MAGHERAFELT DISTRICT COUNCIL MINUTES OF Proceedings of a Meeting of Magherafelt District Council held in the Council Chamber, 50 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt on Tuesday, 13 December 2005. The meeting commenced at 7.30 pm. Presiding: J F Kerr Other Members Present: P McLean P J Bateson J Campbell T J Catherwood J Crawford Mrs E A Forde P E Groogan O T Hughes Miss K A Lagan Mrs K A McEldowney J J McPeake I P Milne (joined the meeting at 7.32 pm) G C Shiels Apology: Rev Dr R T Wm McCrea, MP, MLA J P O’Neill Officers Present: J A McLaughlin (Chief Executive) J J Tohill (Director of Finance and Administration) C W Burrows (Director of Environmental Health) W J Glendinning (Director of Building Control) T J Johnston (Director of Operations) Representatives from Other Planning Service: Bodies in Attendance: Mr M Bowman – Planning Officer 1. MINUTES Submitted Minutes of Meetings as follows: 1.1. It was PROPOSED by Councillor Mrs E A Forde Seconded by Councillor J J McPeake, and RESOLVED: that the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Tuesday, 8 November 2005 (copy circulated to each Member) be taken as read and signed as correct. 2. SYMPATHY 2.1 Councillor G C Shiels commented on the recent demise of George Best and his previous contribution to the District as a player for Tobermore United FC. 2 It was PROPOSED by Councillor G C Shiels Seconded by Councillor J Crawford, That the Council send a letter of sympathy to the Best family. Councillor I P Milne joined the meeting at 7.32 pm. Members debated whether Council policy in relation to the issue of letters of sympathy to the families of deceased residents of the District could be interpreted sufficiently widely to allow a card to be sent to the Best family. On a vote being taken on Councillor Shiels’ proposal, 5 Members voted for, 0 Members voted against, 9 Members abstained. Voting being by show of hands. The Chairman declared Councillor Shiels’ proposal carried. 3. MATTERS ARISING 3.1 The Chief Executive submitted OUT OF THE MINUTES a letter of thanks for financial assistance from Wheelchair Bowls NI in respect of funding provided towards the costs of Mr Edmund Bruce’s participation in the British Isles Home Championships Noted. 4. SUSPENSION OF 4.1 Councillor G C Shiels requested STANDING ORDERS permission to bring forward an emergency motion on the proposed legislative changes outlined in the current Department of Social Development consultation document “Liquor Licensing – The Way Forward”. 4.2 The Chief Executive advised that for this to happen the Council required to set aside Standing Orders. 4.3 It was PROPOSED by Councillor G C Shiels Seconded by Councillor J Crawford, and unanimously RESOLVED: that Standing Orders be suspended. 3 5. EMERGENCY 5.1 Councillor G C Shiels proposed: RESOLUTION “That this Council write to the Minister of Social Development stating our strong opposition to the proposals contained in the consultation document ‘Liquor Licensing – The Way Forward.’ We believe if these proposals become law they will lead to more competition, cheaper drink and subsequently increased incidence of under-age drinking and anti-social behaviour. Further that we shall circulate this motion to the other 25 councils in Northern Ireland and ask that they lend their support and also write to the Minister before the deadline for responses at the end of January.” Councillor J Crawford seconded the motion. 5.2 Councillor Shiels explained the current legislative position in relation to the sale of alcohol and commented on the negative impact that the proposals would have. 5.3 Councillor Miss K A Lagan concurred with Councillor Shiels’ sentiments. 5.4 Councillor P McLean stated that he would support the motion on the basis that its effect would be to limit the availability of alcohol. 5.5 It was PROPOSED by Councillor G C Shiels Seconded by Councillor J Crawford, and unanimously RESOLVED: that the Council write to the other 25 councils and the Minister in accordance with Councillor Shiels’ motion. 6. RESUMPTION UNDER It was STANDING ORDERS PROPOSED by Councillo r T J Catherwood Seconded by Councillor Mrs E A Forde, and RESOLVED: that the Council resume under Standing Orders 4 7. BUILDING CONTROL The Director of Building Control presented the DEPARTMENT Department’s report for the period 2 November to 6 December 2005 (copy circulated to each 210/12/2005 Member). 7.1 Mr Glendinning stated that during the period of the report forty-five applications had been recommended for approval. A total of ninety-one applications required amending by architects and agents before granting approval. There were ten Building Regulation Notices and fourteen Regularisations issued. 7.2 There were eight cancellations: MA/0990/0059 – Ms Agnes Fullerton, 21 Lurganagoose Road, Knockloughrim for an extension to a dwelling; MA/0990/0413 – Ms Patricia O’Kane, 81c Annaghmore Road, Castledawson for an extension to a dwelling for disabled person, MA/0990/0199 – Mr Jackie Hancock, Station Road Industrial Estate, Magherafelt for an extension to industrial unit, MA/2001/0263 – Mr Henry Stewart, 15 Brown Drive, Maghera for alterations and extension to a dwelling, .MA/2012/0256 – Mr Liam McQuillan, 5 Moneysharvin Road, Swatragh for a monopitch extension to existing shed, MA/2012/0325- Mr James Duggan, 36 Tirkane Road, Maghera for a disabled shower, MA/2023/0304 – Mr Daniel McAtamney, 2 Bogashen Road, Ballymacpeake, Portglenone for improvements to a dwelling and MA/2034/0335 – Mr Tony McKeown, 20 Mayogall Road, Knockloughrim for change of house type. 7.3 Mr Glendinning reported that during the month of October 2005 work had commenced on site on eighty-one buildings. He also reported that twenty-one new postal numbers and postcodes had been issued and that 58 applications were found to be complete under Building Regulations. 7.4 Mr Glendinning advised the Members that there had been seventy-two applications for Property Certificates in the month of October. In each case there were no outstanding Statutory Notices or Orders under Building Regulations and suitable reports had been made in each case. 5 7.5 The Chief Executive asked Councillor McLean if the Building Control Group Committee had considered the problem of Building Control officers having to spend a lot of time effectively correcting architects’ and agents’ work and asking them to submit revised plans that met the requirements of the Building Regulations. 7.6 Councillor P McLean replied that he noted that ninety-one applications had to be returned to agents in the previous month. He advised the Members that he had brought the matter to the attention of the Group Committee but he had not received any meaningful feedback. Councillor McLean said that he would attempt to sit down with Mr Glendinning and the Chief Executive to discuss the matter further to see if he could take definitive proposals to the Group Committee to address this issue. 7.7 On consideration it was PROPOSED by Councillor P McLean, Seconded by Councillor Miss K A Lagan, and RESOLVED: to adopt the report as submitted. 8. NAMING AND Consideration was given to the naming and NUMBERING OF numbering of the following developments: STREETS 8.1 Six town houses on the Calmore Road, Tobermore for Gribben House Ltd. The name suggested was “Calmore Court”. 8.2 On consideration it was PROPOSED by Councillor Mrs E A Forde, Seconded by Councillor T J Catherwood, and RESOLVED: to name the six town houses on the Calmore Road, Tobermore as “Calmore Close”. 9. BUILDINGS OF Submitted the following letters (copies circulated SPECIAL to Members) on the proposed Listing under ARCHITECTURAL Article 42(1) of the Planning (NI) Order 1991 and OR HISTORIC seeking the Council’s views: INTEREST (a) 9 Grillagh Road, Grillagh, Maghera BT46 5PR Noted 6 (b) 15 Tamneymullan Lane, Moneysharvin Road, Maghera, BT46 5HS Noted (c) 14 Gortinure Road, Maghera, BT46 5RB Noted (d) 20 Ranaghan Road, Maghera, BT46 5ND Noted (e) 20 Draperstown Road, Tobermore, Magherafelt, BT45 5QG Noted 10. ENTERTAINMENTS 10.1 Submitted the following applications for LICENCES Entertainment Licences which were recommended for renewal. E. 1 The Terrace Hotel 42-48 Church Street, Magherafelt E. 3 O’Donovan Rossa GAC Castledawson Road, Magherafelt E. 4 The Shepherds Rest 220 Sixtowns Road, Draperstown E. 5 McKenna’s Bar 35 Main Street, Bellaghy E. 6 The Hogan Stand 32 Moneyneany Road, Draperstown E. 9 Regan’s Bar 19 Hall Street, Maghera E. 15 Watty Graham’s Social Club Tirkane Road, Maghera E. 16 Castledawson Presbyterian Hall 61 Main Street, Castledawson E. 17 St Mary’s Hall Tamlaghtduff Park, Bellaghy E. 18 The Coachman Inn 58 Rainey Street, Magherafelt E. 19 Royal British Legion 67 Kilrea Road, Upperlands 7 E. 20 The Hawthorne Inn 54 Kilrea Road, Portglenone E. 21 Moyola Park Golf Club 15 Curran Road, Castledawson E. 22 The Market Tavern 62 Rainey Street, Magherafelt E. 23 First Presbyterian Church Hall Meeting Street, Magherafelt E. 24 St. Patrick’s Club 24 King Street, Magherafelt E. 25 Wolfe Tones GAC Social Club 30 Ballyscullion Road, Bellaghy E. 28 Erin’s Own Lavey GAC 56 Quarry Road, Gulladuff E. 30 The Market Inn 25 St Patrick’s Street, Draperstown E. 31 St Malachy’s GAC 55 Brough Road, Castledawson E. 34 Glen AOH Community Hall 189 Glen Road, Maghera E. 36 Cosy Corner Bar 68 Gulladuff Road, Magherafelt E. 38 The Back Door Bar 33 Lower Main Street, Maghera E. 39 Cassidy’s Bar 64 William Street, Bellaghy E. 40 Dorman’s Bar – The Opera 17 Queen Street, Magherafelt E. 43 Downey’s Bar 26 Queen Street, Magherafelt E.