Present:

Dr. R. J. Cook  -  Chair

Mr. D. C. Hickery

Mr. L. Irwin

Mrs. L. James

Mrs. H. F. Langford

Mr. M. H. Layton

Mr.P. J. Middleton

Mr. G. T. Nash

Mrs. L. Silver

Mr. B. L. Smith

Mr. Mark Smith

Cllr. Mrs. M. Smith

Mr. A. C. Thomas

Dr. P. M. Waymark

Mr. W. Weeks

Apologies:

Mr. N. E. King

08/122

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Mark Smith declared an interest in Minute 08/129.

08/123

QUESTIONS BY THE PUBLIC

None

08/124

MINUTES of 10^th JUNE 2008

Proposed by Margaret Waymark, seconded by George Nash, that the Minutes, as amended, be approved.

08/125

MATTERS ARISING

None

08/126

MINUTES OF 26^TH JUNE 2008

Proposed by Margaret Waymark, seconded by Lynda James, that the Minutes be approved.

08/127

MATTERS ARISING

None

08/128

PARKING – SOUTHGATE ROAD/ANDERSON LANE

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.

AT/BS/

RC/

Cllr MS

08/129

PARKING AT HEATHERSLADE ROAD

Concern at parking problem in the vicinity which could create a hazard.

Agreed as Minute 08/128.

AT/BS/

RC/

Cllr MS

08/130

SANDY LANE ACCESS

Problem of satellite navigation systems directing lorries up Sandy Lane discussed.

Agreed as Minute 08/128

AT/BS/

RC/

Cllr MS

08/131

MODIFICATIONS TO THE UNITARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN

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:

·        up to 500 more caravans being allowed in Gower, which dramatically overturns current policies which work effectively.

·        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.

·        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.

BS

08/132

ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT

Payable to

Purpose

Cheque

No.

VAT

Total

B. L. Smith

Customs & Excise

C&CS

Caterclean

E.O.N.

Fire Protection

Family Housing

SWALEC

D. Carosi

SLCC

Spencers

D. Watkins

P. Carosi

C. Suttie

Kittle Res. Assoc.

C & CS

SWALEC

Pay – July 2008            557.94

refund on keys/plaque    32.00

Tax/NI

Elections

Hall – cleaning materials

hall – gas supply

Hall – fire equipment check

Photocopying – 12 months

Burial Ground – lighting

Hall – window cleaning

Conference – refund by Glam. Branch

Field                 296.67

BG                    263.92

Misc.                  26.55

   “                      35.64

Pound                 11.20

Hall                     39.32

Field – Skateboards misc.

Hall – cleaning

Field – maintenance

S.137 Grant

Hall – rates

Hall - electricity

2401

2402

2403

2404

2405

2406

2407

2408

2409

2410

2411

2412

2413

2414

2415

DD

DD

-

-

-

18.28

7.56

12.46

16.50

0.31

-

7.88

116.31

-

-

-

-

-

-

589.94

171.22

591.50

122.71

158.69

83.66

110.78

6.66

12.00

52.88

780.90

2,050.00

160.00

43.00

125.00

128.00

119.00

5,305.94

BALANCES AS AT 16^TH JULY 2008

Current Account

Deposit Account

No. 2 Account

No. 4 Account

Less Cheques not presented

28,719.43

1,502.21

1,920.00

17,386.92

49,528.56

3,723.00

45,805.56

Opening Balance

Add Receipts

Less Payments

Balances

40,896.88

29,655.89

70,562.77

24,747.21

45,805.56

08/133

FORMER SURGERY

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.

08/134

COMMUNITY CHANNEL

Lynda James gave a progress report following their Annual General Meeting.

08/135

HALL CLEANER AND FIELD HANDYMAN

·        Noted new terms as agreed by Field Handyman

·        No reply as yet from Hall Cleaners

BS

08/136

GRANTS OF RIGHT

None

08/137

MATTERS OUTSTANDING

·        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

·        Car Parking – no response from the City and County of Swansea about car parking problems at Linkside Drive/Pennard Drive.

·        Fencing, Barland Quarry – deferred

·        Bus Stop, Cannisland

Cllr MS

08/138

COMMITTEES

Planning

Minutes of Planning Committee held on 10^th May 2008 noted.

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

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.

·        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

·        Point 4.6.7 (iii)

“Southgate: further intensification of development along Eastcliff and Westcliffe will not be permitted”

·        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

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

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

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

Enforcement

Meadgate have until the 14^th 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.

Hall

·        Minutes of the Hall Committee of 10^th July 2008 noted.

·        Agreed free use of hall to Parent and Toddlers for preparing Carnival float.

Field

·        Minutes of the Field Committee held on 14^th July 2008 noted.

·        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.

BS

Burial Ground

·        George Nash resigned as Chair of the Burial Ground due to other commitments. 

·        The appointment of Wesley Weeks as Chair was unanimously agreed.

·        Wes Weeks reported on a recent meeting with Spencers about outstanding issues which need to be addressed by Spencers.

Parish Hall/Church

No report

Footpaths

Minutes of the Footpath Committee held on 25^th June 2008 noted.

Neighbourhood Watch

No report

Community Councils

·        The Society of Local Council Clerks Regional Conference payment of £45.00 agreed, which will be reimbursed by the Glamorgan Branch of the SLCC.

·        SLCC National Conference on 17^th October 2008 noted

·        Clerks’  Councils’ Newsletter noted

·        Community Forum – Ralph Cook reported on the last meeting about the Code of Conduct.

Pennard Area Community Partnership

Lynda James reported on their recently held AGM, giving a broader membership and seeking new projects.

Environment

·        Minutes of the Environment Committee of 11^th June 2008 and 10^th July 2008 noted.

·        Noted the reply from the City and County of Swansea about bus shelters, which had been added to their list for maintenance.

08/139

CORRESPONDENCE

Noted the following from:

·        Mazars about the annual audit and further information required

·        HJ about allotments

·        JC about the chicane at Southgate Road

·        City and County of Swansea’s reply to outstanding enquiries

·        Shelter seeking financial assistance

·        WAG review of electoral arrangements for principal authorities.

·        WAG – local government partnership schemes

·        Ombudsman – revised complaints procedures

The meeting closed at 9.55pm.

Present:

Dr. R. J. Cook  -  Chair

Mr. D. C. Hickery

Mrs. L. James

Mrs. H. F. Langford

Mr.P. J. Middleton

Mr. G. T. Nash

Mrs. L. Silver

Mr. B. L. Smith

Mr. Mark Smith

Mr. A. C. Thomas

Mr. W. Weeks

Apologies:

Mr. N. E. King

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.

Emphasise the need for local people to make the National Trust aware of any local issues that require their attention.

The Gower Ranger post now back in operation, dealing with such matters as illegal camping, which is also a problem for Pennard Golf Club.

A current campaign is to make people aware of the danger plastic bags pose to leather jack turtles in the area.

No real problems so far this year with jet skiers at Three Cliffs.

Booklets are now available by the National Trust on exploring Gower and the Activities available in the area.

On dog fouling the National Trust would discuss this with the City and County of Swansea.

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.

The Chair formally thanked Ms. Jones for addressing the Council meeting.