SUMMARY of the meeting held in Llangybi Village Hall Tuesday 21^st December 2010

Matters Arising

1. Amenity land near play area – discussion for use and legal documents of purchase: Cllr Love confirmed all documents were securely held with the Solicitor. Cllr Cameron noted there had been 2 more residents showing an interest in an allotment. The Council considered its use and decided to consider the formation of an Allotment Association in the New Year. In the meantime the area is to be sprayed with weed killer and ploughed. The ground is unlikely to be ready before autumn 2011.
2. Update on meeting with Jenny Lewis on Highways issues: the meeting was confirmed a success with Jenny taking photographs of the problem areas, including the potholes on Ton

        Road. The problem verge in Llandegveth was cleared the very next day.

3. Speeding initiative with other Community Councils: awaiting response
4. Usk Sorting Office – Clerk informed the meeting of the support in opposition to this from David Davies MP and Nick Ramsey MP. Outcome awaited
5. Request for financial support for trip to Mexico – Butler: Council discussed the request at length and decided in principle it would like to support Mr Butler. Council asked the Clerk to write to Mr Butler and propose he hire the Village Hall for a fundraising event, the cost of hire will be borne by the Council. Further Mr Butler may wish to paint the telephone boxes in Llandegveth in return for some remuneration. Council would like to be kept informed of Mr Butler’s efforts and initiatives.
6. Local Development Plan update: Site 0053 has been added to the consultation list. Representations to be provided by 4^th February 2011. Details to be posted on the Notice board.

Planning

1. MCC Planning Committee Agenda’s
   1. 30/11/10: DC/2010/00252 Llandowlais Farm - approve
2. MCC Enforcement Cases list - none
3. Planning Applications
   1. DC/2010/00381 Spring Cottage, Treherbert Road: Refurbishment of cottage with 2 storey             extension & new double garage - Whilst Council originally approved this application it now wishes to retract that approval. The development is very large ad the amendments made make no significant difference - there is a lack of detail to compare with the original plans. REFUSED
   2. DC/2010/01019 Little Cider Mill Barn, Treherbert Road: Reinstatement of boundary fence - APPROVED
   3. DC/2010/ 00911 Oakfield, Parc Road: Alterations and extension to form garage and playroom – REFUSED. The development is too large.
   4. DC/2010/00964 Pant Farm Llansoar: Pool and pool house - This is a very large development. Council has only ever been consulted on the access roads previously. Council feels this is in a conspicuous position with no written justification. REFUSED
   5. DC/2010/01031 Walnut Tree Cottage: Reposition vehicular access and construction of hard standing - APPROVE subject to bollards being put in place at the bottom of the hill and a safer walking environment. Traffic calming measures a must as speeding is a serious issue.
   6. DC/2010/01075 Corydon, Coed y Paen: Extension - APPROVED
4. Planning Appeals - none

Local Matters

• Cllr Cameron:
  •  Wished to express how well the laying of the wreath for Remembrance Day was carried out.
  • Reminded Council that the signs for Glan y Nant were still missing. This has been reported to Jenny Lewis.
• Cllr Love:
  • Problems with dog fouling across the play area pathway. Cllr Love has put up laminated signs, however two were thrown away and one stolen. Consultation with MCC to be made in the New Year.
• Cllr Greenland:
  • Explained to Council how the lights in Llandegveth Village had not been replaced as previously thought. Instead of the repair a new electric line was put in. Clerk to contact Roger Joy MCC

Police Report

Chairman conveyed thanks from the Police for the support given to the OWL System. More information will be placed on the Notice Board

If you have any matters to be raised please contact Holly Heath Clerk to Council on 07886 130010 or email: hollynorg@aol.com