Present Councillors W. Batty-Smith, J. Cowley, J. Cox, D. Grimes, J. O’Hare,
J. Wardell and D. Neal Chairman, S. Harris (Clerk)

In attendance District Councillor G. Carr-Jones

To receive apologies P. Ashcroft, D. Fox , D. Hine

Confirm minutes of the last meeting

The minutes of the last meeting having previously been circulated to Councillors were approved and signed by the Chairman.
Councillor O’ Hare was also present at the last meeting.
Proposed by J. Cox and seconded by J. O’Hare.

Decisions of NDDC Planning Committee

No. 0570 Thornhill Park Carry out external alterations to erect ornamental gates
No. 0571 Thornhill Park Erect ornamental gates
No. 0572 Thornhill Park Re-route final section of driveway
No. 0573 Thornhill Park Carry out alterations to re-route final section of
driveway
No. 0575 Thornhill Park Erect ornamental gazebo
No. 0576 Thornhill Park Carry out external alterations to erect ornamental
gazebo
No. 0318 1, Drews Lane Extend existing single storey extension and erect first
floor extension over existing single storey extension.
No. 0586 1, Lower Road Erect two storey extension, single storey extension
and conservatory. Demolish existing conservatory

ALL GRANTED

OPEN FORUM No matters raised

Planning Applications

No. 0666 Land adjoining Cranleigh Erect No.1 dwelling/modify vehicular access.
It was proposed by D. Grimes and seconded by J. Cox that the Town Council would object due to the prominence of the site at the entrance to the town and would wish to see a single storey dwelling in this location.
The Town Council have no problems with the access subject to Highways approval.

The Chairman read a draft reply to Mr. And Mrs. Hatcher’s letter re the above property.
It was proposed by J. Cox and seconded by D. Grimes to send it unaltered.
All agreed.

Pruning Work on Eucalyptus Tree at Moorcroft, Stalbridge Weston.
It was proposed by J. O’Hare and seconded by J. Cox that there be no
objections as the tree is very big and is causing problems to neighbours.
All agreed.

02775/FUL Bio-refinery at The Marsh, Henstridge
The Chairman reported that he had met John Waltham at the airfield. The appearance of the refinery would now be more compact and the steam plume drastically reduced due to different construction. There will now be no lagoon
or extraction of water from the River Cale. The stainless steel chimneys will
be higher 130 – 140 feet; the height is determined under Government rules.
The whole plant will be coloured to camouflage it and an earthen bund with
trees on top will help to hide it. The traffic will be controlled as much as
possible by the company.
It was proposed by D. Grimes and seconded by J. Cowley that there be no objections. All agreed.
Clerk will write to South Somerset, c.c. to NDDC.

There being no further business, the meeting was closed at 8.20p.m.