GENERAL MEETING

 

The MINUTES of the GENERAL MEETING held in the Board Room, Town Hall, Derby Road, Peel on Wednesday 4th January 2006 at 7.00 p.m.

 

Present:                        Mr. J E Lightfoot (Chairman)

                                    Mr. T M Crookall

                                    Mr. R Gimbert

                                    Ms. P Hardman

                                    Mr. D J Lace

                                    Mrs. C A Moughtin

                                    Mrs. P Pugh

                                    Mrs. P S Sweeney

 

Apologies                     Mrs. T M Birkett

 

In attendance                Mr. P G Leadley (Town Clerk)

                                                                                                                                   

CHAIRMAN’S              05/328                The Chairman welcomed the Press to the first

WELCOME                                              meeting of 2006 and wished everyone a Happy New Year.  Mr. Lightfoot also wished to extend his thanks to Mr. & Mrs. Leece for organising the annual “Hunt the Wren” event. 

 

MINUTES                      05/329                The Minutes of the meeting held on 7th December 2005 were taken as read and CONFIRMED.

 

LHERGHYDHOO          05/330                Reference was made back to Minute 05/296 and

SANDPIT                                                  it was indicated that approval had been given by the Planning Committee.  Mrs. Sweeney indicated her concern at the amount of mud left on the road following the movement of HGV vehicles to and from the site. 

 

IRIS                                05/331                Members queried the current position regarding

WATER FEATURE                                   the provision of the new water feature at the IRIS site.  It was indicated that the feature had not yet been completed and it was AGREED that the matter be pursued to ensure was finished as soon as possible. 

 

RADIO SITE                  05/332                Reference was made back to Minute 05/298

PEEL HILL                                                concerning the proposed security fence around the emergency radio site on Peel Hill.  Mr. Lace suggested that this eyesore should be masked with the planting of appropriate shrubbery to lessen its impact. 

 

                                                                  Discussion ensued over the Method Statement submitted by the Department of Home Affairs which was deemed to be inadequate and it was AGREED that a meeting be arranged with Officers from the Department to discuss the Method Statement and the possibility of protecting the site in a less obtrusive way.

 

HOUSING (FLATS)      05/333                Mr. Crookall referred back to Minute 05/314

REGULATIONS 1982                              and indicated that the reference to number 6 Marine Parade was incorrect and that it should read 5 Marine Parade.  It was AGREED that the Minute be amended accordingly.

 

REAYRT AALIN           05/334                Mr. Crookall referred back to Minute 05/318

RE-PAINTING SCHEME                         and expressed his concern at the proposed re-painting contract, which to comply with current regulations, would now cost somewhere in the region of three times the original tender submitted by a registered painter and decorator. 

 

CMI PARISH                 05/335                Members considered a request outlining the

WALK                                                      proposed road closure on the occasion of the Parish Walk scheduled for the 24th June 2006.  The closure in so far as it affected Peel would be from 1.30p.m. until 5.30p.m. including that part of Derby Road from its junction with Atholl Place to the entrance to the St. Germans Cathedral. 

 

WASTE                          05/336                Members noted receipt of a copy letter from Mr.

MANAGEMENT REPORT                      Hamilton, Chief Executive at the Department of Local Government and the Environment dated 8th December 2005 concerning the report on Waste Management Consultation.  Members were of the opinion that the Department appeared to be less open with the general public over the anticipated and ongoing increased costs of waste disposal through the incinerator.  It was noted that the current £10 per tonne domestic disposal charge would increase to £24 per tonne based on a cost at the incinerator of £120 per tonne.  This represented a 140% increase in costs and was scheduled to go even higher over the next four years. 

 

PLANNING                   05/337                The following planning applications were

APPLICATIONS FOR COMMENT        considered for comment as follows:-

 

                                                                  PA 05/92358 Erection of new dormer bungalow at The Turrets, Ballaquane Road, Peel.  Members had a concern over this application as the structure appeared larger than a bungalow and was deemed to be an over intensive use of the site, It was agreed that a letter of objection be sent to the Planning Committee.

 

                                                                  PA 05/92345 Erection of an amended dwelling type on Plot 26, alteration to dwelling position and boundary position for Plot 25 and alteration to boundary position for Plot 24, approved residential development off Glenfaba Road, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

 

                                                                  PA 05/92383 Erection of dentist surgery and children nursery with four apartments over (amendment to shops and apartments approved PA 05/00389) Ballawattleworth Estate, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

 

                                                                  PA 05/9374 Construction of access ramps and steps to facilitate access for the disabled, Peel Clothworkers School, Derby Road, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

 

                                                                  PA 05/92420 Extension to rear of dwelling 25 Castle Street, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

 

                                                                  PA 05/92392 Demolition of construction of a new extension to rear elevation to provide additional living accommodation including removal of lower chimney stack, construction of dormer and amendment to roof pitch, 46 Michael Street, Peel.. RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

 

PLANNING                   05/338                The following decisions had been notified by

DECISIONS NOTIFIED                          the Planning Committee:-

 

                                                                  PA 05/01272 Internal alterations, extensions to provide assembly hall, administration rooms, special need block, kitchen, boiler house and toilets, new road access, car parking, traffic management and external canopies, Peel Clothworkers School, Derby Road, Peel for the Department of Education. APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 05/01855 Change of Use to enable tables and chairs to be placed on extended paved area for use of cafeteria customers during business hours, 41 Michael Street, Peel for Street Heritage Limited.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 05/01177 Installation of a timber shop front to replace existing aluminium shop front, 24 Michael Street, Peel for Mr. S Scanes.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 05/01277 Approval in principle for a forty bedroom hotel leisure complex with up to fourteen two bedroom residential apartments with complementary park former swimming pool site, Marine Parade, Peel for Peel Town Commissioners.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 05/02053/B Erection of a cloakroom extension to rear of existing porch 24 Belle Vue Park, Peel for Mr. & Mrs. W R Bowden.  APPROVED

 

PA 05/01762                  05/339                Members noted receipt of a request for a review

ON REVIEW                                            of the initial retrospective application for the alteration of former nursing home to a single dwelling including a balcony to the rear at first floor level and oil tank in rear yard of Elm Bank, Stanley Terrace, Christian Street, Peel on behalf of Street Heritage Limited. 

 

                                                                  Mr. Gimbert declared an interest in the matter and took no further part in the discussion.  Members considered the request and the concerns of nearby neighbours who indicated that their privacy invaded by the provision of a balcony at the rear.  It was indicated that there appeared to be a lack of information on the application and it was suggested that the Planners may wish to view the site.  It was AGREED that the Technical Officer be requested to contact the owner with a view to assessing the concerns of the neighbours and report back in due course. 

 

THE DISABILITY          05/340                Members noted receipt of a letter from

DISCRIMINATION ACT                         Cornerstone Architects regarding the Disability Access Act which is likely to become law during 2006.  Members felt that the Town Hall and Philip Christian Centre were reasonably well covered in terms of access for disabled.  NOTED

 

DRAINAGE                   05/341                The Town Clerk outlined to Members the

COMMUNICATION FEES                     details of a new Drainage Communication Fees

ORDER 2005                                            Order which was approved by Tynwald on 13th December 2005 and came into operation on 1st January 2006. 

 

                                                                  The main thrust of the Order provided for an increase in the drainage connection fee from £800 to £1000 and in future would also apply to individual separate parts of any building for example a building converted into flats.  NOTED

 

KERBSIDE                    05/342                The Town Clerk advised that Douglas

COLLECTION                                        Corporation had a demonstration kerbside collection vehicle on trial and that it was available for viewing on 11th January 2006 at 12 noon at Governors Hill car park.  NOTED

 

CHRISTMAS                 05/343               The Town Clerk reported on the judging of the

LIGHTS COMPETITION                       Christmas light competition by Mrs. Birkett, Lead Members for Recreation.  The category winners were as follows:

 

                                                                 Houses

                                                                 1st – Three Peaks, Poortown Road, Peel

                                                                 2nd – 46 Kerroo Coar, Peel

                                                                 3rd – 7 Rowan Avenue, Ballawattleworth Estate, Peel

                                                                

                                                                 It was noted that 35 Belle Vue Park was highly commended.

 

                                                                 Commercial properties

                                                                 1st – Paradise and Gell, Michael Street, Peel

                                                                 2nd – Empire Garage Showroom, Promenade, Peel

                                                                 3rd – A3 Marquees, Christian Street, Peel

 

                                                                 Boats

                                                                 1st – Zephyr owned by Mr. Geoff Comber

 

                                                                 It was noted that appropriate prizes would be awarded to the category winners. 

 

HEADLANDS                05/344               Mr. Crookall referred to the fencing over of the

FIELD                                                      gate at the northern end of the headlands field and it was indicated that this was undertaken to prevent vehicles using the field for parking and consequently cutting up the surface.  Pedestrian access could still be maintained. 

 

WESTERN CIVIC         05/345               Mr. Lace expressed his concerns at the cost to

AMENITY SITE                                      the rate payer for the running of the Western Civic Amenity Site with particular regard to the issue of residents from outside the relevant districts using the site.  In Mr. Lace’s opinion stronger controls were needed to restrict access to legitimate users from the district. 

 

SALTING OF MAIN     05/346               Mr. Lace referred to the salting of the main Peel

ROADS                                                   to Douglas road in the event of bad weather and indicated that on a recent occasion the main road was salted from Douglas through to St. Johns but did not then continue from the St. Johns to Peel section.  It was AGREED to enquire as to why this was the case and it was hoped that an answer could be given in time for the Traffic Management meeting scheduled for 2nd February 2006.

                                      

 

COMMISSIONERS      05/347               Mr. Gimbert and Ms. Hardman indicated their

SURGERY                                               wish to hold a public surgery in the Town Hall and it was AGREED that they could utilise the Boardroom on Saturday 14th January 2006 from 10.00a.m. to 12.00p.m.

 

                                                                 This part of the meeting ended at 7.50p.m.