To include discussion of the new Beacon View Planning Application
BELSTONE PARISH COUNCIL
You are hereby summoned to attend the meeting of Belstone Parish Council which will be held at Belstone Village Hall on Monday 9th September 2024 at 7.30 pm.
Sally Fullwood, Belstone Parish Clerk
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND
Agenda for Belstone Parish Council meeting on 9th September 2024 in Belstone Village Hall at 7.30 pm
2024/25-053 Disclosures of Interests
To receive disclosures of personal & prejudicial interest from Councillors on matters to be considered at the meeting.
2024/25-054 Apologies for Absence
To record any apologies for absence and reasons. For resolution.
2024/25-055 Public Participation Session
This item is limited to 15 minutes and will be conducted in accordance with the Standing Orders of the Council, which are available to read on the website.
2024/25-056 Minutes
To resolve that the minutes of the Council meeting held on 15th July 2024, previously circulated, be signed as a correct record.
2024/25-057 Planning
A. Planning Applications
To agree a response to:
B. Planning Decisions
The following decisions were noted:
| 0291/24 Woodsmoke | Re-build of office and dormer window including partial re-roof, at Woodsmoke, Belstone, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1RD | Granted Conditionally |
| 24/0041 Tree work | Tree work on Tree Preservation Orders in conservation area at Foxes Holt, Belstone, EX20 1R During the summer break it was agreed by email to respond as follows: Belstone Parish Council has agreed that they have no objection to this application, by majority consent in the absence of a meeting. | No objection to works. |
C. Other Planning Matters
To discuss any other planning matters.
2024/25-058 Borough & County Councillor Statements
To receive any reports from Cllr Lynn Daniel (West Devon Borough Council) or Cllr James McInnes (Devon County Council).
2024/25-059 Chairman’s Announcements
To receive any announcements from the Chairman.
2024/25-060 Clerk’s Resignation
To agree any actions following the resignation of the Clerk.
2024/25-061 Clerk’s Report
To note the Clerk’s Report, previously circulated.
2024/25-062 Coronation Lantern
To receive reports on progress towards the replacement of the lantern, and agree any further actions.
2024/25-063 Asset Repairs
To receive reports on progress with repairs to the Stocks and Green Brae seat, and agree any further actions.
2024/25-064 Parking outside Dove Cottage
To discuss parking outside Dove Cottage at the request of Cllr Cooper.
2024/25-065 Finance
A Recent Transactions
- Payments – ODCTG Grant £30, Zoho Email & Data Storage £103.68, SLCC Membership £56
- Receipts – Interest July and August £7.30
- Total Balance (02/09/24) £4,498.77 (including £670 election reserve, £148.89 Car Park Reserve)
B Payments
To agree the following payment:
- Clerk’s Wages July–September £557.08
2024/25-066 Councillor Training Reports
A. Planning Training
To receive a report from Cllr Grubb regarding the ‘Responding to Planning Applications’ training that she attended in June.
B.Councillor Training
To receive a report from Cllr Hosegood regarding the ‘Being a Good Councillor’ training that she and Cllr Grubb attended in May and June.
2024/25-067 Projects for 2025/26 Budget
To receive any ideas for projects which should be included in the 2025/26 budget to be distributed in October.
2024/25-068 Old Village Sign
To agree who should take ownership of the old village sign which has recently been replaced.
2024/25-069 Code of Conduct
To review and agree the Code of Conduct for another year.
2024/25-070 Items for Next Parish Council Agenda
To receive any items for the meeting scheduled on November 11th. Items due – Half-Year Budget Review, Budget for 2025/26, Diary for 2025.
