September 2022 Parish Council Minutes

1. b) Balances and Bank Reconciliation.

23. c) Review of budget 2022/23. Cllr Walker gave a quick overview.
24. d) Bank Signatories – on going.

7.Trees -Quotes attached for info
a) to consider quote for work in woodland no work has been carried out there this year. It was proposed by Cllr Anscombe, seconded by Cllr Walker and agreed by all to carry out this work. Action the Clerk.
b) to consider the annual tree survey it was resolved to seek quotes for the work. Action the Clerk

8. To consider quotes for works requited in the Challis Green Play Area. Clerk. Quotes attached for info. The Clerk has submitted a funding request and once this has been decided in October the item will ne brought back for further consideration. Action the Clerk

It was proposed and agreed by all to take planning last 22/03499/LBC and 22/03498/HFUL were considered last after Cllrs Kemp and Rhodes Kemp had left the meeting.

9. 
   Planning

To note. After the two drop-in sessions for residents to view and comment on the proposed cycle route from Chapel Hill to Foxton Railway Station the following comments were submitted in response to 21/04524/S73 Variations of conditions for Redrow with respect to the proposed Cycle Route

Cycle Route. Feedback from the Drop-In sessions regarding the cycle route was generally supportive of the actual route and interested in the details.

One idea raised that part of the cycle way could go down Malthouse Way where there is existing lighting.

However, the Parish Council understands that separating cyclists from traffic is likely the paramount concern and this deflection of the route could bring cyclists and traffic in conflict.

BPC therefore supports the proposed route – subject to further discussion and clarification of the final details – as indicated below:

Specific points include:

Safety. The Barriers need to prevent motorcycles. The single bollard guarding the entrance from Glebe Road did not appear sufficient to prevent motor cycles from using the stretch beside the wood and Heslerton Way (and beyond) as a racetrack or “playground” for young bikers.

Stricter measures are needed at both ends of this stretch.

However, the obstructions need to be removable to allow access to the track for machinery such as tree pruning equipment, and perhaps snow clearing equipment in the winter.

Signage at the Glebe Road crossing.  The placement of some signs and their size may cause driveway visibility problems. Are these sited on the correct side of the road for the traffic direction?  Lighting at this point needs improvement – the whole area is very poorly lit.

Crossings – at the Foxton end of the route there would still be difficulties crossing the A10 to get to the station and accessibility to the current A10 cycle paths.

Could there be provision of cycle racks on the “safe” side of the A10 not the station side. Crossing the A10 to the station would then be as pedestrians not cyclists.

Separation. Are walkers allowed / enabled to use the route? If so how is the safety of both pedestrians and cyclists to be addressed?

Amenity. Lighting – was discussed at great length and the devil is in the detail. A balance is required between safety and not being intrusive for residents – particularly behind Bendyshe Way and Malthouse Way. Low level lighting being preferred in the main.

 Conservation There are badgers active along the route behind Malthouse Way, not just at the points indicated on the drawings – were these included in the survey and have these been assessed?

Maintenance. The route itself, lighting and signage will all need maintenance – is this budgeted for by the Highways Authority?

To consider

i). 22/0948/TTCA
Proposal: T1: Dead Ash Pollard – removal/monolith to hedge height 2m
T2: Wild Plum – 3m crown reduction
T3: Crab Apple – 1.5m reduction in height
The Parish Council made no comments.

ii). 22/0952/TTCA
Proposal: T1 Beech – reduce height by 3m and spread by 2m with the view of reshaping the crown to be more aesthetically pleasing.
Reasons – to maintain trees shape and size for its location.
Site address: 65 High Street Barrington Cambridgeshire
The Parish Council made no comments.

iii). 22/03499/LBC and 22/03498/HFUL
Proposal: Two storey rear extension
Site address: 27 High Street Barrington Cambridgeshire
The Parish Council resolved to object to this application for the flowing reasons:
This Grade 2 listed property is now included within the conservation area of Barrington. The boundary being amended in January 2022.  Please see map attached.
It is felt that the gable roof suggested is not appropriate for this property or within the conservation area. This alteration would result in 3 different roof lines in addition to the roof of the main house.
It is also felt that the use of black weatherboarding is not in keeping with the area or the original red brick of the property.
The proposed large glass windows on the upper floor of the extension will overlook properties to the right (in contravention of the 45 degree rule) as well as Slid Lane and are not in keeping with the outward appearance of properties in the area.

Other comments:
The site plans do not show the access from the property to the highway.
The property is incorrectly marked on the 1068 map in the heritage statement.

iv). Proposal: Erection of 113 dwellings (re-plan of northern parcel of development site for an increase of 37 dwellings above approved scheme ref: S/3485/18/RM).
Site address: Former Barrington Cement Works Haslingfield Road Barrington
Reference: 21/04087/FUL
The Parish Council has made comments as already stated above and it wishes to Minute thanks to Cllr Kemp for his work on this.

1. v) 22/03597/S106A
   Proposal: Modification of planning obligations contained in a Section 106 Agreement dated 27 October 2016 made between South Cambridgeshire District Council (1) Cambridgeshire County Council (2) and Cemex UK Opertions Limited (3) was varied by a Deed of Variation dated 21st April 2022 made between South Cambs DC (1) Cambridgeshire County Council (2) Cemex UK Operations Limited (3) Redrow Homes Limited (4) relating to Development of land known as the former Cemex Cement works, Haslingford Road, Barrington. Outline Planning permission S/2365/14/OL as varied by S73 planning permission S/0057/17/VC
   Site address: Barrington Cement Plant Haslingfield Road Barrington
   Affordable housing is needed, and these changes might alter that. It was resolved to ask for SCDCllr Van der Weyer and CCCllr Kindersley’s advice on this application Action Cllr Kemp.
2. All Saints Garden Redrow Cllr Rhodes-Kemp
   a) Occupancy numbers – at the recent liaison meeting it was very difficult to hear. Cllr Hopewell will be checking this for the Newsletter deliveries in the next few weeks.

   11. S106 Responsibilities and timeline – August 2022 (15mins) Cllr Rhodes -Kemp.

Cllr Rhodes-Kemp has put together a timeline of S106 actions. The Clerk has put into an excel spread sheet so it is easy to manage and update. It includes all the community facilities. This is a working document and will be updated by the clerk who is investigating a location where councillors will be able to read the most recent version.

12. To consider the amenity area. Teenagers are accessing CEMEX land through the amenity area.

13. Challis Green Pond report from volunteers. Council is happy to support this but may wish to make amendments. The clerk will need to discuss with Herts and Cambs Ground Maintenance.
14. Reports: to be taken as read
15. QE11 woodland and Community Orchard
    b. Footpaths
    c. Ditches – an update after the lorry reversed into the ditch on West Green. Council to note the annual ditch walk will be planned for later in the month.
    d.  Play areas. Additionally, rabbits have dug some holes on the cricket green and the situation is going to be monitored.
    e. Challis Green Pond – discussed in item 11
    f. Traffic Management – The Clerk and Cllr Anscombe will be meeting with a Highways Officer to review the final pole locations for the MVAS.
    g. Green Charity
    
    15. Highway Issues – there was nothing to report.

Meeting closed at 9.07pm