MINUTES:
The Minutes of the Meeting held on the 18th March 2024 at 6.30pm at All Saints Church.
COUNCILLORS PRESENT
Mandy Thomas (Chairman)
Roger Baker
Anthony Beechey
George West
Richard Rumming
Donna Jones (Clerk)
PUBLIC ATTENDANCE
Falgun Patel & Shivangi Bhagwan, regarding Waterhay Barn
Hannah Padley, Emily Akers, regarding school buses.
Joanne and Ricky Carter regarding 13 Malmesbury Road.
Andy Rumming, Claire and Olivia Read.
1. APOLOGIES
PCSO Juliet Evans.
2. MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting held on the 18th March 2024 were approved and signed.
3. REPORTS FROM WILTSHIRE COUNCIL & LOCAL POLICE
Cllr. Berry reported that the leader of Wiltshire Council said that Wilts Council is doing a great job. The main bug bear is the state of the roads, cost of repair has gone up more than the government has given. The Council is financially sound at the moment.
4. MATTERS ARISING
a) Speed Indicator Device update – It was decided to purchase one unit at this time at a cost of £2,747.99 inc. VAT. Cllr. Beechey proposed, Cllr. West seconded, all agreed.
b). Leigh annual summer party – Cllr. Thomas is going to ask Richard to put up the
marquee again, unsure as to get a bouncy castle this year.
c) Leak at the playpark/removal of playpark – Cllr. Puttick to ask local scrap merchant if
he can remove and dispose of the playpark. Clerk to contact Thames Water regarding the leak.
5. NEW ITEMS
a) Waterhay Barn planning application – The owners explained the situation, Cllr. Rumming said the planning application should be withdrawn and a new one submitted
but no guarantee of it being approved. The current application was unanimously refused
b) 13 Malmesbury Road planning application. There was no objection to the application.
c) School buses – The buses to Kingshill School and Cirencester College have been
cancelled from 15th April, the situation is a cause of worry to parents in the village.
Letters and emails have been sent to various departments, Cllr. Berry is also going to
help.
6. CORRESPONDENCE
Emails; Wilts Council various items Revised National Planning Framework, flood plans.
Police Crime Commissioner report. Chief Constable update. Wilts Search & Rescue
charity. WALC D. Day 80 year celebration, 6th June
7. DEVELOPMENT CONTROL
Planning Applications Received / Decisions
a) PL/2022/01437 Gryphon Lodge Farm, Leigh, SN6 6RQ,
Conversion of agricultural buildings to form a dwelling. Parish Council has no objection.
Under consultation, decision deadline date 01/02/2024
b) PL/2023/03298 – Wheatleys Farm, Ashton Keynes, Swindon SN6 6NX. Proposed
extraction and processing of sand and gravel, and associated site and access works
including processing plant, silt lagoons, weighbridge, wheel wash, site office and welfare facilities and staff parking with progressive restoration using imported inert materials to return the site to agricultural use and lowland meadow for biodiversity enhancement (Resubmission of 17/12064/WCM) Decision deadline 12/01/2024 Refused.
c) PL/2023/04973 – Top Yard, Malmesbury Rd, Leigh SN6 6RH
Flexible use of existing building for the storage of lorries & trailers & operations ancillary to that use (the permitted use) and/or the repair & restoration of cars. Consultation deadline 01/02/2024. Parish Council object called in by Cllr. Berry
d) PL/2024/00826 6, Malmesbury Road, Leigh, Swindon, SN6 6RH
Proposal: Demolition of existing building and erection of replacement 2 storey dwelling and single garage. Parish Council has no objection.
e) PL/2024/01339 Willows Field, Malmesbury, Road, Leigh, Swindon, SN6 6RH
Proposal: Change of use of land to equestrian and installation of 20m x 40m riding arena next to privately used stables. Parish Council has no objection.
f) PL/2024/01888 13, Malmesbury Road, Leigh, Swindon, SN6 6RH
Proposal: Variation of Condition 5 of application 20/05927/FUL
g) PL/2024/01572 Waterhay Barn, Leigh
Proposal: Replace barn with new build dwelling. Parish Council strongly object.
8. FOOTPATHS AND BRIDLEWAYS
9. FINANCIAL ISSUES
The following online payments have been made since the last meeting:
15/12/2023 Donna Jones payroll £150.00
15/12/2023 Mr. Steve Bennet, Grass cutting £25.00
18/12/2023 HMRC £20.00
04/01/2024 Cllr. West, Pediatric pads for defib. ££156.00
15/01/2024 Donna Jones payroll £150.00
15/01/2024 Mr. Steve Bennet, Grass cutting £25.00
17/01/2024 HMRC £20.00
18/01/2024 LPPC, Church rent £120.00
18/01/2024 Cllr. Thomas, mulled wine for Christmas £45.60
18/01/2024 Cllr. Beechey, Christmas lights “£12.00
26/01/2024 Community First Insurance £299.54
15/02/2024 Donna Jones payroll £150.00
15/02/2024 Mr. Steve Bennet, Grass cutting £25.00
19/02/2024 HMRC £20.00
Balance of account on 19 th February £15.540.63
10. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
a) Cllr. Beechey suggested putting signs up regarding dog owners picking up their dog
mess and disposing of it properly, if we had another bin the Council would have to pay to get it emptied.
b) Cllr. Rumming has said he will cut back the hedge at Leigh Hall and also considering
removing the railings on Waterhay Lane.
11. DATE OF NEXT MEETING – 6.30pm on 13th May 2024
Meeting closed at 8.30pm Ref. 2 / 24 M
AGENDA:
A MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL WILL BE HELD AT 6.30 PM ON 18th March 2024 AT ALL SAINTS CHURCH, LEIGH.
There will be 15 minutes public participation before the meeting,
1. APOLOGIES
2. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
3. REPORTS FROM WILTSHIRE COUNCIL & LOCAL POLICE
4. MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting held on the 8th January 2024 to be approved and
signed.
5. MATTERS ARISING
a) Speed Indicator Device update
b). Leigh annual summer party
c) Leak at the playpark/removal of playpark
d) Chancel to Pound Farm stiles removed and gates put in their place.
6. NEW ITEMS
a) Waterhay Barn planning application
b) 13 Malmesbury Road planning application.
7. CORRESPONDENCE
Wilts Council various items: Revised National Planning Framework, flood plans.
Police Crime Commissioner report. Chief Constable update.
Wilts Search &Rescue charity.
WALC D. Day 80 year celebration, 6th June
8. DEVELOPMENT CONTROL
Planning Applications Received / Decisions
a) PL/2022/01437 Gryphon Lodge Farm, Leigh, SN6 6RQ,
Conversion of agricultural buildings to form a dwelling. Parish Council has no objection. Under consultation, decision deadline date 01/02/2024
b) PL/2023/03298 – Wheatleys Farm, Ashton Keynes, Swindon SN6 6NX.
Proposed extraction and processing of sand and gravel, and associated site and access works including processing plant, silt lagoons, weighbridge, wheel wash, site office and welfare facilities and staff parking with progressive restoration using imported inert materials to return the site to agricultural use and lowland meadow for biodiversity enhancement (Resubmission of 17/12064/WCM) Decision deadline 12/01/2024 Refused.
c) PL/2023/04973 – Top Yard, Malmesbury Rd, Leigh SN6 6RH
Flexible use of existing building for the storage of lorries & trailers & operations ancillary to that use (the permitted use) and/or the repair & restoration of cars. Consultation deadline 01/02/2024. Parish Council object called in by Cllr. Berry
d) PL/2024/00826 6, Malmesbury Road, Leigh, Swindon, SN6 6RH
Proposal. Demolition of existing building and erection of replacement 2 storey dwelling and single garage. Parish Council has no objection.
e) PL/2024/01339 Willows Field, Malmesbury, Road, Leigh, Swindon, SN6 6RH
Proposal. Change of use of land to equestrian and installation of 20m x 40m riding
arena next to privately used stables. Parish Council has no objection.
f) PL/2024/01888 13, Malmesbury Road, Leigh, Swindon, SN6 6RH
Proposal. Variation of Condition 5 of application 20/05927/FUL
g) PL/2024/01572 Waterhay Barn, Leigh
Proposal. Replace barn with new build dwelling. Parish Council strongly object.
9. FOOTPATHS AND BRIDLEWAYS
10. FINANCIAL ISSUES
The following online payments have been made since the last meeting:
15/12/2023 Donna Jones payroll £150.00
15/12/2023 Mr. Steve Bennet, Grass cutting £25.00
18/12/2023 HMRC £20.00
04/01/2024 Cllr. West, Pediatric pads for defib. ££156.00
15/01/2024 Donna Jones payroll £150.00
15/01/2024 Mr. Steve Bennet, Grass cutting £25.00
17/01/2024 HMRC £20.00
18/01/2024 LPPC, Church rent £120.00
18/01/2024 Cllr. Thomas, mulled wine for Christmas £45.60
18/01/2024 Cllr. Beechey, Christmas lights £12.00
26/01/2024 Community First Insurance £299.54
15/02/2024 Donna Jones payroll £150.00
15/02/2024 Mr. Steve Bennet, Grass cutting £25.00
19/02/2024 HMRC £20.00
Balance of account on 19th February £15.540.63
11. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
12. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Ref. 2 /24 A