Pat Nettleton advised that she had two things to bring to the attention of parish council. Firstly she had recently attended the launch of the Spiritualised bus which helps young people on a Friday evening and has been funded with assistance from others. They are hoping to bring this bus out to villages and get the young people involved and provide contacts should they be needed. At present Spiritualised offer a service in Kingsbridge to see youngsters home or assist them with any problems they may have at home that are stopping them going back.

Pat Nettleton then moved to a planning application adjacent to her property in Holmleigh Road and advised that she had agonised on whether to comment as they are a close community. She felt that the proposal was out of character with the original style eaves and small windows. Such development would overlook and by its design be overbearing as having lived there for 20 years they like to sit in their front garden and do not want to feel that someone is above them on a balcony observing. It was noticed that traffic uses this route coming past and they can be seen but this it was asserted is transient. An assertion is that the applicant is trying to make the property disabled friendly which it is felt is misleading in the design and access statement as they are talking about a Stannah lift but there is already flat access into the house whereas the new access has steps. In relation to planning issues from when this property was first developed Pat Nettleton had attended Follaton House to look at the original application but District could not find the old application!

Andrew Biggs of Marchand Petit attended on behalf of Taylor Wimpey in relation to the Helmers site to try and raise awareness that most of the Discount Market Value properties are still available. The site is going very well but there are very few enquiries for these which is disappointing. For the rented affordable housing and Discount Market Value properties ,which are 20% discounted on the open market value £168,995 both demand housing need and the buyers must qualify for the local criteria. After 3 months these Discount properties must go out to the wider parish area and so far only 7 people have even enquired about the 5 units. Dist Cllr Baverstock noted that he knew of one young couple in Chillington who now have approval to become resident in Helmers but the problem that faces a lot of younger couples is findin the 5% deposit (£8,000). He enquired whether TW could assist. The question was raised as to what the strict criteria was and most importantly they must qualify for housing need and in order to do this must go on the housing list firstly.

TW will contact the Kingsbridge Gazette with an article to highlight such an an item will be placed on the website and in the Parish Magazine.

Chris Hyson simply had a question with regard to the s106 monies. The Clerk gave an explanation of all such monies with a development plot breakdown. Another councillor wished to know what the community's thoughts were of putting all such monies into the village hall or whether they wish play equipment too? This will be addressed at the Chillington Community Association open evening.

On the question of whether some of the Stokenham Parish section 106 monies would go outside the parish towards sport it was asked whether there were monies outside the parish to come in? It was advised that unless there was a specific sport or open space project in this parish not provided elsewhere then monies go to towns to provide combined sports facilities.

The Minutes of the:

(a) full council meeting dated 16^th June 2011 were approved by all present and duly signed as a true and correct record – Approved.

4. PLANNING & PLANNING MATTERS

The applications below were considered at this meeting and the following observations submitted to District:

• 1618/11/F Householder application for provision of balcony at rear of property 4 Holmleigh Road, Torcross – Objection. This application was to remove part of the pitched roof porch and replace with a flat balcony extending on to the end of the building. The proposal was for a small balcony 4ft by 10ft with steps leading out on to a higher level approach. Once the balcony is installed it would be a stepped access and probably only have room for two seats which would it was felt affect the amenity of neighbouring properties. Such overlooking was felt an unacceptable loss of the neighbours amenity and the addition not felt acceptable for the design of this property.

Dist. Cllr. Baverstock noted that in his police career in Stokenham in the late 50s early 60s special constables were part of a team and authorised to do anything takes that a police officer could unlike PCSOs who have limited powers. When back in the late 80s the Special Constabulary dropped off in popularity with regular police and there were a limited number of Special Constables they were used for special events like the Dartmouth Regatta. The Police Force are now cutting police in Devon and Cornwall by about 700 and are realising that Special Constables who are all volunteers could be 're-born'. Somewhere like Kingsbridge would have volunteer people based in Kingsbridge and fully trained to then be in a position to act exactly as police officers, allowed to drive police vehicles and could be utilised quite quickly. Times like when Parish Emergency Plan is put into action could utilise their services.

It was RECOMMENDED that parish welcome return of Special Constables fully trained with full powers to supplement the local police force for any local events or emergencies.

11. REPORTS

Cllr. Ansell outlined all the people involved in this meeting. As half of this parish drains into the Estuary via Frogmore Creek the forum is important to this area. It was noted that the group are trying to reduce harmful nutrients that are going into the estuary and are promoting making this a phosphate free washing up liquid area.

There have been having interesting problems with sewerage from Salcombe going to Malborough. Apparently salt water it getting into the Salcombe sewerage and giving problems with the digestions bugs at the Malborough plant.

On the conservationist side Cllr Ansell found it strange that there was report from these groups what birds they had shot! Also it was noted that 'gangs' from Plymouth had been illegally netting with fixed nets to fish the estuary which is not allowed and whilst around had removed outboard motors from boats on their way!

STOKENHAM SCHOOL

The Clerk had invited Devon County CEO Phil Norrey to visit Stokenham school and see for himself the crowding problems. At present he is seeking to find a way to channel funds towards the school. Cty Cllr. Brazil had felt however that the CEO was guarded in his comments and did not promise anything. Dist Cllr. Baverstock noted that Christine Channon from County, was an influential decision maker who would be visiting the school in September 2011 and it would rest on her decision. As Stokenham School was at the forefront of the Vanguard of Federating schools this building extension would be a step forward for an important hub for the Federation.

It was noted that the Chairman and Clerk had then taken Phil Norrey around the parish to show him the area and highlight issues such as the state of the road due to lorries carrying equipment and supplies to development sites. Other matters of concern around the parish were also discussed with Phil Norrey.

Matters arising around the parish:

• A councillors had been approached by someone from Beesands in relation to a house at the end of the village as it was asserted it now looked like a 1970s council house and the person had raised issues with planning. Dist Cllr. Baverstock noted that these issues were raised with planning but advised that the developers had used a loophole in planning law. The original planning permission was for wood windows and the developer then went for a material change that was granted for UPVc and as a minor amendment such did not come out for consultation. The rear of the lean to is supposed to be clad in lead but now has a brighter substitute and the enforcement officer has visited and will report back but this matter is ongoing.
• The posts surrounding the village green have rotted and District have already been notified and agreed to carry out maintenance.
• Camper vans and overnight camping at Beesands. This has been reported to District, as they are returning on a weekly basis. Dist Cllr. Baverstock had been assured by traffic enforcement that the officer is agreeable to carry out, out of hours enforcement.
• Nigel Heath from The Cricket Inn had reported that his brown highway sign had been removed from the Beeson Pool signpost. It was not felt that Highways would have removed a designated brown sign.
• A concern was raised that it was noted that someone was digging a hole in the duckery platform and installing a drain. Cllr Ireland noted that these works were being paid for from the Torcross fund. Previously they had cleared, laid turf and installed a bench. However the ducks completely killed the grass and they were trying to come up with way to make this area look good again so the drain was lowered to go underground and run into the ley and then such area was to be levelled and flint chippings put down for a permeable layer. All such works have been from the Torcross Fund and a generous donation from the Slapton Line Forum.
• There continue to be problems with parking on the slipway at Torcross with three cars and a trailer. This will be brought to the attention of the parking wardens. Also the bathing buoys have been put out.

• Further email received from a councillor at South Pool with regard to the large vehicles using the lanes - Noted.
• Highways have reported back following the walk through the parish to advise on matters of concern raised – read out.
• Various reports and correspondence received highlighting what District and others are putting in place for the Diamond Jubilee.
• Attended District to clarify the progress on the transfer of land at Helmers and Torcross Viewpoint. Legal have advised that they may have to advertise for six weeks their intention to dispose of land to another authority. District will also require an approach directly from the Chillington Community Association with regard to their wish to take on the monies and implement the build – Chris Hyson to so write.
• Discussion at the District meeting also covered the Beesands Play Area monies allocated from District and if Stokenham Parish Council obtain a further quote to ensure three quotes they can they choose a supplier and hand to District to commence.
• District have put out a consultation paper, with responses required by 30^th September 2011, on the future of standards in local government with the proposal to abolish the Local Standards Framework through the Localism Bill. NALC however have advised that the committee stage of the Localism Bill produced views that counter the Government’s position in relation to the future of the standards and this is to be challenged at the third reading of the bill following the report stage by the Lords in September 2011.

Dist Cllr. Baverstock noted that at the Helmers Field development there are windows in place that local people feel should not be there, these are facing Tanpits way and some windowsills have been built into walls. All these points are being monitored by District. He then noted that the Parish Council Chairman and he attended a Cluster meeting in Ivybridge wherein District were expressed to parish councils that Localism and the Big Society are on their way. Therefore they are trying to start to get parishes to think for themselves what they want to provide in place of District. Dist. Cllr. Baverstock noted he will watch how this discussion progresses. Perhaps he suggested some felt the meeting was a waste of space but in the end of he felt that parish councils needed to consider how they are going to pay for such provision of services in the future. District are saying they will pass money to parish council equivalent to what it costs them current to do these works.

He then noted that he and Cty Cllr Brazil had been at a District council meeting when it was eventually agreed that District supports Cornwall Council attempts to request legislation be changed to charge 100% council tax on second homes.

Cty Cllr. Brazil noted that he had passed copy letters to the clerk advising that they are trying to complete the reinstatement of a section of the South West Coastal Path and the worst section is in Strete. They have permission from a couple of landowners but a few are holding out. This work had been stopped due to legislation and they were now trying to get them to start again and therefore he urged Stokenham Parish Council to also write to Natural England. The Clerk was asked to write accordingly.

Balances were provided and the below cheques were noted and agreed for signature:

001822 Eclipse - £37.76

001823 British Telecom - £185.80

001824 A. Ball – Bus Shelter £75.00

001825 P. Ball – Bus Shelter £75.00

001826 R. Sylvester – Playingfield Rent £18.75

001827 Mrs Chamberlain – Playingfield Rent £18.75

001828 E. Luscombe – Bus Shelter £75.00

001829 G. Claydon – July 2011 £1025.40

001830 HMRC – July 2011 £280.43

001831 Nick Walter Printing – June Newsletter and Chairman's Report £156.00

Current Account: £11653.12

Savings Account (1) : £19534.66

Savings Account (2) : £4915.22

Received: Website: £174.00

Points of information on the table.

Full council recess in August and therefore the next full parish council meeting will be held on Thursday 16^th September 2010 at 7.30p.m. in Stokenham Parish Hall. The next planning committee meeting will take place on the first Monday in August, if plans received make it necessary to call such.

Meeting finished: 9.54p.m.

Signed ……………………… Dated: 16^th September 2011.

Chairman.