BAWDESWELL PARISH COUNCIL-EXTRACTS OF THREE MEETINGS HELD ON MONDAY 14^TH MAY 2007 AT 7.45pm IN THE VILLAGE HALL

ANNUAL PARISH MEETING:   Over 90 Parishioners attended to hear a presentation by Gladedale (property developers) and Bidwells on their ideas about the possible development of the field between Hall/Paradise Roads.   Alison MacNab from Bidwells explained that in the Breckland Local Development Framework two areas ‘Key Service Centres’ and ‘Local Service Centres’ were included for areas which could be developed.   Bawdeswell was not included in either area but could be included if the Parishioners/Parish Council felt it would be beneficial to the village (this field is outside the building boundary at the moment).  She then went on to show how this area would look.  After the presentation Parishioners voiced their concerns/objections – about the amount of extra traffic through Hall Road/whether the Doctors-Schools could cope/car parking/Sewage.  After about an hour Councillor Mallen asked whether anyone wanted this development to go ahead – all present voted ‘NO’ (applause given).   PC have written to Breckland stating Bawdeswell does not want to be considered as a ‘Local Service Centre’. (Clerk had also received 14 letters listing concerns/objections).  The Parish Council wish to thank all the parishioners who turned up and gave their support.

ANNUAL PARISH COUNCIL MEETING:  John Mallen voted Chairman with David Shannon Vice Chairman.  Councillors are :  John Mallen, David Shannon, James Lilwall, David Cockburn, Carl Beans and Mark Hipperson.    Graham Swain resigned.  .

Clerk presented accounts for year 06/07 – Receipts £14,479.85/Payments £9,833.42 leaving a Bank balance as at end March 07 £4,646.43 – these were approved and signed.

MAY PARISH COUNCIL MEETING:  

-Folland Court -  resubmission of PA for demolition of existing sheltered housing – Chairman urged all Parishioners to send in their letters/objections before 11^th June.   Objections:  concerns about additional traffic/car parking/number of trees being demolished unacceptable/two footpaths- one running through middle acceptable/mix of houses still not acceptable.  PC would like Bungalow reserved for elderly residents plus another houses/all houses to be offered to Parishioners living in village.  PC to remind Breckland that in December PW were asked to completely rethink this PA with regard to mix of houses and that Highways should attend meeting to give their comments.

-PP granted to – Dale Paddocks, Reepham Road/The Homestead, Reepham Road/Fairstead Homes Detached house amended design /Bawdeswell Stores replacement storage buildings/T-Mobile 20m high tower (Breckland state there is no valid reason for refusal – Norfolk Archaeology dept. no problem with digging up roadway).

-PP refused – Rear of Denver House – new dwelling/ The Cottage,The Drift detached annexe.

-Norwich Unitary Status to be discussed June PC.

NEXT MEETING :  MONDAY 4^the JUNE AT 7.45pm IN THE VILLAGE HALL.   ALL PARISHIONERS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND.

THERE IS A VACANCY ON THE PARISH COUNCIL IF ANYONE IN THE VILLAGE IS INTERESTED PLEASE CONTACT THE CLERK.

VILLAGE HANDYMAN WANTED TO CARRYOUT REPAIRS/JOBS ETC. FOR PARISH COUNCIL(salary paid) .  IF YOU ARE INTERESTED PLEASE CONTACT THE CLERK   (01362 688234.)