Colgate Parish Council Meeting 12th January 2015 at Faygate Village Hall at 7:30pm
Present
Councillors:
J Sired, Mrs. D Luxford, Mrs. C Crosdil, Miss R Crosdil, Mrs. S Marley,
K Johnson, B Knight.
In Attendance:
Mrs. B. Clayden (Parish Clerk), and 3 members of the public, Cllr Liz Kitchen
(7:55-8.10pm),
Minutes
1. Apologies for absence.
Ruth Calvert, David Stillwell, Elizabeth Rice, PCSO Bicknell.
2. Declarations of Interest by Councillors on any matter on this Agenda.
None
3. Agree the minutes of the previous council meeting held on
Cllr Johnson proposed and Cllr Sired seconded that the minutes of 10th Nov and 10th Nov, 26th Nov and
17th Dec. planning minutes were agreed and could be signed off by the chair which was duly done.
4. Any urgent matters to be included on this agenda at the Chair’s discretion.
Replacement of the lamp posts has been completed in Faygate except Park Road and will begin in Colgate
during December. All lamp post should be replaced by the end of April 2015
The Chair announced important information for the forthcoming election
The Notice of Election for parish elections will go up on Mon 23 March
Nominations can come in from Tues 24 March and MUST BE HAND DELIVERED TO Maxine Mears not
necessarily by the candidate though. They cannot be posted in.
Close of nominations will be 4pm Thurs 9 April
Close of withdrawals is 4pm on 9 April too.
No longer can candidates wait to see if an election is contested before withdrawing their nomination.
Polling day Thurs 7 May
Parliamentary verification and Count from 10pm Thurs 7 May
District and Parish verification from 10pm Thurs 7 May
District and Parish count from 5pm Fri 8 May
Nomination papers will be available from early March from Parish Clerks and Electoral Services at
Horsham DC.
5. Members of the public-invited to speak to the Council on any other matters of concern included
in the agenda.
The new glass in the Faygate notice board is welcome.
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Member of the public concerned about the amount of vehicles parking in the residential roads that are
connected to the Alfa Romeo garage. After discussion it was decided that the Clerk would trace the
landlord and write to the landlord explaining the concerns of the residents, contact the Community
Development Officer and PCSO Bicknell. The public were advised to take any photos of any cars
obstructing the highway and these can be reported to Operation Crackdown.
The Clerk to advise WSCC that the school sign has still not been replaced.
VAS sign on Forest Road still not working.
6. Updates from the PCSO, County and District Councillors if they are able to attend.
PCSO Bicknell sent a report:
The most recent crime figures are for the past year to the end of December 2014. In Horsham North we
have had 2902 crimes reported to us. Crime unfortunately has increased slightly in the Horsham North
area with 97 more crimes reported than the same period last year. We have seen an overall reduction in
Colgate/Faygate by -2 for the period. The amount of crimes reported is 76 for the year and there have
been increases in crimes of vehicle theft +7; burglaries from outbuildings seeing a fall -7 and burglaries
have not seeing a slight increase +3
Update on what incidents or policing activity has occurred
.I have been waiting to get the go ahead from Inspector McKnight on the speed sites which Sgt Miller and
myself have checked and assessed and will get a training session for volunteers as soon as I can.
Thanking every one for there continued patients and support as this has unfortunately taken some time.
We will get a Colgate Community Speed Watch!!
Whilst I remain the first point of contact for any concerns that you may have, please do continue to report
crime by telephoning 101 for non-emergency incidents and of course 999 for emergencies.
I am
supported by a team of Neighbourhood Police Officers and Staff working from Horsham Police Station and
by our Divisional Commander, Chief Inspector Hodges.
Overall Horsham District remains a really safe area in which to live.
7. Finance
a) Bills paid since last meeting
698-
SLCC membership
£149.00
699-
WSCC lighting
£121.14
700-
stamps
£
701-
WSCC Adm
£ 64.00
702-
WSCC Salaries Mr Molesworth
£130.95
Clerk inc expenses
Total
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6.39
£503.69
£975.17
b) Bills to be paid Jan -Feb 2015
Balfour Beatty
£3400.00
Clerks Salary Jan
£377.79
Clerks Salary Feb
£377.79
Clerks expenses approx
£100.00
Mr Molesworth salary Feb
£130.95
Total
£4386.53
Current account balance on 8th Nov 2014
£19990.00
Inc.£1500 self help and £3400 BB
Reserve account
£50.00
No unexpected payments and budget has a comparison of spending to show that budget v expenditure is
on target.
d) Clerk’s expenses,
November 2014
Office
£35.00
Mileage 44x.65
£28.60
Total
£63.60
December 2014
Office
£35.00
Mileage 32x.65
£20.80
Total
£55.80
Total for both months
£119.40
Cllr K Johnson proposed the acceptance of the financial statements, clerk’s expenses and cheque
payments and Cllr Knight seconded them as well as the clerk annual rise dictated by NALC.
e) budget and precept 2015/16
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Proposed budget 2015-16
Actual Probable
14/15
Estimate 2015/16
INCOME
£
£
Balance as at 1st April 2014 BF
grant HDC council tax
Precept
Interest on Accounts
Total
holdings
14-15
13768
314
11886
3
220
12400
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Refund of VAT from previous year
332
300
Environmental Grant (Litter Control)
786
790
WSCC grant ring fenced for self help
£13,321
13713
b/f plus precept
27089
EXPENDITURE
Clerk's Salary
4,534
4540
Clerk's Expenses,
1,200
1200
Room hire
75
100
Insurance
279
300
Subscriptions
550
560
80
100
Play Equipment Inspections
Street lighting: WSCC/power
1300
1600
Councillors/Clerk's courses
250
300
Litter Control
786
790
Audit fees
190
250
VAT
332
300
Contingency -repairs and
maintenance *
1000
election
1000
wscc salary adm
150
170
compenstation for loss of grant
200
200
Colgate Village Hall
450
450
Faygate Village Hall
450
450
GRANTS
4
13321
Colgate PCC
GACC
450
450
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Total
£11,306
13760
surplus
11306
15783
c/f held as reserve recommended at least
half of precept.-£6500
9283
total surplus in account
4383
Cllr Johnson proposed that the precept applied for should be £12400 and Cllr Knight seconded this motion.
8. Update on the meeting about traffic speeds and parking throughout the Parish, including
crossing A264, Faygate.
PCSO Bicknell confirmed that she intends getting the Community Speed Watch initiative up and running in
the New Year. The delay is due to staff changes.
The traffic calming scheme suggested to WSCC will have a decision made during March 2015.
9. WSCC
a) Operation Watershed
Landbuild had capped the drain off in Faygate Lane at no additional cost to the council. However, the
landowner is still not satisfied. Negotiations continue with WSCC to rectify this matter and Colagte council
will probably have to apply for another Op. Watershed grant to finace the additional works.
10. Planning - a) Review HDC application

DC/14/2207
Beedingwood Drive, Forest Road
Two storey extension to enlarge living room and bedroom.
No objections.

DC/14/2260
Retrospective application for Change of Use on existing concrete yard to allow storage and use of
portacabin and container. These units are in place and in use
Peartree Farm Grouse Road Colgate Horsham West Sussex RH13 6HT
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The council objected to this application. The Parish believe neighbours to this property are unhappy about
the porta cabin and container. It is unsightly. There are already storage facilities on the site. The need for
the additional storage in the form of the porta cabin and container has not been demonstrated in this
application.

DC/14/2262
Demolition of existing stables/barn and construction of new dwelling
Forest Grange Stables Forest Grange Horsham West Sussex RH12 4TG
Colgate Parish Council objects to this planning application

DC/14/2376
Non Material amendment to previously approved application DC/10/0088 (Demolition of existing buildings,
construction of 148 retirement dwellings (comprising 57 x 2-bed
apartments and 91 x 2-bed cottages) and 8 affordable housing units (comprising 6 x 2-bed
and 2 x 3-bed dwellings/units). 1 warden's unit, 50-bed care home, visitor accommodation,
central facilities building, shop, doctor's surgery, provision of open space, balancing pond,
landscaping and improvements to existing access (Approval of Reserved Matters))
Durrants Drive Faygate West Sussex.
The Parish Council objects to this amendment as it moves the surgery to an inconvenient location by
positioning it inside the clubhouse. It would be more inaccessible for the villagers of Faygate.
The Parish Council would also like it to be noted that HDC have not approached the Parish Council
regarding any amendments as noted in correspondence of 31st October 2014 (Barton Willmore)

DC/14/2071
This is an outline application for a Petrol Filling station and convenience store. The proposals seek
permission for access only, with all other matters reserved.
Little Clovers Farm Crawley Road Faygate Horsham West Sussex RH12 4SA
The Parish Council has concerns as to what measures will be taken to slow the traffic down on the A264
approach to the entrance of the petrol station. The general feeling in Faygate is that the application is a
good idea and few verbal objections have been heard.
Colgate Parish Council feels that if this development goes ahead it is a perfect opportunity to provide a
pedestrian crossing over the A264, something that the Parish Council have been requesting for over 20
years.

DC/14/2424
Variation of condition 2 (occupancy condition) attached to RS/33/88 to allow occupation of the property by
someone solely or mainly working or last working in the locality in agriculture or in the commercial
breeding, rearing and training of horses
Budds Cottage Budds Farm Wimland Road Faygate West Sussex RH12 4SS
The Planning Statement states that "Zachery Heydon is a full time employee on the farm assisting with the
livestock", so the Parish Council can see no reason to vary Condition 2 of the planning consent RS/33/88,
as he is already entitled to live in the dwelling. If the occupant’s occupation were to change to
solely working with horses then planning would then have to be consulted.
b) Decisions from HDC,
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
DC/14/1654
Application Refused
Cattery Beacon Hill Croft Tower Road Colgate Horsham West Sussex RH12 4SX
Demolition of existing cattery buildings and other farm buildings, expunge outside storage use of plant and
machinery and the erection of one detached chalet style dwelling with integral garaging
Date of Decision:

07/11/2014
DC/14/2002
Application Permitted
Southover Springfield Lane Colgate Horsham West Sussex RH12 4TA
Erection of detached 3 bay garage with ancillary accommodation at first floor level
Date of Decision:

20/11/2014
DC/14/1685
Application Refused
South Lodge Forest Road Colgate Horsham West Sussex RH12 4TF
Proposed demolition of existing workshop and garage and construction of building for use as ancillary
accommodation
Date of Decision:

31/10/2014
DC/14/2188
Application Permitted
Beedingwood Drive Colgate West Sussex
Fell 2 Beech Trees
Date of Decision:

26/11/2014
DC/14/2207
Application Permitted
1 Beedingwood Drive Colgate Horsham West Sussex RH12 4TE
2 storey extension to enlarge existing living room and principal bedroom, together with associated internal
alterations
Date of Decision:

25/11/2014
DC/14/218
Application Refused
Springfield Farm Bungalow Springfield Lane Colgate Horsham West Sussex RH12 4TA
Demolition of existing dwelling and stables and erection of new dwelling and detached garage - Revised
proposals following refusal of DC/14/1384
Date of Decision:
03/12/2014
c) Appeal- DC/14/0587
Blindmans Wood Biomass application has gone to appeal and the outcome is awaited.
11. Website and Face book.
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All councillors agreed that Cllr Johnson should go ahead and set up a community website. Total cost for
the first year should be approx. £200.
12. S106 monies.
Cllr Marley and Cllr Johnson met with Dr Lyons on 7th January to discuss s106 monies.
Dr Lyons advised that HDC planning dept was recruiting 7 new members of staff one of whom would over
see the s106 contributions. He also acknowledges that improvements are required. Durant Village and
Kilnwood Vale were both discussed. Dr Lyons was also challenged on the fact that no planning officer
attended the meeting with the planning inspector in respect of application number DC/14/0587. Dr Lyons
will investigate these points.
Dr Lyons suggested the council provide a wish list for consideration during the planning application
process. Consideration was given to this and the following list was produced:
Affordable housing
War Memorial
Crossing on A264
New village hall in Colgate
Bus service
Traffic calming
Gas mains to both villages
Clerk to advise Dr Lyons accordingly.
13. Safety check report
Cllr Sired to carry out the next inspection
19. Agree the date of the next meeting.
9th March at Colgate School and then 18th or 19th May at Faygate Village Hall
With no other business the meeting was closed at 9.05pm.
Signed chairman……………………………………
Date…………………………….
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