Parish Council Minutes August 2025

MINUTES

Belstone Parish Council on 4th August at Belstone Village Hall 19:30
Councillors present: – Michael Ash (Chair) Peter Cooper (VC) Theresa Weaver Claire Grubb,
Debbie Hosegood and Jackie Stevens

Apologies for absence 252637
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Disclosure of interests 252638
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Planning Matters 252639
A. Application – Skaigh Stables. Link here – Ref 0249/25
(Retention of a mixed use stable / barn – retrospective).

DECISION – unsupported as a retrospective application. It is disappointing that due process was not followed, especially noting that previous applications (that followed the correct procedure) for smaller field shelters were declined. In addition, we are concerned that a precedent could be set or implied through any retrospective agreement.

B. Review – DNPA’s Draft Statement of Community Involvement
Link here – Consultation

DECISION – feedback to provided that 1) we are concerned at the proposed withdrawal of neighbour’s letter and 2) we accept the proposed changes to the requirements of any application are subject to wider legal changes.

The meeting finished at 08:00

Signed, Michael Ash, Chair
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