Agenda 2026 March 04

Feb 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 February 2026

You are hereby summoned to attend the monthly meeting of Dittisham Parish Council to be held in Dittisham Village Hall on Wednesday 4th March 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 February 4
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 Grant Applications To note grant applications received and agree process for consideration.
5.2 2026/27 Car Parking Tariff increases To consider quotation from Metric Group to update tariffs from 01/04/26
5.3 2025/26 Internal Audit To confirm arrangements for internal auditor contract
5.4 Red Lion ground rent To consider response to Red Lion’s query on ground rent arrangements
5.5 Maintenance Contracts
5.5.1 Grounds Maintenance Contract To consider contract extension letter and approval of proposed payment schedule
5.5.2. Maintenance Works – Various To consider quotations received in response to brief for works
5.6 Receipts and Payments between meetings to note for information
5.7 March Payments for authorisation
6. South Hams District Council’s Planning Decisions To note the following:
6.1 3733/25/PDM Land At Sx 848 537 (Little Coombe Barn) Dittisham Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use of agricultural building to 1No dwellinghouse (Class C3) & for associated development (Class Q (a+b)) REFUSED
6.2 0049/26/TCA 2 Watermans Cottage Manor Street Dittisham: Ash – remove, die back present. T3: Maple – reduce by 1/3 all over, to reduce risk of branch failure. APPROVED
6.3 0071/26/TCA Laburnum Cottage Manor Street Dittisham: T80: Oak – remove dead wood. A,B,D,E,T88,T87: Ash – remove deadwood and Ivy. T83: Acer – remove Ivy. G84: x3 Sycamore – remove Ivy. T81,T82,T86,T85,C: Ash – fell, due to Dieback. APPROVED
7. New Planning Applications to consider a recommendation to the planning authority on the following applications:
7.1 3607/25/FUL Red Lion Inn, The Level, Dittisham, READVERTISEMENT (amended description & revised plans) Construction of ground floor bay window, rear first floor extension, installation of 3.no Juliet balconies, & roof light
7.2 0022/26/HHO Herongate, Lower Street, Dittisham, Householder application for new incidental outbuilding
8. Blackberry Cottage Surface Water Drainage
8.1 Update To receive an update following cllrs attendance at a site meeting, advice received as requested, and note receipt of an updated Drainage Risk Assessment and Draining Strategy from the applicant’s consultants
8.2 Request for Parish Council permission To consider the owner’s request to obtain the Parish Council’s permission in writing to cross third-party land and connect the surface water drainage to the watercourse for the life of the development.
9. Reports from Councillors’ Working Groups and External Forums
9.1 Neighbourhood Plan To receive an update
9.2 West Dart Bus To receive an update
9.3 Dittisham Village Hall To receive reports to and from the Committee meeting
10. Clerk’s update
11. Potential new car park and burial ground To receive an update following meeting held on March 2 and consider proposals going forward.
12. Lengthsman Contract To note current contract is due to expire on 31/03/26. Consider arrangements from 01/04/26.
13. Trees on Ham Lane Consider request made to the Parish Council for trees on the north bank to be cut back
14. Devon Local Government Reorganisation Proposals to discuss proposals ahead of consultation closure on March 26 2026.
15. Internal Audit: Assertion 10 compliance To consider actions required for completion before March 31 2026.
16. Correspondence and Contacts to note or consider
To note
20260220 South Devon National Landscape (SDNL) Partnership – 13 March at 1000
20250224 Dittisham village hall website
To consider
20260204 Bonfire Night
20260211 South Hams Leader urges people to have their say on shake-up to local services and councils in Devon
20260212 Devon County Council – Public Footpath Diversion Order 2026 – Footpath No.7, Dittisham
20260223 The Dittisham Nativity – Brian Patten
20260226 All Town & Parish Council Briefing: NPPF and its Relationship with Neighbourhood Plans
17. Next Meeting: To confirm the next meeting of the Parish Council will be held on Wednesday April 1 2026 at 7:00 pm.

PRESS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE VERY WELCOME TO ATTEND

Cat Radford, Parish Clerk

Agenda 2026 February 04

Jan 30, 2026 | Agendas

DITTISHAM PARISH COUNCIL
Incorporating the Hamlet of Capton and the Manors of Bozomzeal and Coombe

To all members of Dittisham Parish Council 30 January 2026

You are hereby summoned to attend the monthly meeting of Dittisham Parish Council to be held in Dittisham Village Hall on Wednesday 4th February 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 the monthly meeting held on December 3 2025
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 Quarter 3 Bank Reconciliation Consider independent review of the bank reconciliation
5.2 Parking Charges To consider increasing parking charges by 4%, inline with increases of the local authority
5.3 Grant Applications To note grant applications received and expected in 2026/27 financial year
5.4 Dittisham Sailing Club Permits To consider printing quotations received
5.5 Receipts and Payments between meetings to note for information
5.6 February Payments for authorisation
6. South Hams District Council’s Planning Decisions To note the following:
6.1 3321/25/HHO Downton Barton Dittisham Householder application for new garden studio APPROVED
7. New Planning Applications to consider a recommendation to the planning authority on the following applications:
7.1 0049/26/TCA 2 Watermans Cottage Manor Street Dittisham: Ash – remove, die back present. T3: Maple – reduce by 1/3 all over, to reduce risk of branch failure.
7.2 0071/26/TCA Laburnum Cottage Manor Street Dittisham: T80: Oak – remove dead wood. A,B,D,E,T88,T87: Ash – remove deadwood and Ivy. T83: Acer – remove Ivy. G84: x3 Sycamore – remove Ivy. T81,T82,T86,T85,C: Ash – fell, due to Dieback.
8. Blackberry Cottage Surface Water Drainage To consider the owner’s request to obtain the Parish Council’s permission in writing to cross third-party land and connect the surface water drainage to the watercourse for the life of the development.
9. Dittisham Regatta Sports Day To consider an application for hire of The Ham
10. Gritting on roads to Dittisham
10.1 Lack of gritting consider response to concerns raised by cllrs and members of the public
10.2 Potential shared gritting arrangements to receive an update on a meeting held with neighbourhing parishes on potential shared gritting arrangements
11. Reports from Councillors’ Working Groups and External Forums
11.1 Neighbourhood Plan To receive an update
11.2 West Dart Bus To receive an update on bus parking options
11.3 Maintenance Working Group To receive an update from January meeting.
12. Annual Away Day Consider focus for the Parish Councillors annual ‘Away Day’
13. The Level Phone Box Consider response to ideas for ongoing use
14. Potential new car park and burial ground To receive a briefing note on proposals, and proposed Parish Council role
15. Correspondence and Contacts to note or consider
To note:
– 20260101 Happy New Year and updates from the River
– 20260115 Beach Clean – Dittisham Foreshore – March 29
To consider
– 20260114 Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service Community Risk Management Plan engagement survey
– 20260116 Parish Paths Partnership (P3) – Update and Forms for the New Financial Year
– 20250116 The Level speeding traffic
– 20260124 Re_Draft minutes of the January meetings of Dittisham Parish Council [Response re ownership of land] – 20260126 Request for local insight on mobile phone coverage in Devon Parishes
– 20260127 Storm Chandra Flooding 26th – 27th January
16. Next Meeting: To confirm the next meeting of the Parish Council will be held on Wednesday March 4 2026 at 7:00 pm.

 PRESS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE VERY WELCOME TO ATTEND

Cat Radford, Parish Clerk

EGM Agenda 2026 January 20

Jan 15, 2026 | Agendas

DITTISHAM PARISH COUNCIL
Incorporating the Hamlet of Capton and the Manors of Bozomzeal and Coombe

To all members of Dittisham Parish Council 15 January 2026

You are hereby summoned to attend the monthly meeting of Dittisham Parish Council to be held in Dittisham Village Hall on Tuesday 20 January 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. 2026/27 Budget and Precept demand
3.1 Draft Budget To consider a draft 2026/27 Budget as prepared by the Finance Working Group
3.2 Capton Defibrillator To consider proceeding with the Capton Defibrillator project
3.3 Grant application from Dittisham Village Hall consider recommendation of the Finance Working Group on awarding a grant.
3.4 2026/27 Precept Demand To set the 2026/27 Precept demand
4. Annual Away Day
4.1 Away Day Date Confirm date for annual away day
4.2 Away Day Costs Consider approval of spending for the away day.

PRESS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE VERY WELCOME TO ATTEND

Cat Radford, Parish Clerk

Agenda 2026 January 07

Dec 31, 2025 | Agendas

DITTISHAM PARISH COUNCIL
Incorporating the Hamlet of Capton and the Manors of Bozomzeal and Coombe

To all members of Dittisham Parish Council 2 January 2026

You are hereby summoned to attend the monthly meeting of Dittisham Parish Council to be held in Dittisham Village Hall on Wednesday 7th January 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. Councillor Co-option For the newly coopted member of the council to deliver their acceptance of office form.
4. Approval of Minutes To consider approval of the minutes of the monthly meeting held on December 3 2025
5. Community Reports To receive reports from:
5.1 South Hams District Council Councillor
5.2 Devon County Council Councillor
6. Financial Matters
6.1 Finance Working Group To receive an update from the meeting of the Finance Working Group held December 9.
6.2 To consider matters proposed by the Finance Working Group
6.2.2 2026/27 Budget and Precept demand Agree EGM date to set the 2026/27 Budget and Precept demand
6.2.3 Capton Defibrillator To consider proceeding with the Capton Defibrillator project
6.2.3 Grant application from Dittisham Village Hall consider recommendation of the Finance Working Group on awarding a grant.
6.3 Receipts and Payments between meetings to note for information
6.4 January Payments for authorisation
7. South Hams District Council’s Planning Decisions To note the following:
7.1 3172/25/LBC Downton Barton Dittisham Listed building consent for repairs & alterations to include replacement of windows rooflights, re-rendering in lime, re-laying slate floors, re-building chimney, damp treatment, bathroom reconfiguration, roof & leadwork repairs APPROVED
7.2 3366/25/TCA Dittisham T08: Ash – Reduce the tree to approx. 3 mtrs in height, retaining the trunk as a valuable deadwood habitat for invertebrates and other wildlife APPROVED
7.3 3418/25/HHO Sunday School The Level Dittisham Rear extension to provide first floor shower room and WC APPROVED
8. New Planning Applications to consider a recommendation to the planning authority on the following applications:
8.1 3321/25/HHO Downton Barton Dittisham Householder application for new garden studio
8.2 3609/25/HHO Blackberry Cottage The Lane Dittisham Householder Application for Alterations and extensions to property with associated landscaping work. New entrance door on the south-west elevation to provide an improved main access to the property. Two storey extension to replace an existing single storey lean-to extension. Small conservatory on the rear (north-east) elevation. New parking space accessed from The Lane
8.3 3607/25/FUL Red Lion Inn The Level Dittisham Construction of ground floor bay window, proposed front porch canopy, rear first floor extension, installation of 3.no Juliet balconies, and roof light
9. Planning Applications for information only
9.1 3733/25/PDM Land at Sx 848 537 (Little Coombe Barn) Dittisham Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use of agricultural building to 1No dwellinghouse (Class C3) & for associated development (Class Q (a+b))
10. Reports from Councillors’ Working Groups and External Forums
10.1 Neighbourhood Plan To receive an update
10.2 West Dart Bus To receive an update on bus parking options
11. Annual Away Day Consider date and arrangements for the Parish Councillors annual ‘Away Day’
12. The Level Phone Box Consider response to ideas for ongoing use
13. Free Parish Boat Park Receive update on management of the area at the end of Dittisham Sailing Club Boat Park
14. Potential new car park To receive an update on options under discussion in the community.
15. Correspondence and Contacts to note or consider
To note:
– 20251203 #52 2025 DALC E-bulletin.
– 20251217 #54 2025 DALC E-bulletin
– 20251219 The credit interest rates on your business account are coming down on 20 January 2026
– 20251222 Message from the SDNL Partnership Chair
– 20251223 Temporary Traffic Notice – RIVERSIDE ROAD, Dittisham (TTRO2667336)
To consider
– 20251215 Trees on Ham Lane
– 20251219 2026 Devon BOOKING REQUEST – Dittisham, Devon
16. Next Meeting: To confirm the next meeting of the Parish Council will be held on Wednesday February 4 2026 at 7:00 pm.

 PRESS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE VERY WELCOME TO ATTEND

Cat Radford, Parish Clerk