Full Council Meeting

Councillors Arnold, Carter; Evans N, Evans R, Ingham, Lovegrove, Morgan, Roberts C & Roberts K

You are summoned to attend the Full Parish Council meeting on Wednesday 1^st April 2026 at 7:30pm at Longden Village Hall.

1. Apologies –
2. Declarations of Interest –
3. Minutes – Full Council meeting held on 4^th March 2026, (attached – Appendix A)
4. Public Participation – 15 minutes maximum –
5. Planning
   • Planning applications –
     • Reference:  26/00833/FUL: 13 Old Coppice, Lyth Hill, Lyth Bank:  Proposal : Erection of rear extension, replacement garage roof, solar PV cells to roof, fenestration replacement and alterations, external wall surface finish alteration, internal layout alterations; View on line by clicking 13 Old Coppice link
     • Reference:  26/01014/FUL:  Douglas Swire Memorial Hall, Longden,
       Proposal:  Erection of extensions following demolition of existing lavatories and refurbishment ; View online by clicking Village hall link
     • Reference: 26/00854/FUL: Land Including Clove Hitch Cottage And Cordage Cottage, Lyth Hill, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 0BS: Proposal: Erection of an outbuilding, timber close board fence and introduction of new site access; View online by clicking Lyth Hill cottages link
     • To consider any applications validated since the publication of the agenda –
     • Reference:  26/01037/FUL  (validated: 27/03/2026)
       Address:  Proposed Dwelling To The West Of, Lower Common, Longden, Shropshire
       Proposal:  Proposed self build dwelling
       View online at:  Lower Common link
   • Planning applications, pending consideration –To note any updates or decisions since publication of the agenda.

5.2.1   Reference:  25/04695?EIA :  Poultry Units, The Vinnals, Lower Common:  Erection of 1 additional poultry house with associated works; View online by clicking Vinnals Link

5.2.2   Reference 26/00547/FUL: 9 Old Coppice, Lyth Hill; Replacement porch,

conversion of garage to habitable space, etc. View online by clicking 9 Old Coppice Link

5.2.3   25/04895/FUL; Proposed holiday accommodation at Rope Walk, Lyth Hill; Change of use of land for the stationing of 2No shepherds’ huts for holiday purposes ; View online by clicking Shepherd’s Huts link – Revised layout proposed.

5.3       Planning Decisions – To note the following planning decisions:

• Reference:  26/00288/FUL:  Bulenda, Plealey Lane, Longden:  Single storey rear and side extension and replacement porch. Decision, Grant permission
• Reference 26/00245/FUL: Sunbreak, Annscroft: Proposal: Erection of 2 dwellings following the demolition of existing dwelling; Decision, Refuse permission
• Reference: 26/00065/OUT: Proposed Dwellings to the west of Hanley House, Hook a gate, Shrewsbury: Proposal:  Outline application for the erection of two dwellings with access : Decision:  Refuse permission

5.4       Neighbourhood Plan – Update

6. Designation of Village Green – To consider a proposal to designate land in Longden Common as a Village Green, to protect it for community use in perpetuity, Power – Inclosure Act 1857 and Commons Act 1876 – See report attached – Appendix B
7. Highways –
   • Convex Mirror & Post for Longden Shop – Update – P Carter
   • National Grid works – To note minutes of meeting (attached) – Appendix C
   • Rally route – To receive an update on proposed rally that will pass through Longden parish between stages, 19^th – 20^th September
8. Play Areas
   • Annscroft Play Area Development – To consider a report and recommendations from the play area working party following review of proposals from play equipment providers and select a shortlist of suppliers for consultation with the community. (To follow)
   • Play area inspections & maintenance – To receive a report if available
9. Environmental maintenance –
   • Environmental Maintenance Grant – to consider applying for up to £1000 grant from Shropshire Council, (matched funding required) – (Report to follow)
   • Hook-a-gate village signs –
10. Nature Recovery – To receive a report from Cllr Morgan
11. Consultations & Correspondence
    • Town and Parish Council Asset Transfer Policy – Shropshire Council – Appendix D
    • Harris Lamb – Letter advising submission of outline planning application for 5 dwellings on land to the south of Longden Road, Hook-a-gate
12. Risk assessment Review
    • To review and approve the updated risk registers prepared by the Clerk – Appendix E
    • Review of asset register – Appendix F
13. Appointment of Internal Auditor
    • To review the competence and independence of the internal auditor and confirm continuing appointment if appropriate – (Draft letter of appointment attached – App F)
    • To review and approve an updated audit checklist (To follow)
14. Finance –
    • Payments for approval (list to follow)
    • Bank reconciliation as of 31.3.2026 (to follow)
    • Approval of transfer of £3,000 from CCLA for April payments
    • Approval of year end reserves transfers (to follow)
15. Reports (Chair, Shropshire Councillor, Clerk and Councillors) – Clerk’s report to follow
16. Dates of next meetings –
    • Annual Parish Meeting Wednesday 22^nd April 2026 – Annscroft Church Vestry – 6pm play area consultation, 7pm Parish meeting
    • Annual Council Meeting Wednesday 6^th May 2026 at Longden Village Hall – 7:30pm

Signed

Caroline Higgins, Parish Clerk