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Minutes of Meeting held at 7 30pm Wednesday 21st January 2009 Ballafesson Hall.
These Minutes are edited in part – full Minutes available from Clerk
Present:- Mr A Tinkler (Chairman), Mr P Gunn (Vice-chairman), Mr P Vernon, Mr D Cain, Mr D Radcliffe.
There were no members of the public or press in attendance
1. MINUTES: The Minutes of the Meeting held Tuesday 16th December 2008, having previously been circulated were taken as read and agreed a true record.
2. MATTERS ARISING
a) Governor’s Visit
Visit to the Calf.
The Clerk had written to Mr Quayle, Commissioner of the Northern Lighthouse Board regarding permission and access to the ‘newest’ lighthouse.
No reply had been received from MNH. The Clerk was to write again.
b) Southern Area Plan
Letter from Emily Curphey, Planning Policy Officer:‘
‘I am writing to you to invite you and the Commissioners of Rushen Parish to become involved in an exciting community engagement project we are planning to undertake in relation to the Area Plan for the South.
Work on the draft Plan is progressing well and we have had a good response from the public to date on both the initial public leaflet and the Issues and Options report. However we feel that the input of some further information will assist in the production of the Draft Plan. We would like local people to now tell us about their communities and the settlements they live in, what are its strength and what would make it a better place to live and work in, if more development was to occur in the local area where would it best be located and integrated and how would the settlement have to evolve to provide for the development.
In order to achieve this we have begun to devise a programme of events which will take place throughout the Southern Area, with one event taking place within each Local Authority Area. At this event we will present the key facts relating to that Local Authority Area, this will include information on:
- Population
- Housing numbers
- Local schools and their current capacities
- Range of facilities available within the local area for the community (this will be based on the very helpful contributions to the Audit of Community Facilities)
- Transport network
- Employment and retail facilities
We are contacting you as we would like to involve the Local Authority Commissioners in the events. You can become involved by:
- Checking and agreeing the factual information relating to your Local Authority Area (as attached)
- Working with the project team (consisting of officers from DLGE) charged with organising the events on the preparation of display material
- Informing local residents about the forthcoming events and encouraging them to attend and get involved
- Attending the events yourself and assisting in explaining about the plan preparation process and encouraging people to respond and provide information.
The events that we are planning are to be held in the early part of 2009 (provisionally at this time the first three weeks of March) from about 12-7 30pm as we feel that this timing will allow most people to be able to attend. The format that we have devised is very informal, using information boards to give people the key facts and the issues as we see them and then some interactive elements to enable the public to impart their views and knowledge. On hand to assist will be a number of officers from both the Planning Directorate and the Estates and Housing Directorate. These officers will be there to aid understanding and to encourage people to get involved in the process.
I hope you feel that this is a worthwhile exercise and one in which you can become involved. If you would like to become involved then please contact me or one of my colleagues within the Planning Policy Team to find out more details.’
RUSHEN’S MEETING would be on 6th March at Ballafesson Hall. The Clerk had booked the Hall for them.
RUSHEN PARISH KEY STATISTICS had been included in the letter for checking for accuracy:-
Population
1,591. Main population centre is Ballafesson (460)
Housing
Resident households = 651
Number of Public Sector houses = 43 (within Ballafesson)
Schools
Primary School = Rushen School (although some of the Parish is within the catchment for Arbory School)
Capacity at Rushen School = 350 Current roll = 284
Secondary School = Castle Rushen High School
Capacity = 1,050 Current roll 936
Community and Recreational Facilities
Focus for indoor facilities on the Ballafesson Church Hall and Rushen School Hall. Access to playing fields at Rushen School and the playing field at Fairy Hill.
Port Erin Health Centre is located within the Parish.
Transport Network
Rushen is served by two secondary links the A7 running east west through the Parish and the A36 running north south.
There is a regular bus service running through the Parish linking the main settlements
The Clerk would check these and reply.
National Heritage Area nothing further on this.
c) Estimates for 2009/10.
Each Member had been given a 9 month Report on income and expenditure and also a copy of the ‘probable income’ for 08/09 so that the Estimates for 09/10 could be considered.
Estimates:- Initial consideration – to be finalised at February Meeting.
d) Review of Planning System. Nothing further on this at present.
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e) DoLGE/Local Authority issues
None at present.
f) Waste Management and Refuse Collection
Collection changes for Christmas and New Year. Jones Services had put notices in The Courier for two weeks and the Clerk had put notices up around the Parish and had put a message on the answerphone to give out the information.
There did not seem to be any problems with the collections.
Island Refuse Collection Forum. Refuse Collection Survey to be returned by 30th Jan. It was agreed that the Clerk should complete and return this.
g) Lighting
Proposed light at The Level, near Pump Street - Mr Cain had taken notices to the houses in the immediate area asking for views. There had been no objections so it was agreed to instruct the MEA to install the light.
Light by 18 Bradda View (Victorian type). The price for a replacement fitting had been given as £550 plus VAT. When the Clerk had confirmed with MEA to go-ahead it transpired that the wrong price was quoted - it would now be £795 plus vat (not £550 as previous agreed quote) This price had been circulated all Members and agreement reached. The MEA had been instructed to install it as soon as possible.
h) Various grass cutting areas
There was nothing on this at present.
It was agreed to have the mower serviced as it was not done the previous year. The Clerk was to arrange this with Isle of Man Farmers.
i) MNH
Mobile phone coverage - nothing further on this but the Clerk was to write to Cable and Wireless to ask of there was any progress.
Possible demolition of lighthouse on the Calf. nothing further.
j) Traffic
Plantation Hill. Nothing had been done yet regarding the signage and lines which DoT had said would be done. The Clerk would raise this at the Traffic Meeting the following week. Also to be brought up was the high hedge partly overgrowing the road on Surby Road.
Next Meeting – Wed. 28th Jan. 9 30am at Halle McClaig, Ballabeg.
k) Police
Next Meeting 2pm Thursday 22nd Jan.
Mr Cain asked for the camper van which is parking on the Howe Hill be mentioned. It is parking well away from the other vehicles which park there and is quite dangerous.
l) Southern Civic Amenity Site
Mr Cain said that there had not been a meeting since last month.
m) Litter, fly-tipping, beach cleaning, dog fouling
Dog bins – These had arrived. It has been suggested again to the Clerk that one be put between Ballachurry and the Ballakillowey roundabout. Jones Services were to be asked if that would be on their route.
Mr Radcliffe was to put one up on Qualtrough’s Lane, near the phone box.
Litter bin for Sloc Picnic area. This had arrived. The Clerk reported that she and Mr Kelly had been to look at the old one. The concrete base was cracked and the base of the old bin still bolted in. However, it was full of rubbish and dirty water and, as they did not have gloves and bags with them they did not empty it out for further investigation. They would make further investigations and put the new one up in due course.
Beach cleans -.
CRHS – Sue Messenger offered two dates – 31st Jan & 27th Feb. Both the Chairman and Vice-Chairman had thought them too early in the year when asked by the Clerk. Sat. 14th March had now been confirmed as the date when they would do this. They already had the bags and gloves which the Clerk had given to them earlier.
Fly tipping – The Clerk had received a report that there were several bags of clothes tipped in the stream below the Playing Field, also a child’s bike. She and Mr Kelly went to have a look and removed the bags and bike and also the tents and sleeping bags, etc which had been left on the Playing Field (not erected) for a few months. As these had not been claimed and they were soaking wet and obviously abandoned, she had taken the decision that they should be dumped. They were all taken to the Amenity Site.
n) Ballafesson Playing Field.
Fly Tipping – see above.
The Clerk asked if it was envisaged that any equipment, tables, etc would be installed for the forthcoming year - any expenditure would have to be allowed for in the Estimates. It had been mentioned that swings of the more rustic type would probably be well used. Mr Radcliffe and the Clerk were to look into the cost of these.
o) Car Park, The Howe Nothing at present.
p) Hedges and Verges
Mr Vernon declared an interest and left the room.
High Hedges – complaint regarding high hedge on land belonging to Moorescroft, Surby Road. Mr Vernon was the complainant and had followed all the procedures required under the Act. As Wing-Commander and Mrs Felton had not replied to Mr Vernon nor made any attempt to lower the hedge it was now left to Rushen Parish Commissioners, under delegated responsibilities, to take the case on. Mr Radcliffe and the Clerk, together with Mr John Rimington as independent advisor had visited the site. The written Report had now been received from J Rimington and it was his advise that action could be taken under the Act. It was agreed that Rushen Parish Commissioners should now progress this and the Clerk, as Case Officer, would do this. The Chairman was to approve and countersign the Remedial letter.
The hedge in question was also growing over the MEA wires. Mr Radcliffe said that he had been speaking with the MEA very recently and they were aware of the situation.
The hedge was also causing a danger to traffic on the road as higher vehicles were having to drive in the middle of the road to avoid being hit by the hedge, causing a danger to oncoming traffic coming down the hill.
These two matters were not part of the High Hedges action proposed but needed dealt with separately.
Path from Qualtrough’s Lane to Radcliffe’s Close.
This was now being cut back.
Mr Vernon returned to the meeting.
q) Signs, Honna Road -received. The best place was considered to be on the wall of Moorescroft and the Clerk was to contact the owners.
r) Municipal Association
Their next meeting would be on 29th January – the same night as the Ballakilley Public Meeting. Mr Gunn would, therefore, not be attending. He would give his apologies.
s) Southern Swimming Pool. Mr Radcliffe said there was nothing to report.
t) Southern Health Care Committee
Mr Tinkler reported that the AGM had been held the previous week. Quintin Gill MHK had been elected Chairman, Mr Tinkler was re-elected as Secretary. The Minutes for their last two meetings would be circulated soon. They had allocated various funds – £2,000 to each of the three Surgeries in the south for healthcare equipment and £500 to Southlands.
u) Rushen Ambulance Committee
.Mr Vernon said that there was nothing further regarding an AGM being held. He had made queries regarding the use of the Ambulance. There were seven first responders. The ambulance was dispatched by Central Emergency Control. If an official ambulance can’t attend a situation then they call the Rushen Ambulance. However, they can’t be called out to attend to anyone under 14 years old, nor to a road traffic accident. It depends on the controller who is on duty at the time. From the 1st – 7th July they had attended seven calls. Mr Vernon said he disagreed with Rushen Ambulance bolstering up the Official service instead of them providing sufficient ambulance cover.
v) Marashen Crescent Housing
Mr Vernon reported that they would be going to Treasury very soon to apply for the funding for the project at the Four Roads. There had been delays and two neighbouring properties had been purchased and the designs for the site had been changed to take into account the extra space acquired.
w) Web Site
The Clerk was to contact Nick Thornley to see when he was next on the Island so that he could provide the training so that she could be updating the web-site herself.
x) Golden Jubilee Trust
Mr Radcliffe said there was nothing to report on this.
y) Risk Assessment
The Clerk had not contacted Mr Hornsby yet but would do so and ask him to come to the next meeting.
z) The Craggs, Howe Road.
The work was still ongoing. Mr Cain said that a piece of the scaffolding had blown off and damaged the roof of the Chapel next door.
aa) The land in front of Hillcrest, Cregneash.
Mr Tinkler had spoken with Mr Qualtrough about this but there was nothing further happening. Mr Cain had also spoken to him and said he may cut the grass for him and suggested that seats could be put there.
ab) Qualtrough’s Lane.
The vehicle was still there.
ac) Allotments
Letter from Port St Mary Commissioners – from Deputy Clerk addressed, once again, to ‘The Chairman’.
‘Thank you for your Board’s response, received on 25th November 2008, to our letter of 14th November 2008.
My Commissioners have asked me to thank you for Rushen’s confirmation that they wish St Mary to accommodate Rushen residents in any allotments provision in the area. Port St Mary Commissioners feel it would be constructive and helpful at this stage if they could meet with Rushen Commissioners. To this end, my commissioners have asked me to contact you to ask if they could meet with you, and members of your Board on 21st January 20028 at 7.00 p.m. to discuss the allotment arrangements.
The items that Port St Mary Commissioners would like to discuss are:
1. Appropriate Section 6 Local Government Act arrangements to provide the allotment facilities for Rushen residents;
2. The amount of involvement Rushen Commissioners would like with the Allotments Committee required under the Allotments Act 1928;
3. Any items Rushen Commissioners would wish to see incorporated into the Port St Mary & District Allotment Society Ltd’s draft Rules.
4. Any other items Rushen Commissioners would like to discuss with Port St Mary Commissioners I relation to the provision of allotments to Rushen residents.
If the proposed date would be inconvenient for Rushen Commissioners, please let me know so that alternative dates can be obtained from my Commissioners.’
The Clerk had contacted Brian Kelly, the Clerk, regarding the date for a meeting and he suggested 14th or 28th would suit them. The Clerk had circulated these dates to Members but, due to other meetings and commitments it had been decided to leave it until February.
Subsequently received – email from Brian Kelly, Clerk to PSM, Draft Allotment rules, Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association. The Clerk had given the Chairman and Vice-Chairman a copy and all other Members had been emailed the information in the few days prior to the meeting.
The Chairman said that he had been speaking to Mrs Sinfield, Chairman of Port St Mary Commissioners and to Mr Kelly, their Clerk. They had arranged a meeting for Friday 30th January at 4 30pm at Port St Mary Commissioners’ Office. He said that Phil Gawne MHK had met with some of the residents of Mount Gawne Road and Port St Mary Commissioners. Mr Tinkler had spoken with Mr Gawne and he reported that there had been a constructive meeting. Mr Gawne had told the residents that they were well advised to speak to RPC to air their concerns. (these people had already contacted RPC twice).
Mr Tinkler reported that Mrs Sinfield and PSM’s Clerk had informed him that :-
there were no planning issues; no change of use required as it was agricultural.
Therefore RPC can agree or not to be involved. Port St Mary recommended a Joint Committee. Rushen Commissioners would not be involved in any expenditure.
Port St Mary Commissioners were leasing the land to the Allotment Society who would be taking care of all the administration and management.
If RPC did not agree to be involved then they would have to make their own arrangements for allotments.
Mr Tinkler said that RPC need to decide if they got involved. They could co-operate or make arrangements for their own residents. If they wanted more information they should meet with PSM Commissioners.
Emails had been received from Mr & Mrs Collister and Mr & Mrs Martin from Mount Gawne Road expressing their concerns about some aspects of the proposed allotments including the access being from Mount Gawne Road with the attendant problems of excessive amounts of cars parking in the road and the noise.
Mr Vernon said that seven people in Rushen had shown interest in having an allotment. Unless RPC come up with one what other choice did they have.
Mr Gunn said that RPC had a responsibility to the people of Mount Gawne Road who were residents of Rushen. They had concerns about the access and this should be investigated.
The Chairman said that PSM had indicated that access by the Amenity Site was not going to happen and that they were considering approaching the Costains at Moorehouse Farm.
It was agreed that Members and Clerk would attend the arranged meeting on 30th January. Mr Cain indicated he would be unable to attend.
The Clerk was asked to write to PSM with the following issues which RPC would like to discuss:- 1. What would be the cost to RPC; 2. How would setting up the Allotments be funded; 3. What were the planning issues; 4. Access.
ad) Water on Surby Road.
The Clerk had written to DoT regarding this and given them the address of the owners of the field where most if it is coming from. There had been no reply.
ae) Housing.
Housing Consultative Conference on Friday 6th March at Mount Murray. PV & GK confirmed to attend.
af) Rating objection – Ballarock, Ballakillowey.
Decision received. The re-valuation would stand. Noted.
ag) Regeneration of Towns and Villages.
Nothing at present.
ah) IOM Children’s Centre – Leadership in the Community.
There was no interest in this at present but may be at a later date.
ai) Building work at Ballachurry.
There were still some vehicles parked on the road. The new entrance, on Ballafesson Road, was now under construction. This would affect the parking of cars on the corner (which had been an ongoing complaint from a resident who has to walk there in the dark).
aj) Ballakilley Working Party.
Public Meeting at 7 30pm on Thursday 29th January in the Infant’s Hall, Rushen School.
Meeting of BKWP Members 22nd January to finalise arrangements.
ak) Land at Carrick Bay View.
Reply now received from Martin Grant Homes. ‘Ensign Group Ltd are happy to transfer the land marked green to the Commissioners and to pay your reasonable legal costs in completing this. If this is acceptable would you please advise me of the name and address of the solicitors who will act for you on this matter. Our solicitors are Mark Moroney Associates’.
It was agreed that RPC progress the transaction and that Judy Thornley, Advocate, should act for RPC.
al) Dilapidated Buildings.
The Clerk had contacted Juan Watterson about this and he was holding a working party meeting on 29th January. He thought he had contacted Rushen Commissioners but this was not so. The Chairman had asked him to change the date of the meeting as it coincided with the BKWP Public Meeting but he was not doing so.
His email said:-
‘The issue of dilapidated buildings has been a running sore with DLGE and Commissioners over many years. I would therefore like to set up a working group in an effort to try and find the root of the problems that we all have in trying to resolve the issue of problem buildings/owners. The cause may be legislative, officers, working practices – I don’t know yet. As a political member within DLGE, I am happy to take constructive feedback of the Department if it is required, indeed some of you will be aware that I have put a paper to the Minister on this subject already. As a next practical step, if you would like to be involved with this group, can I suggest that you nominate one commissioner to become a member of the group. This still ensure that the group is small, focussed, and is politically accountable in each Local Authority and at DLGE. If we feel officers should attend meetings, we’ll cross that bridge when we come to it.
Can I ask you respond to me after your next meeting along the following lines:
Whether you are interested in participating (if not, why not)
Which Commissioners you have nominated, and contact details for that person. (I have no problem with alternates etc, but am looking for a small consistent team).
Availability for the evening of 29th January for the first meeting
Although there would be no attendance at his meeting, due to all RPC being at the Ballakilley Meeting, the Clerk was to write to inform Mr Watterson that Mr Peter Vernon would be their representative on any future meetings. Mr Vernon had been interested in the dilapidated buildings problem, especially those belonging to Government such as the Marine Biological Station and Strix in Port Erin.
Am) Christmas Tree for the Parish – 09
Mr Cain and Mr Vernon were looking into this.
3. Revenue, 4 Accounts for payment, 5 Financial Situation – details available at the Office.
6. CORRESPONDENCE
a) Isle of Man Safeguarding Children Board.
Letter from Carol Beck:-
‘It was very obvious from the many responses we received that, knowledge of the Safeguarding Children Board and its remit, it extremely sparse. As a result of this, we intend to organise regional meetings, which will inform Commissioners about this very important work. The Safeguarding Board will replace the IOM Child Protection Committee, its aims being to have multi agency input and information sharing. This is very important for the children of our Island, I am sure you will agree, particularly after the recent “Baby P” incident in the UK. Would you be kind enough to indicate by letter or e-mail to me, whether you would be prepared to attend a regional meeting? Once we have the responses we can then get on with organising dates, times and venues. Thank you in anticipation of your help in this matter.’
Members indicated they may be interested in attending.
b) Civic Services.
Arbory Commissioners – Sunday 1st February. 10 30am at Arbory Parish Church and light refreshments afterwards. Mr Tinkler and Mr Gunn indicated they would attend.
Malew Commissioners – Sunday 15th February. 3pm at The Abby Church, Ballasalla.
The Chairman was to attend.
c) Asbestos Awareness for Local Authorities, etc.
H & S Inspectorate has organised two free briefing sessions using a specialist from the asbestos industry. This was held on Wed. 21st Jan. No-one from RPC attended.
d) War Memorial Preservation Society.
Letter asking for information regarding when Memorials were erected, dedicated, cost, service sheets at ceremonies, etc.
A reply to be sent that RPC did not know anything further about the Parish Memorial.
e) Road Transport Licensing Committee.
Applications, decisions and notices. Noted.
f) LinC (leadership in the Community) Letter from Juan Watterson MHK
He enclosed a letter from the IOM Children’s Centre. Urging you ‘to consider if this course is for you should you wish to further develop your leadership skills’. The course is for those involved in voluntary work as well as those who feel they have something to offer. Noted.
g) DAFF Marine Nature Reserve Project – Community Meetings.
Letter from Senior Wildlife and Conservation Officer – Marine. DAFF had recently begun a three year project to identify and establish a Marine Nature Reserve that would protect the marine environment whilst also safeguarding fishing and other important marine industries and activities around the Isle of Man.
They were holding meetings around the Island to give residents the opportunity to participate in the project and hope that local authorities will take an active role and that a representative will be able to attend one of the meetings.
The meeting for the south was at 8pm on Thursday 29th January at the Erin Arts Centre. (the same night at the BKWP Public Meeting) but there would also be another one in Port St Mary on 25th February at Mount Tabor.
They would be asking opinions on important decisions such as how to go about choosing the best possible site and what information is needed to inform that decision.
Members were unable to go on the 29th but would possibly attend the one in Port St Mary.
h) Defamation issue – Letter from Onchan Commissioners.
They had consulted with advocates Quinn Kneale regarding possible defamation against an individual Member and have sent a copy of Quinn Kneale’s advice which they felt may be of interest to other Local Authorities.
Mr Gunn took this to look at and would advise the Board on its contents at the next meeting.
i) ‘Beating the Bounds’ letter from Phil Gawne (enclosing a letter from Tony Kneale (living in Edinburgh) who would like to bring back the ‘beating of the bounds’ – 24th May 2011 will mark the 100th anniversary of the last occasion of the ceremony of beating the bounds between the Ecclesiastical Parishes of Arbory and Rushen.
Members felt that this was a good idea and the Clerk was to reply accordingly to Mr Gawne,
7. PLANNING APPLICATIONS
a) 08/2246. Field adjoining the front of Surby Mount, Surby. Nicholas Saunders.
In Principle application for erection of four dwellings. (This land is zoned for one dwelling on the Arbory and East Rushen Plan). Received – copies of three letters of objection sent to Planning by neighbours.
Members felt that four houses would be overdevelopment of the site also that additional houses would increase traffic on a narrow road.
b) 08/2272. Sound Farm. Mr W Callister. Replacement of lean-to building with purpose built lean to barn.
No objections.
c) 08/2296. 3 The Chase, Ballakillowey. Mr & Mrs Reeday. Dormer window in north east elevation to create shower room.
No objections.
d) 09/0004. Chapel Cottage, Croit-e-Caley. A & M Jones. To replace aluminium top opening window frames with sliding sash windows in either wood or uPVC.
No objections.
e) 09/0035. Ballavayre Farm, Ballakilpheric Road. Hintock Ltd. Porch and new uPVC sliding sash windows.
No objections.
f) 09/0036. Scholaby Mill, Ballakilpheric Road. Hintock Ltd. Convert Mill into dwelling – Reserved Matters application.
No objections.
g) Field 1388, Glendown Farm, Truggan Road. DH & JM Cain. In Principle. Application for erection of agricultural worker’s dwelling.
Mr Cain declared an interest and left the room.
No objections.
8. PLANNING APPROVALS
a) 08/2079. Thie Grianagh, Honna Road. Mr C Smith. Installation of dormer to rear elevation, installation of roof lights and replacement front door and window.
Conditions include 3. The new dormer window must be fitted with glass obscured in Pilkinton Level 5 or equivalent in order to avoid overlooking of the property of Cill Airne. Such glazing must be retained in perpetuity.
Decision – Acting Senior Planning Officer. Issued 29th December.
b) 08/2112. Dwelling adjacent to Scholaby Mill, Ballakilpheric. Hintock Ltd. Reserved matters application for reinstatement of residence and extension of track to mill.
Conditions include – 3. No development may be carried out until such times as a survey for the presence of bats has been carried out by qualified personnel and appropriate measures taken to avoid damage to any bat roost or the bats themselves which may be found on the site and which are protected under the Wildlife Act 1990.
Decision – Acting Senior Planning Officer. Issued 14th January 2009.
c) 08/2099. High Mount, Ballakillowey Road. Mr M Wilby. Alterations, extension and widening of existing driveway.
Decision – Acting Senior Planning Officer. Issued 14th January 2009.
d) 08/2179. Cooil Injil, the Level, T Murphey & P Carswell. Alterations and erection of extension.
Decision - Acting Senior Planning Officer. Issued 16th January 2009.
9. PLANNING REFUSALS none.
10. PLANNING APPEALS
REQUESTED:
a) 08/0908 Land at Bradda View. Hartford Homes. Residential Estate of five dwellings with access road, drainage and landscaping. An Appeal has been requested against the decision to approve this. 14 collated sets of submission of case required by 16th January.
RPC had not objected to this.
b) 08/2015. Homefield, The Level. Raven Hill Resources Ltd. Demolition of existing shop and dwelling and erection of two semi detached dwellings with associated parking. This was refused. The developers are requesting an Appeal. 7 collated sets of submission to be received by 19th January by Planning Appeals Secretary.
Homefield, The Level.
The Clerk had spoken with some men who were working there. She asked what they are doing to it as the PA has been turned down. They indicated they were going to keep it as a single house and had taken out the shop window so that they could put an ordinary window in.
11. COMPLETION CERTIFICATES none
12. OTHER PLANNING MATTERS none.
13. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
a) Post Box at The Level.
This had been situated by the former Level Garage Site. The Clerk received a phone call from a resident saying that it had gone – ‘a sewer had collapsed and the box had fallen into it’. She went to investigate and found that the area was fenced off because of sewer works and there was no post box. She rang IOM Post and eventually spoke with Doug. Corkish who told her that it was only temporary. She told him part of the problems there had been with planning and the builders and also that a post box was needed on that side of the road as the people from Croit-e-Caley, especially the old people, can use it without having to cross the busy main road. There had now been a post box put on the main road, by the bus shelter, and the Clerk was told it was only temporary. However, the builders did not appear to be making any moves to fill in the sewer and take down the fencing put around.it before Christmas.
An eye was to be kept on this as Members wanted it put back to where it was.
b) Flooding on the pavement and road between Ballachurry and the Ballakillowey roundabout.
The pavement and the width of the road had been flooded with water from the field. The Clerk had contacted DoT and they said that, since the gas pipe was installed, the flooding has become a lot worse and they thought that the work must have affected the drains. They were still investigating.
This was noted.
c) Arbour Week
Mr Cain said that there had been an article in the newspapers regarding Arbour Week. DAFF were offering to supply trees. The Clerk was to enquire whether they could supply a tree for the Green at Croit-e-Caley. She was to enquire what sizes were available as it would need to be a good size – not a small one.
14. DATE OF NEXT MEETING Wednesday 18th February.
Mr Vernon gave his apologies as he would be off the Island.