Parish Council meeting: Tuesday, 7 April 2026

Draft Minutes for the Parish Council meeting on Tuesday, 7 April 2026

1) Open Forum

1. Door to the telephone box in North Huish has had a vehicle parking in front of it overnight, it could not be opened if the Defib is needed. The situation to be monitored and placed on the next Agenda for further action if needed.

2) Present

Cllr Steer (Chairman), Cllr Grevatt (Vice-Chair), Cllr Gabriel, Cllr Snoxall, Cllr Hunt, Cllr J Bell,

D Cllr D Hancock.

Attended by – 1 member of the Public

3) Apologies

C Cllr D Thomas, Cllr Ring.

4) Declarations of Interest

1. Item 8a) Cllr Hunt has declared an interest.

5) Previous Minutes

Minutes of the meeting held Tuesday 3^rd March 2026.

The above minutes have been circulated and read - Proposed by Cllr Bell and seconded by Cllr Snoxall with all in agreement. Duly signed by the Chairman – Cllr Steer.

6) Matters Arising

1. Dog Bin on the permissive path – Cllr Gabriel reported that the Dog fouling has improved on the path. SHDC confirmed that they were unable to provide a Bin, this would have to be funded by the Parish Council if needed.  All in agreement to monitor the situation on the path and bring back to the Agenda at a later date if necessary.
2. SHDC Community Asset Transfer – There are no pieces of land in the Parish owned by SHDC – no further action needed.
3. North Huish Noticeboard – Parishioners in North Huish have asked why the new board is in a different place. Cllr Hunt confirmed that the Parishioner who owns the wall wanted it placed in a different position.

7) Reports.

1. County Councillor D Thomas – no report given.
2. District Councillor G Pannell & D Hancock – Cllr Hancock reported - Fusion who run the Leisure Centres in the South Hams have gone into administration, SHDC are looking to continue running them without closures and Parkwood Leisure will take over after 6 weeks, they will run them for the next 12 months and then they will be put out for tender again.
3. Play Park
   1. Cllr Snoxall reported – 3 new handles needed for the rotator, climbing net needs some attention as coming loose, swing seats rubber is perishing but the chains are all ok, tree by the gate needs cutting back.
   2. Cllr Steer reported - Timber framing around the edge of the fence – Rattery Sawmills have quoted £400 to supply the materials and Rob Northmore who cuts the grass will install the new wood. Cllrs in agreement to order the 3 new handles and to get a price from Rob Northmore for the installing of the wood so a decision can be made at the next meeting.
4. Tree Warden – Cllr Bell reported - look for Ash dieback now trees are coming into leaf, Horsechestnut fungus now in trees look out for this.
5. P3 Co-Ordinator.
   1. Gate on Path Lupridge to Coarsewell – reply has been received from DCC to say they will look into this.
6. Defibrillators
   1. Re-location of Defib from The Shop, Avonwick – Cllr Grevatt confirmed that the Garage are looking at the best site for the Defib.
   2. The Defibs are all in working order but the North Huish Defib needs new pads £125+ vat, all Cllrs in agreement with this.

8) Planning Applications / Matters.

Applications received from South Hams District Council

1. Application no 0680/26/FUL – Manor Farm TQ10 9NN – Erection of agricultural manure store. Cllr Hunt declared an interest and left the room. The Parish Council Support the application – proposed by Cllr Bell & seconded by Cllr Gabriel with all in agreement.

Decisions received from South Hams District Council  -

1. Appeal Ref – APP/K1128/C/26/3377851 – Land to the Rear of the Avon Inn – Appeal made to the Secretary of State for –
   The change of use of the Land from use in connection with a public house to use as tourist accommodation site.
   The bringing on to the Land unauthorised operational development comprising 2 wooden holiday pods with a separate wooden pod between them used as a mobile sauna unit, decking, hot tubs and other paraphernalia associated with an unauthorised tourist accommodation use.
2. Approval of details reserved by conditions – Application no 0628/26/ARC – Charford Farm TQ9 7LT – Approval of details reserved by conditions 14 (Slate), 19 (Solar Panels), 20 (Heat Pump) of planning consent 1920/22/FUL.
3. Appeal Decision – APP/K1128/C/24/3339477 – Appeal allowed & Planning Permission Granted - Lower Clunkamoor, Diptford TQ9 7NL – Creation of a Track.

9) Correspondence

1. Loddiswell Parish Council – Defib at California Cross Garage request for financial support.
   The Parish Council support having a Defib at this location but due to budget constraints and already having 2 Defibs to maintain are unable to help financially.

10) Highways

1. Church Cross – Signs for the Junction – carried forward to the next meeting.
2. Capital Projects for Highways – carried forward to the next meeting.
3. Potholes – Road between Avonwick & North Huish – some of these have been filled in the last month.
4. Junction at Fowlescombe – B3196 – missing signage between Fowlescombe & Kitterford Cross – the Clerk will ask Nick Colton if warning signage can be reinstated close to the junction where the Green Lane comes out and visibility is limited.
5. Signpost at Venn Cross is pointing in the wrong direction – this has been reported on the DCC website.
6. Ditch by the Old Bridge – John Widecombe lengthsman to be asked to clean this out.

11) Finances

Payments

2.3.26 – BACS - £139.20 (vat £23.20) – J Widdicombe (Lengthsman February).
11.3.26 – BACS - £22.75 - Avon Vale Tennis Club (Room Hire March).
13.3.26 – BACS - £1.00 – Rendells (Land Rent).

Bank Balances April

Treasurers Account	2,627.90
Business Account	6,077.94
	8,705.84

Monies held within PC Balance

P3 = £220.00

12) Next Meeting Date & Any Items for Next Meeting.

1. Next Meeting Date 5^th May 2026.

There be no further business the meeting closed 8.30pm