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Present: Cllrs C Rich, Mrs M Kennedy, J Bolwell, Mrs M Button, F Day, M Gregory

(RWG Butt SO43)

Also present Internal Auditor Mr Peter Provest and four members of the public

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1. Apologies for absence – Cllr J Goring
2. Minutes of the Planning Committee held on the 4^th September 2006

These minutes, which had been previously circulated were taken as read, agreed as a true record and signed by the Chairman. The Chairman asked for support for the planning meeting regarding the Ashgrove Car Lot on 18^th October 2006.

3. Clerks Report

The clerk reported on the proposed new parking in the village – Cllr Button is to walk the village with the environment committee to see where the proposed changes are and how they may affect road use. Cllr R Butt is meeting with Ms Miley on 13^th October to discuss any amendments that could be made to her plan.

Cllr Spiller will also attend as a build out is to be sited opposite his garage, this could mean that his coaches will be unable to exit his premises.

The plans for the Ashgrove site are to be dealt with by B&NES on 18^th October and I have contacted the planning department to inform them that the council would like to send a representative to speak on their behalf.

There is a proposed date for the proposed development at Sunset Close to be discussed – 9^th November 2006.

4. Correspondence
• An email has been received from the Planning Department within B&NES stating that they are willing for a planning officer to attend a meeting for an exchange of information.
• An email in reply to the question sent to 02 re the erection of the mast at Foxcote Avenue has been received stating that they are looking into this.

 

Standing Orders were suspended as representatives from CSJ Consultancy came to give a presentation about the proposed new centre for Clinical Excellence.

Two doctors were among the team who came to present the proposals and they spoke with enthusiasm about the plans for the centre. It’s aim is to promote a calm and healing atmosphere. There is to be no A & E department and all patients will be seen on time. Operations will take place at the centre with the exception of brain or open heart surgery. There are to be some rooms for overnight stays but in the main the surgery will be day surgery.

The parish council had no objections and all were in favour.

On 16^th October 2006 the Planning Meeting was resumed at 18.30

Cllr J Bolwell proposed and Cllr M Button seconded that standing orders be resumed.

1. To note and make decisions on the Planning Register

9 Plans were considered and comments recorded – please see attached planning register

2. To note Planning Decisions made by B&NES

7 were received – all were permitted

3. Items for inclusion on a future agenda
• The council is not in favour of the Planning Meeting for Sunset Close to be moved to Radstock where only one person may speak for three minutes
• It is noted that the hole in the forecourt of the former Ashgrove Motors is still there after two years

 

 

Meeting closed at 7.00 pm