NPG Minutes 5 October 2020
Scopwick and Kirkby Green Neighbourhood Planning Group Minutes of the Meeting held on 5th October 2020 on-line via Skype
Attendees;
Peter Reeds(PR), John Woodward(JW), Owen Davies (OD) and Charles Kerrigan (CK).
1. The meeting was opened with the Chairman and members attending via Skype from home addresses. PR welcomed all to the meeting.
2. Apologies for absence – None were received.
3. Declarations of Interest – None were received.
4. Minutes of the last meeting – Minutes of the meeting held on 9th September 2020 were agreed.
5. Action Items from the last meeting were as follows:
- AECOM amber coded sites were to be reviewed and ranked individually by the Group and ranked at the next meeting. This action was covered at para 6.
- JW was to review the feedback from the NPG Questionnaire regarding open spaces and footpath enhancements. This action was covered at para 7.
6. AECOM Report Site Assessment - The attendees had, prior to the meeting, circulated their assessments of the amber colour coded sites. As discussed at the previous meeting the Group had no issues with the AECOM green coded sites, and that the red coded sites would not be further assessed. PR and OD opened the discussion and explained their rational for their top three amber sites that could be recommended for development. After a lengthy discussion it was agreed by the Group that the top three sites would be Scopwick 7, 3 and 8 in that order. The remaining amber sites were thought to have valid and reasonable scope for development. The Group thought the preferred sites would cater for both the remaining CLLP allocation and the proposed additional affordable homes.
During the discussion it was highlighted that Scopwick site18 was coded on the AECOM report page 5 as amber, but at page 27 as red. There seemed to be some confusion on the access to the site, but the Group having examined the local site maps and submission thought that there did appear to be access via Main Street. PR agreed to contact AECOM to clarify the coding. The Group felt that their assessment of the potential amber sites for development needed further discussion with Helen Metcalf (HM) before it engaged with NKDC and the community to select sites for allocation in to the NP. This would ensure the sites selected would best meet the objectives of the NP and the housing need for the parish. It was agreed that CK would contact HM to organise an on-line meeting to discuss the Group’s assessment. It was also agreed that the meeting should be held at the earliest date possible even though all of the Group may not be able to attend.
OD raised that there should be a couple of policies in the final NP specifically for critical green gaps and the natural environment. Both should be given a high level of protection for planning purposes. It was agreed and supported by the Group that these policy items should be discussed with HM at the next meeting.
Action items;
- PR was to contact AECOM to clarify the coding of Scopwick site 18.
- CK was to contact HM to organise an on-line meeting to discuss the Group’s assessment.
7. Open Spaces and Footpath Enhancements – JW briefed the Group that this item was still in the review, information gathering and development stage. However, he did expand upon his current thoughts regarding additional green village spaces and footpath enhancements. The Group thanked JW for his update and looked forward to his draft paper for consideration.
Action item – JW was to draft a paper for consideration at the next meeting.
8. Funding and Finance Update – OD briefed the meeting that the balance at the last meeting stood at £8625, but he was aware that HM had been paid for her last invoice of £250 on 14th September. This made the current balance at £8375.
9. Date of next meeting – The next NPG working meeting with HM was to be held at 0900 to 1200hrs on Wednesday 21st October 2020.