Mrs Charlotte Mathias - Lead Officer (Licensing), Pembrokeshire County Council and Mr Nigel Lewis Police Licensing Officer attended the meeting and discussed the responsibilities of the Penally Community Council when consulting on a Licensing Application made to the Pembrokeshire County Council.

Following the discussions the Council were advised that an appeal has been lodged against the Licensing decision made appertaining to the Queen of Clubs Night Club. This will be held on December 12. The Clerk to attend the hearing to represent the Council.

This was a very informative discussion and the Council thanked both Officers for attending.

The Consideration of the position for a new coopted Councillor

The Clerk to Email information to one interested party

Matters Arising from the Minutes

The Grange Sewerage Issues - It was reported that, to the best of Council’s belief, certain sewerage works have taken place which will hopefully prevent any further sewerage issues in this area. It was also noted that certain pavement works have commenced. Cllr Preston to request an update from the Pembrokeshire County Council regarding the Section 106 commitment to providing additional pavements to this area.

Air BnB – This will be considered in Cllr Preston’s report.

It was suggested that a meeting be arranged with Planning Officers of Pembrokeshire County Council to enable discussions regarding modern planning considerations to take into account when the Council is consulting on planning applications.

Planning Applications

19/0591/PA The Old Vicarage, Penally – Proposed new two bedroom dwelling to be used as holiday accommodation.

The Clerk advised the Council that one letter of objection, from a near neighbour, had been received regarding this application.

Following a lengthy discussion Cllr Neal proposed that the Council object to this planning application. These objections to include the loss of amenities and existing green/recreational space, loss of privacy to existing buildings, over development of the site and loss of light to existing buildings; Cllr Rilstone seconded the proposal with all Council in full agreement.

19/0632/PA 5 Kenystyle, Penally – Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of a two-storey house and a bungalow.

Following deliberation Cllr Cavill proposed that the Council support this application but raise concerns regarding the demolition process and the possible impact of environmental issues ie possible asbestos presence; Cllr Neal seconded the proposal with all Council in full agreement.

Consideration of Correspondence Received

• Notice received from Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority – Notice of Consultation period for Draft Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Management Plan 2020-24.

• Email received from a member of the public - stating disappointment in the granting of Licence to the Queen of Clubs. The Clerk has responded confirming that all Licensing applications are granted by the Pembrokeshire County Council’s Licensing Department and that Penally Community Council is only a consultee.

• Notice received from Pembrokeshire Coast National Parks Planning Authority – Confirming that the possible breaches of planning regulations as reported by the Clerks, are being investigated.

Reports from Committees

Cllr C Bradbury on behalf of the Grounds Committee - It was reported that: The leaves have been cleared from the gullies and drains; The gullies and drains will be checked/cleared again at the beginning of November; The old benches are still being repaired; The new picnic table will be delivered to Cllr Cavill; Smart Gardens will clean the Garden of Remembrance prior to the Remembrance Service on November 10 2019 (Free of Charge)

Cllr Rilstone – Following recent visit to Castlemartin Firing Range (Access and Recreational Annual Meeting Report Castlemartin Camp)

Penally - Usage of the camp will continue as it is a highly valued range, most of the use will be by cadets and some territorial units.

Condition of the camp and range facilities have deteriorated and will be upgraded during the next year – this does not indicate increased usage in the future. It is expected to remain at its present level.

I enquired about evening use of the range for clay pigeon shooting, and was assured that this is very unlikely to happen again in the future.

Castlemartin - Use of this site will increase significantly as ranges in Germany will not be used in the future.

Range West (Frainslake) - This is available for access at specified times (generally weekends and bank holidays) for Fishing, Surfing, Rock Climbing and Caving for people who have attended briefing sessions, who are then issued with passes. These sessions will be held in the guardroom on the following dates and times, attendees have to be present at least 10 minutes before the start time –

05/03/20 – 1800hrs; 07/03/20 – 1000hrs; 09/04/20 – 1800hrs; 10/04/20 – 1000hrs (Good Friday) 21/05/20 – 1800hrs; 23/05/20 – 1000hrs.

Walks are also organised on the range by the National Parks Authority, there is no free access for walking otherwise.

Agenda Items

2 Minute Street Clean Update - The Clerk advised the Council that the 2 minute street clean care board is in place and that it is the responsibility of the Council to ensure that it remains operational.

Pembrokeshire County Council, Local Development Plan Update - It was reported that Pembrokeshire County Council – Local Development Plan - date for Council Endorsement is December 12 with Public Consultation proposed to commence on January 6,2020.

This heading will be added to the December 2019 and January 2020 agendas.

Confirmation of the Remembrance Service Arrangements -

• Smart Gardens to clean the Remembrance Garden prior to November 10; The Clerk to collect the Wreaths and deliver them to Cllr P Bradbury (x3); Cllr Rilestone will take photographs and then Email then to the Clerk for insertion into the local paper; Cllr P Bradbury will lay a Wreath on behalf of the Community Council; Mr j D’Arcy will lay a Wreath on behalf of ex Service Men and Women; Cllr J Preston will also lay a wreath; Major (Retired) Ewan Smith will lay a Wreath on behalf of Serving Service Men and Women.

The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 13.