Current Planning Applications

1. East Grange Main Road. W & SM Proctor. P08/W1065 Replacement of Garden room extension.
2. 7 The Croft. P08/W1104 Ms S Langford. Erection of glass rear extension and demolition of existing front extension plus erection of replacement extension with altered roof.

Planning Decisions

1. Little Thatch 10 Fieldside. P08/W0802 Two storey extension and new garage. GRANTED

You can view the applications online by going to www.southoxon.gov.uk and keying in the reference number in the “search” option at the top right hand side of the page.

CHANGES TO PLANNING RULES

With effect from 1st October, if you are planning an extension or addition to your property it is recommended that you visit the following government web site which has a useful summary of what is deemed to be permitted development.
Please note that these guidelines will not apply if your property is listed or in a Conservation area. Visit: www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/hhg/houseguide.html or .../textonly.html

DOG WASTE BINS

Three dog waste bins have been ordered and will be arriving shortly. Please use them. They will be:
1. Entrance to Parsanage Lane, off Main Road
2. Top of Harwood Road, near the Sustrans path
3. By the Suntrans path from New Road past the gate way

Remember free dog waste bags are available from the Community Shop.

PROGRESS SPORTS FACILITIES

Progress on upgrading the East Hagbourne recreation ground facilities has been frustratingly slow, but at last the efforts seem to be paying off with the key funders showing support in principle. We have planning permission for a new pavilion and tennis courts which will provide much improved facilities for the football activities, as well as extending activities to a range of sports for the benefit of the whole community.
We do need to find some cost savings, though, including perhaps staging some of the work, but have high hopes that new grant applications early in 2009 will enable the project to go ahead.

USER NEEDS SURVEY

The user survey conducted in 2003-2004 is seen by the potential funders as a very valuable part of our applications, but they have asked us to update it. We will be circulating the same questionnaire to all households in the Parish in the next few weeks, and ask you to spend just a few minutes giving your input. It is also an opportunity to reflect any changes in your views, and for those new to the Parish to contribute.
As last time, we will be delivering and collecting paper questionnaires, but there will also be an opportunity to access information through the village web site.

PLAYGROUND AT GREAT MEAD

Plans are now well underway to raise the monies needed for the new playground. Your children will be consulted, both at Hagbourne School and at the Playgroup, and asked to chose their favourite of four designs.
We need to raise a total of £85,000. If you or anyone you know would like to make a donation towards the scheme please contact the Parish Clerk.
We have attached one of the designs to show you the type of equipment we want to include in our Phase 1. Once it has been completed we intend to install Phase 2 - equipment for older children, including a zip wire.

FLOODING

The Parish Council has written to the SODC and the Environment Agency expressing concern at the slow progress in maintaining the water courses downstream of Tadley Bridge. The hedges by the bridge have been cut back, and some work performed on the culvert wall to improve the flow, however we will continue efforts to ensure that more extensive action is carried out as quickly as possible.

Parish Council Meetings in 2009

Please put these dates in your diary or organiser:- 15th January, 5th March, 2nd April (Annual Parish Meeting), 7th May (Annual Meeting), 11th June, 16th July, 3rd September, 8th October and 19th November.

All meetings will be held at 7.30 pm on Thursdays in the Village Hall.

You are all always welcome. Your views are important to us.

CONTACT DETAILS: Parish Clerk, Mr Robin Parsley. Telephone: 814687. ParishClerk@easthagbourne.net