Minutes of meeting held on 31 March 2026 at Pickhill School. Ref: 347

OPEN SESSION:    Three residents present raised concerns re planning application at Brooklyn, Pickhill. As it was an application for lawful development, they were not allowed to object to the Planning Officer, who had directed them to the Parish Council. Their views were that the ground floor extension would extend right to their property boundaries and that dormer windows would directly overlook and intrude on their homes and gardens. The Parish Clerk advised she had received similar written concerns from a further resident. Mr Barker noted their concern and explained meeting procedures; this matter was on the agenda.

 

1.    PRESENT: Parish Councillors: Mr Ron Barker (Chair), Mr Graham Clarke (Vice Chair), Mrs Norma Grubb (also Parish Clerk), Others: D Grubb                                        (Minutes), four residents.

 

2.    APOLOGIES: Mr Minty Scaife.

 

3.    APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF LAST MEETING (3 Feb 2026 – Minute Ref: 346): Agreed. Signed by Chair.

 

4.    MATTERS ARISING FROM MINUTES: Item 9: Mr Clarke queried a £42m loss of county revenue referred to by Cllr Webster. The minutes                       Secretary quoted from his notes of the meeting – “£42m loss of income due to agriculture changes, whilst Care & “SEND” costs have a £17m                 deficit...”

 

5.    PLANNING:  

1.    Amendment: Norton House Farm, Pickhill – changes to red line boundaries and reduction from four new dwellings to three.                                                                                     Agreed: no objections.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

2.    New Application Brooklyn, Pickhill - lawful development application for ground floor extension and creation of first floor dormers. Mr Barker outlined the proposals; councillors had been circulated with the plans in advance, and also with written submissions from residents. He acknowledged that as this is a lawful development application residents had no right to object directly and had been referred to the Parish Council. He also referred to the contributions made in the open session. He had made a site visit and taking all the information into account he was of the firm view that the ground floor extension was too big for the site, as it would take the building right to the boundaries on two sides. He also agreed with residents that the dormer windows, which totally overlook adjacent properties, would be intrusive on neighbouring gardens and homes. He was aware that planning conditions could be applied re opaque glass in such situations. After discussion....      Agreed: Parish Council to object.


3.    Retrospective Application: Pasture House Farm, Pickhill - creation of new piggery unit. As there are already several such units there and the property is “tucked away”........ Agreed: no objections.

 

6.    FINANCE:

     Parish Clerk’s Update: The outstanding payment had now been received for cutting the highways splays    in 2024. Approval sought for renewing        the grasscutting contract with NYC for Pickhill.                  Agreed.                                                                                                                                                                 

Mr Robson has enquired on behalf of the Church re our grasscutting contract, as they have had a quote from NYC for cutting the Church grounds every two weeks; cost is prohibitive. Clerk advised that village green is only cut five times a year, across growing season. Mr Clarke said he would speak to Mr Robson.  

 

7.   PROJECTS:

1.    Car Parking. Re plan to improve parking on the area in front of Church House, along an area five metres from the road, with a fence part of the way along to shield the beck. He hopes a start can be made this Spring, but volunteers with equipment are still needed.                                                              Noted.                                                                                                                             

2.  Litter & Dog Waste Bins: Parish Clerk has not had anything back from NYC re upgrading these after sending her report to them late last year and will be chasing them up.                           For next Agenda.                                                                                                                               

                                             

8.     CORRESPONDENCE: (circulated to councillors in advance of meeting):  Nothing requiring action.

     

9.    COUNCILLORS REPORTS.

Mrs Grubb: CIL payments up to date. Sums received in 2024 for homes behind Nags Head and in 2019 for Lowfields Lane development opposite school.

Mr Clarke: Whilst our current account total seemed a lot, we had to take account of high cost of maintaining green and playground , plus if a by-election was required, charges would be several thousand pounds.

 

10. ANY OTHER BUSINESS: Nil.

                                                        Signed:_R Barker                         Dated: 14 April 2026  New Paragraph

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Minutes of meeting held on 2 July 2026 at Pickhill. Ref: 350

August 24, 2026
OPEN SESSION : Mrs Clarke – re anaerobic digester for Low Ness, she did not object to the project, - her concern is the junction of A6055 with site access road – danger from heavy traffic turning. Would Highways be involved and are alterations proposed for the junction? Mr Trewhitt, from Low Ness, understands traffic consultants are involved. The company leading the proposals, Engie, are sending leaflets to all residents and holding a public consultation at Carthorpe on 16 July. Mr Barker pointed out the site itself and the junction, are in Burneston Parish, and residents may wish to make representations to them. Mrs Clarke gave her thanks and then left the meeting. 1. PRESENT: Parish Councillors: Mr Ron Barker (Chair), Mr Graham Clarke (Vice Chair), Mrs Norma Grubb (also Parish Clerk). Also: D Grubb (Minutes). Residents: Mr & Mrs Trewhitt, 2. APOLOGIES: Mr Minty Scaife, Cllr David Webster (NYC). 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF LAST MEETING (21 May ‘26 – Minute Ref. 349) Agreed. Signed by Chair . 4. MATTERS ARISING FROM MINUTES : Church Hill – road surface: Parish Clerk is liaising with Highways. 5. PLANNING: 1. New Application: Scarborough House Farm: proposed new farm building . Agreed: no objections. 2. New Application: Broadlea, Pickhill: proposed additional bungalow as part of existing development. Noted that the application is based on 2019 planning, granted to convert existing bungalow into semi detached dormers. However in 2024 permission was granted to demolish existing bungalow and build two detached dormers. Agreed: No objection to new application. 3. Pre-Planning Consultation: proposed agricultural anaerobic digestion facility on land off the A1(M) at YO7 4LJ: land at Low Ness Farm. Whilst Low Ness is in this Parish, the digester site is just in Burneston Parish, as is the access road and junction with A6055. Public consultation session at Carthorpe on 16 July. Parish Councillors can access a separate Zoom facility,plus a site visit can be arranged with Mr Trewhitt direct. Noted. 4. New Application: Ramshaw Farm, Pickhill: change of use – agricultural land to dog exercise/training area, plus create caravan storage compound. Agreed: No objection. 5. New Application: (received that day) : Scots Dene, Pickhill: convert integral garage into liveable room. Agreed: No objection. 6. Updates on Earlier Applications: none. 6. FINANCE: 1. Parish Clerk’s Update: Mrs Grubb clarified issue from last meeting re grasscutting bill. The invoice for 2025 growing season was only received on 14 April 2026 so is in the 2026/27 accounts. Noted. 2. Financial records for 2025/2026: have been posted on the Parish Council website. Noted. 7. PROJECTS: 1. Car Parking Improvements at Pickhill: Mr Barker reported that multiple tons of soil had been placed and levelled on the site in the past week. Now to be harrowed and grass seeded. Samples of the two types of surface grid were examined. Agreed: heavier type to be ordered. 400sq meters = approx £12,000 plus VAT. (VAT is recoverable). Mr Barker to get the final figure and circulate it. Parish Clerk has received offer of £300 grant from NYC towards the fence. It was proposed this fence should go length of the site; creosoted posts 7ft 6in, finished fence height at 4ft. Agreed. Revised fence specification. Parish Clerk to obtain quotes. Mr Clarke said that Mike Barker had provided extended use of a large excavator for the site and should be offered something towards the substantial diesel costs. The Chairman suggested Mike would be happy with written thanks from the Parish Council. Parish Clerk to deal. The work had unearthed a long time buried roadside drainage grate at the corner of Church House garden wall. It is full of soil/debris and requires clearing. Parish Clerk to contact Highways. 2. Playground: Mr Barker will carry out maintenance review, prior to ROSPA inspection due September. 8. CORRESPONDENCE : (circulated to councillors in advance of meeting): 1. Email from Sinderby resident re a public health issue . Environmental Health at NYC had been contacted. Mr Barker & Mr Clarke have arranged to speak to the agent for the land concerned. 9. COUNCILLORS REPORTS. Mr Clarke: The seat around the Lime tree on Pickhill Village Green is obstructed by new growth. Could this be trimmed back? Agreed: requires trimming. Mr Barker to contact usual contractor. 10. ANY OTHER BUSINESS : Nil. Signed: R Barker Dated: 18/8/26 New Paragraph
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