Minutes of the meeting of the Parish Council held on Monday 3 June 2024 at Stocksfield Community Centre
Present: Professor P Vickers (Chair), Mrs A Dale, Mr T Hills, Mr K Graham, Mr M Parker
Ms L Guthrie (Clerk to the Council).
Apologies: Miss A Brooks, Mr J Harrison, Mr C Liddle
The Chair opened the meeting at 7pm and welcomed those present to the meeting.
24/6/45 Apologies for absence
It was AGREED to authorise the absences of Miss Brooks, Mr Harrison and Mr Liddle.
24/6/46 Declarations of Interest
Mrs Dale declared an interest in planning matters.
24/6/47 Public Participation
Mr Parker noted that the WI has asked for permission to put up posters on Parish Council noticeboards, this was approved. Action: Mr Parker and the Clerk
Professor Vickers noted that resident has raised with him an issue of some trees at Branch End Play Area overhanging a residential property, the Clerk is looking into this. Action: Clerk
24/6/48 County Councillor update
Mrs Dale had provided a written update which had been circulated ahead of the meeting and which briefly covered:
- EV chargers – NCC is considering the installation of EV chargers at the cricket club, as further discussed at agenda item 11.
- Vehicle Activated Traffic Signs – Mrs Dale is able to cover the cost of one VATS from her Members’ Small Scheme Allowance, should councillors wish to install another or replace one of the existing signs.
- Funding from Climate Change Group – the monies forwarded to the Council from the Group include grant monies provided by NCC so must be earmarked for this use and will be subject to the relevant grant terms put in place by NCC.
- Horse signage is now erected on New Ridley Road
- Highways flooding
- Traffic speed past Hindley St Margaret’s churchyard – a resident has asked about speed surveys covering this area due to the speed of passing traffic, Mrs Dale has responded as this is a Highways matter.
There was general discussion of the other matters in Mrs Dale’s report.
24/6/49 Minutes of the meeting held on 22 May 2024
It was AGREED (proposed Mrs Dale, seconded Mr Parker) that the previously circulated minutes of the meeting held on 22 May 2024 were a true and accurate record.
24/6/50 Matters Arising
a) Renewal of Swarco Contract
Members discussed the report of the Clerk. It was AGREED (proposed Professor Vickers, seconded Mr Hills) not to renew the contract with Swarco and to deal with any future issues that occur with the existing signs as the need arises, and to ensure that the outstanding repair to the Brumwell Court sign takes place at the cost of Swarco. Action: Clerk
24/6/51 Finance
a) Approval of May 2024 payments
It was AGREED (proposed Mr Hills, seconded Mr Graham) to approve the payments for May 2024 as detailed in the previously circulated schedule and the summary of receipts and payments for the month was noted.
24/6/52 Planning Advisory Group
Members noted the planning report and noted use of delegated authority as outlined below:
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Agenda Item 8 New application(s) for note/endorsement/decision: |
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Reference/ Address
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Description | Parish Council recommendation – (see Planning Report for details if applicable) |
NCC Decision/Date Copies of the Planning Decisions can be found on NCC website |
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23/04582/FUL Land south west of Hill Bank New Ridley Road |
Retrospective: Change of use of part of paddock to private garden and associated operational development including hardstanding and erection of domestic outbuilding (description amended 27.03.2024). | PC was consulted on day that permissions was granted in error; however no comment would have been made in any event | Permission granted 17.05.2024 |
Existing planning applications (for information only) |
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Description | Parish Council recommendation – (see Planning Report for details if applicable) |
NCC Decision/Date Copies of the Planning Decisions can be found on NCC website |
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24/01532/FUL Land West of Dere Street Farm |
Relocation of agricultural field access (retrospective) |
No comment Note use of delegated powers |
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24/1490/VARYCO Nene Cottage 13 Meadowfield Road |
Variation of conditions 2 (Approved Plans), 3 (Materials), 7 (Ground Gas) and 17 (Landscape) on approved application 22/03233/FUL for alterations to internal and external layouts including incorporating retaining wall into the external wall of the house; conversion of garage into additional master suite; removal of garage door; alterations to windows; 3no. stone clad columns to support first floor; omission of roof lights above ground floor bathroom and first floor dining room; refurbishment of existing garage; replacement of pitched roof with flat roof; rendering of external walls; and cycle store and EV charging point in existing garage |
No comment Note use of delegated powers |
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24/01329/FUL Branch End Service Station
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Installation of a modular self-service launderette facility and associated works (retrospective) |
No comment Note use of delegated powers |
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24/01276/CLPROP Hindley Farm
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Proposed Use for creation of a rear garden lounge and garden gym. | SPC was not consulted as this is a certificate of lawful use application | |
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24/01298/FUL 139 New Ridley Road
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Construction of extension over existing garage. Conversion and enlargement of existing loft space. Re-rendering the first floor external finish. Associated internal and external alterations. |
No comment Note use of delegated powers |
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24/01255/FUL 1 Hall Farm Close
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Single storey rear infill extension and extension over existing garage. New south facing window to existing front bedroom. |
No comment Note use of delegated powers |
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24/01278/FUL Briony 2 Meadowfield Road
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Side and rear extension, replacement detached garage |
No comment Note use of delegated powers |
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24/00960/OUT Land east of Stone House New Ridley
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Replace existing garage and outbuildings with single storey self/custom build dwelling |
No comment Note use of delegated powers |
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23/01717/FUL Land at Whittonstall
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Exagen - proposed Highfield Energy Park Further information has been made available in relation to Environmental Statement which has already been provided for this application |
Objection to extension to the planning lifetime to 10 years | |
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23/04582/FUL Land south west of Hill Bank, New Ridley Road
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Change of use of part paddock to private garden and associated operational development including decking with glass recreational dome and erection of domestic garage / workshop (not for business use) |
Objection on grounds of inappropriate development in the greenbelt |
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22/03027/FUL Mickley Bank Farm
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Retrospective application for the erection of storage sheds – appeal to Secretary of State |
No further comment made. No comment was made for original application which was refused 04/11/2022 |
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23/03331/FUL Brentcroft 42 Apperley Road |
Proposed single storey rear extension |
No comment Note use of delegated powers |
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23/02924/FUL The Ridings Broomley
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Proposal to erect a greenhouse on the west facing gable end on top of a dwarf stone wall |
No comment Note use of delegated powers |
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23/01717/FUL Land at Whittonstall, Consett |
Construction and operation of a renewable energy scheme comprising ground mounted photovoltaics with associated battery storage and associated infrastructure. | Objection made 21 July 2023 | |
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17/01494/FUL and 17/01495/LBC South Cottage, Broomley |
Retrospective application for refurbishment of the west outhouse, external and internal works and amendment of glazed link corridor (together with listed building consent) |
No comment Note use of delegated powers |
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20/03997/FUL Broomley House Main Road |
Construction of detached dwelling and garage, retaining wall to southern boundary, new boundary treatments and associated works and landscaping (retrospective) | Objection. See Parish Council minute 21/9/116(a) | |
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24/6/53 Parish Council Representatives
No members had attended events to report on.
24/6/54 Lithium battery proposal
Members considered the report of the Clerk and the proposal generally. It was AGREED (proposed Mr Hills, seconded Mr Graham) to support the proposal. Action: Clerk DISCH
24/6/55 EV charger at Stocksfield Cricket Club
Members considered the report of the Clerk and there was general discussion regarding the Parish Council’s previous request for an EV charger at the cricket club car park. It was AGREED (proposed Professor Vickers, seconded Mr Parker) to agree to the installation of an EV charger in principle to allow discussions with NCC to progress further. Action: Clerk
24/6/56 Defibrillator update
Members received the report of the Clerk and noted the update.
24/6/57 Branch End Play Area Equipment
Members considered the report of the Clerk. It was AGREED (proposed Professor Vickers, seconded Mr Graham) that;
- The award of £4,000 from Cllr Dale’s Members’ Small Scheme Allowance is accepted on the terms and conditions set out in the letter circulated to councillors previously; and
- If the Parish Council’s application for S106 grant funding of £11,811.19 is awarded, then the Clerk in conjunction with the Chair is authorised to place the order with Kompan for the Cliffrider order at a cost including installation of £18,807.25 plus VAT;
- If the order is placed with Kompan, then the Parish Council will pay the balance of £2,196.06 +/- £250 to allow for any variances in the amounts set out in (b) above from its reserves or such other account to be agreed.
Action: Clerk
24/6/58 Any other business
There were no items of other business.
24/6/59 Date of next meeting
Monday 1 July 2024
The Chair thanked members for attending and closed the meeting at 8.14pm.