Minutes of the Meeting of Kenninghall Parish Council held on Monday 11th October 2004, at the Memorial Hall, Kenninghall at 7.30pm.

 

 

Present:

Mr S Gordon (Chairman)     

Mr S Mullett

 

Mr D Brown

Mrs E Scoging

 

Mrs E Dennis

Mr M Sharland

 

Mr N Groves

Mrs L Whittle

 

Mr M Halmshaw

Mr E Wood

 

Mr P Kay (Village Hall Committee)

 

 

 

1.            Apologies for absence were received from Mr J Powell.

 

2.         Minutes of the Meeting of the 16th August 2004 having been previously circulated were approved and signed by the Chairman.

 

3.                  Matters Arising

 

(a)               Roads

 

It was reported that the damaged road sign will be replaced. There is however a problem with signage approaching the entry to the market place where The Limes restricts the width of the road. This is causing a problem with the property and the owners would like to approach the Highway Authority to seek better signage. It was agreed that a letter of support would be forthcoming from the Parish Council. It was proposed that a meeting should be arranged on site with Highways.

 

(b)            Deans Site/Village Hall Sites

 

The Chairman reported the proposal from Bennetts in respect of the sewer. He reported that Bennetts were also interested in purchasing the site and have put a proposal to the Agent, Mike Sarson of Gazes. Planning Permission has been granted for the new Village Hall, despite officer recommendation for refusal. A letter has been received from Mr Copeman, which was reported and it was agreed that there would be a response from the Trustees of the Village Hall.

           

(c) Charities

 

The Council appointed Mr Sharland as a Trustee of the Mary Bowles Estate, Mary Bowles Charity and Sarah Ann Foyster Charities. It was agreed that an approach should be made to Besthorpe Parish Council in respect of the land in Besthorpe.

 

It was agreed that a lottery application will be made for the new village hall, once building regulations have been obtained. New forms are being issued and there is a change of fund from next year.


 

4.                  Planning Matters

 

1.      Bennett Homes have been given permission for the amendments to house types on plots 1, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 32 and 33 at the Deans Site.

 

2.      Mr and Mrs Sharland have been given permission for the extension and conversion of barns and dwelling at Dam Green Farm, Firstfield Road.

 

3.      Crown Chicken Limited have been given retrospective planning for extensions to Hatchery at Green Farm.

 

4.      Mr and Mrs Farrell have been given permission for a proposed extension at Alderley, Banham Road.

 

5.      In respect of Mr and Mrs Lees’ application at Commercial House, West Church Street for the conversion of garage and extension to form dwelling and alterations to dwelling, there was no objection.

 

5.                  Financial Matters

 

The Clerk reported that the second instalment for the Precept in the sum of £1,500.00 had been received from Breckland Council.

 

6.            Correspondence

 

a)      The Clerk reported the letter from Suffolk Housing Society in respect of the allocation at Powell close.

b)      The Clerk reported the letter from Breckland Council in respect of registering of interests and freemasonry.

c)      The Clerk reported the other statutory and general correspondence.

 

7.         Any Other Business

 

1.      Mrs Dennis raised the question of litter and overgrown hedges on the footpaths and her comments were noted.

2.      The next meeting was arranged for Monday 22nd November at 7.30pm at the Memorial Hall.