MAGHERAFELT DISTRICT COUNCIL Minutes
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MAGHERAFELT DISTRICT COUNCIL Minutes of Proceedings of a Meeting of Magherafelt District Council held in the Council Chamber, 50 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt on Tuesday, 14 August 2012. The meeting commenced at 7.30 pm. Presiding: P McLean Other Members Present: Mrs C Elattar P J Bateson J Campbell T J Catherwood J Crawford Mrs E A Forde J F Kerr Miss K A Lagan Mrs K A McEldowney B McGuigan J J McPeake I P Milne Ms D Ní Shiadhail Miss C M Scullion G C Shiels Apology: P J Bateson Officers Present: J A McLaughlin (Chief Executive) W J Glendinning (Director of Building Control) 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: DoE Planning Service: Mr M Bowman – Planning Officer 1 Minutes 1.1 It was Proposed by Councillor J Campbell Seconded by Councillor J F Kerr, and Resolved: that Minutes of the Annual Meeting of the Council held on Tuesday, 12 June 2012 (copy previously circulated to each Member) be taken as read and signed as correct. 1.2 It was Proposed by Councillor T J Catherwood Seconded by Councillor Mrs E A Forde, and Resolved: that the Minutes of Meeting of the Council held on Tuesday, 8 May 2012 (copy previously circulated to each Member) be taken as read and signed as correct. 1.3 It was Proposed by Councillor J Crawford Seconded by Councillor I P Milne, and Resolved: that the Minutes of Meeting of the Council held on Tuesday, 12 June 2012 (copy previously circulated to each Member) be taken as read and signed as correct. 1.4 It was Proposed by Councillor I P Milne Seconded by Councillor P J Bateson, and Resolved: that the Minutes of a Special Meeting of the Council held on Tuesday, 19 June 2012 (copy previously circulated to each Member) be taken as read and signed as correct, subject to the following amendment: Item 2 (Page 64) - this paragraph should read: Councillor Mrs C Elattar said that the Housing Executive did not have enough properties to provide for the demand of the Welfare Reform Programme and asked why 10-12 houses in Draperstown did not get new double-glazing. 2 Matters Arising Out of the Minutes The Chief Executive advised that there were no items as such arising out of the Minutes. 2.1 Submitted a letter of thanks had been received from Jane Gribbin, Regional Manager, North West and Youth of Volunteer Now thanking the Council for the opportunity to make a presentation to the General Purpose, Finance and Policy Committee on Tuesday, 22 May 2012. Noted. 2 2.2 Submitted an e-mail received from Anita Kelly, BT Community Connections advising of twelve months free broadband through the BT Community Connections award scheme. UK charities and community organisations were invited to apply in an attempt to help get digitally excluded individuals online (copy circulated to each Member). Noted. 2.3 Submitted an e-mailed press statement from the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment – Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster announces major investment by Moyola Precision Engineering, Castledawson of £5.3 million to strengthen its design and manufacturing capabilities to target complex aerospace components (copy circulated to each Member). Noted. 3 Declarations of Interest There were no declarations of interest. 4 Planning 185/08/2012 4.1 New Planning Applications: H/2010/0324/F – Mr Thomas McGovern The Planning Officer advised that this application could be deferred for one month to allow for outstanding environmental information to be submitted. The Council agreed. H/2010/0530/F – Ms Adele Fulton Deferred on the request of Councillor Mrs A E Forde to allow for a more detailed block plan to be submitted. The Planning Officer advised that an Office Meeting was not required. H/2011/0397/F – Messrs Hawe Deferred on the request of Councillor Mrs E A Forde for a meeting with objectors. Councillor Mrs Forde claimed that many of the local residents were very concerned that this proposed wind turbine would affect their personal lives. The fact that single turbines did not require an Environmental Statement greatly concerned and that environmental issues could be dealt with thought the normal planning process, yet there were bats and wildlife that needed protecting. It was agreed that Councillor Mrs Forde, the Chairperson, Councillor P McLean and Councillor I P Milne attend the meeting with objectors – Criterion 4. The Planning Officer advised that there was one letter of objection to this application 3 H/2011/0486/O – Mr M Kelly Deferred for an Office Meeting on the request of Councillor J Campbell. Councillor Campbell handed a letter of submission to the Planning Officer – Criterion 5. H/2011/0570/F – Mr P J McGoldrick Deferred for an office meeting on the request of the Councillors J J McPeake and Miss K A Lagan. A letter of submission was to be forwarded to the Planning Officer – Criterion 5. H/2011/0575/F – Maghera Joinery Approval. The Council agreed to the issue of the approval. The Planning Officer advised that there was one objection to this application. H/2011/0586/RM – Mr Neil Duggan Approval. The Council agreed to the issue of the approval. The Planning Officer advised that there was one objection to this application. H/2012/0003/F – J Hutchinson and C McCrystal Deferred until Friday, 17 August 2012 on the request of Councillor Miss K A Lagan to allow time for consultation with the applicant. If there is no further contact then issue the decision. H/2012/0053/O - Mr William Mulholland Approval. The Council agreed to the issue of the approval. The Planning Officer advised that there were three objections to this application. H/2012/0057/A – PSNI Brooklyn Deferred until Friday, 17 August 2012 on the request of Councillor J Campbell for contact to be made with the applicants. If there is no further contact then issue the decision. H/2012/0065/O – Mrs Theresa Convery Deferred for an Office Meeting on the request of Councillors J Campbell and J J McPeake. A letter of submission was received by the Planning Officer – Criterion 5. H/2012/0116/F – Mr Stephen Duffin Deferred for an Office Meeting on the request of Councillor J J McPeake. A letter of submission had been received by the Planning Officer – Criterion 5. H/2012/0135/F – Ms Mary McCrystal Deferred for an Office Meeting on the request of Councillor J Campbell. Councillor Campbell handed a letter of submission to the Planning Officer – Criterion 5. 4 H/2012/0159/O – Mrs Julie Noonan Deferred for an Office Meeting on the request of Councillor J Campbell. Councillor Campbell handed a letter of submission to the Planning Officer – Criterion 5. H/2012/0170/O – Mr Adrian Walls Deferred for an Office Meeting on the request of Councillor J Campbell. Councillor Campbell handed a letter of submission to the Planning Officer – Criterion 5. 4.1.1 Applications Deferred from Previous Meeting: H/2011/0214/F – Mr P Kelly Approval. The Council agreed to the issue of the approval. H/2011/0374/O – Mr Shane Convery Deferred to allow meeting between Mr Patsy McGlone MLA and the Area Manager to take place. H/2011/0565/O – Ms Michelle McAllister Deferred to allow meeting between Mr Patsy McGlone, MLA and the Area Manager to take place. H/2011/0577/O – Mr Ronan O’Neill Deferred to allow meeting between Mr Patsy McGlone, MLA and the Area Manager to take place. 4.1.2 It was Proposed by Councillor T J Catherwood Seconded by Councillor J F Kerr, and Resolved: to adopt the Planning Schedule dated 14 August 2012 subject to the above conditions and amendments and confirm approvals issued on 10 July, 2012 (previously circulated to each Member). 4.2 Submitted schedules of Streamlined Planning Application decisions issued from 1 May to 31 May 2012 and 1 June to 30 June 2012 (copies previously circulated to each Member). Noted. The Planning Officer retired from the meeting at 7.50pm 4.3 Further consideration was given as to how the Council should respond to application H/2010/2009 – proposed Crockandun Wind Farm (deferred from previous Council meetings). 5 4.3.1 Councillor B McGuigan stated that Bord Gáis has not committed to any community benefit and for that reason he was unhappy to make a decision on this application. He sought the support of the Council on this matter. Councillor McGuigan referred to work carried out by The Fermanagh Trust on maximising community outcomes from wind energy developments and suggested that they be contacted with the view to making a presentation to Council. 4.3.2 Councillor Miss K A Lagan agreed that there were numerous groups in the area that could benefit from such a commitment. 4.3.3 The Chairperson, Councillor P McLean, reminded Members that in Planning terms that were no overriding objections to this application. If this was an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty then the Council should object. 4.3.4 It was Proposed by Councillor B McGuigan Seconded by Councillor J J McPeake, and Resolved: that the Council defer making a decision on Crockandun Wind Farm and that The Fermanagh Trust be invited to make a presentation to Council at their earliest convenience. 5 Building Control Department 210/08/2012 The Director of Building Control presented the Department’s report for the period 1 June 2012 to 31 July 2012 (copy previously circulated to each Member). 5.1 During this period forty applications had been recommended for approval.