Minutes of meeting held on 7 March 2022 at Sinderby. Ref: 322

1. PRESENT: Mr Graham Clarke (Chairman), Mrs Norma Grubb (Parish Clerk), Mr James Wadsworth.               

David Grubb (Minutes).            Residents: Mrs A Harvey, Mr K English, Mrs L Miller, Mr C Chittock.                             

APOLOGIES: Mr Minty Scaife, Mr Ron Barker, Cllr D Webster.


2.  OPEN SESSION:  


(1) Station Farm Development. A resident raised issues including: litter (polystyrene waste); danger from a tarmac kerb ramp created at a new entry point, instead of dropping the kerb; damage to verges. The Parish Clerk outlined the complaint she sent to Planning Department following the last meeting (13 December) about this site. Planning Enforcement had visited on 28 December and found all in order. Of course no work was taking place then.    Agreed: Parish Clerk to contact Hambleton District Council again – litter, kerb ramp, verges.

 

(2) Queen’s Jubilee weekend 2-6 June 2022. A resident asked what events for Pickhill we were aware of... none to date, but school / Friends of Pickhill School may be arranging something. Parish Council is keen to support such events.  In Sinderby a resident’s proposal to plant a Jubilee tree, with suitable guard, on the Green there, sponsored by Will Harvey, was also welcomed. We can publicise it on Parish website.  Mr Chittock is to liaise with Mr Wadsworth re siting of the tree.

   

3.   MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING (13 Dec 2021- Minute Ref. 321):     Agreed by all / signed by Chairman.

                                                                                                                 

4.   MATTERS ARISING FROM MINUTES:


(1)   Road Maintenance Street Lane (near Cross Lane) – Parish Clerk had contacted Highways again seeking a site meeting. Despite earlier (verbal) advice that resurfacing was proposed during 2022, they now advised in writing that a bid for this had been unsuccessful, so would not go ahead in financial year 2022/2023. Parish Clerk has escalated it: still want a site meeting: resurfacing, surface water, widening and creating passing places. Awaiting a response.


(2)     Station Farm Development – discussed in Open Meeting (Item 2 above)


(3)    Damage to Ash Tree near Money Hill – Parish Clerk is awaiting contact from a resident who is believed to be overseeing this on behalf of the owners. 

 

5.  PLANNING   

 

(1)   Pickhill School – earlier application had been withdrawn and new proposals made. Changes relate to creation of a builders compound/hard standing for crane in the field behind the detached classroom to be replaced and creation of a tarmac playground within the existing site.                Agreed: No objections.


(2)   Pickhill House – application to demolish existing rear extension (kitchen) and replace with a new larger extension.                                                     Agreed: No objections.


(3)   Pickhill Church - proposal to remove two trees in churchyard (Conservation Area).  Chairman advised this has now been withdrawn.


(4)   Miramar, Street Lane, Pickhill – notification of permitted development – to create a campsite for up to 5 caravans and pitches for up to 10 tents on field to the south side of the property. Agreed: Parish Council to suggest that in view of the location on blind double bend, a recessed access be created to provide safe stopping area and minimise risk, when car/caravan arriving and leaving. 


(5)   Station Farm Development – street name registered by the developers as “Rocking Horse Drive”                         

                                                                                   

6.  FINANCE MATTERS:       Income/outgoings since last meeting outlined. Financial year ends on 31 March.

 

7.   PROJECTS 


(1)  Queens Platinum Jubilee Tree: oak tree planted in a ceremony on 6 February by Mrs Joyce Barningham, in recognition of her service to the villages - a founding member of the Parish Council who served as Councillor and Parish Clerk for 30 years until her retirement in 2019. The tree guard and brass plaques have now been installed. There will also be a plaque for the adjacent Lime tree planted in 1897 for Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee. Photographs have been placed on the Parish Council website; it featured on the front cover of the Parish newsletter and has also been featured in the national Clerk’s & Council’s Magazine. A letter of thanks has been received from Joyce re the planting.


(2) Jubilee weekend 2-6 June 2022: Discussed in Open Session (Item 2 above)


(3) Pickhill Playground: The query over the ROSPA report which identifies an issue with the zip-line end stop is still awaiting clarification from the Inspector.


(4) Ainderby Quernhow CIL: Four quotes now obtained by Parish Clerk for a new noticeboard and Chairman provided Parish Clerk with contact details for the officer at Hambleton District Council who is overseeing this.


8.    CORRESPONDENCE


(1)   Parish Council Elections: Parish Clerk advised these had not been due until 2023 but were brought forward to align with elections for the new single unitary authority, North Yorkshire Council on Thursday 5 May.


(2)   New North Yorkshire Council: Latest update (1 March) circulated. Replaces County and District Councils on 1 April 2023, though elections for new Councillors will take place in May 2022, to allow for planning/set up etc.


9.   COUNCILLORS REPORTS -  nil


10.   ANY OTHER BUSINESS - nil       

   

 

 

 Signed:  G Clarke                                 Dated:  25 April 2022 


Latest News

Additional Flying RAF Leeming 20 August to 2 October 2026

August 24, 2026
A message from RAF Leeming: RAF Leeming will soon be entering a period of exercise hosting, during which there will be additional jet and helicopter movement. The local community can expect increased flying from 20 August to 2 October - including some night flying. We understand that Exercises can cause disturbance to the local community, and endeavour to minimise low and late flying in particular. Norma Grubb, Clerk to the Parish Council, 15 August 2026 Email: clerk@pickhillandsinderbypc.co.uk

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
More Posts