PUBLOW WITH PENSFORD PARISH COUNCIL
AGENDA
MEETING TO BE HELD ON MONDAY 10th MARCH 2025 at 7:00 pm IN THE VILLAGE HALL
TO ALL PARISH COUNCILLORS:
You are summoned to attend a meeting of the Parish Council on Monday 10th March 2025 at 7pm in the Village Hall.
H Richardson (Mrs) – Clerk to the Parish Council Date: 4th March 2025
Public Participation – Members of Public are asked to inform the Clerk if you wish to attend.
(15 minutes Maximum): Please note that prior to the official business of the meeting; members of the Parish are welcome to raise any Parish issues. Please inform the Clerk providing name, address and subject matter no later than 24 hrs prior to the meeting if you wish to arrange a speaking slot. Please keep your speech to a maximum of 3 minutes. Additionally, the applicant or their agent may verbally present planning applications. You are not guaranteed a slot if you do not book in advance. Please note the Parish Council cannot make a decision on items that are not on the agenda, but items may be put forward for the agenda for the next meeting.
61.1. To receive apologies for absence.
61.2. To receive notification of any members’ personal or prejudicial interest in any item on the agenda.
61.3. To confirm minutes of the previous meeting held on Monday 10th February 2025 as a true & fair record
61.4. Planning:
a) Applications to Consult:
i) 25/00795/CLEU: Tyreece, Wells Road, Pensford. Erection of a new ancillary outbuilding for hobby use (Certificate of Lawfulness for an Existing Use).
ii) 25/00656/ADCOU. Knights Folly Farm, Woollard Lane, Publow. Change of use of former agricultural buildings to dwellinghouses (Prior Approval)
iii) 25/00605/FUL. Kensington House, Pensford Hill, Pensford. Raising of roof in upstairs eaves room with hipped roof and lower ground floor side extension with roof terrace, glazed aluminium veranda and steps.
iv) 25/00583/VAR. 48 Hillcrest, Pensford. Variation of condition 9 (Plans List (Compliance)) of application 23/02251/FUL (Erection of 2no. bungalows).
v) 25/00511/FUL. Unregistered Farm Buildings Adjacent To Sandhills, Birchwood Lane, Publow. Conversion of 2 no. agricultural buildings to 2 no. detached dwellings and associated works
b) Decision Notification:
i) 25/00245/AGRN. Southleigh Farm, Birchwood Lane, Publow: Erection of polytunnel. Agricultural Prior Approval NOT Required
c) Appeal Notification:
i) 25/00012/RF. The Hollies, Hillcrest, Pensford. Erection of 3 bedroom bungalow on the gardens of The Hollies.
Application Ref: 24/01202/FUL
61.5. Matters for Discussion:
a) To review and respond to the Somer Valley Links Consultation.
b) To approve removal /replacement of Waste Bins
c) To consider plans for VE day
d) To agree arrangements for housing needs survey
e) To select an alternative defibrillator model due to unavailability of chosen product.
f) To approve proposal to take ownership of land to create village Car Park and delegate actions required to proceed.
g) To approve expenditure of £4349 to make application for Public footpath diversion (£1089 initially with application)
h) To consider the need for maintenance of the playground and to offer financial assistance to the village hall committee.
i) To review legal status of allotment land.
61.6. Financial Matters:
a) To approve the Financial Report
b) To approve Payments to be authorised in March
Payee Description Amount VAT TO RECLAIM
Mark McMullen Footpath Officer (February) £85 N/A
Helen Richardson Clerk Salary (March) tBC £894.44 N/A
HMRC TBC N/A
ALCA Councillor training Claire Dinsdale £45
B&NES Application for diversion to footpath £1089
61.7. B&NES Ward Councillor: To receive an update on district matters from Cllr P May
61.8. To receive reports/updates on current matters:
a. PCAA
b. Allotments
c. Footpath Officer recruitment update
d. Annual Village Meeting
e. Village Hall
f. Clerks Progress Report
g. Chairman’s Report
h. Police
61.9. Items of report to carry forward to the next meeting.
61.10. To Note Future Meetings
DATE OF NEXT PARISH COUNCIL MEETING: 14th April 2025