection (U 5/5)
(Listed Building Consent Lewis
West Sussex RH13 0SX
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Planning Advisory
Committee - OBJECT
given the lack of
Continued use of barn for 6 information upon which to
Rowarts Five Oaks Road
stables, tack room and feedstore make a decision. Require
DC/08/1506 11-Jul-08 Slinfold Horsham West Mr T Holden
and retention of sandschool and an explanation as to why
Sussex RH13 0RL
horsewalker this is needed.
Confirmation of temporary
usage and detailed location
drawings are also required.
1 Collyers The Street Feedback Outstanding,
Fell a Robinia tree (Works to
DC/08/1463 3-Jul-08 Slinfold Horsham West Mr A Haines awaiting results of site
Trees in a Conservation Area)
Sussex RH13 0RR visit by HDC, Will Jones.
New Rapkyns Cottage
Guildford Road
DC/08/1454 3-Jul-08 Broadbridge Heath Single-storey extension Ms L.Humphries No Objection (U 4/4), 15/7
Horsham West Sussex
RH12 3PQ
Re-batten and re-tile roof to main
house and two-storey extension,
Ye Olde House Pinkhurst No Objection (U 4/4), 15/7
replace existing guttering and Mr R And Mrs M
DC/08/1432 1-Jul-08 Lane Slinfold Horsham subject to simultaneous
replace hanging tiles to North Bruce
West Sussex RH13 0QR approval by HDC
gable end (Listed Building
Consent)
Doomsday Cottage Replacement of existing roof
No Objection (U 4/4), 15/7
Pinkhurst Lane Slinfold drainage system (guttering and
DC/08/1413 30-Jun-08 Mr N Hearsum subject to simultaneous
Horsham West Sussex down-pipes) and re-tile roof
approval by HDC
RH13 0QR (Listed Building Consent)
7/7 No Objection provided
Warwick Lodge Stane
Conversion of existing that this does not become a
DC/08/1152 21-May-08 Street Slinfold Horsham Mrs Patricia Lewis
outbuilding to a granny annexe separate dwelling in the
West Sussex RH13 0QX
future.
Huntingrove Barn Park
No Objection (S 4/5), 15/7
Street Lane Slinfold Erection of 3 stables, tack room
DC/08/0804 3-Apr-08 Mr David Woodley subject to adequate waste
Horsham West Sussex and hay store
disposal.
RH13 0RB
Planning applications pending consideration or decision by HDC:
The Parish Council received a report on all previous applications currently pending consideration or a decision by
HDC.
Applications permitted, refused and withdrawn:
The following applications have been processed by HDC and the results follow:
HDC Date Name Feedback to HDC
Address & Post Code of
Applicationreceived by Nature of application Applicant or Status Planning Committee
application
number HDC Agent (Date)
The Coach House
17/6 No Objection
Rookery Wood Five
Retention of stable block Application provided for own use (U
DC/08/1249 03/06/2008 Oaks Road Slinfold Mr Ross Scott
and hardstanding Permitted 4/4) and ratified PC
Horsham West Sussex
meeting 26/6
RH13 0RQ
Partial conversion of
garage to create 1 x 1-bed
17/6 No Objection but
self-contained living
HDC Legal should ensure
Slinfold Manor Five accommodation for
that deed of obligation
Oaks Road Slinfold occupation by staff and/or Mr And Mrs Application
DC/08/1211 28-May-08 ensures that this cannot be
Horsham West Sussex co-habitees, spouses and D Lewis Permitted
used as a separate
RH13 0SX relatives of staff working
dwelling in the future.
at Slinfold Manor and
Ratified PC 26/6
small single storey
extension
4/6 - The Planning
Advisory Committee in
principal has No Objection
to this application but has
Refurbishment and
asked HDC for more
Black Barn Stane Street conversion of existing
Application information to confirm
DC/08/1121 16-May-08 Slinfold Horsham West outbuilding to studio Mrs C Habib
Permitted that this will only be used
Sussex RH13 0RE ancillary to Black Barn
for ancillary purposes.
and porch extension
26/6 The PC awaits a
response from HDC. 9/7
HDC confirmed condition
for ancillary use only
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Blacklands House
Guildford Road 27/5 - No objection (U
Mr And Mrs Application
DC/08/1091 13-May-08 Broadbridge Heath 2 Storey rear extension 4/4). Ratified at PC
R Weekes Permitted
Horsham West Sussex meeting 29/5/2008.
RH12 3PG
27/5 - No objection
Change of use of two
provided structure sound
Rowarts Five Oaks timber framed barns to B1
Application and complies with
DC/08/1013 1-May-08 Road Slinfold Horsham light industrial use and Mr M Beasley
Refused building regulations.
West Sussex RH13 0RL formation of an earth
Ratified at PC meeting
bund
29/5/2008.
On 08/05/2008 the
Planning Advisory
Committee advised HDC
that they had NO
OBJECTION to a stable
block but asked for further
Erection of stable block information on the plans
Land Opposite
comprising 3 stables and a for the barn and the sight
Holmbush Cottages Mr Graham Application
DC/08/0960 25-Apr-08 tack/feed room and access line to the north. On 29/5
Hayes Lane Slinfold Burman Permitted
track and hardstanding the PC voted No
West Sussex
area (Beulah Meadow) Objection (7 No Obj, 2
abstained) to the stable
block but agreed that HDC
should enter into a legal
agreement to ensure that
the barn is kept for storage
only.
Demolition of existing
outside wc, lean to and
1 Railway Cottages corridor and erection of
8/5 - No objection (U 3/4).
Spring Lane Slinfold single storey rear Mrs Fiona Application
DC/08/0946 23-Apr-08 Ratified PC meeting
Horsham West Sussex extension with Jobling Refused
29/5/2008.
RH13 0RT conservatory, single
storey extension to front
and first floor extension
Change of use of unused
16 Greenfield Road 29/5/2008 - OBJECT 6/3
granny annexe to 1 x 1- Application
DC/08/0941 22-Apr-08 Slinfold Horsham West Mr S Pinch over development/change
bed attached dwelling and Refused
Sussex RH13 0SF of use
internal alterations
Appeals:
DC/08/0492 – Fox Ways, Pinkhurst Lane – Replacement 5 bedroom dwelling; the Parish Council had ‘No
Objection’ to this application.
New enforcement issues
Date received Address & Post Code of
HDC Enforcement No Brief details Status
by HDC application
Land rear of Holmbush Manor
EN/08/0383 17/06/2008 Untidy site Pending Consideration
Cottages, Hayes Lane
178/08 Report from County Councillor
Cllr. Hodgson provided an update on the following matters:
i) The Boundary Committee’s recommendations to lose Broadbridge Heath and gain Rudgwick. Ashington
will be making representation with regard to the proposal of being moved from Storrington to
Billingshurst.
ii) Traffic Regulation Orders (TRO’s) – two traffic related matters (A29 and A281) are third and sixth on a
list of 60 prioritised TRO’s suggesting that improvements could be made within the next 12 – 24 months
to these stretches of roads around the village. Members were very pleased and encouraged by these
developments; the Clerk was requested to convey the same to Neil Smith, WSCC.
iii) West of Horsham Development – at a meeting between District, County and Consultants on 24th July
discussions took place on traffic options to include improved weaving distances to the north and
southbound slips on the A24.
iv) An unwelcome arrival of travellers on The Common at Broadbridge Heath. Cllr. White asked about
progress on permanent sites; Cllr. Hodgson advised that options were still being considered and that there
may be a statutory document by 2010.
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179/08 Report from District Councillors
Cllrs. Rowlinson and Nye were not present at the meeting. The Clerk received a report from Councillor Nye to
pass on to the members present in connection with the West Of Horsham Development and side loading collection
vehicles. This report was duly read to the members present.
180/08 Highway Matters
i) The Youth Offending Team have agreed to clear overgrown vegetation on the Downs Link section
between Hayes Lane and Spring Lane mid-August following the meeting with Cllr. Skeates in May
2008. This team will be in touch with the Clerk when they are due to start.
ii) The Clerk provided an update on S106 agreements from WSCC with regard to ‘Transport
Contributions’. The cost of the School Safety Zone had been allocated by the CLC from S106 funds,
however as the likely cost is only to be around £400, WSCC has asked that this be funded from other
sources. There is £27,200 in S106 funds. The Clerk has been requested to pursue the resurfacing
of the school car park and re-grading and resurfacing of the Downs Link between Hayes Lane
and Spring Lane.
iii) The Clerk received a call from the Village Store to advise that the oak tree in front of the shop is
dying. The Tree Warden has inspected this tree and advised that the tree is unlikely to survive without
constant watering and that it should never have been planted in this location given the surrounding
competing trees. The Village Store has been advised of the Tree Wardens comments.
iv) The question of parked cars in The Street, particularly around the school, was raised. Cllr. Coad
advised that she had to reverse past 30 or so cars to allow a bus to pass and asked whether there was
anything that could be done to improve safety in this area. Cllr. White felt that the Parish Council
should seek professional advice; Cllrs. Mawer and Hillyard advised that this had been done on two
occasions in the past and that the advice received was that parked cars are the best traffic calming
measure in this area.
v) Cllr. Hillyard advised that the ‘No Road Markings’ signs are still in Lyons Road. The Clerk has asked
WSCC, Highways to collect these signs.
vi) Cllr. White advised that Slinfold Golf Club were going ahead with their redevelopment plans.
vii) Cllr. Skeates has received a quote for £11,198 to re-grade and re-surface the Downs Link (see ii
above).
181/08 Finance
i) A list of accounts to be paid in the sum of £2,050.06 was distributed to all Councillors present.
The list was reviewed and duly agreed. Details of The Clerk and Litter Warden’s salaries are
available upon request.
Payments for July 2008 Cheq/DD Payee £
Saxon (Garage Hire) DD Saxon Weald £35.66
Dog Bins 2233 HDC £20.80
Streetlights 2234 SOUTHERN ELECTRIC £233.46
CLERKS SALARY 2235 MRS M BURROUGHS
CLERKS EXPENSES 2236 MRS M BURROUGHS £86.82
LW SALARY & EXPENSES 2237 MR A BAKER
PO Box Annual Fee and Delivery to
Home Address
2238 Royal Mail Group Ltd £120.35
ROSPA Inspections 2239 Playsafety Ltd £141.00
Parish Reports 2240 HDC £61.20
PC Assistance 2241 N Glover £60.00
Six Acres - Play Area 2242 Enterprise Services £58.16
Grounds Maintenance 2243 Garden Care (Southern Ltd) £351.33
Hall Rental 2244 Slinfold Village Hall £99.00
TOTAL 2,050.06
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ii) The Bank reconciliation for the current account to the cashbook was circulated and approved.
The Chairman signed off the reconciliation.
iii) Nat West has sent statements to advise that they are debiting our current accounts with bank
charges. The Clerk was instructed to challenge Nat West on this issue and pursue possible
alternative banking arrangements with either First Direct or the Co-operative Bank.
iv) It was RESOLVED to close the Slinfold Parish Council Village Hall Deposit Account and the
transfer of the balance of £100.15 to the Village Hall Current Account. The Clerk will prepare
the instruction for signing.
v) It was RESOLVED to approve the cost of £100 to install hardware to speed up access and
provide additional back up/security capability for the Parish Council computer.
182/08 Clerk’s Announcements & Correspondence Received
Announcements:
i) Police Matters – The Clerk provided an update on matters reported to/by PCSO Sylfan Hammond during
the month.
ii) SALC – details were provided of Councillor training in September & October 2008.
iii) Hire Charges – the Village Hall has notified the Parish Council of small increases in their hire charges.
Correspondence Received:
The following correspondence was made available for Councillors to review:
HDC – Cash Boost for warmer homes
Southern Water - Roadshow
AirS – Business Plan
NHS West Sussex Primary Care – Press Release
Horsham District Housing Strategy Consultation – web site link
Local Council Review – July 2008
Water Resources Update – Spring 2008
AirS – July 2008
Partnership News – July 2008
HACVS – June 2008
Local Council Update – July 2008.
Slinfold Village Hall – 21 July 2008
HDC Standards Committee – 16 July 2008
HDC – Scrutiny & Overview – 16th June
183/08 Reports from Representatives on Outside Bodies
Cllr. Dunkerton attended the Village Shop Association Meeting – Slinfest has been a great success, the 49
Club will start shortly and a Barn Dance is scheduled for 15th November 2008.
Cllr. Dunkerton attended the Village Hall Trustees Meeting – topics discussed included a loft type ladder
to the mezzanine floor, oil tank protection and files in storage.
Cllr. White provided an update from the Minerals and Waste Forum and the feedback from the Help
Conference that he had attended back in March 2008.
184/08 Members’ Questions and Comments
Cllr. Dunkerton advised that volunteers are required in the Village Shop. The shop will be closing
Mondays and Tuesdays from 3pm.
Cllr. White advised that he was reviewing options with regard to insuring the Youth Club assets.
Cllr. Coad reported barbed wire on bridleways/footpaths around the village. Cllr. Skeates agreed to
report this matter to the Access Ranger.
Cllrs. Burke and Jefferys were thanked for the support they gave to the Clerk with archiving.
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Cllrs. Hillyard and Dunkerton have reviewed the Parish Plan and provided feedback on outstanding
matters. It was agreed that it was not necessary to update the plan (last published in 2003) but to seek the
views of residents at the next Annual Parish Meeting.
Cllr. Hillyard advised that smoking litter was a problem outside the Red Lyon. The Clerk was asked to
instruct the Litter Warden to attend to this as part of his duties.
Cllr. Mawer advised that he would be resigning after the next meeting on 28th August 2008.
185/08 Items for the Parish Magazine
Keep pavements clear – Hedge and tree trimming.
186/08 Next Meeting(s)
Parish Council – 28 August 2008, 7.30pm Parish Room
Meeting closed at 9.40pm.
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