GENERAL MEETING

 

The MINUTES of a GENERAL MEETING held in the Board Room, Town Hall, Derby Road, Peel on Wednesday 6th April 2005 at 7.00 p.m.

 

Present                         Mr. T M Crookall (Chairman)

                                    Mrs. T M Birkett

                                    Mr. R Gimbert

                                    Ms. P Hardman

                                    Mr. D J Lace

                                    Mr. J E Lightfoot

                                    Mrs. C A Moughtin

                                    Mrs. P Pugh

                                    Mrs. P S Sweeney       

                                                                                                                       

In attendance                Mr. P G Leadley (Town Clerk)

                                                                                               

CHAIRMAN’S              04/499                The Chairman welcomed the Press to the first

WELCOME                                              meeting of April and wished to comment upon the recent ceremony both at the Clothworkers School and the House of Manannan in relation to the Queens Baton Commonwealth Games relay. 

 

MINUTES                      04/500                The Minutes of the meeting held on the 2nd March 2005 were taken as read and CONFIRMED.

 

VIKING                         04/501                The Town Clerk referred back to Minute 04/449

LONGHOUSE                                          and updated Members on the current situation.  A further letter had been received from advocates for the adjacent property owner to the Longhouse concerning action under the Building Control Act to alleviate the problem of falling masonry from the Longhouse building. 

 

                                                                  It was noted that a meeting between the owner of the Longhouse and the adjacent property owner together with the Environmental Health Office Inspector had recently taken place regarding the necessary work required to alleviate the problem.  It was anticipated that the work would commence on  7th April 2005. 

 

PARISH                         04/502                The Town Clerk referred back to Minute 04/451

PARTNERSHIP                                        and indicated that a meeting had been arranged by the Department of Transport for 28th April which he would attend relating to the Parish Partnership Scheme initiative scheme arranged by the Department.

 

RECYLCE BINS            04/503                The Chairman referred back to Minute 04/452 and indicated that whilst the recycle bins at the end of the Promenade were being used it appeared at times the bins were not locked and youths had removed bottles and broken them on the adjacent rocks.  It was AGREED to advise the Waste Management Unit accordingly.   Reference was made to the Department of Transport Depot yard at the Weatherglass Corner and it was AGREED to enquire whether additional recycle bins might be located at this site. 

 

PHILIP CHRISTIAN     04/504                Mr. Lightfoot referred to a broken window in

CENTRE                                                   the gable end of the Philip Christian Centre and the Town Clerk undertook to arrange for its repair.  It was noted that the broken window alongside the toilets had been repaired that day. 

 

                                                                  Arising therefrom the Chairman referred to Philip Christian’s house which was situated in Rheast Lane and owned by Manx National Heritage.  The walls of the house were in need of repair and it was AGREED to advise Manx National Heritage accordingly. 

 

STREET NAMES           04/505                The Chairman referred back to Minute 04/467 and in addition to the previously submitted signs requiring replacement indicated that the Corrins Way sign and Ballaterson Crescent sign were also in need of replacement.  It was AGREED that they be replaced accordingly.

 

BUILDING                     04/506                The Board noted an increase in the various

CONTROL FEES                                     categories for building control fees under the 1991 Act.

 

BUILDING                     04/507                The Town Clerk indicated that a letter had been

CONTROL ACT 1991                              received from the Environmental Health Officer requiring necessary remedial work to the roof of Empire, Marine Parade, Peel a property owned by Mr. Hanson.  Mr. Hanson had been requested to contact the Environmental Health Officer to discuss the necessary works required to render the premises safe in advance of any formal action being taken under the Building Control Act 1991.  NOTED

 

ISLE OF MAN               04/508                Members noted a letter from Superintendent

CONSTABULARY                                   Gary Roberts in respect of the restructuring of the Isle of Man Constabulary.  Members noted the contents of the letter and arising therefrom it was AGREED that arrangements be made to invite Superintendent Roberts to a meeting in company with Sergeant Lowe of the Peel Station. 

 

PEEL CAMPSITE          04/509                Further consideration was given to a request from Mr. Fargher and Miss Dryden regarding their wish to hold a wedding reception at Peel Campsite.  The couple had now rearranged their wedding date to 14th October 2006 when the campsite would be closed.  After consideration the Board AGREED that permission be given for the wedding reception at the campsite subject to an appropriate fee.

 

STREET                         04/510                Consideration was given to a request from the

LIGHTING                                                Manx Electricity Authority concerning the cost to replace a street light at Mourne View, Peel in the sum of £850.00 plus VAT.   The Town Clerk referred to a further request for a replacement head at Queens Street, Peel in the sum of £290.00 plus VAT.  A general discussion ensued over the costs of replacement for street lighting and it was AGREED to refer this matter to the meeting to be held by the Commissioners on 20th April 2005.

 

PUBLIC SECTOR         04/511                Members noted the amended uniform criteria

HOUSING                                                for housing which was effective from 1st April 2005.  The main changed related to the points total for gross income which had been increased in March 2005.  NOTED

 

BALLATESSAN            04/512                Consideration was given to the street lighting

MEADOW                                                scheme submitted by Heritage Homes Limited with a letter from the Community Safety Unit of the Isle of Man Constabulary.  Constable Radcliffe of the Community Safety Unit had indicated that the type of light proposed was of a high pressure sodium vapour lamp which omitted a characteristic yellow light and had limited colour rendering ability.  White light such as those provided by metal halide lamps gave improved colour rendition and this type of light was recommended by the Constable.  Whilst its initial installation costs might be higher the Board nevertheless agreed that the metal halide lights should be installed and it was AGREED to advise Heritage Homes Limited accordingly.

 

HOUSING (FLATS)      04/513                Upon recommendation from the Environmental

REGULATIONS 1982                              Health Technician it was AGREED that flats 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 Cronk Lheanag, Ballawattleworth Estate, Peel be registered under the regulations.

 

PLANNING                   04/514                The following planning applications had been

APPLICATIONS FOR COMMENT        submitted for comment:-

 

                                                                  PA 05/0024/B Amendments to approved residential development 00/02395 consisting of changed dwelling types to plots 17-26 and the addition of 2 plots, Field 3111794 and part field 311792, land off Glenfaba Road, (adjoining Cronk Reayrt, Creggans Avenue & Corrins Way), Glenfaba Road, (Clarification of address). This matter was considered at some length and members agreed to object to the proposed change of dwelling types and plots.

 

                                                                  PA 05/00315/B Installation of uPVC casement windows to replace existing on rear elevation, 10 Duke Street, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

 

                                                                  PA 05/00327/B Installation of an additional roof light on rear elevation of Fairholme, Peveril Avenue, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

 

                                                                  PA 05/00339/B Construction of a bin storage area in rear garden of Ballaraye, 5 Marine Parade, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

 

                                                                  PA 05/00345/B Installation of white uPVC sliding sash windows and white uPVC traditional front door to front elevation, 26 Douglas Street, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

 

                                                                  PA 05/00377/A Approval in principle for creation of an industrial/business park comprising individual units with associated infrastructure (lighting, sewage) and access to Mill Road via the former railway line, field adjacent to Total Oil Depot, Off Mill Road, Close Chairn, Peel.  The Town Clerk indicated that a letter of objection had been received from Mr. Ashcroft at the Department of Transport Highways Section concerning the access route to the proposed site.  It was noted that the Department would be prepared to discuss the possibility of a revised access and it was AGREED that this matter be raised with the Department in due course.

 

                                                                  PA 05/00385/B Proposed two mounded 20 tonne LGP storage vessels to replace six 2 tonne LPG tanks and two vaporizers to replace one and adjustment to existing gates (amendments to approved 04/01150/B), Gas Works, Mill Road, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

 

                                                                  PA 05/00389/B Erection of block of four shops with four apartments over to replace previously approved health centre (PA 03/00791) land between Brickfield and Ballaquane Cottage and strip of land opposite, South of Poortown Road, running West covering north part of field 314444, 315097 and 314443, (County series 1777, 1774 and 1771), Poortown Road, Peel/German, (re advertised for correction to parish location).  The Board unanimously objected to the provision of an additional four shops at the Ballawattleworth Estate as this would have a significant impact on the shopping centre in the lower part of the town.

 

                                                                  PA 05/00466/B Erection of a steel framed industrial unit for the maintenance of motor vehicles, DTI industrial estate, Old Brickworks Yard, Mill Road, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

 

                                                                  PA 05/00484/B Enlargement of side window and installation of patio doors to replace rear ground floor bay window, Greenland, 23 Albany Road, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

 

                                                                  PA 05/00493/B Erection of garage and vehicular access (via Stanley Mount), 16 Bridge Street, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

 

                                                                  PA 05/00078/B Amended plans – first floor extension and window alterations to provide twenty five self contained apartments in lieu of the existing thirty bedsit units, Westland, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

 

                                                                  PA 05/00589/B Installation of replacement sliding sash windows to replace existing to front and side of Ivydene, Derby Road, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

 

                                                                  PA 05/00523/B Installation of new white uPVC porch to front elevation with blue panelled traditional front door, 4 St. Patrick’s View, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

 

PLANNING                   04/515                The following planning decisions had been

DECISIONS NOTIFIED                          notified:-

 

                                                                  PA 04/02631/B Erection of conservatory to rear of dwelling, 54 Patrick Street, Peel for Mr. L Exton.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 05/00154/B Installation of uPVC sliding sash windows to replace existing on front elevation, 28 Patrick Street, Peel for Mr. K Johnson.  APPROVED

 

 

                                                                  PA 05/00122/B Erection of dwelling with integral garage, site of former dwelling known as Dalemount, Peveril Road, Peel for Mr. M Watterson.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 05/00131/B Erection of porch/shower extension to rear of dwelling, 19 Ballellis, Ballawattleworth, Peel for Mr. & Mrs. F Priggen.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 05/00159/B Erection of conservatory to rear elevation, 2 Ramsey Road, Peel for Mr. & Mrs. Quine.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 05/00206/B Replace existing toilet facility asbestos roof to fibreglass roof, 13 Douglas Street, Peel for Mrs. Jose Anne Mason.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 05/00031/B Installation of timber replacement window to replicate existing, Town Hall, Derby Road, Peel for Peel Town Commissioners.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 04/02508/B Conversion of part garage into additional living accommodation and erection of extension over garage, 5 The Links, Peel for Mr. & Mrs. A Wright.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 04/02644/B Erection of summerhouse, Brottby, Peveril Road, Peel for Mr. M Hannan.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 04/00106/GB Extension to provide additional kitchen and creation of a function suite in three adjacent cellars vaults under 27, 29 and 31 Castle Street and restaurant at The Forge, East Quay, Peel for Mr. K Crompton.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 04/02106/B Creation of a new flat over outbuildings and erection of a canopy over existing external seating area, Peveril Hotel, Crown Street, Peel for Mr. & Mrs. K Kelly.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 04/02481/B Enlargement of rear ground floor window, 12 Close Quane, Peel for Mr. K Christian.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 04/02403/A Approval in principle for the erection of three dwellings land between Cliffe Cottage and Greystones, Battery Road, Peel for Mrs. Thomson.  REFUSED

                                                                 

                                                                  PA 04/02617/D Erection of an information notice board on front wall of the Leece Museum at the Old Court House, East Quay, Peel for Peel Town Commissioners.  APPROVED

 

PA 04/02282/A              04/516                It was noted that a request for a Review of the

ON REVIEW                                            initial decision to refuse a residential development on land at Stanley Road, Peel had been submitted.  It was AGREED to make no comment on the application.

 

PA 04/2206/B                 04/517                It was noted that an Appeal had been submitted against the refusal on Review for the erection of a gazebo with felted roof on concrete area at rear of garage, 5 The Links, Peel for Mr. A J Wright.  It was AGREED to make no comment on the appeal application

 

PA 04/01414/B               04/518                The Town Clerk indicated that a letter had been

ON APPEAL                                             received from the Department of Local Government and the Environment which indicated that the Minister having considered the report of the Inspector had agreed to accept the recommendation and had accordingly directed that the appeal be dismissed and that the decision of the Planning Committee to refuse the application be confirmed.  NOTED

 

PA 04/1594/B                 04/519                It was noted that the Appeal against refusal for

ON APPEAL                                             approval in principle for the redevelopment of existing building presently used as a garage/workshop, construction of semi detached dwelling with car parking and service areas, site at eastern end of Stanley Mount and Circular Road, Peel had subsequently been withdrawn.  NOTED

 

ROAD CLOSURES       04/520                The Department of Transport had written to the Commissioners seeking comments on the proposed road closure request submitted for the Viking Longboat races on 23rd July 2005.  Members had no objection to the proposed road closure and it was AGREED to advise the Department of Transport accordingly.

 

                                                                  Consideration was also given to a request from the Department of Transport for views on the road closure application for Peel Carnival Day scheduled for 14th August 2005.  The proposed closure of part of East Quay and the Promenade was acceptable.  However a number of streets leading onto the Promenade including Market Street, Factory Lane, Queen Street, Gib Lane, Charles Street, Strand Street, Beach  Street and Duke Street were also included together with part of Bridge Street and part of Stanley Road.  Members felt this was somewhat excessive and requested the matter be discussed further with the Carnival Committee. 

 

                                                                  Arising therefrom consideration was given to a request from Miss Forster of 7 Close Toalt, Ballawattleworth Estate, Peel who wished to obtain a street traders licence for a stall on Carnival Day to sell jewellery.  Bearing in mind that the application had not been made by the February deadline date it was AGREED TO REFUSE the request. 

 

DERBY ROAD              04/521                Mr. Gimbert indicated that the drainage gulley

DRAINS                                                    in Derby Road in the vicinity of the Peel Medical Centre was blocked.  It was AGREED to arrange for Derby Road to be power cleaned to clear the drainage gullies. 

 

STRAND                        04/522                It was noted that vehicles were blocking the

STREET OFF ROAD                                access to the parking in Strand Street and it was

PARKING                                                 AGREED that a chevron box be painted to prevent blocking garages.  The Chairman indicated that a similar problem had arisen at St. Germans Place and it was AGREED that this be attended to also.

 

PEEL ONLINE              04/523                Mr. Gimbert indicated whether a link could be

WEBSITE                                                  established to the Peel online Website for a shopping area.  Sponsorship could be obtained from retailers who could access the site. The matter was discussed and Mr. Lightfoot enquired whether there would be a reciprocal link for the Commissioners to other websites.  The Commissioners had no objection to such a proposal in principle but felt that it was up to local businesses to secure suitable sponsorship for the establishment of the site link. 

 

                                                                  This part of the meeting ended at 8.10p.m.