Parish Council meeting: Tuesday, 5 May 2026

Draft Minutes for the Parish Council meeting on Tuesday, 5 May 2026

1) Open Forum

1. Erosion of the road edges has noted particularly between North Huish and Diptford.
2. Post Box in North Huish – Cllr Ring reported that on the 10th January the post box was removed and Royal Mail have said they would replace within 3 months, but they have not put it back because they are arguing its on private land. This matter will be discussed further during the Parish Council meeting.
3. SHDC Council Tax Bills contained a leaflet regards LGR the bills were delivered on the 26th March but the consultation closed at midnight on the 26th Cllr D Thomas explained that he had wanted the leaflets to be distributed before this but due to the expense thewy had to go out with the Council Tax Bills.

2) Present

Cllr Hunt (Chairman), Cllr Grevatt (Vice-Chair), Cllr Steer, Cllr Gabriel, Cllr Ring, Cllr Snoxall, Cllr J Bell, D Cllr D Hancock, C Cllr D Thomas.

Attended by – 4 members of the Public

3) Apologies

4) Declarations of Interest

5) Previous Minutes

Minutes of the meeting held Tuesday 7th April 2026.

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

6) Matters Arising

1. North Huish Noticeboard – The Noticeboard has been installed, keys have been cut and distributed.

7) Reports.

1. County Councillor D Thomas – no report given.
2. District Councillor G Pannell & D Hancock – report received by email including
   1. Local Plan Consultation
   2. Parkwood Leisure FAQs
   3. The Better Community Business Network Grant Initiative
   4. New temporary accommodation in Kingsbridge
3. Play Park
   1. Timber replacement around the edge of the fence – C Cllr D Thomas confirmed he would give £400 from his Localities fund for wood – D Cllr D Hancock confirmed will pay for the fitting. Rob Northmore has been asked to quote and also John Widdicombe to be asked for a price to fit the wood and new play equipment handles.
4. Tree Warden – Cllr Bell
   1. Ash dieback trees around need checking, they are still without leaves now so are easier to spot.
5. P3 Co-Ordinator.
   1. Gate on Path Lupridge to Coarsewell – The Clerk to chase up PROW for an update.
6. Defibrillator
   1. Re-location of Defib from The Shop, Avonwick – Cllr Grevatt confirmed that the shop is still under the current ownership, it will go to the garage when it needs to be moved.
   2. North Huish Phone Box & Defib – Vehicle Parking – (Cllr Bell declared an interest), the vehicle is parked on private land which is in front of the phone box, a letter will be written to the owner of the vehicle from the Land owner to ask him to move.
   3. New Defib Pads have been received and installed.
7. North Huish Post Box – all in agreement that the Clerk writes officially to Royal Mail on behalf of the Parish Council.

8) Planning Applications / Matters.

Applications received from South Hams District Council

1. Application no 1115/26/ARC – Bickham Farm, Diptford TQ9 7NJ – Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 6 (copings/capstones) & 9 (eaves/verges) of planning consent 1011/25/LBC. Support – proposed by Cllr Steer & seconded by Cllr Bell with all in agreement.
2. Application no 0857/26/LBC – Hollymount Cottage, Avonwick TQ10 9NA – Listed building consent for internal works to relocate existing ground floor bathroom to first floor to create new family bathroom. Support – proposed by Cllr Grevatt & seconded by Cllr Bell with all in agreement.
3. Notification only – Application no 1101/26/PDM – Colmer Farm, Modbury – Land at SX 705531- Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use of agricultural building to a residential dwelling (Class C3) & for associated development (Class Q a&c).

Decisions received from South Hams District Council

1. Approval of details reserved by conditions – Application no 0861/26/ARC – Bickham Farm TQ9 7NJ – Approval of details reserved by condition 7 (landscape scheme) of planning consent 2862/25/FUL.

9) Correspondence

1. Neighbourhood Plans Planning Policy Meeting – 11th June at Moreleigh – Chairman – Cllr Hunt & Richard Howells to attend.

10) Highways

1. Church Cross – Signs for the Junction – carried forward to the next meeting.
2. Capital Projects for Highways.
3. Junction at Fowlescombe – B3196 – Green Lane Crossing – Nick Colton – DCC Highways officer confirmed that he will look into the cutting back of the hedge to help with visibility.
4. Erosion at Pack Horse Bridge, Avonwick – Cllr Gabriel noted that some stones needed re-setting on the bridge, this to be reported on the DCC website.
5. Highways Assembly Meeting at SHDC 6th May at Follaton House, Totnes.
6. Church Cross – Playpark sign has been knocked by a lorry, this to be reported on the DCC website.

11) Finances

Payments

1.4.26 – BACS - £203.60 (vat £26.60) – DALC (Annual Sub).
8.4.26 – BACS - £150.00 (vat £25.00) – Defib Store (New Pads).
8.4.26 – BACS - £139.20 (vat £23.20) – J Widdicombe (Lengthsman March).
11.4.26 – BACS - £22.75 - Avon Vale Tennis Club (Room Hire April).

Bank Balances May

Treasurers Account	5,608.10
Business Account	6,080.52
	11,688.62

Monies held within PC Balance

P3 = £220.00

12) Next Meeting Date & Any Items for Next Meeting

1. Next Meeting Date – 2nd June 2026.
2. Parish/Neighbourhood Plans.

There be no further business the meeting closed 8.01pm