Full Council Meeting

Agenda

1. Apologies – To receive apologies and reasons for absence
2. Declarations of Interest – To receive declarations of interest in matters under consideration on this agenda in accordance with the Localism Act 2011 s32 and The Relevant Authorities (Disclosable Pecuniary Interests) Regulations 2012.
3. Minutes – To approve the draft minutes of the Full Council meeting held on 3^rd December 2025 (To follow)
4. Public Participation – 15 minutes maximum –
   • To allow members of the public to speak, at the Chairman’s discretion.
   • To receive a police report (if available)
5. Planning
   • Planning applications –

5.1.1   Reference:  25/03949/PAAFC  :  Moat Hall Farm, Annscroft, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 8AZ Proposal:  Application under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class R of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for the prior approval for the change of use of agricultural building(s) to a flexible use falling within Class E : View online at:  25/03949/PAAFC

 5.1.2   Reference:  25/04178/FUL  :  Welbatch Farm, Hookagate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 8BA : Proposal:  Rear and side extension internal alterations and changes to windows and doors : View online at:  25/04178/FUL

5.1.3   Reference:  25/04179/LBC  :  Welbatch Farm, Hookagate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 8BA : Proposal:  Rear and side extension internal alterations and changes to windows and doors : View online at:  25/04179/LBC

 5.1.4 To consider any applications validated since the publication of the agenda

• Planning Decisions
  • Reference:  25/03263/FUL  :  Proposed Residential Development Land West Of Green Acres, Annscroft, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Proposal:  Erection of two self-build dwellings with garages Decision:  Grant Permission
    View online at:  25/03263/FUL

 To note any planning decisions notified since the publication of the agenda.

• Neighbourhood Plan – Update – Cllr P Arnold

6. Highways –
   • ANPR Camera proposal – To receive a report on a site meeting with the consultant and approve an online meeting with them for a demonstration of the system and options available. (21^st January meeting, to be confirmed)

 Play Areas

7. • Annual play area inspection reports – To consider the annual inspection reports and approve any remedial works (reports attached as appendix A)
   • Annscroft Play Area Development – To consider a draft tender document for the supply and installation of new play and fitness equipment (PC/CR)
   • Annscroft Play Area Tree survey report – To consider the tree survey findings and authorise the clerk to seek quotations for the recommended remedial works (Report attached as appendix B)
8. Environmental maintenance –
   • Hook-a-gate village signs – To consider options for replacement (if available) (KR)
9. Finance
   • Payments for approval (to follow) –
   • Bank Reconciliation (to follow)
   • Budget recommendation – To consider and approve the draft budget, with a total expenditure of £47,381 and estimated income of £4,100 as recommended by the Finance Committee (Draft budget attached as Appendix C)
   • Precept recommendation – To consider and approve the Precept requirement of £40,836 recommended by the Finance Committee
   • Tax Base – To note the tax base for 2026/27 has been set at 550.31, which would result in an annual charge of £74.21 for a Band D property for the recommended Precept.
10. Reports (Chair, Shropshire Councillor, Clerk and Councillors)
11. Consultations & Correspondence
12. Date of next meeting –
    • Online meeting to review ANPR proposal – 21^st January 2025 (TBC)
    • Full Council Wednesday February 2026 at Longden Village Hall

Signed

Caroline Higgins, Parish Clerk