Minutes
30 April 2012
PEMBURY PARISH COUNCIL
Report of the Parish Council Meeting held on Monday 30 April 2012 at
Pembury Pavilion, Lower Green Road, Pembury, Kent.
Present: Cllrs Mrs J Crowhurst (Chair), S Cawley, D Coleman, Mrs J Ditchett, P
Gillan, J Hine, Mrs S Osborn.
16.
CHAIR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting and informed members that the
late Mr Kevin Lynes was to be awarded a posthumous Civic Medallion which
would be given to his daughters.
Cllr Mrs Crowhurst asked the Clerk to read a letter of thanks from Sam Allen
who had completed the London Marathon in 4 hours 58 minutes and had
received sponsorship from Councillors – part of £10,000 he’d raised for the
Meningitis Trust.
Parish Lighting – Members were requested to present written details on the
attached pro-forma of the lights that were not working in their nominated
roads immediately prior to commencement of business on Monday.
Highways Minor Defects – Members were requested to present written details
on the circulated green ‘County Lengthsmen’ forms for roads under their
nominated lighting area and pass to the office for collation.
17.
TO ACCEPT APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies were received and accepted from Cllr P Roberts, Cllr Mrs C Snow and
Borough Cllr P Barrington-King.
18.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Members were requested to ensure declarations of interest were made orally
and completed on the circulated pro-forma issued with the agenda and
returned to the Clerk before leaving the hall. A nil return was also needed.
Members were reminded that if an interest came to light during the meeting it
must be declared at that time and if the member considered it to be
prejudicial then he or she MUST leave the room. Any member who was unsure
if he or she had an interest in an item should seek the Clerk’s advice
immediately.
Cllr S Cawley
Cllr D Coleman
Cllr Mrs J Crowhurst
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Cllr Mrs J Ditchett
Cllr P Gillan
Cllr J Hine
Cllr Mrs S Osborn
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Agenda item 10(a) i Neighbour of applicant at
22 Cornford Park
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MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL
It was proposed, seconded and AGREED that the minutes of the meeting held
on 2 April 2012 be signed as a correct record.
20.
LATE BUSINESS
It was proposed, seconded and AGREED that in accordance with current
Standing Orders items of late business be discussed, the special circumstances
being that it would be unreasonable to delay any decision by the Parish Council
until its next ordinary meeting on 28 May 2012.
21.
LIST OF OUTSTANDING RESOLUTIONS
Council NOTED outstanding resolutions.
22.
CLERK’S REPORT
The Clerk had nothing to report.
23.
OPEN SESSION
Council adjourned and members of the public were invited to address the
Parish Council on any issue of concern. Constitutionally and in accordance with
certain implications of the Local Government Code of Conduct, there could be
no discussion of these items at this stage. Any issue would either be addressed
elsewhere in the agenda or if not already so listed, be referred to a future
meeting of the Parish Council.
Mr David Osborn, Canterbury Road informed Council that at the recent
meeting of the Pembury Society it had been agreed to seek Council’s
permission to site a wooden seat, in memory of the late Ken Watts, on the
Village Green near the Pembury sign.
Mr Rory Barrington-King, The Coppice asked Council if a skate park could be
sited in the Recreation Ground.
The Chair asked the group attending the meeting to produce a sketch as to
what they would like, fitting it in the area behind the multi sports court.
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They were also told that they would be required to work for the project by
fundraising and working for the village by litter picking etc.
24.
TO RECEIVE BOROUGH COUNCILLORS’ QUESTIONS AND REPORTS
Council were reminded that the local elections would take place on Thursday 3
May and the Kent County Council election would take place on 14 June 2012.
25.
CURRENT PLANNING
(a)
Planning and Highways WG – The Chair of the Working Group presented
current planning applications for consideration.
Application Number:
Proposal:
Location:
TW/12/00916/FUL – 24 April
Change of use from Respite Care Home (C2) to
Nurses
Hostel (Sui Generis)
NHS The Springs, 18 Tonbridge Road, Pembury
NEUTRAL
Application Number:
Proposal:
Location:
TW/12/00953/HOUSE – 4 May
Single storey extension and minor internal
alterations
2 Henwoods Crescent, Pembury, Royal Tunbridge
Wells
NEUTRAL
Application Number:
Proposal:
Location:
TW/12/01004/HOUSE – 4 May
Rear conservatory and associated external works
32 Henwoods Crescent, Pembury, Royal Tunbridge
Wells
NEUTRAL
Application Number:
Proposal:
Location:
NEUTRAL
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TW/12/00702/HOUSE/GM2 – 12 June
Installation of 10 black photovoltaic (PV) cells onto
stable building roof (retrospective)
The Barn, Chalket Farm, Chalket Lane, Pembury,
Royal Tunbridge Wells
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Application Number:
Proposal:
Location:
TW/12/01130/TPO/DMD – no date given
TREES:T1 LIME – Reduce height by 30% and remove
sucker growth including mature stems at the base;
G2 2no SILVER BIRCH – Reduce canopies by approx
50%
Communal Land rear of The Glebe, Pembury, Royal
Tunbridge Wells
NEUTRAL
Application Number:
Proposal:
Location:
TW/12/01070/HOUSE/SE2 – no date given
Single storey side/rear extension
81 Hastings Road, Pembury, Royal Tunbridge Wells
NEUTRAL
NOTIFICATION OF REVISED PLANNING APPLICATION DETAILS
Application Number:
Proposal:
Location:
TW/01740/FULMJ/CP4
Variation of Condition (29) of TW/07/02595
(Redevelopment of the existing Pembury Hospital for
512 bed, approx 65,500msq district general hospital,
984 car parking spaces, improvements to the public
highway, new site access, servicing, landscaping and
associated work/plant equipment – Bus service
provision
Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, Pembury
Hospital, Tonbridge
NEUTRAL but Cllr Mrs Crowhurst agreed to seek clarification about the bus
service from the Head of Planning, TWBC.
Application Number:
Proposal:
Location:
TW/12/01147/TPO/DMD – no date given
Trees: 1 No. OAK – Reduce crown
37 Batchelors, Pembury, Royal Tunbridge Wells
NEUTRAL
Application Number:
Proposal:
Location:
NEUTRAL
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TW/12/01141/TPO/DMD – no date given
TREES: 2 no OAK trees – Reduce and reshape
crowns by 30% overall and 40% on the house
side
39 Batchelors, Pembury, Royal Tunbridge Wells
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Application Number:
Proposal:
Location:
TW/12/01168/HOUSE
Loft conversion with dormer to rear elevation and
3 no. Velux windows to front elevation
22 Cornford Park, Pembury, Royal Tunbridge
Wells
NEUTRAL
KCC APPLICATION
Application Number:
Proposal:
Location:
KCC/TW/0142/2012
Construction of two walk-in kiosks, five sand
filters and other minor structures to support
upgrades to the wastewater treatment works
Pembury Wastewater Treatment Works,
Maidstone Road, Pembury, TN2 4AQ
NEUTRAL
GRANTS
Application Number:
Proposal:
Location:
TW/12/00573/ADV
Advertisement: Updating of car park and building
signage
Tesco plc, Pembury Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells
APPLICATION WITHDRAWN
Application Number:
Proposal:
Location:
TW/12/00506/FUL
Change of use of 9 No. parking spaces to hand
car wash and valeting operation including the
erection of a canopy and installation of an
office
Tesco PLC, Pembury Road, Royal Tunbridge
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APPEAL
Town and Country Planning Act 1990
Appeal by Anand Khusul against an Enforcement Notice issued by TWBC Appeal
against enforcement notice – without planning permission the
unauthorised construction of a concrete hard-standing at the side of the
property that extends from the road into the rear garden and is subject of
refused planning application TW/11/02425/FUL at 37 Hastings Road, Pembury,
Royal Tunbridge Wells
Council AGREED to support TWBC.
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GRANTS
Application Number:
Proposal:
Location:
Application Number:
Proposal:
Location:
TW/11/03851/FULMJ
Change of use from flats (C3) to accommodation for
junior doctors and nurses (Sui Generis) with
accompanying development including external 1st
floor fire escape stairs
32 High Street, Pembury, Royal Tunbridge Wells
TW/12/00573/ADV
Advertisement: Updating of car park and building
signage
Tesco plc, Pembury Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells
APPLICATION WITHDRAWN
Application Number:
Proposal:
Location:
TW/12/00506/FUL
Change of use of 9 No. parking spaces to hand
car wash and valeting operation including the
erection of a canopy and installation of an
office
Tesco PLC, Pembury Road, Royal Tunbridge
Wells
APPLICATION WITHDRAWN
Application Number:
Proposal:
Location:
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TW/11/03710/FULMJ
Use of land for Pembury hospital staff parking for a
temporary period
Notcutts Garden Centre, Tonbridge Road, Pembury,
Royal Tunbridge Wells
REPORTS OF URGENT ACTIONS
There were no urgent actions taken.
27.
WORKING GROUP MATTERS
AMENITIES, CHRISTMAS LIGHTS AND PRIDE IN PEMBURY
(a)
Memorial Seat – The Pembury Society would like permission to place a
seat on the Village Green in memory of the late Ken Watts. It had been
suggested it be positioned by the beech tree at the bottom of the green, near
the village sign.
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Council AGREED this request but wished the Parish Council to purchase the
seat and the cost be re-imbursed by the Pembury Society.
(b)
Bowling Green – South East Water had granted the Bowls Club an
exemption to the water restrictions currently in force because it holds regional
competitions with a built-in irrigation system.
Council NOTED this information.
AUDIT, FINANCE AND PERSONNEL
(c)
Accounts due for payment – The Vice Chair of the WG presented a list
of cheques for PAYMENT, with supporting documents FOR APPROVAL; also a
list of cheques and Direct Debits paid since the last meeting for RATIFICATION.
Council APPROVED payments of £5,437.66
Council APPROVED payments of £27.99 presented on the supplementary
agenda
Council RATIFIED payments paid previously of £30,869.50
Council RATIFIED direct debits of £508.20
Council RATIFIED SALARIES of £5,509.25
(d)
KCC Internal Audit – Council NOTED proposed audit programme for
2012/2013 and advice of fees.
(e)
Citizens Advice Bureaux – A letter had been received from CAB thanking
the Parish Council for their donation of £200.
ENVIRONMENT,
Allotments)
ENVIRONMENTAL
ISSUES
(incorporating
Burials
and
(f)
Old Coach Road – As part of the Old Coach Road improvements, the
volunteer group would like to renew the wood on a rotten seat which was
placed on the footpath which runs adjacent to the A21 bypass in memory of a
past clerk, Mr Ron Chedzey. The group were willing to carry out the repairs if
the Parish Council would pay for the timber at a cost of £157.
Council AGREED to pay for the cost of the timber.
(f) i War Memorial Plaques – Council were presented with a quotation to
replace the War Memorial plaques made with a less valuable material. The
costs were as follows:
710mm x 1170mm
1450mm x 300mm
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The signs would be cast in solid rigid polyurethane and coated with bronze
metal and the silicon rubber moulds would then be owned by the Parish
Council.
Council AGREED that the plaques should be purchased after consultation with
Richard Snow regarding any spelling errors on the original plaques and the
Vicar also to be asked if the original plaques can be housed in the church.
PLANNING AND HIGHWAYS
(f)ii Penns Yard expansion plan – Cllr Coleman spoke on this matter and
proposed to council that a Planning Consultant be engaged to act on behalf of
the Parish Council and to take part in discussions with the Local Authority.
Council AGREED that a Planning Consultant be engaged to assist during
meetings with the Borough Council and Town & Country but that separate
instructions be given at the varying stages in order to keep a close check on
costs.
An email had been received from Debbie Horwood informing council that the
petition against development at the rear of Penns Yard, in Green Belt land, had
exceeded the target of 1,000 signatures and the number now stood at 1300.
(f)iii Seat at Royal Oak bus shelter – A request had been received to install a
seat at the Royal Oak bus shelter. This request had come via Lene Beynon,
TWBC, who had said if council considered it preferable to have a seat on the
footway that she would look at the feasibility of it.
Council AGREED that there was a need for seating and the Clerk was asked to
seek prices of perches to go in the shelter.
PUBLIC RELATIONS
(g)
Public Relations Working Group meeting – Cllr Mrs Crowhurst presented
a report of the meeting held on Monday 16 April 2012.
Present: Cllr Mrs C Snow, Cllr Mrs J Crowhurst, Cllr P Gillan
Clerk: Mrs B Russell
Apologies: Cllr Mrs S Osborn
1.
JUBILEE FUN DAY – 2 JUNE 2012
The Parish Council were to organise the Fancy Dress Parade and Competition.
The medals for each entrant had been purchased and a book token would be
given as 1st prize.
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The theme was 1950s or red, white and blue and judging would be carried out
by Parish Councillors.
2.
PICNIC ON THE GREEN – 14 JULY 2012
It was recommended that the picnic start at the earlier time of 5.00pm this
year, finishing at 9.00pm.
Three acts had been organised:
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Blues Brothers Tribute Band
Rock Choir
Applause Theatre Company
The running order would be as follows:
5.00pm
5.45pm
6.30pm
7.30pm
8.15pm
Applause Theatre Company
Rock Choir
Blues Brothers
Applause Theatre Company
Blues Brothers
Refreshments
Hog Roast
Burgers and hot dogs
Tea and Coffee
Ice Cream
booked
booked
booked
booked
Downingbury Farm to be asked if they would like to run a strawberry stall.
Cllr Gillan reported that Mr Jervis from Downingbury Farm would be interested in
running a strawberry stall.
St John Ambulance
Portaloos-to be sited
behind ice cream man
booked
booked
Tombola
To be organised by June and Suzanne
Suitable prizes are needed to be given to June ASAP please
Raffle
To be organised by June and Suzanne
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Barnes Kingsnorth would be donating a picnic hamper of food for the 1st prize.
Notcutts would be donating a plant.
Donations received so far
Doctor’s surgery
Village Newsagents
£50
£200
Other arrangements
Litter collection
Float for raffle
Hi viz jackets
Collecting buckets
Bunting and flags
TWBC to be asked
It was expected that this year’s picnic would be a bigger than ever event so
much help would be needed for setting up and dismantling, stewarding,
manning stalls, selling raffle tickets etc.
3.
FIREWORKS – 2 NOVEMBER 2012
The Parish Council had been told there would be no police cover at the event
but Cllr Mrs Crowhurst offered to arrange a meeting with Police Inspector
Bumpas to discuss the possibility of Special Constables and PCSOs attending.
Nigel Freeman was also to be asked if he could arrange for Community Wardens
to be in attendance.
Council AGREED that Cllr Mrs Crowhurst meet with Police Inspector Bumpus to
try to arrange a police presence at the Fireworks.
The Clerk was asked to contact Terry Martin at KALC to request that when sitting
on the interviewing panel for the new Police Commissioner that the issue of
policing for sports and community events be raised.
4.
CAROLS ON VILLAGE GREEN
This was arranged for Saturday 22 December 2012 from 5 - 6 pm
5.
CIVIC SERVICE
The service for the Jubilee would be held on Friday 15 June – further details to
follow.
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The Clerk informed the meeting that invitations had been prepared and would
be sent out immediately after the local elections.
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REPORTS FROM OTHER MEETINGS
There had been no other meetings.
29.
OTHER MATTERS
(a) i Parish Office and Meeting Room – Work on the foundations was due to
start on 14 May 2012 and a Heras metal fence would be put in place on the
site.
(b)
Resignation of Parish Councillors – Cllr John Bullocke had tendered his
resignation.
Cllr Mrs M Karpinski had tendered her resignation but would be pleased to assist
with delivering the PVN and helping out at the musical picnic and fireworks
etc.
Council NOTED the above two resignations.
There were now 4 vacancies for Parish Councillors which would be advertised
as soon as possible.
30.
FOR INFORMATION ONLY
(a)
Parish News – The newsletter was NOTED by Councillors
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