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Magherafelt District Council MAGHERAFELT DISTRICT COUNCIL Minutes of Proceedings of a Meeting of Magherafelt District Council held in the Council Chamber, 50 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt on Tuesday, 12 November 2013. The meeting commenced at 7.30 pm. Presiding: Mrs C Elattar Other Members Present: Mrs E A Forde P J Bateson (joined the meeting at 7.35 pm) J Campbell T J Catherwood J Crawford Miss K A Lagan Mrs K A McEldowney B McGuigan P McLean J J McPeake Ms D Ní Shiadhail Mrs C M O’Neill (joined the meeting at 7.40 pm) G C Shiels Mrs P L Smith Observer Mr G McFalone Officers Present: J A McLaughlin (Chief Executive) J J Tohill (Director of Finance and Administration) M Young (Director of Environmental Health) A Cassells (Director of Operations) Mrs Anne-Marie Campbell (Director of Policy and Development) Mrs Audrey Junkin (Chief Executive’s Secretary) Representatives from Other Bodies in Attendance: Mr Kyle Patterson – Planning Officer 1 Apologies Councillor J F Kerr 2 Resignation of Councillor Ms D Nί Shiadhail The Chairperson, Councillor Mrs C Elattar referred to the recent resignation of Councillor Ms D Nί Shiadhail and welcomed Mr Gabhan McFalone to the Council meeting as the person to be co-opted as her replacement on the Council. 3 Minutes 3.1 It was Proposed by Councillor B McGuigan Seconded by Councillor Mrs P L Smith, and Resolved: that Minutes of the Meeting of the Council held on Tuesday, 8 October 2013 (copy previously circulated to each Member) be taken as read and signed as correct. Councillor P J Bateson joined the meeting at 7.35 pm 4 Matters Arising Out of the Minutes 4.1 The Chief Executive advised that there were no items as such arising out of the Minutes. 4.2 Translink – Invitation Submitted an invitation to Members from Translink with an opportunity to engage with local managers and discuss the latest public transport developments on Friday, 25 November 2013 at 11.30 am at Magherafelt Bus Station (copy circulated to each Member). 4.2.1 The Chief Executive advised that if any Member wished to attend and had not given their names to the Chief Executive’s department, then they should speak to his Secretary as soon as possible. Noted. 4.3 Launch of the Regional Strategic Framework for the Central Border Region 2013-2027 – Invitation Submitted an invitation to Members from ICBAN to the launch on Friday, 22 November 2013 from 10.30 am – 1.00 pm at the Slieve Russell Hotel, Cranagh, Ballyconnell. 4.3.1 Again the Chief Executive advised that if any Member wished to attend and had not given their names to the Chief Executive’s department, then they should do so as soon as possible. 4.4 Civic Reception Councillor Mrs E A Forde requested a Civic Reception for NIco Mawhinney from Castledawson to acknowledge his recent achievements as winner of the Irish Superbike Championship and the Ulster Superbike Championships 2013/14. 4.4.1 It was Proposed by Councillor Mrs E A Forde Seconded by Councillor T J Catherwood, and Resolved: that the Council host a Civic Reception for Mr Nico Mawhinney to honour his achievements. 4 Declarations of Interest There were no declarations of Interest. Councillor Mrs P L Smith joined the meeting at 7.40 pm. 5 Planning 185/11/2013 5.1 New Planning Applications: H/2013/0176/F – DRD Roads Service Approval. The Council agreed to the issue of the approval. The Planning Officer advised that there was one letter of objection to this application. H/2013/0209/F – Ivor & Sandra Hyndman Deferred for an office meeting on the request of Councillors J Crawford and Miss K A Lagan. Letter of submission handed to the Planning Officer – Criterion 5. H/2013/0210/F – Mr Cathal McOscar Deferred for an office meeting on the request of Councillor J J McPeake. Councillor McPeake forwarded a letter of submission to the Planning Officer – Criterion 5. H/2013/0219/O – Mr Niall Lagan Deferred for an office meeting on the request of Councillors Miss K A lagan and J Campbell. A letter had been forwarded to the Planning Officer – Criterion 5. H/2013/0247/F – A & B Properties Deferred for an office meeting on the request of Councillors Mrs E A Forde, P McLean, J Crawford, G C Shiels, J Campbell and B McGuigan. A letter to be forwarded to the Planning Officer – Criterion 5. 5.1.1 Applications Deferred from Previous Meeting: H/2007/1015/F – Drumderg Developments Ltd Approval. The Council agreed to the issue of the approval. H/2013/0012/O – Mr C McCloskey Refusal. The Council agreed to issue the refusal. H/2013/0099/F – Heather Shiels Deferred for an office meeting on the request of Councillor J Campbell to allow for an office meeting with the Area Planning Manager and P McGlone MLA. H/2013/0102/O – Ms E Johnstone Refusal. The Council agreed to issue the refusal. The Planning Officer advised that there was one letter of objection to this application. H/2013/0107/F – Mr McElwee The Planning Officer advised that this application had been withdrawn from the schedule by the Planning Service as an Article 33 non- determination appeal had been lodged with the Planning Appeals Commission (PAC). Noted. H/2013/0151/F – Mr & Mrs D Scott The Planning Officer advised that this application had been withdrawn by the applicant. He also advised that there was one letter of objection to this application. H/2013/0189/F – Mr Joe Keenan Approval. The Council agreed to the issue of the approval. 5.1.2 It was Proposed by Councillor Miss K A Lagan Seconded by Councillor B McGuigan, and Resolved: to adopt the Planning Schedule dated 12 November 2013 subject to the above conditions and amendments. 5.2 Submitted schedules of Streamlined Planning Application decisions issued from 1 September to 30 September 2013 (copy previously circulated to each Member). Noted. The Planning Officer retired from the meeting at 7.40 pm. 6 Building Control Department 210/11/2013 The Director of Building Control presented the Department’s report for the period 1 October 2013 to 31 October 2013 (copy previously circulated to each Member) 6.1 During this period 1 October 2013 to 31 October 2013 forty-one applications had been recommended for approval. A total of sixty-four applications required amending by Architects and Agents before granting approval. 6.2 Applications for Notices and Regularisations During the period from 1 October to 31 October 2013 there were no Regularisations and ten Notices issued. 6.3 Building Regulations Inspections During the period from 1 September to 30 September 2013 sixty-eight applications commenced on site and seventy-one applications were found to be complete in accordance with Building Regulations. The department carried out three hundred and fifty-six inspections during this month. 6.4 Granting of Extension of Time and Cancellation to time lapsed Approvals During the period from 1 October 2013 to 31 October 2013 seven applications were cancelled having gone beyond the four year expiry date and not having commenced on site – MN/2101/0109/1 – NIHE – Installation of oil fired heating system and controls at 6 Killowen Drive, Magherafelt BT45 6DS MN/2101/0109/4 – NIHE – Installation of oiled fired heating system and controls at 61 Killowen Drive, Magherafelt BT45 6DT MN/2101/0109/5 – NIHE – Installation of oiled fired heating system and controls at 66 Killowen Drive, Magherafelt BT45 6DS MN/2101/0111- NIHE – Replacement heating oiled fired central heating at 6A Sandy Braes, Magherafelt BT45 6PN MN/2112/0080 – NIHE – Replacement heating with oil fired central heating at 9 Cooke Avenue, Maghera MN/2112/0088 – NIHE – Replacement heating with oiled fired central heating at 10 Oakvale Terrace, Upperlands, Maghera MA/2067/0521/MAST – S McLaughlin, JFM Construction Ltd – Erection of a dwelling at Clady Road, Portglenone BT44 8JX. 6.5 Petroleum Legislation Annual Re-Licensing Applications During the period of this report one re-licensing inspection was carried out. 6.6 Entertainment Licensing Mr Glendinning reported that during the period of this report one Entertainment Licensing inspection was carried out. 6.7 Naming and numbering of Streets During the period from 1 September 2013 to 30 September 2013 seven new postal numbers and postcodes were issued for private dwellings. 6.8 Property Certificates There were forty-two Property Certificates issued for this period. 6.9 On consideration it was Proposed by Councillor T J Catherwood Seconded by Councillor P McLean, and Resolved: that the report as submitted by adopted. 7 Licences and Registrations 7.1 Petroleum Licence Submitted the following applications for the transfer of a Petroleum Licence which was in order and recommended for renewal:- PL.57 SuperValu, 34 Clady Road, Portglenone BT44 8NG - Mr William Moore, Musgrave Retail Partners NI 7.1.1 It was Proposed by Councillor Miss K A Lagan Seconded by Councillor Mrs K A McEldowney, and Resolved: to grant the transfer of the Petroleum Licence application as submitted. 7.2 Street Trading Licences Submitted the following application for a Stationary Street Trading Licence which was in order and recommended for renewal: ST. Ms Samantha Convery – 10 Lay-by at Glenshane Pass,, Maghera 7.2.1 Submitted the following applications for Temporary Street Trading Licences for a Christmas “Switch-On” Event being held in the Market Square, Magherafelt on Saturday, 30 November 2013 TTL/01 Mr Aaron Ferguson TTL/02 Mr Edgar Monteith 7.2.2 It was Proposed by Councillor B McGuigan Seconded by Councillor Mrs P L Smith, and Resolved: to grant the temporary Street Trading Licences as submitted for Saturday, 30 November 2013.
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