GENERAL MEETING

 

The MINUTES of the GENERAL MEETING held in the Board Room, Town Hall, Derby Road, Peel on Wednesday 3rd August 2005 at 7.00 p.m.

 

Present:                        Mr. J E Lightfoot (Chairman)

                                    Mr. D J Lace

                                    Mrs. T M Birkett

                                    Mr. T M Crookall

                                    Mr. R M Gimbert

                                    Ms. P Hardman

                                    Mrs. C A Moughtin

                                    Mrs. P Pugh

                                    Mrs P S Sweeney

                                                                                                                                               

In attendance                Mr. P G Leadley (Town Clerk)

                                   

                                                                                                           

CHAIRMAN’S              05/111                The Chairman welcomed the Press to the first

WELCOME                                              meeting of August and wished to express his thanks to the Transport Group that had organised the recent transport show.  A lot of interest had been shown in the vintage vehicles and it was a successful day.  The Vice-Chairman indicated that he represented the Commissioners to present the bowls trophy at the recent competition at Peel Bowling Green. 

 

MINUTES                      05/112                The Minutes of the meeting held on 6th July 2005 were taken as read and CONFIRMED.

 

BALLATESSAN            05/113                Reference was made back to Minute 05/069 and

ESTATE                                                    the Chairman indicated that due to the requirements of the developer Heritage Homes Limited a decision had been made to have all the properties on the single main road into the estate numbered from 1 upwards.  The small loop road at the head of the estate would be called Cronk Close.  NOTED

 

BOILLEY                       05/114                The Chairman referred back to Minute 05/082

SPITTAL – PHASE TWO                         and indicated that prior to the meeting a number of Commissioners had inspected the completed development at Boilley Spittal.  It was noted that the tenants would be given tenancies to commence occupation from 15th August 2005. 

 

STREET                         05/115                Reference was made back to Minute 05/085

TRADERS LICENCE                               with particular regard to the Viking Longboat Race day when a mobile fast food trader, with a licence had set up at the point of the Quay and Promenade where the majority of people had congregated in the Chairman’s view this was somewhat unfair to existing established traders providing fast food and it was suggested that in future specific locations be allocated to mobile traders under a street trading licence.

 

                                                                  Having regard to the statutory £5 licence fee the Commissioners AGREED to look at a pricing structure with a view to increasing the fee substantially to cover administration costs at the Town Hall.  It was also suggested by Mr. Lace that the Town Warden be employed on specific days when events were taking place in Peel to be on duty to ensure compliance with the Street Trading licence requirements. 

 

                                                                  In conclusion it was AGREED that the matter be discussed in full detail at the next meeting involving recreation matters. 

 

HEALTH AND               05/116                Members noted receipt of the Health & Safety

SAFETY POLICY                                    Policy document prepared by Tweeds.

 

COMMISSIONERS      05/117                Members noted receipt of the Commissioners

WEBSITE                                                  website statistical report for the period up to July 2005. 

 

HEADLANDS/               05/118                Consideration was given to a letter from Mrs.

RAMSEY ROAD WALL                          Hannan, MHK concerning the condition of the Commissioners wall which formed the boundary between the headlands field and the Ramsey Road.  It was AGREED that the Technical Officer inspect the wall with a view to pricing up the necessary cost of repair. 

 

                                                                  Arising therefrom reference was made to a number of vehicles using the top corner of the field as a car park.  It was noted that this had occurred due to the gritting of the main Ramsey Road.  It was AGREED that once the road had been swept vehicle owners would be required to remove their vehicles from the headlands field. 

 

PLANNING                   05/119                The following planning applications were

APPLICATIONS                                      considered as follows:-

 

                                                                  PA 05/00193/B Erection of two storey extension containing an integral garage and additional living accommodation to the southern elevation of 29 Oak Road, Ballawattleworth Estate, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

 

                                                                  PA 05/01314/B Erection of a metal storage shed within the rear yard, Westlands Complex, Albany Road, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

 

                                                                  PA 05/01268/B Installation of a new window and roof light to side elevation, 8 Derby Drive, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

                                      

                                                                  PA 05/01272/B Internal alterations, extensions to provide assembly hall, administration rooms, special needs block, kitchen, boiler house and toilets, new access road, car parking, traffic management and external canopies, Peel Clothworkers School, Derby Road, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

 

                                                                  PA 05/01273/R Retrospective application for the renovation of existing workshops and garage to provide 9 private lock up storage units, Heathfield Yard, Patrick Street, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

 

                                                                  PA 05/01277/A Approval in principle for a forty bedroom hotel leisure complex with up to fourteen two bedroom residential apartments with complementary parking, former swimming pool site, Marine Parade, Peel. RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

 

                                                                  PA 05/01224/B Creation of a vehicular hardstanding and additional driveway and access, Ashcroft, Tynwald Road, Peel.  RECOMMNEDED FOR APPROVAL

 

                                                                  PA 05/01382/B Installation of uPVC casement window to replace existing (Conservation Area), 15 Beach Street, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

 

                                                                  PA 05/01389/B Demolish existing rear outlet and replace with a two storey extension to provide a new kitchen and bathroom above, and the installation of roof lights in existing attic room (Conservation Area), 29 Factory Lane, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

 

                                                                  PA 05/1363/B Demolition of Quirk’s Coalyard, Smithy building, rear extension to Harbour View and single garage, entrance porch to Harbour View, proposed refurbishment of Viking Long House and Harbour View and conversion, plus new buildings to form twenty five apartments and three commercial units, to include associated parking, access points and services, (Conservation Area), Quirk’s Coalyard, Smithy site, Viking Longhouse and Harbour View, East Quay, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE WITH SEWERAGE REQUIREMENTS.

 

PLANNING                   05/120                The following decisions had been notified by

DECISIONS NOTIFIED                          the Planning Committee:-   

 

                                                                  PA 05/01038/B Alterations, extension of existing rear utility, erection of extension on side to form sun lounge and erection of a detached garage, (Conservation Area), 37 Douglas Street, Peel for Mr. & Mrs. M LeMoignan.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 05/00339 On Review – Construction of bin storage area in rear garden of Ballaraye, 5 Marine Parade, Peel for Forest Homes Limited.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 05/00466/B Erection of a steel framed industrial unit for the maintenance of motor vehicles, Department of Trade and Industry Industrial Estate, Old Brickworks Yard, Mill Road, Peel for T & J Autos.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 05/00813/B Conversion of existing derelict dwelling to new two bed semi detached dwellings, 21/22 Shore Road, Peel for Libran Development Limited.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 05/00918/B Installation of replacement uPVC sliding sash windows with sash horns and externally expressed vertical mullions to the front elevation, and uPVC casement windows to the rear elevation to replace existing (Conservation Area), 9 Circular Road, Peel for Mr. & Mrs. Buttimore.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 05/00730/B Revisions to previous approved residential site layout to include additional dwelling, land between Rheast Lane and The Links, South of Rheast Lane, Peel for Hartford Homes Limited.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 05/01051/B Erection of conservatory to rear elevation 5 Links Close, Peel for Mr. & Mrs. Ryding.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 05/00765/B Erection of a pair of semi detached dwellings with car parking and service area, site adjacent to 17 and at eastern end of Circular Road, Peel for Mr. & Mrs. R B M Quayle.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 05/00923/B Replace existing front door with blue panel traditional PVC door (Conservation Area) 7 Bridge Street, Peel for Mr. B Sayle.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 05/00909/C Change of Use of music shop to event hire showroom and office, Carlton House, (Conservation Area), 2 Bridge Street, Peel for J D & C S Atcheson.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 05/00917/B Installation of wooden traditional sash windows to the front and wooden casement windows to the rear elevations to replace existing (Conservation Area), 18 Michael Street, Peel for Mark & Michelle Flanagan.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 05/00764/B Erection of a single storey kitchen/utility extension to replace existing lean to extension to side of Mount View, Tynwald Road, Peel for Mr. & Mrs. M J Gordon.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 05/00767/B Repairs to shop front including replacement of dwarf walls, window sills and corner joints, 6a Atholl Place, Peel for Mrs. Judith Kelly.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 05/00824/B Enlargement of second floor dormer to the rear elevation (Conservation Area), 15 Factory Lane, Peel for Mr. Miles Corlett.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 05/00835/B Erection of conservatory to rear elevation, Plot 164, 1 Cushag Drive, Peel for Mr. & Mrs. Yellop.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 05/00867/B Increase extension by 250mm into rear hard standing (amendment to approved PA 05/00096), 28 St. Germans Place, Peel for Mrs. V Walker and Dr. B Redfearn.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 05/00676/B Alterations to and conversion of former Nursing Home to three apartments, Elm Bank, Stanley Terrace, Peel for Promoor Limited.  REFUSED

 

                                                                  PA 05/00781/B Installation of replacement uPVC casement windows to front elevation, 7 Patrick Street, Peel for Mr. & Mrs. Dunworth.  REFUSED

 

                                                                  PA 05/00024/B On Review – Amendments to approved residential development 00/02395 consisting of changed dwelling types to plot 17/26 and the addition of two plots, land off Glenfaba Road, Glenfaba Road, Peel for Heritage Homes Limited.  REFUSED

 

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

 

                                                                  PA 05/00228/B Erection of Conservatory and garden shed to rear, 13 Aspen Drive, Ballawattleworth Estate, Peel for Stephen Paul Gomm.  REFUSED

 

                                                                  PA 05/00815/R Retrospective application for installation of replacement hardwood front doors and surrounding panels, 22 Atholl Street, Peel for Mr. M J P Pringle. REFUSED.  In respect of this application Mr. Pringle had submitted a letter expressing his dissatisfaction with the decision to refuse this application bearing in mind the research he had undertaken to try and replace the defective softwood front door with a new hardwood front door and surrounding panel.  Members had sympathy with Mr. Pringle and were prepared to offer a letter in support of his application when it went to review.

 

                                                                  PA 05/00389/B On Review – Erection of block of four shops with four apartments over to replace previously approved health centre, Ballawattleworth Estate, Peel for Heritage Homes Limited.  REFUSED

 

                                                                  PA 05/00743/B Demolition of existing buildings and erection of a block of three apartments within the same footprint and similar appearance, buildings to rear yard of 23 Michael Street, Factory Lane, Peel for Mr. & Mrs. F Horne.  REFUSED

 

                                                                  PA 05/00670/B Convert existing basement, and 1st floor levels into flats together with extension to form additional flat, Creg Malin Hotel, Marine Parade, Peel for Mr. G McKenzie.  REFUSED

 

MANX GAS                  05/121                Members noted receipt of a letter from the Sales

POLICY                                                    and Marketing Manager at Manx Gas Limited in which following a policy review the company had decided to relax conditions for charges in respect of security deposits enforced with public sector housing.  The current policy requiring £100 deposit when applying for a new tenant gas supply would no longer apply as from 25th July 2005.  NOTED

 

 

PA 05/00676/B               05/122                Members noted receipt of a request for a

ON REVIEW                                            Review of the initial decision of the Planning Committee to refuse approval for alterations to and conversion of former nursing home to three apartments, Elm Bank, Stanley Terrace, Peel for Promoor Limited.  NOTED

 

PA 05/00389/B               05/123                Members noted receipt of an Appeal against the

ON APPEAL                                             decision on Review to refuse approval for the erection of a block of four shops with four apartments over to replace previously approved health centre at Ballawattleworth Estate, Peel for Heritage Homes Limited.  NOTED.  It was AGREED to make no further comment on this appeal application.

 

PA 05/00024/B               05/124                Members noted receipt of the lodging of an

ON APPEAL                                             Appeal against the refusal for amendment to approved residential development consisting of change dwelling to types to plots 17/26 and the addition of two plots at land of Glenfaba Road, Peel for Heritage Homes Limited.  NOTED  It was AGREED to make no further comment on this appeal application.

 

PA 05/00228/B               05/125                The Town Clerk indicated that a request for a

ON REVIEW                                            Review of the initial decision to refuse approval for the erection of a conservatory and garden shed to rear of 13 Aspen Drive, Ballawattleworth Estate, Peel had been submitted by Mr. Gomm.  It was AGREED to make no comment on this application.

 

MAUGHOLD                 05/126                The Town Clerk indicated that Maughold Parish

CIVIC SERVICE                                      Commissioners would hold its Annual Civic Service on 4th September 2005 at Maughold Parish Church at 3.00p.m.  The Chairman indicated that he would attend.

 

REFUSE                         05/127                Mr. Crookall indicated that a number of

COLLECTION                                         residents about the town were leaving bin bags full of rubbish outside their properties possibly the day before collection.  As a result seagulls were ripping open the bags and causing additional litter on the streets.  Mr. Crookall urged that residents use stronger bags or double them up to prevent the gulls ripping them open.  It was also suggested that residents if at all possible delay leaving their refuse outside their properties until the day of collection if at all possible.

 

FENELLA BEACH        05/128                Mr. Lace wished to praise the Department of

CAR PARK                                               Transport for the building of the harbour footbridge which was proving to be a great asset to the Town.  As a result he was of the opinion that Fenella Beach car park should be extended to cater for additional traffic and the sooner this could be achieved the better.

 

LOCAL AUTHORITY   05/129                Mr. Gimbert referred to an article in the press

HOUSING                                                whereby Braddan Commissioners had installed energy saving panels to some of their local authority housing.  It was AGREED to investigate the matter and the likely cost.

 

PEEL ONLINE              05/130                Mr. Gimbert wished to indicate his thanks to

WEBSITE                                                  Total Oils Limited who had sponsored the new shopping site on the Commissioners Peel Online Website. 

 

DISC PARKING            05/131                Mr. Gimbert sought clarification as to the Department of Transport proposals for disc parking in Peel and whether this would also include Saturdays as he understood the Department of Transport had indicated that the parking restrictions would apply from Monday to Friday.  It was AGREED to check this matter out. 

 

                                                                  This part of the meeting ended at 7.45p.m.