GENERAL MEETING

 

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

 

Present                         Mr. T M Crookall (Chairman)

                                    Mrs. T M Birkett

                                    Mr. R M Gimbert

                                    Ms. P Hardman

                                    Mr. J E Lightfoot

                                    Mrs. C A Moughtin

                                    Mr. D J Lace

                                    Mrs. P Pugh

                                    Mrs. P S Sweeney                   

                                                                                                                                   

In attendance                Mr. P G Leadley (Town Clerk)

                                                                                   

CHAIRMAN’S              04/367                The Chairman welcomed the Press and

WELCOME                                              Members to the first Board meeting of 2005 and requested that everyone stood to observe one minutes silence in respect of the Asian Tsunami disaster which had taken place on Boxing Day. 

 

                                                                  The Chairman wished to convey his condolences to the family of Sylvia Powell who had recently died.  In conclusion the Chairman in capacity as Chairman of the Commissioners wished to thank all those that had invited him and his wife to various functions over the Christmas period. 

 

MINUTES                      04/368                The Minutes of the meeting held on 1st December 2004 were taken as read and CONFIRMED. 

 

STRAND STREET         04/369                Mr. Lace proposed that Minute C04/370 held In Committee be transferred to the public record.  AGREED

 

                                                              Mr. Lace proposed that the Department of Local Government and the Environment be invited to view the Strand Street flats with a view to making out a case that they be converted into single person units.  Mr. Lace had also proposed that the inner court yard be blocked off and that the communal drying area be converted into individual storage rooms for the flats.  It was AGREED that the Town Clerk make a formal approach to the Department. 

 

                                                                  Arising therefrom the Town Clerk indicated that he was due to meet Mr. McGarvey of the Department of Local Government and the Environment on 12th January 2005 to look into Mr. Lace’s proposal. 

 

STREET                         04/370                The Town Clerk referred back to Minute 04/334

LIGHTING                                                and confirmed that a solar powered street light had now been obtained and would be installed at the Castle Street gardens in due course.  NOTED

 

LAND TO REAR           04/371                Mr. Lace referred back to Minute 04/336 and

OF SHOPRITE                                         wished to clarify that his suggestion to consider extending the car park was for residents of the town and not the Commissioners own vehicles.  NOTED

 

REGISTERED                04/372                Mr. Lace referred back to Minute 04/340 and

WOODLAND                                           suggested that an approach be made to the Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry to consider possible suitable areas for tree planting within the town.  NOTED

 

VIKING FESTIVAL      04/373                Reference was made back to Minute 04/342 and

2005                                                          discussion ensued over the participants in the proposed Viking festival to be held in July 2005 having use of the campsite free of charge.  The matter was discussed at some length and it was AGREED that a reduced charge should apply for this particular event in respect of campsite users.

 

PLAY GROUND           04/374                The Town Clerk reported that Wicksteed

REPORTS                                                 Leisure had made contact with the Technical Officer to arrange for appropriate play ground inspections. 

 

FESTOON LIGHTS       04/375                The Town Clerk enquired whether the Commissioners were prepared to leave the festoon lights in Michael Street on to brighten up the street environment.  AGREED

 

 

 

ROAD TRAFFIC           04/376                Members noted a Temporary Suspension of

ACT 1985                                                 Parking Places Order 2004 in respect of Boilley Spittal.  The Order came into effect on 14th December 2004 and would run to Tuesday 14th June 2005. NOTED

 

PLANNING                   04/377                Consideration was given to the following

APPLICATIONS                                      planning applications:

 

                                                                  PA 04/02523/B Replace three existing windows on rear elevation with uPVC casement windows, 11 Church Street, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

 

                                                                  PA 04/02566/B Erection of a two storey extension and the addition of dormer windows to the rear of property, 6 Bridge Street, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

 

                                                                  The Town Clerk referred to a letter from Pat Kneen of 16 Bridge Street, Peel who criticized the Commissioners for recommending approval in principle for the proposed erection of six town houses on ground off Stanley Terrace.  Mrs. Kneen referred to a recent application in Port Erin where neighbours complained at the height of a new development.  The matter was discussed and it was confirmed that the height of the houses were currently unknown as the application was only in principle and it had been recommended that a ground survey of the site be undertaken first before detailed approval was obtained. 

 

PA 04/02206/R               04/378                The Town Clerk referred to a letter from the

ON REVIEW                                            Planning Committee in which an objector had sought a review of the initial decision to approve the retrospective application for the erection of a gazebo with felted roof on concrete area at rear of garage of 5 The Links, Peel.  The members had no comment to made on the Review application. 

 

PLANNING                   04/379                The following decisions had been notified by

DECISION NOTIFIED                             the Planning Committee:-

 

                                                                  PA 04/01150/B On Review – Installation of two mounted LPG storage vessels to replace existing six tanks, and two vaporizers to replace existing vaporizer, Gas Works, Mill Road, Peel for Manx Gas Limited.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 04/02385/B Erection of conservatory on rear elevation, 9 Mourne View, Peel for Mr. V Campbell.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 04/02379/B Erection of a conservatory on rear elevation of 4 Cushag Drive, Ballawattleworth, Peel for Mr. Adam Brew.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 04/02253/B Installation of timber sliding sash windows to replace existing on front elevation, 16 Bridge Street, Peel for Mrs. P C Kneen.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 04/02261/B Alterations to front boundary to create off road parking for two cars, conversion of roof space into additional living accommodation creating gable on rear elevation and the installation of six roof lights, Ballachrink, 14 Peveril Avenue, Peel for Mrs. M Lawrence.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 04/02227/B Replacement of existing front door with white uPVC door, 10 Belle Vue Park, Peel for S J Ross.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 04/01682/B Installation of replacement windows to front elevation with uPVC sliding sashes and replacement of front door and re-rendering of front elevation, 4 Stanley Road, Peel for Mr. P M Burden.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 04/02181/B Erection of detached timber garden room, 16 Bridge Street, Peel for P Kneen.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 04/02228/B Single storey extension on north elevation, Crown Green, 11 Belle Vue Park, Peel for Mrs. D Birch.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 04/02076/B Erection of front porch on front elevation, 15 Queens Drive, Peel for Mr. & Mrs. Barlow.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 04/02091/B Erection of conservatory on rear elevation, 7 Cushag Drive, Ballawattleworth, Peel for Mr. P Giles and Miss P Manzi.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 04/02206/R Retrospective application 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.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 04/02040/B Extension on rear elevation, 8 Ballaterson Crescent, Peel for L Henley.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 04/01970/B Re-building of existing outbuildings to form a physiotherapy clinic, garage to rear of 5a Victoria Terrace, Peel for Mr. B & Mrs. I Scott.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 04/02200/B Proposed conservatory on rear elevation, 6 Aspen Drive, Ballawattleworth, Peel for Mr. & Mrs. O’Hara.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 04/02195/B Installation of timber windows and door to replace existing, 4 Atholl Place, Peel for Mrs. J A Kelly.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 04/01975/B Erection of a conservatory on existing patio to rear of 7 Castle Street, Peel for Mr. G W Sayle.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 04/02032/PART Installation of uPVC sliding sash windows to replace existing on front elevation, 7 Bridge Street, Peel for Mr. Sayle.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 04/02032/B Installation of uPVC door to replace existing on front elevation, 7 Bridge Street, Peel for Mr. Sayle.  REFUSED

 

                                                                  PA 04/01414/R On Review – Retrospective application for the installation of ceramic tiles to ground floor front elevation, 16/16a Michael Street, Peel for Fong Kwai Tang.  REFUSED

 

                                                                  PA 04/01495/A On Review – Approval in principle for the demolition of existing buildings and erection of a block of three apartments within the same footprint and similar appearance, outbuildings in rear of yard, 23 Michael Street, Peel for Mr. & Mrs. Horne.  REFUSED

 

                                                                  PA 04/02141/D Erection of advertising sign, Lloyds TBS, 11 Douglas Street, Peel for Lloyds TSB.  REFUSED

 

                                                                  PA 04/01594/A On Review – Approval in principle for the redevelopment of existing building presently used as a garage/workshop, construction of semi-detached dwelling with car park and service areas, site at eastern end of Stanley Mount and Circular Road, Peel for Mr. R M B Quayle.  REFUSED

 

                                                                  PA 04/02051/R Retrospective application for the erection of a summer house, 8 St. Patrick’s View, Peel for S & C Else.  REFUSED

 

                                                                  PA 04/01656/C Change of Use to launderette to provide cleaning services, 15 Mill Road, Peel for J Mitchell.  REFUSED

 

PA 04/00981                  04/380                The Town Clerk referred to a letter from the

ON APPEAL                                             Chief Secretary’s Office, Planning Appeal Section dated 3rd December 2004 which indicated that Mr. & Mrs. Comber had requested that their Appeal be withdrawn in respect of the erection of a dwelling on land adjacent to The Mount, Mount Morrison, Peel.  NOTED

 

PA 04/02106/B               04/381                The Town Clerk indicated that amended plans had been received in respect of the proposed 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.  NOTED

 

MODERNISING            04/382                Members considered a consultative paper

THE PLANNING SYSTEM                     prepared by the Planning Committee of the Department of Local Government and the Environment relating to a proposed modernization of the current planning system.  It was noted that comments had been sought by Mr. McCauley, Director of Planning by 18th February 2005 and it was AGREED that any comments from members be submitted to the Town Clerk for onward transmission to the Department.

 

BALLATERSON           04/383                Consideration was given to a letter from

ESTATE                                                    Heritage Homes Limited regarding a request for the name of the new housing estate at Ballaterson Farm.  After discussion the Board AGREED that the name of the estate be Ballaterson Meadow. 

 

RENT REVIEW             04/384                Consideration was given to a letter from Mr. R Senior, Director of Estates at the Department of Local Government and the Environment regarding the proposed rent increase for local authority housing for 2005/06.  After discussion the Board AGREED that a recommendation be made to the Department for either a 5% increase or 2% above inflation whichever was the higher. 

 

PATRICK                      04/385                The Town Clerk advised that Patrick Civic

CIVIC SUNDAY                                      Sunday was scheduled for 23rd January 2005 at 3pm at Glen Maye Methodist Church.  The Chairman indicated that he would attend.  NOTED

 

HOLOCAUST               04/386                The Town Clerk referred to an invitation to the

MEMORIAL DAY                                    Island’s commemoration of Holocaust Memorial Day scheduled for 30th January 2005 at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Hill Street, Douglas at 3pm.  NOTED

CHRISTMAS                 04/387                Mr. Gimbert indicated that he had visited

LIGHTS COMPETITION                         various properties around the town with regard to the Christmas lights competition.  The winners of the house section were

                                                                  1.  1 Creggans Avenue

                                                                  2.  8 Close Quane

                                                                  3.  9 Rowan Avenue

 

                                                                  The category for best lit boat was won by Mr. Malcolm Kelly of 19 Belle Vue Park and with regard to the best lit shop the winning entry was from Looney’s Building, Michael Street, Peel.

 

 

 

NEW YEAR’S               04/388                Mrs. Birkett wished to thank all who had

DAY DIP                                                   supported the hot chestnut stall on the occasion of the New Year Dip.  As a result of the major Asian disaster Mrs. Birkett had decided that all the money raised would go to the Tsunami Appeal. 

 

DOG FOULING            04/389                The Chairman once more indicated his concern at the amount of dog fouling around the Town and made a plea to dog owners to clean up after their dogs had fouled. 

 

LAND AT                      04/390                Concern was voiced by the Chairman over the

MARINE PARADE                                   recent press article regarding the notice placed in the press inviting developers to register an interest in the land at Marine Parade and the skateboard park.  Mrs. Hannan had commented on the matter in a critical manner and the Board were of the view that at the appropriate time those interested in the skateboard park would be consulted. 

 

                                                                  The Town Clerk indicated that a letter had been received from Mrs. Hannan which had been acknowledged and would be considered at the next meeting.

 

DERBY ROAD              04/391                Mr. Gimbert indicated that since the opening of the new Highwayman Public House an increase in broken glass had been found on Derby Road in the vicinity of the Clothworkers School.  Mr. Gimbert requested that additional litter bins be placed along this route to try and alleviate the problem.  AGREED

 

                                                                  This part of the meeting ended at 7.55p.m.