The Agenda can be read below or downloaded here: AG_2024 November 06 DPC Agenda
DITTISHAM PARISH COUNCIL
Incorporating the Hamlet of Capton and the Manors of Bozomzeal and Coombe
To all members of Dittisham Parish Council Nov 1st 2024
You are hereby summoned to attend the monthly meeting of Dittisham Parish Council to be held in Dittisham Village Hall on Wednesday 6th November 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.
AGENDA
1. To receive apologies for absence.
2. Declaration of Interests
To declare interests in items on the Agenda.
3. Approval of Minutes
To consider approval of the Minutes of the meeting held on 4th September 2024.
4. Community Reports
4.1. South Hams District Council Councillor
4.2. Devon County Council Councillor
5. Financial Matters
5.1. Financial Reports
To note the Reports and Bank Reconciliations.
5.2. Payments
To authorise the following payments: Defibrillator The Ham £2,795.00
◦ Scribe Accounting Software £328.32
◦ RingGo Service Fee July-September 2024 £311.90
◦ Clerk Expenses Reimbursement for £67.12
◦ Parish Lengthsman June to September 2024, £287.50
◦ Annual Level Car Park Loan repayment £5,000
To note payments authorised since the last monthly meeting:
◦ External Audit £378.00
◦ SWW Quay tap. March to Sept 2024 £53.29
◦ Annual support agreement Defibrillator on the Ham £198.00
5.3. Annual Governance and Accountability Return 2023/2024
To note the Final Report from the External Auditor.
5.4. Local Government Pay Award 2024/25
To note the new Award and that it has been implemented.
DITTISHAM PARISH COUNCIL
Incorporating the Hamlet of Capton and the Manors of Bozomzeal and Coombe
6. Planning Decisions to note since our October meeting.
6.1. 2279/24/24 LBC and 2280/24/HHO The Old Bakehouse, Manor Street, Dittisham. TQ6 0EX.
Householder application to add double pile with half hipped extension to rear, raise ridge line, addition of roof lights & dormer & internal alterations to create new bedroom suite:
Conditional approval for both LBC and HHO applications
6.2. 2620/24/LBC and 621/24/HHO Lilac Cottage,The Level, Dittisham,TQ6 0ES
Householder application for loft alterations, minor alterations to first floor & outbuilding:
Conditional approval for both LBC and HHO applications
7.0 New Planning Applications
7.1 2812/24/HHO High Standing, Rectory Lane, Dittisham, TQ6 0HD
Proposal: Householder application for alterations to roof tiles, installation of solar panels & roof lights, replacement & alterations of windows & doors, replacement of uPVC lobby structure & front door canopy & rendering of external walls.
7.2 3187/24/HHO Shimmerings, Riverside Road, Dittisham, TQ6 0HS Proposal: Householder application for erection of new outbuilding & retaining wall in rear garden:
7.3 1884/24/LBC Myrtle Cottage Manor Street Dittisham TQ6 0EX
Listed Building Consent for replacement windows, cement render removed & replaced with lime render, soil pipe reinstated, facia board & gutter/downpipe replaced & general repairs
8.0 Review of DPC Car Parks’ Charges, Times, and Enforcement of Parking on DPC’s Beach
To consider the Reports and decide future charges, times, and enforcement area.
9.0 Update Cllr info and composition of working groups.
10.0 Reports from Working Groups and External Forums
10.1 Patients Participation Group Meeting
To note information emailed by PU to Cllrs on 12.10.24
10.2 Maintenance Contractor – verbal feedback
10.3 Rotary Club crocuses – agree planting areas
10.4 Emergency plan
check phone contacts.
Consider Draft Emergency Advice Card (V2)
Emergency generator for village hall – PU email of 29.10.24
10.5 West Dart Bus
Verbal update from DH
11.0 Airband in Capton
To consider if DPC would write to Airband to ask for an update on broadband provision for Capton, and to our PM to support her efforts. The email could be written by SN and RN
DITTISHAM PARISH COUNCIL
Incorporating the Hamlet of Capton and the Manors of Bozomzeal and Coombe
12.0 Climate & Nature
Sustainable South Hams Update (SusSH) – Climate and Nature Symposium – Fri 11th Oct
To note report DH
Presentation by SN
13.0 Grant application made to DPC
To consider the application from Dittisham Village Hall Management Committee for a 2025/26 grant.
14.0 Correspondence: To note or consider correspondence:
14.1 SWW limited access to roads in Ditsum – thanks to RB for disseminating information so promptly.
14.2 South Hams Community Action – Volunteer Engagement Event. Weds 13.11.24 (info frwd to all Cllrs 19.10.24)
14.3 Letter of thanks to the organisers of the Dittisham Music Festival was much appreciated
14.4 Request from Crediton PC with regards to having drains and culverts cleared. RB responded
14.5 Raleigh Estate – Would like to work with the Parish Council, their tenant farmers and DCC to consider how walking routes could be developed on the Estate. Does the PC wish to engage with this project?
14.6 Sign at T junction to indicate the way to Bosomzeal. (info emailed to Cllrs)
15.0 Consultations
15.1 Devon and Torbay Local Transport Plan 4 (LTP4) sets out the transport priorities across the county between 2025 and 2040. Does DPC wish to respond? (draft document of the plan is available to view on the Have Your Say webpage)
15.2 Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue – Precept consultation
16.0 Arrangements for Cllrs strategic planning meeting on Tues Nov 12th 10am -2pm To agree maximum budget
17.0 Next Meeting:
To confirm the next meeting of the Parish Council will be held on November 2nd 2024 at 7:00 pm.
18.0Closure of the Meeting
To consider passing a resolution in accordance with the 1960 Public Bodies (Admission to Meet-ings) Act to exclude the public and press during consideration of the following item(s) because of the commercial-in-confidence nature of the
business.
19.0 Quote for cutting Riverside Rd hedge
20.0 Quote for Jubilee steps handrail.
PRESS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE VERY WELCOME TO ATTEND
The meeting will be held in the Village Hall
Ros Neale 2nd Clerk