WINSTRED HUNDRED PARISH COUNCIL
Peldon Great Wigborough Little Wigborough Salcott Virley
A meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council will be held at Salcott Village Hall on Tuesday 11th October 2022 at 7.30pm to which the Councillors are summoned to attend.
Everyone attending this meeting is required to wear a mask. Whilst we appreciate that this is not a legal requirement at this time, as we have vulnerable people amongst us, it is a common courtesy for their safety.
Apologies for absence:
To confirm minutes of the meeting held on 12th July 2022: To note September meeting was cancelled owing to the death of the Queen.
County and Borough Councillor Reports:
Public-Have Your Say:
Declarations of Interest:
Items for Discussion
1. Playgrounds and Playing Fields
- Reports on both playgrounds and fields
- To note swing shackles have been replaced at Salcott playground as per annual inspection report.
- Adult gym equipment for both sites has now been installed. Maintenance plan to be discussed.
- To note new signs installed for Moss Hay at both top and bottom of the footpath
- Moss Hay entrance gate – discuss options for replacing pole
- Unsociable behaviour at Moss Hay – discuss options in an attempt to rectify
- Decision required: What can be done about the above, entrance gate, maintenance plan for new gym equipment and anything else that needs attention?
2. Wigboroughs Bus Shelters
Looking shabby and in need of painting
- Decision required: Are we happy to accept the quotation of £375 for painting both these shelters?
3. 20’s Plenty Webinar
To discuss the webinar attended by several parish councillors.
4. CBC Planning Training Session
This was attended by several parish councillors and the subsequent presentation will be discussed
5. Email Protocol
To confirm changes discussed at the July meeting
6. Process for agreeing responses to planning applications
To confirm changesdiscussed at the July meeting
7. Cllr Lee Scott, Cabinet Member for Highways Maintenance
Report on our drive-round visit and what can/will be achieved from our list of highway’s problems.
8. Dog Fouling
To discuss options to tackle this on-going problem
9. Youth Forum
To discuss holding a meeting on a Saturday to find out what is important to the under 18s in the parish
10. Actions and reminder List – update
Planning applications:
| 221708 | Proposal: Application to vary condition (drawings) following a grant of planning permission 202510 at Lovedowns Farm, Barnhall Road, Salcott – the parish council has no objections |
| 221663 (& 221664 Listed Building application) | Proposal: Renovation of farm house, erection of garden room extension, erection of cart lodge at Home Farm, Mersea Road, Peldon – the parish council has no objections |
| 221971 | Proposal: Rear extension to existing bungalow at 12 Newpots Close, Peldon – the parish council has no objections |
| 221997 | Proposal: Extension of residential curtilage to East barn, modifications to outbuilding for ancillary use at Green Barn, Church View, The Street, Salcott – the parish council has no objections |
| 221990 | Proposal: New barns and covered area ancillary to the main dwelling and 3 box domestic stable building and hay store at Wheatlands, Church Road, Peldon – the parish council has no objections |
| 221934 | Proposal: Application to vary condition 4 of planning permission 100915 at St Ives Farm, St Ives Road, Peldon – the parish council has no objections |
| 222085 | Proposal: Resubmission of 211906 for retrospective planning permission workshop/home office at Marels, School Lane, Great Wigborough – the parish council’s position with regard to this application is a neutral one. We neither actively object to it nor actively support it, believing that we can add no value to the work of the professional planning officers. |
| 222034 | Proposal: Construction of single storey sun lounge to east side of two storey cottage at The Olde House, Mersea Road, Peldon – the parish council has no objection |
Planning Decisions:
| 221316 | Proposal: Insertion of 2 conservatory type roof lights on north elevation at Green Farm, Church View, The Street, Salcott – Approve conditional |
| 221193 | Proposal: Installation of cellar with spiral staircase at Green Barn, Church View, The Street, Salcott – Approve conditional |
| 221181 | Proposal: Demolition of dilapidated outbuilding and replacing with new at Green Farm, Church View, The Street, Salcott – Refuse |
| 220306 | Proposal: Outline application for the demolition of an existing building at Plovers, Mersea Road, Peldon – Refuse |
| 221261 | Proposal: Remodelling of existing property, construction of first floor extension above existing garage at Chubbins, Church Road, Peldon – Approve conditional |
| 221535 | Proposal: Extension of residential amenity land to East Barn at Green Barn, Church View, The Street, Salcott – Approve conditional |
| 221971 | Proposal: Rear extension to existing bungalow at 12 Newpots Close, Peldon – Approve conditional |
| 221997 | Proposal: Extension to residential curtilage to East Barn at Green Farm, Church View, The Street, Salcott – Approve conditional |
Finances:
Payments made in August:
| Kevin Harris – roof repairs to Little Wigborough bus shelter | £880.70 |
| Kevin Harris – roof repairs to Great Wigborough bus shelter | £797.69 |
| Tree & Lawn Company – Salcott grass cut | £126.00 |
| Anglia Inspection Services – annual playgrounds inspections | £168.00 |
| Impact Signs – Moss Hay signage | £30.00 |
| R S Pullen – August salary | £525.00 |
Payments to be made in September:
| R S Pullen – September salary | £525.00 |
| R S Pullen – expenses: ink, paper, mat, shackles, petrol, etc. | £225.59 |
Payments for October:
| PKF Littlejohn LLP – external audit | £360.00 |
| R S Pullen – October salary | £525.00 |
| CALC – annual subscription | £35.00 |
| Fresh-Air Fitness – adult gym equipment | £6,504.84 |
