DUTTON PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Wednesday 29th September 2021 at 7.45 at Davenports Tea Room.
Present: Councillors, P Brierley-Jones, C. Brierley-Jones, Davenport, Morris, and Bloor. County Councillor N Wright
- APOLOGIES
Apologies were received from Councillors W Antrobus, D Antrobus & Hough and County Councillors Gibbon and Marshall.
- DECLARATION OF INTEREST
No Declaration of interest were made.
- REPORT FROM CW&C
- An application for funding had been submitted to the Government for a new double bridge at Winnington.
- The new Green Bin Tax of £40 per year, would start in March.
- MINUTES
To confirm the minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Wednesday 21st July 2021
MATTERS ARISING
- Audit Y/E 31.03.2021 – The Clerk confirmed that the audited accounts had been confirmed with the external Auditors and had been published on the website. A notice of completion had also been placed in the Notice Board.
- Land at Rear of Northwich Road – The Clerk was asked to respond to the letter received from the residents, stating that it had been noticed that there had been some use of the land outside of the resident’s land boundary. With regards to information on becoming a Parish Councillor, the residents would be urged to attend any of the Parish Council Meetings, which were always open to the Public.
- Issue of Japanese Knotweed – Councillor Davenport had visited the site and confirmed that there was Japanese Knotweed present. The Chair had obtained a quote for the treatment of this. There were no objections to this.
- Dutton Oak – This was still work in progress and Councillors were urged to send in some information about themselves for publication.
- Drainage issues Higher Lane – The Clerk asked Councillor Wright if he would speak to Councillor Gibbon regarding this matter. Further photographs had been sent as the matter had certainly not been resolved.
- Tunnel Top Fence – It was noted that the fence directly in front of the Tunnel Top had now been lowered.
- Queens Jubilee Celebrations – June 2022 – It was agreed that some type of event should be held and it was agreed that the Village Residents should be asked whether they wanted or would be willing to attend a Village event. One other proposal was to hold a joint event with Whitley.
- Parish Council Standing Orders – The Chair had started to look at these, but it was a bigger job than first anticipated. Councillor Morris agreed to look at these with a view to putting new ones forward.
- Clerks Employment Contract – The Chair was still working on this as it had been realised there was a lot to it.
- CW&C – Notification of Planning Appeal – Inquiry – Dones View Farm – No more news on this had been received.
- CORRESPONDENCE
- SLCC – Training Invoice: £ 30.00 – This Invoice was passed for payment.
- PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Communications mast, antennas and ancillary development
Land At Aston Farm Aston Grange Aston Frodsham
Ref. No: 21/02954/TEL | Received: Mon 12 Jul 2021 | Validated: Mon 12 Jul 2021 | Status: Pending
Single strorey side and rear extension, two storey side extension including balcony and single storey porch extension
The Farm House Marsh Lane Dutton Northwich WA4 4EU
Ref. No: 21/02697/FUL | Received: Tue 22 Jun 2021 | Validated: Tue 22 Jun 2021 | Status: Pending
Creation of 2 ponds – Dutton Lodge Farm Lodge Lane Dutton Northwich WA4 4HW
Ref. No: 21/02488/FUL Status: APPROVED
Two storey extension to side and partial rear, two storey extension to front, new roof with increased ridge height, new pitched roof to garage, demolition of outbuilding and render finish to existing brickwork – amendment to planning application 21/01198/FUL
Tall Tree Northwich Road Dutton Northwich Cheshire WA4 4JY
Ref. No: 21/02402/FUL Status: APPROVED
Single storey extensions to front, alterations to windows and doors.
7 Whitley Brook Court Marsh Lane Dutton Northwich Cheshire WA4 4EY
Ref. No: 20/04525/FUL Status: APPROVED
Erection of Sheds, Oil Tank, Electrical Distribution Kiosk, Sewage Treatment Plant and Green House
Marsh House Marsh Lane Dutton Northwich Cheshire WA4 4EY
Ref. No: 20/04474/FUL Status: APPROVED
Erection of Sheds, Oil Tank, Electrical Distribution Kiosk, Sewage Treatment Plant and Green House
Marsh House Marsh Lane Dutton Northwich Cheshire WA4 4EY
Ref. No: 20/04475/LBC Status: APPROVED
CCTV Installation
Marsh House Marsh Lane Dutton Northwich Cheshire WA4 4EY
Ref. No: 20/04469/LBC Status: APPROVED
Replacement Windows (Retrospective)
Marsh House Marsh Lane Dutton Northwich Cheshire WA4 4EY
Ref. No: 20/04468/LBC Status: Pending
Replacement Porch
Marsh House Marsh Lane Dutton Northwich Cheshire WA4 4EY
Ref. No: 20/04472/LBC Status: APPROVED
Single storey extension to front and side
Dutton Lodge Farm Cottage Lodge Lane Dutton Northwich Cheshire WA4 4HW
Ref. No: 20/04275/FUL | Received: Mon 16 Nov 2020 | Validated: Mon 16 Nov 2020
Status: REFUSED
http://pa.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/online-applications/
- AOB
- Reports from Whitley School & Dutton WI – The Clerk was asked to scan these and send them to Councillors for their perusal. She would also get them published on the Council Website.
- SLCC Branch Meeting – The Clerk had had an interesting day at this meeting. There had been speakers from Cheshire Wildlife Trust, Treestyle Consultancy, Cheshire Emergency Planning Team, CE Council – Rights of Way Team, Stockton Heath Parish Council – Community Governance Programme, SLCC – National Planning Policy & a Time Management Consultant.
- Councillor Davenport raised concern about septic waste and leaking water on the road near to the Caravan Park. The Clerk would ask CW&C to look into this matter.
- The Clerk was asked if anything further had been received in relation to the Broadband Survey that the Council had completed. She said she had not.
- The Christmas meal was mentioned. The Clerk would email all Councillors to see if they wished to attend or not.
- DATE AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING
17th November 2021
2022
12th January
16th February
23rd March
(Subject to change if necessary)