Port Eynon Community Council
Minutes of monthly Council meeting held on 19th September 2017
Present Councilors Gareth Evans, Robert Fisher, Sheila Fisher, Gareth Jones, Steven Young
Apologies None
In attendance Clerk Barry Stubbings
Public Martin Cox of Port Eynon, Peter Williams of Scurlage.
Chair Councillor Robert Fisher took the Chair
Declarations Councillor Robert Fisher declared an interest in the planning application 2017 1798, Newpark Holiday Park.
Minutes Clerk confirmed that the minutes of the last meeting held on 23rd July 2017 had been circulated, posted on the notice boards and on the web site.
Minute 040 17 was amended to remove the reference to 50 per cent of the production cost of the newsletter.
With ths amendment it was proposed by Councillor Shiela Fisher, and seconded by Councillor Gareth Evans that the minutes be accepted and agreed by all.
Matters Arising Councillors expressed their continued concern over the presence of casual signs at the junction between Port Eynon Road and Rhossilli Road in Scurlage. They presented a clear risk to all road users and the failure of the City Council to take action was irresponsible.
Councillors similarly expressed their concern over the continued practice of NAT bus company to have two or more busses parked in or opposite the bus bay at Scurlage which was also leading to a high risk of vehicle accidents.
Clerk advised that he had been chasing Eaton fencing to carry out the work at Port Eynon Village Green but with little success. Council agreed that if there was no progress in the next four weeks the order should be cancelled and a new order placed with those responsible for the second lowest quotation.
Clerk advised that with the considerable help of Councillor Evans he had been in discussion with the masons and the suppliers responsible for the memorial outside Pennard Community Hall. Clerk stressed that before proceeding any further the Council must make a decision on the form of the memorial. Council should also bear in mind that 2018 would be a significant year in terms of the anniversary of the conclusion of the First World War. Chair requested all Councillors to be prepared to discuss at the October meeting and to come to a decision.
Planning Clerk provided a resume of previous applications.
Application 2017 1781 Frog Moor Farm, Proposed part single part two storey side and rear extensions. Council considered the application and whilst of the opinion that the extensions were substantial and would alter the nature and appearance of the original building, they were unanimously agreed that they were in general acceptable.
Application 2017 1798 Newpark Holiday Park. Proposed demolition of existing office and shop building and replacement by a pitch to accommodate a double static caravan unit with occupation for 10 months of the year. Councillor Fisher provided a background to this new application which superceded similar previous rejected applications. He then left the meeting whilst consideration was made. Council determined, by majority,
- There was no objection to the proposed demolition work.
- There was no objection to the siting of a double static caravan unit provided that this was within the overall license conditions for the site.
- The occupation of this additional unit should be the same as the present license conditions for the site.
Councillor Steven Young enquired as to the status of the application by Gower Holiday Village for use of the field adjoining the village as a camping and caravan site. Clerk advised that he was not yet in receipt of the findings of the Planning Appeal Board.
Highways and Footpaths
Councillor Young enquired a sto the status of the short footpath adjoining Milestone Court and providing access to the Sports Ground. It was concluded that the footpath was part of the Milestone Court development. It was agreed that an approach should be made to the developer, Purnell Construction, to clear the path of rubbish and to trim the overhanging tree branches.
Councillor Robert Fisher noted that the road surface for the link between Monksland Road and the A4118 was very slippery when wet and should be referred to City Council for corrective measures.
Councillor Robert Fisher noted that one of the Scurlage Village Signs was missing at Llanddewi Corner and the other two were in poor repair. Discussion took place at to replacing the village signs with an ornamental wall sign.
Councillor Gareth Jones expressed concern over the small grass triangle at junction of A4118 with Llanddewi Lane and whether this should have an enforced keep left practice.
Council noted that the road gullies outside Holly Cottage in Port Eynon were blocked.
Councillor Sheila Fisher advised that she had reported to City Council the presence of Japanese Knotweed in Berry Lane, however there appeared to be a need to refer to Penrice Eatates.
Village Halls
Councillor Robert Fisher reported that he had attended the last meeting of the Port Eynon Village Hall where the Committee had discussed the possibility of transferring ownership and responsibility of the existing toilet and shower block in Port eynon Car Park to the PEVH Management Committee.
Clerk reported that he had yet to arrange a meeting with Llanddewi Village Hall Trustees.
Any Other Business
Councillor Young enquired as to the possibility of moving the footpath across Scurlage Green to align with the path adjacent to Milestone Court, as the present location was conflicting with vehicle movements outside the shop and hair dressers. He also pressed for the missing timber posts at this location to be reinstated, possibly in conjunction with the work at Port Eynon Green.
Councillor Sheila Fisher enquired as to a recent survey conducted of the trees on Scuralge green which were apparently suffering from Ash Die back and may need to be removed. Council agreed that a forward plan should be prepared for Scurlage Green taking account of replacement tree planting, the need for ad hoc ball games and the future war memorial.
Counciillor Robert Fisher observed that there had been a further occurrence of obnoxious odours in the Scurlage area.
There being no further business to discuss the meeting adjourned at 9 30 pm.