CHOLDERTON PARISH MEETING

1. Minutes from Last Meeting: The minutes of the previous meeting (held on 29 April 2004) were displayed on the village notice boards. It was proposed, by Bernadette Howells, and seconded by Anne Midgley, that these minutes were a true record of the previous meeting.

2. Planning Application for the Barn, Manor Farm (S/2004/13 and S/2004/14)
   This application has been withdrawn by its applicants.
3. Planning Application for 39, Cholderton (Dolly's Cottage) (S/2004/850)
   
   Further to a recommendation to the applicant via the Planning Department by the Parish Meeting, the new proposed extension of this property has now been offset, thus eliminating the objection that the new property would obstruct the natural light, and so consequently planning permission has now been approved.
4. Planning Application for Parkhouse Garage (S/2004/485)
   (proposal was displayed for comment) This application is concerned with the erection of two houses on the plot presently occupied by Parkhouse Garage. Planning permission was originally refused by the Northern Area Committee since these properties would lie on a floodplain, and on contaminated land, and more detailed technical input was required from the applicant. However, these objections have since been resolved, and the previous voting decision by the Parish Meeting – that the planning application design be approved – remains valid.
5. Lengthsmen:
   Various tasks were completed, namely, road potholes were filled in, road signs were cleaned, and all weeds were removed from the pavement between the Crown Inn and Church Lane. However, both Anne Midgley and Terry Cull commented on the state of the ditches alongside Amesbury Road, as a result the Parish Chairman said he would investigate matters. Bernadette Howells suggested that the Lengthsmen’s Office could be contacted directly.
6. Garbage Skips:
   The Parish Chairman mentioned that there was a grant available for the provision of garbage skips, he asked those present whether any skips were required. Bernadette Howells recommended R. V. Maidment Ltd for the provision of skips. However, it was thought that skips were not required at this time.
7. Village Recreation Ground (VRG):
   The Parish Chairman suggested that the precept be increased to cover the cost of cutting the VRG. The VRG would require cutting every two weeks during the growing season. The total cost would be approx. £1,300 (inc. VAT), thus increasing the average Council Tax bill by approx. £16 p.a. However, detailed figures will be circulated before the next meeting. Anne Midgley commented that this increase could be too much for the pensioners of the parish. John Eddison remarked that there is no guarantee that the VRG would be used appropriately. However, Bernadette Howells suggested that offers made within the village to cut the VRG should be followed up. John Eddison suggested that Henry Edmunds cut the VRG, however, Myra Orr commented that Henry Edmunds couldn’t collect the grass cuttings.
8. Any Other Business
   • There was a twenty-five minute presentation by Terry Cull on the Bourne Valley Link Scheme.
   • John Eddison commented on the number of vehicles speeding through the village, and suggested that a request be made to the Police for a speed camera.