MEVAGISSEY PARISH COUNCIL

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Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held at the Mevagissey Activity Centre

On Thursday 19 April 2018 at 7pm.

Present              Cllrs. M Roberts (Chairman), Jade Barron, Julian Barron, T Barron, J Blackmore, J Daniel, M Facey, j Gann, J Morgan, K Robinson, G Shephard, J Whatty.

In Attendance      Cllr. J Mustoe, (Cornwall Council [CC] Ward Member), Helen Nicholson (CC Community Link Officer),                                     Sally Mitchell of Design Room, P Howson (Clerk), 13 members of the public.

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UNRATIFIED UNLESS SIGNED

 

1. Apologies were received from Cllr. N Florence.

 

2. Cllr. Daniel declared an interest in agenda item 9c (planning application for Curlews).

 

3. Sally Mitchell of Design Room presented the draft village map which she has been developing with Cllr. Blackmore. Comments from members will be forwarded by the Clerk for a final version to be presented at the next meeting.

 

4. Helen Nicholson, Community Link Officer, presented details of the new Community Network Highways Scheme, whereby £50K per annum would be available to each Community Network Area for highway improvements over the            next four years. Each Parish should identify their highest priority candidate for consideration.

 

5. Public Participation.

Ms Tracey Harris and Messrs Peter Bowker and Bob Thompson all spoke in support of the planning application for             Steep House (agenda item 9b), complimenting the proposed design which was considered an improvement on the            existing approved scheme while continuing to respect the open space known as ‘The Paddock’. Mr Michael Udy             spoke to object to the proposal because the plant room was very close to his boundary and would cause noise                      disturbance. Mrs Tania Baker, the applicant, countered that the plant room was internal to the proposed house and    she certainly did not expect to hear it; and Mr Tim Hancock, the architect of the scheme, commented that this was not        a planning issue and a noise impact assessment was not required.

 

6. Proposed by Cllr. Shephard, Seconded by Cllr. Robinson that the minutes of the meeting held on 22 March 2018 be accepted.                                                                         Carried.

 

7. The Clerk reported that:

• Jason Trewinnard of Nurture Green has been appointed to cut the coast path through the parish with funding from the Local Maintenance Partnership;
• The pre-commencement conditions for the works required at 11 Polkirt Hill under the ‘untidy sites’ initiative have been discharged;
• The insurance settlement for storm damage at West Wharf public conveniences has been received, although quotes for the repair of the low wall in front of the block are still awaited;
• The Council’s insurance policy premium has increased by 3{c8c3b3d140ed11cb7662417ff7b2dc686ffa9c2daf0848ac14f76e68f36d0c20}, unrelated to the storm damage claim.

 

8. The Ward Member presented his report, including that:

• He had written to the Chief Executive of Cornwall Council, as had our MP, to raise issues around the postponement by CC of the Neighbourhood Plan referendum date after Electoral Services miscalculated the required legal notice period, and a reply is awaited;
• CC has confirmed they will act as Grant Facilitator to assist with the repairs at Mevagissey Victoria Pier. The Harbour Trust will produce the necessary business case for CC to submit to the Environment Agency in due course;
• He thanked all who participated in last Friday’s harbour clean – the volunteers who did the cleaning, the harbour staff who helped and provided equipment, and local businesses She Sells and Sharksfin for support afterwards;
• Works to repair the damage on Portmellon Sea Wall are due to be started next week;.
• In response to concerns over the Nansladron pedestrian crossing, Cormac have said that they will update the kerbing on the island at some future date;
• Cormac have cleared the drains on the B3273 at Pentewan to prevent a recurrence of the flooding that closed the road recently.

 

9. Planning Applications and Enforcement.

 

9a.        PA18/01232 : Greenhouse, timber decking, balcony and steps to house. Seascape 1 Pentillie Way Mevagissey St   Austell Cornwall PL26 6QY.

Proposed by Cllr. Daniel, Seconded by Cllr. Facey that the Council supports the application.                   Carried.

 

9b.        PA18/02818 : Proposed replacement dwelling and associated works. Steep House Portmellon Road Mevagissey     PL26 6PL.   Proposed by Cllr. Shephard, Seconded by Cllr. Facey that the Council supports the application with the             provisos that a second property on the site should require a separate application and that the boundary between the             curtilage and The Paddock remains unchanged.                                                                                 Carried.

 

9c.        PA18/03040 : Reduction in roof height level enabled by the removal of the small pitch roof on the front elevation,   addition of external wall insulation including Larch cladding to first floor external walls and various other alterations.        Curlews Penwarne Lane Mevagissey PL26 6PF.   Cllr. Daniel withdrew for this item, having declared an interest.

Proposed by Cllr. Facey, Seconded by Cllr. T Barron that the Council OBJECTS. This is the fourth application   within the past year since the refusal of PA17/01323, and each one has stepped closer to the original, refused, design.    The current application is now very similar to the original, being a box-like structure completely out of keeping with             its neighbours in this small cul-de-sac. The proposed cladding would introduce a further alien feature. The proposed            high windows continue to threaten neighbours’ privacy.                                                                        Carried.

 

9d.        The following planning application decisions have been received (included for information only):

 

PA18/01573 : Retrospective Listed Building Consent for refurbishment work both internally and externally. The    Hoss 1 The Cliff Mevagissey PL26 6QT                                                                             APPROVED

PA18/00024 : Replace windows to rear of property with like for like upvc double glazed units. 12 The Cliff           Mevagissey St Austell Cornwall PL26 6QT                                                                                     APPROVED

PA17/12093 : Revised design to dwelling approved under application PA17/00735 dated 29/03/17. Longpoint      Chapel Point Lane Portmellon Mevagissey PL26 6PP                                                                        APPROVED

PA18/01116 : Outline application for the erection of up to four residential dwellings with all matters reserved. Land            North West Of 40 Vicarage Hill Vicarage Hill Mevagissey Cornwall PL26 6SZ                            WITHDRAWN

 

9e.        Planning Enforcement (for information only):

EN18/00595 : Alleged construction of swimming pool, garage and untidy site. 1 Higher Well Park Mevagissey St             Austell Cornwall PL26 6XA. New notification.

EN18/00212 : Alleged dumping of soil. Land NW Of Mordros Portmellon. Case closed. No breach found.

 

10. To approve the monthly finances.

 

Bills to Pay	Salaries	£	666.73
	HMRC (PAYE & NIC)	£	184.72
	Office supplies (repayable to Clerk)	£	8.15
	M.A.C. Room hire 17/08/17 – 06/03/18	£	219.00
	Non-Domestic Rates for Valley Road PC	£	756.00
	CALC (2018/19 membership)	£	622.31
	Valley Rd PC electricity 01/01/18 – 31/03/18	£	56.67
	Valley Rd PC water 02/02/18 – 04/04/18	£	406.72
	West Wharf PC water 02/02/18 – 04/04/18	£	483.15
	Operate Valley Road PC April 2018	£	978.54
	Operate West Wharf PC April 2018	£	1,039.58
	Repaint Valley Road PC block	£	325.00
	TOTAL	£	5,746.57
Accounts	Amount available to spend as of last meeting	£	60,415.85
	Expenditure last month	£	6,088.41
	A&K Architectural for room hire	£	24.00		Received
	Bank interest to 30/03/18	£	7.62		Received
	Balance (money in bank)	£	54,359.06
	Available to spend	£	54,359.06
	Bank Statements (01/04/2018)
	Current Account			£	1,356.22
	Deposit Account			£	53,002.84
	TOTAL			£	54,359.06

 

The addition of the costs of operating and repainting the public conveniences, not on the agenda, was noted.

Proposed by Cllr. Daniel, Seconded by Cllr. T Barron that the accounts be accepted and the bills paid.      Carried.

 

11. Proposed by Cllr. T Barron, Seconded by Cllr. Jade Barron that the Annual Governance Statement be approved.

Carried.

 

12. The Clerk reported that there had been 9 crimes reported to the police in February as follows: 4 x criminal damage and arson (in Fore Street, Valley Park Road and Lamorak Close – investigations complete, no suspect identified; and     Lower Well Park – under investigation); 3 x other theft (Fore Street and West Wharf – investigations complete, no             suspect identified; and Penmeva View – under investigation); 1 x public order offence (Fore Street – awaiting court   outcome); 1 x violence and sexual offences (Portmellon Park – under investigation).

 

13. Cllr. Shephard confirmed that due to an administrative error by CC Electoral Services the Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) Referendum on 26 April had been rescheduled for 14 June. The expenditure wasted on publicity material would be refunded by CC and new material printed.

 

14. There was no update on affordable housing issues.

 

15. Cllr. Facey reported that the soakaway at Valley Road Public Conveniences (PC) was under construction, and the building had been repainted. Further storm damage at West Wharf PC had been identified and fixed by Cormac. The old Wallgate units are failing and will be replaced by a cheaper solution to be agreed. Proposed by Cllr. Facey, Seconded by Cllr. T Barron that the Council should pursue with CC the replacement of the current tenancy agreement on West Wharf PC with a management agreement. Carried.

 

16. It was agreed that no further comment on the village map initiative was necessary at this point..

 

17. To consider requests for support.

17a.      Proposed by Cllr. Whatty, Seconded by Cllr. Julian Barron that £1,000 be granted to Little Nippers for a new shed and toys.                                                                                                                                    Carried.

17b.      Proposed by Cllr. Facey, Seconded by Cllr. Robinson that £350 be granted to the Mevagissey Male Choir towards their operational costs.                                                                                                                  Carried.

17c.      Proposed by Cllr. T Barron, Seconded by Cllr. Daniel that £500 be granted to the Mevagissey Feast Week Committee towards their costs.                                                                                                                 Carried.

17d.      Proposed by Cllr. Facey, Seconded by Cllr. T Barron that £350 be granted to St. Peter’s PCC towards the printing costs of the Tower and Spire magazine.                                                                                           Carried.

 

18. It was agreed that the Council’s bid for funding under the new Community Network Highways Scheme should comprise the additional double yellow line parking restrictions identified previously on School Hill, Portmellon Park and Bodrugan Hill.

 

19. It was agreed that Valley Road (by the northern end of the park) and School Hill (by the school) should be proposed as potential Community Speedwatch sites. Recruitment of volunteers for the scheme would follow.

 

20. Cllr. Facey reported that the flood event earlier this month had affected 7 houses and 2 businesses. There had been a good response from the emergency services and, on behalf of the Council, he thanked the Fire Brigade and the volunteers of Mevagissey Floodwatch for their effectiveness in dealing with it.

 

21. Cllr. Blackmore agreed to defer until the next meeting her proposal to consider ways of promoting the work of the Council via social media.

 

22. The meeting ended at 9.35pm. Date of next meeting: 17 May 2018. This will follow the Annual Parish Meeting of Electors, which will start at 6.30pm, and the Annual General Meeting of the Council.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signed ……………………………………………………………………………..         Dated ………………………………