Buckton Fields Community Centre – Volunteers Welcome

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Taylor Wimpey are to build the community centre and have recently told the Parish Council they propose to begin the build shortly, rather than in mid-2026 as previously indicated.

The Parish Council wishes urgently to set up a working group of parishioners to help with the commissioning and eventual management of the new community centre which will be of tremendous benefit to the parish and in particular the residents of Buckton Fields.

Those interested in contributing to the development of the community centre should contact the parish clerk at clerk@boughtonparishcouncil.co.uk. Subsequently, you will be invited to the “Volunteer Meeting” in due course.

(the image above, is owned by Taylor Wimpey and is latest proposed design as far as the Parish Council are aware).

Draft – Buckton Fields Liaison Forum Minutes – 24th May 2023

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The draft minutes will be reviewed and approved at the next Liaison Forum.

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Buckton Fields’ Litter Bins & Dog Bins

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UPDATE: 23 December 2022

Residents of Buckton Fields East may have already seen the update on First Port’s My Home Portal. Whilst the Parish Council have no involvement in the management of Buckton Fields East, First Port have kindly provided a copy of the update to us:-

“Good afternoon All,
Just a quick update on the Dog and Waste Bins.
I have had many emails and cases regarding the state of the bins. You will be please to hear we are a step closer to get new contractor in place. While the admin side is being sorted and notice given to the current contractors, please could I ask that if a bin is full can you go to another bin or take the rubbish home. I mean no offence in asking this. I have asked for the Dog waste collector to empty all bins as due to contamination the waste bin collector can’t empty the waste bins. I have asked for this to be done as a matter of urgency but as for all, we are entering the Christmas period where by a lot of companies close down. I thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.
Wishing you all festive greetings and I am looking forward to working with you in 2023.”

The Parish Council do hope that with Debbie Harrison now overseeing the management of Buckton Fields East, that residents will begin to see the expected improvements. The Parish Clerk will have limited access to emails over the Christmas period and will deal with any further queries upon her return on 3 January 2023. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

UPDATE: 21 December 2022

The Parish Council are aware of extensively overflowing litter and dog bins at Buckton Fields (we have not been informed that any of the bins are located in Buckton Fields West but if that is the case please see below).

The Parish Clerk understands (but it is for First Port to confirm) that many litter bins are contaminated with dog waste and the current contractor does not have the appropriate licence to deal with dog waste. The Parish Clerk has inquired as to whether the current dog waste contractor can clear the whole of Buckton Fields East to deal with the back log, preferably before Christmas. The Parish Clerk awaits a response.

First Port have confirmed to the Parish Clerk that they are looking at putting a new contractor in place for the new year and that the My Home Portal will be updated once further information is known.

Whilst the Parish Council have no control over the management of Buckton Fields, the Council appreciates the frustration of residents and are actively trying to help resolve the issue on your behalf.

Buckton Fields East

Buckton Fields East (as shown in the image below) is now managed by First Port. They are responsible for emptying the bins and maintaining the public open spaces. Please use the My Home Portal to log any issues or email help@firstport.co.uk

As Buckton Fields West is still under construction, the bins and maintenance of the open spaces remain the responsibility of the developers. If you have any issues please email CustomerCareSouthMidlands@bloorhomes.com

Community Infrastructure Levy (“CIL”) – timeline & updates as of December 2022

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For a brief introduction to what CIL is and how it can be spent, you may wish to read the Council’s CIL Allocation Policy.

As of December 2022, the Parish Council are in receipt of £241,703.85 of CIL funds.

Following efforts such as hand delivering leaflets in Autumn 21 and Summer 22 and hosting a CIL Roadshow at the Annual Parish Meeting in May 22 and during the Jubilee weekend in June 22, the Council were in receipt of 60+ suggestions on how to spend CIL.

In accordance with the Council’s CIL Allocation Policy, the suggestions were narrowed down to the following projects:-

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The Council awaits detailed viability reports regarding the above projects. As stated in the CIL Allocation Policy, further CIL is expected. The Council have resolved to take forward viable projects utilising CIL funds received and to host a second round of CIL spending in due course.

Buckton Fields

The Parish Council is committing significant CIL funds to Buckton Fields in two forms: (a) the community centre which it will own and operate and (b) enhancements to the public open space which will need to be discussed in accordance with below.

As with all CIL projects, a pre-requisite is land owner consent. Please see the Buckton Fields Liaison Forum Minutes for further information on the process that must be followed to obtain consent (item 7).

Unfortunately, the Parish Council have no control or influence over this process.

We appreciate it is frustrating for residents and this is why the Council continue to liaise with the developers and First Port for updates. The Council will review the position at the Council meeting in February 2023.

Once the construction of Buckton Fields West is complete, this part of the estate will follow the same process as detailed above.

The Council understand that residents of Buckton Fields East, as members of the Management Company, have been writing to the nominee Directors of the Management Company requesting a General Meeting to be held. The Council is not aware of any response to date.

Buckton Fields Play Park

The Council understand the following:-

  1. some residents may have previously received a “questionnaire” about CIL suggestions. For clarity this was not produced by the Parish Council but the sentiment is supported.
  2. the results of the free online survey regarding a playpark were limited to 40 participants. As there are 376 dwellings at Buckton Fields East, the Parish Council would require further consultation work to be undertaken to demonstrate public demand and evidence concerns, if any.
  3. residents have obtained design proposals regarding the play park at Meadow Green opposite the school (as shown in the CIL Roadshow presentation) and more recently, the play park located off Hanging Barrows. The two proposals reinforce the Council’s requirement for detailed consultation,. The Council envisage that once the resident directors of the Management Company are appointed they will submit a viable CIL project to the Parish Council demonstrating public support and detailing how concerns, if any, will be overcome.

Should you have any further questions about CIL or would like to get involved with a particular project, please contact the Parish Clerk – clerk@boughtonparishcouncil.co.uk

DRAFT – Buckton Fields Liaison Forum Minutes – 30 November 2022

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The minutes will be reviewed and approved at the next Liaison Forum.

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Minutes – Parish Council Meeting – 25 April 2022 (extra-ordinary meeting)

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Buckton Fields Liaison Forum Minutes – December 2021

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Planning Applications (Jan 21 – July 21)

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Under planning legislation, Boughton Parish Council, as a statutory consultee, are asked by West Northamptonshire Council to comment on planning applications they receive. The Parish Council send their comments, if any, and West Northamptonshire Council, as the Local Planning Authority, make the final decision.

Documents relating to the planning application are uploaded on to the planning portal, which can be found here: –https://selfservice.daventrydc.gov.uk/swiftlg/apas/run/wphappcriteria.display

The following table is a list of local planning applications from January – July 2021.

Date ReceivedApplication NumberLocationProposalDecision
29 July 2021WND/2021/03131 Greville Close, Boughton, Northamptonshire, NN2 8RZConstruction of part single and part two storey side extension, first floor side extension and two side dormers.  Upgrade existing conservatory.  Render and cladding of external appearance.  Roof and window alterations.No comment by the Parish Council.
26 July 2021WND/2021/0322Obelisk Farmhouse, Church Street, Boughton, Northamptonshire NN2 8SGConstruction of summerhouse (retrospective)No comment by the Parish Council.
23 July 2021WND/2021/0395  Highfield, Vyse Road, Boughton, Northamptonshire, NN2 8RPRemoval of one tree and work to one tree within a conservation areaNo comment by the Parish Council.
15 July 2021WND/2021/036537 Howard Lane, Boughton, Northamptonshire, NN2 8RSSingle storey front extension and part renderNo comment by the Parish Council.
14 July 2021Northamptonshire Highways – 306/mfbCE19 – Church Brampton. CC6 – BoughtonProposed diversion of public footpaths CE19 and CC6  No comment by the Parish Council.
14 July 2021WND/2021/0345  4, Briscoe Close, Boughton, Northamptonshire, NN2 8XHFirst floor extension over existing garage.No comment by the Parish Council.
8 July 2021WND/2021/0319  9 Tarry Way, Boughton, NN2 8GPConstruction of conservatoryNo comment by the Parish Council.
1 July 2021WND/2021/0292Mullions, Humfrey Lane, Boughton, Northamptonshire, NN2 8RQ.Work to tree within a conservation area.No comment by the Parish Council.
30 June 2021C/2020/0465/3in respect of planning application DA/2020/0465 – Land Off Home Farm Drive, Boughton, Northamptonshire. Construction of primary school, including outdoor play space, access, car/cycle parking areas and landscaping.Discharge planning condition 15 – Community Use ArrangementThe Parish Council welcome the document but ask whether consideration  can be given to limit the use to residents of the parish who can walk to the facility save for residents with mobility issues.
28 June 2021WND/2021/0207Boughton Green Farm, Moulton Lane, Boughton, Northamptonshire, NN2 8RF.Variation of conditions 2 and 3 and removal of condition 7 of planning permission DA/2016/1047 for the removal of the previously approved footpath.Object to removal of condition 7. No further comments.
28 June 2021WND/2021/0205Cotswold, Humfrey Lane, Boughton, Northamptonshire, NN2 8RN.Demolition of existing garage. Construction of two storey side/rear/front extension including alterations to roof and façade.No objection but the planning authority is asked to consider particularly the west elevation of the proposal in which there are several windows appearing to overlook neighbouring property.  The parish council is disappointed at the removal of trees and invites the applicant to plant some replacements
23 June 2021WND/2021/020412 Hanging Barrows, Boughton, NN2 8EZ.Single storey rear extension.No comment from the Parish Council
17 June 2021WNC/21/00023/WASFULBoughton Recycling and Waste Site, Brampton Lane, NN6 8AAThe extraction of remaining mineral and importation of inert restoration material to raise the restoration level within the current working/recycling area.No comment by the Parish Council.
17 June 2021WNC/21/00023/WASFULPitsford Quarry, Harborough Road, Pitsford, Northamptonshire, NN6 9BB.Relocation of aggregate recycling uses from Boughton Waste Site (former Boughton Quarry) to the site of Phase 1 Pitsford Quarry.No comment by the Parish Council.
9 June 2021WND/2021/0183The Old Rectory, Church Street, Boughton, Northamptonshire, NN2 8SGInstallation of summerhouse.No observations by the Parish Council
10 May 2021WND/2021/0044Windsor House, Boughton, NN2 8SHRemoval of tree subject of Tree Preservation Order DA 159Objection to the application on the ground of the environmental importance of the tree. It is estimated around 40 saplings would be required to maintain the carbon offset.
10 May 2021WND/2021/0033Hill House, Butchers Lane, Boughton, NN2 8SHExternal re-cladding of dwelling raising of existing garage roof and rear extension to existing garage (revised scheme)No observations by the Parish Council
5 May 2021 DA/2021/0143  (Amended)Tanglewood, Vyse Road, Boughton, NN2 8RPDemolition of conservatory. Construction of two storey side extension, single storey side extension, conversion of roof space to habitable space.  Construction of detached double garage with storage above.No further observations by the Parish Council since the original application.
26th April 2021 DA/2021/027763 Glebe Road, Boughton NN2 8ETPartial conversion of garage to home officeNo observations by the Parish Council
14th April 2021 DA/2021/032353 Dixon Road, Boughton NN2 8XESingle storey side and rear extensions.No objection by the Parish Council and the Planning Officer would be requested to consider any comments from neighbours.
14th April 2021DA/2021/0254Chirbury, Butchers Lane, Boughton NN2 8SLExtension to existing garage to form triple garageNo objection by the Parish Council
14th April 2021DA/2021/0266The Cottage, 15 Church Street, Boughton NN2 8SFListed building consent for installation of secondary windowsNo objection by the Parish Council
24th March 2021DA/2021/0244Keppels, Humfrey Lane, Boughton NN2 8RQWork to two trees and removal of a tree within a conservation areaNo objection by the Parish Council who are guided by the advice of the Landscape Officer
16th March 2021DA/2021/918717 Hanging Barrows, Boughton NN2 8EZConstruction of front porch and single storey extension.No objection by the Parish Council
11th March 2021DA/2021/0143Tanglewood, Vyse Road, Boughton NN2 8RPDemolition of conservatory. Construction of two storey side extension, single storey side extension, conversion of roof space to habitable space. Construction of detached double garage with storage above.Objection by the Parish Council
11th March 2021DA/2021/013912 Bochetone Boughton NN2 8EXRelocation of garden wall 
25th February 2021DA/2021/0130Broadlands, Moulton Lane, Boughton NN2 8RFTwo storey rear extension (revised scheme)No objection by the Parish Council 8th March 2021
23rd February 2021DA/2021/0108Thornfield, Molton Lane, Boughton NN2 8RFInsertion of front dormer to existing roof slopeNo objection by the Parish Council 8th March 2021
23rd February 2021DA/2021/00894 Briscoe Close, Boughton NN2 8XHDemolition of existing conservatory construction of single storey rear extension, conversion of garage to habitable rooms and construction of attached single garage (revised scheme)No objection by the Parish Council 8th March 2021
 18th January 2021DA/2020/1080The Lawns, Moulton Lane, Boughton NN2 8RFTwo storey side extension, two storey and single storey rear extensionNo objection by the Parish Council 8th February 2021Application Approved by DDC 3rd March 2021