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  MINUTES
CHARING PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY 8th JANUARY 7.30pm
TOP ROOM, PARISH HALL

Present: Cllrs: T Reed (Chairman); J Ryan (vice chairman); J Gough; C Bain Smith; G Mason; S Gosbee; E Ellen  J Heuch; D Munn & the Clerk.

  1. Apologies: Received from Borough Cllr: Clarkson & Taylor Cllrs Cowdry, Cotterill & Bozeat.
  2. In attendance :
  3. Declaration of Interest: Cllr Heuch applications TC/07/00208/AS Crossways, Station Road Charing
TC/07/00205/AS Church of St Peter  and St Paul, Market Place, Charing.
  1. Ten minutes public discussion and question time: 4 members of the public in attendance.
Applications:
07/01143/AS Walnut Tree Farm, Ashford Road Charing: Removal and retiling of vertical tile hanging on east elevation for Mr & Mrs Miller (unanimous)(RECOMMEND SUPPORT)
07/02120/AS 9 Yew Tree Park Homes, Maidstone Road Charing: Conservatory to rear and porch to front elevation for Mr & Mrs Williams (unanimous) (RECOMMEND SUPPORT)
07/02172/AS 11 Moat Park Houses, Ashford Road Charing: Creation of a new vehicular access with the erection of double gates for Mr C Smith (unanimous) (RECOMMEND SUPPORT)
07/02266/AS 19 Hitherfield, Charing: Single storey rear extension, new bow window and porch to front elevation for Mr J Voller (unanimous) (RECOMMEND SUPPORT)
07/02211/AS Knowle House, Warren Street Road Charing: Proposed first floor rear extension for Ms C Sillers. (unanimous) (RECOMMEND SUPPORT)
TC/07/00208/AS Crossways, Station Road Charing:T1 Sycamore- Reduce overall canopy by 20-30%, raise canopy to ensure 2m clearance over footpath, 5m over highway & T2 Horse Chestnut - Raise canopy to ensure 2m clearance over footpath,5m over highway for Mr & Mrs Reynolds(7 for 1 abstention) (RECOMMEND SUPPORT)
TC/07/00205/AS Church of St Peter  and St Paul, Market Place, Charing: Amended 14/12/07 T1 Horse Chestnut- Removal of lowest secondary branch overhanging drive & further pruning of remaining branch;T4 Holly- Fell; T5 Holly  -Fell; T6 Horse Chestnut- Minor pruning of branches overhanging access to east; T7 Beech- Fell; T8 Yew - Minor crown reduction;T13 Yew - Minor crown reduction; T16 Horse Chestnut- Removal of one stem leaning towards Clewardsa; T17 Hawthorn- Remove ivy to re -shape crown if necessary & T20 Cherry- Remove small branch overhanging path for Mr Fryer (7 for 1 abstention) (RECOMMEND SUPPORT)
Ashford Borough Council Decisions:
07/01912/AS Romney House, School Road Charing: Construction of new conservatory and enclosure of passageway for Mr R Mear (GRANTED)*(LBC)
 07/01911/AS Romney House, School Road Charing: Construction of new conservatory and enclosure of passageway for Mr R Mear (GRANTED)*
07/01765/AS Clovelly, Stalisfield Road, Charing: Proposed replacement dwelling and detached garage for Mr & Mrs Keaveney (GRANTED)*
Appeals
07/00537/AS Wilks Farm, Lenham Heath Road Lenham: Construction of single storey bungalow for Mr GC Evans.
  1. Minutes of previous meeting
  2. Matters arising:
a. Arthur Baker Playing Field: re donation: A donation was agreed at £835

  1. Finance:
a. The budget figures were approved.
b. The grounds maintenance quote was agreed.
c. The following accounts were approved
Expenses £
 BT 151.91
Shaw & Sons Ltd 67.65
The Floral Madam 38.50
Income
 Parish Hall (December) 210.50
Interest Bank of Ireland (December)
Interest NatWest (Sept/Dec) 177.51


  1. Correspondence:
a. Mr K Kitchener: It was agreed to pass Mr Kitcheners plan onto Cllr Clarkson to approach A.B.C with his proposal.


  1. Information reported:
1. Re advertising on the roundabout the Chairman would contact The Floral Madam regarding the wording and sponsorship.
2. The Clerk will contact A.B.C regarding the application for 2 Shaw Cottages as the decision date had elapsed.
3. Concerns had been raised regarding the woodland in Chapel Wood.
4. Concerns have been raised regarding the placing of a stile on the PWOW by the Windmill walkers with pushchairs and disabled people were unable to pass along the PWOW. The clerk will contact PWOW.
5. The Clerk will contact planning re to see if permission is required for the new play equipment.
6.   The Clerk will contact Jennie Wickenden re SV antiques sign for an update.
7. Articulated lorries were being diverted through Ashford Road while using sat nav systems this was causing problems with them turning into the High Street.
8. Complaints have been received regarding the litter in Pig Alley and the rubbish bin overflowing in the Queens Head Car Park.   The Clerk will write to the publican.
9. Concerns have been raised to work being carried out by Bournes the clerk will contact KCC and A.B.C.