Jan 17th 2024
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Mar 20th
Planning applications to 20th March 2024
24/P/00061 Maple Mead, Summers Lane, Hurtmore
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Conversion of detached outbuilding from garage and annexe to ancillary habitable accommodation (contrary to Condition 3 of planning permission 89/P/00612)
24/P/00152 Bavins, Mark Way
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Certificate of Lawfulness for existing development to establish whether the building works for a ground and first floor infill extensions were substantially completed more than 4 years before the date of this application.
24/P/00276 Jasmine Cottage, The Street
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Construction of a double garage following demolition of an existing single garage
Finances
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Parish Clerk Joanna Cadman
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joanna.cadman@compton-pc.gov.uk
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07711 566 458
Past Projects
Litter
This was collected by residents, a week before lockdown. Fantastic effort.
War Memorial
The war memorial was professionally cleaned and restored
War Memorial
The names of villagers who served in WW1 and WW2, now clearly visible.
War Memorial
The project was finished in time for the WW2 Centenary marking the end of the war, 100 years after the event in 2018.
Memorial Light
As part of the restoration the electrics and lamp were reinstated.
AQMA
After 5 years of data collection, part of the B3000 was made an Air Quality Management Area.
Village Sign
Cllr Sharples facilitated the design and installation of a new village sign. The opening ceremony was well attended.
The Avenue
Roadside shrubbery was cleared to improve pedestrian safety.
Almsgate
Ditch deepened to improve drainage.
Hand Rail
A handrail was erected at Watts Cemetery to improve safety for visitors
30 MPH VAS
A camera sign with the 30 MPH VAS was agreed but unfortunately, SCC replaced it, without the sign, as lack of police checks meant the B3000 failed the criteria test.
Play Area
A new fence and extended activity centre was added to the play area in phase one of the scheme. Phase 2 was added in 2024
Withies Pond
The silt was removed and re-sited
Minor landscape improvements to surroundings - and today the Withies pond is an attractive feature for residents and wildlife
Meetings Review
Result- Clerk to spend 2 hours a week in Compton, would copy in relevant councillors on all correspondence and PC to consider monthly meetings if needed
Independent Surveys
Compton Parish Council contributed towards an independent SHMA carried out by GRA (Guildford Residents' Association) a traffic survey and a landscape assessment.
Common Clearance
Residents came out in force to help clear the woodlands of the dreaded Himalayan Balsam.
Common Clearance
Drinks afterwards at the Withies made the hard work worthwhile!
Website
Compton Parish Council website was produced. We hope you find it useful.