The agenda can be read below or downloaded here: AG_2023 November DPC Agenda
To all members of Dittisham Parish Council 27 October 2023
You are hereby summoned to attend the monthly meeting of Dittisham Parish Council to be held in Dittisham Village Hall on Wednesday 1 November 2023 at 7:00p.m for the purpose of transacting the following business.
a. Public Forum
To consider any issues raised by members of the public.
Members of the public are invited to give their views, to question the Parish Council about issues on this Agenda, or to raise issues for future consideration at the discretion of the Chair.
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AGENDA
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Apologies
To receive apologies for absence.
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Declaration of Interests
To declare interests in items on the Agenda.
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Approval of Minutes
To consider approval of the Minutes of the meeting held on 4 October 2023.
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Community Reports
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South Hams District Council Councillor
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Devon County Council Councillor
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Financial Matters
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Financial Reports
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To consider approval of financial reports
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Payments
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To authorise the following payments:
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Metric, Ticket rolls (2), £118.49
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DALC, Conference, two attendees, £108.00
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Clerk, Expenses Reimbursement October, £146.79
To note payments made since the last monthly meeting:
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External auditor, 22/23 Audit, £378.00
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Registration of The Red Lion Inn with SHDC as an Asset of Community Value
To note survey responses and to consider whether to next submit an application or to obtain further information.
- SHDC Planning Decisions
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2965/23/PDM Barn At Sx 840 529 CaptonApplication to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use of agricultural buildings/barns to 4No dwellinghouses (class C3) & for associated development (Class Q (a+b)). Prior Approval Given.
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2637/23/VAR Dittisham Hideaway Dittisham TQ6 0JB. Variation of conditions 1 (Approved Drawings) 2 (Landscaping Scheme), 3 (Finishes/Treatment to huts), 4 (Surface WaterManagement Scheme), 7 (Lighting), 9 (Ecological report & LEMP), 10 (Sewage Disposal) and 11 (DEV32) of planning consent 0546/21/FUL. Conditional Approval.
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2812/23/TCA Langscott Lower Street Dittisham TQ6 0HY. T1 Judas tree – fell and replace – tree splits off into multi-stems from just above ground level & decay is present within this union. No Objection Raised.
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- New planning applications
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2536/23/FUL Fairholme Riverside Road Dittisham TQ6 0HS. New 3 bed dwelling & detached garden store with associated car parking & landscaping.
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3554/23/ARC Yew Tree Cottage Manor Street Dittisham TQ6 0EX. Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (Facing Materials for Retaining Wall) of planning consent 3296/22/HHO.
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- Consultations
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SHDC Public Space Protection Orders for dog control in the District. Closes 14/11/23
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SHDC Council Tax Reduction Scheme Review. Closes 28/11/23
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Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, Level of Council Tax contribution. Closes 30/11/23.
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Monitoring DPC’s Process to Comment on Planning Applications
To note comments on the process.
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Reports from Councillors’ Working Groups & External Forums
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Maintenance
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Grounds Maintenance Contract – To agree the specifications, process to advertise, and term of contract
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To consider requesting a meeting with DCC to discuss the management of the Jubilee Steps
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To consider a trial to pay DCC’s recommended contractor an hourly rate to trial cleaning the slippery path
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Health
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To consider further actions following confirmation of the national dentistry policy.
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Car Parks
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To consider carrying out a review of DPC Car Park Charges.
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DPC Planning Day
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To consider the budget, location and timing.
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Finance
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To consider a proposal to open interest bearing accounts with NatWest and Lloyds.
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Management of Private Accesses to the Ham and Hedge on Ham Lane
To consider a proposal to write to all affected residences about DPC’s management of the accesses safety and to make arrangements for Riverside House to carry out hedge maintenance.
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Dittisham Sailing Club Permits for The Ham Car Park
To consider confirming the 24/25 permits arrangements.
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DPC Subscription Emails
To consider the proposal for Councillors to subscribe individually to subscriptions of interest to them.
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DPC Laptop Update and Back up
To note the Report.
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Dementia Friendly Parish
To consider inviting Brixton Parish Council to speak to the 2024 Annual Parish meeting.
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Remembrance Service on Sunday 12 November
To confirm arrangements.
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Correspondence: To note or consider correspondence
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Sent to SWW, 9/10/23, Request to maintain & monitor sewage outfall infrastructure on the beach
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Sent to Friends of the Dart, 20/10/23, Description of the ownership and operation of The Ham
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11/10/23 to Builders, Discussion about minimising the impact of the project’s builders’ vans
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12/10/23, To DPC Chair, Questionnaire regarding proposal register The Red Lion Inn as an ACV
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SHDC, Residents Permits Reminder Emails system is operating correctly. Check spam folder.
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SHDC, Invitation to advertise Christmas events in its website, social media and print campaigns
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West Dart Bus, Grant application form received. DPC will consider in its budgeting process.
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SHDC, 26/10/23, Elections notice of canvassing to confirm missing Electoral Registration details
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DALC, ‘Connect’ event 25/10/23 10:00, Devon Housing Commission and its work on Devon housing crisis
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Next Meeting: To note the next meeting of DPC which is scheduled for 6 December 2023 at 7:00 pm.
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Closure of the Meeting
To consider passing a resolution in accordance with the 1960 Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act to exclude the public and press during consideration of the following item(s) because of the commercial-in-confidence nature of the business.
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Repainting Road Marking on Ham Lane and in The Level Car Park
To consider quotes received and timing.
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Repair of The Ham Retaining Wall
To consider the approach, quotes received, and timing.
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Annual Leave Application
To consider the annual leave request.
PRESS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE VERY WELCOME TO ATTEND
The meeting will be held in the Village Hall with audio only Zoom conferencing.
Click this link or paste it in your browser https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8444633513
Dial in by phone +44 203 481 5237 Meeting ID: 844 463 3513
Annette Thom, Parish Clerk