Agenda for Parish Council Meeting: Pickhill School at 7pm on Tuesday 15 April 2025
Residents are welcome
Councillors are reminded they must declare any conflict of interest on an item, where applicable.
1. OPEN SESSION
2. PRESENT & APOLOGIES
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF LAST MEETING (4 Feb 2025 - Minute Ref: 340)
4. MATTERS ARISING FROM MINUTES
(1) Damage to trees on verge in Street Lane, opposite “Station” wall.
5. PLANNING
(1) New Applications:
(a) Highthorne Farm, Pickhill – proposed change of use of agricultural barn (west barn) into three dwellings.
(b) Highthorne Farm, Pickhill – proposed change of use of agricultural barn (north barn) into two dwellings.
(c) Charity Farm, Pickhill – build new dwelling, farm office, two additional poultry houses and new access roads within site.
(2) Applications dealt with since last meeting, due to time restrictions:
Chancefield, Pickhill – proposal for 5 dwellings – no objections, but suggested creation of passing places along Swainby Lane.
1-2 The Cottages, Pickhill – minor amendment to plans (new access gate in back garden) – no objections.
(3) Any updates on outstanding applications.
6. FINANCE
(1) Update since last meeting.
(2) Grasscutting contracts.
(3) Applying for exemption from external audit (AGAR forms).
7. PROJECTS
(1) Pickhill Village Green improvements - updates re installing new signs and benches.
(2) Pickhill playground.
(3) Verge improvements at Pickhill village sign (top of hill).
8. CORRESPONDENCE (circulated to Councillors prior to meeting)
(1) North Yorkshire Council – Gypsy & Travelling Community Survey (replied 25/3)
(2) North Yorkshire Council – Parish Councils update (25 March)
9. COUNCILLORS REPORTS
10. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Norma Grubb, Clerk to the Parish Council. Posted: 8 April 2025
Email: clerk@pickhillandsinderbypc.co.uk
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OPEN SESSION - prior to start of Parish Council meeting. 1. PRESENT 2. APOLOGIES 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF LAST MEETING (4 Nov 2025 - Minute Ref: 345) 4. MATTERS ARISING FROM MINUTES 5. PLANNING (1) New Application: Land west of Sinderby Lane: demolish existing agricultural buildings and erect a self-build dwelling, after Class Q approval granted 16 June 2025 for conversion of existing buildings to dwelling. (2) Any updates on earlier applications. 6. FINANCE (1) Update on accounts since last Parish Council meeting. (2) Grant application (3) Grasscutting contracts 7. PROJECTS (1) Proposed new car park (2) Litter / dog waste bins in Pickhill and Sinderby - update 8. CORRESPONDENCE (circulated to Councillors prior to meeting) 9. COUNCILLORS REPORTS 10. ANY OTHER BUSINESS Norma Grubb, Clerk to the Parish Council. Posted: 27 January 2026 Email: clerk@pickhillandsinderbypc.co.uk
A message for residents from North Yorkshire Council: 2026 GARDEN WASTE SERVICE Residents can now pay for their licence for the 2026 garden waste collection service. A licence costs £52 for collections between March and early December. The licence covers one 240-litre wheelie bin to be emptied fortnightly. Anyone who wants to have more than one bin emptied will need to pay for a licence for each additional bin. Residents can also pay for a licence at any time throughout the season but are encouraged to do so before the start of the service in March as the cost remains the same. Once paid, a licence pack should arrive within 14 days. More information at : www.northyorks.gov.uk/bins-recycling-and-waste/garden-waste-collection-service Norma Grubb, Clerk to the Parish Council Email: clerk@pickhillandsinderbypc.co.uk