Meeting of
PAKENHAM PARISH COUNCIL
7.30pm 18th March 2010, Martin Room, St Mary's Church
Present: Cllr H Painter, Cllr D Dorling, Cllr N Farthing, Cllr A Kibbel, Cllr M Sargent , Borough Councillor C Spicer and Mrs M Gardiner (clerk).
1 - Apologies for absence: Cllr R Griffin and Cllr M Bryant
2 - Public Forum:
Neighbours of Pensilva voiced their feelings about the proposed extension, and the owners of the property explained their reasons.
The Chairman convened the meeting.
3 - Declarations of interest: None.
4 - Approve minutes of meeting held on 25th February 2010:
Councillors agreed that these should be signed as a true record.
5 - Planning applications:
SE/10/0246 - Pensilva, Fen Road.
Erection of front extension to provide single garage including covered area and alteration of vehicular access.
Cllr R Griffin had emailed his thoughts on the proposal and these were read out. Councillors looked at this application while considering the reasons for the previous refusal. They eventually agreed by a majority vote that they had no objection to the proposal.
0452/10 - Hadfield, Church Hill.
Erection of a two storey extension on the south side of an existing residential property.
Councillors felt that this is an application for two homes and therefore they unanimously object to the building of the extension.
SE/10/0177 - The Broadway, Grimstone End
(i) Conversion of existing commercial building to dwelling and
(ii) erection of 2 no. dwellings and association car ports.
Cllr C Spicer told Councillors that this application, which we supported, had gone to the Development Control Committee. All the neighbours want residential use of this land. Cllr Spicer will support the Parish Council and make representations at the committee meeting on our behalf.
Pakenham Watermill.
Their Chairman has passed plans to Cllr H Painter showing their plans to erect a semi-permanent marquee in the garden, which will be used for events from Easter to October. They have not yet applied for planning permission. The Parish Council will have no objection to this idea.
The Chairman circulated a notice explaining the Parish Council's part in the planning procedure. It was agreed to put this on the village notice-boards.
6 - Finance Report:
The effectiveness of the internal audit was discussed and Councillors agreed to appoint Malcolm Saunders for the 2009-10 audit.
The risk assessment was also agreed with no alteration from last year.
7 - Any other business from Councillors:
Ixworth Conservation Area
It was agreed to write to St Edmundsbury regarding the piece of land between the A143 and the river. Councillors feel that this piece of land has a considerable effect on the conservation area and wonder if it can be protected or enhanced in any way. It was originally linked to Micklemere before the by-pass was built and could be linked again.
8 - Dates of next meetings:
Thursday 6th April 2010 in the Martin Room, St Mary's Church.
The Annual Parish Meeting followed by the Parish Council AGM will be held on Thursday 27th May in Pakenham Village Hall, starting at 7.00pm.
