Present Councillors B Alexandre, P Ashcroft, J Cowley, J Cox, K Garland,
D Grimes, R Penfold, J Wardell, and W Batty-Smith Chairman , D J Hine (Clerk)

In attendance N Brown Footpath Officer

To receive apologies C Cllr D Fox and D Cllr G Carr-Jones,

Declarations of Interest None

Confirm minutes of last meeting and decisions of NDDC Planning Cttee

The minutes of the Planning Cttee meeting held on 15th August were approved and signed by the Chairman.

Decisions of NDDC Planning Committee

No. 0618 Eastlea, Grove Lane. Erect extension Granted

OPEN FORUM

N Brown reported on progress on the Trailway. He pointed out that the JFPA Hedge which borders the Bridleway needs cutting. The Clerk advised that this work is in hand and should be done during September. He is meeting with Wessex Water to discuss work to their hedges. Apparently it has been agreed that the Bridleway which runs along Pinesway will be moved to the other side of the fence and run along the side of The Sidings and the remainder of the Industrial Land, all of which is at present up for sale. (the proposed new route is shown on the Sale Particulars) N Brown and J Wardell will investigate the position further especially how the proposed new route will connect with the existing route down the side of JFPA. It was established that maintenance of the Trailway will be carried out by Volunteers and the Rangers. They will be applying for payment of the promised £2,000 grant from the T C in the near future. It was also agreed that the path from Jarvis Way across the top end of JFPA could be signed as a “Permissive Bridleway”. He also reported that the promised barrier at the end of FP 49 where it joins the A357 has not been provided. Letter to go to Mr Ackerley.

Planning Applications

Before dealing with the present P Application, The Chairman advised that the application to alter the condition placed on the Granting of permission for the development off Station Road Car Park, in respect of the Traffic Calming work, must be treated with caution as there is a possibility that if the matter went to appeal, the condition may be removed completely. However any Councillor who wished to speak at the NDDC Development Control meeting on Tuesday 4th September would be welcome.

No. 0845 Foxlea Farm, Drews Lane. Erect chimney stack on end of Garage. It was proposed by J Cox and seconded by P Ashcroft that there be no objections. All agreed.

There being no further business the meeting closed at 8-00 p.m.