Chairman: Councillor Lynda Baker Oliver
Clerk to the Council:
Katrina Baker MBE
The Oaklands, Waters Upton, Telford TF6 6NP
Telephone 01952 541939 or 07813788094
E mail: watersuptonpc@btinternet.com
www.watersupton.org.uk
Minutes of the meeting of Waters Upton Parish Council which took place on Wednesday 24th June 2015 at
7.30p.m. in Waters Upton Village Hall.
PRESENT: Councillors:
Mrs L M Baker Oliver
J Griffith
T Revitt
Mrs E Thomas
B Rothwell
In attendance:
Katrina Baker (Clerk)
Mr D Smith
Cllr S Bentley
17 Members of the public
15/2966
WELCOME
The Chairman, Councillor Baker Oliver, opened the meeting and thanked everyone for attending.
PUBLIC SESSION
Mr C Purves presented details of the application for Heath House, Cold Hatton.
The dog waste / litter bin at the end of Stars Lane has still not been emptied.
Mrs Bleach presented details of the application for Aquadale Farm, Crudgington.
Concerns regarding the outcome of the traffic survey for Waters Upton Village and actions
Concerns regarding the planning application for two properties on the site of the builders yard,
Fairview, Cold Hatton.
Request for details of the Parish Council policy on housing in Cold Hatton.
15/2967
DECLARATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF OFFICE
Councillor Rothwell read and signed his Declaration of Acceptance of Office, which was witnessed
by the Clerk as the Proper Officer of the Council.
Register of Disclosable Interests
It is a requirement that a declaration is presented to the Council, which will be forwarded to TWC and
will appear on their website.
15/2968
APOLOGIES
None
Councillors S Bentley and S Burrell, Ward Members, are attending a Planning Committee meeting at
TWC, but hope to attend later.
15/2969
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Members were reminded of the need to declare their interests in any matters appearing on the
agenda. Should a personal or prejudicial interest be declared, the member should leave the room
and take no part in the decision on the subject.
Katrina Baker
Waters Upton Stores
Management
Katrina Baker
Partner of Telford & Wrekin Councillor
Cllr Baker Oliver
Member of Village Hall Management Cttee
Personal
Cllr Terry Revitt
Member of Village Hall Management Cttee
Personal
Katrina Baker
Secretary of Village Hall Management Cttee
15/2970
CO-OPTION OF A COUNCILLOR
Following the elections in May, there has been one vacancy on the Parish Council. The position
has been advertised and one application received. The Clerk read a submission received from Mr
Des Smith.
It was proposed by Cllr T Revitt and seconded by Cllr E Thomas that Mr Des Smith be co-opted
back to Waters Upton Parish Council. All were in favour and thus it was
RESOLVED that Councillor D Smith be co-opted to Waters Upton Parish Council
Councillor Smith read and signed his declaration of Acceptance of Office, which was witnessed by
the Clerk, as the Proper Officer of the Council.
Councillor Smith will completed and return a copy of the Register of Disclosable Interests.
15/2971
MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD IN MAY 2015
The Minutes were received, for information only.
MINUTES OF THE FULL COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN MAY 2015
It was proposed by Councillor Thomas and seconded by Councillor Revitt that the Minutes of the
May meeting be accepted and agreed as a true record. With one abstention, all were in favour and
thus it was:
RESOLVED that the Minutes be signed as a true record.
15/2972
15/2973
MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES (NOT OTHERWISE ON THE AGENDA) FOR
INFORMATION
None
FINANCE
a) Orders for the payment of money
Payments, in accordance with the Financial Regulations of the Parish Council were agreed and
signed by two Members of the Council.
b)
Annual Return, Governance Statement and Risk Assessment
Members confirmed the information for the Annual Return, with the Governance Statement and
updated Risk Assessment. The Internal Auditor’s report has highlighted no issues.
c)
Insurance
The insurance schedule from AON has been received and it has been confirmed that the cover
is appropriate and adequate. Invoices for the proportionate amounts will be sent to Wrekin
Housing Trust and Waters Upton Stores.
d)
Clerk’s employment
It was proposed by Cllr Revitt and seconded by Cllr Griffin that £50 be granted to the Clerk
towards the full cost of the CILCA qualification.
Due to the introduction of the work-based compulsory pension scheme, Waters Upton’s
enrolment date has been agreed as August 2016.
RESOLVED that a £50 grant be given to the clerk as a contribution towards the costs of
the CILCA Qualification. The Clerk will be eligible for a work-based pension from
August 2016.
PLANNING
15/2974 a)
Notification of determinations
Parish Room Croft
TWC Planning Committee granted outline permission when the application was returned to
Planning Committee for determination following the announcement that TWC has a five year
land supply.
b)
New Applications for Consideration
Members has been requested to assess the details of the applications on line, prior to the
meeting.
TWC/2015/0405
Heath House, Cold Hatton
A detailed discussion took place regarding this application which was seen as an exciting,
innovative application.
RESOLVED to support this application due to its excellent build credentials. It has
minimal impact in the locality and it is of a design that may been a green flag for similar
developments in the future.
TWC/2005/0440
Aquadale Farm Crudgington
A detailed discussion took place regarding this application. The site has been subject to a
number of applications in the past.
RESOLVED to have no objections to the proposal for this development.
TWC/2015/0469
Builder’s Yard, Fairview, Cold Hatton
Members were keen to take into consideration the comments received from local neighbours,
especially with regards to relocation of the builders yard. The applicant was in attendance at
the meeting and gave an assurance that the builder’s yard was not to relocate to the nearby
cowshed. This application is in line with WUNP.
RESOLVED to have no objections to 2 properties in principle, however, the current
proposed designs are not in keeping with the area and are considered out of character
and inappropriate for this rural location.
TWC/2015/0473
The Swan, Waters Upton
Members supported the concerns of the local community regarding the over-development of
this site. The current application would, in effect, be Phase II, the first 5 houses being granted
only on appeal.
This site is an important aspect as the entrance to the village. The proposals conflict with the
Neighbourhood Plan and this is not an infil site.
Concerns remain regarding the green treatment box for waste water.
% properties will be over-development of the site.
The public house building should remain as a building of significant local interest. Members
believed that no more than two dwellings should be allowed on the site.
RESOLVED that 2 properties in principle may be supported, however it is important that
the Swan building, is retained. The Parish Council would request a grassed / planted
area to the front of the site as this would be a picturesque entrance to the village.
TWC/2014/0888
Old Rectory Site, Waters Upton
This application comes before the Council once again, following further negotiation. The River
Lane should be one way traffic – down hill only. There is no requirement for the bin area, as it
had been previously agreed that the highway would be suitable for the bin lorry. There needs
to be vehicular access to the cemetery extension.
TWC/2014/1020
Melverley House, Waters Upton
RESOLVED that WUPC cannot support this application as it remains outside of the
WUNP and contrary to policy at TWC. It is not an infil plot. It is a green field site with a
narrow entrance.
TWC/2015/0524
The Bothy, Meeson Hall
This application requests change of use to allow the use of the historical building as a holiday
let accommodation.
RESOLVED that this is appropriate use of the building, however a condition should be
added to ensure that it remains linked to Meeson Hall, as the substantive property.
c)
Neighbourhood Plan
Mark Pritchard MP has written to the Leader of TWC and to the Secretary of State to follow up
our correspondence regarding the delays in the progress of the WUNP towards Examination.
The Steering Group, Project Managers, Chairman and Clerk, will be meeting senior legal and
planning officers at TWC tomorrow.
It was proposed by Cllr Baker Oliver and seconded by Cllr Thomas that £2000 be allocated
from Reserves in principle at this stage, to be used if necessary to fund legal action if required.
All were in favour and thus it was
RESOVLED that £2000 be earmarked for WUNP legal expenses, if required. Actual
expenditure will require Full Council approval.
d)
Other Planning Matters
i)
Parish Room Croft
Outline permission was recently determined at Planning Committee for 4 or 5
dwellings, plus the three elements of community gain.
The Chairman attended the Committee meeting to represent the PC, however
permission was granted for 4 or 5 dwellings plus the community gain.
ii)
Shaping Places
A new draft emerging Local Plan will be available for comments from the end of July. It
is important that everyone has their say on the proposals and planning policies.
iii)
Enforcement Issues
No further updates at this time.
iv)
Enforcement Policy
The Chairman and Clerk will draft a response during August for submission in
September.
v)
TPO
The Tree Preservation Order for the oak tree to the West of the Lion has been
confirmed.
15/2975
CORRESPONDENCE
Items received for information (Please contact the Clerk if you wish to read any of these
documents or if you require additional information):
All correspondence has been shared with Members.
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a) The Wrekin Area Committee meeting will take place on 8 July 2015
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b) The Parish Charter Monitoring Group requires items for the agenda by 20 July 2015.
c) Thank you card from Friends of Crudgington School, for the grant towards the Forest
School Project
d) A consultation has commenced on the Statement of Licensing Policy – comments are
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required by 14 September.
15/2976
RIGHTS OF WAY
The work required on the stile adjacent to Bolas Bridge Cottage was completed in time for the charity
walk.
Work is still required to Hunter’s Bridge.
Missing way-markers are required near Meeson Hall.
15/2977 CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
The Chairman continues to represent the Parish Council at meetings, particularly in relation to the
WUNP and Planning Applications throughout the Parish.
15/2978 PARISH CENTRE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Members, Councillor Baker Oliver, Mrs Becky Eade and Mr Huw Roberts, meet regularly to discuss
issues relating to the Parish Centre, Minutes of the meetings are available on request.
The current issues include Post Office provision and Hermes Parcel collections, the condition of the
front lay-by and work to the highway, kerbs and drains in Upton Stones.
15/2979 CLERK’S REPORT
a) Closure of Great Bolas Post Office
Thanks were extended to Mrs G Gregory has been the sub post-mistress in Great Bolas for many
years. Mrs Gregory has retired.
RESOLVED that a thank you card and voucher should be presented as a thank you on
behalf of the community.
b) ROSPA reports and actions
The annual inspections have been carried out at Great Bolas and Field View play areas. A few
minor maintenance tasks are required.
c) Cyclists on the A442
Arrangements have been made that the cyclists can meet at the rear of Crudgington School. Car
parking is available at this location and it is thought that this will be a safer meeting place. Thanks
were extended to the Headteacher and Governors of the School for making this possible.
d) Abandoned Vehicles
The police can only assist when the vehicle is on the highway. A vehicle on the verge is the
responsibility of the local authority.
15/2980 MATTERS FROM TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL
Councillor Bentley reported that the Lyndale application at Cold Hatton had been deferred at Planning
Committee tonight. This was due to conflicts in the design.
The ‘new’ Shaping Places consultation document should be available for Cabinet consideration on
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23 July. A request for an extended public consultation period had been agreed – it is essential that
all Parish & Town Councils submit comments relative to their areas.
15/2981 PARISH MATTERS
a) Overgrown hedges in River Lane
b) Footpath Sytch Lane to Lion Inn – tree roots and overgrown hedges
c) Litter in Meeson
d) Beware of tarmac contractors
e) Speed of traffic through Waters Upton
f) Junction at Village Hall, Waters Upton, which is also the bus stop and entrance to properties.
15/2982 NEXT MEETING
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22
July 2015
7.30pm
Full Council
WUVH
There being no further business, the Chairman closed the meeting at 9.00pm.
Signed ………………………………………………………….Date …………………………………………..
These Minutes are produced in draft form. E & OE until confirmed as a true record by Full Council at the next
nd
meeting on 22 July 2015.