Rock Parish Council
Minutes
Monday 31 March 2025, 7pm
Far Forest Sports Pavilion
Minutes of the Rock Parish Council Meeting, held at Far Forest Sports Pavilion, on Monday 31 March 2025 commencing at 7.00pm.
Present:
Councillors Mr Richard Williams (Chairman); Ms Sandra Woodhouse; Andrew Croot; Jim Baker;
In attendance:
Mr S Clee Clerk, Mr Clive Skidmore.
Apologies:
Councillors Isobel Hedges Ward, Ms Sally Watkins, David Nott, Ms Sue Morris, Nick Stones, & Ms Emily Bourne.
2449 Confirmation of the Minutes:
The minutes of the last meeting held on 24th February 2025, as previously circulated, were approved and signed by the Chairman with minor typos.
2450 Declaration of Interest for a) The Meeting and b) Any Changes to be notified to the Registers of Interests and Gifts & Hospitality.
None.
2451 Public Participation:
No representations were made.
2452 Planning Applications:
047 25/0068/FULL
Change of use from agriculture to mixed use comprising Agricultural and Commercial Equestrian facility, together with variation of Condition 3 attached to Planning Approval WF/0534/95 to allow dwelling to be occupied by an agricultural or equestrian worker@ Worralls Grove , Netherton Lane, Dunley.
It was RESOLVED to approve this application.
048 25/0203/NMA
Non Material Amendment to previously approved planning application 23/0027/HOU (reduction in size of side extension) @ Upper Piece , Gorst Hill Road, Rock.
It was RESOLVED to approve this application subject to the Conservation Officer at WFDC supporting.
049 25/O257/LBC
Retrospective Listed Building Consent for repairs to external fabric to include new infill panels, new traditionally jointed oak framing, new windows, new external door, and repairs to chimney. Proposed internal alterations to include removal of internal blockwork skin to external walls, new staircase and new bathroom layout.
These proposals relate to work carried out under Listed Building Consent ref 19/0682/LIST
It was RESOLVED to approve this application.
050 25/0211/FUL
Single storey outbuilding associated with the equestrian activities@ The Wadehouse, Dunley Road, Heightington.
It was RESOLVED to approve this application.
051 25/0212/LBC
Single storey outbuilding associated with the equestrian activities@ The Wadehouse, Dunley Road, Heightington.
It was RESOLVED to approve this application.
2453 Correspondence:
Councillor Jim Baker will write this month’s parish magazine report and David Nott in April 2025.
2454 County & District Reports:
No reports had been received prior to the meeting.
2455 Finances:
- The Council approved invoices amounting to £17,558.55 for payment tonight.
- The Council noted the Income & Expenditure Sheets to date.
2456 Date of the next Meeting:
There being no other business, the meeting ended at 19.25pm. The next meeting will be held on Monday 28th April 2025 commencing with the Parish Meeting first followed by an ordinary Parish Council Meeting.
Signed Chairman: 28th April 2025