AMPORT PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on Monday April 18th 2005 at 8.35 pm in Amport School.
1. Present
Mr I. Morrison, (Chairman), Lt Col Stephens, (Vice
Chairman), Mrs Diana Preston, Mrs Carolyn Mallam, Mr Ian Long, Mr Neville Geake,
Mr Bill Gore, Mr Tim Southern (left 9pm) and Mrs Suzanne Hoare (Clerk).
Mrs Unwin, the village correspondent was present, 1 member of the public
attended.
Apologies. Mr Maurice Hardy and Mrs Sarah Hammer
2. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
These were agreed and signed.
3. Matters Arising from the last meeting
The placement of new salt bins is under investigation
by Hampshire Highways and Diana Preston asked that the bin at Fox be filled Clerk.
The Hawk Conservancy does not require planning consent for their new gates.
The application for Hook Lane to become a BOAT needs further clarification and Ian
Morrison will talk to Sue Ryan- Chairman of Monxton Parish Council on this
matter.
Simon Chesshire has said he is actively considering the replacement of styles on
footpaths on his land.
4. Reports
The Green
Ian Morrison will speak to Tony Darbyshire to arrange
for the rope swing to be re-erected just prior to the ROSPA inspection in May.
This will allow the swing to be included in the inspection before the village
uses it. A litter bin was considered for the play area but was rejected as it
could encourage people to leave litter behind.
The capital grant from TVBC still has £2,200 left and ideas were requested for
projects, which could be 50%, funded by the grant.
The May meeting of the Parish Council will look at the aesthetics and safety of
the existing senior swings.
Stroud’s field has recently been cut and further tree work is planned.
Village Design Statement
The consultation period will continue until the end of
May.
Footpaths and Highways
Maurice Hardy was absent and no discussion on footpaths took place.
New Matters
Romanies – The Chairman felt it probable that the forthcoming planning application would result in 2 possible outcomes -
- The application would be refused and a subsequent appeal would be allowed under the government’s special case scenario.
- The application would be allowed on a temporary basis until TVBC opened a suitable site, this temporary permission would impose limits on the numbers using the site.
5. Planning Applications
 | TVN.LB.00796/2 Installation of solar panels on south facing roof Victoria Cottage The Green Amport. No Objection planning sub-committee |
| TVN.01719/9 Erection of single storey front and two storey side extensions, The New Beeches Sarson Lane. Objection due to loss of light to both adjacent properties and over development of the site. |
| TRE.CA 00587/112 Removal of Silver Birch & the Eights Amport No Objection subject to the aboriculturist. |
| TVN. 02395/3 Erection of 2 storey and single extensions to provide additional living accommodation Sefton Warren Thruxton Amport. No Objection planning sub-committee |
6. Planning Results
| TVN.09351 Erection of 2 storey extension at 8 Fairways Weyhill Permission |
| TVN.LB.00093/5 Works to reinstate front of property Bridge Cottage Listed building consent |
| TVN.07517/1 Conversion of barn The Old Farm The Green Permission subject to conditions |
7. Finance
The following cheques were presented for signature by Ian
Morrison and Charles Stephens:
GDP Assoc
(website)
£ 136.16
Stroud’s Field
work
£ 65.00
S A Hoare April
salary
£ 208.78
From April 8th Test Valley Gardencare March cut of
the Green £124.00
8. AOB and Correspondence
Adopt a road /area for litter control will be an agenda item
at the next meeting.
What should happen to the glass ‘dump’ on the back of the Green will be
discussed at the May meeting of Amport Parish Council.
Diana Preston raised the issue of safety inspections at the Georgia farm train
bridge. IM to follow up.
Meeting closed at 9 45pm. Date of next meeting May 16th at the School - Annual General Meeting Amport Parish Council.