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Minutes of July 2011 Meeting
RUSHEN PARISH COMMISSIONERS
Meeting held at 7pm on Friday 15th July 2011 at Ballafesson Hall.
MINUTES.
Present: Mr D Cain (Chairman), Mr P Vernon (Vice-Chairman), Mr D Radcliffe, Mr P Gunn, Mr A Tinkler.
The Chairman has requested that the meeting not be held on the usual date as he would be off Island. It had therefore been agreed to hold it on Friday 15th July which was the earliest that the Clerk could have the Agendas ready in the proscribed time. The Chairman thanked Members for agreeing to change the date.
1. MINUTES:
The Minutes of the Meeting held Wednesday 15th June 2011, having previously been circulated, were taken as read and agreed a true record although Mr Tinkler pointed out that Mr Vernon and not himself was now representative on the Southern Healthcare Committee.
2. MATTERS ARISING:
a) Southern Area Plan.
Public Inquiry. Provisional date remained 3rd October. The Clerk asked if everyone had kept that month clear of holidays, etc. as it was not certain yet which days the hearing would be held.
The Chairman thought it unreasonable for anyone to have to do that and, after discussion, it was agreed that the Clerk should write to the Chief Secretary’s Office pointing out that, as the original date had been changed, everyone needed to know for certain what days RPC would require people (Members and those giving evidence) to be available.
b) DoI/Local Authority Issues:-
i) Local Government Review – nothing further on this.
ii) Standing Orders – The Clerk had sent these in by email.
iii) Financial Training Session – for RFOs. DoI, in conjunction with Michael Crowe, Director and Martin Kneale, Senior Manager of PKF (IOM) LLC had arranged a financial training session lasting approx. 2 – 2 1/2 hours for the RFO of each of the Island’s Authorities, Boards and Committees. They intended holding these between 2-4pm with early evening training sessions starting at 5 30pm, depending on demand. All those new to the role of RFO would be invited to attend for a separate hour at the start of the training session in order that they could receive the same introductory training already given to longer serving RFOs.
They asked for the availability of the RFO during the week commencing 26th September and throughout the whole of October. The Clerk pointed out that she would be very involved with the Southern Area Plan for the most part of October and she was to point this out to DoI. They also asked if there were any specific areas or topics which RPC would like to see covered.
Reply by 25th July.
The Clerk, as RFO, would attend.
iv) Internal Audit Guidance – received by email from Local Government Unit of DoI. This was for use as a guide when appointing an internal auditor. The Clerk pointed out that RPC did not have to have one as their income/expenditure was under the amount when it would become compulsory.
v) Proposals to increase the extent of permitted Development for Householders and Government Departments.
This was a questionnaire which the Clerk had copied and given a copy of to each Member.
Questionnaire received – all Members had been given a copy to read so that it could be gone through at the meeting and completed for return.
Mr Vernon and the Clerk had attended a briefing with regard to this on Wednesday 13th.
The questionnaire was considered item by item and answers given. With regard to the proposals that, in particular, items such as extensions and conservatories could be built under permitted development, it was felt that there would need to be some notification given by those having the work done so that the rates office could re-rate the property and also so that a record of work done to any property could be kept for the future. There was also concern that poor workmanship may not be picked up. It was felt that such notification should be given to the Office of Planning so that they could keep a record or, possibly, the Local Authority.
The Clerk would complete the questionnaire on-line.
vi) Collection and Distribution of Local Authority Fines. Letter from DoI Local Government Unit. This was a reminder of the changes brought about in respect of the collection and distribution of local authority fines. In 2006 a new Local government Act was introduced. Section 16 (1) of the 2006 Act made amendments to the Collection of Fines Act 1985 and the effect of these changes are highlighted in the attached document. Also a copy of the Order.
1. Collection of fines etc – since 2007 any fine (and costs) imposed on a prosecution by a LA or one of its officers for beach of – i) a local authority byelaw or ii) an enactment prescribed by an Order will now be payable to the local authority.
Additionally Section 16 (2) made amendments to Section 5A of the Litter Act 1972 which enables a constable or an authorised officer of a LA to give a fixed penalty notice to a person dropping litter in a public place. Since 2007, where the notice is given by an authorised officer of a local authority, the penalty can now be paid to the local authority instead of to the Chief Registrar for the General Revenue.
With regard to fixed penalty notices for offences in relation to dogs, Section 27A of the Dogs Act 1990 already provides for such fixed penalty fines to be paid to the local authority.
‘The rationale behind this change was the hope that local authorities would adopt a more proactive approach to enforcing legislation that deals with anti-social offences. The reasons being that fines and the associated costs of bringing a successful conviction would be given back to the Local Authority by the General Registry.
As this has now been in place for a number of years we believe that it would be helpful for each local authority to identify to the Department which cases they have successfully prosecuted in the last four years, checking that the resultant fines were subsequently received by your authority.
If you could check your records for details of cases your Authority has brought to the
Courts under legislation such as fines for dog fouling offences, litter and other byelaws offences and let us know the outcome, the fine imposed and if possible the advocate who was prosecuting. We will then be able to make sure that the legislation changes made have had the desired effect.It would be of interest to the Department to discover if these changes have been successful. Any information that your authority can provide us will enable the |Local Government Unit to support Local Authorities in your efforts to prosecute for minor but highly visible amongst the general public, anti-social offences.
If we were to find that there have been problems with the implementation of this change then we would ask the Registry and Treasury to investigate further’
This was noted.
c) Dept. Infrastructure
Informal Leisure Places. Nothing further on this at present.
d) Waste Management and Refuse Collection
Waste Strategy Consultation - The Clerk had noted that the Municipal Association had a representative on that Committee – Mr Bob Pilling from Malew Commissioners – and he seemed to be the only Local Authority Representative. He was to give a report at the next Municipal Association.
Bad Debtors – The Clerk was to hand deliver the overdue account to this debtor at his place of work.
Sound Café –
Damaged bin – The Clerk had checked with Ian Jones to see if Mr Dobson had seen to this being replaced this but it was still the same. She had then contacted MNH, who owned the large commercial bins, as there was a danger of one of the binmen being injured when pushing the bin. She had spoken to one the MNH men and he was going to go down to the Sound to see if he could fix it. The Clerk had informed him of where he may be able to get a replacement bin if it couldn’t be fixed.
Refuse Collection – nothing to report.
e) Lighting/MEA.
Ballakillowey roundabout/Ballagawne Road scheme. The Clerk had queried whether this was going ahead and had a reply from Ian Gilbertson that the Contractors would be back on site soon and it would be going ahead – but that the light at the roundabout would be going back on the pole as the overhead line was to remain for the moment.
New light required – RNO13 at Cronk Ushag, Ballagawne Road needs replacing as it is beyond repair. The fitting had a hole in it and was no longer watertight. Estimated cost of replacement fitting was £350 + vat. It was agreed that this should be replaced.
g) Carrick Bay View.
The Clerk had used the path the previous week when a resident of Ballakeyll asked her to go and see who was responsible for a tree which had fallen onto her fence. She went to have a look and the hawthorn was growing on the residents’ side of the stream and therefore their responsibility.
She noticed that the path was becoming overgrown and arranged for the Contractor to cut it back.
i) Hedges
High Hedges:- reported in Private Session.
Hedge Trimming (and weeds)
The Clerk had emailed DoI re hedges and weeds and when no reply had been received she had requested confirmation of receipt. They said it had been passed to Network Operation who would investigate in due course. She had emailed back that ‘in due course’ is not what RPC would want to hear. She had also pointed out that there had been complaints about the hedge from the roundabout to Ballachurry. No reply.
A call had been received from a resident – ‘why were the weeds in Rushen so bad when there seems to be few in Arbory and elsewhere?’ He had spoken to Stephen Knight (Southern Inspector for DoI) who had told him that Arbory spray their own weeds.
The Clerk had asked Arbory and they spray weeds and cut DoI grass – but get re-imbursed by DoI
emails from P Gawne and R Pearson.
R Pearson, Director of Highways :- (13th July email) ‘We are currently organising contractors to carry out an Island wide cull although this will focus on the more built up areas. I will make sure these are given some priority. The Highways budgets have already been significantly reduced over several years of cuts and so the services we are able to provide is simply lower that it has been in the past. I am anticipating that we will experience further cuts given the recent VAT news. Whilst this is unfortunate I need people to understand the reality of the situation and yes the roads are going to be in a poorer condition and less well maintained in the future. Anything you can do to adjust people’s expectation would be appreciated.’
A reply was to be sent to Mr Pearson stating that RPC were disappointed, as would be the residents of Rushen, that the weeds and hedges were not being dealt with properly. To leave the weeds until there were very high was penny pinching and not an efficient way to deal with them and they would be better dealt with by spraying when small.
The Clerk asked if the Members felt that they could arrange for someone to spray the weeds, as Arbory Commissioners did, but they did not agree and pointed out that the DoI have trained staff to deal with weeds and hedges.
j) Traffic matters – Department of Transport and other DoT matters.
Minutes of meeting on 15th June received.
Ballafesson Road – speed roundels. Nothing done yet.
Ballachurry Corner – standing water. Nothing done yet.
Plantation Hill. – Danger to pedestrians, etc on hill.
Speeding on Howe Road –
Civic Amenity Site lines and signs
The Level/Croit-e-Caley. This was to be looked at further with regard to through traffic.
Glen Chass – sharp corner & turning circle. Cul de Sac sign. Still waiting for that.
‘Speeding’ on Old School Road – being monitored.
Shore Road – There had been a speed counter there. It was possible that there would be another count undertaken on that road.
Glen Chass Road – narrow corner.
Kerbstones at Ballnahowe –
Ballakillowey Roundabout. Reply from Jim Davidson. All Members had been given a copy:
‘I am sorry to read that your Commissioners have concerns about the new roundabout and that there have been complaints from residents and users. In my project brief I asked the design team to address the safety concerns which have been highlighted at the previous mini roundabout. They produced four options for consideration; do nothing, revise the old layout, introduce a simple crossroads, or construct a new compact roundabout. The decision to construct the compact roundabout was based on a number of factors, including the unacceptably high approach speeds of vehicles from Ballafesson direction, the steep approach gradient and substandard visibility from Old School Road, land requirements and lack of pedestrian facilities.
The new roundabout fully conforms with the current design guide. The inscribed circle diameter (ICD) is 28cm which is the minimum value for a compact roundabout. A smaller ICD would dictate that a mini roundabout should be built, which of course we were removing. The width of the circulatory carriageway must be between 1.0 and 1.2 times the maximum entry lane width. The cobbled overrun area is provided to accommodate the swept path of larger vehicles. Smaller vehicles can also drive over this area if they wish, although the ride quality will be deliberately poor to deter speed. The visibilities at the junction meet the standards specified for a compact roundabout of this size. Approach visibility (minimum stopping sight distance SSD) is met on three approaches, with only the Old School Road approach falling below the desired minimum but this has always been the case. Deflection has been improved on all approaches by the introduction of splitter islands which means that vehicles cannot now drive straight through the junction as they previously did.
Moving on to the size of the roundabout, it is exactly the same size for which we received planning approval in June 2010. It should be noted that in the Inspector’s report your Commissioners did not object to the application nor did they make any comments with regard to its size. Your recommendations regarding the installation of galvanised railings were taken on board and we provided you with a separate drawing of the central island.
In conclusion the roundabout has been built in accordance with the design guidelines and the Department is satisfied that it addresses the safety concerns of the previous mini roundabout layout. It also provides additional footways and safer crossing points for pedestrians. As part of the assessment of the new layout I have requested a traffic survey to be undertaken on the Ballachurry Road approach to the roundabout where there was previously a speeding problem. I will be happy to forward you a copy of the before and after results once the survey has been done. I hope this answers your queries.’
k) Police
The Clerk had not attended the June Meeting as she was busy catching up after being on holiday for a week. The next meeting would be on 26th July at Malew Commissioners’ Office.
l) Litter, beach cleans, dog fouling, etc.
Caring for Carers – The Clerk had not heard from them
Michael Stoker -. Mr Radcliffe had not been in touch with him yet.
Southern Young Farmers – They had cleaned Bay ny Carrickey on 25th June and taken the rubbish to the Amenity Site.
Mr Tinkler proposed, Mr Vernon seconded and all agreed that a donation of £200 be given to them.
m) Ballafesson Playing Field, Car Park, The Howe, Signs:-
Swing, Matting – The Clerk had not ordered these yet and she had mislaid the information with regard to the matting.
Car Park – There was nothing on this at present.
Signs – none were required at present.
n) Web Site Mr Vernon was dealing with this.
o) Southern Civic Amenity Site
Mr Cain said that he had not been able to attend the last meeting as it had been delayed by a week.
p) Southern Swimming Pool
Mr Radcliffe had not attended the last meeting.
q) Municipal Association.
Mr Gunn reported that the Freedom of Information Act had been discussed and that Graham Cregeen MHK and Amanda Craig, who had taken over from Carole Sutherland as Local Government Unit Manager, had attended.
The Agenda for next meeting had been received.
r) Allotments
There had not been a meeting of either the Allotment Committee or the Meeting which should have been a continuation of the one in January between various parties. Mr Tinkler said that he thought that it had been agreed in January that it should be held on 20th June. He had met Mrs Hulbert from the Allotment Committee who had indicated that there was to be a meeting soon.
The Clerk was to ask for a meeting of the Committee, which Mr Radcliffe would attend as representative, and to ask what had happened about the continuation meeting from January – when would it be held?
s) Southern Healthcare Committee
Mr Tinkler said that the next meeting would be held in October. He also indicated that he had heard that there was something going on at Southlands with regard to the now empty, former temporary EMI Unit, other than that the DSC were going to put this into use. However, they were not giving out any information.
The Clerk was to write to DSC to ask what was happening.
t) Marashen Crescent
Mr Radcliffe had attended a Meeting on Tuesday. The building work was four weeks ahead of schedule with the new Reayrt y Crink development. With regard to the proposed replacement of some of Marashen Crescent properties, they were very disappointed that the Treasury would not fund the proposed enhanced insulation of the new properties ‘to save money’.
u) Rushen Ambulance
Mr Tinkler said there was nothing to report as there had been no meeting.
v) MNH
(Bin at the Sound Café see ‘Refuse’)
w) Risk Assessment
As the annual consideration for this would be due soon the Clerk was to contact Mr Edwin, who had been engaged as a consultant the previous year.
x) Land in front of Hillcrest, Cregneash.
Mr Cain reported that this had now been tidied up and that the invoice for this was to come from David Cooil.
y) Golden Jubilee Trust.
Event on 25th September. Mr Radcliffe had heard nothing more with regard to this.
z) Unsightly Buildings and Land.
Mr Richmond had contacted Mr Tinkler with regard to his problem and had indicated he may attend the meeting. He had not done so.
aa) Sloc Sites & Seats
Seat at The Chasms – MNH. Mr Cain reported that this had now been repaired.
ab) Bench & Tree at Croit-e-Caley Green.
Plaque – the Clerk was to give Mr Tinkler the wording for this so that he could have it made.
The Clerk reported that the grass had not been cut recently.
ac) Agricultural Rating. Nothing further on this.
ad) Damage to Uplands – Carnanes.
Mr Vernon had been to look at part of this and reported that work had been carried out in sections; some hardcore had been put in at wet places; on the Carnanes side a detour had been made past the worst part and posts put in to keep vehicles out of it; trenches had been dug to take water away from the paths.
A letter was to be sent to DoI congratulating them on having done a good job so far and hoping that maintenance would be carried out on the ditches and culverts.
ae) Concert in Manx National Week.
It was agreed that the concert had been very enjoyable and successful, the Chapel having been full to overflowing. A letter from the Members of the Chapel had been received by Mr Cain who had brought it to the meeting. The Clerk was to send letters of thanks to those who took part and she asked for a list. Mr Cain provided this. The retiring collection of £380 had been given to the Chapel and it was agreed that, as the Concert had been organised mainly by the members of the Chapel a donation should also be given from RPC. Mr Tinkler proposed £200 which was seconded by Mr Vernon and agreed by all. This was specifically for use by the Members of the Chapel. Mr Cain was thanked for all his work in helping to organise the concert.
af) Newsletter.
Mr Radcliffe was still working on this.
Ag) Grass cutting .
The Clerk reminded Members that the Contract would finish at the end of August. Mr Cregeen had indicated the he did not want to carry out ‘handyman work’. Mr Cain said he would speak to Mr Cregeen. A decision would have to be made on whether the new Contract for grass cutting would include this.
ah Proposed amalgamation of Rushen with Arbory.
Nothing further on this.
ai) Disaster recovery plan.
Once the new computer system was up and running the data could be saved and stored elsewhere.
aj) Children’s Sports
Mr Radcliffe had spoken to his wife with regard to this as she had helped the residents organise other events in Ballafesson. It was suggested that a Hop Tu Naa event should be organised and held in the Hall. A children’s sports could be held on Tynwald Day in 2012.
ak) Local Authority Induction Course Review.
Members views had been sent in.
al) Ballagawne Road.
Bus shelter – near roundabout – requested by passengers.
Also – a lady had contacted the Clerk asking if RPC could do anything about asking the bus people to have a bus go up Ballakillowey – it could turn at the end of Bradda View.
Members did not support the idea of a bus to Ballakillowey and the Clerk was to write to BusVannin only about the request for a bus shelter.
am) Croit-e-Caley
Vehicles parked near the railway crossing.
The Clerk had phoned Port Erin Police Station to report this and was answered by a volunteer who had put her through to Headquarters who took the details. She had not been contacted since.
This was to be brought up at the next Police Meeting.
Green – There had been complaints about children playing on the green with their bikes. The Clerk had checked and there didn’t seem to be any damage.
an) Winter Concert.
Rather than have a concert it was suggested that there could be a talk/presentation and Dessie Robinson could be asked to give his talk about the Calf. It was also suggested that Michael Kneale may be able to give a talk about The Sound.
ao) Insurance.
This was due for renewal at the end of July and the Clerk had contacted Marsh with regard to deleting the insurance for the mower and contents of the workman’s shed – neither of which was now required. She had also asked that the amount for the Housing insurance be given separately .
Renewal documents had now been received and Mr Tinkler looked through these. He asked the Clerk if she would check whether all the Members were still covered.
Renewal cost was £2,108, with the housing element being £961.30.
11. CORRESPONDENCE
a) 2nd Supplemental List 2011. This was noted.
b) Electoral Register.
This was in force from 1st July. Noted.
c) Revisions to Administration of Local Authority Petitioning Process.
This was pointing out which department deals with which – i.e. if a LA wishes to petition for permission to borrow for housing purposes, including refurbishments and maintenance it is now Dept. of Social Care; DoI will be dealing with everything else.
This was noted as it was not relevant to RPC at present.
d) Consultations. – email from DoI Highways. Copied to Members 29/6
DoI would shortly be holding a consultation that would be on the main Government consultation website. However the Department was reacting to comments received from respondents to previous consultations who said that they did not have access to the internet or their access was limited. DoI were therefore proposing to make the consultation available on paper through the Commissioners Offices and libraries. They were asking for LA’s help in this.
‘Could you please let me know if this suggestion is reasonable and if so would you be able to print copies of the consultation as they are requested or if you would prefer me to supply a small number of copies? The consultation has a total of 9 pages.’
Members agreed that this would be acceptable for a one-off consultation but not for all as some of them are very large and it would be time-consuming and expensive for the Clerk to print off these for anyone who asked.
e) Town and Country Planning (Development Procedures)
Responses to the Consultation are available on www.gov.im/consultations.gov?menuid=16918&type=closed&page=2.
The changes were proposed to deal with administrative matters resulting from the reorganisation of Government and to create a clearer separation between the Department and the Planning Committee. ‘The Department, which is currently giving careful consideration to the comments received, has decided not to proceed with the Order at this stage. Minister Gawne commented:- “I am grateful to those who took the time to respond to the consultation. It is increasingly clear that a wider review of the planning legislative framework is required and the aims of this Order need to be carefully considered in the context of such a revision. My Department is actively considering the legislative priorities for planning, which will also need to include the matters identified in this Order.” This was noted.
f) Radcliffe Close/Fairy Hill.
The Clerk had received an email from Mr Hotchkiss, resident of Radcliffe Close asking for something to be done about the bank between Radcliffe Close and the path behind Fairy Hill. It was starting to fall apart and there were bits of metal exposed ‘which could cause serious injury to the children of the area.’
She went to have a look and contacted Mr Hotchkiss to say that it was nothing to do with RPC but that she would contact someone in DoI/Social Care who would be responsible. She eventually got hold of Seamus Riley who now worked for both DoI and Social Care. He said that part of the bank belongs to the residents of that side of Radcliffe Close and the other part is DoI/Social Care. They cut it three times a year. He would get someone to have a look and sort it out. The Clerk had informed Mr Hotchkiss of this.
g) Invitation from Bradda Glen Café.
They invited RPC to ‘join them for an evening of delicious food and hospitality at the new Bradda Glen Restaurant on Sunday 31st July from 6pm – 8pm’.
All Members indicated that they and their wives would like to attend and the Clerk was to reply accordingly.
h) Road Transport Licensing Committee.
Applications, Decisions and Notices. Noted.
i) Children and Families Service.
Changes in the way child referrals are dealt with. Noted.
j) Manx Lottery Trust.
They had sent a poster with contact details of the Manx Lottery Trust. Website is www.mlt.org.im which contains information of charitable grants available in the IOM under the Manx Lottery Trust Grants Scheme. The MLT is a Delegated Partner of the Big Lottery Fund and has a revised Manx Lottery Trust Grant Scheme to support the distribution of charitable fund in the IOM.
This was noted.
PLANNING MATTERS:
12. PLANNING APPLICATIONS
a) 11/0840. Upper Kirkhill (Kirkle), Ballakillowey Road, Ballakilpheric. Mr & Mrs S Berry. Demolish existing house and double garage and replace with a new dwelling of modern appearance with integrated garage. This was four storey, flat zinc roofs, aluminium windows, white render.
This proposal was considered to be highly inappropriate in design and size in this open countryside location.
Recommend refusal.
b) 11/0839. Upper Kirkhill, Ballakillowey Road, Ballakilpheric. Mr & Mrs Berry.
Demolish existing house and double garage and replace it with a new dwelling. The materials will be commonly used materials on the Island, such as slate roof, Manx stone and white rendered walls. This would be 3 storeys high and have single storey extensions either side.
Members considered that this was an excessively large house and out of keeping with other houses in the area. It was regarded as over-intensive development of the existing site. This was a highly prominent site being on a hill in an open countryside location.
Recommend refusal.
c) 11/0901. Shenvalley Farm, Ballnahowe. Cheeseden Investments Ltd. Demolition of existing cottage and construction of new detached dwelling with detached garage.
Members were concerned about the size of the property, especially compared to adjacent properties. It was noted that it was not to be built on the footprint of the existing cottage and would have a separate garage. They did, however, approve of the exterior being of stone and it being traditional in design.
d) 11/0913. Bird Observatory, Calf of Man. MNH. Alterations and additions to the Calf Observatory to create a guest wing WC, install PV and solar panels, replace two outbuilding roofs and install a high capacity water butt with the yard. Also proposed installation of wind turbine on site of disused turbine. Provision of a toilet for day visitors. Amended site location also received.
Members had been given these plans previously by MNH to look at prior to submission to Planning.
No objections.
e) 11/0914. 25 Ballagale Avenue, Surby. S & S Bunyan. Proposed extension to kitchen and creation of sunroom.
No objections.
13. PLANNING APPROVALS
a) 11/0267. 19a Odins Way, Ballakillowey Estate. Mr D Ward. Replace existing garage with extension to dwelling and widen driveway.
Decision – Senior Planning Officer. Issued 24th June 2011.
b) 11/0605. Creg Cottage, Howe Road. Mr & Mrs Thirwall. Erection of a replacement sunroom to front elevation. Conditions include – 2. permission relates to … drawings 1105/04A received on 25th May 2011 and 1105/01, 1105/02 and 1105/03 all received on 27th April 2011.
c) 11/0679. Ballagownie, Howe Road. Mr & Mrs I Munro. Alterations and erection of extension to dwelling. Decision – Senior Planning Officer. Issued 28th June 2011.
14. PLANNING REFUSALS
a) 11/0709. Woodville, Castletown Road. Mr J Hill. Alterations, erection of extension and installation of replacement windows to dwelling.
Reasons for refusal - 1. By reason of its scale, form and position the proposed development would a) unacceptably affect the level of sunlight currently enjoyed by, and cause undue overshadowing, of the neighbouring property; and b) have an overbearing impact on the neighbouring property, to the detriment of the enjoyment of that property. 2. The proposed two storey extension would increase the impact of the building as viewed by the public and be visually detrimental to its appearance which is contrary to Housing Policy 16 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan (20th June 2007).
Decision – Senior Planning Officer. Issued 29th June 2011.
15. PLANNING APPEALS
a) 11/0709. Woodville, Castletown Road. Mr J Hill. Appeal against refusal for alterations, erection of extension and installation of replacement windows to dwelling.
(note: RPC received the Refusal notice on 30th June, the request for 5 sets of submission on 8th July and the letter stating that an Appeal has been lodged, etc on 9th July – there was usually a gap between these).
5 sets of submission re the Appeal by 28th July were required.
As RPC had not objected to the application they did not wish to make any submission.
b) 10/1800/A. Robin Hill Farm, Cronk y Dhooney, Ballakilpheric. Mr & Mrs MacQuillan. Appeal against refusal for approval in principle for the erection of a dwelling to replace existing redundant shed/agricultural building.
Received – a copy of a rebuttal statement. All the main statements had been received previously.
The Appeal would be decided by written submissions.
16. COMPLETION CERTIFICATES
a) Part of Field 2368 Croit-e-Caley Hartford Homes Ltd. Erection of detached dwelling with integral garage (Meadowfield). Issued – 7th June 2011.
b) (sent to Port Erin Comm) 03/7690/. Shilley-ny-Marrey, Surby Road, Surby. Mr G Clarke. First floor extension – bathroom and bedroom and re-roofing.
17. OTHER PLANNING MATTERS none.
18 ANY OTHER BUSINESS
a) Hon. Noel Cringle, President of Tynwald had retired from the post. A letter was to be sent to him wishing him well in his retirement.
b) Mr Adrian Tinkler. The Chairman gave his commiserations and those of the Members to Mr Tinkler who had had to withdraw from his candidacy for the forthcoming election for the House of Keys.
19. DATE OF NEXT MEETING Wed 17th August.
The Meeting then went into private session.