Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Wednesday 26th October 2022 at Davenports Tea Rooms at 7.45pm.
Present: Councillors Davenport, Hough, Morris, C Brierley-Jones, Bloor & Dawson. County Councillor Lynn Gibbon. Residents of the Village.
1. APOLOGIES
Apologies were received from Councillor Antrobus & Underdown. County Councillors Wright & Marshall
2. DECLARATION OF INTEREST
No Declarations of Interest were made.
3. Update from CW&C
Councillor Gibbon gave reports on the following:
- Dog Exercise Area – Marsh Lane – CW were not approving the application, but the applicant had withdrawn the application before CW decision had been made. A request for Enforcement to visit had been requested.
- A new Acting Head of Planning had been appointed to try and help with the huge backlog of applications.
- There was money available from the Members Budget if there were any projects. Maybe it could be used towards a Community Speed Monitor.
- Community Pride Fund – A new slide and equipment were being put in at Marston and the pavements along Alamain Road. There were many other fundings available.
- Temporary pumps were to be installed in Northwich to help with any future flooding episodes.
- Responses to the Hydant Consultation needed to be made by the 10th November.
- No work had commenced on the issues on Higher Lane, so Councillor Gibbon would again chase this.
- Soot Hill – It could be another 12 months before this was completed.
4. To confirm the minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Wednesday 7th September 2022
MATTERS ARISING
- Land at Rear of Northwich Road / Japanese Knotweed Treatment – The metal fencing had now been removed and Councillor Bloor commented that he had been approached by one of the residents of Vale Court regarding this. Discussions were held on what and if anything could be done to improve the aesthetics of the land. Suggestions of a ‘village working party’ was made. After some heated debate and what seemed like going around in circles and nothing being decided the Clerk would remove the issue from the agenda.
- New Defibrillator – Councillor Davenport was still looking into this matter.
- Northwich Road Residents Petition –Councillor Gibbon said she had not heard from the local residents, so no site visit had been arranged.
- Queens Jubilee Celebrations – June 2022 – The Clerk had spoken to Julia Cooper who informed her that the balance sheet was still being worked on. A question was raised regarding Coronation Celebrations, but nothing had been mentioned as yet. It was thought however, that a joint event with Whitley would be a good idea.
- Hydrogen Pipeline – No objections were being raised against the further proposals of Hynet. It was thought that long term impact on the village would be minimal.
5. CORRESPONDENCE
- CW&C – Community Orchard Scheme – The clerk had suggested that this might have been appropriate for the land at rear of Northwich Road
6. PLANNING APPLICATIONS
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: No Parish Council objections raised
Single storey extension to existing garage
Dane Manor View Northwich Road Dutton Northwich WA4 4HE
Ref. No: 22/03642/FUL Status: Pending
Single storey side and rear extensions
4 Vale Court Dutton Northwich Cheshire WA4 4HA
Ref. No: 22/03319/LDC Status: Pending
Installation of a pendant control cabinet concealed behind, but not fixed to, one of the sandstone pillars. Sluice Dutton Locks Little Leigh Northwich
Ref. No: 22/02953/LBC Status: Application permitted
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: Pending
Demolition of existing garage and replacement with new double garage with external log store.
Marsh Cottage Marsh Lane Dutton Northwich Cheshire WA4 4EY
Ref. No: 22/01358/FUL Status: Pending
Replacement of existing dwelling with one dwelling and detached garage and 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: Awaiting decision
Ground floor rear infill extension
Oak Bank House Marsh Lane Dutton Northwich WA4 4JN
Ref. No: 22/00923/FUL Status: Approved
Change the use of part of an agricultural field to a dog exercise area
Land At Marsh Lane Dutton Northwich
Ref. No: 21/04803/FUL Status: Decided / Application Withdrawn
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
http://pa.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/online-applications/
7. AOB
A zoom meeting relating to the Council Elections next year was being arranged. The Clerk was unable to attend so Councillor Dawson offered to participate on the Clerks behalf. Costs for a possible Election next year would need to be factored into the Budget and Precept requirements.
A ‘Warm Spaces’ meeting had been held on 27th September, but no one had been able to attend.
The hedge opposite the Tunnel Top had been cut back. The Clerk thanked resident Jayne Furber for her bringing this matter to the attention of the Canals & River Trust and ensuring the work had been carried out.
8. Financial Matters
Current Balance: £ 7741.59
9. Date and Place of next meeting
14th December