Agenda 2021 September 01

Aug 26, 2021 | Agendas

The Agenda can be downloaded here or read below  AG_2021 September DPC Agenda

To all members of Dittisham Parish Council                                                                                                             26 August 2021

You are hereby summoned to attend the monthly meeting of Dittisham Parish Council to be held in Dittisham Village Hall and via Zoom audioconferencing on Wednesday 1 September 2021 at 7:00p.m for the purpose of transacting the following business.

• AGENDA

1. Apologies: To receive apologies for absence.
2. To declare any personal interests or disclosable pecuniary interests in items on the agenda.
3. To consider approval of the minutes of the meeting held on 7 July 2021.
4. 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 Chairman.

5. Community Reports
   • South Hams District Council Councillor
   • Devon County Council Councillor
6. SHDC Planning Decisions
   • 0668/21/FUL Dittisham Sailing Club, The Ham Riverside Road Dittisham TQ6 0JH. Replacement of rotting cedar shingles with natural slate. Conditional Approval.
   • 0763/21/HHO Low Dolphin Lower Street Dittisham TQ6 0HY. READVERTISEMENT (Revised plans received) Householder application for new rear extension with internal alterations to existing building and the removal of garage door. Conditional Approval.
   • 1556/21/ARC Former Site Of Kiln Lyon Lower Street Dittisham TQ6 0HY. Application for approval of details reserved by condition 6, 7 and 10 of Planning Permission 0277/20/FUL. Discharge of condition Approved.
   • 1843/21/HHO 8 Meadow Cottages The Level Dittisham TQ6 0EU. Householder application for first-storey extension over existing conservatory and extension of existing first floor balcony. Conditional Approval.
   • 1760/21/LBC & 1759/21/HHO The Cider Cottage Manor Street Dittisham TQ6 0EX Listed building consent and householder application for new boat/garden store and workshop in existing garden.
   • 2949/21/CCN Foxenhole Farm Dittisham Dartmouth TQ6 0HP. Caravan Club notification of proposed Certificated Location. No objection Recommend Approval.
   • 2657/21/TCA Dartside, Manor Street, Dittisham, TQ6 0EX. T1: Lawson Cypress – Fell due to excessive shading to garden; T2: Pittosporum – Lateral reduction by 2 metres on the east side as growing excessively; T3:Magnolia – Crown thin by 10-20% due to heavy limbs. No Objection Raised
   • 2099/21/VAR Sunbeams Riverside Road Dittisham TQ6 0HS. Variation of conditions 2 (approved plans) and 3 (privacy screen approved drawings) of planning consent 4101/20/VAR. Conditional Approval.
   • 2774/21/NMM Sherwood Cottage Riverside Road Dittisham TQ6 0HS. Non-material minor amendment to planning consent 4237/20/HHO.
   • 2101/21/HHO Sunbeams Riverside Road Dittisham TQ6 0HS. Householder application for free standing PV panels. Conditional Approval.
   • 1524/21/HHO & 1525/21/LBC Householder & Listed Building consent application for general internal and external alterations. Conditional Approval.
   • 2578/21/LBC & 2577/21/HHO Dunedin Cottage The Quay Dittisham TQ6 0EZ. Listed Building consent and householder application for an air source heat pump.
   • 1381/21/VAR Water Edge Lower Street Dittisham TQ6 0HY. Application for variation of conditions 2 (approved drawings) and 5 (use as ancillary to main house) of planning consent 0268/16/HHO.
7. New planning applications
   • 2345/21/HHO The Gate Lodge, The Old Rectory Rectory Lane Dittisham TQ6 0HD. Householder application for single storey extension to Gate Lodge.
   • 3024/21/HHO Sherwood Cottage Riverside Road Dittisham TQ6 0HS. Householder application for removal of utility structure and garage with replacement single storey extension. Works include removal of existing conservatory, removal of extension to chimney pot and replacement windows. Extension to include external porch (resubmission of 4237/20/HHO).
   • 2978/21/ARC Dartside Manor Street Dittisham TQ6 0EX. Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (facing and roofing materials), 4 (stone facing sample panels), 5 (roof details) and 6 (window and door details) of planning consent 1131/20/LBC.
   • 2915/21/ARC Dartside Manor Street Dittisham TQ6 0EX. Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (facing and roofing materials), 4 (stone facing sample panels), 5 (roof details) and 6 (window and door details) of planning consent 1130/20/HHO.
8. Dartmouth Neighbourhood Plan – Regulation 14 Consultation 2 August to 13 September 2021
9. Consultations

• Peninsula Transport Regional Strategy. Closes 17 September

• SHDC Planning validation checklist. Closes 14 September
• South West Transport Network consultation on vision and goals. Closes 17 September.
• Waste and Recycling Collections by SHDC – To consider feedback by DPC to SHDC.
• Public Village Bins

To confirm payment £3 per week for an extra emptying of bins on The Ham (Wednesday), and to decide the extra collection’s period (summer until middle of October or throughout the year).

To consider approval of the cost provided by SHDC for the relocation of three existing bins in the village.

• Reports from Councillors’ Working Groups & External Forums
  • Maintenance

To note the report on the annual Playground Inspection & consider action required.

To note that galleon’s wetpour requires further repair & will be reported to Wicksteed.

• Village Hall – To receive a report from Cllr Neale. To receive the Annual Premises Report.

13. Proposed remit for a Climate & Environment Working Group – Cllr Nightingale

• Graffiti on The Ham – For information only.
• Treeworks – To consider authorising the cost of treeworks (crown raise of Lime in The Level Car Park and removal of a small dead Rowan from Ham Triangle) to be shared pro-rata with Blackawton PC.
• Financial Matters
  • Financial Report – To consider approval of report and bank reconciliation.
  • Payments Due – To authorise the following payments:

• Parish Lengthsman, Final 5 hours 20/21 and 10 hours April-June 21, £300.00
• SHDC,   Invoice #2 part of maintenance contract in arrears, £589.46
• Kingsbridge Websites, Village Hall pages, £100.00
• Cllr Anderson, Reimbursement for expenses (hand sanitiser, land registry, and stationery), £53.99
• Cllr Neale, Mulch mats for The Ham (as approved by DPC), £71.48
• Invoice for overtime work on document review and disposal project, £127.30

• Level Car Park Loan repayment – To confirm the 2021/22 £5,000 repayment.
• Village Hall Maintenance Grant – To review whether £3,000 grant requested can be made.
• Clerk’s Expenses Reimbursement CE41 – To consider approval.
• Report on DPC’s Filing Cabinets removed from the Hall

• SLCC Webinars – Consider attendance: Appraisal Techniques 7 September 11-12 am £30, GDPR e-course £30

18. Correspondence
    • Received

• SHDC Cllr Pearce, 18/7/21, Request from visiting yachtsman for shower facilities on The Ham
• Resident, 19/8/21, Letter raising objection to eventual height of trees planted by DPC on The Ham because of concern they will ultimately block river views, and requesting review or annual pollarding to limit to 25 feet
• Community Ownership Fund, £150 million over 4 years for community ownership of assets and amenities.
• DCC Grant HMCEF for Lengthsman work, £300 approved as requested

19. Sent

• South West Water – To advise that beach manhole cover is up and note heavy traffic on beach
• SWW – Invoiced for parking in The Ham Car Park in August

• To confirm the next meeting of Dittisham Parish Council which is scheduled for 6 October2021 at 7:00 pm.

PRESS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE VERY WELCOME TO ATTEND

The meeting will be held in the Village Hall and with audio Zoom conferencing.

We are trialling a new microphone and the quality of sound is uncertain at this time.

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

Agenda 2021 May 05

Apr 29, 2021 | Agendas

AG_2021 May DPC Agenda

Agenda 2021 April 07

Mar 31, 2021 | Agendas

The Agenda can be downloaded here or read below  AG_2021 April DPC Agenda

To all members of Dittisham Parish Council                                                                                             31 March 2021

You are hereby summoned to attend the monthly meeting of Dittisham Parish Council to be held in using public videoconferencing on Wednesday 7 April 2021 at 7:00p.m for the purpose of transacting the following business.

• AGENDA

1. Apologies: To receive apologies for absence.
2. To declare any personal interests or disclosable pecuniary interests in items on the agenda.
3. COVID-19 Response

To review the project to ensure that residents and visitors have access to support and information.

4. To consider approval of the minutes of the meeting held on 3 March 2021.
5. 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 Chairman.

6. Community Reports
   • South Hams District Council Councillor
   • Devon County Council Councillor
7. SHDC Decisions planning/tree applications.
   • 0275/21/ARC Gurrow Point Riverside Road Dittisham Devon TQ6 0JH. Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 (roof finish details) for planning application 3669/20/HHO. Discharge of condition Approved.
   • 3001/20/ARC Downton Farm Dittisham TQ6 0JD. Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 10-15 & 18 of planning consent 1461/19/FUL. Conditional Approval.
   • 3002/20/ARC Downton Farm Dittisham TQ6 0JD. Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 5-10 & 13 of listed building consent 1462/19/LBC Discharge of condition Approved.
   • 4237/20/HHO Sherwood Cottage Riverside Road Dittisham Devon TQ6 0HS. Householder application for removal of utility structure and garage with replacement single storey extension. Works include removal of existing conservatory, removal of extension to chimney pot and replacement windows. Conditional Approval.
   • 0534/21/TCA Dartside, Manor Street, Dittisham, TQ6 0EX.Proposed works: T1: Lawson Cypress – Fell. G1: Lawson Cypress x2 – Fell. G2: Pittosporum, Cherry Laurel, Portuguese Laurel & Bay – Crown height reduction to 6m from ground level. T2: European Larch – Fell. T3: Leyland Cypress – Fell. Raise no objections.
8. New planning applications.
   • 0546/21/FUL Little Coombe Cedar Huts Dittisham TQ6 0JB. Installation of 5 new shepherds huts, relocation of Airstream caravan and associated development.
   • 0668/21/FUL Dittisham Sailing Club, The Ham Riverside Road Dittisham TQ6 0JH. Replacement of rotting cedar shingles with natural slate.
   • 0989/21/COM Kingston Farm Bungalow Dittisham TQ6 0JB. Notice of intention to install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus comprising 2 x 8m wooden pole (6.2m above ground)
   • 1034/21/PDM Barn at Capton Dittisham Dartmouth TQ6 0JE. Prior approval for proposed change of use of agricultural building to 4 dwellings (Class C3) and associated operational development (Class Qa+b)
9. Consultations

• Totnes & South Devon Bus Strategy Survey by Anthony Mangnall MP. Closes 20 May.
• Old Chapel Burial Ground – Request for removal of maintenance covenant from Sunday School title
• DPC Forward Plan

To consider approval as an evolving document to be posted on the parish website.

• Reports from Councillors with Specific Responsibilities / External Forums
  • Maintenance Working Group

Report on management of private accesses to The Ham.

• Ham Events

Request for a booking for a Parish Lunch Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Sunday 5th June 2022.

South West Gaffers request for campervans overnight in the Ham Car Park & tents on the Ham 13 – 15 August 2021 during Dittisham Regatta

• Proposal for an English Oak Memorial Tree on The Ham
• Snow Warden Working Group

Report from Cllrs Green and Lloyd

• Vehicles parked at junction of Manor Street and The Lane

Cllrs Anderson and Bond report on proposed sign and notes for windscreens

• Dog Fouling Working Group

Report on consultation.

• Footpaths

Update for information only- kissing gate at the bottom of Footpath 1 has been removed damaged, unsafe and no longer serves any purpose.

DCC is addressing a bridleway in the Parish affected by a van being used for accommodation.

• Financial Matters
  • Consider approval of financial report and bank reconciliation
  • Payments

To agree and make payments as required

• St Georges Church        Grounds Maintenance Grant      £1,000.00
• Landscape Construction & Design          maintenance repairs to public footpaths £489.00
• SHDC   Payroll 20/21     £120.00
• Dartmoor Tree Surgeons           Pollarding of Willow on The Ham            £708.00
• Community Heartbeat Trust       Annual Support two defibrillators             £396.00
• Devon Communities Together    Membership renewal     £50.00
• Clerk    Expenses Reimbursement CE39            £230.12
• Business Rates The Ham Car Park        £2,844.30
• Business Rates The Level Car Park       £2,694.60

There is an option to pay business rates monthly if DPC prefers.

• Car Park machines – fee to change tariffs and program VAT number

• To note / consider correspondence
• Member of public, 10/3/21 Safety of access from Binham Cottage to FP14 – referred to DCC
• Dart Harbour Communities Group, 23/3/21 Stoke Gabriel Cycle track
• DCC Lower Street roadworks, assistance in liaison with contractor and DCC

15. To confirm date of the next meeting of Dittisham Parish Council

The Annual Meeting of the Parish Council and the ordinary May meeting are scheduled for 5 May 2021 at 7:00 pm.

16. Car Park Supervision Arrangements

To consider closing the meeting to members of the public and press.

To review the arrangements.

 PRESS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE VERY WELCOME TO ATTEND

 The meeting will be held using Zoom videoconferencing.

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

1. You do not need to subscribe to Zoom to join the meeting.
2. You will be held in an online ‘waiting area’ until the meeting starts.
3. Please, if you can, turn your video on – not only would it be lovely to see you, but it really helps you to feel engaged with the meeting.

Annette Thom, Parish Clerk

Agenda 2021 March 03

Feb 26, 2021 | Agendas

The Agenda can be downloaded here or read below  AG_2021 March DPC Agenda

 To all members of Dittisham Parish Council                                                                                             26 February 2021

You are hereby summoned to attend the monthly meeting of Dittisham Parish Council to be held using public videoconferencing on Wednesday 3 March 2021 at 7:00p.m for the purpose of transacting the following business.

• AGENDA

1. Census 2021 – Community Engagement Manager for Plymouth & the South Hams
2. Apologies: To receive apologies for absence.
3. To declare any personal interests or disclosable pecuniary interests in items on the agenda.
4. COVID-19 Response

To review the project to ensure that residents and visitors have access to support and information.

5. To consider approval of the minutes of the meeting held on 3 February 2021.
6. 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 Chairman.

7. Community Reports
   • South Hams District Council Councillor
   • Devon County Council Councillor
   • DCC Lower Street Camera Survey of Drains and Pipes – To discuss recommended actions
8. SHDC Decisions planning/tree applications.
   • 4088/20/FUL & 4089/20/LBC The Linhay Barn Chipton Barton Dittisham TQ6 0HW. Householder and Listed Building Consent for Refurbishment works, internal alterations and associated landscaping & continued use as ancillary accommodation/holiday use (resubmission of 2134/20/FUL & of 2123/20/LBC). Conditional Approval.
   • 4101/20/VAR Sunbeams Riverside Road Dittisham Devon TQ6 0HS. Application for variation of conditions 2 and 3 of planning consent 3745/19/HHO regarding drawings and a privacy screen. Conditional Approval.
   • 4180/20/PDM Prior approval for change of use of Agricultural building to Dwellinghouse (Class C3) an associated building operations. Prior Approval Refused.
   • 3793/20/TCA 20 Dittisham Court, Dittisham, TQ6 0HS. T6: Horse Chestnut – Lateral reduction by 1m on all sides to allow clearance from property wall and ensure balance and shape of tree is maintained. No objection raised.
   • 3749/20/HHO & 3750/20/LBC Dunedin House The Quay Dittisham TQ6 0EZ. Householder application and Listed building consent for roof over courtyard and lantern light withinternal alterations to rear first and second floors. Conditional Approval.
   • 3927/20/LBC Lapwing Cottage Manor Street Dittisham TQ6 0EX. Listed building consent for replacement of 3no casement windows on South elevation (retrospective). Conditional Approval.
9. New planning applications for consideration
   • 0312/21/HHO Mowhay Barn Bosomzeal Dittisham TQ6 0JG. useholder application for new timber porch and restoration of existing outbuilding.
   • 0284/21/HHO Greenbank Riverside Road Dittisham TQ6 0HS. Householder application for exercise/therapy pool below garden bank.

• New tree applications from SHDC
  • 0534/21/TCA Dartside Manor Street Dittisham TQ6 0EX. T1: Lawson Cypress – Fell. G1: Lawson Cypress x2 – Fell. G2: Pittosporum, Cherry Laurel, Portuguese Laurel & Bay – Crown height reduction to 6m from ground level. T2: European Larch – Fell. T3: Leyland Cypress – Fell.
• Reports from Councillors with Specific Responsibilities / External Forums
  • Management of Level Car Park Drains & Pipes – To approve expenditure for clearance and / or CCTV
  • Maintenance Working Group – To note report of site meeting with Maintenance Contractor and related points. To consider a proposal to block access to eroded footpath near Lod Cottage.
  • Vehicles parked at junction of Manor Street and The Lane – To consider Cllrs Anderson and Bond’s proposals
  • Dog Fouling Working Group – To consider proposed publicity materials
  • Proposal for a Memorial Tree on The Ham
• Binham Cottage – To consider the request for Stepping Stones or alternative near the gate
• Removal of diseased and dangerous Willow Tree on The Ham – To agree and to approve expenditure
• Sustainable South Hams – To agree DPC’s representation
• Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill – To consider proposed Parish Council resolution

16. Skip Policy – To consider DPC’s policy regarding the placing of private skips in its car parks
17. Delegated Authority – To consider the proposed scheme of delegated authority

• Lost Property Policy – To note and to consider the proposed change

19. Financial Matters
    • Consider approval of financial report.
    • Payments

To agree the following payments

Kingsbridge Websites Annual Hosting and Backups           £120.00

Tozer & Co Printers    2021/21 DSC paper permits             £227.83

Car Park Supervisor    November 2020 to March 2021        £400.00

• Transfer of Funds – To approve transfer of £45,000 by cheque
• Clerk’s Expenses – To authorise the claim for reimbursement.
• Clerk’s Overtime Claim – To consider approval of the claim

• To note / consider correspondence

• Citizens Advice – Distribution of ‘COVID Winter Grant Scheme’ to support with the cost of fuel or food due to the continuing hardships caused by COVID-19
• SHDC 2/2/21 Parking Tariff Changes consultation 4 to 25 February 2021
• DSC Committee, 20/2/21, Notice of essential interior maintenance and building work DSC Club House for three to four weeks from 3 March

21. Annual Parish Meeting Wednesday 21 April – To discuss arrangements

• To confirm date of the next meeting of Dittisham Parish Council which is scheduled for 7 April 2021 at 7:00 pm.

PRESS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE VERY WELCOME TO ATTEND

The meeting will be held using Zoom videoconferencing.

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

1. You do not need to subscribe to Zoom to join the meeting.
2. You will be held in an online ‘waiting area’ until the meeting starts.
3. Please, if you can, turn your video on – not only would it be lovely to see you, but it really helps you to feel engaged with the meeting.

Annette Thom, Parish Clerk

Agenda 2021 February 03

Jan 29, 2021 | Agendas

The Agenda can be downloaded here or read below AG_2021 February DPC Agenda

To all members of Dittisham Parish Council                                                                                                             29 January 2021

You are hereby summoned to attend the monthly meeting of Dittisham Parish Council to be held in using videoconferencing on Wednesday 3 February 2021 at 7:00p.m. for the purpose of transacting the following business.

• AGENDA

1. Apologies: To receive apologies for absence.
2. To declare any personal interests or disclosable pecuniary interests in items on the agenda.
3. COVID-19 Response

To review the project to ensure that residents and visitors have access to support and information.

To consider approval of the circulated letter of thanks.

4. To consider approval of the minutes of the meeting held on 6 January 2021.
5. 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.

6. Community Reports
   • South Hams District Council Councillor
   • Devon County Council Councillor
7. SHDC Planning Decisions
   • 3405/20/VAR Cobwebs Lower Street Dittisham TQ6 0HY. Application for removal of condition 3 of planning consent 18/1460/99/F.
   • 3669/20/HHO Gurrow Point Riverside Road Dittisham TQ6 0JH. Householder application for replacement sunroom with loggia and replacement conservatory with new extension & associated landscaping. Conditional Approval.
   • 3681/20/OPA Land East of The Cottage Capton TQ6 0JE. Outline Application with all matters reserved for erection of a single dwelling and associated works. Withdrawn.
8. New Planning Applications
   • 4237/20/HHO Sherwood Cottage Riverside Road Dittisham Devon TQ6 0HS. Householder application for removal of utility structure and garage with replacement single storey extension. Works include removal of existing conservatory, removal of extension to chimney pot and replacement windows.
   • 0210/21/HHO Pump Cottage The Level Dittisham Devon TQ6 0ES. Householder application for alterations and extension and conversion of garage into new accommodation.
   • 0275/21/ARC Gurrow Point Riverside Road Dittisham Devon TQ6 0JH. Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 (roof finish details) for planning application 3669/20/HHO.
9. Consultations

• Interim Devon Carbon Plan, Devon Climate Emergency (DCE) partnership, Closes15/2/21.

• Reports from Councillors with Specific Responsibilities / External Forums
  • Footpaths Forms and Bids – To consider supporting the proposed report and bids.
• Management of Level Car Park Drains

To review the assessment of the drainage and agree any further action.

• Parish Website – Ditsum Players Webpage

To approve a webpage and associated costs.

13. Parish Response to Snow

To consider suggestions for a snow warden, grit bin shovels, or other resilience measures.

• Vehicles parked at junction of Manor Street and The Lane

To consider any action to be taken by DPC.

• Event on The Ham – Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 2-5 June 2022

To consider the application received.

• Management of Toilets on The Ham

To consider evaluation of the service being provided.

• Census Day – Sunday 21 March 2021

To consider any additional actions to advertise the Census.

• Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill

For information only.

• Financial Matters
  • Consider approval of the financial report.
  • Payments

To agree payments:

• Cllr Anderson    1/200 OS Plan of OCBG £17.40
• Cllr Bond           Dye, batteries and torch £18.54
• Cllr Faulkner     Trees etc for The Ham planting   £230.95
• SHDC   Grounds Maintenance 2020        £1,103.40

• VAT Payment – To approve the third quarter VAT payment

• To note / consider correspondence

Received:

·       16/12/20, 2021/22 Local Government Finance Settlement: Technical Consultation. Closed 16/1/21

• 22/1/21, Village Hall Management Committee, DPC’s decision to defer a decision on the grant application

Sent:

• 26/1/21, DCC, Co-ordination of installation of electric supply and resurfacing works
• Scheduling of Annual Parish Meeting and Annual Meeting of the Parish Council
• To confirm the next meeting of Dittisham Parish Council will be on 3 March 2021 at 7:00 pm.

PRESS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE VERY WELCOME TO ATTEND

The meeting will be held using Zoom videoconferencing.

Meeting ID: 83968155660

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Dial in by phone +44 203 481 5237

1. You do not need to subscribe to Zoom to join the meeting.
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3. Please, if you can, turn your video on – not only would it be lovely to see you, but it really helps you to feel engaged with the meeting.

Annette Thom, Parish Clerk