A meeting of the Planning Committee of West Chiltington Parish Council was held at 7.30pm on Tuesday 7^th February 2006 in the Parish Office at the Reading Room, Church Street, West Chiltington.

Present: Harvie Steele, Neil Longson, Michael Jackson, Estelle Warriner, Celia Rayner, Pietro di Marino, Jonathan Trees, Dennis Tyler and Roger Watts.

Also in Attendance: Tony Thomas (Clerk) and I member of the public.

The Chairman opened the meeting and welcomed everyone.

Paul Royce (Other Commitment)

The members duly approved the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 3^rd January 2006 and the Chairman signed the minutes as a true record of the meeting.

i) MUSEUM

The Clerk reported that applications for Planning Permission and Building Regulations approval have been submitted to Horsham District Council by Morfield Everest.

ii). WILLETS FARM

The Clerk reported that the report from County Highways had just been received and that they had recommended refusal of the application due to the increased traffic generated by the proposed development resulting in increased vehicle turning movements at the Broadford Bridge Road / Harbolets Road junction which is substandard in respect of visibility in a southerly direction and radius on its southern side would result in increased risk to road safety to the detriment of road users.

The application is expected to come before the HDC Planning Committee on 21^st February 2006.

The appeal against the enforcement notice has been scheduled for a Public Enquiry on the 27^th June 2006.

Following discussion at previous meetings the Clerk has had a meeting with Rod Goldsmith who arranges the advertising for the newsletter, which is printed by Wests Printers in Steyning at no cost to the Parish Council, apart from providing the address labels. Distributed quarterly to every address in the parish by post, containing news and articles not only from the Parish Council but from any other group or society in the Parish It was approved for the Clerk to proceed with the newsletter, commencing end of March.

A copy of the report has been received in which a number of additional sites have been put forward by developers etc. in West Chiltington;

a) Behind Gentle Harry’s/ Rear of Finches Lane – 20 residential units on 0.9 hectares

b) Three small sites in Nutbourne in Stream Lane and The Street.

The members asked the Clerk to write to the residents on the northern side of Finches Lane and the western side of Mill Road near the site to inform them that the proposals would now be considered by the Planning Inspectorate but Horsham District Council thought it unlikely that the sites would be accepted. However the Parish Council would monitor the proposals and keep residents informed of developments.

DC/06/0011 - Ebury And Stone Ltd, Birnam, Harborough Hill, West Chiltington

Amendment to dwelling (Plot A) as approved under planning application DC/04/1725

DC/06/0047 - Mr N Moulton, Naldretts Farm, East Street, West Chiltington

2-storey side extension and erection of detached car port with storage over

DC/06/0048 - Mr N Moulton, Naldretts Farm, East Street, West Chiltington

2-storey side extension and erection of detached car port with storage over (Listed Building Consent)

DC/06/0093 - Mrs S Ansell, Harbolets, Harbolets Road, West Chiltington

2-Storey extension and dormer roof with balcony doors and balustrading (amendment to previously approved Permission DC/05/ 2125)

DC/06/0128 - Mr And Mrs Fairmaner, Westerlyn, Roundabout Lane, West Chiltington

Single storey rear and 2 storey side extensions (Amendment to previously approved planning application)

DC/06/0148 - A.H.P Moore, April Cottage, Sunset Lane, West Chiltington

Fell 3 Oak trees (T1, T2, T3), surgery to 1 Oak (T4) and 2 Conifer trees (T5, T6)

DC/06/0149 - Mr D E Hayhoe, Birchwood, Spinney Lane, West Chiltington

Demolition of existing garage and loggia, erection of 2-storey side and rear and single-storey side extensions, first floor front extension to existing porch swimming pool and raised patio area

DC/06/0170 - Mr A Galick, Leander, The Common, West Chiltington

Erection of replacement utility room and raising of roof to provide accommodation

DC/06/0081 - Mrs Marion Attree, Aesculus, Chestnut Ridge, Common Hill, West Chiltington

Fell I Weeping Willow tree

DC/06/0183 - Mark Lamport, Stone House, Church Street, West Chiltington

Fell 1 Cherry tree and surgery to 1 Ilex Aquilfoliam (Holly) and 2 Apple trees (Works to Trees in a Conservation Area)

DC/06/0221 - Mrs Fuller, Gentle Harry’s Farm, Mill Road, West Chiltington

Conservatory

DC/06/0223 - Mrs Fuller, Gentle Harry’s Farm, Mill Road, West Chiltington

Conservatory (Listed Building Consent)

DC/05/2788 - Mrs E Warriner, Claremont, Nightingales, West Chiltington

Single-storey rear extension

DC/05/2791 - Mr And Mrs N Wigley, Church House, Church Street, West Chiltington

Restoration and refurbishment including internal alterations (Listed Building Consent)

DC/05/2798 - I.D.Small, Spinneys, Heathfield Copse, West Chiltington

Erection of detached double garage

DC/05/2800- Mr Gillespie, Little Loxley, Monkmead Lane, West Chiltington

Close existing access and create new access, erection of detached triple garage and single storey extension to existing garage block to provide sun room

DC/05/2802 - Brookworth Developments, Bracklyn, Harborough Hill, West Chiltington

Erection of 9 dwellings and access (Outline)

DC/05/2804 - Faccenda Group Ltd, Homefield Farm, Broadford Bridge, Billingshurst

Replacement of mobile home with dwelling and garage for assistant farm manager

DC/05/2813 - M Stock, Steepwood Farm, Adversane Lane, Adversane. Billingshurst

Erection of a slaughterhouse with training facilities for slaughtermen and butchers

DC/05/2862 - Mr And Mrs Reid, Wood Knoll, Nyetimber Copse

Single-storey rear extension

DC/05/2871 - Mr And Mrs Grou, Finches, Little Hill

Single-storey front, rear and side extensions

DC/05/2873 - Mr And Mrs B Rayner, Silver Halt, Heather Lane

Erection of 1 dwelling

Parish Council – No Objection, amendments to previously agreed plans approved under DC/05/ 586.

District Council: Permitted

DC/05/2915 - Mrs S.M. Jahan, Rosewood, Castlegate, West Chiltington

Pitched roof over existing garage

DC/05/2942 - Mr N H Lee, Carrama, Rambledown Lane, West Chiltington

Pitched roof to rear of dwelling

DC/05/0950 - Longdene Developments, agricultural building north of Old House Farm, Old House Lane - conversion of existing building to form 1 dwelling

Parish Council – objections. The site lies in open, unspoilt countryside. The existing building consists largely of corrugated asbestos sheeting. It is of no historical importance or architectural merit. If no longer required for agriculture it should be dismantled and removed from the site.

District Council decision – REFUSED – unsuitable for conversion, contrary to local planning policies, outside built up area.

The members welcomed a meeting and the Clerk was asked to provide them with a list of meeting dates for arrangements to be made.

ii) The LDF Annual Monitoring Report 1^st April 04 to 31^st March 05 is available to study.

iii) West Sussex Design Commission – consultation on the design principles to be used in West Sussex – views of Parish Councils sought, the Clerk has details.

iv) Plant Containers – HDC had a number of containers available for free and we have had 15 delivered to the recreation ground at a cost of £35. To be used around the village hall, pavilion and tractor shed.

The Clerk was asked to contact the Horticultural Society to see if they would undertake the task of planting up the containers and maintenance etc., the Parish Council to cover the cost of materials.

Members thought no need at present.

vi) Nick Herbert MP – arranging non-political meetings around the district for interested parties to raise whatever issues concern them. The Clerk has details of meetings.

vii) WSCC – Highways and Transport Works Programme 2006/7 and Onwards – some works specified for West Chiltington. Details available from the Clerk.

viii) Parish Action Plan – A number of adjacent parishes have or are in the process of drawing up plans for the next five years, incorporating the requirements of the parishioners. HDC have a liaison officer to get the ball rolling, a committee of interested parties plus 1 or 2 councillors to be set up. The members did not consider the exercise worthwhile, but the Parish Newsletter and Annual Parish Meeting could be used to obtain parishioners views.

ix) Fire Service – Draft Year 3 Action plan 2006/7, is available for comment from the Clerk.

x) HDC Woodland works in Monkmead Woods – Woodland management work to be carried out week commencing 13^th February 2006.

xi) Open Spaces Society – Claiming public paths after 20 years use – information sheet available to read.

xii) Safe Routes to School Scheme – Alison Stanley together with Shirley Stone WSCC visited the school and investigated the footpaths from Haglands Lane and the Juggs to school with a view to improving the routes to enable parents and children to use them as an alternative to cars. There is approx £12K available to fund a scheme in West Chiltington.

xiii) Community Strategy – Parish Councils are asked to officially endorse the document, a number of copies are available for members to read and comment on at the next meeting.

xiv) Budget for Policing 2006/7 – a meeting to be held on 16^th February to fix the budget, views welcome.

Funding of PCSO’s - Letter from Hazel Blears MP in response to HDC Leaders letter.

Crime Statistics Horsham District - copy available from the Clerk.

Consultation regarding Designated Drinking Zones in Arun – comments sought.

Community Safety Workshops – to be held 28^th February, 7^th March and 9^th March – details available from the Clerk.

a) The Cuthman Centre, Steyning – members thought it unlikely any West Chiltington young people were involved and therefore were not able to support the project.

b) Saturday Venture Association, Chichester – members were not aware of any West Chiltington involvement and were therefore unable to support the project.

a) Raised the issue of fencing at the new development of Harborough, Harborough Hill, would the original style be replaced? Michael Jackson said he was sure a fencing scheme would have had to been approved as part of the planning permission.

b) Responder Scheme - A meeting has been arranged for Tuesday 21^st February 2006 at 7.00 in the Village Hall, all are welcome.

Jonathan Trees - has rescued one of the wooden benches in the recreation ground from the stream and it had been put into the tractor shed for safety until it can be repaired and put back in use.

Michael Jackson – asked for an update on the Toddlers Playground in Church Meadow – The Clerk spoke, on the 18^th January, to the solicitors acting for the Parochial Church Council who are being held up by the lack of a title deed to the land but were seeking a Statutory Declaration from the church authorities. The Clerk had asked them to speed up the process, as the Parish Council would like to commence work as soon as possible.

Training – The Clerk said he would like to study for the "Working with your Council" course, organised by SLCC, at cost of £195. A study group of other clerks is to be formed and to be mentored by Southwater and Storrington Clerks. Study to be in his own time over an expected six months. The members, led by Michael Jackson, gave their approval for the expenditure.

There being no other business the Chairman thank everyone for attending and closed the meeting at 9.40 pm.