GENERAL MEETING

 

The MINUTES of the GENERAL MEETING held in the Board Room, Town Hall, Derby Road, Peel on Wednesday 6th July 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              05/067                The Chairman welcomed the Press to the first

WELCOME                                              meeting of July and commented upon his enjoyment with regard to his recent Civic Sunday Service.  Recent weeks had been busy with the Viking Festival held the previous weekend and he wished to thank the organisers and visiting Vikings along with the Department of Transport, Harbours Division for arranging for the opening of the new harbour bridge.  Mr. Lightfoot was also proud and honoured to represent the town on Tynwald Hill on Tynwald Day.  In conclusion he wished to forward his and his fellow Commissioners condolences to the family of Helen Adcock who had tragically lost her life in a karting accident on Saturday 2nd July 2005.

 

DOGS                            05/068                Members noted the receipt of a consultative

(AMENDMENT) BILL 2004                    paper detailing a revised draft of the Dogs (Amendment) Bill 2004.  Mrs. Birkett indicated her disappointment in certain of the provisions including the provision to replace dog collars with a microchip.  Mrs. Birkett indicated that the ability to retain a dog collar would be of advantage in handling stray dogs.  The other issue relating to dogs under control was in her opinion not properly addressed.  No matter how well trained a dog could be there was always the fear that it could bolt across a road and possibly cause an accident. 

 

                                                                  Mr. Crookall commented on the Bill and felt that wherever a dog fouled in a public place there should be provision for it to be cleared up by the dog owner. 

 

                                                                  Arising out of the Bill when it eventually because law the Commissioners would need to consider its views on the extent of the bye-laws to be promoted with regard to Peel.  In that respect the Chairman requested Members to submit their views to the Town Clerk in due course.

 

BALLATESSAN            05/069                The Town Clerk indicated that Heritage Homes

ESTATE                                                    had requested that the Commissioners re-consider the naming of the estate from its original suggestion of Ballatessan MeadowEstate to Ballaterson.  Reference had been made to the Woods Atlas of 1867 in which there was no reference to Ballatessan.  The matter was discussed and it was AGREED that the Chairman seek the comments of the previous owner, Mr. Fargher prior to responding to Heritage Homes Limited. 

 

                                                                  The Town Clerk indicated that a letter had recently been received from Heritage Homes Limited requesting the Commissioners input into new street names for Ballatessan Meadow.  Members AGREED to give the matter consideration prior to a response being made to Heritage Homes Limited.

 

ANTI-LITTER                05/070                Members considered a report from the Town

CAMPAIGN                                             Warden in which she, in conjunction with the Technical Officer, was looking to arrange an anti-litter campaign with the Clothworkers School.  It was intended to also publicise the dog fouling issue and the importance of clearing up after the dog had fouled.  At this stage Members fully supported in principle the promotion of an anti-litter campaign linked to the dog fouling issues and it was noted that the Town Warden looked to secure private company sponsorship for some of the prizes. 

 

                                                                  Arising therefrom the Chairman indicated that since the appointment of the Town Warden the town was beginning to look better with a significantly less amount of dog fouling evident. 

 

ROAD TRAFFIC           05/071                Members noted a draft Order from the

REGULATION ACT 1985                        Department of Transport relating to the provision of a 20mph speed limit outside various schools including Peel Clothworkers School and the Queen Elizabeth 11 High School.  Arising therefrom  the Chairman was somewhat confused with the different times specified in the schedules, the Order appeared to be somewhat ambiguous and it was AGREED to seek clarification thereto. 

 

PUBLIC HEALTH         05/072                Members noted receipt of a copy letter from Mr.

ACT 1990                                                 Ian Mansell, Environmental Health Officer regarding the current progress of work to a flue to prevent ingress of smoke to the property next to 7 Derby Drive, Peel owned by Mr. & Mrs. Gadsby.  NOTED

 

                                                                  A further copy letter from Mr. Mansell in respect of smoke entering 30 Derby Road from 28 Derby Road a property owned by Mr. Makin was also NOTED.  Mr. Gimbert advised that the work to address the issue had been undertaken.

 

PLANNING                   05/073                The following planning applications had been

APPLICATIONS FOR COMMENT        received for comment as follows:

 

                                                                  PA 05/0987/B Construction of first floor additions built up over ground floor garage and utility room, 10 Birch Drive, Ballawattleworth Estate, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

 

                                                                  PA 05/051016/B Demolition of existing garage and construction of two houses and garaging, Workshop and land adjacent to 16 Stanley Mount, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

 

                                                                  PA 05/1144/B Erection of garage and vehicular access via Stanley Mount (Conservation Area) (Re-submission), 16 Bridge Street, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

 

                                                                  PA 05/01141/B Erection  of a garden shed (Conservation Area), 15 Atholl Street, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

 

                                                                  PA 05/01121/B Installation of uPVC sliding sash window to front and side and casement  to rear to replace existing (Conservation Area), Old Coach House, 9 Tynwald Road, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

 

PLANNING                   05/074                The following decisions had been notified by

DECISIONS NOTIFIED                          the Planning Committee:-

 

                                                                  PA 05/00601/B Conversion of existing roof space into additional living accommodation within installation of dormer roof light, Sharnbrook, 8 Queens Drive, Peel for Mr. & Mrs. R Quirk.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 05/00385/B Proposed two mounded 20 tonne LPG storage vessels to replace six two tonne PPG tanks and two vaporisers to replace one and adjustment to existing gates, Gas Works, Mill Road, Peel for Manx Gas Limited.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 05/00610/B Installation of uPVC sliding sash windows with external glazing bars to replace existing to front elevation, 6 Glenfaba Road, Peel for Mrs. C Jerry.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 05/00720/B Amendment to approved extension to provide double external doors to replace single, 8 Ballaterson Crescent, Peel for Mr. Laurie Henley.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 05/00607/B Demolish existing garage and construct single storey extension to rear of property to provide sun lounge, 19 Market Street, Peel for Mr. & Mrs. Atcheson.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 05/00704/B Erection of an extension to replace existing conservatory, reduction of dormer width, and installation of three roof lights on rear elevation of 11 Close Quane, Peel for Mrs. Fiona Laughlin.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 05/00493/B Erection of garage and vehicular access (via Stanley Mount) 16 Bridge Street, Peel for Mrs. P Kneen.  REFUSED

 

                                                                  PA 05/00701/R Retrospective application for the erection of raised decking and fencing, 1 Peveril Road, Peel for Mr. R Hughes.  REFUSED

 

PA 05/00149/B               05/075                Removal of two sections of low walling and

ON REVIEW                                            creation two parking spaces, Sea Haven and The Priory, Ballaquane Avenue, Peel for Ronald John Tedds.  REFUSED

 

PA 05/00339/R               05/076                Members noted receipt of a request for a

ON REVIEW                                            Review of the initial decision to refuse permission for the construction of a bin storage area in rear garden of Ballaraye, 5 Marine Parade, Peel for Forest Homes Limited.  Mr. Crookall referred to the written comments of the Department of Transport and expressed his concern that the comment made by the Department of Transport Official regarding the removal of on-site parking was incorrect as there was no parking at the rear lane in any event.  It was AGREED to make no comment on the application.

 

PA 05/00389/B               05/077                Members noted that a request had been received

ON REVIEW                                            for a review of the initial decision for the erection of a block of four shops and four apartments over to replace previously approved Health Centre at a site within the Ballawattleworth Estate, Peel by Heritage Homes Limited.  The Town Clerk indicated that his previous letter to the Planning Committee expressing the Commissioners concerns over the possible development of commercial outlets on the outskirts of town and the likely detrimental affect on the centre of the town had been forwarded and a further letter of submission was not required by the Review Clerk.  NOTED

 

 

PA 03/1421                    05/078                Members noted receipt of the Inspector’s

ON APPEAL                                             decision with regard to the refusal of the installation of a replacement extraction unit and chimney to the rear of The Creel Chippy, 16 Michael Street, Peel.  Members noted that the Inspector had recommended that the Appeal be dismissed and confirmed that approval for the unit be refused.

 

PA 05/00701/R               05/079                The Town Clerk indicated that a request for a

ON REVIEW                                            Review of the initial decision to refuse retrospective approval for the erection of raised decking and fencing at 1 Peveril Road, Peel for Mr. R Hughes had been received.  The request was noted and it was AGREED to make no comment on this application.

 

PA 05/0377/B                 05/080                The Town Clerk referred to the Commissioners application for approval in principle for the creation of an industrial/business park comprising units associated infrastructure at a field adjacent to Total Oil Depot, Close Chairn, Off Mill Road, Peel.  The Department of Transport had indicated a desire to discuss the application with the Commissioners and it was AGREED to arrange a meeting as soon as possible. 

 

CHRISTIAN                  05/081                Consideration was given to a letter from Mr.

PREACHING                                            Gary Woods of 85 Wybourn Grove, Onchan who once again wished to obtain the Commissioners permission to distribute Christian literature and preach in the open air on various occasional days during the summer months.  AGREED

 

BOILLEY SPITTAL       05/082                The Town Clerk indicated that he had received a

PHASE 2                                                   letter from Karen Horncastle, Architect for the scheme and indicated that the contractor had requested an extension of time to the contract period up to the 15th July 2005.  NOTED  Members AGREED that upon completion of the scheme they would wish to inspect the properties prior to their allocation.

 

STU POTS                     05/083                Mr. Gimbert enquired as to whether approval was required by the Proprietor of Stu Pots to extend his opening hours.  It was indicated there would be no restrictions unless contained within a planning approval.  NOTED

 

MEDICAL                      05/084                Mr. Gimbert indicated that he had received a

PROVISION FOR THE WEST                reply from Mr. David Cooke of the Department of Health and Social Security in respect of his letter concerning the recent resignation of Doctor Hudson and his concern for medical care in the West.  Mr. Gimbert sought clarification on the contents of Mr. Cook’s letter and after discussion it was AGREED to seek a meeting with representatives of the Department to discuss the future for health and welfare care in the West. 

 

STREET TRADING       05/085                Mr. Lace wished to express his concerns at the

LICENCES                                               mobile food outlets granted street trading licences to trade on certain event days in Peel.  He would continue to oppose such applications on a personal level as it detracted from the business that local traders would lose.  The need for such traders to display their licences on the day of the event was discussed.  Arising therefrom the Chairman indicated that a letter be sent to the Peel Charity Shop organisers as a number of black bin bags had been left outside the shop door over the weekend which detracted from the Promenade’s appearance during a particularly busy weekend.  Mrs. Pugh indicated that this had been as a result of a clear out due to the Charity Shop securing warehouse premises for storage purposes.  NOTED

 

                                                                  This part of the meeting ended at 7.45p.m