Maughold Parish Commissioners Response

08/00810/REM Land Between Whiteside and Broogh Leeanee, Ballafayle, Amended plans for erection of detached dwelling and garage; Mr and Mrs J Cook.

These amendments were noted. The Commission has no objections to record. 08/01194/B Croit Ny Meagh Extension to existing garage to form a workshop; Mr Paul Griffiths. The size and form of the extension were considered. The Commission has no objections to the proposals. 08/01253/B Cornaa House, Ballaglasss Glen, Alterations and extensions to existing outbuilding; Mr and Mrs Barton. The size and form of the extension were considered. The Commission has no objections to the proposals. 08/01309/B Faaie Mooar, Port Lewaigue, Installation of replacement windows; Mr D R Firth. The Commission has no objections to the proposals. 08/01318/B Bowaghyn Shellee, Cornaa, Porch alterations; Mr A Wilson. The Commission has no objections to the proposals. 08/013332/B Ballagilley Outbuilding, REM Application for conversion of barn to farmworkers cottage; Mr R E Quayle.

The Commission expressed a view that the proposals would improve the appearance of a building that might otherwise become derelict fabric. They particularly support the proposals to retain the remaining parts of the waterwheel; thus retaining a part of the island's built heritage.

The Commission has no concerns to raise with the proposals and recommends approval. The Commission thanks the Planning Committee for the opportunity to comment on the above applications. Yours sincerely

Martin Royle Clerk On behalf of Maughold Parish Commissioners.

Maughold Parish Commissioners

Clerk : Martin Royle, 13, Cronk Cardle, Corony, Maughold, Isle of Man, IM7 1ET. Tel/Fax: (01624) 819690 E-mail: [email protected]

E. J. Callow<br>Secretary, Planning Committee<br>DLGE<br>Murray House<br>Mount Havelock<br>Douglas<br>IM1 2SF

25th July 2008

For the attention of the Secretary to the Planning Committee.

Dear Ms Callow

Maughold Parish Commissioners held a meeting to consider planning issues on Thursday 24th July 2008, and would like to submit comment on the following 7 applications:

08/01213/B Tower Farm, Vicinity of Albert Tower, Erection of tree mast and ancillary equipment in cabins; National Grid Wireless.

The Commission notes that this proposed tree mast has much greater visual impact on the residents of Ramsey. They also note that the mast is a relay transmitter solely to serve the Ramsey area. In light of these circumstances communication the Commission has consulted with Ramsey Town Commissioners in regard to their views on the proposals. These views have been taken in to account by the Commission.

The Commission notes the commitment in the application material to remove and relocate the existing broadcasting apparatus from the Albert Tower on to the proposed tree mast.

The Commission also notes it is stated that the equipment cabin will be "set in the ground" (see section 8 of the planning application form). However drawing ref. 205235010205 stamped "received by DLGE on 23 Jun 08" has no indication of how this will be accomplished. Indeed, as indicated on the drawing the cabin stands completely above ground. The Commission strongly requests clarification of this matter. In particular, they request that a condition of any approval must be that any visible aspects of the cabin are completed in traditional materials that are in sympathy with the rural/agricultural surroundings. These matters must be resolved prior to any approval decision being made.

Having taken in to account the comments of Ramsey Town Commissioners, it is the view of Maughold Parish Commissioners that the proposals should be supported; once the above concerns with the visual appearance of the equipment cabin have been resolved.