AMPORT PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on Tuesday April 18th 2006 at 7.45 pm in Amport School Hall.
1. Present
Mr I. Morrison, (Chairman), Lt Col Stephens, (Vice
Chairman), Mrs Diana Preston, Mrs Carolyn Mallam, Mr Neville Geake, Mr Maurice
Hardy, Mrs Sarah Hammer and Mrs Suzanne Hoare (Clerk).
5 members of the public attended
The village correspondent was present.
Apologies Mr Tim Southern, Mr Ian Long and Mr Bill Gore, these were accepted.
2. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
The minutes were agreed and signed, having been
proposed by Diana Preston and seconded by Maurice Hardy.
3. Matters Arising from the last meeting – None dealt with in tonight’s meeting
4. Reports
The Green
Carolyn Mallam reported that Ian Gaskill had been
approached concerning the improvements to the ‘bridge’ over the drainage
ditch at the road edge of the Green. He has suggested a 4-foot bridge consisting
of old railway sleepers covered with chicken wire. This was felt by all
councillors to be suitable and Carolyn Mallam was
asked to proceed with this option.
Timberline has been contacted and suggestions put forward as regards maintenance
of the tree house/slide, this needs doing annually. Carolyn
Mallam to find suitable trades person to complete the task.
A visitor to the meeting commented that the ditch by the Green was
becoming chocked with grass. Ian Morrison to check on
this.
David Hughes has confirmed that the lamp is on his land, however he does
intend to reduce the wattage of the lamps.
The potholes in the track have also been filled thanks to David Hughes.
Village Design Statement
A final batch of photos are being taken to complete
the draft VDS. A further round of consultation is needed on the TVBC Website and
the plans for printing are in hand.
Footpaths and Highways
The first cut is planned for 6 weeks time.
Stroud’s Field
The suspected Hemlock is proving impossible to
identify using photographs and Hampshire Wildlife feel the possibility of
poisoning is very low - so this issue will be left for the time being.
2 benches are about to be erected on the site.
The Stroud’s field committee don’t feel a padlock is needed at the current
time for security. Regular grass cutting is about to commence and access could
become difficult. Ian Morrison to contact
Gypsy Liaison Officer regards status of the land.
5. Planning Applications
 | 06/01031/LBWN Variation of condition 6 of TVN.LB.00378/2 to allow plastic rainwater goods to be used. - Reinstatement works following a fire. No Objection |
| 06/00988/CAWN Demolition of existing dwelling Flagons Monxton Rd Amport No Objection |
| 06/00997FULLN Erection of two detached dwellings on site of
existing dwelling together with associated works Flagons Monxton Rd Amport. Objection as follows ‘ New houses and other structures should wherever possible be built on a scale sympathetic to and reflecting that of the surrounding properties.’ We do not feel the above application fulfils this. 3. Our concern would be the visual impact of the 2 new properties. We expect the south-facing elevations will have a vastly larger visual impact than Flagons with its flat roof. The proposed properties are in danger of dominating the streetscape from the lane, from footpath 6 and from the Grateley Road because they are a step change from Flagons in terms of scale, concentration and height. We also feel that the applicant has not supplied a representative streetscape, the proposed properties dominating much more than depicted with regard to the relatively modest properties on either side. |
| 06/01140/FULLN Erection of two –storey side/rear extension to provide utility, kitchen, rear lobby, wc and sitting room with 2 bedrooms over 2 Furzedown Cottage, Hay Down Lane, Fox Amport, Andover No Objection |
6. Planning Results
| 06/00576/FULLN Erection of maintenance shed Field at rear of Fleur De Lys Wiremead Lane Permission |
| 05/01074/FULLN Erection of first floor rear extension to provide extended bedroom and single storey rear extension, also front extension to provide extended lounge and entrance hall. 31 Fairways Weyhill. Consideration by TVBC Planning Committee on 6th April. - Permission |
| Yew Tree Lodge Weyhill –Withdrawn |
| Mullenscote Erection of Bungalow adjacent to caravan Park Refused |
7. Finance
The following cheques were signed by Ian Morrison and Charles Stephens and approved by all councillors present where relevant.
| S A Hoare | April salary | £214.57 |
| Test Valley Gardencare | 2 @ £160 March/April | £320.00 |
| Allianz Cornhill | Annual Insurance premium | £725.91 |
| Mrs Peck | Donation to benefice craft group | £50.00 |
| HAPTC | Annual subscription | £225.00 |
| TVCS | First Aid course for Carolyn Mallam | £40.00 |
| HCC | Street lighting | £74.12 |
The full accounts for the year ended March 31st 2006 were presented and approved in draft form prior to the audit.
8. AOB and Correspondence
Maurice Hardy asked that a welcome pack be delivered to 9
Sarson Close.
Diana Preston was
unsure whether the footpath signs have been erected at Cholderton Park, she will
investigate.
Carolyn Mallam
commented that stagecoach are parking in the lay-by opposite her house and are
churning up verge, hopefully they will desist.
The request for a donation by the benefice after craft club was discussed and a
cheque for £50 will be sent to Mrs Peck – This was approved by all
councillors present.
Meeting closed at 8.55pm.
Date of the next meeting - May 15th at 7.45pm at Amport School.