MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF
PENNARD COMMUNITY COUNCIL
HELD ON WEDNESDAY 16TH
JULY 2008
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08/122
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
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Mark Smith declared an interest in Minute 08/129.
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08/123
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QUESTIONS BY THE PUBLIC
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None
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08/124
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MINUTES of 10th JUNE 2008
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Proposed by Margaret Waymark, seconded by George Nash,
that the Minutes, as amended, be approved.
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08/125
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MATTERS ARISING
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None
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08/126
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MINUTES OF 26TH JUNE 2008
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Proposed by Margaret Waymark, seconded by Lynda James,
that the Minutes be approved.
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08/127
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MATTERS ARISING
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None
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08/128
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PARKING – SOUTHGATE ROAD/ANDERSON LANE
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Concern at parking problem around the traffic calming
could create a hazard.
Agreed that a representative of the City and County of
Swansea’s Highway Department, be asked to meet representatives of Pennard
Community Council to discuss the problem on site.
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AT/BS/
RC/
Cllr MS
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08/129
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PARKING AT HEATHERSLADE ROAD
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Concern at parking problem in the vicinity which could
create a hazard.
Agreed as Minute 08/128.
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AT/BS/
RC/
Cllr MS
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08/130
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SANDY LANE ACCESS
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Problem of satellite navigation systems directing lorries
up Sandy Lane discussed.
Agreed as Minute 08/128
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AT/BS/
RC/
Cllr MS
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08/131
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MODIFICATIONS TO THE UNITARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN
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Concern expressed about the possible additional influx of
caravans to Gower under the proposed modification order. Agreed to express concern to the City and
County of Swansea about:
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up to 500 more caravans being allowed in Gower, which
dramatically overturns current policies which work effectively.
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the main problem appears to be that site owners allow
static caravans to stay on site even when unoccupied, thus preventing sites
being available for the genuine mobile caravans.
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Gower is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and
does need protection by the City and County of Swansea for the benefit of
everyone. A 10% increase in the
number of caravans in Gower will seriously undermine this fragile situation.
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BS
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Noted refund from Streetmaster due to double payment.
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08/133
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FORMER SURGERY
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The Heads of Terms for the grant of the Lease for the
former surgery circulated and agreed.
Plenary powers to Chair, Vice-Chair and Clerk to execute.
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08/134
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COMMUNITY CHANNEL
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Lynda James gave a progress report following their Annual
General Meeting.
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08/135
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HALL CLEANER AND FIELD HANDYMAN
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Noted new terms as agreed by Field Handyman
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No reply as yet from Hall Cleaners
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BS
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08/136
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GRANTS OF RIGHT
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None
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08/137
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MATTERS OUTSTANDING
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Green Path – request that the City and County of
Swansea cut back the hedge adjacent to 76 Pennard Road and remove the stones
alongside the highway
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Car Parking – no response from the City and County of
Swansea about car parking problems at Linkside Drive/Pennard Drive.
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Fencing, Barland Quarry – deferred
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Bus Stop, Cannisland
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Cllr MS
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08/138
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COMMITTEES
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Planning
Minutes of Planning Committee held on 10th May
2008 noted.
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New Planning Applications – no objections
2008/1122 - 40 Pennard Road - Side extension
and rear conservatory
2008/1192 - 16 Pennard Road - Rear
conservatory
2008/1208 - 41 Belvedere Close, Kittle - Rear conservatory
2008/1212 - 39 Sandy Lane - Gable window
2008/1251 - 54 Sandy Lane - Rear conservatory
2008/1342 - 13 Pennard Drive - Amendment to
2002/0216, ground floor extension
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New Planning Applications –objections
2008/1194
- Plot 22A, Eastcliff
2008/1200
- Plot 22B, Eastcliff
· Change of use from
agricultural land as the plot is part of a field.
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UDP Policy page 35 “extensions into the surrounding countryside will not
be permitted” Development that involves
(i) the capturing
of surrounding countryside through an extension of the built up area and
residential curtilage;
(ii) the extension of a
settlement in the form of ribbon development;
will not be permitted
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4.6.7 (iii)
“Southgate: further intensification
of development along Eastcliff and Westcliffe will not be permitted”
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Policy EV22 page 40 “The countryside through the county will be
preserved and enhanced for the sake of its natural heritage, natural
resources and cultural environment and agricultural and recreational value
through the control of development
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Site Visits
2008/1312 - 71 Southgate Road, Southgate
two storey extension plus housing for a swimming pool
2008/1473 – 22 Bosco Lane, Southgate
increase in ridge height to 7.1 metres
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Decisions by the City and County of Swansea
2008/0331- land to rear of 25 Southgate Road
detached bungalow with detached garage -
Approved
2008/0605 – 64 Southgate Road
change of use to bakers
- Approved with
several caveats including a two year temporary planning approval
2008/0962 – 10 Beaufort Drive
single storey side extension - Approved
2008/0600 – 24 Browns Drive - Approved
two storey part single side extension and conservatory
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Appeals
2007/2456 - 78 Linkside Drive - rear extension
Dismissed by Welsh Assembly Government
2007/1953 - 91 Southgate Road - increase in ridge
height, balcony and side dormer.
Going to Welsh Assembly Government
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Enforcement
Meadgate have until the 14th September 2008 to
appeal to the City and County of Swansea about upgrading the highway to
Pennard Road. If no appeal,
enforcement action will be served by the City and County of Swansea.
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Hall
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Minutes of the Hall Committee of 10th July
2008 noted.
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Agreed free use of hall to Parent and Toddlers for
preparing Carnival float.
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Field
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Minutes of the Field Committee held on 14th
July 2008 noted.
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Agreed a letter of appreciation be sent to Mr. Peter
Lanfear and Mr. D. Watkins for their assistance with finalising compleltion
of the skateboard ramp.
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BS
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Burial Ground
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George Nash resigned as Chair of the Burial Ground
due to other commitments.
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The appointment of Wesley Weeks as Chair was
unanimously agreed.
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Wes Weeks reported on a recent meeting with Spencers
about outstanding issues which need to be addressed by Spencers.
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Parish Hall/Church
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No report
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Footpaths
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Minutes of the Footpath Committee held on 25th
June 2008 noted.
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Neighbourhood Watch
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No report
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Community Councils
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The Society of Local Council Clerks Regional
Conference payment of £45.00 agreed, which will be reimbursed by the
Glamorgan Branch of the SLCC.
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SLCC National Conference on 17th October
2008 noted
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Clerks’
Councils’ Newsletter noted
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Community Forum – Ralph Cook reported on the last
meeting about the Code of Conduct.
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Pennard Area Community Partnership
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Lynda James reported on their recently held AGM, giving a
broader membership and seeking new projects.
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Environment
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Minutes of the Environment Committee of 11th
June 2008 and 10th July 2008 noted.
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Noted the reply from the City and County of Swansea
about bus shelters, which had been added to their list for maintenance.
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08/139
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CORRESPONDENCE
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Noted the following from:
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Mazars about the annual audit and further information
required
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HJ about allotments
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JC about the chicane at Southgate Road
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City and County of Swansea’s reply to outstanding
enquiries
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Shelter seeking financial assistance
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WAG review of electoral arrangements for principal
authorities.
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WAG – local government partnership schemes
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Ombudsman – revised complaints procedures
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The meeting closed at 9.55pm.
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING SPECIAL MEETING
OF PENNARD COMMUNITY COUNCIL
HELD ON WEDNESDAY 16TH JULY 2008
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Ms. Siân Jones, the National Trust Property Manager, gave
a verbal report on the activities of the National Trust locally.
No major plans afoot, but pulling up ragwort on National
Trust land being given a priority.
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Emphasise the need for local people to make the National
Trust aware of any local issues that require their attention.
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The Gower Ranger post now back in operation, dealing with
such matters as illegal camping, which is also a problem for Pennard Golf
Club.
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A current campaign is to make people aware of the danger
plastic bags pose to leather jack turtles in the area.
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No real problems so far this year with jet skiers at Three
Cliffs.
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Booklets are now available by the National Trust on
exploring Gower and the Activities available in the area.
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On dog fouling the National Trust would discuss this with
the City and County of Swansea.
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Consideration also to be given to a very small section of
footpath PD1 leading from Westcliff to Three Cliffs being made more
wheelchair friendly, and review the ‘Take Away’ policy.
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The Chair formally thanked Ms. Jones for addressing the
Council meeting.
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