Minutes July 2020

DUTTON PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Tuesday 7th July 2020 at Davenports Tea Rooms at 8.00pm.

Present: Councillors Bloor, P Brierley-Jones, C Brierley-Jones, Davenport, Hough & Morris.

  1. APOLOGIES

Apologies were received from Councillors D & W Antrobus

  1. DECLARATION OF INTEREST

Councillor Bloor made a Declaration of Interest.

  1. To confirm the minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Thursday 17th March 2020

          MATTERS ARISING

  • Village Speed Limits – CW had replied stating that it would not be possible to extend the 30mph speed limit on Northwich Road as the stretch in question did not fit the necessary criteria.  With regards to Higher Lane an assessment could be logged, and the PC were asked, that if it was deemed necessary to reduce the speed limit, they would be happy to pay 50% of the costs.  The Clerk was asked to request the assessment and ask CW to clarify the payment.
  • Land at Rear of Northwich Road – The Deeds and site plan had now been received.  It did not however show the access point.  Maybe it would be possible to get more detailed information from the Land Registry. Encroachment from the houses had been made onto the land.  Councillors Bloor and Brierley-Jones would pay a visit to the site and assess the situation.
  • Parish Council Website – New legislations with regards to making the Website accessible to all were being brought in on the 23rd September.  Councillor Helm had kindly attended a Zoom Meeting with regards to these matters.  She had spoken to PC’s web provider who said the matter was being looked into.  It was implied that a cost in the region of £150 would be involved.  This was only to be expected.  The Clerk thanked Councillor Helm for her help with this matter.
  • Dutton Oak – After some discussion it was agreed to issue one paper copy to every household in the Village to ascertain requirements for the newsletter.  The Clerk was asked to find out how many properties there were in the village.
  • Ashbrook Plant Hire – Nothing more had been heard on matters raised and the Clerk was asked to chase them with CW&C.
  • Financial Review & Verification of Accounts ending 31.03.2020 – The Accounts were verified.  The Clerk informed members that the Accounts were being audited by Mr Chris Swallow.  A few items needed clarification, and these would be addressed.
  • Review of Risk Assessment / Standing Orders – This was reviewed and signed.
  • Work by British Rail on Lodge Lane – Councillor Gibbon had contacted the Clerk to inform her that all necessary parties had been notified of the Councils concerns and it was hoped any matters arising would be dealt with as soon as physically possible. The Clerk was asked to thank Councillor Gibbon for her input and assistance with this matter.
  1. CORRESPONDENCE
  • CHALC – Membership – £ 132.48 – This payment was agreed.
  1. PLANNING APPLICATIONS

Application No: 20/01867/FUL – Single Storey Front & Rear Extension – 1 Dutton Locks – PENDING

Application No: 20/01759/FUL – Two Storey Side & Single Storey Rear Extension – 6 Hill Top Road, Dutton – PENDING

Application No: 20/01712/FUL – Two Storey Side Extension – Derryvale, Northwich Road, Dutton – PENDING

Application No: 20/00249/FUL – Two Storey Rear Extension – Hope Farm, Northwich Road, Dutton – PENDING

Application No: 20/00121/FUL – Single Storey Side Extension – 4 Hill Top Road – APPROVED

Application No: 20/00047/FUL – Creation of new access on Marsh Lane, erection of timber posts & rail fencing and gate (Closure of existing access on A49) – Dones Green Farm – PERMITTED

Application No: 19/03188/FUL – Retrospective application for a change of use from agricultural plant and machinery store to workshop and storage for electronics business together with vehicle holding area awaiting installation works within the new workshop – Hill Farm, Northwich Road, Dutton – APPROVED

Application No: 19/02252/FUL / 19/02253/LBC– Conversion of existing stable into Granny Annex – Marsh House, Marsh Lane, Dutton – APPROVED

Application No: 19/01680/FUL – Demolition of three existing buildings and erection of two storey office building – Woodside Farm, Northwich Road, Dutton – PENDING

Application No: 18/03319/FUL – Retrospective Domestic Garage – Hill Farm, Northwich Road, Dutton – APPROVED

 

PLANNING APPEAL:

Erection of lightweight ‘Lauralu’ canopy structure to the original service yard area –

Schmitz Cargo Bull (UK) Ltd Tarporley Road Whitley Northwich WA4 4EZ

Ref. No: 20/00036/REF | Received: Wed 27 May 2020 | Status: Appeal in Progress

http://pa.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/online-applications/

  1. AOB

It was noted that some resurfacing of Marsh Lane had taken place recently.  Thank you, CW&C.

  1. 7. FINANCE / BUDGET REVIEW

 

DUTTON PARISH COUNCIL
FINANCE / BUDGET REVIEW JULY 2020
GENERAL GRANT
BALANCE ON HAND 2915.32 5006.94 7922.26
LESS CHALC -132.48
      TOTAL 2782.84   5006.94 7789.78
  1. Date and Place of next meeting

23rd September – 7.30 pm