BRAMLEY PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Meeting of the Council
| Date: | Tuesday 17th December 2024 | Time: 7.00pm |
| Place: | Bramley Room, Bramley Village Hall | |
| Present: | Cllr Tony Durrant (Chair) | Cllr Alan Munday |
| Cllr Chris Flooks | Cllr Jan Wright | |
| Cllr Keith Oborn | Cllr Chris Tomblin | |
| Cllr Iain James | Cllr Sue Howell | |
| Cllr Malcolm Bell | ||
| In attendance: | Maxta Thomas (Clerk) | 1 member of the public |
| Cllr Rhydian Vaughan (County) | ||
| Apologies: |
| Action | ||
| 1 | Apologies for Absence | |
| As listed above. | ||
| 2 | Declarations of Interest | |
| Cllr Durrant declared an interest in planning matters due to his position on the BDBC Development Control Committee. He took no part in any planning decisions. | ||
| 3 | Minutes of the Last Parish Council Meeting | |
| 3.1 | The minutes of the meeting held on 19th November 2024 were proposed Cllr Tomblin and seconded by Cllr Oborn and unanimously agreed as being a true record of the meetings. The Chairman duly signed the minutes of the meeting. |
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| 3.2 | Matters arising | |
| None. | ||
| 3.3 | Outstanding actions | |
| · Lise Meitner headstone – the Clerk is awaiting a quote for cleaning work on this.
· Parish Green signs – will move ahead in January 2025. · VE Day celebrations – Clerk to inform pageant master of Bramley PC plans. |
Clerk Clerk |
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| 4 | Open Forum | |
| None. | ||
| 5. | County Councillor Report – see appendix A.
· Cllr Vaughan noted Government plans for devolution. |
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| 6. | Borough Councillor Report – see appendix A.
· The new NPPF release and the affect this is having on housing numbers in the emerging Local Plan was noted. It looks as though BDBC may need to start the Local Plan update again from scratch. · Government plans for devolution were noted. |
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| 7. | Parish Environment | |
| 7.1 | Bramley Green maintenance contract – the Clerk reported that she has received two quotes from the three contractors invited to tender for the 2025 season. The quotes are very similar in value, and have been distributed (with contractor names removed) to all councillors for consideration.
After some discussion, Cllr Tomblin proposed and Cllr James seconded accepting the quote from contractor 1 on the list. The successful tender is from R C Saunders Ltd. The contract will be for one year only, to be reviewed at the end of the 2025 season. Clerk to take forward. Weedkiller around the posts at Bramley Green was noted – Clerk to check with Stratfield Saye Estate. |
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| 7.2 | Parish Green project update – Cllr Durrant noted that a working group is required to take this project forward. Cllr Durrant and Wright have come forward, but one more councillor is required. Cllr James volunteered to be part of the working group. Working Group to meet in the New Year. |
Cllr Durrant/ Cllr Wright/ Cllr James |
| 7.3 | Bramley Magazine distribution to Vyne Park – as discussed at the November 2024 meeting, the Clerk has obtained figures for the distribution of up to 300 extra copies of the Bramley Magazine, to go to the community at Vyne Park. The printing costs of this would be approximately £141 per month, or £1,410 per year. Volunteers would need to be sought to deliver the magazine.
Cllr Wright proposed and Cllr Tomblin seconded that Bramley PC should pay for the printing of the extra copies for one year, with a review at the end of the year. Maximum of £1600. Clerk to take forward. |
Clerk |
| 8 | Events | |
| Nothing to update. | ||
| 9 | Clerk’s report & Administration | |
| 9.1 | Parish magazine article – Cllr Tomblin will write the article for the February 2025 issue of the Parish magazine. Copy is due by 15th January 2025. |
Cllr Tomblin |
| 9.2 | New policies – the Clerk has drawn up two new policies, which have been distributed to all councillors for consideration:
a. Formal complaints policy – b. Vexatious complaints policy – the criteria for who makes judgment on whether complaint is vexatious should be added. The decision would be made by Bramley PC, with support from HALC, BDBC Monitoring Officer, etc. Cllr Tomblin proposed accepting both with amendments mentioned, seconded by Cllr Munday, unanimously agreed. Clerk to take forward and put on website. |
Clerk |
| 10 | Planning Committee | |
| 10.1 | Cllr Flooks gave the report from the recent Planning Committee meeting. The planning decisions were approved unanimously by full council.
a. Letter to Redrow re Stocks Farm – Cllr Bell has written a letter to Redrow regarding their planned placement of dwellings at Stocks Farm. This was agreed via email and sent to Redrow on 12th December. Cllr Oborn proposed that this be ratified, Cllr Howell seconded, unanimously agreed. b. Letter to Highways and Local Flood Authority (LFA) re Stocks Farm – Cllr Flooks has drafted a letter to Highways and the LFA raising concerns about the drainage at the Stocks Farm site. It was unanimously agreed that a letter should be sent. Cllr Flooks and Clerk to take forward. Cllr Vaughan to be copied in. c. Land to the North and East of Bramley – Bell Cornwell, acting on behalf of the Wellington Estate, has written to Bramley PC detailing plans to put forward a large swathe of land to the north and east of Bramley as part of the Borough Council ‘Call for Sites’ for the emerging Local Plan. Should these sites go forward, Bell Cornwell would like to speak with Bramley PC, but no action is required at present. Clerk to respond saying that BPC will talk to them if and when the time comes. |
Cllr Flooks/ Cllr Tomblin
Clerk |
| 10.2 | Allotments and Burial Ground
a. Burial Ground – mole issues The Clerk has sought a quote for dealing with the mole issues at the Burial Ground. A survey of headstones at risk is to be carried out. Decision delayed until survey carried out. Cllr Durrant proposed the motion, Cllr James seconded, unanimously agreed. Clerk to take forward. b. Allotments (see appendix B) – Cllr Howell to draw up recommendations for the January meeting. |
Clerk
Cllr Howell |
| 10.3 | Village Hall Trust
· Nothing to report. · Clerk to contact Village Hall Trustees about developer access to site. |
Clerk |
| 10.4 | Clift Meadow Trust
a. Bollards for car park – Clift Meadow has had ongoing issues with the car park being used for cars ‘donutting’, causing disturbances and noise issues for nearby houses. To prevent this, the Trustees have sought a quote for the supply and fitting of 6 concrete bollards in the car park. The quote is for a total of £1,440 excl VAT. Cllr Wright proposed that the bollards be installed, Cllr Howell seconded, unanimously agreed. Funding to come for CIL monies. Clerk to take forward. · Christmas Lights switch on – this event was held on 6th December and was very successful. There was a good turnout of the Community, and the event was well received by all. Next year’s date is set for 5th December. Total cost was around £2k. Many items are reusable, so cost of event next year will be substantially less. · VE Day celebrations – Clift Meadow has a cricket match booked for Saturday 10th May. It was agreed to move celebration plans to Sunday 11th May 2025 in the afternoon. |
Clerk
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| 10.5 | Highways/Footpaths – the Clerk reported continued issues with Gigaclear contractors. She has been liaising with Gigaclear on this – they report that they are parting ways with their existing contractor, and hopefully there will be fewer issues in the future with the new contractor. The project is still on track to be complete by the end of 2024.
Cinder Track – the remnants of fallen tree have been left on the Parish Green. Clerk to contact HCC to get it removed. |
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| 10.6 | Chairmans Report – nothing to report. | |
| 11 | Consultation documents requiring consideration | |
| 11.1 | HCC Barriers to Walking & Cycling survey – deadline for comments is 22nd December. All Councillors to review the survey and submit comments to the Clerk as soon as possible. |
All |
| 11.2 | Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council Budget 2025 consultation – deadline for comments is 3rd January 2025. All Councillors to review the consultation and submit comments to the Clerk as soon as possible. |
All |
| 11.3 | Government consultation – Enabling remote attendance and proxy voting at local authority meetings – deadline for comments is 19th December.
All Councillors to review the consultation and submit comments to the Clerk as soon as possible. |
All |
| 12 | Grant Applications | |
| None. | ||
| 13 | Finance | |
| 13.1 | 2024-25 Budget update – the draft budget is almost ready for presentation. However, the precept figure cannot be accurately calculated until the Council Tax Base figures are received from BDBC in January. |
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| 13.2 | Approval of payments (see appendix C) – the Clerk has circulated the list of payments for approval for December. Cllr Wright proposed and Cllr Howell seconded that the December 2024 payments be approved. Unanimously agreed. Clerk to process. |
Clerk |
| 13.3 | CIL Income & Expenditure update – see appendix D. The Clerk noted that £15,268 of CIL funds remain the PC current bank account. These funds will be transferred into the CIL savings account along with the BACS run on 18th December. | |
| 13.4 | Receipts – these were noted. | |
| 14 | Date of Next meeting | |
| The next full Parish Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 21st January 2025. | ||
| 15 | Resolution to exclude press and public from items that may require discussion of possible legal and financial proceedings | |
| Cllr Munday proposed the motion, Cllr Durrant seconded, unanimously agreed. The press and public left the meeting. | ||
| 16 | Confidential Items | |
| 16.1 | Allotments complaint – the complaints received last month have been passed to Bramley Parish Council’s solicitors along with all relevant correspondence. They have written this week to the complainant. A number of issues have been raised, all of which have been addressed in the solicitor’s letter. The complainant has also raised complaints with the Monitoring Officer and BDBC. The initial complaint has been dismissed, but a further, more specific complaint has been received and will be investigated further.
Further legal action may be pursued by the complainant – if this happens, then the PC’s legal representation will deal with it, and the Clerk will also contact the PC insurers as the PC is covered for legal issues. |
Clerk |
| The meeting closed at 9.28pm. |
Signed: …………………………………………………………………. Date: ………………………………………
(Chairman)
Appendix A – November Briefing notes
COMMUNITY SPEEDWATCH
SIDs – The SIDs were in operation throughout November (See Table 2).
Recent Local SpeedWatch Activity – 3 manned Deployment were undertaken during November A total of vehicles were reported to the Police from the 388 vehicles checked – hit rate 11%. Top speed recorded 44mph. See Table 3.
One vehicle has been recording on 6 separate occasions, the police have requested additional information and are looking into it.
Equipment – Nothing to report
Table 1 – Camera Data
The following camera data was downloaded on the 1st of December 2024. Offenders down due to shorter daylight hours, glare on lens and fog on a number of days.
| Month/Year | Verified Speeders =>35mph | Max Speed Recorded | Highest number of offences committed by one vehicle | Fastest Hour | Illegal
Vehicles |
| May 2024 | 2752 | 58 | 15 | 7pm | |
| June 2024 | 3338 | 60 | 17 | 10am | |
| July 2024 | 3104 | 61 | 18 | 2pm | |
| August 2024 | 2616 | 59 | 13 | 5am | 73 |
| September 2024 | 1087 | 54 | 7 | 5am | 47 |
| October 2024 | 1032 | 55 | 11 | 9am | 34 |
| November 2024 | 749 | 51 | 6 | 11am | 20 |
| Total Verified speeders | 14678 |
The Camera trigger and reporting speed are set at =>35mph.
I have added to Table 1: Camera Data the number of illegal vehicles, no tax, no Mot, or no Tax and Mot.
Camera statistics for November 2024**
**Please note Camera not working for periods due to low sunlight causing glare on lens, fog & reduced daylight hours. .
Table 2: Speed Indicator Device (SID) DATA November 2024:
| SID Location | Days Deployed | Traffic
Direction |
%
Exceeding 30mph |
No
Exceeding 60mph |
Max
Speed Recorded |
V85* | Average speed |
| Farriers | 30 | West | 43% | 9 | 75 | 34 | 30 |
| The Street by Churchlands | 30 | East | 43% | 2 | 68 | 35 | 30 |
*V85: 85% of vehicles are driving slower or exactly this speed.
ALLOTMENTS/BURIAL GROUND
It has been an interesting six months. The number of plots has doubled since the St James allotments which involves keeping in contact with 46 tenants. This has involved a lot of time with regular site visits, managing the waiting lists, liaising with tenants’ complaints and concerns, and the contractors. It has also been frustrating when tenants do not respond to emails, which then requires follow up emails and possible letters. The review of the paperwork has also been time consuming and is still ongoing, and thanks must be given to the Clerk and Chair who have been so supportive in this time of change.
St James Site – There are 24 plots, all of which have tenants. Apart from the separate issue, most plots are productive. However, there are currently 3 plot holders who have been contacted about the state of their allotments and there are two ongoing negotiations with tenants whose plots have fallen behind in cultivation. These two hopefully will be up to scratch before the new growing season in March.
The hedge that surrounds the is site is the responsibility of Persimmon’s management company and they have cut this back when we have requested it. There is no maintenance path on the inside of the allotments so this means individual tenants will have to maintain any ingrowth. The maintenance area is full of weeds and this needs addressing by the Parish Council.
Gray’s Meadow – There are currently 22 plots – two of which are double/full plots. These are long established.
There is a drainage ditch running across the back of the allotments which is currently full of water, but there is no access path and clearing this ditch is difficult with no real access.
The area itself is affected by standing water, so it is extremely muddy.
The public footpath has been cut back by the Parish Council, making it much more accessible but that too is extremely muddy and slippery during wet weather.
The vacant plots are extremely overgrown and will need to be turned over before being offered out. There are plans to refurbish this area as, apart from an endless battle with weeds coming from outside the perimeter of the actual plots, there is restricted light from several mature trees and over grown hedges. This week there has been some extensive tree work alongside half of these worse affected allotments with crowns raised and tops reduced. The next step is to redefine the individual plots, replace fences and gates and when the empty plots have been turned over, they will be in a suitable state for new tenants to take on.
There are currently 4 (possibly 5 as waiting for a response from a tenant) vacant plots here. There are two tenants wishing to transfer to St James, one person feels uncomfortable with the site being isolated. One of these plots could be kept as a maintenance area for access to the rear of the allotments.
Waiting list – Currently there are 11 on the waiting list for allotments. They were recently emailed to see if they wished to remain on this list. Four have not responded, two are waiting for a transfer from Gray’s Meadow and only one person is prepared to accept a plot at either site. Two have refused a plot at Gray’s Meadow when offered one there. There is only one list that covers both areas and if no one wants to take a plot at Gray’s Meadow then they could be put at the bottom of the list again.
Moving forward and recommendations – It is proposed that the terms and conditions and the agreement are reviewed, making expectations much clearer. For example, what the Parish Council defines as cultivation, how weeds are dealt with, and what the tenants’ and Parish Council’s responsibilities are. There should be 4 official inspections each year – in March, June, September and the end of October, as well regular informal inspections. Any tenant falling behind should be contacted to find out what their plans are.
The Parish Council should have a regular maintenance programme to avoid any lengthy work, particularly at Gray’s Meadow.
VILLAGE HALL TRUST
No written report received.
CLIFT MEADOW TRUST
No written report received.
BOROUGH COUNCILLOR REPORT
From the Leader of Hampshire County Council, Cllr Nick Adams-King
Dear Everyone
Time for my monthly update for December. It doesn’t seem possible the year is almost over. I’d like to take this opportunity to wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Here’s my latest HCC County Councillor update:
Highways Information
Clearing up after the recent storms
Huge thanks are due to the Hampshire highways teams who responded to over 50 emergencies over the last month when Storm Bert hit the county.
The heavy rain and strong winds brought down trees and caused some roads to flood.
There may be some disruption to the road repair schedules this week as a consequence of emergency work for teams over the weekend.
Gritter Names
There have been a few gritter reports as the cold weather has arrived. I was asked a couple of times If I could share the names given to each of Hampshire’s gritters.
Not all are named, new ones sometimes are awaiting the competitions held by schools to name them.
Hampshire Highways – ready for winter
With winter here, HCC’s Highways teams are geared up to keep you moving through all weather conditions and ready to work 24/7 to deal with emergency incidents including fallen trees, flooded roads, and icy surfaces.
Earlier this year, we accelerated our work to strengthen roads via our two-year additional investment programme that has ploughed an extra £22.5 million into repairs. As a result, we’ve put more resources into fixing road defects including potholes – and carried out almost 181,000 repairs in the 12 months to April this year, and over 80,000 repairs completed during April to September.
Salt Bins
HCC’s network of blue and yellow community salt bins have been refilled ready for the coming months, making salt freely available for anyone to spread on local roads and pavements – useful to ‘join up’ with the salting on main roads by our gritters.
A little salt goes a long way, you’ll only need one tablespoon to treat up to a square metre of road or pavement.
If you’re able to, salting your local roads when it’s forecast to be icy can be a big help for your community, reducing the risk of incident and injury, especially for those who are less mobile.
You can report salt bins needing re-filling, those that are damaged or request one for your area here: https://www.hants.gov.uk/transport/highways/report-a-problem
Reporting Highway Problems
Links to report road issues are here:
- Potholes: https://www.hants.gov.uk/transport/roadmaintenance/roadproblems/potholes
- Tree/hedge problems: https://www.hants.gov.uk/transport/roadmaintenance/roadproblems/treehedge
- Flooding/drainage issues: https://www.hants.gov.uk/transport/roadmaintenance/roadproblems/flooding
- Pavement problems: https://www.hants.gov.uk/transport/roadmaintenance/roadproblems/paving
- Problems with rights of way: https://www.hants.gov.uk/landplanningandenvironment/rightsofway/reportaproblem
When reporting an issue, you’ll be sent an email confirming a reference number for the report. If you would like me to follow this up for you then do please forward that message to me and I will chase for you
Support for Hampshire’s Farmers
I and Hampshire County Council’s entire Cabinet met with farmers on Thursday 28th Nov. who had come to protest about the Labour government’s Inheritance Tax changes that will land farming families with huge bills they cannot afford.
My Conservative colleagues David Drew and Edward Heron tabled a motion in support of Hampshire farmers at a meeting of the full council in Winchester.
Beforehand they joined the cabinet outside to meet with farmers, their families and NFU representatives to discuss the changes announced last month by the Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
She imposed a 20% inheritance tax on farms worth more than £1m from 2026-2027 through changes to Agricultural Property Relief. Farms were previously free of the tax.
The move could affect 2500 farms a year, according to the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers, and not the 500 the government initially claimed.
Many families will be unable to meet the bill and be forced to sell up, ruining a way of life across the county and putting food security at risk, the county’s Conservatives explained.
I made this comment at the meeting:
“This tax really goes to show how much Labour doesn’t know or care about farming and our countryside communities here in Hampshire.
“Putting farming families, who have worked the land in Hampshire for centuries in some cases, under so much pressure when they are already struggling is completely wrong and will have consequences for our food security and our rural economy when farmers give up.
“Sadly, Labour – an urban party – thinks farmers are all rich when many are only asset rich but cash poor and rely on the ability to pass their land on tax free to remain viable family farms.
“The government needs to rethink this financially and morally illiterate policy and give our Hampshire farmers their livelihoods and futures back.”
I’m grateful to my colleagues for supporting the motion, which:
- Requests that the Leader of the Council writes to the Secretary of State for the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to outline the Council’s most serious concerns at this decision and calls on the Government to stop the changes to Agricultural Property Relief
- Ask the Lead Executive Member for Universal Services to engage with local farmers and community representatives to determine what action Council can take to support them
- Encourage all Members to sign the National Farmers’ Union petition calling for the overturn of the Family Farm Tax at: (https://www.campaigns.nfuonline.com/page/160300/petition/), and to promote the petition within their divisions.
I will also be writing to the DEFRA secretary of state as a matter of urgency in support of farmers and the council would do all it can to support agriculture in the county.
Supporting Hampshire’s Businesses
I feel narcissism to be a common attribute for politicians. It certainly is for me. Which is why I was delighted when @@thebusinessmagazinegroup asked if they could interview me for the Southern Business Magazine.
Serious point though. It was a great opportunity to promote Hampshire and the Solent’s businesses. Times are tough for business, even more so after the budget. The removal of Government support for local enterprise and economic development partnerships was really disappointing.
I am however incredibly proud to be Chair of the Hampshire Prosperity Partnership Board which brings together business and the local councils, (both the county and districts and boroughs); Hampshire has so much potential and, together with local businesses big and small we can still do much to support our local economy, encourage growth and create jobs.
That’s why a devolution deal will be so important, it brings decision making closer to us, it enables Hampshire and the Solent to decide what’s important to us and our business community and enact policies and attract investment to encourage that.
And yes, the really big picture feeds my narcissistic self.
You can read the interview here: https://lnkd.in/eR3j9X6W
Hampshire 2050 Year of Health and Wellbeing
2024/25 is Hampshire 2050’s year of Health and Wellbeing. Hampshire 2050 is the partnership which brings together the County Council with other local public sector bodies, community groups and charities.
Hampshire 2050 are highlighting case studies received from partners on action they are taking against the three priorities; updating you on relevant information in the health and wellbeing space; highlighting upcoming key national dates you can engage with on the three priorities and much more…
Case Studies – The Hampshire 2050 website https://www.hants.gov.uk/…/havey…/visionforhampshire2050) has been updated and now houses a dedicated Year of Health and Wellbeing homepage.
Take a look at the new pages including up to date case studies submitted by partners on action across the three priorities.
National Health & Wellbeing – The Office for National Statistics (ONS) recently published their latest bulletin which explores quality of life and holistic progress across the UK, as well as updates on the UK Measures of National Well-being dashboard. (https://www.ons.gov.uk/…/ukmeasuresofnational…/dashboard)
Approximately 1 in 20 UK adults reported low satisfaction with their lives in April to June 2024.
Comparatively, for the Southeast the percentage of people reporting low levels of satisfaction is lower than all other regions.
Approximately 1 in 13 adults in Great Britain feels lonely often or always.
Here is some guidance around helping yourself or others feel more connected Loneliness – Every Mind Matters – NHS (https://www.nhs.uk/every…/lifes-challenges/loneliness/)
Healthy life expectancy at birth has decreased for both males and females in 2020 to 2022 compared with 2011 to 2013, when the time series began.
Newly released NHS figures show that obesity rates in children remain higher than at any other period on record. This article shows the breakdown for Hampshire districts ‘Obesity rates in children remain higher than pre-pandemic’.
Key Dates – December is UK Disability History Month, and December 3rd is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Did you know that disabled people are more likely than non-disabled people to have mental health issues? This includes people with physical disabilities and developmental disabilities (Sense:https://www.sense.org.uk/…/adult-life…/mental-health/…).
70% of disabled people say that social isolation affects their mental health and wellbeing. (https://www.sense.org.uk/…/loneliness-rises…/)
Mental health problems also represent the largest single cause of disability in the UK (NHS England: https://www.england.nhs.uk/mental-health/adults/).
Free loan of stringed instruments by Hampshire County Council
Our Hampshire Music Service – which provides children and young people with the opportunity to learn to play a musical instrument – has been awarded a £600k Arts Council grant to buy new and specialist instruments for use in schools across Hampshire.
This means we can now offer loans of more than 1,000 stringed instruments, including child-sized and full-sized violins, violas, cellos, and double basses.
If you are involved with a school or community group who would like to nurture the next generation of string players, you can now apply to access a selection of these instruments on free long-term loan.
You can find out more here: https://www.hants.gov.uk/News/20241119strings
HELP US TO MAKE IT EASIER TO WALK AND CYCLE IN HAMPSHIRE
Residents are being asked to help Hampshire County Council identify locations where physical barriers make it awkward and challenging to walk, cycle, wheel or scoot
Help us to make it easier to walk and cycle in Hampshire | Hampshire County Council
GRANTS AVAILABLE TO LOCAL ORGANISATIONS TO HELP HAMPSHIRE GO SMOKEFREE BY 2030
As part of Hampshire County Council’s drive to reduce the harm caused by smoking in local communities, a series of grants are to be awarded to the county’s district and borough councils, as well as to voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations to help quit smoking for good
“AN INCREDIBLE DAY”: HAMPSHIRE CLIMATE CONFERENCE INSPIRES SCHOOL PUPILS TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
Hampshire’s Youth MPs are celebrating the resounding success of the latest Hampshire Climate Conference, which brought together over 200 enthusiastic pupils and teachers from 15 schools across the county this term
HAMPSHIRE’S AMBITION TO DOUBLE BUS USE
Making bus journeys on main routes faster, more frequent, reliable and greener, so that more people will want to travel by bus more often – instead of by car – is the ambition behind a Hampshire County Council and bus operators’ Plan, to at least double current bus use to 42 million journeys by 2038
Hampshire’s ambition to double bus use | Hampshire County Council
EMPOWERING LOCAL GOVERNMENT FOR THE FUTURE IS THE KEY TO TACKLING FINANCIAL PRESSURES
Hampshire County Council’s Leader, Cllr Nick Adams-King has warned that Government must fund local government properly or give Hampshire greater freedoms and flexibilities to help the Council tackle its financial pressures in the years ahead
SETTING A COURSE FOR ECONOMIC SUCCESS IN HAMPSHIRE
Creating jobs that will bring employment security for Hampshire residents, serving the future needs of businesses across the county, and tackling financial and social inequality are among the priority outcomes to be driven by a strategy for economic prosperity in Hampshire
Setting a course for economic success in Hampshire | Hampshire County Council
HAMPSHIRE MUSIC SERVICE TO LOAN INSTRUMENTS FOR FREE TO ENCOURAGE THE NEXT GENERATION OF MUSICIANS
Young musicians across Hampshire are set to benefit from the loan of 1,000 used string instruments by Hampshire Music Service (HMS), the County Council’s music education provider and lead organisation for the Hampshire Music Education Hub
WHITE RIBBON DAY AND 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
With the United Nations’ 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence starting with White Ribbon Day on Monday 25 November 2024, Hampshire County Council is reminding residents that help is available – whether you are experiencing abuse, worried about someone’s behaviour or welfare, or concerned about your own behaviour
White Ribbon Day and 16 days of activism against gender-based violence | Hampshire County Council
DECISION TO BE MADE ON FUTURE OF HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL’S EDUCATION CATERING SERVICE
Hampshire County Council is to recommend sourcing school meals from other providers, rather than directly providing meals as it currently does via its in-house Education Catering service
FURTHER COST OF LIVING SUPPORT FOR HAMPSHIRE HOUSEHOLDS
Struggling households in Hampshire are set to receive much-needed support as the County Council unveils plans to allocate £7.1 million in funding to help with rising food and energy costs
Further cost of living support for Hampshire households | Hampshire County Council
REAL-LIFE STORY INSPIRES HEARTWARMING SEARCH TO FIND MORE FOSTER CARERS IN HAMPSHIRE
Hampshire County Council is calling on more people to come forward and care for vulnerable children in need of loving homes this winter and beyond
Appendix B – Planning Committee Minutes
| Date: | 10th December 2024 | Time: 8.00pm |
| Place: | Bramley Room, Bramley Village Hall | |
| Present: | Cllr Chris Flooks (Chair) | Cllr Malcolm Bell |
| Cllr Alan Munday | Cllr Chris Tomblin | |
| In attendance: | Maxta Thomas (Clerk) | 0 members of the public |
| Apologies: |
| Action | ||
| 1 | Apologies for Absence | |
| As listed above. | ||
| 2 | Declarations of Interest | |
| None. | ||
| 3 | Minutes of the Last Planning Committee Meeting | |
| 3.1 | The minutes of the meeting held on 8th October 2024 were unanimously agreed to be a true record of the meeting and were signed by the Chairman. |
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| 3.2 | Matters arising | |
| The recent approval of the Stocks Farm reserved matters application (23/02868/RES) was noted with some disappointment. Whilst members of the DC Committee largely supported moving the whole area of building, unfortunately this did not fall within material planning matters. Drainage issues remain a concern, and it has been suggested that Bramley PC should write to the Lead Flood Authority raising these concerns. Cllr Flooks to take forward.
Cllr Bell has drafted a letter to Redrow expressing Bramley Parish Council’s support of moving the whole area of building. The Clerk advised that this would need to be approved by full Council. Cllr Bell and Clerk to take forward. Cllr Tomblin noted conditions 12 and 13 re archaeological works – the Planning Inspector required these should take place, and that plans to carry them out should be approved prior to commencement. The developer wants to carry out an extensive excavation, and have done part of this already. Current works appear to come under pre- development, and therefore is not subject to enforcement; however, the archaeological plans have not yet been approved. BDBC officers are taking this forward. |
Cllr Flooks
Cllr Bell / Clerk |
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| 4 | Planning & Development | |
| 4.1 | New Applications | |
| a. | 24/02487/LDEU – Park Gate Farm Bramley Corner Bramley
Certificate of Lawfulness for the existing use of land as residential and barn/large shed for ancillary domestic purposes in association with Park Gate Cottage. · No objection, but members would like to see permitted development rights removed from the barn. Unanimously agreed. Clerk to process. |
Clerk |
| b. | 24/02502/LBC – Grays House The Street Bramley
Various internal alterations to amend internal layout, bring the annexe back into main property and reinstatement of fireplace. · No objections, but members felt the existing 19th century staircase should be retained, and supported the Conversation Officer’s view. Unanimously agreed. Clerk to process. |
Clerk |
| c. | 24/02601/HSE – 69 Mansard Crescent Chineham
Proposed single storey rear extension. Conversion of existing garage to habitable space. · Removal of the garage will mean a loss of a parking space, whilst going from 3 bedrooms to 4. Parking standards state that 3 parking spaces should be available for a 4 bedroom dwelling. · Objection as above unanimously agreed. Clerk to take forward. |
Clerk |
| d. | 24/02614/LDPO – 22 Apple Dene Bramley
Certificate of lawful development for the proposed erection of a single storey rear extension · No objections unanimously agreed. Clerk to process. |
Clerk |
| e. | T/00572/24/TCA – Olivers Cottage Sherfield Road Bramley Green
Hawthorn tree – Fell – The tree is creaking in the wind. It could cause significant threat to life if fallen given proximity to property. · Defer to Tree Officer unanimously agreed. Clerk to process. |
Clerk |
| f. | 24/02654/HSE – Middle Farm Cottage The Street Bramley
Single storey side extension · No objection unanimously agreed. Clerk to process. |
Clerk |
| g. | 24/02660/ROC – Bramley Battery Storage Minchens Lane Bramley
Variation of Conditions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 18 of 21/00349/FUL (Installation of a battery storage facility with associated works) – Amendment to site layout and wording of conditions. · The new application does not show the new contour lines after the removal of tons of soil from site. · Current submitted plans do not reflect the structure as built. The topography of the site has been radically altered from the approved plans, and does not resemble the new submitted plans, as witnessed by several hundred lorry movements removing spoil from the site. The whole site level has been dropped. · Access to the site has been via a different access from what was given permission. · All the conditions that are being applied for removal have already been built. · Objection unanimously agreed. Clerk to take forward. |
Clerk |
| e. | Any other new applications
· T/00617/24/TCA – Silvermede Silchester Road Bramley T1 Magnolia: reduce to 18m in height and shape to balance. o Defer to Tree Officer unanimously agreed. Clerk to process. |
Clerk |
| 4.2 | Approvals/Refusals/Pending (see appendix A)
These were noted. |
| 5. | Appeals | |
| a. | APP/H1705/W/24/3348467 – Land Adjacent To Ridgewell Cufaude Lane Bramley
Application number 23/01897/FUL – Erection of 1 no. 3 bed dwelling following demolition of existing outbuildings/stables · This appeal has not yet been decided by the Planning Inspector. |
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| b. | APP/H1705/W/24/3350575 – Land North Of Sherfield Road And To East Of Strawberry Fields Sherfield Road Bramley
Application number 23/03051/FUL – Proposed development of 20 residential dwellings, vehicular access from Sherfield Road, public open space, landscaping, ancillary works and associated infrastructure · Bramley Parish Council further comments have been submitted to the Planning Inspector as agreed at the November 2024 Bramley PC full council meeting. The appeal is unlikely to be decided before 2025. |
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| 6. | Water Issues | |
| Usual issues in Centenary Fields have been reported due to the recent storms. Nothing further from Thames Water at this time. | ||
| 7. | Local Plan Update | |
| NPPF consultation results are expected before Christmas. No further update at this time. | ||
| 8. | Neighbourhood Plan | |
| No update at present. | ||
| 9. | Date of Next Meeting | |
| The next Planning Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 14th January 2025, to be held at the Bramley Room at Bramley Village Hall.
Meeting closed at 9.27pm. |
Approvals/Refusals*
| 1. | 24/01966/PIP – Locksbridge Farm Cufaude Lane Bramley
Permission in Principle for the residential development of 1 no. dwelling (Class C3) |
Refused
Objection |
| 2. | T/00487/24/TCA – Street Record Cycleway Extension Of Lane End Bramley
G1. Reduce group of conifers to clear service cables, reduce by approx 4m with a finish height of 10m- NO work to be carried out on width G2. Reduce 2 cypress by approx 6m to clear service cables- Finish height of approx 6-7m- No works on width G3. Reduce group of leylandii by approx 6-7m to clear service cables and low light levels to neighbouring property |
Raise no objection
Defer to Tree Officer |
| 3. | 24/02297/LDPO – 36 Moat Close Bramley
Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed use to create an outbuilding to be used as a home gym |
Granted
No objection |
| 4. | T/00494/24/TPO – 8 Pound Close Bramley
T1 Cherry Plum – Fell as in terminal decline. |
Granted
Defer to Tree Officer |
| 5. | T/00506/24/TPO – Campbell Road Bramley
Pruning works as per schedule |
Granted
Defer to Tree Officer |
| 6. | 23/02868/RES – Land At Stocks Farm The Street Bramley
Reserved matters application submitted pursuant to outline planning APP/H1705/W/22/3302752 for 140 dwellings, Class E Community building, public open space, landscaping, drainage, parking, and associated infrastructure works. |
Granted
Objection |
Pending Applications*
| 1. | 20/03204/VLA – Land At Minchens Lane Bramley
Variation of Section 106 agreement attached to 14/01075/OUT to enable the transfer of the Equipped play area, northern kick about and southern kick about areas to the existing management company instead of the Parish Council |
No comment as PC has interest in application |
| 2. | 24/00075/FUL – Land To The East Of Ash Lane And Ash Park Business Centre Ash Lane Little London
Construction of a battery Storage Facility with ancillary development |
Objection |
| 3. | 24/00446/FUL – Cufaude Cufaude Lane Bramley
Change of use of land from Residential to Agricultural with erection of tractor shed on site. Change of use of land from Agricultural to Residential. |
No objection, comments |
| 4. | 24/01165/OUT – Bow Brook Farm Vyne Road Bramley
Outline planning application for the construction of 50 dwellings with all matters reserved except for access |
Objection |
| 5. | 24/01362/RES – Land At Upper Cufaude Farm Cufaude Lane Bramley
Reserved Matters planning application for approval of layout, landscaping, scale and appearance for the Phase 2 residential development and Community Building and associated works pursuant to Outline planning permission: 19/00018/OUT |
Objection |
| 6. | 24/01913/FUL – Withy Place Bramley Road Silchester
Installation and operation of a 50MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), including access and associated infrastructure. |
Objection |
| 7. | 24/02041/FUL – Site At Minchens Lane Bramley
Installation of access track and associated works. |
Objection |
| 8. | 24/02019/OUT – Land At Goddards Farm Reading Road Sherfield-on-loddon
Outline planning (including access and strategic landscaping for approval) for up to 130 market and affordable homes, a commercial and/or community building, public open space, off-site highway improvements plus access from Reading Road. |
Objection |
*Objections/no objections listed are the decision of Bramley Parish Council only, and do not reflect any submissions placed by members of the public or other bodies with Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council.
Appendix C – December Finance Statement
The December 2024 finance statement can be viewed here.
Appendix D – CIL Summary