MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF

PENNARD COMMUNITY COUNCIL

HELD ON TUESDAY 12^TH JUNE 2007

Present: Mr. G. W. Gregory - Chairman Dr R Cook Ms. A. Gerke Mrs. L. James Mr. N. E. King Mr. P. Lanfear Mrs. H. F. Langford Ms. S. Musgrave Mrs. E. Radcliffe Mr. B. L. Smith Councillor Mrs. M. Smith Mr. A. C. Thomas Dr. P. M. Waymark Mr. W. Weeks

Apologies: Ms. C. Bryden-Smith Mr. G. T. Nash

07/73	New Member
The new co-opted Member for Pennard, Mr. Andrew Thomas, was welcomed to his first meeting by the Chairman.
07/74	DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Mrs. Radcliffe declared an interest in the skate board project (agenda item No. 07/78)
07/75	MINUTES OF 14^TH May 2007
Approved, as amended, by Dr. Waymark, and seconded by Dr. Cook.
07/76	MATTERS ARISING
None

07/77	ANNUAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31^ST MARCH 2007
The annual return had been circulated with the agenda, together with a draft letter to the auditors explaining the variances for the previous year. The report was accepted and signed by the Chairman.
07/78	FACILITIES FOR YOUTHS
Dr. Waymark distributed a discussion document about skateboard ramps. Agreed that a special meeting be arranged for 7.30pm on Monday, 2^nd July 2007 at the Community Hall.		BLS
07/79	COUNCILLOR MRS. M. SMITH
New and Outstanding Items – see Appendix 1
07/80	COMMITTEES
Planning New Applications		BLS
Application 2007/1107 - 75 Pennard Road, Pennard Single storey side extension Decision: No objection
Application 2007/1106 - land adjacent to 2 Norton Drive, Pennard To top and lop one sycamore tree and one ash tree covered by TPO Nos. 342 and 167. Decision: No objection
Application 2007/1242 - 20 Three Cliffs Drive, Pennard Single storey side extension Decision: No access created – concern that relevant bodies agreed rear access to 20 Three Cliffs Drive.
Application 2007/1042 - 20 Bosco Lane, Southgate Rear conservatory Decision: No objection
Application 2007/1049 - ‘Swynydon’, Sandy Lane Increase in ridge height by 2.4 metres with two-storey side extension, single storey rear extension and single storey side extension. Decision: This application does not accord with the Sandy Lane Development Plan and therefore should be rejected. The size of the proposed building is too large, being a two-storey development which does not help to protect the character of the area and the application does not follow the design development guide. This would be considered overdevelopment of the site.
Application 2007/1075 - 76 Pennard Road, Pennard Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of a replacement two storey detached dwelling with attached carport. Decision: Pennard Community Council are of the view that this ultra-modern proposed development does not accord with the style and character of the area and as such is incompatible with other properties in the area. This would result in a visually intrusive and discordant feature in the village scene, and fail to respect the layout, scale and character of the surrounding properties. Concern is also raised about the land edged blue on the application. This is agricultural land and should not be considered as part of the garden of No. 76.
Decisions by the City and County of Swansea · 37 Foxhole Drive – refuse first floor and single storey rear extensions. · 91 Southgate Road – refuse increase in height of building · 16 Southgate Road – approve single storey rear extension · 8 Eastcliff – approve front conservatory
Appeals to the Welsh Assembly · ‘Hedgeway’, High Pennard – construct detached dwelling
Hall The following were reported · PCSOs now based at Murton, but using Pennard as a drop-in centre. · PACT Meeting organised for Monday, 18^th June 2007 at 7.00pm in Pennard Community Hall.
· Surface Drainage Agreed two specifications be drawn up as follows - to construct new charcom/eco drainage system on the surface OR to install new underground piping. Both systems to drain into the soak away outside the Hall gates and to include removal of bushes and repair to wall.		BLS
· Recycling Paper Skip Proposed siting outside the Hall gate by the School authority considered inappropriate – litter, eyesore, traffic hazard. School to be requested to relocate possibly near the Library in a less obtrusive position.		BLS
· Proposed Tenancy for old surgery premises Agreed that MW/GG/GN meet with Anna Morris and her architect to finalise specifications for tender, which will clearly identify the Council’s costs and those of Anna Morris. Agreed that architectural fees from today be shared with Anna Morris. Agreed tenders be sought under the Council’s name. (Query VAT on AM’s costs).		MW
Field · Dr. Waymark reported on the successful Gower Gallop and that electric safety check to the Pavilion had been completed. The safety Check to the playground equipment report had been received and Dr Waymark was asked to seek quotations for safety resurfacing for the Hand over Hand. · Burrows Close – no reply from the City and County of Swansea about request for a kissing gate to replace self-closing gate.		MW Cllr. MS
Burial Ground No report
Parish Hall/Church No report
Footpaths · Concern expressed at the danger the board walks near the castle presented to walkers. · Footpath survey still outstanding.		BLS PL
Neighbourhood Watch No report
Community Councils Noted One Voice Wales Newsletter and Area Committee on 14^th June 2007.
PACP Noted the AGM due on 21^st June 2007.
Litter Mrs. Langford gave a progress report of litter collection scheduled for September about which ‘fliers’ will be circulated. Poster for Primary School competition prepared, entries to be shown at Pennard Carnival. Prizes will be given for best posters. Agreed Litter Committee have a budget of £200.00.
07/81	CORRESPONDENCE
Noted the following from: · Age Concern – nail trimming service for those over 50 years. · Welsh Assembly – concessionary travel on the Heart of Wales Rail Line. · Mid & West Wales Fire Service – draft risk reduction plan · Fairbridge – grant appeal · County Archivist – annual report
ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT – SEE APPENDIX 2
07/82	GRANTS OF RIGHT
Agreed for: · Mr. D. H. Herriott · Mrs. K. M. Neilson · Mr. R. Jenkins
07/83	MATTERS OUTSTANDING – SEE APPENDIX 3
The meeting closed at 9.55pm