Ilston Community Council At a meeting of the Ilston Community Council held at Penmaen and Nicholaston Parish Hall on Wednesday, 27 February 2008 Present:        Councillors R. Hanson, V.M. Jones, W. J. Anderson, Mrs. J. A. Griffiths,     W. J. Harris and T. Beynon. In the Chair:        The Chairman being absent, the Chair was occupied by the Vice-Chairman, Councillor Rodney Hanson. Councillor J. Harris thanked Members and the Clerk for the letter of sympathy he had received on the passing of his sister. 1.    Apologies for Absence.     Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Mrs. F. Owen-John, Mrs. J. Llewellyn, H. John, P. Burgess and N. Hollett.      2.    Minutes.     The minutes of the meeting held on 30 January 2008 were read, confirmed and signed as a true record.     3.    Matters Arising. On 4.    Shed at The Forge, Cartersford.  Noted matters still ongoing with Rhodri Williams, Planning Enforcement Section. On 6.    Precept for 2008/2009 and Election Nomination Packs.  Clerk reported nomination packs should be available next week. On 8.1(c)    Hill, Penmaen – on bend – car debris and stones both sides.  Noted matter still not cleared.   Take up again. On 6(h)    Invitation to visit Leisure Centre prior to official opening.   Noted that the Chairman attended on 18th February 2008 and that Councillors V. Jones and Mrs. J. Griffiths were unable to attend on the day. On 6(y)    Conference 29 February 2008 – Development of the New 2008 Community Strategy – Our Ambition No. 5.  Noted Councillor W. Anderson to attend. On 7(1)    Litter bin, Shepherds, Parkmill and hedgerow litter.   Noted bin had not been put back and litter not picked.   Take up again. On 7(3)    Seat on path to Torbay.   Noted seat replaced on 31 January 2008 and that the National Trust kept a list of persons who wished to provide memorial seats. On 7(4)    Road A4118, Nicholaston Church.  Noted letter dated 7.2.08 from Highways Maintenance stating the location is monitored on a regular basis under the Authority’s safety inspection regime and it is not considered urgent.  Should the road deteriorate further, then the appropriate action will be undertaken.      4.    Reports from Members. (a)     Barham Centre, Parkmill.  Councillor V. Jones reported on the meeting he attended at the Barham Centre on 31 January 2008 and stated the Centre had left it too late to inform the Council what it wanted in a letter of support as the application for a grant had already been submitted.     Roy Church was unable to attend the meeting but it was reported he had found papers which indicate that the land on which the Chapel stands is leasehold and not freehold.  The Centre is now going to Court to contest ownership by the URC.     Further noted that a donation to the Centre’s reserve fund has already been approved by the Council.     Resolved that a donation of £200 be approved. (Cheque handed to Councillor W. Anderson who will deliver it to Mr. R. Church at the Barham Centre and obtain a receipt.)     Councillor Jones completed his report by saying that the meeting ended with a talk on how Reynoldston Hall was acquired and the money raised. (b)    Councillor Jones then reported on the Training Session he had attended at the Community Centre (and not the Parish Hall), Pennard, arranged through Pennard Community Council on 7 February 2008, the subject being “How to Run a Meeting”.       Councillor Jones was thanked for his reports. 5.    Planning Applications.     The planning lists were received.          (a)    Planning Application No. 2007/1826  Amended plans Planning letter 18/2/08 Location:    Byways, Lunnon, Gower. Proposal:    Demolition of existing bungalow and construction of detached dwelling, extension of residential curtilage and new access drive (outline) (amended plans received – reduction in size of site and deletion of access). Agreed to object – response to be left to Councillors R. Hanson and V. Jones and Clerk to report back. (b)    Planning Application No. 2008/0324 Location:    Maes-yr-Haf, Parkmill, Gower. Proposal:    Retention of five bedroom guesthouse (Class C1) with restaurant (Class A3), single-storey rear extension, fire escape on rear elevation, single-storey front extension to incorporate new entrance way, fenestration alteration, new access and egress and associated car parking area and landscaping works. Applicant:    Mr. C. Ford. Noted certain detail did not conform to original plans in 2004 (e.g. roof tiles had not been approved by Planning Authority).  Full plans submitted again.   Agreed to raise no objection. (c)    Planning Application No. 2008/0193 Location:    Heritage Acre, Penmaen, Gower. Proposal:    Removal of agricultural occupancy condition 5 of planning permission 190/66 granted 2 July 1966 (application for a Certificate of Lawfulness). Applicant:    Mrs. Judith Thomas. Agreed to raise no objection. (d)    Planning Application No. 2009/0135 (dealt with by Planning Sub-Committee)     Location:    Saren Retreat, Bryncoch Farm, Fairwood, Gower. Proposal:    Change of use from holiday accommodation (Class C1) to one residential dwelling (Class C3). Applicant:    Mr. & Mrs. Beynon. Agreed to object.  Objections shown as ‘APPENDIX A’ to this minute. Council confirmed the sub-committee’s action. The Area 2 Development Control Committee Agenda and papers for 12 February 2008 were handed to Councillor V. Jones. 6.    Correspondence     Received and noted:-     a)    Invoice dated 20 February 2008, D. Cottle Typing Services – typing, etc., in the sum of £42.50 for period ended 20/2/08.   Agreed payment. b)    J. Cutler Corporate Marketing Manager, C & C of Swansea, letter 20 February 2008 – invitation to Chairman and Clerk to official opening of the Civic Centre on Tuesday, 18 March 2008 at 11.00 a.m.   Noted Chairman unable to attend, Clerk able to attend. c)    Letter 15 February 2008.  Paul Smith, CE and Returning Officer, C & C of Swansea, regarding the count for local government elections, 1 May 2008.   d)    Welsh Assembly letter 4 February 2008 – Stakeholder Survey 2008 – Contact to be made with Clerk in first instance. e)    Friends of the Earth letter, 21 February 2008 – Agenda item for the Council re Climate Change Bill. Community Boundaries in the City & County of Swansea.   f)    Welsh Assembly letter 7 February 2008 – Local Government Member Code of Conduct – action needed by 1 May 2008. g)    Finance Department, C & C of Swansea, letter 5/2/08.   Precept payment dates 2008/09 as follows:     On or before:    30/04/08        29/08/08        31/12/08                      _                  _                  _ h)    Welsh Assembly letter 31/1/08 – Borrowing by Community & Town Councils in 2008/09. i)    Councillor Richard Lewis letter, 17 January 2008, addressed to Mr. & Mrs. John Harris, regarding work on car park, Tor View, Penmaen.  Noted letter, Clerk to reply accordingly. j)    Invitation to Safer Swansea Strategy Consultation Event, 15 February 2008, Guildhall, Swansea.  Chairman has been consulted and the correspondence should be noted. k)    One Voice Wales letter, 14 February 2008 – re membership. l)    Carers Courier – the Newsletter of Swansea Carers’ Centre – Winter 2007. m)    Invitation to join the Kidney Wales Foundation Walk for Life, 30 March 2008, and financial appeal. n)    Bishopston Comprehensive School Magazine, Spring 2008, Issue 8.   o)    Swansea 2020 - Swansea Economic Regeneration Strategy Newsletter Winter 2007/2008. p)    Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod – financial appeal (January 2008). q)    Taylor Total Weed Control – application for inclusion on approved list of suppliers. r)    Queensbury Shelters, Portsmouth – information bulletin. 7.    Any Other Business (a)    Longhouse, Penmaen Farm, Penmaen     The Clerk reported that Mr. Colin Lea, who is associated with the Longhouse, had stated to him that work was progressing in accordance with the plans.  Restoration will be hopefully to its former glory. (b)    Jasmine Cottage, Penmaen Farm, Penmaen     Councillor John Harris reported that the south wall of the listed building known as Jasmine Cottage had been demolished, and this needed to be taken up with CADW to make sure they were aware of what was going on.   Agreed the Clerk takes this matter up with the Authorities concerned. (c)    Highway Matters     The following matters have been reported on several occasions and need to be taken up again with the Highways Department:- i    Ilston Church path eroding (reported by Councillor J. A. Griffiths). ii    Furzehill Lane (Brynafel Farm) to Ilston – overhanging branches and potholes (reported by Councillor J. A. Griffiths). iii    Lunnon Road adjacent to field OS No. 5326 – substantial repairs needed to shoulder of carriageway – extremely dangerous as it is (reported by Councillor V. Jones). (d)    Date of next meeting     Noted date of next meeting as Wednesday, 26 March 2008 at 7.30 p.m. There being no further business, the meeting closed at 9.05 p.m.     Chairman