MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF

PENNARD COMMUNITY COUNCIL

HELD ON MONDAY 14^TH MAY 2007

Present: Mr. G. W. Gregory - Chairman Ms. C. Bryden-Smith Dr R Cook Ms. A. Gerke Mr. N. E. King Mr. G. T. Nash Mrs. E. Radcliffe Mr. B. L. Smith Councillor Mrs. M. Smith Dr. P. M. Waymark Mr. W. Weeks

Apologies: Mrs. H. F. Langford Ms. S. Musgrave Mrs. L. James

07/60	CO-OPTION
It was unanimously agreed that Mr. A. C. Thomas, 4 Bendrick Drive, Southgate, be co-opted as a Member of the Pennard Ward.
07/61	DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
The Clerk declared an interest in Planning Application 2007/0921.
07/62	MINUTES OF 12^TH APRIL 2007
Approved, as amended, by Mr. Nash, and seconded by Dr. Cook.
07/63	MATTERS ARISING
None
07/64	FACILITIES FOR YOUTHS
Two hundred brochures to be provided by the City and County of Swansea about out of school activities during the summer.

07/65	PARISH HALL
Members considered comparative charges for the use of the Parish Hall and Community Hall and were satisfied that fees were fairly charged. It was agreed that representatives of Pennard Community Council meet representatives of the Parish Hall Committee for informal discussions about the use of both premises.		NEK
07/66	COUNCILLOR MRS. M. SMITH
New Items
ER WW	· Linkside Drive – relocate yellow grit box. Refer to C&C Swansea. · Southgate Road near roundabout – remove rusty box · Southgate Road near roundabout – clean/renovate bus shelter · 1 Beaufort Drive – kerbstone dropped, pavement moved as a result. · Southgate Road roundabout – yellow Police sign about theft needs relocating in less intrusive area.	BLS BLS
Outstanding Items – see Appendix 1
07/67	COMMITTEES
Finance The Clerk reported that: a) the Audit Fee for 2007/08 would be £400.00 b) Mazars confirmed as the council’s next auditor c) no reply from Edwina Hart AM about the selection of external auditors by the Welsh Assembly. The Income and Expenditure under Budget Heads for the year ended 31^st March 2007 as submitted, was approved.
Planning New Applications
Application 2007/0763 - 16 Southgate Road, Southgate Single storey rear extension No objection
Application 2007/0773 - 91 Southgate Road, Southgate Addition of first floor living accommodation, side porch and single storey side/rear extension Concern at overdevelopment of the site, leading to loss of light and privacy to adjacent properties.
Application 2007/0793 - ‘Windy Hill’, Sandy Lane Retention of detached outbuilding Concern at actual size of outbuilding. However, providing used solely as a workshop, not residential use, no objection
Application 2007/0544 - 2 Anderson Lane, Southgate Amended plans Increase in ridge height by 3.4 metres to provide first and second floor living accommodation with three front and one rear dormer and a front balcony and single storey rear/side extension incorporating integral garage Reiterate previous objections about size and height, and visual impact.
Application 2007/0859 - 37 Foxhole Drive, Southgate Two storey side extension incorporating attached garage and single storey rear extension No objection
Application 2007/0906 - 8 Eastcliff, Southgate Front conservatory No objection
Application 2007/0921 - 54 Southgate Road, Southgate Demolition of existing chalet and replacement two storey detached dwelling. Concern that this proposal is for a very large building, resulting in overdevelopment of the site and which will completely dominate the two adjacent bungalows.  This will have a detrimental visual impact on the village scene situated on the main road through Southgate. Concern also about the plan omitting to show the very large garage at the bottom of the garden.  The north-west elevation of the proposed plan shows a porch to be constructed, which appears to prevent vehicular access to the garage.
Decisions by the City and County of Swansea · ‘Tree Tops’, Sandy Lane - refused siting of a caravan · The Old Farmhouse, Kittle - refused detached building · Hunts Corner, High Pennard - refused extension · 66 Southgate Road - approved replacement porch
Appeals · 25 Southgate Road - erection of detached bungalow ‘Shirecombe’ - the City and County of Swansea had been advised by the owner of Shirecombe that the fence, which exceeded 2m in height, had been in existence over five/ten years. Names and addresses of those with a different viewpoint given to the City and County of Swansea by the Clerk.
Meadgate - concern expressed that Park Road/Burrows Close road may not be resurfaced prior to Meadgate leaving the site. Mr. Gregory to keep a watching brief.		GWG
Hall · PCSO – the Clerk to meet Inspector Rhodri Williams on Tuesday, 15^th May 2007 · Proposed Nursery – Agreed that representatives of Pennard Community Council meet with Ms. Anna Morris in two week’s time. · Car park drainage, wall and toilet – refer to Hall Committee · Gate Posts – Dr. Waymark reported these would be painted shortly Field · Table and benches – agreed that a picnic table/bench be erected · Dunvant AFC – it was agreed that Dunvant AFC (under 13years) be banned from playing in Pennard playing field. Advise Football League. · Burrows Close/Field – the City and County of Swansea be asked to renew the gate at Burrows Close and erect kissing gates at both ends of the footpath		BLS BLS PMW PMW BLS BLS
Burial Ground Agreed the seat donated by Pennard WI be oiled not painted. Spencers to be advised.		BLS
Parish Hall/Church Noted letter of thanks for Section 137 Grants
Footpaths No report
Neighbourhood Watch No report
Community Councils · Noted Clerks’ and Councils’ Newsletter · Noted Clerks’ Newsletter
PACP · Noted reply from City and County of Swansea about proposed speed limit outside school · Mr. King reported on discussions about litter at the last PACP meeting, the need for an annual financial statement and a review of the Constitution at the next AGM on 16^th June 2007.
07/68	CORRESPONDENCE
Noted Mid and West Wales Fire Service draft risk management plan

07/69	ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT – 14^TH MAY 2007
Payable to G. Nash Staples Inland Rev. B. L. Smith C. Suttie J. Eley C&CS Spencers P. Carosi		Purpose BG – Hoselock Stationery Tax/NI – less £150 filing on line Pay – May Field – maintenance and materials Hall – toilet check Hall – trade waste Field 296.97 BG 263.91 BG 35.64 Pound 11.20 CH 30.32 Misc. 26.55 BG turfing 300.00 Hall cleaning		Cheque No. 2200 2201 2202 2203 2204 2205 2206 2207 2208		VAT - 2.86 - - - - 6.37 - - - - - - 168.81 -		Total Due 4.99 19.26 29.76 530.86 91.00 25.00 42.77 1,133.40 75.00 1,952.04
Balances at 14^th May 2007
Current Holding Pension Maintenance Less Cheques not presented			8,569.90 15,198.36 1,854.82 13,421.53 39,044.61 1,133.14 37,911.47		Opening Balance Add Receipts Less Payments Balances		43,910.04 2,517.36 _______ 4,642.74 8,515.93 37,911.47

07/70	GRANTS OF RIGHT None
07/71	MATTERS OUTSTANDING
· Green Path - Councillor Mrs. Smith was asked about extending the green path from 62 to 78 Pennard Road. · Kittle car parking - noted that BraIns Brewery unable to assist with overflow car parking. Noted City and County of Swansea to place time limit in lay-by outside shops. · Litter - working party under the Chairmanship of Mr. Nash to include Mrs. Langford, Mr. King, Mrs. Radcliffe, Mr. Lanfear, to advise where Councillor Mrs. Smith can concentrate the City and County of Swansea’s resources in clearing rubbish. · Golf Club - No further development about their proposed fencing at Pobbles.		Cllr. MS
· Sewage - Letters from Dwr Cymru, the Consumer Council, Edwina Hart AM and the City and County of Swansea noted. All recognised the problem at Southgate and although regular maintenance taking place, there is no permanent long-term solution in the next five-year plan. · Lay-by Vennaway Lane/Fairwood Common - no report · Road verges and uncovered manure transport - Members asked to note any vehicle’s registration number where manure transported without cover.
07/72	INSURANCE
Dr. Waymark and Mrs. James thanked for reviewing the insurance schedule which has been sent to the insurance company for comment.
The meeting closed at 9.55pm