You are hereby invited to attend a Meeting of Clophill Parish Council on Tuesday, 14 January 2020 commencing at 7.45 pm in the Methodist Church, High Street, Clophill.
James Stirling – Clerk to the Parish Council
A G E N D A
68. Apologies [7.45pm]
69. To receive declarations of interest from councillors on items on the agenda and provide outcome to requests for granting dispensation. [7.47pm]
70. Chairman’s Announcements
71. Standing Orders will be suspended for a period of up to 10 minutes to allow members of the public to address the Council in relation to the business on the agenda or request matters to be discussed at a subsequent meeting [7:55pm]
72. Central Bedfordshire Council Community report – CBC Ward Councillor [8:10pm]
Planning Matters
73. Planning Applications [8.15pm]
a) CB/19/04136/FULL
Consultation Expires:13/1/2020 Location: Warren Stables, Warren Lane, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4AS Proposal: Temporary Mobile Home Case Officer: Nicola Stevens
b)CB/19/04088/FULL
Consultation Expires:7/2/2020 Location: Clophill House, High Street, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4AA Case Officer: William Comber
c) CB/19/04027/FULL
Consultation Expires: 03/01/2020 Location: 1 High Street, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4AB Proposal: Demolition of existing single storey conservatory (style lean-to side extension). Single storey rear extension with replacement bay window, and alterations to fenestration Case Officer: Lucy Baxter
Clerk responded – The Council has no comments to make on this application.
d) CB/19/04028/LB
Consultation Expires: 03/01/2020 Location: 1 High Street, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4AB Proposal: Listed Building: Demolition of existing single storey conservatory (style lean-to side extension). Single storey rear extension with replacement bay window, and alterations to fenestration Case Officer: Lucy Baxter
Clerk responded – The Council has no comments to make on this application.
e) CB/19/03931/FULL
Consultation Expires:01/01/2020 Location: Shepherds Cottage, Kiln Lane, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4DA Proposal: Replacement dwelling, associated works and new site access Case Officer: Anna Horn
Clerk responded – The Council has no comments to make on this application.
f) CB/19/03956/FULL
Consultation Expires:02/01/2020 Location: 87 High Street, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4BJ Proposal: Demolition of Existing Porch, Single Storey Front Extension, three Storey Rear Extension and Loft Conversion (Part retrospective) with New Garage Wall. Case Officer: Sarah Fortune
Clerk responded – The Council has no comments to make on this application.
g) CB/19/03942/FULL
Consultation Expires:02/01/2020 Location: 5 The Slade, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4BZ Proposal: Rear single storey extension flat roof with walkway connecting to existing upper level garden and first floor front extension. Case Officer: Lucy Baxter
Clerk responded – The Council has no comments to make on this application.
For planning applications that are urgent and submitted between meetings powers have been delegated to Clerk (with a proposed response circulated) to send comments to Planning.
74. To approve Minutes of Clophill Parish Council Meeting held on 26 November 2019 [8.35pm]
75. Clerk’s Report [8.40pm]
76. Items for consideration: [8:45pm]
a) The Lakes development update
b) Highways Works requests
i. The Green and proposed next RMF application – delegate power to Clerk to complete forms.
ii. Proposal to get an ETO at The Green to make the southern road one way (i.e. from the shop to the Pub exit)
iii. Old Church Path Access and Emergency Traffic Order – Limit on times of access 22 until 06
c) Ampthill Safety Group – Representation and support from Council
d) Readshill Safety concerns
i. Additional or improved Lighting, security (CCTV) cameras
ii. Support resident in relation to request to Grand union Housing
e) Arboricultural works and quote of trees owned and managed by the PC – Cllr Carpenter/Clerk
f) Neighbourhood funding – Housing needs survey and Grants – Clerk/GP
g) Old St Mary’s Church Graveyard and Public Liability concern – Clerk
h) Land at Back Street (Reads Hill), Clophill
i. Trees and management
ii. Outline suggestion for a Nursing Home and meeting proposal
i) Street Names – Jaques Lane development
j) Precept review and setting
k) Replacement noticeboard at Post Office /Shop – Clerk
l) Recreation Shelter – notice and update meeting
m) Allotments requests update
i. Assistance from Young Farmers – Clerk
n) Town and Parish Council Conference (originally planned for 13 November) to take place on Wednesday January 22nd from 6pm – 9pm in the Chamber at Priory House, Chicksands.
o) Freedom of Information request re Old Church Path and associated barriers – Clerk
77. Finance: [9:35pm]
a) To approve payments to be made
b) Income
c) To receive monthly reconciliation
Please note individual item timings are indicative
Close meeting