Wellington Town Council planning meeting June 2007

The JUNE PLANNING meeting of Wellington Town Council will be held in the United Reformed Church Hall in Fore Street, Wellington, on MONDAY, 4th JUNE 2007 at 6pm. Mr John Hamer, Taunton Deane Borough Council’s West area planning manager, will be in attendance.

Tony Brown
Town clerk

AGENDA

1. APOLOGIES

1B. TO RECEIVE MEMBERS DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

2. APPLICATIONS TO BE DETERMINED BY TOWN COUNCIL:
(a) Demolition of garage and car port and erection of two storey extension at 8 Pyles Thorne Close, Wellington (43/2007/067: The planning officer recommends REFUSAL because it is considered the extension will be out of keeping with existing dwelling and other properties and will have a detrimental effect on the character of the area and detract from the visual amenities of the locality and street scene)

3. TO CONSIDER WHAT COMMENTS TO MAKE ON THE FOLLOWING APPLICATIONS WHICH WILL BE DETERMINED BY TAUNTON DEANE BOROUGH COUNCIL:
(a) Erection of a pair of dwellings to rear of 52 High Street, Wellington. (43/2006/165) as amended by agents letter dated 2nd April 2007 and accompanying plans Nos. 1337/06/3 Iss 3, 1337/07/06 received on 3rd April 2007. This application was deferred at the May planning meeting pending clarification of the views of the conservation officer (see minute 14253: email from conservation officer Benjamin Webb stating he has no objection in principle to the development)
(b) Erection of dwelling on land adjacent to 16 Victoria Street, Wellington (43/2007/041)
(c) Erection of building for storage use together with associated access and landscaping, land adjoining Unit 2, Rylands Farm Industrial Estate, Bagley Road, Wellington (43/2007/071: Planning officer’s initial assessment: Principle established by previous outline permission: likely to be acceptable)

PLEASE NOTE: COPIES OF ALL PLANNING APPLICATIONS TO BE DETERMINED AND CONSIDERED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL WILL BE ON DISPLAY IN THE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH HALL FROM 5.50PM ONWARDS ON MONDAY 4TH JUNE 2007

Wellington Town Council meeting June 2007

The JUNE meeting of Wellington Town Council will be held in the main hall of the United Reformed Church in Fore Street, Wellington, on Monday, 4th June 2007 at 7pm.

Tony Brown
Town clerk

AGENDA

1. APOLOGIES

1A. CHAIRMAN’S ANNOUNCEMENTS.

1B. REPORT AND QUESTIONS/COMMENTS TO/FROM POLICE SERGEANT DOC NURSE
1C. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION TIME

2. TO CONFIRM THE MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 14TH MAY 2007 AND THE MONTHLY COUNCIL AND PLANNING MEETINGS ALSO HELD ON 14TH MAY

3. TO RECEIVE A TALK/PRESENTATION ON LISTED BUILDINGS AND WELLINGTON CONSERVATION AREA BY TAUNTON DBC CONSERVATION OFFICER BENJAMIN WEBB

4. SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL’S UNITARY PROPOSALS
To consider whether the town council should support or oppose the unitary proposals of Somerset County. Letter from Taunton DBC giving its reasons for opposing the proposals

5. NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
To consider what comments to make about Somerset Partnership NHS and Social Care Trust about becoming an NHS Foundation Trust by January 2008 (see minute 14282)

5A. CORNHILL REDEVELOPMENT
To receive copy of report by Mr Steve Kendall (Taunton DBC economic development and regeneration manager) on current situation relating to the development and improvement of Cornhill

5B CLIFFORD TERRACE PARKING
To receive letter from Taunton DBC parking and civil contingencies manager Mr John Lewis about residents parking

6. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:
(a) Minute 14212 (2nd April meeting) Tonedale Mill redevelopment: Letter from Rev. Peter Curtis expressing concerns about proposals (it is suggested that letter be considered in detail when plans are received)
(b) Minute 14222 (2nd April meeting): Tone Multi Use Games Area: To report that Tone MUGA has been completed (for information)
(c) Minute 14217 Weavers Reach dog waste bin: To report that new dog waste bin has been installed (for information)
(d) Minute 14218 (2nd April meeting) Burrough Way noticeboard: To report that new notice board has been erected (for information)
(e) Minute 14175 (5th March meeting): More litter bins needed: To report that a new larger type litter bin has been erected by Taunton DBC in North Street near police station (for information)

7. CORRESPONDENCE:
(a) Invitation for chairman and councillors to attend the annual presentation evening at Court Fields Community School on Thursday, 21st June at 7.30pm (members are asked to reply)
(b) Letter from Taunton DBC re search for 50 notable trees in Taunton Deane (for information)

8. WELLINGTON ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP
To consider whether to make any recommendations or suggestions for inclusion on the agenda for the next WEP meeting on Monday 11th June 2007 at 6pm

9. TO REPORT PLANNING DECISIONS OF TAUNTON DBC AND SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL (List will be published on supplementary agenda on 4th June 2007)

10. COUNCIL INCOME AND EXPENDITURE TO END OF MAY 2007 (enclosed)

11. ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT (List will be published on supplementary agenda on 4th June 2007)

12. ANY URGENT MATTER WHICH MAY BE RAISED WITH THE PERMISSION OF THE CHAIRMAN

Wellington Town Council meeting May 2007

The MAY meeting of Wellington Town Council will be held in the main hall of the United Reformed Church in Fore Street, Wellington, on Monday, 14 May 2007 immediately following the planning meeting which starts at 7pm.

Tony Brown
Town clerk

AGENDA

1. APOLOGIES

1A. CHAIRMAN’S ANNOUNCEMENTS.

1B. REPORT AND QUESTIONS/COMMENTS TO/FROM POLICE SERGEANT DOC NURSE.

1C. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION TIME

2. TO CONFIRM THE MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD ON 2ND APRIL 2007

3. TO CONSIDER REPORT BY COUNCILLOR D. MITTON ON PLANNING MEETINGS AND STANDING ORDERS

4. TO CONSIDER A REPORT BY MRS J. THORNE, ASSISTANT TO THE TOWN CLERK, ABOUT PURCHASING A NEW PHOTOCOPIER MACHINE (for decision)

5. TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR A GRANT FROM WELLINGTON RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB FOR £7,500 (for decision)

5A. TO RECEIVE THE REPORTS OF THE CLERK AND THE INTERNAL AUDITOR ON THE COUNCIL’S ACCOUNTS FOR 2006-07 AND TO CONSIDER APPROVING THEM

5B. SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL’S UNITARY PROPOSALS
Letter from county council inviting councillors to a meeting at Kingsmead School, Wiveliscombe on 21st May 2007 at 6.30pm to discuss their proposals and also letter from chief executive Alan Jones

6. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:
(a) Minute 14204 Wellesley Park parking problems: Letter from Councillor Cliff Bishop (for information)
(b) Minute 14224 Mantle Street re-surfacing: Letter from Somerset Highways stating Mantle Street is proposed for re-surfacing in 07-08 (for information)
(c) Minute 14175 (5th March meeting) Litter problems in Wellington: Letter from Councillor Dilly Bradley stating that the suggestion of parking attendants doubling up as litter wardens was considered by Taunton DBC but was rejected (for information)
(d) Minute 14200 1st Wellington Scout Group grant request: Letter of thanks from Group Scout Leader Steve Altria (for information)
(e) Minute 14195 Painting of 8 Fore Street: To report that Taunton DBC are seeking to get the shopfront redecorated in a more appropriate colour (for information)
(f) Minute 14162 (5th March meeting): Use of Taunton DBC’s relocatable camera: Letter from TDBC (for information)
(g) Minute 13893 (7th August 2006 meeting) Wellington Postcard Co-operative: Letter of thanks from Mr Colin Spackman (for information)
(h) Minute 14233 Community Council for Somerset subscription: Letter of thanks (for information)
(i) Minute 14221 Rope Walk gateway proposal: Letters from County Highways, Taunton DBC and Mr P. Wright (for information)

7. CORRESPONDENCE:
(a) Letter from Somerset Partnership NHS and Social Care Trust about becoming an NHS Foundation Trust by January 2008 (There is a public consultation meeting being held at Wellington Community Centre on Wednesday, 16th May 2007 between 4pm and 5.30pm. It is suggested that councillors attend that meeting if possible and that the item is put on the June agenda for the council to formulate its views on the proposal. The consultation period expires on 15th July 2007)
(b) Notice from Taunton DBC that a tree preservation order has been placed on a Wellingtonia tree on land to the north east of Twiga, Foxdown Hill, Wellington (land is the old sledging field)

8. WELLINGTON ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP
To report that the WEP meeting due to have been held on 23rd April was cancelled and to consider whether to make any recommendations or suggestions for inclusion on the agenda for the next WEP meeting on Monday 11th June 2007 at 6pm

9. TO REPORT PLANNING DECISIONS OF TAUNTON DBC AND SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL (List will be published on supplementary agenda on 14th May 2007)

10. COUNCIL INCOME AND EXPENDITURE TO END OF APRIL 2007 (enclosed)
11. ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT (List will be published on supplementary agenda on 14th May 2007)

12. ANY URGENT MATTER WHICH MAY BE RAISED WITH THE PERMISSION OF THE CHAIRMAN

Wellington Town Council May planning meeting

The MAY PLANNING meeting of Wellington Town Council will be held in the United Reformed Church Hall in Fore Street, Wellington, on MONDAY, 14th MAY 2007 at 7pm .
Mr John Hamer, Taunton Deane Borough Council’s West area planning manager, will be in attendance.

Tony Brown
Town clerk
AGENDA

1. APOLOGIES

1B. TO RECEIVE MEMBERS DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

2. APPLICATIONS TO BE DETERMINED BY TOWN COUNCIL:
(a) Conversion of ground floor shop with flat over into 2 two bedroomed flats at 23 North Street, Wellington (43/2006/157) as amended by agents letter received 25th January 2007 together with accompanying drawing No. 2241/2A and further amended by letter dated 5th April 2007 and drawing No. 2241/2D. Planning officer recommends approval. Letter from Mrs B. Griffiths who is concerned about the party wall and also about drainage. This was deferred from the March and April planning meetings See minutes 14145 and 14185.
(b) Erection of single storey extension and the construction of dormer window to 5 Orchard Close, Lower Westford, Wellington (43/2007/022). Planning officer recommends refusal as he considers the extension is out of keeping with the character of the building and will result in loss of privacy and overlooking. Letters of objection from Mr and Mrs Marke, Mr W. Hansford and M. Jordan on the grounds of loss of privacy, out of keeping/character, detrimental visual impact and possible foundation damage.
(c) Erection of first floor extension at rear of 1 Laburnum Road, Wellington (43/2007/048). Planning officer recommends approval. The previous application was turned down by the town council on 6th November 2006 by 3 votes to 2 when objections were received from neighbours at 4 and 6 Sylvan Road who considered the extension overbearing and that it would cause loss of light and privacy. At the November meeting the planning officer recommended approval. No objections have been received to this re-submitted application

3. TO CONSIDER WHAT COMMENTS TO MAKE ON THE FOLLOWING APPLICATIONS WHICH WILL BE DETERMINED BY TAUNTON DEANE BOROUGH COUNCIL:
(a) Erection of medical centre with attached services, including car parks, external works and landscaping and formation of access to Mantle Street, land to South and West of 112B Mantle Street (part of Trinity Farm), Wellington (43/2007/026). The town council received a presentation for the proposed new medical centre by Kevin Goodenough of G2 Architects at their March planning meeting (see minute 14147). Planning officer’s initial comments: Will need to assess the impact of the proposal on the character of the site, which is part of the green wedge. Will also be dependent upon the views of the county highway authority and other consultees. Existing medical centre site in Bulford has planning permission for a new foodstore. The plan was deferred at the April meeting pending the receipt of the report of County Highways (see minute 14187). The report of highway authority is enclosed and raises no objection subject to conditions covering the provision of double yellow lines on the southern side of Mantle Street, a separate pedestrian access and a narrowing of both the parking bay marked outside nos. 1-10 Hyacinth Terrace and the build-out to 1.8m. The plan will come before Taunton DBC on May 23 at 5pm for a decision.
(b) Erection of a pair of dwellings to rear of 52 High Street, Wellington. (43/2006/165) as amended by agents letter dated 2nd April 2007 and accompanying plans Nos. 1337/06/3 Iss 3, 1337/07/06 received on 3rd April 2007. This application was deferred at the March planning meeting pending the receipt of reports from planning officer and conservation officer (see minute 14188) and again deferred at the April meeting pended receipt of conservation officer’s report (see minute 14188). Letters of objection from Mr and Mrs P. Hawkings and Mr and Mrs P. Radford on the grounds of invasion of privacy, fire risk, lack of vehicular access, overdevelopment, narrow access pathway, health and safety issues and possible structural damage.
(c) Erection of two 2 bedroom flats to side of 67a and 67b Beech Hill, Wellington (43/2007/039). Planning officer’s initial assessment: Will assess impact on neighbours on site, should be acceptable. Letter of objection from Mr and Mrs S. Harding on grounds of increased highway danger and increased neighbour disputes.
(d) Erection of two porches, replacement sky light, replace felt and batten part of roof, 45 High Street, Wellington (43/2007/034LB)
(e) Construction of replacement dormer window to south east elevation and two new dormer windows to north west elevation at Kilimani, Buckwell, Wellington (43/2007/056: Planning officer’s initial assessment: Likely to be acceptable)
(f) Retention of timber windows, Wellington Conservative Club, 19 High Street, Wellington (433/2007/045LB: Planning officer’s initial comments: Subject to views of conservation officer)
(g) Erection of dwelling on land adjacent to 6 Pyles Thorne Close, Wellington (43/2007/042: Planning officer’s initial assessment: Need to assess impact on site in relation to surrounding properties. Outline approval has already been granted)
(h) Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of 2 dwellings and 2 flats at Hill View, Buckwell, Wellington (43/2006/064): Planning officer’s comments: This looks feasible in principle.

4. TO CONSIDER WHAT COMMENTS TO MAKE ON THE FOLLOWING APPLICATIONS WHICH WILL BE DECIDED BY SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL:
(a) Construction of two storey sport hall building which will incorporate special education needs facilities at Court Fields Community School, Mantle Street, Wellington (43/2007/046). Taunton DBC, who are also been consulted for their views, have raised no objection to the plan.

PLEASE NOTE: COPIES OF ALL PLANNING APPLICATIONS TO BE DETERMINED AND CONSIDERED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL WILL BE ON DISPLAY IN THE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH HALL FROM 6.50PM ONWARDS ON MONDAY 14TH MAY 2007

Wellington Town Council annual meeting and Wellington annual parish meeting May 2007

ANNUAL COUNCIL AND ANNUAL PARISH MEETINGS

The ANNUAL COUNCIL MEETING will be held in the United Reformed Church Hall in Fore Street, Wellington on Monday, 14th May 2007 at 6pm.

The annual parish meeting of Wellington will also be held on Monday 14th May 2007 in the URC Hall and will follow immediately at the conclusion of the annual council meeting.

Tony Brown
Town clerk
AGENDA

1. APOLOGIES

2. TO ELECT A CHAIRMAN FOR 2007-2008

3. TO RECEIVE CHAIRMAN’S DECLARATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF OFFICE

4. CHAIRMAN TO WELCOME NEW TOWN COUNCILLORS

5. TO ELECT A VICE-CHAIRMAN FOR 2007-2008

6. TO ELECT THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES: (a) Finance Committee (6 members); (b) Footpaths Committee (4 members); (c) Environment, Tourism & Town Guide Committee (5 members) (d) Emergency Planning Committee (5 members); Staffing Committee (4 members); CCTV Committee (6 members)

7. TO ELECT 2 REPRESENTATIVES ON WELLINGTON TWINNING ASSOCIATION

8. TO ELECT 1 REPRESENTATIVE ON WELLINGTON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

9. TO ELECT 4 REPRESENTATIVES ON WELLINGTON ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP

10. TO ELECT 1 REPRESENTATIVE ON SOMERSET ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL COUNCILS

11. TO ELECT 3 REPRESENTATIVES ON THE HOSPITAL OF SIR JOHN POPHAM (Popham Flats in Victoria Street)

12. TO ELECT 1 REPRESENTATIVE ON THE WELLINGTON IN BLOOM COMMITTEE

13. TO ELECT 1 REPRESENTATIVE ON THE FRIENDS OF WELLINGTON PARK

14. TO CONSIDER APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF THE ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS TO SOMERSET ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL COUNCILS, THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL FOR SOMERSET, THE COUNCIL FOR THE PROTECTION OF RURAL ENGLAND, AND THE NALC DIRECT INFORMATION SERVICE.

15. TO CONSIDER WHETHER TO INCREASE THE RENT OF THE COUNCIL’S ALLOTMENTS AT THE BASINS BY £1 TO £8 FOR SMALL PLOTS AND BY £2 TO £14 FOR THE LARGE PLOTS FROM JANUARY 2008 (the rents went up by similar amounts at the beginning of 2007)


AGENDA FOR ANNUAL PARISH MEETING ON MONDAY, 14TH MAY 2007

1. APOLOGIES

2. MINUTES OF LAST ANNUAL PARISH MEETING HELD ON 15TH MAY 2006

3. MATTERS ARISING

4. TO RECEIVE ANNUAL REPORT OF COUNCIL CHAIRMAN ON PAST YEAR

5. ANY OTHER MATTERS WHICH THE PUBLIC WISH TO RAISE