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APOLOGIES
FOR ABSENCE. |
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Cllr. Lusty
sent his apologies. |
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MINUTES OF
THE LAST MEETING. |
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Cllr. Elliott
asked for the words 'new posts' to replace 'a new stile' in Minute 1178 Road
Signs and Footpaths. |
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The Minutes of
the last Meeting, having been previously circulated, were then duly signed as a
true record of events. All agreed. |
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MATTERS
ARISING FROM THE MINUTES. |
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Christmas
Tree - Cllr. Lewis said that she was still waiting to hear from Mr Harnett.
Cllr. Elliott offered to look at another tree nursery and report back at the
next meeting. Cllr. Elliott asked Cllr. Lewis to remove the old Christmas tree
from outside her shop. |
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Tree Warden
Scheme - The Chairman advised that Keith Blackburn had agreed to take on
the position of Tree Warden and welcomed him to the meeting. Mr Blackburn
advised that he was going to attend a meeting at Chelmsford Borough Council on
the 3rd March. It was agreed that the Clerk would write to Lyn Cameron
confirming that Mr Blackburn had taken on the position of Tree Warden. |
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Village Pump
in Back Lane - Cllr. Tully advised that the contractors had been to look at
the pump and that the work would be carried out in due course. She advised that
the pump was going to go back to its original state. |
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The Larches
- The Chairman read out two letters that had been received from Mr J. Dixon
and Mr M. Dixon with regard to the Parish Council's proposal to put a
children's play area at the site of The Larches. Both gentlemen had given
positive comments around the use of the woods and had given alternative
suggestions for the play area, as they were not happy at the proposed site. The
Chairman said that he had still not spoken to the Woodland Trust and would
chase the matter up. |
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Blackboard
Advertisement Boards - The Chairman asked the Clerk to write to Christine
Lyons asking for formal clarification on the guidelines for advertisement
boards. The Chairman advised that a meeting would be arranged with Greenwoods
regarding the advertising boards outside Crondon Park Golf Club. |
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Noticeboards
- The Chairman read out two letters that had been received from Lord Petre
giving his permission for noticeboards to be erected on the edge of the Common
and on the piece of land adjacent to The Cock. After discussion, it was agreed
that the Chairman should submit a copy of the proposed noticeboard to the
planners for approval. It was agreed that once the noticeboards had arrived a
couple of Councillors should go out and decide where to erect them. Cllr.
Johnson advised that the owners of Moat House were happy to retain the existing
noticeboard. The Chairman advised that he had ordered the Parish Council
Noticeboard but the company would not send it out until they had received
payment. A cheque was therefore being drawn at the meeting and the board should
be delivered within 48 hours. |
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Common Car
Park - The Chairman advised that he had met with the contractors and that
two quotations had been received and that he was still awaiting the third. It
was agreed that the Chairman needed to speak to the owners of Bowlers, the
Bowling Club and the Cricket Club and that permission needed to be sought from
Lord Petre and the Planning Department. Matter to be discussed at next
meeting. |
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Church Car
Park - The Chairman advised that he had met with the contractors and that
two quotations had been received and that he was still awaiting the third.
Matter to be discussed at next meeting. |
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Litterbin
for Bus Shelter - The Clerk advised that the litterbin had now been
installed. |
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Ditch by
the top of the Common - The Clerk advised that the work had now been
carried out. The Clerk advised that D.M. Garden Maintenance had also cut the
overhanging branch in Birch Lane. |
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Ditch around
the Common - It was agreed that the Clerk should ask Wilben's for a
quotation. |
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EALC -
County and Parish Working Together For the Future of Essex - The Chairman
said that he would look at the document and prepare his comments before the
next meeting. |
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Dog Fouling
- The Chairman advised that a note had been put in Stock Press. |
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Mayor's
Community Evening - The Clerk confirmed that she had sent in the Parish
Council's nomination. |
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Annual Just Bin It Day - The Clerk advised that everything
was organised for the event to take place on the 7th May. |
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East of
England Plan - Public Consultation - Cllr. Otter read out her comments on
the document. It was agreed that the Clerk would submit these comments. The
Chairman thanked Cllr. Otter. |
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Street Light
No. 811009 in the High Street - The Clerk advised that she had contacted Mr
Crossley regarding the glass shade that had come off the light. The Clerk had
also asked Mr Crossley to contact the Chairman to discuss up-dating the street
lighting in the village. |
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Cleaning
Road Signs - The Chairman advised that he was going to raise this matter at
the next meeting he had with Chelmsford Borough Council. |
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Churchyard
Grass Cutting - The Chairman advised that he had not seen the Church Warden
but would chase the matter up. |
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Grass Verges - The Chairman said that he would await the new
contact numbers from Chelmsford Borough Council before pursuing this
matter. |
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Alan's
Driving School - The Chairman reported that he could not find the telephone
number in the Yellow Pages. He advised that he had now taken the number down
from one of the cars and would get an address in order that the Clerk could
write to the company. |
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GENERAL
CORRESPONDENCE. |
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The Chairman
read out a letter that had been received from The Standards Board for England
regarding a consultation process on A Code For The Future. Comments to be in by
17th June 2005. It was agreed that the document should be circulated and
discussed at the next meeting. |
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b) |
The
Chairman read out a letter that had been received from Chelmsford Borough
Council regarding Major Incident Emergency Planning. It was agreed that Cllr.
Johnson would be nominated as the Parish Council Emergency Team Leader. |
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c) |
The Chairman
read out a letter that had been received from Cyril King, Engineer at
Chelmsford Borough Council, regarding a temporary road closure at Leather
Bottle Hill between 7th March and 11th March. |
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The Chairman
advised that a letter had been received from Mr James Webb regarding the state
of the lane outside The Almshouses. The Chairman had left Mr Webb a message
advising that the Parish Council were currently getting quotations for the work
and waiting for the weather to improve. |
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The Chairman
advised that an E-Mail had been received from Essex County Council reminding
people that responses to the consultation on the East of England Plan had to be
in by 15th March 2005. |
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Cllr. Williams
advised that the entry form for the Best Kept Village had arrived. It was
agreed that the village would enter. Cllrs. Williams and Easton to
organise. |
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PLANNING
MATTERS. |
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The Clerk read
out an E-Mail that had been received from Mr Jon Ellis regarding Scriveners
Farm. Mr Ellis advised that the developers had grubbed out and destroyed a
large selection of the hedge along Madles Lane. Mr Ellis informed Lyn Cameron
who took immediate action to stop the work being carried out and she took
photographs. Cllr. Elliott advised that the hedge had been replanted. |
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The Clerk read
out a letter that had been received from Neil Blackshaw, Design and Development
Co-ordination at Chelmsford Borough Council, advising that Planning Guidance
Section 106 Agreements had been adopted. A copy of the Guidance had been
enclosed. It was agreed that Ian Grundy would obtain further copies for the
Parish Councillors. |
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The Clerk read
out letters that had been received from Chelmsford Borough Council's Planning
Department giving the Countryside Properties permission to shorten back
branches from the Oak adjacent to Emmanuel House (Plot 14) which was
overhanging scaffolding, cutting back to suitable growing points. Lift dropper
branches to give clearance to scaffolding. Permission had also been granted for
a Sycamore at the Southern end of All Saints Church graveyard, 5m from
boundary, to be felled to ground level and kill stump. |
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The Clerk read
out a letter that had been received from Keith Holmes, Development Manager, at
Chelmsford Borough Council advising that Mr and Mrs Squibb of Fairfields,
Marigold Lane had gone to appeal in respect of their recent planning
application. It was agreed that the Clerk should write to the Planning
Inspectorate endorsing the Parish Council's previous comments and asking for a
copy of the appeal decision. |
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The Clerk read
out a letter that had been received from Keith Holmes, Development Manager, at
Chelmsford Borough Council advising that Mr Kasparian of The Paddocks, Stock
Lane, had gone to appeal in respect of his recent planning application. It was
agreed that the Clerk should write to the Planning Inspectorate endorsing the
Parish Council's previous comments and asking for a copy of the appeal
decision. |
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Applications: |
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| Application No |
05/00165/FUL. |
| Demolition and reformation of kitchen, utility
room and conservatory. First floor extension over porch. Ground floor and two
storey extensions to side and rear. |
| Location: |
6 The Lindens, Stock |
| Applicant: |
Mr & Mrs P. Williams. |
| The Chairman read out letters that
had been received from Mr Jones and Mrs Gallifant objecting to the application.
Cllr. Otter declared a prejudicial interest and left the room. The Parish
Council unanimously objected to this application. The Parish Council commented
that this application is not compliant with CBC guidelines for roof and side
extensions. The rendering is out of keeping and the proposed development is out
of keeping with the surrounding development. It is disproportionate in size and
does not meet requirements for parking for a 6 bedroomed house. |
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| Application No |
05/00150/FUL. |
| Two storey side extension. |
| Location: |
1 Steels Cottages, Seamans Lane, Stock |
| Applicant: |
Mr Tim Colman and Miss Sandra Moore |
| The Parish Council commented that
it is detrimental to the character . This application alters the symmetry of
the property. There is insufficient parking for doubling bedrooms and this
property is in the green belt. |
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| Application No |
05/00283/FUL. |
| Erection of a single storey games room with
pitched roof in rear garden. |
| Location: |
17 Myln Meadow, Stock |
| Applicant: |
Mr F. Salmonds. |
| The Parish Council commented that
this is a change of use and new build in the green belt. It is inappropriate
and detrimental design in the green belt |
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| Application No |
05/00288/FUL. |
| Rear conservatory and replacement garage with
games room above. |
| Location: |
Commonside, 16 Common Lane, Stock |
| Applicant: |
Mr & Mrs Lewis |
| The Parish Council commented that
the roof line is too high in its location adjacent to an ancient common. |
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Results:
| Application No |
04/02496/FUL. |
| Continuation of use of barn as a separate
dwelling. |
| Location: |
Land Adjacent Fairfields, Marigold Lane,
Stock |
| Applicant: |
Mr & Mrs K. Squibb. |
| Refused. |
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| Application
No |
04/02604/FUL. |
| Garage extension, use of garage for utility and
two storey rear extension. |
| Location: |
57 Mill Road, Stock |
| Applicant: |
Mr & Mrs K. Saville. |
| Approved. |
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| Application No |
04/02560/FUL |
| Amendment to planning permission 99/00932/FUL
for domestic garage - insertion of gable windows and addition of single
dormer. |
| Location: |
Oakmore, 37 Birch Lane, Stock |
| Applicant: |
Mr D. Redden. |
| Approved. |
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| Application No |
04/02634/FUL |
| Minor amendments to approved scheme (ref
04/00108/FUL) - retention of existing car port and replacement of car port roof
with pitched roof. |
| Location: |
Highwood House, 106 Mill Road, Stock |
| Applicant: |
Mr & Mrs P. Morcon |
| Approved. |
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FINANCE.
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Cheques to
be Signed - The following cheques were approved for payment and
signed: |
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| 101026 |
£579.76 |
Mrs
L.J.Green |
Salary 1.2.05 -
28.2.05 |
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£92.03 |
Inland Revenue
Only |
PAYE and N.I. |
| 101028 |
£83.77 |
Mrs L.J. Green
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Expenses |
| 101029 |
£85.00 |
Russell Marchant |
Installation of
Litter Bin at Bus Shelter |
| 101030 |
£13.00 |
LCR |
Annual
Subscription Renewal |
| 101031 |
£125.00 |
D.M. Garden Maintenance |
Clearing ditch
in Common Road and cutting back overhanging branches in Birch Lane |
| 101032 |
£376.76 |
Fast Business Limited |
Parish Council
Noticeboard |
| 101033 |
£58.48 |
British Telecommunications Plc |
Office
Telephone |
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Transfer of
Funds - No transfers had been carried out. |
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Budget for
2005/06 - The Chairman proposed that the Budget be adopted as the Clerk had
prepared in November and that at the beginning of the Summer the Parish Council
look at where they are against the Budget. All Agreed. |
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Cricket Club
Contribution for 2004 - The Clerk advised that a cheque had been received
from Stock Cricket Club for £279.00. |
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BEST VALUE
GROUP REPORT. |
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Traffic
Management - The Chairman advised that a meeting needs to be arranged with
Chelmsford Borough Council and Essex County Council. As Highways were merging,
it was agreed to wait until Essex County Council had taken over. Cllr. Elliott
reported that there were two posts in Downham Road with nothing written on
them. The Chairman advised that the matter was in hand. |
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Playground -
The Chairman advised that he was still waiting to speak to Wicksteed about
updating the existing play area. He said that he would contact Wicksteed
again. |
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GRASS
CUTTING. |
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The
Chairman read out a letter that had been received from Paul Williams of
Blackwater Landscapes. ELS had now passed the contract to Mr Williams and he
was submitting his tender from April 2005 to October 2006. After discussion, it
was agreed that the Parish Council were happy to accept the revised quotation.
Clerk to write and confirm to Mr Williams. |
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BUS
SHELTERS. |
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Nothing to
report. |
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MAINTENANCE |
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Cllr. Elliott
reported that at the bottom of Well Lane, below the village nursery on the left
hand side, the area was flooded by the bend, a tree was lying down and there
was damage to the verges. Clerk to write to Highways. |
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The Chairman
said that he would speak to Norman Robinson regarding the verges in the
village. |
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OPEN
SPACES. |
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Nothing to
report |
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ROAD SIGNS
AND FOOTPATHS |
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Cllr. Elliott
reported that at the bottom of Smallgains Lane the black and white posts
telling you to go right are missing. Chairman to look into matter. |
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VILLAGE HALL
REPORT. |
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No meeting had
been held. |
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REPORT BY
CHELMSFORD BOROUGH COUNCILLOR IAN GRUNDY. |
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Cllr. Grundy
advised that Chelmsford Borough Council had a campaign called Light up Your
Neighbourhood, which was to tidy up areas where you want to plant bulbs and
plants. Cllr. Grundy felt that there were many areas that would be beneficial
in the village. The document was given to Keith Blackburn, Tree Warden, to
organise. |
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Cllr. Grundy
advised that brown bin collection would start on the 9th March. Cllr. Grundy
advised that there was now a contact at Chelmsford Borough Council for
information on the Freedom of Information Act. Cllr.Grundy said that he would
find out her name. |
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Cllr. Grundy
advised that Parish Council's were being contacted regarding Planning for
Future Local Development Framework and that presentations would be made to
Parish Council's in due course. Cllr. Whitehead advised that every household
would be consulted and would be receiving a copy of Borough Life and enclosed
would be a form for completion. |
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ESSEX RURAL
HOUSING TRUST |
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Nothing to
report. |
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STOCK
VILLAGE APPRAISAL. |
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The Chairman
advised that a working group meeting had been scheduled for Friday 4th March at
2.30pm. He advised that Michelle Pye of RCCE would also be attending. The
Chairman said that he hoped to have an outcome of the plans in time to put an
article in April's edition of Stock Press and to have a presentation for the
AGM on the 27th April. |
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DATE OF THE
NEXT MEETING. |
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The next
Meeting of the Parish Council is on Tuesday 22nd March 2005 at 8pm. |
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Cllrs. Lusty
and Johnson sent their apologies for the next meeting. |
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The Chairman thanked everyone for coming; the meeting closed at
10.02pm. |
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