13th March 2025

MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL
Held in the Village Hall on 13th March 2025

1. PRESENT: Chairman N MacDermid, Cllrs A Dewsnip, C. Dickinson, S Gallimore, J Locke, K Tharby and T Hall. Also in attendance NY Cllr A Paraskos, M Richards (Clerk) and three residents, two of whom were supporting items 7a) and 7b)
2. Apologies: There were no apologies for absence as all councillors were present.
3. Declaration of Interest and Notification of changes in the Members’ Register of Interest: None.
4. Public participation. No items notified.
5. Minutes of the meeting held on 13th February 2025 were proposed as a correct record by Councillor Hall and seconded by Councillor Dickinson. The Chairman then signed the minutes.
6. Matters arising – none.
7. Planning
Applications Received
a) ZC25/00415/FUL – Conversion of 1 & 2 Home Farm Cottages to form a single dwelling along
with erection of a two-storey rear extension and alterations – Home Farm Cottages, Follifoot.
The Chairman displayed the location, site plan, internal plans and elevations. The applicant, who
was present, then explained the work proposed which was basically to combine the existing
properties into one dwelling which will be their family home.
Permitted Development approval had already been obtained to extend both properties and this
application would incorporate both properties into one dwelling, with an extension, and with an
added basement. Councillors observed that it was a sizeable extension but it does fit in with
environment and there is no visual impact on the nearest properties as the extension is to the
rear. Councillors had no other comments and it was agreed to SUPPORT the application.
b) ZC25/00358/FUL – Single storey extension to form additional changing room facilities
– Rudding Park Hotel, Follifoot.
The Chairman displayed the location, site plan and elevations. This is an extension to the Spa
building and would be finished in natural wood cladding. The Rudding Park representative
explained the background to the application and it was noted that the other consultees were
broadly happy with the scheme, although there was some slight concern from one of the
consultees over the wooden exterior finish.
Councillors felt this was an appropriate finish given the setting and that there would also be
additional planting to provide screening. It was agreed to SUPPORT the application.
The 2 applicants left the meeting at this point
c) ZC25/00618/DVCON – Section 73 application for the Variation of Condition 2 (Approved
drawings) of Planning Permission ZC24/03666/FUL (Demolition of existing single storey element
to the East Elevation. Replacement single storey extension to the East Elevation. New dormer
windows and roof alterations to main house second floor accommodation) to allow for alterations
to approved plans – Moorland House, Pannal Road, Follifoot.
As this is only a minor amendment to the already approved scheme (see e) below) and there is
no visual impact to the front of the property, councillors agreed to SUPPORT the application.
d) ZC25/00572/FUL – Single storey extension to side gable along with new gates and boundary
wall – Loxley Barn, Plompton
The Chairman displayed the location, site plan and elevations. A councillor observed that this
would be the only property in the location with a flat roof and is a modern structure compared to
the existing “barn” structure. There is no impact on neighbouring properties or on the nearby
Public Right of Way and so councillors agreed to SUPPORT the application.
Decisions
e) ZC24/03666/FUL – Demolition of existing single storey element to the East Elevation.
Replacement single storey extension to the East Elevation. New dormer windows and roof
alterations to main house second floor accommodation. Moorland House Pannal Road Follifoot GRANTED
Councillors noted and had no comments.
8. Chairman’s communications.
The Chairman commented on the NYC Local Plan and the “Call for Sites” which had resulted in a
County-wide map and list of sites submitted for potential development being published. Once the
sites have been evaluated by NYC there will be a consultation process, most likely in late
Summer 2025.
The Parish Council will hold a consultation event to obtain input from the community.
Cllr Paraskos urged councillors to “wait and see” before getting too concerned about potential
developments that have been put forward. The existence of the Green Belt will be a
key issue in any final NYC Local Plan proposals. Other items dealt with as part of the agenda.
9. Clerk’s correspondence
a) YLCA communications – The clerk explained that he received regular email
communications from the Yorkshire Local Councils Association and that he only forwarded any to councillors which he considered to be of direct local interest or of importance for other reasons. He wanted to ensure that councillors were content with this arrangement. Councillors confirmed they were happy for the arrangement to continue.
b) Crimple Valley/viaduct bridleway Creation Order update. The Chairman reminded councillors of the background regarding the uncertainty of ownership of a small section of land which prevented the establishment of a circular bridleway by connecting two existing bridleways. The Creation Order now permits a circular bridleway for the benefit of all users.
10. Parish Matters
a) Plompton. Cllr Hall reported that all the drains both on the “triangle” entrance to Plompton and
on the adjacent stretch of the A661, are blocked, probably due to the extensive road works at
this location. There are also a number of substantial potholes on the road surface. Cllr Paraskos
noted and will take up with NYC Highways.
b) Plompton defibrillator. Cllr Hall informed councillors that he had constructed a pathway to his
garage, where the defibrillator will be located. He will arrange an electrician to connect the
necessary power supply.
c) The Chairman had been made aware by a concerned resident that part of the footpath on
Spofforth Lane is crumbling and is at risk of falling into the beck. He will provide a “What3Words”
locator and the clerk will forward details to NYC Highways. Also the Main Street sign by Hilltop
House needs repairing.
The remaining resident left at this point at 8.35pm
d) The Spring Litter Pick has been arranged for 27th April. Cllr Dewsnip agreed to put up a notice
in the Post Office with details, and the clerk will arrange the supply of the necessary equipment.
e) Yorkshire Agricultural Society – ban on dog walking on their land. This has had a “knock-on”
effect on areas in the Parish, particularly on Guilder’s Bridge, Plompton Road, with more “dog
walker cars” being parked whilst people walk their dogs in the neighbouring field. These cars are
regularly causing obstructions and councillors discussed possible options to prevent this, such
as double yellow lines. Cllr Paraskos advised that this would be very costly and would involve a
long process to implement. He will however, investigate whether any other low cost traffic
measures are feasible. The clerk will also contact NY Police to inform them of the issue.
f) Defective street lighting. Defective lights on Radcliffe Close and the top of Main Street have
been reported to NYC Highways, Only one of the lights has been repaired so far. Cllr Paraskos
agreed to follow up.
11.Traffic calming.
a) VAS – Cllr Dickinson reported that the current period of traffic data had shown a slightly
worsening position with both an increase in the volume of traffic and a reduced percentage of
speeds less than 30mph. There was no apparent reason for this, and he will continue to monitor.
b) Haggs Road. No further developments to report other than to confirm progress towards
specific traffic calming measures is still in hand.
c) The Chairman reported the receipt of information regarding a regional campaign urging
improved traffic calming measures, such as fixed speed cameras and more 20mph zones. He
suggested the Parish Council be added to the list of councils supporting the campaign.
Councillors agreed and the clerk will make the necessary contact.
12. Follifields
a) and b) Rotted gate post and goal area repairs. The contractor has submitted quotations for both. The clerk will check whether awarding both tasks to the contractor will enable an improvement on price. Cllr Gallimore will also seek a quotation from the original installer.
c) “Folliwood” fundraising event. Cllr Gallimore was pleased to announce that tickets for the event have sold very well and the event will be a great way of raising funds for the maintenance of Follifields.
13. Finance
a) Review of finances, approval of expenditure.
. Balance at the bank on 13th March 2025 in Current Account £877.37 and Deposit
Account £21,769.39, total £22,646.76. Bank statements to be initialled by the Chairman in
confirmation, as part of his payment authorisation process. Monthly Reconciliation –
reconciliation as at 13th March was provided, with receipts and payments in the period
13th February to 13th March, reconciling to the account balances shown above. Councillors
then unanimously agreed the 4 amounts below for payment.
Clerk’s salary M Richards £298.69 Bank transfer
PAYE HMRC £199.12 Bank transfer
Clerk’s expenses – 4th qtr M Richards £100.00 Bank transfer
Kitty Corner bench repairs A Walker £245.00 Bank transfer
b) The Clerk ran through the Summary and Cumulative budget statements, explaining the
current position. The projected final budget outturn displayed now reflects the actual end of year
outturn, except for the receipts from the fundraising event on 22nd March. The estimated receipts
of £1,000 will need to be amended to the actual figure and this will then obviously show the
actual figures to be shown in the Annual Accounts Statement and AGAR.
Councillors had no comments or questions.
14. Items for the next meeting
– Speed pipe traffic survey – Main Street & Plompton Road

Annual Parish Meeting
– Outdoor Gym equipment in Follifields?

The meeting finished at 9.10
Date of next meeting – Thursday 10th April 2025, commencing at 7.30pm.