GENERAL MEETING

 

The MINUTES of the GENERAL MEETING held in the Board Room, Town Hall, Derby Road, Peel on Wednesday 1st March 2006 at 7.00 p.m.

 

Present:                        Mr. J E Lightfoot (Chairman)

                                    Mr. T M Crookall

                                     Mr. D J Lace

                                    Mrs. C A Moughtin

                                    Mrs. P S Sweeney

                                   

Apologies                     Mrs. T M Birkett

                                    Mrs. P Pugh

                                    Ms. P Hardman

                                    Mr. R M Gimbert 

 

In attendance                Mr. P G Leadley (Town Clerk)

                                                                                                                      

CHAIRMAN’S              05/408                The Chairman welcomed the Press to the

WELCOME                                              meeting and commented on the recent visit of the Lieutenant Governor and his wife.  The Lieutenant Governor had forwarded a letter of thanks to the Commissioners for the hospitality shown.  He intended to re-visit Peel to view the castle which he was unable to do due to inclement weather. 

 

MINUTES                      05/409                The Minutes of the meeting held on 1st February 2006 were taken as read and CONFIRMED.  Subject to amendment to Minute 05/390 where the word negative was added between the words “of” and “comments” on the last line of the Minute.  AGREED

 

WESTERN CIVIC         05/410                Reference was made back to Minute 05/370

AMENTIY SITE                                       regarding the costings for residential discs.  At this stage it was unsure whether they would be required following the Department of Local Government and the Environment proposal that use of the Civic Amenity Site be opened up to residents  Island-wide. 

 

RE-CYCLING               05/411                The Town Clerk referred to an invitation from

THROUGH KERBSIDE the Department of Local Government and the

COLLECTION                                         Environment in which the matter of kerbside recycling would be addressed.  Members were invited to a meeting scheduled for 4th April 2006 during the evening.  Invitations would be issued in due course. 

 

                                                                  Arising therefrom discussion ensued over the relocation on a permanent basis of the recycling bins.  Noting the Department of Transport (Harbours Division) stance that the Mill Road proposal was unacceptable, consideration would have to be given urgently as to a suitable alternative site somewhere in the town.  A central location with good access would be required.  Members were requested to give the matter further consideration. 

 

FLAG DAY                    05/412                The RNLI had applied for a flag day on  8th June 2006 together with the evening of 31st August 2006 on the occasion of the beach motorcross event held by Ramsey Motorcycle Club.  Permission was given for these flag days.

 

DISC PARKING            05/413                It was AGREED that this item be deferred to the next meeting as Mr. Gimbert was not present.  It was also noted that a date for a public meeting would have to be set before the end of March 2006. 

 

HEATH BURNING        05/414                The Town Clerk referred to a proposal from the

ACT 2003                                                 Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry which proposed the inclusion of the rear portion of Peel Hill for registration under the Heath Burning Act 2003.  The Board had no problem with the proposal and it was AGREED to advise the Department accordingly.

 

TREE                              05/415                A letter from the Department of Agriculture

PRESERVATION ACT 1993                   Fisheries and Forestry was considered in which it was proposed by the Department to remove the trees on Peel Hill from the register.  At this stage the Town Clerk was requested to enquire as to the reason why these trees should be removed. 

 

TITLE OF                       05/416                Consideration was given to a letter from Mr.

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR                   David Cannan, MHK with an attached press release which sought the views of the Commissioners on the Government proposal to change the title of the Lieutenant Governor to Crown Commissioner. 

 

                                                                  The matter was discussed by Members and there was an unanimous view that the current title of Lieutenant Governor should be maintained.  It was AGREED to advise Mr. Cannan accordingly. 

 

ADOPTION OF             05/417                Members noted receipt of a letter and attached

ROADS                                                     plan from the Department of Transport Highways Division which indicated that the estate road at St. Patricks View, Peel had now been adopted by the Department and would be maintained by that Department in the future.  NOTED

 

PLANNING                   05/418                The following planning applications were

APPLICATIONS (FOR COMMENT)      considered as follows:

 

                                                                  PA 06/00194/B Installation of a uPVC door and sliding sash windows to replace existing to front elevation, 10 Circular Road, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

 

                                                                  PA 06/00227/B Additional use of driveway for the parking of a second taxi, Tiz-I, Mourne View, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

 

                                                                  PA 06/00243/B Erection of a joinery workshop building, land off Mill Road, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

                                                                 

                                                                  PA 06/00190/ Planning in Principle for erection of a four bedroom detached dwelling, plot of land adjoining 4 Ballaquane Road, Peel.  This application was discussed in some detail and it was AGREED to object to the application on the grounds that the detached dwelling would be out of keeping with the terrace of properties on Ballaquane Road.

 

                                                                  PA 06/00228/B Amendments to previously approved application (05/01016/B) making first floor larger, move lounge to first floor, land adjacent to 16 Stanley Mount, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

 

                                                                  PA 06/00189/B Internal alterations to create self contained tourist accommodation and ground floor flat for owner, removal of chimney stack on rear addition, Kimberly House, 8 Marine Parade, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

 

                                                                  PA 06/00168/B Addition of conservatory to rear elevation – demolition of existing glass porch in poor state replace secondary glazed windows front and back with double glazed sash windows and hardwood frames, 30 Stanley Road, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APROVAL.

 

                                                                  PA 06/00274/B Erection of a conservatory on rear elevation, 2 Elm Drive, Ballawattleworth Estate, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

 

                                                                  PA 06/00298/B Erection of dentist surgery and one/two neighbourhood shop units with four apartments over, Ballawattleworth Estate, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

 

                                                                  PA 06/00302/B Conversion of existing garage to provide additional bedroom and erection of extension to rear elevation and side elevation to provide family room, garage and utility, 6 Links Close, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

 

                                                                  PA 06/00313/B Installation of a velux window, 21 Christian Street, Peel. RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

 

PLANNING                   05/419                The following planning decisions had been

DECISIONS NOTIFIED                          notified by the Planning Committee:-

 

                                                                  PA 05/92345/B Erection of amended dwelling type on Plot 26, alteration to dwelling position and boundary position for plot 25 and alteration to boundary for plot 24, land off Glenfaba Road for Heritage Homes Limited.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 05/01814/B Creation of a lorry park with associated storm water drainage, land adjacent to brickworks yard Mill Road, Peel for Peel Town Commissioners.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 05/92358/B Erection of a new dormer bungalow, The Turrets, Ballaquane Road, Peel for Mr. D & Mrs. A Gregg.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 05/92359/B Installation of uPVC casement windows to replace existing on rear elevation, 8 Victoria Terrace, Peel for Mr. R J Western.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 05/01502/B Alterations to north entrance introduction of paving sets forming new steps and disabled ramp, relocation of car parking (with additional spaces and landscaping) and relocation of lamp post and flag pole, St. Germans Cathedral, Derby Road, Peel for the Vicar and Wardens of St. Germans Cathedral.  APPROVED

 

PROPOSED HOTEL/    05/420                Members noted receipt of two letters from

APARTMENT DEVEOPMENT               residents of the town objecting to the

MARINE PARADE                                   Commissioners application for approval in principle for a hotel development at Marine Parade.  The thrust of the objections appeared to be the height of the proposed development.  NOTED  The Chairman indicated that this matter had now progressed to the Review stage and these comments would have been more appropriately forwarded to the Planning Committee at the initial planning stage. 

 

RENT AND                    05/421                Members noted receipt of a letter from the

ALLOWANCES 2006/07                         Housing Policy Manager at the Department of Local Government and the Environment which indicated that the local authority rentals would be increased by 5%.  It was noted that the maintenance allowance would remain at 33 ⅓% of rents collected and that the administration allowance would remain at 5% for rents collected in 2006/07.   Council had agreed that the allowance could be increased to 7.5% for 2007/08 subject to each authority agreeing suitable staffing structures and performance standards in order to deliver an effective housing and estates management service.  NOTED

 

24 DERBY ROAD         05/422                The Town Clerk reported that a meeting had taken place involving the Environmental Health Officer and the owner of 24 Derby Road, Mr. Gregory, and that it was recommended that the property be closed as being unfit for human habitation.  Mr. Gregory had not objected to the proposed recommendation and after consideration the Board AGREED that an appropriate Order closing the property be issued.  The Town Clerk undertook to liaise with the Environmental Health Officer accordingly.  It was discussed that the existing tenant who was currently on the Commissioners housing waiting list be assisted if at all possible in trying to obtain alterative accommodation. 

 

WEB CAMS                  05/423                At the request of Mr. Crookall it was AGREED that three quotations be obtained for the provision of two web cams for Peel. 

 

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