To: The Chairman and Members of Bretby Parish Council
ORDINARY PARISH MEETING
You are summoned to attend Council Meeting of Bretby Parish Council, which will be held at St Wystan’s Church, Bretby at 7.30pm on Monday 10th February 2025
Yours sincerely
J Storer
Jacqui Storer
Clerk
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING – AGENDA
1 To receive apologies for absence.
2 Variation of Order of Business
3 Declaration of Members Interests.
Please Note:-
Members must ensure that they complete the Declarations of Interest sheet prior to the start of the meeting in respect of items other than Disclosable Pecuniary Interests and must indicate the action to be taken (i.e. to stay in the meeting, to leave the meeting or to stay in the meeting to make representations and then leave the meeting prior to any consideration or determination of the item)
Where a Member indicates that they have a prejudicial interest, but wish to make representations regarding the item before leaving the meeting, those representations must be made under item (c) of Public Speaking.
The Declarations of Interests for matters other than Disclosable Pecuniary Interests will be read out from the Declaration Sheet – Members will be asked to confirm that the record is correct.
4 Public Speaking – (15 Minutes)
(a) A period of not more than 15 minutes will be made available for members of the public and Members of the Council to comment on any matter.
(b) If the Police Liaison Officer, a County Council or District Council Member is in attendance they will be given the opportunity to raise any relevant matter.
Members declaring an interest other than a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest
who wish to make representations or give evidence under the National Association
of Local Councils’ (NALC) Code of Conduct shall do so at this stage.
5 To approve the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Parish Council held on 9th December 2024 (Copy already circulated)
6. To determine which items if any from Part 1 of the Agenda should be taken with the public excluded. If the Council decides to exclude the public it will be necessary to pass a resolution in the following terms: –
“In view of the confidential nature of item …. to consider a resolution toexclude the press and public from the meeting in accordance with thePublic Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960, s1, in order to discuss theitem.”
7. Chairman’s Announcements.
8. Report of the Clerk, to include an update on items from the last meeting
9. Governance
a) Risk Register update
b) Update on General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
c) Parish Council vacancies and co-options
10. Drainage, flooding and highways issues
11. Correspondence
12. Finance
(a) Accounts for Payment
(b) To consider any requests for funds made under S137 – none received
(c) Change of bank accounts from Lloyds to Unity Trust
13. To consider Planning Applications
14. To decide if any events will be arranged for the VE day 80th anniversary
15. To consider any Consultations received
a) DCC – Consultation on further integration between Derbyshire County Council & Derbyshire Community Health Services (5th December 2024 to 16th January 2025)
b) SDDC – Budget Consultation 2025/26 (responses by 17th January 2025) – circulated to Cllrs 13th December 2024
c) DCC – Derbyshire County Council Developer Contributions – (deadline 24th February) – circulated to Cllrs 20th January 2025
2. Ron Bailey – Safety of Lithium-ion Batteries Campaign – circulated
3. Bretby PCC – request for support seeking planning permission for St Wystan’s graveyard
4. STW – Cllr newsletter – circulated to all cllrs 21/1/25
5. Resident – request for support in establishing a speed watch system
All Cllrs have been circulated with the information prior to the meeting.
12a) Accounts for Payment
Accounts passed for payment
BACS
Staffing – Dec
£163.98
BACS
HMRC – Staffing NI and PAYE (Dec)
£44.00
BACS
DCC – Pension contribution (Dec)
£57.89
BACS
Staffing – Jan
£163.98
BACS
HMRC – Staffing NI and PAYE (Jan)
£44.00
BACS
DCC – Pension contribution (Jan)
£57.89
For approval
Mrs J Storer
Expenses
£17.75
BACS
Staffing – Feb
£163.98
BACS
HMRC – Staffing NI & PAYE (Feb)
£44.00
BACS
DCC – Pension contribution (Feb)
£57.89
RBL
Donation for wreath
£TBC
Mrs J Storer
Clerk use of home Jan – Mar’ 25
£81.00
Money Received
Deposit interest
Dec 2024
£2.36
Deposit interest
Jan 2025
£2.61
Balance at bank @ 30.01.25
Deposit account £3,078.22
Current account £4,940.07
b) Requests for funding via S137
No requests for funding have been received.
13) Planning applications
DMPA/2024/1380:The erection of a triple garage at 18 Ashby Road East, Bretby, Burton On Trent, DE15 0PT (09/01/25)
DMPA/2024/1608: The erection of a two storey side extension, single storey rear and side extension, alterations to front bay windows, formation of a new driveway and relocation of access and remodelling of existing dwelling with associated works at 1 Oldicote Lane, Bretby, Burton On Trent, DE15 0QH (06/01/25)
DMPA/2024/1491: Erection of two storey side extension at 14 Bretby Lane, Bretby, Burton-on-Trent, DE15 0QN (30/01/25)
DMPA/2025/0046: The removal of existing rear dormer, erection of two storey side extension and single storey rear extensions with new dormer extension to rear roof slope and alterations at 86 Bretby Lane, Bretby, Burton On Trent, DE15 0QP (17/02/25)
DMPA/2024/1589: The erection of a single storey rear extension and the installation of a new window at 14 Park Row, Bretby, Burton On Trent, DE15 0RL (17/02/25)
DMPA/2024/1662: Listed building consent for the erection of a single storey rear extension and the installation of a new window at 14 Park Row, Bretby, Burton On Trent, DE15 0RL (17/02/25)
MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY PARISH MEETING HELDMONDAY 9th DECEMBER 2024 AT 7:30pmAT ST WYSTANS CHURCH, BRETBY
Present: Cllr Toone (Chairman), Cllr G Corner, Cllr Falder, Cllr T Ballington.
In Attendance: Mrs J Storer – Clerk
24/1101 Apologies
Apologies were noted from Cllr Meyrick, Cllr Lowe, Cllr Haines, Cllr Muller. As a quorum was established, the Chair commenced the meeting.
24/1102 Variation of Order of Business
There was no alteration to the variation of the order of business.
24/1103 Declaration of Interests:
Cllrs considered their obligations relating to declaration of interests, no declarations were received.
24/1104 Public Speaking
a. Members of the Public and Council to comment on any matter
No members of the public were present.
b. County Council and District Council members to raise any relevant matter
No members were present, the report from Cllr Lowe and Cllr Muller had been circulated via email prior to the meeting to all parish cllrs.
c. Parish Council Members declaring an interest other than Disclosable Pecuniary Interest wishing to make representation
None were raised.
24/1105 To approve the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Parish Council held on 15thOctober 2024
These were circulated, read, approved and signed as a correct record by Cllr Toone.
24/1106 To determine which items if any, should be taken with the public excluded.
No items were deemed necessary to be taken with the public excluded other than that listed on the agenda.
24/1107 To receive the Chairman’s Announcements
The Chairman referred to the report from Cllr Lowe about planning applications at Bretby Nurseries and the solar farm, both remain outstanding and await a decision.
Solar Farm – more information has been submitted in particular about flooding at the site, it was noted water stands on the field following periods of rain. Parish cllrs expressed their concerns that DCC has failed to understand the impact upon the local lanes and cllrs were disappointed that the Highways Dept report stated the lanes can cope with the construction,
Bretby Nurseries – information has been received that the site will not be used out of hours veterinary work. Whilst construction work has commenced, there is an inadequate electricity supply at the site and currently there is no sign of work to bring electricity to the site.
Knights Lane – The appeal has only recently been submitted. A new business relating to wellbeing has started at the site and has been advertised, parish cllrs have been advised nothing can be done in relation to this new business whilst the planning appeal is taking place.
Temporary traffic lights in position but no working taking place on the highway – temporary traffic lights continue to have a significant impact on traffic along Ashby Road East and latterly at Moat Bank roundabout and continue to present long traffic queues. The campaign for improvement on this matter will continue.
The letter relating to the complaint submitted about the lack of enforcement of planning conditions at Ashby Road East, remains unanswered.
24/1108 To receive the Report of the Clerk
This had previously been circulated and no matters were raised.
The location of the grit bin will be between 45-69 Ashby Road East on the bank next to the golf course, this land belongs to the golf course land who has given permission for the grit bin to be located there.
24/1108 Governance
a) Risk Register update
There are no recommended changes to the risk register.
b) General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
No changes are recommended and there are no reports of any breaches.
c) Parish Council elections, vacancies and co-options
There are two vacancies on the parish council and no expressions of interest have been received.
d) Adoption of the sexual harassment policy
The policy and the associated risk assessment had been previously circulated to all Cllrs.
RESOLVED to adopt the policy and the risk assessment.
The Clerk reminded Cllrs that it was necessary to undertake training, the ACAS training can be accessed on line at no costs. Cllrs were requested to send a copy of the training certificate to the Clerk as confirmation that training has been undertaken.
24/1109 Drainage and flooding issues
No matters were raised, the problems remain the same yet no actions have been taken by DCC Highways.
The flooding on the blind bend on Geary Lane continues with not even temporary signage in place to warn motorists. Cllrs agreed to allow Cllr Ballington to make enquiries about what can be done about this specific area after she reported on her attendance at the last flood liaison meeting where the priority is to protect homes and flooding on roads is not a priority.
24/1110 Correspondence
1. DALC – Various circulars and information
2. SDDC – Public Open Spaces audit
3. Information on VE Day 2025 and 80th anniversary – no events will be organised
4. DCC – Derbyshire’s holiday activity and food programme
5. DCC – School Travel planning
6. DALC – Budget changes and impact upon employers NI contributions
7. SDDC – Open Spaces Audit
8. Clerks & Councils Direct
9. DCC – How DCC will deliver Adult Care
10. SDDC – Recommendations of the Returning Officer – Polling District and stations review
11. Mr Warriner – resident of the district – email about protecting rural communities from the proposals in the draft Local Plan
12. SDDC – Information about the future of s136 funding
All Cllrs have been circulated with the information prior to the meeting.
24/1111 Finance
Accounts passed for payment
BACS
Staffing – Nov
£220.09
BACS
HMRC – Staffing NI and PAYE (Nov)
£44.00
BACS
DCC – Pension contribution (Nov)
£57.89
For approval
Mrs J Storer
Expenses
£53.00
BACS
Staffing – Dec
£163.98
BACS
HMRC – Staffing NI & PAYE (Dec)
£44.00
BACS
DCC – Pension contribution (Dec)
£57.89
RBL
Donation for wreath
£50.00
Mrs J Storer
Clerk use of home Jul – Dec
£162.00
Money Received
Deposit interest
Oct 2024
£2.52
Deposit interest
Nov 2024
£2.78
Balance at bank @ 30.11.24
Deposit account £3,073.25
Current account £5,736.81
b) Requests for funding via S137
No requests for funding have been received.
(c) To receive the recommendation for the 2025/26 budget and to set the precept for 2025/26.
RESOLVED to accept the budget as circulated and with no changes.
RESOLVED to set the precept for 2025-26 at £6150.00.
(d) To consider changing of bank accounts from Lloyds to Unity Trust
Both bank accounts are held with Lloyds, who have informed from January 2025 that an account management fee of £4.25 per account per month, will be levied. Interest is only received on the deposit account at the rate of 1%. The Clerk provided information of other accounts, interest rates and fees.
RESOLVED to move from Lloyds Account to Unity Trust.
24/1112 To consider Planning Applications
DMPA/2024/1244: Listed building consent for an external wall mounted aerial at School House, The Green, Bretby, Burton On Trent, DE15 0RE (19/11/24)
Cllr Meyrick has declared a prejudicial interest in this application by email and was not present at the meeting.
RESOLVED No objections
Planning Act 2008 (as amended) and The Infrastructure Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (the EIA Regulations) – Regulations 10 and 11
Application by National Grid Electricity Transmission (the Applicant) for an Order granting Development Consent for the Chesterfield to Willington Overhead Line (the Proposed Development) (Deadline for responses 29/11/24) – NOTED
24/1113 To decide if any events will be arranged for the VE day 80th anniversary
RESOLVED no events will be arranged to commemorate the anniversary.
SDDC – Flood Liaison Meeting 15th November 2024 via TEAMS – Cllr Ballington had provided a report during the section about flooding Min 24/1109.
(b) Notification of Forthcoming meeting
SDDC Planning Forum – 14th and 21st January 2025; Cllr Toone will attend on 14th January.
(c) Training Sessions – See DALC circulars which have been provided to all Cllrs
No training sessions have been attend by Cllrs since the last meeting.
The Clerk had completed the online ACAS course on harassment and bullying.
RESOLVED in view of the confidential nature of the business about to be transacted (in respect of the personal situation of an employee) it is advisable in the public interest, that the press and public be temporarily excluded and they are instructed to withdraw.”
24/1116 Clerk salary review
RESOLVED to award the Clerk the NALC notified percentage increase, backdated to 1st April 2024.
24/1117 Date of next meeting
The next Parish Council meeting will be held on MONDAY 10th FEBRUARY 2025 at 7.30pm at St Wystan’s Church, Bretby.
There being no further business, the Chairman thanked everyone for attending and wished all a happy Christmas and new year and closed the meeting at 8:27pm.
BRETBY PARISH COUNCILMINUTES OF THE ORDINARY PARISH MEETING HELD
TUESDAY 15th OCTOBER 2024 AT 7:30pmAT ST WYSTANS CHURCH, BRETBY
Present: Cllr Toone (Chairman), Cllr Meyrick, Cllr G Corner, Cllr Falder, Cllr T Ballington.
In Attendance: Cllr Muller (from 7:44pm to 8:34pm), Cllr Haines (from 7:44pm to 8:34pm), Mrs J Storer – Clerk. 1 member of the public
24/1085 Apologies
Apologies were noted from Cllr Lowe.
As a quorum was established, the Chair commenced the meeting.
24/1086 Variation of Order of Business
There was no alteration to the variation of the order of business.
24/1087 Declaration of Interests:
Cllrs considered their obligations relating to declaration of interests.
24/1088 Public Speaking
Members of the Public and Council to comment on any matter
A member of the public commented on the condition of the bus shelter opposite the Stanhope Arms and the surrounding area. The area looks tidier following the clearing of the brambles and the installation of a litter bin.
The same resident reported that she had reported a lot of highway matters along the A511 approx. nine months ago with no actions being undertaken to date. She queried whether the reporting function of the DCC website is no longer functioning.
7:44pm Cllrs Haines and Muller arrived.
A road sign by the Chesterfield Arms says no access to the tip, this is in the wrong place and is untrue; Cllr Muller was requested to take this back to the Highways Dept. Cllr Muller informed that it is taking a long time for any actions to be matters reported to DCC.
Any concerns about signage can be reported to Cllr Muller along with reports of lack of action on reported matters.
Temporary traffic lights were again in position on the Staffordshire section of the A511 when no work occurred, the result being traffic that today was backed up along the Staffordshire section of the A511.
County Council and District Council members to raise any relevant matter
Cllr Muller reported the consultation on libraries has finished and a guarantee given that no libraries will close.
DCC has strongly objected to the proposal for the national pylon upgrade.
In relation to the solar farm planning application, concerns were raised that DCC Highways Dept is not recommending any s106 improvements and the lane can accommodate the construction traffic (up to 9000 HGV lorries). Cllrs expressed frustration and disappointment on the stance taken by the Highways Dept given the condition of Newton Lane has been reported on for several years.
On an enquiry as to why this parish council was not informed about the planning applications for Bretby Nurseries; where there is a significant building proposed with an extension of the electricity supply for the purpose of a vetinary centre, Cllr Lowe had emailed to say that he will make efforts to get the parish council included as a consultee.
Cllr Haines reported the consultation for the Draft Local Plan is open, responses are encouraged. It is unlikely that a very large development off the A511 is unlikely given other strategic sites have been identified to take the housing allocation from Derby City. There is still an opportunity in the draft plan to prevent coalition of communities. As well as the identified proposed sites, there are concerns about the quality of the building works on large developments.
Grass cutting has been an issue around the district, however in this parish, verges are not looking too unkempt.
8:34pm Cllr Muller and Cllr Haines left the meeting.
c)Parish Council Members declaring an interest other than Disclosable Pecuniary Interest wishing to make representation
None were raised.
24/1089 To approve the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Parish Council held on 2ndSeptember 2024
These were circulated, read, approved and signed as a correct record by Cllr Toone.
24/1090 To determine which items if any, should be taken with the public excluded.
No items were deemed necessary to be taken with the public excluded other than that listed on the agenda.
24/1091 To receive the Chairman’s Announcements
A small number of repairs to the highways have been undertaken but Geary Lane continues to flood and the service received from DCC Highways Dept is unacceptable.
24/1092 To receive the Report of the Clerk
This had previously been circulated and no matters were raised.
24/1093 Governance
a) Risk Register update
There are no recommended changes to the risk register.
b) General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
No changes are recommended and there are no reports of any breaches.
c) Parish Council elections, vacancies and co-options
There are two vacancies on the parish council and no expressions of interest have been received.
24/1094 Drainage and flooding issues
No matters were raised.
24/1095 Correspondence
1. DALC – Various circulars and information
2. Clerks & Councils Direct – Sept edition
3. SDDC – Notification of Electoral Register verification process
4. DCC – Draft Council Plan 2025 -29
5. SDDC – South Derbyshire Draft Local Plan Part 1 Consultation
6. DCC – Reply to concerns raised by the parish council about the recent temporary lights on A511. This has been circulated to all Cllrs and the response was considered to be dismissiveand poor.
7. SNT – Latest newsletter
8. SDDC – renaming of roads at Bretby Business Park – no objections to the proposed names
All Cllrs have been circulated with the information prior to the meeting.
24/1096 Finance
Accounts passed for payments
ICO
Annual fee
£35.00
BACS
Staffing – Oct
£157.85
BACS
HMRC – Staffing NI and PAYE (Oct)
£42.20
BACS
DCC – Pension contribution (Oct
£55.74
For approval
Mrs J Storer
Expenses
TBC
BACS
Staffing – Nov
£157.85
BACS
HMRC – Staffing NI & PAYE (Nov)
£42.40
BACS
DCC – Pension contribution (Nov)
£55.74
PKF Littlejohn LLP
External audit 2023/24
£252.00
Money Received
Deposit interest
Aug 2024
£3.03
Deposit interest
Sept 2024
£2.60
Balance at bank @ 08.10.24
Deposit account £3,067.95
Current account £6,281.69
(b) to consider any requests for funding made under s137 LGA 1971
None received
(c) To receive and accept the actual to budget report for the period ending 30th September 2024 and to receive the first recommendation for the 2025/26 precept
The actual to budget report had been circulated to all Cllrs with the meeting papers.
RESOLVED to accept the report with no queries.
A request was made for a grit bin to be located on Ashby Road East; Cllr Ballington will make investigations about a suitable location. Any associated costs can be included in the budget for 2025/26. The precept and budget will be set at the next meeting.
24/1097 To consider Planning Applications
DMPA/2024/1204:
Listed Building Consent for the repositioning and replacement of the communal staircase, installation of a lift and the re-opening of two windows at Communal stairwell to apartments 14 &15 Bretby Hall, Bretby, Burton-on-Trent, DE15 0QQ (18/10/24)
RESOLVED No objections
DMPA/2024/1172
Change of use from dwelling (Class 3) to Children’s Care Home (Class 2) at 2, Stanhope Glade, Bretby.
RESOLVED to ask for the condition to be imposed on the operator not the dwelling and for the condition to be for a short period of time eg 2 years to provide assurances that the facilities will operate without issue.
There is inadequate parking provision for all staff when there is change over of staff and concerns about where the bins are to be sited. The application makes reference to a park 5 minutes walk away, but there is nothing and this inaccuracy in the application raises concerns about the validity of the other information contained in the application.
DMPA/2024/1106
Variation to DMPA/2024/0211 re extension to Planters Garden Centre.
RESOLVED : objections on the following grounds
Conditions for the entrance/exit visibly to be improved are essential
The imposition of a speed limit from Knights Lodges upwards and onwards to Bretby Lane as more visitors and pedestrians are using the café at Nurseries.
Opening hours are not to be changed.
To be no extension of lighting either in number or length of time that they are on.
No lorries are permitted to wait along Knights Lane, Bretby Lane, Mount Road or Newton Lane prior to the opening hours of the Nurseries.
DMPA/2024/1052
DMPA/2024/1052 – Installation and operation of a renewable energy generation station comprising ground-mounted photovoltaic panels, inverter/transformer units, DNO substation, site access, internal access tracks, security measures, landscaping, and other ancillary infrastructure at Land west of Newton Lane, Newton Solney, DE15 0RU
To: The Chairman and Members of Bretby Parish Council
ORDINARY PARISH MEETING
You are summoned to attend Council Meeting of Bretby Parish Council, which will be held at St Wystan’s Church, Bretby at 7.30pm on Monday 9th December 2024.
Yours sincerely
J Storer
Jacqui Storer
Clerk
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING – AGENDA
1 To receive apologies for absence.
2 Variation of Order of Business
3 Declaration of Members Interests.
Please Note:-
Members must ensure that they complete the Declarations of Interest sheet prior to the start of the meeting in respect of items other than Disclosable Pecuniary Interests and must indicate the action to be taken (i.e. to stay in the meeting, to leave the meeting or to stay in the meeting to make representations and then leave the meeting prior to any consideration or determination of the item)
Where a Member indicates that they have a prejudicial interest, but wish to make representations regarding the item before leaving the meeting, those representations must be made under item (c) of Public Speaking.
The Declarations of Interests for matters other than Disclosable Pecuniary Interests will be read out from the Declaration Sheet – Members will be asked to confirm that the record is correct.
4 Public Speaking – (15 Minutes)
(a) A period of not more than 15 minutes will be made available for members of the public and Members of the Council to comment on any matter.
(b) If the Police Liaison Officer, a County Council or District Council Member is in attendance they will be given the opportunity to raise any relevant matter.
Members declaring an interest other than a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest who wish to make representations or give evidence under the National Association of Local Councils’ (NALC) Code of Conduct shall do so at this stage.
5 To approve the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Parish Council held on 15th October 2024 (Copy already circulated)
6. To determine which items if any from Part 1 of the Agenda should be taken with the public excluded. If the Council decides to exclude the public it will be necessary to pass a resolution in the following terms: –
“In view of the confidential nature of item …. to consider a resolution toexclude the press and public from the meeting in accordance with thePublic Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960, s1, in order to discuss theitem.”
7. Chairman’s Announcements.
8. Report of the Clerk, to include an update on items from the last meeting
9. Governance
a) Risk Register update
b) Update on General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
c) Parish Council vacancies and co-options
d) Adoption of the sexual harassment policy
10. Drainage and flooding issues
11. Correspondence
12. Finance
(a) Accounts for Payment
(b) To consider any requests for funds made under S137
(c) To receive the recommendation for the 2025/26 budget and to set the precept for 2025/26.
(d) To consider changing of bank accounts from Lloyds to Unity Trust
13. To consider Planning Applications
14. To decide if any events will be arranged for the VE day 80th anniversary
15. To consider any Consultations received
None received
15. Items for information only
(a) To receive reports from Meetings attended
SDDC – Flood Liaison meeting 21st November 2024 via TEAMS
4. DCC – Derbyshire’s holiday activity and food programme
5. DCC – School Travel planning
6. DALC – Budget changes and impact upon employers NI contributions
7. SDDC – Open Spaces Audit
8. Clerks & Councils Direct
9. DCC – How DCC will deliver Adult Care
10. SDDC – Recommendations of the Returning Officer – Polling District and stations review
11. Mr Warriner – resident of the district – email about protecting rural communities from the proposals in the draft Local Plan
12. SDDC – Information about the future of s136funding
All Cllrs have been circulated with the information prior to the meeting.
12a) Accounts for Payment
Accounts passed for payment
BACS
Staffing – Nov
££220.09
BACS
HMRC – Staffing NI and PAYE (Nov)
£44.00
BACS
DCC – Pension contribution (Nov)
£57.89
For approval
Mrs J Storer
Expenses
£50.02
BACS
Staffing – Dec
£
BACS
HMRC – Staffing NI & PAYE (Dec)
£
BACS
DCC – Pension contribution (Dec)
£
RBL
Donation for wreath
£TBC
Mrs J Storer
Clerk use of home Jul – Dec
£162.00
Money Received
Deposit interest
Oct 2024
£2.52
Deposit interest
Nov 2024
£2.78
Balance at bank @ 30.11.24
Deposit account £3,073.25
Current account £5,736.81
Both bank accounts are held with Lloyds, who have informed from January 2025 that a account management fee of £4.25 per account per month, will be levied. Interest is only received on the deposit account at the rate of 1%
Having made enquiries, Unity Trust currently pay 2.75% interest on their deposit accounts with no monthly charges, however, Unity require a current account to be opened, which levies a fee of £6.00 per month with no interest.
The recommendation is to open an account with Unity Trust and to transfer all funds across.
b) Requests for funding via S137
No requests for funding have been received.
13) Planning applications
DMPA/2024/1244: Listed building consent for an external wall mounted aerial at School House, The Green, Bretby, Burton On Trent, DE15 0RE (19/11/24)
Cllr Meyrick has declared a prejudicial interest in this application
Planning Act 2008 (as amended) and The Infrastructure Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (the EIA Regulations) – Regulations 10 and 11
Application by National Grid Electricity Transmission (the Applicant) for an Order granting Development Consent for the Chesterfield to Willington Overhead Line (the Proposed Development) (Deadline for responses 29/11/24)
To: The Chairman and Members of Bretby Parish Council
ORDINARY PARISH MEETING
You are summoned to attend Council Meeting of Bretby Parish Council, which will be held at St Wystan’s Church, Bretby at 7.30pm on Tuesday 15th October 2024.
Yours sincerely
J Storer
Jacqui Storer
Clerk
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING – AGENDA
1 To receive apologies for absence.
2 Variation of Order of Business
3 Declaration of Members Interests.
Please Note:-
Members must ensure that they complete the Declarations of Interest sheet prior to the start of the meeting in respect of items other than Disclosable Pecuniary Interests and must indicate the action to be taken (i.e. to stay in the meeting, to leave the meeting or to stay in the meeting to make representations and then leave the meeting prior to any consideration or determination of the item)
Where a Member indicates that they have a prejudicial interest, but wish to make representations regarding the item before leaving the meeting, those representations must be made under item (c) of Public Speaking.
The Declarations of Interests for matters other than Disclosable Pecuniary Interests will be read out from the Declaration Sheet – Members will be asked to confirm that the record is correct.
4 Public Speaking – (15 Minutes)
(a) A period of not more than 15 minutes will be made available for members of the public and Members of the Council to comment on any matter.
(b) If the Police Liaison Officer, a County Council or District Council Member is in attendance they will be given the opportunity to raise any relevant matter.
Members declaring an interest other than a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest
who wish to make representations or give evidence under the National Association
of Local Councils’ (NALC) Code of Conduct shall do so at this stage.
5 To approve the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Parish Council held on 2nd September 2024 (Copy already circulated)
6. To determine which items if any from Part 1 of the Agenda should be taken with the public excluded. If the Council decides to exclude the public it will be necessary to pass a resolution in the following terms: –
“In view of the confidential nature of item …. to consider a resolution toexclude the press and public from the meeting in accordance with thePublic Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960, s1, in order to discuss theitem.”
7. Chairman’s Announcements.
8. Report of the Clerk, to include an update on items from the last meeting
9. Governance
a) Risk Register update
b) Update on General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
c) Parish Council vacancies and co-options
10. Drainage and flooding issues
11. Correspondence
12. Finance
(a) Accounts for Payment
(b) To consider any requests for funds made under S137
(c) To receive and accept the actual to budget report for the period ending 30th September 2024 and to receive the first recommendation for the 205/26 precept
13. To consider Planning Applications
14. To consider any Consultations received
a) SDDC – Draft Local Plan – comments by 6th December 2024 – information circulated to Cllrs 7th October 2024
15. Items for information only
(a) To receive reports from Meetings attended
DCC and Parish Council Liaison Meeting – 15th October 2024
3. SDDC – Notification of Electoral Register verification process
4. DCC – Draft Council Plan 2025 -29
5. SDDC – South Derbyshire Draft Local Plan Part 1 Consultation
6. DCC – Reply to concerns raised by the parish council about the recent temporary lights on A511
7. SNT – Latest newsletter
All Cllrs have been circulated with the information prior to the meeting.
12a) Accounts for Payment
Accounts passed for payment
ICO
Annual fee
£35.00
BACS
Staffing – Oct
£157.85
BACS
HMRC – Staffing NI and PAYE (Oct)
£42.20
BACS
DCC – Pension contribution (Oct
£55.74
For approval
Mrs J Storer
Expenses
TBC
BACS
Staffing – Nov
£157.85
BACS
HMRC – Staffing NI & PAYE (Nov)
£42.40
BACS
DCC – Pension contribution (Nov)
£55.74
PKF Littlejohn LLP
External audit 2023/24
£252.00
Money Received
Deposit interest
Aug 2024
£3.03
Deposit interest
Sept 2024
£2.60
Balance at bank @ 08.10.24
Deposit account £3,067.95
Current account £6,281.69
b) Requests for funding via S137
No requests for funding have been received.
13) Planning applications
DMPA/2024/1204:
Listed Building Consent for the repositioning and replacement of the communal staircase, installation of a lift and the re-opening of two windows at Communal stairwell to apartments 14 &15 Bretby Hall, Bretby, Burton-on-Trent, DE15 0QQ (18/10/24)
DMPA/2024/1172
Change of use from dwelling (Class 3) to Children’s Care Home (Class 2) at 2, Stanhope Glade, Bretby.
DMPA/2024/1106
Variation to DMPA/2024/0211 re extension to Planters Garden Centre.
DMPA/2024/1052
DMPA/2024/1052 – Installation and operation of a renewable energy generation station comprising ground-mounted photovoltaic panels, inverter/transformer units, DNO substation, site access, internal access tracks, security measures, landscaping, and other ancillary infrastructure at Land west of Newton Lane, Newton Solney, DE15 0RU
As a quorum was established, the Chair commenced the meeting.
24/1070 Variation of Order of Business
There was no alteration to the variation of the order of business.
24/1071 Declaration of Interests:
Cllrs considered their obligations relating to declaration of interests. Cllr Falder declared a prejudicial interest in the planning application DMPA/2024/1052 relating to the proposed solar farm as he is a tenant of the land.
24/1072 Public Speaking
Members of the Public and Council to comment on any matter
No members were present and no matters were raised.
County Council and District Council members to raise any relevant matter
County Cllr Muller reported upon his attendance at a meeting about the National Grid pylon upgrade. The preferred routing is to be on the east side of Derby, linking up down the A50 corridor with over 180 new pylons (at 3 per km), the height of the new pylons being 50m. The existing pylons will not be used. The point of connection will be at the substation at the old Willington power station.
Cllr Falder explained the restringing works of the existing local pylons should have commenced today but work had had delayed, reasons given were that the National Grid has no capacity to bring in wind powered generated electricity and there is a labour shortage. All ground works to commence the restringing project had been completed. A request has been made to remove the road signs. The restringing of the pylons will happen in the next 2 years.
Freeport – the three elements are
i) The Ratcliffe on Trent power station will be decommissioned in the next few weeks and the site be used as an industrial estate with a company being on site focusing on hydrogen generation.
ii) Development on land around Diseworth earmarked as part of the Freeport, has been strongly objected to by residents.
iii) Toyota are keen to proceed with development with the current site for the railhead to be built on the A38 Willington/Toyota island.
Potholes – DCC is trialling a new material made from recycled HGV tyres.
Cllr Falder reported that Watery Lane, Newton Lane nor Geary Lane have received any maintenance.
The unacceptable condition of Newton Lane has been reported on Case Ref 642668941. Cllr Muller continues to push for a Highways Officer to attend a site meeting.
Gold Cards are now issued to persons assisting people who need to help to travel on the buses.
Cllr Toone raised the problems experienced with the temporary traffic lights on the A5111, these were erected to allow for repairs to a gas main to be undertaken, but no work has seen to take place, but the temporary lights caused traffic congestion/gridlock and for fly tipping to occur on adjacent private land. Cllr Ballington provided information about the flytipping incident. The Clerk will provide the details to Cllr Muller to make enquiries with the Highways Dept as to why the lights were in situ for the length of time.
Cllr Haines reported Safer Neighbourhood grants are available to promote community safety.
Part 1 of the draft Local Plan will come to the September Environment Development Committee for consideration, this will be followed by a public consultation, with a deadline for the completion of the Local Plan by June 2025.
SDDC is recruiting for new head of Housing and also for Environmental Services.
Cllr Lowe declared a prejudicial interest in planning application DMPA/2024/1052 as he has land which borders the proposed solar farm site.
Cllr Toone enquired about Knights Lodges and the refusal of planning permission, the district cllrs have heard nothing about whether an appeal will be lodged. Cllr Toone reported on continuing concerns relating to the planning and enforcement depts at this and other sites, whereby the processes are slow to react to the breach of planning permissions. Regarding Knights Lodges, activities continue to be advertised and held and are anticipated to do so until the appeal is heard.
Regarding the complaint about 70 Ashby Road East the complaint response from SDDC made reference to a different address to that raised by the parish council which had quickly reported breaches of planning permissions 7 and 8. The meeting heard how the building on the site is not reflective of the plans and is overly large for the site.
In response to a request to support an objection to planning application DMPA/2024/1052, Cllr Muller informed the meeting that he is on the planning committee, he will not make any comment nor predetermine any planning application.
8:10pm Cllr Muller left the meeting.
c)Parish Council Members declaring an interest other than Disclosable Pecuniary Interest wishing to make representation
No representations were made.
24/1073 To approve the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Parish Council held on 1st July2024
These were circulated, read, approved and signed as a correct record by Cllr Toone.
24/1074 To determine which items if any, should be taken with the public excluded.
No items were deemed necessary to be taken with the public excluded other than that listed on the agenda.
24/1075 To receive the Chairman’s Announcements
No announcements were made.
24/1076 To receive the Report of the Clerk
The Clerk’s report as previously circulated was accepted with no further comments.
The issue with the development at 70 Ashby Road is causing mud to slip onto the drains, blocking them and potentially causing a flooding issue.
24/1077 Governance
a) Risk Register update
There are no recommended changes to the risk register.
b) General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
No changes are recommended and there are no reports of any breaches.
c) Parish Council elections, vacancies and co-options
There are two vacancies on the parish council and no expressions of interest have been received.
d) To consider the response from SDDC to the parish council’s complaint about planning matters (Min 24/1065)
Cllrs expressed their discontent about the reply and whilst the reply had stated there will be no further communication, Cllrs considered it necessary to make a final comment, particularly as the response from SDDC made reference to a different address to that in the original complaint made by the parish council.
e) To consider any actions to be taken regarding correspondence item 3 and the National Grid pylons
No action is to be taken.
24/107 Drainage and flooding issues
No work has been done on Watery Lane or Newton Lane to remedy the problems of last winter and these the problems will continue again this winter. Complaints have been made to the Highways Dept and requests for site meetings; Cllrs considered these to have been ignored or dismissed and expressed their deep dissatisfaction with the service provided by DCC and in particular the Highways Dept.
24/1079 Correspondence
1. DALC – Various circulars and information
2. SDDC – Response to stage 2 complaint about planning matters (circulated to Cllrs 05/08/24)
3. National Grid – Upgrade of the pylons Chesterfield to Willington
4. National Grid – Work on overhead electricity line between Drakelow Substation and Stanton on Bridge (circulated to Cllrs 11.08.24)
All Cllrs have been circulated with the information prior to the meeting.
24/1080 Finance
Accounts passed for payments
BACS
Staffing – August
£157.85
BACS
HMRC – Staffing NI and PAYE (Aug)
£42.20
BACS
DCC – Pension contribution (Aug)
£55.74
For approval
Mrs J Storer
Expenses
TBC
BACS
Staffing – Oct
£157.85
BACS
HMRC – Staffing NI & PAYE (Oct)
£42.40
BACS
DCC – Pension contribution (Oct)
£55.74
PKF Littlejohn
Audit fee for 2023/24
£252.00
Money Received
Deposit interest
July 2024
£3.16
Deposit interest
August 2024
£3.03
SDDC
Second half of the precept
£2,807.00
Balance at bank @ 22.08.24
Deposit account £3,065.35
Current account £7,008.48
(b) to consider any requests for funding made under s137 LGA 1971
None received
(c) To receive the external auditor’s report for the year ending 31st March 2024
The report had been previously circulated to all Cllrs.
No items were raised by the external auditor nor by the Cllrs.
RESOLVED to accept the external auditor’s report.
24/1081 To consider Planning Applications
DMOT/2024/0884 – Pruning of Oak tree at Bretby Hall, Bretby Park, Bretby, Burton On Trent, DE15 0QQ (31/07/24)
No comments
DMPA/2024/1052 – Installation and operation of a renewable energy generation station comprising ground-mounted photovoltaic panels, inverter/transformer units, DNO substation, site access, internal access tracks, security measures, landscaping, and other ancillary infrastructure at Land west of Newton Lane, Newton Solney, DE15 0RU (extension of time to 23rd September 2024 granted)
RESOLVED – Objections on the following grounds
Location and use of the site
The location of the proposed site is on prime valuable agricultural land which has been mixed farmed for at least last 4 generations.
This is a green field site; other brown and grey field locations are available.
The connection point identified in this application is a gas connection.
The permanent loss of agricultural land.
The application states that the site is flat and faces south, in face it is undulating and faces north/northeast.
The solar farm would turn a pleasant and rural area into an industrialised area protected by high barb wired fences, warning signs and cameras and could have a negative impact upon tourism in and around the area.
The proposed site comes within 100 m of the nearest dwelling, no consideration can be found in the application to the impact upon these residents, 40 years is a significant period for residents and the surrounding communities to be impacted by this proposal.
Public right of way
The application states there is no public right of way, there is a public footpath right through the centre of the site; access to which would be prohibited by this application.
Green credentials and biodiversity
Wildlife and biodiversity has been positively encouraged by the tenant farmer, which the proposal will uproot, existing badger setts in boundary hedges will be destroyed.
Questions are raised about the future sale of biodiversity credits; if the application is successful then a condition is sought that any income from the sale of biodiversity and/or carbon credits should be reinvested in the site to ensure that it is suitable to be restored to full agricultural use for the growing of crops at the end of the 40 years use. Any surplus income is to be reinvested in the communities of Newton Solney and Bretby.
Access and highway impact
Access to the proposed site is via Newton Lane which is a badly maintained single track road which frequently floods and which was closed completely by DCC for weeks on several occasions and when it reopened parts of the road were barely passable as the road surface had been washed away. It remains in the same condition today. The road edges will crumble from the HGVs visiting the site during construction. This lane is a vital link between Bretby and Newton Solney and any disruption would mean a lengthy diversion via Repton; a route that frequently suffers from heavy traffic congestion and as a consequence – air pollution.
The suggestion made is for traffic to be one way, with outbound traffic via Knights Lane. At the end of Newton Lane, Knights Lane is a 7.5 tonne restricted route. The road is an equally badly maintained popular “rat run” between neighbouring villages with frequent accidents and is totally unsuited to heavy goods vehicles.
The highway survey undertaken by the applicant was performed during a period of extreme damage to Newton Lane, this will have depressed the vehicle count and average speeds on the road.
If the application is granted, a condition is sought that for the next 40 years, the roads within the parishes of Bretby and Newton Solney, not just Newton Lane, are maintained and repaired to a standard acceptable to the Highways Dept of DCC, not merely to the poor standard they currently are. The visual splays for the road access should be increased to account for more and faster traffic. These conditions will go some way to slightly mitigate the impact from traffic over the next 40 years.
Flooding
The surrounding lanes flood with surface drainage flowing down the lane into Newton Solney. Water on the lane frequently freezes over the winter months; which being a single track lane makes driving at times “eventful”. The HGVs on a narrow lane will inevitably crush the verges, damaging the ditches and culverts, therefore, to have numerous HGV lorries using this lane with only a couple of passing points significantly increases the danger to motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.
The Future
The applicant suggests that the land could revert to agricultural land after 40 years. The applicants can have no conception of what the land would be like after 40 years of lying fallow, of the impact that the structures and of the damage that the installation and removal of heavy plant would do to the structure and fertility of the land. There is no guarantee that the land can be returned to agricultural use.
Additional questions and information required
Can the output for the solar Farm suggested by the applicant be corroborated as the panels face north and is it only achievable during periods of full sunshine and reduced when the weather is overcast?
A significant amount of information has been redacted; can the reasons for this be explained; the lack of information is not transparent, clear or open.
Is the application subject to a s106 contribution and if so, Bretby parish council wishes to be involved in the discussions from the start – parish cllrs know best the area and community and should be party to what the s106 contributions are used for.
There are concerns that after 40 years, the area will be reclassified as a brown field site, or at least a grey site and be ripe for development, is will the District Council prevent the reclassification of a green field site?
Notification of Planning Committee meeting 30th July 2024
DMPA/2024/0042: Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) and removal of condition 6 (restricting users of the leisure building) of permission reference DMPA/2022/0836 (The erection of leisure building with associated access, parking and landscaping) at Knights Lodges, Knights Lane, Bretby, Burton On Trent, DE15 0RT
The report provided by the Chair on his attendance at the Planning Committee meeting was noted.
To: The Chairman and Members of Bretby Parish Council
ORDINARY PARISH MEETING
You are summoned to attend Council Meeting of Bretby Parish Council, which will be held at St Wystan’s Church, Bretby at 7.30pm on Monday 2nd September 2024.
Yours sincerely
J Storer
Jacqui Storer
Clerk
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING – AGENDA
1 To receive apologies for absence.
2 Variation of Order of Business
3 Declaration of Members Interests.
Please Note:-
Members must ensure that they complete the Declarations of Interest sheet prior to the start of the meeting in respect of items other than Disclosable Pecuniary Interests and must indicate the action to be taken (i.e. to stay in the meeting, to leave the meeting or to stay in the meeting to make representations and then leave the meeting prior to any consideration or determination of the item)
Where a Member indicates that they have a prejudicial interest, but wish to make representations regarding the item before leaving the meeting, those representations must be made under item (c) of Public Speaking.
The Declarations of Interests for matters other than Disclosable Pecuniary Interests will be read out from the Declaration Sheet – Members will be asked to confirm that the record is correct.
4 Public Speaking – (15 Minutes)
(a) A period of not more than 15 minutes will be made available for members of the public and Members of the Council to comment on any matter.
(b) If the Police Liaison Officer, a County Council or District Council Member is in attendance they will be given the opportunity to raise any relevant matter.
Members declaring an interest other than a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest
who wish to make representations or give evidence under the National Association
of Local Councils’ (NALC) Code of Conduct shall do so at this stage.
5 To approve the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Parish Council held on 1st July 2024 (Copy already circulated)
6. To determine which items if any from Part 1 of the Agenda should be taken with the public excluded. If the Council decides to exclude the public it will be necessary to pass a resolution in the following terms: –
“In view of the confidential nature of item …. to consider a resolution toexclude the press and public from the meeting in accordance with thePublic Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960, s1, in order to discuss theitem.”
7. Chairman’s Announcements.
8. Report of the Clerk, to include an update on items from the last meeting
9. Governance
a) Risk Register update
b) Update on General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
c) Parish Council vacancies and co-options
d) To consider the response from SDDC to the parish council’s complaint about
planning matters
e) To consider any actions to be taken regarding correspondence item 3 and the National Grid pylons
10. Drainage and flooding issues
11. Correspondence
12. Finance
(a) Accounts for Payment
(b) To consider any requests for funds made under S137
(c) To receive and accept the external auditor’s report for the year ending 31st March 2024
13. To consider Planning Applications
14. To consider any Consultations received
a) Derbyshire Police Crime Commissioner – Police and Crime Plan for Derbyshire – deadline 1st September 2024 (circulated to Cllrs 17/07/24)
b) SDDC – Annual CCTV Consultation – deadline 20th September 2024 (circulated to Cllrs 05/08/24)
c) SDDC – Review of private licencing arrangements – deadline 6th September 2024 (circulated to Cllrs 22/07/24)
Actions raised at the last meeting have been attended to.
The Clerk contacted Diamond Buses in relation to the bus timetable and was informed that someone would visit the site and an assessment will be made. The work has since been completed.
9) Governance
a) Risk Register
The Clerk has no changes to make to the Risk Register.
b) General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
No changes are recommended and there are no reports of any breaches.
c) Parish Council vacancies
There are 2 (two) vacancies to be filled by co-option.
All Cllrs have been circulated with the information prior to the meeting.
12a) Accounts for Payment
Accounts passed for payment
BACS
Staffing – August
£157.85
BACS
HMRC – Staffing NI and PAYE (Aug)
£42.20
BACS
DCC – Pension contribution (Aug)
£55.74
For approval
Mrs J Storer
Expenses
TBC
BACS
Staffing – Oct
£157.85
BACS
HMRC – Staffing NI & PAYE (Oct)
£42.40
BACS
DCC – Pension contribution (Oct)
£55.74
Money Received
Deposit interest
July 2024
£3.16
Deposit interest
August 2024
£3.03
SDDC
Second half of the precept
£2,807.00
Balance at bank @ 22.08.24
Deposit account £3,065.35
Current account £7,008.48
b) Requests for funding via S137
No requests for funding have been received.
13) Planning applications
DMOT/2024/0884 – Pruning of Oak tree at Bretby Hall, Bretby Park, Bretby, Burton On Trent, DE15 0QQ (31/07/24)
DMPA/2024/1052 – Installation and operation of a renewable energy generation station comprising ground-mounted photovoltaic panels, inverter/transformer units, DNO substation, site access, internal access tracks, security measures, landscaping, and other ancillary infrastructure at Land west of Newton Lane, Newton Solney, DE15 0RU (extension of time to 23rd September 2024 granted)
Notification of Planning Committee meeting 30th July 2024
DMPA/2024/0042: Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) and removal of condition 6 (restricting users of the leisure building) of permission reference DMPA/2022/0836 (The erection of leisure building with associated access, parking and landscaping) at Knights Lodges, Knights Lane, Bretby, Burton On Trent, DE15 0RT
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