Minutes March 2023

Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Wednesday 8th March 2023 at Davenports Tea Rooms at 7.45pm.

Present: Councillors Davenport, Brierley-Jones, Dawson & Underdown. County Councillors L Gibbon.  Several members of the Village, PC Michelle Gillett.  2 Representatives of Garden Parties & Events

1.         APOLOGIES

Apologies were received from Councillors Bloor, Hough and Antrobus.

2.         DECLARATION OF INTEREST

No Declarations of Interests were made.

It was agreed to allow the presentation from Garden Parties and Events in regards to the Music Festival being at Hope Farm from 2nd – 4th June to take place at the beginning of the meeting.  The event was a charity fund raiser for Halton Haven. 

Residents who had been badly affected by the Festival in 2022 raised concerns including traffic management, the number of people attending, unsocial behavior and litter.

It was assured by the organisers that everything possible to make the event safe would be done.  There would be onsite security from 1st – 5th June.  Fencing would be erected on 29th May with the main arena (Big Top) arriving on the 31st May.  Ticket numbers were limited to 499 people per day, and no one would be allowed on site without a ticket.  There would be food trucks and Licensed Bars which would operate a Challenge 25.

Councillor Gibbon suggested that CW&C Highways were contacted and liaised with in regards to traffic issues.  The organiser also agreed to coning off local roads e.g., Lodge Lane and Hill Top Road to make sure that only official car parks were used.

Camping was also limited, and this would be well away from Residential Properties.

3.         Update from CW&C

  • CW&C third highest area for potholes!
  • Winnington Bridge – reasons for refusal of new one.
  • Units at Barons Quay
  • Elections

4.         To confirm the minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Wednesday 18th January 2023

            MATTERS ARISING

  • Defib at Davenports – Councillor Davenport had now mounted the Defib and had registered it.  It was hoped a photograph of Councillor Gibbon with the Defib could be taken and a report put into the local papers.
  • Northwich Road Residents Petition – No response had been received from the Residents.
  • Litter A533 (Applegreen) – The litter pick arranged by Councillor Dawson had gone well and it was hoped others would be held in the future.  The Clerk made apologies that she had not yet contacted Applegreen regarding this matter but would do so.
  • Parish Council Elections – Nomination Packs were handed out to Councillors present at the meeting and would be delivered to those who were not.  It was agreed to hold a meeting on Wednesday 22nd March to complete and verify the Nomination Papers.  Councillor Dawson had agreed to take the completed papers to Wyvern House.  The deadline for completed papers and any withdrawals was the 4th April. 

5.         CORRESPONDENCE

  • CW&C – Coronation Fund – The Clerk had completed the Form and would send it to the relevant department. 
  • Halton CAMRA – An email had been received informing the Council of the possibility that the owners of the Tunnel Top were making plans to the covert the building into a house.  That and the disappointment that Halton Borough Council had not taken proper enforcement action for the continued residential occupancy.

6.         PLANNING APPLICATIONS

Proposed Extensions and Alterations

3 Whitley Brook Court Marsh Lane Dutton Northwich Cheshire WA4 4EY

Ref. No: 22/04698/FUL Status: Pending

Roof over existing collection yard Open for comment icon

Hope Farm Northwich Road Dutton Northwich Cheshire WA4 4LG

Ref. No: 22/04624/AGR  Status: DECIDED – Prior Approval not required

Installation of a pendant control cabinet concealed behind, but not fixed to, one of the sandstone pillars (Amendment to 22/02953/LBC)

Sluice Dutton Locks Little Leigh Northwich

Ref. No: 22/04748/LBC  Status: APPROVED

Conversion of existing agricultural barn into 1 residential dwelling

The Hayloft Marsh Lane Lower Whitley Cheshire WA4 4EU

Ref. No: 22/04400/PDQ  Status: REFUSED

Extension to existing garage

Pear Tree Farm Higher Lane Dutton Northwich Cheshire WA4 4JG

Ref. No: 22/04142/FUL  Status: Awaiting decision

Change the use of an agricultural field to a dog exercise area

Land Off Marsh Lane Dutton Northwich

Ref. No: 22/04104/FUL  Status: REFUSED

Install 20 (2 rows of 10) ground mounted solar panels to the south

Bartington Hall Warrington Road Dutton Northwich Cheshire CW8 4QU

Ref. No: 22/03739/FUL  Status: Awaiting decision

Install 20 (2 rows of 10) ground mounted solar panels to the south

Bartington Hall Warrington Road Dutton Northwich Cheshire CW8 4QU

Ref. No: 22/03740/LBC  Status: Awaiting decision

Conversion of 2 no. traditional red brick barns into 4 no. residential dwellings, partial demolition of buildings, construction of detached garaging and creation of a new access.

Union Farm Northwich Road Dutton Northwich Cheshire WA4 4LB

Ref. No: 22/03694/FUL  Status: Awaiting decision

Single storey extension to existing garage

Dane Manor View Northwich Road Dutton Northwich WA4 4HE

Ref. No: 22/03642/FUL  Status: Awaiting decision

Demolition of existing conservatory, erection of front porch canopy, single story rear extension, alterations to roof to change from gable to hip, dormers and velux window to side, alterations to windows and doors, to include render finish

The Croft Northwich Road Dutton Northwich Cheshire WA4 4JY

Ref. No: 22/01882/FUL Status: APPROVED

Conversion of barns into two dwellings including demolition of modern agricultural buildings and additions

Dutton Park Farm Lodge Lane Dutton Northwich WA4 4HL

Ref. No: 22/01211/FUL | Status: APPROVED

Non material amendment to 20/04525/FUL (Change of porch from brick to sandstone)

7 Whitley Brook Court Marsh Lane Dutton Northwich Cheshire WA4 4EY

Ref. No: 21/04753/NMA   Status: Awaiting decision

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7.         Financial Matters

The following payments were reviewed and agreed.

  • Review and Payment of Clerks Salary/Expenses: £ 1879.36
  • Payment to HMRC: £ 427.80
  • Payment to Davenports (Room Hire): £ 40.00
  • Tangled Web Solutions: £337.50

8.         AOB

  • PCSO Michelle Gillet warned residents to be vigilant as farm equipment had recently be stolen in Dutton.  Her next PCSO Surgery would be on 29th March, Davenports Tea Rooms, 3-4pm
  • Coronation Event – Sunday 7th May @ Whitley Village Hall.  Initial meeting had been held and it was hoped that a Dutton Parish Councillor would attend the next meeting which would be on the 30thMarch 7.30pm.  Banners & flyers were to be produced.  The Event would probably be a bring your own Picnic with Beer available to buy on the day.  Band and possible Karaoke.
  • CW&C – Information regarding Voter ID for elections.  Anyone who wished to vote in person would need form of ID.
  • Free Cakes for Kids – A company in Northwich were offering Free Cakes for Kids whose families could not afford to provide one themselves.  The Clerk would post some information on the notice board and on the website. 

9.         Date and Place of next meeting

22nd March – Meeting for signing and verification of Election Papers

17th May – Annual Parish Council Meeting and Annual Parish Meeting