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Application No. S/99/00886/OUT Date registered 20thJuly 1999 APPLICANT EASTLAKE DEVELOPMENT LTD, PALACE HOUSE, NEWPORT, NP9 4EA Agent Stangate Investments (Aylesbury) Ltd, Henstaff Court Business Centre, Gloesfaen, Cardiff DEVELOPMENT EXTENSION OF RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT INTO INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN LIEU OF COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND CREATION OF ANCILLARY OPENSPACE AND ACCESS ROAD LOCATION ‘CARFIN VILLAGE’, CARFNHOLYTOWN LINK ROAD (A732) CARFIN, MOTHERWELL

Ward No. 5 Grid Reference 276600658600

File Reference S/PL/B/5/56( 1 I 8)/CLK/JF

Site History 1. S/95/00635/OUT - Redevelopment of ‘Carfin Bond’ site to allow for residential development, neighbourhood centre and public open space. Granted 1 1/7/96 2. S/98/00108/REM - Details of Access Arrangements to Site from A723. Granted 9/3/98 3. Mineral and Contamination Remediation Measures. Approved 29/1/98 4. S/98/0 1208/REM - Construction of 1 18 Houses and 3 8 Flats (Ogilvie Homes) - Granted 8/2/99 5. S/98/01560/OUT- Construction of Dwellinghouses (outline) on site of playground to rear of Hillhead Crescent. Application under consideration. 6. S/98/01564/FUL - Construction of New Road Link Between redevelopment Site and Carfin Street (via Bruce Road) - granted 10/5/99 7. S/98/01244/REM - Construction of 104 Houses and 28 Flats (Bellway Homes) - Granted 8/2/99 8. S/99/00598/FUL - Construction of 88 Houses (Barratt Homes), partly in lieu of Ogilvie Homes development. Granted 9. Construction of 90 houses (McLean Homes) - Granted 2/6/99 This supercedes the ‘Bellway’ proposal.

Development Plan 1. Northern Area Local Plan - Industry 2. Draft Southern Area Local Plan - Part Industry, Part residential

Contrary to Development Plan Yes

CONSULTATIONS

Objection No Objection West of Scotland Water, NLC Education Conditions ELC Coininunity Education, The Coal Authority No Reply

REPRESENTATIONS

Neighbours Two letters of objection Newspaper Advertisement No Response

COMMENTS Planning perinission Iias already been granted for a residential development on the 16 ha (40 acre) site of the former Carfin Bond. This also allowed for a commercial development, including small supermarket, row of shops etc. Development in is now underway with McLean, Ogilvie and Barratt all currently building.

The developer now wishes to alter and extend this development by deleting the proposed commercial elements, and extending the residential development into a vacant part of the Carfin Industrial Estate.

I am satisfied that this proposal will make a positive contribution to the redevelopment of this part of Carfin, and recommend that permission should be granted subject to conditions.

It should be noted that part of the proposals (namely the extension into the industrial estate) represents a significant departure from the development plan. Should the committee agree to approve the application, it must be referred to the Scottish Ministers for their consideration.

RECOMMENDATION

Grant, subject to the following conditions:-

I. That no development shall be undertaken within Area B before the necessary "Stopping Up Order" (under the terms of Section 207 ofthe TOM^ and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 has been successfully promoted.

Reason: To facilitate the development in the interests of road safety.

2. That the development hereby permitted shall be started, either within five years of the date of this permission, or witliiii two years of the date on which the last of the reserved matters are approved, whichever is the later.

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

? 3. That within three years of the date of this permission, an application for approval of the reserved matters, specified in condition 4 below, shall be made to the Planning Authority.

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997. 4

4. That before development starts, a further planning application shall be submitted to the Planning Authority in respect of the following reserved matters:- (a) the siting, design and external appearance of all buildings and other structures; (b) the means of access to the site; c) the layout of the site, including all roads, footways, and parking areas; (d) the provision of equipped play areas; (e) the provision of public open space; (f) the details of, and timetable for, the hard and soft landscaping of tlie site; (g) details for management and maintenance of tlie areas identified in (d),(e) and (f) above; (11) tlie design and location of all boundary walls and fences; (i) the phasing of tlie development; U) details of existing trees, shrubs and hedgerows to be retained; (k) details of existing and proposed site levels.

Reason: To enable the Planning Authority to consider these aspects in detail.

5. That, notwithstanding the provisions of the Building Standards (Scotland) Regulations 1990, and before the development starts, a certificate from a recognised firm of chartered engineers, duly signed by a Chartered Engineer or Chartered Geologist of Geotechnical Adviser Status (ICE, SISG 1993) shall be submitted to the Planning Authority confirining the inineral stability of tlie site. This certificate shall be based on a professionally supervised and regulated rotary drilling programme.

Reason: To ensure the mineral stability of tlie proposed site in the interests of prospective occupiers (Note: A copy of the required Certificate is available from the Divisional Office).

6. That before the development hereby permitted starts, a report describing the soil and ground conditions prevailing over the application site (including details of the nature, concentration and distribution of any contaminants), sliall be submitted to the Planning Authority and the works required in order to remove or render harmless these contaminants, having regard to the proposed use of the site, shall be agreed in writing with tlie Planning Authority, and development shall not be commenced until these works have been completed.

Reason: To ensure the provision of appropriate ground conditions in tlie interests of the health and safety of future residents of the site.

7 That tlie vehicular access point to Bruce Road (as described iia planning perinission Si98101 564/FUL) shall be implemented in full before the occupation of the 350th house within the areas outlined in red and blue on the approved plans.

Reason: To ensure satisfactory vehicular access to the site in tlie interests of highway safety and the amenity of future residents.

8. That provision shall be made for footpath links between the site and the A723 (at the northeast corner of area 'A') and to Carfin Street, (at the north west corner of area 'B') all as shown indicatively on approved plans.

Reason: To ensure satisfactory pedestrian access between the site and surrounding areas, in the interests of the amenity of future residents. 5

9. That notwithstanding the terms of condition (8) above, the footpath link to Carfin Street shall accord in general terms with the layout shown in Plan No LOO05 (6139) prepared by WSP, and this layout, shall as far as reasonably possible, comply with the undernoted requirements:

(a) Euchan Road should meet Carfin Street at right angles and the first 15 metres should not be curved.

(b) The Buchan Road/Carfin Street left radius should be 9 metres and the radius to the right remaining at 6 metres.

(d) To achieve a greater forward sightline at the Buchan Road/Park Road curve and junction visibility from the Carfin Street Industrial Road the proposed re-al igned Buchan Road should curve onto its original alignment over as niuch of its length as possible. Buchan Road should be 7.3 metres wide.

(e) A 15 metres radius curve should be provided fi-om Park Road onto Buchan Road. This curve should also be widened to 8.65 metres to allow large vehicles to pass each other.

(0 A forward sightline of 20 metres should be provided from Park Road onto Buchaii Road.

(g) A visibility splay of 4.5 x 30 metres should be provided from the Carfin Street Industrial Road onto Buchan Road.

Reason: To ensure a safe footpath link, and to ensure suitable alterations to the road layout within the industrial estate, in the interests of highway safety.

10. That the part removal of Buchan Road shall allow for the following alterations to remaining roads:-

(a) continuous footway should be provided along the southwest side of Park Road, including the closure of existing accesses.

(b) the new road layout at the junctions of Wallace RoadiBucliaii Road/Park Road slimild be altered to allow for as large corner radii as possible.

Reason: To ensure suitable alterations to the road layout within the industrial estate. in the interests of highway safety and convenience.

11. That the followi~~gnoise mitigation measures shall be incorporated into the design and layout of the proposed development:

(a) Acoustic fencing, no less than 2.0 metres in height, shall be sited along the boundaries A-B-C and D-E as marked on approved plans and

(b) Boundary marked A-B-C on approved plans shall comprise a densely planted raised mounded area to be no less than 10.0 metres in depth 6

Reason: To safeguard future residents from potential problems of noise, dust and disturbance from adjoining industrial units.

12. That the housing layout shall take cognisance of the following general rules:

(a) Houses adjoining any inner roundabout shall be orientated towards it, in a similar fashion to that found on the 3 other junctions of the roundabout.

(b) Where possible, houses adjoining the A723 and inner spine road leading from the A723 shall, be orientated towards or be side-on to the said roads, and in particular, no more than 50% of a11 such houses shall back on to the roads,

(c) Any houses which back on to the A723, the inner spine road, and new road link with Bruce Road shall incorporate elevatioiial treatment (e.g. 'eye-brow' features, fenestration details) as found on the front elevations.

(d) Houses around areas of public open space shall be orientated towards such areas to allow for passive supervision.

Reason: To ensure the proper relationship of new houses and their surroundings, in the interests of the visual amenity and character of the area.

13. That the provision of public open space (excluding equipped play areas) shall coinply in general terms with the indicative layout shown on the approved plans.

Reason: To define the permission.

14. That notwithstanding the generality of condition (13) above, the layout, provision and detail of public open space shall meet the following minimum requirements:

(a) Area 'OS1' shall be, no less than 5,800ni2, shall incorporate a kicltabout area, shall allow for maximum tree/shrub retention (particularly around its west, north and east perimeters), and suitable footpath connections through and to the area.

(b) Minimum size of public open space within area B shall be no less than 10,OOOni'. and shall incorporate a kickabout area.

Reason: To clarify the Council's requirements.

15. That iiiiniiiium garden ground and plot layout requiren,-,.,h shall coinply with the following:

Area A- Motherwell District Council document, "The Plaiining and Adoption of Open Spaces Within Residential Developments".

Area B - North Lanarkshire Coiinci I document "Developer's Guide to Open Space".

Reason: In the interests of aiiienity, and to ensure the provision of adequate garden ground.

16. That the provision of equipped play areas shall comply with the standards set out in the North Lanarkshire Council document, "Developer's Guide to Open Space". 7

Reason: In the interests of amenity and to ensure the proper provision of play facilities within the site.

17. That before the development hereby permitted starts, a management and inaintenance scheme shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required, and it sliall include proposals for tlie continuing care, maintenance and protection of all communally owned or used areas within the site.

Reason: To ensure that proper responsibility is taken for all cotninunal areas, in the interests of the amenity of the area.

18. That notwithstanding the terms of condition (1 7) above, a woodland management and maintenance scheme for all retained tree areas shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by tlie Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be necessary, and it shall include:- (a) proposals for the continuing care, maintenance and protection of the trees, shrubs and hedges, including details of the timing and phasing of all such works; (b) details of the location, number, variety and size of trees and shrubs to be planted, and tlie phasing of such works.

Reason: To ensure that proper responsibility is taken for all tree areas, in the interests of the amenity of the area.

19. That immediately following completion of the respective communal areas, tlie relevant management and woodland management schemes, approved under tlie terms of condition nos (1 7)and (1 8) above shall be in operation.

Reason: To ensure tlie proper niaintenance of all communal areas in the interest of the amenity of the area.

20. That before the footpath link to Carfin Street is brought into use, the industrial itnit to tlie south east of Buchan Road shall be the subject of a redecoration scheme to be agreed in advance by tlie Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure the proper enhancement of the area around the proposed pedestrian access point, in tlie interests of the amenity of the area.

21. That notwithstailding the generality of condition 4(i) (phasing of the development) the public open space 'OS1' shall be completed in full before the occupation of the 200th house within the areas edged in red and blue on approved plans, and tlie public open space within area 'B' shall be completed in full before the occupation of the 400th house within the area edged in red and blue 011 approved plans.

Reason: To ensure the timeous and proper provision of open space, in the interests of the amenity of the area. 8

List of Background Papers

Application form and accompanying plans Letters from applicant dated i4/3/2000 and 24/4/2000 Northern Area Local Plan Southern Area Local Plan (Finalised Draft) Letter from the Coal Authority dated 2/8/99 Memorandum froin NLC Cominunity Services dated 23/8/99 and 7/6/00 Memorandum froin NLC Education dated 13/8/99 Letter from West of Scotland Water dated 26/8/99 Letter from J Muir, 2 Buchan Road, dated 12/7/99 and 3019199 Letter from H V Plastics dated 30/6/99

Any person wishing to inspect the above background papers should telephone Motherwell 302 102 and ask for Mr Kellock. 9

APPLICATION No. S/99/00886/OUT

REPORT

1 .o SITE HISTORY AND CONTEXT

1 .I Planning permission was granted in outline in 1995 (ref. 95/00635/OUT) for a residential and commercial development on tlie site of the former Carfh Bond. This commercial element allowed for a small sliopping centre of 21O0in2, a public house, medical centre and filling stati 011.

1.2 Since then, site remediation works have been carried out, tlie vehicular access has been completed, and McLean, Ogilvie and Barratt are proceeding with developments totalling 2 14 units. The remaining consented land has a capacity for a further 200 houses (approx). Immediately to tlie east, perinission lias also been granted to Taywood Homes for a residential development on the site of the former greyhound track (altliougli this site lias since been acquired by Beazer Homes who have now submitted an application for 72 houses).

1.3 As well as the main access into the site from the A723, permission has also been granted for a secondary vehicular access to tlie site from Carfin Street via Bruce Road.

2. DESCRIPTION

2.1 There are two main elements to this proposal.

2.2 Firstly, the applicant wishes to delete the permission for tlie coininercial development to allow for further housing. This part of the site (for the sake of convenience it will be referred to as area ‘A’) is within tlie application site boundary of the original plaiiniiig permission granted in 1995. This would allow for a further 2.7 Iia of housing land and 0.6 ha of public open space. This part of the site is flat and featureless, other than areas of trees at its northern edge wliich is earniarlted for open space.

2.3 To the south and west of area ‘A’ are other parts of tlie new residential development, to tlie east is the A723, to the north and north west are industrial units and landscaping at Carfin Industrial Estate, and to the north east tliree houses which front onto New Stevenston Road. Vehicular access would be taken from the new link road which extends onto Bruce Road.

2.4 Secondly: it is proposed to extend the residential development into a vacant part of the adjoining Carfin industrial Estate (Area ’By).This would allow for approximately 3.9 ha of further housing and 1.0 lia of public open space. This part of tlie site is made up of tlie old industrial estate road layout, and would necessitate tlie removal of part of Buclian Road.

2.5 To the south of Area ‘Byis part of tlie new residential development, to the south-west the recently completed housing de\ elopment at ‘Rannocl1 Wood’. to tlie west Taqlor Nigh School, to the noi-th west, two semi-detached cottages (nhich are listed buildings) and to the north and east is tlie remainder of the Carfin Industrial Estate.

? 3. DEVELOPMENT PLAN

3.1 Both sites are zoned as Industry iii tlie 1984 Adopted Northern Area Local Plan. In the 1998 Southern Area Local Plan (Finalised Draft). Area ‘A’ is zoned for liousing (reflecting the outline plaiiniiig permission of 1995) whilst area ‘B’ is still zoned as an industrial opportunity. Relevant to tlie consideration of this element of the proposal is policy Ind 10 of tlie finalised draft plan entitled ”Assessing Other Developments on Industrial and Business Land”. This 10

states that in determing applications for non-industrial development, the Council1 will consider, amongst other things, the following:-

1. Extent to which there is a surplus in the land supply for industry and business.

2. Whether development would undermine the attractiveness of a location for industry and business.

3. Whether there is a specific locational requirement for the proposal.

4. Whether the proposal would result in significant economic benefit to the Plan area.

5. The existance of suitable alternative sites.

6. The potential impact on travel patterns and accessibility by public transport.

3.2 Area B is also listed as part ofthe ‘Scottish Vacant and Derelict Land Survey’. Through the ‘Lanarkshire Derelict Land Strategy’, tlie Council (in partnership with others) are aiming to bring land within the list back into productive use.

4. CONSULTATIONS

4.1 The Coal Authority has noted poor underground coiiditioiis in the area, as well as the presence of 2 old mine shafts within the application site.

4.2 West of Scotland Water has no objections to the proposals, but has noted the presence of old water mains within area ‘By.

4.3 The Director of Education has not objected to the proposals, but has noted that it may necessitate the bussing of some pupils in the area to nearby schools.

4.4 The Director of Community Services has no objections in principle to the proposals, but has requested that trees be retained where possible.

5. REPFESENTATIOXS

5.1 Two letters of objection have been received.

5.2 Firstly, HV Industrial Plastics objected on the basis that tlie neighbour notification was not carried out properly, in that it was not dated and did not have the necessary location plan attached.

5.3 Secondly, the proprietor of one of the ‘listed’ cottages 011 Buchan Road objected for 3 reasons, these being as follows:

(a) Neighbour notification not carried out properly (as above)

(b) Development is contrary to local plan policy.

5.4 It should be noted that neighbour notification was carried out again properly following receipt of these letters. Also, revised plans have confirmed the retention of vehicular access to tlie second objector. On this basis, it is fair to say that the only outstanding objection is from the 11

local resident who objects to liousing in area ‘B’ on the basis that it is contrary to the adopted local plan policy for that area.

6. PLANNING ASSESSMENT

6.1 The merits of the two main areas of the application shall be assessed separately as follows:-

Area A

6.2 The principle of redevelopment from industry (tlie site’s previous use) has already been established for this area, and the key consideration is therefore the loss of a potential cornrnercial development, and in particular the local neighbourhood shopping centre, 1 believe that it would be unreasonable to resist this part of the proposal for the following reasons:

1. The outline planning perinissioii did not make specific requirements for the actual construction of any part of the coinmerciai development (eg through plaiiiiing conditions or Section 75 legal agreements).

2. There are still suitable sites available for such development nearby, which would be capable of serving the needs of the new residential population. There are two vacant sites to the north-east and north-west of the roundabout in New Stevenston Road which would be suitable, and Eastlake Developments advise tile that they are examining the latter (the site of the old McNeils boiler works) with a view to developing it for a small supennarket and row of shops. Whether or not it eventually goes ahead depends on market forces which are outwith the control of the Council.

3. The Southern Area Local Plan (Finalised Draft) only recognises the Carfin Village site as a residential opportunity, and not as a possible site for local shops.

Area B

6.3 The key consideration in this instance is the assessment of any justification for departing from both the adopted and draft local plans, both of which identify the site as an opportunity for industrial development. In support of such a departure, I make the following comments :

1. The site has lain vacant for at least 30 years, with little or no interest in developing it for industrial purposes.

2. The development does not necessitate the demolition of existing floorspace, or the removal of existing industrial users.

3. There is a surplus in the industrial land supply, which can accommodate the loss of this site as a potential industrial site.

4. Arguably, tlie introduction of housing would not have an adverse impact on existing and potential users of the remainder of the industrial estate (see paras 6.5 and 6.6 below - “Relationship with Adjoining Industrial Users).

5. The re-use of the site for a productive and appropriate use will further tlie aims of sustainability, and is supported by tlie aims of the ‘Lanarkshire Derelict Land Strategy’.

6.4 Given the above, I believe that a departure from the adopted and draft development plan is j 1sti fi ab le. 12

Relationship with Adjoining Industrial Users

6.5 The site adjoins what remains of the Carfin Industrial Estate, and it is important to establish that there will be no serious conflict between the two.

6.6 A noise survey was commissioned by tlie applicant, and this has concluded, to my satisfaction, that future residents of the new development will not be unreasonably disturbed by industrial activities within the estate. To assist in this, tlie developer will be required to take various measures (tlie use of acoustic fencing, creation of landscaped soil mounds, siting of public open space etc) to ensure any conflict is kept to aminimum.

Transportation Issues

6.7 The application was accompanied by a “Transportation Impact Assessment” (TIA) and this demonstrated that the surrounding road network could accommodate the development without any improvements/alterations to outlying roads.

6.8 Also, the existing and proposed access points to the site are capable of acconiinodating a development of this size and nature.

6.9 The development of area ‘B’ will necessitate tlie removal of a section of public road (Buclian Road), but subject to suitable conditions, this should not impinge on existing users of roads within the industrial estate. Before development proceeds in this area, a ‘Stopping Up Order’ will have to be successfully promoted by the Council.

Open Space

6.10 The development of both areas ’A’ and ‘B’ include significant areas of public open space, which are intended to serve the entire Carfiii Village development.

6.1 1 This will allow for a significant area of green openspace, the retention of as many trees as possible and the provisioii of 2 lticltabout areas. Subject to the subiiiissioii of detailed drawings and a inanagemelit plan to ensure their long term inaiiiteiiance and success, these areas should adequately serve tlie openspace requirements of tlie entire development. It should be noted that these facilities are over and above equipped play areas, wliicli are provided by individual liouse builders within each new housing area.

6.12 In terms of tlie size and layout of individual Iiouse plots and equipped play areas. the current standards applied by tlie Council are the “Noi-tli Lanarkshire Council Open Space Guidelines”, and these will be applied to area ’B’ which lias not been tlie subject of previous planning permissions. However, tlie applicant lias argued that the older space standards (in terms of plot size/layout) should apply to area ‘A’, wliicli is already covered by the 1995 outline planning permission, and which is surrounded by new developments wliicli would also adhere to tlie older policy. I am satisfied that this is a reasonable argument, and that suitably worded conditions shoiild reflect this .

Design and Layout

6.13 Area ‘A’ is sited alongside tlie A723, tlie main arterial road into .Motherwell froin the nortli and also into the new Raveiiscraig redevelopment site. It is clearly of tlie utmost importance that any developiiient of this area is of a quality which is befitting such aii important context. To facilitate this, appropriate planning conditions will kelp ensure that the development does not present a bleak and monotonous front onto key area such as tlie A723 and the access spine road i.e. tlie sort of effect achieved by long lines of houses backing onto the road. Otlier similar 13

conditions will ensure that other important areas, such as public open space, are treated sensitively, and that a proper relationship between housing and open space is achieved.

Linkages with Surrounding Areas

6.14 It is important that a development of this size and nature has appropriate and safe pedestrian linkages with its surroundings. To achieve this the likely pedestrian desire line between area A and the bus stop and pedestrian crossing at New Stevenston Road is reflected by a footpath link. This particular requirement should be straight forward.

6.15 Similarly, the presence of the access to Taylor High Scliool, (as well as the bus stop at Carfin Street and shops at New Stevenston Cross) will create a very strong pedestrian desire line between area ‘Byand Carfin Street. To achieve this, the applicant has prepared an indicative layout allowing direct access along Buchan Road, (necessitating its re-alignment). Although this is not an ideal solution to this problem (due to the relationship of the path to a rather dilapidated corner of the industrial estate) I am satisfied that it will provide a safe, pedestrian access point to this part of the new development.

Ground Conditions

6.16 The applicant is aware of the parts of the site that are affected in some way by poor mineral

stability, and that the previous use of ind: -1 will make contamination a potential problem. Suitable conditions will ensure that these iLAdesare properly addressed.

7. CONCLUSIONS

7.1 Having given very careful consideration to Eastlake’s proposals for the remainder of the “Carfin Village” over the past 10 months, I am satisfied that the continued upgrading of this part of North Lanarkshire will be enlianced by the granting of a new outline planning consent.

7.2 I have taken full account of the iinplications of the revised proposals on the redevelopment of the Ravenscraig site in general, and the immediate area around Carfin in particular. No issue has arisen which would cause me to recommend that permission be refused and, notwithstandiiig the limited objections, it is recommended that permission be granted.

7.3 If the Committee accept my recommendation, the decision will have to be referred to the Scottish Ministers since a part of the proposal constitutes a significant departure from the approved development plan. 14

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

REPORT

TO: PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE Subject:PLANNING APPLICATION S/99/00886/OUT EXTENSION OF RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT INTO INDUSTRIAL From: DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT ESTATE, RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN LIEU OF COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND CREATION OF Date: 13 July 2000 Ref: SPL/B/5/56(1 IS)/CLWJF ANCILLARY OPENSPACE AND ACCESS ROAD AT “CARFIN VILLAGE” CARFIN UPDATE REPORT

Purpose of ReDort

1. The purpose of this report is to provide members with further background information in connection with the above planning application, which was continued for a site visit by the Planning and Environment Committee at its meeting of 21 June 2000. In particular, the local member of the area, Councillor B. Scott, aske.’ .‘?atfurther information be provided on the current building programme, the deletion (and pos: e-location) of the retail proposal, and also the offer made by Eastlake Developments res.,..&ilg the provision of driveways at Linksview Road

Current Building: Programme

2. The attached plan shows the extent of the currevt house building programme at “Carfin Village”. This can also be summarised as follows:

(i) McLean Homes - Permission for C .a storey, detached houses, of which around 40 arz now complete.

(ii) Ogilvie Homes - Two blocks of 4 storey flats containing 36 units nearing completion.

(iii) Barratt - Permission for 88 terraced and semi-detached houses, with the first houses nc- being occupied.

(iv) Beazer - Although not within the ‘‘r.:-fin Village” development, a planning application is under consideration for 72 houses _” .:e site of the former Glenburn greyhound stadium, although Taywood Homes already have planning permission for 64 houses within this site.

3. In addition to the above, there are two other development sites in the vicinity which are worthy of note, and these are as follows:

(i) At the north east corner of the roundabout on the A723 and New Stevenston Road is the site of the former McNeil Boiler Works. This is zoned as a site with “Unclassified Development Potential’’ in the Northern Area Local Plan (Finalised Draft). In 1994, planning permission was granted for a petrol filling station and a 10,000 sq, ft supermarket, although this has now lapsed.

(ii) At the north west corner of the same roundabout is the site of the old Goodyear Tyre Depot, and this has an identical zoning in the draft local plan. Planning permission was granted in outline in 1998 for a petrol filling station and 2 “drive through” style restaurants, although there is no sign of this permission being taken up in the near future.

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Retail Provision

4. At present, local shopping needs for this part of Carfin are served by small local shops in and around Carfin Cross. The nearest supermarket of any note is at New Stevenston Cross. Given the number of houses proposed in the immediate area, and the quality and range of local shops, it would be highly desirable for a new neighbourhood shopping centre to be provided for the benefit of new and existing residents.

5. Although the granting of the planning permission currently under consideration will remove one potential site for improved local shopping facilities, there are two sites nearby (namely the sites listed in 3 (i) and (ii) above) which would be suited to a such a development. In particular, the site of the old boilerworks is partly owned by “Eastlake Developments” who are progressing with proposals for a small retail development. In particular, Eastlake have written to me stating that several retailers have expressed an interest in this site and that they expect to submit a planning application sometime in September.

6. Given that the Council cannot force Eastlake (or any other developers) to build a retail development, the key factor is to ensure that a suitable site is still available for future use, and in my opinion this is being achieved at the site of the old boilerworks.

Provision of Driveways at Linksview Road

7. At its meeting of 8 February 1999, the committee considered planning application S/98/01244/REM, which was a proposed housing development by Bellway Homes, a site later taken on by McLean Homes. At that meeting, Councillor Scott (the local member) asked that Eastlake Developments be required to construct a vehicular access lane to the rear of Linksview Road. This was to assist in alleviating the serious problems of on-street parking on that road. However, the Committee rejected this idea, and instead accepted an offer by Eastlake Development to spend around f18,000 on providing driveways and dropped kerbs for some of the properties on Linkview Road which back onto the development site. This offer took the form of a “gentleman’s agreement” as it was not proper to attach such a condition to the planning permission.

8. In March 2000, I wrote to Eastlake Developments noting my concern at the delay in the implementation of this scheme. Since then, that company has initiated a series of surveys of the Linksview Road area to assess existing driveway provision, location of services within footways etc and is also seeking tenders from contractors to implement the works. The company will then submit its proposals to me for consideration before the agreed scheme is implemented.

Recommendation

9. It is recommended that the Committee notes the content of the above report, and thereafter grants planning permission in accordance with my previous recommendation.

c;i David M Porch DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT

Date:- 6‘h July 2000

For further information please contact: Mr Kellock on 01698 302102.

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