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DRAFT MINUTES MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF OAKE PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON TUESDAY 9 TH APRIL 2008 AT OAKE & DISTRICT HALL PRESENT: Cllrs. C. Bishop, R. Shaw, P. Coles, D. Price, D. Roots, J. Paul, G. Gill the parish Clerk, David Greig and SCC Mrs. Caroline Smeaton. Two members of the public were present. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: Cllr. Bishop (Planning items) APOLOGIES: MINUTES: The Minutes of the meeting held on the 11 th March were signed as being a correct record. MATTERS OF REPORT: Speed Watch: Cllrs. Were reminded that training would be taking place at Oake hall on the 9 th April. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: Seat outside School Gates: Cllr. Roots reported that this was in a sorry state, the five wooden slats that make up the seat all required replacing. It was suggested that the Clerk contact Mr. David Sedgwick to see if he would be prepared to give a quote for this work. Housing needs Survey: This is being carried out by Taunton Deane, details to be circulated. Changes to Dog Warden Scheme: The Police are no longer responsible for collecting and housing stray dogs, this has been taken over by Taunton Deane. See poster for further details and who to call. Highways: Oake area is now being covered by Mr. Ken Paviour who should be contacted for all routine and reactive highway maintenance, for example potholes, blocked drains, verge cutting etc. All service requests should be reported through Somerset Direct 0845 345 9155 or by email to tauntondeanehighways@somerset.gov.uk. Hillfarrance flood scheme (walkers): A letter from the Environment Agency has been delivered to all residents in Hillfarrance asking them kindly not to walk along the flood scheme which is private land. An item has also been placed in the ‘Village News’ by the Environment Agency to this effect. 7.13 meeting closed to allow public to comment 7.18 meeting resumed. PLANNING: 27/2008/0013 Erection of twelve holiday chalets at land south of Harris’s Farm, Hillcommon. After lengthy discussions it was proposed by Cllr. Gill and seconded by Cllr. Price that Oake Parish Council strongly objects to this application for the following reasons, all Cllrs. agreed.
We are also concerned that if the application was approved it would be extremely difficult to enforce any conditions regarding the use for seasonal accommodation only, or for specific periods of accommodation and that eventually they would be used as second homes or for permanent occupation. It was also stated that in this area there is insufficient demand to fill the existing accommodation advertised for holiday accommodation. Councillors also stated that any objections to the previous application, which is the subject of an inquiry later this month, still stand. 27/2008/010T Carry out management work to one oak tree included in TDBC Tree preservation order at 34 Saxon Close, Oake There were no objections to this application. Planning decisions received Approved : / 001 Conversion of double garage to form habitable room at 1 Saxon Close Oake. Approved : /004 Erection of single storey extension to North elevation at Pitlands Farm, Hillfarrance. FINANCE: Brought forward:
It was agreed the following cheque be paid: Proposed Cllr. Gill, seconded Cllr. Price: Cheque no 000329 Oake & district Hall (Meetings) 18. 30 Carried forward:
CORRESPONDENCE FOR CIRCULATION. Date of next meeting 13 th May this will include the Annual Parish Meeting and the Annual Meeting of the Parish Council and will start at 6.30 pm. Meeting closed at 7.57 pm. Chairman……………………………………..
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