Mar 8, 2024 | Agendas
The Agenda can be read below or downloaded here: AG_2024 March 14 DPC Agenda
The meeting is being reconvened because the 6 March Agenda/Notice wasn’t posted on a physical noticeboard.
To all members of Dittisham Parish Council 8 March 2024
You are hereby summoned to attend the monthly meeting of Dittisham Parish Council to be held in Dittisham Village Hall on Thursday 14 March 2024 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
Apologies:
To receive apologies for absence.
Declaration of Interests
To declare interests in items on the Agenda.
Approval of Minutes
To consider approval of the Minutes of the meeting held on 7 February 2024.
Financial Matters
Financial Reports
To consider approval of Financial Reports and Bank Reconciliation.
Payments
To authorise the following payments:
Ham Lane hedge annual trim, £708.00
Website hosting Annual Fee £140.00
Clerk February Expenses Reimbursement £82.59
Replace slats The Ham bench £385.44
Remove bench from The Ham & reinstate surface £120.00
Extra emptying of bins on The Ham 12 July to 31 October, £144.00 +VAT if applicable
To note payments made since the last monthly meeting:
Contracted lengthsman work April 2023 to January 2024 £1,115.50
Safety tape for The Ham bench, £13.19
- Applications to DPC for Grants
Village Hall Management Committee, £3,000
St George’s Church, Grounds Maintenance, £1,500
Citizens Advice South Hams, £350
Offer of Land for a Car Park
To note the Report and to consider its Questions.
- Agreement with SHDC to Install a Defibrillator on The Ham Toilet Block
To consider in principle agreement with a six year licence approach.
- Financial Matters – Accounting Basis and VAT for SHDC’s Services
To consider the Report and Recommendations to return to Receipts & Payments accounting and change VAT process.
- SHDC Planning Decisions
- 4061/23/TCA Mulberry House, Dittisham, Dartmouth, TQ6 0ER. T1 – T4: Apple trees – remove. T5: Holly – remove. T6: Mulberry – lateral crown reduction of up to 1m on NE and NW sides, crown reduction on upper canopy of up to 50cm. T7 – T9: Birch – remove. Raise No Objections.
- 0348/24/ARC Dittisham Hideaway, Dittisham, TQ6 0JB. Application for approval of details reserved by condition 7 (Lighting Scheme) of planning consent 2637/23/VAR. Approved.
- 0367/24/NMM Spindlewood Higher Street Dittisham TQ6 0HT. Non Material Minor Amendment to Planning Consent 2455/21/FUL. Approved.
- New planning applications
0426/24/HHO The Manse The Level Dittisham TQ6 0ES. Householder application for the creation of driveway and off road parking area including access alterations.
0455/24/LBC Bay Cottage Manor StreetDittishamTQ6 0EX. Listed Building Consent for Internal alterations to first floor layout, replacement timber windows, internal & external remedial works to all stone walls, floors & ceilings, replacement rainwater goods/fascia & barge boards.
0443/24/HHO Pump Cottage The Level DittishamTQ6 0ES. Demolition of existing single storey garage & store (north side extension) & first floor dormer, removal of existing oil tank & slab, proposed internal alterations & extension to include 1no proposed ground floor single storey extension South & West facing, 1no proposed two storey extension to north to provide extended living accommodation, 1no replacement dormer, installation of new Air Source Heat Pump & modifications to existing ground floor door & window openings.
0233/24/HHO Fingals Hotel Dittisham DartmouthTQ6 0JA. Householder application for PV cells on post 1948 garage roof.
0241/24/LBC Mulberry House Dittisham Dartmouth TQ6 0ER. Listed building consent for single storey extension to kitchen, replacement of veranda with new garden room, insertion of window to rear elevation, replacement of upvc windows and doors with timber units, replacement of single glazed timber conservatory with double glazed timber, installation of air source heat pump and internal alterations.
0489/24/HHO Laburnum Cottage Manor Street Dittisham TQ6 0EX. Householder application for installation of a charger for an electric car (EV Charger).
Consultations
SHDC, Public Space Protection Orders. Closes 19/03/24.
South Hams Community Action (formerly CVS) isolation survey
SHDC, Community Heroes (Young Persons, Community Champion, Community Organisation). Closes 31/3/24
Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority Consultation, Closes 24/03/24
Monitoring DPC’s Process to Comment on Planning Applications
To note and/or action comments on the process.
Reports from Councillors with Special Responsibilities
Parish Emergency Plan Working Group
To consider approval of revised Dittisham Parish Emergency Plan and associated implementation costs.
Village Hall
To note the Report.
Jubilee Steps – Project to consider installation of a handrail
To consider approval of proposed location. To consider approval of proposed consultation.
Maintenance Working Group
To note the Report on recent maintenance projects completed.
Request to Hire The Ham
To consider the application to hire The Ham for a Regatta Sports Day 18 August
DPC Tree Risk Management Policy
To consider approval of the proposed Policy.
To consider additional persons to carry out the DPC inspections.
Defibrillator Checks
To consider the proposal to ask a resident to share weekly checks and be added to WebNos.
Dart Harbour Communities Group
To note that DPC is hosting the March meeting in the Hall and to approve a refreshments budget.
Portrait of His Majesty The King
To consider accepting the Government offer of a free portrait.
Correspondence: To note or consider correspondence
8/2/24 SHDC launched The South Hams Housing Offer – support and financial assistance to local communities in bringing forward affordable housing developments.
9/2/24 Anthony Mangnall MP Enquiry offering to write articles for the Parish Magazine
17/2/24 Resident, Slip on Jubilee Steps
20/2/24 Village Hall Management Committee Insurance Claim made
27/2/24, SHDC, Walking and Cycling Project Update – Barriers and interventions identified
Dart Harbour Annual Open Meeting, Tuesday 12 March, 7 pm at the Flavel, Dartmouth
Invitation to Chair, Mayor of Dartmouth, Civic Lunch & Church Service on the 80th Anniversary Exercise Tiger.
Next Meeting: To confirm the next meeting of the Parish Council will be held on 3 April 2024 at 7:00 pm.
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 confidential nature of the business.
To manage DPC’s responsibilities and liabilities as the owner of a Freehold.
To consider the Report and its Recommendations.
Railing Little Orchard Steps
To consider the responses to requests for quotes.
Parish Lengthsman Contract
To consider the Report. To consider implementing optional two year extension to contract.
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?omn=88358326226
Dial in by phone +44 203 481 5237 Meeting ID: 844 463 3513
Annette Thom, Parish Clerk
Mar 1, 2024 | Agendas
The Agenda can be read below or downloaded here: AG_2024 March DPC Agenda
To all members of Dittisham Parish Council 1 March 2024
You are hereby summoned to attend the monthly meeting of Dittisham Parish Council to be held in Dittisham Village Hall on Wednesday 6 March 2024 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
Apologies:
To receive apologies for absence.
Declaration of Interests
To declare interests in items on the Agenda.
Approval of Minutes
To consider approval of the Minutes of the meeting held on 7 February 2024.
Community Reports
South Hams District Council Councillor
Devon County Council Councillor
Financial Matters
Financial Reports
To consider approval of Financial Reports and Bank Reconciliation.
Payments
To authorise the following payments:
Ham Lane hedge annual trim, £708.00
Website hosting Annual Fee £140.00
Clerk February Expenses Reimbursement £82.59
Replace slats The Ham bench £385.44
Remove bench from The Ham & reinstate surface £120.00
Extra emptying of bins on The Ham 12 July to 31 October, £144.00 +VAT if applicable
To note payments made since the last monthly meeting:
- Applications to DPC for Grants
Village Hall Management Committee, £3,000
St George’s Church, Grounds Maintenance, £1,500
Offer of Land for a Car Park
To note the Report and to consider its Questions.
- Agreement with SHDC to Install a Defibrillator on The Ham Toilet Block
To consider in principle agreement with a six year licence approach.
- Financial Matters – Accounting Basis and VAT for SHDC’s Services
To consider the Report and Recommendations to return to Receipts & Payments accounting and change VAT process.
- SHDC Planning Decisions
- 4061/23/TCA Mulberry House, Dittisham, Dartmouth, TQ6 0ER. T1 – T4: Apple trees – remove. T5: Holly – remove. T6: Mulberry – lateral crown reduction of up to 1m on NE and NW sides, crown reduction on upper canopy of up to 50cm. T7 – T9: Birch – remove. Raise No Objections.
- 0348/24/ARC Dittisham Hideaway, Dittisham, TQ6 0JB. Application for approval of details reserved by condition 7 (Lighting Scheme) of planning consent 2637/23/VAR. Approved.
- New planning applications
0426/24/HHO The Manse The Level Dittisham TQ6 0ES. Householder application for the creation of driveway and off road parking area including access alterations.
0455/24/LBC Bay Cottage Manor StreetDittishamTQ6 0EX. Listed Building Consent for Internal alterations to first floor layout, replacement timber windows, internal & external remedial works to all stone walls, floors & ceilings, replacement rainwater goods/fascia & barge boards.
0443/24/HHO Pump Cottage The Level DittishamTQ6 0ES. Demolition of existing single storey garage & store (north side extension) & first floor dormer, removal of existing oil tank & slab, proposed internal alterations & extension to include 1no proposed ground floor single storey extension South & West facing, 1no proposed two storey extension to north to provide extended living accommodation, 1no replacement dormer, installation of new Air Source Heat Pump & modifications to existing ground floor door & window openings.
0233/24/HHO Fingals Hotel Dittisham DartmouthTQ6 0JA. Householder application for PV cells on post 1948 garage roof.
0241/24/LBC Mulberry House Dittisham Dartmouth TQ6 0ER. Listed building consent for single storey extension to kitchen, replacement of veranda with new garden room, insertion of window to rear elevation, replacement of upvc windows and doors with timber units, replacement of single glazed timber conservatory with double glazed timber, installation of air source heat pump and internal alterations.
0489/24/HHO Laburnum Cottage Manor Street Dittisham TQ6 0EX. Householder application for installation of a charger for an electric car (EV Charger).
Consultations
SHDC, Public Space Protection Orders. Closes 19/03/24.
South Hams Community Action (formerly CVS) isolation survey
SHDC, Community Heroes (Young Persons, Community Champion, Community Organisation). Closes 31/3/24
Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority Consultation, Closes 24/03/24
Monitoring DPC’s Process to Comment on Planning Applications
To note and/or action comments on the process.
Reports from Councillors with Special Responsibilities
Parish Emergency Plan Working Group
To consider approval of revised Dittisham Parish Emergency Plan and associated implementation costs.
Village Hall
To note the Report.
Jubilee Steps – Project to consider installation of a handrail
To consider approval of proposed location. To consider approval of proposed consultation.
Maintenance Working Group
To note the Report on recent maintenance projects completed.
Request to Hire The Ham
To consider the application to hire The Ham for a Regatta Sports Day 18 August
DPC Tree Risk Management Policy
To consider approval of the proposed Policy.
To consider additional persons to carry out the DPC inspections.
Defibrillator Checks
To consider the proposal to ask a resident to share weekly checks and be added to WebNos.
Dart Harbour Communities Group
To note that DPC is hosting the March meeting in the Hall and to approve a refreshments budget.
Portrait of His Majesty The King
To consider accepting the Government offer of a free portrait.
Correspondence: To note or consider correspondence
8/2/24 SHDC launched The South Hams Housing Offer – support and financial assistance to local communities in bringing forward affordable housing developments.
9/2/24 Anthony Mangnall MP Enquiry offering to write articles for the Parish Magazine
17/2/24 Resident, Slip on Jubilee Steps
20/2/24 Village Hall Management Committee Insurance Claim made
27/2/24, SHDC, Walking and Cycling Project Update – Barriers and interventions identified
Dart Harbour Annual Open Meeting, Tuesday 12 March, 7 pm at the Flavel, Dartmouth
Invitation to Chair, Mayor of Dartmouth, Civic Lunch & Church Service on the 80th Anniversary Exercise Tiger.
Next Meeting: To confirm the next meeting of the Parish Council will be held on 3 April 2024 at 7:00 pm.
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 confidential nature of the business.
To manage DPC’s responsibilities and liabilities as the owner of a Freehold.
To consider the Report and its Recommendations.
Railing Little Orchard Steps
To consider the responses to requests for quotes.
Parish Lengthsman Contract
To consider the Report. To consider implementing optional two year extension to contract.
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?omn=88358326226
Dial in by phone +44 203 481 5237 Meeting ID: 844 463 3513
Annette Thom, Parish Clerk
Feb 2, 2024 | Agendas
The Agenda can be read below or downloaded here: AG_2024 February DPC Agenda
To all members of Dittisham Parish Council 2 February 2024
You are hereby summoned to attend the monthly meeting of Dittisham Parish Council to be held in Dittisham Village Hall on Wednesday 7 February 2024 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
Apologies:
To receive apologies for absence.
Declaration of Interests
To declare interests in items on the Agenda.
Approval of Minutes
To consider approval of the Minutes of the meeting held on 3 January 2024.
Community Reports
South Hams District Council Councillor
Devon County Council Councillor
Financial Matters
Financial Reports
To consider Financial Reports.
Payments
To authorise the following payments:
Village Hall Hire, December 23 and Jan 24, £60.00
Sutcliffe flat seat swing chains, £135.00
Clerk Expenses Reimbursement January £32.57
To note payment decisions made since the last monthly meeting:
South West Water, The Quay Tap Sep – Dec 2023, £33.29
Annual Playground Inspection booked, £155.00+VAT
- NatWest Interest Bearing Accounts
To agree the funds to be placed in interest bearing accounts with NatWest (35 day and 95 day notice accounts).
- Risk Register
To note that the review of the Register and statement of Internal Control is taking place.
To consider approving additional support for DPC Tree inspections and defibrillators.
- SHDC Planning Decisions
3578/23/CLP Yew Tree Cottage, Manor Street, Dittisham, TQ6 0EX. Certificate of lawfulness for proposed single storey outbuilding. Withdrawn.
3557/23/VAR Yew Tree Cottage, Manor Street, Dittisham, TQ6 0EX. Application for variation of conditions 2 (approved drawings) & 5(privacy screen) of planning consent 3296/22/HHO. Conditional Approval
3797/23/ARC Dittisham Hideaway, Dittisham, TQ6 0JB. Application for retrospective approval of details reserved by conditions 2 (Landscaping Scheme), 3 (Hut Finishes/Treatments), 7 (Lighting Scheme) and 10 (LEMP) of planning consent 2637/23/VAR. Discharge of Conditions – Split Decision.
0001/24/ARC Yew Tree Cottage, Manor Street, Dittisham, TQ6 0EX. Application for approval of details reserved by condition 9 (Solar Panels) of planning consent 3557/23/VAR. Discharge of Condition Approved
- New planning applications
0348/24/ARC Dittisham Hideaway, Dittisham, TQ6 0JB. Application for approval of details reserved by condition 7 (Lighting Scheme) of planning consent 2637/23/VAR.
0366/24/ARC Spindlewood, Higher Street, Dittisham, TQ6 0HT. Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 5 (Timber Cladding), 9 (External Lighting), 18 (Roof Slate), 19 (Hard Landscaping) & 20 (Ducts, Flues, Rainwater Goods, Vents & External Attachments) of planning consent 2455/21/FUL.
- New tree applications
- 4061/23/TCA Mulberry House, Dittisham, Dartmouth, TQ6 0ER . T1 – T4: Apple trees – remove. T5: Holly – remove. T6: Mulberry – lateral crown reduction of up to 1m on NE and NW sides, crown reduction on upper canopy of up to 50cm. T7 – T9: Birch – remove.
Comments closed 24 January. No comment submitted by DPC.
Consultations
Monitoring DPC’s Process to Comment on Planning Applications
To note and/or action comments on the process.
Reports from Councillors’ Working Groups & External Forums
Village Road-marking Repainting
To note Report on the maintenance work carried out in 2023.
Communications
To consider the Proposal for the WG Cllrs to produce a monthly article on topical activities for the Parish Mag.
Maintenance
To consider Proposal to remove the older bench from near toilet block and to pay to replace rotten slats on others.
To confirm satisfactory completion of 2023 Grounds Maintenance Contract & that an invoice may be paid.
Installation of Railing at Little Orchard Access Steps
To consider the quote document.
Installation of Defibrillators
Agreement with SHDC to install a Defibrillator on The Ham Toilet Block. To note the status of the project and consider obtaining legal advice.
To consider using Department of Health & Social Case (DHSC) Community Defibrillator match funding Scheme to install a Mindray C1A defibrillator in Capton.
Royal Garden Party Nominations
Closes 2pm, 21/2/24: celebrate 75th Anniversary of the Commonwealth, excellence, service, & from within PC.
Parish Lengthsman Report
To note the Report.
Car Park Attendant’s Temporary Absence
To note the advance notice.
To consider supporting ‘The Melt’ floating art project by a purchase and/or comms about project & topic
Correspondence: To note or consider correspondence
Email from Resident, 7/1/24, Concern about water run-off due to earthworks.
Email from Resident, 26/1/24, Request for a public meeting to inform residents about ACV before proceeding
Devon Air Ambulance Landing Sites, Visit to move box on 14 February 2024
D-Day 80 Commemoration on 6 June 2024, https://www.d-day80beacons.co.uk/
Sustainable South Hams, 30/1/24, Composting Pilots opportunity
SHDC, 31/1/24, Advance notice of public consultation on Public Space Protection Orders
Devolution Deal for Devon. Proposals being considered DCC and Torbay Council Cabinets
Dittisham Charity’s AGM will take place on 8/2/24 at 2.30 pm
Annual Parish Meeting
To confirm arrangements.
Next Meeting
To note that the next meeting of Dittisham Parish Council will take place on 6 March 2024 at 7:00 pm.
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 confidential nature of the business.
To consider quotes for works to benches on The Ham
To consider the DPC’s responsibilities as the owner of a freehold.
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?omn=85704359878
Annette Thom, Parish Clerk
Dec 28, 2023 | Agendas
The Agenda can be read below or downloaded here:AG_2024 January DPC Agenda
To all members of Dittisham Parish Council 28 December 2023
You are hereby summoned to attend the monthly meeting of Dittisham Parish Council to be held in Dittisham Village Hall on Wednesday 3 January 2024 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
Apologies
To receive apologies for absence.
Declaration of Interests
To declare interests in items on the Agenda.
Approval of Minutes
To consider approval of the Minutes of the meeting held on 6 December 2024.
Community Reports
South Hams District Council Councillor
Devon County Council Councillor
Financial Matters
Financial Reports
To consider approval of financial reports
Payments
To authorise the following payments:
Landscape Construction & Design, Trial Clean of Slippery Path, £492.00
Clerk, November expenses reimbursement, £109.70
JHB UK Ltd, Line repainting, £900.00
Hodge, Repair and underpinning southern Ham retaining wall, £880.00
Payment since December meeting
Receipts
Proposed Budget 2024/25
To approve the 2024/25 Precept and Budget.
- SHDC Planning Decisions
3554/23/ARC Yew Tree Cottage Manor Street Dittisham TQ6 0EX. Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 (Facing Materials for Retaining Wall) of planning consent 3296/22/HHO. Discharge of Condition Approved.
2536/23/FUL Fairholme, Riverside Road, Dittisham, TQ6 0HS . New 3 bed dwelling & detached garden store with associated carparking & landscaping. Withdrawn.
2209/23/FUL Herongate, Lower Street, Dittisham, TQ6 0HY. Conversion & extension of boathouse for short term holiday let(resubmission of 3628/22/FUL). Withdrawn.
- New planning applications
4019/23/NMM The Old Rectory Rectory Lane Dittisham TQ6 0HD. Non Material Minor Amendment for addition of velux roof light to first floor to match existing.
- New tree applications
- 3830/23/TCA Mill Creek Cottage, Lower Street, Dittisham, TQ6 0HY. T1-T6: Leylandii/fir trees – Fell trees due to them being vigorous growers & are taking the light from other recently planted trees that are trying to establish themselves, originally planted to quickly establish privacy from neighbours & are no longer required & particularly so if other indigenous trees & shrubs are allowed to grow, these trees kill the ground underneath them & prevent anything else from getting established, are unattractive & overpowering, surrounding deciduous trees/plants would provide a much better vista, more in keeping with the local countryside.
Consultations
Peninsula Transport, Draft Transport Strategy. Closes 5/2/24.
South Devon Rural Housing Association, Proposed Merger with Placed fro People Group. Closes 7/2/24
Monitoring DPC’s Process to Comment on Planning Applications
To note comments on the process.
To approve the process to obtain further information or arrange a site visit as per the Report.
Reports from Councillors’ Working Groups & External Forums
Parish Emergency Plan
To consider a project to create a new Plan.
Maintenance Working Group
To note the update Report on trial clean of Slippery Lane.
Ham Events
To consider approval of request from South West Gaffers to hire The Ham, 16-19 August 2024
DPC Planning Day
To receive the Report and confirm the suggested changes to the Projects list.
Registration of The Red Lion Inn with SHDC as an Asset of Community Value
To decide if a public meeting is required and who to invite or to decide to make an application for registration.
Maintenance of The Ham Retaining Wall
To plan further work required.
Memorial Bench installed
To consider bench installed near toilet block & inaction to modify the installation of bench next to the River Dart.
Correspondence: To note or consider correspondence
Email from Resident, 4/12/23, Grateful thanks for cleaning the slippery path
South Devon National Landscapes, South Devon AONB renamed South Devon National Landscapes
DALC, Notice of increase in Annual Fee
19/12/23, Resident, Enquiry about roadworks advertised 2-3 Jan. Investigated approved date 17-19 Jan. Final works date TBC
19/12/23, DCT, Notice of Devon Community Resilience Forum conference 22 March 2024
5/12/23, DPC asked SHDC to investigate groundworks
Next Meeting: To note the next meeting of Dittisham Parish Council will take place on 7 February 2023 at 7:00 pm.
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 because of the commercial-in-confidence nature of the business.
The Ham Retaining Wall
To consider a proposal for work to repair and to install a length of concrete ledge.
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?omn=82771764623
Dial in by phone +44 203 481 5237 Meeting ID: 844 463 3513
Annette Thom, Parish Clerk
Dec 1, 2023 | Agendas
The Agenda can be read below or downloaded here: AG_2023 December DPC Agenda
To all members of Dittisham Parish Council 1 December 2023
You are hereby summoned to attend the monthly meeting of Dittisham Parish Council to be held in Dittisham Village Hall on Wednesday 6 December 2023 at 7:00p.m 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.
a. Chief Executive of South Devon Rural Housing Association – Local demand for Housing Association properties?
AGENDA
Apologies
To receive apologies for absence.
Declaration of Interests
To declare interests in items on the Agenda.
Approval of Minutes
To consider approval of the Minutes of the meeting held on 1 November 2023.
Community Reports
South Hams District Council Councillor
Devon County Council Councillor
Financial Matters
Consider approval of Financial Reports
Payments
To authorise the following payments:
Scribe, Accounting Software Annual, £328.32
Tindle Newspapers, Contract Advert, £95.04
Sportsman’s Arms, DPC Planning Day refreshments, £116.50
Dittisham Village Hall, Hire September to November, £111.00
Clerk, November expenses reimbursement, £29.76
23/24 Salary Award
To note the Award and confirm it will now be implemented.
Draft Budget 2024/25
To consider the draft budget.
SHDC Planning Decisions
2638/23/FUL Dittisham Hideaway Treehouses Shepherds Lodges & Airstream Dittisham TQ6 0JB. Renovation & extension of existing gravel forest track (retrospective). Conditional Approval.
2786/23/CLB Mill Creek Cottage Lower Street Dittisham TQ6 0HY. Certificate of lawfulness for proposed works to a Listed Building comprising installation of chimney pot(s). Cert of Lawfulness (Proposed) Certified.
2921/23/VAR Laburnum Cottage Manor Street Dittisham TQ6 0EX. Application for variation of condition 1 (approved drawing) of planning consent 0479/19/VAR. Conditional Approval.
New planning applications
3557/23/VAR Yew Tree Cottage Manor Street Dittisham TQ6 0EX. Application for variation of conditions 2 (approved drawings) & 5 (privacy screen) of planning consent 3296/22/HHO.
Consultations
Monitoring DPC’s Process to Comment on Planning Applications
To note comments on the process.
Reports from Councillors’ Working Groups & External Forums
Maintenance
Health
To consider the Dartmouth PPG meeting report and further actions regarding provision of NHS dentistry.
Parish Emergency Plan
To consider a project to create a new Plan.
Maintenance of The Ham Retaining Wall
Update on work contracted and important further work required.
Reinstatement of the surface The Ham Car Park
To received the update and consider further action required.
Memorial Bench installed
To note the bench installed in November near the River Dart & action to modify the installation.
Registration of The Red Lion Inn with SHDC as an Asset of Community Value
To agree what information is outstanding and the process to obtain it.
Parish Lengthsman Report
To note the report and advise of DCC ‘infrastructure’ grant work required.
Correspondence:
To note or consider correspondence
1/11/23 Resident, Complaint – That vegetation cut back southern end of Ham is dangerous.
7/11/23 Resident, Request for clearing of weeds next to the Church wall
16/11/23 SHDC, Planning training town and parish councils Wednesday, 24 January (4.00pm-7.00pm), On-line
24/11/23, Resident, Dittisham Plum Project, Request for records about location of Dittisham Plum trees in the Parish
Next Meeting
To note that the next meeting of Dittisham Parish Council will take place on 3 January 2024 at 7:00 pm.
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.
2023/27 Grounds Maintenance Contract
To consider quotes received and choose the 2024 maintenance contractor.
Maintenance of hedge on Ham Lane next to Riverside House
To consider quotes received and choose the contractor.
2023/24 Internal Auditor
To consider quotes received and choose the internal auditor.
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
Oct 27, 2023 | Agendas
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.
AGENDA
Apologies
To receive apologies for absence.
Declaration of Interests
To declare interests in items on the Agenda.
Approval of Minutes
To consider approval of the Minutes of the meeting held on 4 October 2023.
Community Reports
South Hams District Council Councillor
Devon County Council Councillor
Financial Matters
Financial Reports
To consider approval of financial reports
Payments
To authorise the following payments:
Metric, Ticket rolls (2), £118.49
DALC, Conference, two attendees, £108.00
Clerk, Expenses Reimbursement October, £146.79
To note payments made since the last monthly meeting:
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
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.
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.
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.
- New planning applications
2536/23/FUL Fairholme Riverside Road Dittisham TQ6 0HS. New 3 bed dwelling & detached garden store with associated car parking & landscaping.
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.
- Consultations
SHDC Public Space Protection Orders for dog control in the District. Closes 14/11/23
SHDC Council Tax Reduction Scheme Review. Closes 28/11/23
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, Level of Council Tax contribution. Closes 30/11/23.
Monitoring DPC’s Process to Comment on Planning Applications
To note comments on the process.
Reports from Councillors’ Working Groups & External Forums
Maintenance
Grounds Maintenance Contract – To agree the specifications, process to advertise, and term of contract
To consider requesting a meeting with DCC to discuss the management of the Jubilee Steps
To consider a trial to pay DCC’s recommended contractor an hourly rate to trial cleaning the slippery path
Health
To consider further actions following confirmation of the national dentistry policy.
Car Parks
To consider carrying out a review of DPC Car Park Charges.
DPC Planning Day
To consider the budget, location and timing.
Finance
To consider a proposal to open interest bearing accounts with NatWest and Lloyds.
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.
Dittisham Sailing Club Permits for The Ham Car Park
To consider confirming the 24/25 permits arrangements.
DPC Subscription Emails
To consider the proposal for Councillors to subscribe individually to subscriptions of interest to them.
DPC Laptop Update and Back up
To note the Report.
Dementia Friendly Parish
To consider inviting Brixton Parish Council to speak to the 2024 Annual Parish meeting.
Remembrance Service on Sunday 12 November
To confirm arrangements.
Correspondence: To note or consider correspondence
Sent to SWW, 9/10/23, Request to maintain & monitor sewage outfall infrastructure on the beach
Sent to Friends of the Dart, 20/10/23, Description of the ownership and operation of The Ham
11/10/23 to Builders, Discussion about minimising the impact of the project’s builders’ vans
12/10/23, To DPC Chair, Questionnaire regarding proposal register The Red Lion Inn as an ACV
SHDC, Residents Permits Reminder Emails system is operating correctly. Check spam folder.
SHDC, Invitation to advertise Christmas events in its website, social media and print campaigns
West Dart Bus, Grant application form received. DPC will consider in its budgeting process.
SHDC, 26/10/23, Elections notice of canvassing to confirm missing Electoral Registration details
DALC, ‘Connect’ event 25/10/23 10:00, Devon Housing Commission and its work on Devon housing crisis
Next Meeting: To note the next meeting of DPC which is scheduled for 6 December 2023 at 7:00 pm.
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.
Repainting Road Marking on Ham Lane and in The Level Car Park
To consider quotes received and timing.
Repair of The Ham Retaining Wall
To consider the approach, quotes received, and timing.
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.
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Annette Thom, Parish Clerk
