FROLESWORTH PARISH MEETING
www.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/frolesworth
Notes of the Meeting held on Tuesday 11 September 2007 in the Village Hall
Present:
David Beeson, Joan Beeson, Don Roberts, Robert Poole, Stella Tallis, Ray Hall,
Kath Burditt, Bill Tallis, Malcolm Ross, Ann Ross, Geoff Agg, Mary Agg, Richard
Whittington, Sandra Whittington, John Bostock, Barbara Bedford, Sue Tallis, Rob
Tallis, Philip Sullivan, Geoff Mann, Ann Mann, David Caswell-Law, Liz Caswell-Law.
1. Apologies
David Rose, Bev Rose, Attie Fitzpatrick, Shirley Fitzpatrick
2. Notes of the previous meeting
Notes of meeting held on 19 June 2007 were considered.
3. Matters arising
3.1 Community Speed Watch
A decision from the County Council regarding further measures was pending
and had been promised for September 2007.
4. Bus Shelter Funding-Progress Report
Funding to a maximum of £6000 was now in place. Quotes have been obtained for
the shelter and the ground works for submission to H.D.C. There was a lead time of
between 4 and 6 weeks for supply of the shelter and it was expected that orders
would be placed within the next week.
Ann Mann queried the position of the shelter and the Chairman advised that the
Highways Authority would be responsible with the contractor for ensuring that the
statutory visibility splays were maintained. There would also be a new short piece of
footpath giving access to the shelter which would serve both bus stops.
5. Planning Applications & Appeals
5.1 Corner House, 38 Main Street-Demolish existing dwelling to erect two
detached dwellings.
Outline planning permission granted with conditions.
5.2 Lodge Farm, Ashby Road-Erection of detached stable block
Full planning permission granted.
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5.3 Hollies Farm Development
This was a re-submission of a full application. Following productive meetings
with the owners, architect and agent this application incorporated many of the
items previously raised by the Parish Meeting. Philip Sullivan had been most
helpful in researching the external finishes and materials which would result in
a high standard and in keeping with the village scene. Philip explained the
background to the resulting specification and made copies available (a copy
is attached to these notes). It was agreed that the specification would form
part of the submission of observations from the Parish to H.D.C.
5.4 Mulberry House and Bramley Meadow-Paddock to residential
The application was to extend the residential curtilage to provide reasonable
gardens to these properties which were very restricted. Geoff Agg expressed
concern regarding the potential for building on the meadow or paddock.
Chairman advised that the paddock to Mulberry House, approximately 0.5
acre, did not form part of the application and a request would be made that
the existing “no permitted development” clause should be continued.
5.5 Applegarth, 9 Main Street-Erection of single storey rear and front
extensions and first floor extension to side
Chairman suggested that plan submitted and lack of external finishes is
inadequate to give full consideration to this application. It was hoped that all
future applications would carry a similar kevel of detail as that from Hollies
Farm development. Chairman to respond to H.D.C. re scale of drawing and
lack of details submitted.
David Caswell-Law
Chairman
18 September 2007
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Hollies Farm, Frolesworth. External materials’ and finishes’
specification
The listings below follow the architect’s specification, though detail is added for the
benefit of house buyers, residents, the District Council and the developer. Its purpose
is:
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To help consistency with the established street scene.
To fix a good level of sustainable standards for external materials and finishes.
To benefit all concerned with the development in the following ways:
The house buyer:
If the total cost of ownership is considered, a good
specification reduces costs and adds to a property’s
sustainability. Poor finishes often require costly re-work within
a short period of time. Rework is in conflict with the
environmental policies of the District Council.
Residents:
Developments in keeping with the long standing character of
the village should fit well into the village scene, and help
maintain or improve the value of existing properties.
The Council:
Proposals which are well designed and closely specified, and
which are supported by the Parish Meeting, should assist the
District Council in its decision making for approval, negotiation
on design and appeals.
The developer:
Good quality material and finishes will help the developer sell
the properties in a timely manner and with profit. Work of good
quality maintains profits, whereas poorly specified work and
finishes are of often the subject to costly remedial action.
BRICKWORK
Bricks
Brick size
Product web site
Brickwork style
Baggeridge Oast Russet Stock, ref H10965 only. This brick, as
specified by the architect, is similar to the “Leicestershire thin
red” used in virtually all of Frolesworth’s long established
buildings.
215 x 102.5 x 65mm
http://www.baggeridge-brick.com/
One header every third stretcher throughout. This simple,
though attractive style is an established part of the street
scene; it is used in virtually all of Frolesworth’s long standing
buildings and walls. It is sometimes known as Sussex Bond or
Flemish Garden Wall Bond.
Useful web site
http://www.archifacts.co.uk/html/brickwork_paving_bond_patterns1a.htm
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Window and
door sills
Blue brick sill stretchers, e.g. Baggeridge BC.C.21. As can be
seen in
many of Frolesworth’s buildings, brick sill stretchers are used
in conjunction with the original flush casement windows and
doors.
Useful web site
http://www.baggeridge-brick.com/
Wall copings Blue saddleback coping only. These are typical of Frolesworth.
Useful web sites
http://www.baggeridge-brick.com/special_range.htm
http://www.ketley-brick.co.uk/copings-and-cappings.htm
Mortar mix
Yellow sand with 2/3mm aggregate and lime. This mix is
typical of Frolesworth, however similar mixes can be used as
pointing or as the whole mortar. The County Council’s Historic
Building’s Officer, Michael White, is happy to advise and
demonstrate the efficient application of appropriate mortar.
Mortar style
Flush finish. Stippled, when green, to raise the aggregate.
Flushed finished mortar is used with virtually all of
Frolesworth’s long established buildings and is a noticeable
part of the street scene.
ROOFS
Roofs
Useful web site
Natural slate only. Slate is a prominent part of the street scene.
It is used in virtually all of Frolesworth’s long established
buildings and some new ones.
http://www.welshslate.co.uk/welshslate_home_uk/index.html
Slate size
Headlap
Useful web site
400 x 250mm only
In accordance with BS 5534: 2003
http://www.welshslate.co.uk/welshslate_home_uk/mrh.html
Fixing
Useful web site
In accordance with BS 5534: 2003
http://www.bsi-global.com/en/Standards-andPublications/Industry-Sectors/Building-and-Construction/BCstandards/BS-55342003/
ALL WINDOWS AND GLAZED DOORS
Construction:
Painted timber flush casements only. Most of Frolesworth’s
long established buildings were built with flush casements,
except where sash mechanisms were used.
Useful web site
http://www.timberwindows.com/flush-casement-windows.php
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Paint:
Farrow and Ball (F & B) only. When used with a primer coat
and undercoat, as below, this micro-porous paint is particularly
cost efficient for the house buyer. As can be seen in the recent
building developments in Frolesworth, the petro-chemical
based paints used in these require costly repainting within two
years.
Primer coat:
One (1) coat of F & B Exterior Oil Primer and Undercoat with
20% white spirit added.
Undercoat:
One (1) coat of F & B Exterior Oil Primer and Undercoat; neat,
no spirit added.
Product web site
http://www.farrowball.com/productlist.aspx?cid=PP&language=en-GB
Finish coat:
Colour “Pointing 2003”. Two (2) coats of F & B Exterior
eggshell.
Product web site
http://www.farrowball.com/productadvice/advicesheets/Exterior
_Eggshell.pdf
ENTRANCE DOORS
Doors
Useful web site
Oak vertical boards, framed, legged and double “X” braced
only.
http://www.perioddoors.com/html/external.html
Finish to both
faces
One (1) coat of Sikkens only Cetol HLS colour ref 077, with
two (2) top coats of Cetol filter 7. Sikkens Cetol is a microporous finish, easy to apply, and particularly cost efficient for
the house buyer as it is long lasting.
Finish to top
and bottom
end grain.
Product web site
Useful web site
Two (2) coats of Sikkens only Cetol HLS colour ref 077, with
two (2) top coats of Cetol filter 7.
http://www.sikkens.co.uk/
http://www.abbottcoatings.co.uk/
RAINWATER GOODS
System
Product web site
Osma rainwater system, black, half-round only.
http://co-uk.wavin.com/master/master.jsp
ROADS AND PAVING
Driveways
Parking spaces
Product web site
Tarmacadam with gold pea-gravel finish.
K309 Blue Sovereign Stock Square Edge Slimpave
in herringbone pattern. (See web site illustration)
http://www.baggeridge-brick.com/
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EXTERNAL TIMBER CLADDING
Timber
25mm Waney edge European Larch. Horizontal fixing.
Useful web site http://www.vastern.co.uk/cladding.html
Finish to
hidden face
Two (2) coats of Sikkens only Cetol HLS colour ref 077.
Finish to
Two (2) coats of Sikkens only Cetol HLS colour ref 077, with
External face two (2) top coats of Cetol filter 7.
Finish to
end grain.
Two (2) coats of Sikkens only Cetol HLS colour ref 077, with
two (2) top coats of Cetol filter 7.
Product web site
Useful web site
http://www.sikkens.co.uk/
http://www.abbottcoatings.co.uk/