MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING HELD BY BISHOP'S CASTLE TOWN COUNCIL IN THE TOWN HALL ON TUESDAY 30th AUGUST 2005 AT 8.OO PM.
PRESENT Councillor J.M. Carroll, Mayor, in the Chair.
Councillors: M. Davidson - Stanley, R.A. Evans, S. A. Farr, N. Hird, J.A. Magill,
Dr. G.N.St.J. Penney, K.E.C. Pinches and R.D. Wright.
In attendance: Mrs J. Ince, Town Clerk.
1. APOLOGIES FOR
ABSENCE:
Apologies were received from Cllr. Blundell, Cllr. Morris
2. DECLARATION OF INTEREST:
a) Declaration
of personal interest:
Cllr. Hird declared a personal interest in item 3e as he is a member of the
Wasteless Society.
Cllr. Carroll declared a personal interest in item 4 as she has a known interest
in allotments.
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b) Declaration of prejudicial interest:
Cllr. Pinches declared a prejudicial interest in item 3e as it is a neighbouring
property.
3. TOWN AND COUNTRY
PLANNING ACT:
a) 1/05/17282/F Planning permission (full). Erection of a building for retail
warehouse, workshop & offices with toilets, car parking and delivery provisions.
(existing buildings to be demolished)
Charles Ransford & Son Ltd, Station Street, Bishop's Castle.
Cllr. Dr. Penney proposed no objection. Seconded by Cllr. Farr and approved.
b) 1/05/17353/F
Planning permission (full). Erection of an extension to residential care home
accommodation.
The Grange Residential Care Home, Kerry Lane, Bishop's Castle. G.Tilling
Cllr. Dr. Penney proposed no objection. Seconded by Cllr. Magill and approved.
c) 1/05/17352/CM
County Council Matter. Erection of 2 no control kiosks, 1 no chemical dosing
kiosk and 1 no emergency shower unit.
Bishop's Castle Sewage Treatment works, Bishop's Castle.
Cllr. Wright proposed no objection. Seconded by Cllr. Pinches and approved.
d) 1/05/17383/TC
Tree works (conservation area) Reducing height of four leylandii to 3.6m (12ft)
and reshape crown of cherry.
19 & 21 Church Street, Bishop's Castle. Mr. C. Pritchard, 36 Kerry Green.
Cllr. Dr. Penney proposed no objection. Seconded by Cllr. Wright and approved.
Cllr. Pinches left
the room
e) 1/05/17390/F Planning permission (full). Siting of a biodiesel tank, Union
Street Garage, Bishop's Castle. Wasteless Society. 51 Welsh Street.
Cllr. Wright proposed no objection. Seconded by Cllr. Hird and approved.
Cllr. Pinches returned.
f) 1/05/17396/F and 1/05/17397/CA Planning permission (full) and Conservation
area consent. Erection of an extension to a dwelling and external alterations.
3A Bull St, Bishop's Castle. Mr J Charters. Application to be discussed at the
next meeting after Councillors have looked at the property. There is to be a
site visit at 7.15 pm before the next meeting.
g) 1/05/17406/F
Planning permission (full). Use of land for the temporary siting of a caravan.
Former RWA Depot, Woodbatch Rd., Bishop's Castle. G.T.Thomas
Cllr. Dr. Penney proposed no objection. Seconded by Cllr. Pinches and approved.
h) 1/05/17407/TC
Tree works (conservation area). Felling of 1 x laburnum and 1 x fir.
2 Church Lane, Bishop's Castle. Mr. C. Pritchard., 38 Kerry Green.
Cllr. Pinches proposed no objection. Seconded by Cllr. Hird and approved.
4. LAND AT CROWGATE
BUSINESS PARK
Cllr. Carroll explained that discussions had been ongoing with the County Council
and the District Council regarding an acre of land next to the Bike Track on
the Crowgate Business Park. The land is owned jointly by the County Council
and District Council but not Advantage West Midlands. The suggestion is that
the Town Council lease the land for a peppercorn rent for community use. Allotments
could be considered. The Town Council could receive a rent for its use. Cllr.
Davidson-Stanley asked if there is water on site. Cllr. Carroll replied that
it would have to be piped from near to the vets. Cllr. Dr. Penney proposed that
the Council back the scheme to acquire land for community use. The most suitable
use should be discussed at the Town Council meeting after the decision of the
Executive Committee of the District Council is known. Before this meeting the
public should be made aware of the situation and suggestions for use sought.
Seconded by Cllr. Wright and approved.
The Mayor declared the meeting closed at 8.30 pm.
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