08/05/2024

OUTWOOD PARISH COUNCIL

C/O 2 Dirty Lane, Ashurst Wood, West Sussex RH19 3RY

Tel:  01342 629165 ~ Email: parish.clerk@outwood.org

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF OUTWOOD PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON 8^TH MAY 2024 IN LLOYD HALL, BRICKFIELD ROAD, OUTWOOD AT 7.40PM

This meeting followed the Annual Meeting of the Council.

05/00753              COUNTY COUNCILLOR’S REPORT

A Mr Terence Herbert had been appointed as Chief Executive.  Mr Herbert has 25 years’ experience in the sector.  NOTED

05/00754              DISTRICT COUNCILLORS' REPORTS

The local elections had seen Ashleigh Bolton elected as District Councillor for the ward.  Cllr. S Farr will be Chair of the Council for the ensuing Civic Year

05/00755              PLANNING APPLICATIONS

1. Application:                2024/350/NC

Proposal:                     Old Cow Shed- Change of use from agricultural buildings to a flexible commercial use (Sch. 2 Part 3 Class R)

Location:                      Brighteigh Farm, Millers Lane

Comment:                  No objection

2. Application:                2024/303

Proposal:                     Demolition of existing disused cattery buildings (ClassE) and change of use of land back to residential use (Class 3).  Construction of new ancillary building to provide additional accommodation for the sole use of the existing building.

Location:                      Orchard Farm, Woolborough Lane, Outwood

Comment:                  No Objection

3. Application:                2024/371

Proposal:                     Demolition of existing front porch and construction of new porch in new location.  Changes to fenestration.

Location:                      Orchard Farm, Woolborough Lane

Comment:                  No objection

4. Application:                2024/349/NC

Proposal:                     Conversion of an agricultural building to 4 dwellings with associated building works.

Location:                      Cogmans Farm, Cogmans Lane, Outwood RH1 5PS

Comment:                  Objection on the following grounds: encroachment and harm to the Green Belt which would set a precent for the future.

05/00756              AVIATION AND TRANSPORT – nothing to report

05/00757              COMMUNITY MATTERS

1. 1. First Aid Courses – This has been arranged for Thursday 20^th June starting at 8.00pm in the Lloyd Hall.  Up to 20 people can be accommodated.  The Clerk to publicise this on Social Media and Outwood News.
   2. National Trust – Nothing to report.  A successful community litter pick was held o 1^st May
   3. To approve design for fingerpost – A quote in the sum of £1,989 had been received from Fingerpost Signs.  The Clerk to confirm whether this included lettering. Cllr. de Wiggondene-Sheppard proposed that this quote be accepted. This was seconded by Cllr. Devlin and                                                                                                              SO RESOLVED

It was recognised that the lettering might impose an additional cost.  The Clerk to apply to Your Fund Surrey – Small Community Projects Fund for a grant towards this project.

05/00758              FINANCE The following documents had been circulated in advance and APPROVED

1. 4. To Approve Bank Reconciliation
   5. To Approve Detailed Receipts and Payments by Budget Heading
   6. To Approve List of Payments:
      • May 2024

05/00759              AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING – None

The meeting finished at 8.05pm

SIGNED:………………………………………………………….                                    DATE:……………………………………………..