GENERAL MEETING

 

The MINUTES of the GENERAL MEETING held in the Board Room, Town Hall, Derby Road, Peel on Thursday 1st November 2007 at 7.00p.m.

 

Present                         Mrs. P S Sweeney (Chairman)

                                    Mr. I Baker

                                    Mrs. T M Birkett

                                    Mr. D J Lace

                                    Mr. J E Lightfoot

                                    Mrs. C A Moughtin

                                    Mrs. P Pugh

 

Apologies                     Mr. R M Gimbert

                                    Ms. P Hardman

                                                                       

In attendance                Mr. P G Leadley (Town Clerk)

                                   

CHAIRMAN’S           07/260               The Chairman welcomed the Press to the

WELCOME                                          meeting and thanked Mr. Lightfoot for judging the hop-tu-naa competition.  The Chairman read out a letter of thanks from Mrs. Jennifer Leece for the generous donation to the event. 

 

MINUTES                   07/261               The Minutes of the meeting held on 3rd October 2007 were taken as read and CONFIRMED. 

 

NEW BUS                   07/262               Reference was made back to Minute 07/235

SHELTER                                             and Mr. Lace enquired as to whether the litter bin had been installed at the new bus shelter.  The Town Clerk advised that it was still awaiting installation at the bus shelter but would be dealt with as a matter of urgency. 

 

                                                              Arising therefrom comment was made on the angle of the bus shelter seat.  Mr. Lightfoot indicated that the bus shelter was of a standard construction and the seat was angled to prevent people from sleeping on them.  Comment was made that the new shelter was well used by bus passengers. 

 

RECYCLING              07/263               Members considered a letter from the Waste

SITES                                                   Operations Management Unit of the Department of Local Government and the Environment dated 18th October 2007. 

 

                                                              Discussion ensued as to possible additional sites within the Town for recycling facilities.  It was suggested that the two new estates at Ballawattleworth and Ballatessan Meadow might benefit from additional facilities if the space could be provided.  It was AGREED that the Town Warden investigate possible locations at these new estates.  Mr. Lightfoot suggested that the provision of the turning circle at the end of St. Germans Place might be considered as a possible location also.

 

                                                              Arising therefrom Mr. Lace suggested that the recycling operation at Ballanevan in German should be tasked with removing seaweed from the beaches of the Isle of Man if the company was government funded.  The Town Clerk was of the opinion that it was a commercial operation.  It was AGREED to enquire as to whether any government funding had been made to establish the company. 

 

NEW BUS                   07/264               Members considered a letter from Mr. R

SHELTER                                             Redmayne in which he expressed the view that the new bus shelter was not being adequately utilised and was wrongly located outside his property Thie Corneil.  Members were of the view that a lot of residents from Westlands used the new bus shelter together with other younger users and that a suitable response answering the specific points raised by Mr. Redmayne in his letter be made by the Town Clerk. 

 

NATIONAL                07/265               Members noted receipt of a letter from the

SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE         Chief Minister inviting the Chairman and Commissioners to the National Service of Remembrance and Rededication at the Royal Chapel, St. Johns on Sunday 11th November 2007 at 3p.m.  It was AGREED to decline the invitation as this service would clashed with the Remembrance Day Service in St. Germans Cathedral on the same date and at the same time. 

 

WORLD AIDS            07/266               Members considered an invitation to a Service

DAY                                                     in St. Matthews Parish Church, Douglas for World Aids Day scheduled for 1st December 2007 at 7.30p.m.  It was noted that the service clashed with another event in Peel and that Members would be unable to attend. 

 

PLANNING                07/267               The following planning applications were

APPLICATIONS FOR COMMENT    considered by Members:-

 

                                                              PA 07/01797/B Erection of garage and utility room and erection of conservatory, 62 Kerroo Coar, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

 

                                                              PA 07/01874/B Erection of two dwellings, plot adjacent to 4 Ballaquane Road, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

 

                                                              PA 07/01902/B Erection of new snack kiosk, area adjacent to W.C.’s on Peel breakwater, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

 

                                                              PA 07/01850/B Replacement windows to selected elevations and improvements to entrance steps and modification to previously approved entrance canopy, Peel Clothworkers School, Derby Road, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

 

                                                              PA 07/01867/B Alteration of shop fronts and creation of window to rear, Unit 1 and 2 Neighbourhood Centre, Close Beg, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

 

                                                              PA 07/01872/B Erection of alternative type dwelling, Plot 2 residential development under construction on land adjoining Derby Road, Kerroo Coar and Rheast Bridson, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

 

                                                              PA 07/01985/B Erection of a replacement dwelling, 10 Station Road, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

 

                                                              PA 07/01984/B Variation of planning condition to enable removal of an additional tree and its replacement on approved dwelling (PA 06/00593/B), Plot 2, Southview, Poortown Road, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

 

                                                              PA 07/01975/B Alterations and erection of a two storey and single storey extension, 19 Market Street, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

 

                                                              PA 07/01974/R Continued use of site for the storage of equipment and mobile structure on land surrounding existing industrial buildings, The Edward Loades Building (formerly Sailcrest Engineering), Ramsey Road, Peel.  Mrs. Birkett declared an interest in this matter.  The Chairman indicated that this eyesore had been subject to inspection by the Environmental Health Officer and that a request had been made to tidy up the site.  It was felt that this area was likely to become a builders yard and Mr. Lightfoot suggested that there was need for screening.  It was AGREED that this comment be passed to the Planning Committee.

 

                                                              PA 07/01971/B Renovation of property, 41 Stanley Terrace, Christian Street, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

 

                                                              PA 07/01923/B Alterations to existing windows and creation of a window to side elevation, Rockview, Walpole Road, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

 

                                                              PA 07/01944/B Creation of parking space and vehicular excess in rear garden, 36 Castle Street, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

 

                                                              PA 07/01465/B Residential development of twenty one dwellings with associated parking field 311788 adjacent to Brickworks entrance, Glenfaba Road, Peel.  Amended plans had been received by the Planning Committee and it was AGREED that no comment be made provided the sewerage issues were properly addressed. 

 

PLANNING                07/268               The following planning decisions had been

DECISIONS NOTIFED                       notified by the Planning Committee:-

 

                                                              PA 07/01474/B Refurbishment work and installation of replacement windows/roof light, 50 Michael Street, Peel for Mr. C Dunnett.  APPROVED

 

                                                              PA 07/01491/R Retention of conservatory on rear elevation, 38 Patrick Street, Peel for Mr. E C Beale.  APPROVED

 

                                                              PA 07/01298/B Removal of disused chimney from rear outbuilding, 30 Douglas Street, Peel for Fiona Wade.  APPROVED

 

                                                              PA 07/01488/B Erection of a single storey extension on rear elevation, 9 Close Quane, Peel for Mr. R D Christian.  APPROVED

 

                                                              PA 07/01406/B Erection of an external smoking shelter, Highwayman Public House, Poortown Road, Peel for Heron and Bearley Limited.  APPROVED

 

                                                              PA 07/01403/B Erection of an external smoking shelter to rear of premises, Royal Hotel, Atholl Street, Peel for Heron and Bearley Limited.  APPROVED

 

                                                              PA 07/01198/B Creation of off-road parking space, Lhargan, 4 Peveril Avenue, Peel for Miss P Skillicorn.  APPROVED

 

                                                              PA 07/01411/B Creation of additional vehicular access and front wall amendments, Cushlin-ny-Chree, Douglas Road, Peel for Mr. & Mrs. D E Leece.  APPROVED

 

                                                              PA 07/01592/B Conversion of existing garage into additional living accommodation, 35 Queens Drive, Peel for Mr. B Bradshaw. APPROVED

 

                                                              PA 07/01375/B Installation of replacement windows, doors and roof light, 11 Circular Road, Peel for T & P Stephenson.  APPROVED

 

                                                              PA 07/01115/B Alterations to create offices and storage and exterior alterations to building, The Edward Loades building, Ramsey Road, Peel for Street Heritage Limited.  APPROVED

 

                                                              PA 07/01170/B Installation of replacement windows to front elevation, Beach House, Crown Street, Peel for Mr. E E Wood.  REFUSED

 

                                                              PA 06/01393/A Approval in principle for residential development of fields at Ballawattleworth Farm in accordance with the densities and indicative highway layout shown on enclosed master plan at field between Derby Road/Poortown Road and QE11 playing fields, Ballawattleworth Farm, Peel for Heritage Homes Limited.  REFUSED

 

PA 07/0170                 07/269               Members noted the Appeal hearing scheduled

ON APPEAL                                        for 6th November 2007 in respect of an Appeal application by Dandara Contracting Limited in which an Appeal against refusal for temporary relocation of emergency only access gate to allow access for residents of elderly persons housing, residential development under construction behind dwellings off Rheast Bridson, Ballawattleworth Farm, Peel had been made.  It was AGREED that no comment be made on the application

 

PEEL HILL                  07/270               Consideration was given to a request from the

RACE                                                   Manx Fell Runners organisation who wished to hold Round 2 of the Winter League involving Peel Hill on Saturday 17th November 2007 at 1.30p.m.  The Board had no objection to Peel Hill being used for the race.  Mrs. Moughtin commented on the request and indicated that the event had previously caused some difficulties at the Creek Inn when the competitors enmasse required use of the toilet facilities at the Creek Inn.  It was suggested that an offer of the hire of the Commissioners portaloo facility be made to the organisers.

 

CHRISTMAS              07/271               Discussion ensued over the arrangements of the

LIGHTS                                                switching on of the Christmas tree and Michael Street Christmas lights.  It appeared that Mr. Jones would take on the role of Santa Claus and it was AGREED to enquire of the organisers whether they were happy for Santa to be situated at the Market Place or Atholl Place. 

 

EXPRESS BUS           07/272               Mr. Lightfoot referred to earlier discussion with Mr. Maule of the National Transport Bus Company concerning the provision of an express bus service to include Ballawattleworth Estate.  Noting that Mr. Maule no longer worked for the bus company it was AGREED to make contact with Mr. Les Cannan to try and resurrect the issue of provision of a service to this estate.  

 

COMMISSIONERS   07/273               Mrs. Birkett referred to the preparation of the

NEWSLETTER                                     latest newsletter and indicated that she had acquired a special offer from the Post Office of £105 per 1000 leaflets posted and delivered.  It was AGREED to accept the offer for the delivery of the Commissioners newsletter to all the dwellings in Peel.

 

                                                              This part of the meeting ended at 7.45p.m.