THE YEOVILTON AND DISTRICT PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
14TH JANUARY 2025 AT 7.30PM, BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH, YEOVILTON.
AGENDA
Apologies: Mr R Moffatt
Minutes of the previous meeting held on 12TH November 2024.
Declarations of Interest:
Matters Arising:
Flooding Issues:
5.1 Bridgehampton flooding (PC)
5.2 Flooding signs, e.g. Validity of insurance driving through floods (SH)
6. Open Session:
6.1 Somerset Councillors – Cllr H Hobhouse.
6.2 RNAS Yeovilton – Mr P Jones.
6.3 Church Matters – Rev B Faulkner.
7. Planning:
22/00962/REM land adjoining Pilgrim’s, Weir Lane. Reserved Matters for appearance, landscape, layout and scale. Following outline approval 19/01996/OUT for the erection of a dwelling – awaiting decision. Comments and images have been submitted to the planning department, and are now awaiting a response from the council.
23/01879/OUT. Moonwinds Quarantine and Boarding Kennels, Limington Road, Illchester. Outline application with all matters reserved save for access for the demolition of existing buildings, erection of 5 dwellings, creation of a new access and provision of associated infrastructure – awaiting decision. 19 Jan 24, response from Vice Chair of South Planning responding to HH comment. Happy for the decision to be made by delegated authority.
23/03070/FUL. Higher Farm, Higher Farm Lane, Podimore, BA22 8JQ. Proposed renovation and sub division of existing listed farmhouse, demolition of outbuildings, conversion of barns into dwellings and erection of 2 new buildings (8 dwellings on site in total), alterations to access, creation of new garden curtilages and other ancillary works – awaiting decision. 24 May 24, comments have been submitted, specifically regarding the access via a single-track lane with a blind summit on the approach from both sides of the bridge. The current load of HGV traffic is breaking up the tarmac surface on both sides of the bridge. Based on the Ecology report, application refused dated 18th October 2024.
23/03143/LBC. Higher Farm, Higher Farm Lane, Podimore. BA22 8JQ. Proposed renovation and sub division of existing listed farmhouse into 2 dwellings and the conversion of the coach house to the rear – awaiting decision. HH has submitted an objection on the grounds that it will make a hamlet in the open countryside. Based on the Ecology report, application refused dated 8th October 2024.
23/01011/PAMB. Higher Farm, Higher Farm Lane, Podimore. BA22 8JQ. An appeal has been lodged in respect of the application decision on changing agricultural buildings into 5 dwellings. HH has submitted an objection on the grounds of the narrow bridge over the A303. This is only a single carriageway with no facilities for passing. Appeal in process.
23/03182/PAMB. Barn at Limington Road, Limington BA22 8El. Prior approval notification for the change of use of an agricultural building to a dwelling house – awaiting decision. This is linked to prior application 23/01497/PAMB which was refused on 04 Aug 24.
24/00557/FUL. Three Acres, Limington Rd, BA22 8XL. Change of use of the existing buildings to provide overnight dog boarding accommodation, along with staff accommodation above, in association with day care facility. External alterations to the existing building (retrospective) – Objection lodged. It was noted by the committee that the proposed escape route was into an area which floods regularly. Therefore, this would be inappropriate evacuation route. HH has raised an objection on the fact that the neutrality rules have been ignored and staff are now sleeping on site. Condition: Surface Water Drainage Strategy (Compliance). The development shall only be carried out in accordance with the approved Foul Drainage in order to ensure the provision of satisfactory drainage and avoid pollution of the environment.
24/02434/TCA. Spring Cottage, Church Street Limington, BA22 8EQ. Fell 1 x tree in the conservation area. Approved.
24/02015/FUL. RNAS Yeovilton, BA22 8HT. Proposed drainage remediation on land to the north and south of Heathcote Road (B3151). Agreed subject to IDB report compliance.
24/02368/FUL. Land adjoining Keepers, Bineham Lane, Yeovilton. Replacement at workshop and garage with self-catering holiday let. Awaiting decision.
24/02552/HOU. Orchard Cottage, Church Street, Limington BA22 8EQ. Erection of a replacement side and rear extension with internal alterations along with the removal of a section of hedgerow to create additional roadside access with removal of tree in rear garden. Approved.
24/02923/LBC. Lower Farm (lot 3), Mill Lane, Limington BA22 8EJ. Conversion of 2 agricultural barns into a self-build residential dwelling with integrated annex. Awaiting decision.
24/02922/FUL. Lower Farm (Lot 3), Mill Lane, Limington BA22 8EL. Conversion of 2 agricultural barns into a self-build residential dwelling with integrated annex. Awaiting decision.
Financial Matters:
Balances as of 12th January 2025:
Current account: £4105.28 (received £2000 from Business Account for new website).
Business account: £17051.77 (of which is £3993.93 Limington fund and £5000 Podimore grant)).
Payments: Printer Ink £20.85, Training – £35.00, Finger Post (from Limington Fund), Clerks salary (3 months) -£910.55, PAYE – £229.76.
Receipts: £5000 from police grant.
8.1 Budget 2025/26.
8.2 Precept.
9. Asset and Service Devolution:
10. Traffic Matters:
11. Tree Matters:
12. Rights of Way – closed bridges and footpath issues: Bineham Lane – Whilst the hedges have been trimmed; the lane remains substantially narrowed by the verges either side.
13. Other Correspondence.
14. Any other Business:
15. Date of the next meeting: Tuesday 11th March 2025 at St Mary’s Church, Limington, 7.30pm.