GENERAL MEETING

 

The MINUTES of the GENERAL MEETING held in the Board Room, Town Hall, Derby Road, Peel on Monday 10th July 2006 at 7.00 p.m.

 

Present:                        Mr. D J Lace (Chairman)

                                    Mrs. T M Birkett

                                    Mr. T M Crookall

                                    Mr. R M Gimbert

                                    Mr. J E Lightfoot

                                    Ms. P Hardman

                                    Mrs. C A Moughtin

                                    Mrs. P S Sweeney

 

Apologies                     Mrs. P Pugh

                                                                                   

In attendance                Mr. P G Leadley (Town Clerk )

                                                                                                                      

CHAIRMAN’S              06/080                The Chairman welcomed the Press to the

WELCOME                                              meeting and wished to express his thanks to all those who helped and attended his Civic Sunday Service.  In addition he was pleased to report his participation in Tynwald Day and the occasion brought back memories of the mock Tynwald Ceremonies held when he was at St. Johns School many years ago.  In addition he had presented Mr. Jackie Lee with the Peel Town Cup, Bowling Green trophy and wished to express his congratulations to Mr. Lee. 

 

                                                                  The Chairman referred to the staging of the Viking Festival and wished to express his thanks to Mr. Irving, Mr. Hedges, Mr. Baker, Ruth Black and others who had helped to organise such a successful event.  The whole week was well attended and the final night on the Sunday provided excellent entertainment. 

MINUTES                      06/081                The Minutes of the meeting held on 8th June 2006 were taken as read and CONFIRMED. 

 

PEEL SEA OUTFALL   06/082                Reference was made back to Minute 06/047 with reference to the license to discharge waste from Peel beach.  The licence was restricted by numbers to 3,500 residents and some concern was expressed that the likely population of Peel was over that figure.  It was AGREED to advise the Department of Transport accordingly. 

 

                                                                  Arising therefrom Mr. Crookall referred to the culvert in Derby Road backing up with sewerage.  It was AGREED that this matter be investigated by the Technical Officer.

 

FENELLA BEACH        06/083                Reference was made back to Minute 06/045 and it was confirmed that it was the Commissioners wish for Fenella Beach to be cleaned.

 

PROPOSED BUS          06/084                Reference was made back to Minute 06/046 and

SHELTER                                                  it was AGREED to seek a meeting with Mr. Maule concerning the likely time scale for a new bus shelter at Tynwald Road and to discuss bus routes around Peel. 

 

PEEL BEACH                06/085                Mr. Crookall referred back to Minutes 06/047 and indicated that with the movement of sand on the beach there was a need to inspect the possible deterioration of the sea wall along certain sections of the Promenade frontage. 

 

                                                                  It was also noted that the Department of Transport (Harbours Division) would undertake repairs to the slipway in front of Bridge Street shortly. 

 

PA 05/01277/A              06/086                Members referred back to Minute 06/053

ON APPEAL                                             concerning the Commissioners application for approval in principle for a forty bedroom hotel/leisure complex with up to fourteen two bedroom residential apartments at Marine Parade, Peel.  It was AGREED that when the Appeal was scheduled for hearing attendance by a Commissioner would be required. 

 

STREET LIGHT             06/087                The Town Clerk referred back to Minute 06/058

STANLEY MOUNT                                 and indicated he had inspected the request from Mr. Jones who wished to move an existing street light from the front of his recently constructed properties in Stanley Mount.  The existing light was immediately in front of the doorway to one of the properties and Mr. Jones suggested that it be move 3 feet alongside at his expense.  AGREED

 

OIL TANK                     06/088                Mrs. Birkett referred back to Minute 06/060 and

HARBOUR TONGUE                              reiterated her opinion concerning the appearance of the newly installed oil tank on the harbour tongue.  The tanks were cladded and painted in a sandstone colour at the request of the Planning Committee to blend in with the rear sandstone wall.  Arising therefrom Mr. Lightfoot suggested that there was a need to meet the Director of Harbour, Captain Brew to discuss a number of items concerning the harbour in Peel including the current dilapidated condition of the railings and of the lighthouse. 

 

DOG CONTROL           06/089                The Town Clerk advised that he had re-drafted

BYELAWS                                                the Dog Control Byelaws as requested at the previous meeting.  It would now be a requirement that no dog be allowed at large along the River Neb footpath and at St. Patrick’s Isle in addition to Peel Hill and the Headlands.

 

PLANNING                   06/090                The following planning applications were

APPLICATION (FOR COMMENT)        considered as follows:-

 

                                                                  PA 06/01009/R Amendment to bin storage area in rear garden of Ballaraye, 5 Marine Parade, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

 

                                                                  PA 06/01013/B Installation of an air conditioning unit on first floor external wall, 9 Atholl Place, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

 

                                                                  PA 06/00997/B Installation of uPVC windows front and rear, 15a Market Street, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

 

                                                                  PA 06/00982/B Illuminated static shop sign, Clear Pharmacies, 36 Michael Street, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

 

                                                                  PA 06/01022/B Proposed extension to car park for twelve cars, land rear of existing Commissioners car park, adjacent to Shoprite, Derby Road, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

 

                                                                  PA 06/01049/B Remove damaged exterior render and replace, including the rear of the house, 2 Lake Lane, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

 

                                                                  PA 06/01029/B Re-submission of PA 05/01363/B – proposed refurbishment of Viking Longhouse and Harbour View and conversion plus new buildings to form 25 apartments, Quirk Coal Yard, Smithy Site, Viking Longhouse and Harbour View, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

 

                                                                  Pa 06/01062/B Bathroom to first floor and dormers and two dormers to existing bedrooms, 19 Ballaterson Crescent, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

 

 

PLANNING                   06/091                The following planning decisions had been

DECISIONS NOTIFIED                          notified by the Planning Committee:-

 

                                                                  PA 06/00821/B Alterations and conversion of existing integral garage to additional living accommodation, 35 Oak Road, Ballawattleworth Estate, Peel for Mr. C M Williamson.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 06/00814/B Erection of a first floor extension above existing garage, 2 Aspen Drive, Ballawattleworth Estate, Peel for Mr. J Sawers.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 06/00827/B Alterations, erection of an extension and installation of timber sliding sash windows to replace existing to front elevation, 2 Charles Street, Peel for Mrs. J Tatchell.  APPROVED

                                                                 

                                                                  PA 06/00727/B Erection of a conservatory/sun lounge, Dalemount, Peveril Road, Peel for Mr. M A Watterson.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 06/00685/B Alterations and conversion of garage to provide additional living accommodation, Fasteeagh Foyr, Douglas Road, Peel for Mr. & Mrs. E Edge.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 06/00658/B Erection of an extension to south elevation and erection of a detached double garage, 37 Douglas Street, Peel for M F Lemoignan.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 06/00670/B Alterations and creation of a window, 16 Birch Drive, Ballawattleworth Estate, Peel for Mr. J E Smith.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 06/00672/B Change of Use from a residential dwelling to an office, 25 Castle Street, Peel for Mr. T Sayle.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 06/00741/B Alterations and erection of an extension, 4 Charles Street, Peel for Mrs. J Tachell.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 06/00394/A Approval in Principle for the erection of six semi detached “affordable” dwellings and fifteen detached dwellings, field 311788, adjacent to Brickworks entrance, Glenfaba Road, Peel for Mr. D Jones.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 06/00838/B Erection of a conservatory on rear elevation, plot 26, Ballatessan Meadow, Peel for Heritage Homes Limited.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 05/92153/B Residential development comprising 173 dwellings (including elderly persons housing), roads, sewers, landscaping and public open space and woodland, land comprising part of Ballawattleworth Farm, Peel. APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 06/00243/B Erection of a joinery workshop building, land off Mill Road, Peel for Justwood Limited.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 06/00792/R Installation of french doors to rear elevation, 14 Patrick Street, Peel for Mrs. C M A Cain.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 06/00796/R Erection of a temporary ticket office, base of pier, Shore Road/East Quay, Peel for Street Heritage Limited.  APPROVED

 

BUILDING                     06/092                The Town Clerk advised that a letter had been

CONTROL ACT 1991                              issued by the Environmental Health Officer on behalf of Peel Town Commissioners to Mr. Foot of Ballahane Meadow, Port Erin concerning a bulge in the middle of the wall of his property at 17 Factory Lane, Peel.  The Environmental Health Inspector had indicated that there was possibility of movement of the wall which would affect the occupant of number 19 Beach Street.  The Environmental Health Officer had requested that a report be made by a suitably qualified person on the condition of the wall with recommendations to maintain and/make the wall safe.  NOTED

PA 05/0282/GB              06/093                Members noted receipt of the decision of

PA 05/0282/CON ON APPEAL               the appointed person with regard to the Appeal by Street Heritage Limited for retrospective approval in respect of works done at Chapel Court, Christian Street, Peel.  NOTED

 

 

LOFT AND WALL        06/094                Members noted receipt of a letter from the

INSULATION                                          Department of Local Government and the Environment indicating that through the central heating framework agreement housing authorities be requested to plan for installation of loft and external wall insulation.  Funding would be sourced from the maintenance allowance followed by housing reserves.  NOTED

 

FLAG DAY                    06/095                A request from the Sailing for the Disabled to hold a flag day on Saturday 15th July 2006was considered.  AGREED

 

TOMMY CLUCAS        06/096                Members noted receipt of a letter from the

MEMORIAL FUND                                 Chairman to the Tommy Clucas Memorial Fund thanking the Commissioners for assistance during the TT fortnight.  Approximately £6,000 had been raised during the TT period towards the memorial fund.  NOTED

                                                                  It was further noted that a fun day with entertainment would be held on the 15th July at which Peel Football Club would play a match against Barnsley AFC.  NOTED

GOSPEL                        06/097                Consideration was given to a request from Mr.

PREACHING                                            Gary Woods of the Switzerland Road Gospel Hall, Douglas seeking permission to engage in open air preaching and tract disposal on Peel Promenade during the summer holiday period.  AGREED

 

BEACH PONY              06/098                Consideration was given to a request from Miss

RIDES                                                       M Pierce of Ballachurry Equestrian Centre, St Judes, Isle of Man.  Miss Pierce sought permission to give pony rides to children along Peel beach during the summer school holidays.  Miss Pierce was a qualified riding instructor, ran a small riding school and had the necessary insurance cover.  Members in general supported the proposal and felt it would be an added attraction to Peel.  However, Mr. Lightfoot stated that he had doubts about the matter as the Commissioners were currently drafting Dog Control Byelaws to prevent access and fouling of the beach by dogs and felt that this request should not be permitted.  After discussion it was AGREED with Mr. Lightfoot opposing that permission be given to Miss Pierce to run pony rides on Peel beach during the holidays. 

 

PEEL TRAWLER           06/099                The Town Clerk referred to a previous request

RACE                                                        from the Isle of Man Fisherman’s Association to stage a trawler race in Peel bay.  It had now been decided by the Association not to hold such a race.  NOTED

ST. GERMANS              06/100                Mr. Crookall enquired as to when the painted

PLACE CAR PARK                                 parking bays would be completed at St. Germans Place car park.  The Town Clerk advised that instructions had been given for both St. Germans Place and the Derby Road car park to be painted with parking bays.

 

LORRY PARK               06/101                The Town Clerk updated Members on the

MILL ROAD                                             current position regarding the lorry park.  The matter currently lay with the Architect, Miss Horncastle who was looking to design an access into the park on the side where a garage was to be provided for T & J Autos.  NOTED

 

VIKING FESTIVAL      06/102                Mrs. Moughtin referred to the recently completed Viking Festival and wished to express her personal thanks to the many individuals who had put in a lot of hard work TO make the event happen.  It was felt that recognition was needed for those that had ensured the event was a success and it was AGREED that a letter of support be issued to the organisers.  At this stage it was AGREED to defer issuing the letter until the debriefing meeting had been held with Mr. Irving and his fellow organisers scheduled for 18th July 2006.

 

 

PUBLIC                         06/103                Mr. Lightfoot indicated that a report had been

CONVENIENCES                                    made of damage to two of the Town’s public conveniences.  The Town Clerk confirmed that this was the case and the matter had been reported to the Police.  Arising therefrom reference was made to the cleanliness of the toilets during the past week and it was AGREED that Mr. Simpson be congratulated. 

 

TRADITONAL              06/104                Mrs. Birkett referred to the forthcoming

BOAT FESTIVAL                                     Traditional Boat Weekend and suggested that additional publicity was needed.  It was confirmed that the weekend had been advertised on the Commissioners website and that posters would be displayed around the Town nearer the date.

 

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