Public Document Pack Argyll and Bute Council Comhairle Earra Ghaidheal agus Bhoid
Corporate Services Director: Nigel Stewart
Dalriada House, Lochnell Street, Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8ST Tel: 01546 602177 Fax: 01546 604530
31 January 2007
NOTICE OF MEETING
A meeting of the MID ARGYLL KINTYRE & ISLAY AREA COMMITTEE will be held in the THE TOWN HALL, CAMPBELTOWN on WEDNESDAY, 7 FEBRUARY 2007 at 10:00 AM, which you are requested to attend.
Nigel Stewart Director of Corporate Services
BUSINESS
1. APOLOGIES
2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
3. MINUTES OF MEETING OF 24 JANUARY 2007 (Pages 1 - 4)
4. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
5. DELEGATED DECISIONS (Pages 5 - 20)
6. PLANNING APPLICATIONS (Pages 21 - 46)
7. ISLAY HIGH SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT REPORT 2006 (Pages 47 - 56)
8. TAYINLOAN PIER (Pages 57 - 60)
9. MID ARGYLL, KINTYRE AND ISLAY AREA PLAN (Pages 61 - 84)
The Committee resolved in terms of Section 50A(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, to exclude the public from the following item of business on the grounds that it was likely to involve the disclosure of exempt information as defined in Part 1 of Schedule 7A to the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973.
the appropriate paragraph is:-
Paragraph 13 Information which, if disclosed to the public, would reveal that the authority proposes-
(a) to give under any enactment a notice under or by virtue of which requirements are imposed on a person; or
(b) to make an order or direction under any enactment.
E1 10. ENFORCEMENT UPDATE REPORT (Pages 85 - 98)
MID ARGYLL, KINTYRE & ISLAY AREA COMMITTEE
Councillor Rory Colville Councillor Robin Currie Councillor John Findlay (Vice-Chair) Councillor Alison Hay Councillor Donald Kelly Councillor Donald MacMillan Councillor John McAlpineCouncillor Alastair McKinlay (Chair) Councillor Bruce Robertson
Contact: Katie McKenzie 01546 604511
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MINUTES of MEETING of MID ARGYLL KINTYRE & ISLAY AREA COMMITTEE held in the COUNCIL CHAMBERS, KILMORY, LOCHGILPHEAD on WEDNESDAY, 24 JANUARY 2007
Present: Councillor Alastair McKinlay (Chair)
Councillor Rory Colville Councillor Robin Currie Councillor John Findlay Councillor Alison Hay Councillor Donald Kelly Councillor Donald MacMillan Councillor Bruce Robertson
Attending: Deirdre Forsyth, Area Corporate Services Manager Charles Reppke, Head of Democratic Services and Governance Katie McKenzie, Area Committee Assistant Donnie McLeod, Roads and Amenity Service Manager Richard Kerr, Development Control Team Leader Peter Bain, Development Control Officer Ann Muir, Acting Service Manager Community Care (MAKI) Inspector Lavery, Strathclyde Police
1. APOLOGIES
Apologies for absence were received from Councillor John McAlpine. It was noted that having declared an interest in item 3, Councillor Colville would join the meeting later.
2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillor Rory Colville declared an interest in item 3, Continuation of Planning Application 04/01606/DET, because he had previously supported windfarms in Kintyre, and is a member of ALIenergy.
Councillor Bruce Robertson also declared an interest in item 3, Continuation of Planning Application 04/01606/DET as he is the Chairman of ALIenergy.
Prior to consideration of the following application Councillor Robertson, having earlier declared an interest therein, left the meeting and took no part in the discussion thereof.
3. CONTINUATION OF PLANNING APPLICATION 04/01606/DET
The Committee considered a 2nd supplementary report outlining information arising since the Area Committee’s consideration of the application at the Local Hearing held on 31st October 2006 and how the application ought to be determined in the light of that information.
Decision
It was agreed to continue consideration of this application to the March meeting of the Area Committee.
(Reference: Report dated 20 July 2006, Supplementary Report No. 1 dated 26 October 2006 and Supplementary Report No. 2 by Head of Planning dated 19 January 2007, submitted).
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4. MINUTES OF MEETING OF 6 DECEMBER 2007
The minutes of the meeting of 6 December 2006 were approved as a correct record.
5. MINUTES OF CIVIC GOVERNMENT HEARING OF 6 DECEMBER 2006
The minutes of the Civic Government Hearing of 6 December 2006 were approved as a correct record.
6. DELEGATED DECISIONS
The Committee noted the decisions issued by the Head of Planning dated 14 December 2006.
7. PLANNING APPLICATIONS
05/01423/OUT Mr James Porter. Outline planning permission. Site for the erection of 4 dwellinghouses. Land at Imeraval, Port Ellen, Isle of Islay.
Decision
It was agreed to continue consideration to a PAN 41 Hearing to be held in the Ramsay Hall, Port Ellen on 21 February 2007.
(Reference: Report by Head of Planning dated 5 January 2007, submitted).
At this point Councillor Colville entered the meeting.
06/00365/OUT Mr. C.L. MacDougall. Outline Planning Permission. Site for the erection of a dwelling house upon removal of residential caravan. Land at 6 Soroba Road, south of Higher Hey, Ardfern.
Decision
That outline permission be granted as a ‘minor departure’ to the adopted Local Plan subject to the standard outline conditions and reasons and the conditions and reasons outlined in the report by the Head of Planning dated 10 January 2007.
(Reference: Report by Head of Planning dated 10 January 2007, submitted).
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06/00412/MFF Pan Fish Scotland Ltd. Marine Fish Farm Application. Renewal and enlargement of Marine Fish Farm site. Near Camas na Ban-Tighearna, Loch Fyne.
Decision
The Committee agreed to refer this matter to the Public Service and Licensing Committee with the following recommendations -
1. That the Crown Estate Commissioners be advised that the Council have no objection to the proposal which is consistent with present and emerging local plans because - a) The Council raised no objections in 1995 or 2004 for a marine fish farm on this site b) The site is presently occupied by a fish farm c) The site is close inshore and camouflaged by a dark background d) Equipment is low-lying and of a recessive colour, therefore there is no significant landscape and visual impact.
2. That the comments raised by the Royal Yachting Association, detailed in the report, be taken into account.
(Reference: Report by Head of Planning dated 10 January 2007, submitted).
06/01557/DET Strathclyde Police. Detailed Planning Permission. Erection of new police office and associated road and parking. Site adjacent to Hazelburn Business Park, Lady Mary Row, Campbeltown.
Decision
The Committee agreed –
1. That Planning Permission be granted subject to:
i. the standard condition and reason; ii. the conditions and reasons outlined in the report by the Head of Planning dated 18 December 2006; iii. the application being notified to the Scottish Ministers under the Town and Country Planning (Notification of Applications)(Scotland) Direction 1997, in view of such a decision being in conflict with advice issued by the Health and Safety Executive.
2. To refer consideration of the continued use of the route from Millknowe Road to Lady Mary Row to the Access Officer for discussion with Strathclyde Police.
(Reference: Report by Head of Planning dated 18 December 2006, submitted).
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8. PROPOSED LISTING OF BUILDING AS BEING OF SPECIAL ARCHITECTURAL OR HISTORIC INTEREST - FOLLY AT MINARD CASTLE WOOD, MINARD
The Committee considered a report indicating Historic Scotland’s intention to list a folly within the grounds of Minard Castle, as a Category C(S) listed structure. This is an early 19th century Gothic roofless folly built as a focal point within a designed landscape and also as a place from which to view the countryside. It is likely that the structure was not roofed in order to enhance its apparent antiquity.
Decision
The Committee agreed that no objection be raised to the listing of the folly and that Historic Scotland be notified accordingly.
(Reference: Report by Head of Planning dated 22 December 2006, submitted).
9. SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
The Committee considered a report outlining the final patterns of inservice days and school holidays for all schools in Mid Argyll. Kintyre and Islay.
Decision
The Committee agreed:
1. to endorse the final patterns of school holidays and inservice days for all schools in Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay as outlined in the report by the Director of Community Services 2. that the details of schools holidays and inservice days for 2007/2008 and 2008/2009 should now be circulated to schools and all relevant organisations.
(Reference: Report by Director of Community Services dated 10 November 2006, submitted).
10. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
There were no questions from members of the public.
Page 5 Argyll and Bute Council Agenda Item 5 Development Services TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING DELEGATED DECISIONS SINCE LAST COMMITTEE MID ARGYLL, KINTYRE AND ISLAY
Application Types: ADV App.for Advertisement Consent, ART4 App. Required by ARTICLE 4 Dir, CLAWUApp. for Cert. of Law Use/Dev. (Existing), CLWP App. for Cert. of Law Use/Dev. (Proposed), COU App. for Change of Use Consent, CPD Council Permitted Dev Consultation, DET App. for Detailed Consent, FDP Forest Design Plan Consultation, FELLIC Felling Licence Consultation, GDCON Government Dept. Consultation, HAZCON App. for Hazardous Substances Consent, HYDRO Hydro Board Consultation, LIB Listed Building Consent, LIBECC App. for Consent for ecclesiastical building, MFF Marine Fish Farm Consultation, MIN App. for Mineral Consent, NID Not. of intent to develop app., NMA Not. for Non-Materail Amnt, OUT App. for Permission in Principal, PNAGRI Prior Not. Agriculture, PNDEM Prior Not. Demolition, PNELEC Prior Not. Electricity, PNFOR Prior Not. Forestry, PNGAS Prior Not. Gas Supplier, PREAPP Pre App. Enquiry, REM App. of Reserved Matters, TELNOT Telecoms Notification, TPO Tree Preservation Order, VARCON App. for Variation of Condition(s), WGS Woodland Grant Scheme Consultation
Decision Types PER Approved WDN Withdrawn NOO No Objections AAR Application Required CGR Certificate Granted OBR Objections Raised PDD Permitted Development PRE Permission Required NRR New App. Required Page 6 Argyll and Bute Council Development Services TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING DELEGATED DECISIONS SINCE LAST COMMITTEE MID ARGYLL, KINTYRE AND ISLAY
App No Applicant name, address and proposal Valid date Decision date Decision
07/00037/TELNOT Airwave MM02 Ltd 27/12/2006 12/01/2007 PER
Meall Mhor Transmitting Station South Knapdale Tarbert Argyll And Bute
Installation of 2 no. 0.3m diameter transmission dishes onto existing mast
06/02644/PNAGRI Iain And Margaret MacCallum 19/12/2006 15/01/2007 PER
Braeface Farm Bellanoch Argyll And Bute PA31 8SN
Erection of agricultural storage shed
06/02641/TELNOT Airwave 02 Ltd 18/12/2006 08/01/2007 PER
BT Radio Station Kiloran Isle Of Colonsay Argyll And Bute
Installation of 1 no. transmission dish and equipment cabinet
06/02622/NMA Mr Steven Read 14/12/2006 22/12/2006 PER
Gortchan Farm Hillside Road Campbeltown Argyll And Bute PA28 6NL
Alterations to existing dwellinghouse and conversion of attached creamery to one and a half storey extension to farmhouse - Non Material Amendment - Amendment to window position in attic conversion and minor amendments to internal layout
06/02553/DET Mr And Mrs R Gilmore 06/12/2006 12/01/2007 PER
Largiemore Farm Kilkenzie Campbeltown Argyll And Bute PA28 6QD
Alteration to dwelling house and erection of rear porch
Page 7 06/02550/DET Mr And Mrs Shannon 15/12/2006 15/01/2007 PER
High Gallachoille Tayvallich Lochgilphead Argyll And Bute PA31 8PG
Installation of domestic wind turbine
06/02543/DET Miss MacKay 01/12/2006 29/12/2006 PER
14 Burnside Bruichladdich Isle Of Islay Argyll And Bute PA49 7UR
Erection of conservatory
06/02533/ADV A McKellar, Licensed Grocers 29/11/2006 22/12/2006 PER
27-29 Main Street Campbeltown Argyll And Bute PA28 6AD
Erection of signage
06/02531/DET Mr M Carroll 30/11/2006 12/01/2007 PER
Ravensbay Crossaig Skipness Argyll And Bute PA29 6YQ
Erection of conservatory
06/02529/DET Campbeltown Hospital 29/11/2006 12/01/2007 PER
Campbeltown Hospital Ralston Road Campbeltown Argyll And Bute PA28 6LE
Erection of new canopy and entrance lobby
06/02527/DET Forest Estate Jura 28/11/2006 27/12/2006 PER
Feolin Farmhouse Craighouse Isle Of Jura Argyll And Bute
Extension to farmhouse Page 8 06/02517/ADV Nancy Tuthill 11/12/2006 08/01/2007 PER
Creag A Mhadaidh Achnamara Lochgilphead Argyll And Bute PA31 8PT
Erection of roadside signboard (retrospective)
06/02514/DET Mr And Mrs George Leppard 24/11/2006 15/01/2007 PER
Land East Of New Manse Scalasaig Isle Of Colonsay Argyll And Bute PA61 7YW
Erection of dwelling house and installation of septic tank
06/02506/ADV A McKellar Licensed Bookmaker 22/11/2006 22/12/2006 PER
7 Main Street Campbeltown Argyll And Bute PA28 6AD
Erection of signage
06/02504/DET A McKellar Bookmakers 22/11/2006 12/01/2007 PER
7 Main Street Campbeltown Argyll And Bute PA28 6AD
Shop front alterations and repainting
06/02494/DET A McKellar Licensed Grocer 22/11/2006 22/12/2006 PER
27-29 Main Street Campbeltown Argyll And Bute PA28 6AD
Replacement shop front and repainting
06/02493/PNAGRI M/S D W Semple And Son 07/12/2006 18/12/2006 PER
Dippen Carradale Campbeltown Argyll And Bute PA28 6QU
Erection of cattle shed Page 9 06/02480/DET Mr John Gleeson 20/11/2006 09/01/2007 PER
Rock Cottage Inveraray Argyll And Bute PA32 8XT
Two storey side extension to dwellinghouse
06/02476/DET Mr Simon Morrison 20/11/2006 17/01/2007 PER
1 Kennovay Cottages Tayvallich Argyll And Bute PA31 8PJ
Rear extension to dwellinghouse
06/02472/DET Mr Andrew Bowman 20/11/2006 19/12/2006 PER
Killellan Farmhouse Gruinart Isle Of Islay Argyll And Bute PA44 7PP
Erection of household store
06/02470/DET Carbon Trade Ltd 20/11/2006 17/01/2007 PER
Inverliever Lodge Ford Argyll And Bute PA31 8RH
Formation of microhydro scheme
06/02464/DET Airwave 02 Ltd 18/11/2006 13/12/2006 PER
Mast At South Glencreggan Glenbarr Argyll And Bute
Installation of 2no transmission dishes and ancillary ground based equipment
06/02459/ADV Ardrishaig Congregation Of Jehovah's Witnesses 16/11/2006 19/12/2006 PER
55 Chalmers Street Ardrishaig Argyll And Bute PA30 8EY
Erection of replacement sign Page 10 06/02454/DET Sustrans Scotland 16/11/2006 09/01/2007 PER
Proposed Cycle Route Land South West Of Darroch Road Ardrishaig Argyll And Bute
Formation of cycle track and associated bridge
06/02439/DET Airwave O2 16/11/2006 18/12/2006 PER
Telecommunications Mast Land North Of No 6 Finnish Houses Ford Argyll And Bute
Installation of 1 No transmission dish and ancillary equipment cabinet.
06/02420/OUT Steven Stoddart 13/11/2006 21/12/2006 PER
Land North West Of Keprigan Southend Argyll And Bute
Site for the erection of two dwelling houses and installation of two septic tanks and soakways
06/02412/DET N R Wilkins 13/11/2006 22/12/2006 PER
Argyll Hotel 75 Lochnell Street Lochgilphead Argyll And Bute PA31 8JN
Installation of rear dormer windows
06/02407/DET Mr M Omand 09/11/2006 22/12/2006 PER
Tiree Jamieson Street Bowmore Isle Of Islay Argyll And Bute PA43 7HL
Rear extension to dwelling house
06/02399/ADV Lloyds TSB 24/11/2006 22/12/2006 PER
Lloyds TSB 15 Bolgam Street Campbeltown Argyll And Bute PA28 6HZ
Erection of signage Page 11 06/02395/DET Mr And Mrs Houston 06/11/2006 13/12/2006 PER
East Lodge Kilmartin Argyll And Bute PA31 8QF
Erection of domestic cat house
06/02393/MIN An Suidhe Windfarm Ltd 10/11/2006 08/01/2007 PER
Borrow Pit 6 An Suidhe Windfarm East Lochaweside Argyll And Bute
Extraction of rock for use to upgrade forestry tracks and hardstanding associated in windfarm construction
06/02379/MIN An Suidhe Windfarm Ltd 10/11/2006 08/01/2007 PER
Borrow Pit 2a An Suidhe Windfarm East Lochaweside Argyll And Bute
Extraction of rock for use to upgrade forestry tracks, road and hardstanding associated in windfarm construction
06/02377/MIN An Suidhe Windfarm Ltd 10/11/2006 08/01/2007 PER
Borrow Pit 5 An Suidhe Windfarm East Lochaweside Argyll And Bute
Extraction of rock for use to upgrade forestry tracks, road and hardstanding associated with windfarm construction
06/02343/MIN An Suidhe Windfarm Ltd 10/11/2006 08/01/2007 PER
Temporary Borrow Pit 1 An Suidhe Windfarm East Lochaweside Argyll
Extraction of rock for use to upgrade forestry tracks, roads and hardstanding associated in windfarm construction
06/02333/MIN An Suidhe Wind Farm Ltd 10/11/2006 08/01/2007 PER
Borrow Pit 3 An Suidhe Windfarm East Lochaweside Argyll And Bute
Extraction of rock for use to upgrade forestry tracks, road and hardstanding associated in windfarm construction Page 12 06/02329/DET New Land (Argyll) Ltd 23/11/2006 15/01/2007 PER
Site 23 Kilmory Industrial Estate Lochgilphead Argyll And Bute PA31 8RR
Erection of two buildings to provide 8 No. Class 5 industrial units and formation of access and parking areas
06/02291/DET Northern Energy Developments Ltd 18/10/2006 08/01/2007 WDN
Hydro Electric Scheme Inverliever Ford Argyll And Bute
Construction of hydro electric scheme
06/02268/DET Mr Ian And Lillian MacIntyre 16/10/2006 14/12/2006 PER
Former Clydesdale Bank Plc Harbour Street Tarbert Argyll And Bute PA29 6UB
Renewal of shopfront
06/02242/DET Angus M Ward 06/11/2006 13/12/2006 PER
Rockfield Farm 1 Tomaig Campbeltown Argyll And Bute PA28 6PE
Erection of steel framed agricultural building
06/02238/DET Mr And Mrs Anderson 17/11/2006 08/12/2006 PER
Creagan Cairnbaan Lochgilphead Argyll And Bute PA31 8SQ
Extension to dwelling house
06/02228/DET W And A Marshall 16/10/2006 14/12/2006 PER
Achnabreck Farmhouse Lochgilphead Argyll And Bute PA31 8SG
Alterations and extension to outbuilding to form part of farmhouse and alteration to farmhouse
Page 13 06/02226/DET Dunmore And Carsaig Estates 01/11/2006 20/12/2006 PER
Dunmore Villa Dunmore Argyll And Bute PA29 6XZ
Erection of detached residential annexe/holiday letting accommodation, related detached garage/store, formation of new access and installlation of septic tank - amended design
06/02202/OUT Mr And Mrs A. Whyte 01/11/2006 15/12/2006 PER
Land South Of Glenegedale House Glenegedale Isle Of Islay Argyll PA42 7AS
Site for the erection of three single storey dwelling houses
06/02036/DET Alan Barbour 20/09/2006 12/01/2007 PER
Plot 3 The Avenue Inveraray Argyll And Bute
Erection of a detached two storey dwelling
06/01996/DET John Semple 23/10/2006 19/12/2006 PER
25 Longrow Campbeltown Argyll And Bute PA28 6ER
Painting of shop front
06/01995/ADV John Semple 23/10/2006 13/11/2006 PER
25 Longrow Campbeltown Argyll And Bute PA28 6ER
Erection of signage
06/01994/LIB John Semple 23/10/2006 19/12/2006 PER
25 Longrow Campbeltown Argyll And Bute PA28 6ER
Erection of signage and re-painting of shop front Page 14 06/01906/DET Omsary Farmers 07/11/2006 05/01/2007 WDN
Site Of Existing Chalets South Of Dorran Cottage Ormsary Argyll
Erection of 12 new dwelling houses
06/01845/OUT Bryan David And Patricia Margaret Batty 28/08/2006 08/01/2007 PER
Kirnan Farm Kilmichael Glen Argyll And Bute PA31 8QL
Demolition of agricultural buildings and erection of 2 dwellings
06/01817/DET Ms E Baird 13/11/2006 15/12/2006 PER
Achnaglach Cottage Campbeltown Road Tarbert Argyll And Bute PA29 6SX
Erection of dwelling house and private access
06/01724/DET Paul Quinn 02/10/2006 29/12/2006 PER
Saddell Home Farm Saddell Argyll And Bute PA28 6QS
Erection of temporaray 40m meterological mast for a 2 year period
06/01608/CONAC Mr And Mrs Timmins 24/07/2006 20/12/2006 PER
London Cottage Garval Road Tarbert Argyll And Bute PA29 6TR
Demolition of derelict dwelling house
06/01573/OUT H.R Cartwright 26/07/2006 29/12/2006 PER
Plot Lying South Of Achnabreac Lochgair Argyll And Bute
Site for erection of dwellinghouse - renewal of previous planning consent (ref. 03/01140/OUT granted on 25.07.03) Page 15 Argyll and Bute Council Development Services BUILDING STANDARDS DELEGATED DECISIONS SINCE LAST COMMITTEE
CASENO APPLICANT NAME/PROPOSAL RECEIVED VETTED DECISION DECISION AND SITE ADDRESS DATE DATE 03/01488/ALT/A Mr And Mrs D Thomson 28/09/2005 06/10/2005 14/12/2006 WARAPP
Ardnave House Gruinart Bridgend Isle Of Islay
Alterations to derelict house and erection of garage and installation of septic tank and associated piped irrigation system - Amendment to warrant 03/01488/ALT granted 08/10/03 - layout to reflect as built.
04/02155/ERD/A Robert Gilmour 03/07/2005 13/07/2006 14/12/2006 WARAPP
Plot E Soroba Road Ardfern Lochgilphead Argyll
Erection of a 7 apt timber framed 1+ 1/2 storey dwelling house and associated LPG storage tank - amendment to warrant 04/02155/ERD granted 11th April 2005 - additional small velux, additional 2 sets of double steps, removal of side steps, reduction of length of balustrade.
05/00408/ERD/A Mr Protherough And Ms Baker 19/12/2006 12/01/2007 15/01/2007 WARAPP
Site B, South Of Balvicar Farm Cottages Port Ellen Isle Of Islay
Erection of a 6 apt timber framed single storey dwelling house, oil tank (1200 l) and sewage treatment plant and detached garage/workshop - Amendment to reference 05/00408/ERD granted 9 May 2005 - Layout changes to ground floor, access path arrangement, heating changed to ground source heat pump and outfall to surface water. 05/00502/ERC Roland Worthington-Eyre 29/03/2005 12/04/2005 21/12/2006 WARAPP
Islay Hotel Frederick Crescent Port Ellen Isle Of Islay
Erection of new hotel on site of former Islay Hotel, outbuildings to rear will be converted and will be a part of new hotel.
05/01396/ALTEXT/A Mrs S.M.C Durie 08/12/2006 14/12/2006 08/01/2007 WARAPP
Tordarroch Tarbert Road Ardrishaig Lochgilphead Argyll PA30 8EP
Alterations and extension to dwelling house - amendment to reference 05/01396/ALTEXT granted 7 October 2005 - bedroom wing extended by 500mm, lounge wall moved 400mm reducing size, protective barrier adjacent to turning area of parking/driveway.
05/01617/ALTEXT Miss A Porter 01/11/2005 03/11/2005 17/01/2007 WARAPP
Failte Shore Street Bowmore Isle Of Islay PA43 7LB
Alterations and extensions to incorporate ground floor porch and bathroom and upper floor bathroom
WARAPP=Building Warrant Approved WARREF=Building Warrant Refused WARWIT=Building Warrant Withdrawn COMF=Letter of Comfort issued COMFR=Letter of Comfort refused EXEMPT=Exempt Building Warrant LOCWIT= Letter of Comfort withdrawn SUPERS=Superceded by new Building 18 January 2007 Page 1 of 6 Page 16 Argyll and Bute Council Development Services BUILDING STANDARDS DELEGATED DECISIONS SINCE LAST COMMITTEE
CASENO APPLICANT NAME/PROPOSAL RECEIVED VETTED DECISION DECISION AND SITE ADDRESS DATE DATE 06/00157/ALTER Mr And Mrs Baxter 09/02/2006 13/02/2006 16/01/2007 WARAPP
Glencoe House Campbeltown Road Tarbert Argyll PA29 6SX
Alterations to existing flats and form two flats from upper maisonette
06/00184/ERECDW Paul And Jacqueline Currie 14/02/2006 20/02/2006 17/01/2007 WARAPP
Plot North East Of North Ardminish Isle Of Gigha Argyll And Bute PA41 7AA
Erection of a 6 apartment 3 bedroom one and a half storey timber framed dwelling house with biodisk treatment plant
06/00461/ERECT Argyll College 06/04/2006 26/04/2006 11/01/2007 WARAPP
Site 18 Kilmory Industrial Estate Lochgilphead Argyll And Bute PA31 8RR
Erection of single storey construction training facility
06/00800/ERECDW M And K Macleod Ltd 08/06/2006 19/06/2006 09/01/2007 WARAPP
Proposed Development North Craleckan Furnace Argyll And Bute
Erection of four single storey timber framed 4 apartment dwelling houses and communal sewage treatment plant
06/00822/CONV09 Mr And Mrs Waterworth 12/06/2006 22/06/2006 21/12/2006 WARAPP
Coullabus Farm Bridgend Isle Of Islay Argyll And Bute PA44 7PX
Alterations to existing farm building to form self catering/holiday accommodation consisting of 3 apartments, kitchen, 2 disabled toilets and 1 en-suite to ground floor, with 3 apartments, kitchen, w/c, bathroom and en- suite to first floor
06/00823/CONV09 Mr And Mrs Waterworth 12/06/2006 22/06/2006 21/12/2006 WARAPP
Coullabus Farm Bridgend Isle Of Islay Argyll And Bute PA44 7PX
Alterations to existing farm building to form a utility area comprising of store, seperate male/female sanitary facilities, sauna and self catering kitchen/laundry
WARAPP=Building Warrant Approved WARREF=Building Warrant Refused WARWIT=Building Warrant Withdrawn COMF=Letter of Comfort issued COMFR=Letter of Comfort refused EXEMPT=Exempt Building Warrant LOCWIT= Letter of Comfort withdrawn SUPERS=Superceded by new Building 18 January 2007 Page 2 of 6 Page 17 Argyll and Bute Council Development Services BUILDING STANDARDS DELEGATED DECISIONS SINCE LAST COMMITTEE
CASENO APPLICANT NAME/PROPOSAL RECEIVED VETTED DECISION DECISION AND SITE ADDRESS DATE DATE 06/01128/ERECDW/1 Mr And Mrs Stevens 31/10/2006 14/11/2006 10/01/2007 WARAPP
Land South Of An Cala Erray Road Tobermory Isle Of Mull Argyll And Bute
Erection of one and a half storey 7 apartment, 4 bedroom timber framed dwellinghouse with oil tank. Stage 2 - Superstructure and all other works to completion.
06/01136/ERECDW M And K Macleod Ltd 11/08/2006 18/08/2006 22/12/2006 WARAPP
Plots 1 - 20 Phase 7 Baddens Meadows Road Lochgilphead Argyll And Bute
Erection of 20, 2 storey 4 apartment timber framed dwelling houses.
06/01181/ERECDW Mr Stuart Gairns 22/08/2006 05/09/2006 17/01/2007 WARAPP
The Lotts Glenegedale Isle Of Islay Argyll And Bute
Erection of a 4 apartment 2 bedroom single storey timber framed dwelling with associated septic tank and soakaway and oil storage tank.
06/01196/MULTIP Mr And Mrs G Robertson 24/08/2006 05/09/2006 14/12/2006 WARAPP
5 Sinclair Drive Lochgilphead Argyll And Bute PA31 8NP
Erection of conservatory and slapping of doorway in gable to access conservatory
06/01210/ALTEXT P Gaskin 29/08/2006 06/09/2006 14/12/2006 WARAPP
Tibertich Kilmartin Argyll And Bute PA31 8RQ
Alterations and extension to kitchen and re-position oil storage tank
06/01214/MULTIP Mr And Mrs Callander 30/08/2006 04/09/2006 14/12/2006 WARAPP
Craigard Ardfern Argyll And Bute PA31 8QN
Alterations and extensions to form bedroom with en-suite, new sitting room, utility room, toilet with alterations to form kitchen
WARAPP=Building Warrant Approved WARREF=Building Warrant Refused WARWIT=Building Warrant Withdrawn COMF=Letter of Comfort issued COMFR=Letter of Comfort refused EXEMPT=Exempt Building Warrant LOCWIT= Letter of Comfort withdrawn SUPERS=Superceded by new Building 18 January 2007 Page 3 of 6 Page 18 Argyll and Bute Council Development Services BUILDING STANDARDS DELEGATED DECISIONS SINCE LAST COMMITTEE
CASENO APPLICANT NAME/PROPOSAL RECEIVED VETTED DECISION DECISION AND SITE ADDRESS DATE DATE 06/01308/MULTIP Grandscapes Ltd 26/09/2006 05/10/2006 08/01/2007 WARAPP
Machrimore Smithy Southend Argyll And Bute PA28 6RQ
Demolition of existing utility room and external store, internal alterations and rear extension to dwelling
06/01322/ERECDW Martyn Webster 28/09/2006 04/10/2006 17/01/2007 WARAPP
Cleft In The Cliff Lunga Estate Craobh Haven Ardfern Lochgilphead Argyll PA31 8QR
Erection of a 5 apartment, 4 bedroom 2 storey timber framed dwelling house and associated biodisk treatment plant
06/01347/ALTEXT Mr And Mrs R Cowie 29/09/2006 06/10/2006 22/12/2006 WARAPP
Callibruaich 3 Hazelbank Court Campbeltown Argyll And Bute PA28 6EZ
Alterations and 2 storey timber framed side extension on ground floor of dismantled conservatory to form ensuite bedroom and study office on first floor
06/01383/CONV01 Mr William Jones 10/10/2006 20/10/2006 15/01/2007 WARAPP
North Beachmore Muasdale Argyll And Bute PA29 6XD
Change of use from restaurant to dwelling
06/01423/ERECDW Mr L. Sculthorpe 19/10/2006 25/10/2006 14/12/2006 WARAPP
Land West Of Dunmore Villa Dunmore West Loch Tarbert Argyll PA29 6XZ
Erection of a single storey timber framed 4 apartment dwelling with associated septic tank and detached garage
06/01447/ERECDW Mr And Mrs A. Reed 26/10/2006 02/11/2006 12/01/2007 WARAPP
Plot 8 The Avenue Inveraray Argyll And Bute
Erection of a two and a half storey timber framed dwelling house
WARAPP=Building Warrant Approved WARREF=Building Warrant Refused WARWIT=Building Warrant Withdrawn COMF=Letter of Comfort issued COMFR=Letter of Comfort refused EXEMPT=Exempt Building Warrant LOCWIT= Letter of Comfort withdrawn SUPERS=Superceded by new Building 18 January 2007 Page 4 of 6 Page 19 Argyll and Bute Council Development Services BUILDING STANDARDS DELEGATED DECISIONS SINCE LAST COMMITTEE
CASENO APPLICANT NAME/PROPOSAL RECEIVED VETTED DECISION DECISION AND SITE ADDRESS DATE DATE 06/01481/ALTEXT Mr And Mrs David Mayo 03/11/2006 15/11/2006 14/12/2006 WARAPP
Bellgrove High Askomil Campbeltown Argyll And Bute PA28 6EN
Alterations to enclose pend extending ground floor kitchen and form larder and boiler rooms also to form additional bedroom and provide en-suite facilities to bedrooms on first floor.
06/01482/ERECDW M And K MacLeod Ltd 03/11/2006 16/11/2006 20/12/2006 WARAPP
Plot 17, 18, 19 And 20 Barrmor View Kilmartin Argyll And Bute
Erection of 4, 1+1/2 storey four apartment, timber framed dwelling houses
06/01522/MULTIP Catherine Kennedy 13/11/2006 15/11/2006 22/12/2006 WARAPP
3 Mount Pleasant Manse Brae Lochgilphead Argyll And Bute PA31 8RA
Alterations to kitchen/dining area, formation of wardrobes to bedrooms 2,3 and 4 on the upper floor and erection of decked area to rear of garden (Retrospective)
06/01525/ALTEXT Mr And Mrs I. Barbour 15/11/2006 01/12/2006 22/12/2006 WARAPP
Keil Point Cottage Southend Argyll PA28 6RW
Alterations and extension providing family room on ground floor and first floor bedroom and shower room
06/01537/INSTAL D. MacAlister 16/11/2006 01/12/2006 14/12/2006 WARAPP
Glenacardoch Glenbarr Argyll And Bute PA29 6UT
Installation of a 3000 gallon underground effluent tank (retrospective)
06/01557/CONV10 Kilchoman Distillery Co Ltd 22/11/2006 04/12/2006 20/12/2006 WARAPP
Torrabus Farm Port Askaig Isle Of Islay Argyll And Bute PA46 7RN
Change of use of a farm building into bonded warehouse
WARAPP=Building Warrant Approved WARREF=Building Warrant Refused WARWIT=Building Warrant Withdrawn COMF=Letter of Comfort issued COMFR=Letter of Comfort refused EXEMPT=Exempt Building Warrant LOCWIT= Letter of Comfort withdrawn SUPERS=Superceded by new Building 18 January 2007 Page 5 of 6 Page 20 Argyll and Bute Council Development Services BUILDING STANDARDS DELEGATED DECISIONS SINCE LAST COMMITTEE
CASENO APPLICANT NAME/PROPOSAL RECEIVED VETTED DECISION DECISION AND SITE ADDRESS DATE DATE 06/01558/DISAB1 Mr And Mrs Peter Ward 22/11/2006 27/12/2006 09/01/2007 WARAPP
Drynoch Glenburn Road Ardrishaig Argyll And Bute PA30 8EU
Alterations to form ground floor WC to bedroom first left
06/01566/ERECDW Mr Duncan McNair 23/11/2006 29/11/2006 08/01/2007 WARAPP
Land South East Of Clachandubh Ford Argyll And Bute PA31 8RJ
Erection of a 7 apartment, 1+1/2 storey, 3 bedroom timber framed dwelling house with septic tank and soakaway
06/01616/ALTER Craignish Village Hall 05/12/2006 19/12/2006 22/12/2006 WARAPP
Craignish Village Hall Ardfern Argyll And Bute PA31 8QN
Alterations to existing toilet to provide additional junior facility
06/01649/INSTAL Patricia Grey 11/12/2006 20/12/2006 08/01/2007 WARAPP
58 High Bank Park Lochgilphead Argyll And Bute PA31 8NN
Installation of 1200 litre oil storage tank and external boiler
WARAPP=Building Warrant Approved WARREF=Building Warrant Refused WARWIT=Building Warrant Withdrawn COMF=Letter of Comfort issued COMFR=Letter of Comfort refused EXEMPT=Exempt Building Warrant LOCWIT= Letter of Comfort withdrawn SUPERS=Superceded by new Building 18 January 2007 Page 6 of 6 Page 21 Agenda Item 6
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING
APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE MID ARGYLL, KINTYRE & ISLAY AREA COMMITTEE AT THEIR MEETING ON 7 FEBRUARY 2007
1. 06/01285/DET Mr. & Mrs. P. Smythe. Detailed Planning Application. Erection of dwellinghouse. Kintraw, Barbreck.
Recommendation
That planning permission be refused for the reasons set out in the report by the Head of Planning dated 19 January 2007.
2. 06/01537/ COU Alison McLeish. Change of Use. Subdivision of existing two storey dwellinghouse to form two residential flats. 10 Shore Street, Port Charlotte, Isle of Islay.
Recommendation
That the application being refused due to inadequate parking provision for the reason set out in the report by the Head of Planning dated 19 January 2007.
3. 06/02267/DET Mr & Mrs McMillan. Detailed Planning Application. Erection of rear conservatory extension. 15 Crome Street, Port Wemyss, Isle of Islay.
Recommendation
That permission be refused for the reasons set out in the report by the Head of Planning dated 24 January 2007.
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Local Member - Cllr. Alison Hay PLANNING APPLICATION REPORT Date of Validity - 26.06.2006 MID ARGYLL, KINTYRE AND ISLAY Committee Date - 07.02.07
Reference Number: 06/01285/DET Applicants Name: Mr. & Mrs. P. Smythe Application Type: Detailed Application Description: Erection of Dwellinghouse Location: Kintraw, Barbreck
(A ) THE APPLICATION
(i) Development Requiring Express Planning Permission:
• Erection of a 2 storey/split level detached dwellinghouse; • Formation of new vehicular access onto A816; • Installation of septic tank and soakaway.
(ii) Other Aspects of the Development:
• Connection to private water supply.
(B) RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that planning permission be refused for the reasons set out in this report.
(C) DETERMINING ISSUES AND MATERIAL CONSIDERATIONS
This application is for a dwelling in the Knapdale/Melfort Scenic Area which is inconsistent with the established settlement pattern by virtue of the elevation of the proposed site. It would give rise to an isolated and prominent building, which would be an incongruous element in the landscape within an area where development is predominantly at low levels related to public roads and to the estate access to the nearby ‘Barbeck House’. The proposal would give rise to an unacceptable environmental impact upon the landscape at the head of Loch Craignish to the detriment of the designated scenic area, not only in terms of its location, but also in terms of its design characteristics and proposed materials, which neither reflect nor reinforce the Argyll vernacular.
A previous application to develop this elevated site were withdrawn in the face of a recommendation of refusal in 2001. Subsequently, permission was granted in 2003 for a dwelling in an alternative and more appropriate location lower down the hillside. That permission has not been implemented by the applicants, although the land remains in their ownership and it is still capable of being implemented.
The proposal is contrary to adopted and emergent local plan policy and fails to have regard to the siting and design principles applicable to housing in the countryside as set out in Planning Advice Note 72 and the Council’s approved ‘Sustainable Design Guidance 1 (Small Scale Housing Development)’
Angus J Gilmour Head of Development & Building Control 19.01.07
Author: Derek Hay tel. 01546 604083 Contact Point: Richard Kerr tel. 01546 604080
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REASONS FOR REFUSAL RELATIVE TO APPLICATION: 06/01285/DET
1. The application site is situated in an elevated location within an area where development is largely confined to the lower lying ground surrounding and adjacent to the head of Loch Craignish. The proposal is neither related to the existing farm cluster at Kintraw nor to the established settlement pattern and would give rise to an isolated building in an elevated location which would be visible from a considerable distance. The maintenance of higher ground free of built development contributes both to the setting of Loch Craignish and to the character of the wider landscape, which is recognised for its scenic qualities in the statutory Mid Argyll Local Plan 1985 and 1989. The proposal would therefore give rise to an adverse environmental impact upon the Knapdale/Melfort Regional Scenic Area, and would be contrary to Policy STRAT DC 8 of the adopted ‘Argyll and Bute Structure Plan’ 2002 and Policies RUR 1, Policy RUR 2 and Policy HO13 of the adopted 'Mid Argyll Local Plan' 1985 (2nd Alteration 1993), which seek to maintain and enhance the value of such areas.
2. The proposed dwelling is a large hipped roofed split level structure with extensive areas of glazing and a large balcony. The scale and form of the design, which is uncharacteristic of its surroundings, coupled with the proposed use of timber clad walls and an aluminium sheet roof, result in a design which neither reinforces the local vernacular nor serves to help assimilate the building into its landscape setting. The building would therefore appear as an isolated and incongruous building of inappropriate form and design in an area of designated scenic quality. It would be contrary to Policy BE 16A of the 'Mid Argyll Local Plan' 1985, to Policy LP ENV 19 and Appendix A of the 'Argyll and Bute Local Plan' Modified Finalised Draft 2006, and would not accord with the advice given in the approved ‘Sustainable Design Guidance 1 (Small Scale Housing Development)’ or with the advice given in the government’s Planning Advice Note 72 ‘Housing in the Countryside’.
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A. POLICY OVERVIEW
‘Argyll and Bute Structure Plan’ 2002
STRAT DC 8 – LANDSCAPE AND DEVELOPMENT CONTROL
A) Development which , by reason of location, siting, scale, form, design or cumulative impact, damages or undermines the key environmental features of a visually contained or wider landscape or coastscape shall be treated as “non-sustainable” and contrary to this policy. Outwith the National Park (as in this case) particularly important and vulnerable landscapes in Argyll and Bute are those associated with: 1. n/a 2. n/a 3. Landward and coastal areas with semi-wilderness or isolated or panoramic quality. B) n/a
STRAT DC 4 – DEVELOPMENT IN RURAL OPPORTUNITY AREAS
Within rural opportunity areas encouragement shall be given to small scale developments on suitable sites which in terms of siting and design will visually integrate with the landscape and settlement pattern; this may include small scale development in the open countryside as well as small scale infill rounding off redevelopment and change of use. Developments which do not accord with this policy are those with incongruous and unacceptable siting and design characteristics, including development resulting in undesirable forms of ribbon development or settlement coalescence.
'Mid Argyll Local Plan' 1985 (1st Alteration 1989 and 2nd Alteration 1993)
RUR 1 - The Council will seek to maintain and where possible to enhance the landscape quality of National and Regional Scenic Areas and Coasts and areas of local landscape significance and within these areas will resist sporadic or prominent development which would have an adverse environmental impact: (b) Regional Scenic Area – Knapdale/Melfort.
RUR 2 - Proposals for development in or affecting National Scenic Areas, Regional Scenic Areas and Coasts or areas of local landscape significance will require to be justified against the following criteria: (a) environmental impact (b) locational/operational need (c) economic benefit (d) infrastructure and servicing implications
HO 13 - In countryside outwith the inset maps … the Council is in favour of single or small scale residential development, providing there are no infrastructure, servicing or environmental constraints. Particular attention will be paid to infill, rounding off and redevelopment opportunities related to existing development and landforms.
Regard will be had to the principles set out in the Government’s Planning Advice Note 36 and proposals which promote undesirable ribbon development, are out of scale or cumulatively affect the character of an area detrimentally are likely to be resisted.
BE 16A - The Council will seek to achieve a high standard of design and layout for developments in the countryside. Proposals for new developments in the countryside should have regard to the Council’s published design guidelines.
'Argyll and Bute Local Plan' Modified Finalised Draft 2006
LP ENV 10 - DEVELOPMENT IMPACT ON AREAS OF PANORAMIC QUALITY Development in, or adjacent to, an Area of Panoramic Quality will be resisted where its scale, location or design will have a significant adverse impact on the character of the landscape unless it is demonstrated that:
(A) Any significant adverse effects on the quality for which the area has been designated are clearly outweighed by social and economic benefits of National or regional importance. Where acceptable, development must also confirm to Appendix A of the Local Plan.
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In all cases the highest standards, in terms of location, siting, landscaping, boundary treatment and materials, and detailing will be required within Areas of Panoramic Quality.
Comment : Whilst the site lies within a area defined as an “Area Of Panoramic Quality”, this policy can only be given very limited weight as it has been the subject of representations as part of the local plan public consultation process, and will be the subject of consideration at the forthcoming Public Local Inquiry.
LP HOU 1 – GENERAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT A) There is a general presumption in favour of housing development other than those catergories, scales and locations of development listed in (B) below. Housing development, for which there is a presumption in favour, will be supported unless there is an unacceptable environmental impact. B) There is a general presumption against housing development when it involves : 1. n/a – only relates to settlements 2. n/a – only relates to settlements 3. n/a – only relates to large and medium scale housing in the countryside 4. n/a – does not control small scale development in Rural Opportunity Areas, although if the case has an “unacceptable environmental impact” as in “A” above, then part A is relevant.
P/DCZ 4 – RURAL OPPORTUNITY AREAS (AREAS AND BOUNDARIES) The Local Plan Development Control Zone Maps define this site and all the land up to its south-eastern boundary as ‘Rural Opportunity Area’. Immediately beyond the site boundary, the zoning changes to “Very Sensitive Countryside.”
Comment: Whilst the policy relating to ‘Rural Opportunity Areas’ is set out in the adopted Structure Plan, these areas are to be given spatial expression by the emergent local plan. However, as the disposition of ‘Rural Opportunity Areas’ within Mid Argyll has been the subject of representations as part of the local plan public consultation process, and will be the subject of consideration at the forthcoming Public Local Inquiry, only very limited weight may be given at present to this designation and to the effect of Structure Plan Policy STRAT DC 4. Notwithstanding the current status of this policy, in any event it would not support development of this site as it would not be in line with the established settlement pattern in the locality.
LP ENV 19 - DEVELOPMENT SETTING, LAYOUT AND DESIGN
Requires a high standard of appropriate design in accordance with the design principles set out in Appendix A to the plan, the Council’s sustainable design guide and the following: - development shall be sited so as to pay regard to its context; - it shall integrate with its countryside setting and take into account the sensitivity of the area; - design shall be compatible with surroundings and particular attention to details shall be made in sensitive areas where the standard of design will require to be higher than in less sensitive locations.
Comment: This policy has not been contested as part of the local plan public consultation process and may therefore be accorded material weight.
B. OTHER MATERIAL CONSIDERATIONS
i) Site History
Application for one dwelling 01/00826/DET was withdrawn by the same applicants on the 28.09.01. This withdrawal occurred a few days before the case was due to be heard by Committee on the 03.10.2001 when it was to be recommended for refusal because of its prominent and isolated location, very similar to the position of the present proposal, which is just marginally closer to Loch Craignish..
Application for one dwelling 02/00236/DET was permitted on the 18.03.02. This application, also submitted by the same applicants but implemented to date, would provide them with a substantial well designed 2 storey dwellinghouse appropriate to the area both in design and location. This permission remains live until 17.03.07, and also in perpetuity if the permitted access or any other aspect of it is commenced before that date.
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ii) Consultations
• Area Environmental Health Manager (report dated 09.07.06): no objections subject to a water supply condition. • Area Roads Manager (report dated 24.07.06): no objections subject to access conditions. • West of Scotland Archaeology Service (letter dated 18.09.06): no objections. • Historic Scotland (Ancient Monuments) (letter dated 12.10.06): No objection in terms of consequences for Scheduled Monuments in the vicinity.
iii) Publicity
As the site lies well within the applicants area of ownership no Article 9 Vacant Land advert has been necessary.
iv) Assessment
Applicant’s Supporting Information
The Applicant has submitted a statement in support of the application. It is stated that the current application is to allow Mr and Mrs Smyth (the Applicants) and their family to live in close proximity to Mrs Smyth’s parents (Mr and Mrs MacKay) who currently reside at, and work, Kintraw Farm. Mr MacKay has worked Kintraw Farm for almost 60 years and although he is now in his eighties and semi-retired he still actively manages a small flock of sheep of his own as well as maintaining the farming environment of Kintraw Farmlands which are presently rented out to neighbouring farmers for grazing purposes. It is the Applicants desire that they are able to reside in close proximity in order that they may assist with farm work if needed and to provide future nursing care if required and to allow Mr and Mrs MacKay to continue to reside at Kintraw Farm.
Description of development and comparison with the unimplemented permission 02/00236/DET
The dwelling lies some 85 metres further north than the position of the dwelling previously permitted (ref 02/00236/DET). It would occupy a location which is relatively high up on an attractive open hillside some distance from neighbouring roads and any property. In this more elevated location, unlike the permitted dwelling, it would not benefit from the same degree of tree cover at lower levels in order to help integrate it into its landscape setting. This property would be visible from roadside locations along the northern shore of Loch Craignish along the Ardfern road and by persons travelling south on the Oban – Lochgilphead road. In addition to the new site being out in the open, it also sits on higher land at 104.5 metres, some 5.5 metres higher than the ground associated with the permitted dwelling.
The access road to reach the proposed dwelling would be some 260 metres in length, where-as the permitted dwelling can be reached by a 85 metre long road. Both sites utilise the same first section of access to be taken from the same point on the A816.
The design of the current proposal has a two storey south elevation as would be seen from Barbreck and the northern shore of Loch Craignish. This face has a ground floor lined in vertical timber boarding, above which is a full first floor glass screen wall, in front of which is a full length balcony. The roof is hipped and aluminium clad. The property sits on a modest slope in this elevated location, so from the rear because of its split –level nature it appears in part one and a half storey and in part a hipped roofed bungalow.
The characteristics of this design are alien to this location, which coupled with its high visibility in the autumnal to winter months would make it an incongruous feature in the landscape due both to its uncharacteristic siting and design. In the summer months trees at lower level would have more leaf and screening effect, although the presence of a large dwelling will be evident, including parts of the upper glazed screen wall and the aluminium hipped roof. The size of the property is significant, some 13.5 metres long (the balcony is longer by some 2 metres) and a very wide 15.5 metres deep. Its height to eaves is 4.4 metres and to the top of the roof 6.8 metres.
For comparison, the permitted but as yet unimplemented dwelling lower down the slope and nearer the public road, would be screened to a large extent by mature deciduous tree cover, even in the winter months due to the depth of the planting. The approved dwelling was a traditional 2 storey
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gabled and slated dwelling with appropriate wings and chimney. It approximates to a height of 5 metres to eaves and 8 to ridge, with a length of some 15 metres. Having a wing out the back its overall length is some 17 metres. The design of the approved dwelling reinforces the Argyll vernacular.
Members should note that a comparison has been made between the appearance of both sites within the landscape, in the light of poles erected on site by the applicant; and the application has been held in abeyance deliberately in order to allow a visual for visual assessment during both the summer and winter months (when trees are not in leaf).
Judged against policies RUR 1 and RUR 2 the assessment of the proposal is as follows:
a) Environmental impact.
The site of the proposed dwelling is in an elevated location on a hillside on the north-east side of the A816 public highway, opposite Kintraw Farm, Barbreck, Ardfern. The site lies within attractive open countryside and from its elevated position would be visible from Loch Craignish to the south- west, and from the A816 to the south as it drops into the Barbreck valley. By virtue of its elevation, the development site would also be conspicuous from the single track A8002 road to Ardfern along the northern side of Loch Craignish. The proposed dwelling is to be sited on the highest part of the application site where the ground levels rise steeply from the A816. The site is suggested by the applicant to be near that of a former dwelling; the ground is roughly level at this point and there are some stones and possible trace of a wall a little further to the north where an earlier withdrawn application was also considered. (There is, however, no conclusive visual evidence to show that a building existed at this point, and as there is nothing of visual substance today it is not possible for the applicant to present a case for this being considered as a redevelopment opportunity).
A dwelling erected at the proposed site would sit prominently within the surrounding landscape due to the elevated nature of the site itself, this would be inconsistent with the existing pattern of built development in the locality, where development is generally restricted to roadside sites at the foot of the valley hillsides or within the valley floor by ‘Barbreck House’. The surrounding higher land enclosing the head of Loch Craignish performs an important role in containing both development, and the roads serving that development, to the low lying land around the margins of, and at the head of the loch. Generally, there is no development of the upper slopes within this part of the valley, and the maintenance of higher ground free of built development contributes to the setting of Loch Craignish and the character of the surrounding landscape. With this in mind, the proposal would give rise to an isolated building visible over long distances in the autumnal and winter months, and also but to a lesser extent, in the summer (taking account of the presence of trees lower down the slope). The development would neither related to the farm cluster at Kintraw, nor consistent with the existing pattern of built development . The proposal would therefore give rise to an adverse impact upon the landscape to the detriment of this designated scenic area. Although the site lies within a ‘rural opportunity area’ (the disposition of which are contested in Mid Argyll, so little weight can be attached to this), in any event development in this location could not meet the requirements of this policy as the siting of the proposed building would not reflect nor reinforce the established settlement pattern in the locality.
b) Locational/operational need:
No detailed claim of agricultural need has been put forward in support of the application. As mentioned in the section above, the Applicant wishes to reside in close proximity to assist with farm chores at Kintraw Farm and to be able to provide future nursing care for the residents of Kintraw Farm. Such a desire cannot constitute an operational need in planning terms which would be sufficient to outweigh the adverse environmental impact that would result from such prominent and sporadic development within this designated scenic area.
c) Economic benefit:
There would be no direct economic benefit to the area as a result of this development, other than that arising from construction.
d) Servicing and infrastructure implications:
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This proposal would utilise the access point previously accepted as being suitable for the dwelling which already has consent. It would be served by a private water supply and a septic tank and soakaway within the site.
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Local Member - Cllr. Robin Currie PLANNING APPLICATION REPORT Date of Validity - 13th July 2006 MID ARGYLL, KINTYRE AND ISLAY Committee Date - 7th February 2007
Reference Number: 06/01537/ COU Applicants Name: Alison McLeish Application Type: Change of use Application Description: Subdivision of existing two storey dwellinghouse to form two residential flats Location: 10 Shore Street, Port Charlotte, Isle of Islay
(A ) THE APPLICATION
(i) Development Requiring Express Planning Permission:
• Change of use and subdivision of existing 2 storey terraced dwellinghouse to form two residential flats; • Installation of replacement front door and one replacement window; • Installation of 4 new rooflights and replacement of existing rooflights; • Installation of new door opening and balanced flue to boiler room.
(ii) Other specified operations:
• Connection to the public water main; • Connection to the public sewerage system.
(B) RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the application being refused due to inadequate parking provision for the reason set out in this report.
(C) DETERMINING ISSUES AND MATERIAL CONSIDERATIONS
The proposal is for the subdivision of an existing 6 bedroom, category B listed dwellinghouse located within the Port Charlotte Conservation Area, in order to form a 2 bedroom ground floor residential flat and a 4 bedroom maisonette upper floor residential flat. The works required for the proposed subdivision and alteration of the building are considered acceptable in terms of adopted and emergent local plan policy in so far as they will not have an adverse impact upon the historic or architectural quality of the grade B listed building or the character and appearance of the Port Charlotte Conservation Area.
The Area Roads Manager has raised objection to the proposal on road safety grounds arising from inadequate off-street parking provision to serve the development. The proposal is contrary to the provisions of POL TR 5 of the ‘Islay, Jura and Colonsay Local Plan’ and LP TRAN 6 of the emergent ‘Argyll and Bute Local Plan’.
No letters of representation have been received.
Angus J Gilmour Head of Development & Building Control 19th January 2006
Author: Peter Bain – 01546 604082 Contact officer: Richard Kerr – 01546 604080
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REASON FOR REFUSAL RELATIVE TO APPLICATION: 06/01537/COU
1. The application relates to a dwelling fronting onto a narrow road within a settlement where off-street parking is limited and on-street parking is at a premium, particularly during the tourist season. The property does not currently benefit from any dedicated parking provision, nor is any proposed as a consequence of this proposal. The subdivision of the property would result in additional demand for parking provision, which in turn would lead to an increase in on-street parking, which in view of the limited opportunities available would be likely to contribute to a diminution in road safety. The proposal does not meet the parking standards set out in Appendix C of the ‘Argyll and Bute Local Plan’ (Modified Finalised Draft Plan) 2006, and as such would have a detrimental impact upon road safety. The proposal is contrary to the provisions of policy POL TR 5 of the Islay, Jura and Colonsay Local Plan (1st Review) 1988 and to Policy LP TRAN 6 of the ‘Argyll and Bute Local Plan’ (Modified Finalised Draft) 2006.
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APPENDIX RELATIVE TO APPLICATION: 06/01537/COU
A. POLICY OVERVIEW
‘Argyll and Bute Structure Plan’ 2002
STRAT DC 1 – Development within the Settlements – Sets out a general presumption in favour of infill, rounding-off and redevelopment at appropriate locations within the ‘Settlement Area’.
‘Islay, Jura and Colonsay Local Plan’ (1st Review) 1988
POL HO 6 – Sets out a general presumption in favour of infill, rounding-off and re-development at appropriate locations within the Port Charlotte settlement area.
POL TR 5 – Seeks the provision of an appropriate level of off street car parking where new developments are proposed.
POL BE 1A – Seeks to resist development that will have an adverse impact upon the historic or architectural value, and/or the setting, of a listed building.
POL BE 3 – Seeks to resist development that will have an adverse impact upon either the character or appearance of the Port Charlotte Conservation Area.
‘Argyll and Bute Local Plan’ (Modified Finalised Draft) 2006
Proposal P/DCZ 1 gives spatial expression to ‘Settlement Areas’ established by Structure Plan Policy STRAT DC 1, thereby supporting defined scales of development within the ‘Settlement Area’. This proposal and the disposition of the ‘Settlement Area’ in Port Charlotte has not been the subject of objection as part of the local plan process, and can therefore be accorded material weight in the determination of the application
LP ENV 13(a) – Seeks to resist development that will have an adverse impact upon the historic or architectural value, and/or the setting, of a listed building. The applicable elements of this policy have not been the subject of objection as part of the local plan process, and can therefore be accorded material weight in the determination of the application.
LP ENV 14 - Seeks to resist development that will have an adverse impact upon either the character or appearance of a conservation area. The applicable elements of this policy have not been the subject of objection as part of the local plan process, and can therefore be accorded material weight in the determination of the application.
LP HOU 1 – Sets out a general presumption in favour of up to medium scale housing development on appropriate sites within the Port Charlotte ‘Settlement Area’ unless there is an unacceptable servicing or access impact. The applicable elements of this policy have not been the subject of objection as part of the local plan process, and can therefore be accorded material weight in the determination of the application.
LP TRAN 6 – Vehicle Parking Provision – Stipulates that off street car parking shall be provided for development in accordance with the standards set out in Appendix C of the plan. The applicable elements of this policy, and associated standards set out in Appendix C, have not been the subject of objection as part of the local plan process, and can therefore be accorded material weight in the determination of the application.
Appendix C – In normal circumstances, adequate off-street parking or communal parking should be provided adjacent to all new development to ensure that vehicles are not parked on the road where they may impede traffic flow or cause a hazard. A degree of flexibility will be available where:-
1. It can be shown by the applicant that the parking requirement can be met by existing car parks and that the demand for parking in connection with the development will not coincide with the peak demand from other land uses in the area.
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2. The development is a straight replacement that can use the existing parking provision. It should be noted that there may also be a requirement to provide additional parking spaces if there was a shortfall in the original provision.
3. The development is adjacent to, and well served by, good public transport and pedestrian links.
4. The development, due to special characteristics, is likely to generate a significantly lower demand for parking that the standards would imply.
5. Environmental considerations are of prime importance e.g. the development is in a conservation area.
6. There is a need for additional disabled parking to serve the needs of the users of the building.
It should be noted however, that before the parking requirement is reduced or increased it would have to be shown to the Council’s satisfaction that the development complies with one or more of the above criteria. Car Parking Standards: Houses (Use Class 9) and Flatted Dwellings:
• 1.5 spaces per 1 bedroom unit; • 2 spaces per 2-3 bedroom unit; • 3 spaces per 4 or more bedroom unit.
Assessments of the parking requirement for a particular development proposal will be rounded up to the nearest whole parking space.
B. OTHER MATERIAL CONSIDERATIONS
(i) Site History
A related application for listed building consent (ref. 06/01538/LIB) is pending determination by Historic Scotland; the Planning Department is of the view that the proposed works shall not have an adverse impact upon either the architectural or historic value of the property and has recommended to Historic Scotland that the proposal is consistent with the relevant provisions of the Development Plan and Historic Scotland’s Memorandum of Guidance and that accordingly listed building consent should be granted.
(ii) Consultations
• Scottish Water (11.08.06) – No objections subject to conditions and note to the applicant with regard to water and foul drainage connections.
• Area Roads Manager (08.11.06) – Recommends that the application be refused as no parking provision is provided for in the proposal. Concern is raised with regard to existing levels of on-street parking in the locale and the congestion that this creates which may in turn restrict access available to emergency vehicles.
(iii) Publicity
The proposal has been advertised for the purposes of Article 9 neighbour notification, as development in a conservation area and, as a ‘potential departure’ to the provisions of the Development Plan; expiry date 26th January 2007. To date, no letters of representation have been received.
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(iv) Assessment
The proposal is a detailed planning application for alterations to a two storey dwellinghouse, located within a category B listed terrace in the Port Charlotte conservation area, to form two flatted residential flats. A separate application for listed building consent (ref. 06/01538/LIB) has also been submitted.
Alterations to the external appearance of the property are minimal and include: removal of existing uPVC front door and installation of traditional timber storm doors; replacement of three existing rooflights and, installation of four additional conservation type rooflights; replacement of 9 pane timber sash and casement window on the rear elevation with a 2/2 pane timber sash and casement window to match remaining units which will be overhauled and retained; installation of new door opening and timber door for boiler room and a balanced flue. It is considered that the proposal wouldl not adversely affect the architectural or historic value of the category B listed building, or the character or appearance of the Port Charlotte Conservation Area. With regard to impact upon the built/historic environment, the proposal is considered to be consistent with the provisions of polices BE 1A and BE 3 of the Islay, Jura and Colonsay Local Plan (1st review) 1988 and draft policies LP ENV 13a and LP ENV 14 of the emergent Argyll and Bute Local Plan.
Water shall be by connection to the public water main; foul drainage shall be to the public sewer. Scottish Water have not raised any objections subject to the imposition of a suspensive planning condition with regard to obtaining consent for the necessary connections prior to the commencement of development.
The existing six bedroom dwellinghouse does not have any off street parking provision; current roads standards would set a parking requirement of a minimum of three parking spaces for such a property. The proposed sub-division of the property would create a two bedroom ground floor flat and a four bedroom maisonette upper floor flat. The combined parking requirement these two units, in accordance with Policy LP TRAN 6 and Appendix C of the emergent ‘Argyll and Bute Local Plan’, would be five off-street parking spaces. Given that the existing property currently has no off-street parking provision then the expectation in this particular case would be for the additional parking requirement to be met, i.e. two off-street parking spaces. From the details submitted, the applicant does not have any land in their control which is suitable for the provision of any off street parking space. Although the policy recognises that there may be exceptions in conservation areas, where the provision of parking spaces would prejudice the maintenance of the character of a conservation area, such a concession would only be appropriate in the event of readily available on-street parking space, which is not the case in this instance.
The Area Roads Manager has raised objections to the proposal on the grounds of road safety on the basis that, in the summer months, there is presently insufficient on street parking available to serve existing development in Port Charlotte. He considers that an intensification in the requirement for on street parking in these circumstances would exacerbate existing congestion and impede access by service and emergency vehicles.
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Local Member - Councillor Robin Currie PLANNING APPLICATION REPORT Date of Validity - 19.10.2006 MID ARGYLL, KINTYRE AND ISLAY Committee Date - 7th February 2007
Reference Number: 06/02267/DET Applicants Name: Mr & Mrs McMillan Application Type: Detailed Application Description: Erection of rear conservatory extension Location: 15 Crome Street, Port Wemyss, Isle of Islay
(A ) THE APPLICATION
(i) Development Requiring Express Planning Permission:
• Erection of conservatory extension to dwellinghouse.
(B) RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that permission be refused for the reasons set out in the report.
(C) DETERMINING ISSUES AND MATERIAL CONSIDERATIONS
This application relates to a small, single storey terraced dwellinghouse situated within the Port Wemyss conservation area. The property has an existing flat roofed single storey rear extension and it is proposed to add a conservatory extension onto the end of this existing rear projection, resulting in a total projection from the rear of the original dwelling of 6.5 metres. The proposed conservatory together with the existing rear extension would almost double the depth and footprint area of the original dwellinghouse.
Although the proposed conservatory extension is at the rear of the dwellinghouse, the rear amenity areas of the houses in this part of Chrome Street are unfenced and open to view from Shore Street through a wide ‘gap’ between two existing properties. The proposed extension would have a prominent impact when viewed from this section of the public highway, and would not secure an acceptable relationship with adjoining dwellings in terms of privacy.
The proposal is contrary to development plan policy as firstly, it is would result in extensions which are disproportionate to the original dwelling, involving an extension which is not complementary to original building and is uncharacteristic of the conservation area both in terms of scale and design, and secondly, in view of the fact that it would have adverse consequences for the privacy and amenity of adjoining dwellings.
Angus J Gilmour Head of Development & Building Control 24.01.2007
Author: Tim Williams (01546) 604084 Contact Officer: Richard Kerr (01546) 604080
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REASONS FOR REFUSAL RELATIVE TO APPLICATION 06/02267/DET
1. The proposed erection of a rear conservatory extension will have an unacceptable impact upon the character and appearance of this part of the Port Wemyss conservation area due to its size, and its combined impact together with the existing rear extension, over and above the size and scale of the original dwellinghouse; and also in view of its unacceptable design and external appearance using modern materials and detailing. The proposed development, by virtue of its design characteristics and the use of uPVC/polycarbonate materials, would not be complementary to the character existing property, nor would it preserve or enhance the character of the conservation area. The proposed development would therefore be, contrary to Policies BE 4 and BE 11A of the adopted ‘Islay, Jura and Colonsay Local Plan’ 1985 (First Review and Alteration 1988), and to Policies ENV 14 and ENV 19 of the emerging ‘Argyll & Bute Local Plan’ (Modified Finalised Draft) June 2006.
2. The cumulative impact of the current proposal and the previous extension is such that the footprint area of the original single storey cottage would be virtually doubled, resulting in extensions which would be disproportionate to the scale of the original dwelling. A conservatory located as proposed would have the potential to significantly affect the privacy and amenity of adjacent residential properties by virtue of overlooking of adjacent properties and their associated unfenced rear amenity areas. The proposed development is, therefore, contrary to Policy HOU 5 of the emerging Argyll & Bute Local Plan (Modified Finalised Draft) June 2006, which seeks to ensure that domestic extensions should be complementary to original buildings in terms of scale and design, and should not impinge on the privacy or amenity of adjoining dwellings.
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APPENDIX RELATIVE TO APPLICATION 06/02267/DET
A. POLICY OVERVIEW
Islay, Jura & Colonsay Local Plan 1985 (First Review 1988)
Policy BE 4 – Within the Portnahaven and Port Wemyss conservation areas, the Council’s prime objectives will be:
(a) to prevent any deterioration in the character or setting of the designated area through unsympathetic new development, changes of use, demolitions, extensions or alterations to buildings and structures, many of which do not normally require planning permission.
Policy BE 11A – The Council will seek to achieve a high standard of layout and design where new developments are proposed. Proposals for new development should have regard to the Council’s published design guidelines.
Argyll & Bute Local Plan (Modified Finalised Draft) June 2006
Policy ENV 1 – “Development Impact on the General Environment.” - In all development control zones the Council will assess applications for planning permission for their impact on both the natural, human and built environment. When considering development proposals, the following general considerations will be taken into account, namely:
(B) Likely impacts, including cumulative impacts, on amenity, access to the countryside and the environment as a whole and in particular, the designated sites listed in (I) and (J) of this policy statement.
(C) All development should protect, restore or, where possible, enhance the established character and local distinctiveness of the landscape in terms of its scale, form and design.
(D) The location and nature of the proposed development, including land use, layout, design, external appearance, density, landscaping, open space, safety hazards, flood risk, air quality, crime prevention measures and privacy of existing and proposed development.
(J) Listed buildings; Conservations areas…
This draft policy is the subject of objection and may only be accorded limited weight at the present time.
Policy ENV 14 – “Development in Conservation Areas and Special Built Environment Areas” – There is a presumption against development which does not preserve or enhance the character or appearance of an existing or proposed Conservation Area or its setting… New development within these areas… must be of the highest quality, respect and enhance the architectural and other special qualities that give rise to their actual or proposed designation…
This draft policy is not the subject of representation as part of the local plan public consultation process may be accorded significant weight in the determination of the application.
Policy ENV 19 – “Development Setting, layout and Design” – The Council will require developers and their agents to produce and execute a high standard of appropriate design in accordance with the design principles set out in Appendix A of this Local Plan, the Council’s sustainable design guide and the following criteria:
(C) The design of developments and structures shall be compatible with the surroundings. Particular attention shall be made to massing, form and design details within sensitive locations such as … Conservation Areas…
This draft policy is not the subject of representation as part of the local plan public consultation process may be accorded significant weight in the determination of the application.
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Policy HOU 5 – “House Extensions” – House extensions where they cause no significant detriment to the building, the neighbours or the immediate vicinity will generally be acceptable provided they comply with the relevant siting and design principles as set out in Appendix A; and also satisfy the following specific design considerations:
(A) Extensions should not dominate the original existing building by way of size, scale, proportion or design; (B) External materials should be complementary to the existing property; (C) Extensions should not have a significant adverse impact on the privacy of neighbours, particularly in private rear gardens.
This draft policy is not the subject of representation as part of the local plan public consultation process may be accorded significant weight in the determination of the application.
B. OTHER MATERIAL CONSIDERATIONS
(i) Site History
None
(ii) Consultations
This application has not been the subject of any consultations.
(iii) Publicity
This application has been advertised as potentially affecting the character of the Port Wemyss conservation area. The closing date for comments was 1st December 2006. No comments have been received to date.
C. ASSESSMENT
The proposed extension wouldl have an unacceptable impact upon the character and appearance of this open and relatively prominent location within the Port Wemyss conservation area, due to its size and combined impact together with the existing rear extension, over and above the size and scale of the original dwellinghouse. There is a policy presumption that domestic extensions should be subordinate to original dwellings whereas this conservatory in addition to the existing kitchen and bathroom extension will result in an almost flat roofed rear extension some 6.5 metres in length. The cumulative impact of the current proposal and the previous extension is such that the footprint area of the existing single storey cottage would be virtually doubled in size.
The proposed uPVC / polycarbonate materials are not considered complementary to the existing property. Due to its unacceptable design and external appearance using modern materials and detailing, the proposed conservatory would not serve to preserve or enhance the character of the conservation area. It would therefore be materially harmful to the historic and architectural character of this sensitive location, and would not meet the council’s statutory duty under Section 64 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation areas) (Scotland) Act 1997 to safeguard conservation areas from inappropriate development.
In addition, although there have been no objections received from occupiers of neighbouring properties, it is considered that the proposed conservatory would have the potential to significantly affect the privacy and amenity of adjacent residential properties by virtue of overlooking of unfenced rear amenity areas and direct overlooking between windows.
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ARGYLL & BUTE COUNCIL MID-ARGYLL, KINTYRE AND ISLAY AREA COMMITTEE
CORPORATE SERVICES 7 FEBRUARY 2007 ______
ISLAY HIGH SCHOOL: ACHIEVEMENT REPORT 2006
1. SUMMARY
A report on the performance of all Argyll and Bute pupils in the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) examination results was presented to the Strategic Policy Committee on 16 the November 2006.
This report, presented by the Head Teacher, Dr Liz Cunningham, outlines the major achievements of the school in 2005/6 and includes the SQA examination results for pupils who sat examinations in May/June 2006. The results are based on pre-appeal data.
2. RECOMMENDATIONS
The Area Committee are asked to note the continuing improvement in the performance of pupils and the commitment of staff in their examination successes and in the wider aspects of achievement across the school.
3. DETAILS
The details are included in the attached report from the school.
4. IMPLICATIONS
Policy: None Financial: None Personnel: None
Equal Opportunities: None
For further information contact: Dr Liz Cunningham, Head Teacher Islay High School Telephone: 01369 705010 Page 48
Argyll and Bute Council Community Services Education
Islay High School Report on Achievement, 2005-2006.
Introduction
Last session was a very successful, but challenging year, for Islay High School as we embarked upon the Schools of Ambition initiative and the wide-ranging changes associated with this.
The academic achievement of many of our students was excellent in several curricular areas. Of particular note is the achievement of students with Additional Educational Needs. Each of these students achieved success in the examinations they sat.
We further developed our provision in areas such as health, enterprise and vocational studies, eco issues, sport, music, ICT and leadership skills.
Our agenda for 2006 /7
Schools of Ambition Initiative – 4 main strands: Curriculum Structures; Vocational Centre; ICT provision and Leadership Skills.
This session we have introduced our new curriculum structures: S3 – S6 choose from a wide menu of courses; each course is 5 periods per week and of 1 year in duration. Our on-site vocational centre, comprising a fully functional hairdressing salon and a construction workshop, is up and running offering SQA Skills for Work courses in Hairdressing and Construction Crafts .
Our already successful Enterprise and Vocational skills option has expanded – we now have 20 student on placements who are working on SVQ level 1 courses /units in a diverse range of areas eg. Customer Care, Manufacturing etc.
We have greatly enhanced our ICT provision; all departments/faculties have access to data projectors and interactive whiteboards. All teaching staff have tablet PCs and our aim is to provide every student with an Origami UMPC by the beginning of next session. The school is fully wireless networked. We have 2 areas which are equipped for whole class use of computers – bookable by staff. Our partnership with Microsoft guarantees us a minimum of £45,OOO of appropriate software by the end of the Schools of Ambition project.
The development of leadership skills has been and will continue to be an area of focus for all in Islay High School. Our 6th year students undergo a programme of induction which includes Peer mentoring; Events Management and Leadership. Page 49
The 6th year students plan and have full responsibility for all dances, Charity Events, and Inter-House activities. All students have the opportunity to plan and take part in projects which benefit various charities or the local community. e.g. an S1 group raised £170 by doing a beach clean and donated the money to IDEAS; another group are renovating the School garden. Staff have undergone extensive training in Leadership styles and strategies. All staff have opportunities to lead projects.
Our aim is to help all in Islay High School to be confident and compassionate individuals who fulfil the capacities as outlined in A Curriculum for Excellence.
Last session we introduced a Healthy Breakfast Club which runs 2 mornings a week and is free to students. Upwards of 40% of our students use this facility. We see a marked improvement in behaviour referrals. This session we have introduced an out of school hours Healthy Cooking Club – again this is very well attended. In order to help finance both of these we have formed a partnership with Islay Healthy Living Centre and local businesses. We will be applying to be assessed as a ‘Health Promoting School’ this session.
Our focus is upon effective learning and teaching and for this we rely upon the skills and abilities of the staff – teaching and support staff alike. Accordingly we place great importance upon the professional development of all staff. The success of this is shown by our ability to fully include those with very complex needs in both the curricular and the wider life of the school.
Attainment
Over the last two years we have introduced a range of strategies to encourage our students to raise their expectations and attainment. These strategies encompass work within and outwith the classroom.
Attainment remains steady; however we hope that the new vocational courses and range of courses from access 3 to advanced higher will better meet the needs of our students from the academic to the less so. A number of our departments perform consistently well: PE, Music, Home Economics and Physics. Other departments are presenting a steady or improving picture.
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Islay High School –attainment data
5-14 attainment in S2 in 2006
The percentage of the S2 roll attaining or exceeding the 5-14 Level E was as follows:- School Argyll & Bute % % Reading 64 71 Writing 53 58 Mathematics 70 63
SQA results 2006
The percentages of pupils gaining the National Qualifications shown were as follows:- School Argyll&Bute Scotland % % % In S4 5+ Level 3 (SG foundation or equiv.) 97 94 90 5+ Level 4 (SG general or equiv.) 82 80 76 5+ Level 5 (SG credit or equiv.) 31 37 34 In S5 1+ Level 6 (Higher) 46 45 38 3+ Level 6 (Higher) 21 25 21 5+ Level 6 (Higher) 06 11 09 In S6 3+ Level 6 (Higher) 28 28 30 5+ Level 6 (Higher) 17 18 19 1+ Level 7 (Advanced Higher) 06 13 12
(above data from Fyfe Analysis 2006, pre-appeal)
In addition, the government’s National Priorities for Education framework, requires reporting on the cumulative successes of pupils by the end of S6. This analysis adds together all examination achievement of all pupils by the end of S6, i.e. an addition of all successes achieved in S4, S5 and S6. The measure is a three-year average, 2003-2006.
School Argyll&Bute Scotland % % % 5+ Level 3 (SG foundation or equiv.) 98 96 91 5+ Level 4 (SG general or equiv.) 91 86 79 5+ Level 5 (SG credit or equiv.) 53 53 47 1+ Level 6 (Higher) 49 49 43 3+ Level 6 (Higher) 23 33 30 5+ Level 6 (Higher) 14 21 19
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Other achievements
Sporting Activities
We offer a wide range of sporting activities for boys and girls –football, rugby, basketball, table tennis, netball, dance club, and keep fit, swimming and Heart Start.
Our regular ‘school run’ raises a large amount of money to help finance trips for those involved in sport. Last session we raised almost £1900 pounds.
Our Activities Days involve a wide range of activities fly fishing; cycling around Colonsay; beach and woodland walks followed by a barbecue, hillwalking and overnight camping in Jura. Horseriding, festival of sport and many more. Every child in the school opts into a selection of these activities.
Mental sports include a Chess Club (staff and students); a Fantasy Football League (students and staff); Smart Club, Reader’s Group (staff and students) and MouseClub
Space school is another option. Two of our students have had notable success with this. Christopher Bermingham who was invited to N.A.S.A . Space School in Houston, USA Lindsay Smith who was asked to join the Scottish Space School.
Musical Delights
Our bands get better and better; we have introduced a band which is comprised of primary and secondary. Our choir (staff and pupils) is ever improving . Our recent Christmas concert was the best ever. The number of students receiving piping tuition is steadily increasing. Our pupils achieve success in both local and national events.
Our ever popular musical panto was a complete sell out this year.
Ileachs Abroad
Our Swedish exchange (staff and students) continues –our students visit Sweden in late August: Swedish students visit us in early June. Swedish staff arrive in October and our staff go to Sweden in April.
Islay High School’s first ever Ski- trip takes place in February. A group of staff and students are setting off to Pila –well-equipped with conversational Italian.
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Currently we are negotiating an exchange with an island school in Paris.
Culture and Values
Our Culture and Values team (comprised of students, staff, parents and faith representatives organise and host opportunities for Religious Observance, conferences and discussion groups.
In the autumn term we embarked upon a major consultation exercise with staff and students to refresh our core values and confidences. Parental Consultation is scheduled early in February.
Students and staff work closely to create and maintain the positive ethos of which we are very proud. Visitors to Islay High School comment upon the positive interaction between staff and students.
Last Thoughts
It is impossible to describe all that happens in our school. I am amazed that a school of our size can offer such a range of activities and projects, curricular and non-curricular. However I am most proud of the care, concern and compassion that students and staff display for each other and for those in the wider community
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Appendix 1: Comparator Schools
This is the group of the most similar schools across Scotland. The list is derived from Principal Component Analysis (PCA) which recently replaced the previous analysis based solely on free school meal entitlement (FME). The components of PCA are: free meal entitlement; the percentage of households whose mothers have degrees; the percentage of households where the head of household has never worked; the percentage of the lowest 15% of achievers nationally are in the school; the number of pupils with additional support needs and the number of pupils living in large city areas.
The comparator schools for Islay High School are:
Wick High (Highland ) Galashiels Academy (Scottish Borders ) Kyle Academy (South Ayrshire ) Annan Academy (Dumfries & Galloway ) St Kentigern's Academy (West Lothian ) Peterhead Academy (Aberdeenshire ) Alva Academy (Clackmannanshire ) Thurso High (Highland ) Queen Margaret Academy (South Ayrshire ) Speyside High (Moray ) Broxburn Academy (West Lothian ) Queen Anne High (Fife ) Fraserburgh Academy (Aberdeenshire ) Ross High (East Lothian ) St Joseph's College (Dumfries & Galloway ) Douglas Ewart High (Dumfries & Galloway ) Brechin High (Angus ) Jedburgh Grammar (Scottish Borders ) Loudoun Academy (East Ayrshire ) Culloden Academy (Highland )
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Appendix 2: Boxplots The boxplots show the distribution of results for our group of 20 comparator schools. The box represents the values between the lower and upper quartiles (50% of the group) and the horizontal line in the box indicates the position of the average (median) result. The diamond indicates the result achieved by the school. The vertical line represents the range of all results in our comparator group.
Boxplot 1: 5+ Level 3 by the end of S4
Boxplot 2: 5+ Level 5 by the end of S4 Page 55
Boxplot 3: 3+ Level 6 by the end of S5
Boxplot 4: 5+ Level 6 by the end of S5 Page 56
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ARGYLL & BUTE COUNCIL MID ARGYLL KINTYRE AND ISLAY AREA COMMITTEE OPERATIONAL SERVICES
TAYINLOAN PIER 7 FEBRUARY 2007
1. SUMMARY
The purpose of this report is to advise Members of the Area Committee of the problems encountered at Tayinloan and potential solutions.
2. RECOMMENDATIONS
The Area Committee is asked to note the contents of the report.
3. BACKGROUND
3.1 The Council were made aware of problems with an accumulation of sand, silt and weed at Tayinloan on 24 November 2006 that prevented safe access for the Gigha ferry. This had resulted from southerly gales sweeping up the Sound of Gigha. Immediate contacts were made with a dredging company but the earliest they could mobilise to site was 7 December 2006. In the meantime, a long reach excavator was sourced but was unable to achieve any meaningful result due to the sea swell.
3.2 Subsequent gales continued to make the dredging operation difficult but the vessel was retained in the area and in between storms it returned to site and did effect a dredged channel to allow the ferry access. Unfortunately this also coincided with the Christmas break and further stormy conditions such that the sand was swept back into the berth and formed a bar at the western end of the aligning structure. Dredging works recommenced on the 8 January 2007 and close liaison with Calmac allowed some access that identified problem areas which were then addressed. The ferry service resumed normal service on 16 January 2007 and although the dredger was retained locally, the owners are scheduled to undertake work on behalf of Calmac in Oban.
3.3 It is relevant that Members should be aware that whilst problems have been encountered at Tayinloan in previous years, they have never been quite so serious. Calmac did undertake to provide a service between Gigha and Kennacraig running two ferries which had limited success due to the inability to utilise the linkspan at all stages of the tide.
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capacity. This may provide a short term solution but reports are that the weed continues to collect in the sea area around Tayinloan and whilst the Council are criticised for using a dredger that is considered inadequate despite previous successes, the alternative is to employ a hopper dredger which requires a dumping at sea licence that takes approximately two months to acquire and may operate at a much slower rate depending upon where the approved dump site is located. It may be that the nearest suitable dump site is Port Ellen where the water depth is sufficient to accommodate the dredged material. It is also worth noting that hopper dredgers are not readily available.
4. Potential Solutions
4.1 A geomorphological study to determine the tidal flows north and south of the present breakwater could verify the premise that the stormy weather has dislodged the kelp and is driving it up the coast on the flood tide and back down on the ebb. The breakwater effectively operates as both a shelter for the ferry and as an obstruction to the tidal flow. It causes an interruption to the flow and allows the deposition of the sediment. There are two forms that such a study, either a desk top or a site based study. The estimated costs for the desk study obtained from an independent consultant in this field are approximately £5,000 for a desk study and £15,000 for a site study.
4.2 Informal discussions with this independent consultant have given consideration to introducing large diameter pipes within the breakwater to allow the tides to flow without being interrupted. This would need to be modelled to ensure that the correct engineering and hydrological outcomes were achieved but the idea is entirely feasible. Linked to this, is the ferry and the type of propulsion. The Loch Ranza vessel used on this route uses Voith Schneider units and these do have a tendency to clog up when sailing through weed seriously reducing their efficiency. If, as suspected, weed continues to be a problem for this area of sea, then it would be appropriate to approach Calmac with a view to using a vessel such as the M V Raasay that has twin screwed propulsion.
4.3 An alternative to this would be to extend the rock armour breakwater out into the Sound and form an arc thereby providing a sheltered approach for the ferry. Again, the design would have to be modelled to avoid the risk of a repeat of present conditions in another twenty years time. This would possibly give the most cost effective solution with relatively little maintenance.
4.4 A third solution would be to install a steel sheet piled structure. These forms of construction are very common in the marine environment and if cathodic protection is designed and applied from the outset, should give long service with minimal maintenance costs. However, it should be noted that in keeping with other marine installations in Argyll, it is likely that a rock armour breakwater would have to be constructed on the seaward side to dissipate the wave energy in storm conditions. This would add considerably to the overall cost of the scheme.
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5 Funding
The Scottish Executive and the Transport Minister, Tavish Scott, are already aware of the problems being faced by the Gigha community due to the difficulties encountered at Tayinloan. The local MP and MSP’s have expressed a keen interest hat a solution is found and implemented such that the long term future of the island community is not damaged. The size of scheme required to effect a permanent solution here is such that Revenue funding is not a viable option. The dredging undertaken to date has been funded from this source. The Council have committed to promote a scheme which will have to be incorporated into the Capital allocation. Once a design solution has been approved an application can then be made to the Scottish Executive for a Piers and Harbours Grant that may contribute up to 75% of the scheme costs although this is open to all Authorities across Scotland and the percentage award may be limited. Other funding sources could include the Highland and Islands Enterprise and HiTrans.
For further information please contact Martin Gorringe, Assistant Operations Manager on 01546 604888.
Stewart Turner Head of Roads & Amenity Services 22 January 2007
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4 Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay Area Plan Leading Rural Area
Leading Council Area Priorities Delivery Rural Area Strategic Objectives
• To create • Visitors • Genealogy, Archives, Registration and Forward opportunities • Council Offices Weddings Looking and lead the Rationalisation • Cemetery Improvements way • Joint Working • To innovate in • Campbeltown service delivery • Lochgilphead Page 61 • Joint Futures – Kintyre Delayed Discharges • Community Safety • Fusions • Initiative at the Edge • Campbeltown Regeneration Outcome Agreements • Lochfyne Coastal Zone Management Scheme • Core Path Planning • Kintyre Way •
Dalriada Project Agenda Item9 • Port Ellen Service Point • Gigha Joint Project
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Forward Looking How this will be Target Service or Lead Member Title What this entails achieved date Partnership links Lead Officer Visitors
Genealogy, Improvements to Funding in place for 2007 CS D Forsyth Archives, archives storage/ archives/ onwards Registration & Marketing of the area Wedding brochure D Forsyth Weddings for weddings produced
Cemetery Re –erection of Funding in place for 2006 OS D Mcleod Improvements headstones this year and bid for Page 63 additional funding for 2007/08 and beyond Council Offices Rationalisation
Campbeltown Consolidation of Work being carried out 2006/07 OS/CS/ALL D White council staff to existing to convert former buildings in council library, and feasibility ownership in town study being prepared centre for Old Quay head and town hall
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Lochgilphead Movement of office Discussions required 2007/08 All D White accommodation caused by ACHA and Joint Futures
Joint Working
Joint Futures- Implementation of Joint Future agenda March ComS A Muir Kintyre delayed strategies to prioritise Older people’s outcome 2007 and NHS discharges delayed discharges in agreement (MAKI), ongoing MAKI management of delayed
discharge protocols, Page 64 Review of options for development of progressive care, day support, Joint teams and respite
Community Safety Arranging and This is an ongoing ongoing CPP , but D Forsyth supporting members of commitment. Meetings especially local community safety are every 2 months. emergency forum. Budget for small Funding from SP services grants £3,000 community partnership.
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Fusions Move towards better 2 funding streams Ongoing Argyll and Bute C Dobbie integrated children’s secured from Scottish Council, NHS, services Exec until March 08 to Voluntary Sector, take plans forward. Police. Report on progress to date by end of July 06 to Area Committee.
Initiative at the Support for IatE areas Council to prioritise 2008 for CPP members, D Forsyth Edge of Colonsay, Jura and requests for support current and especially Coll from IatE areas. areas Crofters commission, AIE, Craighouse This plan being SNH, Communities
regeneration plan prepared and in Scotland/DS/CS Page 65 discussion with Local plan department
Campbeltown Progressing priorities Area Development June Area Development F Kelly Regeneration agreed through ROAs group to examine an 2007 group and all outcome for Kintyre and setting appropriate governance partners. agreements up structure for model to take forward delivery post March identified needs. 2008. Social firm incorporated Provision of 10 jobs in and trading area Lochfyne Coastal Preparation of jointly Mapping exercise and 2007 SNH K Buchan Zone Management agreed management consultation with Scheme plan stakeholders
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Core Path Planning Establishment of The adoption of a core February SNH, FCS J Pollard Access Forum and path plan covering the 2008 agreement of Core Argyll and Bute Council Path Plan area. This will be achieved through three rounds of consultation with local communities and land managers
Kintyre Way Establishment of long Path agreements with 12/8/06 CS/FCS/SNH/LW D Forsyth distance footpath from local landowners W/KMG/AIE Tarbert to Southend
Extension of route from Page 66 Campbeltown to Machrihanish Dalriada Project HLF Landscape With £150,000 of 2007 – HLF Councillor Partnership Scheme investment by A&BC 2010 AIE Robertson as (Heritage Access over 3 years. Project (Funding AGWA Board Member Network, Asset & staff already in place Decision BWS Landscape and £2.24 million out of by Dec FCS Conservation & a total estimated budget 06) HS Enhancement) of £3.1 million, not KHM including in-kind SNH contributions. SWT Request inclusion in VS budget process 2007/08 TWTS WTS
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Port Ellen Formation of SP are renovating the 2006 CS/Strathclyde D Forsyth Servicepoint servicepoint in Port office. Police Ellen Police Office. Council will provide part time staffing to improve the council service to port ellen residents
Gigha Joint Project Multi Function building Funding being sought 2007/08 Gigha Heritage D Forsyth at Gigha Pier by Fyne Homes and trust/SP/Fyne Gigha Heritage trust. Homes/MCA/ Request inclusion in Health Board/ CPP
budget process for Page 67 provision of replacement toilets as part of building in 2007/08
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Leading Council Area Priorities Delivery Rural Area Strategic Objectives
Outstanding • To protect and • Antrim View Environment promote Argyll • Flood Prevention • Campbeltown and Bute Schemes • To promote • Removal of Constraints • Scottish Water Issues Page 69 sustainable use on Development of the • Access by Roads, • Jura Transport Initiatives environment Ferries and Air • Bowmore • Piers and Harbours • Carradale Environmental Improvements • Renewable Projects • A83 • A816 • Campbeltown • Campbeltown Supported Shopping Service and links to Ring and Ride
• Carradale Harbour • Dalintober • Port Askaig
• Mid Argyll Kintyre and Islay Renewables and Windfarm Trust
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This page is intentionally left blank Outstanding Environment How this will be Target Service or Lead Member Title What this entails achieved date Partnership links Lead Officer Flood Prevention Schemes Antrim View Reorganising hill Funding available but 2008 OS/Distillery D McLeod drainage above Antrim land entry to be sorted View Campbeltown Construct bund and wall Special funding Ongoing Scottish Water / S Clark
at Millknowe to create required / agreement SEPA / Local Page 71 flood attenuation area / with landowners and Landowners Construct new culvert SEPA required / legal and enlarge ditch issues to be between Balegreggan investigated Burn and Tangy Place
Removal of Constraints on Development
Scottish Water Identifying current Working in partnership ongoing Scottish Water F Murray Issues development capacities with Scottish Water to SEPA within each settlement target investment to CPP and bringing forward remove development investment where constraints required Access by Roads, Ferries and Air Jura Transport Passenger ferry to The application by the AIE / Scottish Initiatives mainland Jura Community Trust Executive / Chief for Community Executive Councillor Currie Existing ferry – Transport funding of the D. Duthie signage/ticketing 3 year trial ferry service D McLeod has been unsuccessful, and as a result the
service will not Page 72 commence in Spring 2007 as programmed. The Community is looking into the possibility other sources of funding for the trial, all be it at a later date
New car ferry to link Justification to Scottish Longer Development with Port Askaig Pier Executive Term Services / improvements Scottish Executive
Bowmore Pedestrian access from Funding required 2008 OS/CS/WHHA D mcleod/legal Gaelic college to Legal implications to Bowmore. Be assessed
Enhanced parking in Funding and Crown 2008 Scottish Water Bowmore Main Street Estate permission at pier. required Carradale Improve environment Working with Carradale To be AIE, Roads & K williams environmental surrounding harbour, Harbour Users Group. confirmed Amenity Services improvements particularly car park Funding to be identified area
A83 Lobbying SE to make Removal of Long term DS/CPP D Forsyth the improvements obstructions such as required for the A83 to Inveraray bridge, Erines become a route which road narrows, Widening assists with the of bridge at entrance to economic regeneration Crinan canal at of MAKI Ardrishaig A816 Repair major damage Assessment of lost of 2007/2008 DS/OS Page 73 causing slippage of raid repairs and request surface inclusion in capital programme for 2007/08 Campbeltown Improving local facilities Official opening of new Autumn 06 F Kelly playground in January 07 Campbeltown. Raising awareness of environmental issues
Campbeltown Maintain existing Review of existing Ongoing Com S/DS Ann muir Supported service and consider service completed Shopping development potential December 2006. Service and Agreed to consider links to ring and development in other ride areas as funding opportunities arise
Piers and Harbours
Carradale Strengthening existing By infilling void below March Operational A McCulloch Harbour pier. pier deck with concrete 2007 Services and to provide long term private contractor support. New steel sheet piles will be installed on landward section of inner
harbour. Existing and Page 74 new piling will be fitted with cathodic protection system for long term preservation of steelwork.
Dalintober Substantial repairs to If grant funding is Dependent Area M Gorringe the existing jetty plus awarded, the scheme upon grant Development improvements to create will be implemented. funding Group a local historical Investigate possible award attraction. funding opportunities.
Port Askaig First phase was 3 contracts by private Phase 1 Funding by PTF P Ward construction of contractors. Phase 1 completed award, Scottish mustering and parking has been completed by Nov 2004. Executive areas and a new road I & H Brown. Tenders Phase 2 to Harbour grant and alignment into the port. are due to be accepted start ERDF The 2nd phase will be for the phase 2 Marine August the installation of a new works. Phase 3 will 2006 and link span, extension start on completion of complete and upgrading of the the Marine works (July July 2007. main berthing face, the 2007) Phase 3 to construction of a new start July harbour area at the 2007 and North end of the pier, complete the construction of a Jan 2008 Page 75 new aligning structure for the Jura ferry along with improvements to the inner harbour. 3rd phase is upgrading of the pier building to improve ticketing and passenger facilities
Renewable Projects
Mid Argyll Support for community Regular meetings with ongoing CS/DS/ D Forsyth/A Martin Kintyre and Islay projects benefiting from local trusts, discussions renewable Renewables e.g. Hydro scheme in with affected CCs, companies/ and Windfarm Dunadd community ALIenergy Trust council area, and East and West Kintyre community windfarm trusts
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Leading Council Area Priorities Delivery Rural Area Strategic Objectives
• To encourage • Community • Dispersal of National and Local Jobs Vibrant active, caring Regeneration • Events and Festivals Communities communities • Sports Facilities • Inveraray • To make Argyll • Support to existing • Kilmory Home Farm and Bute an organisations, Youth • Ardrishaig attractive place Participation and • Campbeltown and Kintyre Action Plan to work Capacity Building • Campbeltown Conservation Area Page 77 Regeneration Scheme • Campbeltown Demolition of Parliament Place / Park / Square etc. • Campbeltown Promenade • Campbeltown Footways • Social Firm, Campbeltown • Burnside Square, Campbeltown
• Lochgilphead • Tarbert • Bowmore • Campbeltown
• Employability / Construction College • Community Support Network • MAKI Youth Forum / Youth Participation
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This page is intentionally left blank Vibrant Communities How this will be Lead Member Title What this entails Target date Service or Partnership links achieved Lead Officer Community Regeneration
Dispersal of Addressing relocation Liaison with Scottish Ongoing DS/CPP K Williams National and opportunities as they Executive Relocation Local Jobs arise Office, AIE/HIE and partner agencies
Events and Supporting local Grant aid through area By March 2007 Funding officer, Voluntary F Kelly Page 79 Festivals- voluntary organisations committee for small Sector, to develop a range of events and from Events activities for both locals and Festivals funding and visitors for for larger events. Highland Year of Advice on external Culture 2007 funding to augment income from above.
Inveraray Addressing issues Audit of issues and 2006 onwards DS A Robertson identified in local plan activities production of areas for action masterplan
Kilmory Home Identify a beneficial use Feasibility study being 2006 DS A Robertson Farm produced Action plan to be agreed Ardrishaig Addressing issues Audit of issues and 2006 onwards DS A Robertson identified in local plan activities production of areas for action masterplan Campbeltown
Campbeltown Implementation of Wide variety of projects 2006-2011 AIE, Communities Scotland K Williams and Kintyre Action Plan priorities and tasks Action Plan
Campbeltown Grant scheme to repair Project Officer & Launch Oct 06 Coordinating in-house J Carlile Conservation buildings in town centre Steering group Complete 2012 group. Various external area and bring buildings partners Page 80 regeneration back into use scheme[CARS]
Campbeltown Progress provision of Submit a bid for Tenders are CL&D staff, Area MMcfadyen demolition of community facility for European funding to currently being Development Group, Family F Kelly Parliament void area through build capacity for taking sought for the Centre Group, CRF office, Place/Park development of social forward social economy demolition with ACHA, ACVS, Communities Square etc. economy organisation/ organisation. Identify the date of Scotland Ensure CL&R service alternative bases for commencemen delivery continues delivery of service t of work being during demolition stage Provision of Early dependant on and beyond Years Action Funding the re-housing support via of the Communities Scotland remaining tenants Campbeltown Reconstruction of Work ongoing 2006 OS D Mcleod Promenade railings and walkway along Quarry Green Campbeltown Reconstruct broken Funding in place and 2006 OS/None yet but will try D Mcleod Footways paving with modular consultation to be traders for enhanced street blocks undertaken in August. furniture. Social Firm, Providing employment Setting up a social firm January 2007 Area Development group, F Kelly Campbeltown opportunities to those to provide domestic Social Work, Jobcentre “furthest” from the support to older people Plus, Campbeltown workplace Commubity Reps Forum, voluntary sector Burnside Square, Remove parking with TRO required 2008 OS/Business owners within D Mcleod Campbeltown alternative parking to the square. be found inside town Page 81 centre.
Sports Facilities Lochgilphead Construction of 1 full Npdo/ppp Under Npdo/private partner Mike Casey sized sand filled construction artificial pitch with fence and floodlights 2 half sized grass pitches
Tarbert Construction of 1 half Match funded playing Jan Operational services, community A Stuart sized 3rd generation fields programme 2007 to regeneration, tarbert academy, artificial pitch with fence May tarbert fc, various community links and floodlights. 2007
Bowmore Construction of 1 half Match funded playing Design A Stuart sized 3rd generation fields programme 2007/08 artificial pitch with fence Constructio and floodlights. n 2012/2013
Campbeltown Construction of 1 full Match funded playing Design Operational services, community sized 3rd generation fields programme 2007/08 regeneration, campbeltown Page 82 artificial pitch with fence Constructio grammar school, kintyre sports A Stuart and floodlights. n council, various community links 2010/2011
Support to existing organisations , Youth Participation and Capacity Building
Employability / contracts issued by Special Projects consist ongoing. Many partners, both public and Ray M-W Construction Jobcentre Plus . of a mix of work which private/DS College Delivery of a series of offer work experience programmes aimed to the long-term specifically at the long- unemployed. training Page 83 term unemployed in the relates to the delivery age ranges 18-24 and of essential needs such 25+. And training for as Health and Safety in those on Incapacity the workplace, Basic Benefit and with First Aid and Moving Learning and Physical and Handling and Basic disabilities. Contracts Employability Training currently total some in Literacy and £2.400m and are Numeracy. delivered throughout Construction college Argyll and Bute and being built in West Dunbartonshire. Lochgilphead.
Community Developing the Falls Local volunteers and Septemb Community Support Network – Moira Support Network Prevention project in professionals form er 2006 Lead plus Area Development MacDonald Kintyre, following team to take project Group, Public Health Network, successful pilot in Bute forward CL& R staff and volunteers and Cowal
MAKI Youth Developing appropriate Encourage wider use Ongoing MA Youth Project, Tarbert Youth F Kelly forum/ Youth links with decision and understanding of Group, Kintyre YES, MAKI Youth participation making partnerships. Standards of forum and CL&D staff Involvement of young Community people in Argyll and engagement in Bute Youth Work Plan relation to young people’s participation Page 84
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