Minutes 18th July 2023 - draft until approved
Mumby Parish Council
Minutes of the Council Meeting
Held 18th July 2023
Present: Cllr Taylor (Chairman); Cllrs Morlini, Bradley & McCaig
Cllr S Eyre (ELDC)
Mrs J. Cooper (Parish Clerk)
4 members of the public
During the public session concerns were raised by local residents regarding the proposal for 24 static caravans at Helsey Farm. These included concerns relating to the unsuitability of Helsey Lane being shown as a safe pedestrian/cycle route to Hogsthorpe; potential to open the way for further expansion; local infrastructure not being able to cope with additional residents/vehicles; lane already used by heavy plant traffic and agricultural vehicles.
16 APOLOGIES
Apologies and valid reasons for absence were received from Cllr Robinson, and were accepted.
Cllr Smith sent a message during the meeting apologising with a valid reason.
17 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were none at this stage.
18 MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD 16th MAY 2023
It was resolved that the Chairman sign these as a correct record.
19 UPDATES FROM THAT MEETING
There were none
20 UPDATES ON OUTSTANDING VILLAGE MATTERS
The Clerk updated members on:
- Coots Lane – storage of wood materials. ELDC Enforcement Officer visited the site, further investigation into the history of the site and any breach of original planning to be understaken.
- Long Lane – ELDC Enforcement Officer visited the site, static vans been removed and one touring caravan permitted to remain as storage of tools and personal use while owners on site. Some tidying work requested.
- Car Sales – Enforcement Officer visited and monitoring.
- Bus Shelter – Cllr Davie had looked into the delay which was still caused by LCC/vehicle drivers insurers.
It was agreed to write to the Enforcement Officer to thank him for his work in the parish.;
21 REPORTS FROM OUTSIDE BODIES
There was no LCC representative.
Cllr Eyre (ELDC) had no ELDC updates.
22 CORRESPONDENCE
LCC Litter Picking Kit offer – it was agreed to request a kit.
23 OUTER DOWSING
Cllr McCaig gave an update on a recent joint meeting between Huttoft PC, Bilsby and Farlesthorpe PC, Anderby PC and Well parish meeting. Representative from Well believed the substation would be used in the future to produce hydrogen for onward transmission but it was felt this was not in the current proposal. Concerns were raised at the proposed substation and at the possibility of pylons being installed should the east of Alford site be approved. It was resolved to respond from Mumby Parish Council favouring the southern route.
24 FINANCE
a) Accounts for payment.
It was resolved that the following accounts be paid:
Clerks salary & PAYE (June/July) £650.86
ELDC election ` £ 48.50
Wren Farm (use of room) £ 15.00
Poor Lands Charity – transfer allotment rents £125.00
R. Aldrich – grass cutting £562.50
b) Income/expenditure to 30th June
This was noted.
c) Additional Cheque signatories
It was agreed that Cllr Taylor be added as an additional cheque signatory.
25 PLANNING
1091/23 – erection of Stable block and polytunnel (Hogsthorpe) no comments
1140/23 – change use land to site 24 mobile home – Helsey Farm – it was agreed to strongly object to this proposal on the grounds and being unsustainable, no connectivity, over-intensive, Helsey Lane being a narrow winding lane with existing heavy plant and agricultural vehicle usage was unsuitable to be earmarked as a safe pedestrian / cycle route to Hogsthorpe.
Decisions:
1180/23 – Extension Oak Tree Cottage – conditionally approved (to be in accordance with approved plans. To be incidental to use of Oak Tree Cottageonly)
756/23 – Change use land to garden – Berwyn House – conditionally approved (to be in accordance with plans; boundary treatment to be agreed; contamination procedures to be followed)
755/23 – Change use land to garden – Tall Trees – conditionally approved (to be in accordance with plans; boundary treatment to be agreed; no additional fence/gate or buildings to be erected other than those conditioned; contamination procedures to be followed)
26 DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Agreed as 19th September 2023
27 ANY OTHER MATTERS/ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA
Clerk to contact Cllr Robinson re LCC signs purchased.
Next agenda – communication with residents.
There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.10pm