10th February, 2025 draft agenda – Lydiard Tregoze Parish Council

Lydiard Tregoze Parish Council

You are hereby summoned to attend the monthly meeting of Lydiard Tregoze Parish Council on Monday, 10^th February, 2025 at 19:15, Hook Village Hall SN4 8EA.

Angela Vincent Clerk to the Council.

Public Participation: Members of the public are invited to make representations to the council on matters relating to items on this Agenda (Public Bodies [Admission to Meetings] Act 1960), before the meeting starts (limited to 15 minutes, 3 minutes each speaker). Every effort will be made to give accurate answers to all questions, but in some cases further research may be necessary. Please submit your questions or comments to the Clerk by emailing clerk@lydiardtregoze-pc.gov.uk before 9a.m. on the day of the meeting to ensure inclusion.

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AGENDA

25.03 To RECEIVE and ACCEPT apologies for absence.

25.04 To approve the minutes of the last meeting held on Monday, 13^th January, 2025.

25.05 To record declarations of interest from members regarding items on the agenda.

25.06 Clerk’s Report and Correspondence.

25.07 Planning

All planning documents and decisions can be viewed at: Home (wiltshire.gov.uk)

Applications received

PL/2024/11677 –Address: – Midge Hall, Coped Hall, Royal Wootton Bassett,

Swindon, SN4 8ER Proposal: Application for the approval of the Biodiversity Gain Plan following PL/2024/07493 Applicant Name: Mr Julian Hayward

Case Officer: Audrey Lo Respond By: 05-02-2025

https://development.wiltshire.gov.uk/pr/s/planning-application/a0iQ300000Bf5AH

PL/2025/00700 – Application type: Full Planning Permission Address: Land at Junction 16 M4, Swindon Road, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon SN4 8ET Proposal: Erection of a car dealership (Sui Generis) and ancillary preparation centre; associated access, parking, landscaping, drainage and infrastructure. Applicant Name: Dick Lovett Companies Limited Case Officer: Callan Powers Respond By: 27-02-2025

https://development.wiltshire.gov.uk/pr/s/planning-application/a0iQ300000CB9qf

PL/2025/00242 – Application type: Prior approval Part 3 Class Q: Agricultural buildings to dwellinghouses – Proposal: Proposed change of use of agricultural barn to one dwelling house and associated works – Site Address: Four Acre Farm, Flaxlands, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, SN4 8DY – On behalf of: Mr Mark Whitman – Case Officer: Audrey Lo Respond By: 04-03-2025

https://development.wiltshire.gov.uk/pr/s/planningapplication/a0iQ300000Bqs9F

Applications determined

PL/2024/09824 – Householder Application – The Arches, 20 Dianmer Close, Hook, Swindon, SN4 8EB Proposal: Proposed detached garage and entrance wall and gates Applicant Name: Mr & Mrs Ben Maxfield Case Officer: Brook Bishop Decision Date: 15-01-2025 Decision: Approve with Conditions

https://development.wiltshire.gov.uk/pr/s/planning-application/a0iQ300000AKvvd

PL/2024/10365 – Full Planning Permission – Washington House, Lydiard Fields, Great Western Way, Swindon, SN5 8AT Proposal: Formation of rear plant compound Applicant Name: Buro Happold Case Officer: Audrey Lo Decision Date: 20-01-2025 Decision: Approve with Conditions

https://development.wiltshire.gov.uk/pr/s/planning-application/a0iQ300000AmR6b

PL/2024/10344 – Full Planning Permission – Washington House, Lydiard Fields, Great Western Way, Swindon, SN5 8AT Proposal: Removal of existing window to create a loading bay Applicant Name: Buro Happold Case Officer: Audrey Lo Decision Date: 20-01-2025 Decision: Approve with Conditions

https://development.wiltshire.gov.uk/pr/s/planning-application/a0iQ300000Ak8Dd

PL/2024/10744 – Works to a Protected Tree – LYDIARD RESIDENTIAL PARK, HOOK STREET, ROYAL WOOTTON BASSETT T2 Common Oak – End weight reduction 20%; T3 Woodland Ash – Fell; T4 Turkey Oak – 30% Crown Reduction; T5 Ash – Fell. T6 Five Ash – Fell. Applicant Name: Mr Jack Hawkesworth Decision Date: 27-01-2025 Case Officer: Lisa Price Decision: Approve with Conditions

https://development.wiltshire.gov.uk/pr/s/planning-application/a0iQ300000AySOh

Planning queries regarding Enforcement

ENF/2024/01014 – Land adjacent to 19 Hook Street – unauthorised use of land.

25.08 Highways/Maintenance/Flooding issues

Discretionary Gully Service Schedule 2025, week 1 starts week commencing 24^th February – LTPC is week 32 – to discuss the top 5 gullies that need to be cleared.
A419-A417 Planned works – February and March 2025 – diversion route 14 Southbound A419 – closure between Spine Road Junction and Lady Lane Junction – Friday 28^th March from 20:00 to Monday 31^st March 06:00 – B4042 is part of the official diversion.

25.09 Other Business to Consider

Approve Delegated Authority for 2025 – discuss extending length of approval to coincide with 2026 Annual Parish Meeting.
Preparations for Annual Parish Meeting – groups/organisations/businesses to invite and refreshments.
80^th VE Day celebrations – date booked 9/5/2025 16:00 to 20:00 – ideas for refreshments.

25.10 Finance to Consider

Quotes for dog pooh bins to consider:

Kingfisher Direct 40 litres £162.00 each incl VAT (plastic construction)
Glasdon 35 litres £270 each incl. VAT (plastic construction) plus delivery
Roadware 35 litres £183.54 each incl VAT (plastic construction)

Still awaiting quote at time of agenda being posted from Idverde who are Wiltshire Council’s contractor for litter bin and collection services.

25.11 Expenditures

To approve Microsoft 365 payments for Feb £12.36
To approve clerk’s salary for January, 2024

Matters Arising for Next Meeting

Local & Neighbourhood Plan Meeting to be rescheduled

Determine date/time of next meeting.

Proposed date – Monday, 10^th March, 2025, 19:15.