Preston Bissett Parish Council

Parish Councillors are requested to attend the Parish Council Meeting on Thursday 07th May 2026 at The Old School, Preston Bissett. The meeting will commence at 8pm. All are welcome. 

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Agenda

May 0726/1      Apologies 

May 0726/2      Declaration of Interest 

May 0726/3      Confirmation of the approval of Minutes from 5th March 2026 Meeting
		
May 0726/4      Payments and Finances to be noted and approved by the Parish Council LEAD: Parish Clerk       

Bank Balances noted: 
		          Treasurers account £560.13 (As of 21.04.2026)
		          Business Account £8471.61 (As of 21.04.2026)

May 0726/4.1   Income and Expenditure, to be noted and approved:

Expenditure: 	28.02.2026 – 21.04.2026		
02.03.2026	Clerks Salary – February	£212.00	
02.03.2026	HMRC – February	£53.00	
02.03.2026	SLCC – Fee Correction	£32.00	
17.03.2026	Banking Service Charges	£4.25	
20.03.2026	N Power	£59.13	
27.03.2026	Clerks Salary – March	£212.00	
27.03.2026	HMRC – March	£53.00	
17.04.2026	Banking Service Charges	£4.25	

Income:	28.02.2026 – 21.04.2026		
14.04.2026	Precept	£3693.60	
09.03.2026	Interest	£2.11	
09.04.2026	Interest	£2.18	

May 0726/4.2      Bank Transfers, to be noted and approved:

25.03.2026	£350	Payment made into Account ***972 to cover monthly expenses.	
17.04.2026	£3500	Payment made into Account ***258 to gain better interest rate	

May 0726/4.3       Known payments due before next meeting to be approved:

Due to be Paid in May	Clerks Salary	£212.00	
	HMRC	£53.00	
 
May 0726/5      AGAR – 2025/2026
                           Sections 1 & 2 of AGAR to be approved by Councillors and signed by Chair. 
                           Confirm the completion of the Internal Audit carried out by B. Fludgate. 

May 0726/6    Councillors to note that VAT claim for £736.70 has been completed for dates
                          1.04.2025 – 31.03.2026

May 0726/7     Village Projects and Funding Options                                                      LEAD: Robert Secret

Vi have agreed to a proactive approach to the ongoing maintena	                                                                                     May 0726/8      Planning Applications - Updates:                                                               LEAD: Graham Gulliver
              
                        PL/25/6100/FA Full Planning Permission Cowley Old House , Cowley Road, Preston Bissett,
                       Buckinghamshire, MK18 4DS Construction of porch, part-single/part-two storey side/rear
                       extension, internal alterations and outbuilding for the swimming pool. Status: Refused

                       PL/25/6021/FA Full Planning Permission Littlebrook Farm , Pound Lane, Preston Bissett,
                       Buckinghamshire, MK18 4LX Internal alterations and infill single storey extension to 
                       rationalise plan form and create family room/kitchen. Status: Conditional Permission

      PL/25/6004/FA Full Planning Permission The Nursery, Bushey Lane, Preston Bissett, 
      Buckinghamshire, MK18 4ND, Partial change of use of shop to mixed use comprising shop
      and wedding ceremonies venue (sui generis use) Status: Conditional Permission         

May 0726/8.1
Demolition of existing garage building and erection of replacement dwelling with associated landscaping - Garage Site 719999g The Elms Preston Bissett Buckinghamshire
Ref. No: 25/02346/APP Status:- Awaiting Decision (No change 21.04.2026)

May 0726/8.2  
Change of use of land to use as residential caravan site for 4 traveller families, each with 2    caravans, together with laying of hardstanding, erection of 4 No. amenity building and construction of new access. Land South Of Preston Road, Tingewick, Buckinghamshire. Application Ref: 23/02597/APP Appeal Ref: 23/00107/REF Planning Inspectorate Ref: APP/J0405/W/23/3334857. Appeal Dismissed Status: New Application Ref 24/03139/APP– Awaiting Decision (as of 15.08.25) No change 21.04.2026

 May 0726/8.3  
Planning Enforcement: Alleged creation of access and erection of gates in  excess of 1m.       Sycamore Farm, Preston Road, Tingewick, Buckinghamshire. Ref: NC/24/00346/OPDEV. Councillors to note that the report has been logged and will be investigated by an officer. 
     Status: No further Update    
May 0726/8.4  
Erection of 2 dwellings (retrospective) | The Piggery, The Common, Preston  Bissett, Buckingham,   Buckinghamshire, MK18 4NA. Ref 24/03695/APP. 
Status: Awaiting Decision (as of 15.08.2025 – Expiry Date on Application 29.08.2025) 
No change/Update 21.04.2026

May 0726/9         Recreation Area Updates/News					LEAD: David Taylor 
     
                        May 0726/10      Highways Updates/News						LEAD: Darren Parker
                             
                             May 0726/11     Villager Feedback    				                                        LEAD: Jean Turner 
                             
             	    Yearly Planner Actions for June and c/f prior meeting 	             LEAD: Graham Ellis
May 0726/12     Register of Interests completed by Councillors, submit to County Council – All
May 0726/13     Renewal of Insurance – Current provider Ansvar – Renewal due 01.06.2026. Renewal premium
                             yet to be provided. (Last Years cost £435.41)
   
                            Correspondence or previously circulated items
	   May 0726/14   Correspondence sent and received regarding ‘Site opposite Buck Council Depot, Preston Rd 
                               GE to provide an update regarding correspondence sent and received.  

 May 0726/15    Meetings and Training
                             Parish Council meeting dates confirmed for 2026-2027 – June, September, November,
                             January, March. GE has given his apologies for the June meeting, Vice Chair DS to Chair 
                             meeting. 

 May 0726/16	    Action List 	-    Completed/Closed since last meeting 
   Open and to be updated
			
 May 0726/17	    Items for the next Agenda
                              
May 0726/18	    Date of next meeting
    Thursday 4th June 2026 

   Close of Meeting

    Open Forum
	
     Meeting end

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Agenda created and signed by the Parish Clerk: C. Durnin
Parish Clerk Email: parishcouncil@prestonbissett.co.uk
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