Oct 2, 2026 | Agendas
DITTISHAM PARISH COUNCIL
Incorporating the Hamlet of Capton and the Manors of Bozomzeal and Coombe
To all members of Dittisham Parish Council 2 October 2026.
You are hereby summoned to attend the monthly meeting of Dittisham Parish Council to be held in Dittisham Village Hall on Wednesday 7 October 2026 at 7:00pm. for the purpose of transacting the following business.
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. Apologies To receive and sanction apologies for absence.
2. Declaration of Interests To declare interests on items on the agenda.
3. Approval of Minutes To consider approval of the minutes of monthly meeting held on 2 September and EGM held on 22 September 2026
4. Community Reports To receive reports from:
4.1 South Hams District Council Councillor
4.2 Devon County Council Councillor
5. Financial Matters
5.1 Notice of completion of the 2025/26 Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR) Cllrs note that the External Auditors report and certificate was received with no comments. The Notice of Conclusion of Audit was published on the Parish Council notice board and website on 11 Sept 2026.
5.2 Receipts and Payments between meetings to note for information
5.3 October Payments for authorisation
6. South Hams District Council’s Planning Decisions To note the following:
6.1 2074/26/ARC Lauriston, Riverside Road, Dittisham Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (CMP), 6 (Sustainable Drainage Option) ,7 (Landscape Plan) & 16 (External Lighting) of planning consent 0673/24/FUL SPLIT DECISION PART APPROVED/PART REFUSED
7. New Planning Applications to consider a recommendation to the planning authority:
7.1 2282/26/FUL Lauriston, Riverside Road, Dittisham Application for erection of garage/outbuilding
7.2 2437/26/LBC Mulberry House, Dittisham Replacement of glass conservatory roof with natural slate
7.3 2259/26/HHO Sunnybank, Manor Street, Dittisham Side and rear extensions with internal renovation and improvements to the principal elevation
7.4 2260/26/LBC Sunnybank, Manor Street, Dittisham Side and rear extensions with internal renovation and improvements to the principal elevation. Removal of render and application of limewash to the principal elevation.
8. Trees
8.1 Annual Tree Condition Assessment Receipt of the report and consideration of any advised actions
8.2 Tree Policies Agree actions required to develop new policies as agreed
9. Reports from Councillors’ Working Groups, Parish Projects and External Forums
9.1 Neighbourhood Plan update
9.2 Maintenance Working Group update
9.3 Parish Paths Partnership (P3) Report
9.4 Car Park/Burial Ground Project
9.4.1 Update/report on next steps
9.4.2. Options Agreement Costs To consider increase in solicitor fees
9.4.3. Public communications about project progression To consider an approach
9.5 Parish Emergency Team Review Report back, Extra Team Member, Capton Defibrillator & First Aid Course
9.6 Dittisham Boat Park Update on developments in tidying the area, if any
9.7 Friends of the Dart Update on ‘River Hub’ website
10. Clerk’s update
11. Bonfires and how to stop them Update on progress to draft guidelines for local circulation
12. Parish Lengthsman Contract Consider an approach to recruitment
13. Annual Parking Pass For the Parish Council to consider a change of policy, and broaden the criteria on which a permit may be issued, to enable purchase by holiday let owners who pay business rates and not council tax.
14. Memorial Benches
14.1 Memorial Bench Policy Consider developing a policy on responding to memorial bench requests and ongoing maintenance
14.2 Memorial Bench Request for The Ham for consideration
15. December meeting venue Confirm venue arrangements/requirements of Dittisham Sailing Club
16. Correspondence and Contacts to note or consider
To note:
– 20260827 Temporary toilet removal
– 20260902 Temporary Traffic Notice – OLD MILL LANE TO DOWNTON CROSS, Dittisham (TTRO2672331)
– 20260903 #39 2026 DALC e-bulletin
– 20260907 DAA Dittisham Landing site – annual re survey – Thursday 10th September 2026
– 20260907 LGR Update
– 20260908 Trees on Riverside Road
– 20260927 River Hub is live
– 20260929 Town & Parish Council Briefing: Recording and Presentation Slides
To consider:
– 20260911 New cables
– 20260930 Community Litter Picking Groups in Your Parish
17. Next Meeting: To confirm the next meeting of the Parish Council will be held on Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 7:00 pm.
PRESS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE VERY WELCOME TO ATTEND
Cat Radford, Parish Clerk
Sep 16, 2026 | Agendas
DITTISHAM PARISH COUNCIL
Incorporating the Hamlet of Capton and the Manors of Bozomzeal and Coombe
To all members of Dittisham Parish Council 16 September 2026
You are hereby summoned to attend an Extraordinary General Meeting of Dittisham Parish Council to be held in Dittisham Village Hall on Tuesday 22 September 2026 at 7pm for the purpose of transacting the following business.
Public Forum To consider any issues raised by members of the public about issues on this agenda.
AGENDA
1. Apologies To receive and sanction apologies for absence.
2. Declaration of Interests To declare interests on items on the agenda.
3. Car Park and Burial Ground Project
3.1 Process summary To consider motions proposed within the ‘Process Summary’ paper, with regards to the Parish Council’s support of project progression
3.2 Option Agreement To consider signing the Options Agreement, on review of the document and advice received
3.3 Pre-Application Process To consider progressing with the pre-application stage
4. Dittisham Road Notice To consider requested approval in writing for proposed South West Water work on Lower Street and Manor Street commencing in January 2027 – March 2027
5. Finance To consider payments presented for approval
PRESS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE VERY WELCOME TO ATTEND
Cat Radford, Parish Clerk
Aug 27, 2026 | Agendas
DITTISHAM PARISH COUNCIL
Incorporating the Hamlet of Capton and the Manors of Bozomzeal and Coombe
To all members of Dittisham Parish Council 27 August 2026
You are hereby summoned to attend the monthly meeting of Dittisham Parish Council to be held in Dittisham Village Hall on Wednesday 2 September 2026 at 7:00pm for the purpose of transacting the following business.
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. Apologies To receive and sanction apologies for absence.
2. Declaration of Interests To declare interests on items on the agenda.
3. Approval of Minutes To consider approval of the minutes of monthly meeting held on 1 July 2026
4. Community Reports To receive reports from:
4.1 South Hams District Council Councillor
4.2 Devon County Council Councillor
5. Financial Matters
5.1 Update from the Finance Working Group Meeting
5.2 Consideration of recommendations of the Finance Working Group
5.2.1 Letter to St George’s Church Treasurer To consider a proposed letter on future grant applications for the churchyard maintenance
5.2.2 Parish Council Reserves Policy Consider adoption of proposed policy
5.3 Receipts and Payments between meetings to note for information
5.4 September Payments for authorisation
5.5 2026/27 Pay Award Consider new agreed pay rates for Local Government Services, applicable from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.
6. South Hams District Council’s Planning Decisions To note the following:
6.1 1587/26/ARC Lauriston, Riverside Road, Dittisham Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (CMP), 6 (Sustainable Drainage Option) ,7 (Landscape Plan), 9 (Facing / Roofing Materials), 10 (Joinery), 11 (External Attachments) and 16 (External Lighting) of planning consent 0673/24/FUL SPLIT DECISION PART APPROVED/PART REFUSED
6.2 1615/26/VAR Twenty Fathoms, Higher Street, Dittisham Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of Planning Consent 1915/25/HHO APPROVED
6.3 2026/26/COM Near Greenslades Higher Street Dittisham Notice of intent to install electronic communication apparatus comprising three light wooden poles 10 metres high (Ref: WH5GC88Y) DECISION MADE
7. New Planning Applications to consider a recommendation to the planning authority on the following applications:
7.1 1782/26/HHO Soundings, Riverside Road, Dittisham Householder application for extension and alterations to existing dwelling
8. Reports from Councillors’ Working Groups, Parish Projects and External Forums
8.1 Neighbourhood Plan update
8.2 Maintenance Working Group update
8.3 Car Park/Burial Ground Project
8.3.1 Update
8.3.2 Options Agreement To consider draft Options Agreement as received from solicitors
8.4 Use of The Ham
8.4.1 Guide and application process To consider updated ‘Use of the Ham, A guide’ document, along with updated application form, Ham Map, Risk Assessment Template and Waste Management Plan form for adoption.
8.4.2 Camping permits Consider merit of suggestion for adoption of camping permits, within context of current policies
8.5 National Emergency Film Update on Dittisham screening plans
9. Clerk’s update
10. Dittisham Boat Park Update on developments in tidying the area
11. Bonfires and how to stop them Update on progress to draft guidelines for local circulation
12. Parish Lengthsman Contract Consider any applications received
13. Correspondence and Contacts to note or consider
To note:
– 20260713 Temporary Traffic Order – BRUCKTON COPSE TO ASHPLAT COPSE, Dittisham (TTRO2670729)
– 20260716 DALC LGR bulletin #5
– 20200716 Government confirms four unitary council model for Devon
– 20260716 Riverside Road Tree Report
– 20260717 An update on Local Government Reorganisation in Devon
– 20260722 Scoping Consultation: South Hams and West Devon Joint Local Plan
– 20260738 Temporary Traffic Notice – HIGHER STREET, Dittisham (TTRO2771089)
– 20260730 #34 2026 e-bulletin
– 20280814 TAPs (Town and Parish) update – LGR in Devon
– 20260815 The Ham (toilets)
– 20260820 DALC e-bulletin #37 2026
– 20260826 Replacement for the Parish Magazine
To consider:
– 20260707 All Town & Parish Council Briefing: Planning Decision-Making Process
– Promoting external links on the Parish Council Website
— 20260804 Bathing Water Quality Information for Dittisham Parish Council
— 20260825 Free first aid page for Dittisham
14. Next Meeting: To confirm the next meeting of the Parish Council will be held on Wednesday 7 October 2026 at 7:00 pm.
PRESS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE VERY WELCOME TO ATTEND
Cat Radford, Parish Clerk
Jun 26, 2026 | Agendas
DITTISHAM PARISH COUNCIL
Incorporating the Hamlet of Capton and the Manors of Bozomzeal and Coombe
To all members of Dittisham Parish Council 26 June 2026
You are hereby summoned to attend the monthly meeting of Dittisham Parish Council to be held in Dittisham Village Hall on Wednesday 1 July 2026 at 7:00pm. for the purpose of transacting the following business.
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. Apologies To receive and sanction apologies for absence.
2. Declaration of Interests To declare interests on items on the agenda.
3. Approval of Minutes To consider approval of the minutes of monthly meeting held on 3 June 2026
4. Community Reports To receive reports from:
4.1 South Hams District Council Councillor
4.2 Devon County Council Councillor
5. Financial Matters
5.1 Receipts and Payments between meetings to note for information
5.2 July Payments for authorisation
6. South Hams District Council’s Planning Decisions To note the following:
1265/26/ARC Chipton Barton, Dittisham. Application for approval of details reserved by condition 6 (WSI/Recording) of planning consent 0245/25/FUL APPROVED
6.2 1267/26/ARC Chipton Barton, Dittisham. Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 (WSI/Recording) of planning consent 0246/25/LBC APPROVED
7. New Planning Applications to consider a recommendation to the planning authority on the following applications:
7.1 1615/26/VAR Twenty Fathoms, Higher Street, Dittisham Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of Planning Consent 1915/25/HHO
8. Reports from Councillors’ Working Groups, Parish Projects and External Forums
8.1 Neighbourhood Plan
8.1.1 To receive an update (including an update on plans for a proposed climate policy)
8.1.2 Report back from the Neighbourhood Planning policy meeting with MP Caroline Voaden
8.2 Maintenance Working Group
8.2.1 To receive an update on urgent works
8.2.2 To consider quotations received for maintenance works
8.2.3 To receive quotation for annual tree inspection
8.2.4 To note work to Ham wall and collapsed wall by DSC footpath have been completed by the contractor
8.2.5 To consider request the refresh of ‘slow’ road markings in Capton, alongside Dittisham village
8.3 Footpaths update To note ongoing queries with Devon County Council on reported broken signs F7 F9.
8.4 Car Park/Burial Ground Project To receive an update and consider arrangements for contracting and billing
8.5 Ham Events Working Group To receive an update on terms and conditions
9. Clerk’s update
10. Bonfires and how to stop them
11. Friends of the Dart To consider building co-operation between Friends of the Dart and Dittisham Parish Council
12. Insurance renewal To consider invitation to renew
13. National Emergency Film To note the well-attended screening at The Flavel, Dartmouth, organised by Dittisham Sustainability Habitat Group. Introduced by John Nightingale and Monty Halls both of whom facilitated the interesting post film discussion. The Habitat Group are planning to organise a screening in Dittisham VH in September.
14. Correspondence and Contacts to note or consider
To note:
20260603 Bus Timetable
20260611 South Hams and West Devon Joint Local Plan
20260612 South Hams Town & Parish Council Update Planning Changes
20260615 Compliment for the PC
20260619 Patching works on Higher Street TTRO 2670061
20260619 SWW Surveys
20260620 Open Eco Homes tour 2026 – call for hosts
20260624 Overgrown trees on Riverside Road
To consider:
20260611 Variation application Woodlands Leisure Park.
15. Next Meeting: To confirm the next meeting of the Parish Council will be held on Wednesday 2 September 2026 at 7:00 pm.
PRESS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE VERY WELCOME TO ATTEND
Cat Radford, Parish Clerk
