North Kincardine Rural Community Council
NKRCC

 

Minutes

Minutes of the meeting held on Monday 15 April 2002 at 7.30pm in Maryculter Community Hall.

Agenda
Present
Apologies
Absent
Minutes
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Present

Maryculter

Netherley

Banchory Devenick

Aberdeenshire Councillors
Avril Tulloch
Raymond Cowan (Treasurer)
Bill Fraser
Kevin Park
Fiona Culbert
Philip Smart
Kate Kleppang
Mike Birch (Vice-Charirman)
Alan Bisset (Fetteresso)

8 members of the public

Apologies

Rob Winmill
Robert Keeler
Sandy Wallace(Lower Deeside)

Absent

   

Minutes

1. MINUTE of the meeting of 18 March 2002 was approved
2. MATTERS ARISING
 

Website
Nothing to report..
 

Rural Schools Closure
Philip and Avril would attend the meeting on 23 April with the three School Boards.
  Tree screening
Nothing further.
  Roads - Netherley Bridge
Alan had met with the Roads dept head and reported that the Council were loathe to close the Netherley road to heavy goods traffic. The width of the bridge is causing concern. The meeting was reminded that the roads dept had refused to attend our meeting, Alan commented that this was unacceptable and that Health and safety matters had been raised in Stonehaven over the Netherley Bridge and Alan felt that we should write as individuals to express our views.
  Wheelie Bins
to be followed up.
  Police report
The only contribution from the Police was the South Aberdeenshire Police report, nothing reported in our area but a break in at Portlethen Golf Club. It was asked whether we needed to see a police presence at each meeting. Alan said the police board are supposed to look after our general interests and concerns, but they are not effective.
Kate attended the last forum and the new inspector bemoaned the lack of numbers to attend to all duties. There was a general feeling of dissatisfaction which will be pursued. Bill said that talking directly to a Community Policeman directly is better than a bland report, which is not interactive. It was agreed that we would like to be visited regularly. Residents raised the issue of response time citing an incident when the police had been called about some persons acting suspiciously. It was agreed that it would be useful for the community council to collate such examples to allow follow-up. It was suggested that this should also apply to road traffic incidents on the two main thoroughfares in light of past comment in the local press.
3. PLANNING
 

Westside Croft appeal
our original letter of objection stands.
  Mobile Phone Mast
Orange Communications are hoping to erect a mast at Balnagubs above the Lairhillock.
  Maryculter Organic Farm
Alan thinks it is a flouting of the planning regulations and things seem to be sprawling ever larger. As it has been refused permission, an appeal or a new plan will have to be put forward before the occupants can obtain permission now.
Settlement Statement - Philip asked Alan to clarify the situation re boundary lines for Netherley, Alan said that nothing will be acted upon until the schools issue is settled.
 

Blairs
Philip read out a letter from Sandy Wallace re 70 houses, in a non specific location. Fiona expressed concern about the type of house - she asked will there be any low cost housing and what is the actual definition of "low cost". Kate asked about Muir Group dealing with the sewage problem. If there are only 70 houses then a new sewage works would not be required, and pipes would have to be inserted under the river. Alan said these were only draft proposals.
  Stobhall
Going to appeal May 14. Local residents will put forward their opinions - the reporter should allow people to be heard.
  Jockston Farm Steading
Following the previous discussion of the sudden change of policy on conversion of steadings in the green belt it was agreed to support the application at Jockston Farm Steading.
 
Planning applications received since last meeting
S020247HA Full Planning Permission for Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse at Dunvegan, Crossroads, Banchory-Devenick
S020275PF Full Planning Permission for Retention of Caravan for Model Flying Club Use at Haremoss Model Flying Field, Banchory-Devenick
S020283PF Full Planning Permission for Erection of Dwellinghouse (replacement) at Heathcot Cottage, Blairs
S020288PF Full Planning Permission for Alterations and Extension to Farmhouse, Alterations\Extension and Change of Use of Bothy and Steadings to Form 4 Dwellinghouses and Formation of Associated Parking and Landscaping at Waterside Farm, Banchory-Devenick
S020295PF Full Planning Permission for Alterations\Extension to Toilet Annexe at Storybook Glen, Maryculter
S020311HA Full Planning Permission for Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse at 1 Cowford Cottages, Blairs
S020313HA Full Planning Permission for Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse at Tigh A' Mhuilinn, Tollohill, Banchory-Devenick
S020316PF Full Planning Permission for Erection of Dwellinghouse and Garage at Cruachan House (Land Adjacent, Plot A), Banchory-Devenick
S020025AN Agricultural Notification for Erection of Store at Homewood, Cookney
S020372HA Full Planning Permission for Extension to Dwellinghouse at Lilac Cottage, Crossroads, Banchory-Devenick
S020384HA

Full Planning Permission for Extension to Dwellinghouse (to provide first floor accommodation) at Juno House, Wedderhill, Blairs
5. FINANCE
  No applications for funding have been received and we have funds of about £700 .
 

March 200 Club Draw winners

  • £5 no.7 Emma Lester-Smith
  • £10 no.269 Jill Angus.
6. CORRESPONDENCE
   
Mar 22 South Aberdeenshire Crime Bulletin w/e 22 March 2002
Mar 23 Scottish Executive - notification of Stobhall Maryculter.
Mar 23 Aberdeenshire Council letter re Stonehaven town hall
Mar 23 Aberdeenshire Council-notes on the budget meeting with community councils
Mar 25 Party political notes from the Scottish parliament
Mar 25 Scottish Parliament Briefing
Mar 26 Scottish Natural Heritage - North East Coastal Plan
Mar 27 A P R S - AGM 18 May
Mar 27 Netherley School Newsletter
Mar 28 Green Diary April 2002
Mar 29 Aberdeenshire Council - Community Council for the minutes. Next meeting 30th May
Mar 29 Scottish Executive - Reviewing Local Democracy
Mar 29 Aberdeenshire Council - details of woodland grant scheme Haughs of Ardoe
Mar 29 South Aberdeenshire Crime Bulletin w/e 22 March 2002
Mar 30 Invitation to attend Celebration of Traveller History and Culture 2002 17 May.
Apr 4 Orange Telecomms - application Consultation Base station at Balnagubs Netherley
Apr 5 South Aberdeenshire Crime Bulletin w/e 29 March 2002
Apr 5 Kincardine & Mearns Area - Delegated Planning Applications 14 February 2002 to 21 March 2002
7. AOCB
  Fiona wondered if anything else can be done about the spate of accidents on the South Deeside Road. She queried whether the existing traffic calming measures had fulfilled their expected effect or whether the council is intending to do anything else? Write to Roads dept.
South Deeside View ready for distribution.
  The BRING AND BUY PLANT SALE at our meeting on May 20th, Rob could do with some more pots.

Next Two Meetings

May 20 2002 Meeting and PLANT SALE!!!!
June 17 2002 Meeting and AGM